Abdelkader Slimane | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdelkader Slimane | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

University of Science and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf | Algeria

Dr. Abdelkader Slimane is a highly accomplished mechanical engineering researcher whose work has made significant contributions to structural integrity, fracture mechanics, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace-related mechanical systems. His research expertise encompasses ductile damage modeling, fatigue crack growth prediction, welded structure assessment, rotary ultrasonic machining, vibration behavior, and the mechanical reliability of composite and metallic materials. With 20 scholarly publications, his work appears in leading international journals such as Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Periodica Polytechnica Mechanical Engineering, Fracture and Structural Integrity, and Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM). These publications collectively highlight his impactful contributions to areas including satellite structural design, hypervelocity impact simulation, cracked pipeline modeling, active power filtering using neural networks, and the optimization of machining and welding parameters through innovative computational and experimental approaches. Dr. Slimane’s Google Scholar metrics 464 citations, an h-index of 13, and an i10-index of 16—demonstrate the strong visibility and influence of his work across the mechanical engineering community. His extensive conference participation has further broadened the dissemination of his research in domains such as fracture mechanics, material behavior, aeronautical engineering, and mechanical system optimization. In addition to his research achievements, he contributes meaningfully to the scientific community through editorial service in reputable journals and active peer-review roles for numerous international publications. Dr. Slimane’s multidisciplinary research profile reflects a sustained commitment to advancing structural reliability, material innovation, computational mechanics, and engineering solutions that support modern industrial and aerospace applications.

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Featured Publications

1. Slimane, A., Bouchouicha, B., Benguediab, M., & Slimane, S. A. (2015). Parametric study of the ductile damage by the Gurson–Tvergaard–Needleman model of structures in carbon steel A48-AP. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 4(2), 217–223.

2. Slimane, S. A., Slimane, A., Guelailia, A., Boudjemai, A., Kebdani, S., Smahat, A., … (2022). Hypervelocity impact on honeycomb structure reinforced with bi-layer ceramic/aluminum facesheets used for spacecraft shielding. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 29(25), 4487–4505.

3. Slimane, S., Kebdani, S., Boudjemai, A., & Slimane, A. (2018). Effect of position of tension-loaded inserts on honeycomb panels used for space applications. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 12(2),

4. Slimane, A., Bouchouicha, B., Benguediab, M., & Slimane, S. A. (2015). Contribution to the study of fatigue and rupture of welded structures in carbon steel A48-AP: Experimental and numerical study. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 68(3), 465–477.

5. Slimane, A., Slimane, S., Kebdani, S., Chaib, M., Dahmane, S., Bouchouicha, B., … (2019). Parameters effects analysis of rotary ultrasonic machining on carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite using an interactive RSM method. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 13(2),

Amin Reza Kalantari Khalil Abad | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Amin Reza Kalantari Khalil Abad | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Iran University of Science and Technology | Iran

Dr. Amin Reza Kalantari Khalil Abad is a distinguished researcher and Lecturer in Industrial Engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, specializing in system optimization and sustainable supply chain design. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology (2024), focusing on designing resilient horticultural supply chains under pest disruption, and holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (System Optimization) from Kharazmi University and a B.Sc. from Meybod University, Iran. His research expertise spans decision-making, operations research, mathematical modeling, and optimization, with emphasis on sustainable, resilient, and circular supply chain networks under uncertainty. Dr. Amin Reza Kalantari Khalil Abad has extensive teaching experience as a lecturer and teaching assistant in logistics, supply chain management, operations research, and software applications including GAMS and MiniTab. He has published six high-impact journal articles, including in the Journal of Environmental Management (2025), Journal of Industrial Information Integration (2025), Computers & Chemical Engineering (2024, 2023), Journal of Cleaner Production (2024), and Applied Soft Computing (2023). His work has been cited 57 times by 51 documents, achieving an h-index of 5 according to Scopus. Recognized as Top Ph.D. Student in Education (2021–2022) and Research (2023–2024), he also serves as a reviewer for leading journals and international conferences. Through his innovative research integrating optimization techniques, sustainable development, and supply chain resiliency, Dr. Amin Reza Kalantari Khalil Abad has significantly contributed to advancing both academic knowledge and practical applications, making him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

  • Alizadeh, M., Kalantari Khalil Abad, A. R., Jahani, H., & Makui, A. (2023). Prevention of post-pandemic crises: A green sustainable and reliable healthcare supply chain network design for emergency medical products. Journal of Cleaner Production, 139702. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139702

  • Kalantari Khalil Abad, A. R., Barzinpour, F., & Pishvaee, M. S. (2023). Toward circular economy for pomegranate fruit supply chain under dynamic uncertainty: A case study. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 178, 108362. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2023.108362

  • Kalantari Khalil Abad, A. R., & Pasandideh, S. H. R. (2022). Green closed-loop supply chain network design with stochastic demand: A novel accelerated Benders decomposition method. Scientia Iranica, 29(5), 2578–2592. https://doi.org/10.24200/sci.2022.55657

  • Kalantari Khalil Abad, A. R., Barzinpour, F., & Pishvaee, M. S. (2023). Green and reliable medical device supply chain network design under deep dynamic uncertainty: A novel approach in the context of COVID-19 outbreak. Applied Soft Computing, 110964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2023.110964

  • Kalantari Khalil Abad, A. R., & Pasandideh, S. H. R. (2021). Green closed-loop supply chain network design: A novel bi-objective chance-constraint approach. RAIRO-Operations Research, 55(2), 811–840. https://doi.org/10.1051/ro/2021035