Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq | Fracture and Damage Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq | Fracture and Damage Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate at Incheon National University | South Korea

Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq is a dynamic researcher in mechanical metallurgy and materials characterization, currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Incheon National University, South Korea. His research emphasizes understanding deformation mechanisms and microstructural evolution in lightweight metallic systems such as magnesium alloys under extreme conditions. He has made significant scholarly contributions as both first and co-author across leading international journals, focusing on strengthening mechanisms, corrosion behavior, and microstructural control through advanced thermomechanical processing routes. His notable publications include Impact of Post-Annealing Treatment on the Microstructure, Recrystallization and Mechanical Behavior of Hot-Rolled Mg-Al-Zn-Ca Alloy, Investigating the Role of Al₂Ca Particles in the Corrosion Behavior of AZX311 Mg Alloy in Chloride and Sulfate Electrolytes, Tensile Failure Mode Transitions from Subzero to Elevated Deformation Temperature in Mg-6Al-1Zn Alloy, Impact of Surface Roughness on the Yield Drop of Hot-Rolled AZX311 Mg Alloy, A Critical Review on the Comparative Assessment of Rare-Earth and Non-Rare-Earth Alloying in Magnesium Alloys, Effect of Al Addition on the Room and Cryogenic Temperature Deformation of Mg-xAl-1Zn-1Ca Alloy, Effect of Cryogenic Temperature on the Strengthening Mechanisms of AZ61 Mg Alloy Extruded at Different Temperatures, Effect of Calcium on the Rate of Grain Boundary Migration in Pure Magnesium During Annealing, and Synergetic Improvement in Strength and Ductility of AZX211 Mg Alloy Facilitated by Twin-Twin Interactions During Pre-Stretching at Cryogenic Temperature. His additional research explores Corrosion Behavior of Mg Alloys in Simulated Body Fluids and Microstructural Evolution and Enhanced Wear Resistance of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy by Cryogenic Quenching. Recognized with several academic awards and scholarships, including Outstanding Student Presentation and Excellent Research distinctions, he demonstrates technical expertise in advanced microscopy, diffraction, and mechanical testing. With a strong background in metallurgy, data interpretation, and materials engineering, Hafiz Rehan Tariq continues to contribute profoundly to the advancement of lightweight structural materials and their high-performance applications in modern engineering.

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Featured Publications:

Khan, M. A., Afifi, M. A., Hafeez, M. A., Chaudry, U. M., Brechtl, J., Zulfiqar, M., Tariq, H. M. R., Hussain, M. A., Kamran, M., & Ishtiaq, M. (2025). Evolution of microstructure, texture, and mechanical performance of Mg-13Gd-2Er-0.3Zr alloy by double extrusion at different temperatures. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

Kannan, A. R., Rajkumar, V., Palguna, Y., Sanjeeviprakash, K., Tariq, H. M. R., Siva Shanmugam, N., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Failure analysis of gas metal arc welded Inconel 800 under monotonic and high-cycle fatigue loading. Engineering Failure Analysis.

Tariq, H. M. R., Chaudry, U. M., Asif, Z., Niaz, S., Farooq, A., Dong, H. B., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Investigating the role of Al₂Ca particles in the corrosion behavior of AZX311 Mg alloy in chloride and sulfate electrolytes. Electrochimica Acta.

Kannan, A. R., Tariq, H. M. R., Ishtiaq, M., Baek, H. S., Chaudhry, U. M., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Impact of post-annealing treatment on the microstructure, recrystallization and mechanical behavior of hot-rolled Mg-Al-Zn-Ca alloy. Materials.

Kannan, A. R., Palguna, Y., Tariq, H. M. R., Siva Shanmugam, N., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Elevated temperature tensile properties of wire arc additively manufactured 308L austenitic stainless steel. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials.

Scott Meng | Damage Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Scott Meng | Damage Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Project Manager | CNPC USA | United States

He is the primary or co-author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, invited chapters, conference papers, and technical proceedings that span photonic materials, holographic polymer dispersed liquid crystals, multiphase reactive systems, high-temperature elastomers, and carbon-capture well-sealing compounds. His published works include contributions such as “Organic and Polymeric Photonic Band Gap Materials and Devices” in Introduction to Organic Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials and Devices; “Kinetics of Photopolymerization-Induced Phase Separation and Morphology Development in Mixtures of a Nematic Liquid Crystal and Multifunctional Acrylate”; “Influence of Acrylate Arm Topology on Phase Diagrams of Mixtures of Multi-Arm Acrylate Photo-Curative Monomers and Nematic Liquid Crystals”; “Influence of Photo-Polymerization Reaction Kinetics on Diffraction Efficiency of HPDLC Undergoing Pattern-Photolithographic Reaction in Mixtures of Acrylic Monomer/Nematic Liquid Crystals”; “Three-Dimensional Switchable Photonic Crystals via Various Optical Wave Interference Techniques”; “Holographic Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals and Polymeric Photonic Crystals Formed by Holographic Photolithography”; “Collaborative Studies of Thermo-Oxidative Degradation of Styrene–Isoprene Diblock Copolymer”; “Holographic Photo-Polymerization Induced Phase Separation in Reference to the Phase Diagram of a Mixture of Photo-Curable Monomer and Nematic Liquid Crystal”; “Transport Controlled Pattern Photopolymerization in a Single-Component System”; “Microporous Films via Pattern Photo-Polymerization Induced Phase Separation of Liquid Crystal/Monomer Mixtures Using Multiple Wave Mixing.

