Sodiq Yusuf | Materials Characterization | Publications Impact Award

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Mr. Sodiq Yusuf | Materials Characterization | Publications Impact Award

University of Idaho | United States

Sodiq Babatunde Yusuf is an environmental and materials scientist with interdisciplinary training in natural resources conservation, environmental science, data science, and microelectronics fabrication. His work integrates sustainability science, green chemistry, and process optimization to advance low-impact materials and manufacturing systems. His research focuses on industrial hemp, lignocellulosic fibers, polymer composites, life cycle assessment, and emission reduction technologies. He has extensive experience in environmental compliance, laboratory safety, and regulatory reporting aligned with OSHA, EPA, and DEQ frameworks, and has received recognition for leadership and innovation in global sustainability initiatives.

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Zhenyu Zhao | Laser Processing | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Zhenyu Zhao | Laser Processing | Research Excellence Award

Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology | China

Dr. Zhenyu Zhao is a Laser Processing Specialist and Professor at Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, where he leads cutting-edge research in ultrafast laser processing, precision machining of metallic and ceramic substrates, and multi-physics modeling of laser–material interactions. Top journals such as Journal of Materials Processing Technology and Journal of Manufacturing Processes, and holds a prolific patent portfolio: invention patents, more than  utility model patents, plus a software copyright, covering innovations in laser polishing devices and methods for metals, ceramics, curved surfaces, and brittle materials. His expertise is recognized by key national and provincial grant agencies he routinely serves as expert reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Plan, and the Shenzhen Municipal Science and Technology Plan Expert Database. His ongoing and completed projects include investigations into ultrafast laser ablation physics, surface modification via pulsed and dual-beam lasers, numerical simulation of molten-pool dynamics, and laser polishing of additive-manufactured and conventional metal and ceramic components. These contributions have significantly advanced surface integrity, reduced subsurface damage, and enhanced industrial feasibility of ultrafast laser techniques for precision manufacturing.

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Featured Publications

Zhao, Z. Y., Zeng, J. Y., Lai, Z. Y., Yin, J., & Guo, T. (2022). Laser polishing die steel assisted by steady magnetic field. Micromachines, 13(9), 1493.

Zhao, Z. Y., Shi, R. K., Zhou, H. M., et al. (2025). Femtosecond laser polishing of AlN ceramics and numerical simulation of ablated morphology. Micromachines, 16(12), 1303.

Zhao, Z. Y., Li, K., Zhou, H. M., et al. (2020). Numerical analyses of molten pool evolution in laser polishing Ti6Al4V. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 58, 574–584.

Zhao, Z. Y., Zeng, J. Y., Zhang, W., Guo, T., Lou, Y., & Wang, W. Q. (2023). Numerical and experimental analysis of dual-beam laser polishing additive manufacturing Ti6Al4V. Micromachines, 14(9), 1765.

Zhao, Z. Y., Wang, C., Guo, T., et al. (2023). Flame-assisted laser polishing of alumina ceramic surface properties. Micromachines, 14(3), 520.

Ilker Murat Koç | Metallurgical Engineering Design | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ilker Murat Koç | Metallurgical Engineering Design | Best Researcher Award

Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering | Turkey

Prof. Dr. İlker Murat Koç is a senior mechanical engineering academic with extensive experience in tribology, system dynamics, control, mechatronics and high-pressure flow systems has contributed significantly to research, education and technological development. Holding a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on vibration absorption using energy sinks, preceded by graduate and undergraduate degrees in machine theory and mechanical engineering, this researcher has built a strong international academic profile through appointments at multiple globally recognized universities. Their scholarly output includes more than twenty-four peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference papers and eight patents, supported by an h-index of 8, 306 citations, and 29 documentations cross mechanical systems, sensing technologies and propulsion. Contributions span vibration control, tactile sensing, piezoelectric energy harvesting, hydraulic and pneumatic proportional systems, multi-axis force/moment sensing, autonomous mechanisms and cold gas propulsion concepts for soft-landing missions. This researcher has led major industry-driven projects in defense, automotive and manufacturing sectors and has established advanced laboratories for propulsion, sensing and additive manufacturing. Their editorial roles, technical committee memberships and leadership in national innovation programs reflect long-standing impact. Continuing to bridge fundamental mechanics with applied engineering, their work drives forward advancements in tribology, mechatronics and aerospace-related technologies.

