Prof. You-Qi Tang | Industrial Applications | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. You-Qi Tang | Industrial Applications | Research Excellence Award

Faculty of Intelligent Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology | China

You-Qi Tang is a Professor in the field of Mechanics, specializing in Dynamics and Control, with extensive experience in both research and teaching at the university level. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from Shanghai University and has since developed a sustained academic career focusing on axially moving and high-dimensional flexible continuous systems. His research interests center on nonlinear dynamics, vibration mechanisms, and vibration control under complex multiphysical coupling conditions, with applications spanning aerospace, advanced manufacturing, energy equipment, and mechanical systems. He has authored 92 academic publications, including 64 peer-reviewed journal articles in leading SCI- and EI-indexed journals, which have received nearly 1,000 citations, reflecting strong international impact. In addition to scholarly publications, he holds multiple authorized invention and utility model patents, demonstrating effective integration of theory and engineering practice. He has led and participated in numerous national, municipal, and industry-funded research projects, including those supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. His academic excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards at national and provincial levels. Alongside research, he is deeply engaged in higher education, contributing to curriculum development, textbook compilation, and student mentorship. Overall, his work represents a strong combination of rigorous theoretical research, engineering innovation, and commitment to talent cultivation in modern mechanics.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, D.-B., Zhang, Y., Chen, X., & Tang, Y.-Q. (2025). Dynamic stability of axially translating viscoelastic functionally graded Timoshenko beams in magnetic field. Journal of Vibration and Control. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775463251364019

Tan, X., Liu, S., & Tang, Y.-Q. (2025). Free vibration of a pipe conveying fluid constituted by the standard solid viscoelastic model. International Journal of Dynamics and Control. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40435-025-01583-z

Wang, Y., Yang, F., & Tang, Y.-Q. (2024). An inclusive kinematic model for needle steering and the associated heuristic path planning method. In Proceedings of the ACM Conference. https://doi.org/10.1145/3679409.3679439

Chen, L., Tang, Y.-Q., Liu, S., Zhou, Y., & Liu, X.-G. (2021). Nonlinear phenomena in axially moving beams with speed-dependent tension and tension-dependent speed. International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, 31(3), Article 2150037. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218127421500371

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.