Mayank Choubey | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mayank Choubey | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

SGT University Gurugram Haryana | India

Dr. Mayank Choubey is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of manufacturing engineering, currently serving as an Assistant Professor with strong expertise in advanced and digital manufacturing technologies. He holds a solid educational background in mechanical and manufacturing engineering and has gained substantial teaching and research experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His research interests span hybrid machining, additive and digital manufacturing, micro-machining, simulation-driven process optimization, and finite element analysis, with a focus on improving manufacturing efficiency and precision. He is the author of three ISBN-registered books and has five patents published or under process, demonstrating a strong orientation toward innovation and applied research. In addition, he serves on the editorial board of an academic journal and actively contributes as a peer reviewer. His academic contributions are supported by verified research documents and citation records available through recognized scholarly platforms. Overall, Dr. Choubey’s consistent research output, academic service, and innovation-driven mindset make him a deserving candidate for research excellence recognition.

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A Review on Vibration-Assisted EDM, Micro-EDM and WEDM
K.P. Maity, M. Choubey, Surface Review and Letters, 26(05), 1830008, 2019. (Citations: 81)

Algae: A Potential Feedstock for Third Generation Biofuel
R.S. Powar, A.S. Yadav, C.S. Ramakrishna, S. Patel, M. Mohan, et al., Materials Today: Proceedings, 63, A27–A33, 2022. (Citations: 60)

Finite Element Modeling of Material Removal Rate in Micro-EDM Process with and without Ultrasonic Vibration
M. Choubey, K.P. Maity, A. Sharma, Grey Systems: Theory and Application, 10(3), 311–319, 2020. (Citations: 33)

Modeling and Process Simulation of Vibration Assisted Workpiece in Micro-EDM Using FEM
K.P. Maity, M. Choubey, World Journal of Engineering, 13(3), 242–250, 2016. (Citations: 16)

A Review on Various Methods to Improve Process Capabilities of Electrical Discharge Machining Process
M. Choubey, M. Rawat, Materials Today: Proceedings, 47, 2756–2764, 2021. (Citations: 10)

Talal Al-Bazali | Petroleum Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Talal Al-Bazali | Petroleum Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Kuwait University | Kuwait

Dr. Talal M. Al-Bazali is a distinguished petroleum engineering academic and industry expert with over two decades of combined experience in higher education, research, and the global oil and gas sector. His research spans petroleum economics, oil price volatility, drilling fluids engineering, shale wellbore stability, petrophysical and geomechanical properties of rocks, underbalanced drilling, clay mineralogy, alternative energy, and environmental engineering. Dr. Al-Bazali has led and participated in major funded research projects with Kuwait University, Kuwait Oil Company, and international industry consortia, and has supervised numerous M.S. theses and projects. Beyond academia, he has held senior industry and advisory roles, including Vice President at the World Petroleum Council, and serves on multiple international journal editorial boards. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious academic honors, and he remains a prominent voice bridging scientific research, engineering practice, and energy policy.

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A New Gravimetric–Swelling Test for Evaluating Water and Ion Uptake in Shales
J. Zhang, M.E. Chenevert, T. Al-Bazali, M.M. Sharma, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, SPE-89831-MS, 2004. (Citations: 127)


Factors Controlling the Membrane Efficiency of Shales When Interacting with Water-Based and Oil-Based Muds
T.M. Al-Bazali, J. Zhang, M.E. Chenevert, M.M. Sharma, SPE International Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (China), SPE-100735-MS, 2006. (Citations: 126)


Measurement of the Sealing Capacity of Shale Caprocks
T.M. Al-Bazali, J. Zhang, M.E. Chenevert, M.M. Sharma, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, SPE-96100-MS, 2005. (Citations: 113)

Experimental Study of the Membrane Behavior of Shale During Interaction with Water-Based and Oil-Based Muds
T.M. Al-Bazali, Ph.D. Dissertation, The University of Texas at Austin, 2005. (Citations: 97)


The Impact of Water Content and Ionic Diffusion on the Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Shale
T. Al-Bazali, Egyptian Journal of Petroleum, 22(2), 249–260, 2013. (Citations: 84)

Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami | Energy and Sustainability | Engineering Creativity Award

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Dr. Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami | Energy and Sustainability | Engineering Creativity Award

Tarbiat modares university | Iran

Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami is a mechanical engineering researcher specializing in renewable energy systems, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and advanced thermal engineering. He is currently pursuing doctoral research in biosystem mechanics with a strong academic record and extensive experience in numerical modeling, thermal optimization, and energy-efficient system design. His research portfolio includes peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in international databases, contributing to an established h-index, multiple published documents, and an increasing citation record within the fields of heat and mass transfer and sustainable energy systems. His scholarly work focuses on thermal energy storage systems, atmospheric water generation technologies, nanofluid-enhanced heat exchangers, phase change materials, and geothermal-assisted cooling solutions. Professionally, he has served as an industrial design engineer, mechanical engineer, and consulting specialist, collaborating with manufacturing and heavy industry sectors on FEM analysis, CFD simulations, and thermal performance optimization using advanced engineering software. His research outputs have appeared in reputable international journals published by Wiley, MDPI, and other academic publishers, and several additional works are under review. Through applied research, industrial consulting, and interdisciplinary innovation, his work contributes to energy efficiency, water sustainability, and climate-responsive engineering, positioning him as an emerging researcher at the intersection of thermal sciences, renewable energy, and computational engineering.

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Thermal Performance Investigation of SWCNT and Graphene Quantum Dots Nanofluids in a Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Fin-Blade Tubes
M. H. Rostami, G. Najafi, B. Ghobadin, A. Motevali.
Heat Transfer, 2020, 49(8), 4783–4800. (Citations: 23)


Evaluation and Improvement of PCM Melting in Double-Tube Heat Exchangers Using Nanoparticle–PCM Combinations for Renewable Energy Systems
A. Motevali, M. Hasandust Rostami, G. Najafi, W. M. Yan.
Sustainability, 2021, 13(19), 10675. (Citations: 21)


Evaluation and Enhancement of Thermal Energy Performance of Heat Exchangers Using SWCNT, GQD Nanoparticles and PCM (RT82)
M. H. Rostami, G. Najafi, A. Motevali, N. A. C. Sidik, M. A. Harun.
Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 2021, 79(1). (Citations: 15)


Numerical Analysis of Thermal and Hydrothermal Characteristics of a Heat Sink with Various Fin Configurations and Ternary Nanofluid Composition
A. Najafpour, M. H. Rostami.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2025, 68, 105928. (Citations: 12)


Experimental Analysis and CFD Simulation of a Photovoltaic/Thermal System Using Nanofluids for Sustainable Energy Solutions
M. F. Ghazali, M. I. Maulana, N. A. C. Sidik, G. Najafi, M. I. M. Rashid, M. F. Jamlos, et al.
Journal of Advanced Research in Numerical Heat Transfer, 2024, 24(1), 1–13. (Citations: 8)

Meriem Smati | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Meriem Smati | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

INSA Lyon – Polytechnique Montreal | France

Meriem Smati is a doctoral researcher in a dual-degree PhD program in Computer Science and Industrial Engineering at INSA Lyon and Polytechnique Montréal, focusing on advanced digital engineering and intelligent systems. She holds an Engineer and Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from the Higher School of Computer Science (ESI SBA) and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Software Engineering, graduating as valedictorian. Her academic and professional experience includes PhD-level research, adjunct lecturing in computer science, and multiple international research internships. Her research interests center on Digital Twins, System-of-Systems engineering, resilience modeling, cognitive and data-driven twins, IoT systems, anomaly detection, and smart city applications, integrating machine learning and simulation-based architectures. She has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal and conference publications, a scientific book, and several applied research reports. Her scholarly output is reflected in an approximate. Her work has been recognized through prestigious distinctions, including Best Paper and Best Poster awards at international conferences. Overall, her profile reflects a dynamic early-career researcher contributing impactful methodologies and architectures for resilient, intelligent, and sustainable digital systems.

