Best Researcher Award
Fatemeh Heidari — Yasouj University, Iran
Fatemeh Heidari is a materials engineering researcher affiliated with Yasouj University in Iran whose published work includes ceramic materials, nanocomposites, hydroxyapatite-based systems, biomaterial scaffolds, material characterization, and composite processing. Her research has examined relationships among composition, microstructure, mechanical response, degradation behavior, and biological performance in engineered ceramic and composite systems. Published studies identify her with the Department of Materials Engineering at Yasouj University and document contributions to ceramic-based materials for engineering and biomedical applications. [2] [3]
Abstract
Fatemeh Heidari’s research profile encompasses materials science and engineering with a particular emphasis on ceramic-based composites, nanostructured materials, biomaterials, and the characterization of multifunctional material systems. Her research includes investigations of hydroxyapatite-based ceramic scaffolds modified with secondary phases to tailor mechanical performance, fracture behavior, density, surface response, degradation characteristics, and biocompatibility. [2] [3]
Keywords
Ceramic-Matrix Composites; ceramic nanocomposites; hydroxyapatite; biomaterials; nanostructured ceramics; composite scaffolds; materials characterization; microstructure; mechanical properties; ceramic processing; bone tissue engineering; zinc oxide; manganese dioxide; barium titanate; additive manufacturing; advanced composite materials.
Introduction
Heidari’s research reflects this interdisciplinary materials-engineering approach. Studies associated with her publication record have examined hydroxyapatite-based composites containing manganese dioxide and zinc oxide, as well as ceramic systems incorporating barium titanate and other phases. These investigations consider how compositional modification and processing influence microstructure, mechanical behavior, degradation, surface mineralization, and cellular response. [2] [3] [4]
Research Profile
Heidari is affiliated with the Department of Materials Engineering at Yasouj University. Her ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-8394-1222, and her Scopus author identifier is 58586163100. Published journal records independently associate the ORCID identifier with Fatemeh Heidari and Yasouj University’s Department of Materials Engineering. [2] [5]
Research Contributions
A recurring theme in Heidari’s research is the modification of ceramic matrices through the incorporation of secondary phases intended to alter mechanical, physical, or biological behavior. This approach is central to composite-material design because overall performance depends not only on the properties of individual constituents but also on phase distribution, interfacial interactions, processing conditions, porosity, and resulting microstructure. [2]
Publications
Selected publications by Fatemeh Heidari cover ceramic composites, biomaterials, and composite manufacturing, including research on nano-hydroxyapatite/zinc oxide scaffolds, hydroxyapatite/manganese dioxide nanocomposites, hydroxyapatite-barium titanate scaffolds, and PLA-wood 3D-printed composites, demonstrating contributions to advanced materials, biomedical applications, mechanical performance, and composite engineering. [2]
Research Impact
From a materials perspective, the research addresses a recurring engineering challenge: improving the performance of ceramic materials through carefully selected secondary phases and controlled processing. Hydroxyapatite possesses chemical and biological characteristics relevant to bone-related applications but, as with many ceramics, its practical use can depend on mechanical integrity and microstructural design. Heidari’s work on oxide-modified hydroxyapatite systems contributes experimental evidence regarding how composite formulation can affect strength, toughness, density, hardness, degradation, apatite deposition, and cell response. [2] [3]
Award Suitability
For consideration under the Best Researcher Award category of the Global Composite Awards, Heidari’s profile presents several academically relevant characteristics. Her work is directly connected with composite-material development and includes ceramic nanocomposites, multiphase biomaterials, microstructural characterization, mechanical-property evaluation, and functional materials design. Published research on HA/ZnO, HA/MnO2, and HA/barium titanate systems provides a clear connection with ceramic-based composite engineering. [2] [3] [4]
Conclusion
Fatemeh Heidari’s research portfolio reflects sustained engagement with materials engineering, particularly ceramic-based composites, nanocomposite systems, biomaterials, and material characterization. Her studies on hydroxyapatite modified with functional ceramic phases demonstrate how composite design can be used to influence mechanical, structural, surface, and biological characteristics. [2] [3]
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References
- Elsevier. (2026). Scopus author details: Fatemeh Heidari, Author ID 58586163100. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58586163100
- Heidari, F., Bazargan-Lari, R., Razavi, M., Fahimipour, F., Vashaee, D., & Tayebi, L. (2020). Nano-hydroxyapatite and nano-hydroxyapatite/zinc oxide scaffold for bone tissue engineering application. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. DOI: 10.1111/ijac.13596.https://doi.org/10.1111/ijac.13596
- Azizi, F., Heidari, F., Fahimipour, F., Sajjadnejad, M., Vashaee, D., & Tayebi, L. (2020). Evaluation of mechanical and biocompatibility properties of hydroxyapatite/manganese dioxide nanocomposite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering application. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 17(5), 2439–2449. DOI: 10.1111/ijac.13549.https://doi.org/10.1111/ijac.13549
- Tavangar, M., Heidari, F., Hayati, R., Tabatabaei, F., Vashaee, D., & Tayebi, L. (2020). Manufacturing and characterization of mechanical, biological and dielectric properties of hydroxyapatite-barium titanate nanocomposite scaffolds. Ceramics International. Marquette University Research Repository.https://epublications.marquette.edu/dentistry_fac/434/
- Kianifar, M., Azadi, M., & Heidari, F. (2024). Evaluation of stress-controlled high-cycle fatigue characteristics in PLA-wood fused deposition modeling 3D-printed parts under bending loads. PLOS ONE, 19(4), e0300569. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300569.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300569
- Heidari, F., & Gholizadeh, S. (2024). A mini review of additive manufacturing in medical, automotive, and construction applications. Journal of Composites and Compounds, 6, 1–5.https://jourcc.com/index.php/jourcc/article/download/290/416
- ORCID. (2026). Fatemeh Heidari — ORCID 0000-0002-8394-1222.https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8394-1222
- Google Scholar. (2026). Fatemeh Heidari — Google Scholar citations profile.https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=uzi6YY0AAAAJ&hl=en
- Global Composite Awards. (2026). Global Composite Awards — academic and professional recognition platform for composite-material research and innovation.https://globalcompositeawards.com/