Prof. Ramsey F. Hamade | Engineering Mechanics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Ramsey F. Hamade | Engineering Mechanics | Research Excellence Award

Professor | American University of Beirut | Lebanon

Prof. Ramsey F. Hamade is a globally respected scholar and innovator whose work is firmly rooted in Engineering Mechanics and whose contributions span advanced manufacturing science applied design and applied analysis. His expertise in Engineering Mechanics integrates experimental investigation computational modeling and applied Engineering Mechanics for materials processing machining joining and structural response. Through sustained research leadership Engineering Mechanics has been advanced across friction based processing nondestructive evaluation biomedical applications and sustainable manufacturing with Engineering Mechanics serving as the unifying scientific framework. He has authored more than eighty peer reviewed journal articles book chapters and patents reflecting strong productivity and influence in Engineering Mechanics research. His work demonstrates impactful collaboration with international academic and industrial partners translating Engineering Mechanics knowledge into practical technologies and societal benefit. The outcomes include improved material performance safer structures enhanced medical solutions and sustainable engineering practices all grounded in Engineering Mechanics rigor and relevance. His scholarly influence and visibility are reflected in the professional words Google Scholar profile of 2161 Citations, 26 h-index, 53 i10 index.

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Featured Publications


Evaluating the Learning Process of Mechanical CAD Students

RF Hamade, HA Artail, MY Jaber — Computers & Education, Vol. 49(3), pp. 640–661, 2007
Cited by 127


Relating Grain Size to the Zener–Hollomon Parameter for Twin-Roll-Cast AZ31B Alloy Refined by Friction Stir Processing

AH Ammouri, G Kridli, G Ayoub, RF Hamade — Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 222, pp. 301–306, 2015
Cited by 106


Design and Testing of a Locally Made Loop-Type Thermosyphonic Heat Sink for Stove-Top Thermoelectric Generators

R Nuwayhid, RF Hamade — Renewable Energy, Vol. 30(7), pp. 1101–1116, 2005
Cited by 98


A Case for Aggressive Drilling of Aluminum

RF Hamade, F Ismail — Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 166(1), pp. 86–97, 2005
Cited by 92


Extracting Cutting Force Coefficients from Drilling Experiments

RF Hamade, CY Seif, F Ismail — International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 46(3–4), pp. 387–396, 2006
Cited by 86

Dr. Liping Gong | Mechanical engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Liping Gong | Mechanical engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Research Fellow | University of Wollongong | Australia

Dr. Liping Gong is a distinguished researcher in the field of mechanical engineering, demonstrating exceptional expertise in advanced materials, vibration control, and energy harvesting systems. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in mechanical engineering from the University of Wollongong, Australia, where his work received the Examiners’ Commendation for Outstanding Thesis. His academic foundation in mechanical engineering was strengthened by a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Mechanics from Chang’an University, China. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, he has made significant strides in developing shear-stiffening phononic crystals through stereolithography for vibration and acoustic applications, alongside mentoring students in material characterization and finite element modeling—core skills in mechanical engineering research. His contributions span the design of magnetorheological elastomers, liquid metal-based nanogenerators, and intelligent materials for energy harvesting, reflecting innovation across various mechanical engineering domains. Dr. Gong’s research in mechanical engineering has been published in top-tier journals such as Advanced Materials, Nano Energy, and Smart Materials and Structures. His dedication has been recognized with the Best Oral Presentation Award at international mechanical engineering conferences. His research skills encompass experimental design, data analysis, material fabrication, and computational modeling—crucial aspects of mechanical engineering advancement. With deep involvement in reviewing for international journals, Dr. Gong continues to contribute to global mechanical engineering excellence. His professional journey highlights a commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scientific impact within mechanical engineering.Google Scholar profile of 301 Citations, 7 h-index, 7 i10-index.

