Nusrat Shaheen | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nusrat Shaheen | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Qilu Institute of Technology | China

Dr. Nusrat Shaheen is an Associate Professor and materials physicist affiliated with prominent academic institutions in Pakistan and China, with expertise in energy materials, electrochemical devices, and functional nanomaterials. She has extensive experience in teaching, postdoctoral research, and international collaboration, contributing to multidisciplinary projects and academic leadership through conferences, peer review, and scholarly engagement. Her research focuses on supercapacitors, batteries, solid oxide fuel cells, thermoelectric materials, and nanostructured composites, resulting in numerous high-impact publications across energy storage, photocatalysis, and sustainable energy technologies. She has received competitive international scholarships and academic excellence awards and actively serves the scientific community through journal reviewing and professional memberships. Her research impact includes 1,352 citations, 45 publications, and an h-index of 18.

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An efficient genetic algorithm based demand side management scheme for smart grid

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Nihan AKIN SÖNMEZ | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Nihan AKIN SÖNMEZ | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Gazi University | Turkey

Prof. Dr. Nihan Akın Sönmez is a Professor of Photonics at Gazi University, with expertise in optics and photonics, optoelectronic materials and devices, thin films, sensors, and renewable energy systems. She has held senior academic and administrative leadership roles, led and contributed to nationally funded research projects, and supervised numerous postgraduate researchers. Her scholarly contributions include influential SCI-indexed publications on gas sensors, UV photodetectors, and advanced solar cell technologies, alongside active service as a reviewer and editor in the scientific community, earning recognized academic honors. Her research impact includes 574 citations, 25 publications, and an h-index of 15.

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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.

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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.

Zhexu Xi | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zhexu Xi | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Researcher | University of Oxford | United Kingdom

Dr. Zhexu Xi is an Assistant Researcher at the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory of the University of Oxford, an invited Visiting Professor at the Hong Kong Institute of Technology, and a Guest Professor with the North American Artificial Intelligence Agency, specializing in inorganic nanoscience, interfacial functional nanomaterials, and AI-assisted materials design. His professional experience spans leading projects on two-dimensional transition-metal clusters for electrocatalysis, magnetic nanoparticle platforms for microfluidic enrichment, and ultrafast carrier dynamics in quantum-dot heterostructures, along with advancing AI-driven prediction frameworks for nanomaterials and contributing to climate-adaptive permeable pavement research. He has published more than thirty peer-reviewed papers across SCI journals and major WoS-indexed conferences, authored patents and book chapters, and delivered interdisciplinary contributions integrating nanoscience, materials chemistry, machine learning, and environmental engineering. Dr. Xi has received distinctions including the Emerging Scientist Award and a Best Paper Award nomination, and he serves as Youth Editorial Board Member of J. Mater. Sci., invited editor for MC Pharm. Sci., annual fellow of J. Water Res., peer reviewer for leading journals such as Nat. Commun. and ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, and guest editor for multiple special issues across SCI journals and international conferences, while also contributing to academic leadership through conference chair roles and professional memberships supporting innovation in materials chemistry and AI-driven science. His research impact includes 106 citations, 11 publications, and an h-index of 3.

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1. Z. Xi, Revisiting the Marcus Inverted Regime: Modulation Strategies for Photogenerated Ultrafast Carrier Transfer from Semiconducting Quantum Dots to Metal Oxides. RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 26897–26918.

2. G. Jin, C. Liu, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Liu, J. Huang, Adaptive dual-view wavenet for urban spatial–temporal event prediction. Inf. Sci., 2022, 588, 315–330.

3. G. Jin, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Feng, J. Huang, Deep multi-view graph-based network for citywide ride-hailing demand prediction. Neurocomputing, 2022, 510, 79–94.

4. R. Kang, H. Li, Z. Xi, S. Ringgard, A. Baatrup, K. Rickers, M. Sun, D.Q.S. Le, et al., Surgical repair of annulus defect with biomimetic multilamellar nano/microfibrous scaffold in a porcine model. J. Tissue Eng. Regen. Med., 2018, 12(1), 164–174.

