Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vikasdeep Singh Mann | Mechanical Properties of Materials | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vikasdeep Singh Mann | Mechanical Properties of Materials | Editorial Board Member

Chandigarh Group of Colleges Jhanjeri Punjab | India

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vikasdeep Singh Mann is a distinguished mechanical engineering scholar and researcher whose work stands at the intersection of composite materials, wear analysis, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Chandigarh Engineering College, Mohali, India, he has built a strong academic and research profile focused on the development and characterization of high-performance metal matrix composites reinforced with corundum for enhanced mechanical and tribological performance. His research interests span composites formulation and casting, erosion and corrosion testing, thermal spray coatings, process improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and predictive modeling of machining processes, contributing to advancements in engineering materials and sustainable industrial applications. With an impressive research footprint, his scientific contributions have achieved 126 citations, supported through an h-index of 6 and an i10-index of 4, demonstrating the growing impact and recognition of his work within the global research community. He has published multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and has actively contributed to conference literature, patents, and collaborative research initiatives in the materials and manufacturing domain. His research portfolio includes contributions to studies on the wear behavior of aluminium alloy matrix composites at varying temperatures and compositions, predictive modeling in spark-EDM machining, and development of novel metal matrix systems using beach mineral reinforcement. In addition to research achievements, he has demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and pedagogy through years of teaching undergraduate engineering courses such as engineering materials and metallurgy, operations management, total quality management, and industrial systems engineering, earning awards for academic service and innovative teaching practices. He has also supervised student projects in Lean Six Sigma and advanced manufacturing, supported grant-funded research initiatives, and secured multiple patents that reflect his innovative engineering contributions. A committed academic leader, he continues to translate cutting-edge research into impactful engineering solutions while contributing meaningfully to scientific, educational, and industrial communities.

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Bhowmik, A., Kumar, R., Beemkumar, N., Kumar, A. V., Singh, G., Kulshreshta, A., … (2024). Casting of particle reinforced metal matrix composite by liquid state fabrication method: A review. Results in Engineering, 24, 103152.

Mann, V. S., & Pandey, O. P. (2021). Influence of natural beach mineral corundum on the wear characteristics of LM30 aluminium alloy composites. Wear, 477, 203801.

Mann, V. S., & Pandey, O. P. (2021). Effect of dual particle size corundum particles on the tribological properties of LM30 aluminium alloy composites for brake rotor applications. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 46(12), 12445–12463.

Preethi, K., Hanumagowda, B. N., Pavithra, K. M., Varma, S. V. K., Mann, V. S., … (2025). Thermal scrutinization of MHD Darcy–Forchheimer flow of hybrid nanofluid over a stretching sheet with Richardson number and quadratic thermal radiation: Hyperbolic tangent model. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 8(3), 171.

Debnath, S., Sen, B., Patil, N., Kedia, A., Mann, V. S., Santhosh, A. J., & Bhowmik, A. (2024). Predictive modeling of MRR, TWR, and SR in spark-EDM of Al-4.5 Cu–SiC using ANN and GEP. AIP Advances, 14(9).

Prof Sanboh Lee | Mechanical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Sanboh Lee | Mechanical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sanboh Lee is an eminent materials scientist and engineer, currently serving as Professor Emeritus at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. With a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester and over four decades of academic and research leadership, he has significantly advanced multiple domains in materials science. He has authored over 280 journal papers and delivered 150 international presentations, solidifying his reputation as a global thought leader. His distinguished career reflects deep expertise in dislocation mechanics, phase transformation, composite materials, and nanotechnology.

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🎓 Education 

Prof. Sanboh Lee holds a prestigious academic background rooted in physics and materials science. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Rochester in 1980 🧪🎓, where he developed deep expertise in defect mechanics and transport phenomena. Prior to that, he completed an M.S. in Physics from National Tsing Hua University in 1972 ⚛️📘, and a B.S. in Physics from Fu Jen Catholic University in 1970 📐🔬. His rigorous education across these renowned institutions laid a solid foundation for a lifelong contribution to scientific research and engineering innovation 🌍📚.

