Mr. Rafael Lucas | Clean technology development | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Rafael Lucas | Clean technology development | Research Excellence Award

São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Engineering and Sciences | Brazil

A dedicated researcher in Materials Science, Rafael Resende Lucas is a PhD candidate in Engineering at São Paulo State University (UNESP), where he investigates advanced surface engineering solutions for hybrid metal–polymer structures. His academic background includes a master’s degree in Materials and Technology, a technologist degree in Metallurgical Processes, a licentiate in Chemistry, and specializations in higher education teaching and school inspection. His multidisciplinary formation supports his contributions to plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO), welding interfaces, additive manufacturing, corrosion behavior, and optimization of industrial processes. Throughout his academic journey, he conducted research at the Electrolytic Plasma Laboratory, focusing on oxide coatings for aluminum alloys and corrosion testing. Professionally, he has gained experience as a university researcher, a teacher in Chemistry and Physics, and a technician in industrial environments, including steelmaking and mechanical maintenance. He has also served as a peer reviewer for national and international journals and maintains an active publication record, with studies published in reputable journals covering PEO coatings, mechanical performance of hybrid joints, process optimization, sustainability in manufacturing, and additive manufacturing advancements. With an expanding research footprint and recognition reflected in citation metrics, he continues to contribute to materials engineering innovations aimed at improving industrial performance and sustainability.

Profile:  ORCID

Featured Publications

Galib, G., Silva, F. J. G., Pedroso, A. F. V., Campilho, R. D. S. G., Lucas, R., & Sales-Contini, R. C. M. (2025).
A comprehensive review of additive manufacturing technologies for composite materials.
Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing.

Silva, E. R. R., Vieira, M. de O. L., Mota, R. P., & Lucas, R. R. (2025).
Analysis of PEO coating on AA2024 alloy after immersion in saline solution.
Brazilian Journal of Development.

Barreira, M. P., Silva, F. J. G., Campilho, R. D. S. G., Lucas, R. R., & Sales-Contini, R. C. M. (2025).
Improving inner tube feeding system to reduce cycle time and workflow in the automotive industry.
In Book chapter.

Sebbe, N. P. V., Costa, J. P. M. M., Lucas, R. R., Pinto, A. M. G., Pedroso, A. F. V., da Silva, F. J. G., & Sales-Contini, R. C. M. (2025).
Improving surface quality and mechanical strength through the optimization and enhancement of fused deposition modelling (FDM) for non-planar 3D printing.
CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology.

Monteiro, J., Silva, F. J. G., Regattieri, C. R., Ferreira, L. P., Lucas, R. R., & Sales-Contini, R. C. M. (2025).
Improving the economic and environmental sustainability of painting and glueing operations in a luxury leather goods industry using DMAIC methodology: A case study.
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management.

Lucas, R. R., Mota, R. P., da Silva, F. J. G., Pinto, A. M. G., Botelho, E. C., Pereira, A. M. de B., Hein, L. R. de O., & Sales-Contini, R. C. M. (2025).
Influence of plasma electrolytic oxidation coating on the interface of an aluminum alloy/glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite obtained by ultrasonic welding.
Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

Sales-Contini, R. C. M., Pedroso, A. F. V., Leitão, P., Lucas, R. R., Campilho, R. D. S. G., Pinto, A. G., & Regattieri, C. R. (2025).
Innovative approaches to enhance thermal efficiency and reduce sprue backflow in Zamak hot chamber injection moulding.
Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing.
https://doi.org/10.53941/JMEM.2025.100004

Lucas, R. R., Mota, R. P., da Silva, F. J. G., Botelho, E. C., & Sales-Contini, R. C. M. (2025).
Mechanical characterization of an aluminum-composite hybrid joint bonded by ultrasonic welding.
In Book chapter.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Sabry | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Research Article Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Sabry | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Research Article Award 

