Thabang Somo | Materials | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Thabang Somo
Affiliation University of Limpopo
Country South Africa
Scopus ID 57216861117
Documents 24
Citations 499
h-index 14
Subject Area Materials
Event International Material Scientist Awards

Thabang Somo is a researcher affiliated with the University of Limpopo in South Africa, whose scholarly record is associated with the field of materials research. According to the supplied Scopus profile information, Somo has published research documents, accumulated citations and achieved an h-index. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative overview of research publications and citation activity.[1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the research background His research profile is associated with the broad discipline of materials science, an interdisciplinary field concerned with the investigation, development and characterization of materials and their properties. The supplied Scopus metrics indicate published documents,citations and an h-index. These indicators offer a quantitative perspective on publication output and citation impact.[1]

Keywords

Thabang Somo; Materials Research; Materials Science; Advanced Materials; Scientific Innovation; Research Excellence; University of Limpopo; South Africa; Research Impact; Innovative Research Award; Materials Scientist; International Material Scientist Awards.[2]

Introduction

Materials science is an interdisciplinary research discipline that examines the relationships between material composition, structure, processing, properties and performance. Research in this area contributes to scientific understanding and supports the development of materials for applications across engineering, technology, manufacturing and other scientific fields.Thabang Somo is affiliated with the University of Limpopo in South Africal.[1]

Research Profile

Thabang Somo is associated with the University of Limpopo, a higher education and research institution in South Africa. His listed subject area is Materials, covering a broad scientific discipline that includes the study of material structures, characteristics, properties and technological applications.The supplied Scopus author information records documents and citations, with an h-index.[3]

Research Contributions

Research in materials science encompasses fundamental and applied investigations into the composition, structure and functional properties of materials. Such work can contribute to the understanding of material behaviour and inform the development of scientific and technological applications.Somo’s documented publication and citation record provides evidence of scholarly activity in the materials research discipline.[2]

Publications

The supplied Scopus record lists research documents associated with Thabang Somo. These documents form the indexed publication record used to describe his scholarly output in this recognition profile. Scopus is an abstract and citation database that provides bibliographic information and author-level publication records.[3]

Research Impact

According to the supplied bibliometric information, Thabang Somo has accumulated citations across indexed documents and has an h-index. The h-index represents the number of publications that have received at least an equivalent number of citations, subject to the database’s indexing and calculation methods. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of the visibility and citation activity of the researcher’s publications.[1]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award, presented under the International Material Scientist Awards, recognizes research activity and contributions that support scientific advancement in materials science and related disciplines. The recognition considers the relevance of scholarly work, research productivity, scientific contribution and the potential value of research findings.[2]

Conclusion

Thabang Somo, affiliated with the University of Limpopo in South Africa, has a documented scholarly profile in the field of materials research. The supplied bibliometric record reports research documents, 499 citations and an h-index. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of his academic publication activity and citation record. His profile is presented in connection with the Innovative Research Award at the International Material Scientist Awards.[3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Thabang Somo, Author ID 57216861117. Scopus. Bibliometric information supplied for this profile.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57216861117
  2. International Material Scientist Awards. (n.d.).
    https://materialscientists.com
  3. Maponya, T. C., Somo, T. R., Hintsho-Mbita, N. C., Motaung, D. E., & Modibane, K. D. (2026). Facile preparation of palladium nanoparticles loaded on poly(m-phenylenediamine)/metal organic framework composite through a ternary synergistic strategy for photocatalytic hydrogen generation. Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 9, Article 373.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-026-01924-2

Bessissa Lakhdar | materials | Lifetime Achievement Award

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Bessissa Lakhdar
Researcher Bessissa Lakhdar
Affiliation Djelfa University
Country Algeria
Scopus ID 57215871441
Documents 1
Subject Area Materials
Event International Material Scientist Awards

Bessissa Lakhdar is a researcher affiliated with Djelfa University in Algeria whose academic profile is associated with the field of materials research. The researcher is identified in Scopus by Author ID , with one indexed document recorded in the supplied academic profile information. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognition is presented in the context of the International Material Scientist Awards, acknowledging sustained scholarly engagement and contributions relevant to materials science.[1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents Bessissa Lakhdar of Djelfa University, Algeria, as a researcher working in the materials research area. The available bibliographic information identifies one Scopus-indexed document under Author ID . The Lifetime Achievement Award profile places the researcher within the International Material Scientist Awards and highlights the relevance of academic research activity to the broader materials science community.[1]

Keywords

Bessissa Lakhdar; Djelfa University; Algeria; materials science; materials research; academic recognition; Lifetime Achievement Award; International Material Scientist Awards; Scopus research profile; scholarly research; scientific contributions; academic achievement; researcher profile; research excellence; materials scientist; scholarly impact; research development; scientific advancement; academic distinction.[2]

Introduction

Bibliographic indexing provides one method of documenting scholarly activity and research visibility. The supplied Scopus information associates Bessissa Lakhdar with Author ID and records one document. These bibliographic indicators provide a concise basis for identifying the researcher’s indexed scholarly record while avoiding unsupported assumptions about citation performance or research specialization.[1]

Research Profile

Bessissa Lakhdar’s academic profile is associated with Djelfa University, Algeria, and the broad subject area of materials. The available Scopus identifier provides a persistent author-level reference for the indexed research record. The supplied profile records one Scopus document. Citation and h-index values were not provided in the source information supplied for this page; consequently, no numerical citation-impact claims are made here. This approach maintains a distinction between documented bibliographic information and metrics that would require additional verification.[2]

Research Contributions

Based on the available information, Bessissa Lakhdar’s documented academic activity is situated within materials research. The available record supports recognition of engagement with the materials science domain, while detailed claims about specific materials, experimental methods, applications, or individual discoveries cannot be established without additional publication-level information. [3]

Publications

The supplied academic information records one document in the researcher’s Scopus profile. However, the available information does not specify the publication title, journal, publication year, authorship details, , or citation count. Therefore, this recognition page presents only the verified publication information and avoids introducing unsupported or unverified bibliographic details.[4]

Research Impact

Research impact can be considered through several complementary dimensions, including scholarly dissemination, citations, adoption of research findings, collaboration, technological relevance, and contributions to the development of a research field. For Bessissa Lakhdar, the supplied data establish an indexed Scopus record but do not provide verified citation or h-index figures. [2]

Award Suitability

The Lifetime Achievement Award profile recognizes Bessissa Lakhdar in connection with the International Material Scientist Awards. The researcher’s affiliation with Djelfa University and association with materials research provide the academic context for this recognition. The Scopus author record offers an identifiable bibliographic reference for the researcher’s indexed scholarly activity. [3]

Conclusion

Bessissa Lakhdar is affiliated with Djelfa University in Algeria and is associated with the materials research field. The supplied bibliographic information identifies a Scopus Author ID of and one indexed document. Within the context of the International Material Scientist Awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award profile provides an academic recognition framework for presenting this researcher’s documented scholarly association with materials science.[4]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Bessissa Lakhdar, Author ID 57215871441. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57215871441
  2. International Material Scientist Awards. (n.d.).
    https://materialscientists.com
  3. Djeddaoui, N., Boukezzi, L., & Bessissa, L. (2019). Performance of organic solar cells with recovery. 2019 International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering (ICAEE). IEEE.
    https://doi.org/10.1109/ICAEE47123.2019.9014758
  4. Boukezzi, L., Bessissa, L., Boubakeur, A., & Djillali, M. (2017). Neural networks and fuzzy logic approaches to predict mechanical properties of XLPE insulation cables under thermal aging. Neural Computing and Applications, 28(11), 3515–3526.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-016-2259-y