5. G. Jin, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Feng, J. Huang, Deep multi-view spatiotemporal virtual graph neural network for significant citywide ride-hailing demand prediction. arXiv preprint, 2020, arXiv:2007.15189.

Dr. Xi’s work advances the scientific understanding of nanomaterial interfaces and ultrafast charge dynamics while integrating AI-driven modelling to accelerate material discovery, supporting innovations that strengthen clean energy technologies and sustainable urban systems.

Jonas Marinho Duarte | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Marinho Duarte | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Federal University of Western Para | Brazil

Professor Jonas Marinho Duarte of the Federal University of Western Para is a physicist and electrical engineer whose work advances the frontiers of nanotechnology and molecular nanoelectronics. With academic training grounded in physics and complemented by advanced degrees in electrical engineering, he has developed expertise in electronic transport, Majorana fermion detection, and the modeling of graphene-like two-dimensional materials using Green’s functions and ab initio methods. His professional experience includes leading and contributing to research projects on molecular electronics, low-dimensional systems, and carbon allotropes, with published studies appearing in Computational Condensed Matter, Physica E, and Optical and Quantum Electronics. He has been actively involved in collaborative work with institutions such as the Federal University of Pará and has contributed to emerging investigations on nanodevices for telecom applications and charge-transport phenomena in 1D and 2D materials. His scholarly engagement is supported by professional memberships within academic networks and his participation in interdisciplinary research groups. Across his career, Professor Duarte has established a growing record of scientific contributions, strengthening the field through computational insights, innovative modeling approaches, and the pursuit of new carbon-based device architectures, positioning him as a strong candidate for recognition in research excellence.

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1. Duarte J.M., Cardoso D.H., Miranda I.R.S., Mota E.A.V., dos Santos da Silva S.J., da Silva C.A.B., Del Nero J., Numerical implementation of phagraphene as patch resonator for a microstrip antenna. Opt. Quantum Electron., 2025, DOI: 10.1007/s11082-025-08404-9.

2. Quaresma L.C., Ferreira D.F.S., Duarte J.M., Moreira M.M., da Silva C.A.B. Jr., Del Nero J., Eigenchannel visualization and transition-voltage spectroscopy in two-dimensional C-57 allotrope. Comput. Condens. Matter, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01169.

3. Quaresma L.C., Duarte J.M., Ferreira D.F.S., da Silva C.A.B. Jr., Del Nero J., Electronic transport modulation in C-57: A path toward carbon-based logic and switching devices. Physica E, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.physe.2025.116340.

4. Duarte J.M., Santos J.C.S., Ferreira D.F.S., Paula M.V.S., Mota E.A.V., Silva C.A.B., Del Nero J., Systematic investigation of a metallic quadrilateral nanoribbon graphene allotrope for application in nanoelectronics. Comput. Condens. Matter, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01007.

5. Duarte J.M., Metodologias ativas e educação ambiental: uma revisão integrativa sobre abordagens inovadoras para o ensino de energia solar. Ensino e Tecnologia em Revista, 2024.

Professor Jonas Marinho Duarte advances the scientific frontier of nanoelectronics by uncovering how emerging carbon allotropes and low-dimensional materials can enable next-generation logic, sensing, and energy-efficient device architectures. His computational research provides fundamental insights that support the development of future telecom, semiconductor, and molecular electronic technologies, strengthening innovation pathways across both academia and industry.

