Luís Alves | Joining by Formig | Advanced Joining Technologies Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luís Alves | Joining by Forming | Advanced Joining Technologies Award

Professor at Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica (IST/IDMEC) | Portugal

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luís Manuel Mendonça Alves is a prominent figure in mechanical and metallurgical engineering, specializing in advanced joining and forming technologies. As an Associate Professor at the University of Lisbon and a member of IDMEC, his research focuses on integrating computational and experimental methodologies to enhance the performance and sustainability of manufacturing systems. With a remarkable Scopus record of 113 publications, 1,208 citations, and an h-index of 20, Dr. Alves’s work demonstrates a consistent trajectory of academic and technological innovation. His studies in metal forming, mechanical joining, and process optimization have significantly impacted the development of precision manufacturing in high-performance materials. Through two patents, 15 book chapters, and nearly 100 journal papers, he has established himself as a thought leader bridging theory and industrial application. Internationally honored with the Thomas Hawksley Gold Medal and the SheMet Best Paper Award, his contributions to mechanical design and forming process analysis have shaped modern metallurgical practices. Dr. Alves’s ongoing research emphasizes sustainable design, energy-efficient joining, and the advancement of digital manufacturing technologies, making him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award for his leadership and innovation in metallurgical engineering.

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Featured Publications

Alves, L. M., Silva, M. B., & Martins, P. A. F. (2010). Single point incremental forming of PVC: Experimental findings and theoretical interpretation. European Journal of Mechanics – A/Solids, 29(4), 557–566. Cited by: 122

Alves, L. M., Nielsen, C. V., & Martins, P. A. F. (2011). Revisiting the fundamentals and capabilities of the stack compression test. Experimental Mechanics, 51(9), 1565–1572. Cited by: 84

Alves, L. M., Dias, E. J., & Martins, P. A. F. (2011). Joining sheet panels to thin-walled tubular profiles by tube end forming. Journal of Cleaner Production, 19(6–7), 712–719. Cited by: 83

Alves, L. M., Afonso, R. M., Silva, C. M. A., & Martins, P. A. F. (2017). Boss forming of annular flanges in thin-walled tubes. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 250, 182–189. Cited by: 55

Alves, L. M., & Martins, P. A. F. (2009). Cold expansion and reduction of thin-walled PVC tubes using a die. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 209(9), 4229–4236. Cited by: 53

Bel Abbes Bachir Bouiadjra | Adhesive Joining | Best Researcher Award

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Bel Abbes Bachir Bouiadjra | Adhesive Joining | Best Researcher Award

Head of Research Lab at Djillali Liabes University | Algeria

Prof. Dr. Bel Abbes Bachir Bouaiadjra is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Djillali Liabes University of Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, with extensive expertise in materials science, fracture mechanics, and composite structures. He has also served as a visiting professor at King Saud University in Riyadh. A distinguished scholar, he won the prestigious Scopus Award in Materials Science for his outstanding research contributions. His scientific work focuses on nanomaterials, biopolymers, biocomposites, polymer testing, and the fatigue and fracture of aircraft structures, composites, biomaterials, and bimaterials such as ceramic–metal assemblies. Over his career, he has directed significant projects, including the study of residual stresses in ceramic-metal assemblies and the influence of micro-defects in cement mantles on hip prostheses. His international collaborations include research with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia), the University of Tours (France), and the University of La Rochelle (France). Professor Bouaiadjra has authored numerous publications in ISI-indexed journals, addressing advanced topics such as bonded composite patch repair of aircraft structures, optimization of polymer composites, fatigue crack growth, and finite element analyses of biomedical implants. According to his Scopus profile, he has produced more than 166 publications, with over 2,946 citations and an h-index of 32, reflecting the global impact of his research in mechanical and materials engineering. His academic excellence, international visibility, and leadership in collaborative projects underscore his role as a leading figure in fracture mechanics and advanced composite materials.

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Feautured Publications

Bouchkara, N. H. M., Albedah, A., Benyahia, F., Mohammed, S. M. A. K., & Bouiadjra, B. A. B. (2021). Experimental and numerical analyses of the effects of overload on the fatigue life of aluminum alloy panels repaired with bonded composite patch. International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences, 22(4), 1012–1024. Cited by: 12

Kaddour, S., Bennouna, M. S., Aour, B., Bouiadjra, B. A. B., Benaissa, A., & Bouanani, M. F. (2019). Numerical investigation of the adhesive damage used for the repair of A5083 H11 aluminum structures by composites patches. International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 44, 22–33. Cited by: 4

Ali, B. M., Chikh, E. O., Meddah, H. M., & Bouiadjra, B. A. B. (2019). Plasticity effect on the mechanical behavior of an amorphous polymer. International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 43, 1–12. Cited by: 3

Khellafi, H., Bouziane, M. M., Djebli, A., Mankour, A., Bendouba, M., Bouiadjra, B. A. B., & Chikh, E. O. (2019). Investigation of mechanical behaviour of the bone cement (PMMA) under combined shear and compression loading. Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, 41, 37–45. Cited by: 5

Kaddour, S., Aour, B., Bouiadjra, B. A. B., Bouanani, M. F., & Khelil, F. (2018). Analysis of crack propagation by bonded composite for different patch shapes repairs in marine structures: A numerical analysis. International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 35, 175–185. Cited by: 7

Salah, H., Bouziane, M. M., Fekih, S. M., Bouiadjra, B. A. B., & Benbarek, S. (2018). Optimisation of a reinforced cement spacer in total hip arthroplasty. Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, 35, 35–42. Cited by: 6