Valentin Ivanov | Electrical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Valentin Ivanov | Electrical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

University of Dschang | Cameroon

Valentin Y. Ivanov is a distinguished physicist and mathematician with dual Ph.D. degrees in Physics (Emission Electronics) and Mathematics (Integral Equations in Electron Optics), along with an M.D. in Physics focused on numerical design of high-power RF generators. With extensive experience in computational physics, electromagnetism, electron optics, and nonlinear beam dynamics, he has authored six monographs and over 300 peer-reviewed articles. His research encompasses high-current electron guns, accelerator structure simulations, microchannel plate amplifiers, and advanced numerical methods for 2D and 3D electrodynamics, electromechanics, and beam optics. Dr. Ivanov has successfully developed more than 20 computational codes for diverse applications, including crystal growth, hydrodynamics, gun design, ground motion analysis, and feedback control in accelerators. He has contributed to numerous international collaborations and publications, including SLAC and IEEE journals. His work has significantly influenced high-power RF sources and accelerator design, earning him recognition in computational and applied physics communities. Dr. Ivanov’s contributions are reflected in his h-index of 2, with over 12 citations and 7 publications. He continues to advance research in electron optics, computational methods, and high-performance simulations, combining theoretical insights with practical applications in accelerator physics and physical electronic instrumentation.

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3-D Method for the Design of Multi or Sheet Beam RF Sources
V. Ivanov, K. Ko, A. Krasnykh, L. Ives, G. Miram, SLAC-PUB-9366, 2002.

An Electron Gun for a Sheet Beam Klystron
M.E. Read, G. Miram, R.L. Ives, A. Krasnykh, V. Ivanov, IEEE Plasma Phys., 2002, pp. 190–194.

Simulating Accelerator Structure Operation at High Power
V. Ivanov et al., SLAC-PUB-10731, 2003.

An Improved Version of TOPAZ 3D
V. Ivanov, A. Krasnykh, G. Scheitrum, A. Jensen, SLAC-PUB-10081, 2003.

Development of Multiple Beam Guns for High Power RF Sources for Accelerators and Colliders
R.L. Ives, G. Miram, A. Krasnykh, V. Ivanov et al., SLAC-PUB-10704, 2004.

X-Band Linear Collider R&D in Accelerating Structures Through Advanced Computing
Z. Li, N. Folwell, L. Ge, A. Guetz, V. Ivanov et al., EPAC-2004-MOPLT134, SLAC-PUB-10563, 2004.

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.

Muhammad Amer Qureshi | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amer Qureshi | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University of Nizwa | Oman

Associate Professor Muhammad Amer Qureshi is a distinguished mathematician. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics , an M.S. in Engineering Sciences , and an M.Sc. in Computational Mathematics . His academic career has spanned roles as Associate Professor at the University of Nizwa (Oman), Associate and Assistant Professor at KFUPM (Saudi Arabia), and earlier appointments at GIK Institute and the University of Auckland. His research interests lie in numerical methods for ordinary differential equations (including one-step and multistep integrators, symplectic schemes), computational fluid dynamics (especially nano-hybrid fluids and heat transfer modeling), and the application of symmetries in general relativity (Noether’s theorem, space–time symmetries). He has supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate research projects, secured multiple externally funded grants, and published extensively in ISI/Scopus journals. Among his honors are repeated recognition in the Top 2% of global scientists, an Excellence in Teaching Award, and merit-based scholarships for Ph.D. and MS studies. In sum, his multifaceted contributions to theory, computation, and pedagogy mark him as a leading researcher and educator dedicated to advancing mathematics and engineering science.

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Qureshi, M. A., & Hussain, S., & Sadiq, M. A. (2021). Numerical simulations of MHD mixed convection of hybrid nanofluid flow in a horizontal channel with cavity: Impact on heat transfer and hydrodynamic forces. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 27, 101321.

Qureshi, M. A. (2022). Thermal capability and entropy optimization for Prandtl–Eyring hybrid nanofluid flow in solar aircraft implementation. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 61(7), 5295–5307.

Qureshi, M. A. (2020). Numerical simulation of heat transfer flow subject to MHD of Williamson nanofluid with thermal radiation. Symmetry, 13(1), 10.

Qureshi, M. A. (2021). A case study of MHD driven Prandtl–Eyring hybrid nanofluid flow over a stretching sheet with thermal jump conditions. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 28, 101581.

Shahzad, F., Jamshed, W., Ibrahim, R. W., Nisar, K. S., & Qureshi, M. A., et al. (2021). Comparative numerical study of thermal features analysis between Oldroyd-B copper and molybdenum disulfide nanoparticles in engine-oil-based nanofluids flow. Coatings, 11(10), 1196.

Elena Strelnikova | Engineering and Technology | Best Paper Award

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Prof. Elena Strelnikova | Engineering and Technology | Best Paper Award

Anatolii Pidgorny Institute of Power Machines and Systems, NAS of Ukraine | Ukraine

Dr. E.A. Strelnikova is a distinguished Ukrainian researcher specializing in structural mechanics, numerical methods, and fluid-structure interaction. She completed her MSc in Mathematics at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in 1974, followed by a PhD in 1983 on 2D contact problems for anisotropic cracked plates, and a DSc in 2003 focusing on the strength and vibrations of turbo-machine units using the boundary element method. Dr. Strelnikova has held full professorships at Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, Karazin National University, and Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics. Since 2007, she has been a leading researcher at the A. Pidhorny Institute of Power Machines and Systems of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Her research interests include singular and hypersingular integral equations, fracture dynamics, and fluid-structure interaction. She has published over 261 papers, with more than 1986 citations and an h-index of 29 . Dr. Strelnikova’s work has significantly contributed to the development of computational techniques combining boundary and finite element methods to analyze fluid-structure interaction problems. Her contributions have been recognized through various awards in engineering and applied mathematics. Dr. Strelnikova’s extensive experience and research have made her a leading figure in her field, with her work continuing to influence studies in structural mechanics and computational methods.

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Ventsel, E. S., Naumenko, V., Strelnikova, E., & Yeseleva, E. (2010). Free vibrations of shells of revolution filled with a fluid. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 34(10), 856–862.

Sierikova, O., Koloskov, V., Degtyarev, K., & Strelnikova, O. (2021). The deformable and strength characteristics of nanocomposites improving. Materials Science Forum, 1038, 144–153.

Strelnikova, E., Kriutchenko, D., Gnitko, V., & Degtyarev, K. (2020). Boundary element method in nonlinear sloshing analysis for shells of revolution under longitudinal excitations. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 111, 78–87.

Strelnikova, E. A., Choudhary, N., Kriutchenko, D. V., Gnitko, V. I., et al. (2020). Liquid vibrations in circular cylindrical tanks with and without baffles under horizontal and vertical excitations. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 120, 13–27.

Karaiev, A., & Strelnikova, E. (2011). Singular integrals in axisymmetric problems of elastostatics. International Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing, 11(1), 115–130.