Prof. Dr. Fadi Dohnal | NanoDynamics Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Fadi Dohnal | NanoDynamics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Fadi Dohnal, FHV – Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, Austria

Fadi Dohnal is an accomplished academic and researcher in mechanical engineering, currently serving as the Head of the Research Centre Microtechnology at Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences in Austria since October 2021. With expertise in physics, structural dynamics, and rotordynamics, he previously held roles at institutions such as the Technical University of Darmstadt, Alstom Switzerland, and the University of Southampton. Dr. Dohnal earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Vienna University of Technology, where he specialized in damping of self-excited vibrations. He has been recognized as an Associate Editor of the Archive of Applied Mechanics and has contributed to various technical committees and journals. With a solid educational background and a focus on applied dynamics, he continues to influence the field through research and education.

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Dr. Fadi Dohnal for the Research for Best Researcher Awards

Dr. Fadi Dohnal’s combination of academic excellence, professional leadership, and substantial contributions to the field of mechanical engineering makes him an outstanding candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Awards. His innovative work in structural dynamics and rotordynamics, coupled with his commitment to fostering the next generation of engineers, positions him as a leader in his field. Recognizing Dr. Dohnal with this award would honor his contributions and encourage continued excellence in research and education.

🎓Education:

Fadi Dohnal holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Dr. techn.) from the Vienna University of Technology, specializing in the damping of self-excited vibrations, which he completed between April 2003 and December 2005. He also earned his Habilitation in Applied Dynamics from the Technical University of Darmstadt in January 2013. Additionally, Dr. Dohnal is a Certified Principal Engineer in Rotordynamics from Alstom Switzerland, obtained in January 2016. His academic journey includes Diploma Studies in Applied Physics (Dipl.-Ing.) at the Vienna University of Technology, where he specialized in simulation and nonlinear dynamics from October 1999 to March 2010, and Diploma Studies in Mechanical Engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) at the same institution, focusing on dynamics and control from October 1996 to October 2001.

🏢Work Experience:

Fadi Dohnal currently serves as the Head of the Research Centre Microtechnology at Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, Austria, a position he has held since October 2021, focusing on physics, structural dynamics, and rotordynamics. Prior to this, he was the Scientific Head at the dislocated Campus Technik Lienz, a collaboration between the University of Innsbruck and University UMIT TIROL, from September 2016 to October 2021. His industry experience includes working as a Development Engineering/Principal Engineer in Rotordynamics at Alstom Switzerland from October 2012 to August 2016. Additionally, he was an Assistant Professor in the Structural Dynamics Group at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, from October 2008 to September 2012. Dohnal has also contributed as a Lecturer in Applied Mechanics at Mannheim University of Applied Sciences from October 2009 to February 2011, and as a Marie Curie Experienced Researcher/Senior Researcher at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research at the University of Southampton, UK, focusing on structural dynamics and stochastics from October 2006 to September 2008. He began his academic career as a Visiting Professor at the College of Science and Technology, Nihon University in Tokyo, Japan, from April 2006 to September 2006, and worked as a Project Assistant at the Institute for Mechanics and Mechatronics at the Vienna University of Technology from April 2003 to March 2006.

🏅Awards and Recognitions:

Fadi Dohnal has served as an Associate Editor for the Archive of Applied Mechanics since 2019 and leads the VDI technical committee on Measurement and Interpretation of Vibrations of Steam and Gas Turbines since 2016. He is also a member of Austrian Standards in vibration engineering and DIN/NALS, specializing in machine dynamics. In 2006, he was awarded a Visiting Professor Scholarship at Nihon University in Tokyo, Japan. Notably, he was recognized as one of the Top 20 Students in Mechanical Engineering at the Vienna University of Technology in 1999 and secured 2nd Place in the Mathematics Olympiad held in Salzburg in 1996.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Title: Experimental verification of additively manufactured stacked multi-wedge acoustic black holes in beams for low frequency

    Citations: 5

  • Title: Preparation of laser induced periodic surface structures for gas sensing thin films and gas sensing verification of a NiO based sensor structure

    Citations: 1

  • Title: AWG-Spectrometer to Analyze Absorption Spectra of Optical Gas Sensors Fabricated by Femtosecond Laser Processing

    Citations: 2

  • Title: Dynamic stability of the Mindlin-Reissner plate using a time-modulated axial force

