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.

Mr. Syed Ali | Impact Mechanics and Dynamic Material Behavior | Best Researcher Award

PHD Scholor at Zhenzhou University | China

Mr. Syed Ali is a dynamic and dedicated Civil Structural Engineer whose academic and research pursuits reflect an exceptional commitment to advancing innovative structural systems for sustainable and resilient infrastructure. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Structural Engineering at Zhengzhou University, China, his research focuses on fatigue behavior, seismic performance, and high-performance materials in concrete bridge structures. His scholarly contributions include high-impact publications such as A Review of Fatigue in Concrete of Segmental Bridge Beams: Challenges, High-Performance Concrete Innovations, and Future Directions, Seismic Performance and Vulnerability Analysis of ECC and HSREC Bridge Piers with High-Strength Steel Bars, and Rheological, Mechanical, and Self-Recovery Performance of 3D-Printed ECC Reinforced with Shape Memory Alloy Fibers. His work integrates material science, computational modeling, and advanced construction technologies to enhance structural durability and safety in modern engineering applications. With a solid foundation built through his MSc in Structural Engineering from Cecos University and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Sarhad University of Science and Emerging Technologies, he combines theoretical understanding with practical insight. His professional experience includes serving as a Lecturer at the Swedish College of Engineering, Wah Cantt, where he taught core engineering courses and guided final-year projects, and as a Site Engineer at the National Logistic Cell, where he supervised structural projects with a strong emphasis on safety, precision, and compliance with international standards. Proficient in ABAQUS, ETABS, AutoCAD, Python, and GEP, he blends analytical acumen with a creative approach to problem-solving. His multilingual skills and leadership qualities complement his academic excellence, positioning him as a promising researcher and educator dedicated to shaping the future of sustainable structural engineering.

Featured Publications:

Ali, M. F., Qian, H., Umar, M., Fenglin, L., Raza, A., Ali, S. B., & Chenglong, Y. (2025). Rheological, mechanical, and self-recovery performance of 3D-printed ECC reinforced with shape memory alloy fibers. Journal of Building Engineering, 114255.

Ali, S. B., Liang, Y., Yan, L., Chen, P., Shu, J., & Guan, P. (2025). Seismic performance and vulnerability analysis of ECC and HSREC bridge piers with high-strength steel bars. Earthquakes and Structures, 29(2), 153.