Chunhui Chen | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chunhui Chen | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor Doctor at Tarim University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chunhui Chen is an Associate Professor at Tarim University specializing in textile materials and engineering, with expertise in advanced functional textiles, electromagnetic interference shielding, metamaterial absorbers, and fiber-based composite materials, recognized for leading high-impact research publications and contributing extensively to innovative projects involving basalt fiber composites, cotton-based functional materials, and sustainable biomass utilization, while also developing patented technologies in electromagnetic wave absorption and material performance enhancement, reflecting strong academic achievements and applied research excellence in textile science and engineering.

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Xuejun Zheng | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Xuejun Zheng | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Research Excellence Award

Full Professor at School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics | Xiangtan University | China

Mr. Xuejun Zheng is a Full Professor at Xiangtan University and Director of the Engineering Research Center of Complex Trajectory Machining Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, recognized for his influential research in intelligent structure mechanics, micro-nano mechanics, welding mechanics, micro-nano structure design, tribology of two-dimensional materials, and MEMS devices, with extensive contributions including more than 270 SCI-indexed publications, an h-index of 42, multiple national research projects, invention patents, a scholarly book on mechanical properties of materials, and leadership roles in major Chinese mechanical and applied mechanics societies.

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Simina Mariana Moroz | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Research Excellence Award

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Dr .Simina Mariana Moroz | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Research Excellence Award

PhD Student at Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy | Romania

Dr .Simina Mariana Moroz is a dedicated cardiologist whose academic and clinical journey began at Colegiul Național “Dragoș Vodă” in Sighetu Marmației, where a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science shaped an analytical and disciplined approach to medical science. She continued her professional development at the “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timișoara, completing her medical degree in General Medicine and later advancing into doctoral studies while building a respected clinical career in cardiology. Her commitment to cardiovascular medicine is reflected not only in her clinical training but also in her active participation in national and international scientific events, where she consistently presented research focused on transcatheter aortic valve replacement, arterial stiffness, ventricular and valvular function, and cardiometabolic dynamics. Throughout her career, she has delivered multiple poster presentations at prestigious cardiology and hypertension congresses, highlighting topics such as The Impact of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement on the Dynamics of Arterial Hypertension in the Elderly, Gender Disparities and the Impact of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement on Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Caucasian Patients, The Influence of Relative Parietal Thickness on Post-Interventional Hemoglobin Levels in Aortic Stenosis After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, The Role of Estimated Pulse Wave Velocity in Assessing the Impact of TAVR on Arterial Stiffness and Cardiac Function in Aortic Stenosis, and The Impact of TAVR on Valvular and Ventricular Function and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Aortic Stenosis. She has also authored scientific articles including Crosstalk Between Metabolic Biomarkers and Pulse Wave Analysis in Hypertensive Patients and Clinical Significance of TAPSE/PSAP Ratio in Risk Stratification for Aortic Stenosis Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Beyond medicine, she enjoys reading, painting, tennis, horseback riding, and traveling, maintaining a balanced life enriched by diverse interests and continuous learning.

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Pescari, D., Mihuta, M. S., Bena, A., & Stoian, D. (2025). Comparative effects of time-restricted eating and the ketogenic diet on QRISK3-assessed cardiovascular risk in individuals with obesity: A longitudinal analysis of metabolic, anthropometric, and lifestyle factors. Nutrients.

Mihuta, C., Socaci, A., Hogea, P., Tudorache, E., Mihuta, M. S., & Oancea, C. (2025). Comparative insights into COVID-19 and tuberculosis: Clinical manifestations, inflammatory markers, and outcomes in pulmonary versus extrapulmonary tuberculosis and SARS-CoV-2 co-infection. Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Pescari, D., Mihuta, M. S., Bena, A., & Stoian, D. (2025). Independent predictors of circulating trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and resistin levels in subjects with obesity: Associations with carotid intima-media thickness and metabolic parameters. Nutrients.

Mihuta, C., Socaci, A., Hogea, P., Tudorache, E., Mihuta, M. S., & Oancea, C. (2024). Colliding challenges part 2: An analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis versus SARS-CoV-2 infection alone. Medicina.