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Ganiyat Salawu | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ganiyat Salawu | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

University of KwaZulu-Natal,Durban | South Africa

Dr. Ganiyat Abiodun Salawu is a mechanical and mechatronics engineer and researcher with strong expertise in advanced manufacturing systems, robotics, renewable energy technologies, and intelligent engineering solutions. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics and Robotics) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, following earlier degrees in mechanical engineering and education from Nigerian institutions. Her academic and professional career spans lecturing, postgraduate supervision, research coordination, and postdoctoral research, with extensive experience in both university and polytechnic systems. Her research interests focus on disruptive manufacturing technologies, IoT-based systems, renewable energy optimization, smart automation, tribology, composite materials, and sustainable engineering design. Dr. Salawu has authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications, with an approximate h-index of 3, and over 20 cumulative citations based on available scholarly records. She has received multiple competitive research grants, including TETFund institutional and doctoral awards, and was honored with an Award of Excellence as Best Researcher by the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Through impactful research, supervision, and innovation-driven teaching, she continues to contribute significantly to engineering education, sustainable technology development, and applied industrial research in Africa and beyond.

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Dike Chijindu P.; Sam Obu C.V.; Imuran A.S.; Salawu G.A.; Shuaib A.A. (2025).
Production and Mechanical Evaluation of Bio-Composite Materials from Coconut, Palm Kernel and Periwinkle Shells as an Alternative to Grinding Wheel Production.

International Journal of Applied and Advanced Engineering Research, Vol. 8, No. 5, 2025

Jimoh A.A.; Iromini N.A.; Oladuntoye Q.O.; Ajiteru S.O.; Salawu G.A. (2024).
Design and Deployment of an Internet of Things Based Weather Station for Real-Time Monitoring of Environmental Conditions.

International Journal of Earth Design and Innovation Research, Vol. 3, No. 4, 2024

Dike Chijindu P.; Sam Obu C.V.; Imuran A.S.; Salawu G.A.; Shuaib A.A.; Afolabi A.A. (2025).
Investigating the Mechanical Performance of Offshore Wind Turbine Towers Using Finite Element Analysis for Sustainable Renewable Energy.

Journal of Engineering, Logical and Modelling Research, 2025

Investigation of Technical Feasibility and Efficiency of Wi-Fi Based Internet of Things Remote Monitoring and Control of Home Appliances.

International Journal of Science Research and Technology, Vol. 6, No. 9, pp. 121–135, 2024

Design and Development of Internet of Things Based Weather Station for Real-Time Monitoring of Environmental Conditions.

International Journal of Earth Design and Innovation Research, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 66–75, 2024

Liu Ying | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Liu Ying | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

East China Jiaotong University | China

Ying Liu is a dedicated researcher and Lecturer specializing in vehicle engineering with a strong academic trajectory and growing research impact, reflected in an h-index of 2, 4 published documents, and 14 citations across indexed platforms. She earned a combined Master’s and PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from Shanghai University, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation from Changchun Institute of Technology. Her professional career includes serving as a Lecturer at East China Jiaotong University, where she contributes to teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary research. Her work focuses on target optimization, image detection, reinforcement learning, computer vision, intelligent control, and smart vehicle technologies. She has completed five research projects, contributed to two national-level and multiple provincial and horizontal projects, and actively engages in consultancy with ten industry-linked initiatives. She has authored seven SCI-indexed papers, produced twenty-five patents, and participated in major scientific collaborations including a project funded with 5 million yuan. As a recipient of Jiangxi’s Early-Career Young Talents Program, she continues to advance innovation in intelligent vehicle systems. She remains committed to impactful research, advancing engineering applications, and contributing to societal and technological development.

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Liu, Y., & [Co-author(s) if any]. (2025). Continuous path tracking of robots based on positioning error compensation with iterative learning control. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement.

