Haolei Mou | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Published on 02/07/202502/07/2025 by Composite Awards

Haolei Mou | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Haolei Mou, Civil Aviation University, China.

Dr. Mou Haolei 🎓 is an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Science and Technology Innovation, Civil Aviation University of China 🛫. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Tianjin Polytechnic University 🧪, following Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Aircraft Design and Mechanical Engineering, respectively. With over a decade of experience in airworthiness, safety, and aviation innovation, Dr. Mou has held key research and leadership roles 🧠. His work focuses on airworthiness certification, aviation safety, and advanced materials 💡. He continues to drive impactful research to enhance civil aircraft reliability and innovation in China 🇨🇳.

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🎓 Educational Background

📅 2018–2021 | Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering – Tianjin Polytechnic University
📅 2010–2013 | M.S. in Aircraft Design – Civil Aviation University of China
📅 2006–2010 | B.S. in Mechanical Design & Manufacturing – Shandong University of Technology

🧪 Work & Research Experience

📅 May 2023–Present | Associate Researcher – Institute of Science and Technology Innovation, CAUC
📅 May 2021–May 2023 | Deputy Director & Associate Researcher – Dept. of Safety & Airworthiness, CAUC
📅 Dec 2020–May 2021 | Associate Researcher – College of Airworthiness, CAUC
📅 Oct 2017–Nov 2020 | Assistant Researcher – College of Airworthiness, CAUC
📅 Apr 2013–Sep 2017 | Assistant Researcher – Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Tech & Mgmt Center, CAUC

Suitability for the Award

Dr. Mou Haolei, currently an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Science and Technology Innovation, Civil Aviation University of China, stands out as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive interdisciplinary expertise in materials science, aircraft design, and airworthiness certification. With a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering and over a decade of progressive academic and research experience, Dr. Mou has consistently contributed to the advancement of aviation safety, engineering materials, and aircraft certification technologies.

Professional Development

Dr. Mou Haolei has cultivated an interdisciplinary expertise across aviation safety, airworthiness certification, and materials engineering ✈️⚙️. As a dedicated researcher and former deputy director, he has contributed to key regulatory and technical frameworks that support China’s civil aircraft industry 📘. His academic background in aircraft design and mechanical systems complements his applied work in material reliability and aviation innovation 🛠️🧪. With progressive roles at the Civil Aviation University of China, Dr. Mou has fostered industry-academic collaborations, research team development, and integration of safety systems into aviation technologies 🧑‍🔬🔍. He is committed to enhancing civil aviation standards globally 🌍.

Research Focus

Dr. Mou’s research revolves around civil aircraft safety, airworthiness certification, and material performance ✈️📑. His interests include analyzing advanced engineering materials used in aircraft structures, developing methodologies for airworthiness compliance, and innovating safer aviation technologies ⚙️🔬. With a multidisciplinary approach combining mechanical design, materials science, and aviation regulation, he plays a critical role in evaluating and certifying aircraft systems for real-world operational environments 🛡️. His work contributes to national initiatives in enhancing the reliability, safety, and sustainability of civil aviation 🚀. He also explores smart material applications and system optimization for future air transport technologies 🌐🧠.

Awards & Honors

🧑‍🏫 Youth Excellent Teacher – Civil Aviation University of China
🥇 First Prize – Research and Application of Key Technologies for Civil Aircraft Crash and Occupant Safety and Airworthiness, Civil Aviation Science and Technology Award, China Air Transport Association
🥈 Second Prize – Research on Technical Assessment of Crashworthiness for Transport Aircraft Structures, Civil Aviation Science and Technology Award, China Air Transport Association
🥈 Second Prize – Research and Application of Safety Design and Key Airworthiness Technologies for Domestic Aviation Seats, Civil Aviation Science and Technology Award, China Air Transport Association

