Ghodratollah Roudini | Metal Matrix Composites | Editorial Board Member

Ghodratollah Roudini | Metal Matrix Composites | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Ghodratollah Roudini at University of Sistan & Baluchestan | Iran

Dr. Ghodratollah Roudini is an accomplished Iranian materials engineer and Associate Professor at the University of Sistan and Baluchestan, where he has served since 2007 and played influential leadership roles, including Vice President for Planning and Development and Head of the Materials Engineering Department. Born on 23 September 1962 in Zabol, Iran, he holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the Laboratory for Mechanical Metallurgy (LMM) at EPFL, Switzerland, along with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Materials Engineering from Tehran University and Shiraz University. His research expertise spans metal matrix composites, nanocomposites, phase-change materials, thermal energy storage systems, metal forming, and advanced materials design. Dr. Roudini has led and supervised extensive graduate and undergraduate research, contributing significantly to the development of innovative materials with tailored mechanical, thermal, and structural properties. His scholarly contributions include impactful publications on composite behavior, wear mechanisms, interpenetrating-phase structures, hydrophobic nanocomposites for oil–water separation, dislocation modeling, thermal energy storage nanomaterials, and advanced coating technologies. His recent works explore the mechanical and tribological performance of hybrid aluminum–ceramic composites, the design of polyurethane–magnetite–titanium dioxide nanocomposites, and the engineering of SiO2- and graphene-based thermal storage materials, reflecting his broad scientific vision and interdisciplinary approach. With deep experience in teaching advanced materials, metal forming, powder metallurgy, composites, nanocomposites, and dislocation theory, he has shaped the academic growth of many students. His career also includes earlier roles as lecturer and teaching assistant, marking more than three decades of continuous academic engagement. Highly respected for his scientific rigor and commitment to practical materials innovation, Dr. Roudini continues to contribute to engineering research that advances industrial, energy, and environmental applications.

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Constantin Simovski | Metamaterials | Best Researcher Award

Constantin Simovski | Metamaterials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Constantin Simovski, Aalto University, Finland.

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Education and Experience

  • 2000 – Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia 🎓
  • 1986 – Ph.D. in Radio Physics, Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, USSR 📡
  • 1980 – Diploma in Engineering Physics, Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, USSR 🧑‍🔧
  • 2012–Present – Full Professor, Aalto University, Finland 🇫🇮
  • 2008–2012 – Visiting Professor, TKK/Helsinki University of Technology, Finland 🔬
  • 2001–2008 – Full Professor, St. Petersburg University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics, Russia 💻
  • 1995–2001 – Associate Professor, St. Petersburg University of Fine Mechanics and Optics 🎓

Suitability For The Award

Prof. Constantin Simovski is a leading expert in metamaterials and nanophotonics, with over three decades of research excellence and impactful contributions in fields such as electromagnetic theory and nanoantenna design. As a Full Professor at Aalto University and through prestigious projects like Horizon 2020, he has advanced the frontiers of photonics and materials science. His extensive publication record, international collaborations, and awards for teaching and research underscore his profound impact on academia and industry. Prof. Simovski’s achievements and leadership make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors

  • 2018 – Teaching award from ELEC School, Aalto University for “Metamaterials and Nanophotonics” 🏅
  • 2018 – St. Petersburg City Government award for achievements in university education 🎖️
  • 2016 – Best Paper Prize in Phys. Uspekhi 📜
  • 2013 – Best Paper Prize in Phys. Uspekhi 📜
  • 2013 – Honorary Adjunct Professor, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology 🏆
  • 2001 – Nokia Fellowship 📱
  • 2000-2001 – Soros’ Associate Professor by G. Soros International Science Foundation 🏅

Publications

  • Metasurfaces: From microwaves to visible – 1,390 citations 📈 (2016)
  • Simple and accurate analytical model of planar grids and high-impedance surfaces comprising metal strips or patches – 988 citations 📉 (2008)
  • Strong spatial dispersion in wire media in the very large wavelength limit – 810 citations 📊 (2003)
  • Thin perfect absorbers for electromagnetic waves: theory, design, and realizations – 588 citations 📐 (2015)
  • Waves and energy in chiral nihility – 500 citations 🔄 (2003)
  • Wire metamaterials: physics and applications – 474 citations 📚 (2012)
  • Canalization of subwavelength images by electromagnetic crystals – 398 citations 📸 (2005)
  • A thin electromagnetic absorber for wide incidence angles and both polarizations – 345 citations 📏 (2009)