Sharath Kumar | Extractive Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Sharath Kumar | Extractive Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

Vijayanagara Sri Krishandevaraya University Ballari, Karnataka India

Dr. P. Sharath Kumar is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Mineral Processing, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Karnataka, with over nine years of teaching and research experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Mineral Processing, an M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering from NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from VTU Belagavi. His research interests include iron ore beneficiation, magnetic separation, reduction roasting, pelletization of iron ore concentrates, and modeling and simulation of beneficiation plants. . He has successfully guided several postgraduate students and led multiple government-funded and industrial consultancy projects in mineral beneficiation and metallurgical applications. He is a life member of the Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers, Mining Engineering Association of India, and the Institution of Engineers (India). Recognized for his professional excellence, Dr. Kumar has received the Prof. C. Mahadevan Award (Young Mineral Engineer) and the Young Engineer Award from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata. His work continues to promote innovation and sustainability in mineral and metallurgical engineering.

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Swamy, A. K., Nikkam, S., & Palthur, S. K. (2022). Recovery of hematite from banded hematite quartzite of southern India by magnetic separation and reverse flotation. Minerals, 12(9), 1095.

Kumara Swamy, A., Suresh, N., & Sharath Kumar, P. (2022). Resource management and utilization of lean grade iron ore resources of Karnataka, India. Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, 70(5), 171–181.

Kumar, P. S., Ravi, B. P., Sivrikaya, O., & Nanda, R. K. (2019). The study of pelletizing of mixed hematite and magnetite ores. Science of Sintering, 51(1–3), 1–12.

Kumar, P. S., Ravi, B. P., Sreedhar, G. E., & Naganoor, P. C. (2016). Modeling and optimization of vertical pulsating high gradient magnetic separator for iron ore slime processing using response surface methodology. International Journal of Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, 1(2), 19–27.

Ayyakkannu, A., Kumar, P. S., Naganoor, P. C., & Hatti, B. (2020). Eco-efficiency of metallurgical value-added process facilities for sustainable production. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 8(6), 505–508.

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.

 

Jing Li | Metallurgical Process Optimization | Technology Transfer Award

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Ms. Jing Li | Metallurgical Process Optimization | Technology Transfer Award

Kunming University of Science and Technology | China

Professor Jing Li is a distinguished researcher and doctoral supervisor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, recognized under the “Ten-Thousand Talents Program” for Young Top Talents of Yunnan Province. She earned her Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering and has accumulated extensive experience in advanced metallurgical process innovation, focusing on the application of microwave and ultrasonic external field enhancement technologies in metallurgy. Her research spans fundamental theory, equipment development, process optimization, and industrial application for sustainable metallurgical engineering. Professor Li has led and completed major research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Yunnan Provincial key programs, in collaboration with industry partners. She has authored more than  SCI/EI-indexed papers and authorized invention patents.  Professor Li also serves as a corresponding reviewer for international journals such as Water Research, Hydrometallurgy, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Her scientific contributions have advanced green metallurgy and resource recovery technologies. Through her leadership and innovation, she continues to promote technology transfer and sustainable industrial applications in metallurgical science.

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Li, J., Zhang, Y., & Chen, X. (2025). Effect of microwave-assisted drying on temperature control and efficiency in metallurgical materials. Journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, 77(5), 1452–1463.

Li, J., Wang, H., & Liu, P. (2025). Ultrasonic field-enhanced purification in zinc smelting: Process optimization and impurity removal. Applied Sciences, 15(10), 5673.

Li, J., Zhao, Q., & Hu, S. (2024). External field-enhanced metallurgy for green metal recovery from complex resources. Hydrometallurgy, 221, 105767.

Li, J., Xu, L., & Zhou, M. (2023). Coupled microwave-ultrasonic processes for resource recycling and environmental protection in metallurgical waste treatment. Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 110266.

Li, J., Chen, X., & Yang, Z. (2023). Enhanced purification mechanisms in special field metallurgy using ultrasonic-assisted leaching. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 101(3), 575–588.

