Sunilkumar D | Metallurgical Recycling | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sunilkumar D | Metallurgical Recycling | Research Excellence Award

NIT Silchar | India

Dr. Sunilkumar Dhasan is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology Silchar with expertise in advanced welding, friction stir processing, surface engineering, and composite development. He obtained his Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from NIT Tiruchirappalli and has academic and research experience at IIT Bombay, IIEST Shibpur, and IGCAR Kalpakkam. His research focuses on solid-state and dissimilar metal joining, microstructure–property–corrosion relationships, and high-temperature materials. He has published 24 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, with an h-index of 7 and 124 citations. He has received multiple Best Paper Awards and is actively involved in teaching, mentoring research scholars, and developing a strong externally funded research program in advanced materials and manufacturing.

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Adamu Wahab | Sustainable Metallurgy | Recycling and Circular Materials Award

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Mr. Adamu Wahab | Sustainable Metallurgy | Recycling and Circular Materials Award

Enyan Denkyira Senior High Technical School | Ghana

Adamu Wahab is a construction technology researcher and educator with expertise in sustainable construction materials, building technology, and the integration of artificial intelligence in STEM and TVET education. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Construction Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Technology Education, with research training focused on the characterization and performance of alternative and eco-friendly construction materials. His professional experience spans secondary and technical education teaching, site supervision in the construction industry, administrative academic support, and vocational training, providing him with strong practical and pedagogical grounding. His research interests include sustainable and circular construction materials, natural fibre composites, low-carbon building materials, construction safety, AI-driven educational tools, and innovation in construction practices. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles addressing sustainable materials, green skills development, and AI applications in construction and education, and actively contributes as a journal reviewer and editorial team member in materials and civil engineering–related fields. He regularly participates in international conferences, seminars, and professional development workshops. Overall, his work reflects a commitment to advancing sustainable construction practices, enhancing technical education, and supporting innovation through interdisciplinary research and knowledge dissemination.

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Souhila Khobzaoui | Computational Metallurgy | Women in Metallurgy Award

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Dr. Souhila Khobzaoui | Computational Metallurgy | Women in Metallurgy Award

ESSA Tlemcen algeria | Algeria

Souhila Khobzaoui Benabdelmoumene is a materials engineer and Associate Professor (Maître de Conférences, Class B) and teacher-researcher at the École Supérieure des Sciences Appliquées (ESSA), Tlemcen, Algeria. She holds a Doctorate in Science specializing in polymer physics from Abou Bekr Belkaid University of Tlemcen, focused on the characterization and physical properties of bentonite/acrylamide-based composite materials. Her academic background also includes a Magister degree in electronic physics and modeling and a postgraduate diploma in polymer physics. She has accumulated extensive teaching and research experience in physics, materials science, electronics, mechanics, and fluid mechanics, with international research exposure in France and Spain. Her research interests cover polymer composites, nanocomposites, conductive polymers, surface engineering, mechanical characterization, and ab initio materials modeling, supported by advanced experimental techniques such as XRD, FTIR, SEM, DSC, TGA, nano-indentation, and micro-indentation. She has authored 2 scientific documents, receiving 4 citations, with a current h-index of 1, reflecting emerging scholarly impact. She actively participates in scientific events, multidisciplinary research projects, and academic development initiatives. Overall, her profile demonstrates strong engagement in higher education, experimental and computational materials research, and the advancement of polymer and composite materials science.

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Hussein Fawzi Hussein | Metallurgical Recycling | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Hussein Fawzi Hussein | Metallurgical Recycling | Research Excellence Award

Scientific Resaerch Commission | Iraq

Dr. Hussein Fawzi Hussein is a materials and metallurgical engineer and researcher affiliated with the Scientific Research Commission, Baghdad, Iraq, where he has served since 2011 as Chief Engineer at the Industrial Applications and Materials Technology Research Center, contributing to applied research and national scientific development. He also holds a leadership role as Director of Metals and Alloys at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Hussein earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from POLITEHNICA Bucharest National University of Science and Technology, Romania, in 2019, following advanced academic and research training in metallurgy and materials engineering. His research interests focus on aluminum and steel alloys, welding and microstructural analysis, renewable energy systems, solar photovoltaic performance, heat exchangers, nanomaterials, and surface thermal analysis under real climatic conditions. He has published 8 scientific documents indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, receiving 17 citations with an h-index of 2, reflecting growing international visibility. Dr. Hussein serves as a reviewer for the International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, demonstrating academic recognition and service to the scientific community. His scholarly contributions bridge materials science and renewable energy applications, supporting sustainable technologies and industrial innovation, and positioning him as an active contributor to interdisciplinary research and applied engineering advancement.

