Zeynal Abidin OĞUZ | Composite Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynal Abidin OĞUZ | Composite Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Adıyaman University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynal Abidin Oğuz is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in mechanical engineering and composite materials. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gaziantep University in 2013, followed by a master’s degree in 2016 with a thesis on the effects of sewage sludge ash on the mechanical properties of composites. In 2021, he completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Gaziantep University, focusing on hydrothermal aging effects on hybrid composites. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor and later Associate Professor at Adıyaman UnComposite Materials Scienceiversity, where he currently serves in the Department of Electronics and Automation, Mechatronics Program. In addition, he has held administrative responsibilities, including Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Adıyaman University. His research primarily investigates hydrothermal and UV aging impacts on the mechanical performance of fiber-reinforced and nanoparticle-reinforced composites, with numerous articles published in leading international journals such as Polymer Composites, Journal of Composite Materials, Marine Structures, and Physica Scripta. He has supervised postgraduate theses and led national research projects supported by higher education institutions. Beyond academia, he gained professional engineering experience at the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) in Bingöl and Adıyaman, overseeing dam, pond, and pumping station projects. With a consistent record of publications, conference presentations, and collaborative projects, Oğuz has established himself as a recognized scholar contributing to advancements in composite material behavior under environmental aging conditions. His expertise combines theoretical knowledge, experimental investigation, and applied engineering, bridging the gap between scientific research and industrial applications.

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Featured Publications

Oğuz, Z. A., & Erklig, A. (2022). Hydrothermal aging effect on the tensile properties of hybrid aramid/glass/epoxy composites: Comparison of distilled water and seawater. Journal of Composite Materials, 56(24), 3695–3714.

Oğuz, Z. A., Erklig, A. (2022). Evaluation of the hydrothermal aging effect on the buckling behavior of hybrid glass/aramid/epoxy composite plates: Comparison of distilled water and seawater. Polymer Composites, 43(7), 4463–4477.

Oğuz, Z. A., Erklig, A., & Bozkurt, Ö. Y. (2021). Degradation of hybrid aramid/glass/epoxy composites hydrothermally aged in distilled water. Journal of Composite Materials, 55(15), 2043–2060.

Oğuz, Z. A., Erklig, A., & Bozkurt, Ö. Y. (2021). Effects of hydrothermal seawater aging on the mechanical properties and water absorption of glass/aramid/epoxy hybrid composites. International Polymer Processing, 36(1), 79–93.

Oğuz, Z. A., & Erklig, A. (2021). Water absorption parameters of glass/epoxy composites based on dimension effect. International Advanced Researches and Engineering Journal, 5(2), 202–208.

Oğuz, Z. A., & Erklig, A. (2021). The influence of dimension effect on the hydrothermal aging behavior of aramid/epoxy composites. Çukurova University Journal of the Faculty of Engineering, 36(1), 187–195.

Oğuz, Z. A., Özbek, Ö., Bozkurt, Ö. Y., & Erklig, A. (2023). Hydrothermal aging effect on crushing characteristics of intraply hybrid composite pipes. Engineering Structures, 297, 117011.

Xinyang He | Thermoelectric Fiber | Young Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xinyang He | Thermoelectric Fiber | Young Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Nantong University | China

Xinyang He is an Associate Professor at the College of Textiles and Clothing, Nantong University, with research expertise in thermoelectric fibers, smart textiles, and optical-thermal-electrical sensor devices. He completed his doctoral studies in Textile Engineering at Donghua University and was selected for the prestigious Young Talent Support Program of the China Association for Science and Technology. He has been recognized as an outstanding graduate and received government sponsorship to pursue collaborative research with Professor Ouyang Jianyong at the National University of Singapore. He has also led competitive research projects supported by national and institutional funding programs. Dr. He has established a strong research profile, publishing widely in leading international journals such as Nature Communications, Advanced Functional Materials, ACS Nano, and Engineering, with several of his papers recognized among the most highly cited in their field. His work is widely referenced, reflecting the influence of his contributions to wearable energy-harvesting technologies and advanced textile applications. Beyond research, he actively supports the scientific community as a member of the Young Editorial Board for several journals, including Chinese Chemical Letters, Carbon Neutralization, Clean Energy Science and Technology, and Renewable and Sustainable Energy, while also serving as editorial assistant for Research and Textile Research Journal and as a reviewer for multiple other journals. In addition, he has contributed scholarly works to international publications, including a book chapter on thermoelectric materials and devices in Wiley’s Electrospinning. His achievements reflect his dedication to advancing smart materials and innovative textile engineering.

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Featured Publications

He, X., Gu, J., Hao, Y., Zheng, M., Wang, L., Yu, J., & Qin, X. (2022). Continuous manufacture of stretchable and integratable thermoelectric nanofiber yarn for human body energy harvesting and self-powered motion detection. Chemical Engineering Journal, 450, 137937.

