Dr. Rania Zohair Saadeh | Thermodynamics of Materials | Best Scholar Award

Al-Balqa Applied University |  Jordan

Dr. Rania Zohair Saadeh is a dedicated researcher and academic whose expertise lies in the thermodynamics of materials, with a strong focus on understanding energy transfer, phase behavior, and stability in complex material systems. Her research explores the fundamental thermodynamic principles that govern material performance, providing critical insights into how materials respond to thermal, mechanical, and environmental conditions. Through analytical modeling and experimental interpretation, Dr. Saadeh contributes to advancing the design and optimization of materials used in engineering and industrial applications. Her work emphasizes the relationship between thermodynamic properties and material functionality, supporting improved efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in material development. Dr. Saadeh is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research, collaborating with scientists and engineers to address challenges that require a deep understanding of heat transfer, phase transformations, and energetic interactions within materials. In addition to her research activities, she is strongly committed to higher education, where she contributes to teaching, curriculum development, and the supervision of students in materials science and related disciplines. She is known for fostering critical thinking and a strong theoretical foundation among her students, preparing them for research-driven and applied careers. Dr. Saadeh also participates in academic service and scholarly communication, including peer review and conference activities, supporting the advancement of research quality within the scientific community. Her work reflects a balance between theoretical rigor and practical relevance, highlighting the importance of thermodynamics in modern materials science. Through her sustained research contributions, academic leadership, and commitment to scientific excellence, Dr. Rania Zohair Saadeh has established a respected professional profile and is a worthy recipient of the Best Scholar Award.

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Prof. Dr. Chao Li | Thermodynamics of Materials | Research Excellence Award

Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | China

Prof. Dr. Chao Li is a distinguished scholar in materials thermodynamics and engineering systems, with a strong interdisciplinary focus linking material behavior, energy transfer, and complex environmental processes. He serves as a Professor in the School of Water Resources and Civil Engineering at Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, where he has built a comprehensive research program integrating thermodynamics, material transport phenomena, and system modeling. Prof. Li’s research centers on the thermodynamic and physical mechanisms governing water–sediment systems, freeze–thaw processes, and coupled heat–mass transfer in natural and engineered materials. By applying principles of thermodynamics, continuum mechanics, and numerical simulation, he investigates how temperature gradients, phase transitions, and energy exchange influence material stability, erosion, and structural performance. His work provides valuable insights into material behavior under extreme environmental conditions, supporting improved design and management of hydraulic and civil engineering systems. Prof. Li has led and contributed to numerous competitive research projects, demonstrating strong leadership in interdisciplinary research that bridges materials science, environmental engineering, and applied physics. He has also developed innovative modeling tools and software systems that translate thermodynamic theory into practical predictive capabilities for engineering applications. In addition to his research achievements, Prof. Li is deeply committed to education and mentorship, supervising graduate students and contributing to curriculum development in engineering and applied sciences. He actively engages in academic collaboration, peer review, and professional service, strengthening research quality and knowledge exchange within the scientific community. Through his sustained contributions to thermodynamics-based material analysis, system modeling, and engineering application, Prof. Dr. Chao Li has established a strong academic reputation and is a highly deserving recipient of the Research Excellence Award.

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Dr. Targyn Nauryz | Thermodynamics of Materials | Best Researcher Award

Kazakh-British Technical University | Institute of Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling | Kazakhstan

Featured Publications

Nauryz, T. A., Kharin, S. N., Briozzo, A. C., & Bollati, J. (2024). Mathematical modelling of heat transfer in closed electrical contacts and electrical potential field dynamics with Thomson effect. arXiv preprint arXiv:2404.18765.

Nauryz, T. (2021). Similarity solution of two-phase cylindrical Stefan solidification problem. International Journal of Mathematics and Physics, 12(2), 23–28.

Sarsengeldin, M. M., Nauryz, T. A., Bizhigitova, N. T., & Orinbasar, A. M. (2017). Solution of an inverse two-phase spherical Stefan test problem. In Symposium on Functional Analysis in Interdisciplinary Applications (pp. 388–392).

Bollati, J., Briozzo, A. C., Kharin, S. N., & Nauryz, T. A. (2025). Mathematical modeling of heat process in a cylindrical domain with nonlinear thermal coefficients and a heat source on the axis. Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications, 84, 104315.

Narbek, O., Kassabek, S. A., & Nauryz, T. (2025). A collocation heat polynomials method for one-dimensional inverse Stefan problems. Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 460, 116356.