Assoc. Prof. Dr. Subhash Chandra Ram | Material Selection and Design | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Subhash Chandra Ram | Material Selection and Design | Best Researcher Award

Tula’s Institute of Engineering and Management | Dehradun Uttarakhand | India

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Subhash Chandra Ram is an accomplished materials scientist and metallurgical engineer with extensive research and teaching experience in the field of advanced materials, composites, and metal casting technologies. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Tula’s Institute of Engineering and Management, Dehradun, India, he holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, an M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering from MNNIT Allahabad, and a B.Tech. in Industrial and Production Engineering from IERT Lucknow. With 32 published documents, 230 citations across 174 indexed sources, and an h-index of 6, Dr. Ram has made significant contributions to the study of functionally graded materials (FGMs), metal and polymer matrix composites, wear analysis, and microstructural characterization. His research focuses on the mechanical behavior and process optimization of advanced composites, integrating optical microscopy (OM), SEM, TEM, and XRD techniques for structural analysis. Dr. Ram has published over 37 papers in reputed SCI and Scopus-indexed journals and conference proceedings, contributed to book chapters, and filed several patents related to composite materials and manufacturing technologies. His works have appeared in Composite Interfaces, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Materials Today: Proceedings, and Silicon Journal. As a reviewer for leading international journals under Springer and Sage, he contributes to scientific quality and innovation in material science. Dr. Ram has also supervised postgraduate research projects and collaborated with academic and industrial partners in metallurgy and casting processes. His professional memberships include the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI), and the International Association of Engineers (IAENG). Known for his technical expertise, dedication to education, and contribution to metallurgical advancements, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Subhash Chandra Ram continues to play a pivotal role in shaping research directions in materials design, characterization, and sustainable manufacturing technologies.

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Featured Publications

Bhushan, A., Ram, S. C., & Saha, S. (2025). A comprehensive overview of the design procedure, bimodular fracture mechanics analysis, and potential uses of nuclear-grade graphite for nuclear applications. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, 1–25.

Sharma, S., & Ram, S. C. (2025). Influences of carbonaceous reinforcements (graphene and MWCNT) on microstructure, wear, and hardness properties of hybrid nanocomposites in AZ31 magnesium alloy synthesized via [add method if available]. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering.

Dikshit, A. P., Ranjan, R., Shah, S., Ram, S. C., Gautam, A., & Sharma, D. (2025). Al-based COBOT (cleaning and operational bot) design for domestic and industrial application. In Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Control Systems (I3CAC).

Timalsina, S., Chaudhary, B., Bhandari, B. S., Ram, S. C., Singh, A., & Singh, M. (2025). Impact of friction stir welding parameters and materials on mechanical and metallurgical properties and benefits, drawbacks, and potential uses: A summary. In Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Control Systems (I3CAC).

Mishra, V. K., Bora, P. S., Jain, U., Kumar, R., Ram, S. C., & Kaushik, S. (2025). A solar power air heater’s performance evaluation through CFD method of artificial boot form roughness and combined with a reverse boot shape in a circular duct. In Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Control Systems (I3CAC).

Assoc. Prof. Dr ESAYAS FTWI | Structural Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr ESAYAS FTWI | Structural Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr ESAYAS FTWI, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esayas Ftwi is a distinguished researcher and educator in concrete engineering, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo. His expertise spans structural performance evaluation, constitutive modeling, and sustainable construction technologies. Dr. Ftwi has published extensively in top journals, earning accolades like the Outstanding Research Paper of the Year from the Japan Concrete Institute. As a leader, he has directed major projects, including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, and contributed to building codes and sustainable engineering policies. His dedication to advancing concrete technologies and impactful research makes him a global leader in civil engineering. 🏗️📚✨

Publication Profile

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Academic and Professional Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esayas Ftwi earned his Ph.D. in Concrete Engineering from the University of Tokyo, specializing in structural performance evaluation of reinforced concrete. He also holds a Master’s degree in constitutive modeling for cracked concrete and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. With extensive academic and professional experience in Ethiopia, Japan, and the United States, Dr. Ftwi has developed expertise in concrete materials, structural design, and engineering education. His global exposure and multidisciplinary knowledge position him as a leading figure in civil engineering and sustainable construction. 🏗️📚✨

Award🌍🏆

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esayas Ftwi is a globally recognized researcher in concrete engineering, earning numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. These include the Outstanding Journal Paper Awards (2008, 2011) from the Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, the Best Research Paper Award from the Japan Concrete Institute (2008), and the Outstanding Research Award from Addis Ababa University (2013). His innovative work with students on sustainable concrete technologies, such as rice husk cement replacement and voided slab design, has also garnered recognition. These accolades highlight his significant contributions to advancing structural engineering and sustainable practices. 🏗️📚✨

Research Focus Area ⚛️🔬

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esayas Ftwi’s research primarily focuses on reinforced concrete structures, advanced concrete materials, and structural performance analysis. His studies explore the effects of torsion on reinforced concrete beams, the role of metakaolin in recycled aggregate concrete, and the properties of Ethiopian kaolin clays in metakaolin production. Dr. Ftwi’s innovative work includes multi-scale simulations of shear-critical beams, nonlinear gel migration in cracked concrete, and drying shrinkage modeling. With numerous publications in high-impact journals like Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, his contributions address critical challenges in sustainable and resilient construction. 🌍📚⚡

Publication Top Notes📄✨

Nonlinear gel migration in cracked concrete and broken symmetry of corrosion profiles

Effect of concrete cover on the pure torsional behavior of reinforced concrete beams

Multi-scale based simulation of shear critical reinforced concrete beams subjected to drying

Simulation of early-age cracking due to drying shrinkage based on a multi-scale constitutive model

Investigation of the cause of failure of the Omo River Bridge

Spalling of concrete cover due to torsion: Examination of advanced theoretical models