Vassilis Kostopoulos | Recycling of Composites | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Vassilis Kostopoulos | Recycling of Composites | Research Excellence Award

Professor at University of Patras | Greece

Prof. Vassilis Kostopoulos is highly suitable for the Research Excellence Award, demonstrating outstanding scholarly impact and leadership in advanced engineering and composite materials research. His work has significantly advanced knowledge in structural mechanics, aerospace structures, non-destructive evaluation, and high-performance composites, influencing both academic research and industrial innovation. With a Scopus profile reflecting 6,460 citations, 349 peer-reviewed documents, and an h-index of 41, his research productivity and sustained influence are exceptional. The breadth, depth, and consistency of his scientific contributions, combined with strong international visibility and citation performance, clearly position him as a distinguished candidate for recognition under the Research Excellence Award.

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Dipankar Dey | Aluminium Matrix Composite | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dipankar Dey | Aluminium Matrix Composite | Best Researcher Award

Project Associate at National Institute of Technology Agartala | India

Dr. Dipankar Dey is a mechanical engineer specializing in advanced materials and tribology, recognized for his impactful studies on aluminum matrix composites reinforced with ceramic and recycled particles. His body of work, comprising 18 publications indexed in Scopus with 493 citations and an h-index of 15, addresses key challenges in the enhancement of wear resistance and mechanical integrity of lightweight metal composites. His research integrates experimental techniques and statistical optimization tools such as the grey-Taguchi and grey-fuzzy approaches to investigate friction, wear, and strength under diverse process parameters. Through extensive work on Al2024, Al7075, and other alloys, he has elucidated the role of TiB₂ and SiC reinforcement in improving tribological and structural characteristics, supporting applications in aerospace and automotive sectors. His recent studies on composites enhanced with recycled borosilicate glass align with sustainable engineering practices by reducing waste and resource consumption. Publishing in internationally reputed SCI journals, he has contributed novel methodologies for materials characterization and property optimization. Dr. Dey’s scholarly focus bridges experimental mechanics and environmental consciousness, advancing the frontiers of materials engineering and supporting industrial innovations for next-generation composite technologies.

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Featured Publications

Bhowmik, A., Dey, D., & Biswas, A. (2021). Comparative study of microstructure, physical and mechanical characterization of SiC/TiB₂ reinforced aluminium matrix composite. Silicon, 13(6), 2003–2010. Cited by: 99

Dey, D., Bhowmik, A., & Biswas, A. (2022). Effect of SiC content on mechanical and tribological properties of Al2024–SiC composites. Silicon, 14(1), 1–11. Cited by: 82

Bhowmik, A., Dey, D., & Biswas, A. (2022). Characteristics study of physical, mechanical and tribological behaviour of SiC/TiB₂ dispersed aluminium matrix composite. Silicon, 14(3), 1133–1146. Cited by: 46

Dey, D., & Biswas, A. (2021). Comparative study of physical, mechanical and tribological properties of Al2024 alloy and SiC–TiB₂ composites. Silicon, 13(6), 1895–1906. Cited by: 42

Bhowmik, A., Dey, D., & Biswas, A. (2020). Tribological behaviour of aluminium–titanium diboride (Al7075–TiB₂) metal matrix composites prepared by stir casting process. Materials Today: Proceedings, 26, 2000–2004. Cited by: 42