Xin Zhao | Heat Transfer | Best Researcher Award

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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)

SUSMAY NANDI | Heat and Mass Transfer | Best Researcher Award

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Assist.Prof.Dr.SUSMAY NANDI |Heat and Mass Transfer|Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr.  SUSMAY NANDI  UPES,India.

 

Dr. Susmay Nandi is an Assistant Professor in the School of Advanced Engineering at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), India. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya in 2022, focusing his research on the analysis of Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flows with heat and mass transfer, particularly studying MHD fluid flow past different geometries with various physical aspects.Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Nandi completed his M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in 2015 and a B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics from the University of North Bengal in 2013. He also pursued a B.Ed. in Science from the University of North Bengal in 2017.Before joining UPES in April 2022, Dr. Nandi served as a Junior Research Fellow (2017–2019) and Senior Research Fellow (2019–2022) at NIT Meghalaya. His research interests include Magnetohydrodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat and mass transfer. He has contributed to the field through several publications, including studies on the electrothermal effect on MHD Jeffrey fluid flow in porous channels with variable fluid properties.

Publication Profile

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Education :

Dr. Susmay Nandi earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya in 2022. His doctoral research focused on the Analysis of Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flows with heat and mass transfer, under the supervision of Dr. Bidyasagar Kumbhakar. He holds an M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati (2015) and a B.Sc. (Honors) in Mathematics from the University of North Bengal (2013). Additionally, he obtained a B.Ed. in Science from the University of North Bengal in 2017.

Experience :

Dr. Nandi is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, School of Engineering, at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, where he has been serving since April 2022. Prior to this, he worked as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and later as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at NIT Meghalaya from 2017 to 2022. His teaching and research expertise span applied mathematics, computational modeling, and fluid dynamics.

Research Focus :

Dr. Nandi’s research interests include:

Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) & Fluid Dynamics: Studying fluid flow behavior under the influence of magnetic fields.Heat & Mass Transfer: Exploring thermal radiation, hybrid nanofluid flows, and porous media applications.Computational Methods: Utilizing numerical and analytical approaches to solve nonlinear mathematical models.Biomedical Applications: Investigating fluid dynamics in physiological systems, including hydrocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid flow.He has contributed extensively to these fields through high-impact journal publications indexed in SCIE and Scopus.

Awards:

Dr. Nandi has received multiple accolades for his contributions to research:

Best Researcher Award at the 3rd Research Conclave 2022, NIT Meghalaya.Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Mathematics & Computation (ICMC-2021).Third Prize in Oral Presentation at the Research Conclave 2021.Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) at NIT Meghalaya (2018).GATE (2016) & IIT-JAM (2013) Qualified, securing top national ranks.

Publication :

  • Sundari, B. T., Thiripura, B., Vijayalakshmi, R., Surendar, R., Nandi, S., & Balasundaram, H. (2025). Electrothermal effect on MHD Jeffrey fluid flow in a porous channel with variable fluid properties. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress.

  • Arulmozhi, S., Sukkiramathi, K., Santra, S. S., & Nandi, S. (2025). Impact of thermal radiation on water-based hybrid nanofluid (Cu–Al₂O₃–H₂O) flow over a forward/backward moving vertical porous plate. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering.

  • Arulmozhi, S., Sukkiramathi, K., Santra, S. S., Kumbhakar, B., & Hussain, S. M. (2024). Stokes’ second problem exact solution for hybrid nanofluid flow along an exponentially accelerating vertical surface. ZAMM – Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics.

 

 Conclusion

Dr. Susmay Nandi is a suitable nominee for the Best Researcher Award. His research excellence, academic background, and recognitions strongly justify his selection. Strengthening his global collaborations and increasing research funding can further enhance his profile.