Abbas Saeed Hakeem | Physical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abbas Saeed Hakeem | Physical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Saudi Arabia

Dr Abbas Saeed Hakeem is a distinguished materials scientist and academic specializing in advanced materials, metallurgical engineering, and nanostructured composites. He holds degrees in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering and a PhD in Materials Chemistry, with research focusing on Sialon hard materials and the synthesis and characterization of oxynitride and Ln-SiON glasses. His academic career spans extensive teaching and research in ceramics, thermodynamics, alloy production, and advanced material processing. Currently serving as a Senior Scientist and Associate Professor at the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Hydrogen Technologies & Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), his research emphasizes the development of hard, light, and hybrid materials, nanocomposites, and advanced sintering techniques. His scholarly impact includes an h-index of 37, over 4,922 citations, and 210 indexed documents. Dr Hakeem’s work bridges academia and industry, contributing significantly to sustainable materials development, hydrogen technologies, and carbon management establishing him as a leading figure in interdisciplinary engineering research.

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Featured Publications

Hakeem, A. S., Al-Aqeeli, N., & Laoui, T. (2015). A review on synthesis, properties, and applications of nanostructured aluminum matrix composites. Materials, 8(9), 6203–6241.

Hakeem, A. S., Laoui, T., Al-Aqeeli, N., & Saheb, N. (2014). Recent advances in metal matrix composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes and graphene: A review. Composites Part B: Engineering, 67, 231–248.

Hakeem, A. S., & Grins, J. (2005). Novel routes for the synthesis and characterization of Ln–Si–O–N and Ln–Si–Al–O–N glasses. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 351(14–15), 1204–1211.

Hakeem, A. S., & Al-Aqeeli, N. (2017). Sintering and characterization of nanostructured aluminum alloys reinforced with ceramic nanoparticles. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 695, 2826–2835.

Hakeem, A. S., Laoui, T., & Al-Aqeeli, N. (2013). Mechanical behavior and microstructural characteristics of spark plasma sintered aluminum matrix nanocomposites. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 563, 154–162.

 

Yanzhao Luo | Metal Casting | Best Paper Award

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Prof. Dr. Yanzhao Luo | Metal Casting | Best Paper Award

Research Institute of Technology, Shougang Group Co, Ltd. | China

Dr Luo Yanzhao is a senior metallurgical engineer with a doctorate in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing. His research centers on high-quality steel slab production and continuous casting (CC) technology, focusing on solidification process theory, high casting-speed optimization, and defect control. With extensive experience in both laboratory research and industrial application, he has led major CC innovation projects that enhanced molten-steel cleanliness, increased casting speed, and stabilized product quality. He has contributed significantly to breakthroughs such as the energized submerged entry nozzle (SEN) system, reducing nozzle adhesion and enabling long-sequence, high-efficiency casting. Dr Luo has authored over 80 peer-reviewed papers, holds more than 180 national invention patents, and led the formulation of an international ISO standard for ultra-low carbon steel wire rods. His scientific impact includes numerous awards at national and enterprise levels h-index 8, citation is 231, and documents are 47  recognizing achievements in metallurgical innovation and technological advancement. His work integrates theory and practice to advance continuous casting efficiency, green manufacturing, and intelligent process control in the iron and steel industry, driving global progress toward sustainable, high-end steel production.

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Luo, Y., Wang, S., Zhang, C., Wang, H., Ma, S., Liu, Y., & Ji, C. (2023). Mechanism and control of uneven cooling on the surface crack defects in multi-mode continuous casting-rolling line. Metallurgical Research & Technology, 120(3), Article 304.

Luo, Y., Ji, C., Wang, L., Shan, W., Cui, Y., & Tian, Z. (2024). Double slag modification method for reducing slag oxidation of IF steel. Materials Science & Technology (Proceedings).

Luo, Y., Wang, L., Wang, S., Shan, W., & Cui, Y. (2019). Development and application of square turbulence inhibitor in a slab caster tundish. Presented at the MED conference.

Luo, Y., & Ji, C. (2022). Research on surface linear defect control of automotive steel plates: Process system and industrial application. Shougang Research Institute internal report.

Luo, Y. (2020). Cleanliness control and evaluation technology for wide-section ultra-low carbon steel based on liquid level detection. Shougang Group Science & Technology Award submission.