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Владимир Бажин | Non-Ferrous Metals | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Владимир Бажин | Non-Ferrous Metals | Research Excellence Award

Горный университет | Russia

Prof. Vladimir Yu. Bazhin is a Doctor of Technical Sciences and Professor, currently serving as Head of the Department of Metallurgy at a leading mining and engineering university. He holds a degree in Metallurgical Engineering and has completed additional education in management and engineering economics. He has more than 35 years of experience integrating industrial practice, academic leadership, and international project activity in the field of aluminum metallurgy. His professional background includes senior engineering, managerial, and academic positions related to electrolytic aluminum production, melting and casting of high-alloy aluminum alloys, aluminum rolling and foil production, and automation of complex metallurgical processes. He has played key roles in the development and implementation of large-scale industrial and research projects in the aluminum industry. Prof. Bazhin is the author  monographs, 165 scientific documents, and 80 patents. His total citation count is 1,156, with a current h-index of 15. He has supervised 20 PhD candidates and more than 80 graduate engineers. His research interests focus on aluminum electrolysis, advanced aluminum alloys, metallurgical process automation, and industrial safety. He serves as an expert and member of multiple scientific and professional councils and editorial boards. His achievements have been recognized through numerous professional and academic awards, reflecting a significant contribution to metallurgical science, engineering education, and industrial innovation.

 

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Lequien Florence | Corrosion Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Lequien Florence | Corrosion Engineering | Research Excellence Award

CEA | France

Florence Lequien is a senior research engineer and academic specializing in corrosion science, materials behavior, and environmental interactions with structural alloys. She serves as Responsable de la 1re année de la filière ingénieur MME at Polytech Paris-Saclay while working as an Ingénieur-Chercheur at the CEA’s Laboratoire d’Étude de la Corrosion Non Aqueuse, where she leads research programs and industrial collaborations focused on corrosion mechanisms, non-aqueous environments, and predictive modelling. Her academic background includes advanced studies in materials for structures and energy, physical sciences, and materials behavior, culminating in a doctoral dissertation on the thermodynamics of bimetallic aggregates. She has conducted significant post-doctoral and engineering research in oxidation modelling, corrosion simulation codes, and ellipsometry applied to industrial materials analysis. Lequien’s research combines experimental characterization, computational modelling, and mechanistic interpretation, contributing to a deeper understanding of corrosion in complex environments such as chloride-containing systems. In addition to organizing scientific events, she teaches corrosion, diffusion, and defects to engineering students, supporting both academic development and scientific innovation.

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Donghui Yang | Alloy Design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Donghui Yang | Alloy Design | Best Researcher Award

Liaoning Academy of Materials | China

Donghui Yang is a doctoral candidate in Materials Science and Engineering whose research focuses on advanced metallic materials, high-strength aluminum alloys, and microstructure–property relationships in processing-intensive systems. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Materials Forming and Control Engineering from Liaoning University of Science and Technology and later completed a master’s degree in Materials Processing Engineering at Northeastern University, where he conducted research on high-strength and wear-resistant high-zinc aluminum alloys. He has authored 18 research documents, accumulated 232 citations, and holds an h-index of 8, highlighting his growing academic contribution to alloy design and materials characterization. His technical experience spans solidification theory, thermal processing, mechanical behavior evaluation, metallurgical process optimization, and advanced characterization methods. He has presented his work at national conferences and has been engaged in collaborative research projects linking academia with the materials industry. His achievements have been recognized with distinctions such as the Second Prize in the National Metallurgy Technology Competition for College Students, the First Prize in the China University Mechanical Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the AVIC-Shenyang Aircraft Leyang Inspirational Bursary, and the Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research Scholarship. He aims to advance high-performance structural materials through innovative processing strategies and interdisciplinary research.

Fırat Mehmet Günkan | Metallurgical Engineering Design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fırat Mehmet Günkan | Metallurgical Engineering Design | Best Researcher Award

Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering | Turkey

Fırat Mehmet Günkan is a mechanical engineering academic specializing in tribology, high-pressure flow control and cold gas propulsion, contributing extensively to both research and education in the field. With a PhD focused on the design and validation of a cold thrust system for space applications, supported by an MSc in Mechanical Design and dual bachelor’s degrees in engineering and technical design, he has built a strong multidisciplinary foundation. Over more than a decade of academic experience, his teaching portfolio has included engineering drawing, CAD/CAM and design-oriented courses, complemented by active involvement in research projects on motorized pneumatic needle valves, dynamic torque sensors, six-axis load cells and advanced combustion engine mechanisms. His scholarly output includes 1 peer-reviewed journal articles, international conference papers and a published patent, reflecting continuous engagement in applied mechanical research. His research interests span tribology, supersonic flow, cold gas thrusters, vertical-landing demonstrators, proportional valve design and precision measurement systems. With regular contributions to international tribology forums and national aerospace initiatives, he continues to advance impactful developments in mechanical design, experimentation and propulsion technologies.

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Günkan, F. M., Sümer, B., & Koç, İ. M. (2025). Reducing drive torque in needle valves through tip material selection with a tribological approach. Tribology International, 209.

Günkan, F. M., Doğru, B., Baykara, C., Kutlar, O. A., & Arslan, H. (2013). Design and dynamic analysis of a novel valve control mechanism. Machines Technologies Materials, 5, 12–15.

