Mr Sina Soltani | Computational Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Sina Soltani is a skilled Instrumentation Engineer at Honeywell UOP, Rosemont, IL, USA, with a strong academic foundation in electrical and control engineering 🎓⚙️. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Shiraz University, Iran, in 2011 and 2013, respectively. His expertise spans estimation theory, nonlinear systems, adaptive control, signal processing, and intelligent data mining techniques 🧠📊🔧. With a deep interest in innovative industrial automation and smart system integration, he combines practical engineering with advanced control strategies to enhance system reliability and efficiency 🛠️💡📈. He continues to contribute to next-generation engineering solutions globally 🌍🔬.

Mr Sina Soltani, Honeywell UOP, United States

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🎓 Education

Sina Soltani earned his M.Sc. in Control and Power Engineering from Shiraz University in 2014 🎓⚡ and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Shiraz University of Technology in 2012 💡🔌. He also holds a High School Diploma from Naserian High School, completed in 2005 🏫📘. His academic path is further strengthened by a range of professional certifications in PLC programming (TIA Portal, S7-400H), industrial networks (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet), and electrical safety (ATEX, ISO 9001) 🧠📈⚙️. This blend of formal education and applied training equips him with strong expertise in automation and instrumentation engineering 🔍🔧.

📏 Experience

Sina Soltani has over a decade of experience in instrumentation, automation, and control engineering ⚙️🔧. At Honeywell UOP 🇺🇸, he leads instrumentation system design and integration for industrial applications. Previously, he served as a senior engineer at Neyriz Ghadir Steel Complex 🇮🇷, focusing on fire & gas systems, PLC/DCS programming, and calibration 🎛️💡. At Piramoon Pardazesh Qeshm, he specialized in radioactive measurement systems and technical documentation 📊📐. He also held roles as a chief electrical engineer at PetroAzma and as a university lecturer 📚🧠. His expertise spans sensors, analyzers, motors, safety systems, and advanced process control 🌍🔍.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Sina Soltani possesses a robust technical skill set in Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, and Calibration 🧪⚙️📏. He is proficient in configuring and maintaining advanced industrial instruments, including flowmeters, analyzers, and control valves 🔄🔍. With deep knowledge of PLC/DCS systems, loop tuning, and process optimization, he excels at designing and integrating control strategies for complex operations 💻🔧. His expertise includes working with safety standards (NEC, IEC) and executing diagnostics and root-cause analysis for system failures 🚨🛠️. These capabilities make him a valuable asset in driving innovation and operational excellence across modern industrial environments 🌐🏭.

🏆 Achievement

On May 22, 2024, Sina Soltani was honored with the Top Researcher Award at Neyriz Ghadir Steel Complex, Shiraz, Iran, for his exceptional contributions to Instrumentation and Automation Engineering 🛠️📡. His innovative work in process control systems, real-time signal integration, calibration technologies, and automation reliability set a benchmark in industrial engineering ⚙️📊. This distinction reflects his impact on system accuracy, safety enhancements, and advanced control methodologies 📈🔍. Recognized for combining deep technical expertise with practical problem-solving, he continues to lead advancements in instrumentation for critical infrastructure and manufacturing environments 🌍🔬.

🔬 Research Focus

Sina Soltani’s research is centered on advanced control systems, signal processing, and intelligent estimation methods for industrial applications 🧠📉⚙️. His recent work includes the application of autoregressive Kalman filters for gamma level measurement and well-log data estimation 🔬📡, as well as the development of fuzzy logic and iterative learning-based control algorithms for instrument air units and harmonic mitigation ⚡🔁. He also explores high-efficiency modeling of electrical machines using subdomain techniques and smart controllers for distributed energy systems ⚙️🔋🌍. His interdisciplinary focus bridges control theory, automation, and real-time optimization in complex engineering systems 🛠️📊🤖.

