Sivasamy Paulsamy | Mechanical Properties | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Sivasamy Paulsamy | Mechanical Properties | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor | PSR Engineering College | India

Dr. Sivasamy Paulsamy is a highly active researcher in the fields of thermal engineering, nanomaterials, and advanced energy storage systems, with a strong focus on thermal energy storage, phase change materials (PCMs), nanofluids, and solar energy-based storage technologies. His research contributions significantly advance heat transfer enhancement techniques, including the development of nano-enhanced PCMs, graphene- and CNT-based thermal systems, and composite materials engineered for efficient energy storage. With expertise spanning kinematics and dynamics of machinery, strength of materials, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and finite element analysis, he integrates theoretical and experimental approaches to address challenges in next-generation thermal and mechanical systems. Dr. Paulsamy has authored impactful publications, including widely cited works on nano-enhanced PCMs, polymer composites with ZnO nanoparticles, metallic nanoparticle-embedded PCMs, and advanced thermal materials, contributing to over 340 Google Scholar citations with an h-index of 9. His software proficiency encompasses CFD (Fluent), ANSYS, Pro-E, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks, supporting his computational modeling and design research. He has actively participated in AICTE-sponsored training programs, faculty development initiatives, and international conferences on nanoscience, nanotechnology, and functional materials, reflecting his commitment to continuous knowledge advancement and scientific collaboration. In addition to his research activities, he has undertaken various professional responsibilities such as coordinating academic programs, organizing national and international conferences, managing laboratories, and facilitating technical workshops, thereby contributing substantively to the academic and scientific community.

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Featured Publications

Sivasamy, P., Harikrishnan, S., Imran Hussain, S., Devaraju, A., & Kalaiselvam, S. (2017). Improved performance of a newly prepared nano-enhanced phase change material for solar energy storage. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 31(10), 4903–4910.

Sivasamy, P., Devaraju, A., & Harikrishnan, S. (2018). Review on heat transfer enhancement of phase change materials (PCMs). Materials Today: Proceedings, 5(6), 14423–14431.

Devaraju, A., Sivasamy, P., & Loganathan, G. B. (2020). Mechanical properties of polymer composites with ZnO nanoparticles. Materials Today: Proceedings, 22, 531–534.

Ayyasamy, L. R., Mohan, A., Rex, L. K., Sivakumar, V. L., Dhanasingh, S. V., … & Sivasamy, P. (2022). Enhanced thermal characteristics of CuO embedded lauric acid phase change material. Thermal Science, 26(2 Part B), 1615–1621.

Sivasamy, P., Harikrishnan, S., Imran Hussain, S., Kalaiselvam, S., … (2019). Improved thermal characteristics of Ag nanoparticles dispersed myristic acid as composite for low temperature thermal energy storage. Materials Research Express, 6(8), 085066.

Alper Bideci | Building Materials | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alper Bideci | Building Materials | Editorial Board Member

Architecture | Düzce University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alper Bideci is a leading researcher in construction materials, recognized for his extensive contributions to lightweight concrete technology, polymer-coated aggregates, sustainable building materials, and the performance optimization of cement-based composites. His scholarly work spans mechanical behavior, thermal performance, durability enhancement, fracture energy, shrinkage, creep, and microstructural characterization of advanced concretes, supported by experimental testing and image-processing-based evaluation methods. Dr. Bideci has published numerous high-impact articles in SCI-Expanded journals, including significant studies on polyester-coated pumice aggregates, fiber-reinforced calcium aluminate concrete under elevated temperatures, homogeneity assessment in EPS-integrated mortars, environmental performance of insulated façade panels using life cycle assessment, and the influence of hemp fibers, waste tyre additives, and polymer modifications on strength and fracture properties. His investigations have advanced understanding of eco-efficient composites, permeability control, color and structural homogeneity, and the integration of industrial by-products in construction materials. Dr. Bideci’s research additionally encompasses polymer coatings for lightweight aggregates, the structural behavior of self-compacting concretes containing waste materials, and performance assessments of historical brick and concrete systems through experimental methods. He has led and contributed to funded research projects on polymer-coated aggregates and historical building materials and has achieved substantial international recognition, with over 350 citations reflecting his global impact. His consistent achievements have been honored repeatedly with the Scientific Encouragement Awards of the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), recognizing his sustained advancements in high-performance, durable, and sustainable construction materials.

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Featured Publications

Bideci, A., Sallı Bideci, Ö., & Ashour, A. (2023). Mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight concrete produced with polyester-coated pumice aggregate. Construction and Building Materials, 394.

Sallı Bideci, Ö., Yilmaz, H., Gencel, O., Bideci, A., Çomak, B., & Nodehi, M. (2023). Fiber-reinforced lightweight calcium aluminate cement-based concrete: Effect of exposure to elevated temperatures. Sustainability, 15, 4722.

Çomak, B., Aykanat, B., Sallı Bideci, Ö., Bideci, A. (2022). Determination of homogeneity index of cementitious composites produced with EPS beads by image processing techniques. Computers and Concrete, 29, 107–115.

Çomak, B., Bideci, A., Aykanat, B., & Sallı Bideci, Ö. (2021). Determination of color homogeneity by image processing in cement-based mortars. Romanian Journal of Materials, 51, 552–557.

Yılmaz, E., Arslan, H., & Bideci, A. (2019). Environmental performance analysis of insulated composite facade panels using life cycle assessment (LCA). Construction and Building Materials, 202, 806–813.