Assi. Prof. Dr. Xin Zhao | Heat Transfer | Best Researcher Award

Assi. Prof. Dr. Xin Zhao | Inner Mongolia University | China

Assi. Prof. Dr. Xin Zhao is a researcher specializing in cold-region transportation engineering, with a strong focus on freezing theory, frost damage mechanisms, and anti-freezing technologies for tunnels, highways, and subgrade systems. His work advances the understanding of multi-factor coupled thermal–hydrological processes, frost-heave behavior, and risk-grading models in frozen soil environments. He has led multiple scientific projects, published high-impact SCI and EI papers, and developed a whole-chain technical framework integrating investigation, diagnosis, prediction, evaluation, and treatment of frost damage. His contributions include frost-damage databases, analytical and numerical models, and risk-control grading systems that support safe infrastructure development in frigid regions. With extensive patents, standards contributions, editorial roles, and interdisciplinary collaborations, he continues to enhance theoretical research and engineering applications in frozen-soil geotechnics. Assi. Prof. Dr. Xin Zhao work has gained growing academic influence, reflected in strong citation metrics across major indexing platforms

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Featured Publications:

Zhao, X., Zhang, H. W., Wang, X. Y., & Zheng, H. (2025). Analysis on the cooling effect of the thermosyphon buried in the subgrade of the permafrost regions of Inner Mongolia, China. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 238, 104546. (JCR Q1)

Zhao, X., Zhang, H. W., Wang, X. Y., & Zheng, H. (2025). A whole-chain technical system for multi-factor coupling mechanism, risk grading and control of frost damage in cold-region tunnels. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 76, 107382. (JCR Q1)

Zhao, X., Yang, X. H., Zhang, H. W., Lai, H. P., & Wang, X. Y. (2020). An analytical solution for frost heave force by the multifactor of coupled heat and moisture transfer in cold-region tunnels. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 175, 103077. (JCR Q1)

Zhao, X., Zhang, H. W., Lai, H. P., Yang, X. H., Wang, X. Y., & Zhao, X. L. (2020). Temperature field characteristics and influencing factors on frost depth of a highway tunnel in a cold region. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 179, 103141. (JCR Q1)

Zhao, X., & Yang, X. H. (2019). Experimental study on water inflow characteristics of tunnel in the fault fracture zone. Arabian Journal of Geoscience, 12, 399. (JCR Q3)

Mr. Hemantkumar Kadam | Heat Transfer | Best Researcher Award

Asst. Professor | Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune | India

Mr. Hemantkumar Hindurao Kadam, Assistant Professor at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune, is a distinguished researcher pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, with a focus on nanofluids, surfactants, stability, and heat transfer enhancement. He holds an M.Tech in Thermal Engineering and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Mumbai University), and is currently conducting experimental studies on nanofluids stabilized with biosurfactants and synthetic surfactants at Govt. College of Engineering, Karad. His research has resulted in peer-reviewed publications in SCIE and ESCI journals, granted copyrights (“Easy steps to draw an involute” and “Development of Lateral Surfaces”), a patent under process and professional contributions to renewable energy, HVAC, and electronic cooling systems. He has experimentally investigated the influence of surfactant type and concentration on viscosity, interfacial tension, and stability of nanofluids, demonstrating the comparative environmental and performance benefits of biosurfactants such as Rhamnolipids. His work, recognized through 4 citetation and 4 documents (h-index = 1), reflects significant innovation, methodological rigor, and potential for sustainable thermal management solutions, making him an excellent candidate for the Best Research Award.

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Featured Publications

Influence of rhamnolipids, anionic surfactants, and Al₂O₃ nanoparticles on the viscosity of distilled water-based fluids: A comparative experimental study. Journal/Conference Name, volume(issue), pages.