Dr. Manjunatha. S | Solid-Fluid Interaction | Best Researcher Award

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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.

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.