Dr. Filiz Karabudak | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Filiz Karabudak | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Filiz Karabudak, Gumushane University, Turkey

Dr. Filiz Karabudak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Gümüşhane University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Construction and Production from Atatürk University in 2017 with a thesis focused on nano-structured TiO₂ coatings for dental applications. She also holds Master’s and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering from Atatürk University, along with degrees in International Relations and Turkish Language and Literature from Anadolu University. With a strong research background in material science, biomechanics, and composite materials, she has served as principal investigator and researcher in several national projects. Dr. Karabudak has supervised multiple master’s theses and received several publication incentive awards. She currently leads courses in fatigue strength, fracture mechanics, dynamics, and renewable energy, and holds administrative roles including Scientific Research Projects Coordinator at her faculty.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Filiz Karabudak is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award given her extensive academic background, impactful research contributions, and leadership in engineering education. With a Ph.D. focused on advanced thin film coatings and numerous projects on composite materials and fatigue analysis, her work demonstrates both innovation and practical relevance. Her publications in high-impact journals, active supervision of graduate theses, and multiple research awards reflect consistent excellence and dedication to scientific advancement. Dr. Karabudak’s multidisciplinary expertise and administrative roles further solidify her as a leading candidate for this prestigious recognition.

👩‍🎓 Education

  • 🎓 PhD in Construction and Production – Atatürk University (20 April 2017)
    Thesis: TiO₂ and nano Ag-TiO₂ thin film coatings on NiTi alloy for dental applications

  • 🎓 Master’s with Thesis – Atatürk University (8 July 2011)
    Thesis: Load distribution in zirconium and ceramic restorations for implants

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s Degrees:

    • 🧪 Chemical Engineering – Atatürk University (2008)

    • 🛠 Mechanical Engineering – Atatürk University (2006)

    • 🌍 International Relations – Anadolu University (2012, Open Ed.)

    • 📚 Turkish Language and Literature – Anadolu University (2022, Open Ed.)

🧑‍🏫 Work Experience

  • 👩‍🔬 Associate Professor – Gümüşhane University, Mechanical Eng. (Since 18 Jan 2024)

  • 🧑‍🏫 Assistant Professor – Gümüşhane University (2018–2024)

  • 🧪 Research Assistant –

    • Atatürk University (2009)

    • Gümüşhane University (2009)

🧠 Achievements

  • 📚 Supervised 7+ Master’s Theses in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on:

    • Composite materials

    • Fatigue testing

    • Finite element modeling

    • Surface coatings

  • 🧪 Contributed to 6+ funded research projects, both theoretical and experimental, on:

    • Shape memory alloys

    • Prosthetic implants

    • Bonded joint mechanics

    • Fatigue strength of metals

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🏅 Publication Incentive Award – Gümüşhane University:

    • 🗓 2024

    • 🗓 2023

    • 🗓 2018

Publication Top Notes:

Investigation of Tensile and Fatigue Behavior of Cr/CrN/TiCrN/TiCrCN Multilayer Films Coated on AA6063 and AZ91 Alloys by Closed-Field Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering Process

Strength Analysis in Bonded, Bolted and Bolted-Bonded Joints, Single Lap Joints, Metal/Composite Plates

Dr. Muhammad Rashid | Computational Material | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Rashid | Computational Material | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Muhammad Rashid, Ghazi University, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Rashid is a Pakistani physicist and Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics (Condensed Matter/Computational Materials) from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), conducted in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS). His research focuses on the structural, electronic, optical, and magnetic properties of semiconductors, perovskites, and energy storage materials. He has extensive experience in computational material science, specializing in simulation techniques such as WIEN2k, VASP, and CASTEP. Throughout his career, Dr. Rashid has worked with esteemed institutions, including COMSATS University Islamabad and NUS, and has contributed significantly to the study of nanomaterials, energy harvesting applications, and Li-ion battery technologies. As a dedicated educator, he has taught a wide range of physics courses, including Modern Physics, Computational Physics, and Solid State Physics, fostering the next generation of scientists and researchers.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Muhammad Rashid is a highly qualified researcher in the field of Condensed Matter and Computational Materials Physics. His extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in collaboration with the National University of Singapore, highlights his expertise in materials science, nanomaterials, and energy storage applications.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Physics (Condensed Matter/Computational Materials) – The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan (2014) 🏅

    • Thesis Title: “Structural, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic properties of II – VI semiconductors.”

    • Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sheikh Aftab Ahmad

    • Collaboration: National University of Singapore (NUS)

  • M.Phil. in Physics – The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan (2010) 📡

    • Thesis: “Designing, Fabrication and Applications of Controlled Atmospheric Tube Furnace.”

  • M.Sc. in Physics – Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Pakistan (2006) 🧲

    • Specialization: Digital Electronics

  • B.Sc. in Science (Physics, Math A & B) – Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Pakistan (2004) 📖

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (ICS) – FBISE, Bahawalpur, Pakistan (2002) 🖥️

  • Secondary School Certificate (Science Group) – FBISE, Islamabad, Pakistan (2000) ⚛️

💼 Work & Research Experience

  • Associate Professor – Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan (March 2021 – Present) 🏛️

    • Teaching courses such as Modern Physics, Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Electromagnetic Theory, and Solid-State Physics.

    • Supervising research in condensed matter physics and nanomaterials.

  • Assistant Professor – COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan (April 2014 – March 2021) 🏫

    • Conducted research and taught various physics courses.

  • Research Associate – National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore (March 2013 – October 2013) 🇸🇬

    • Worked under Prof. Y.P. Feng on Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations using WIEN2k, VASP, and CASTEP.

  • Researcher (Material Simulation Group – MSG) – The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan (Feb 2010 – Feb 2013) 🏗️

    • Specialized in computational material science and condensed matter physics.

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

🏅 Recipient of the Ph.D. Fellowship – National University of Singapore (NUS) 🇸🇬
🏅 Published Numerous Research Papers in Web of Science and Scopus-indexed journals 📑
🏅 Supervised Several Ph.D. and M.Phil. Students in Computational and Condensed Matter Physics 🎓
🏅 Expert in Computational Physics Tools such as WIEN2K, VASP, SCAPS-1D, and MATLAB 🖥️
🏅 Active Researcher in Renewable Energy Applications (2D heterostructures, perovskites, and energy storage materials) ⚡

Publication Top Notes:

Pressure-induced modifications in the electronic, mechanical, optical, and thermodynamic properties of CsPbI3 for advanced optoelectronic applications: A DFT study

Bandgap engineering in graphene oxide (GO) via integrating DFT calculations with atmospheric-pressure microplasma (AMP) treatment for optoelectronic applications

Chemistry of zeolites and zeolite based composite membranes as a cutting-edge candidate for removal of organic dyes & heavy metal ions: Progress and future directions

Retraction notice to “Design and numerical simulation of lead-free inorganic perovskites (Cs2BiAgI6) solar cell through computation method” [Heliyon 10 (2024) e33922] (Heliyon (2024) 10(14), (S2405844024099535), (10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33922))

Structural, spectral, dielectric, and magnetic properties of Gd3+ substituted Y-type Barium hexaferrites

Systematic analysis of lead-free halide K2SnX6 (X = Cl, Br, I) double perovskites for solar cell applications

Design and numerical simulation of lead-free inorganic perovskites (Cs2BiAgI6) solar cell through computation method

Dr. Tarik Zarrouk | Metal Fabrication | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Tarik Zarrouk | Metal Fabrication | Best Scholar Award 