Publication Top Noted

📘 2025 | Crashworthiness analysis of single CFRP, hybrid CFRP/Al and fiber metal laminate C-channels: Quasi-static crushing tests and numerical simulations | Journal: Thin Walled Structures | ✈️🧪📉
📘 2025 | Experimental and Numerical Study of Failure Characteristics of Aircraft U-shaped Riveted Components Under Different Loading Angles | Journal: Gongcheng Kexue Yu Jishu – Advanced Engineering Sciences | 🛠️📐📊
📘 2025 | Collapse mechanism and occupant injury analysis under vertical impact of the aircraft fuselage structure | Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics | 🚁📉💥
📘 2024 | Crucial parameters and influence rules of axial crushing energy absorption of CFRP-Al hybrid columns | Journal: Acta Materiae Compositae Sinica (Fuhe Cailiao Xuebao) | 🧱⚙️🔍
📘 2024 | Comprehensive crashworthiness simulation analysis of a large aircraft fuselage barrel section in various crash scenarios | Journal: Aerospace Science and Technology | 🛬🖥️📊
📘 2024 | An Investigation of the Energy-Absorption Characteristics of Thin-Walled Polymer Composite C-Channels: Experiment and Stacked Shell Simulation | Journal: Polymers | 🧬🧪📉

Rumyana Lazarova | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Published on 06/03/202506/03/2025 by Composite Awards

Rumyana Lazarova | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Rumyana Lazarova, Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies with Hydro- and Aerodynamics Centre, Bulgaria.

Dr. Rumyana L. Lazarova is a Professor of Materials Science at the Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies with Hydro- and Aerodynamics Centre (IMSETHAC), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). She earned her Master’s degree in Engineering from the Technical University – Sofia and a Ph.D. from BAS. Since joining IMSETHAC in 1995, she has contributed extensively to materials science research. She was a scholarship holder at UCL Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (1999-2000). Her current research focuses on graphene-reinforced aluminum nanocomposites. She has authored over 120 scientific publications, making significant contributions to advanced materials science.

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Education & Experience

🎓 Master’s Degree in Engineering – Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
🎓 Ph.D. in Materials Science – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS)
🏢 Professor of Materials Science – IMSETHAC, BAS (1995–Present)
🌍 Scholarship Holder – UCL Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (1999-2000)
📖 Authored over 120 scientific publications in advanced materials research

Suitability Summary

Dr. Rumyana L. Lazarova, Professor of Materials Science at IMSETHAC, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, is a highly deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award for her outstanding contributions to graphene-reinforced aluminum nanocomposites. With a Ph.D. from BAS and nearly three decades of research, she has authored over 120 scientific publications, advancing materials science and nanotechnology. Her expertise spans metal science, composite materials, and advanced testing methodologies, with international recognition, including a scholarship at UCL Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. Dr. Lazarova’s pioneering work has significantly impacted aerospace, automotive, and defense applications, making her a trailblazer in materials innovation.

Professional Development

Dr. Rumyana L. Lazarova has spent decades shaping the field of materials science, particularly in nanocomposite development. As a professor at IMSETHAC-BAS since 1995, she has collaborated on numerous research projects, pushing the boundaries of advanced materials testing and analysis. Her international exposure, including a scholarship at UCL Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium, enriched her research capabilities. She is a key figure in developing graphene-reinforced aluminum nanocomposites, contributing to lightweight, high-strength materials for industrial applications. Her dedication to cutting-edge innovations has positioned her as a leading expert in material engineering. 🌍🛠️

Research Focus

Dr. Lazarova’s research revolves around graphene-reinforced aluminum nanocomposites, aiming to develop lightweight, high-strength materials for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. 🚀⚙️ Her expertise spans materials testing, nanotechnology, and advanced metallurgy, contributing to enhanced material durability, conductivity, and mechanical performance. She explores nanostructured coatings, metal matrix composites, and novel synthesis techniques for improved material properties. 📡 Her work advances next-generation engineering materials, driving innovations in structural applications where strength-to-weight ratio and sustainability are critical. ♻️ Her contributions have significantly impacted the field of materials science and engineering. 🔗🔬

Awards & Honors 🏆

🏅 Recognized as a leading researcher in materials sc ience
🎖️ Recipient of multiple national and international research grants
📜 Honored for contributions to graphene-based nanocomposites
🌍 Awarded a research scholarship at UCL Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
🏆 Published over 120 research papers in prestigious journals

Publication Top Notes

“Microstructural Evolution, Strengthening Mechanisms, and Fracture Behavior of Aluminum Composites Reinforced with Graphene Nanoplatelets and In Situ–Formed Nano-Carbides” (2025) 🧪
“Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Nanosized Al₄C₃ Formation on the Wear Properties of Hot Extruded Al-Based Nanocomposites” (2025) 🛠️
“Effect of Hydrogen Content on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Fracture Mechanism of Low-Carbon Lath Martensite Steel” (2024) 🧬
“Investigating the Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Al₄C₃ on the Tribological Performance of Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites” (2023) ⚙️
“Fabrication and Characterization of Aluminum-Graphene Nano-Platelets—Nano-Sized Al₄C₃ Composite” (2022) 🔧
“Selective Electron Beam Surface Alloying of Aluminum with TiCN Nanoparticles” (2019) 🔬
“Surface Modification of Al Substrate with TiCN Nanopowder by Electron-Beam Treatment” (2019) ⚡
“Layers Obtained on Aluminum by Nanopowder Deposition and Subsequent Electron Beam Scanning” (2018) 🧫

