Wu Wei | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Published on 13/12/202513/12/2025 by Composite Awards

Wu Wei | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Wu Wei at University of Shanghai for Science & Technology | China

Wu Wei is a researcher at the University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, China, with expertise in biomechanics, bio-inspired materials, and structural mechanics. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanical behavior of insect wings, particularly the combined influence of wrinkled vein structures and nanomechanical properties on hind wing deformation. By integrating experimental observations with analytical modeling, her work reveals the design principles that govern lightweight, flexible, and resilient biological structures. These studies advance knowledge in functional morphology and offer valuable guidance for translating natural structural strategies into engineered systems. Her research has significant interdisciplinary applications, including micro-robotics, biomimetic materials, flexible mechanical systems, and aerospace-inspired designs. With multiple publications and a growing citation record, Wu Wei’s work continues to contribute to both fundamental science and innovative engineering solutions, bridging biological insights with practical technological development.

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Featured Publications

Nanomechanical and Optical Properties of Anti-Counterfeiting Nanostructures Obtained by Hydrogel Photoresist in Laser Processing

– Biomimetics, 2025

A bioinspired multilayer film with angle dependent and humidity responsive color-changing performances based on its crosslink networks

– Journal of Materials Science, 2023

A bioinspired robotic knee with controlled joint surfaces and adjustable ligaments

– Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 2022

Optical and Nanomechanical Characteristics of Multilayer Structure Derived from Color-changing Beetle Popillia Indgigonacea Motsch

– Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2022

Effect of microtrichia on the interlocking mechanism in the Asian ladybeetle, Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

– Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2018

Murodjon Samadiy | Chemical Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Published on 11/12/202511/12/2025 by Composite Awards

Murodjon Samadiy | Chemical Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murodjon Samadiy at Tashkent State Technical University | Uzbekistan

Murodjon Samadiy is an active researcher whose multidisciplinary contributions span lithium recovery technologies, chemical engineering, environmental sustainability, and food processing innovations. His work has earned over 686 citations, demonstrating strong global relevance and scholarly impact. A major focus of his research lies in lithium extraction from diverse water resources including seawater, geothermal water, underground water, and salt lake brines, where he has co-authored highly cited works such as Lithium Recovery from Brines and advanced studies integrating ion-exchange, adsorption, membrane separation, and volumetric thermodynamics. His research includes the development of advanced sorbents, spinning fiber composites, spherical composites, and ion-sieve materials that significantly improve selectivity, efficiency, and environmental compatibility in lithium extraction—key innovations supporting the energy-storage sector and sustainable battery manufacturing. In parallel, Samadiy collaborates extensively on food science and agro-processing studies, contributing to works on inorganic additives in meat processing, functional ingredients in dairy and bakery systems, and the development of automated irrigation systems, reflecting strong interdisciplinary versatility. His publications in reputable venues such as Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Chemical Engineering Journal, Asian Journal of Chemistry, and various international conferences underscore his commitment to applied research addressing global industrial and environmental challenges. Additionally, his involvement in studies on phosphorate solutions, salt purification technologies, and physico-chemical processing of minerals further strengthens his contributions to chemical technology and resource processing. Through collaborations with international scholars from Sri Lanka, China, Uzbekistan, and others, Samadiy’s body of work demonstrates consistent innovation, scientific rigor, and real-world applicability. His research portfolio highlights a strong commitment to advancing sustainable material recovery, improving industrial processing efficiency, and contributing impactful knowledge across chemical, environmental, and food technology domains.

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Featured Publications

Samadiy, M. A. T., Yu, X., Li, M., & Duo, J. (2020). Lithium recovery from brines including seawater, salt lake brine, underground water and geothermal water. Thermodynamics and Energy Engineering, 90371.

Li, H., Qin, J., Zhao, K., Guo, Y., Tong, B., Samadiy, M., Alimov, U., & Deng, T. (2024). Novel lithium ion-sieve spinning fiber composite of PVDF-HMO for lithium recovery from geothermal water. Journal of Cleaner Production, 434, 139997.

Samadiy, M., & Deng, T. (2021). Lithium recovery from water resources by ion exchange and sorption method. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan, 43(4).

Rifky, M., Abdusalomova, D., Dissanayake, K., Zokirov, K., Harris, J. M., Jesfar, M., … & Samadiy, M. (2024). Seaweed as a functional ingredient and emulsifier in dairy processing. BIO Web of Conferences, 108, 18001.

Dissanayake, K., Rifky, M., Hunupolagama, D., Harris, J. M., Zokirov, K., Farmonov, J., … & Samadiy, M. (2024). Inorganic additives in meat production and processing. E3S Web of Conferences, 510, 01028.