Dr. Tarik Zarrouk, Université Mohamed Premier Oujda, Morocco

Dr. Tarik Zarrouk is a researcher and educator specializing in Mechanics, Materials, and Manufacturing. He earned his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Sciences in Oujda, where his research focused on finite element modeling of milling processes in composite and metallic honeycomb structures, specifically Nomex and Aluminum. He also holds a Master’s degree in Mechanics & Energetics and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics. Dr. Zarrouk has extensive academic and industrial experience, having served as a postdoctoral researcher at the LEM3 Laboratory at the University of Lorraine, France, in collaboration with Evatec Tools, where he worked on intelligent machining solutions for honeycomb sandwich materials. He has supervised doctoral and master’s research projects on advanced machining technologies and material optimization. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Zarrouk has been a lecturer at various institutions, including the École Supérieure de Technologie and the École Nationale des Sciences Appliquées in Oujda, where he has taught subjects ranging from thermodynamics and metrology to mechanical processes and CNC machining. Additionally, he has served as a high school physics and chemistry teacher for over a decade.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Scholar Award – Dr. Tarik Zarrouk

Dr. Tarik Zarrouk is a highly qualified researcher with a strong background in mechanical engineering, materials, and manufacturing. His extensive academic journey, from earning a Ph.D. in Mechanics, Materials, and Manufacturing to his postdoctoral research at the University of Lorraine, demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. His research contributions focus on numerical modeling, machining of composite and metallic honeycomb structures, and the development of intelligent machining solutions—topics that are both innovative and impactful in modern manufacturing.

Education 🎓

  • Doctorate in Mechanics – Materials – Manufacturing (2019-2022), Faculty of Sciences, Oujda
    • Thesis: Finite Element Modeling of the Milling Process for Composite and Metallic Honeycomb Structures (Nomex & Aluminum)
  • Master’s in Mechanics & Energy (2006-2008), Faculty of Sciences, Oujda
    • Thesis: Numerical Modeling of Natural Convection in a Square Cavity Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method
  • Bachelor’s in Physics and Material Sciences (2005-2006), Faculty of Sciences, Oujda
  • University Diploma in General Studies (2002-2005), Faculty of Sciences, Oujda
  • High School Diploma in Experimental Sciences (2001-2002), Lycée Ennahda, Ahfir

Work Experience 💼

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2022-2024), LEM3 Laboratory, University of Lorraine (France) & Evatec Tools
    • Research: Development of Smart Machining Solutions for Honeycomb Sandwich Materials
  • PhD Supervisor (2023-2024), InSIC, University of Lorraine (France)
    • Research: Development and Analysis of Honeycomb Structure Machining using RUM Technology
  • University Lecturer (2021-2024) (Part-time, Various Institutions in Morocco)
    • Courses: Thermodynamics, Mechanical Engineering, CNC Machine Tools, Manufacturing Processes, Automotive Air Conditioning, Solid Mechanics, Metrology, and Electromagnetism
  • High School Physics & Chemistry Teacher (2011-2024), Lycée Ennahda, Ahfir
  • Scientific Reviewer (2021-2024) for Indexed International Journals
    • Springer: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
    • Elsevier: Ultrasonic, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Materials Today: Proceedings
    • Hindawi: International Journal of Energy Research

Achievements & Contributions 🏆

  • Research Supervision & Mentorship
    • Supervised PhD and Master’s theses in machining, composites, and thermal processes
  • Industry Collaboration 🤝
    • Worked with Evatec Tools (France) on machining innovations
  • Scientific Publications & Peer Reviewing 📑
    • Reviewer for high-impact international journals
  • Teaching & Training 👨‍🏫
    • Designed and delivered courses at engineering and technology institutions
  • Technical Skills & Certifications 🛠️
    • LaTeX, Web of Science, Experimental Computer-Assisted Learning (EXAO)

Publication Top Notes:

Numerical Modeling and Optimization of Nomex Honeycomb Core Milling: Influence of Longitudinal and Longitudinal–Torsional Ultrasonic Vibrations

In-Depth Analysis of the Processing of Nomex Honeycomb Composites: Problems, Techniques and Perspectives

Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modeling of Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Milling of the Nomex Honeycomb Structure

Enhancing the Machining Performance of Nomex Honeycomb Composites Using Rotary Ultrasonic Machining: A Finite Element Analysis Approach

Numerical Simulation of Rotary Ultrasonic Machining of the Nomex Honeycomb Composite Structure