Elham Seifi | Biocomposites | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Elham Seifi | Biocomposites | Research Excellence Award

Queensland University of Technology | Australia

Dr. Elham Seifi is a materials engineer and researcher specializing in material characterization and additive manufacturing technologies. Her work focuses on 3D-printed biodegradable composites, particularly for biomedical and bone regeneration applications. She has strong expertise in advanced material testing techniques and the development of polymer-based composite systems. Her research integrates multidisciplinary approaches to enhance the performance of materials under physiological conditions. She has contributed to scientific publications and conferences, advancing innovation in biomaterials and regenerative engineering.


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Vinayak Hiremath | Bio composite Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vinayak Hiremath | Bio composite Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, N K Orchid College of Engineering and Technology, India

Dr. Vinayak S. Hiremath is an expert in reinforced polymeric composite materials, bio-composites, adhesive joining techniques, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and AI-based composite joint analysis. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from VIT, Vellore, and holds an M.Tech in Product Design & Manufacturing. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor at NK Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur. With prior roles at VIT and VPM’s MPCOE, his work includes collaborations with Honeywell Pvt Ltd and journal reviews for Elsevier, Wiley, and Springer. His Scopus-indexed research focuses on composite joint performance and materials characterization. 📚🔗

 

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Academic Journey

Dr. Vinayak S. Hiremath holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tamil Nadu, India 🏛️. He earned his Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Product Design and Manufacturing from EPCET, Bangalore, under VTU, Belagavi 🏗️. His undergraduate studies in Automobile Engineering (B.E.) were completed at BLDEA’s Engineering College, Bijapur 🚗. Dr. Hiremath began his academic journey with PUC (10+2) from Bijapur, Karnataka, followed by his SSLC (10th) from KSEB, Bangalore. His strong educational background has laid the foundation for his contributions to engineering and research. 📚🔍

 

Professional Experience

Dr. Vinayak S. Hiremath is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at N K Orchid College of Engineering and Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra (August 2024 – Present) 🎓⚙️. Previously, he worked as a Teaching and Research Associate at VIT University, Vellore (2021–2024) 🏛️🔬. He also held the position of Assistant Professor at VPM’s MPCOE, Velneshwar, Maharashtra (2014–2021)📚. Before academia, he gained industry experience as a Production and Service Engineer at Corona Bus Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd, Pune 🚍⚙️, contributing to manufacturing and engineering advancements.

 

Research Focus

Dr. Vinayak S. Hiremath specializes in polymeric composites, adhesive joining, and additive manufacturing. His research spans reinforced polymeric composites, bio-composites, and composite joints for industrial applications. He explores graphene nanoparticle (GNP) reinforcement, shear strength enhancement, and failure prediction using artificial intelligence (AI) 🤖📊. His work includes 3D-printed composite joints, low-velocity impact analysis, and multi-scale reinforcements in fiber-reinforced polymers. His contributions to machine learning-based material characterization and fire-retardant behavior of composites 🔥⚙️ are highly cited. His expertise is crucial for aerospace, automotive, and structural applications. 🚀🚗🏭

 

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1️⃣ Thermal degradation and fire retardant behaviour of natural fibre reinforced polymeric composites – A comprehensive review 🔥🌿 (Cited by: 22, Year: 2024)
2️⃣ Influence of GNP nanoparticles on shear and dynamic behaviour of flat-joggle-flat composite joints 🧪📏 (Cited by: 18, Year: 2023)
3️⃣ Prediction of failure load in flat-joggle-flat co-cured composite joints using artificial neural networks 🤖📊 (Cited by: 12, Year: 2023)
4️⃣ An experimental investigation on adhesive, shear strength, and failure modes of GFRP flat‐joggle‐flat composite joints 🏗️⚙️ (Cited by: 12, Year: 2023)
5️⃣ Effect of CFRP pin reinforcement and manufacturing technique on shear and dynamic properties of flat-joggle-flat composite joints 🏭📐 (Cited by: 10, Year: 2024)
6️⃣ Effect of ply orientation and laminate thickness on CFRP under low-velocity impact ⚡🔬 (Cited by: 8, Year: 2022)
7️⃣ An ANN approach to predicting the impact parameters of GFRP composites under low-velocity impact 🤖📉 (Cited by: 7, Year: 2024)
8️⃣ Enhancing shear strength in 3D printed single lap composite joints using GNP and ANN 🖨️🔗 (Cited by: 6, Year: 2024)
9️⃣ Effect of print orientation on tensile and shear properties of 3D printed lap joints 📏🖨️ (Cited by: 5, Year: 2023)
🔟 Effect of ply orientation and laminate thickness on CFRP under low‐velocity impact ⚙️💥 (Cited by: 5, Year: 2022)