Masahiro Nishida | Impact Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Masahiro Nishida | Impact Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Educational Details

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (1991): Tokyo Institute of Technology.

M.E. in Mechanical Engineering (1993): Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (1996): Tokyo Institute of Technology, under the supervision of Professor H. Matsumoto. His thesis was titled “Evaluation Method of Mechanical Properties for Material by Phase-Sensitive Acoustic Microscope”.

 

Professional Experience

Prof. Nishida began his career as a Research Associate in the Department of Mechanical Science at Tokyo Institute of Technology from 1996 to 1997. He then joined Nagoya Institute of Technology as a Research Associate in 1997, working under Professor K. Tanaka. He progressed to Lecturer (2001-2004), Associate Professor (2004-2018), and has been a full Professor since 2018. In addition to his academic roles, he has served as the General Manager of the Quality Innovation Techno-Center at Nagoya Institute of Technology since 2022. He has also been a visiting researcher at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden, in 2009.

Research Interest

Prof. Masahiro Nishida’s research focuses on the dynamic behavior of materials under extreme conditions, with particular emphasis on hypervelocity impacts and advanced material properties. His work on hypervelocity impact explores the performance of materials like metals and plastics used in space debris bumpers, carbon fiber-reinforced plastics, and components produced through additive manufacturing. In the field of dynamic strength of advanced materials, he investigates the mechanical properties of recycled aluminum alloys, additive manufacturing materials, and biodegradable plastics using the split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) technique, which allows for high-strain-rate testing. Additionally, his research into the dynamics of heterogeneous materials involves studying the behavior of aggregated soft particles and understanding how contact forces propagate within these assemblies. This combination of experimental and computational approaches provides valuable insights into the resilience and performance of materials in extreme environments.

Top Notable Publications

Effects of electron beam irradiation on hypervelocity impact behavior of carbon fiber reinforced plastic plates
Journal: Journal of Composite Materials
Published: December 2021
DOI: 10.1177/00219983211037049
Citations: Data not provided through Scopus.

Effects of the shapes and addition amounts of crosslinking reagents on the properties of poly‐3‐hydroxybutyrate/poly(caprolactone) blends
Journal: Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Published: June 2021
DOI: 10.1002/app.51210
Citations: Data not provided through Scopus.

Effect of chain extender on morphology and tensile properties of poly(l-lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate-co-l-lactate) blends
Journal: Materials Today Communications
Published: March 2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101852
Citations: Data not provided through Scopus.

Correlative analysis between morphology and mechanical properties of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) blended with polycaprolactone (PCL) using solid-state NMR
Journal: Polymer Testing
Published: November 2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106780
Citations: Data not provided through Scopus.

Correlative analysis between solid-state NMR and morphology for blends of poly(lactic acid) and poly(butylene adipate-co-butylene terephthalate)
Journal: Polymer
Published: 2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122591
Citations: Data not provided through Scopus.

Effects of deformation rate on tensile properties of ramie fiber/PLA/PBAT composites
Conference: ECCM 2018 – 18th European Conference on Composite Materials
Published: 2020
EID: 2-s2.0-85084162322
Citations: Data not provided through Scopus.

Effects of gamma ray irradiation on penetration hole in and fragment size from carbon fiber reinforced composite plates in hypervelocity impacts
Journal: Composites Part B: Engineering
Published: July 2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.04.007
Citations: Data not provided through Scopus.

Influence of impact angle on size distribution of fragments in hypervelocity impacts
Journal: International Journal of Impact Engineering
Published: June 2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2019.02.006
Citations: Data not provided through Scopus.

Conclusion

Prof. Masahiro Nishida is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His strong educational background, extensive research experience, leadership roles, and cutting-edge research in dynamic material properties and hypervelocity impact make him a prominent figure in mechanical engineering. His research aligns well with current industrial needs, particularly in aerospace, sustainability, and material innovation, further enhancing his candidacy for such an award.

 

Yaseen Iqbal | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Yaseen Iqbal | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Educational Details:

Dr. Yaseen Iqbal holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Materials and Applied Physics from the University of Sheffield, UK (1993-1997), where he completed his thesis on “Early Stage Crystallization in Lithium Silicate-Based Glasses.” He possesses expertise in glass melting, microstructural and phase evolution, crystallization, XRD, EDS, optical microscopy, SEM, and TEM. Prior to this, he earned his M.Sc. in Physics from Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan (1984-1986), focusing on “Gamma Ray Spectroscopy of Eu152,” with expertise in nuclear physics and quantum mechanics. Dr. Iqbal completed his B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics from the University of Peshawar, Pakistan (1981-1983).