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Featured Publications

Koç, İ. M. (2023). Nonlinear energy sink–based vibration absorption for lightweight mechanical structures. Journal of Vibration and Control, 29(4), 512–528.

Koç, İ. M., & Yılmaz, A. (2022). Design and characterization of a high-pressure motorized pneumatic needle valve for precision flow control. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 168, 108743.

Koç, İ. M., Demir, H., & Arslan, M. (2021). Development of a multi-axis force and moment sensing system for robotic applications. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 26(5), 2450–2462.

Koç, İ. M. (2020). Cold gas propulsion system modeling and experimental validation for soft-landing demonstrators. Acta Astronautica, 176, 334–345.

Koç, İ. M., & Çelik, O. (2019). Tribological performance evaluation of coated surfaces under high-speed sliding conditions. Tribology International, 137, 337–348.

Wen-Hsi Lee | Powder Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Wen-Hsi Lee | Powder Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

National Cheng-Kung University | Taiwan

Wen-Hsi Lee is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan, with an h-index of 21, over 170 documents, and more than 1744 citations. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from National Chung-Hua Normal University, M.S. in Materials Science from National Sun Yat-Sen University, Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from National Chiao-Tung University, and an Executive M.S. in Business Administration from National Sun Yat-Sen University. Prof. Lee has extensive industrial experience, serving as Chief Engineer and Manager at Taiwan Philips R&D, Scientist at Germany Philips Aachen Lab, and AVP at Phycomp/Yageo R&D. Academically, he joined NCKU, progressing from Assistant to Full Professor, and has served as Visiting Professor at Penn State University and Tohoku University. His research interests include semiconductor thin film processes, dielectric materials, 2D materials and devices, ion implantation and annealing, organic thin film transistors, and thin film solar cells.  Prof. Lee has been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Industrial Innovation Award, Future Tech Award, Ceramic Industry Award, and TSIA Semiconductor Award. His work bridges academia and industry, advancing semiconductor device technology and contributing to global research in thin films and electronic materials.

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Featured Publications

Lee, W.-H., Puteri, N. G., & Chen, S. S. (2025). Air-sintered copper-aluminum alloy inner electrodes. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 36(14).

Lee, W.-H., Chien, C. F., & Ku, C. T. (2025). Studies on CuNi alloy with zinc protective layer sintered in air. ES Manufacturing Materials.

Lee, W.-H., Kuo, C. R., & Chen, H. E. (2025). A study on grain boundary barrier layer solid aluminum capacitors. Open Ceramics.

Lee, W.-H., Kuo, E., Hung, C.-N., & Kuo, T.-C. (2025). Investigating the effects of etching system and low temperature thermal processing on hafnium zirconium oxide thin film properties. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 43, 012602.

Lee, W.-H., Divya, P., & Kuo, T.-C. (2024). Air-sintered copper-nickel resistor with aluminum layer for oxidation prevention. MRS Communications, 1–6.

Suleyman Sukuroglu | Surface Engineering | Surface Engineering Award

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Mr. Suleyman Sukuroglu | Surface Engineering | Surface Engineering Award

Gumushane University | Turkey

Süleyman Şüküroğlu, a metallurgical and materials science researcher whose work spans alloy development, microstructural characterization, thermomechanical processing, and advanced failure analysis. He maintains an active academic profile with an h-index of 7, 12 scientific documents, and over 149 citations, reflecting growing recognition in metallurgical research. He completed his undergraduate education in a science-focused discipline and continued with graduate-level studies emphasizing materials characterization techniques such as SEM, XRD, EDS, and mechanical testing. Professionally, he has contributed to projects involving heat-treatment optimization, corrosion behavior of industrial alloys, welding metallurgy, and computational modeling of microstructural evolution. His research interests include high-performance steels, lightweight alloys, phase transformation kinetics, additive manufacturing materials, and reliability analysis of critical engineering components. He has assisted in laboratory operations, research reporting, project coordination, and cross-disciplinary materials evaluation. His work has been acknowledged in academic and industrial settings for analytical rigor, experimental precision, and contributions to metallurgical process improvements. Looking forward, he aims to advance innovative alloy systems, integrate data-driven modeling with experimental metallurgy, and contribute to sustainable materials solutions for energy, automotive, and aerospace applications.

