Morteza Taheri | Materials Characterization | Best Researcher Award

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.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications

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.

Fatma Mouez | Smart Materials | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Fatma Mouez | Smart Materials | Editorial Board Member

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.

Profiles: Scopus 

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.