Abdelkader Slimane | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

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),

Bojiang Yin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Bojiang Yin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology | China

Mr. Bojiang Yin’s research primarily focuses on the fundamental and applied aspects of special valve design and process systems, with an emphasis on structural parameter optimization, reliability engineering, and multi-physics coupling dynamics. His work addresses critical challenges in extreme operating environments, such as ultra-low temperature liquid hydrogen systems, by developing innovative sealing structures and evaluating their performance using advanced computational approaches. He has employed techniques including thermo-mechanical coupling, sensitivity analysis, high-precision RBF surrogate modeling, and NSGA-II optimization to achieve reliable bidirectional sealing under cryogenic conditions. Bojiang has published in high-impact journals like Scientific Reports, contributing to the scientific understanding of valve mechanics and optimization methodologies. He has collaborated with the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Double First-Class Key Program of Gansu Province, and other regional technology programs, bridging academic research with practical industry applications. His contributions extend to consultancy projects, product development, and providing references for the design of advanced butterfly valves, positioning him as an emerging researcher in valve innovation and cryogenic system reliability.

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Featured Publications

Li, S., Yin, B., Wei, C., Li, W., & Yang, L. (2025). Structural analysis and multi-objective optimization of sealing structure for cryogenic liquid hydrogen triple-offset butterfly valve. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 20095. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-20095-6