Nouman Rasool | Coatings | Research Excellence Award

Nouman Rasool | Coatings | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Nouman Rasool at China West Normal University | China

Rasool Nouman is an emerging interdisciplinary researcher at China West Normal University, Nanchong, China, whose work bridges advanced engineering design, applied physics, and thermal–energy systems. With 24 Scopus-indexed publications, 168 citations, and an h-index of 7, his research demonstrates steady impact across materials, devices, and process engineering domains. A significant strand of his recent work focuses on high-performance, application-oriented component design, exemplified by his 2025 open-access study in Micromachines on a solar-cell-compatible super-wideband flexible transparent antenna. This research addresses critical challenges in next-generation wireless and photovoltaic-integrated systems by optimizing antenna transparency, flexibility, bandwidth, and axial ratio performance, enabling seamless integration into wearable, IoT, and energy-harvesting platforms. Complementing this, his publication in Thermal Science and Engineering Progress presents an experimental and numerical investigation of heat and mass transfer during microwave drying of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, combining modeling accuracy with practical process optimization. This work contributes valuable insights into energy-efficient drying technologies, quality preservation, and scalable food-processing solutions. Across his publications, Rasool Nouman consistently applies numerical simulation, experimental validation, and design optimization to solve real-world engineering problems. His research is characterized by cross-disciplinary relevance, linking materials behavior, component functionality, and system-level performance. Collectively, his contributions support advances in sustainable energy devices, smart materials integration, and efficient thermal processes, positioning him as a researcher whose work aligns strongly with modern demands for innovative, scalable, and application-driven engineering solutions.

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Dr. Ting Luo | Tribology Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ting Luo | Tribology Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ting Luo, Qilu University of Technology, China

Dr. Ting Luo is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as a teacher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Qilu University of Technology and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Tsinghua University. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Jinan in 2019, under the supervision of Prof. Bingqiang Cao, with a co-culture experience in Mechanical Engineering at Tsinghua University, co-supervised by Prof. Xinchun Chen. Dr. Luo holds a Master’s degree in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Xihua University, supervised by Prof. Xiaowei Wei, and a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Physics from the University of Jinan, supervised by Prof. Shaohua Zheng. His accolades include the Second Prize in the Science and Technology Award of the Shandong Granule Society (2020) and the Winner Challenger title at the 7th China Innovation Challenge for the Yellow River Basin Ecological Protection and High-Quality Development Special Competition. Dr. Luo’s research focuses on advanced materials and their applications in engineering.

🌐 Professional Profile:

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🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (2015.09-2019.06) from University of Jinan, supervised by Prof. Bingqiang Cao
  • Co-culture in Mechanical Engineering (2017.05-2018.04) at Tsinghua University, co-supervised by Prof. Xinchun Chen
  • Master in Materials Physics and Chemistry (2012.09-2015.06) from Xihua University, supervised by Prof. Xiaowei Wei
  • Bachelor in Materials Physics (2008.09-2012.06) from University of Jinan, supervised by Prof. Shaohua Zheng

🏅 Experience:

  • Teacher (2019.09-present) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology
  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2023.12-present) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University

🏆 Awards:

  • Second Prize: Science and Technology Award of Shandong Granule Society (2020)
  • Winner Challenger: The 7th China Innovation Challenge (Dongying), Yellow River Basin Ecological Protection and High-Quality Development Special Competition

🔬 Research Projects:

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China, Surface Project (52075276): Biomimetic preparation of graphene-coated enhanced ceramic cutting tools and nanofluid micro-lubrication mechanism (2021.01.01-2024.12.31)
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China, Surface Project (52075274): Study on the influence of grease formula on the characteristic properties of rolling bearing grease adapted to working conditions and its influence mechanism (2021.01.01-2024.12.31)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Title: Boron Oxide/Alumina Nanocomposites as Lubricant Oil Additives to Save Friction-Induced Energy Waste
    • Year: 2022
    • Cited By: 6
  • Title: Tribological properties of laser surface texturing modified GCr15 steel under graphene/5CB lubrication
    • Year: 2022
    • Cited By: 16
  • Title: Tribological properties of 1-octyl–3-methylimidazolium lactate ionic liquid as a lubricant additive
    • Year: 2021
    • Cited By: 8
  • Title: Influence of structural evolution on sliding interface for enhancing tribological performance of onion-like carbon films via thermal annealing
    • Year: 2021
    • Cited By: 17
  • Title: Ultrafine MoS2 crumpled submicrosphere grown by clean laser irradiation for excellent anti-friction performance
    • Year: 2023
    • Cited By: 2