Rafael Silva | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Rafael Silva | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Editorial Board Member

Reseacher at Graduate Program in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | Brazil

Prof. Rafael Silva is a Brazilian mining engineer, researcher, and academic whose professional and scholarly trajectory spans mineral engineering, rock mechanics, slope stability, open-pit mine design, and ornamental stone geomechanics, and he is affiliated with the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul as a doctoral researcher in the Postgraduate Program in Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, where he focuses on advancing analytical and applied methods for geotechnical safety and excavation stability; before joining the doctoral program, he completed a master’s degree in Mining Engineering at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco and further expanded his professional qualifications with specialization in Occupational Safety Engineering at Universidade Cândido Mendes, building a multidisciplinary foundation that bridges the technical, operational, and safety-driven dimensions of mining activity; his career integrates extensive academic preparation with significant industry experience, having worked in mineral processing, open-pit operations, geological mapping, quarry planning, and stability assessment at organizations such as Detex, Galvani Indústria Comércio e Serviço S.A., and Rio Minas Geologia Ltda, where he served in roles including process engineer and mining engineer, contributing to extraction planning, operational optimization, and applied geotechnics; transitioning fully into academia, he served as a substitute professor in Mining Engineering at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco and later at the Instituto Federal da Bahia – Campus Brumado, where he taught, mentored students, supervised technical activities, and participated in curriculum development, eventually becoming an Adjunct Professor in the area of Materials Science and Technology at the Universidade Federal da Bahia; his research output includes contributions such as the open-access publication on the application of the limit equilibrium method to determine safety factors for ornamental rocks in Rem International Engineering Journal, reflecting his commitment to improving rock excavation reliability, geotechnical evaluation tools, and resource sustainability, and his academic and professional journey demonstrates a consistent dedication to geoscience-driven innovation, practical engineering solutions, and the advancement of safe, efficient, and sustainable mining practices within Brazil’s mineral sector.

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Featured Publications:

Silva, R. F. e., Zingano, A. C., Lima, R. R., Franco, S. K. P., & Rodrigues, M. G. A. (2024). Application of the limit equilibrium method to determine the safety factor for ornamental rocks. REM – International Engineering Journal.

Silva, R. F. e., Zingano, A. C., Lima, R. R., da Silva, J. P., & Holanda, C. C. (2022). Influence of geomechanical analysis on the stability of ornamental rock slopes. Journal of South American Earth Sciences, Article 103859.

Silva, R. F. (2020). Aplicação dos métodos da conservação da energia mecânica e da quantidade de movimento para lavra de rocha ornamental com nível de referência plano. Tecnologia em Metalurgia, Materiais e Mineração.

Silva, R. F. (2019a). Avaliação comparativa de método de extração de bancadas altas e ultra-altas, no Estado do Espírito Santo. Tecnologia em Metalurgia, Materiais e Mineração.

Silva, R. F. (2019b). Modelo de dimensionamento de cama de amortecimento para rocha ornamental. Tecnologia em Metalurgia, Materiais e Mineração.

Duc Nguyen Dinh | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Duc Nguyen Dinh | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Editorial Board Member

Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of VNU Hanoi at Vietnam National University Hanoi | Vietnam

