Maryam Sunusi | Materials Characterization | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Maryam Sunusi | Materials Characterization | Research Excellence Award

National Biosafety Management Agency | Nigeria

Maryam Adamu Sunusi is a PhD researcher in Physics at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia with academic training spanning BSc and MSc degrees in Physics from Nigerian universities. Her research interests focus on sustainable materials, ceramic and composite processing, waste-derived materials, materials characterization, and renewable energy materials, with particular emphasis on palm oil fuel ash–based ceramics. She has authored 3 peer-reviewed research documents with an h-index of 0 and 0 citations to date. She has gained extensive research and professional experience through doctoral and master’s research, materials characterization techniques, and her role as a Principal Scientific Officer. She is a recipient of the TÜBİTAK–UNESCO–TWAS Postgraduate Fellowship, contributing to sustainable materials development and applied materials science.

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Mehmet Kaya | Powder Metallurgy | Powder Metallurgy Award

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Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kaya | Powder Metallurgy | Powder Metallurgy Award

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kaya is a distinguished researcher and professor specializing in materials science and metallurgy, with extensive expertise in the processing, microstructure, and mechanical behavior of shape memory alloys (NiTi, FeMnAlNi), titanium-based biomedical alloys (TiNb, TiNbSn, TiZr), porous materials, and hydrogen storage alloys. He holds two Ph.D. degrees—one in Physics and another in Metallurgy—from Firat University, Turkey, and has over two decades of teaching and research experience at leading Turkish universities, including Namık Kemal University, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, and Adıyaman University. Prof. Kaya has led multiple national and international research projects, supervising both master’s and doctoral theses focused on the fabrication, characterization, and biocompatibility of titanium and NiTi alloys. His research integrates advanced experimental techniques such as SEM-EDX, TEM, DSC, DMA, X-ray analysis, mechanical testing under various conditions, and diffusion bonding, contributing to implant materials, phase transformation studies, and shape memory alloy development. Prof. Kaya has received multiple awards for scientific excellence and actively serves on editorial boards while reviewing for international journals. His work advances sustainable materials development, biomedical applications, and fundamental understanding of metallurgical processes, solidifying his international reputation in materials research.

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Kaya, M., Karakurt, E. M., Huang, Y., Demirtas, H., Acikgoz, A., & Demircan, G. (2024). Effect of relative density on microstructure, corrosion resistance and mechanical performance of porous Ti–20Zr alloys fabricated by powder metallurgy. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 49(2), 1479–1489.

Kaya, M., Tosun, M., Huang, Y., Karakurt, E. M., Cetin, Y., Incesu, A., Demirtas, H., & Yildizhan, Y. (2023). Microstructural, biomechanical, and in vitro studies of Ti-Nb-Zr alloys fabricated by powder metallurgy. Materials, 16(12), 4240, 1–18.

Kaya, M., Demirbilek, N., & Yakuphanoglu, F. (2023). Investigation of structural and optical properties of pure ZnO and co-doped ZnO:Al:Mnx (x=1%, 2%, 3%, 5% at.) semiconductor thin films and electrical properties of produced diodes. Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University.

Kaya, M., Karakurt, E. M., Huang, Y., & Demirtas, H. (2022). Effect of Zr concentration on the microstructure and mechanical performance of porous Ti-Zr system by powder metallurgy. Key Engineering Materials, 936, 25–31.

Kaya, M., Çakmak, Ö., Akkuş, A., Elibol Annaç, E., & Köm, M. (2022). Effects of sintering temperature on mechanical properties and biocompatibility of porous TiZr alloy produced by powder metallurgy. BSEU Journal of Science, 9(1), 71–79.

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.

