Javad Foroughi | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Javad Foroughi | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Professor Doctorate at The University of New South Wales, Australia

Profiles:

šŸ¢Current Position

Dr. Foroughi currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW), a position he has held since October 2021. Additionally, he is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences and a Visiting Professor in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Essen, Germany.

šŸŽ“ Academic Background

Dr. Javad Foroughi’s academic journey began with an exceptional foundation in Polymer Materials Science. He earned his BSc and MSc degrees in Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran (1991ā€“1997). Pursuing his passion for innovative materials, he completed his PhD in Material Engineering (2006ā€“2009) at the University of Wollongong, Australia. His doctoral work spanned across the Faculty of Engineering’s School of Biomedical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering and the Department of Chemistry’s Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, equipping him with interdisciplinary expertise in polymer materials.

šŸ“š Publication Achievements

Dr. Foroughi has made remarkable contributions to scientific literature, with top-cited articles in leading journals like Advanced Materials Technologies.Ā 

  • “Wearable Electronic Textiles from Nanostructured Piezoelectric Fibers”, recognized as a top-cited paper (2020ā€“2021).
  • Editorā€™s Choice article, “Actuator Materials: Review on Recent Advances and Future Outlook for Smart Textiles” (2019).
  • His groundbreaking work, “Smart Fabrics and Networked Clothing”, earned a Best Impacts Award from the IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine in 2017.

šŸ”¬ Ongoing Research

  • Smart textiles and wearable technologies: Exploring innovative materials to create advanced wearable electronic systems.
  • Piezoelectric nanostructured fibers: Developing nanomaterials with enhanced functionality for biomedical and technological applications.
  • Artificial muscles: Revolutionizing the field of soft robotics through the creation of actuators derived from fishing lines and other unconventional materials.

šŸ” Research Interests

  • Polymer materials science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Advanced electromaterials
  • Biomedical applications of smart textiles

šŸ† Scholarships and Awards

  • ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award Fellowship (2013ā€“2016).
  • Emerging Research Fellow, Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI).
  • R&D 100 Gold Award (2015) for Artificial Muscles.
  • Asia Nanotech Camp Fellowship (2009, Taiwan).
  • Commercialization Training Scheme Scholarship, University of Wollongong (2009).

šŸ§¬ Bioinformatics

While his primary focus lies in polymer and nanomaterials, Dr. Foroughi’s interdisciplinary work occasionally intersects with bioinformatics, particularly in the design and analysis of biomaterials for healthcare.

šŸŒ Professional Associations

Dr. Foroughi is actively engaged in professional networks, including associations that foster collaboration in materials science and engineering.

šŸ“‹ Training & Workshops

Dr. Foroughi has participated in numerous workshops and training programs, notably at prestigious institutions like the Alan G. MacDiarmid NanoTech Institute and the National Creative Research Initiative Centre for Bio-Artificial Muscle.

šŸŽ¤ Oral Presentations

As an expert in his field, Dr. Foroughi has delivered engaging oral presentations at international conferences, sharing his innovative findings on smart textiles, nanomaterials, and artificial muscles.

šŸ› ļø Tasks Completed as a Researcher

  • Development of wearable electronic textiles.
  • Pioneering artificial muscle technology.
  • Securing over $7 million in competitive research grants from entities like the Australian Research Council.

šŸŒŸ Success Factors

  • Interdisciplinary expertise across engineering, chemistry, and materials science.
  • Strong collaboration with global institutions, including universities in Germany, South Korea, and the United States.
  • Exceptional leadership in groundbreaking research projects.

šŸ§Ŗ Publications & Laboratory Experience

Dr. Foroughiā€™s laboratory experience includes advanced fabrication techniques for nanomaterials and polymers, contributing to high-impact publications and patents. His research has not only advanced scientific knowledge but also translated into commercialized technologies.

šŸŒ Impact and Legacy

Dr. Foroughiā€™s contributions to polymer materials and smart textiles have set new benchmarks in engineering and healthcare. His work continues to inspire researchers and pave the way for innovations in wearable technology and bioengineering.

