Muhammad Qasim Shah | Advanced Materials Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Young Scientist Award

Muhammad Qasim Shah
Bournemouth University, United Kingdom

         Muhammad Qasim Shah
Affiliation Bournemouth University
Country United Kingdom
Scopus ID 58591521400
Documents 12
Citations 319
h-index 8
Subject Area Advanced Materials Engineering
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
Google Scholar ID XFtFVqQAAAAJ

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.

References

  1. 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.
  2. Bournemouth University. Institutional research and academic information.
  3. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Muhammad Qasim Shah, Author ID 58591521400. Scopus.
    Scopus Author Profile
  4. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. Official website and award information. Award criteria should be checked against current official guidance.
    innovationtechnologist.com

Robert Otieno | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Robert Otieno | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Materials Instructor at Multimedia University of Kenya, Kenya

Robert Kennedy Otieno is a Senior Technologist at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Multimedia University of Kenya, where he has been in charge of materials testing since March 2021. He is also pursuing an MSc in Mechanical Engineering (Materials Options) at the same institution, having started in September 2022. Robert holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nairobi (2005) and a Master of Engineering in Transportation Planning and Management from Dalian Maritime University, China (2011). His areas of research include materials technology, strength of materials, and foundry technology. He has been involved in significant research projects, such as developing lightweight, high-strength magnesium-based alloys for the automotive and aerospace industries, and analyzing the efficiency of seaports and Eurasian railways. Robert has also worked as a Research Affiliate at Dalian Maritime University (2011–2016) and a Teaching Assistant in transportation modeling and supply chain management at the same university (2009–2011). He has received several scholarships and grants, including the Chinese Government Scholarship and collaborative research funding from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Robert Kennedy Otieno holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nairobi, where he graduated in March 2005. He later pursued a Master of Engineering in Transportation Planning and Management at Dalian Maritime University, China, graduating in July 2011. He also undertook a Pre-doctorate program in Supply Chain Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in 2014. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Materials at Multimedia University of Kenya, having commenced in September 2022.

💼 Professional Experience :

Robert has an extensive career in academia and research. Since March 2021, he has been serving as a Senior Technologist in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Multimedia University of Kenya, where he also oversees the Materials Testing laboratory. He is involved in instructing and guiding students in materials testing and research projects. Prior to this, Robert was a Research Affiliate at Dalian Maritime University from 2011 to 2016, where he collaborated on various transportation-related research projects. He also worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant in Transportation Planning and Management at Dalian Maritime University between September 2009 and July 2011, assisting professors in the fields of transportation modeling and supply chain management.

📚 Research Interests : 

Robert’s research interests span across several areas in engineering, including Materials Technology, Strength of Materials (Applied Mechanics), and Foundry Technology. His recent work has focused on the development of lightweight, high-strength magnesium-based alloys for the automotive and aerospace industries. He has also contributed to research on seaport operations efficiency and the improvement of Eurasian railway networks through multi-objective optimization models.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Yang, H., Lin, K., Kennedy, O. R., & Ruth, B. (2011). Sea-port operational efficiency: An evaluation of five Asian ports using stochastic frontier production function model. Journal of Service Science and Management, 4(03), 391.
  2. Kennedy, O. R., Novikova, K. K. A., Yang, H., & Lin, K. (2011). Supply chain flexibility: Structural equation modeling approach. I-Business, 3(4), 390.
  3. Otieno, R. K., Odhong, E. V., & Ondieki, C. (2024). Prediction of phases and mechanical properties of magnesium-based high-entropy alloys using machine learning. Journal of King Saud University-Science, 103456.
  4. Otieno, R., Odhong, E. V., & Mutua, J. (2023). Modelling and simulation of composition and mechanical properties of high entropy magnesium-based multicomponent alloy. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering: An International Journal.
  5. Otieno, R. K., Mureithi, N., & Ahmed, H. (2018). Finite element analysis of reinforced structural fibre-glass and recycled plastic blocks in low-cost houses. Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences, 9(4), 160-167.
  6. Leparmara, M. A., Mwaura, L. G., & Otieno, R. K. (2016). Factors influencing effectiveness of murder profiling procedures: A case of serial murders at Kihiu Mwiri Farmers’ Company in Kenya. Journal of Forensic Sciences and Criminal Investigations, 1(3).
  7. Kseniia, N., Lu, J., & Kennedy, O. R. (2015). An evaluation of characteristics of efficiency and flexibility of the Eurasian Continental Bridge. In ICTE 2015 (pp. 1055-1065).
  8. Kennedy, O. R., & Ksenia, K. A. (2012). Pareto-optimal solutions to multimodal cargo transportation problems: An elitist non-dominated ranking genetic algorithm approach. Редакционная коллегия, 70.
  9. Otieno, R. K. (2011). An evaluation of technical efficiencies of Liaoning seaports. 大连海事大学.