Prof. Dr. Duc Nguyen Dinh, Vice-President of the Vietnamese Association for Mechanics and a distinguished member of the Professor Election Council in Mechanics of Vietnam, stands as one of the leading figures in contemporary mechanical science, recognized for pioneering achievements in advanced materials, structural engineering, and nonlinear mechanical behaviors; serving as Head of the Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Structures, Dean of the Department of Civil Engineering at VNU Hanoi–University of Engineering and Technology, Director of the Infrastructure Engineering Program at Vietnam-Japan University, Director of the Engineering Program in Automation and Informatics at VNU International School, and Director of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Academic Affairs of Vietnam National University Hanoi, he has shaped modern engineering education with exceptional leadership and scientific vision; holding a Ph.D. in mathematics–physics from Moscow State University and a Doctor of Science degree from the Russian Academy of Sciences, he progressed to Associate Professor and later Full Professor at VNU Hanoi, establishing a research legacy documented through more than three hundred publications, including approximately two hundred ISI-indexed works, ten editorial board memberships in international ISI journals, and six authoritative textbooks and monographs published in Vietnamese, Russian, and English; honored as a foreign member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences and the International Academy of Scientific Inventions and Patents, he has also served in numerous influential scientific and academic roles, including leadership within national associations and high-level councils; recipient of prestigious international and national awards recognizing scientific invention, educational excellence, and contributions to engineering innovation, he has been acknowledged globally through listings such as the top ten thousand most influential scientists in the world, the top one hundred most impactful researchers in engineering, and inclusion in elite global rankings of lifelong scientific achievement; through his unwavering dedication, transformative research, and far-reaching academic leadership, Professor Nguyen Dinh Duc continues to contribute profoundly to the advancement of mechanics, materials science, and higher education in Vietnam and worldwide.

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Featured Publications:

Free and forced vibration analysis of three-phase composite sandwich plate with magneto-electro-elastic facesheets. (n.d.). International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing.

Cyclic hardening and softening behaviors in SS400 structural steel weld joints subjected to fatigue loading. (n.d.). International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing.

Study on the influence of manufacturing tolerance of the spring beam on the sensitivity of the two-axis MEMS accelerometer. (n.d.). International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing.

Static and dynamic analysis of doubly-curved functionally graded porous nanoshells integrated with piezoelectric surface layers and flexoelectric effect. (n.d.). Computers and Structures.

Optimum design, nonlinear dynamic response and vibration of graphene-reinforced laminated composites with negative Poisson’s ratio under dynamic load in thermal environment. (n.d.). Acta Mechanica.

Nahid Ghasemi | Bio materials | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nahid Ghasemi | Bio materials | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor at Islamic Azad University Arak Branch | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nahid Ghasemi is an accomplished Associate Professor of Applied Chemistry whose academic career spans extensive teaching, research, and scientific supervision across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels at the Islamic Azad University, Arak Branch. With foundational training from the University of Tehran and advanced degrees in Applied Chemistry from the Islamic Azad University system, she has built deep expertise in analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, nanomaterials, chemical modeling, and reactor systems. Her scholarly work reflects a sustained commitment to innovative methods in adsorption, biosynthesis of nanoparticles, membrane technology, environmental remediation, microextraction techniques, neural-network-based modeling, and green chemistry. She has contributed significantly to research through projects on simultaneous spectrophotometric determination of uranium and thorium using genetic algorithm–PLS regression, CFD simulation of impinging reactors, QSAR-based prediction of non-peptidic inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase, and extensive studies on sorption kinetics, thermodynamics, and micromixer design. Her publication record is equally strong, including research on kinetic and thermodynamic studies of methylene blue adsorption by MIL-101(Cr)@ZnO nanostructure, electricity generation enhancement using SPEEK-based proton exchange membranes modified with goethite nanoparticles, adsorption behavior of Pb(II) on pumpkin-derived adsorbents, biosynthesis and catalytic activity of silver nanoparticles produced from various plant extracts, optimization of antifouling nanofiltration PES membranes, heat transfer prediction in helically coiled tubes with nano-fluids, trace analysis of pharmaceutical compounds using solvent bar microextraction, green synthesis of nanoparticles from diverse botanical sources, modeling of nanofluid viscosity using ANN and SOM systems, optimization of cyanide removal using ZnO-MOF/Cu nano-adsorbents, development of graphene oxide–based nanocomposites, and innovative methods combining perceptron and self-organizing neural networks for heat transfer prediction. Through extensive supervision of Ph.D. and M.Sc. students and a prolific record of multidisciplinary research, she has established herself as a respected scientist whose contributions continue to advance applied chemistry, environmental technologies, and nano-enabled analytical methodologies.

