Junshu Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Junshu Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Junshu Zhang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Junshu Zhang specializes in structural health monitoring and flexible electronics. His research focuses on improving sensor systems, including recognizing bolt loosening and developing mechanical models for flexible sensors. He has contributed to strain transfer models that predict sensor properties and eliminate environmental factors. With 7 ongoing research projects, 3 patents, and 4 published journal articles, Dr. Zhang is a key innovator in his field. He holds professional membership with the Chinese Society for Vibration Engineering. 🌐

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Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Junshu Zhang is a prominent researcher specializing in structural health monitoring and flexible electronics. His work focuses on advancing sensor technologies, particularly in the recognition of bolt loosening and the development of mechanical models for flexible sensors. By establishing strain transfer models, Dr. Zhang aims to predict sensor properties and eliminate the influence of environmental and material factors. With 7 ongoing research projects, 3 patents, and several published journal articles, he is making significant contributions to the field. He is a member of the Chinese Society for Vibration Engineering. 🌐

 

Research Focus 🧑‍🔬

Dr. Junshu Zhang’s research primarily focuses on structural health monitoring and flexible electronics, with a strong emphasis on developing innovative sensor technologies. His work includes bolt preload impact modulation, improving the strain transfer model for flexible sensors, and enhancing measurement calibration for piezoresistive sensors. He has contributed to the design of graphene nanoplatelets-based strain sensors and non-uniform shear stress models to improve sensor accuracy. These efforts aim to optimize sensor performance in structural monitoring systems and flexible electronics. Dr. Zhang’s contributions are central to the advancement of sensor mechanics and sensor applications. 📊📐

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Cointegration-based impact modulation for bolt preload under the influence of percussion force (2024) 🔧
  • Measurement Calibration of Flexible Piezoresistive Sensors Based on Strain Transfer Model Accounting for Coating Effect (2024) 📏
  • Graphene Nanoplatelets/Polydimethylsiloxane Flexible Strain Sensor with Improved Sandwich Structure (2024) 🛠️ – Cited by 2
  • Improved strain transfer model for flexible sensors based on non-uniform distribution of shear stress in each layer (2024) 📐 – Cited by 2

Mohammad Divandari | Electronic Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Divandari | Electronic Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Divandari, Islamic Azad University, Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Divandari is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering/Control Systems at Islamic Azad University, Iran. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Babol Noshirvani University (2019) with a thesis on switched reluctance motor drives. His research interests include electrical motor theory, control systems, and non-linear control. Dr. Divandari has extensive industry experience, having worked in JEMCO Company in various technical roles from 1998 to 2007. He is skilled in simulation, embedded systems, and electrical drive implementation. He is a member of IEEE and the Iranian Inventors Association. 🧑‍🏫🔧💡📚

 

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Educational Background

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Divandari earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Babol Noshirvani University of Technology in 2019, focusing on the design and implementation of a switched reluctance motor drive with DSP-TMS320F28335, earning a high score of 19.75/20. He completed his M.Sc. in Control Systems at Islamic Azad University, Tehran, in 2003, where his thesis on fuzzy logic control of switched reluctance motors earned him a score of 19/20. Dr. Divandari also holds a B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering from Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar (1998), with a thesis on DC/AC converter design, scoring 18.5/20. 💡🔧📚

 

Professional Experience

Dr. Mohammad Divandari worked as an Electrical Engineer at JEMCO Company (Jovain Electrical Machines Industries Co.) from 1998 to 2007. His roles included installing and operating machinery (1998-1999), working in machinery adjustment committees with foreign experts (1999-2000), and serving as an expert in the technical documents center (2000-2001). He also contributed to the Research and Development (R&D) department (2001-2003) and later worked in sales engineering within the commercial units (2003-2007). His extensive experience helped shape his expertise in electrical systems and engineering solutions. ⚙️🔧🌍

 

Academic Experience

Dr. Mohammad Divandari has had extensive teaching experience in Electrical Engineering and Control Systems. From 2004 to 2019, he was a Lecturer at Islamic Azad University, Iran, where he taught a wide range of subjects, including Electronics, Electrical Machines, Control Systems, Power Electronics, and Pattern Recognition. He also conducted labs on Linear Control Systems, Non-linear Control, and Instrumentation. Since 2019, he has served as an Assistant Professor, continuing his impactful work in teaching and mentoring future engineers. His contributions significantly shape the next generation of electrical engineers. 📚⚡️

