Stanislav Rusz | Metal Forming | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Stanislav Rusz | Metal Forming | Research Excellence Award

Technical University of Ostrava | Czech Republic

Professor Stanislav Rusz, DSc., is a distinguished expert in engineering technology with extensive academic and research experience in metal forming. He earned his CSc. degree in forming technology and progressed to full professorship through pioneering research and academic leadership. He has supervised numerous doctoral and graduate theses and led advanced laboratories focused on innovative forming technologies. His research interests include severe plastic deformation, ultrafine-grained materials, ECAP, DRECE, magnesium and aluminum alloys, and numerical simulation of forming processes. Professor Rusz has published 186 scientific documents with over 1,104 citations and an h-index of 18. He is a recipient of international scientific awards and is widely recognized for his lasting contributions to materials engineering.

 

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Bekir Cevik | Welding Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Bekir Cevik | Welding Technology | Research Excellence Award

Duzce University | Turkey

Prof. Dr. Bekir ÇEVİK is a seasoned materials and welding engineer, currently serving as Professor at Düzce Üniversitesi, Turkey. He holds two bachelor’s degrees one in Metal Education from Gazi Üniversitesi (2006) and another in Mechanical Engineering followed by a master’s  and PhD  in Metal Education from Gazi University. He earned his associate professorship (Doçentlik) in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. Over his academic career, he has authored dozens of peer-reviewed papers of document are 27 than scopus is 10 and citation is 331 and led extensive research on welding technologies particularly in joining marine-grade aluminium  welding of dissimilar metals, residual stress in welded joints, and mechanics and microstructural behaviour of welded and welded-composite materials. His research spans friction stir welding , gas-metal arc welding  flux-cored arc welding , TIG welding and laser welding, with applications in shipbuilding, structural steels, agricultural machinery, and sustainable biocomposites. He has also contributed to understanding residual stresses and mechanical integrity in welded and composite structures. His broad interests cover welding technology, materials science, composite and biocomposite materials, structural mechanics, and sustainable material design. Through his work, he has significantly advanced knowledge in welding metallurgy, structural joining, and material performance making important contributions to both academic research and industrial applications.

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Çevik, B., Özer, A., & Özçatalbaş, Y. (2014). Effect of the welded joint applied on stressed elements on residual stresses and mechanical properties. Materials Testing, 56(4), 279–284.

Durgutlu, A., Findik, T., Gülenç, B., Kaya, Y., Kahraman, N., & Çevik, B. (2015). Effect of continuous and pulsed currents on microstructural evolution of stainless steel by TIG welding. Practical Metallography, 52(11), 627–637.

Çevik, B., Özçatalbaş, Y., & Gülenç, B. (2016). Friction stir welding of 7075-T651 aluminium alloy. Practical Metallography, 53(1), 6–23.

Çevik, B., Özçatalbaş, Y., & Gülenç, B. (2016). Effect of tool material on microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir welding. Materials Testing, 58(1), 36–42.

Çevik, B., Gülenç, B., & Durgutlu, A., Findik, T. (2016). The effect of cold and hot reformation process to mechanical properties of deformed automobile chassis material. Mechanika, 22(5), 376–379.

Ramin Ebrahimi | Mechanical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ramin Ebrahimi | Mechanical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

Shiraz University | Iran

Ramin Ebrahimi is a leading researcher in materials science and engineering, with deep expertise in metal forming, severe plastic deformation (SPD) techniques, and processing of ultrafine-grained (UFG) and nanostructured materials. His research encompasses a broad spectrum of metal forming processes  including die design, metal flow, friction modeling, microstructural evolution during deformation, and thermomechanical processing. Over the past two decades, his group has pioneered novel SPD-based methods such as Dual Equal Channel Extrusion, Simple Shear Extrusion, Cyclic Expansion Extrusion, Vortex Extrusion, Circular Simple Shear Extrusion, Twin Parallel-Channel Angular Extrusion, and Double Twin Parallel-Channel Angular Extrusion  achieving high-quality UFG and nanomaterials from aluminum alloys, copper, magnesium alloys, TWIP steel, and IF steel. His work has opened pathways for advanced applications including biodegradable magnesium-based implants. With a portfolio of over journal papers, supervision of numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, and leadership of a research team, his scholarly impact is significant. He also contributes to the scientific community as founder and Editor-in-Chief of a specialized journal, and serves on multiple editorial boards. The h-index of 29 than documentation is 112 and citation over 3142. Ebrahimi’s research excellence has been recognized through honors such as “hot paper” selection and high citation impact. His ongoing work continues to push the frontier of metal forming science and advanced material processing for sustainable and high-performance applications.

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Ebrahimi, R. (2010). Different processing routes for deformation via simple shear extrusion (SSE). Journal of Materials Processing Technology.

