Dr. Qiang Guo | Advanced Composites | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Qiang Guo | Advanced Composites | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Qiang Guo | Western Superconducting Technologies Co., Ltd | China

Dr. Qiang Guo, Vice General Manager at Western Superconducting Technologies Co., Ltd., leading research, development, and production of advanced superconducting products with a focus on low-temperature and high-temperature superconducting materials. Key achievements include the development of NbTi superconducting wire and driving breakthroughs in critical temperature stability, magnetic field tolerance, and overall superconductor performance while reducing production costs. Research efforts include studying the properties and microstructure of NbTiTa superconducting wire, supporting industrial applications in MRI systems, particle accelerators, and other high-tech fields. Contributions encompass over 50 authorized invention patents, multiple peer-reviewed publications, industrial-scale production optimization generating annual output exceeding 1.5 billion RMB, and 1 citation by 1 document with an h-index of 1. Leadership in R&D, innovation in superconducting materials, and strategic implementation have established a strong global presence in the superconductivity market, demonstrating the transformative impact of advanced materials on technology and industry. The combination of scientific research, patent development, large-scale manufacturing, and recognized scholarly impact underscores a commitment to advancing superconducting technologies and expanding their applications worldwide.

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Featured Publications

  • Guo, Q. (2025). Study on high Jc and low loss experimental NbTi/Cu0.5Mn/Cu superconducting wires for accelerator magnet in WST. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity.

  • Guo, Q. (2025). Study on the heat treatment microstructure evolution of high field NbTi superconducting strand. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity.

  • Guo, Q. (2025). Study on the process of monolith NbTi wire with high N-value and high dimensional accuracy for NMR. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity.

  • Guo, Q. (2024). Influence of Hf addition on the superconducting properties of Nb3Sn. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity.

  • Guo, Q. (2024). Investigation on the recrystallization and Nb3Sn microstructure of Nb alloys with large deformation during heat treatment. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity.

  • Guo, Q. (2024). Study on high yield strength monolith NbTi superconducting wire for MRI magnets in WST. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity.

 

 

Dr. Mulugundam Siva Surya | Advanced Composites | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mulugundam Siva Surya | Advanced Composites | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mulugundam Siva Surya | GITAM University | India

Dr. Mulugundam Siva Surya is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor at GITAM University, Hyderabad, with a strong commitment to teaching and advancing research in mechanical and manufacturing engineering. He earned his PhD from JNTU Anantapur in 2022, following an M.Tech in Manufacturing Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from KSRM College of Engineering, Kadapa. Dr. Mulugundam began his academic career as a Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Rajiv Gandhi University, Hyderabad, from 2010 to 2013, and has since been dedicated to mentoring students and contributing to innovative research. With 557 citations from 421 documents, 33 publications, and an h-index of 16, his work reflects a strong impact in mechanical and materials engineering. [Scopus ID: 57194031396; ORCID: 0000-0003-2960-7298]. His research expertise includes composite materials, functionally graded materials, and thermal protection systems. He holds an Indian patent (No. 468849) for developing a novel method to fabricate layered Al7075/SiC functionally graded materials using powder metallurgy. He has also served as Co-Principal Investigator for two DRDO-funded projects under the CARS scheme, focusing on experimental and finite element design optimization of epoxy-based composites and AI-driven multi-scale simulations of ablative thermal protection systems for missile nose cones.

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Featured Publications

Mulugundam, M. S., & Gugulothu, S. K. (2023). Fabrication, mechanical and wear characterization of silicon carbide reinforced aluminium 7075 metal matrix composite. Silicon, 14(5), 2023–2032.

Nutakki, P. K., Gugulothu, S. K., Ramachander, J., & Sivasurya, M. (2022). Effect of n-amyl alcohol/biodiesel blended nano additives on the performance, combustion and emission characteristics of CRDi diesel engine. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(1), 82–97.

Ramachander, J., Gugulothu, S. K., Sastry, G. R. K., Panda, J. K., & Surya, M. S. (2021). Performance and emission predictions of a CRDI engine powered with diesel fuel: A combined study of injection parameters variation and Box-Behnken response surface methodology. Fuel, 290, 120069.

Surya, M. S., Prasanthi, G., & Gugulothu, S. K. (2021). Investigation of mechanical and wear behaviour of Al7075/SiC composites using response surface methodology. Silicon, 13(7), 2369–2379.

Surya, M. S., & Prasanthi, G. (2022). Effect of SiC weight percentage on tribological characteristics of Al7075/SiC composites. Silicon, 14(3), 1083–1092.

Mulugundam, T. V. N. Siva Surya. (2019). Synthesis and mechanical behaviour of (Al/SiC) functionally graded material using powder metallurgy technique. Materials Today: Proceedings, 18(7), 3501–3506.