📚 Publications

Advances in Gamma Level Measurement by Optimal Autoregressive Kalman Filter

Author: S. Soltani
Conference: 2024 20th CSI International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Signal Processing

Designing and Implementing an Algorithm Based on an Autoregressive Kalman Filter to Estimate Well-Log Data

Author: S. Soltani
Conference: 2023 9th International Conference on Control, Instrumentation and Automation (ICCIA)

Introducing an Improved Control Method for Instrument Air Unit Based on Fuzzy and Iterative Learning Control

Author: S. Soltani
Journal: ISA Transactions (2025)

An Analytic 2D Subdomain Model for Slotless Electrical Machines with Internal Arc/Cubic Shape Permanent Magnets

Authors: M. Pourahmadi-Nakhli, M.J.K. SeyedHassanDaryanavard, S. Soltani
Journal: Intelligence 1(1), 13–23 (2025)

Fast Subdomain Approximation of Brushless Electrical Machines with Spoke-Hub Permanent Magnets

Authors: M. Pourahmadi-Nakhli, S.H. Daryanavard, M. Jokar-Kohanjani, S. Soltani
Conference: 2024 32nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE)

A Novel Fuzzy Type-2 PI Repetitive Control Methodology for Harmonic Elimination in Distributed Generation Sources

Authors: S. Soltani, M. Rayat
Conference: 2024 9th International Conference on Technology and Energy Management (ICTEM)

Dr Adam Ghoneim | Computational Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Adam Y. Ghoneim is an aerospace research technologist and mechanical engineer specializing in computational fluid dynamics, phase-field modeling, and metal additive manufacturing. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba and has over a decade of experience in applied research, design engineering, and simulation. Adam has contributed to both academia and industry, with expertise in meshfree methods, scientific programming, and advanced manufacturing technologies. He currently leads research and development projects at Red River College Polytechnic and is actively involved in mentoring and teaching.

🌟 Experience

Adam is currently serving as an Aerospace Research Technologist at the Technology Access Center for Aerospace and Manufacturing at Red River College Polytechnic, where he leads CFD and FEA analyses, develops custom scientific software, and oversees 3D printing and scanning applications. Since 2013, he has also held the position of Research Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba, where he has published extensively in high-impact journals. His earlier experience includes a post-doctoral fellowship and research assistantship focusing on phase bonding and simulation modeling. In industry, Adam has served as a Mechanical Design Engineer at MacDon Industries, Buhler Versatile Inc., and New Flyer Industries, as well as a Repair Development Engineer at StandardAero. His roles have spanned CAD modeling, HVAC analysis, tooling design, finite element and fluid dynamics simulations, and product development across various aerospace and manufacturing applications. He also has teaching and mentoring experience at Red River College Polytechnic and the University of Manitoba.

📖 Books and Chapters

Dr. Adam Y. Ghoneim has contributed to several conference proceedings and scholarly works, particularly in the domain of materials bonding and computational modeling. His research appears in edited volumes such as the Proceedings of the International Brazing and Soldering Conference and the 7th International Symposium on Superalloy 718 and Derivatives, where he co-authored chapters on transient liquid phase bonding of advanced alloys. These works highlight his expertise in joining technologies for high-performance materials. His book chapter contributions reflect applied research with real-world implications in aerospace and metallurgical engineering.

🔬 Research Focus

His research is centered on Computational Fluid Dynamics and Applied Mathematics. He has a strong emphasis on meshfree phase-field methods used in the study of multiphase flow, phase transformations, and metal additive manufacturing. He has developed innovative simulation techniques using smoothed particle hydrodynamics, radial basis functions, and moving least squares approaches, contributing to a deeper understanding of dendritic solidification and solutal melting.

📘 Publications

Microstructure and mechanical response of transient liquid phase joint in Haynes 282 superalloy
Authors: A. Ghoneim, O.A. Ojo
Year: 2011
Journal: Materials Characterization, Volume 62, Issue 1, Pages 1–7

Numerical modeling and simulation of a diffusion-controlled liquid–solid phase change in polycrystalline solids
Authors: A. Ghoneim, O.A. Ojo
Year: 2011
Journal: Computational Materials Science, Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 1102–1113

Asymmetric diffusional solidification during transient liquid phase bonding of dissimilar materials
Authors: A. Ghoneim, O.A. Ojo
Year: 2012
Journal: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Volume 43, Pages 900–911

On the influence of boron-addition on TLP bonding time in a Ni₃Al-based intermetallic
Authors: A. Ghoneim, O.A. Ojo
Year: 2010
Journal: Intermetallics, Volume 18, Issue 4, Pages 582–586

A smoothed particle hydrodynamics-phase field method with radial basis functions and moving least squares for meshfree simulation of dendritic solidification
Author: A. Ghoneim
Year: 2020
Journal: Applied Mathematical Modelling, Volume 77, Pages 1704–1741