Qiyao Yu | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Published on 19/02/202519/02/2025 by Composite Awards

Qiyao Yu | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Qiyao Yu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China.

Dr. Qiyao Yu is an Associate Professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Harbin Institute of Technology and completed her postdoctoral research at Beijing Institute of Technology. Her expertise lies in energy storage materials, particularly sodium/potassium-ion batteries. With over 60 SCI papers, 20+ patents, and leadership in multiple national projects, she is a recognized figure in her field. She also serves as an editorial board member for Battery Materials and a reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China. ⚡📚

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Education & Experience

Bachelor of Chemistry (2008-2012) – Beijing Institute of Technology 🎓
Master of Chemical Engineering (2012-2014) – Beijing Institute of Technology 🏛
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering & Technology (2014-2018) – Harbin Institute of Technology 🔬
Postdoctoral Fellow (2018-2020) – Beijing Institute of Technology 🏗
Associate Professor & Doctoral Supervisor (2020-Present) – Beijing Institute of Technology 📖

Summary Suitability

Dr. Qiyao Yu is an esteemed Associate Professor at the Beijing Institute of Technology, specializing in electrochemical analysis, nanomaterial synthesis, and energy storage systems. Holding a Ph.D. from Harbin Institute of Technology, Dr. Yu has made groundbreaking contributions to alkali-ion battery research, playing a pivotal role in advancing energy materials and battery technology. Her work has bridged theoretical insights with experimental validation, contributing to the development of high-performance and sustainable energy solutions. Her pioneering research and commitment to innovation make her an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development

Dr. Qiyao Yu has significantly contributed to the field of energy storage and chemical engineering. She has authored 60+ SCI papers, including 44 as first/corresponding author, with 22 papers having an impact factor greater than 10. She has led 10 national projects, obtained over 20 patents, and actively contributes as an editorial board member for Battery Materials. Her research delves into the design of advanced battery materials, focusing on sodium/potassium-ion storage. Dr. Yu also plays a vital role in teaching, textbook compilation, and knowledge graph development for chemistry and energy storage courses, ensuring the next generation of researchers thrives. 🔋🧪

Research Focus

Dr. Qiyao Yu’s research primarily revolves around next-generation energy storage systems, particularly sodium-ion and potassium-ion batteries. Her work emphasizes developing high-performance electrode materials, electrolyte engineering, and interfacial chemistry to enhance battery stability and efficiency. By integrating metal-organic frameworks, carbon nanostructures, and polyanionic compounds, her research aims to revolutionize commercial sustainable energy storage solutions. Her pioneering studies on ion migration, cathode/anode materials, and electrolyte interfaces contribute significantly to battery advancements. Her focus on scalability and real-world applications positions her as a key innovator in the future of renewable energy technologies. 🔋🔄🌱

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖

Beijing Quality Course (Key) – Fundamentals of Organic Materials Chemistry (2021) 🏆
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Planning Textbook – Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry of Energetic Materials (2021) 📚
Ministry of Education Teaching Reform Projects – Knowledge Graph for Organic Chemistry & Weapons Courses (2023) 🏛
Leader of 10+ National Projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China 🎯
Editorial Board Member – Battery Materials 📰

