Elif Yurttaş | Bio Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Elif Yurttaş | Bio Materials | Research Excellence Award

Postdoc Researcher at Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa | Turkey

Dr. Elif Yurttaş is a dedicated researcher in wood science engineering and polymer science whose work bridges advanced material development with sustainable bio-based innovations, particularly in the fields of wood-polymer composites, lignin-derived nanomaterials, and functional engineered wood products. With research experience spanning prominent institutions including Istanbul Technical University, Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research Center, and InnoRenew CoE in Slovenia, she has contributed to cutting-edge studies on flame-retardant bio-materials, high-performance lignin-based adhesives, silica-coated wood particles, and thermally modified biocomposites designed for improved mechanical, antimicrobial, and thermal behavior. Her academic background covers comprehensive training from undergraduate to doctoral level in forest industry and wood science engineering, supported by prestigious national research scholarships. Dr. Yurttaş has authored impactful publications on PLA-based biocomposites, nanostructured wood materials, ecological thermoplastic reinforcement, and the technological properties of engineered fiberboard systems. She is also an active reviewer for international journals and global scientific events, reflecting her commitment to scholarly excellence. Alongside advanced laboratory skills, she brings experience in 3D-printing biopolymers, material characterization, and composite performance testing, positioning her as a promising scientist contributing meaningfully to sustainable materials research and circular-economy–driven innovation.

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Featured Publications:

Ayrilmis, N., Yurttaş, E., Durmus, A., Özdemir, F., Nagarajan, R., & Kalimuthu, M. (2021). Properties of biocomposite films from PLA and thermally treated wood modified with silver nanoparticles using leaf extracts of oriental sweetgum. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29(8), 2409–2420.

Ayrilmis, N., Akbulut, T., & Yurttaş, E. (2017). Effects of core layer fiber size and face-to-core layer ratio on the properties of three-layered fiberboard. BioResources, 12(4), 7964–7974.

Özdemir, F., Ayrılmis, N., & Yurttaş, E. (2022). Mechanical and thermal properties of biocomposite films produced from hazelnut husk and polylactic acid. Wood Material Science & Engineering, 17(6), 783–789.

Yurttaş, E., Tetik, N., & Ayrılmış, N. (2022). Antimicrobial properties of 3D printed biocomposites with heat-treated wood flour using silver nanoparticles with leaf extract. Wood Material Science & Engineering, 1–9.

Yurttaş, E., & Ayrılmış, N. (2023). Mechanical and thermal properties of 3D‐printed biocomposites of polylactic acid and thermally modified wood flour with silver nanoparticles. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 308(12), 2300180.

Gizem Nur Duran | Computational Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

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Mrs. Gizem Nur Duran | Computational Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Phd Student at Gebze Technical University | Turkey

Mrs. Gizem Nur Duran is a biotechnology researcher and computational biochemist whose work bridges molecular biology, structural biophysics, and in silico drug design, with a particular focus on protein–ligand interactions, molecular dynamics simulations, and the computational elucidation of pathogenic iron-transfer mechanisms. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies in Health Biotechnology at Gebze Technical University, building upon a strong academic foundation that includes a Master of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics, complemented by pedagogical training that enriches her scientific communication and teaching abilities. Throughout her academic and research career, she has contributed to multidisciplinary projects exploring antiviral compounds, protein–protein interaction inhibition, bacteriophage host recognition, molecular modeling of transferrin-binding complexes, and computational approaches to drug discovery. Her publication record includes collaborative studies involving antiviral activity profiling, structural analyses of membrane-associated bacterial proteins, docking-based identification of therapeutic molecules, and computational reconstructions of complex protein assemblies, demonstrating her expertise in combining molecular modeling with biological relevance. She has presented her research in national and international scientific forums, delivering oral presentations on iron-transfer pathways in Neisseria meningitidis and the computational construction of multi-protein systems. Her professional experience spans roles as a researcher in large-scale scientific grants, a teaching assistant in advanced molecular simulation workshops, and a chemistry educator, showcasing her commitment to both scientific advancement and academic mentorship. She has contributed to projects funded by major scientific bodies, working on topics such as virtual screening of therapeutic molecules, development of dual-target inhibitors for cancer therapy, climate-resilient food innovations, and rapid diagnostic kit technologies. Equipped with extensive laboratory and computational skills—including molecular dynamics, homology modeling, virtual screening, genome analysis tools, and advanced visualization platforms—she continues to pursue research interests centered on computational biochemistry, drug design, protein engineering, and molecular simulation-based strategies for biomedical innovation. Her academic leadership is highlighted by her roles in student scientific organizations, workshop coordination, and contributions to international scientific events, reflecting a profile of a dedicated and emerging scientist committed to impactful research in biotechnology and computational drug design.

