Mahmut Can Şenel | Advanced Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Mahmut Can Şenel
Affiliation Ondokuz Mayıs University
Country Turkey
Scopus ID 57203161680
Documents 24
Citations 511
h-index 12
Subject Area Advanced Materials Engineering
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
Google Scholar ID dnc9jdUAAAAJ

Mahmut Can Şenel

Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey

Mahmut Can Şenel is a Turkish researcher whose scholarly work focuses on advanced materials engineering, aluminum matrix composites, graphene nanoplatelet reinforcement, powder metallurgy, tribology, and sustainable energy systems. His research has contributed to understanding the processing, characterization, and performance of hybrid composite materials while also addressing broader engineering topics such as renewable energy and national energy strategies. His publication record, supported by consistent citations and an established h-index, demonstrates measurable academic influence within materials science and engineering literature.[1]

Abstract

This article summarizes the academic profile of Mahmut Can Şenel in recognition of his contributions to advanced materials engineering. His studies emphasize graphene-reinforced aluminum composites, microstructural evolution, mechanical characterization, wear resistance, and engineering applications of lightweight structural materials. Alongside materials research, he has published influential analyses of renewable energy and national energy development, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement across engineering disciplines.[2]

Keywords

Advanced Materials Engineering, Aluminum Matrix Composites, Graphene Nanoplatelets, Powder Metallurgy, Hybrid Composites, Tribology, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Properties, Sintering, Best Researcher Award.

Introduction

Modern engineering increasingly depends on advanced composite materials capable of delivering improved mechanical performance with reduced weight. Mahmut Can Şenel has investigated these challenges through experimental studies involving graphene nanoplatelet reinforcement and optimized manufacturing parameters. His publications have also examined energy sustainability, creating valuable links between materials innovation and engineering policy.[3]

Research Profile

His Scopus profile records 24 indexed publications, more than 500 citations, and an h-index of 12. Research activities primarily address powder metallurgy processing, graphene-enhanced aluminum composites, mechanical testing, tribological behavior, microstructural characterization, and engineering optimization. These studies demonstrate consistent scientific productivity and international visibility.[1]

Research Contributions

  • Investigated the influence of graphene nanoplatelets on aluminum composite performance.
  • Evaluated sintering temperature and processing parameters affecting hardness and microstructure.
  • Published studies on hybrid Al-SiC-GNP composite fabrication and characterization.
  • Contributed engineering assessments of renewable and national energy systems.

Publications

  • Dünyada ve Türkiye’de enerji durumu-genel değerlendirme (2013).
  • The effect of sintering time, temperature, and graphene addition on the hardness and microstructure of aluminum composites (2018).
  • Fabrication and characterization of synergistic Al-SiC-GNPs hybrid composites (2018).
  • Mechanical and tribological behaviours of aluminium matrix composites reinforced by graphene nanoplatelets (2018).

Research Impact

Highly cited publications on energy engineering and graphene-reinforced composites indicate sustained scholarly relevance. The research supports both academic investigations and practical engineering applications involving lightweight structural materials, wear resistance, and manufacturing optimization.[4]

Award Suitability

Based on documented scholarly productivity, citation performance, interdisciplinary engineering contributions, and continuing influence within advanced materials engineering, Mahmut Can Şenel demonstrates characteristics consistent with consideration for recognition through the Global Innovation Technologist Awards Best Researcher Award. Such recognition reflects measurable academic achievements rather than serving as confirmation of receipt.[5]

Conclusion

Mahmut Can Şenel has established a research portfolio centered on advanced composite materials, graphene reinforcement technologies, and engineering sustainability. His publications, citation record, and interdisciplinary approach illustrate continuing contributions to materials science while supporting innovation in manufacturing and energy engineering.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mahmut Can Şenel, Author ID 57203161680.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57203161680
  2. Şenel MC, Gürbüz M, Koç E. Fabrication and characterization of synergistic Al-SiC-GNPs hybrid composites. Composites Part B: Engineering. DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.07.028
  3. Gürbüz M, Şenel MC, Koç E. Journal of Composite Materials, 2018.
  4. Şenel MC, Gürbüz M, Koç E. Materials Science and Technology, 2018.
  5. Global Innovation Technologist Awards.
    innovationtechnologist.com

Tikaram Neupane | Materials Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tikaram Neupane | Materials Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor of Physics at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, United States

Dr. Tikaram Neupane is an Assistant Professor of Physics at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He specializes in condensed matter and optical physics, with extensive research and teaching experience in nonlinear optics, nanomaterials, and ocean optics. His work spans academia and government-funded research initiatives, with active involvement in scientific leadership and community outreach, particularly in science education and student mentorship.