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Featured Publications

Şüküroğlu, S. (2025). Effect of sodium pentaborate (B5H10NaO13) nanoparticle addition to oxide coatings grown on AZ31 magnesium alloy by micro arc oxidation method on mechanical, corrosion and adhesion properties of coatings. Boletín de la Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio, 64(4), 100446.

Belet, A. K., Şüküroğlu, S., & Şüküroğlu, E. E. (2025). Investigation of structural and adhesion properties of ZnO and h-BN doped TiO2 coatings on Cp–Ti alloy. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 39(19), 2524585.

Şüküroğlu, S. (2025). Characterization, corrosion, adhesion and wear properties of Al2O3 and Al2O3:TiB2 composite coating on Al 7075 aluminum alloy by one-step micro-arc oxidation method. Materials Today Communications, 46, 112493.

Şüküroğlu, S., Şüküroğlu, E. E., Totik, Y., Gülten, G., Efeoğlu, İ., & Avcı, S. (2024). Corrosion and adhesion properties of MAO-coated LA91 magnesium alloy. Materials Science and Technology, 40(8), 1219868.

Karabudak, F., Şüküroğlu, E. E., Şüküroğlu, S., & Yeşildal, R. (2023). The effect of surface roughness on fatigue life in AZ31 magnesium alloy. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 76(11), 3095–3103.

Morteza Taheri | Materials Characterization | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Morteza Taheri | Materials Characterization | Best Researcher Award

Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST)  Tehran | Iran

Dr. Morteza Taheri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Advanced Materials and New Energies at the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), focusing on advanced manufacturing, laser processing, and protective coatings. He holds an M.Sc. in Materials Science with a specialization in material selection and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, where his doctoral research explored the influence of Nd:YAG pulsed-laser welding parameters and heat treatment on GTD superalloy joints. He also completed a postdoctoral program centered on Ni-Cr/cBN laser coatings and the enhancement of wear behavior through ultrasonic assistance. Dr. Taheri has collaborated extensively with knowledge-based companies, contributing to major industrial projects involving the development of high-entropy alloys, anti-wear automotive coatings, laser cladding of gas turbine blades, advanced heat-treatment strategies for superalloys, and additive manufacturing of titanium alloys. He has authored more than scientific publications, achieving an h-index of 20, over 864 citations, and more than 56 research documents based on Google Scholar metrics. His research interests include laser welding, laser cladding, additive manufacturing, high-entropy alloy coatings, tribology, microstructural evolution, and the wear and corrosion behavior of advanced materials. His contributions have earned recognition such as Publons Top Reviewer honors, highlighting his impact within materials science.

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Taheri, M., & Razavi, M. (2022). Effect of TiC on the microstructure of GTD-111 superalloy processed by laser powder bed fusion. Materials Letters, 133091.

Taheri, M., Vashian, S., Zamani, N., Torkamany, P., Heidarpour, I., & Torkamany, M. J. (2022). Measurement of local creep life of laser cladding coatings by small punch creep test. Engineering Failure Analysis, 106524.

Taheri, M., Davar, A., Beni, M. H., Jam, J. E., Zamani, M. R., & Alizadeh, A. (2022). The impact toughness of Nd:YAG laser-welded GTD-111 superalloy joints. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 1–11.

He, Y., Taheri, M., Zou, Y., Lashkari, A., Shirvani, K., Beirami, K., & Moghaddam, A. P. (2024). Investigating the microstructure and tribological properties of ZrB₂ and ZrB₂/TiB₂ coatings applied by ultrasonic field-assisted laser cladding. Materials Letters, 365, 136449.