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Featured Publications:

Duran, H., Meng, S., Kim, N., Hu, J., Kyu, T., Natarajan, L. V., Tondiglia, V. P., … (2008). Kinetics of photopolymerization-induced phase separation and morphology development in mixtures of a nematic liquid crystal and multifunctional acrylate. Polymer, 49(2), 534-545.

Meng, S., Kyu, T., Natarajan, L. V., Tondiglia, V. P., Sutherland, R. L., & Bunning, T. J. (2005). Holographic photopolymerization-induced phase separation in reference to the phase diagram of a mixture of photocurable monomer and nematic liquid crystal. Macromolecules, 38(11), 4844-4854.

Meng, S., Duran, H., Hu, J., Kyu, T., Natarajan, L. V., Tondiglia, V. P., … (2007). Influence of photopolymerization reaction kinetics on diffraction efficiency of H-PDLC undergoing photopatterning reaction in mixtures of acrylic monomer/nematic liquid crystals. Macromolecules, 40(9), 3190-3197.

Meng, S., Nanjundiah, K., Kyu, T., Natarajan, L. V., Tondiglia, V. P., & Bunning, T. J. (2004). Transport-controlled pattern photopolymerization in a single-component system. Macromolecules, 37(10), 3792-3798.

Kyu, T., Meng, S., Duran, H., Nanjundiah, K., & Yandek, G. R. (2006). Holographic polymer-dispersed liquid crystals and polymeric photonic crystals formed by holographic photolithography. Macromolecular Research, 14(2), 155-165.

Thaweephan, P., Meng, S., Sigalov, G., Koo, H., Sung, K., Choi, H., & Kyu, T. (2001). Effect of aromatic substitution on phase behavior of blends of halogenated polystyrene and conventional polystyrene. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 39(14), 1605-1615.

Yandek, G. R., Meng, S., Sigalov, G. M., & Kyu, T. (2006). Three-dimensional switchable polymer photonic crystals via various optical-wave interference techniques. Liquid Crystals, 33(7), 775-788.

Meng, S., Kuchanov, S. I., Xu, J., & Kyu, T. (2005). Collaborative studies of thermo-oxidative degradation of styrene–isoprene diblock copolymer. Polymer, 46(15), 5580-5587.

Meng, S., Duran, H., & Kyu, T. (2007). Influence of acrylate arm topology on phase diagrams of mixtures of multi-arm acrylate photocurative monomers and nematic liquid crystals. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 111(19), 5116-5123.

Meng, S., Nwabunma, D., & Kyu, T. (2002). Formation of microporous films via pattern photo-polymerization-induced phase separation. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 709, 197-210.

Ghaderi, A., Nouri, H., Dargazany, R., Meng, S., Xing, P., Ren, J., & Cheng, P. (2025). Aging of tetrafluoroethylene-propylene (FEPM) material in high-pressure high-temperature hydrogen-sulfide downhole environment: Theory, modeling, experiments, and material-lifetime prediction. Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, e00044.

Dr. Mikhail Kaplan | Fracture and Damage Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mikhail Kaplan | Fracture and Damage Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Scientist,FSBSI Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Mikhail Kaplan is a junior researcher at the Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science. He has a strong background in materials science and has published several papers in reputable journals. His research focuses on the study of structure and mechanical properties of alloys for medical use.

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🎓 Education

Mikhail Kaplan earned his Master’s degree from the Moscow State Technical University (2011-2017) and his graduate degree from the Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science (2017-2021). His research focuses on powder metallurgy and composite materials.

👨‍🔬 Experience

Mikhail Kaplan has been working as a junior researcher at the Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science since 2014. His research experience includes working on the study of structure and mechanical properties of alloys for medical use.

🏆 Awards and Honors

No information is available on awards and honors received by Mikhail Kaplan.

Research Focus

Mikhail Kaplan’s research focuses on the study of structure and mechanical properties of alloys for medical use. His research interests include powder metallurgy, composite materials, and biomaterials.

📚 Publications

1. Study of the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Ti-38Zr-11Nb Alloy 🏥
2. Physical and Mechanical Properties of Ti-Zr-Nb Alloys for Medical Use 💼
3. Influence of Fillers on Mechanical Properties of Siloxane Films for Medical Purposes 🎥
4. Effect of Silver and Heat Treatment on Properties of 03Kh17N10M2 Austenitic Steel Wire 🔩
5. Laser Ablation-Generated Crystalline Selenium Nanoparticles Prevent Damage of DNA and Proteins Induced by Reactive Oxygen Species and Protect Mice against Injuries Caused by Radiation-Induced Oxidative Stress

Conclusion

Mikhail Kaplan’s exceptional research experience, interdisciplinary expertise, and innovative research contributions make him an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While there are areas for improvement, his strengths and achievements demonstrate exceptional dedication, expertise, and potential to drive transformative research.