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Featured Publications:

Göktaş, F., Duran, G. N., Özbil, M., Soylu-Eter, Ö., & Karalı, N. (2024). 1H-Indole-2,3-dione 3-thiosemicarbazones carrying a 4-sulfamoylphenyl moiety with selective antiviral activity against Reovirus-1. Acta Chimica Slovenica, 71(2), 215–225.

Soylu-Eter, Ö., Duran, G. N., Özbil, M., Göktaş, F., Cihan-Üstündağ, G., & Karalı, N. (2023). Antiviral activity and molecular modeling studies on 1H-indole-2,3-diones carrying a naphthalene moiety. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1281, 135100.

Dokuz, S., Taşdurmazlı, S., Acar, T., Duran, G. N., Özdemir, Ç., Özbey, U., Özbil, M., & Özbek, T. (2024). Evaluation of bacteriophage ϕ11 host recognition protein and its host-binding peptides for diagnosing/targeting Staphylococcus aureus infections. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 64(2), 107230.

 

Maurizio Repetto | Electrical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Maurizio Repetto | Electrical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Full Professor at Politecnico di Torino | Italy

Prof. Maurizio Repetto, born in Genova, Italy, is a renowned scholar in electrical engineering whose academic journey began at the University of Genova, where he earned both his Master and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering. He holds the position of Full Professor of Principles of Electrical Engineering at the Department of Energy “Galileo Ferraris” of the Politecnico di Torino, contributing extensively to the growth of advanced research in the fields of electromagnetics and energy systems. His international academic presence includes service as Honorary Professor in the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, and a period as Visiting Researcher at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Canada, enriching his global collaborations and strengthening cross-continental scientific exchanges. He has also played significant roles in leading professional organizations, serving as an elected member for Europe on the Board of the International Compumag Society and as Alternate Representative for Italy in the Executive Committee of the International Energy Agency Implementing Agreement on District Heating and Cooling, including Combined Heat and Power. His leadership extends to coordinating the “Galileo Ferraris Contest Comparing data-driven methodologies for the multi-physics simulation of traction electrical machines,” an initiative promoting innovation at the intersection of computational modelling and electric machine design. His research and consulting work spans numerical analysis of electromagnetic fields, magnetic material modelling, optimisation techniques for industrial device design, and the simulation and optimization of complex and hybrid energy systems integrating renewable energy sources. Widely recognized for his scientific impact, he has authored more than two hundred fifty publications and five patents, accumulating over three thousand citations and achieving an h-index of thirty according to Scopus metrics, reflecting his influential contributions to the global engineering community.

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Featured Publications:

Giaccone, L., Lorenti, G., Repetto, M., & Solimene, L. (2025). Global and local sensitivity analysis applied to electric motor design by polynomial chaos expansion. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics.

Lazzeroni, P., Lorenti, G., Canova, A., & Repetto, M. (2025). Economic and environmental perspectives of flexible demand in PV-based Italian energy communities with residential end-users. Energy and Buildings.

Gómez de León, F., Bissal, A., Repetto, M., & Freschi, F. (2025). A novel railgun-based actuation system for ultrafast DC circuit breakers in EV fast-charging applications. World Electric Vehicle Journal, 16(9), 514.

Lovato, S., Barosco, G., Ortombina, L., Torchio, R., Alotto, P., Repetto, M., & Massaro, M. (2025). Experimental analysis of a coaxial magnetic gear prototype. Machines, 13(8), 716.

Gómez de León, F., Repetto, M., & Bissal, A. (2025). A novel railgun simulation model based on a quasistatic approach. In Conference Proceedings.

