Mohamed Y. E. Selim | Energy and Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mohamed Y. E. Selim | Energy and Environment | Best Researcher Award

Professor at UAE University, United Arab Emirates

Prof. Mohamed Younes El-Saghir Selim is a full-time Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). With over 27 years of experience at UAEU, he has significantly contributed to the fields of combustion, alternative fuels, and engine performance. He has been recognized among the top 2% of world scientists by Stanford University in recent years.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK, 1992
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Helwan University, Egypt, 1989
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Helwan University, Egypt, 1985

Professional Experience 💼

  • Full Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UAE University (2013–Present)
  • Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UAE University (2001–2013)
  • Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UAE University (1997–2001)
  • Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Helwan University (1992–1997)
  • Consultant, HVAC and piping design projects in Dubai and Egypt
  • Chair, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, UAEU (2017–2023)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Alternative fuels and their impact on engine performance
  • Combustion and emission control
  • Hydrogen and biofuels in internal combustion engines
  • Noise emission regulations and environmental sustainability

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Listed among the Top 2% of world scientists by Stanford University
  • UAE University College of Engineering Award for Excellence in Community Services (2007)
  • Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Merit Scholarship Award (1995)

Conclusion🌟

Prof. Selim is a distinguished researcher and educator in mechanical engineering, specializing in alternative fuels and combustion. His contributions to academia, industry, and environmental sustainability have been widely recognized through numerous awards, publications, and leadership roles.

Publications 📚

📄 Articles

🔥 Impact of Intake Air Pressure and Temperature on Performance and Hydrogen Knock Limit in a Spark-Ignition Engine Using Hydrogen-Gasoline Blends
👨‍🔬 S.T.P. Purayil, M.O. Hamdan, S.A.B. Al-Omari, M.Y. Selim, E.J. Elnajjar
📚 Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025
🔍 Citations: 0

🆓 Open Access

⚡ Influence of Alcohol Blend Fuels on Performance and Noise Emission in Spark Ignition Engine
👨‍🔬 A.M. Ansari, L.A. Memon, F.A. Solangi, M.T. Ghannam, M.Y. Selim
📚 International Journal of Thermofluids, 2025
🔍 Citations: 0

🆓 Open Access

🚜 Combustion and Engine Roughness of Water − Jojoba Biodiesel Emulsions in Diesel Engine
👨‍🔬 I. Ayad, M.Y. Selim, M.T. Ghannam
📚 Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2025
🔍 Citations: 0

🔥 Influence of Ethanol–Gasoline–Hydrogen and Methanol–Gasoline–Hydrogen Blends on the Performance and Hydrogen Knock Limit of a Lean-Burn Spark Ignition Engine
👨‍🔬 S.T.P. Purayil, M.O. Hamdan, S.A.B. Al-Omari, M.Y. Selim, E.J. Elnajjar
📚 Fuel, 2024
🔍 Citations: 7

🆓 Open Access

🚗 Experimental Study of Particulate Matter Emission for a Diesel Engine Fueled with Nanoparticles and Biofuel/Diesel Blends
👨‍🔬 A.M. Ansari, L.A. Memon, M.Y. Selim
📚 International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024
🔍 Citations: 9

🆓 Open Access

💨 Utilization of Hydrogen and Methane as Energy Carriers with Exhaust Gas Recirculation for Sustainable Diesel Engines
👨‍🔬 M. Sekar, M.Y. Selim, H.E. Saleh, M. Elgendi
📚 Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2024
🔍 Citations: 2

🆓 Open Access

📝 Review Articles

📖 A Review on Slurry-Based Fuels for Engines and Furnaces: Preparation, Stability, Emission Characteristics, and Applications
👨‍🔬 M.F. Siddique, M.Y. Selim, M. Elgendi, M.T. Ghannam
📚 International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024
🔍 Citations: 8

🆓 Open Access

🔬 Technical Papers

🛢 Viscoelastic Performance Evaluation of Petrol Oil and Different Macromolecule Materials
👨‍🔬 M.T. Ghannam, M.Y. Selim
📚 International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024
🔍 Citations: 1

🆓 Open Access

🚀 Combustion of Date Stone and Jojoba Solid Waste in a Hybrid Rocket-like Combustion Chamber
👨‍🔬 S.B. Alsaidi, J. Huh, M.Y. Selim
📚 Aerospace, 2024
🔍 Citations: 1

