| Prof. | Zhang | Weidong | Beijing University of Chemical Technology | China | Polymer-Matrix composites | Membrane Separation Processes, Fine Chemical Production | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof. Dr. | Zhanhu | Guo | Northumbria University | United Kingdom | Polymer-Matrix composites | Sensors and electromagnetic interference shielding | Lifetime achievement Award | Lifetime Achievement Award | |
| Prof. Dr. | Zhanping | You | Michigan Technological University | United States | Design of Materials and Components | Discrete and finite element models | Excellence in Research | Excellence in Research | |
| Dr. | Zhengping | Fang | Central China Normal university | China | Polymer-Matrix composites | Thermally conductive polymer material | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof. | Zhengqian | Luo | Xiamen University | China | Properties and Performance | rare-earth ion-doped MIR fiber laser | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Mr | Zhenwei | Dai | Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital) | China | Modeling | Public Mental Health | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Mr | Zhi-Jian | Li | Hunan University | China | Polymer-Matrix composites | Hygrothermal aging/modeling | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof. Dr. | Zhiguo | Zhang | University of Shanghai for Science and Technology | China | Analysis | Composite material; Geotechnical engineering; Tunnelling and underground construction; Soil-structure interaction; Deep excavation; Pile and pipeline material engineering; Slope and landslide; Marine geotechnical material engineering | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr. | ZHUANG | LI | XIAMEN UNIVERSITY | China | Properties and Performance | Laser Crystal | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Dr. | Zifeng | Yang | Wright State University | United States | Testing | Experimental Diagnostic Technology | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr. | Zijian | Wang | Changchun University of Science and Technology | China | Properties and Performance | All-solid-state laser technology | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Mr | Zinabu Assefa | Alemu | Ethiopian Public Health Institute | Ethiopia | Environmental effects | Infectious diseases | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Dr. | Ziyu | Li | North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power | China | Environmental effects | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Assist Prof. Dr. | Zorana | Kovacevic | University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology | Croatia | Thermoplastic composites | Natural fiber reinforced composites | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Assoc Prof. Dr | Zübeyir | Huyut | Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Van Yuzuncu Yil University | Turkey | Properties and Performance | Toxicology | Excellence in Research | Excellence in Research | |
| Dr | Zuyong | Yan | Lanzhou University of Technology | China | Design of Materials and Components | Ga2O3 | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof. Dr. | 可 | 鹿 | 安徽大学 | China | Metal-Matrix Composites | 储能/材料/中国 | Young Scientist Award | Young Scientist Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Prof. Dr. | 培清 | 喇 | 兰州理工大学 | China | Other | 纳米结构金属 | Outstanding Scientist Award | Outstanding Scientist Award | |
| Dr. | 峰 | 周 | 神经与肿瘤药物发现全国重点实验室，先声药业 | China | Other | 结构生物学 | Best Paper Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |
| Dr. | 洁 | 盛 | 河南工业大学机电工程学院 | China | Polymer-Matrix composites | 碳纤维增强树脂基复合材料 | Best Researcher Award | Best Researcher Award | globalcompositeawards.com |