Zuofa Liu | Metal Forming | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zuofa Liu | Metal Forming | Research Excellence Award

Chongqing University | China

Zuofa Liu is a postdoctoral researcher in Materials Science and Engineering at Chongqing University, holding a Ph.D. in the same discipline. His academic and research experience includes participation in National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, National Key R&D Programs, and multiple enterprise-commissioned research initiatives. His research interests focus on metal plastic forming, precision forging, cold and hot extrusion, gear forming technology, and deformation behavior of high-performance alloys. He has published 10 peer-reviewed journal papers, with an h-index of 5 and over 44 citations. His work has contributed to advancing precision forming technologies for aerospace and heavy-duty engineering applications.

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Hatem Ksibi | Mechanical Metallurgy | Best Scholar Award

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Prof. Hatem Ksibi | Mechanical Metallurgy | Best Scholar Award

University of Sfax, IPEIS | Tunisia

Prof. Dr. Eng. Hatem Ksibi is a Full Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Sfax and a Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Materials Applications in Environment, Water and Energy, University of Gafsa. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Paris–Sorbonne North and an Advanced Diploma in Energy Conversion from the University Pierre and Marie Curie. His academic and research career spans over two decades, focusing on materials science, process engineering, and environmental technologies. His work emphasizes the valorization of industrial by-products such as phosphogypsum, supercritical fluid extraction, powder technology, crystallization processes, and biogas production through anaerobic digestion. Prof. Ksibi integrates advanced numerical modeling, simulation, image analysis, and machine learning techniques in engineering problem-solving and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications, supervised several doctoral theses, and contributed extensively to interdisciplinary research linking theory, experimentation, and sustainable industrial practice. With an h-index of 10, over 305 citations, and more than 39 documents indexed in major scientific databases, he actively reviews for international journals and participates in national and international scientific committees. His research advances sustainable engineering solutions and promotes digital transformation in industrial and environmental systems.

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Ksibi, H. (2025). Refined covolume approach for heavy alkanes in Abel–Noble EOS at high pressures. International Journal of Thermodynamics, 28(2), 35–44.

Ksibi, H. (2024). Morphology and size comparison of crystallized materials using image-based counting techniques: Conventional vs. supercritical processes. Journal of Chemistry and Technologies, 33(2), 312576.*

Ksibi, H. (2023). Bioactive Chemlali olive derivatives and compounds useful for pharmaceutical purposes: A review. International Journal of Plant Based Pharmaceuticals, 3(2), 215–227.

Ksibi, H. (2024). Valorization of phosphogypsum waste into sustainable materials for environmental applications. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, 23(4), 451–460.

Ksibi, H. (2022). Application of machine learning and image analysis in materials characterization and process modeling. Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 13(8), 785–794.

 

Lin Yue-Feng | Surface Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Lin Yue-Feng | Surface Engineering | Best Researcher Award

National Chin-Yi University of Technology | Taiwan

Dr. Yue-Feng Lin is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in intelligent manufacturing, semiconductor material processing, and precision machining. His work integrates ultrasonic-assisted machining, diamond-wire wafer slicing, and AI-based optimization to enhance precision, efficiency, and sustainability in modern manufacturing. He has completed eight government-funded projects, including two ongoing, and collaborated on industry-academia projects focused on semiconductor process optimization, smart manufacturing, and low-carbon production. which have received 16 citations from 13 documents, with an h-index of 3. He also holds four granted patents and has authored two technical books on advanced material processing and ultrasonic vibration-assisted machining. In addition to his research achievements, he serves as a reviewer for Sensors and Materials and CSME Journal. Dr. Lin’s interdisciplinary expertise bridges academic research and industrial application, driving innovation in precision engineering and sustainable manufacturing. His continued dedication to research excellence and collaborative development contributes significantly to advancing smart manufacturing technologies and promoting global competitiveness in next-generation production systems.

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Lin, Y.-F., Chen, M.-C., Ven, S.-I., Tzoi, M.-R., & Chuong, T.-M. (2025). Intelligent casting method integrating anomaly detection and semantic segmentation. Machines, 13(1), 317.

Lin, Y.-F., Wang, Y.-C., Lien, H.-H., & Tzoi, M. (2016). Geometric-overlap modeling and sweep uniformity optimization of five diamond conditioning disks. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 87(5–8), 225–3710.

Lin, Y.-F., & Wang, Y.-C. (2021). Optimization of ultrasonic-assisted cutting parameters using AI-based prediction models. Applied Sciences, 11(22), 11840.

Lin, Y.-F., Chen, M.-C., & Lien, H.-H. (2020). Analysis of diamond-wire slicing characteristics in semiconductor wafer processing. Materials, 13(15), 3325.

Lin, Y.-F., & Tzoi, M.-R. (2019). Precision control of ultrasonic vibration-assisted machining for difficult-to-cut materials. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 102(1–4), 145–156.