Vahid Isazade | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Paper Award

Dr. Vahid Isazade | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Paper Award

University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Vahid Isazade is an accomplished scholar in the fields of hydrology, meteorology, and geospatial sciences, widely recognized for his innovative contributions to remote sensing and GIS applications. With a strong academic foundation and a passion for solving real-world environmental challenges, he has developed impactful research that addresses critical issues such as water resource management, natural hazards, and sustainable urban planning. His scientific achievements, combined with his active role as a reviewer for international journals, highlight his dedication to advancing research and contributing to global knowledge exchange.

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Education

He began his academic journey in hydrology and meteorology, achieving distinction as a top student at a leading national university. His outstanding performance and recognition as a brilliant talent enabled him to pursue graduate studies in remote sensing and GIS at a premier institution. His dissertation work explored the integration of spatial models, regression approaches, and machine learning for analyzing environmental and health-related phenomena, exemplifying his ability to combine theoretical and applied perspectives in research. His educational pathway has been marked by consistent excellence, innovation, and leadership in advancing the use of geospatial technologies.

Experience

Dr. Vahid Isazade has cultivated rich academic and professional experience through collaborative research projects, journal refereeing, and contributions to book translations on advanced topics in urban planning and environmental management. He has participated in high-impact projects supported by national and international organizations, focusing on sustainable development, disaster resilience, and innovative spatial data applications. His role as a referee for several respected journals demonstrates the trust placed in his expertise by the global academic community. Additionally, his experience as a lecturer and trainer has allowed him to guide graduate students and practitioners in applying GIS and remote sensing tools to practical challenges.

Research Interest

His research interests span a wide spectrum of contemporary environmental and geospatial sciences. He focuses on climate change monitoring, spatial data modeling, and environmental hazard assessment using advanced machine learning techniques. His work also explores the integration of remote sensing data with urban planning and public health applications, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that bridges science, technology, and policy. By leveraging emerging technologies such as cloud computing platforms, spatial regression models, and GeoAI, he aims to create scalable solutions for global challenges in sustainability, disaster risk management, and environmental justice.

Awards

Throughout his academic and professional career, Dr. Vahid Isazade has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and honors that reflect both his scholarly excellence and innovative ideas. He has been distinguished as a brilliant talent by elite academic foundations, awarded medals in national Olympiads, and honored as the best researcher in several renowned scientific festivals. His innovative contributions, including the development of novel approaches for water purification and advanced spatial data services, have also been celebrated at national scientific gatherings. These achievements reflect not only his technical expertise but also his ability to generate transformative ideas with practical and societal impact.

Publication

Dr. Vahid Isazade has an extensive record of publications in high-ranking international journals, contributing significantly to the advancement of environmental modeling, disaster risk assessment, and renewable energy planning. His influential papers include:

Title : Integration of Moran’s I, geographically weighted regression (GWR), and ordinary least square (OLS) models in spatiotemporal modeling of COVID-19 outbreak in Qom and Mazandaran
Journal: Modeling Earth Systems and Environment
Published on: 2023
Citation: 42

Title : Flood susceptibility prediction using MaxEnt and frequency ratio modeling for Kokcha River in Afghanistan
Journal: Natural Hazards
Published on: 2024
Citation: 27

Title : Landslide susceptibility mapping in Badakhshan province, Afghanistan: a comparative study of machine learning algorithms
Journal: Geocarto International
Published on: 2023
Citation: 23

Title : Advancement in navigation technologies and their potential for the visually impaired: a comprehensive review
Journal: Spatial Information Research
Published on: 2023
Citation: 22

Title : Spatiotemporal and multi-sensor analysis of surface temperature, NDVI, and precipitation using Google Earth Engine cloud computing platform
Journal: Russian Journal of Earth Sciences
Published on: 2022
Citation: 18

Title : Investigation of the effects of salt dust caused by drying of Urmia Lake on the sustainability of urban environments
Journal: Journal of Clean WAS
Published on: 2021
Citation: 16

Title : Spatio-temporal analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran
Journal: Spatial Information Research
Published on: 2023
Citation: 11

Conclusion

Dr. Vahid Isazade represents the new generation of researchers who combine academic rigor with practical innovation. His outstanding academic achievements, impactful publications, and commitment to applying geospatial technologies to real-world challenges make him an exemplary candidate for the Best Paper Award. His interdisciplinary approach, which integrates hydrology, meteorology, GIS, remote sensing, and data science, reflects a vision for research that is both globally relevant and locally impactful. His contributions embody excellence, creativity, and a deep commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for the future.

Thi Dinh Ta | Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Thi Dinh Ta | Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University of Wollongong | Australia

Dr. Thi Dinh Ta is a Part-time Lecturer and Research Scientist specializing in Tribology, Lubrication Engineering, and Computational Mechanics at the University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia. With over 12 years of combined industry and academic experience, he has made significant contributions to advanced lubricant development, sustainable manufacturing, and nanotechnology applications in mechanical systems. His interdisciplinary research bridges molecular dynamics simulations, experimental tribology, and industrial problem-solving, earning recognition through ARC grants, international collaborations, and high-impact publications.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  1. Outstanding Research Contributions

    • High-Impact Publications: 30+ peer-reviewed papers in Q1/Q2 journals (e.g., Tribology InternationalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces), with 500+ citations and an h-index of ~12.

    • Interdisciplinary Innovation: Pioneering work in nanolubrication, tribochemistry, and sustainable manufacturing, bridging molecular dynamics (MD) simulations with industrial applications (e.g., ARC-funded projects on eco-friendly lubricants).