Publications Top Noted

Bamboo‐Like Hollow Tubes with MoS₂/N‐Doped‐C Interfaces Boost Potassium‐Ion Storage 📡 | Cited by: 283 | Year: 2018
Metallic Octahedral CoSe₂ Threaded by N‐Doped Carbon Nanotubes: A Flexible Framework for High‐Performance Potassium‐Ion Batteries 🔋 | Cited by: 230 | Year: 2018
Amorphous Carbon/Graphite Coupled Polyhedral Microframe with Fast Electronic Channel and Enhanced Ion Storage for Potassium-Ion Batteries ⚡ | Cited by: 112 | Year: 2021
N-Doped Carbon/Ultrathin 2D Metallic Cobalt Selenide Core/Sheath Flexible Framework Bridged by Chemical Bonds for High-Performance Potassium Storage 🔬 | Cited by: 105 | Year: 2020
High-Throughput Fabrication of 3D N-Doped Graphenic Framework Coupled with Fe₃C@Porous Graphite Carbon for Ultrastable Potassium Ion Storage 🏗️ | Cited by: 103 | Year: 2019
Unraveling the Intercorrelation Between Micro/Mesopores and K Migration Behavior in Hard Carbon 🧩 | Cited by: 92 | Year: 2022
Copper Oxide Nanoleaves Decorated Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube as Platform for Glucose Sensing 🍃 | Cited by: 87 | Year: 2012
The Multi-Yolk/Shell Structure of FeP@Foam-Like Graphenic Scaffolds: Strong P–C Bonds and Electrolyte- and Binder-Optimization Boost Potassium Storage 🔄 | Cited by: 86 | Year: 2019

Abbas Akbarzadeh | Anisotropy | Best Researcher Award

Published on 04/11/202404/11/2024 by Composite Awards

Abbas Akbarzadeh | Anisotropy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abbas Akbarzadeh, Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Sharif University of Technology, Iran.

Dr. Abbas Akbarzadeh is a renowned Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Sharif University of Technology, celebrated for his expertise in metallurgical engineering. With a focus on hot deformation, texture, and anisotropy in metals, he has led impactful research in nanostructure development and severe plastic deformation (SPD) techniques. Over his distinguished career, Dr. Akbarzadeh has authored 70+ papers, guided numerous students, and directed over 20 industrial projects, bridging academic insights with real-world applications. A dedicated educator and mentor, he also leads workshops and seminars for engineers, enriching the field with practical, hands-on knowledge.

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Education and Experience

Post-Doctoral Fellowship at McGill University, Canada (1997)
Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering (Hot Deformation & Textural Anisotropy) from McGill University (1996)
M.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering (Metallic Materials Characterization) at Tehran University (1988)
B.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering (Metal Forming) from Sharif University of Technology (1985)
Professor at Sharif University of Technology, Dept. of Materials Science & Eng. (since 1998)

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Abbas Akbarzadeh is an esteemed candidate for the Best Researcher Award, distinguished by his extensive academic background and significant contributions to the field of metallurgical engineering. His education includes a Ph.D. from McGill University, where he specialized in hot deformation and textural anisotropy, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at the same institution.

Professional Development

Dr. Akbarzadeh’s professional journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing materials science through education and hands-on research. He has been instrumental in developing graduate programs and supporting academic administration as Vice Chair in various roles at Sharif University. His leadership extends to numerous industrial collaborations where he bridges academic knowledge and practical applications. From workshops on rolling techniques to seminars on nanostructures in severe plastic deformations, Dr. Akbarzadeh enriches the field by offering knowledge-sharing opportunities to engineers and students alike. His work supports emerging engineers and promotes significant advances in metallurgical processes.

Research Focus

Dr. Abbas Akbarzadeh’s research primarily focuses on materials engineering, particularly in hot deformation, texture, and anisotropy in metals and alloys. His interests include the study of nanostructures under severe plastic deformation (SPD) and the design of innovative SPD techniques for enhanced material properties. Through detailed modeling of hot and cold deformation processes, Dr. Akbarzadeh explores the resulting microstructures and textures to improve mechanical properties. His work also addresses the practical aspects of rolling and sheet-forming processes, ensuring these advancements have both academic and industrial impacts, aiding in the development of resilient and high-performance materials.

Awards and Honors

Distinguished Ph.D. Graduate
Distinguished MSc Graduate
B.Sc. Excellence for Outstanding GPA (Top 10% in Department)
Acknowledgement by President of Iran for Academic Excellence

