Mr. Fangming Zhou | Fluid Dynamics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Fangming Zhou | Fluid Dynamics | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Fangming Zhou | Liaoning Petrochemical University | China

Mr. Fangming Zhou is a dedicated researcher specializing in turbomachinery, with expertise in the internal flow and optimization design of fluid machinery. His work covers a wide range of applications, including pumps, fans, compressors, radial turbines, hydroturbines, and propellers. He completed his doctoral studies at Dalian University of Technology from 2012 to 2017, where he developed strong research skills in computational fluid dynamics and optimization methodologies. Dr. Zhou has authored 10 scientific documents, which have collectively received 120 citations from 110 different sources, reflecting the impact and relevance of his contributions to the field. He holds an h-index of 6, demonstrating consistent scholarly influence across his research outputs. His studies focus on enhancing the efficiency, stability, and aerodynamic performance of turbomachinery through innovative modeling, simulation, and experimental approaches. By integrating theory with practical engineering solutions, Dr. Zhou continues to advance the development of high-performance and energy-efficient fluid machinery systems that contribute to modern industrial applications.

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Featured Publication

Zhou, F. (2025). Investigation of the hydrodynamic characteristics of the underwater propulsion pump blade based on a bionic strategy. Ocean Engineering.

 

Ms. Ekaterina Sadikova | Heat Transfer Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Ekaterina Sadikova | Heat Transfer Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Ekaterina Sadikova | Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University | Russia

Ms. Ekaterina Sadikova is a postgraduate student at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, specializing in Thermo physics and Theoretical Heat Engineering, and currently working as a Research Scientist at Aurora Chemicals LLC. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics and a Master’s degree with honors in 2023 from the same institution, where she also received recognition for her strong academic achievements. Her research interests lie at the intersection of computational modeling, thermophysical processes, and applied mathematics, with an emphasis on validating theoretical models through experimental methods. She has contributed to both fundamental and applied research, completing projects such as her Bachelor’s thesis on the propagation of laminar flames over combustible surfaces and her Master’s thesis on computational analysis of the temperature state of fuel assemblies in the spent fuel pool of the Beloyarskaya Nuclear Power Plant under beyond-design accident conditions. Her expertise has been applied to consultancy and industry projects with organizations such as Atom Energy Project and Aurora Chemicals LLC, where she is engaged in developing a laboratory-scale prototype for synthesizing hexafluoroethane. She was recognized with the Best Presentation Award at the Minsk International Heat and Mass Transfer Forum.

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Featured Publications

  • Sadikova, E. V. (2023). Computational analysis of the temperature state of fuel rods in the spent fuel pool of power unit No. 4 at the Beloyarsk Nuclear Power Plant under beyond-design basis accidents (Master’s thesis). Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

  • Sadikova, E. V., & Snegiryov, A. Yu. (2022). Propagation of a laminar flame over the surface of a combustible material. Science Week, PhysMech, 291–293.

 

Prof. Dr. Vedat Oruç | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Vedat Oruç | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Vedat Oruç , Dcile University , Turkey.

Prof. Dr. Vedat Oruç 👨‍🏫 is a distinguished academic at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Turkiye 🇹🇷. Since 1998, he has dedicated his career to advancing the fields of fluid mechanics, flow control, and refrigeration 🌬️❄️. With 41 publications in top-tier journals 📚 and a Web of Science H-index of 15 📈, his contributions are widely recognized. He actively shares his research across platforms like Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar 🌐. Prof. Oruç is known for his dedication, impactful research, and long-standing commitment to engineering education and innovation ⚙️🎓.

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Education and Experience 

  • 🎓 Academic Background: Mechanical Engineering, Dicle University

  • 👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience: Faculty member since 1998 at Dicle University

  • 🏛️ Institution: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Dicle University

  • 📍 Location: Diyarbakır, Turkiye

  • 🧪 Research Focus: Fluid Mechanics, Flow Control, Refrigeration

Suitability Summary

Prof. Dr. Vedat Oruç, a distinguished academic at Dicle University, Türkiye, is an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With over 25 years of experience in mechanical engineering, his work has significantly advanced the fields of fluid mechanics, flow control, and refrigeration. Prof. Oruç has authored 41 peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in SCI and Scopus, demonstrating both depth and consistency in research. His scholarly influence is reflected in a Web of Science H-index of 15, and his publications are widely cited across reputable platforms. His academic integrity and commitment to innovative research make him a strong contender for this prestigious honor.

