Boris Noutegomo | Natural Fibers | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Boris Noutegomo | Natural Fibers | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Boris Noutegomo | University of Bamenda | Cameroon

Dr. Boris Noutegomo is an accomplished researcher and educator in mechanical and industrial engineering, with extensive experience in maintenance diagnostics, product design, and advanced manufacturing systems. His research integrates key areas such as mechanical system reliability, industrial automation, and material behavior under applied stresses. Through his work on maintenance engineering and production optimization, he has contributed to developing innovative methodologies for improving equipment performance, energy efficiency, and operational safety in industrial systems. His teaching and research activities encompass diverse subjects including computer-aided design and manufacturing, mechanics of structures, welding technologies, thermodynamics, and mechatronic systems, reflecting a broad command of engineering science. He has conducted and supervised applied research projects in areas such as the design and optimization of mechanical components, development of agro-industrial equipment, and maintenance planning for complex industrial setups. His applied industrial experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, and thermal energy systems bridges theory with real-world engineering solutions, fostering innovation and sustainable practices. Dr. Boris Noutegomo has published in reputable journals and his research has received citations demonstrating scholarly recognition (2 citations, h-index: 1). His ongoing academic engagement at prominent technical institutions contributes to advancing interdisciplinary research that links mechanical innovation, automation, and sustainability. With a focus on practical engineering solutions, reliability enhancement, and industrial productivity, Dr. Boris Noutegomo continues to make meaningful contributions to the field of mechanical and industrial engineering, demonstrating a strong alignment with the objectives of the Excellence in Research Award.

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Featured Publications

(2025). Multi-scale modelling of the hygro-mechanical behavior of Rhecktophyllum camerunense vegetable fibers. Results in Materials.

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.