🆓 Open Access

💧 Experimental Stability Investigation of Different Water-in-Jojoba Biodiesel Emulsions
👨‍🔬 I. Ayad, M.T. Ghannam, M.Y. Selim
📚 Fuel, 2024
🔍 Citations: 4

Muhammad Ahsan Saleem | Additive Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Muhammad Ahsan Saleem | Additive Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D. Student at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China

Muhammad Ahsan Saleem is an innovative Mechatronics Engineer currently pursuing a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering at Nanjing University of Science and Technology. With expertise in data-driven applications for 3D printing and machine learning, he works at the cutting edge of material science, electronics, and mechanical systems. Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, he applies his technical expertise to solving complex engineering challenges. His hands-on experience includes projects in servo motor control, smart applications, and multi-material 3D printing. Muhammad’s work contributes to significant advancements in the fields of automation, manufacturing, and functional electronics. 🛠️🔬📐

Publication Profile : 

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Educational Background 🎓

Muhammad Ahsan Saleem holds a Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (ongoing, since 2020) from Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China. He completed his Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering in 2018 and his Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering in 2013, both from the same institution in Nanjing, China, and University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila, Pakistan, respectively.

Professional Experience 💼

Currently, Muhammad is a Researcher at Nanjing University of Science and Technology (2020-present), where he collaborates on building plans, timelines, and proposal writing for product development in the fields of 3D printing, inkjet printing, and data-driven approaches for high-viscosity inks. His role involves experiment design for optimizing inkjet printing processes and the development of multi-material ink applications. Prior to this, he worked as a Mechatronics Engineer at Enginesound Automation Technology in Shanghai (2019), where he designed and implemented a Flexible Bend Control (FBC) device for textile machine calibration and developed an android app for wireless data transfer using Bluetooth. His work also includes performance analysis of electric motors and the design of test benches for comprehensive motor analysis. Earlier, he interned as a Trainee Engineer at Attock Refinery Limited, Pakistan, in 2015, working on HVAC equipment installation and maintenance.

Research Interests 🔬

Muhammad’s research spans 3D printing, machine learning, and materials science, with particular focus on inkjet printing technology, piezoelectric inks, and multi-material composites. He explores data-driven methodologies to improve the precision of 3D-printed electronic circuits and has contributed to studies on the jetting behaviors of high-viscosity inks and functional electronics printing.

Publications 📚

Rehman, A. U., Saleem, M. A., Liu, T., Pitir, F., & Salamci, M. U. (2022). Influence of Silicon Carbide on Direct Powder Bed Selective Laser Process (Sintering/Melting) of Alumina. Materials, 15(2), 637. https://doi.org/XXXXXX

Aslam, M. S., Qaisar, I., & Saleem, M. A. (2020). Quantized Event-triggered feedback control under fuzzy system with time-varying delay and actuator fault. Nonlinear Analysis: Hybrid Systems, 35, 100823. https://doi.org/XXXXXX

 

 

 

Rezgar Hasanzadeh | Manufacturing | Young Scientist Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rezgar Hasanzadeh | Manufacturing | Young Scientist Award

Assitant Professor at Kermanshah University of Technology, Iran

Dr. Rezgar Hasanzadeh is an Assistant Professor at Kermanshah University of Technology, with a background in Mechanical Engineering from Urmia University. His research focuses on polymers, polymeric foams, and plastic waste management. 🎓🌍

Dr. Hasanzadeh earned his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from Urmia University, graduating with top honors and receiving several prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Researcher of West Azerbaijan Province and Shahid Chamran Award from Iran’s National Elites Foundation. 🏅🌟

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
    Urmia University (2009-2013) – GPA: 16.38/20
  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
    Urmia University (2013-2015) – GPA: 18.86/20
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
    Urmia University (2015-2019) – GPA: 19.76/20
    Thesis: Effect of Structural Properties on the Thermal-Insulation Properties of Polymeric Hybrid Nanocomposite Foams

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience :

  • Assistant Professor
    Kermanshah University of Technology (2024–Ongoing)
  • Lecturer
    Urmia University (2017–2024)
  • Teaching Fellow
    Urmia University, Professor Taher Azdast (2015–2024)
  • Lecturer
    Technical and Vocational University, Urmia Branch (2016–2023)

🔬 Research Interests : 

  • Polymers & Polymeric Foams
  • Plastic Waste Treatment & Management ♻️
  • Gasification Process 🌱
  • Thermal-Insulation Polymeric Foams
  • Polymeric Nanocomposites
  • 3D & 4D Printing 🖨️
  • Injection Molding/Extrusion Process
  • Plastic Processing & Technology
  • Multi-Objective Optimization

