| Prof. Dr. | Zhanping | You | Michigan Technological University | United States | Design of Materials and Components | Discrete and finite element models | Excellence in Research | Excellence in Research | |
| Prof. Dr. | Zhanhu | Guo | Northumbria University | United Kingdom | Polymer-Matrix composites | Sensors and electromagnetic interference shielding | Lifetime achievement Award | Lifetime Achievement Award | |
| Prof. | Zhang | Weidong | Beijing University of Chemical Technology | China | Polymer-Matrix composites | Membrane Separation Processes, Fine Chemical Production | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Dr. | Zengyan | Wei | Harbin Institute of Technology | China | Properties and Performance | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Dr. | Zecheng | Zhuang | Central South University | China | Processing and Manufacturing | Structure integrity evaluation | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof. | Zayniddin | Muhidinov | Chemistry Institute | Tajikistan | Processing and Manufacturing | pectin technology and applications | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | |
| Assoc Prof Dr | ZAKARIYA | FARAJZADEH | Shiraz University | Iran | | Environmental Economists | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | |
| Assist Prof. Dr. | Zahra | Khoddami Maraghi | Mahallat Institute of Higher Education, Mahallat, Iran | Iran | Analysis | reinforced composite, vibration and control, smart sandwich composite, Numerical method | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr | Zahra | Taheri Sarteshnizi | Boise State University | Iran | Environmental effects | Sediment Transportation | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Assoc Prof. Dr | Zafar | Said | University of Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | Properties and Performance | Nanofluids for heat transfer | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr. | Yuxuan | Du | China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences WangJing Hospital | China | Polymer-Matrix composites | bio-materials | Young Scientist Award | Young Scientist Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof. | Yuxi | Liu | Beijing University of Technology | China | Design of Materials and Components | Environmental catalysis | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Dr | Yuri | makarychev | Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry RAS | Russia | | Рентгеновская фотоэлектронная спектроскопия, коррозия металлов, электрохимияяр | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | |
| Prof. | Yunlong | Li | Beihang University | China | Analysis | Reliability Analysis | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof. | Yung-Hui | Huang | I-Shou university | Taiwan | Analysis | Radiological Science, Medical Imaging Processing | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Dr. | Yunchao | Qi | North University of China | China | Properties and Performance | Mechanical properties characterization of composites | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Assoc Prof. Dr | Yunbin | Hu | Central South University | China | Design of Materials and Components | Organic optoelectronic materials | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Dr. | Yuhua | Wang | Wuhan University of Science and Technology | China | Other | Photocatalytic activity | Excellence in Research | Excellence in Research | |
| Prof. | Yuhong | Ding | Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology; Liming Vocational University School of Civil and Architectural Engineering | China | Environmental effects | Construction material | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Dr. | Yuanhuai | He | Kunming University of Science and Technology | China | Processing and Manufacturing | Metal matrix composites | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |