Mr. Abdellah Marzoug | Contact Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon | France

Mr. Abdellah Marzoug is a researcher specializing in mechanics, tribology, and multiscale modeling, with a focus on rough surface contact behavior and damage mechanisms relevant to high-performance materials and engineering systems. His work integrates theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental correlation to understand micropitting, fatigue initiation, and crack propagation in mechanical components, particularly in the context of transmission systems and surface-engineered materials. He has contributed to the advancement of analytical and computational frameworks for contact pressure prediction and roughness-induced stress fields, including his peer-reviewed publication in the International Journal of Solids and Structures (2025), which provides closed-form solutions for contact pressure distributions generated by 2D rough profiles. His research portfolio also includes contributions to structural mechanics and stress intensity modeling through conference publications and collaborative studies. He has presented his findings at internationally recognized scientific venues, such as the Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology and the International Conference on Computational Contact Mechanics, reflecting growing visibility in the global research community. His research strengths lie in fatigue modeling, multiscale analysis, rough surface characterization, and constitutive modeling of materials under complex loading conditions, contributing to improved reliability, optimization, and predictive assessment of mechanical systems used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.

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Featured Publications

Marzoug, A., Chaise, T., Raoult, I., Ye, W., Duval, A., & Nelias, D. (2025). Closed-form solutions for contact pressure distribution generated by 2D rough profiles. International Journal of Solids and Structures.

Delattre, B., Marzoug, A., & Villars, O. (2024). Facteurs d’intensité de contrainte dans un PSE 3D modélisé par Super-Element. Colloque National en Calcul de Structures (CSMA 2024).

Dr. Muhammad Naweed | Solid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS) | Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Naweed is a distinguished mechanical and nuclear engineer whose research bridges theoretical modeling with applied engineering solutions. He earned his doctorate from the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), where his work focused on fracture mechanics analysis and design optimization of Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) pressure vessel components. His scholarly efforts revolve around enhancing the structural reliability and operational safety of nuclear systems using advanced computational techniques. Dr. Naweed has contributed to several international journals of high repute, including Nuclear Engineering and Design, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, and Annals of Nuclear Energy, where his studies address challenges such as crack propagation, thermal shock resistance, and stress distribution in nuclear pressure vessels. His research demonstrates a consistent application of finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in assessing material performance under complex loading conditions. With 5 Scopus-indexed publications, over 18 citations, and an h-index of 3, he has established a credible academic presence in the domains of fracture mechanics and nuclear component analysis. Dr. Naweed’s ability to translate complex theoretical frameworks into practical engineering methodologies underscores his contribution to advancing nuclear safety and mechanical design optimization. His innovative work exemplifies excellence in engineering research and reflects a deep commitment to developing reliable, efficient, and safe mechanical systems, making him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Metallurgical Engineering.

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Featured Publications

Naweed, M., Murtaza, U. T., & Siddique, W. (2021). Design optimization of a closure head for a PWR reactor pressure vessel. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 383, 111436. Cited by: 11

Naweed, M., Murtaza, U. T., & Siddique, W. (2023). Fracture mechanics analysis of a closure head of a PWR reactor pressure vessel: The effect of bolt pre-load and thermal stresses. Annals of Nuclear Energy, 189, 109843. Cited by: 8

Naweed, M., Murtaza, U. T., & Siddique, W. (2023). Fracture mechanics analysis of a closure head of a PWR reactor pressure vessel: LEFM-based SIF. International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, 201, 104847. Cited by: 6

Naweed, M., Murtaza, U. T., & Siddique, W. (2023). Structural integrity assessment of a closure head of a PWR reactor pressure vessel under pressurized thermal shock. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 409, 112357. Cited by: 2

Naweed, M., Murtaza, U. T., & Siddique, W. (2023). Methodology for determination of critical crack depth in a class-I component. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 126, 103973. Cited by: 1