Florin Popister | Mechanical Engineering | Engineering Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Florin Popister | Mechanical Engineering | Engineering Research Excellence Award

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca | Romania

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Florin Popișter is an accomplished researcher and academic in industrial engineering, mechanical design, and robotics. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor, contributing to teaching, research, and supervision in areas such as CAD/CAM systems, industrial robots, reverse engineering, and advanced manufacturing. His professional experience spans both academia and industry, including significant contributions as a design engineer at Gühring Romania, where he developed customized PCD/PCBN tools for the automotive sector. His research includes 3D printing technologies, robotic mechanisms, toolpath generation, workspace optimization, and digital manufacturing, with multiple Q1 journal publications in Polymers, Applied Sciences, and Mathematics. He has led and contributed to national and international research contracts, including H2020 Smart2 and projects focused on automation systems for the pharmaceutical industry. His achievements include a Best Paper Award, participation in Prototypes for Humanity, and invited professorships in Europe. His work continues to advance intelligent manufacturing, Industry 4.0 applications, and smart robotic systems.

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Popescu, D., Dragomir, D., Popișter, F., & Dragomir, M. (2025). AI alignment to enhance production processes performance and resilience. In Book chapter. Springer.

Dragomir, M., Apolțan, D., Cioșan, A., & Popișter, F. (2025). Assessing the potential of emerging digital technologies to transform the production sector. Annals of the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Economy, Law and Sociology.

Popișter, F., Ciudin, P., Dragomir, M., & Goia, H. Ș. (2025). From assistive to intelligent: The development of a low-cost smart crutch system. In Book chapter. Springer.

Popișter, F. (2025). Experimental study of comprehensive performance analysis regarding the dynamical/mechanical aspects of 3D-printed UAV propellers and sound footprint. Polymers, 17(11), 1466.

Popișter, F., Goia, H. Ș., & Ciudin, P. (2025). Influence of polymers surface roughness on noise emissions in 3D-printed UAV propellers. Polymers, 17(8), 1015.

Rolf Jakoby | Electrical Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Rolf Jakoby | Electrical Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

Technical University of Darmstadt | Germany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rolf Jakoby is an accomplished researcher in microwave engineering, with an outstanding academic impact reflected by an h-index of 43, 570 documents, and 8,158 citations. He holds distinguished academic qualifications, including a Dipl.-Ing. and Dr.-Ing. in electrical engineering, and has served in leading academic roles such as Full Professor and Head of the Microwave Engineering and Technology Group at TU Darmstadt. His extensive professional experience spans university teaching, advanced research leadership, and collaborative industrial projects with major institutions across Europe and beyond. His research interests include tunable microwave components, adaptive and reconfigurable RF systems, chipless RFID, microwave sensors, and biomedical microwave technologies. He has supervised more than fifty doctoral dissertations and contributed to over seventy major research projects funded by agencies such as DFG, EU Horizon, DLR, and major industrial partners. Widely recognized for his contributions, he has earned numerous awards, including best paper prizes, dissertation awards, and international honors such as the Leopold B. Felsen Award. His work continues to influence advancements in reconfigurable microwave systems, high-frequency materials, and next-generation communication technologies. Overall, his distinguished career demonstrates exemplary leadership, innovation, and long-standing contributions to global microwave engineering research.

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A 100 GHz Switched Beam Patch Antenna Array With 4 × 4 Butler Matrix Based on Metallic-Nanowire-Filled Membrane. (2025). Microwave and Optical Technology Letters.

Ceramic-Based High-Q Retroreflectors for Sub-mm Localization in High-Temperature Environments. (2025). Conference paper.

Liquid Crystal Goes RF: From Gigahertz to Terahertz. (2025). IEEE Microwave Magazine.

Multigap-Waveguide Liquid Crystal Phase Shifter at Ka-Band. (2025). IEEE Microwave and Wireless Technology Letters.

A wireless W-band 3D-printed temperature sensor based on a three-dimensional photonic crystal operating beyond 1000 °C. (2024). Communications Engineering.

