Souhila Khobzaoui | Computational Metallurgy | Women in Metallurgy Award

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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Alexander Shmatov | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Alexander Shmatov | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Belarusian State Technological University | Belarus

Alexander Shmatov is a distinguished materials scientist and researcher, currently serving as Chief Researcher at Belarusian State Technological University (BSTU) and Professor at Wuhan Textile University . He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science , D.Sc. in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering , and has been recognized as a Professor and Academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences . With more than peer-reviewed publications and  patents, his research has received significant global attention, reflected in an h-index of 2 and over 8 citations and documentation is 13. Professor Shmatov has led  national and international research projects and contributed  industrial collaborations, focusing on heat treatment, thermo-chemical treatment, and nanotechnology for material strengthening. His work emphasizes the development of efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly methods for enhancing steels, hard alloys, and diamond-based tools. He has authored four monographs and two tutorials, and actively participated in editorial and scientific committees, including the International Scientific and Technical Conference “TOP.” His contributions have led to practical industrial applications in enterprises, generating significant economic impact. Recognized with multiple awards for research excellence, Shmatov continues to advance material science through innovative technologies, process optimization, and international collaborations, reinforcing his role as a global leader in materials engineering.

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Featured Publications

Shmatov, A., & Puteri, N. (2025). Air-sintered copper-aluminum alloy inner electrodes. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 36(14), 1–10.

Shmatov, A., Chien, C. F., & Ku, C. T. (2025). Studies on CuNi alloy with zinc protective layer sintered in air. ES Manufacturing Materials, 2025(June), 1–8.

Shmatov, A., Lee, W. H., & Kuo, T. C. (2024). Study on the fabrication of high-quality hafnium oxide thin films using spatial rotated atomic layer deposition and supercritical fluids treatment. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 42, 062409.

Shmatov, A., Divya, P., & Kuo, T. C. (2024). A study on environmentally friendly electroless-plating. Journal for Electrochemistry and Plating Technology, 2024, 1–8.

Shmatov, A., Lee, W. H., & Yu, Y. W. (2023). Increasing the conductivity of sintered powder Al–Cu material due to electroplating of aluminium particles with copper. Metal Science and Heat Treatment, 65(5–6), 1–7.