Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esmaeil Mirzaee- Ghaleh | Mechine Awards | Best Scholar Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esmaeil Mirzaee- Ghaleh, Razi University, Iran

Dr. Esmaeil Mirzaei Ghaleh is an Associate Professor and tenured faculty member at Razi University in Kermanshah, Iran, where he also serves as the Director General of Educational Affairs. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Tehran, and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Machinery Engineering from the University of Tabriz. His academic work has focused on intelligent energy systems and agricultural mechanization, including the development of smart solar heating systems and modeling of agricultural drying processes. Dr. Mirzaei has been recognized nationally for his academic and managerial excellence, including awards from the National Elites Foundation and Razi University. He actively contributes to numerous academic, scientific, and governmental committees, including the Iranian Society of Agricultural Machinery and Mechanization and the National Elites Foundation of Kermanshah. A dedicated educator and administrator, he continues to influence Iran’s agricultural engineering landscape through teaching, research, and policy-making.

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Summary of Suitability for Research for Best Scholar Award – Dr. Esmaeil Mirzaei Ghaleh

Dr. Esmaeil Mirzaei Ghaleh is a highly accomplished academic and researcher whose career reflects exceptional contributions to agricultural engineering, particularly in the field of biosystems mechanical engineering. His academic background, leadership roles, and national recognitions establish him as an outstanding candidate for the Research for Best Scholar Award.

🎓 Educational Background

Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering – University of Tehran (2009–2013)
📌 GPA: 18.44/20
📘 Dissertation: Development of a Smart Solar System Based on Fuzzy Logic Controller for Poultry House Heating
M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering – University of Tehran (2007–2009)
📌 GPA: 18.36/20
📘 Thesis: Modeling the Drying Kinetics of Thin Layers of Three Apricot Varieties
B.Sc. in Agricultural Machinery Engineering – University of Tabriz (2003–2007)
📌 GPA: 18.11/20
📘 Final Project: A Review on Biodiesel Fuels

💼 Academic & Managerial Work Experience

🧑‍🏫 Associate Professor (Tenured) – Faculty of Agriculture, Razi University (2013–Present)
🏫 Director General of Educational Affairs – Razi University, Main Campus (Current)
📚 Member – Educational Council, Razi University (Since 2016)
🛠️ Executive Secretary – 14th National Congress on Biosystems Mechanical Engineering and Mechanization (2022)
🤝 Chair – Advancement Committee, Islamic Propagation Organization, Sonqor and Koliaei
🧑‍🎓 Advisor – Student Scientific Association, Razi University (2018–2019)
🧑‍💼 Member – Razi University Council (Since 2016)

🏅 Honors and Awards

🏆 Dr. Kazem Ashtiani Research Award – National Elites Foundation (2014)
🎓 Top Undergraduate Student – University of Tabriz
🥉 3rd Rank – National M.Sc. Entrance Exam (2007)
🥈 2nd Rank – National Ph.D. Entrance Exam (2009)
🌟 Outstanding Student Awards – University of Tabriz (2006), University of Tehran (2010)
💼 Top Manager Award – Razi University Admin & Finance Dept. (2019)
🧑‍🏫 Best Teaching Faculty Award – Razi University (2022 & 2023)
🎖️ Tier-2 Member – National Elites Foundation (Since 2009)
🎓 Full Scholarship – Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (2009–2013)

Publication Top Notes:

A novel approach for identifying melamine adulteration in powdered milk with E-nose and AI

Detecting whey adulteration of powdered milk by analysis of volatile emissions using a MOS electronic nose

Gas sensor technology and AI: Forecasting lemon juice quality dynamics during the storage period

Nondestructive Technique for Identifying Adulteration and Additives in Lemon Juice Based on Analyzing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Detecting the adulteration in apple vinegar using olfactory machine coupled PCA and ANN methods

Electronic Nose Analysis and Statistical Methods for Investigating Volatile Organic Compounds and Yield of Mint Essential Oils Obtained by Hydrodistillation

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.

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.)

🧠 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

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