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Featured Publications:

Ghasemi, M., Naushad, M., Ghasemi, N., & Khosravi-Fard, Y. (2014). Adsorption of Pb (II) from aqueous solution using new adsorbents prepared from agricultural waste: Adsorption isotherm and kinetic studies. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 20(4), 2193–2199.

Khodaie, M., Ghasemi, N., Moradi, B., & Rahimi, M. (2013). Removal of methylene blue from wastewater by adsorption onto ZnCl₂ activated corn husk carbon: Equilibrium studies. Journal of Chemistry, 2013(1), Article 383985.

Ghasemi, M., Naushad, M., Ghasemi, N., & Khosravi-Fard, Y. (2014). A novel agricultural waste-based adsorbent for the removal of Pb (II) from aqueous solution: Kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 20(2), 454–461.

Abbaszadeh, S., Alwi, S. R. W., Webb, C., Ghasemi, N., & Muhamad, I. I. (2016). Treatment of lead-contaminated water using activated carbon adsorbent from locally available papaya peel biowaste. Journal of Cleaner Production, 118, 210–222.

Mohammadi, F. M., & Ghasemi, N. (2018). Influence of temperature and concentration on biosynthesis and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles using cherry extract. Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry, 8(1), 93–102.

 

Elbaz Abouelmagd | Elasticity | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Elbaz Abouelmagd | Elasticity | Editorial Board Member

Join the Editorial Board Member Committee at National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics | Egypt

Prof. Elbaz Abouelmagd widely recognized in scientific literature as Elbaz I. Abouelmagd, is an Egyptian associate professor of applied mathematics specializing in celestial mechanics and space dynamics, serving at the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics in Cairo, where he leads the Stellar Astronomy Laboratory and contributes to the advancement of space science research through a distinguished academic path built upon a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, a Master’s degree in applied mathematics focused on the stability of Lagrangian points in the restricted three-body problem, an Aerospace Diploma in astronomy, and a doctoral degree centered on semi-analytical solutions for perturbed N-body systems under mutual gravitational forces with numerical applications; he has authored a substantial body of publications indexed under multiple global scientific identifiers including Scopus, Web of Science, MR Author ID, SciProfiles, and ISNI, reflecting a prolific research record with dozens of peer-reviewed papers, a strong citation impact, and a consistently high H-index across major international databases; his contributions span analytical modeling, orbital stability, dynamical systems, perturbation theory, and space dynamics, complemented by extensive academic appointments such as assistant and associate professorships across institutions in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Libya, as well as leadership roles in scientific committees, curriculum development, academic quality assurance, and national and international advisory boards including the International Astronomical Union, COSPAR, the American Mathematical Society, and various national committees in astronomy, space sciences, remote sensing, and scientific ethics; he has been repeatedly honored by NRIAG for scientific excellence and productivity and has supervised and hosted international scholars, maintaining an active presence in global research networks while advancing the theoretical and applied understanding of celestial mechanics through high-impact scientific contributions, institutional service, and international collaboration.

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Featured Publications:

Kumar, M., Pal, A. K., Verma, R. K., Ershkov, S., & Abouelmagd, E. I. (2026). Ring body problem dynamics under the albedo effect. International Journal of Non Linear Mechanics.

Vincent, A. E., Afere, B. A. E., Abouelmagd, E. I., & Elnashar, G. A. (2025). Continuation fraction perturbation effect on out-of-plane equilibrium points. Ingenieur Archiv.

Ma, B., Abouelmagd, E. I., & Gao, F. (2025). Periodic solutions of photo-gravitational R4BP with variable mass and Stokes drag. Nonlinear Dynamics.

Chauhan, S., Kumar, D., Aggarwal, R., Abouelmagd, E. I., & Elnashar, G. A. (2025). Revealing the albedo’s impact on the dynamics of the perturbed restricted three-body problem. Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation.

Suraj, M. S., Abouelmagd, E. I., Bhushan, M., & Asique, M. C. (2025). Exploring the equilibrium dynamics of an infinitesimal body in the perturbed problem of five bodies. Chaos, Solitons & Fractals.

