Prof. Yusheng Shi | Structural Integrity Awards | Best Innovation Award

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Prof. Yusheng Shi | Structural Integrity Awards | Best Innovation Award

Prof. Yusheng Shi, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

 

Dr. Yusheng Shi is a distinguished professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, renowned for his 25 years of pioneering work in additive manufacturing (AM). With a focus on advanced preparation and forming techniques, he specializes in high-performance polymeric, metallic, and ceramic materials for AM applications. Dr. Shi’s contributions extend beyond academia; he serves as the Chair of the AM Branch of the China Non-ferrous Metals Society and holds leadership positions in various prestigious organizations.

 

Professional Profiles:

 

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🔬 Expertise:

For over 25 years, Dr. Yusheng Shi has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing (AM) research, specializing in advanced preparation and forming techniques for high-performance polymeric, metallic, and ceramic materials. As a distinguished professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, he has significantly contributed to the field’s development.

🏆 Achievements:

Developed 63 types of materials for AM, including nylon, polyether ether ketone, high-strength aluminum alloys, iron-based hard surface alloys, and silicon carbide.
Produced nearly 30,000 polymeric, over 500 metallic, and more than 10,000 ceramic components, rivaling or surpassing global standards.
Secured 324 invention patents and authored 9 books and 704 papers, earning recognition as one of the “Top 2% Scientists in the World” by Stanford University.
Received numerous accolades, including the Second Prize of National Technology Invention Award (2011, ranked 1st) and the Second Prize of National Science and Technology Progress Award (2018, ranked 1st; 2001, ranked 3rd).

🚀 Impact:

Established key research platforms such as the National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Digital Material Processing Technology and the Engineering Research Center of AM Ceramic Materials.
Mentored 8 national-level talents, including The Changjiang Distinguished Professor, and led a team recognized as the world’s most influential organization in the laser-AM field in 2018.
Acknowledged in the authoritative Wohlers Report on AM for influencing countries like Singapore, South Korea, and the United States.
Dr. Yusheng Shi’s groundbreaking contributions to additive manufacturing have propelled the field forward, impacting industries worldwide.

Publication Top Notes:

Additive Manufacturing of Carbon Fiber-reinforced Composites: A Review

High strength and high toughness Csf/SiC composites prepared by laser powder bed fusion/ reactive melt infiltration with the impregnation of boron-and silicone-containing phenolic resin

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti6Al4V/W bimetallic structure via selective laser melting

Preparation and properties of Si3N4 ceramics via vat photopolymerization using Si3N4 powders coated with bowl-like boehmite

Particle surface oxidation modification and particle gradation strategy for the preparation of high-strength SiC ceramics via vat photopolymerization

Assoc Prof. Dr.Hamid Reza Ahmadi | structural damage detection award | Excellence in Research award

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Assoc Prof. Dr.Hamid Reza Ahmadi | structural damage detection award | Excellence in Research award

 

Assoc Prof. Dr.Hamid Reza Ahmadi, University of Maragheh, Iran

Dr. Hamid Reza Ahmadi is an accomplished Associate Professor of Earthquake Engineering with a strong background in Civil Engineering. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering from Iran University of Science & Technology in 2004. He continued his education and earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Civil Engineering from the same institution in 2006. Later, he pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Civil Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University, completing it in 2013 with a dissertation focused on “Seismic Damage Detection of Concrete Piers of Railway Bridges Using Time-Frequency Analysis.”

Dr. Ahmadi’s research interests are diverse and include Structural Health Monitoring and Damage Detection, Bridge Engineering, Seismic Analysis, Seismic Design, Evaluation of Structures, Structural Rehabilitation, and Application of New Methods in Retrofitting of Buildings and Bridges.

Professional Profiles

 

Education:
  • PhD in Civil Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran (September 2008–March 2013) Dissertation: “Seismic Damage Detection of Concrete Piers of Railway Bridges Using Time-Frequency Analysis”
  • MS in Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran (September 2004 – December 2006) Dissertation: “The assessment and comparison of nonlinear structural analysis using performance method with that of dynamic time history analysis”
  • BS in Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran (September 1999 – February 2004)

Research Interests:

  • Structural Health Monitoring and Damage Detection
  • Bridge Engineering
  • Seismic Analysis
  • Seismic Design and Evaluation of Structures
  • Structural Rehabilitation and Retrofitting

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Ahmadi has extensive teaching experience in various universities, covering subjects such as Finite Element Method, Dynamic of Structures, Design of Bridges, Earthquake Engineering, and more.