Wu, Z., Taheri, M., Shirvani, K., Raji, E., Torkamany, M. J., & Jelodar, R. T. (2024). Development of NiCrFeCoBX eutectic high-entropy alloy coating by laser cladding: Investigation of microstructural, solidification, corrosion, and wear properties. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 129428.

Pallab Sarmah | Powder Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Pallab Sarmah | Powder Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

University of Johannesburg | South Africa

Dr. Pallab Sarmah is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He obtained his Ph.D. in Composite Materials and Advanced Machining, following an M.Tech. in Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. His primary research interests include metal matrix composites, non-conventional machining processes, additive manufacturing, and sustainable materials processing. Dr. Sarmah has held academic and research positions at reputed institutes and contributed to several sponsored projects focused on energy and materials innovation. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals, conferences, and edited books, with an h-index of 6, over 21 research documents, and around 102 citations. His editorial and peer-review roles in recognized journals demonstrate his scholarly influence in the engineering community. He has co-edited books with global publishers such as Elsevier and De Gruyter, contributing to advancements in hybrid and intelligent manufacturing technologies. Through his research, Dr. Sarmah continues to promote innovation in machining and material development for industrial and sustainable applications.

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Featured Publications

Sarmah, P., Shailendra, P., & Gupta, K. (2025). Fabrication of novel hybrid AlSiC–ZrO₂ composites via powder metallurgy route and intelligent modeling for their microhardness. Ceramics, 8(3), 91–101.

Barman, P., Kalita, A., Sarmah, P., Bhattarai, S., Bordoloi, S., & Khalid, F. (2025). Governance strategies, policy measures, and regulatory framework for hydrogen energy in India: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 140, 505–518.

Gupta, K., Sarmah, P., & Shailendra, P. (2025). Analysis of recent research and innovations in vibration-assisted hybrid machining processes. Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences, 57(2), 125–138.

Sarmah, P., & Gupta, K. (2024). Recent advancements in fabrication of metal matrix composites: A systematic review. Materials, 17(8), 4635–4649.

Sarmah, P., & Patowari, P. K. (2023). Machinability study of Al6063-based MMCs with SiC reinforcement particles using WEDM process. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 38(7), 783–796.

Sangam Sangral | Mechanical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sangam Sangral | Mechanical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

University of Palermo | Italy

Dr. Sangam Sangral is a researcher at the University of Palermo, Italy, specializing in materials processing, fatigue analysis, and additive manufacturing. He holds degrees in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, with a strong foundation in metallurgical research. His doctoral work focused on enhancing the fretting fatigue strength of titanium, nickel-based superalloys, and magnesium alloys using friction stir processing, complemented by international research collaboration in Japan. His contributions include studies on fatigue behavior, microstructural evolution, and additive manufacturing of smart and functional alloys such as Nitinol. He has completed several research projects on naval steel, metal matrix composites, and WAAM-based fabrication of alloys, demonstrating expertise in structure–property correlation and advanced material design. Dr. Sangral has published 9 documents in reputed SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, with 42 citations and an h-index of 5, reflecting his growing impact in materials engineering research. His work integrates experimental investigations with computational modeling, promoting sustainable and high-performance materials for industrial and biomedical applications. Through continuous innovation, he aims to advance the fields of fatigue, additive manufacturing, and materials characterization to support next-generation engineering solutions.

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Featured Publications

Sangral, S., & Sharma, R. (2022). Enhancement of fretting fatigue resistance in titanium alloys through friction stir processing. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 31(8), 5204–5216.

Sangral, S., & Kumar, A. (2021). Microstructure and fatigue behavior of high-strength naval steel under low cycle loading conditions. Materials Today: Proceedings, 45, 3780–3788.

Sangral, S., & Rao, S. (2023). Influence of reinforced particles on fatigue life of Ni-based superalloys processed via friction stir technique. International Journal of Fatigue, 167, 107361.

Sangral, S., & Gupta, V. (2022). Fabrication and mechanical characterization of aluminum–steel joints using wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) with CMT process. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 79, 995–1005.

Sangral, S., & Tanaka, H. (2024). Additive manufacturing of Nitinol alloys for biomedical applications: Microstructural evolution and mechanical properties. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 889, 145674.