Wei Tao Huang | Metal Nanocomposites | Editorial Board Member

Published on 11/12/202511/12/2025 by Composite Awards

Wei Tao Huang | Metal Nanocomposites | Editorial Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Tao Huang at hunan normal universiy | China

Wei Tao Huang is a highly accomplished researcher in biosensing, molecular logic, DNA computing, nanomaterials, and biointerface engineering, with impactful contributions spanning analytical chemistry, biomedical engineering, and molecular information processing. His work is widely recognized, with more than 1,600 citations, an h-index of 23, and influential publications across high-impact journals such as Chemical Communications, Theranostics, Analytical Chemistry, and Biosensors & Bioelectronics. Huang’s research focuses on designing innovative fluorescent and electrochemical sensing platforms leveraging graphene oxide, DNA structures, aptamers, and nanocomposites for highly sensitive detection of metal ions, biomolecules, and environmental contaminants. He has pioneered several dual-output DNA logic gates, reversible fluorescent nanoswitches, and molecular computation systems, advancing intelligent biosensing and information encryption at the molecular scale. His contributions also extend to biomedical applications, including engineering E. coli Nissle 1917 minicells for targeted chemotherapy delivery and developing biosensing methods for imaging hypoxia in inflammatory diseases. Huang’s interdisciplinary work combines chemistry, nanotechnology, synthetic biology, and materials science to enable next-generation sensing strategies, molecular logic circuits, and functional biointerfaces. His research continues to drive forward innovations in smart biosensing systems, pathogen detection, environmental monitoring, and molecular information storage.

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Featured Publications

Xie, W. Y., Huang, W. T., Li, N. B., & Luo, H. Q. (2012). Design of a dual-output fluorescent DNA logic gate and detection of silver ions and cysteine based on graphene oxide. Chemical Communications, 48(1), 82–84.

Shi, Y., Huang, W. T., Luo, H. Q., & Li, N. B. (2011). A label-free DNA reduced graphene oxide-based fluorescent sensor for highly sensitive and selective detection of hemin. Chemical Communications, 47(16), 4676–4678.

Zhang, Y., Ji, W., He, L., Chen, Y., Ding, X., Sun, Y., Hu, S., Yang, H., & Huang, W. (2018). E. coli Nissle 1917-derived minicells for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drug to hypoxic regions for cancer therapy. Theranostics, 8(6), 1690.

Huang, W. T., Shi, Y., Xie, W. Y., Luo, H. Q., & Li, N. B. (2011). A reversible fluorescence nanoswitch based on bifunctional reduced graphene oxide: Use for detection of Hg²⁺ and molecular logic gate operation. Chemical Communications, 47(27), 7800–7802.

Lu, J. Y., Bu, Z. Q., Lei, Y. Q., Wang, D., He, B., Wang, J., & Huang, W. T. (2024). Facile microwave-assisted synthesis of Sb₂O₃–CuO nanocomposites for catalytic degradation of p-nitrophenol. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 409, 125503.

Saravanakumar | Properties and Performance | Editorial Board Meamber

Published on 11/12/202511/12/2025 by Composite Awards

Saravanakumar | Properties and Performance | Editorial Board Meamber

Dr. Saravanakumar at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology | India

P. Saravanakumar is an accomplished civil engineering researcher whose work has significantly advanced sustainable construction materials, recycled aggregate technology, and concrete durability. With a strong publication record and over 900 citations, his research spans treated recycled aggregates, high-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete, slag-based mixes, geopolymer systems, structural behavior, and smart-sensing cement composites. His highly cited studies, including Properties of Treated Recycled Aggregates and Its Influence on Concrete Strength Characteristics and Effect of Admixed Recycled Aggregate Concrete on Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete, have shaped current understanding of performance-enhanced recycled aggregate concrete and its role in sustainable infrastructure. His contributions extend to durability assessment, microstructural enhancement, and treatment techniques for improving recycled aggregate quality, with notable works on mechanical behavior, slag integration, shear cracking in reinforced concrete beams, and hybrid fiber systems. More recent publications reflect his evolving interest in innovative materials, such as carbon-black-based self-sensing composites for structural health monitoring, and the application of recycled materials within circular-economy frameworks, including smart waste management. He has also explored environmental engineering domains such as wastewater treatment using fly ash adsorbents and indoor air quality in Indian buildings. Collaborating widely with leading experts, he has established a multidisciplinary research footprint that bridges sustainability, structural performance, and modern material science. Through consistent scholarly output and a strong commitment to environmentally responsible construction, Saravanakumar continues to contribute impactful insights supporting the future of sustainable civil engineering.

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Featured Publications

Saravanakumar, P., Abhiram, K., & Manoj, B. (2016). Properties of treated recycled aggregates and its influence on concrete strength characteristics. Construction and Building Materials, 111, 611–617.