Leo Miguel González | Mechanical Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Leo Miguel González | Mechanical Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | Spain

Leo Miguel González is a distinguished Professor Titular at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, specializing in numerical methods in engineering, fluid mechanics, the Navier–Stokes equations, and fluid–structure interaction. With a strong academic foundation that includes degrees in Industrial Engineering, Physics, and a PhD in Engineering from the UPM, he has built a solid career spanning more than two decades in research and university teaching. His experience includes academic roles at Universidad Pontificia Comillas and later progressive appointments at UPM, where he achieved accreditation as Catedrático by ANECA and has obtained three research sexenios. González has contributed to major European and national R&D projects, including SLOWD , FOWTDAMP (Plan Nacional), and IMAGE, collaborating with leading institutions such as Airbus, CNR-INSEAN, and the University of Bristol. His research outputs include patents such as Visitando nuestra ciencia and FEMICAI, reflecting his commitment to innovation. His publication record, citation impact, and h-index are documented in international bibliographic databases such as Scopus and Web of Science. His work continues to advance aerospace propulsion, fluid mechanics, and computational modeling, reinforcing his reputation as a key contributor to European engineering research.

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Macia, F., Antuono, M., González, L. M., & Colagrossi, A. (2011). Theoretical analysis of the no-slip boundary condition enforcement in SPH methods. Progress of Theoretical Physics, 125(6), 1091–1121.

Huera-Huarte, F. J., Bangash, Z. A., & González, L. M. (2014). Towing tank experiments on the vortex-induced vibrations of low mass ratio long flexible cylinders. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 48, 81–92.

Azcona, J., Munduate, X., González, L., & Nygaard, T. A. (2017). Experimental validation of a dynamic mooring lines code with tension and motion measurements of a submerged chain. Ocean Engineering, 129, 415–427.

Souto-Iglesias, A., Macià, F., González, L. M., & Cercos-Pita, J. L. (2013). On the consistency of MPS. Computer Physics Communications, 184(3), 732–745.

Huera-Huarte, F. J., Bangash, Z. A., & González, L. M. (2016). Multi-mode vortex and wake-induced vibrations of a flexible cylinder in tandem arrangement. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 66, 571–588.

Jiuping Xu | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jiuping Xu | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Sichuan University, Business School | China

Prof. Jiuping Xu of Sichuan University is a distinguished scholar whose research spans applied mathematics, system science and complex-systems engineering, with a focus on decision and technology innovation for large-scale energy, environment, water-resource, circular economy and health-management systems. Educated with a PhD in applied mathematics from Tsinghua University under Prof. Shutie Xiao and a second PhD in physical chemistry from Sichuan University under Prof. Jiuli Luo, he has built a career at the interface of mathematics and engineering practice. He formulated the “TS-MG-AC” (Theory Spectrum Model Group Algorithm Cluster) paradigm for multivariate-multilevel systems, and developed multilevel dynamic equilibrium approaches in areas such as water allocation, circular economy systems and hydropower project management. His applied work has delivered significant societal and economic impact (for example in post-earthquake ecosystem reconstruction, irrigation-district water allocation and large hydropower construction). With an h-index of approximately 62 and over 14,979 citations, his publication output and influence are substantial. He has held leadership roles in major engineering-science teams and has contributed to policy formulation in China for resource, seismic-ecosystem and environmental systems. His research interests include fuzzy logic, multi-criteria decision making, large-scale system optimisation, circular economy modelling and low-carbon infrastructure innovation. In conclusion, Professor Xu is a prolific and impactful systems-engineer-scientist whose theoretical and applied contributions bridge mathematics, optimisation, engineering and environmental-economics to address pressing global challenges.

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Xu, J., et al. (2025). Comprehensive benefits evaluation of low impact development using scenario analysis and fuzzy decision approach. Scientific Reports.

Xu, J., et al. (2025). Parental expectation and psychological distress of Chinese youth: The chain mediating effects of core self-worth and perceived stress. BMC Public Health.

Xu, J., et al. (2025). A co-gasification strategy of residual municipal solid waste and biomass for electricity generation optimization and carbon reduction. Energy.

Xu, J., et al. (2025). Predict-then-optimise based day-ahead scheduling towards demand response and hybrid renewable generation for wastewater treatment. Applied Energy.

Xu, J., et al. (2025). Industrial prosumption-based energy transition technologies investigation for wastewater sector. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.