Administrative Duties:

  • Professional Engineer License
  • Member of the Founding Board of Iranian Bridge Engineering Association (IBEA)
  • Treasurer of IBEA
  • Head of Department of Civil Engineering, University of Maragheh
  • Vice President of IBEA

Cooperation with Journals:

Dr. Ahmadi has contributed to numerous journals in the field of civil engineering, earthquake engineering, and structural analysis.

 

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Mr. usman Attique |Metal Fusion Processes | Excellence in Research

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Mr. usman Attique |Metal Fusion Processes | Excellence in Research

Mr. usman Attique , National University of Sciences and Technology , Pakistan 

Usman Atique is a seasoned Mechanical Engineer currently pursuing his PhD at the Department of Design and Manufacturing, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, Pakistan. With a career spanning 25 years, Usman has amassed a wealth of experience in various facets of mechanical engineering, particularly in defense-related industries. His academic journey includes a Master’s degree in Design and Manufacturing Engineering from NUST, where he earned a Gold Medal for his outstanding performance, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, also at NUST.

Usman’s academic achievements are complemented by a string of certifications and oral certificates from prestigious international conferences, showcasing his expertise in areas such as assembly line balancing, numerical analysis, and manufacturing technologies. He has also undertaken several research projects, notably focusing on the optimization of assembly lines for bulletproof vehicles and the incremental forming of Tailor Welded Blanks, sponsored by NUST.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Usman has held various positions in defense-related establishments, where he has supervised the repair, rebuild, and manufacturing of military vehicles, tanks, and track vehicles. His expertise extends to overseeing the overhaul of engines and the revitalization of machinery in machine shops and research and development establishments.

Usman is a member of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and has honed his skills in a range of software applications crucial for engineering design and simulation, including Simul-8, MS Project, AutoCAD, Pro-E, MATLAB, and Abaqus.

 

Professional Profiles:

Education:

  • PhD Scholar: Department of Design and Manufacturing, National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • MSc. Design and Manufacturing Engineering (2011 – 2013): School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, NUST.
    • Project Title: Assembly Line Balancing of Bullet Proof Vehicle Using Unequal Multiple Operators.
  • BSc. Mechanical Engineering (1995 – 1998): College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, NUST.
    • Project Title: Design & Fabrication of Oil Heater.

Academic Achievements:

  • Gold Medalist in Master of Engineering.
  • Attained 1st Division in Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.

Certifications:

  • IEEE 13th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (2022).
  • IEEE 13th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies (2022).
  • IEEE 4th International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (2013).
  • Lean Integrated Management System (LIMS-01 & LIMS-02).

Courses and Online Learning:

  • Material Behavior, Material Science, Material Processing.
  • Hatf Weapon System, Mid Carrier Course, Specialist Equipment Course.

Research Projects:

  • Leading research on assembly line balancing and optimization of bulletproof vehicles.
  • Pioneering incremental forming of Tailor Welded Blanks in modern automobile manufacturing.

Work Experience:

  • Currently supervising the rebuild of military weapons and fire control instruments.
  • Previously served in various capacities including Workshop Officer and overseeing repair, rebuild, and manufacturing operations in defense-related sectors.

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

Software Proficiency:

  • Simul-8, MS Project, AutoCAD, Pro-E, Creo Parametric 2.0, MATLAB/TOMLAB, Abaqus.

Area of Specialization:

  • Assembly line balancing of vehicles.
  • Modeling and Simulation.
  • Incremental Sheet Forming of Tailor Welded Blanks.

Publication Top Notes:

Numerical Analysis of Formability Characteristics of Steel Tailor Welded Blanks Formed through Single Point Incremental Forming

Assembly line balancing type-2 using unequal multiple Operators

Formability characterization of steel tailor welded blanks formed through single point incremental forming

Discrete Event Simulation in Support of Optimized Automotive Assembly Line Producing Bullet Proof Vehicles Having Tailor Welded Blanks