Ting Xie | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Materials Mechanics Industry Impact Award

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Dr. Ting Xie | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Materials Mechanics Industry Impact Award

Research Assistant at Peking Union Medical College Hospital | China

Dr. Xie Ting is a biomedical scientist whose interdisciplinary research spans molecular endocrinology, metabolic regulation, lipidomics, biobanking science, and translational physiology. She earned her doctoral training at the School of Biomedical Sciences of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, following advanced research work at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Microbiology, and earlier foundational scientific training at The Central South Forestry University of Science and Technology. She has since contributed to the Peking Union Medical College Hospital Clinical Biobank, where she advances high-level clinical research through precision biospecimen science, multi-omics data generation, and mechanism-oriented disease exploration. Her scholarly contributions include extensive work on metabolic signaling and lipid biology, such as in Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Protects Against Lipotoxicity-Induced Pancreatic β-Cell Dysfunction via Regulation of AMPK Signaling and Lipid Metabolism and Fibroblast Growth Factor 21: A Regulator of Metabolic Disease and Health Span, as well as innovative investigations in vascular pathology highlighted by Plasma Lipidomics Analysis Reveals the Potential Role of Lysophosphatidylcholines in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Progression and Formation and The Potential Role of Plasma Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 as a Diagnostic Biomarker for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Presence and Development. Her integrative cellular and molecular work extends further through studies such as Glucokinase Inactivation Ameliorates Lipid Accumulation and Exerts Favorable Effects on Lipid Metabolism in Hepatocytes, Integration of Proteomics and Metabolomics Reveals Energy and Metabolic Alterations Induced by Glucokinase Partial Inactivation in Hepatocytes, and The Relationship Between HIF1α and Clock Gene Expression in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. She has also contributed significantly to biobanking methodology through The Interference of RNA Preservative and Post-Collection Interval on RNA Integrity from Different Mice Tissues. Earlier in her career, she produced impactful enzymology and protein-engineering studies including Site-Saturation Mutagenesis of Central Tyrosine 195 Leading to Diverse Product Specificities of an α-Cyclodextrin Glycosyltransferase, Structural Basis of a Mutant Y195I α-Cyclodextrin Glycosyltransferase with Switched Product Specificity, and Increasing of Product Specificity of γ-Cyclodextrin by Mutating the Active Domain of α-Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase. Through major national research fundings, invited presentations at global scientific congresses, and multiple academic honors, Dr. Xie Ting continues to advance the molecular understanding of metabolic disorders, vascular disease, endocrine biology, and clinical biobank innovation through publication-driven scientific excellence.

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Genes Xie, T., Zhu, H., Wang, X., Li, F., Wang, A., Zhang, Y., Zhang, S., & Guo, D. (2025). The interference of RNA preservative and post-collection interval on RNA integrity from different mice tissues. Genes.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences Xie, T., Lei, C., Song, W., Wu, X., Wu, J., Li, F., Lv, Y., Chen, Y., Liu, B., & Zheng, Y. (2023). Plasma lipidomics analysis reveals the potential role of lysophosphatidylcholines in abdominal aortic aneurysm progression and formation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(12), 10253.

Nature and Science of Sleep Xie, T., Guo, D., Luo, J., Guo, Z., Zhang, S., Wang, A., Wang, X., Wang, X., Cao, W., Su, L., & others. (2022). The relationship between HIF1α and clock gene expression in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Nature and Science of Sleep, 14, 381–392.

Rafael Silva | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Rafael Silva | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Editorial Board Member

Reseacher at Graduate Program in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | Brazil

Prof. Rafael Silva is a Brazilian mining engineer, researcher, and academic whose professional and scholarly trajectory spans mineral engineering, rock mechanics, slope stability, open-pit mine design, and ornamental stone geomechanics, and he is affiliated with the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul as a doctoral researcher in the Postgraduate Program in Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, where he focuses on advancing analytical and applied methods for geotechnical safety and excavation stability; before joining the doctoral program, he completed a master’s degree in Mining Engineering at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco and further expanded his professional qualifications with specialization in Occupational Safety Engineering at Universidade Cândido Mendes, building a multidisciplinary foundation that bridges the technical, operational, and safety-driven dimensions of mining activity; his career integrates extensive academic preparation with significant industry experience, having worked in mineral processing, open-pit operations, geological mapping, quarry planning, and stability assessment at organizations such as Detex, Galvani Indústria Comércio e Serviço S.A., and Rio Minas Geologia Ltda, where he served in roles including process engineer and mining engineer, contributing to extraction planning, operational optimization, and applied geotechnics; transitioning fully into academia, he served as a substitute professor in Mining Engineering at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco and later at the Instituto Federal da Bahia – Campus Brumado, where he taught, mentored students, supervised technical activities, and participated in curriculum development, eventually becoming an Adjunct Professor in the area of Materials Science and Technology at the Universidade Federal da Bahia; his research output includes contributions such as the open-access publication on the application of the limit equilibrium method to determine safety factors for ornamental rocks in Rem International Engineering Journal, reflecting his commitment to improving rock excavation reliability, geotechnical evaluation tools, and resource sustainability, and his academic and professional journey demonstrates a consistent dedication to geoscience-driven innovation, practical engineering solutions, and the advancement of safe, efficient, and sustainable mining practices within Brazil’s mineral sector.