Dr. Manjunatha. S | Solid-Fluid Interaction | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Manjunatha. S | Solid-Fluid Interaction | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Christ university | India

Dr. Manjunatha. S is an accomplished researcher and Associate Professor in the Department of Sciences and Humanities at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), School of Engineering and Technology, known for his deep expertise in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, nanofluid dynamics, nonlinear flow behaviour, hybrid and ternary nanoparticles, bioconvective systems, magnetohydrodynamics, porous-media transport, radiative heat transfer, and computational mathematical modelling. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Kuvempu University, shaping a strong foundation in applied mathematics and theoretical modelling. Flow and Heat Transfer of Penta-Hybrid Nanofluid at a Stagnation Point Over a Stretching or Shrinking Sheet, Statistical Thermal Study of Ternary Hybrid Nanofluid Flow in Coaxial Cylinder with Artificial Neural Network Approach, Sensitivity Analysis of Thermal Optimisation Within Conical Gap Between Cone and Rotating Disk with Particle Deposition, Artificial Neural Network-Enhanced Thermal Conductivity Modelling in Wetted Porous Fins Filled with Ternary Hybrid Nanofluid, Influence of Nonlinear Thermal Radiation on Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Chemical Reactions Between Cone and Disk, Quadratic Convection in Radiative Ternary Nanofluid with Slip and Temperature Jump, Magnetohydrodynamic Flow of Immiscible Hybrid Nanofluids Between Rotating Disks, Heat-Transfer Optimisation in Viscous Ternary Nanofluid Flow Over Stretching or Shrinking Thin Needle, Nonlinear Dynamics of Ternary Nanofluid Flow Past Rotating Cone Under Thermal Radiation, Stratified Bioconvective Jet Flow of Williamson Nanofluid in Porous Medium with Activation Energy, and numerous other scholarly contributions reflect his mastery in analysing complex thermal-fluid phenomena.

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Featured Publications:

Manjunatha, S., Puneeth, V., Gireesha, B. J., & Chamkha, A. (2022). Theoretical study of convective heat transfer in ternary nanofluid flowing past a stretching sheet. Journal of Applied and Computational Mechanics, 8(4), 1279–1286.

Manjunatha, S., Kuttan, B. A., Jayanthi, S., Chamkha, A., & Gireesha, B. J. (2019). Heat transfer enhancement in the boundary layer flow of hybrid nanofluids due to variable viscosity and natural convection. Heliyon, 5(4).

Manjunatha, S., & Gireesha, B. J. (2016). Effects of variable viscosity and thermal conductivity on MHD flow and heat transfer of a dusty fluid. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 7(1), 505–515.

Puneeth, V., Manjunatha, S., Makinde, O. D., & Gireesha, B. J. (2021). Bioconvection of a radiating hybrid nanofluid past a thin needle in the presence of heterogeneous–homogeneous chemical reaction. Journal of Heat Transfer, 143(4), 042502.

Gireesha, B. J., Chamkha, A. J., Manjunatha, S., & Bagewadi, C. S. (2013). Mixed convective flow of a dusty fluid over a vertical stretching sheet with non-uniform heat source/sink and radiation. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, 23(4), 598–612.

Miguel Angel Martinez Bohorquez | Elasticity | Excellence in Research Award

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Mr. Miguel Angel Martinez Bohorquez | Elasticity | Excellence in Research Award