 

Software Expertise

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Divandari has extensive expertise in software tools for simulation and embedded systems. He is proficient in MATLAB/SIMULINK, PLECS, and ANSYS/Maxwell for FEM simulations. His experience extends to embedded systems, specifically with DSP TMS320F28335 using Code Composer Studio for C programming. Additionally, he has hands-on experience with Cadence SPB/OrCAD for Pspice and circuit analysis and Altium Designer for PCB design (two-layer, metalized). His skills in these advanced tools support his research and development in electrical engineering. 🖥️🔧📐

 

Honors and Award

In recognition of his innovative contributions, Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Divandari received a patent in 2001–2002 for an automatic device designed to measure the pressure of automobile tires. This device is adjustable to optimize energy consumption in automobiles. The patent, registered under No. 013233 in Iran on March 13, 2006, showcases his commitment to advancing technology in the automotive and energy sectors. This achievement highlights his inventive approach to solving practical engineering challenges. 🚗🔧⚡

 

Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Divandari’s research focuses on advanced control systems and optimization techniques for switched reluctance motor (SRM) drives, with a strong emphasis on fuzzy logic control to reduce torque ripple and acoustic noise. His work extends to sensorless motor drives, dynamic observers, and electromagnetic levitation systems. Additionally, Dr. Divandari explores brushless DC motors, power electronic systems, and micro-turbine control. His contributions have had significant impacts on energy efficiency, control systems, and motor design. 🌍🔌📉 His work is essential in the electrical engineering and control systems domains.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Radial force and torque ripple optimization for acoustic noise reduction of SRM drives via fuzzy logic control (Cited by: 52, Year: 2010) ⚙️📉
  • Speed control of switched reluctance motor via fuzzy fast terminal sliding-mode control (Cited by: 44, Year: 2019) ⚡📊
  • A novel dynamic observer and torque ripple minimization via fuzzy logic for SRM drives (Cited by: 32, Year: 2009) 🔄🔧
  • Tooth profile modification and its effect on spur gear pair vibration in presence of localized tooth defect (Cited by: 27, Year: 2012) ⚙️🔍
  • A novel sensorless SRM drive via hybrid observer of current sliding mode and flux linkage (Cited by: 23, Year: 2007) 🚗🔩
  • Torque estimation of sensorless SRM drive using adaptive-fuzzy logic control (Cited by: 18, Year: 2016) 🧠⚙️
  • High performance SRM drive with hybrid observer and fuzzy logic torque ripple minimization (Cited by: 15, Year: 2007) 🔋🔧
  • Conversion of shaded-pole induction motor to switched reluctance motor and effects of pole shoe and notch on SRM noise (Cited by: 13, Year: 2013) 🔊🔩
  • Single phase application of space vector pulse width modulation for shunt active power filters (Cited by: 13, Year: 2007) ⚡🔌
  • Robust speed control of switched reluctance motor drive based on full order terminal sliding mode control (Cited by: 11, Year: 2020) ⚙️🛠
  • A novel control-rod drive mechanism via electromagnetic levitation in MNSR (Cited by: 10, Year: 2014) ⚡🔮
  • Sensorless drive for switched reluctance motor by adaptive hybrid sliding mode observer without chattering (Cited by: 9, Year: 2018) ⚙️🔧
  • Acoustic noise reduction of switched reluctance motor drives (Cited by: 7, Year: 2011) 🔇🔧
  • Improved analytical nonlinear model for switched reluctance motor using Gaussian distribution probability density function (Cited by: 6, Year: 2018) 🧠🔩
  • Minimizing torque ripple in a brushless DC motor with fuzzy logic: applied to control rod driving mechanism of MNSR (Cited by: 5, Year: 2015) ⚡🔧

 

Mohammad Baraheni | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni, Arak University of Technology, Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni 👨‍🏫 is an Assistant Professor at Arak University of Technology, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, particularly in Production & Manufacturing. He holds a PhD from the University of Kashan, focusing on rotary ultrasonic machining. His research interests include ultrasonic machining, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence in manufacturing, and advanced ceramics. Dr. Baraheni has published extensively in international journals and received accolades such as the Excellent Paper Award at ISAAT 2023. He has teaching experience in subjects like CNC and advanced machining. His professional background also includes roles in industry and design engineering. 📚🔧🌍