Mohamed Eltaher | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Eltaher | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Editorial Board Member

Professor at King Abdualziz University | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Eltaher is a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at King Abdulaziz University whose academic journey reflects a continuous pursuit of excellence across mechanical design, production engineering, and advanced structural mechanics, beginning with foundational studies at Zagazig University and expanding into internationally recognized research leadership marked by contributions in vibration and dynamics, continuum mechanics, nanomechanics, nanobeams and nanostructures, composite and functionally graded structures, optimization, finite element analysis, structural stability, surface energy effects, and mathematical modeling; his scholarly path includes a distinguished period as a postdoctoral associate at the University of Waterloo, enabling him to deepen his expertise in nonlinear dynamics, buckling behavior, energy-equivalent modeling and multi-scale analysis, ultimately culminating in a prolific body of work exceeding one hundred fifty publications that span topics such as dynamics of continuous nanobeams carrying multiple spring-mass systems, transverse impact on viscoelastic laminated plates, vibration and buckling of functionally graded composite structures, nonlocal elasticity behavior in nanoscale systems, energy-based modeling of micro- and nano-components, stability and optimization of advanced materials, and analytical–numerical formulations for complex structural behaviors; widely recognized as a highly cited researcher and a top-ranked scientist in global citation indicators, his research impact resonates across nanomechanics, FGMs, structural dynamics, and advanced materials engineering, supported by numerous honors including recognition among the world’s top researchers, state and university scientific awards, and institutional distinctions for research excellence; his academic leadership extends through supervision of numerous master’s and doctoral students, mentorship in mechanical design and production disciplines, and contributions to collaborative research activities in Canada, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, positioning him as a prominent figure whose publication record and scientific influence continue to shape modern mechanical and structural engineering research.

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Featured Publications:

[Author 1], [Author 2], & [Author 3]. (2026). Nonlinear internal resonance in graphene platelet-reinforced metal foam plates: Straight-side quadrilateral geometry effects. Thin-Walled Structures.

[Author 1], [Author 2], & [Author 3]. (2025). Dynamic response analysis of acoustic black hole plates with cutouts under arbitrary boundary constraints. Thin-Walled Structures.

[Author 1], [Author 2], & [Author 3]. (2025). Nonlinear vibrations of two-directional functionally graded spinning annular plates with variable thickness. Thin-Walled Structures.

[Author 1], [Author 2], & [Author 3]. (2025). Nonlinear internal resonance of graphene-reinforced metal foam plates with initial geometric imperfection under non-uniform temperature field. Aerospace Science and Technology.

[Author 1], & [Author 2]. (2025). Static analysis of tri-coated functionally graded nanoshells by Galerkin approach. Computers and Concrete.

 

Mohamed Ali | Fracture and Damage Mechanics | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Mohamed Ali | Fracture and Damage Mechanics | Editorial Board Member

Professor of Engineering Mathematics at Benha Faculty of Engineering | Benha University | Egypt.

Prof. Mohamed Ali is an Assistant Professor of Basic Science at Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, specializing in advanced mathematical modeling, fractional calculus, nonlinear differential systems, numerical simulation, and analytical techniques applied to engineering and physical sciences. His academic journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering, followed by a Master’s and PhD in Engineering Mathematics and Physics focused on numerical solutions for differential and integral equations using innovative basis functions and comparative analyses of modern series solution frameworks. He has established a strong research presence in fractional ODEs and PDEs, fractional fluid flow problems, mixed convection, porous media flow, heat and mass transport, soliton theory, nanofluid and hybrid nanofluid dynamics, bio-convection, ordinary and partial differential systems, and advanced analytical and numerical methods. His professional expertise extends to computational software such as Mathematica, Maple, MATLAB, and scientific programming environments. Dr. Mohamed Reda has taught a wide range of foundational and advanced courses including Calculus, Differential Equations, Numerical Methods, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Operation Research, Research Methodology, and Specialized Topics in Analysis and Differential Equations. He has supervised postgraduate theses, delivered invited seminars, chaired academic committees, contributed to major mathematical conferences, and served as a part-time scientific consultant for multiple universities. His publication record spans hybrid orthonormal Bernstein and block-pulse function wavelet schemes for multidimensional nonlinear problems, Darboux transformation solutions for dispersive equations, numerical methods for singular Volterra systems, Lie symmetry analyses of nonlinear physical models, neural network-based computational intelligence for complex dynamical systems, nanofluid heat transport analysis, stochastic approaches for epidemiological and biological models, spectral relaxation frameworks, and innovative machine learning-assisted solvers for high-order nonlinear differential equations. His contributions continue to advance mathematical physics, computational engineering, and intelligent numerical algorithms.

