Wu Wei | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

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Wu Wei | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Wu Wei at University of Shanghai for Science & Technology | China

Wu Wei is a researcher at the University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, China, with expertise in biomechanics, bio-inspired materials, and structural mechanics. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanical behavior of insect wings, particularly the combined influence of wrinkled vein structures and nanomechanical properties on hind wing deformation. By integrating experimental observations with analytical modeling, her work reveals the design principles that govern lightweight, flexible, and resilient biological structures. These studies advance knowledge in functional morphology and offer valuable guidance for translating natural structural strategies into engineered systems. Her research has significant interdisciplinary applications, including micro-robotics, biomimetic materials, flexible mechanical systems, and aerospace-inspired designs. With multiple publications and a growing citation record, Wu Wei’s work continues to contribute to both fundamental science and innovative engineering solutions, bridging biological insights with practical technological development.

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Ghazanfar Mehboob | Material Science | Excellence in Design Award

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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 Xi’an Jiaotong University (2023), where he conducted pioneering research on strain-tolerant coating architectures, crack propagation behavior, multilayer thermal barrier systems, and substrate–coating 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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Ghodratollah Roudini | Metal Matrix Composites | Editorial Board Member

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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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Vassilis Kostopoulos | Polymer Matrix Composites | Best Researcher Award

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Vassilis Kostopoulos | Polymer Matrix Composites | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Vassilis Kostopoulos at University Of Patras | Greece

A distinguished scholar in mechanical and aerospace engineering, Professor Vassilis Kostopoulos has made pioneering contributions to the fields of applied mechanics, composite materials, and structural health monitoring. He has served as Professor and former Director of the Applied Mechanics & Vibrations Laboratory (2003–2024) at a leading European university, with visiting appointments at major international institutions, including the University of Delaware (USA) and George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mureş (Romania). His expertise spans design, analysis, and optimization of lightweight composite structures, non-destructive evaluation, nano-engineering, aerospace structures under extreme conditions, and additive manufacturing. A key contributor to European and international research programs, he has coordinated or participated in over 85 research projects funded by organizations such as the EU, ESA, EDA, EDF, NSF, and USAF. His extensive academic output includes 345 publications, 301 conference presentations, 7 books, 21 book chapters, and numerous technical reports, achieving 6,304 citations from 5,234 documents with an h-index of 40. He has supervised 35 Ph.D. and 185 M.Sc. theses and co-organized 61 international conferences. His leadership roles include membership in the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking, Advisory Council for Aviation Research and Innovation in Europe (ACARE), and the European Society for Composite Materials (ESCM), where he also served as President. He is an editorial board member for several international journals and an evaluator for research programs across Europe. His research achievements have been recognized with multiple international awards, including the 1st Senior Scientist Award at TRA-VISIONS 2020, ESA Aerospace Challenge distinctions, and Innovation Awards in aerospace and space engineering, reflecting his enduring impact on advanced materials and aeronautical research.

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Attia, S., Eleftheriou, P., Xeni, F., Morlot, R., Ménézo, C., Kostopoulos, V., Betsi, M., & others. (2017). Overview and future challenges of nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) design in Southern Europe. Energy and Buildings, 155, 439–458.

Kostopoulos, V., Baltopoulos, A., Karapappas, P., Vavouliotis, A., & Paipetis, A. (2010). Impact and after-impact properties of carbon fibre reinforced composites enhanced with multi-wall carbon nanotubes. Composites Science and Technology, 70(4), 553–563.

Loutas, T. H., Roulias, D., Pauly, E., & Kostopoulos, V. (2011). The combined use of vibration, acoustic emission and oil debris on-line monitoring towards a more effective condition monitoring of rotating machinery. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 25(4), 1339–1352.

Karapappas, P., Vavouliotis, A., Tsotra, P., Kostopoulos, V., & Paipetis, A. (2009). Enhanced fracture properties of carbon reinforced composites by the addition of multi-wall carbon nanotubes. Journal of Composite Materials, 43(9), 977–985.

Loutas, T. H., Sotiriades, G., Kalaitzoglou, I., & Kostopoulos, V. (2009). Condition monitoring of a single-stage gearbox with artificially induced gear cracks utilizing on-line vibration and acoustic emission measurements. Applied Acoustics, 70(9), 1148–1159.

Prof Dr. Baicheng Zhang | High-throughput manufacturing Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Baicheng Zhang | High-throughput manufacturing Award

Prof Dr. Baicheng Zhang , University of Science and Technology Beijing , China

👨‍🏫 Dr. Baicheng Zhang, a distinguished scholar hailing from the People’s Republic of China, currently serves as a Full Professor at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, specializing in the Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology. With a robust academic background, including a PhD from Université de Technologie Belfort-Montbéliard in Mechanical Engineering and Design, Dr. Zhang has cultivated expertise in additive manufacturing, focusing on Selective Laser Melting and its atmospheric influences on alloy fabrication. His career spans significant roles such as Associate Professor at the same institution and pivotal research positions at Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology and Université de Technologie Belfort-Montbéliard. Dr. Zhang is esteemed in his field, evidenced by his editorial roles in prestigious journals like Material Today Communication and International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials (IJMMM), where he contributes to advancing knowledge in engineering mechanics and materials science. His dedication to high-throughput manufacturing and material characterization underscores his commitment to innovation in the realm of advanced manufacturing technologies.

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📚 Education:

  • PhD, Université de Technologie Belfort-Montbéliard, France (2009-2013)
    • Mechanical Engineering and Design
    • Thesis: Selective laser melting – Influence of the atmosphere and in-situ realization of alloy
  • PhD Candidature, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (2008-2009)
    • Mechanical Engineering and Automation
    • Thesis: Rapid prototyping – sterelithography
  • Master Candidature, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (2007-2008)
    • Software and Automation
  • Bachelor, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (2003-2007)
    • Mechanical Engineering and Automation

👨‍💼 Work Experience:

  • Full Professor (from June 2024)
    • University of Science and Technology Beijing, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology
  • Associate Professor (January 2018 – June 2024)
    • University of Science and Technology Beijing, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology
  • Research Fellow (May 2014 – December 2017)
    • Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), Joining/Forming Technology Group
  • Postdoctoral Fellow (April 2013 – May 2014)
    • Université de Technologie Belfort-Montbéliard, Mechanical Engineering and Design
    • Research: Selective laser melting

🔍 Research Direction:

  • Additive Manufacturing: High Throughput Manufacturing/Characterization; Material Development

🏆 Social Appointments/Awards:

  • Editorial Board Member: Material Today Communication; International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials (IJMMM); Metal; Journal of Engineering Mechanics and Machinery, Clausius Scientific Press Inc.

Publication Top Notes:

Effects of processing parameters on microstructure and mechanical property of selective laser melted Ti6Al4V

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The study of the laser parameters and environment variables effect on mechanical properties of high compact parts elaborated by selective laser melting 316L powder

Citation – 448

Effects of processing parameters on properties of selective laser melting Mg–9% Al powder mixture

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Study of selective laser melting (SLM) Inconel 718 part surface improvement by electrochemical polishing

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Effect of different heat treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties in selective laser melted INCONEL 718 alloy

Citation -186