    • Key Findings: Demonstrated the role of iron oxides in tribofilm formation (2022) and designed adaptive lubricants for hot rolling (2020), directly impacting energy-efficient manufacturing.

  2. Leadership in Competitive Grants

    • Secured $760K+ in research funding as CI/PI, including:

      • ARC Discovery Project DP240102945 ($631K, 2024–2026) on green lubricants.

      • NSFC Grant (RMB 580K, 2021–2023) as Principal Investigator.

    • Collaborated globally (Denmark, China) via CAS President’s Fellowship (2021).

  3. Academic & Industrial Impact

    • Teaching & Mentorship: Lectured advanced courses (Finite Element Methods, CFD) and supervised 4 PhD completions.

    • Industry Relevance: Developed solutions for Zn-air batteries (DTU) and offshore gas platforms (PetroVietnam).

  4. Recognition & Outreach

    • Invited talks at Leeds-Lyon Symposium and World Tribology Congress.

    • Awards: 1st Class Honors (2011), PhD Scholarship (2012).

Education 🎓📖

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2012–2017)

    • University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia

    • Thesis: “Tribological Behavior of Thin-Film Lubricants in Metal Forming Processes”

  • Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Aeronautical Engineering (2006–2011)

    • Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam

    • Graduated with 1st Class Honors

Professional Experience 💼🔧

Academic & Research Roles

  • Part-time Lecturer (2024–Present)

    • University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia

    • Courses: Mechanics of Solids (ENGG251), Manufacturing Engineering Principles (MECH382)

  • Research Fellow (2022–2024)

    • Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Copenhagen

    • Focus: Electrolyte design for Zn-air batteries, sustainable energy materials

  • Associate Research Fellow (2016–2022)

    • University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia

    • Key Projects: ARC Discovery & Linkage grants on adaptive lubricants, pipeline coatings

Industry Experience

  • Technical Engineer (2011–2012)

    • PetroVietnam Technical Services (PTSC M&C)

    • Role: Mechanical design for offshore gas platforms (Su Tu Trang Field Project)

Research Interests On Materials Engineering 🔍

  1. Advanced Lubrication Science

    • Nano-tribology, boundary lubrication, high-temperature tribofilms.

  2. Computational Tribochemistry

    • Ab initio and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of lubricant-surface interactions.

  3. Sustainable Manufacturing

    • Eco-friendly lubricants for cold/hot rolling (e.g., ARC DP240102945).

  4. Energy Materials

    • Electrolytes for batteries (Zn-air), corrosion-resistant coatings.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

  • CAS President’s International Fellowship (2021, China)

  • PhD Scholarship (2012–2016, UOW)

  • 1st Rank in Aeronautical Engineering (2011, Vietnam)

Publications 📚

  • Evolution of microstructure, temperature and stress in a high speed steel work roll during hot rolling: Experiment and modelling
    Authors: GY Deng, Q Zhu, K Tieu, HT Zhu, M Reid, AA Saleh, LH Su, TD Ta, …
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 78

  • Adsorption of Normal-Alkanes on Fe(110), FeO(110), and Fe2O3(0001): Influence of Iron Oxide Surfaces
    Authors: TD Ta, AK Tieu, H Zhu, B Kosasih
    Year: 2015
    Citations: 66

  • A study of abrasive wear on high speed steel surface in hot rolling by Discrete Element Method
    Authors: HT Phan, AK Tieu, H Zhu, B Kosasih, Q Zhu, A Grima, TD Ta
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 60

  • Theoretical and experimental investigation of thermal and oxidation behaviours of a high speed steel work roll during hot rolling
    Authors: GY Deng, HT Zhu, AK Tieu, LH Su, M Reid, L Zhang, PT Wei, X Zhao, …
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 49

  • Tribological behavior of aqueous copolymer lubricant in mixed lubrication regime
    Authors: TD Ta, AK Tieu, H Zhu, Q Zhu, PB Kosasih, J Zhang, G Deng
    Year: 2016
    Citations: 46

  • Chemical origin of sodium phosphate interactions on iron and iron oxide surfaces by first principle calculations
    Authors: HTT Ta, AK Tieu, H Zhu, H Yu, TD Ta, S Wan, NV Tran, HM Le
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 41

  • GPS-based wireless ad hoc network for marine monitoring, search and rescue (MSnR)
    Authors: TD Ta, TD Tran, DD Do, HV Nguyen, YV Vu, NX Tran
    Year: 2011
    Citations: 29

  • First-principles study of the adsorption and depolymerization mechanisms of sodium silicate on iron surfaces at high temperature
    Authors: NV Tran, AK Tieu, H Zhu, HTT Ta, TD Ta, HM Le
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 26

  • Effect of adding soft Bi2O3 on structural modification and tribological regulation of Ni-5 wt% Al composite coating in wide temperatures range
    Authors: H Sun, G Yi, S Wan, P Shi, J Yang, ST Pham, AK Tieu, TD Ta
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 25

  • Computational tribochemistry: A review from classical and quantum mechanics studies
    Authors: HTT Ta, NV Tran, AK Tieu, H Zhu, H Yu, TD Ta
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 24

Conclusion 🌟

Dr. Thi Dinh Ta is a versatile researcher and educator whose work spans fundamental tribology, industrial applications, and sustainable technology development. His expertise in computational modeling, lubricant design, and energy materials positions him as a key contributor to next-generation manufacturing solutions. With a strong record of grants, publications, and mentorship, he continues to drive innovation in mechanical engineering.