Mehabaw Fikrie | Computational Physics | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mehabaw Fikrie | Computational Physics | Best Researcher Award

University of Gondar | Ethiopia

Mr. Mehabaw Fikrie is a dedicated researcher and academic professional whose expertise lies in separation science, computational physics, and simulation-based modeling. His research primarily focuses on investigating complex physical systems, particularly phase separation in fluid mixtures, using advanced Monte Carlo simulation techniques. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of oil–water mixture behavior, publishing his findings in the reputed journal Separation Science and Technology. With strong analytical and programming skills in Python, Fortran, LaTeX, and Xmgrace, Mr. Mehabaw Fikrie integrates computational and theoretical approaches to address scientific and industrial challenges. His academic achievements, research proficiency, and recognized contributions to laboratory development and scientific publication highlight his commitment to advancing physics education and computational research.

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Featured Publications

Fikrie, M., Birhanu, T., Bassie, Y., Abebe, Y., & Temare, Y. (2025). Investigation of phase separation of mixture of oil and water in Monte Carlo simulation. Separation Science and Technology. Advance online publication.

Ramar Azhagu | Fluid Dynamics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ramar Azhagu | Fluid Dynamics | Best Researcher Award

Chennai Institute of Technology | India

Dr. Ramar Azhagu, is a dedicated mathematician specializing in Fluid Dynamics, with a doctoral research titled “An Investigation on Heat and Mass Transfer through Carreau Fluid” from Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Chennai Institute of Technology, he has extensive teaching experience across multiple engineering colleges since 2009, demonstrating excellence in pedagogy and academic mentorship. Dr. Ramar Azhagu has contributed to the field through publications in reputed journals on MHD Carreau fluids, Maxwell fluids, and applications of machine learning in fluid mechanics, with 15 citations, 3 documents, and an h-index of 2, reflecting his growing scholarly impact. His active participation in international conferences, workshops, webinars, and faculty development programs underscores his commitment to continuous learning and knowledge dissemination. With strong research, teaching, and interdisciplinary expertise, Dr. Ramar Azhagu is poised to make significant contributions as an Associate Professor in Mathematics.

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Featured Publications

Ramar, A., Arulmozhi, A., Balamuralitharan, S., Khan, I., Hajjej, F., … (2024). Melting heat effect in MHD flow of Maxwell fluid with zero mass flux. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 53, 103910.

Ramar, A., Sudarmozhi, S. K., Selvi, P. D., Benabdallah, F., Batool, N., … (2025). Radiative flow of hybrid nanofluid (TiO₂ + Ag/Blood and Au + Al₂O₃/Blood) over a sheet with Cattaneo–Christov heat transport. Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences, 18(4), 101930.

Ramar, A., Sudarmozhi, K., Selvi, P. D., Akanni, J. O., … (2025). Numerical analysis of hybrid nanofluid flow over a sheet with Cattaneo-Christov heat flux model. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 11(5), 378.

Azhagu Ramar, N. M. K., Bhuvaneswari, E., Nirmalkumar, R., Abhilash, P., Kalyan, M., … (2025). Influence of Soret and Dufour impacts on Casson fluid flow in a channel embedded in a porous medium. Advances in Nonlinear Variational Inequalities, 28(1s).

Gayathri, D., & Azhagu Ramar, A. (2024). Sign language recognition using convolutional neural network. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 12, 329–337.

Bhishma Karki | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bhishma Karki | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus | Nepal

Dr. Bhishma Karki is a distinguished physicist and academic leader from Nepal, currently serving as the Executive Chairman of the National Research Council Nepal. He also holds positions as Visiting Professor at the Department of Physics and Research Centre, Tuljaram Chaturchand College, Pune, India, and Visiting Faculty at the Department of Physics, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. Dr. Bhishma Karki earned his B.Sc. in Physics from National Multiple College, M.Sc. in Material Science from the University of Pune, and a Ph.D. in Material Science from Tribhuvan University with a thesis on “Photoelectrocatalytic Purification of Water Using Spray-Deposited Zinc Oxide Thin Films.” With over 57 publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, his research focuses on surface plasmon resonance sensors, photocatalysis, and material science applications in water purification and cancer detection. He has actively participated in numerous international workshops and conferences across Russia, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Australia, including UNFCCC and UNCBD conferences. Dr. Bhishma Karki serves as Academic Editor or Editorial Board member for journals like PLOS ONE, Frontiers in Oncology, Scientific Reports, and Wiley’s Journal of Sensors. Recognized with Nepal Vidyabhushan “A” award in 2023, he is a life member of multiple technical societies and actively contributes to community development while promoting scientific research and education in Nepal.

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Featured Publications

  • Karki, B., Vasudevan, B., Uniyal, A., Pal, A., & Srivastava, V. (2022). Hemoglobin detection in blood samples using a graphene-based surface plasmon resonance biosensor. Optik, 270, 169947.

  • Karki, B., Uniyal, A., Pal, A., & Srivastava, V. (2022). Advances in surface plasmon resonance–based biosensor technologies for cancer cell detection. International Journal of Optics, 2022(1), 1476254.

