Liaqat Ali | Heat transfer | Editorial Board Member

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Liaqat Ali | Heat transfer | Editorial Board Member 

Assistant Professor | Xi’an Technological University | China

Dr. Liaqat Ali is an accomplished Associate Professor at Xi’an Technological University, China, recognized for his significant contributions to computational heat transfer, nanofluid dynamics, AI-assisted thermal modeling, and magnetohydrodynamics. With a strong academic background in mechanical and thermal engineering, he has developed advanced expertise in mathematical modeling, hybrid nanofluid transport, and artificial intelligence applications in complex fluid systems. Dr. Ali has authored more than 90 research publications, accumulated over 2,600 citations, and holds an h-index of 32, reflecting his international research influence. His professional experience includes interdisciplinary research collaborations, graduate supervision, and leadership in thermal–AI integration projects. His research interests span AI-based heat and mass transfer prediction, nanofluid-based energy applications, non-Newtonian fluid behavior, bioconvection systems, and plasmonic sensing technologies. Dr. Ali’s recent work includes advancements in plasmonic sensor performance, magnetohydrodynamic flows, hybrid nanofluid modeling, and AI-driven fluid mechanics analyses, demonstrating his ongoing role in advancing next-generation thermal engineering and computational modeling.

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Featured Publications

1️⃣ Enhanced SPR Sensor with rGO Layers

Article – Open Access

Authors missing.
(2025). Enhanced surface plasmon resonance sensor performance using reduced graphene oxide (rGO) layers for aflatoxin detection. Results in Physics.

2️⃣ Optimizing Hidden Layers for Heat & Mass Transfer Prediction

Authors missing.
(2025). Optimizing hidden layers for prediction of heat and mass transfer in steady two-dimensional flow over cylinder. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.

3️⃣ Comparative Study of AI Algorithms in Boundary Layer Flow

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(2025). Comparative study of AI algorithms in boundary layer flow: Evaluating performance of Levenberg–Marquardt, Bayesian, and scaled conjugate methods. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress.

(1 citation)

4️⃣ AI Approach to MHD Flow of Non-Newtonian Fluids

Article – Open Access
Authors missing.
(2025). Artificial intelligence approach to magnetohydrodynamic flow of non-Newtonian fluids over a wedge: Thermophoresis and Brownian motion effects. Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal.

(5 citations)

5️⃣ Tetra Hybrid Nanofluid With Gyrotactic Microorganisms

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(2025). Thermal and solutal analysis of swimming of gyrotactic microorganisms in chemical reactive flow of tetra hybrid nanofluid using Xue and Yamada–Ota models. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering.

(10 citations)

Hemantkumar Kadam | Heat Transfer | Best Researcher Award

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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.

 

Paul Ayegba| Heat Transfer | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Paul Ayegba| CSU Long Beach | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, CSU Long Beach,United States

Dr. Paul Onubi Ayegba is a highly accomplished fluids and thermal sciences researcher with significant international experience, a solid track record of publications, and recognitions from prestigious institutions. His technical skillset is robust, and his research is highly relevant to both academia and industry. His trajectory from Nigeria to France, the U.S., and a current tenure-track position shows resilience and growth.

Publication Profile
Publication : 

1. Turbulence statistics and flow structure in fluid flow using particle image velocimetry technique: A review

  • Authors: PO Ayegba, LC Edomwonyi‐Otu

  • Journal: Engineering Reports, Volume 2 (3), e12138

  • Year: 2020

  • Citations: 24

2. A review of drag reduction by additives in curved pipes for single‐phase liquid and two‐phase flows

  • Authors: PO Ayegba, LC Edomwonyi‐Otu, N Yusuf, A Abubakar

  • Journal: Engineering Reports, Volume 3 (3), e12294

  • Year: 2021

  • Citations: 23

3. Applications of artificial neural network (ANN) method for performance prediction of the effect of a vertical 90 bend on an air–silicone oil flow

  • Authors: PO Ayegba, M Abdulkadir, V Hernandez-Perez, IS Lowndes, …

  • Journal: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Volume 74, Pages 59–64

