Xuemei Wang | Metallic Materials | Best Researcher Award

Published On 12/11/202512/11/2025 by ScienceFather

Xuemei Wang | Metallic Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xuemei Wang at Shanghai University | China

Xuemei Wang’s research centers on understanding and improving the corrosion resistance of metallic materials in complex marine environments, with a particular focus on copper–nickel alloys and underwater welding technologies. Her work bridges materials science, electrochemistry, and mechanical engineering, aiming to enhance the durability and performance of metals used in marine and offshore applications. During her master’s studies at Qilu University of Technology, she investigated the corrosion resistance of EH40 steel underwater wet welded joints, resulting in two SCI-indexed publications and participation in three patent designs. Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Shanghai University, Wang’s doctoral research explores the local corrosion mechanisms of copper–nickel alloys using advanced filament electrode techniques, seeking to elucidate corrosion behavior under varying environmental and electrochemical conditions. Her ongoing studies have already produced four SCI papers and one EI-indexed paper, demonstrating her significant contribution to corrosion science and materials engineering. Beyond her academic achievements, her research holds strong industrial relevance, providing theoretical and experimental foundations for the development of corrosion-resistant materials critical to shipbuilding, offshore structures, and marine energy systems. By integrating surface analysis, experimental modeling, and advanced simulation methods, Wang adopts a comprehensive approach to studying localized corrosion phenomena at microstructural and electrochemical levels. Her work not only contributes to academic advancement but also supports global sustainability goals by promoting eco-friendly corrosion control strategies and improving material longevity in marine environments. Through her persistence, interdisciplinary vision, and commitment to innovation, Xuemei Wang continues to play a vital role in advancing corrosion science and developing practical solutions for marine materials engineering.

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Featured Publications

Wang, X., Zhong, Q., Zhang, S., Xie, B., Ma, L., & Yu, Y. (2025, December). Failure mechanism of passive films on Cu–Ni alloys in a dynamic marine environment revealed by wire beam electrode and localized electrochemical techniques. Materials Today Communications, 114277.

Wang, X., Zhong, Q., Ma, L., & Yu, Y. (2025, August). Investigating the crevice corrosion of 304 stainless steel and B30 copper–nickel alloys by thiosulfate using wire beam electrode. Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik.

Wang, X., Zhong, Q., Yang, J., & Zhang, S. (2025, April). Understanding the galvanic corrosion of B30 copper–nickel alloy and AISI 304 stainless steel with the effect of fluoride ions and protons using the wire beam electrode. Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik.

Wang, X., Zhao, W., Chen, K., & Li, Z. (2022, August 3). Effects of welding heat input on microstructure and corrosion characterization in CGHAZ of X80 pipeline steel. Archives of Metallurgy and Materials.

Wang, X., Zhao, W., Wang, J., Xiao, G., Zhang, H., & Guo, N. (2022, March). Galvanic corrosion of X80 pipeline steel double-sided submerged arc welded joints in simulated near-neutral soil solution. Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik.

Taame Abraha Berhe | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Published On 10/11/202510/11/2025 by ScienceFather

Taame Abraha Berhe | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof. Dr. Taame Abraha Berhe at Adigrat university | Ethiopia

Dr. Taame Abraha Berhe is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in applied and theoretical chemistry, with a strong focus on quantum chemistry, materials and energy chemistry, and materials science and engineering. He serves as an Assistant Professor at Adigrat University, Ethiopia, where he has been actively engaged in teaching and research since 2017. Currently, he is a Postdoctoral Researcher at National Taiwan University, where his work extends into advanced material characterization and surface modification technologies. Dr. Berhe earned his Ph.D. from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, where he also gained hands-on experience in synchrotron radiation research at the Taiwan and Japanese Photonic Sources, enriching his expertise in advanced experimental and computational methods. His research contributions aim to bridge fundamental chemistry with applied material innovations for sustainable energy and technological advancement. Over the years, he has held several academic leadership positions, including Head of the Department of Chemistry and Dean of the College of Natural and Computational Science at Adigrat University, reflecting his commitment to scientific education and institutional development. Dr. Berhe’s scholarly influence extends internationally through his service as a reviewer for multiple reputable journals, including Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal, Materials Science Research India, and Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. His dedication to quality research and peer review has been recognized with multiple awards, such as the Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing from Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology and commendations from RSC Advances and other scientific publishers. Dr. Berhe’s research vision emphasizes the integration of physical chemistry principles and material science to drive innovation in energy systems, catalysis, and sustainable materials for global scientific and industrial progress.