šŸ“–Publications:

Paper Title: Advanced Energy Harvesters and Energy Storage for Powering Wearable and Implantable Medical Devices

  • Authors: Gao, Z.; Zhou, Y.; Zhang, J.; Wang, Z.L.; Wang, C.H.
  • Journal: Advanced Materials
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: Highly Stretchable Nanocomposite Piezofibers: A Step Forward into Practical Applications in Biomedical Devices

  • Authors: Mokhtari, F.; Nam, H.Y.; Ruhparwar, A.; Wang, C.H.; Foroughi, J.
  • Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry B
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: Contactless Vital Sign Monitoring Systems: A Comprehensive Survey of Remote Health Sensing for Heart Rate and Respiration in Internet of Things and Sleep Applications

  • Authors: Raheel, M.S.; Tubbal, F.; Raad, R.; Odeh, N.; Foroughi, J.
  • Journal: Sensors and Diagnostics
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: Manufacturing Ulvan Biopolymer for Wound Dressings

  • Authors: Foroughi, J.; Ruhparwar, A.; Aloko, S.; Wang, C.H.
  • Journal: Macromolecular Materials and Engineering
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: Ab Initio Calculations of Structural, Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Delafossite SMoO2 (S = Na, K, Rb, Cs) for Spintronics

  • Authors: Ismail, K.; Parveen, A.; Zia, A.; Abbas, S.M.; Foroughi, J.
  • Journal: Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing
  • Year: 2023

 

Younes Messaddeq | Advanced Fiber Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Prof . Younes Messaddeq | Centre of Optic photonics and laser-UniversitƩ Laval | Advanced Fiber Technologies

Professional Profiles:

Early Academic Pursuits

YounĆØs Messaddeq commenced his academic journey at UniversitĆ© de Rennes 1 in France, where he pursued a solid foundation in Solid State Chemistry. His dedication and passion for exploring the properties and applications of various glasses, particularly fluoride-based glasses, laid the groundwork for his subsequent groundbreaking research.

Professional Endeavors

With a career spanning over decades and traversing continents, Messaddeq has held esteemed positions, from a Full Professorship at UniversitƩ Laval in Canada to roles as a Scientific Coordinator at FAPESP Agency in Brazil and as a Professor/Vice-chair at UNESP in Brazil. His contributions have not been confined to academic settings, as evidenced by his roles as a visiting researcher in Germany and Japan, fostering global collaborations.

Contributions and Research Focus

Messaddeq's research portfolio is prolific and diverse, showcasing his expertise in multifunctional optical fibers, wearable sensors for healthcare monitoring, concentrated solar energy systems, nanoparticle-doped fibers, and composite materials for tissue engineering. His innovations, such as the development of specialized fiber optic probes for neural activity monitoring and wearable sensors for real-time breath monitoring, exemplify his commitment to pioneering advancements with tangible societal impacts.

Accolades and Recognition

His contributions have not gone unnoticed, with prestigious awards like the NSERC Brockhouse Canada Prize and the Varshneya Glass Technology Lecture Award recognizing his outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the fields of interdisciplinary research and glass technology.

Impact and Influence

Messaddeq's impact is far-reaching, evident in the multitude of patents, peer-reviewed publications, and successful translation of research into real-world applications. His leadership in securing substantial research grants further underscores the importance and relevance of his work in advancing knowledge across various domains.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Through his mentorship and supervision of numerous Master's dissertations, doctoral theses, and postdoctoral researchers, Messaddeq has nurtured a generation of scientists contributing to various industries and research domains. His ongoing commitment to international collaborations and the establishment of research partnerships positions him at the forefront of cutting-edge research, promising continued groundbreaking contributions to science and technology.

Notable Publications:

Design, fabrication and validation of an OAM fiber supporting 36 states. C Brunet, P Vaity, Y Messaddeq, S LaRochelle, LA Rusch, Optics express 22 (21), 26117-26127, 2014 (408)

Fullā€Color Phosphors from Europium(III)ā€Based Organosilicates. LD Carlos, Y Messaddeq, HF Brito, RA SĆ” Ferreira, V de Zea Bermudez, Advanced Materials 12 (8), 594-598, 2000 (352)

Thermal behavior of cellulose acetate produced from homogeneous acetylation of bacterial cellulose. HS Barud, AM de AraĆŗjo JĆŗnior, DB Santos, RMN de AssunĆ§Ć£o, ...Thermochimica acta 471 (1-2), 61-69, 2008 (304)

