Prof. Dr. Felix Salazar Bloise | Detección Non Destructiva | Best Researcher Award

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | Spain

A distinguished academic and researcher in the field of applied physics, this professor at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid has built an exemplary career characterized by excellence in teaching, research, and scientific leadership. With a foundation in physics from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a doctorate from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, the scholar’s dissertation on the measurement of thermal and elastic anisotropies by speckle photography marked the beginning of a lifelong dedication to experimental optics, material characterization, and non-destructive testing. Over decades of academic service at the Madrid School of Mines (ETSIME), the professor has taught an extensive range of subjects including general and advanced physics, electrodynamics, solid-state physics, and specialized doctoral courses in speckle interferometry and non-destructive methods for material testing. The scholar’s international teaching engagements include advanced programs at the Technische Universität München and the Universidad de la Patagonia Austral, emphasizing non-contact and optical techniques for material analysis. Renowned for advancing experimental physics and optical measurement techniques, the professor’s work bridges theoretical understanding and practical applications in materials science, sensor technology, and non-destructive evaluation, reflecting a lifelong commitment to innovation, academic rigor, and global collaboration in applied physics and engineering education.

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Featured Publications:

Salazar, F., & Barrientos, A. (n.d.). Surface roughness measurement on a wing aircraft by speckle correlation. Sensors, 13(9), 11772–11781.

Wang, S., Lu, M., Bilgeri, L. M., Jakobi, M., Bloise, F. S., & Koch, A. W. (n.d.). Temporal electronic speckle pattern interferometry for real-time in-plane rotation analysis. Optics Express, 26(7), 8744–8755.

Aulbach, L., Salazar Bloise, F., Lu, M., & Koch, A. W. (n.d.). Non-contact surface roughness measurement by implementation of a spatial light modulator. Sensors, 17(3), 596.

Chicharro, J. M., Bayon, A., & Salazar, F. (n.d.). Measurement of field-dependence elastic modulus and magnetomechanical coupling factor by optical heterodyne interferometry. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 202(2–3), 465–472.

Wang, S., Dong, J., Pöller, F., Dong, X., Lu, M., Bilgeri, L. M., Jakobi, M., … (n.d.). Dual-directional shearography based on a modified common-path configuration using spatial phase shift. Applied Optics, 58(3), 593–603.

Bayón, A., Gascón, F., Medina, R., Nieves, F. J., & Salazar, F. J. (n.d.). On the flexural vibration of cylinders under axial loads: Numerical and experimental study. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 331(10), 2315–2333.

Mr. Muhammad Shahid | Smart Structures | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student | Hong Kong University of science and technology | Hong Kong

Mr. Muhammad Shahid A dedicated PhD student in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), specializing in nanowires and perovskites with a focus on advancing materials science, electronics, and sustainable energy technologies. With a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, this researcher combines a strong foundation in renewable energy, power systems, and smart grids with practical experience in experimental design, nanofabrication, and interdisciplinary research collaboration. Their scholarly contributions include multiple conference papers and journal publications, addressing critical topics such as low-cost, time-efficient automatic dishwashing systems with water recycling, the impact of high-voltage power transmission lines on silicon photovoltaics using artificial neural networks, and comparative studies on bioenergy production. Beyond publications, they have actively participated as a research assistant and project co-supervisor, mentoring students and facilitating experimental research projects. Their work integrates sustainable energy solutions, innovative electronic device fabrication, and data-driven analytical methodologies, emphasizing real-world applications and energy efficiency. With a commitment to pushing the frontiers of nanotechnology and renewable energy engineering, they exemplify a combination of academic rigor, technical skill, and forward-looking research vision, making a meaningful impact in the field of materials science and sustainable energy technologies.

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Featured Publications:

Javed, M. R., Hussain, M. I., Usman, M., Asghar, F., Shahid, M., Amjad, W., Lee, G. H., … (n.d.). Experimental study on impact of high voltage power transmission lines on silicon photovoltaics using artificial neural network. Frontiers in Energy Research, 11, 1267947.

Shahid, M., Hayyat, U., Usman, M., Ahmad, D., Asghar, A., Waleed, A. (n.d.). Design and fabrication of low cost, time saving, automatic dishwasher with water recycling feature. In Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on IT and Industrial Technologies (ICIT) (pp. 1–5). IEEE.

Ghaffar, W. B., Shahid, M. A., Haq, I. U., Sohaib, M. (n.d.). Perioperative hypertensive response in a patient with implanted deep brain stimulation device: a case report. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73, 1723–1725.

Rehman, A., Zubair, M., Jamal, M. Y., Shahid, M., Waleed, A., Rehman, S. U. (n.d.). Digital Board Pro: An interactive whiteboard. In Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on IT and Industrial Technologies (ICIT) (pp. 1–6). IEEE.