  • Karki, B., Pal, A., Singh, Y., & Sharma, S. (2022). Sensitivity enhancement of surface plasmon resonance sensor using 2D material barium titanate and black phosphorus over the bimetallic layer of Au, Ag, and Cu. Optics Communications, 508, 127616.

  • Karki, B., Uniyal, A., Chauhan, B., & Pal, A. (2022). Sensitivity enhancement of a graphene, zinc sulfide-based surface plasmon resonance biosensor with an Ag metal configuration in the visible region. Journal of Computational Electronics, 21(2), 445–452.

  • Karki, B., Sarkar, P., Dhiman, G., Srivastava, G., & Kumar, M. (2024). Platinum diselenide and graphene-based refractive index sensor for cancer detection. Plasmonics, 19(2), 953–962.

Assunta Andreozzi | Bio Heat Transfer | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Assunta Andreozzi | Bio Heat Transfer | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Assunta Andreozzi, Università di Napoli Federico II, Italy

 

Prof. Assunta Andreozzi, born on May 12, 1972, in Aversa (CE), is a distinguished aerospace engineer. She graduated with honors in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” in 1998 and obtained her PhD in Aerospace Sciences in 2001. With over 250 publications and an h-index of 21, her research spans heat transmission, solar energy systems, and thermo-fluid dynamics, significantly impacting engineering fields. Currently, she teaches at the University of Naples Federico II and supervises numerous theses, shaping the next generation of engineers. Prof. Andreozzi’s contributions have garnered recognition and respect in academia. 📚🔬✈️

 

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Academic Career 🌟

Prof. Assunta Andreozzi began her academic journey by winning admission to the PhD course in Science and Aerospace Technologies at the Second University of Naples in 1999. In 2001, she collaborated with Prof. Yogesh Jaluria at Rutgers University on thermofluiddynamic analysis. She received a research grant at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, focusing on energy-efficient structural optimization methodologies. After earning her PhD in Aerospace Sciences in 2001, she became a university researcher at the University of Naples Federico II in 2002 and was confirmed in her role in 2005, contributing significantly to industrial technical physics. 🎓✈️📚

 

University Teaching Activity 📚👩‍🏫

Prof. Assunta Andreozzi has significantly contributed to the education of Bachelor’s and Master’s students at the University of Naples Federico II, teaching various engineering disciplines, including Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, and Environmental Engineering. Currently, she is involved in the Mechanical Engineering degree program, focusing on Technical Physics, Heat Transmission, Environmental Control, and Computational Thermofluid Dynamics. Since 2000, she has been responsible for multiple university courses annually, overseeing examination commissions and supervising numerous theses on energy efficiency, heat transfer, and fire dynamics. Her dedication has enriched the academic experience for aspiring engineers. 🔧🌍✨

 

Research Activities 🔬📊

Prof. Assunta Andreozzi’s research portfolio includes over 250 publications, with 123 indexed in the Scopus database, accumulating 1,345 citations and an h-index of 21 as of March 16, 2024. Her research spans numerical, analytical, and experimental investigations, focusing on key areas such as heat transmission applications, solar energy system design, thermo-fluid dynamics in aircraft, and fire dynamics characterization. Additional topics include bioheat transfer and sloshing effects. Funding for her research has come from the European Community, the Ministry of University and Scientific Research, and private industry partnerships, highlighting her impactful contributions to engineering science. 🌍⚙️🔍

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Procedures for Experimental Characterization of Thermal Properties in Li-Ion Battery Modules and Parameters Identification for Thermal Models (Fiorillo et al.)  2024 📄
  • Numerical evaluation of heat-triggered drug release via thermo-sensitive liposomes: A comparison between image-based vascularized tumor and volume-averaged porous media models (Adabbo et al.) – 2 citations, 2024 💊
  • A THERMAL ANALYSIS OF A FUNCTIONALLY-GRADED GYROID AS A HEAT SINK (Anacreonte et al.)  2024 🔥
  • LASER ABLATION FOR PROSTATE CANCER THERAPIES: MATHEMATICAL MODELING (Andreozzi et al.) 2024 🔬
  • Numerical analysis of the binder angle effect on convective heat transfer and pressure drop in drilled-hollow sphere architected foams (Iasiello et al.) – 0 citations, 2024 🏗️
  • Microwave ablation modeling with AMICA antenna: Validation by means a numerical analysis (Cafarchio et al.) – 2 citations, 2023 📡
  • Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Storage Enhancement by Foams and Nanoparticles (Andreozzi et al.) – 3 citations, 2023 ☀️
  • A 3D numerical model of controlled drug delivery to solid tumor by means of mild microwave hyperthermia-activated thermo-sensitive liposomes (Adabbo et al.) – 8 citations, 2023 💉
  • Emprint Microwave Thermoablation System: Bridging Thermal Ablation Efficacy between Human Patients and Porcine Models through Mathematical Correlation (Cafarchio et al.) – 3 citations, 2023 🐖
  • Numerical Investigation on Natural Convection in Inclined Channels Partially Filled With Asymmetrically Heated Metal Foam (Andreozzi et al.) – 4 citations, 2023 📏