Amsha Alsegiani | Design and Analysis of FRP Components | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Amsha Alsegiani — King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Amsha Alsegiani
Affiliation King Saud University
Country Saudi Arabia
Scopus ID 57188854043
Documents 28
Citations 261
h-index 8
Subject Area Design and Analysis of FRP Components
Event International Research Awards on Fiberreinforced Polymer
ORCID 0000-0003-2463-3606

Amsha Alsegiani is an assistant professor at King Saud University whose academic work spans pharmaceutical chemistry, neuroinflammation, cognitive decline, pharmacological research, and analytical method development. Her education and research experience include medicinal and biological chemistry, with doctoral research examining cofilin signaling in neuroinflammation and cognitive deficits. Her publications address inflammatory pathways, oxidative stress, neurodegenerative disorders, and drug evaluation. This profile summarizes her documented academic background and selected research contributions in the context of the Innovative Research Award. The supplied award category, Design and Analysis of FRP Components, is distinct from her documented principal research areas and would require additional evidence of direct FRP-related contributions.[1]

Abstract

Amsha Alsegiani’s research spans pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, neuroscience, and analytical chemistry, focusing on neuroinflammation, cognitive decline, oxidative stress, and inflammatory diseases. Her academic qualifications and publications demonstrate interdisciplinary biomedical research experience. Evaluating her suitability for an FRP-specific award requires additional evidence of direct contributions to fiber-reinforced polymer science and related applications. [1] [2] [3][4]

Keywords

Pharmaceutical chemistry, neuroinflammation, cognitive decline, cofilin signaling, oxidative stress, pharmacology, inflammatory pathways, analytical chemistry, drug development, neuroscience, research innovation, interdisciplinary research.

Introduction

Innovative research connects scientific questions with systematic experimentation and evidence-based interpretation. Alsegiani’s academic record reflects work across medicinal chemistry and biomedical science, including investigations into mechanisms associated with neurological conditions and inflammatory disease. Her career also includes teaching, academic advising, postgraduate education, and committee responsibilities at King Saud University. These combined activities provide context for reviewing her research development, scholarly output, and potential interdisciplinary value. [1] [3]

Research Profile

Amsha Alsegiani has been an assistant professor at King Saud University since March 2023, following teaching appointments at King Saud University and the University of Toledo. Her doctoral research examined neuroinflammation, cognitive deficits, and cofilin signaling. Her reported Scopus metrics include 28 documents, 261 citations, and an h-index of 8. [1]

Research Contributions

Amsha Alsegiani’s research spans neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, pharmacological investigations, analytical chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. Her studies examine cofilin signaling, inflammatory pathways, drug evaluation, and pharmaceutical compound characterization. These contributions demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise across experimental and analytical methods. However, direct contributions to FRP component design, composite mechanics, or polymer manufacturing remain undocumented.[2] [3][4]

Publications

Amsha Alsegiani’s selected publications cover analytical chemistry, neuroprotection, cofilin signaling, neuroinflammation, and gut microbiota. Her research from 2024 to 2026 further explores inflammatory pathways, ulcerative colitis, pharmacokinetics, and oxidative stress, demonstrating her interdisciplinary contributions to biomedical research. [1] [2][3][4][5]

Research Impact

Amsha Alsegiani’s citation metrics indicate scholarly engagement with her research on cofilin signaling, neuroinflammation, gut microbiota, and pharmaceutical analysis. Her work contributes to understanding neurological aging and drug evaluation. Research impact should be assessed through methodological rigor, reproducibility, scientific relevance, and independent scholarly uptake, alongside citation counts and publication quality.[1]

Award Suitability

Amsha Alsegiani’s publications, academic responsibilities, and research funding demonstrate contributions to pharmaceutical chemistry and biomedical science. Award assessment should consider originality, methodological rigor, publication quality, and research outcomes. However, her documented research does not directly align with fiber-reinforced polymer science. Relevant composite-material studies, patents, or collaborations are needed to establish FRP-specific award suitability.

Conclusion

Amsha Alsegiani’s academic profile demonstrates contributions to pharmaceutical chemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology, and analytical research. Her publications, teaching experience, and academic service reflect interdisciplinary engagement and scholarly development. Further assessment of her suitability for the Innovative Research Award should consider research originality, measurable impact, and documented contributions to fiber-reinforced polymer science.

References

  1. Scopus. Amsha Alsegiani. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57188854043
  2. Alsegiani, A. S., & Shah, Z. A. (2022). The influence of gut microbiota alteration on age-related neuroinflammation and cognitive decline. Neural Regeneration Research, 17(11), 2407. https://doi.org/10.4103/1673-5374.335837.
  3. Alsegiani, A. S., & Shah, Z. A. (2020). The role of cofilin in age-related neuroinflammation. Neural Regeneration Research, 15(8), 1451. https://doi.org/10.4103/1673-5374.274330.
  4. Abdel-Hay, K. M., De Ruiter, J., Smith, F., Alsegiani, A. S., et al. (2016). GC–MS differentiation of the six regioisomeric dimethoxybenzoyl-1-pentylindoles: Isomeric cannabinoid substances. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 125, 360–368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpba.2016.04.012.
  5. Landgraf, A. D., Alsegiani, A. S., Alaqel, S., Thanna, S., Shah, Z. A., & Sucheck, S. J. (2020). Neuroprotective and anti-neuroinflammatory properties of ebselen derivatives and their potential to inhibit neurodegeneration. ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 11(19), 3008. https://doi.org/10.1021/acschemneuro.0c00328.