Antimicrobial bacterial cellulose-silver nanoparticles composite membranes. HS Barud, T Regiani, RFC Marques, WR Lustri, Y Messaddeq, Journal of Nanomaterials 2011 (249)

Bacterial cellulose-hydroxyapatite nanocomposites for bone regeneration. S Saska, HS Barud, AMM Gaspar, R Marchetto, SJL Ribeiro, International journal of biomaterials 2011 (244)

Self-supported silver nanoparticles containing bacterial cellulose membranes. HS Barud, C Barrios, T Regiani, RFC Marques, M Verelst, J Dexpert-Ghys, Materials Science and Engineering: C 28 (4), 515-518, 2008 (238)

Few-mode fiber with inverse-parabolic graded-index profile for transmission of OAM-carrying modes. B Ung, P Vaity, L Wang, Y Messaddeq, LA Rusch, S LaRochelle, optics express 22 (15), 18044-18055, 2014 (214)

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Bashria Yousef | Thermal energy storage media | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Bashria Yousef | University of Sharjah | Thermal energy storage media

Professional Profiles:

Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Bashria Yousef embarked on her academic journey in mechanical engineering at Ain Shams University, completing her Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering in 1991. This was followed by a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same university in 1996. Her keen interest in energy systems and heat transfer laid the groundwork for her later pursuits in renewable energy.

Professional Endeavors

Her professional career commenced as a Designer and Consultant Engineer in Sudan and Egypt, where she worked in the field of Air Conditioning Engineering before transitioning to academia. She began her teaching career as a Lecturer at the University of Juba in Sudan in 2001, later advancing to higher academic positions within the university.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Yousef's academic contributions span a wide range of topics within the realm of sustainable and renewable energy engineering. Her research delves into solar energy, energy storage, biomass, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and HVAC systems. Notably, she's been involved in various funded projects focusing on enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, integrating renewable energy sources, and assessing student engagement in online learning.

Accolades and Recognition

Throughout her career, Dr. Yousef has garnered recognition for her research contributions, as evidenced by her extensive list of publications in reputable journals and her active presence on academic platforms like Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and ORCID. Her work has been acknowledged in multiple research domains, including solar energy utilization, thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and nanofluids' application in renewable energy systems.

Impact and Influence

Her impact extends beyond research, evident in her role as an educator and mentor. Dr. Yousef has taught a spectrum of courses related to renewable energy, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and engineering design across different universities, nurturing the next generation of engineers in sustainable practices and renewable energy technologies.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Yousef's legacy lies in her multifaceted contributions to sustainable engineering and renewable energy, both in academia and through her research initiatives. Her ongoing efforts in understanding and advancing renewable energy applications, coupled with her dedication to teaching and mentorship, stand as a testament to her enduring commitment to shaping a sustainable future. Her future contributions are anticipated to further propel advancements in renewable energy systems and their integration into practical applications for a greener world.

Notable Publications:

Recent advances on nanofluids for low to medium temperature solar collectors: energy, exergy, economic analysis and environmental impact. Ā Z Said, AA Hachicha, S Aberoumand, BAA Yousef, ET Sayed, E Bellos. Progress in Energy and Combustion science 84, 100898, 2021 (178)

Enhancing the performance of automotive radiators using nanofluids. Z Said, MEH Assad, AA Hachicha, E Bellos, MA Abdelkareem, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 112, 183-194, 2019 (163)

Recent progress on the utilization of waste heat for desalination: A review. K Elsaid, ET Sayed, BAA Yousef, MKH Rabaia, MA Abdelkareem, Energy conversion and management 221, 113105. 2020 (131)

Fuel cells for carbon capture applications. MA Abdelkareem, MA Lootah, ET Sayed, T Wilberforce, H Alawadhi, ... Science of The Total Environment 769, 144243 2021 (86)

An overview of smart irrigation systems using IoT. K Obaideen, BAA Yousef, MN AlMallahi, YC Tan, M Mahmoud, H Jaber, ...Energy Nexus, 100124, 2022 (84)

David Amilo | Computational Modeling and Simulation of FRPs | Young Scientist Award

David Amilo | Young Scientist Award -Award Winner 2023

Dr. David Amilo: Computational Modeling and Simulation of FRPs

"Congratulations, Dr. David Amilo, on receiving the Young Scientist Award for your exceptional work in Computational Modeling and Simulation of FRPs at the International Research Awards on Fiber Reinforced Polymer. Well-deserved recognition for your outstanding contributions!"