🏫 Experience 

Prof. Sanboh Lee is a renowned academic in materials science with decades of experience across premier institutions 🌏📚. He served as Professor at National Tsing Hua University from 1985 to 2018 and is currently a Professor Emeritus 🧑‍🏫🏅. His global research engagements include roles as Adjunct Professor at the University of Science and Technology Beijing 🇨🇳, Guest Scientist at NIST, USA 🧪🇺🇸, and Visiting Scholar at Lehigh University 🏫🔬. Earlier roles include Research Associate at the University of Rochester and Postdoctoral Researcher at Xerox’s Webster Research Center 🧫⚙️—a career deeply rooted in innovation, international collaboration, and advanced materials engineering.

🏅 Honors & Funding 

Prof. Sanboh Lee is a globally acclaimed materials scientist recognized for his groundbreaking work in nano-composite materials and nanotechnology 🧪🔬. He received research funding from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan for advancing mechanical properties in nanomaterials ⚙️🧫. His remarkable honors include the Lifetime Achievement Award by VDGOOD (2022), SAS Eminent Fellow (2021), and Fellow of ASM International and MRS-Taiwan 🏅🌏. Celebrated for his studies on defect interactions, fracture mechanics, and polymer transport, Prof. Lee’s awards reflect his lasting impact in academia and industry 🧠📚. His excellence spans decades of innovation, leadership, and global recognition 🌍🥇.

🔬 Research Focus 

Prof. Sanboh Lee’s research spans a wide spectrum of advanced materials science topics including nano-composites, defect mechanics, fracture behavior, and transport phenomena in metals and polymers 🧬🧪. His recent work, funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, investigates the mechanical properties of nano-composite materials and nanotechnology ⚙️🔍. He explores diffusion-induced stress, hydrogen transport, polymer phase behavior, and magnetic and optical properties of materials under complex environments 🌡️🧲📐. His interdisciplinary contributions bridge micro/nano mechanics, biomaterials, and semiconductor devices, pushing the boundaries of modern materials engineering and applied physics 🔬🌍.

📚 Publications

Kinetic Analysis of the Cracking Behavior in Methanol-Treated Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Functionalized Graphene Composites

Authors: Bing-Hong Yang, Shou-Yi Chang, Yulin Zhang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Journal of Composites Science (Feb 2025)

Cracking in UV-Irradiated Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Functionalized Graphene Composites: Solvent Effect

Authors: Bing-Hong Yang, Shou-Yi Chang, Yulin Zhang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Journal of Polymer Research (Sept 2024)

Analysis of the Thermal Aging Kinetics of Tallow, Chicken Oil, Lard, and Sheep Oil

Authors: Yun-Chuan Hsieh, Hao Ouyang, Yulin Zhang, Donyau Chiang, Fuqian Yang, Hsin-Lung Chen, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Molecules (Sept 2024)

Creep-Recovery Deformation of 304 Stainless-Steel Springs Under Low Forces

Authors: Ming-Yen Tsai, Shou-Yi Chang, Yulin Zhang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Mechanics of Materials (June 2024)

A Mechanical Model for Stress Relaxation of Polylactic Acid/Thermoplastic Polyurethane Blends

Authors: Yi-Sheng Jhao, Hao Ouyang, Chien-Chao Huang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Journal of Composites Science (May 2024)

Thermal Degradation of Vegetable Oils

Authors: Yi-Hsiou Tsai, Donyau Chiang, Yu-Ting Li, Tsong-Pyng Perng, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Foods (April 2023)

Brownian Motion of Poly(divinylbenzene) Nanoparticles in Water

Authors: Ching-Bin Lin, Chia-Wei Lee, Hao Ouyang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Journal of Applied Physics (March 2023)