Meysam Jalali | Fiber Reinforced Concrete | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Meysam Jalali | Fiber Reinforced Concrete | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Shahrood University of Technology | Iran

Mr. Hao Shuai is a promising researcher in composites, advanced materials, and sustainable polymer engineering, currently pursuing doctoral research at Cranfield University after successfully transitioning from a research master’s programme. He holds an engineering background in macromolecular materials, complemented by substantial laboratory and industrial experience across polymer synthesis, material formulation, and composite processing. His early research work involved developing artificial cores for petroleum reservoir simulation, synthesising polymer microspheres for enhanced oil recovery, and optimising corrosion and scale inhibitors for pipeline applications. He later contributed to eco-friendly innovations such as aldehyde-free construction adhesives and improved waterproof coatings commissioned by industry partners. At Cranfield, his research is focused on sustainability-oriented material engineering, particularly transforming natural fibres such as cotton, jute, flax and hemp into functional reinforcements and embedded sensing elements for structural health monitoring. His investigations also extend to environmentally conscious textile dyeing methods designed to reduce chemical and water usage while improving colour durability. Skilled in experimental design, process optimisation and performance evaluation, he demonstrates a rare ability to bridge scientific research with industrial applicability. He has gained professional exposure through intensive chemical engineering placements within petrochemical facilities, where he observed large-scale material production and recycling systems. Recognised through multiple academic awards for outstanding performance, he continues to build a multidisciplinary research profile that integrates polymer chemistry, materials science and sustainable manufacturing. With his strong foundation in both experimental research and practical problem-solving, he is well positioned to contribute to advancements in green composite technologies.

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Featured Publications

Jalali, M., Sharbatdar, M. K., Chen, J. F., & Alaee, F. J. (2012). Shear strengthening of RC beams using innovative manually made NSM FRP bars. Construction and Building Materials, 36, 990–1000.

Zahrai, S. M., & Jalali, M. (2014). Experimental and analytical investigations on seismic behavior of ductile steel knee braced frames. Steel and Composite Structures, 16(1), 1–21.

Hemmatian, A., Jalali, M., Naderpour, H., & Nehdi, M. L. (2023). Machine learning prediction of fiber pull-out and bond-slip in fiber-reinforced cementitious composites. Journal of Building Engineering, 63, 105474.

Jalali, M. (2018). Tunnel rehabilitation in fault zone using sequential joints method: Case study of Karaj water conveyance tunnel. International Journal of Mining and Geo-Engineering, 52(1), 87–94.

Hajsadeghi, M., Jalali, M., Chin, C. S., Zirakian, T., & Bahrebar, M. (2021). Flexural characteristics of fibre reinforced concrete with an optimised spirally deformed steel fibre. International Journal of Engineering, Transactions C: Aspects, 34(6), 1390–1397.

Peyvandi, A. H., Jalali, M., Hajsadeghi, M., & Das, S. (2022). Experimental investigation on the performance of engineered spiral fiber: Fiber pull-out and direct tension tests. Construction and Building Materials, 347, 128569.

Ataee, S., Jalali, M., & Nehdi, M. L. (2024). Pull-out behavior of twin-twisted steel fibers from various strength cement-based matrices. Construction and Building Materials, 445, 137855.

Sun Yufeng | Composite Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr Sun Yufeng | Composite Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr Sun Yufeng | Shandong Agricultural University | China

Dr. Yufeng Sun is an Associate Professor and Master Supervisor at the College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University. She holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Engineering from the same university and a bachelor’s degree in Food Quality and Safety from Qilu University of Technology. As a key member of the Food Safety and Quality Control Team, Dr. Sun focuses on developing advanced nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors for the rapid and precise detection of chemical hazards in food and agricultural products. Her research expertise includes signal amplification strategies, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). She has led several major national and provincial research projects, including those supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Shandong Provincial Key R&D Program. Dr. Sun has published 12 SCI-indexed papers in top-tier journals such as Food Chemistry and Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, and she is a co-inventor on five authorized Chinese national patents related to electrochemical sensing technologies. Her academic excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards, including the Shandong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class, 2025), the Huaihai Science and Technology Award (First Class, 2024), and the Shandong Provincial Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award (2022). Dr. Sun continues to advance the field of food safety testing through her innovative research in nanomaterial design and sensor technology.

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Featured Publications

Rapid polymerization of molecularly imprinted hydrogels with self-adhesion, conductivity and specificity triggered by tannic acid–silver nanoparticles for electrochemical detection of methyl parathion in foods. (2025). Food Chemistry.