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Featured Publications:

Exploration of stagnation-point flow of Reiner–Rivlin fluid originating from the stretched cylinder for the transmission of the energy and matter. (2025). Scientific Reports.

Investigating the wave profiles to the linear quadratic model in mathematical biology. (2025). Scientific Reports.

Retraction Note: Nature analysis of Cross fluid flow with inclined magnetic dipole (Microsystem Technologies, (2023), 29(5), 697–714). (2025). Microsystem Technologies.

Thermal and entropic behavior of hybrid nanofluids in unsteady squeezing flow through porous media under magnetic influence. (2025). Results in Engineering.

Swarm intelligent computing procedures to solve the novel precautionary measures in the nonlinear HIV system. (2025). Multimedia Tools and Applications.

Frahad Samimi Namin | Contact Mechanics | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Frahad Samimi Namin | Contact Mechanics | Editorial Board Member

The Academic Staff of the University at University of Zanjan | Iran

Dr. Frahad Samimi Namin is an accomplished mining engineering scholar and Assistant Professor whose academic and professional journey reflects deep expertise in underground mining method selection, mine planning, and advanced decision-making systems; he completed his foundational studies in mining engineering before pursuing advanced postgraduate research that culminated in a doctoral thesis titled “Development of a Decision Theory Based Model for Underground Mining Method Selection,” a work that established his reputation in integrating multicriteria decision-making, fuzzy logic, and mine design principles; he expanded his research exposure through a sabbatical at Istanbul University, where he further refined his scientific approach to mining systems analysis; over the course of his academic career at the University of Zanjan, he taught a wide range of specialized courses including Underground Mining Methods, Advanced Underground Excavation Methods, Principles of Mine Design, Mine Surveying, Mine Ventilation, Tunneling, Shaft Sinking, and Mine Management, contributing significantly to professional training in the mining sector; his scientific interests span mine planning and design, mining method and equipment selection, environmental impact assessment, and hybrid fuzzy-based decision support tools; he has authored and co-authored impactful publications such as “FMMSIC: A Hybrid Fuzzy Based Decision Support System for MMS (In Order to Estimate Interrelationships Between Criteria)” and “Practical Applications from Decision-Making Techniques for Selection of Suitable Mining Method in Iran,” along with several influential ISI journal papers addressing fuzzy decision-making models, environmental impacts of open-pit mining, and optimization strategies in mining operations; his research presented at numerous international conferences highlights innovative applications of fuzzy logic, numerical modeling, slope stability analysis, and operational optimization, positioning him as a recognized contributor to modern mining engineering methodologies and intelligent decision frameworks.

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Featured Publications:

Salimi, M. H., Samimi Namin, F., Nikbin, V., & Ataee-Pour, M. (2025). Enhancing illumination efficiency in underground mines: A decision analysis approach to optimize lamp selection and arrangement. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.

Samimi Namin, F., & Rouhani, M. M. (2024). A review: Applications of fuzzy theory in rock engineering. Indian Geotechnical Journal.

Fetri, M., Shahabi, R. S., Namin, F. S., Zeyni, E. E., & Khereshki, M. H. K. (2023). Analyzing the effects of natural ventilation caused by excavating the waste pass on the ventilation network of the Anguran mine. International Journal of Mining and Geo-Engineering.