He, X., Shi, J., Hao, Y., He, M., Cai, J., Qin, X., Wang, L., & Yu, J. (2022). Highly stretchable, durable, and breathable thermoelectric fabrics for human body energy harvesting and sensing. Carbon Energy, 4(4), 621–632.

Sun, Z., Feng, L., Xiong, C., He, X., Wang, L., Qin, X., & Yu, J. (2021). Electrospun nanofiber fabric: An efficient, breathable and wearable moist-electric generator. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 9(11), 7085–7093.

Hao, Y., Yan, Q., Liu, H., He, X., Zhang, P., Qin, X., Wang, R., Sun, J., Wang, L., & Yu, J. (2023). A stretchable, breathable, and self-adhesive electronic skin with multimodal sensing capabilities for human-centered healthcare. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(44), 2303881.

He, X., Hao, Y., He, M., Qin, X., Wang, L., & Yu, J. (2021). Stretchable thermoelectric-based self-powered dual-parameter sensors with decoupled temperature and strain sensing. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 13(50), 60498–60507.

He, X., Shi, J., Hao, Y., Wang, L., Qin, X., & Yu, J. (2021). PEDOT:PSS/CNT composites based ultra-stretchable thermoelectrics and their application as strain sensors. Composites Communications, 27, 100822.

Hao, Y., He, X., Wang, L., Qin, X., Chen, G., & Yu, J. (2022). Stretchable thermoelectrics: Strategies, performances, and applications. Advanced Functional Materials, 32(13), 2109790.

He, X., Li, B., Cai, J., Zhang, H., Li, C., Li, X., Yu, J., Wang, L., & Qin, X. (2023). A waterproof, environment-friendly, multifunctional, and stretchable thermoelectric fabric for continuous self-powered personal health signal collection at high humidity. SusMat, 3(5), 709–720.

Adel | Sustainability | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Adel | Sustainability | Best Academic Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Vienna University of Economics and Business | Austria

Dr. Adel Aazami, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Transport and Logistics Management, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), Austria. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Iran University of Science and Technology, where he graduated with distinction, and has previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sharif University of Technology. His academic journey also includes a visiting research position at the University of Toronto. Dr. Aazami’s research focuses on operations research, optimization, sustainable supply chains, logistics, production and distribution planning, competition and game theory, stochastic programming, and decomposition algorithms. He has published extensively in leading international journals such as Sustainability, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, and Computers & Industrial Engineering, contributing impactful work on vehicle routing, perishable goods distribution, and robust optimization models. He has authored books in Persian and presented his work at renowned international conferences, strengthening his presence in the global academic community. Recognized with prestigious awards such as the Iranian Nobel Award (Alborz National Foundation) and multiple accolades from the National Elites Foundation, he has been consistently ranked among the top students and researchers throughout his academic career. Alongside his teaching roles at WU and several Iranian universities, he has supervised numerous theses and conducted industrial research projects in areas like productivity management, innovation systems, and green supply chains. A dedicated reviewer for more than 30 leading international journals, he contributes to advancing scholarship across industrial engineering and logistics. Complementing his academic career, Dr. Aazami is actively engaged in community service through volunteer work with the Iranian Red Crescent Society, showcasing a strong commitment to both professional excellence and social responsibility.

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Featured Publications

Aazami, A., & Saidi-Mehrabad, M. (2021). A production and distribution planning of perishable products with a fixed lifetime under vertical competition in the seller-buyer systems: A real-world application. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 58, 223–247.

Goli, A., Aazami, A., & Jabbarzadeh, A. (2018). Accelerated cuckoo optimization algorithm for capacitated vehicle routing problem in competitive conditions. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 16(1), 88–112.

Makui, A., Heydari, M., Aazami, A., & Dehghani, E. (2016). Accelerating Benders decomposition approach for robust aggregate production planning of products with a very limited expiration date. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 100, 34–51.

Saeedi Mehrabad, M., Aazami, A., & Goli, A. (2017). A location-allocation model in the multi-level supply chain with multi-objective evolutionary approach. Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 10(3), 140–160.

Aazami, A., & Saidi-Mehrabad, M. (2019). Benders decomposition algorithm for robust aggregate production planning considering pricing decisions in competitive environment: A case study. Scientia Iranica, 26(5), 3007–3031.

Heydari, M., & Aazami, A. (2018). Minimizing the maximum tardiness and makespan criteria in a job shop scheduling problem with sequence dependent setup times. Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 11(2), 134–150.

Zarreh, M., Khandan, M., Goli, A., Aazami, A., & Kummer, S. (2024). Integrating perishables into closed-loop supply chains: A comprehensive review. Sustainability, 16(15), 6705.