Dr. Ibrahim M. Alarifi, Associate Professor, Editor-in-Chief.

   Research Interest: Materials Science, Biomaterials,

   Nanotechnology Carbon Fibers, Polymers, and Composites.

   Institution: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia.

Biography Information

Dr. Ibrahim Alarifi received his Ph.D. in 2017 from the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at Wichita State University. After having the lecturer experience, he joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Majmaah University in 2012. I received his tenure and promotion to be an Associate Professor in 2018. He is currently working in the same department as an Associate Professor, ME Head of Dept from 2017 to current., Director of Engineering & Applied Sciences Research Center from 2019 to current, ME Quality Coordinator from 2017 to current, and Dean for Academic Affairs of Common First Year at Majmaah University from 2018 to current. Throughout his research experience, he has published 137 journal papers and 18 conference proceedings, edited 2 books, authored 4 book chapters and 1 laboratory manual, received 6 funded proposals, 6 patents, and 4 honors/awards, presented 10 presentations, chaired many international conferences, and reviewed several manuscripts in international journals and conference proceedings and 1 MS and 10 BS students have already graduated under his supervision and started working in different locations worldwide. According to the Web of Science, his scholarly activities (with h-Index 32 and i10-index 50) have been cited more than 3207 times and recognized by Stanford University’s list (published by Elsevier) of the World’s Top 2% of the Most-Cited Scientists in Single Year Citation Impact 2021, 2022 and 2023.

    Prof. Ramazan Asmatulu, Professor, Editor.

    Research Interest: Mechanics of Composites, Energy Materials, Nanomaterials, Biomaterials, and Sustainable  Manufacturing.

    Institution: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260, USA

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Dr. Asmatulu joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University (WSU) as an assistant professor in 2006, became an associate professor in 2012, and became a full professor in 2017 in the same department. Before this position at WSU, he had postdoc and R&D experiences at Virginia Tech, the University of Connecticut, and Yale University. He works with five PhD, seven MS, and four BS students in the same department. He has graduated over 140 MS and PhD students, received over $5M in internal and external grants, and published more than 500 technical articles with his students and collaborators in his field. To date, his scholarly activities have been cited more than 5,720 times (with an h-index of 40 and an i10-index of 131) according to Google Scholar.

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Dr. Sohail Nadeem, a Tenured Professor in the Mathematics Department at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, is renowned for his research and teaching excellence. He has served as the department chair and developed innovative courses, including a new discipline linking mathematics with finance and economics. His research focuses on applied mathematics, particularly in areas such as peristaltic motion, blood flow through stenosis arteries, and non-Newtonian fluids. With over 750 published papers and an impact factor exceeding 2000, Dr. Nadeem is among Pakistan's top researchers, receiving numerous awards, including the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz and the Salam Prize. He has also supervised over 130 M.Phil students and produced 34 Ph.D. graduates. Dr. Nadeem's work spans multiple engineering disciplines and significantly contributes to both academia and industry, with a particular emphasis on international collaborations that have expanded his research's global impact.

    Dr. Zafar Ali Khan, Editor.

    Research Interest: Sustainable Energy, Renewable Energy, Smart Grids, Power System Modelling, Solar PV, Wind generation.

    Institution: University of Huddersfield, Department of Engineering and Technology, United Kingdom.

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Dr. Zafar A. Khan is affiliated with the University of Huddersfield. Dr. Khan has more than 5 years of experience of working the energy sector in hydro-electric power plants from 2008 to 2014. He has been involved in project development, construction and operation stages of different power plants. In 2014, he joined academia as assistant professor and received his PhD degree from in Electrical Engineering from the  Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering at the University of Birmingham. Subsequently received his post-doctoral research experience from the Aston University for an innovate UK funded project. Later he proceeded to join University of Derby where he joined the team at Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE) to deliver ERDF funded projects De-Carbonise and  Innovate 4 Rail. He has published more than 50 journal articles, book chapter and numerous conference articles. He has edited special issues for impact factor journals and is serving as member of advisory board for many journals. Dr. Khan’s research interests include Sustainable Energy, Renewable Energy, Smart Grids, Power System Modelling, Solar PV and Wind generation.

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 Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia and a Researcher at Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (URPF Lab) at University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia since 2012. She has more than 12 years of experience in the education and research fields with more than 120 peer-reviewed international papers published in ISI journals in Physics speciality. Dr. Basma is listed in the World’s top for two consecutive years 2023 and 2024, by a recent survey conducted by Elsevier and Stanford University, USA. The TOP 2% global list of scientists has been prepared based on the citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted h-index, etc., in various disciplines. She is author of Mathematical Modelling of Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer (2023) edited Book published in Taylor & Francis Group.  She is serving as reviewer in several international ISI scientific journals and a speaker & chair session at several national and international conferences. Devoted to scientific research, with distinguished record of publications in scientific and academic journals worldwide and presentations in international conferences. A dedicated partner to university programs, promoting learning and helping students develop their full potential in their studies. Her research skills focused on the following areas: Computational physics, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Energy, Computational Fluid Mechanics, Numerical Simulation, Numerical Modelling, CFD Simulation, Finite Volume Method, Finite Difference Method, Engineering Thermodynamics, Energy Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer, Nanofluids, CFD coding, Fluid flow and Mechanics.