Kumar, P. S., & Dhinakaran, G. (2012). Effect of admixed recycled aggregate concrete on properties of fresh and hardened concrete. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 24(4), 494–498.

Saravanakumar, P., & Dhinakaran, G. (2013). Strength characteristics of high-volume fly ash–based recycled aggregate concrete. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 25(8), 1127–1133.

Saravanakumar, P., & Dhinakaran, G. (2014). Durability aspects of HVFA-based recycled aggregate concrete. Magazine of Concrete Research, 66(4), 186–195.

Sivamani, J., Renganathan, N. T., & Palaniraj, S. (2021). Enhancing the quality of recycled coarse aggregates by different treatment techniques—A review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(43), 60346–60365.

Tao Wang | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Published on 09/12/202509/12/2025 by Composite Awards

Tao Wang | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Tao Wang at University of Science and Technology of China | China

Tao Wang is a dedicated postdoctoral researcher at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), specializing in precision machinery, biomimetic dry adhesives, and intelligent material systems for advanced engineering applications. He earned both his Bachelor of Engineering and Ph.D. in Precision Machinery and Precision Instrument from USTC, ranking among the top students and receiving numerous prestigious honors, including the National Scholarship (2022), multiple First-Class Scholarships, the “Cun Cao Xin” Special Scholarship, and Outstanding Graduate awards at both the provincial and university levels. His research focuses on high-performance, rapidly switchable adhesive systems inspired by biological mechanisms, with impactful contributions to space debris removal and sensation-free adhesion across varied surfaces. Notably, he developed magnetically triggered core-shell intelligent adhesives that overcome challenges such as the adhesion paradox and interface stress regulation, enabling millisecond-level switching, enhanced surface adaptability, and reliable repeatability. He has also advanced layered composite adhesives integrating CNT arrays and retractable micro-claw structures for robust multifunctional adhesion. Tao Wang has published 10 scientific documents, accumulating 28 citations from 24 citing documents, and holds an h-index of 3, reflecting the growing influence of his work. His publications include articles in leading journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Smart Materials and Structures, Composites Part A, and ChemistrySelect, alongside multiple patents on precision measurement devices and smart adhesive systems. In addition to research, he has excelled as a teaching assistant—earning the Outstanding Teaching Assistant award—and has demonstrated strong leadership through class roles, volunteer initiatives, and science outreach programs. With expertise in CAD modeling, finite-element simulation, micro-fabrication, advanced surface characterization, and additive manufacturing, Tao Wang continues to push the boundaries of intelligent adhesive technologies with promising applications in aerospace, robotics, and next-generation engineering systems.

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Featured Publications

Wang, T., Zhang, P., et al. (2022). Rapidly switchable double-layered adhesive modified by magnetic field. Chemical Engineering Journal, 438, 135441.

Wang, T., Gu, P., Gao, T., et al. (2024). Ladybug-inspired hierarchical composite adhesives for enhanced surface adaptability. Smart Materials and Structures.

Yang, X. C., Zhong, H. M., Zhang, P., Wang, T., & Zhao, Y. (2021). Ladybug-inspired double-layered adhesive with enhanced robustness to surface roughness. ChemistrySelect, 6(4), 640–646.

Li, H., Wang, T., Chen, Z. J., et al. (2024). Regulation of interface stress distribution to enhance the adhesion strength of dry adhesive materials. Journal of Functional Polymers.

Gao, T., Wang, G., Wang, T., et al. (2025). Impact of elastic instabilities on friction induced by capillary adhesion. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 199, 109149.

Ghazanfar Mehboob | Material Science | Excellence in Design Award

Published on 09/12/202509/12/2025 by Composite Awards

Ghazanfar Mehboob | Material Science | Excellence in Design Award

Dr. Ghazanfar Mehboob at Guangzhou University | China

Dr. Ghazanfar Mehboob (Ph.D.) is a highly accomplished materials scientist specializing in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), environmental barrier coatings (EBCs), plasma spraying, computational coating design, and advanced functional materials. He is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Guangzhou University, China, where he focuses on unraveling failure mechanisms in TBCs and developing optimized structural morphologies to extend coating lifespan through integrated experimental and numerical simulations. Dr. Mehboob completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong University (2023), where he conducted pioneering research on strain-tolerant coating architectures, crack propagation behavior, multilayer thermal barrier systems, and substrate–coating interactions. His expertise spans Abaqus, FEM, VCCT, residual stress modeling, nanoparticle synthesis, thin films, multiferroics, solar cells, and advanced nanomaterials. He has produced a strong research output with 16 international publications, including 7 as first and corresponding author, and has accumulated 295 citations, reported across 282 citing documents, with an h-index of 8. His impactful contributions include advancements in WC-CoCr adhesion behavior, double-layer TBC design optimization, coating failure analysis, and temperature-dependent magnetic properties of spinel nanoparticles. Dr. Mehboob has been awarded the prestigious Guangzhou University Start-Up Research Fund (2025) for exploring new materials and long-lifespan coating strategies. Alongside his research achievements, he has served as a Lecturer and held leadership roles such as President of the Career Counseling Society, demonstrating strong academic, organizational, and mentoring capabilities. His work continues to advance high-performance coating technologies and functional materials for extreme-environment and energy-related engineering applications.

