Dr. Abdelrahman Salman | Corrosion Resistance | Advanced Surface Treatment Award

Researcher at Tomsk Polytechnic University | Russia

Dr. Abdelrahman Salman is a materials and nuclear engineering researcher whose work centers on developing advanced surface-treatment strategies for enhancing the corrosion resistance, stability, and functional performance of metallic alloys used in nuclear reactor systems. His research focuses on thin-film coating technologies, thermo-physical diagnostics, and nondestructive evaluation techniques that enable precise characterization of surface integrity under extreme operational conditions. He has engineered and tested thin-film layers that modify corrosion pathways in fast-reactor alloys, investigated adhesion behavior and microstructural evolution in protective coatings, and identified new corrosion-resistant phenomena in emerging materials. His development of a ThermoEMF-based diagnostic device has provided a novel method for real-time temperature monitoring of micro-scale surfaces, expanding analytical capabilities for thermal-mechanical behavior of coated materials. Through advanced methods such as SEM, XRD, XRF, ECT, sputtering deposition, and specialized NDT approaches, he analyzes degradation mechanisms critical to nuclear safety and component life-cycle management. His scholarly output includes 3 Scopus-indexed publications, 6 citations, and an h-index of 2, supported by active participation in over 15 technical conferences and multiple invited research presentations. His work continually integrates experimental innovation with reactor-relevant problem-solving, contributing valuable insights to thin-film engineering, corrosion mitigation, and materials diagnostics. Salman’s growing recognition in the field reflects his strong research capabilities and his commitment to developing robust surface-treatment technologies essential for next-generation nuclear energy systems.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Salman, A., Syrtanov, M., & Lider, A. (2025). High-temperature oxidation effect of protective thin layers Ta/Cr coatings on Zr-1Nb alloy for corrosion-resistant components of nuclear reactors. Materials Letters, 379, 137646.
Cited by: 4

Salman, A. M., Lider, A. M., & Lomygin, A. D. (2025). Surface treatment techniques and control methods for enhancing corrosion resistance and very thin films management in fast nuclear reactors. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 100468.
Cited by: 3

Salman, A. M., Kudiiarov, V. N., & Lider, A. M. (2025). Low resistivity measurement of chromium coatings on zirconium alloys E110 for the production of accident-resistant core components of nuclear reactors. Russian Physics Journal, 1–9.

Salman, A. M., Syrtanov, M. S., & Lider, A. M. (2024). Non-destructive testing of a Zr-1Nb zirconium alloy with a protective Cr/Mo thin layers coating for the production of corrosion-resistant components of nuclear reactors. Perspektivnye Materialy Konstruktsionnogo i Funktsional’nogo Naznacheniya.

Salman, A. M., Kudiyarov, V. N., & Lider, A. M. (2024). Non-destructive techniques on zirconium alloy E110 with chromium coatings for the production of emergency-resistant core components of nuclear reactors. Perspektivnye Materialy Konstruktsionnogo i Funktsional’nogo Naznacheniya.

Ms. Yanhong Wang | Wear Resistant Coating | Best Researcher Award

University of Science and Technology Beijing | China

Yanhong Wang is a metallurgical engineering researcher specializing in wear-resistant coatings for steel substrates, with a focus on advancing long-life materials that support low-carbon industrial transformation. Her work emphasizes the design, preparation, and performance optimization of coatings that enhance abrasion resistance under severe service conditions. Through her Scopus-indexed publication, “A Review of Wear-Resistant Coatings for Steel Substrates: Applications and Challenges” in Metals (2025), she provides a comprehensive assessment of coating technologies including thermal spray processes, laser cladding, chemical and physical vapor deposition, and emerging hybrid approaches. ORCID currently indexes 1 research document and an h-index of 1, reflecting her growing scholarly influence. Her research highlights the interplay between coating microstructure, bonding mechanisms, mechanical performance, and environmental durability, identifying key factors that determine coating reliability in high-wear environments. By analyzing failure modes, synergistic strengthening strategies, and the compatibility of coating materials with steel substrates, she contributes essential insights for designing next-generation protective layers. Her work also evaluates industrial applicability, cost-effectiveness, and the sustainability benefits of durable surface engineering solutions, positioning her research within the broader goals of carbon neutrality and reduced resource consumption. Through systematic knowledge integration, she provides valuable guidance for future research directions and industrial innovation in metallurgical coatings.

Profile : ORCID

Featured Publication

Wang, Y., Feng, C., Lin, T., Zhu, R., Zhang, J., Yang, H., Yi, S., He, J., Tu, M., & Wei, G. (2025). A review of wear-resistant coatings for steel substrates: Applications and challenges. Metals.