    Dr. Rana Ibrahim Alabdan Associate Professor, Editor.

    Research Interest: Fintech, AI, IoT, RFID, Phishing attacks, & Knowledge Management.

    Institution: Department of Information Systems, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia.

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Dr. Rana Alabdan received her Ph.D. in 2017 from the College of Information Systems and Communication at Robert Morris University. She joined College of Computer and Information Science in 2013 as a first Saudi lecturer in the college and information systems department. She was promoted as an Assistant Professor in 2017 then an Associate Professor in 2021. She served as Vice Dean of Students Affairs from 2018-2020. Throughout her research experience, she has published 46 journal papers and 3 conference proceedings, published one book, received 8 funded proposals, 3 honors/awards, presented 9 presentations. She served as editor in board and reviewer in well known journals and conferences, as well as a reviewer in multiple hackathons. Rana was a supervisor for 12 BSc. And 3 MSc as well. 

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Najm is an Assistant Professor at Bilad Alrafidain University College, Iraq, where she specializes in structural engineering and concrete technologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Z.H. Engineering College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India. Dr. Najm's academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Diyala University, Iraq, followed by an M.Sc. in Structural Engineering from the same institution. Her doctoral research focused on the strength evaluation of metallic and non-metallic fiber-reinforced concrete with waste ceramic aggregates. With a career spanning academic and research domains, Dr. Najm has contributed to over 60 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on sustainable construction materials and innovative concrete technologies. Her work also explores the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in optimizing structural processes and material performance. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Dr. Najm is an active researcher in the New Era and Development in Civil Engineering Research Group at Al-Ayen University, where she collaborates on interdisciplinary projects related to sustainable materials and construction techniques. She has also served as a guest editor and peer reviewer for several renowned scientific journals, including Frontiers in Materials and Frontiers in Built Environment. Dr. Najm's research interests are centered on advancing the field of concrete technology through the reuse of waste materials, the integration of fibers to improve concrete strength, and the development of new materials with low environmental impacts. She is particularly passionate about the sustainable use of composite materials in construction and the innovative application of machine learning tools in structural engineering. Throughout her career, Dr. Najm has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of education and fostering the academic development of her students. She has designed and taught courses on concrete technology and steel structures, guiding students through theoretical and practical aspects of civil engineering. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and real-world applications in solving complex engineering challenges. Dr. Najm’s technical expertise is further complemented by her proficiency in various software tools, including ANSYS, MATLAB, and SAP2000, which she utilizes in structural analysis and engineering design. Her contributions to the field are reflected in her extensive network of academic collaborators and her commitment to advancing sustainable practices in civil engineering.

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 Ts. Dr Rahmah Mokhtar is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, a researcher and academic specializing in Information Retrieval and Artificial Intelligence. She has published many research papers in prestigious international journals on semantic query expansion, intelligent systems, and educational technology. She has played a significant role in pushing forward digital innovation for education and well-structured knowledge management. She has served as a reviewer of scholarly articles for international conferences and journals, acting to promote the highest academic standards and being informed on essential discoveries in her field. She has been the principal investigator of several national grant-funded research projects involving fuzzy logic, ontology construction for knowledge-based systems, and the development of web-based and interactive educational tools. Over the years she also has contributed to writing and publishing curriculum, authoring academic books and guidelines, showcasing her dedication to enriching both research and teaching in her field.

      Dr Shaziya Haseeb Siddiqui, Assistant Professor, Editor.

      Research Interest: Adsorption, Environmental science, wastewater purification, material synthesis and characterization, water quality analysis.

      Institution: Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, India.

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Dr Shaziya H. Siddiqui, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, U.P. India. She has completed her Ph.D. from Aligarh Muslim University in the year 2012. She was awarded a Maulana Azad Minority fellowship in 2019 for JRF-SRF. She was awarded a Young Scientist fellowship from the Uttar Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, India, from 2013-2016. She is an active researcher in the field of wastewater treatment dealing with the adsorption of pollutants using adsorbents since 2007. She has eight years of teaching experience and 13 years of research experience. She has published 35 research papers and book chapters focusing on environmental remediation of heavy metals, dyes and pharmaceutical drugs using synthesized biomass of international repute. She is an active reviewer in various international journals. She has guided two Ph.D. scholars. She published a book with Nova Publishers in the year 2022 titled” Pistachios cultivation, production and consumption”. She is a life member of the Indian Chemical Society. She is actively working on the remediation of pollutants and providing a safe and greener approach to water purification.