Professional Development 

Prof. Dr. Vedat Oruç has steadily built his professional expertise through decades of teaching and research 🧑‍🔬📘. With over 41 publications in reputable journals indexed in SCI and Scopus 📄🔍, he demonstrates a strong foundation in experimental and theoretical engineering. His academic journey is supported by high-impact research reflected in a WOS H-index of 15 📊. He continues to contribute to the advancement of fluid mechanics and flow technologies through innovative work and continuous learning 🔄. By staying actively involved in scholarly platforms like Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar 🌐, he ensures visibility and collaboration opportunities across borders 🌍.

Research Focus 

Prof. Dr. Vedat Oruç specializes in the dynamic fields of fluid mechanics, flow control, and refrigeration 🌊🌀❄️. His work investigates the behavior of fluids under various physical conditions, aiming to optimize control methods for engineering applications 🚀. These areas are critical in industries ranging from HVAC systems to aerospace and energy efficiency 🌡️✈️🔋. His 41 peer-reviewed journal publications illustrate a strong commitment to expanding theoretical and applied research. By focusing on efficient energy transfer and innovative flow techniques, Prof. Oruç contributes significantly to sustainable engineering and practical technological advancement ⚙️🌱📈.

Awards and Honors 

  • 🏆 Nominee: Best Researcher Award – Superior Engineering Research Awards

  • 🧪 Scientific Recognition: 41 peer-reviewed publications (SCI, Scopus)

  • 📈 Impact Metric: Web of Science H-index of 15

  • 🌍 Global Visibility: Active profiles on Scopus, Web of Science, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar

Publication Top Notes 

  • 🔬 The Thermodynamic and Environmental Analysis of a Variable Speed R404A Refrigeration System Using R455A

  • 📉 Isı Pompası Kullanıldığında Optimum Yalıtım Kalınlığının Belirlenmesi ve Ekonomik Analizi

    • Journal: DÜMF Mühendislik Dergisi

    • Date: October 5, 2024

    • DOI: 10.24012/dumf.1547522

    • Contributors: Uğur Yaman, Atilla Gencer Devecioğlu, Vedat Oruç

  • 🏠 The Evaluation and Improvement for the Energy Performance of Buildings: A Case Study

    • Journal: Next Energy

    • Date: July 2024

    • DOI: 10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100126

    • ISSN: 2949-821X

    • Contributors: Atilla G. Devecioğlu, Burhan Bilici, Vedat Oruç

  • ❄️ Retrofit of an Internal Heat Exchanger in a R404A Refrigeration System Using R452A

    • Journal: Next Energy

    • Date: April 2024

    • DOI: 10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100107

    • Contributors: Vedat Oruç, Atilla G. Devecioğlu, Derviş B. İlhan

  • 🌬️ An Investigation on the Utilization of R470A for Air-Conditioning Systems Towards 2025

    • Journal: Journal of Advanced Thermal Science Research

    • Date: August 16, 2023

    • DOI: 10.15377/2409-5826.2023.10.1

    • ISSN: 2409-5826

    • Contributors: Atilla G. Devecioğlu, Vedat Oruç

  • 🧊 Soğutma Sistemlerinde R454C Kullanılmasının Deneysel İncelenmesi

    • Journal: Politeknik Dergisi

    • Date: March 27, 2023

    • DOI: 10.2339/politeknik.898828

    • ISSN: 2147-9429

    • Contributors: Atilla Gencer Devecioğlu, Vedat Oruç

  • 🇪🇺 On the Satisfaction of EU F-Gas Regulation Using R455A as an Alternative to R404A

    • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings

    • Date: 2022

    • DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.11.506

    • ISSN: 2214-7853

    • Contributors: Atilla G. Devecioğlu, Vedat Oruç

  • ♻️ Drop-in Assessment of Plug-in R404A Refrigeration Equipment Using Low-GWP Mixtures

    • Journal: International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies

    • Date: July 25, 2022

    • DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctac078

    • ISSN: 1748-1325

    • Contributors: Atilla G. Devecioğlu, Vedat Oruç

Conclusion

Prof. Dr. Vedat Oruç’s outstanding publication record, impactful research, and long-standing academic contributions solidify his candidacy for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances core areas of mechanical engineering but also provides real-world applications in energy systems and fluid technologies. With a legacy of academic excellence and continued dedication to research, he exemplifies the high standards this award seeks to recognize.

Dr. Wei Kang | Flow Control | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Wei Kang | Flow Control | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wei Kang , Northwestern Polytechnical University , China .