phD at University of Huelva | Spain

Mr. Miguel Angel Martinez Bohorquez is a Senior Lecturer in Electronic, Computer and Automatic Engineering at the University of Huelva whose work spans control engineering, electronic instrumentation, renewable energies, hydrogen technologies and energy rehabilitation, distinguished by a solid academic foundation including Industrial Technical Engineering from the University of Seville, Electronic Engineering from the University of Granada and a PhD from the University of Huelva awarded Cum Laude with honours, complemented by multiple officially certified research and transfer evaluation periods; he has contributed extensively to scientific and technological advancement through more than forty-five peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, patents, congress contributions and technical reports, and has played major roles in over two dozen European, national, regional and industrial research projects involving smart grids, hydrogen energy systems, photovoltaic optimisation, geothermal technologies, robotics and energy-efficient building solutions; he is co-inventor of several internationally extended patents currently in industrial exploitation and co-founder of Onurobotics S.L., a technology-based spin-off of the University of Huelva, demonstrating strong commitment to innovation and technology transfer; his academic leadership includes serving as Deputy Director of University Extension at ETSI, Director of the Fundación Cruzcampo Chair at the University of Huelva, Board Member of the School of Engineering and President of the Curriculum Committee for Mining and Mechanical Engineering degrees; he has supervised doctoral research and continues co-supervising multiple theses, while maintaining active membership in the recognized excellence research group “Control and Robotics” (TEP192) and contributing to the Research Center for Technology, Energy and Sustainability, positioning him as a forward-thinking engineer and researcher dedicated to advancing sustainable energy technologies, intelligent control systems, applied instrumentation and real-world technological innovation.

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Featured Publications:

Andújar, J. M., & Segura, F. (2009). Fuel cells: History and updating. A walk along two centuries. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 13(9), 2309–2322.

Andujar, J. M., Mejías, A., & Márquez, M. A. (2010). Augmented reality for the improvement of remote laboratories: An augmented remote laboratory. IEEE Transactions on Education, 54(3), 492–500.

Enrique, J. M., Durán, E., Sidrach-de-Cardona, M., & Andujar, J. M. (2007). Theoretical assessment of the maximum power point tracking efficiency of photovoltaic facilities with different converter topologies. Solar Energy, 81(1), 31–38.

Vivas, F. J., De las Heras, A., Segura, F., & Andújar, J. M. (2018). A review of energy management strategies for renewable hybrid energy systems with hydrogen backup. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 82, 126–155.

Sánchez Cordero, A., Gómez Melgar, S., & Andújar Márquez, J. M. (2019). Green Building Rating Systems and the new framework Level(s): A critical review of sustainability certification within Europe. Energies, 13(66), 1–26.

 

Hardik Ghelani | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hardik Ghelani | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Postdoc Fellow at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Hardik Ghelani is a pharmacology researcher and academic with an extensive multidisciplinary background spanning pharmacy, clinical research, pharmacology, and biomedical science. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy with distinction, a Master of Pharmacy specializing in Pharmacology, a Master of Science (Honours) from Western Sydney University, and a postgraduate diploma in clinical research, culminating in a doctoral degree in Pharmacology. His PhD work explored the therapeutic potential of curcumin in mitigating dyslipidemia associated with chronic kidney disease, demonstrating its ability to modulate key metabolic pathways, improve lipid profiles, and reduce renal injury in experimental models. After his doctoral training, he advanced his expertise further through a postdoctoral fellowship at the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Vascular Research in Austria, where he investigated pulmonary vascular remodeling with a focus on aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling and its relevance to pulmonary hypertension. Currently, he serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the College of Medicine at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai, contributing to both clinical and laboratory research. His ongoing projects include coordinating a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial assessing the anti-inflammatory effects of the sea-cucumber-derived nutraceutical Frondanol, evaluating the anticancer activity of marine and herbal bioactive compounds, and exploring microbiome–drug interactions involving metformin and licorice root extract in metabolic disorders. Dr. Ghelani is also actively engaged in academic teaching, manuscript development, grant writing, and collaborative translational research. His long-term scientific vision focuses on developing therapeutic strategies for chronic diseases using innovative chemical and natural product-based interventions.

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Featured Publications:

Ghelani, H., Khursheed, M., Jan, R. K., & Adrian, T. E. (2023). Anti-inflammatory effects of bioactive compounds from seaweeds, bryozoans, jellyfish, shellfish and peanut worms. Marine Drugs.

Kaddoura, R., Ghelani, H., Alqutami, F., Altaher, H., Hachim, M., & Jan, R. K. (2023). Identification of specific biomarkers and pathways in the treatment response of infliximab for inflammatory bowel disease: In-silico analysis. Life.

Ghelani, H., Abdulhussain, Y., Henderson, H., Sudhir, M., Mascarenhas, S., Radhakrishnan, R., & Jan, R. K. (2022). The use and effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation in health professions education: Current update. Simulation.

