Girish Khanna R | Multi-Principal Element Alloys | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Girish Khanna R
Affiliation Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
Country India
Scopus ID 58294979200
Documents 4
Citations 18
h-index 1
Subject Area Multi-Principal Element Alloys
Event Metallurgical Engineering Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-2568-7104

Girish Khanna R

Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), India

Girish Khanna R is an Indian materials scientist and metallurgical researcher whose work focuses on corrosion science, electrocatalysis, materials characterization, and multi-principal element alloys. The Best Researcher Award recognizes scholarly excellence, scientific innovation, and sustained contributions to advancing knowledge within specialized research domains. His academic and professional activities encompass fundamental research, computational simulation, industrial applications, and aerospace materials development, contributing to the advancement of modern metallurgical engineering and alloy design.[1]

Abstract

Girish Khanna R has established a research profile centered on the corrosion behavior, electrocatalytic performance, and microstructural engineering of multi-principal element alloys. His scholarly contributions integrate experimental investigations with computational modeling approaches to understand alloy degradation mechanisms and electrochemical performance. His research portfolio includes publications in internationally recognized journals and collaborative projects involving aerospace, defense, and advanced materials applications.[2]

Keywords

Multi-Principal Element Alloys; High-Entropy Alloys; Corrosion Science; Electrocatalysis; Materials Characterization; Aerospace Materials; Metallurgical Engineering; Alloy Design; Surface Engineering; Computational Simulation.

Introduction

The development of advanced structural and functional materials remains a major focus of contemporary metallurgical engineering. Multi-principal element alloys have emerged as promising candidates for high-performance engineering applications due to their unique combinations of mechanical, electrochemical, and thermal properties. Within this field, Girish Khanna R has contributed to understanding corrosion mechanisms, electrocatalytic behavior, and alloy processing-performance relationships through systematic experimental research and simulation-based studies.[3]

Research Profile

Girish Khanna R completed undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Materials Science and Engineering before obtaining a doctoral degree in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. His doctoral research focused on corrosion and electrocatalytic performance of multi-principal element alloys, combining laboratory experimentation with computational corrosion modeling. Following his doctoral studies, he contributed to nationally significant projects supported by research organizations and currently serves as Project Scientist C at the Aeronautical Development Agency, Bangalore, where he is involved in advanced coating technologies for aerospace applications.[1]

Research Contributions

His contributions include investigations of galvanic corrosion prediction, corrosion simulation using COMSOL-based approaches, electrocatalytic evaluation of high-entropy alloys, and alloy design for advanced engineering applications. Several studies explored the influence of alloy composition and processing routes on electrochemical performance, providing insights into sustainable catalyst development and corrosion-resistant materials. These efforts contributed to expanding scientific understanding of multi-principal element alloys and their technological relevance.[4]

Publications

Selected peer-reviewed publications demonstrate contributions to corrosion science, electrocatalysis, and multi-principal element alloy research.[2]

  1. Effect of Processing Routes on the Electrocatalytic Behavior of a Single-Phase Co25Cr20Fe25Ni25V5 High-Entropy Alloy. JOM (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s11837-025-07659-7
  2. Electrocatalytic Behaviour of Co-Fe-Ni-Cr-V-Zr Eutectic High Entropy Alloy. Bulletin of Materials Science (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s12034-024-03367-1
  3. Crevice corrosion simulation of single-phase FCC Co-Cr-Fe-Ni-V high entropy alloy. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals (2024). DOI: 10.1007/s12666-024-03379-9

Research Impact

Girish Khanna R contributes to emerging knowledge in alloy design, electrochemical behavior, and materials reliability. His work addresses challenges associated with corrosion resistance and catalytic performance, providing data that may support future industrial and aerospace applications. Through collaborations, journal publications, peer review activities, and project participation, he has contributed to the dissemination and evaluation of scientific knowledge within the materials science community.[3]

Award Suitability

Girish Khanna R’s profile aligns with the objectives of the Best Researcher Award through demonstrated research productivity, peer-reviewed publications, interdisciplinary collaborations, and involvement in strategically significant engineering projects. His work bridges academic research and industrial application, particularly within corrosion science, alloy development, and aerospace materials engineering. These accomplishments reflect a consistent commitment to advancing metallurgical research and technological innovation.[5]

Conclusion

Girish Khanna R represents an emerging researcher in metallurgical engineering whose investigations into multi-principal element alloys, corrosion mechanisms, and electrocatalytic systems have contributed to the scientific literature and broader engineering community. His combination of academic achievement, research innovation, and industrial engagement provides a strong foundation for recognition within the Best Researcher Award category.

