Alaa Abdelrahman | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Alaa Abdelrahman | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Zagazig University | Egypt

Prof. Alaa Ahmed Abdelrahman is an eminent scholar in Mechanical Design Engineering with over 25 years of academic and research experience, specializing in mechanical vibrations, system dynamics, mechanical design, and production engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering from Zagazig University, Egypt in 2013, an MSc in the same field in 2006, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Power Engineering in 1998, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in mechanical engineering. Prof. Abdelrahman has an extensive professional experience spanning teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising 6 MSc theses, 1 Ph.D. dissertation, and numerous undergraduate projects, as well as leading and participating in over 10 funded research projects, including international collaborations. His research interests focus on nonlinear dynamics of mechanical systems, viscoelastic contact modeling, mechanical vibrations, system optimization, and applied design in industrial engineering. He has demonstrated exceptional research skills, including experimental design, computational modeling, mechanical system analysis, and applied problem-solving, complemented by strong mentorship, leadership, and curriculum development abilities. Prof. Abdelrahman’s scholarly output includes 71 Scopus-indexed documents, 1,714 citations, and an h-index of 25, reflecting high-impact contributions to his field, with publications in renowned journals and conferences, including IEEE and other international peer-reviewed platforms. He has actively contributed to academic quality assurance, program development, community service initiatives, and professional committees, earning recognition as one of the Top 2% of scientists globally in 2024 according to Stanford University. His awards and honors highlight his dedication to advancing mechanical engineering research and education. In conclusion, Prof. Abdelrahman’s expertise, prolific research, leadership in mentoring and projects, and commitment to academic excellence make him highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award, with strong potential for further impactful contributions and global collaborations in mechanical design and engineering innovation.

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Featured Publications

Attia, M. A., & Abdelrahman, A. A. (2018). On vibrations of functionally graded viscoelastic nanobeams with surface effects. International Journal of Engineering Science, 127, 1–32. Citations: 139

Esen, I., Abdelrhmaan, A. A., & Eltaher, M. A. (2022). Free vibration and buckling stability of FG nanobeams exposed to magnetic and thermal fields. Engineering with Computers, 38, 3482–3463. Citations: 110

Eltaher, M. A., Abdelrahman, A. A., Al-Nabawy, A., Khater, M., & Mansour, A. (2014). Vibration of nonlinear graduation of nano-Timoshenko beam considering the neutral axis position. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 235, 512–529. Citations: 99

Abdelrahman, A. A., Esen, I., Özarpa, C., & Eltaher, M. A. (2021). Dynamics of perforated nanobeams subject to moving mass using the nonlocal strain gradient theory. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 96, 215–235. Citations: 84

Esen, I., Abdelrahman, A. A., & Eltaher, M. A. (2022). Dynamics analysis of Timoshenko perforated microbeams under moving loads. Engineering with Computers, 38(3), 2413–2429. Citations: 69

Shirui Guo | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Shirui Guo | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Zhongyuan University of Technology | China

Dr. Shirui Guo is a highly accomplished researcher and academic at Zhongyuan University of Technology, China, where he has served since 2014, contributing extensively to the fields of laser cladding, additive manufacturing, advanced materials engineering, and intelligent manufacturing systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on laser-based materials processing, and since then has established himself as a leading scholar with more than 50 publications in high-impact Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals and conferences, including IEEE, Applied Optics, Journal of the Optical Society of America A, with a solid 194 Citations, 53 Documents ,7 H-index Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, and Crystals. His research interests span laser surface modification, powder bed fusion, optical sensing, deep learning applications in manufacturing, and microstructure-property correlations of advanced coatings. Dr. Guo’s professional skills include laser processing optimization, numerical simulation, experimental design, microstructure characterization, and AI-driven data modeling for materials behavior prediction. He has actively collaborated with international research teams and has contributed significantly as a reviewer for leading journals such as Surface & Coatings Technology, Optics and Lasers in Engineering, and Progress in Additive Manufacturing, reflecting his strong reputation in the global research community. His scholarly work is well recognized, with a solid citation record and H-index demonstrating academic influence. In recognition of his contributions, he has been invited to participate in peer review panels, technical committees, and has played mentoring roles for graduate students, nurturing the next generation of researchers. His future goals include expanding Q1 journal outputs, increasing global collaborations, and contributing to international conferences and editorial boards. Overall, Dr. Shirui Guo stands out as a dedicated researcher whose innovative work has advanced both fundamental understanding and industrial applications of laser-based technologies, making him an outstanding candidate for prestigious research awards and a role model within the materials engineering community.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

Guo, S., Wang, E., Du, Q., Chen, S., Guo, C., Cui, L., Li, X., Chen, Y., & Zhao, Y. (2025). YOLO-MPID: An improved YOLOv5 network for in situ detection of laser cladding melt pool states. Journal of the Optical Society of America A.

