Touha Nazrun | Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Touha Nazrun | Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Touha Nazrun | Western Sydney University | Australia

Mrs. Touha Nazrun is an emerging researcher in fire safety engineering whose work demonstrates strong scientific promise, technical depth, and consistent research productivity. Her role as a Casual Research Assistant at Western Sydney University involves conducting experimental studies on the application of developed intumescent coatings on aluminium sheets, ACP cladding panels, gypsum boards, and concrete materials, with a focus on enhancing fire resistance and evaluating material performance under high-temperature conditions. She has authored several peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals, including contributions to Sustainability, Progress in Organic Coatings, and Fire, covering topics such as sustainable biopolymer-based cladding materials, fire performance improvements of aluminium composite panels, and comprehensive reviews of intumescent coating formulations and manufacturing methods. Her conference paper on the fire behaviour of aluminium sheets coated with intumescent materials earned a Best Paper Award, underscoring the originality and impact of her research. She maintains an active research pipeline with submitted and ready-to-submit manuscripts addressing material characterization, polymer–mineral filler compositions, and the use of recycled silicon dioxide in coating systems. Her scientific contributions extend to practical fire safety advancements, sustainable material development, and performance evaluation of protective coatings, reflecting her commitment to solving real-world engineering challenges. Beyond research, she has participated in technical conferences, volunteered in professional events related to fire safety engineering, and engaged in community and organizational activities, demonstrating a strong service orientation alongside academic excellence. Her growing body of work positions her as a promising researcher contributing valuable knowledge to the fields of fire protection materials, sustainable cladding technologies, and applied fire safety engineering.

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Featured Publications

Nazrun, T., Hassan, M. K., Hossain, M. D., Ahmed, B., Hasnat, M. R., & Saha, S. (2024). Application of biopolymers as sustainable cladding materials: A review. Sustainability, 16(1), 27.

Nazrun, T., Hassan, M. K., Hasnat, M. R., Hossain, M. D., Ahmed, B., & Saha, S. (2025). A comprehensive review on intumescent coatings: Formulation, manufacturing methods, research development, and issues. Fire, 8(4), 155.

Nazrun, T., Hassan, M. K., Hasnat, M. R., Hossain, M. D., & Saha, S. (2025). Improving fire performance of solid aluminium and composite cladding panels incorporating intumescent coatings. Progress in Organic Coatings, 201, 109142.

Nazrun, T., Hassan, M. K., Hasnat, M. R., Hossain, M. D., & Saha, S. (2024). Comparative study on fire behaviour of solid aluminium sheets coated with intumescent materials. Proceedings of the International Conference on Fire Safety Engineering Research and Practice.

Mr. Md Abdul Based | Hybrid Reinforced composites | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Md Abdul Based | Hybrid Reinforced composites | Best Researcher Award

Md Abdul Based | Rangpur Textile Engineering College, Rangpur | Bangladesh

 Mr. Md  Abdul Based is an emerging materials scientist and textile engineer from Bangladesh, specializing in polymers, composites, and fiber-based materials. He is currently pursuing an MSc in Materials Science at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, while holding a Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX), Rangpur Textile Engineering College, with a CGPA of 3.40. His academic foundation includes in-depth coursework on natural and synthetic fibers, polymer science, engineering materials, technical textiles, and automation systems. Professionally, he has gained valuable experience as an Assistant Merchandiser (Technical & Sales) at Wymsun Textile Co., Ltd., where he managed material sourcing, procurement, and fabric testing, and as a Production and Quality Intern at Ha-Meem Group, focusing on yarn production and denim washing techniques. His research includes the study “Extraction of Banana Fiber and Characterization Analysis of a Hybrid (Banana, Jute, Carbon, and Glass) Reinforced Composite Material,” published in Results in Materials. Skilled in SEM, TEM, XRD, DSC, and universal testing, he is familiar with ASTM, AATCC, and ISO standards. Abdul Based’s interests span composites, nanomaterials, functional coatings, biomaterials, and sustainable materials development. Actively involved in academic clubs such as Mechatex Research Club and Rangtuli Cultural Club, he also holds multiple Coursera certifications from institutions like UC Davis, Georgia Tech, and Technion. His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing functional and eco-friendly material innovations.

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Featured Publications

Based, M. A. (2025). Extraction of banana fiber and characterization analysis of a hybrid (banana, jute, carbon and glass) reinforced composite material. Results in Materials, 20, 100803. DOI: 10.1016/j.rinma.2025.100803.