Ghelani, H., Khursheed, M., Adrian, T. E., & Jan, R. K. (2022). Anti-inflammatory effects of compounds from echinoderms. Marine Drugs.

Ghelani, H., Alluri, R., Devi, S., Inampudi, V. K., Nammi, S., & others. (2020). Preclinical investigation of the acute effects of Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder on blood glucose in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine.

Thomas Gibaud | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Thomas Gibaud | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Best Researcher Award

Research Director at Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique | France

Dr. Thomas Gibaud is a physicist specializing in soft condensed matter, with a research focus on the self-assembly, dynamics, and mechanical properties of complex colloidal and biomimetic systems. He completed his physics education in France, earning a Bachelor’s degree from Université du Mans and a Master’s degree from Université Pierre et Marie Curie, followed by the national teaching qualification Agrégation de Sciences Physiques. He received his Ph.D. in 2008 from the Université de Fribourg under Peter Schurtenberger and Anna Stradner, where he explored the interplay between phase separation and the glass transition in protein suspensions. After postdoctoral work at ENS de Lyon and Brandeis University, where he investigated yielding in gels and phage-based self-assembly, he joined CNRS as a researcher in 2012. He earned his Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches in 2018 and became Directeur de Recherche at ENS de Lyon in 2025. Dr. Thomas Gibaud has authored 53 peer-reviewed publications, including work in Nature, PNAS, Science Advances, and PRX, and currently holds an h-index of 24. His research combines rheology, scattering, ultrasound, and advanced microscopy to design and probe innovative soft materials. He is also deeply committed to scientific service, mentoring, and community-building within the soft-matter field.

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Featured Publications:

Gibaud, T., Barry, E., Zakhary, M. J., Henglin, M., Ward, A., Yang, Y., Berciu, C., … (2012). Reconfigurable self-assembly through chiral control of interfacial tension. Nature, 481, 348.

Cardinaux, F., Gibaud, T., Stradner, A., & Schurtenberger, P. (2007). Interplay between spinodal decomposition and glass formation in proteins exhibiting short-range attractions. Physical Review Letters, 99(11), 118301.

Gibaud, T., Frelat, D., & Manneville, S. (2010). Heterogeneous yielding dynamics in a colloidal gel. Soft Matter, 6(15), 3482–3488.

Gogelein, C., Nagele, G., Tuinier, R., Gibaud, T., Stradner, A., & Schurtenberger, P. (2008). A simple patchy colloid model for the phase behavior of lysozyme dispersions. Journal of Chemical Physics, 8, 085102.

Gibaud, T., & Schurtenberger, P. (2009). A closer look at arrested spinodal decomposition in protein solutions. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 21(32), 322201.

Muhammad Imran | Bio-Mechanics | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Imran | Bio-Mechanics | Editorial Board Member