Dr. Wei Kang 🇨🇳 is an Associate Professor at the School of Astronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi’an, China 🏫. With a Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics 🎓, he specializes in CFD 💨, aeroelasticity ✈️, and interdisciplinary simulations 🌊💻. His prolific academic career includes collaborative research at the University of Manchester 🇬🇧 and over 20 published works in high-impact journals 📚. Dr. Kang’s work combines theory with application, exploring morphing structures, tidal turbines, and supersonic flow phenomena 🚀. His leadership in aerospace R&D continues to inspire innovation and international collaboration 🌍.

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🎓 Education & Experience 

📘 Education

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Power Engineering & Thermal Physics, Xi’an Jiaotong University (2007–2012)

  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Power Engineering & Thermal Physics, Xi’an Jiaotong University (2005–2007)

  • 🎓 B.Eng. in Thermal Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University (2001–2005)

🧑‍🏫 Academic Working Experience

  • 🧑‍🔬 Associate Professor, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 🇨🇳 (2017–2024)

  • 🧑‍💼 Research Associate, University of Manchester, UK 🇬🇧 (2018–2021)

  • 👨‍🏫 Lecturer, Northwestern Polytechnical University (2013–2017)

Suitability  Summary

Dr. Wei Kang is a highly accomplished researcher whose groundbreaking contributions to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), flow control, and aeroelasticity make him an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work spans adaptive flow control with smart wings, supersonic shock wave interactions, and renewable energy modeling through tidal stream simulations—demonstrating both depth and interdisciplinary reach. With over 20 peer-reviewed publications in top journals, international experience at the University of Manchester, and a leading academic role at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Dr. Kang’s research has significantly advanced aerospace and energy systems. His innovation, impact, and global collaboration define research excellence.

🚀 Professional Development

Dr. Wei Kang’s professional journey reflects a steady ascent in both research and academia 📈. As an Associate Professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University 🏛️, he leads pioneering work in aero-thermo-elasticity and adaptive wing structures ✈️. His tenure at the University of Manchester deepened his interdisciplinary insights, especially in marine and aerospace fluid dynamics 🌊🌪️. With over two dozen peer-reviewed publications 📚 and collaborations across continents 🌍, Dr. Kang consistently upgrades his skills through hands-on simulation projects 💻 and cross-disciplinary ventures 🔧. His work shapes the future of flow control and energy-efficient flight technologies ⚡🚀.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Kang’s research focuses on CFD-based modeling, aeroelasticity, and multiphysics simulations ✈️💨. His interests cover supersonic/hypersonic flow stability, smart morphing surfaces 🤖, and tidal turbine modeling in realistic ocean conditions 🌊. He employs dynamic mode decomposition and advanced numerical tools to study interactions between structures and unsteady flows 💻🔬. His work bridges aerospace innovation with energy sustainability ⚡, particularly in actuator-line modeling and morphing wing technology. From buffeting effects to flow lock-in phenomena at low Reynolds numbers, Dr. Kang delivers cutting-edge insights crucial for high-performance aircraft and offshore renewable energy systems 🌍🚁.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Nonlinear Aero-Thermo-Elastic Stability Analysis of a Curve Panel in Supersonic Flow Based on Approximate Inertial Manifolds
    📅 Published: November 30, 2024
    📰 Journal: Aerospace
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/aerospace11120992
    ✍️ Contributors: Wei Kang, Kang Liang, Bingzhou Chen, Shilin Hu

  2. Coupling Analysis between the Transonic Buffeting Flow and a Heaving Supercritical Airfoil Based on Dynamic Mode Decomposition
    📅 Published: September 3, 2024
    📰 Journal: Aerospace
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/aerospace11090722
    ✍️ Contributors: Wei Kang, Bingzhou Chen, Shilin Hu

  3. Assessment of Turbulence Correction for Actuator-Line Model of a Horizontal-Axis Tidal Stream Turbine in Near-Wake Region
    📅 Published: August 1, 2023
    📰 Journal: Physics of Fluids
    🔗 DOI: 10.1063/5.0162698
    ✍️ Contributors: Wei Kang, David Apsley, Tim Stallard

  4. Lock-in Mechanism of Flow over a Low-Reynolds-Number Airfoil with Morphing Surface
    📅 Published: 2020
    📰 Journal: Aerospace Science and Technology
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2019.105647
    ✍️ Contributors: Wei Kang, M. Xu, W. Yao, J. Zhang

