Zilin Zhong | Analytical Techniques | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zilin Zhong | Analytical Techniques | Research Excellence Award

Guangzhou Railway Polytechnic | China

Zhong Zilin is a researcher specializing in the dynamic stability of arch and plate structures, with expertise spanning structural mechanics, intelligent piezoelectric systems, artificial intelligence recognition, and vocational education. His work focuses on understanding and controlling nonlinear dynamic behaviors in arches and thin plates, particularly under multi-frequency, harmonic, and random excitations. He has led multiple research projects involving arch-shaped energy harvesters, nonlinear vibration energy acquisition in composite arches, active control of piezoelectric intelligent structures, and out-of-plane stability of high-strength steel arch bridges, while also contributing to national-level studies on dynamic stability under complex excitations. His publications cover analytical, numerical, and experimental investigations into parametric resonance, simultaneous resonance, and stochastic stability of arches and plates, including studies on concentrated masses, viscoelastic materials, and functional graded composite structures. In addition to journal papers, he has contributed patents and software related to structural vibration testing and railway-track monitoring technologies. Through his combined roles as a researcher and educator, he advances both theoretical understanding and practical engineering applications in structural dynamics and intelligent sensing for rail transit and civil infrastructure.

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Featured Publications

Shen, F., Zhong, Z., Xu, X., Li, J., Dong, Q., & Deng, J. (2025). In-plane simultaneous resonance instability behaviors of a fixed arch under a two-frequency radial uniformly distributed excitation. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, 174, 105056.

Zhong, Z., Liu, A., Guo, Y., Xu, X., Deng, J., & Yang, J. (2023). Sub-harmonic and simultaneous resonance instability of a thin-walled arch under a vertical base excitation at two frequencies. Thin-Walled Structures, 191, 111094.

Zhong, Z., Liu, A., Fu, J., Pi, Y.-L., Deng, J., & Xie, Z. (2021). Analytical and experimental studies on out-of-plane dynamic parametric instability of a circular arch under a vertical harmonic base excitation. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 500.

Zhong, Z., Liu, A., Pi, Y.-L., Deng, J., Fu, J., & Gao, W. (2021). In-plane dynamic instability of a shallow circular arch under a vertical-periodic uniformly distributed load along the arch axis. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 189, 105973.

Zhong, Z., Liu, A., Pi, Y.-L., Deng, J., Lu, H., & Li, S. (2019). Analytical and experimental studies on dynamic instability of simply supported rectangular plates with arbitrary concentrated masses. Engineering Structures, 196, 109288.

Shahryar Mooraj | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shahryar Mooraj | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Lawrence Livermore National Lab | United States

Dr. Shahryar Mooraj is a distinguished Post-Doctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to metal additive manufacturing (AM) and advanced materials science. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, his research spans the development of next-generation materials and fabrication processes that integrate precision engineering, artificial intelligence, and materials design. Dr. Mooraj’s scientific achievements are characterized by innovation in high-entropy alloys (HEAs), refractory materials, and hierarchical nanoporous structures. His research in microstructure control and defect mitigation has provided new insights into the mechanical and thermal behaviors of additively manufactured metals. His work on high-performance refractory alloys contributes to the design of plasma-facing materials for fusion energy systems, while his digital twin models enhance automation and defect prediction in manufacturing processes through AI integration. Notably, Dr. Mooraj developed a custom droplet-on-demand molten metal jetting system for boutique powder synthesis and created a rapid, cost-efficient platform for liquid metal wetting analysis, revolutionizing materials compatibility screening for AM. His investigations into hierarchical 3D architectures fabricated via direct ink writing (DIW) have also expanded the frontier of energy storage and electrocatalytic materials. His collaborations with leading global institutions including A*STAR (Singapore), Max Planck Institute (Germany), and ORNL (USA) underscore his role in advancing interdisciplinary materials research and fostering international scientific innovation. With 381 citations across 355 documents, 17 publications, and an h-index of 11 (Scopus), Dr. Mooraj’s scholarly impact reflects his sustained research excellence and leadership in additive manufacturing and material innovation. His forward-looking vision aims to establish sustainable, AI-driven, and defect-free manufacturing paradigms, aligning with global priorities in advanced materials design and next-generation engineering technologies.

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Featured Publications

Mooraj, S., Feng, S., Luebbe, M., Register, M., Liu, J., Li, T., Yavas, B., Schmidt, D. P., et al. (2025). Martensitic transformation induced strength-ductility synergy in additively manufactured maraging 250 steel by thermal history engineering. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 211, 212–225.

Mooraj, S., Fu, J., Feng, S., Ng, A. K., Duoss, E. B., Baker, S. E., Zhu, C., Detsi, E., et al. (2024). Additive manufacturing of multiscale NiFeMn multi-principal element alloys with tailored composition. Materials Futures, 3(4), 045103.

Mooraj, S., Dong, X., Zhang, S., Zhang, Y., Ren, J., Guan, S., Li, C., Naorem, R., et al. (2024). Crack mitigation in additively manufactured AlCrFe₂Ni₂ high-entropy alloys through engineering phase transformation pathway. Communications Materials, 5(1), 101.

Mooraj, S., Kim, G., Fan, X., Samuha, S., Xie, Y., Li, T., Tiley, J. S., Chen, Y., Yu, D., et al. (2024). Additive manufacturing of defect-free TiZrNbTa refractory high-entropy alloy with enhanced elastic isotropy via in-situ alloying of elemental powders. Communications Materials, 5(1), 14.

Zhang, S., Hou, P., Kang, J., Li, T., Mooraj, S., Ren, Y., Chen, C. H., Hart, A. J., et al. (2023). Laser additive manufacturing for infrastructure repair: A case study of a deteriorated steel bridge beam. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 154, 149–158.

Ali Zalov | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ali Zalov | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University | Azerbaijan

Dr. Prof. Ali Zalov is the Head of the Department of Analytical and Organic Chemistry at Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, where he plays a key role in advancing research and education in analytical chemistry. His primary research interests focus on the synthesis, structural analysis, and catalytic properties of transition metal complexes, particularly those involving nickel, cobalt, and phosphorus. Through his work, Dr. Zalov explores the development of innovative coordination compounds with potential applications in catalysis and chemical processing. He has authored numerous scientific publications at both national and international levels and has also contributed to academic books, reflecting his broad engagement with the scholarly community. Among his recent works are studies on nickel-based complexes and their practical applications in catalysis, published in reputable journals such as Chemical Review and Letters and the Russian Journal of General Chemistry.  In addition to his scholarly contributions, Dr. Zalov is actively involved in mentoring students and collaborating with fellow researchers. With a growing network of co-authors and an established presence in the academic community, he continues to shape the development of analytical chemistry both in Azerbaijan and internationally.

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Featured Publications

  • “Synthesis and investigation of the properties of the nickel, cobalt and phosphorus catalysts.”

  • “Complexes of Nickel(II) with [(Prop-2-en(yn)-1-yl)oxy]ethanimidothioate and Their Applications.”

  • “Tungsten(VI) Complexes with 2-Hydroxy-5-chlorothiophenol in the Presence of Aminophenols and Their Application.”

  • “Study of mixed ligand complexes of copper(II) with dimercaptophenols and hydrophobic amines and their application to the analysis of natural objects.”

  • “Correlations of analytical properties of mercury complexes with 2-hydroxythiophenol and pyridine.”