Mohamed Eltaher | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Editorial Board Member

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.

 

Jipeng Guan | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jipeng Guan | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Jiaxing University | China

A highly accomplished researcher with a strong background in functional nanoclusters, functional organic materials, and advanced energy storage systems, recognized for outstanding achievements in academic competitions including the Challenge Cup National Undergraduate Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Contest Third Prize, the National Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Design Contest Second Prize, the National Inspirational Scholarship, the President’s Scholarship of South China University of Technology, and awards for advanced individual and excellent social practice team leadership at Chang’an University, with extensive research experience under the mentorship of leading scholars including an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a national high-level young talent scholar, and a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Canadian Academy of Engineering, focusing on the synthesis of high-surface-area cyclic titanium-oxo clusters and their applications in energy and environmental systems, interface-regulated titanium-oxo clusters in composite polymer membranes for lithium-sulfur batteries, functionalized titanium-oxo clusters in photocatalytic water splitting, design of zwitterionic ionic liquids for modified lithium-sulfur systems, fluorosulfonyl small molecules as electrolyte additives for stable long-cycle batteries, titanium-oxo cluster-based three-dimensional polymer electrolytes for high-safety lithium batteries, novel thiourea-based superionic conductors for solid-state batteries, design of aqueous zinc-ion battery electrolytes, lithium cobalt oxide-based polymer binders for large-scale applications, ultrathin solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal systems, high-modulus porous polyimide coatings for metal batteries, and broader investigations into functional soft materials in dielectric, energy, environmental, and biomedical applications including Fe₃-based nanoclusters for stabilized Fenton-like reactions on aminated graphene, soluble perylene diimide/g-C₃N₄ S-scheme heterojunctions for lignin model photocatalysis, soluble perylene-functionalized titanium-oxo clusters for photocatalytic performance, polar liquid crystal polymers with ferroelectric nematic phases for dielectric and nonlinear optical properties, manganese oxide nanomaterials for catalytic VOC degradation, and ligand-regulated water-soluble titanium-oxo nanoclusters for Cerenkov radiation-enhanced photo/chemodynamic cancer therapy, complemented by advanced professional skills including mastery of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, CorelDraw, Origin, Diamond, Olex2.0, Aspen and related chemical engineering software, operation of single-crystal X-ray diffractometers, transmission electron microscopes, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers, GPC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, NMR, GC-MS, HPLC-MS, small-angle X-ray scattering, electrochemical workstations, and independent construction of catalytic reaction,

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Featured Publications:

  • (2025). Effect of O-C3N4 on the mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy resin composites. Polymer Composites. Advance online publication.

  • (2025). Mechanical properties of carbon fiber/epoxy resin modified by functionalized silicone polymer/graphene oxide. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. Advance online publication.

  • (2025). Excellent gas barrier films: Interfacial engineering and compatibilization of polyamide 6/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (PA6/ABS) blends via Janus nanosheets. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. Advance online publication.

  • (2024). Preparation and mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy resin composites modified by silicon polymer. Polymer Composites. Advance online publication.