Dr. Radhia Riski | Mechanical Properties of Materials | Research Excellence Award

Almarisah Madani University | Indonesia

Dr. Radhia Riski is an emerging and dedicated researcher whose expertise lies in the mechanical and functional performance of materials within pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology. She is a lecturer at Almarisah Madani University, where she contributes actively to teaching, laboratory development, and research-driven education. Her academic training from the Institut Teknologi Bandung has provided her with a strong foundation in material characterization, formulation science, and applied material analysis, enabling her to bridge fundamental research with practical pharmaceutical applications. Dr. Riski’s research work emphasizes the characterization and optimization of material systems, particularly nanocapsules, herbal-based formulations, and solid dosage forms, with a focus on stability, performance, and functional efficiency. Her studies demonstrate a clear understanding of how mechanical and physicochemical properties influence material behavior in real-world applications, especially in drug delivery and dosage form development. In addition to her research contributions, she has held key academic leadership roles, including serving as Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service and leading the Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory at her institution. Through these roles, she has played an important part in strengthening institutional research capacity and fostering a culture of innovation. Dr. Riski is also engaged in scholarly publishing and academic dissemination, contributing to scientific journals and authoring academic resources that support education and research in pharmaceutical materials. Her professional profile reflects a balanced combination of research activity, academic leadership, and teaching excellence. With a strong commitment to advancing material-based solutions in pharmaceutical science and a clear focus on research quality and innovation, Dr. Radhia Riski stands out as a deserving recipient of the Research Excellence Award in the area of Mechanical Properties of Materials.

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Ms. Rawane Mansour | Mechanical Properties of Materials | Research Excellence Award

University of Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD) | LAMPS Laboratory | France

Ms. Rawane Mansour is an emerging researcher in the field of mechanical properties of materials, with a strong focus on applied mathematics and computational mechanics. She is a PhD researcher at the University of Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD), France, affiliated with the LAMPS Laboratory, where her work centers on the mathematical and numerical modeling of contact, adhesion, and friction phenomena under large deformations. Her research addresses complex behaviors in nonlinear solid mechanics, including plasticity, hyperelasticity, viscoelastic materials, and biomechanical interactions such as stent–artery systems. Ms. Mansour’s scientific approach integrates rigorous mathematical analysis with energy-consistent variational formulations and advanced numerical techniques, including finite element discretization, implicit time integration, and semi-smooth Newton and PDAS solvers. She has demonstrated exceptional academic excellence throughout her education, earning top rankings during her undergraduate studies in mathematics and achieving high distinctions in advanced master’s programs in fundamental mathematics, analysis, modeling, and simulation. Her research contributions have resulted in peer-reviewed publications in respected international journals, reflecting both theoretical depth and practical relevance in modeling the mechanical response of materials under complex contact conditions. In addition to her doctoral research, she has gained valuable experience in numerical analysis and scientific computing through competitive research training at leading French institutions, working on nonlinear partial differential equations and advanced simulation schemes. Ms. Mansour has been recognized with prestigious academic scholarships and honors that highlight her outstanding analytical abilities and research potential. Her work contributes significantly to the understanding and prediction of mechanical behavior in advanced material systems, bridging mathematics, mechanics, and engineering applications. Through her originality, methodological rigor, and interdisciplinary impact, Ms. Rawane Mansour exemplifies excellence in research and is a deserving recipient of the Research Excellence Award.

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Dr. He Wu | Mechanical Properties of Materials | Excellence in Research Award

West Anhui University | China

Dr. He Wu is an accomplished researcher in the field of mechanical properties of materials, with a strong interdisciplinary focus on vehicle engineering, human injury biomechanics, and material–structure interactions under impact and dynamic loading conditions. He serves as a Lecturer at West Anhui University, where his research integrates mechanical behavior analysis, safety engineering, and advanced modeling techniques to better understand material response and structural performance in real-world applications. Dr. Wu’s work is particularly recognized for its contributions to automotive safety, including active and passive safety systems, injury biomechanics, and high-precision accident reconstruction methodologies. He has proposed innovative mechanical indicators for evaluating severe head injury risks and developed advanced reconstruction frameworks that incorporate video-based data to improve accuracy and reliability. His research outputs demonstrate a strong balance between theoretical modeling and applied engineering relevance, addressing challenges related to impact mechanics, structural deformation, and material behavior under extreme conditions. Dr. Wu has led multiple competitive research projects as a principal investigator and has also contributed significantly to national- and provincial-level collaborative research initiatives. He maintains long-term research collaborations with leading experts in mechanical and automotive engineering, resulting in high-quality joint publications and sustained academic exchange. In addition to his research achievements, he is actively involved in teaching and mentoring, contributing to the training of students in mechanical engineering, safety analysis, and materials-related disciplines. Dr. Wu is a member of a national professional mechanical engineering society and continues to advance the field through rigorous research, collaboration, and innovation. His impactful contributions and scientific rigor make him a deserving recipient of the Excellence in Research Award.

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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).