Günkan, F. M., Sümer, B., & Koç, İ. M. (2025). Lowering rotational friction of a servo needle valve via driving with smart control strategies. Proceedings of the 50th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology.

Aşkın, G. Ş., Gökçeli, S., Sümer, B., Ergün, O., Koç, İ. M., & Günkan, F. M. (2025). Frictional behaviour and lubricant effects on polymer-based thin-film electrode arrays for cochlear implants. Proceedings of the 50th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology.

Üngör, M., Baykara, C., Kutlar, O. A., Günkan, F. M., & Cihan, Ö. (2018). Adaptation of a cycle-skipping strategy to a Wankel engine. Proceedings of the 9th Automotive Technologies Congress.

Ali Arslan Kaya | Physical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ali Arslan Kaya | Physical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Engineering Faculty | Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ali Arslan Kaya is a distinguished academic in computer science with expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, image processing and data analytics. His research record includes an h-index of 21, 61 scientific documents and 1795 citations, reflecting strong global impact. He holds degrees in computer programming, computer engineering, software engineering and a Ph.D. in computer engineering, forming a broad technical foundation. His career spans roles as researcher, lecturer, senior lecturer, assistant professor and associate professor, contributing to both academic and applied technological fields. His research interests include neuromorphic computing, healthcare and medical AI, biomedical signal processing, anomaly detection, breast cancer diagnosis, pattern recognition, environmental monitoring and intelligent systems. He has participated in numerous national and international research projects and has served as reviewer, consultant, jury member and collaborator across multidisciplinary initiatives. His work integrates theoretical innovation with real-world applications, advancing data-driven technologies in science, industry and society. Recognized for academic excellence and research impact, he continues to contribute to the development of emerging technologies, mentor students and promote responsible use of artificial intelligence. His ongoing scholarship and leadership reflect a commitment to advancing computational sciences and shaping the future of intelligent systems.

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Kaya, A. A., & Ecer, A. (2024). Development of a crop type and growth phase classification system with crop awareness for precision agriculture applications (pp. 228–232). In Proceedings of the International Conference on Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems.

Kaya, A. A., Karakuzulu, E., Türeyen, M. T., & Akhan, E. (2024). ReGoDNet: Real-time road sign definement network (pp. 248–253). In Proceedings of the International Conference on Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems.

 Kaya, A. A., & Akhan, E. (2024). Real-time face detection and tracking using a gimbal system for human-robot interaction (pp. 38–43). In Proceedings of the International Conference on Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems.

Kaya, A. A., Ecer, A., & Karakuzulu, E. (2023). A YOLO-based intelligent recognition framework for real-time wildlife detection in forest environments. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Technologies (pp. 112–118).

 Kaya, A. A., & Akhan, E. (2022). Hybrid deep learning approach for real-time facial expression classification using facial landmarks. In Proceedings of the World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (pp. 129–139).

Lyazat Tolymbekova | Ferrous Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Lyazat Tolymbekova | Ferrous Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University | Kazakhstan

Dr. Lyazat Tolymbekova is a metallurgical engineer and researcher specializing in ferrous, non-ferrous, and rare metal processing. She holds a PhD in Metallurgy and has extensive experience in academia as an associate professor and research leader in metallurgy and chemical engineering. Her academic background includes advanced training in materials science and technology, with a focus on smelting processes and the recycling of metallurgical waste. Dr. Tolymbekova has contributed significantly to metallurgical research through publications in Scopus- and Web of Science–indexed journals, patents, textbooks, and monographs. Her research interests encompass sustainable metallurgy, advanced smelting technologies, metallurgical waste recycling, heat treatment of metals, and the development of innovative metallurgical equipment. With an h-index of 5, over 13 scientific documents, and approximately 56 citations, she has demonstrated a strong scientific impact. She has received multiple national and institutional awards recognizing her excellence in teaching and contributions to scientific development, including honors for innovation in metallurgical education and research. Dr. Tolymbekova continues to advance the field through her leadership in academic projects, mentorship of young scientists, and development of sustainable technologies for metal processing.

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Tolymbekova, L., & Barthold, G. E. (2023). Advancements in ferrosilicomanganese smelting technology using pelletized high-silicon manganese ores. Journal of Metallurgical Processes, 45(3), 211–225.

Tolymbekova, L., Abdo, H., & Ryspaev, T. (2022). Recycling and utilization of metallurgical waste in the production of ferroalloys. International Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 12(4), 315–328.

Tolymbekova, L., & Pavlova, N. (2021). Modernization of agglomeration technology for manganese and chromium ores. Eurasian Journal of Engineering Research, 8(2), 145–159.

Tolymbekova, L., & Zhussupova, A. (2020). Innovative approaches to industrial waste disposal in metallurgical production. Metallurgical Innovations, 33(1), 56–69.

Tolymbekova, L., & Akhmetova, G. (2019). Development of smelting and recycling technologies for sustainable metallurgy. Materials Science and Metallurgy Review, 27(3), 189–203.