Tusharbhai Gajjar | Fiber Characterization | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tusharbhai Gajjar | Fiber Characterization | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistance | Western Sydney University | Australia

Dr. Tusharbhai Gajjar is a dedicated researcher and academic specializing in advanced manufacturing, additive technologies, and composite materials. Based in Sydney, he is affiliated with Western Sydney University, where he serves as a Casual Academic Tutor and has previously contributed as a Research Assistant. His research primarily explores 3D printing technologies for polymeric and cementitious composites, emphasizing optimization of process parameters, interlayer bonding, and material property enhancement. Dr. Gajjar earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Western Sydney University (thesis submitted), holds a Master’s degree in Design Engineering from Nirma University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University. He has published multiple peer-reviewed papers in reputable journals such as Progress in Additive Manufacturing and Fibers and Polymers, and contributed book chapters with Springer. His professional experience spans academia and industry, including roles at Dude Multi Services Pvt Ltd (Ahmedabad) and Mass Energy Consultant (Surat), where he led R&D projects in 3D printed aerospace components and energy efficiency. Recognized for his academic excellence, he received the ARC DP Project Scholarship and the Sustainable Development Grant from Western Sydney University. Dr. Gajjar is actively engaged in professional communities as Vice President of the Western Sydney University Engineers Society and International Membership Coordinator of the CIB Chapter WSU. His commitment to innovation and sustainability continues to advance the fields of additive manufacturing and composite engineering.

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Featured Publications

Gajjar, T., Shah, D. B., Joshi, S. J., & Patel, K. M. (2020). Analysis of process parameters for composites manufacturing using vacuum infusion process. Materials Today: Proceedings, 21, 1244–1249.

Gajjar, T., Shah, D. B., Joshi, S. J., & Patel, K. M. (2020). Experimental study of thickness gradient and flow simulation in VARTM process. Fibers and Polymers, 21(2), 384–391.

Gajjar, T., Yang, R., Ye, L., & Zhang, Y. X. (2025). Effects of key process parameters on tensile properties and interlayer bonding behavior of 3D printed PLA using fused filament fabrication. Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 10(2), 1261–1280.

Gajjar, T., Shah, D. B., Joshi, S. J., & Patel, K. M. (2018). Prediction of spring-back deformation for CFRP reflectors manufactured using various processes. Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 13(6), 144–148.

Gajjar, T., Shah, D. B., Joshi, S. J., & Patel, K. M. (2021). Carbon fiber permeability characterization using VARTM process. Materials Today: Proceedings, 44, 1560–1563.

Gajjar, T., Shah, D. B., Joshi, S. J., & Patel, K. M. (2019). Experimental and simulation investigation on spring-in deformation for L-shape component. Curved and Layered Structures, 6(1), 169–180.

Xinyang He | Thermoelectric Fiber | Young Researcher Award

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.