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Hasanzadeh, R., & Mojaver, P. (Eds.). (2023). Plastic Waste Treatment and Management: Gasification Processes. Springer Nature.
  2. Hasanzadeh, R., Doniavi, A., & Rosen, M.A. (2023). Multi-criteria Decision-Making Analysis of Plastic Waste Gasification. In R. Hasanzadeh & P. Mojaver (Eds.), Plastic Waste Treatment and Management (Engineering Materials). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31160-4_8
  3. Hasanzadeh, R., & Azdast, T. (2023). Evaluation of Steam Polyurethane Foam Waste Gasification. In R. Hasanzadeh & P. Mojaver (Eds.), Plastic Waste Treatment and Management (Engineering Materials). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31160-4_7
  4. Hasanzadeh, R., Azdast, T., & Park, C.B. (2023). Evaluation of Air Polyurethane Foam Waste Gasification. In R. Hasanzadeh & P. Mojaver (Eds.), Plastic Waste Treatment and Management (Engineering Materials). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31160-4_6
  5. Gharibi, A.R., Babazade, R., & Hasanzadeh, R. (2023). Collected Plastic Waste Forecasting by 2050. In R. Hasanzadeh & P. Mojaver (Eds.), Plastic Waste Treatment and Management (Engineering Materials). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31160-4_2
  6. Azdast, T., Hasanzadeh, R., Lee, R.E., Lee, P.C., Wang, G., & Park, C.B. (2023). High-Pressure Foam Injection Molding of Polylactide/Nano-Fibril Composites with Mold Opening. In Polymeric Foams (pp. 129-139). CRC Press.
  7. Azdast, T., & Hasanzadeh, R. (2018). Polymeric Microcellular Foams: Principles, Basics and Properties. Urmia University Press.
  8. Gharibi, A., Doniavi, E., & Hasanzadeh, R. (2024). Metaheuristic particle swarm optimization for enhancing energetic and exergetic performances of hydrogen energy production from plastic waste gasification. Energy Conversion and Management, 308, 118392. [8 citations]
  9. Aghaiee, S., Azdast, T., Hasanzadeh, R., & Farhangpazhouh, F. (2024). Fabrication of bone tissue engineering scaffolds with a hierarchical structure using combination of 3D printing/gas foaming techniques. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 141(16), e55238. [1 citation]
  10. Gharibi, A., Babazadeh, R., & Hasanzadeh, R. (2024). Machine learning and multi-criteria decision analysis for polyethylene air-gasification considering energy and environmental aspects. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 183, 46–58. [8 citations]
  11. Khaleghi, S., Azdast, T., Doniavi, A., & Hasanzadeh, R. (2024). Performance optimization of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/thermoplastic polyurethane composite foams blown with carbon dioxide using Taguchi technique. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 141(8), e54996. [1 citation]
  12. Mojaver, M., Azdast, T., & Hasanzadeh, R. (2024). An experimental and numerical study on an innovative metastructure for 3D printed thermoplastic polyurethane with auxetic performance. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 35(2), e6298. [0 citations]
  13. Doniavi, E., Babazadeh, R., & Hasanzadeh, R. (2024). Polyethylene gasification for sustainable plastic waste management with respect to energy, exergy, and environmental considerations: A non-linear programming optimization. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 182, 86–97. [7 citations]
  14. Mojaver, P., Hasanzadeh, R., Chitsaz, A., Azdast, T., & Mojaver, M. (2024). Tri-objective central composite design optimization of co-gasification of eucalyptus biomass and polypropylene waste. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14(4), 4829–4841. [12 citations]
  15. Khaleghi, S., Azdast, T., Hasanzadeh, R., Park, C.B., & Rasouli, A. (2024). Tuning cellular structure in a previously developed microcellular acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/thermoplastic polyurethane blend foams. Polymer Engineering and Science. [0 citations; Article in Press]
  16. Azerang, B., Azdast, T., Doniavi, A., & Hasanzadeh, R. (2024). Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposite foams for electromagnetic interference shielding with optimized performance. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials. [0 citations; Article in Press]
  17. Hasanzadeh, R., Mihankhah, P., Azdast, T., Bodaghi, M., & Moradi, M. (2024). Process-property relationship in polylactic acid composites reinforced by iron microparticles and 3D printed by fused filament fabrication. Polymer Engineering and Science, 64(1), 399–411. [9 citations]