Benha University | Egypt

Dr. Ibrahim Sabry is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of mechanical and production engineering, with a strong focus on welding technologies and advanced manufacturing processes. He earned his B.Sc. in Production Engineering and Mechanical Design from Menoufia University, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the same field from Tanta University, where his research centered on friction stir welding and its applications in aluminum alloys. With extensive academic experience, he has served as Lecturer at the Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology and currently holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Benha University. His professional expertise also includes consultancy in welding and heat treatment processes, notably contributing to large-scale industrial projects such as the El-Burullus Power Station in Egypt. Dr. Sabry has authored several academic books covering diverse topics including multi-criteria decision-making, engineering drawing, advanced forming techniques, and production engineering. His research interests span friction stir welding, production aids design, and mechanical design optimization. Recognized for his contributions to teaching, research, and consultancy, he continues to advance the integration of theoretical and applied aspects of production engineering to meet modern industrial challenges.

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Featured Publications

Sabry, I., Awayssa, O., Mourad, A.-H. I., Naseri, M., & Hewidy, A. (2025). Enhancement of the mechanical characteristics for Inconel 700 alloy using friction stir welding with a unique tool shape. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture.

Sabry, I. (2024). Exploring the effect of friction stir welding parameters on the strength of AA2024 and A356-T6 aluminum alloys. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems.

Sabry, I., Hewidy, A. M., Alkhedher, M., & Mourad, A.-H. I. (2024). Analysis of variance and grey relational analysis application methods for the selection and optimization problem in 6061-T6 flange friction stir welding process parameters. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture.

Sabry, I., Singh, V. P., Mourad, A.-H. I., & Hewidy, A. (2024). Flange joining using friction stir welding and tungsten inert gas welding of AA6082: A comparison based on joint performance. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture.

Sabry, I., El-Deeb, M. S. S., Hewidy, A. M., & ElWakil, M. (2024). Mechanical and tribological behaviours of friction stir welding using various strengthening techniques. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems.

Sabry, I., Hewidy, A. M., Naseri, M., & Mourad, A.-H. I. (2024). Optimization of process parameters of metal inert gas welding process on aluminum alloy 6063 pipes using Taguchi-TOPSIS approach. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems.

Sabry, I., El-Attar, T., & Hewidy, A. M. (2024). Optimization of fused deposition modelling acrylonitrile-co-butadiene-co-styrene parameters using ANOVA and hybrid GRA–TOPSIS. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 50(1), 66–77.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Sabry | Decision-making and Problem-solving

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Sabry | Decision-making and Problem-solving

Benha University | Egypt

Ibrahim Sabry Ibrahim Mahmoud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Benha University, Egypt, with a distinguished academic and research background in production engineering and mechanical design. He earned his B.Sc. in 2005 from Menoufia University, followed by an M.Sc. in 2011 and a Ph.D. in 2017 from Tanta University, specializing in friction stir welding. Over the course of his career, he has combined academic scholarship with applied industrial consultancy, notably serving as a consultant in welding and heat treatment processes at the El-Burullus Power Station (4800 MW). He has also held teaching roles at the Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology in Cairo. His research contributions are extensive, including publications in prestigious international journals such as the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, International Journal of Production Research, and the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. His recent works focus on hybrid optimization techniques, advanced welding processes, additive manufacturing, and corrosion prediction using artificial neural networks. He has also authored several academic books and led funded projects, such as converting rice straw into wood. With numerous scholarly documents and citations to his credit, his research interests include welding technologies, advanced manufacturing, operations research, and production aids design. Recognized for both his teaching and research excellence, he continues to advance knowledge in mechanical and production engineering with significant industrial impact.

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Featured Publications

“Optimising batch scheduling on non-identical parallel machines: lower bounds, MIP, branch-and-price, and heuristics”

“Enhancement of the mechanical characteristics for Inconel 700 alloy using friction stir welding with a unique tool shape”

“Exploring the effect of friction stir welding parameters on the strength of AA2024 and A356-T6 aluminum alloys”

“Analysis of variance and grey relational analysis application methods for the selection and optimization problem in 6061-T6 flange friction stir welding process parameters”

“Flange joining using friction stir welding and tungsten inert gas welding of AA6082: A comparison based on joint performance”