Anatoliy | Steel Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Anatoliy | Steel Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

VNIIMETMASH | Russia

Anatoly Vsevolodovich Protasov is a renowned specialist in metallurgical engineering and mechanical design. He holds qualifications in metalworking and mechanical equipment of metallurgical plants and has developed a long and impactful career at the All-Russian Scientific and Project Designing Institute of Metallurgical Machine-Building (VNIIMETMASH). Over several decades, he has advanced through technical and leadership roles, directing complex projects related to steelmaking equipment and plant modernization. His work has significantly contributed to the design and implementation of steel converters, movable mixers, and secondary steelmaking aggregates installed at major metallurgical enterprises. His research interests include innovations in secondary steelmaking, vacuum degassing, DC arc metal treatment, and the development of mini-mill technologies for long-rolled steel production. He has authored more than 24 scientific and technical publications, including patented inventions, monographs, and textbooks, which have collectively received 17 citations and an h-index of 2. Recognized for his major contributions to metallurgical machine-building, he has received national awards and professional honors. His continuing efforts in research, engineering leadership, and technology development have strengthened the advancement of modern metallurgical equipment and processes.

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Protasov, A. V., Sivak, B. A., & Bershitzky, I. M. (2018). Development and studies of secondary steelmaking units with electric heating of the metal by direct current arc. Evolutions in Mechanical Engineering.

Protasov, A. V. (2019). Technical-economic aspects of the units creation and exploitation for ladle treatment of cast iron and steels. Evolutions in Mechanical Engineering.

Protasov, A. V. (2018). Modern development tendencies of ladle vacuum treatment. Advanced Materials & Metallurgical Science.

Protasov, A. V. (2021). Vacuum treatment of metal in the process of continuous casting. Evolutions in Mechanical Engineering.

Protasov, A. V. (2025). Development of steel ladle vacuum degassing processes. Metallurgist.

 

Maral Dyussebekova | Non-Ferrous Metals | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Maral Dyussebekova | Non-Ferrous Metals | Women Researcher Award

JSC Institute of Metallurgy and Ore Beneficiation |  Kazakhstan

Dr Maral Adel’bekovna Dyussebekova is a metallurgical engineer and researcher with over 13 years of professional experience in the processing of copper-bearing raw materials. She currently serves as a Researcher at the JSC Institute of Metallurgy and Enrichment in Almaty, where her work focuses on the pyrometallurgical processing of copper-bearing sulfide concentrates and on developing smelting and slag-depletion technologies to minimise copper losses. Prior to this, she held quality-management roles in major Kazakh institutions (including at the Kazakh-British Technical University) where she oversaw laboratory transitions from standards to newer national calibrations. Academically, she holds a PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from Satbayev University and a Master’s degree from the Kazakh-British Technical University. Her research output includes peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings, such as “Study of the Effect of Fluxing Ability of Flux Ores on Minimizing of Copper Losses with Slags during Copper Concentrate Smelting”. Her h-index is 2, with a total citation count of 11. Her research interest covers smelting thermodynamics, slag and matte chemistry, flux ore behaviour, and resource-efficient processing of non-ferrous and precious-metal raw materials. She has contributed patents and industrial-applied studies, and seeks to bridge academic research and practical metallurgical engineering. In conclusion, Dr Dyussebekova is a dedicated applied researcher advancing sustainable and efficient copper processing technologies.

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Dyussebekova, M., Kenzhaliyev, B., Kvyatkovskiy, S., Kozhakhmetov, S., & Semenova, A. (2022). Study of the effect of fluxing ability of flux ores on minimizing of copper losses with slags during copper concentrate smelting. Metals, 12(8), 1240.

Ospanov, Y. A., Kvyatkovskiy, S. A., Kozhakhmetov, S. M., Sokolovskaya, L. V., Semenova, A. S., Dyussebekova, M., & Shakhalov, A. A. (2022). Slag heterogeneity of autogenous copper concentrates smelting. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly.

Kenzhaliyev, B. K., Kvyatkovskiy, S. A., Dyussebekova, M. A., Semenova, A. S., & Nurhadiyanto, D. (2022). Analysis of existing technologies for depletion of dump slags of autogenous melting. Complex Use of Mineral Resources, 4, 323.

Dyussebekova, M. (2020). Processing of various copper sulfide concentrates by Vanyukov smelting. Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Vocational Education (ICETVE 2020), 70–71.

Dyussebekova, M. A., Kvyatkovskiy, S. A., Kenzhaliyev, B. K., & Nurhadiyanto, D. (2021). Dependence of the increased content of copper and magnetite in the slags on the composition of the smelting products. Proceedings of the International Innovation Arsvot Malaysia (IAM2021), 387.