References

  1. Elsevier. (2024). Light weight single-phase Al-Cr-Ti-V multiprincipal element alloy as fast and efficient electrocatalyst
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167577X24005421
  2. Elsevier. (2026). Applied Surface Science: Corrosion characteristics of single-phase Ti-V-Cr-Al multi-principal element alloy.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.165673
  3. Elsevier. (2023). Electrochimica Acta: A detailed investigation regarding the corrosion and electrocatalytic performance of Fe-Co-Ni-Cr-V high entropy alloy.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013468623007600
  4. Proceedings of the international conference on frontiers in materials engineering. (2022). Galvanic corrosion behavior of FeCoNiCrVZr5 eutectic high entropy alloy.
    https://inis.iaea.org/records/rycbg-t1y80
  5. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Girish Khanna R, Author ID 58294979200. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58294979200

Antoni Mir Pons | Smart Materials | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Antoni Mir Pons | Smart Materials | Young Scientist Award

University of the Balearic Islands | Spain

Mr. Antoni Mir Pons is a Spanish civil engineer specializing in construction engineering and structural reinforcement, currently serving as a researcher at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering and Business Administration and Management from the University of Girona. He also earned a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from UIB, where he received the Best Master’s Thesis award. His doctoral research focuses on the effects of semi-cyclic loading on structural reinforcement using iron-based shape-memory alloys (Fe-SMA). Pons has contributed to several international conferences, including SMAR 2024 in Salerno and the 15th fib International PhD Symposium in Budapest, presenting studies on Fe-SMA reinforced concrete structures. His research interests encompass concrete structures and blasting, with a particular emphasis on the application of Fe-SMA for strengthening existing structures. He has been involved in various R&D projects, such as RESTART and CICLO-ESTRUCTURA, focusing on the resilience of concrete infrastructure and the structural effects of cyclic overloads on Fe-SMA reinforced concrete beams. Pons has published articles in peer-reviewed journals, including “Experimental study on semi-cyclic loading effects on Fe-SMA reinforced concrete structures” and “Effects of semi-cyclic loading on the recovery stresses of iron-based shape-memory alloy bars,” both co-authored with Sandra del Río Bonnín, Carlos Ribas, and Antoni Cladera. His Scopus profile indicates 4 documents, 2 citations and an h-index of 1. Additionally, he has teaching experience in laboratory practices for the Structures I course in the Technical Architecture program at UIB. Pons is also active on ResearchGate, where he shares his publications and collaborates with fellow researchers.

Profile: Scopus 

Feautured Publilcations

Mir Pons, A., Del-Río-Bonnín, S., Ruiz-Pinilla, J. G., & Cladera, A. (2025). Experimental study on recovery stress losses in Fe-SMA rebars under semi-cyclic loads considering different activation temperatures and multiple activations. Journal of Structural Engineering, 151(9), 04023109.

Mir Pons, A., Del-Río-Bonnín, S., Ribas, C., & Cladera, A. (2024). Experimental study on semi-cyclic loading effects on Fe-SMA reinforced concrete structures. Materials and Structures, 57(6), 1–16.

Mir Pons, A., Del-Río-Bonnín, S., Ribas, C., & Cladera, A. (2024). Effects of semi-cyclic loading on the recovery stresses of iron-based shape-memory alloy bars. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 859, 144151.

Mir Pons, A., Kustov, B., Ruiz Pinilla, J. G., & Cladera, A. (2024). Characterization of 11-mm Fe-SMA bars used as prestressing reinforcement in concrete structures. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2024), 1–8.

Mir Pons, A., Del Río-Bonnín, S., Ribas, C., & Cladera, A. (2024). Effects of semi-cyclic loading on reinforced concrete beams strengthened with iron-based shape-memory alloy bars. Proceedings of the 15th fib International PhD Symposium in Civil Engineering, 1–8.