Publication Profile 

Orcid

Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Condensed Matter and Optical Physics
    Hampton University, VA, USA (2016–2020)
    Dissertation: Third-order Optical Nonlinearity of Tungsten and Molybdenum Disulfide Atomic Layers

  • M.S. in Condensed Matter Physics
    University of Wyoming, WY, USA (2014–2015)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Earth System Physics
    International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy (2010–2011)
    Project: 2D modeling in mantle convection

Professional Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor of Physics
    University of North Carolina at Pembroke (2021–present)
    Coordinator of Applied Physics; Director of NC Region 4 Science and Engineering Fair

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate
    University of Southern Mississippi, NASA’s Stennis Space Center (2020–2021)
    Research in ocean optics, ocean color, and remote sensing

  • Graduate and Doctoral Researcher
    Hampton University and University of Wyoming (2014–2020)
    Research in optical properties of nanomaterials and simulation of solar materials

Research Interests 🔬

  • Nonlinear optical properties of nanomaterials (quantum dots, 2D materials)

  • All-optical switching and self-phase modulation

  • Ocean optics and remote sensing

  • Photoluminescence and spectroscopy techniques

  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations for nanomaterials

  • Photonics and optical characterization techniques

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • 2021 – Dean’s Research and Scholarship Fund, UNCP

  • 2022 – NC Collaboratory Research Grant for Historically Minority-Serving Institutions

  • 2023–2025 – PURC (Pembroke Undergraduate Research and Creativity) Center Research Fund

  • Editorial Roles – Guest Editor, Journal of Crystal; Editorial Board Member, Compendium of Optics and Photonics (COP)

  • Leadership Roles – Secretary (2024–2026), ANPA; Chair, 8th ANPA Conference (2025)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Tikaram Neupane is a dedicated physicist and educator whose contributions span cutting-edge research, undergraduate teaching, and scientific outreach. His focus on nonlinear optics and nanomaterials is complemented by leadership roles in community science initiatives and editorial boards. He brings a dynamic blend of academic excellence, mentorship, and public engagement to the field of physics.

Publications 📚

  • 🧪 Size-dependent Fluorescence Properties of CdSe Quantum Dots
    Solid State Communications, 2025-05
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssc.2025.115993
    👥 Uma Poudyal, Chandra Mani Adhikari, Nisha H. Makani, Bhoj Raj Gautam, Tikaram Neupane


  • 🌀 Third-Order Optical Nonlinearity of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Atomic Layer (Preprint)
    2024-12-24
    🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202412.2015.v1
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Felix Jaetae Seo


  • 💡 Cubic Nonlinearity of Graphene-Oxide Monolayer
    Materials, 2023-10-12
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/ma16206664
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo


  • 🔍 Cubic Nonlinearity of Graphene-Oxide Monolayer (Preprint)
    2023-08-23
    🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202308.1593.v1
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo


  • 🧠 Dispersion in Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Film: An Application of Bogoliubov–Valatin Transformation for Hamiltonian Diagonalization
    Condensed Matter, 2023-06-16
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/condmat8020053
    👥 Chandra M. Adhikari, Da’Shawn M. Morris, Thomas W. Noonan, Tikaram Neupane, Basu R. Lamichhane, Bhoj R. Gautam


  • 🔮 Spatial Self-Phase Modulation in Graphene-Oxide Monolayer
    Crystals, 2023-02-04
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/cryst13020271
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo


  • 🌈 Spin-Resolved Visible Optical Spectra and Electronic Characteristics of Defect-Mediated Hexagonal Boron Nitride Monolayer
    Crystals, 2022-06-25
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/cryst12070906
    👥 Sheng Yu, Tikaram Neupane, Bagher Tabibi, Qiliang Li, Felix Seo