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Silva, R. F. e., Zingano, A. C., Lima, R. R., Franco, S. K. P., & Rodrigues, M. G. A. (2024). Application of the limit equilibrium method to determine the safety factor for ornamental rocks. REM – International Engineering Journal.

Silva, R. F. e., Zingano, A. C., Lima, R. R., da Silva, J. P., & Holanda, C. C. (2022). Influence of geomechanical analysis on the stability of ornamental rock slopes. Journal of South American Earth Sciences, Article 103859.

Silva, R. F. (2020). Aplicação dos métodos da conservação da energia mecânica e da quantidade de movimento para lavra de rocha ornamental com nível de referência plano. Tecnologia em Metalurgia, Materiais e Mineração.

Silva, R. F. (2019a). Avaliação comparativa de método de extração de bancadas altas e ultra-altas, no Estado do Espírito Santo. Tecnologia em Metalurgia, Materiais e Mineração.

Silva, R. F. (2019b). Modelo de dimensionamento de cama de amortecimento para rocha ornamental. Tecnologia em Metalurgia, Materiais e Mineração.

Arash NourbakhshSadabad | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Arash NourbakhshSadabad | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at University of Tabriz | Iran

Dr. Arash Nourbakhsh Sadabad is a distinguished Iranian mechanical engineer specializing in Energy Conversion, with profound expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and energy systems optimization. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Tabriz, he has demonstrated exceptional academic and professional excellence through numerous research contributions, innovations, and leadership roles. As the CEO of Bornafidar Rasa Company and a university lecturer, he has successfully bridged the gap between theory and industrial application, designing and developing advanced engineering systems such as handheld spray devices, 3D spacer mesh equipment, vacuum forming machines, and GPC wall panels for the first time in Iran. His research and publications reflect a deep focus on hydrogen production and liquefaction, pump design optimization, heat transfer analysis, turbomachinery performance, renewable energy systems, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using advanced simulation tools like ANSYS, CATIA, MATLAB, OpenFOAM, and Python. Dr. Nourbakhsh has co-authored and authored several academic and scientific books published by Asr Zendegi, and his scholarly works appear in reputable journals and international conferences, addressing topics such as exergy analysis, cavitation, aerodynamic performance, and energy-efficient design. Recognized as an exemplary and elite student by multiple foundations, he has been honored with awards at national and international scientific festivals, including the Creative Academic Award and multiple Harakat Festival distinctions. His patents on hydraulic systems, solar-powered devices, and smart mechanical structures further showcase his innovative capabilities. Beyond research, he has held significant academic leadership roles as Secretary-General of the National Mechanical Union, scientific association leader, and advisor to the Ministry of Science, contributing to Iran’s mechanical engineering advancement and nurturing future innovators in mechanical and energy sciences.

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Nourbakhsh, A., Nami Khalilehdeh, M., Faramarzi, S., & Mafi, M. (2021). Energy, exergy and economic analysis of a hydrogen liquefaction process integrated with a PRICO cycle. Gas Processing Journal, 9(2), 83–102.

Aryanfar, Y., Keçebaş, A., Nourbakhsh Sadabad, A., Alcaraz, J. L. G., Fernandez, J. B., & Wu, W. (2024). Production of biodiesel from industrial sludge: Recent progress, challenges, perspective. Processes, 12(11), 2517.

Castellanos, H. G., Aryanfar, Y., Nourbakhsh Sadabad, A., Keçebaş, A., Youssef, M., & others. (2025). Integrating solar energy in urban development: Strategies for sustainable and smart cities. International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, 2025(1), 6096036.

Nourbakhsh Sadabad, A., Namikhalilehdeh, M., Abdollahi, S. A., & Ranjbar, F. (2024). A review of the methods of experimental detection and vibration effects of cavitation phenomenon in centrifugal pump. Journal of Pump, 39(54), 15–32.

Aryanfar, Y., Nourbakhsh Sadabad, A., Nami Khalilehdeh, M., Keçebaş, A., Mirzaei, F., & others. (2024). Synthetic biodegradable polymers as adsorbents of dyes. Elsevier.