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.

Santhosh S | Sustainable Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Santhosh S | Sustainable Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering | India

Dr. S. Santhosh is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering, specializing in structural engineering, sustainable construction materials, geotechnical engineering, transportation systems, and environmental infrastructure. With extensive academic and administrative experience, he has served in roles including Head of Department, coordinator for academic quality initiatives, conference organizer, and member of university level question setting committees, contributing significantly to institutional development and student advancement. His research focuses on advanced concrete technologies, sustainable materials, lightweight and geopolymer concrete, AI-driven modelling, and smart infrastructure solutions, supported by publications in Scopus- and SCI indexed journals and presentations at prominent conferences. He has authored multiple technical books, guided numerous undergraduate scholars, and secured several Indian and international design patents related to construction devices, safety systems, and engineering innovations. He holds professional memberships in recognized engineering bodies and certifications in advanced civil engineering software and computing tools, complemented by recognition through teaching and research awards. His research impact includes 2 citations, 5 publications, and an h-index of 1.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Santhosh S., Jagan P., Priyanga J., Analysis of mechanical properties on 3E-materials with blend concrete. Int. J. Civil Eng. Technol., 2018.

2. Santhosh S., Arivalagan S., Investigation of M-Sand concrete mix with mineral admixtures as partial replacement of cement. Int. J. Civil Eng. Technol., 2018.

3. Santhosh S., Raghunathapandian P., Thanaraj M.S., Jebastina N., Triple waste aggregates integration for sustainable self-compacting geopolymer concrete: A hybrid synergy. Waste Biomass Valorization, 2025, Accepted.

4. Santhosh S., Srivastava R., Subbiah M., Maddila L.C., Malla C., Begum M.B., Nanoelectronic sensors for real-time health and environmental monitoring. IEEE Int. Conf. Intelligent Technologies (CONIT), 2025.

5. Santhosh S., Arivalagan S., Utilization of oil palm shell in lightweight reinforced concrete. Eur. Chem. Bull., 2023.

Dr. S. Santhosh’s work advances sustainable construction through innovative materials, AI-driven modelling, and environmentally responsible engineering solutions, supporting the transition toward greener infrastructure. His contributions strengthen industry practices, enhance structural performance, and promote scalable, low-carbon technologies for future-ready civil engineering.

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.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

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.

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.

GHIZLANE MOUTAOUKIL | Sustainable Construction Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. GHIZLANE MOUTAOUKIL | Sustainable Construction Materials | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Researcher | Centro de Física de Materiales (CFM) CSIC-UPV/EHU | Spain

Dr. Ghizlane Moutaoukil is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centro de Física de Materiales (CSIC/UPV-EHU) in Spain, specializing in materials chemistry and sustainable construction materials. She holds a PhD in Materials Chemistry and Environment from Mohammed V University in Rabat in collaboration with the Institute of Materials Science of Madrid (CSIC), complemented by advanced training at UM6P, IISc Bangalore, and ENS Rabat. Her professional background spans academic research and industrial internships, including quality and process engineering roles in the automotive, petrochemical, and water treatment sectors. Dr. Moutaoukil’s research focuses on the design, characterization, and optimization of dense and porous geopolymers, with emphasis on their thermomechanical, microstructural, and environmental performance, supported by expertise in advanced techniques such as MAS NMR, XRD, SEM, and Raman spectroscopy. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals including Construction and Building Materials, Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, and Minerals, and contributed to innovations in thermoelectric cementitious composites, holding a European patent. She is an active participant in international conferences, delivering both oral and poster presentations, and has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects addressing sustainable materials for energy and environment. Recognized for her academic excellence and research impact, she also contributes as a reviewer and maintains memberships in professional scientific communities. Her career exemplifies a strong integration of scientific rigor, innovation, and applied impact in advancing sustainable material technologies. 162 Citations by 152 documents; 10 Documents; h-index 5

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Featured Publications

1. Moutaoukil G., Sobrados I., Dolado J.S., Development of phosphate mine waste-based geopolymer by mechanosynthesis. Constr. Build. Mater., 2025, 495, 143573.

2. Moutaoukil G., Sobrados I., Gökçe H.S., Alehyen S., Effect of thermal treatment, foaming and stabilizing agents on the synthesis of fly ash-based geopolymer foams using Raman spectroscopy and 29Si and 27Al MAS NMR. Sustain. Chem. Environ., 2025, 100257.

3. Moutaoukil G., Sobrados I., Alehyen S., Taibi M., Monitoring the geopolymerization reaction of geopolymer foams using 29Si and 27Al MAS NMR. Minerals, 2024, 14, 516.

4. Moutaoukil G., Sobrados I., Alehyen S., Taibi M., Understanding the thermomechanical behavior of geopolymer foams: Influence of rate and type of foaming agent and stabilizer. Chem. Data Collect., 2024, 50, 101111.

5. Moutaoukil G., Alehyen S., Sobrados I., Safhi A.E.M., Effects of elevated temperature and activation solution content on microstructural and mechanical properties of fly ash-based geopolymer. KSCE J. Civ. Eng., 2023, 27, 1102.