Education

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni completed his Post-Doctoral Degree at the University of Tabriz (2019-2022), specializing in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on Ultrasonic Machining of Additive Manufactured Materials. He also pursued a Sabbatical Fellowship at Hochschule Furtwangen University in Germany (2017-2018), where he developed an expert system using Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Baraheni holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Kashan (2014-2020), focusing on Rotary Ultrasonic Machining of Si3N4. His earlier academic journey includes an M.Sc. and B.Sc. from the University of Tabriz. 🏫🔧🧑‍🎓

 

Professional Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni has accumulated diverse experience in both academia and industry. Since 2020, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Arak University of Technology. Previously, he worked as an Engineer at Tractorsazi Company (2018-2020) and a Research Assistant at Furtwangen Hochschule in Germany (2017-2018). He also gained valuable experience as a Design Engineer at Jahan Saderat Machine (2016-2017) and a Sales Engineer at Pumpiran (2012-2014). Additionally, Dr. Baraheni has worked independently, designing industrial molds and machines such as Briquetting machines and Ultrasonic washing machines. ⚙️🔧

 

Teaching Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni has a rich teaching portfolio across various institutions. He has taught courses in Industrial Drawing at University of Kashan, Grinding Technology, Universal Machining, and Advanced Machining Processes at Islamic Azad University. At Arak University of Technology, he has delivered lectures on Computer Numerical Control, Casting, Metallurgy, Metrology, and Welding. Additionally, Dr. Baraheni has taught Plastic Molding Design at University of Tabriz and English for Mechanical Engineering at Shahid Mousavian University. His broad expertise spans key areas in mechanical engineering. 🛠️📚

 

Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni’s research primarily revolves around advanced machining techniques and their application in composite materials. His work extensively explores rotary ultrasonic machining, ultrasonic-assisted drilling, and grinding technologies for materials like Si3N4 ceramics, carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), and glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP). He has contributed to optimization of process parameters, delamination control, surface integrity, and cutting force prediction. His research also delves into additive manufacturing, material behavior, and industrial mold design, focusing on enhancing precision and efficiency in machining processes. His work bridges mechanical engineering with innovative manufacturing. 🌍

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Residual stress in engineering materials: a review – 104 citations, 2022 📖🔧
  • Predicting subsurface damage in silicon nitride ceramics subjected to rotary ultrasonic assisted face grinding – 70 citations, 2019 🔬🛠️
  • Parametric analysis of delamination in GFRP composite profiles by performing rotary ultrasonic drilling approach – 50 citations, 2019 🔩💡
  • Comprehensive optimization of process parameters in rotary ultrasonic drilling of CFRP – 43 citations, 2019 ⚙️🔩
  • Parametric investigation of rotary ultrasonic drilling of carbon fiber reinforced plastics – 39 citations, 2018 ⚙️🔧
  • Enhancing dimensional accuracy and surface integrity by helical milling of CFRP – 36 citations, 2019 📐✂️
  • Feasibility study of delamination in rotary ultrasonic-assisted drilling of GFRP – 35 citations, 2018 🔬🛠️
  • Mathematical model to predict cutting force in rotary ultrasonic assisted end grinding of Si3N4 – 32 citations, 2020 📏💻
  • Environmental, mechanical and materialistic effects on delamination damage of glass fiber composites – 31 citations, 2019 🧪🛠️
  • Ultrasonic-assisted friction drilling process of aerospace aluminum alloy (AA7075) – 19 citations, 2021 ✈️🔩
  • Evaluating the hole quality produced by vibratory drilling: additive manufactured PLA+ – 18 citations, 2021 🖨️🔩
  • Statistical study of the effect of various machining parameters on delamination in drilling of CFRP – 17 citations, 2018 🔍💡
  • Investigation on rotary ultrasonic assisted end grinding of silicon nitride ceramics – 13 citations, 2019 ⚙️🔬
  • Experimental comparison of MO40 steel surface grinding performance under different cooling techniques – 13 citations, 2019 🛠️🧊
  • Experimental and empirical model analysis of microsurface texturing on 316 L press-fit joints fabricated by selective laser melting – 12 citations, 2020 🔬🖨️