Sufian Muhammad | Composite materials | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sufian Muhammad | Composite materials | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sufian Muhammad | Composite materials | Doctor at Southeast University | China

Dr. Sufian Muhammad is a dedicated researcher and academic in Civil Engineering, specializing in concrete technology, cementitious materials, composite behavior, and machine-learning-assisted material design, known for integrating sustainability principles into advanced construction materials. Dr. Sufian Muhammad holds a strong academic foundation with graduate and postgraduate degrees in Civil Engineering, complemented by specialized research training in concrete materials, structural performance, and smart computational modeling. His professional experience spans roles as a research scholar, laboratory engineer, academic lecturer, and collaborative project investigator at Southeast University, Nanjing, China, where he contributes to funded projects, supervises students, and publishes high-impact research in multidisciplinary civil engineering domains. Dr. Sufian Muhammad’s research interests include high-performance concrete, steel-fiber and hybrid-reinforced composites, waste-derived construction materials, machine learning applications in concrete behavior prediction, sustainable construction technologies, and environmental material optimization. His research skills encompass experimental design, microstructural characterization, concrete mix development, structural performance evaluation, machine learning modeling (ANN, ANFIS, GEP), data analytics, scientific writing, and advanced laboratory testing for mechanical and durability properties. Dr. Sufian Muhammad has made impactful research contributions backed by 1175 citations, an h-index of 14 and an i10-index of 18, highlighting strong international research recognition. He has collaborated with global experts, published in top-tier journals such as Materials, Case Studies in Construction Materials, Frontiers in Materials, and Journal of Materials Research and Technology, and contributed to emerging research on low-carbon concrete, sustainable waste utilization, and AI-powered material optimization. His awards and honors include recognitions for outstanding publication performance, early-career research excellence, international collaborative contributions, and academic achievements in sustainable civil engineering. Throughout his career, Dr. Sufian Muhammad has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advancing environmentally responsible construction materials while integrating artificial intelligence for predictive modeling and engineering innovation. In conclusion, Dr. Sufian Muhammad embodies the profile of a forward-looking civil engineering researcher whose scientific contributions, interdisciplinary expertise, and dedication to sustainable development continue to enhance modern concrete technology and inspire next-generation materials research.

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Featured Publications:

  1. Ahmad, W., Farooq, S. H., Usman, M., Khan, M., Ahmad, A., Aslam, F., Yousef, R. A., … Effect of coconut fiber length and content on properties of high strength concrete. Materials, 13(5), 1075. (2020). Citations: 265.

  2. Althoey, F., Ansari, W. S., Sufian, M., & Deifalla, A. F. Advancements in low-carbon concrete as a construction material for the sustainable built environment. Developments in the Built Environment, 16, 100284. (2023). Citations: 203.

  3. Qin, D., Gao, P. K., Aslam, F., Sufian, M., & Alabduljabbar, H. A comprehensive review on fire damage assessment of reinforced concrete structures. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 16, e00843. (2022). Citations: 124.

  4. Sufian, M., Ullah, S., Ostrowski, K. A., Ahmad, A., Zia, A., Śliwa-Wieczorek, K., … An experimental and empirical study on the use of waste marble powder in construction material. Materials, 14(14), 3829. (2021). Citations: 104.

  5. Li, Y., Zhang, Q., Kamiński, P., Deifalla, A. F., Sufian, M., Dyczko, A., Kahla, N. B., … Compressive strength of steel fiber-reinforced concrete employing supervised machine learning techniques. Materials, 15(12), 4209. (2022). Citations: 82.

 

 

Nataliya Babayevska | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof . Nataliya Babayevska | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof . Nataliya Babayevska | Material Science | Nano BioMedical Centre at Adam Mickiewicz University | Poland

Prof. Nataliya Babayevska is a distinguished materials scientist with extensive expertise in nanomaterials, particularly zinc oxide (ZnO)-based nanosystems, multifunctional hybrid nanocomposites, and their biomedical applications. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science, demonstrating exceptional academic rigor and innovative research capabilities. Prof. Babayevska has accumulated significant professional experience leading international collaborative projects involving synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of nanostructures for antibacterial, drug delivery, bioimaging, and biosensing applications. Her research interests focus on the design of multifunctional nanosystems, photoluminescence-based immunosensors, nanostructured drug carriers, and the development of advanced biomaterials for healthcare technologies. She possesses strong research skills in materials synthesis, structural and morphological characterization, cytotoxicity and antibacterial assays, photoluminescence analysis, and nanocomposite fabrication. Prof. Babayevska has made notable contributions to the scientific community with over 30 Scopus-indexed publications, high citation metrics, and a proven record of translational research bridging fundamental nanomaterials science with practical biomedical applications. She has actively participated in peer review for high-impact journals and served in leadership roles in collaborative research projects, fostering mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her memberships in professional organizations, including IEEE and ACM, demonstrate her engagement with global scientific networks. Prof. Babayevska has received multiple honors and recognitions for her contributions to nanomaterials and biomedical research, reflecting her sustained excellence and international reputation. Areas for continued development include broadening clinical applications of her nanosystems and integrating computational modeling for predictive material design. In conclusion, Prof. Nataliya Babayevska’s exceptional research profile, leadership in international projects, and prolific publication record underscore her outstanding potential to advance nanomaterial applications in healthcare, biosensing, and bioimaging, positioning her as a globally recognized scientist whose ongoing contributions are expected to make a significant impact on both academic research and applied biomedical technologies.

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Featured Publications:

  1. Babayevska, N., Kustrzyńska, K., Przysiecka, Ł., Jarek, M., Jancelewicz, M., Iatsunskyi, I., … Janiszewska, E. (2025). Doxorubicin and ZnO-loaded gadolinium oxide hollow spheres for targeted cancer therapy and bioimaging. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. Citations: 5

  2. Myndrul, V., Yanovska, A., Babayevska, N., Korniienko, V., Diedkova, K., Jancelewicz, M., … Iatsunskyi, I. (2024). 1D ZnO–Au nanocomposites as label-free photoluminescence immunosensors for rapid detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Talanta. Citations: 12

  3. Babayevska, N., Przysiecka, Ł., Iatsunskyi, I., Nowaczyk, G., Jarek, M., Janiszewska, E., … Jurga, S. (2023). Author correction: ZnO size and shape effect on antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity profile. Scientific Reports. Citations: 8

  4. Babayevska, N., Woźniak, A., Iatsunskyi, I., Florczak, P., Jarek, M., Janiszewska, E., … Zalewski, T. (2023). Multifunctional ZnO:Gd@ZIF-8 hybrid nanocomposites with tunable luminescent-magnetic performance for potential bioapplication. Biomaterials Advances. Citations: 15

  5. Babayevska, N., Iatsunskyi, I., Florczak, P., Jarek, M., Janiszewska, E., Woźniak, A., … Jurga, S. (2022). MXene nanoflakes decorating ZnO tetrapods for enhanced performance of skin-attachable stretchable enzymatic electrochemical glucose sensor. Biosensors and Bioelectronics. Citations: 20