Suleyman Sukuroglu | Surface Engineering | Surface Engineering Award

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Mr. Suleyman Sukuroglu | Surface Engineering | Surface Engineering Award

Gumushane University | Turkey

Süleyman Şüküroğlu, a metallurgical and materials science researcher whose work spans alloy development, microstructural characterization, thermomechanical processing, and advanced failure analysis. He maintains an active academic profile with an h-index of 7, 12 scientific documents, and over 149 citations, reflecting growing recognition in metallurgical research. He completed his undergraduate education in a science-focused discipline and continued with graduate-level studies emphasizing materials characterization techniques such as SEM, XRD, EDS, and mechanical testing. Professionally, he has contributed to projects involving heat-treatment optimization, corrosion behavior of industrial alloys, welding metallurgy, and computational modeling of microstructural evolution. His research interests include high-performance steels, lightweight alloys, phase transformation kinetics, additive manufacturing materials, and reliability analysis of critical engineering components. He has assisted in laboratory operations, research reporting, project coordination, and cross-disciplinary materials evaluation. His work has been acknowledged in academic and industrial settings for analytical rigor, experimental precision, and contributions to metallurgical process improvements. Looking forward, he aims to advance innovative alloy systems, integrate data-driven modeling with experimental metallurgy, and contribute to sustainable materials solutions for energy, automotive, and aerospace applications.

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Şüküroğlu, S. (2025). Effect of sodium pentaborate (B5H10NaO13) nanoparticle addition to oxide coatings grown on AZ31 magnesium alloy by micro arc oxidation method on mechanical, corrosion and adhesion properties of coatings. Boletín de la Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio, 64(4), 100446.

Belet, A. K., Şüküroğlu, S., & Şüküroğlu, E. E. (2025). Investigation of structural and adhesion properties of ZnO and h-BN doped TiO2 coatings on Cp–Ti alloy. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 39(19), 2524585.

Şüküroğlu, S. (2025). Characterization, corrosion, adhesion and wear properties of Al2O3 and Al2O3:TiB2 composite coating on Al 7075 aluminum alloy by one-step micro-arc oxidation method. Materials Today Communications, 46, 112493.

Şüküroğlu, S., Şüküroğlu, E. E., Totik, Y., Gülten, G., Efeoğlu, İ., & Avcı, S. (2024). Corrosion and adhesion properties of MAO-coated LA91 magnesium alloy. Materials Science and Technology, 40(8), 1219868.

Karabudak, F., Şüküroğlu, E. E., Şüküroğlu, S., & Yeşildal, R. (2023). The effect of surface roughness on fatigue life in AZ31 magnesium alloy. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 76(11), 3095–3103.

Pallab Sarmah | Powder Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Pallab Sarmah | Powder Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

University of Johannesburg | South Africa

Dr. Pallab Sarmah is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He obtained his Ph.D. in Composite Materials and Advanced Machining, following an M.Tech. in Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. His primary research interests include metal matrix composites, non-conventional machining processes, additive manufacturing, and sustainable materials processing. Dr. Sarmah has held academic and research positions at reputed institutes and contributed to several sponsored projects focused on energy and materials innovation. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals, conferences, and edited books, with an h-index of 6, over 21 research documents, and around 102 citations. His editorial and peer-review roles in recognized journals demonstrate his scholarly influence in the engineering community. He has co-edited books with global publishers such as Elsevier and De Gruyter, contributing to advancements in hybrid and intelligent manufacturing technologies. Through his research, Dr. Sarmah continues to promote innovation in machining and material development for industrial and sustainable applications.

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Sarmah, P., Shailendra, P., & Gupta, K. (2025). Fabrication of novel hybrid AlSiC–ZrO₂ composites via powder metallurgy route and intelligent modeling for their microhardness. Ceramics, 8(3), 91–101.

Barman, P., Kalita, A., Sarmah, P., Bhattarai, S., Bordoloi, S., & Khalid, F. (2025). Governance strategies, policy measures, and regulatory framework for hydrogen energy in India: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 140, 505–518.

Gupta, K., Sarmah, P., & Shailendra, P. (2025). Analysis of recent research and innovations in vibration-assisted hybrid machining processes. Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences, 57(2), 125–138.

Sarmah, P., & Gupta, K. (2024). Recent advancements in fabrication of metal matrix composites: A systematic review. Materials, 17(8), 4635–4649.

Sarmah, P., & Patowari, P. K. (2023). Machinability study of Al6063-based MMCs with SiC reinforcement particles using WEDM process. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 38(7), 783–796.