Chairman at Department of Mathematics | Government College University | Faisalabad | Pakistan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Imran, Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Mathematics at Govt. College University, Faisalabad, HEC approved supervisor, accomplished researcher, and prolific academic, earned his M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Constantin Fetecau at Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences, GC University, Lahore, and has since published a significant body of research including articles such as Numerical and Computational Simulation of Blood Flow on Hybrid Nanofluid with Heat Transfer through a Stenotic Artery Silver and Gold Nanoparticles, A Finite Difference Scheme to Solve a Fractional Order Epidemic Model of Computer Virus, Brownian Motion and Thermophoretic Diffusion Impact on Darcy-Forchheimer Flow of Bioconvective Micropolar Nanofluid between Double Disks with Cattaneo-Christov Heat Flux, Galerkin Finite Element Analysis for Buoyancy Driven Copper-Water Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer through Fins Enclosed inside a Horizontal Annulus Applications to Thermal Engineering, MHD Bioconvectional Flow of Jeffrey Nanofluid with Motile Microorganisms over a Stretching Sheet Solar Radiation Applications, Activation Energy Impact on Unsteady Bio-Convection Nanomaterial Flow over Porous Surface, Significance of Cattaneo-Christov Heat Flux in Darcy-Forchheimer Transport of Nanofluid with Entropy Optimization, Dynamics of Eyring–Powell Nanofluids When Bioconvection and Lorentz Forces Are Significant The Case of a Slender Elastic Sheet of Variable Thickness with Porous Medium, Heat Transfer Analysis of Hybrid Nanofluid Flow with Thermal Radiation through a Stretching Sheet A Comparative Study, Comparative Analysis of Hybrid Nanofluids with Cattaneo-Christov Heat Flux Model A Thermal Case Study, The Casson Dusty Nanofluid Significance of Darcy–Forchheimer Law Magnetic Field and Non-Fourier Heat Flux Model Subject to Stretch Surface, Investigation of 3D Flow of Magnetized Hybrid Nanofluid with Heat Source/Sink over a Stretching Sheet, Dynamics of Slip Phenomenon in Micropolar Nanofluid Flowing over a Stretchable Disk with Arrhenius Activation Energy, Cattaneo–Christov Double Diffusion and Bioconvection in Magnetohydrodynamic Three-Dimensional Nanomaterials of Non-Newtonian Fluid Containing Microorganisms with Variable Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity, and Numerical Investigation for Melting Heat Transport of Nanofluids Due to Stretching Surface with Cattaneo-Christov Thermal Model, and has authored two international-level books on fluid mechanics, supervised multiple Ph.D. and M.Phil scholars, secured competitive research grants including under NRPU program by HEC Pakistan, organized international conferences and seminars, serves as editor-in-chief of Engineering and Applied Science Letters and editor for multiple international journals, reviewed extensively for high-impact journals, and continues to contribute to applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, nanofluid dynamics, thermal engineering, and mathematical modeling through his extensive research publications and academic leadership.

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Featured Publications:

Rizwan, M., Ali, S., ur Rehman, M. Z., Adrees, M., Arshad, M., Qayyum, M. F., Ali, L., … (2019). Alleviation of cadmium accumulation in maize (Zea mays L.) by foliar spray of zinc oxide nanoparticles and biochar to contaminated soil. Environmental Pollution, 248, 358–367.

Hussain, A., Ali, S., Rizwan, M., ur Rehman, M. Z., Javed, M. R., Imran, M., … (2018). Zinc oxide nanoparticles alter the wheat physiological response and reduce the cadmium uptake by plants. Environmental Pollution, 242, 1518–1526.

Waqas, H., Khan, S. U., Hassan, M., Bhatti, M. M., & Imran, M. (2019). Analysis on the bioconvection flow of modified second-grade nanofluid containing gyrotactic microorganisms and nanoparticles. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 291, 111231.

Waqas, H., Farooq, U., Liu, D., Abid, M., Imran, M., & Muhammad, T. (2022). Heat transfer analysis of hybrid nanofluid flow with thermal radiation through a stretching sheet: A comparative study. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 138, 106303.

Siddiqui, M. K., Naeem, M., Rahman, N. A., & Imran, M. (2016). Computing topological indices of certain networks. Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, 18(September–October), 161.

 

Yasaman | Data Science and Deep Learning | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Yasaman | Data Science and Deep Learning | Editorial Board Member

Research Scholarat at Lille Univesity | France

Dr. Yasaman is a computer engineer and independent researcher from Tehran, Iran, whose academic journey spans a B.Sc. in puzzle-game mechatronic design and microcontroller-based control systems, an M.Sc. in multi-core chip testability with on-chip 3D-memory banks, and a Ph.D. focused on deep learning accelerator architectures built on networks-on-chip communication infrastructures; throughout her career she has distinguished herself through top national academic rankings, excellence awards in robotics competitions, and recognition for her highly cited research in medical-AI literature, complemented by the publication of a specialized book chapter on deep learning accelerators; her multidisciplinary expertise extends across robotics, integrated digital circuits, FPGA testability, NoC-based architectures, IoT, machine learning, AI algorithms, and advanced medical applications; her current research concentrates on machine learning and deep learning algorithms for hardware-aware intelligence, voice detection, audio recognition, and sound-based assistive systems to support individuals with neurological disorders such as stroke and dementia, while also exploring neural pattern interpretation for resilient AI-driven architectures; she has contributed as a reviewer for leading scientific journals, served as a guest editor and technical program committee member across notable international conferences, and delivered advanced teaching in digital design, VHDL, and engineering courses at major universities; her professional experience includes managing automation and environmental control systems in industrial composting facilities, engineering roles in EMS and OEM companies, and long-term research appointments at the Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch; equipped with multilingual proficiency in French, Persian, English, and Arabic, and technical skills spanning VHDL, C-family languages, Python, Java, Matlab, SystemC tools, simulation environments, network simulators, CAD tools, and scientific typographic platforms, she continues to contribute impactful interdisciplinary research shaping advanced intelligent systems for both hardware and healthcare domains.