Professional Profiles:

Early Academic Pursuits:

His journey into academia began with internships at the Ministry of Works in Abakaliki and later at Jhopiego for Mother and Child Survival Program (MCSP). These experiences in statistics laid a solid foundation for his future academic endeavors.

Professional Endeavors:

From IT operations at Eko Electricity Distribution Company to teaching roles in mathematics at NPower, his professional path has been diverse. However, his pivotal step came as a lecturer at Near East University, where he delved deeper into mathematical modeling, epidemiology, optimization, machine learning, and data science.

Contributions and Research Focus:

His prolific research contributions span various domains of mathematics, particularly in mathematical modeling of epidemics, cancer studies, gene expression modeling, and optimization techniques. His fractional-order models for various diseases like colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and COVID-19 reflect his interdisciplinary approach, combining mathematics and medical science.

Accolades and Recognition:

Earning the Young Researcher Award at Near East University and being recognized as the best graduating student in Applied Mathematics showcase his academic prowess. Awards from national competitions and distinctions during his academic pursuits signify his dedication and excellence.

Impact and Influence:

His publications in reputable international journals and presentations at scientific conferences demonstrate his influence in the field of mathematical modeling, attracting attention to the applications of mathematics in medicine and epidemiology. His work contributes significantly to understanding and tackling various diseases using mathematical frameworks.

Legacy and Future Contributions:

His legacy lies in the advancement of mathematical modeling, particularly in disease dynamics and healthcare applications. His future contributions are anticipated to further bridge the gap between mathematics and medical sciences, potentially revolutionizing disease understanding, treatment, and control strategies through innovative mathematical approaches.

Notable Publications:

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International Research Awards on Fiberreinforced Polymer | Award Winner 2023

Veera Gajendra Babu | Best Researcher Award Winner 2023

Congratulations: Veera Gajendra Babu | Ferroelectrics

Academician/Research Scholar, Assistant Professor, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli, India.

"Congratulations to Dr. Veera Gajendra Babu on receiving the Best Researcher Award in Ferroelectrics! Your exceptional work in this field and your contributions to the International Research Awards on Fiber-reinforced Polymers truly stand as a testament to your dedication and expertise. Well-deserved recognition for your outstanding achievements!"

Professional Profiles:

Early Academic Pursuits

Veera Gajendra Babu pursued a diverse educational journey, culminating in a Ph.D. in Materials Science - Physics from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, focusing on investigations into lead-free piezoelectric ceramics around morphotropic phase boundaries.

Professional Endeavors

With a blend of academic roles and research engagements, Babu navigated various positions, including being a Technical Assistant at Sir. C. V. Raman Central Instrumentation Center and an Assistant Professor in Physics at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Earlier roles included serving as a Project Fellow in UGC major research projects and a Lecturer in Physics at P.S.N. Engineering College.

Contributions and Research Focus

His research primarily revolves around environmental-friendly piezoelectric energy storage devices, artificial magnetoelectric materials, and multiferroics. Babu's expertise spans experimental methods such as solid-state reactions, materials like Pb-free piezoelectric perovskite ceramics, and software tools like ICDD-JCPDS for structural analysis.

Accolades and Recognition

Babu's contributions are reflected in an impressive portfolio of international journal publications, highlighting studies on various materials, their structures, and properties. These publications have garnered notable citations and impact factors.

Impact and Influence

With an h-index of 8 and an i-10 index of 8, his work has contributed significantly to the field of materials science. He has supervised numerous M.Sc. projects and has a cumulative impact factor of 72.93 across publications, emphasizing his influence in the academic domain.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Babu's legacy lies in his comprehensive exploration of piezoelectric ceramics and multiferroics, delving into their structural, magnetic, and electrical attributes. His future contributions seem poised to further advance the development of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient materials.

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