Ghazanfar Mehboob | Material Science | Excellence in Design Award
Dr. Ghazanfar Mehboob at Guangzhou University | China
Dr. Ghazanfar Mehboob (Ph.D.) is a highly accomplished materials scientist specializing in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), environmental barrier coatings (EBCs), plasma spraying, computational coating design, and advanced functional materials. He is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Guangzhou University, China, where he focuses on unraveling failure mechanisms in TBCs and developing optimized structural morphologies to extend coating lifespan through integrated experimental and numerical simulations. Dr. Mehboob completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Xiโan Jiaotong University (2023), where he conducted pioneering research on strain-tolerant coating architectures, crack propagation behavior, multilayer thermal barrier systems, and substrateโcoating interactions. His expertise spans Abaqus, FEM, VCCT, residual stress modeling, nanoparticle synthesis, thin films, multiferroics, solar cells, and advanced nanomaterials. He has produced a strong research output with 16 international publications, including 7 as first and corresponding author, and has accumulated 295 citations, reported across 282 citing documents, with an h-index of 8. His impactful contributions include advancements in WC-CoCr adhesion behavior, double-layer TBC design optimization, coating failure analysis, and temperature-dependent magnetic properties of spinel nanoparticles. Dr. Mehboob has been awarded the prestigious Guangzhou University Start-Up Research Fund (2025) for exploring new materials and long-lifespan coating strategies. Alongside his research achievements, he has served as a Lecturer and held leadership roles such as President of the Career Counseling Society, demonstrating strong academic, organizational, and mentoring capabilities. His work continues to advance high-performance coating technologies and functional materials for extreme-environment and energy-related engineering applications.
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1. Mehboob, G., Liu, M. J., Xu, T., Hussain, S., Mehboob, G., & Tahir, A. (2020). A review on failure mechanism of thermal barrier coatings and strategies to extend their lifetime. Ceramics International, 46(7), 8497โ8521.
2. Ragab, M., Liu, H., Ahmed, M. M. Z., Yang, G. J., Lou, Z. J., & Mehboob, G. (2021). Microstructure evolution during friction stir welding of 1Cr11Ni2W2MoV martensitic stainless steel at different tool rotation rates. Materials Characterization, 182, 111561.
3. Hussain, S., Iqbal, M., Khan, A. A., Khan, M. N., Mehboob, G., Ajmal, S., Ashfaq, J. M., โฆ (2021). Fabrication of nanostructured cadmium selenide thin films for optoelectronics applications. Frontiers in Chemistry, 9, 661723.
4. Mustafa, G., Mehboob, G., Khisro, S. N., Javed, M., Chen, X., Ahmed, M. S., โฆ (2021). Facile synthesis and electrochemical studies of MnโOโ/graphene composite as an electrode material for supercapacitor application. Frontiers in Chemistry, 9, 717074.
5. Ragab, M., Liu, H., Abdel-Aleem, H. A., Seleman, M. M. E. S., Ahmed, M. M. Z., โฆ Mehboob, G. (2024). Numerical and experimental study of underwater friction stir welding of 1Cr11Ni2W2MoV heat-resistant stainless steel. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 29, 130โ148.
, a distinguished Professor at the University of Calcutta, boasts over 30 years of academic excellence. With a Ph.D. in Zoologyย
ย and an M.Phil. in Environmental Scienceย
, he has made significant strides in research and education. Dr. Das has guided 25 Ph.D. scholars, secured 16 grants totaling โน5.64 crores, and published 123 papersย
ย with 2753 citations (h-index: 29). His groundbreaking patent on a nanoformulation for diabetes treatment highlights his innovation in healthcare. Honored with prestigious awards like Siksha Ratanย
, his expertise spans Cancer Biology, Genetics, and Disease Managementย
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ย M.Phil. in Environmental Scienceย โ University of Calcutta, 1989 (67%)
ย M.Sc. in Zoologyย โ University of Calcutta, 1988 (68%)
ย Professorย โ University of Calcutta (2010โPresent, 14+ years)
ย Prof. Das’s research emphasizesย molecular geneticsย andย drug delivery systems. His groundbreaking patent for metformin-loaded graphene oxide quantum dots demonstrates his expertise in diabetes treatment. Other notable research includes dementia intervention (โน167 lakhs) and genetic studies on kidney stone disease and birth defects. With a focus on human disease genetics and cancer biology, his work bridges basic research and clinical applications. His international collaborations reflect a commitment to innovative science addressing global health challenges.ย
ย West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology Fellowย (2024)
ย Mentor of the Yearย โ Harlem Children Society, USA (2012)
ย Best Participant Awardย โ CCMB, Hyderabad (1995)





ย With both academic and industrial expertise, he has significantly contributed to the field of advanced materials through his innovative work in R&D at Khur Potash Complex and his academic research on Mg(OH)โ/MgO nanostructures.ย
ย He is passionate about solving complex problems related to extractive metallurgy and brine processing, with several patents and publications to his name.ย
ย Currently, Sadegh serves as a science teacher and leads experimental sciences education in Ferdows County.ย 
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ย His leadership at Khur Potash Complex included managing critical projects like optimizing potash production and extracting valuable minerals from brine.ย
ย Sadegh is proficient in advanced materials characterization techniques such as XRD, FE-SEM, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. He is also an experienced user of software tools such as Minitab and Origin.ย
ย Additionally, his editorial and reviewer roles in prestigious journals have further honed his expertise and commitment to the field of materials engineering.ย 


ย He is particularly interested in optimizing synthesis parameters for better opto-structural properties of these nanomaterials. His interdisciplinary research also covers extractive metallurgy and semiconductors, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications in industrial processes.ย
ย Sadeghโs work contributes to sustainability by utilizing natural resources effectively and minimizing waste.ย 
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ย Khwarizmi Youth Awardย โ Participation with Scientific Design, 2019
ย Superior Idea Awardย โ Innovative Ideas in Mining and Mineral Industries, 2018