Jalali, Z., & Namin, F. S. (2023). Development of a new system for improving blastability by using the fuzzy Delphi AHP method. International Journal of Mining and Geo-Engineering.

Rouhani, M. M., & Samimi Namin, F. (2023). Investigate the potential of using fuzzy similarity in decision making under uncertainty for mining projects. Resources Policy.

Samimi Namin, F., Ghadi, A., & Saki, F. (2022). A literature review of multi criteria decision-making (MCDM) towards mining method selection (MMS). Resources Policy.

Amir Kavussi | Plasticity | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Amir Kavussi | Plasticity | Editorial Board Member

Head of Highway Group at Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Prof. Amir Kavussi is a distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering whose scholarly work has significantly advanced the fields of pavement engineering, pavement management, pavement materials, asphalt technology, and bitumen science. His research contributions demonstrate a sustained commitment to improving the performance, durability, sustainability, and resilience of transportation infrastructure systems. His expertise spans diverse areas, as reflected in his extensive publication record, which includes influential works such as Fatigue Characterization of Asphalt Mixes Containing Electric Arc Furnace Steel Slag Subjected to Long Term Aging and Laboratory Fatigue Models for Recycled Mixes with Bitumen Emulsion and Cement, both of which established foundational insights into the behavior of recycled and modified asphalt mixes. He has also contributed to moisture and durability studies through impactful publications like Evaluation of the Effects of Anti-Stripping Agents on the Performance of Asphalt Mixtures, Moisture Susceptibility of Warm Mix Asphalt: A Statistical Analysis of Laboratory Testing Results, and Applying Surface Free Energy Method for Evaluation of Moisture Damage in Asphalt Mixtures Containing Date Seed Ash. His work investigating polymer and nanomaterial modifications, including Rheological Characteristics of SBR and NR Polymer Modified Bitumen Emulsions at Average Pavement Temperatures, The Role of Nanomaterials in Reducing Moisture Damage of Asphalt Mixes, and Investigating Fatigue Behavior of Nanoclay and Nano Hydrated Lime Modified Bitumen Using LAS Test, has been widely recognized for its innovation and technical rigor. Professor Kavussi has also made notable contributions to sustainable pavement technologies through publications such as The Use of High Content of Fine Crumb Rubber in Asphalt Mixes Using Dry Process, Characterizing Temperature Performance of Bio-Modified Binders Containing RAP Binder, Effects of Aging Level on Induced Heating-Healing Properties of Asphalt Mixes, and Performance Characterization of Warm-Mix Asphalt Containing High Reclaimed-Asphalt Pavement with Bio-Oil Rejuvenator. With additional influential works including Properties of Bituminous Mixtures Containing Different Fillers, A Model for Resilient Modulus Determination of Recycled Mixes with Bitumen Emulsion and Cement from ITS Testing Results, Evaluation of PFWD as Potential Quality Control Tool of Pavement Layers, and Evaluating Fatigue Behavior of Asphalt Binders and Mixes Containing Date Seed Ash, his research portfolio demonstrates breadth, depth, and lasting impact. Today, Amir Kavussi stands as a highly cited academic leader whose contributions continue to guide both research and practice in modern pavement engineering.

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Featured Publications:

Kavussi, A., & Qazizadeh, M. J. (2014). Fatigue characterization of asphalt mixes containing electric arc furnace (EAF) steel slag subjected to long term aging. Construction and Building Materials, 72, 158–166.

Kavussi, A., & Modarres, A. (2010). Laboratory fatigue models for recycled mixes with bitumen emulsion and cement. Construction and Building Materials, 24(10), 1920–1927.

Nazirizad, M., Kavussi, A., & Abdi, A. (2015). Evaluation of the effects of anti-stripping agents on the performance of asphalt mixtures. Construction and Building Materials, 84, 348–353.

Khadivar, A., & Kavussi, A. (2013). Rheological characteristics of SBR and NR polymer modified bitumen emulsions at average pavement temperatures. Construction and Building Materials, 47, 1099–1105.