  5. Modeling and Analysis of Functionally Graded Curved Panels in High-Speed Flow with Mutual Fluid-Thermal-Structural Coupling
    📅 Presented: 2017
    📰 Conference: 21st AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonics Technologies Conference
    🔗 DOI: 10.2514/6.2017-2332
    ✍️ Contributors: Wei Kang, K. Li, X. Dai

  6. A Method for Effectiveness Analysis of Flow Separation Control by Local Actuation Based on Lagrangian Coherent Structures
    📅 Published: 2016
    📰 Journal: Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica (Hangkong Xuebao)
    🔗 DOI: 10.7527/S1000-6893.2015.0363
    ✍️ Contributors: Wei Kang, Q. Zhang, X. Dai, L. Liu

Conclusion

Dr. Wei Kang’s research trajectory demonstrates a consistent commitment to high-impact, solution-oriented engineering science 🌟. His innovative simulations, analytical depth, and real-world relevance make him an exemplary figure in the aerospace and energy research communities. For his remarkable achievements, global recognition, and continued contributions, Dr. Kang is exceptionally well-suited for the Best Researcher Award 🏆.

Muhammad Waleed | Thermodynamics | Best Researcher Award -1600

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Mr. Muhammad Waleed | Thermodynamics | Best Researcher Award

NFC Institute of Engineering & Fertilizer Research, Faisalabad, Pakistan

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Muhammad Waleed embarked on his academic journey with a focus on excellence and determination. He completed his Matriculation in Science (Biology) from Government Muslim High School, Janiwala, securing 887/1100 marks (81%). His pursuit of knowledge continued with FSC in Pre-Engineering at Allama Iqbal Science and Commerce College, Gojra, where he achieved 900/1100 marks (82%). Finally, he graduated with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (2018–2022) from UET Lahore via NFC-IEFR FSD, earning an impressive CGPA of 3.402/4 (85%).

💼 Professional Endeavors

Muhammad Waleed has gained extensive professional experience in diverse roles across various industries: Internee at Suraj Cotton Mills Limited, Lahore, focusing on OSHA safety guidelines, manufacturing processes, inventory control, and management policies. Trainee at Chenab Steel Mills, where he developed an understanding of manufacturing processes, product finishing, and quality control analysis. Mechanical Design Engineer at Gourmet Foods – Gojra-Samundari Unit, where he conceptualizes and develops new products, creates detailed CAD models, ensures compliance with safety standards, and optimizes designs for cost-effective production.

📚 Contributions and Research Focus

Muhammad Waleed has significantly contributed to the field of mechanical engineering through his involvement in various high-impact projects, including: Final Year Project: Numerical Analysis of Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger. Collaborative Research: CFD Analysis of Chevron, Flat Plate, and Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers (Remote-UK). Industry-Driven Designs: 3D Design of a 40-Ton D-Type Water Tube Boiler for Gourmet Sugar Mills and a Bio Organo Phosphate Plant for Gourmet Tagra. His research primarily focuses on advancing mechanical design, thermal engineering, and computational fluid dynamics.

🌟 Impact and Influence

Through his publications, such as the "Numerical Analysis of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger with Combination of Different Baffles", Muhammad Waleed has made noteworthy contributions to engineering knowledge. His work is not only academically robust but also has practical implications for industrial advancements in heat exchanger efficiency and energy systems.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Muhammad Waleed demonstrates exceptional proficiency in technical tools and software, including: Design Tools: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, FreeCAD, KeyShot. Simulation Software: ANSYS Workbench, MATLAB. Data Analysis Tools: Origin Pro. His expertise enables him to deliver innovative solutions in mechanical design and simulation.

👨‍🏫 Teaching and Mentorship Experience

As a proactive learner and team player, Muhammad Waleed has developed teaching and mentorship skills throughout his academic and professional journey. He effectively collaborates with peers and juniors on technical projects, sharing his expertise in CAD, simulation, and mechanical systems analysis.

🔑 Legacy and Future Contributions

Muhammad Waleed envisions a legacy of innovation and excellence in mechanical engineering. His future goals include contributing to sustainable energy systems, optimizing manufacturing processes, and mentoring the next generation of engineers to uphold the highest standards of quality and creativity.

📖Notable Publication

Numerical analysis of shell and tube heat exchanger with combination of different baffles

Authors: Muhammad Waleed, Syed Murawat Abbas Naqvi, Hammad Mustafa, Mohammed K. Al Mesfer, Mohd Danish, Kashif Irshad, Hasan Shahzad
Journal: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Year: 2024