Cui, L., Shi, P., Chen, Y., Guo, S., Li, X., Cui, Y., Zheng, B., & Zhao, Y. (2025). Research on controlling secondary cutting by optimizing the texture-edge distance of micro-textured polycrystalline cubic boron nitride tools. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering.

Cui, L., Liu, S., Li, X., Wang, M., Guo, S., Cui, Y., Chen, Y., & Zheng, B. (2025). Study of microstructure and surface morphology of AlSi10Mg alloy manufactured by laser powder bed fusion. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

Chen, S., Zhou, Y., Peng, P., Guo, S., Yang, L., & Guo, C. (2025). Wear and corrosion resistance of 304SS coating using high speed laser cladding. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing.

Guo, S., Cui, L., Song, S., Cui, Y., Li, X., Chen, Y., & Zheng, B. (2024). Influence of defocusing amount on powder flow convergence characteristics and forming microstructure of coaxial powder feeding laser cladding. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

 

sainand jadhav | Mechanical Engineering | Emerging Researcher Award

Dr. Sainand Jadhav | Mechanical Engineering | Emerging Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Kennesaw State University | United States

Dr. Sainand M. Jadhav is an accomplished emerging researcher in the field of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and welding technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, USA, in 2024, after completing his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering in India. His doctoral research primarily focused on wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) of refractory alloys and the development of bimetallic structures with tailored properties for industrial applications. With over thirteen years of academic involvement and three and a half years of concentrated research, he has gained significant international experience through collaborations with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA, and leading research institutes in South Korea. Professionally, Dr. Jadhav has served as a faculty member and mentor, imparting knowledge in mechanical design, manufacturing, and materials engineering while actively guiding student research projects. His research interests include metal additive manufacturing, WAAM of refractory and high-temperature alloys, bimetallic structures, materials characterization, and the development of sustainable and advanced manufacturing processes. He possesses strong research skills in process optimization, alloy design, computational modeling, and advanced characterization techniques, complemented by hands-on expertise in welding, fabrication, and mechanical testing. Dr. Jadhav has authored impactful publications in globally recognized journals such as Additive Manufacturing, International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials, Virtual and Physical Prototyping, and IEEE conferences, reflecting both the quality and relevance of his work. His growing reputation has also been supported by invitations to participate in collaborative projects, workshops, and academic exchanges. He has been recognized with prestigious honors, including research fellowships, scholarships, and awards that highlight his contributions to the advancement of metal additive manufacturing. As an educator and mentor, he continues to inspire young engineers and researchers to explore sustainable manufacturing and innovative material solutions. Looking ahead, Dr. Jadhav aims to expand his international collaborations, publish in high-impact Q1 journals, and participate in global conferences as a keynote speaker, thereby contributing further to the field of additive manufacturing and materials science. His career trajectory demonstrates a blend of academic dedication, technical expertise, and research innovation that positions him as a future leader in advanced manufacturing. According to Scopus, his research output includes 15 documents with 105 citations by 83 documents and an h-index of 6, reflecting the growing influence and recognition of his scholarly work.

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Featured Publications

  1. Karim, D. M. A., Jadhav, S., Kannan, R., Pierce, D., & Yousub, … (2024). Investigating stainless steel/aluminum bimetallic structures fabricated by cold metal transfer (CMT)-based wire-arc directed energy deposition. Additive Manufacturing, 81, 104015. Citations: 37

  2. Shin, S.-J., Lee, J.-H., & Jadhav, S. (2023). Material-adaptive anomaly detection using property-concatenated transfer learning in wire arc additive manufacturing. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing. Citations: 26

  3. Shin, S.-J., Hong, S.-H., & Jadhav, S. (2023). Detecting balling defects using multisource transfer learning in wire arc additive manufacturing. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 10(4), 1423–1442. Citations: 19

  4. Mohite, D. D., & Jadhav, S. (2016). An investigation of effect of dressing parameters for minimum surface roughness using CNC cylindrical grinding machine. Euro Asia Research and Development Association, 6(6). Citations: 18

  5. Swami, S. A., Jadhav, S., & Deshpande, A. (2016). Influence of MIG welding process parameters on tensile properties of mild steel. European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, 1(2), 1–5. Citations: 16