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Featured Publications

1. Wang, S., Gong, L., Shang, Z., Ding, L., Yin, G., Jiang, W., Gong, X., & Xuan, S. (2018). Novel safeguarding tactile e‐skins for monitoring human motion based on SST/PDMS–AgNW–PET hybrid structures. Advanced Functional Materials, 28(18), 1707538.

2. Zhang, Q., Lu, H., Yun, G., Gong, L., Chen, Z., Jin, S., Du, H., Jiang, Z., & Li, W. (2024). A laminated gravity‐driven liquid metal‐doped hydrogel of unparalleled toughness and conductivity. Advanced Functional Materials, 34(31), 2308113.

3. Wu, H., Gong, N., Yang, J., Gong, L., Li, W., & Sun, S. (2024). Investigation of a semi-active suspension system for high-speed trains based on magnetorheological isolator with negative stiffness characteristics. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 208, 111085.

4. Gong, L., Xuan, T., Wang, S., Du, H., & Li, W. (2023). Liquid metal based triboelectric nanogenerator with excellent electrothermal and safeguarding performance towards intelligent plaster. Nano Energy, 109, 108280.

5. Jin, S., Yang, J., Sun, S., Deng, L., Chen, Z., Gong, L., Du, H., & Li, W. (2023). Magnetorheological elastomer base isolation in civil engineering: a review. Journal of Infrastructure Intelligence and Resilience, 2(2), 100039.

Kamila Dus-Szachniewicz | Experimental Methods | Women Researcher Award

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Kamila Dus-Szachniewicz | Experimental Methods | Women Researcher Award

Ass. Prof. at Wrocław Medical University | Poland

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamila Dus-Szachniewicz has an extensive background in clinical and experimental pathology, with a strong focus on Experimental Methods in cancer research. Her career reflects a deep integration of Experimental Methods in proteomics, tumor microenvironment modeling, and innovative diagnostic approaches. She works at Wrocław Medical University, advancing Experimental Methods that combine optical tweezers technology and mass spectrometry for precision oncology. Her leadership in pioneering Experimental Methods has resulted in several patents and influential publications. This summary highlights her capacity to merge fundamental science with practical applications, pushing the boundaries of Experimental Methods in medical diagnostics, cancer cell interaction analysis, and therapeutic development within translational oncology.

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Education 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamila Dus-Szachniewicz has pursued academic excellence through a comprehensive education grounded in Experimental Methods and biological sciences. She earned her master’s in biology, specializing in genetics and microbiology, further shaping her foundational understanding of cellular systems. Her Ph.D. in Medical Sciences integrated Experimental Methods to analyze colorectal adenoma and carcinoma through proteomics. Later, she completed her Doctor of Medical Sciences (habilitation), employing Experimental Methods such as optical tweezers to assess lymphomas under diverse microenvironmental conditions. This educational journey reflects a consistent emphasis on Experimental Methods, providing the skills and theoretical grounding essential for innovation in modern cancer research and diagnostic tool development.

Experience 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamila Dus-Szachniewicz’s professional experience is distinguished by her consistent application of Experimental Methods across multiple high-impact research areas. At Wrocław Medical University, she developed proteomic techniques for FFPE tissue analysis, enhancing cancer biomarker discovery through advanced Experimental Methods. She established and characterized three-dimensional lymphoma spheroid models, integrating Experimental Methods to simulate tumor microenvironments and improve translational relevance. Moreover, she applied optical tweezers-based Experimental Methods to study cell adhesion, develop hybrid spheroids, and support personalized oncology. Her role as a research project leader demonstrates her ability to design, implement, and manage sophisticated Experimental Methods to address pressing challenges in hematological malignancy diagnostics and therapeutic strategy development.

