Young Scientist Award
Muhammad Qasim Shah
Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
Muhammad Qasim Shah is a researcher affiliated with Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom, whose reported academic metrics indicate research activity in advanced materials engineering. This profile presents his available bibliometric information and a reported 2026 review publication concerning cathodic blister evolution in multilayer coatings. It also outlines the relevance of his research area to the Young Scientist Award associated with the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. The information presented should be interpreted as a profile summary rather than an independent verification of award eligibility or selection.
Abstract
This article summarizes the available research profile of Muhammad Qasim Shah, including reported publication and citation indicators and a 2026 review titled “Cathodic Blister Evolution in Multilayer Coatings: A Critical Review of Diffusion, Fracture Coupling and Stability Criteria.” The review addresses mechanisms relevant to protective coating performance, including diffusion, fracture interactions, and blister stability. These topics are important to understanding coating degradation and materials durability. The bibliographic details supplied identify the article as published in Materials in 2026; its DOI and full text were not provided for verification. [1]
Keywords
Muhammad Qasim Shah; Young Scientist Award; advanced materials engineering; multilayer coatings; cathodic blistering; diffusion; fracture mechanics; materials durability; bibliometrics; research impact.
Introduction
Advanced materials engineering examines the design, performance, and durability of materials used in demanding environments. Protective coatings are particularly important because their integrity can influence corrosion resistance, component lifespan, and maintenance requirements. Research into blister formation and coating failure contributes to the scientific understanding needed to evaluate these systems. Shah’s reported review topic is relevant to this wider research landscape, although detailed conclusions should be drawn from the complete publication rather than its title alone. [2]
Research Profile
The supplied profile records 12 documents, 319 citations, and an h-index of 8. These indicators provide a snapshot of indexed research output and citation activity. They may change over time and can vary across databases because of indexing coverage, author disambiguation, and record updates. The Scopus author identifier provides a route for checking the indexed record. [3]
Research Contributions
The supplied publication concerns the interaction of diffusion and fracture processes in multilayer coatings and the criteria used to assess blister stability. Such a review topic can help organize existing findings, identify unresolved questions, and inform future experimental or modelling studies. The specific methods, recommendations, and conclusions require confirmation from the full article.
Publications
The supplied bibliographic record lists the open-access review “Cathodic Blister Evolution in Multilayer Coatings: A Critical Review of Diffusion, Fracture Coupling and Stability Criteria,” attributed to Muhammad Qasim Shah, Zulfiqar A. Khan, Adil Saeed, and Yonggang Meng, in Materials (2026). The provided record displays zero citations for this particular item at the time it was captured; this does not contradict the higher overall citation total reported for the researcher. [1]
Research Impact
The reported 319 citations and h-index of 8 offer quantitative indicators of scholarly visibility. Citation counts alone do not establish research quality, practical adoption, or societal benefit. A fuller assessment would consider publication quality, individual contribution, methodological rigour, collaboration, and evidence of influence beyond academic citations. [4]
Award Suitability
The Young Scientist Award within the Global Innovation Technologist Awards provides a context for presenting research activity and contributions. Shah’s reported subject area and coating-related review topic may be relevant to recognition in advanced materials engineering. Eligibility and suitability cannot be confirmed from bibliometric metrics alone and should be assessed against the event’s official criteria, career-stage requirements, supporting evidence, and independent review procedures. [5]
Conclusion
The available information describes a researcher affiliated with Bournemouth University, with reported indexed output of 12 documents, 319 citations, and an h-index of 8. The identified review topic connects to coating stability and materials durability. Further verification of the publication, researcher identifiers, and award criteria would support a comprehensive and balanced recognition assessment.
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References
- Shah, M. Q., Khan, Z. A., Saeed, A., & Meng, Y. (2026). Cathodic Blister Evolution in Multilayer Coatings: A Critical Review of Diffusion, Fracture Coupling and Stability Criteria. Materials.
- Bournemouth University. Institutional research and academic information.
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Muhammad Qasim Shah, Author ID 58591521400. Scopus.
Scopus Author Profile
- Global Innovation Technologist Awards. Official website and award information. Award criteria should be checked against current official guidance.
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