Mahdi Gerdooei | Mechanical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahdi Gerdooei | Mechanical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahdi Gerdooei | Shahrood university of technology | Iran

Dr. Mahdi Gerdooei is an accomplished Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Shahrood University of Technology in Iran. He earned all of his degrees at Amirkabir University of Technology, where he completed his doctoral research on the effects of strain rate on sheet metal formability. Over nearly two decades, he has held leadership and teaching roles, including founding a laboratory focused on metal forming mechanics. His professional journey includes serving as dean of the mechanical engineering faculty and providing industry consulting on coil-spring design and fatigue analysis. A longstanding member of Iran’s manufacturing and mechanical engineering communities, Dr. Gerdooei’s career bridges rigorous academic research and practical industrial application.

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Education

Dr. Gerdooei earned his doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, where his research delved into theoretical and experimental aspects of strain rate effects on the formability of sheet metals. Building on a strong postgraduate foundation in hot forging process design, his academic trajectory also includes a rigorous undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same university—each stage reinforcing his expertise in deformation mechanics and advanced manufacturing methods.

Professional Experience

Dr. Gerdooei’s professional journey seamlessly integrates academic leadership and industry engagement. He established and directs a specialized Laboratory for Mechanics of Materials and Metal Forming at his university, serving both scientific and industrial communities. As Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, he guided academic development and strategic initiatives. Recently, he has extended his expertise to industry by consulting for a spring design and manufacturing company, contributing to vehicle spring design and fatigue analysis, while simultaneously leading process development for new engineering products.

Research Interests

Dr. Gerdooei’s research interests are rooted in advanced forming processes, including bulk and sheet metal forming, and extend to spring design, biomaterial manufacturing, and structural failure analysis. He is particularly drawn to biomaterial production for dental implants and the design of springs from novel materials. Fatigue and failure of structures are studied using both macroscopic and micromechanical approaches. His work also engages experimental and numerical methods to explore strain-rate effects and formability across diverse materials.

Award

Dr. Gerdooei has earned recognition through his leadership and scholarly contributions. He founded a research laboratory and guided the mechanical engineering faculty as dean. His membership in national engineering societies reflects his esteemed standing in Iran’s professional community. These accomplishments indicate his significant impact in advancing both academic research and practical engineering applications.

Publication Top Notes

Enhancing plasticity modeling of DC04 steel using strain-dependent Hill 1948 and BBC 2005 yield criteria: a novel 2D-DIC approach to track anisotropy

Journal: International Journal of Solids and Structures 
Authors: Shahram Amirabdollahian; Mahdi Gerdooei

Innovative dual-pressure method for T-shaped branch production using elastomeric tools

Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture 
Authors: Mirsadegh Akbarian Kuhkheyli; Mahdi Gerdooei; Seyed Vahid Hosseini; Hasan Ghafourian Nosrati

Rubber mandrel and internal pressure effects on thin-walled tube bending: a comparative study

Journal: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 
Authors: Majid Askari Sayar; Mahdi Gerdooei; Hamidreza Eipakchi; Hasan Ghafourian Nosrati

Analytical approach to investigate the effects of through-thickness stress on springback in bending of isotropic sheet metal

Journal: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 
Authors: Mohammad Reza Movahedi; Mahdi Gerdooei

Implementation of the extended maximum force criterion (EMFC) for evaluating the pressure-dependent forming limit diagrams (PD-FLD) in the tube bulging process

Journal: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 
Authors: Iman Abbasi; Mahdi Gerdooei; Hasan Ghafourian Nosrati

Conclusion

Dr. Mahdi Gerdooei exemplifies a professional who melds academic rigor with industrial relevance. His deep expertise in mechanical engineering—especially metal forming, plasticity, and biomaterials—complements his roles as educator, researcher, and consultant. His leadership in establishing a materials and forming lab and steering academic programs reflects his commitment to innovation and collaboration. Through his scholarly output and engagement with industry, Dr. Gerdooei continues to drive forward both theoretical development and practical engineering solutions.

Prof Janusz Majta | Microstructure and Properties | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Janusz Majta | Microstructure and Properties | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Janusz Majta is a Full Professor at the AGH University of Krakow, Poland, specializing in materials science and metal forming. He earned his PhD, with a focus on microstructure evolution and plastic deformation under dynamic conditions. He has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Waterloo, Canada, and collaborated extensively with Los Alamos National Laboratory in the U.S. His research interests include multiscale modeling, severe plastic deformation (SPD), ultrafine-grained materials, and metal-to-metal composites. Prof. Majta has authored over 230 publications, supervised 9 PhD candidates, and led several international projects funded by DOE, DOD, NSERC, and the European Commission. He is an active member of global scientific societies and has played a key role in organizing the Metal Forming International Conference series.