Tahami, S. A., Mirhosseini, A. F., Dessouky, S., Mork, H., & Kavussi, A. (2019). The use of high content of fine crumb rubber in asphalt mixes using dry process. Construction and Building Materials, 222, 643–653.

Qimin Liu | Elasticity | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qimin Liu | Elasticity | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor at Wuhan university of technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qimin Liu is a leading researcher at the Wuhan University of Technology whose multidisciplinary expertise spans mechanics of materials, multiphysics modeling, and smart materials & structures, and his scientific journey is defined by innovative work such as Transformation of Hard Pollen into Soft Matter, which reflects his early commitment to exploring unconventional material behaviors, followed by impactful biomedical advances including pioneering mechanobiology-driven strategies exemplified by Mechano-Activated Cell Therapy for Accelerated Diabetic Wound Healing and Mechano-Responsive Hydrogel for Direct Stem Cell Manufacturing to Therapy, demonstrating his ability to bridge materials science with regenerative medicine. His engineering-focused contributions include major additive manufacturing insights through A Quasi-Exponential Distribution of Interfacial Voids and Its Effect on the Interlayer Strength of 3D Printed Concrete, as well as breakthroughs in smart sensing technologies highlighted in Flexible, Programmable Sensing System with Poly (AAm-HEMA-SA) for Human Motion Detection, showcasing a strong commitment to innovations in structural sensing. Liu has extensively advanced intelligent hydrogel systems through a suite of multiphysics-driven works such as Development of a Multiphysics Model to Characterize the Responsive Behavior of Magnetic-Sensitive Hydrogels with Finite Deformation, Optimization of Deformable Magnetic-Sensitive Hydrogel-Based Targeting System in Suspension Fluid for Site-Specific Drug Delivery, Multiphysics Modeling of Responsive Deformation of Dual Magnetic-pH-Sensitive Hydrogel, A Multiphysics Model of Magnetic Hydrogel Under a Moving Magnet for Targeted Drug Delivery, A Transient Simulation to Predict the Kinetic Behavior of Magnetic-Sensitive Hydrogel Responsive to Magnetic Stimulus, and Modeling of a Fast-Response Magnetic-Sensitive Hydrogel for Dynamic Control of Microfluidic Flow. His interests further expand into acoustics and metamaterials through works like A Review of Acoustic Luneburg Lens: Physics and Applications and Acoustic Beam Splitter Based on Acoustic Metamaterial Luneburg Lens, as well as geomechanics and infrastructure resilience through Dynamic Mechanical Response and Particle Breakage Characteristics of Calcareous Sand and energy systems via Concentrating Efficiency Loss of Heliostat with Multiple Sub-Mirrors Under Wind Loads. Complementing these areas, he has contributed to membrane science and microreactor engineering through Divalent Ion Partitioning Through Dense Ion Exchange Membranes and Reaction-Diffusion Model to Quantify and Visualize Mass Transfer and Deactivation Within Core-Shell Polymeric Microreactors, along with research on material hydration processes in Hydration Kinetics of Portland Cement Shifting from Silicate to Aluminate Dominance Based on Multi-Mineral Reactions and Interactions. Collectively, these works establish Qimin Liu as a highly versatile scientist whose portfolio seamlessly integrates smart materials, biomechanics, energy systems, and multiphysics design, positioning him as a significant contributor to next-generation materials innovation.

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Featured Publications:

Fan, T. F., Park, S., Shi, Q., Zhang, X., Liu, Q., Song, Y., Chin, H., Ibrahim, M. S. B., … (2020). Transformation of hard pollen into soft matter. Nature Communications, 11(1), 1449.

Shou, Y., Le, Z., Cheng, H. S., Liu, Q., Ng, Y. Z., Becker, D. L., Li, X., Liu, L., Xue, C., … (2023). Mechano-activated cell therapy for accelerated diabetic wound healing. Advanced Materials, 35(47), 2304638.

