| Dr | Rubia | Gouveia | Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM)/Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano) | Brazil | Fiber Reinforcement in Composites | bio-based polymers, nanocellulose, nanocomposites, fibers, X ray microtomography | Best Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Shivanand | Bhushan | MCHP, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | India | Fiber Reinforcement in Composites | Radiation shielding materials | Best Innovation Award | |
| Mr | Wanderson | Pereira | Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul | Brazil | Computational Modeling and Simulation of FRPs | Nuclear Fuel Cycle | Best Researcher Award | |
| Mr | Wei | Zhang | Liaocheng University | China | Others | Rock mechanics and roadway supporting | Young Scientist Award | |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr | Xiaofang | Zhao | Beijing University of Technology | China | Structural Mechanics of FRPs | The multi-field coupling mechanism of the ferroelectric materials | Best Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr | Xinyang | He | Nantong University | China | Fiber-Based Textiles | Thermoelectric Fiber | Young Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Mr | Yang | Jin | Harbin Engineering University | China | Structural Mechanics of FRPs | Mechanics of Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Dr | Yanglei | Xu | Beijing Forestry University | China | Fiber Reinforcement in Composites | cellulose fiber | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr | Yaojie | Xu | Beijing Institute of Technology | China | Fiber Characterization and Testing | Fiber modification/Ballistic performance/Protection | Best Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Prof Dr | Yong-Gang | Xia | Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine | China | Natural Fibers | polysaccharides | Best Researcher Award | |
| Prof Dr | Yu-Ling | He | North China Electric Power University | China | Failure Analysis and Damage Mechanics | Winding insulation failure analysis in electric machines | Best Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Prof | Yun-Hae | KIM | Korea Maritime and Ocean University | South Korea | Structural Mechanics of FRPs | Failure Behavior of High Performance Thermoplastic Compposite Materials | Best Researcher Award | |