Ebrahimi, R., & Pardis, N. (2015). An analytical approach for simple shear extrusion process with a linear die profile. Materials & Design, 83, 1–10.

Ebrahimi, R. (2021). Iranian Journal of Materials Forming. Iranian Journal of Materials Forming, 8(1), 2-3. 

Ebrahimi, R., & Davoodi, A. (2011). Effect of thermomechanical parameters on dynamically recrystallized grain size of AZ91 magnesium alloy. Materials Science and Engineering A.

Ebrahimi, R., & Solhjoo, S. (2007). Characteristic points of stress–strain curve at high temperature. Journal of Materials Processing Technology.

Mahmut Can Senel | Powder Metallurgy | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahmut Can Senel | Powder Metallurgy | Research Excellence Award

Ondokuz Mayıs University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahmut Can Şenel is a dedicated mechanical engineer and researcher at Ondokuz Mayıs University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in the same field  he has steadily advanced in academia, serving as Research Assistant , Assistant Professor , and currently Associate Professor . To date he has published over 22 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers, and his work has attracted roughly 455 citations resulting in an estimated h-index of 11 reflecting a solid and growing impact. His research centers on metal-matrix composites, powder metallurgy, graphene and ceramic-reinforced aluminum hybrid composites, tribology, microstructure analysis, induction hot pressing, and aluminum-based composite materials — topics addressed in many funded projects and international publications. Over the years he has managed multiple external research grants, developing composite materials with enhanced mechanical and tribological performance, often for advanced engineering and industrial applications. His strong publication record, diverse research interests, and active project leadership underscore his commitment to advancing materials science. In conclusion, Dr. Şenel combines deep technical expertise, rigorous scholarship, and practical innovation — making him a prominent researcher in composite materials and tribology, with a continuous trajectory of academic growth and impact.

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Şenel, M. C., & Gürbüz, M. (2024). Sliding wear and friction properties of Al-graphene composites under oil lubrication. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

Işık, E., Taşkın, A., & Şenel, M. C. (2024). Investigation of mechanical and tribological properties of Al7075-Al₂O₃-GNPs hybrid composites produced by powder metallurgy and induction hot pressing. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

Taşkın, A., Işık, E., & Şenel, M. C. (2025). Al7075-B₄C kompozitlerin tribolojik özelliklerinin ve mikroyapısının incelenmesi. Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 8(3), 1314–1332.

Şenel, M. C., Kanca, Y., & Gürbüz, M. (2022). Reciprocating sliding wear properties of sintered Al–B₄C composites. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, 29(6), 1261–1269.

Şenel, M. C., Gürbüz, M., & Koç, E. (2018). Mechanical and tribological behaviours of aluminium matrix composites reinforced by graphene nanoplatelets. Materials Science and Technology.

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.

Morteza Taheri | Materials Characterization | Best Researcher Award

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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.

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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.

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.

Beitallah Eghbali | Physical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Beitallah Eghbali | Physical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

Sahand University of Technology | ran

Dr. Beitallah Eghbali is a distinguished materials scientist and academic at Sahand University of Technology (SUT), Tabriz, Iran. He earned his B.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, his M.Sc. from Tarbiat Modares University with a focus on the hot rolling effects in ultra-high strength steels, and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering on grain refinement in microalloyed steels through thermomechanical processing. He also completed a visiting research program at Deakin University, Australia. His research interests include thermomechanical processing of steels and alloys, severe plastic deformation, grain refinement mechanisms, multilayer composites, and the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties in metallic systems. Dr. Eghbali has published extensively in international journals and serves on the reviewer board of the Journal of Alloys and Compounds. Throughout his career, he has received multiple awards for research excellence, including several “Selected Researcher” distinctions and the “Superior Ph.D. Thesis” award. His scientific contributions have advanced the understanding of microstructural evolution and mechanical behavior in advanced metallic materials, combining experimental and analytical approaches to enhance the performance of industrial alloys and promote innovation in materials engineering.

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Eghbali, B. (2007). EBSD study on the formation of fine ferrite grains in plain carbon steel during warm deformation. Materials Letters, 61(18), 4006–4010.

Eghbali, B. (2008). Microstructural development in a low carbon Ti-microalloyed steel during deformation within the ferritic region. Materials Science and Engineering A, 480, 84–88.

Eghbali, B. (2008). Microstructural characterization of a warm deformed microalloyed steel. Materials Characterization, 59(4), 473–478.

Eghbali, B. (2008). Severe deformation of a carbon steel within the ferritic region. Materials Science Forum, 584–586, 667–672.

Eghbali, B. (2010). Study on the ferrite grain refinement during intercritical deformation of a microalloyed steel. Materials Science and Engineering A, 527, 3407–3410.