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Featured Publications:

Rahmani, A. M., & Hosseini Mirmahaleh, S. Y. (2021). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) prevention and treatment methods and effective parameters: A systematic literature review. Sustainable Cities and Society, 64, 102568.

Hosseini Mirmahaleh, S. Y., Reshadi, M., Shabani, H., Guo, X., & Bagherzadeh, N. (2019). Flow mapping and data distribution on mesh-based deep learning accelerator. In Proceedings of the 13th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Networks-on-Chip (NoC).

Hosseini Mirmahaleh, S. Y., & Rahmani, A. M. (2019). DNN pruning and mapping on NoC-based communication infrastructure. Microelectronics Journal, 94, 104655.

Hosseini Mirmahaleh, S. Y., Reshadi, M., & Bagherzadeh, N. (2020). Flow mapping on mesh-based deep learning accelerator. Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, 144, 80–97.

Rahmani, A. M., & Hosseini Mirmahaleh, S. Y. (2022). Flexible-clustering based on application priority to improve IoMT efficiency and dependability. Sustainability, 14(17), 10666.

Hojat Hematabadi | Fracture and Damage Mechanics | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Hojat Hematabadi | Fracture and Damage Mechanics | Editorial Board Member

Research Assistant at Department of Environmental Civil Engineering | United States

Dr. Hojat Hematabadi is a timber engineering and wood–biocomposite specialist whose research spans structural performance, micromechanics, computational modeling, and sustainable biomaterials, drawing on his background as a research scholar at Virginia Tech University in the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials and his earlier academic roles as a graduate researcher in Gorgan University and lecturer in the Department of Wood Science and Technology in Kerman, supported by foundational studies at Tarbiat Modares University and the University of Zabol, and strengthened through significant practical experience such as managing particleboard production in Bam; his scientific contributions include influential publications on bending strength, hybrid cross-laminated timber behavior, comparative shear and bending test methodologies, mechanical properties of poplar-based CLT panels, damage reduction in wood composites, and indoor air-quality improvement through urea treatment, complemented by nationally recognized inventions including methods to reduce formaldehyde emissions from wood-based composites, rapid weathering-test machinery for wood materials, and industrial wood-plastic composites derived from pistachio pruning residues; he has also led multiple research and engineering projects involving FRP-reinforced CLT, fatigue analysis of engineered wood, and advanced 3D damage modeling using ABAQUS UMAT, while maintaining strong expertise in finite element modeling, Python scripting, RFEM for timber design, Simapro-based life cycle assessment, and advanced statistical tools; additionally, he contributes to the global scientific community as an editorial board member for journals such as Insight – Civil Engineering, Architecture and Design Review, Materials Physics and Chemistry, and Sustainable Forestry, and his work has been consistently acknowledged through academic honors and competitive rankings that highlight his standing as a top young researcher in the field of engineered wood products and sustainable structural materials.

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Featured Publications:

Hematabadi, H., McDonald, A. G., & Ibrahim, A. A. (2025). Shear performance of PrinTimber composite beams for sustainable 3D-printing structures. Materials and Structures.

Rostampour Haftkhani, A., & Hematabadi, H. (2022). Effect of layer arrangement on bending strength of cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufactured from Poplar (Populus deltoides L.). Buildings.

Hematabadi, H., Madhoushi, M., Khazaeian, A., & Ebrahimi, G. (2021). Structural performance of hybrid Poplar–Beech cross-laminated timber (CLT). Journal of Building Engineering.

Hematabadi, H., & Hindman, D. P. (2021). Comparison of test methodologies for computing bending and shear stiffness of cross-laminated timber. Journal of Testing and Evaluation.