Research Interest 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamila Dus-Szachniewicz’s research interests are deeply rooted in the innovative use of Experimental Methods to solve complex problems in oncology. She focuses on proteomic profiling of cancer progression, enabling precision diagnostics through optimized Experimental Methods. Her work includes constructing advanced tumor models to mimic lymphoma-microenvironment crosstalk, improving Experimental Methods for studying drug response and cell-cell interaction. Additionally, she explores the use of optical tweezers-based Experimental Methods to analyze mechanical and adhesive properties of cancer cells, linking physical forces with therapeutic outcomes. These research interests collectively illustrate her commitment to advancing Experimental Methods for more predictive, precise, and clinically relevant cancer research approaches.

Award and Honor

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamila Dus-Szachniewicz has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to science through several prestigious awards and honors emphasizing Experimental Methods in oncology. Her pioneering use of optical tweezers as part of Experimental Methods in hematological cancer research garnered institutional and national funding. The successful completion of competitive projects has elevated Experimental Methods as transformative tools in diagnostic innovation. Her contributions have also been acknowledged through grants promoting translational applications of Experimental Methods in cancer biology. These honors underscore her leadership and vision, reaffirming the importance of Experimental Methods in redefining how cellular interactions and therapeutic targets are identified and validated in modern medicine.

Research Skill

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamila Dus-Szachniewicz has developed a powerful set of research skills, all interconnected by her mastery of Experimental Methods. She has refined skills in proteomic analysis using mass spectrometry, a cornerstone of modern Experimental Methods for biomarker discovery. Her ability to design and manage complex cell culture systems, including hybrid lymphoma spheroids, highlights her proficiency in Experimental Methods modeling disease biology. Furthermore, her technical expertise in optical tweezers-based assays exemplifies how Experimental Methods can quantify mechanical properties of cancer cells. Collectively, her research skills demonstrate a profound capacity to implement and advance Experimental Methods that bridge molecular insights, cellular behavior, and therapeutic innovation in oncology.

Publication Top Notes 

Title: Extensive quantitative remodeling of the proteome between normal colon tissue and adenocarcinoma
Journal: Molecular Systems Biology
Authors: JR Wiśniewski, P Ostasiewicz, K Duś, DF Zielińska, F Gnad, M Mann
Citation: 274

Title: Proteomic workflow for analysis of archival formalin‐fixed and paraffin‐embedded clinical samples to a depth of 10 000 proteins
Journal: PROTEOMICS–Clinical Applications
Authors: JR Wiśniewski, K Duś, M Mann
Citation: 174

Title: Absolute proteome analysis of colorectal mucosa, adenoma, and cancer reveals drastic changes in fatty acid metabolism and plasma membrane transporters
Journal: Journal of Proteome Research
Authors: JR Wiśniewski, K Duś-Szachniewicz, P Ostasiewicz, P Ziółkowski, ...
Citation: 89

Title: Toward controlled photothermal treatment of single cell: optically induced heating and remote temperature monitoring in vitro through double wavelength optical tweezers
Journal: ACS Photonics
Authors: S Drobczyński, K Prorok, K Tamarov, K Duś-Szachniewicz, VP Lehto, ...
Citation: 43

Title: Physiological hypoxia (physioxia) impairs the early adhesion of single lymphoma cell to marrow stromal cell and extracellular matrix. Optical tweezers study
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Authors: K Duś-Szachniewicz, S Drobczyński, P Ziółkowski, P Kołodziej, ...
Citation: 28

Title: Pattern of melanotransferrin expression in human colorectal tissues: an immunohistochemical study on potential clinical application
Journal: Anticancer Research
Authors: K Duś-Szachniewicz, P Ostasiewicz, M Woźniak, P Kołodziej, ...
Citation: 24

Title: Real-time force measurement in double wavelength optical tweezers
Journal: Journal of the Optical Society of America B
Authors: S Drobczyński, K Duś-szachniewicz
Citation: 19

Title: Quantitative analysis of gene expression in fixed colorectal carcinoma samples as a method for biomarker validation
Journal: Molecular Medicine Reports
Authors: B Ostasiewicz, P Ostasiewicz, K Duś-Szachniewicz, K Ostasiewicz, ...
Citation: 18