Anandakumar Srinivasan | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anandakumar Srinivasan | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Anna University | India

Dr. S. Anandakumar Srinivasan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Anna University, India, specializing in surface science, nano-hybrid coatings, bio-based polymers, and corrosion-resistant materials. With a doctorate in Polymer Chemistry and Material Science and postdoctoral research in the UK and Portugal, he has over two decades of academic and research experience including leadership roles such as Assistant Director at the Centre for Entrepreneur Development. His research focuses on developing eco-friendly polymer coatings and bio-composite films for industrial and environmental applications. He has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications in renowned journals such as Progress in Organic Coatings, Journal of Polymer Research, and High Performance Polymers, along with eight books and multiple international patents on biodegradable barrier materials and surface treatments. He has successfully executed numerous projects funded by DST, DRDO, and Anna University and served on editorial boards of leading polymer science journals. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors including the IAAM Scientist Medal (Sweden), Technology Innovation Award, Active Researcher Award from Anna University, and the Royal Society Visiting Fellowship (UK). A member of the Society for Polymer Science and American Nano Society, Dr. Anandakumar continues to advance sustainable material innovation through his research on bio-based coatings, nanocomposites, and green manufacturing technologies for industrial and environmental impact. His research impact includes 1,243 citations, 50 publications, and an h-index of 19.

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1. Anandakumar S., Shree Meenakshi K., Facile fabrication of polyaniline–MXene bilayer coatings for enhanced corrosion protection and self-healing on steel substrates. Prog. Org. Coat., 2026, Accepted.

2. Rajiv G., Ashick Naina Mohamed, Rajeswari G.R., Anandakumar S., Development of a partially bio-based sustainable polyurethane coating from non-edible mahua oil. Constr. Build. Mater., 2025, 1, [Article in press].

3. Rajiv G., Jeswin Anto L., Mathumitha K., Anandakumar S., Synergistic effects of biobased PLA and Garnet waste towards enhanced corrosion resistance of epoxy coating. J. Mol. Struct., 2025, 1, [Article in press].

4. Duraibabu D., Mohammed S.A., Suresh Kumar S.M., Anandakumar S., Advanced fabrication and characterization of AMMT nano clay reinforced tri-functional epoxy nanocomposites for superior thermal and mechanical properties. J. Polym. Res., 2024, [Article in press].

5. Dhanapal D., Srinivasan A.K., Rajarathinam M., Muthukaruppan A., Evaluation of augmented thermal, thermo-mechanical, mechanical properties of nano alumina reinforced TGDDM epoxy nanocomposites. High Perform. Polym., 2023, 35, 313–323.

Dr. S. Anandakumar Srinivasan’s pioneering research in sustainable polymer coatings and nano-hybrid composites advances the global shift toward eco-friendly materials by replacing petroleum-based systems with biodegradable, high-performance alternatives. His innovations contribute to corrosion protection, waste valorization, and green manufacturing, driving progress in sustainable industrial technologies and environmental preservation.

Ziwei Guo | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Ziwei Guo | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Academic Researcher Award

Doctor | Ningxia University | China

Dr. Ziwei Guo, a distinguished researcher at Ningxia University, specializes in building materials and structural design with a focus on developing innovative structural systems that adapt to complex environments. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in structural engineering, where his research emphasizes cross-sectional, internal material, and shape optimization to enhance load-bearing capacity, ductility, and energy efficiency. Dr. Guo has contributed extensively to national and provincial research projects, playing a pivotal role in one national fund project, one provincial key fund project, and three additional provincial projects. His scholarly output includes seven publications, five of which are in SCI-indexed journals, with one earning the Excellent Paper Award in China, and he has also authored impactful works in leading journals such as Construction and Building Materials, Structural Concrete, and KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Guo has completed two major research projects, is actively engaged in three ongoing projects, and has advanced one patent in the field. His work demonstrates a commitment to integrating high-performance, sustainable building materials into modern construction practices. Recognized for his promising innovations and dedication to structural engineering, Dr. Guo continues to advance the discipline through his publications, consultancy project, and growing international collaborations, establishing himself as a rising scholar and leader in architectural and civil engineering research. 29 citations, 4 documents, h-index 3.

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1. Pan P., Yang W., Guo Z., Improvement of thermal properties of foam concrete by incorporating silica aerogel particles. Constr. Build. Mater., 2025, 478, 141450.