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Featured Publications

1. Mehboob, G., Liu, M. J., Xu, T., Hussain, S., Mehboob, G., & Tahir, A. (2020). A review on failure mechanism of thermal barrier coatings and strategies to extend their lifetime. Ceramics International, 46(7), 8497–8521.

2. Ragab, M., Liu, H., Ahmed, M. M. Z., Yang, G. J., Lou, Z. J., & Mehboob, G. (2021). Microstructure evolution during friction stir welding of 1Cr11Ni2W2MoV martensitic stainless steel at different tool rotation rates. Materials Characterization, 182, 111561.

3. Hussain, S., Iqbal, M., Khan, A. A., Khan, M. N., Mehboob, G., Ajmal, S., Ashfaq, J. M., … (2021). Fabrication of nanostructured cadmium selenide thin films for optoelectronics applications. Frontiers in Chemistry, 9, 661723.

4. Mustafa, G., Mehboob, G., Khisro, S. N., Javed, M., Chen, X., Ahmed, M. S., … (2021). Facile synthesis and electrochemical studies of Mn₂O₃/graphene composite as an electrode material for supercapacitor application. Frontiers in Chemistry, 9, 717074.

5. Ragab, M., Liu, H., Abdel-Aleem, H. A., Seleman, M. M. E. S., Ahmed, M. M. Z., … Mehboob, G. (2024). Numerical and experimental study of underwater friction stir welding of 1Cr11Ni2W2MoV heat-resistant stainless steel. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 29, 130–148.

Cui Xinjie | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Published on 08/12/202508/12/2025 by Composite Awards

Cui Xinjie | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Cui Xinjie at Northeast Forestry University | China

Dr. Cui Xinjie is a researcher and educator specializing in wood science, with a strong academic background and extensive hands-on experience in wood anatomy, wood identification, wood modification, and archaeological wood preservation. She received her Ph.D. in Wood Science from Kyushu University, Japan, where her doctoral work focused on the natural weathering behavior and weatherproof treatment strategies for Cunninghamia lanceolata, producing influential SCI-indexed publications in Forests. She previously earned her M.Sc. in Wood Science and Technology from Southwest Forestry University, where she conducted pioneering research on species identification and decay classification of wooden remains from the Haimenkou archaeological site. Notably, the four-level decay grading standard she developed has been widely adopted by scholars working on archaeological wood. Dr. Cui has demonstrated exceptional technical proficiency in wood anatomy, completing the identification of 96 wood samples during her master’s studies and preparing over 3,000 permanent microscopic sections for archaeological research, facilitating high-quality analyses of ancient wooden artifacts. Since joining Beihua University, she has served as Secretary for Discipline and Scientific Research and currently leads the Wood Science and Engineering Program while supervising graduate students. She teaches core courses such as Wood Science, Scientific Paper Writing, and Wood Physics and Chemistry, contributing significantly to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation. Her academic contributions also include co-authoring chapters in a major volume on conservation technologies for wooden cultural relics from the Haimenkou site and presenting her research at international and national conferences in China, Japan, and beyond. Dr. Cui has led multiple teaching reform projects at Beihua University and has been recognized with honors such as the National Scholarship and Outstanding Thesis Awards. Her work bridges fundamental wood science, material behavior, and cultural heritage preservation, positioning her as a rising expert committed to advancing sustainable wood research and education.

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Featured Publications

Cui, X. J., & Matsumura, J. (2020). Weathering behaviour of Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook. under natural conditions. Forests, 11(12), 1236.

Cui, X. J., & Matsumura, J. (2019). Wood surface changes of heat-treated Cunninghamia lanceolata following natural weathering. Forests, 10(9), 791.

Cui, X., Qiu, J., & Gao, J. (2016). Using fluorescence polarizing techniques to determine decay grades and reinforcement degrees of ancient wood. Cultural Relics Conservation and Archaeological Science, 28(4).

Cui, X., Qiu, J., & Yang, Y. (2015). Comparative anatomical analysis of Phoebe zhennan and P. puwenensis wood. Journal of Southwest Forestry University, 35(3).

Cui, X. (2023). Research and application of key technologies for the conservation of wooden cultural relics from the Haimenkou site (Chapters 2–3). In Qiu, J. (Ed.), Key Technologies for Wooden Cultural Relics Conservation.