Shuvam Saha | Stitched Composites | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shuvam Saha | Stitched Composites | Best Researcher Award

Composites Engineer at M4 Engineering Inc. | United States

Dr. Shuvam Saha is a highly skilled researcher and engineer specializing in composite materials and structural manufacturing for aerospace applications. Holding a Ph.D. in Engineering with a concentration in Aerospace Engineering from Mississippi State University, he has focused his research on resin-infusion processes, stitched composites, and structural optimization for lightweight, high-strength aerospace components. His innovative patent-pending process, Heated Mold Z-Flow Aided Resin Transfer Molding, represents a major step forward in composite manufacturing efficiency and scalability. Dr. Saha’s research includes experimental and numerical analysis of through-thickness stitching, graphene-reinforced hybrid layers for cryogenic tanks, and advanced design of experiments approaches for material characterization. He has authored 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, 15 conference papers, and 2 patents under review, with his work widely cited and recognized internationally. His Scopus profile reports 109 citations, 23 documents, and an h-index of 7, reflecting the academic influence and sustained quality of his contributions. Beyond technical expertise, Dr. Saha has managed multi-million-dollar aerospace programs and collaborated with NASA, AFRL, and industry leaders to translate research innovations into manufacturable technologies. His integrated focus on design, process optimization, and real-world engineering applications positions him among the most promising early-career scientists contributing to the advancement of aerospace and composite materials research.

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Featured Publications

Alaziz, R., Saha, S., Sullivan, R. W., & Tian, Z. (2021). Influence of 3-D periodic stitching patterns on the strain distributions in polymer matrix composites. Composite Structures, 278, 114690. (Cited by 24)

Saha, S., Sullivan, R. W., & Baker, M. L. (2021). Gas permeability of three-dimensional stitched carbon/epoxy composites for cryogenic applications. Composites Part B: Engineering, 216, 108847. (Cited by 23)

Saha, S., Sullivan, R. W., & Baker, M. L. (2023). Gas permeability mitigation of cryogenically cycled stitched composites using thin plies. Composite Structures, 304, 116352. (Cited by 20)

Saha, S., & Sullivan, R. W. (2019). Strain distributions in bonded composites using optical fibers and digital image correlation. Proceedings of the American Society for Composites – 34th Technical Conference, (Cited by 13)

Shah, A., Saha, S., & Sullivan, R. W. (2019). Investigation of composite bond thickness using optical fibers. Proceedings of the American Society for Composites – 34th Technical Conference, (Cited by 11)

Seyed Morteza Mirmohammadi | Thermoplastic Composites | Best Researcher Award-duplicate-1

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Seyed Morteza Mirmohammadi | Thermoplastic Composites | Best Researcher Award

Islamic Azad University |  Iran

Dr. Seyed Morteza Mirmohammadi is an Iranian researcher whose academic and professional trajectory spans textile engineering, polymer-based composites, and industrial systems optimization. He earned his B.Sc. in Textile Engineering from Islamic Azad University, Kashan, followed by an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Islamic Azad University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Textile Engineering at Islamic Azad University, alongside completing a DBA in Finance from Fanavaran Hakim, Iran, reflecting his multidisciplinary academic profile. His research focuses on advanced materials, particularly polymer-based composites and hybrid woven fabrics, with a strong emphasis on ballistic impact resistance and energy absorption in textile structures. He applies advanced optimization techniques such as Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to develop efficient design and management strategies in engineering systems. Mirmohammadi has presented at numerous national and international conferences, actively contributing to the fields of industrial engineering, composites, and textile technologies, and has published several scholarly works, including notable studies on ballistic impact resistance of hybrid Kevlar/Polypropylene woven fabric composites. He has also been engaged in academic workshops on strategic management and quality systems, aligning his technical expertise with organizational and managerial insights. His professional qualifications include certifications in internal auditing, occupational health and safety, CE marking and risk assessment, as well as marketing management. With advanced skills in research, academic writing, statistical modeling software (SPSS, MATLAB, MINITAB), and quality engineering, he has positioned himself as a versatile scholar and practitioner bridging the gap between materials science, textile engineering, and strategic industrial management.

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Featured Publication

Mirmohammadi, S. M., Shaikhzadeh Najar, S., & Kamali Dolatabadi, M. (2025). Energy absorption of ballistic impact in hybrid Kevlar/Polypropylene woven fabric composites preloaded under simple shear mode: Response surface methodology modeling utilizing a Box–Behnken design. Polymer Composites.