    Citations: 1

  • Title: Laser-Tissue Interaction of Pump-Probe Elastography (PPE) on Human Teeth

 

 

Chandra Maurya | Ferrofluids Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.  Chandra Maurya | Ferrofluids Award | Best Researcher Award

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India

Dr. Chandra Maurya, a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India, has been honored with the prestigious Ferrofluids Award for his groundbreaking research in the field. 🏆 His relentless pursuit of excellence and innovative contributions have earned him the title of Best Researcher. 🎉 Dr. Maurya’s work in ferrofluids has not only expanded the frontiers of scientific knowledge but also holds promise for diverse applications, from engineering to biomedical sciences. 🧪 His dedication to pushing the boundaries of understanding in his field is truly commendable, inspiring the next generation of researchers to strive for excellence.

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Work Experience

As an Institute Postdoctoral Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Dr. Chandra Maurya’s research spans diverse areas within mechanical engineering, particularly focusing on novel applications of magnetic fields. 🧲 His work delves into the intricate dynamics of blood flow regulation in coronary artery stenosis, employing advanced viscoelastic fluid models to explore the effects of magnetic fields. Additionally, he investigates innovative approaches to drug delivery using magnetic particles. 🩺 In another aspect of his research, Dr. Maurya conducts transient analysis of temperature and soot particle growth in non-premixed methane diffusion flames, shedding light on combustion processes essential for various industrial applications. 🌟

Education

Dr. Chandra Maurya is a highly accomplished researcher with a strong academic background in mechanical engineering. 🎓 He obtained his Ph.D. from IIT Patna, Bihar, where his thesis focused on the study of Magneto-Induced Rheological and Viscoelastic Properties of Highly Stable Water-Based Magnetorheological Fluids. Under the guidance of Dr. Chiranjit Sarkar and Dr. Sandip Khan, he made significant contributions to this field. Prior to his Ph.D., he completed his M.Tech. in CAD/CAM from NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, and his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. 🌟

Research Experience

During his Master’s research from 2016 to 2018, Dr. Chandra Maurya delved into the intricate realm of Fracture Mechanics, particularly focusing on the modeling of crack propagation. 🛠️ Employing MATLAB and Microsoft Office tools, he explored the critical aspect of crack growth in functionally graded materials, utilizing the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM). His work involved modeling thermoelastic loading, specifically thermal stress, in homogeneous materials. Through rigorous analysis, he investigated the influence of strong and weak discontinuities on isothermal cracks, contributing valuable insights to the understanding of fracture mechanics in complex material systems. 🌟

Publications Top Notes

Characterization of highly stable water-based magnetorheological gel using OPTIGEL-WX as an additive: The study of magneto-induced rheological and viscoelastic properties

Year: 2022

Citation: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Volume 110, Pages 137–149

Dynamic and creep and recovery performance of Fe3O4 nanoparticle and carbonyl iron microparticle water-based magnetorheological fluid

Year: 2022

Citation: Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Volume 33(6), Pages 743–755

Rheological and creep and recovery behavior of carbonyl iron water-based magnetorheological gel using laponite as an additive and oleic acid as a surfactant

Year: 2022

Citation: Rheologica Acta, Volume 61(2), Pages 99–110

Field-Induced Viscoelastic and Creep and Recovery Behavior of Water-Based MR Fluids Using Bentonite and Oleic Acid as an Additive

Year: 2022

Citation: Materials Science Forum, Volume 1060 MSF, Pages 141–146

Synthesis and characterization of novel flake-shaped carbonyl iron and water-based magnetorheological fluids using laponite and oleic acid with enhanced sedimentation stability

Year: 2021

Citation: Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Volume 32(14), Pages 1624–1639

Rheological response of soft flake-shaped carbonyl iron water-based MR fluid containing iron nanopowder with hydrophilic carbon shell

Year: 2021

Citation: Rheologica Acta, Volume 60(5), Pages 277–290

Effect of FeO Nanoparticles on Magnetorheological Properties of Flake-Shaped Carbonyl Iron Water-Based Suspension

Year: 2020

Citation: IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Volume 56(12), Article Number: 9224933

Magnetic and Transient Temperature Field Simulation of Plate-Plate Magnetorheometer Using Finite-Element Method

Year: 2020

Citation: IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Volume 56(4), Article Number: 8961179