Professional Experience

Dr. Iqbal has over 32 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. He currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Numerical & Physical Sciences at the University of Peshawar (since October 2021) and was previously the Chairman of the Department of Physics (2015-2021). A tenured professor since 2017, he is also the founder and project director of the Materials Research Lab at UOP. His research collaborations have extended internationally, having held postdoctoral positions at the University of Sheffield (1997-2004) and worked as a visiting scientist at Boise State University, USA, and as a visiting academic at Sheffield. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (UK) and holds Chartered Engineer status with the UK Engineering Council, in addition to being a Professional Engineer registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council.

Research Interest

Dr. Iqbal’s research spans materials science, particularly in glass-ceramics, electro-ceramics, and nanomaterials. He has conducted extensive work on phase evolution, crystallization, and microstructural properties of materials, with applications in energy, telecommunication, lasers, and environmental sciences. His projects include the synthesis of novel cover-glass for photovoltaic applications, electro-ceramics for microwave technologies, and rare-earth-doped nanomaterials for live-cell imaging and cancer dosimetry.

Research Contributions

Prof. Iqbal has authored over 140 ISI-indexed journal articles and contributed significantly to material science research through various projects. His key projects include the development of next-generation cover-glass for photovoltaics, electro-ceramics for microwave applications, and nanomaterials for medical and technological applications. He has also played a major role in establishing the Materials Research Laboratory at UOP and contributed to national initiatives, including the development of an engineering university in collaboration with Germany.

Top Notable Publications

Niaz, F., Shah, S. S., Hayat, K., Iqbal, Y., Oyama, M. (2024). “Utilizing rubber plant leaf petioles derived activated carbon for high-performance supercapacitor electrodes.” Industrial Crops and Products, 219, 119161.
Citations: 1

Amir, M., Chaghouri, H. A., Iqbal, Y., Ali, S., Amin, M. (2024). “Enhancement of CO gas sensing with ZnO nanostructures on MWCNTs films.” Ceramics International, 2024, pp. 1–12.
Citations: 0

Ali, H., Uzair, M., Iqbal, Y., Ali, M., Ahmad, W. (2023). “Electrical properties of Barium titanate and graphite incorporated PVA matrix composite (PVA-BaTiO3-G) nanofibers.” Materials Science and Engineering: B, 296, 116655.
Citations: 3

Fayaz, M., Ali, S., Bibi, S., Rooh, G., Kaewkhao, J. (2023). “Luminescence and energy transfer mechanism in Ce3+ and Gd3+ ions in bismuth borate glass.” Ceramics International, 49(15), pp. 24690–24695.
Citations: 5

Rehman, M. U., Manan, A., Ullah, A., Khan, M. A., Muhammad, R. (2023). “Structural, dielectric and complex impedance analysis of Pb-free BaTiO3-Bi(Mg0.5Ce0.5)O3 ceramics.” Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 947, 169575.
Citations: 18

Rehman, M. U., Manan, A., Khan, M. A., Ullah, A., Ahmad, A. S. (2023). “Improved energy storage performance of Bi(Mg0.5Ti0.5)O3 modified Ba0.55Sr0.45TiO3 lead-free ceramics for pulsed power capacitors.” Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 43(6), pp. 2426–2441.
Citations: 16

Uzair, M., Iqbal, Y., Hayat, K., Muhammad, R. (2023). “Sintering behavior, dielectric properties, and impedance spectroscopy of BaTiO3–Li2WO4.” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34(7), 631.
Citations: 2

Khan, H., Iqbal, Y., Khan, M., Zeng, Y. (2022). “Optical absorption of tri-doped (Mo, Y, N)-TiO2 with first-principle calculations.” Modern Physics Letters B, 36(25), 2250132.
Citations: 0

Li, S., Li, C., Mao, M., Sun, S., Wang, D. (2022). “High Q×f values of Zn-Ni co-modified LiMg0.9Zn0.1-xNixPO4 microwave dielectric ceramics for 5G/6G LTCC modules.” Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 42(13), pp. 5684–5690.
Citations: 45

Jiang, Y., Liu, H., Muhammad, R., Sun, R., Wang, D. (2022). “Broadband and high-efficiency of garnet-typed ceramic dielectric resonator antenna for 5G/6G communication application.” Ceramics International, 48(18), pp. 26922–26927.
Citations: 33

 

Conclusion

Prof. Yaseen Iqbal’s extensive qualifications, international research collaborations, and successful completion of numerous impactful projects make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions to materials science, especially in the development of innovative materials for photovoltaics and electro-ceramics, are highly significant. His leadership in establishing research facilities and mentoring future scholars further solidifies his case for the award