  • Year: 2017

  • Citations: 20

4. Experimental and neural network modelling of polymer drag reduction in 180 bends

  • Authors: PO Ayegba, LC Edomwonyi-Otu, N Yusuf, A Abubakar

  • Journal: Results in Materials, Volume 1, Article 100012

  • Year: 2019

  • Citations: 13

5. Flow pattern and pressure drop for oil–water flows in and around 180 bends

  • Authors: PO Ayegba, LC Edomwonyi-Otu, A Abubakar, N Yusuf

  • Journal: SN Applied Sciences, Volume 3, Pages 1–13

  • Year: 2021

  • Citations: 12

6. Hydrodynamics of vertical upward and downward flow boiling in a millimetric tube

  • Authors: PO Ayegba, J Sebilleau, C Colin

  • Journal: International Journal of Multiphase Flow, Volume 153, Article 104120

  • Year: 2022

  • Citations: 9

7. Drag Reduction for Single-Phase Water Flow in and around 180° Bends

  • Authors: PO Ayegba, LC Edomwonyi-Otu, A Abubakar, N Yusuf

  • Journal: Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, Volume 295, Article 104596

  • Year: 2021

  • Citations: 6

8. Prediction of average void fraction and PDF of void fraction in vertical 90° bend for air–silicone oil flow using multilayer perceptron (MLP) codes

  • Authors: P Ayegba, M Abdulkadir

  • Publisher: Teknokent

  • Year: 2017

  • Citations: 6

conclusion:

Yes, Dr. Ayegba is a highly suitable candidate for a Best Researcher Award, especially within fields like Chemical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Sciences, or Environmental Engineering. He stands out for his academic rigor, global recognition, and impactful research output. Further progress in grant acquisition and student mentorship would elevate him to even greater heights.

Abdulrahman Alajlan |Heat transfer Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Abdulrahman Alajlan |Heat transfer Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr.Abdulrahman Alajlan,KACST, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdulrahman Alajlan is a prominent figure in the scientific community of Saudi Arabia. He is affiliated with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), which is a leading scientific organization in the Kingdom. KACST plays a pivotal role in promoting and supporting scientific research and technological advancement in various fields.

Professional Profiles:

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Education:

  • Doctor of Philosophy: Physics, 12/2019
    • Texas A&M University – College Station
  • Master of Science: Physics, 08/2015
    • Texas A&M University – College Station
  • Bachelor of Science: Physics, 05/2010
  • Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University – Riyadh

Skills :

  • Energy efficiency and sustainability
  • Radiative/Passive cooling
  • Software programming: COMSOL, MEEP, Lumerical, Mathematica
  • Solar thermal systems
  • Polymer coatings preparations
  • Transparent woods treatments
  • Teaching and training

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, 11/2020 to Current
    • KACST – Riyadh, Riyadh
    • KACST excellent research awards, 2023
    • KACST research institute awards, 2022
    • Established the first radiative cooling lab in the kingdom at KACST.
    • Building two rooftop setups for radiative cooling experiments.
  • Physics Researcher, 07/2010 to 11/2020
    • KACST – Riyadh, Riyadh
    • Developed detectors for high energy physics experiments in GSI labs, Germany.
    • Member of the overseeing committee for physics and mathematics national Olympiad.
    • Designed and fabricated nano optical fibers and cavities using clean room facility at TAMU.
    • Conducted numerical and theoretical calculations for light-matter interaction.

Publications:

    • Alajlan, A. M. et al. “Gap-mode enhancement on MoS2 probed by functionalized tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.” Applied Physics Letters 109 (2016).
    • Russotto, P., et al. “Results of the ASY-EOS experiment at GSI: The symmetry energy at suprasaturation density.” Physical Review C 94.3 (2016): 034608.
    • Fan, J. W. et al. “Germanium-Vacancy Color Center in Diamond as a Temperature Sensor” (vol 5, pg 765, 2018). Acs Photonics 5, 4710-4710 (2018).
    • Alajlan, A. et al. “Compact design of a gallium phosphide nanobeam cavity for coupling to diamond germanium-vacancy centers.” Opt Mater Express 9, 1678-1688 (2019).
    • Alajlan, Abdulrahman, et al. “Free-standing silicon nitride nanobeams with an efficient fiber-chip interface for cavity QED.” Optical Materials Express 10.12 (2020): 3192-3201.
    • Alajlan, Abdulrahman, et al. “All-Day Thermoelectric Power Generation Using Radiative Heat Exchange with Space and Water-Based Heat Storage.” Applied physics letters 121 (2022) (Featured article).
    • Alajlan, Abdulrahman, et al. ” Enhanced nighttime power generation and photovoltaic cooling in photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid systems.” (accepted in ECMX).
    • Dang, Saichao, et al. “Sky cooling through a nanoporous polyethylene cover for LED streetlights” (submitted).