Naba Kumar Rana | Impact Mechanics and Dynamic Material Behavior | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Naba Kumar Rana | Impact Mechanics and Dynamic Material Behavior | Young Scientist Award

Post Doctoral at Bar llan University | Israel

Dr. Naba Kumar Rana is an experimental physicist specializing in thin-film optoelectronic devices with significant contributions through numerous peer-reviewed publications on perovskite solar cells, nanomaterials, silicon–perovskite tandem technologies, and advanced material interfaces, focusing on device fabrication, interface engineering, stability enhancement, encapsulation strategies, and computational modeling, demonstrating strong expertise in developing high-efficiency, large-area, and stable photovoltaic devices while actively advancing sustainable energy technologies and contributing to cutting-edge research in next-generation semiconductor and optoelectronic systems.

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Oluwaseun Ajayi | Impact Mechanics and Dynamic Material Behavior | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Oluwaseun Ajayi | Impact Mechanics and Dynamic Material Behavior | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University | Nigeria

Dr. Oluwaseun Ajayi is a multidisciplinary engineer whose career spans mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, embedded systems, and advanced manufacturing, building a reputation for innovative contributions to human–machine interaction, digital twin development, computer numerical control technologies, and robotics-driven automation. His academic foundation was established through successive degrees in technology, mechanical engineering, and advanced research, which shaped his expertise in system dynamics, computational design, and intelligent materials. He serves as a Research Fellow in Electrical Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, and as a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he leads research in embedded systems, haptics, mechatronics, and CAD-driven automation, while supervising postgraduate researchers across mechanical and electrical engineering. His professional portfolio includes establishing 3D Printing and Mechatronics Laboratories, pioneering curriculum development for mechatronics and aerospace engineering, and extensive teaching in design, mechanics, CAD/CAM, and advanced machine design. He has contributed significantly to industry through consultancy in CAD technologies, additive manufacturing, and engineering design services. His scholarly output includes patents on brake-fluid testing apparatus and CNC manufacturing methods, book chapters on sorting robotics and multifunctional coatings, and numerous journal articles covering 3D printing mechanics, digital twin methodologies, haptic system design, composite materials, structural failure analysis, robotics-based force estimation, adaptive modeling, and intelligent embedded systems. His research supervision includes work on hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing, digital twin internal controls for haptics, mathematical modeling of haptic platforms, and haptic feedback systems for heavy-industry applications. Through teaching, research, consultancy, laboratory development, and scholarly publications, he has advanced modern engineering education and technological innovation across multiple disciplines.

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Idusuyi, N., Babajide, I., Ajayi, O. K., & Olugasa, T. T. (2014). A computational study on the use of an aluminium metal matrix composite and aramid as alternative brake disc and brake pad material. Journal of Engineering, 2014(1), Article 494697.

Ajayi, O. K., Malomo, B. O., Samuel, P. D., Adeleye, A., & Babalola, S. A. (2021). Failure modeling for titanium alloy used in special purpose connecting rods. Materials Today: Proceedings, 45, 4390–4397.

Adeyi, O., Adeyi, A. J., Oke, E. O., Ajayi, O. K., Oyelami, S., Otolorin, J. A., Areghan, S. E., & Isola, B. F. (2022). Adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system modeling of Synsepalum dulcificum L. drying characteristics and sensitivity analysis of the drying factors. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 13261.

Ajayi, O. K., Malomo, B. O., Adebayo, D., Owolabi, H. A., Omidiji, B. V., & Adeniyi, A. V. (2023). Energy absorption of polyurethane filled Al 6061 honey comb sandwiched structure. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures.

Ige, E. O., Adetunla, A., Awesu, A., & Ajayi, O. K. (2022). Sensitivity analysis of a smart 3D-printed hand prosthetic. Journal of Robotics, 2022(1), Article 9145352.

 

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

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.

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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.