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Featured Publications

Berhe, T. A., Su, W. N., Chen, C. H., Pan, C. J., Cheng, J. H., Chen, H. M., Tsai, M. C., & Hwang, B. J. (2016). Organometal halide perovskite solar cells: Degradation and stability. Energy & Environmental Science, 9(2), 323–356.

Dubale, A. A., Tamirat, A. G., Chen, H. M., Berhe, T. A., Pan, C. J., Su, W. N., & Hwang, B. J. (2016). A highly stable CuS and CuS–Pt modified Cu₂O/CuO heterostructure as an efficient photocathode for the hydrogen evolution reaction. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4(6), 2205–2216.

Ibrahim, K. B., Tsai, M. C., Chala, S. A., Berihun, M. K., Kahsay, A. W., Berhe, T. A., & Hwang, B. J. (2019). A review of transition metal‐based bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts. Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 66(8), 829–865.

Berhe, T. A., Cheng, J. H., Su, W. N., Pan, C. J., Tsai, M. C., Chen, H. M., Yang, Z., Tan, H., & Hwang, B. J. (2017). Identification of the physical origin behind disorder, heterogeneity, and reconstruction and their correlation with the photoluminescence lifetime in hybrid perovskite thin films. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5(39), 21002–21015.

Berhe, T. A., Su, W. N., & Hwang, B. J. (2024). Halide perovskites’ multifunctional properties: Coordination engineering, coordination chemistry, electronic interactions and energy applications beyond photovoltaics. Inorganics, 12(7), 182.

Saeed Behseresht | Thermoplastic composites | Best Researcher Award

Published On 05/11/202505/11/2025 by ScienceFather

Saeed Behseresht | Thermoplastic composites | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Saeed Behseresht at New Mexico State University | United States

Dr. Saeed Behseresht is a dedicated Mechanical Engineer and researcher currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU), where he also earned his master’s degree with a perfect GPA of 4.0/4.0. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Hakim Sabzevari University (HSU) and a Master’s in Applied Mechanics of Solids from Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) in Iran. His research focuses on Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM), specializing in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) process control, machine learning (ML) and reinforcement learning (RL) for AM process monitoring, digital twin development, defect detection, and finite element analysis (FEA) of metal and polymer AM. As a Graduate Research Assistant at NMSU, Dr. Behseresht has developed hybrid physical-virtual digital twins and ML-based process control frameworks for optimizing AM performance, integrating high-speed imaging, simulation, and predictive modeling. His work includes designing constitutive material models and implementing user subroutines in Abaqus to advance predictive failure analysis of AM components. He has published several peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in leading platforms such as Metals, Journal of Materials, and Metrology, and actively contributes as a peer reviewer for reputed journals including the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering. Beyond research, he teaches Solid Mechanics Lab and Engineering Analysis as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, guiding undergraduate students through practical applications of mechanical engineering principles. His technical expertise spans Abaqus, Ansys, SolidWorks, Catia, Python, and Fortran, complemented by strong analytical and strategic skills. Dr. Behseresht’s research achievements have earned him the Roy R. Hilbrand Endowed Scholarship and the Grad Success Scholarship at NMSU. His scholarly impact is evidenced by 93 citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 5, reflecting his growing influence in the field of advanced manufacturing and computational mechanics.

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Featured Publications

Behseresht, S., & Park, Y. H. (2024). Additive manufacturing of composite polymers: Thermomechanical FEA and experimental study. Materials, 17(8), 1912.

Behseresht, S., Park, Y. H., Love, A., & Valdez Pastrana, O. A. (2024). Application of numerical modeling and finite element analysis in fused filament fabrication: A review. Materials, 17(17), 4185.

Behseresht, S., Love, A., Valdez Pastrana, O. A., & Park, Y. H. (2024). Enhancing fused deposition modeling precision with serial communication-driven closed-loop control and image analysis for fault diagnosis-correction. Materials, 17(7), 1459.

Love, A., Valdez Pastrana, O. A., Behseresht, S., & Park, Y. H. (2025). Advancing metal additive manufacturing: A review of numerical methods in DED, WAAM, and PBF. Metrology, 5(2), 30.

Behseresht, S., & Mehdizadeh, M. (2020). Stress intensity factor interaction between two semi-elliptical cracks in thin-walled cylinder. In Proceedings of the 28th Annual International Conference of the Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ISME2020).