| Prof Dr | Xiaopeng | Li | Nanjing University of Science and Technology | China | | friction stir welding | Best Researcher Award | |
| Prof Dr | Ming-Qiang | Zhu | Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University | China | | Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award | |
| Prof Dr | liang | zhang | Jiangsu Normal University | China | | Soldering and Joining | Best Researcher Award | |
| Prof Dr | Xiaoyong | Tian | Xi'an Jiaotong University | China | | Additive manufacturing of continuous fiber reinforced composites | Best Researcher Award | |
| Prof Dr | Yang | Wei | Nanjing Forestry University | China | | Bridge reinforcement technology; Bamboo-wood structures; New composite structures | Best Researcher Award | |
| Prof Dr | Jian | Zhang | Jiangsu University of Science and Technology | China | | pressure hulls of submersibles | Best Researcher Award | |
| Prof Dr | Ji-Hong | Bae | Pusan National University | South Korea | Polymer-Matrix composites | Urethane acrylate/Composite Materials/Polymer | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof Dr | Tao | Sun | Nankai University | China | Design of Materials and Components | Oncology | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof. Dr. | MARIA | MACIEL | Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte | Brazil | Properties and Performance | Nanotechnology/Natural Product/Biotechnology | Outstanding Scientist Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof. Dr. | Weihua | Tang | Xiamen University | China | Design of Materials and Components | applied chemistry and material science | Distinguished Scientist Award | globalcompositeawards.com |