Publications

Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of AA1100 aluminum sheet processed by accumulative roll bonding – H Pirgazi, A Akbarzadeh, R Petrov, L Kestens – Materials Science and Engineering: A (Cited by: 227, Year: 2008)
Experimental study and FEM analysis of redundant strains in flow forming of tubes – MS Mohebbi, A Akbarzadeh – Journal of Materials Processing Technology (Cited by: 169, Year: 2010)
Accumulative spin-bonding (ASB) as a novel SPD process for fabrication of nanostructured tubes – MS Mohebbi, A Akbarzadeh – Materials Science and Engineering: A (Cited by: 149, Year: 2010)
Effect of cooling rate on the microstructure and mechanical properties of microalloyed forging steel – D Rasouli, SK Asl, A Akbarzadeh, GH Daneshi – Journal of Materials Processing Technology (Cited by: 111, Year: 2008)
Production of high strength Al–Al2O3 composite by accumulative roll bonding – M Rezayat, A Akbarzadeh, A Owhadi – Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing (Cited by: 98, Year: 2012)
Wastewater treatment using integrated anaerobic baffled reactor and Bio-rack wetland planted with Phragmites sp. and Typha sp. – S Jamshidi, A Akbarzadeh, KS Woo, A Valipour – Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (Cited by: 80, Year: 2014)
An experimental and theoretical study on the prediction of forming limit diagrams using new BBC yield criteria and M–K analysis – S Ahmadi, AR Eivani, A Akbarzadeh – Computational Materials Science (Cited by: 77, Year: 2009)

Dr. Haolei Mou, Civil Aviation University, China.

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Prof. Dr. Rumyana Lazarova, Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies with Hydro- and Aerodynamics Centre, Bulgaria.

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Awards & Honors 🏆

🏅 Recognized as a leading researcher in materials sc ience

🎖️ Recipient of multiple national and international research grants

📜 Honored for contributions to graphene-based nanocomposites

🌍 Awarded a research scholarship at UCL Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

🏆 Published over 120 research papers in prestigious journals

Publication Top Notes

“Microstructural Evolution, Strengthening Mechanisms, and Fracture Behavior of Aluminum Composites Reinforced with Graphene Nanoplatelets and In Situ–Formed Nano-Carbides” (2025) 🧪

“Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Nanosized Al₄C₃ Formation on the Wear Properties of Hot Extruded Al-Based Nanocomposites” (2025) 🛠️

“Effect of Hydrogen Content on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Fracture Mechanism of Low-Carbon Lath Martensite Steel” (2024) 🧬

“Investigating the Effects of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Al₄C₃ on the Tribological Performance of Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites” (2023) ⚙️

“Fabrication and Characterization of Aluminum-Graphene Nano-Platelets—Nano-Sized Al₄C₃ Composite” (2022) 🔧

“Selective Electron Beam Surface Alloying of Aluminum with TiCN Nanoparticles” (2019) 🔬

“Surface Modification of Al Substrate with TiCN Nanopowder by Electron-Beam Treatment” (2019) ⚡

“Layers Obtained on Aluminum by Nanopowder Deposition and Subsequent Electron Beam Scanning” (2018) 🧫

Prof. Qiyao Yu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China.

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Publications Top Noted

Bamboo‐Like Hollow Tubes with MoS₂/N‐Doped‐C Interfaces Boost Potassium‐Ion Storage 📡 | Cited by: 283 | Year: 2018

Metallic Octahedral CoSe₂ Threaded by N‐Doped Carbon Nanotubes: A Flexible Framework for High‐Performance Potassium‐Ion Batteries 🔋 | Cited by: 230 | Year: 2018

Amorphous Carbon/Graphite Coupled Polyhedral Microframe with Fast Electronic Channel and Enhanced Ion Storage for Potassium-Ion Batteries ⚡ | Cited by: 112 | Year: 2021

N-Doped Carbon/Ultrathin 2D Metallic Cobalt Selenide Core/Sheath Flexible Framework Bridged by Chemical Bonds for High-Performance Potassium Storage 🔬 | Cited by: 105 | Year: 2020

High-Throughput Fabrication of 3D N-Doped Graphenic Framework Coupled with Fe₃C@Porous Graphite Carbon for Ultrastable Potassium Ion Storage 🏗️ | Cited by: 103 | Year: 2019

Unraveling the Intercorrelation Between Micro/Mesopores and K Migration Behavior in Hard Carbon 🧩 | Cited by: 92 | Year: 2022

Copper Oxide Nanoleaves Decorated Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube as Platform for Glucose Sensing 🍃 | Cited by: 87 | Year: 2012

The Multi-Yolk/Shell Structure of FeP@Foam-Like Graphenic Scaffolds: Strong P–C Bonds and Electrolyte- and Binder-Optimization Boost Potassium Storage 🔄 | Cited by: 86 | Year: 2019

Dr. Abbas Akbarzadeh, Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Sharif University of Technology, Iran.

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