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Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, received the B.Eng (Mechanical Engineering) in the year 2010, M.Tech (Computational Analysis in Mechanical Sciences) in the year 2013, Ph.D (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2018 and Post Doctorate from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, in the year 2019. He is a Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and an Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (India). He is an Associate Editor of Heliyon Elsevier (Materials Science) and Frontier Materials Journals. Also acting as a Board Member of various international journals in the fields of materials science and composites. He is a reviewer for more than 150 International Journals (for Nature, Elsevier, Springer, Sage, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, American Society for Testing and Materials, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, IOP, Hindawi, NC State University USA, ASM International, Emerald Group, Bentham Science Publishers, Universiti Putra, Malaysia), also a reviewer for book proposals, and international conferences. In addition, he has published more than 300 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals indexed by SCI/Scopus, 10 editorial corners, 70 book chapters, one book, 37 books as an Editor (Published by lead publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Wiley), and also presented research papers at national/international conferences. In 2022, his more than 25 articles got top-cited in various top journals (Journal of Cleaner Production, Carbohydrate Polymers, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal of Natural Fibers, Journal of Industrial Textiles). He is a lead editor of Several special issues. Based on google scholar, the number of citations amounts to 19000+ and his present H-index is 71 with i10-Index of 250. In addition, I US Patent, 1 UK Design Patent, 1 Thailand Patent and 5 Indian patents are granted. He has delivered keynote and invited talks at various international conferences and workshops. His current research areas include Natural fiber composites, Polymer Composites, and Advanced Material Technology. He has received a ‘Top Peer Reviewer 2019’ award, Global Peer Review Awards, Powered by Publons, Web of Science Group. The KMUTNB selected him for the ‘Outstanding Young Researcher’ Award 2020 and Outstanding Researcher’ Award 2021. He is recognized by Stanford University’s list of the world’s Top 2% of the Most-Cited Scientists in Single Year Citation Impact 2019 and also for the year 2020. In 2021, he is recognized by Stanford University’s list of the world’s Top 2% of the Most-Cited Scientists in Single Year Citation Impact (Top 22^nd Rank in Thailand and Top 2nd Rank Under Materials Category in Thailand) and also in Career-long Citation impact. He is listed in ‘Top 100 Scientists’ in Thailand, by AD Scientific Index. (2^nd Best Scientist in the Country Mechanical Engineering, Thailand).

     Dr. Ali S. Alghamdi, Associate Professor, Editor.

     Research Interest: Statistical Digital Signal Processing, Communication Systems, Adaptive Filter, Modern Control in Power System, Optoelectronics Nano-                          materials in Renewable Energy, and Wireless Sensor Network Innovation.

     Institution: Department of Electrical Engineering, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia.

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Dr. Alghamdi is an Associate professor and former chair, the Department of Electrical Engineering, the College of Engineering, Majmaah University Saudi Arabia from Sep 2018 to Sep 2020. He received his dual B.S. degree (with high honors) in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA, in 2010 and 2012 respectively, and an MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA. He received a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA, in 2017. Dr. Alghamdi joined Majmaah University in March 2018 as Assistant Professor of the electrical engineering department, in March 2022 he received his tuner and promotion to Associate Professor. Throughout his research experience, he has published 44 journal papers and 3 conference proceedings, received 4 funded proposals, and reviewed several manuscripts in international journals and conference proceedings According to the Web of Science, his scholarly activities (with h-Index 20 and i38-index 50) have been cited more than 1470 times. His research interests include Statistical Digital Signal Processing, Communication Systems, Adaptive Filter, Modern Control in Power Systems, Optoelectronics Nano-materials in Renewable Energy, and Wireless Sensor Network Innovation.

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Dr. Hani Alanazi joined Majmaah University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in 2019. He received his BSc in Civil Engineering in 2009 from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, his MSc in Structures and Materials in 2015 from North Dakota State University, United States, and his Ph.D. in Geotechnical and Materials Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2019, United State. He received his tenure and promotion to be an Associate Professor in 2023. He is now an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Majmaah University. Dr. Hani Alanazi is an energetic researcher and educator and has published in the last five years more than 40 articles in high-ranked journals. His research interests include multiscale analysis of construction materials, multiscale concrete behaviors, geopolymer concrete, internal curing, high-performance concrete, concrete with recycled materials, and physical and chemical processes involved in durability issues.

Dr. Youssef O. Al-Ghamdi, Associate Professor, Editor.

Research Interest: Synthesis and Application of Polymer in Industrial Purposes, Nanochemistry, Applied Chemistry, Polymers, and Composites.

Institution:  Department of Chemistry, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia.

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 Dr. Youssef O. Al-Ghamdi received the bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Umm AL-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia in 2008. Received his master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia in 2012, and the PhD. degree in Organic Chemistry (Polymers), King Abdualaziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia in 2018. He joined Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Majmaah University, I promotion to be an Associate Professor in 2023. He is currently working in the same department as an Associate Professor, Dr. Alghamdi Vice-Dean for educational affairs and development, College of Science, Majmaah University from 2023 to current, Head of the Basic Science Research Center from 2022 to current, Head Department of Chemistry from 2019 to 2023, Dr. Alghamdi heading several units such as Planning and Development, and Unit of Scientific Affairs.  He is a member of College Council, College of Science, Majmaah University and member of Labs and Facilities. Dr. Youssef O. Al-Ghamdi is involved in teaching various courses in Chemistry, to BS and he has published 40 publications, edited 2 books, authored 2 book chapters.