Mohammad Mahdavian | Corrosion Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Mohammad Mahdavian | Corrosion Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Institute for Color Science and Technology | Iran

Mohammad Mahdavian is an accomplished Ph.D. holder in Polymer Engineering with extensive expertise in advanced polymeric protective coatings and corrosion science. With more than a decade of academic and industrial experience, he currently serves as a Professor in the Surface Coatings and Corrosion Department at the Institute for Color Science and Technology, where he has led numerous high-impact research initiatives and technological projects. His research focuses on nano-structured coatings, conversion and silane coatings, LDHs, MOFs, graphene-based materials, electrochemical corrosion mechanisms, and smart protective systems. Dr. Mahdavian has supervised numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. students and taught specialized courses in corrosion engineering, surface coatings, and polymer science. His scholarly output includes 221 indexed scientific documents with an h-index of 66 and more than 14,012 citations, reflecting his strong global influence. He holds several international patents and has published over 200 papers in leading peer-reviewed journals. He has been honored as a top reviewer by cof Science, ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists by Elsevier BV and Stanford University, and recognized by national science foundations for research excellence. With proven success in both academic and industrial arenas, he continues to advance innovation in corrosion-resistant coating technologies.

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Featured Publications

Mahdavian, M., & Attar, M. M. (2010). Electrochemical investigation of the anticorrosive performance of epoxy/polyamide coating containing zinc phosphate as a corrosion inhibitor. Progress in Organic Coatings, 66(3), 259–267.

Mahdavian, M., Naderi, R., & Ramezanzadeh, B. (2011). Inhibition of mild steel corrosion by imidazole derivatives: Electrochemical and surface characterization studies. Corrosion Science, 53(4), 1194–1204.

Mahdavian, M., Ashrafi, A., & Ramezanzadeh, B. (2012). Synergistic effects of sol–gel modified nanoparticles on corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings. Surface and Coatings Technology, 206(19–20), 4234–4242.

Mahdavian, M., Shokrolahi, F., & Naderi, R. (2014). Corrosion protection evaluation of epoxy coatings containing hybrid organic–inorganic inhibitors. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131(8), 1–10.

Mahdavian, M., & Ashrafi, A. (2015). Development of nano-structured self-healing coatings using encapsulated corrosion inhibitors: Electrochemical assessment and surface analysis. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 149, 674–683.

Fatma Mouez | Metallurgical Coatings | Women in Metallurgy Award

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Dr. Fatma Mouez | Metallurgical Coatings | Women in Metallurgy Award

Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute | Egypt

Dr. Fatma Abdel Mouez is a distinguished researcher at the Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), specializing in surface protection, corrosion science, and advanced materials. With a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Ain Shams University, she has over two decades of experience in developing innovative coating technologies and green energy materials. Her research spans electrochemical anti-fouling systems for naval applications, green hydrogen production, and fabrication of advanced electrodes for fuel cell and supercapacitor applications. Dr. Mouez has authored 7 Scopus-Document publications with 65 citations and an h-index of 3, reflecting her impactful scientific contributions. Her pioneering patent, “A novel and eco-friendly technique for synthesis of carbon nanotubes from orange peel” highlights her commitment to sustainable nanotechnology. She has also contributed a chapter to the Springer book Supercapacitors: Current Trends and Future Opportunities. Dr. Mouez’s research excellence bridges material innovation with environmental responsibility, driving advancements in corrosion protection and renewable energy technologies. Her work continues to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and technological progress in metallurgy and nanomaterials.

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Featured Publications

Abdel Mouez, F. (2025). Development and evaluation of superhydrophobic carbon nanotube coatings on maraging steel: Corrosion protection and anti-fouling characteristics. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems.

Abdel Mouez, F. (2024). Comparing three strategies for surface treatment of Mg coated by hexamethylene diamine tetra methylene phosphonic acid for corrosion protection. Surface and Interface Analysis.

Abdel Mouez, F. (2020). Microstructure, hardness, wear, and magnetic properties of (tantalum, niobium) carbide-nickel-sintered composites fabricated from blended and coated particles. Materials Performance and Characterization.

Abdel Mouez, F. (2017). Challenges on synthesis of carbon nanotubes from environmentally friendly green oil using pyrolysis technique. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis.

Abdel Mouez, F. (2011). Fabrication and characterization of copper/diamond composites for heat sink application using powder metallurgy. Natural Science.