Sevcan Barlas Özgüven | FRP in Civil Engineering | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Sevcan Barlas Özgüven
Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey

Sevcan Barlas Özgüven
Affiliation Afyon Kocatepe University
Country Turkey
Scopus ID 57221980342
Documents 4
Citations 5
h-index 2
Subject Area FRP in Civil Engineering
Event International Research Awards on Fiberreinforced Polymer

Sevcan Barlas Özgüven is a researcher affiliated with Afyon Kocatepe University whose published work addresses cement-based materials, polymer composites, rheology, additive technologies and construction-oriented material performance. Her research record includes collaborative studies involving optical fiber reinforced polymer composites and advanced cementitious materials, providing a multidisciplinary basis for consideration within the field of fiber-reinforced polymer research.

Abstract

Sevcan Barlas Özgüven’s research profile demonstrates engagement with materials engineering and civil engineering applications, particularly the physical and mechanical characterization of polymer composites and the behavior of cement-based materials. Her recent co-authored study on optical fiber reinforced polymer composites examines physical characteristics and mechanical performance across different fiber contents and orientations. The work considers properties including water absorption, density, porosity, ultrasonic pulse velocity, tensile strength, impact behavior, compression and fracture-related performance. [1]

Keywords

Fiber-reinforced polymer; optical fiber composites; polymer composites; FRP in civil engineering; mechanical properties; cement-based materials; rheology; phase change materials; 3D printing; sustainable construction.

Introduction

Fiber-reinforced polymer systems are important engineering materials because reinforcement can modify stiffness, strength, fracture response and other functional characteristics of a polymer matrix. Özgüven’s research is relevant to this field through experimental investigation of optical fiber reinforced polymer composites, while her broader publication record connects composite materials with cementitious and construction technologies. The combination illustrates an interdisciplinary research direction spanning material characterization, structural materials and emerging construction methods.

Research Profile

The available publication record indicates a research profile centered on experimental materials evaluation. Topics represented include polymer composite performance, temperature-dependent cement mortar behavior, rheological properties of cement paste containing bio-oil additives, and extrudability of mortars developed for 3D printing. The Scopus profile supplied for the researcher lists four documents, five citations and an h-index of two.

Research Contributions

A principal contribution is the experimental investigation of optical fiber reinforced polyester composites, where fiber volume fraction and orientation are examined in relation to physical and mechanical behavior. The reported study found limited changes in selected physical properties while identifying improvements in impact strength, fracture toughness and overall mechanical performance with optical fiber incorporation. [1] Related research on nanoscale phase change materials investigated fresh and hardened mortar properties at different temperatures, linking rheological behavior with thermal effects. [2]

Publications

  • Investigation of physical and mechanical properties of optical fiber reinforced polymer composites. Sevcan Barlas Özgüven and Tayfun Uygunoğlu. [1]
  • Temperature-dependent effect of nanoscale phase change materials on fresh and hardened cement-based mortar. Tayfun Uygunoğlu and Sevcan Barlas Özgüven. [2]
  • Effect of Using Black Seed Pulp Bio oil as Admixture in Cement Paste on Rheological Properties. Tayfun Uygunoğlu, Sevcan Barlas Özgüven, Nazan Yılmaz, Oğuzhan Alagöz and Meltem Dilek. [3]
  • Extrudibility of Mortars Designed for 3D Printers. Tayfun Uygunoğlu and Sevcan Barlas Özgüven.  [4]

Research Impact

The research portfolio connects advanced composite characterization with practical challenges in construction materials. The optical-fiber study is particularly relevant to the development of multifunctional polymer composites, while the cement-based studies address workability, thermal response, sustainable additives and digital construction processes. Together, these publications provide evidence of interdisciplinary engagement with material performance and emerging engineering technologies.

Award Suitability

The research profile is suitable for consideration for an Innovative Research Award because it includes direct investigation of fiber-reinforced polymer composites and measurable material-performance characteristics. The documented optical fiber composite research provides a clear connection to FRP research, while the complementary work demonstrates broader expertise in experimental construction-material systems. Award assessment should consider the originality, methodological rigor, publication quality, reproducibility and relevance of the candidate’s contributions.

Conclusion

Sevcan Barlas Özgüven’s publication record reflects sustained involvement in experimental materials research with relevance to fiber-reinforced polymers and civil engineering. Her work on optical fiber reinforced polymer composites provides the strongest direct alignment with FRP research, supported by additional studies addressing cementitious materials, rheology, thermal behavior and 3D-printing applications. These contributions provide an appropriate scholarly basis for recognition under the Innovative Research Award category.

References

  1. Barlas Özgüven, S., & Uygunoğlu, T. (2026). Investigation of physical and mechanical properties of optical fiber reinforced polymer composites. Next Materials, 13, 103203.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxmate.2026.103203
  2. Uygunoğlu, T., & Barlas Özgüven, S. (2024). Temperature-dependent effect of nanoscale phase change materials on fresh and hardened cement-based mortar. Advances in Cement Research, 37(8), 435–447.
    https://doi.org/10.1680/jadcr.24.00068
  3. Uygunoğlu, T., Barlas Özgüven, S., Yılmaz, N., Alagöz, O., & Dilek, M. (2021). Effect of Using Black Seed Pulp Bio oil as Admixture in Cement Paste on Rheological Properties. El-Cezerî Journal of Science and Engineering, 8(3), 1521–1528.
    https://doi.org/10.31202/ecjse.954103
  4. Uygunoğlu, T., & Barlas Özgüven, S. (2021). Extrudibility of Mortars Designed for 3D Printers. El-Cezerî Journal of Science and Engineering, 8(1), 410–420.
    https://doi.org/10.31202/ecjse.852736
  5. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Sevcan Barlas Özgüven, Author ID 57221980342. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57221980342
  6. DergiPark. (n.d.). Sevcan Barlas Özgüven researcher profile and publication record. DergiPark.
    https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/%40sevcan-barlas-ozguven