Zuofa Liu | Metal Forming | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zuofa Liu | Metal Forming | Research Excellence Award

Chongqing University | China

Zuofa Liu is a postdoctoral researcher in Materials Science and Engineering at Chongqing University, holding a Ph.D. in the same discipline. His academic and research experience includes participation in National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, National Key R&D Programs, and multiple enterprise-commissioned research initiatives. His research interests focus on metal plastic forming, precision forging, cold and hot extrusion, gear forming technology, and deformation behavior of high-performance alloys. He has published 10 peer-reviewed journal papers, with an h-index of 5 and over 44 citations. His work has contributed to advancing precision forming technologies for aerospace and heavy-duty engineering applications.

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Xuyang Liu | Alloy Design | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Xuyang Liu | Alloy Design | Research Excellence Award

Chongqing University | China

Xuyang Liu is an Associate Professor in the School of Aerospace Engineering at Chongqing University, China. She earned his B.Sc, M.Sc, and Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Chongqing University; his doctoral training included a year of joint research at the University of Leicester, UK (2014–2015).The scopus of h-index is 15 then peered document are 67 and citation is 932. Since 2018 she has served as Associate Professor having previously worked as a Lecture, contributing significantly in both teaching and research. His research centers on computational materials science  powder metallurgy, and the preparation and processing of advanced alloy materials with applications in aerospace. She has led or co-led numerous nationally and regionally funded research projects, covering high-performance titanium alloys, multi-principal-element alloys, graphene- and carbon nanotube–reinforced composites, alloy wettability and interfacial thermodynamics, sintering processes, oxidation behavior, fatigue and deformation analysis, and first-principles predictions of thermodynamic and mechanical properties under extreme conditions. she has supervised many undergraduate and graduate students, guiding them toward competitive awards and publications. In summary, Xuyang Liu is a dedicated materials scientist bridging theory, experiment, and application, with a solid track record in teaching, research, mentorship, and innovation contributing substantially to advanced materials design for aerospace and high-performance engineering.

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Liu, X. Y., Chen, M., Bai, C. G., Liu, C. L., & Soon, A. (2025). Towards designing titanium alloys with high mechanical performance via grain boundary segregation strategy based on data-driven. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1038, 182803.

Song, W. H., Liu, X. Y., Chen, M., Bai, C. G., & Feng, Z. X. (2025). Data-driven prediction of sintering and deformation behavior of ZrO₂ ceramics. Ceramics International, 51, 27379.

Liu, X. Y., Liu, C. L., Chen, M., Gao, Y. Z., Wei, L. X., Peng, X. H., & Zhang, X. F. (2023). Multi-principal element alloys with high-density nanotwinned 9R phase. Materials & Design, 229, 111925.

Gao, Y. Z., Chen, M., Liu, X. Y., Wei, L. X., & Hu, N. (2022). Experimental and first-principles study of the interactions between graphene oxide and carbon nanotube. Surfaces and Interfaces, 30, 101836.

Zhou, H. L., Luan, B. F., Yan, A., Yang, X. L., Liu, C. Q., Liu, X. Y., Xu, C. R., Sun, C., Ruan, H. B., Huang, W. J., & Murty, K. L. (2025). First-principles prediction of thermodynamic and mechanical properties of ZrCr₂ under extreme conditions. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 610.

Kechang Shen | Non-Ferrous Metals | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kechang Shen | Non-Ferrous Metals | Best Researcher Award

Ludong University | China

Dr. Kechang Shen is a researcher in Materials Science and Engineering with expertise in metallic alloys, corrosion resistance, and electrocatalysis. He earned his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Shandong University and currently works at Ludong University. His research focuses on the design and characterization of gold-based and copper-based alloys, exploring their structural, mechanical, and catalytic properties for applications in energy conversion and aerospace systems. He has authored more than 18 peer-reviewed papers in international journals such as Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, RSC Advances, and Journal of Alloys and Compounds. His works have collectively received over 153 citations with an h-index of 8 and document is 19. His studies include advances in nanoporous gold catalysts, colored gold alloys, and Cu–Cr–Zr rail materials for electromagnetic launch systems. He has led multiple national and provincial research projects and holds several patents related to rocket transport and launch technologies. His research interests include alloy microstructure, electrocatalytic mechanisms, corrosion resistance, and the development of multifunctional structural materials. He continues to contribute to innovative materials solutions for aerospace and energy technologies.

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Li, G., Chen, S., Li, Y., Liu, X., Li, F., Wang, P., Zang, G., Li, J., Ding, X., & Shen, K. (2025). Research on the structure, hardness, and corrosion resistance of colored 18 K gold. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

Shen, K., Gong, Q., Sun, Z., Sun, H., Ma, B., & Wang, W. (2024). Damage characteristics of Cu–Cr–Zr alloy rail of electromagnetic railgun after simulated launch. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 34(8), 2589–2604.

Shen, K., Gong, Q., Zhang, H., Li, K., Sun, Z., Li, G., Hu, X., Liu, L., & Wang, W. (2022). Role of composition and texture on bifunctional catalytic performance of extruded Au–Cu alloys. RSC Advances, 12(35), 22492–22502.

Shen, K., Sun, H., Li, K., Liang, G., Gong, Q., Yan, Z., Kim, K., & Wang, W. (2021). Effect of chemical corrosion and alloying on the catalytic activity of 18 carat gold for the electro-oxidation of HCOOH. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 863, 158080.

Shen, K., Li, G., Chen, Q., Zhang, L.-C., & Wang, W. (2020). Catalytic activity of extruded and annealed Au–Ag alloys for the electro-oxidation of CH₃OH and HCOOH. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 815, 152409.

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.