Muhammad Hafiz Hassan | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Muhammad Hafiz Hassan | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Senior Lecturer | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Malaysia

Dr. Muhammad Hafiz bin Hassan is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, specializing in advanced manufacturing, composite machining, CNC processes, coating technologies, and the structural integrity of composite–metal systems. He has held impactful roles including Senior Lecturer, Application Specialist at Gandtrack Asia, and Material and Process Engineer at Spirit Aero Systems, while also serving as a research advisor, technical consultant, and collaborator for multiple engineering and industrial partners. His research focuses on single-shot drilling of CFRP/metal stacks, customized twist-drill geometry, DLC and nanocomposite coatings, polymer–MOF systems, machining optimization, and thermal–mechanical performance evaluation. He has led and participated in national grants, community-driven engineering initiatives, and postgraduate supervision in machining, materials engineering, and composite systems. His achievements include multiple international gold medals, best paper awards, invited and keynote speaker engagements, and recognition for innovative engineering solutions, strengthened by his credentials as a Professional Engineer (BEM) and Professional Technologist (MBOT), as well as active roles in academic, industrial, and vocational advisory committees. His research impact includes 458 citations, 47 publications, and an h-index of 10.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Khan M.A., Halil A.M., Abidin M.S.Z., Hassan M.H., Ab Rahman A.A. Influence of laser surface texturing on adhesive bonding: a comprehensive review on surface morphology and strength enhancement. Optics & Laser Technology, 2025.

2. Hamidi M.N., Abdullah J., Mahmud A.S., Hassan M.H., Zainoddin A.Y. Influence of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and printing parameters on the thermal and mechanical performance of polylactic acid (PLA)/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymer. Polymer Testing, 2025.

3. Rusdi M.S., Rosli M.S.A.M., Manap A.H.A., Hassan M.H., Seman S.A.H.A. A mini review on elucidating wire lifting defects due to Au₅Al₂ formation in LED thermosonic bonding. International Journal of Nanoelectronics and Materials (IJNeaM), 2025.

4. Hamidi M.N., Abdullah J., Mahmud A.S., Hassan M.H., Zainoddin A.Y. Thermal characteristic of melt blend polylactic acid (PLA)/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with different blend ratio. International Conference on Advancement in Materials, Manufacturing, 2024.

5. Khan M.A., Halil A.M., Abidin M.S.Z., Hassan M.H., Ab Rahman A.A. Influence of laser surface texturing on the surface morphology and wettability of metals and non-metals: a review. Materials Today Chemistry, 2024.

Dr. Muhammad Hafiz bin Hassan advances scientific and industrial innovation through cutting-edge research in composite machining, advanced manufacturing, and coating technologies. His work enhances machining efficiency, structural reliability, and material performance across aerospace and engineering sectors. By translating research into practical industrial and community solutions, he contributes meaningfully to technological progress and societal development.

Deividi Maurente-Silva | Concrete Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Deividi Maurente-Silva | Concrete Technology | Best Researcher Award

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul | Brazil

Mr. Deividi Maurente-Silva is a PhD candidate in Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, specializing in concrete technology, environmentally friendly cementitious materials, and biologically driven self-healing systems. His academic path builds on a strong foundation in materials science and civil engineering, supported by research roles that explore sustainable innovations for cement-based matrices. He has contributed to national collaborative projects involving multiple universities focused on optimizing healing agents and advancing self-healing concrete alternatives, and he has developed patented apparatus technology for standardized cracking procedures. His research spans autogenous and biologically induced healing mechanisms, calcium-based stimuli, and advanced characterization techniques, reflected in publications in journals such as Construction and Building Materials, Materials, Materia, and Ambiente Construído. Alongside his scholarly work, he has engaged in consultancy-aligned initiatives targeting performance improvement in sustainable cement composites. His professional profile is strengthened by participation in research networks, contributions to interdisciplinary groups, and involvement in academic development activities, supported by measurable research impact that includes 6 citations, 2 publications, and an h-index of 1.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Deividi Maurente-Silva, Joao Vitor Bitencourt Borowski, Angela Borges Masuero, Denise Carpena Coitinho Dal Molin, Quantifying the self-healing phenomenon in cement-based materials: Insights from ultrasound tests and optical microscopy. Constr. Build. Mater., 2025, 143899.

2. Deividi Gomes Maurente-Silva, Joao Vitor Bitencourt Borowski, Vanessa Giaretton Cappellesso, Marilene Henning Vainstein, Angela Borges Masuero, Denise Carpena Coitinho Dal Molin, Effect of exposure environment and calcium source on the biologically induced self-healing phenomenon in a cement-based material. Buildings, 2024, 14, 3782.

3. Janaine Fernanda Gaelzer Timm, Roberta Picanco Casarin, Deividi Maurente Gomes da Silva, Gustavo Bridi Bellaver, Daniel Tregnago Pagnussat, Daniela Dietz Viana, Proposta de ferramenta para diagnóstico do grau de inovacao percebido em empresas do ambiente construído. Ambiente Construído, 2023, 23, 00660.

4. Deividi Maurente Gomes da Silva, Vanessa Giaretton Cappellesso, Maurício Germano Lopes Garcia, Angela Borges Masuero, Denise Carpena Coitinho Dal Molin, Calcium hydroxide influence in autogenous self-healing of cement-based materials in various environmental conditions. Ambiente Construído, 2021, 21, 00522.

Deividi Maurente-Silva’s work advances sustainable construction by developing self-healing cement-based materials that reduce maintenance demands and extend the lifespan of infrastructure. His research strengthens scientific understanding of healing mechanisms while offering practical pathways for greener, longer-lasting building systems. His vision is to integrate biotechnology and materials engineering to create resilient, low-carbon solutions for the global built environment.