He, L., Chen, B., Liu, Q., Chen, H., Li, H., Chow, W. T., Tang, J., Du, Z., Yang He, J. P. (2024). A quasi-exponential distribution of interfacial voids and its effect on the interlayer strength of 3D printed concrete. Additive Manufacturing, 58, Article 103XXX (use final article number if available).

Shou, Y., Liu, L., Liu, Q., Le, Z., Lee, K. L., Li, H., Li, X., Koh, D. Z., Wang, Y., Liu, T. M., … (2023). Mechano-responsive hydrogel for direct stem cell manufacturing to therapy. Bioactive Materials, 24, 387–400.

Liu, Q., Li, H., & Lam, K. Y. (2017). Development of a multiphysics model to characterize the responsive behavior of magnetic-sensitive hydrogels with finite deformation. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 121(22), 5633–5646.

Jianbo Zhou | Endocrinology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jianbo Zhou | Endocrinology | Best Researcher Award

Director at Civil Aviation General Hospital | China

Prof. Jianbo Zhou is a distinguished clinician-scientist at Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, recognized for his extensive contributions to diabetes epidemiology, metabolic disorders, and their neurological and vascular implications. His scholarly work spans a broad spectrum of influential topics, including landmark contributions such as The Bidirectional Relationship Between Diabetes and Pulmonary Function: Evidence from Observational Studies, where he explores how metabolic dysregulation intersects with respiratory health. He has further advanced the understanding of neuro-metabolic interactions through his highly referenced synthesis, Impact of Antidiabetic Agents on Dementia Risk: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis, providing an integrated evaluation of pharmacologic strategies and cognitive outcomes. His expertise in environmental and gestational health is reflected in Air Pollution and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Evidence from Cohort Studies, while brain structural alterations in metabolic dysfunction are rigorously presented in Prediabetes and Structural Brain Abnormalities: Evidence from Observational Studies. Dr. Zhou has also contributed pivotal insights into maternal–fetal metabolic interactions through Maternal Diabetes Mellitus and Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. His work on microvascular complications is exemplified by titles such as Could Vitamin D Be Associated With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?, Urine NGAL as an Early Biomarker for Diabetic Kidney Disease, and Plasma Metabolomic Profiling of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, each of which reflects his commitment to precision biomarkers and early disease detection. Through studies like Prediction of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy to Asymptomatic Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease in Chinese T2D Individuals and Could Intensive Blood Pressure Control Really Reduce Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes?, he connects ophthalmic findings with cardiovascular risk and therapeutic strategy. His comprehensive analyses, including Subclinical Hypothyroidism and the Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in T2D Subjects and Prediction of Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy for All-Cause Mortality, Stroke and Heart Failure, further cement his reputation as a leading voice in linking metabolic dysfunction to multi-organ outcomes. Dr. Zhou’s overarching research interest centers on the complex interaction between metabolism and brain health, supported by his extensive experience in repeated-measure data analysis from longitudinal cohort studies focused on cerebrovascular events, positioning him as an influential thinker shaping the future landscape of endocrine and neurovascular research.

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Featured Publications:

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author, C. C., & Author, D. D. (2025). Preserved ratio impaired spirometry, airflow obstruction, and their trajectories in relationship to chronic kidney disease: A prospective cohort study. Scientific Reports.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author, C. C., & Author, D. D. (2025). Relationship between dietary inflammatory index and chronic diseases in older U.S. adults: NHANES 1999–2018. BMC Public Health.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author, C. C., Author, D. D., & Author, E. E. (2025). The effect of acylcarnitines on cognitive function: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study. Brain and Behavior.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author, C. C., Author, D. D., & Author, E. E. (2025). Thyroid function and brain structure: Insight from a Mendelian randomization study. Neuroendocrinology.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author, C. C., Author, D. D., Author, E. E., & Author, F. F. (2025). IGF-1R inhibitor IBI311 for the treatment of active thyroid eye disease in Chinese patients: The RESTORE-1 randomized clinical trial. JAMA Ophthalmology.