Prof Janusz Majta, AGH University of Krakow, Poland

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🎓 Education

Prof. Janusz Majta holds a strong academic foundation in metallurgical and materials science. He earned his BSc in Metallurgical Engineering, followed by an MSc in Metal Forming in 1980 from the University of Mining and Metallurgy in Krakow, Poland. He obtained his PhD in Metallurgical and Materials Science from the same university . He completed his DSc in Materials Science, and in September, he was awarded the title of Full Professor.

💼 Experience

Prof. Majta is currently a Full Professor at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Poland. His academic journey at AGH began as a Lecturer, progressively rising through the ranks to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and then Full Professor . Internationally, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo in Canada and worked multiple times as a visiting researcher and consultant at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the United State. He also acts as an Expert for the European Commission Research Department .

🛠️ Contributions

Prof. Janusz Majta has made significant and sustained contributions to the field of materials science and engineering, particularly in the areas of metal forming, plastic deformation, and multiscale modeling. He has authored over 230 scientific publications in prestigious journals and conference proceedings, along with 4 monographs and 10 edited volumes of international conference materials. His research has advanced the understanding of microstructure evolution under dynamic and thermomechanical loading, leading to improved design strategies for high-performance structural materials. Prof. Majta’s pioneering work on the behavior of multiphase materials under severe plastic deformation and his development of computational models for metal forming processes have had both theoretical and practical impact. Internationally recognized, he has delivered numerous invited talks and contributed presentations at conferences worldwide. As a leader and mentor, he has supervised nine PhD candidates and actively participated in major international research collaborations supported by organizations such as the DOE, DOD, NSERC, the European Commission (PHARE, RFCS), and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Foundation. Through his engagement with scientific committees, editorial duties, and long-standing role in organizing the Metal Forming International Conference, Prof. Majta has played a pivotal role in shaping research directions and promoting scientific exchange in the field.

📡 Research Projects 

Prof. Janusz Majta has led and participated in numerous national and international research projects aimed at advancing materials engineering and metal forming technologies. His work has received support from prominent funding agencies and organizations, including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Defense (DOD), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the European Commission through PHARE and RFCS programs, and the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Foundation. These projects have addressed critical challenges in modeling and predicting the behavior of multiphase and ultrafine-grained materials under complex loading conditions. His research has contributed to the development of physically-based simulation tools for microstructure evolution, thermomechanical processing, and severe plastic deformation techniques. Notably, his collaborations with the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the United States focused on improving the dynamic performance and structural stability of advanced alloys and composites. Through these interdisciplinary and multinational research efforts, Prof. Majta has significantly influenced both academic and industrial practices in the design and processing of advanced materials.

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Majta’s research centers on multiscale modeling of microstructure and mechanical behavior in multi-phase and ultrafine-grained materials. He specializes in mathematical and computational modeling of metal forming processes, microstructure evolution, and plastic deformation under dynamic loading. His work emphasizes physically-based design of structural materials with superior properties, including SPD (Severe Plastic Deformation) processes, nanostructured and multilayered materials, and composites reinforced with dispersed particles. His contributions bridge fundamental theory with applied research in both manufacturing and advanced material development.

📘 Publications

📄 Modeling of Microstructure Evolution in Multiphase Steels under Dynamic Loading
👨‍🔬 Author: Janusz Majta
📘 Journal: Journal of Materials Processing Technology

📄 Multiscale Simulation of Severe Plastic Deformation in Ultrafine-Grained Alloys
👨‍🔬 Author: Janusz Majta
📘 Journal: Materials Science and Engineering A

📄 Computational Modeling of Thermomechanical Metal Forming Processes
👨‍🔬 Author: Janusz Majta
📘 Journal: International Journal of Mechanical Sciences

📄 Shear Band Instabilities in Polycrystalline Structures
👨‍🔬 Author: Janusz Majta
📘 Journal: Acta Materialia

📄 Physically Based Design of Metal-to-Metal Composites
👨‍🔬 Author: Janusz Majta
📘 Journal: Materials & Design