Title: Protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor R and Z1 expression as independent prognostic indicators in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Journal: Head & Neck
Authors: K Duś‐Szachniewicz, M Woźniak, K Nelke, E Gamian, H Gerber, ...
Citation: 18

Title: Insulin-like growth factor-2 is induced following 5-aminolevulinic acid-mediated photodynamic therapy in SW620 human colon cancer cell line
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Authors: M Woźniak, K Duś-Szachniewicz, P Ziółkowski
Citation: 18

Title: Development and characterization of 3D hybrid spheroids for the investigation of the crosstalk between B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas and mesenchymal stromal cells
Journal: OncoTargets and Therapy
Authors: K Duś-Szachniewicz, K Gdesz-Birula, G Rymkiewicz
Citation: 16

Title: Proteomic-based analysis of hypoxia-and physioxia-responsive proteins and pathways in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Journal: Cells
Authors: K Duś-Szachniewicz, K Gdesz-Birula, K Zduniak, JR Wiśniewski
Citation: 15

Title: The assessment of the combined treatment of 5-ALA mediated photodynamic therapy and thalidomide on 4T1 breast carcinoma and 2H11 endothelial cell line
Journal: Molecules
Authors: K Zduniak, K Gdesz-Birula, M Woźniak, K Duś-Szachniewicz, ...
Citation: 14

Title: Immunohistochemical study of nuclear ubiquitous casein and cyclin-dependent kinase substrate 1 in invasive breast carcinoma of no special type
Journal: Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine
Authors: K Symonowicz, K Duś-Szachniewicz, M Woźniak, M Murawski, ...
Citation: 14

Title: Differentiation of single lymphoma primary cells and normal B-cells based on their adhesion to mesenchymal stromal cells in optical tweezers
Journal: Scientific Reports
Authors: K Duś-Szachniewicz, S Drobczyński, M Woźniak, K Zduniak, ...
Citation: 13

Title: Vacata‐and divacataporphyrin: New photosensitizers for application in photodynamic therapy—an in vitro study
Journal: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
Authors: M Klyta, P Ostasiewicz, K Jurczyszyn, K Duś, L Latos‐Grażyński, ...
Citation: 13

Title: Spectral analysis by a video camera in a holographic optical tweezers setup
Journal: Optica Applicata
Authors: S Drobczynski, K Dus-Szachniewicz, K Symonowicz, D Glogocka
Citation: 10

Title: Formation of lymphoma hybrid spheroids and drug testing in real time with the use of fluorescence optical tweezers
Journal: Cells
Authors: K Duś-Szachniewicz, K Gdesz-Birula, E Nowosielska, P Ziółkowski, ...
Citation: 9

Title: Immunocytochemical studies on the nuclear ubiquitous casein and cyclin-dependent kinases substrate following 5-aminolevulinicacid-mediated photodynamic therapy on MCF-7 cells
Journal: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Authors: K Hotowy, M Woźniak, K Duś, E Czapińska, B Osiecka, ...
Citation: 8

Title: Large-scale proteomic analysis of follicular lymphoma reveals extensive remodeling of cell adhesion pathway and identifies hub proteins related to the lymphomagenesis
Journal: Cancers
Authors: K Duś-Szachniewicz, G Rymkiewicz, AK Agrawal, P Kołodziej, ...
Citation: 7

Conclusion

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamila Dus-Szachniewicz represents a leading figure in modern translational oncology, driven by her expertise in Experimental Methods. Her educational background, professional achievements, research leadership, and impactful publications converge to form a profile that illustrates the transformative power of Experimental Methods in advancing medical science. Through proteomics, tumor modeling, and optical manipulation technologies, she has demonstrated how Experimental Methods can bridge the gap between fundamental biology and clinical applications. This conclusion underscores her vital role in shaping future diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, inspiring continued development of Experimental Methods that will refine and personalize cancer care for improved patient outcomes.