Mr. Farshad Sadeghpour | Editorial Board Member

Mr. Farshad Sadeghpour | Editorial Board Member

Petroleum University of Technology | Iran

Farshad Sadeghpour is a geomechanics and reservoir engineering researcher at the Petroleum University of Technology (PUT), known for his contributions to underground gas storage, petrophysics, and CO₂ geological sequestration. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications covering geomechanical upscaling, fracture development under stress, anisotropic rock behavior, storage-efficiency modeling, and petrophysical parameter estimation. His current Google Scholar record lists 22 citations, an h-index of 3, and 6 indexed documents, reflecting his growing influence in subsurface engineering. He holds academic training in petroleum engineering from PUT and additional postgraduate research experience from the Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch. His research experience includes collaborative studies on elastic property prediction, machine-learning-based evaluation of CO₂ storage feasibility, and advanced triaxial testing for characterizing anisotropic formations. His work demonstrates strong expertise in integrating experimental, computational, and data-driven approaches to solve complex reservoir challenges. His research interests include geomechanics, underground storage, CO₂ sequestration, petrophysical modeling, machine learning, and rock mechanics. Although still early in his career, his contributions indicate promise for impactful advancements in sustainable subsurface energy systems. Overall, Farshad Sadeghpour is an emerging researcher dedicated to improving geological storage, reservoir characterization, and the scientific foundations of low-carbon energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

Sadeghpour, F., Darkhal, A., Gao, Y., Motra, H. B., Aghli, G., & Ostadhassan, M. (2024). Comparison of geomechanical upscaling methods for prediction of elastic modulus of heterogeneous media. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 239, 212915.

Aghli, G., Aminshahidy, B., Motra, H. B., Darkhal, A., Sadeghpour, F., … (2024). Effect of stress on fracture development in the Asmari reservoir in the Zagros Thrust Belt. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 16(11), 4491–4503.

Sadeghpour, F. (2025). Storage efficiency prediction for feasibility assessment of underground CO₂ storage: Novel machine learning approaches. Energy, 324, 136040.

Iranfar, S., Sadeghpour, F., Manshad, A. K., Naderi, M., & Shakiba, M. (2025). An eigenvalue-driven framework for the ranking and selection of optimal geological CO₂ storage sites. Results in Engineering, 106770.

Sadeghpour, F., Motra, H. B., Sethi, C., Wind, S., Hazra, B., Aghli, G., … (2025). Elastic properties of anisotropic rocks using a stepwise loading framework in a true triaxial testing apparatus. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 251, 213883.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niaz Abdolrahim | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niaz Abdolrahim | Best Researcher Award

University of Rochester | United States

Dr. Niaz Abdolrahim is an accomplished materials scientist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Rochester, where she leads pioneering research in multiscale modeling, nanomechanics, and computational materials science. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has since developed a strong research portfolio that integrates atomistic simulations, machine learning, and continuum mechanics to study deformation mechanisms, structural phase transformations, and the design of high-performance nanostructured materials. With over 44 published documents, more than 717 citations, and an h-index of 16, her scholarly contributions have been widely recognized in the fields of materials modeling and nanostructure design. Dr. Abdolrahim has secured multiple NSF-funded projects, including the study of stress-assisted phase transformations and data-driven analysis of lattice dynamics. Her work has been published in prestigious journals such as Acta Materialia, npj Computational Materials, Physical Review B, and ACS Applied Nano Materials. Her research interests encompass nanostructured metals, deformation physics, data-driven materials design, and high-performance alloys. Dr. Abdolrahim’s innovative contributions continue to advance the understanding of mechanical behavior in nanoscale systems and establish her as a leading figure in computational materials science and multiscale simulation.

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Featured Publications

Mostafa, A., Qian, S., Li, F., Rabkin, E., & Abdolrahim, N. (2026). Bending-induced phase transformations and penta-twinning in molybdenum: From nano to microscale. Acta Materialia, 264, 121646. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2025.121646

Karami, S., Kum, T. B., Kirmani, A. R., & Abdolrahim, N. (2025). Proton radiation effects in indium oxide using cascade molecular dynamics simulations. APL Energy, 4(9), 0266752. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0266752

Alvarez, A., Abdolrahim, N., & Singh, S. (2025). Anomalous elastic softening in ferroelectric hafnia under pressure. Physical Review B, 111(6), 064106. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.111.064106

Mostafa, A., Vu, L., Guo, Z., Shargh, A. K., Dey, A., Askari, H., & Abdolrahim, N. (2024). Phase-transformation assisted twinning in molybdenum nanowires. Computational Materials Science, 237, 113273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2024.113273

Salgado, J. E., Lerman, S., Du, Z., Xu, C., & Abdolrahim, N. (2023). Automated classification of big X-ray diffraction data using deep learning models. npj Computational Materials, 9(1), 214. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41524-023-01164-8

Assist. Prof. Dr. Fayzullo Nazarov | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Fayzullo Nazarov | Best Researcher Award

Samarkand State University | Uzbekistan

Dr. Fayzullo Nazarov is a distinguished researcher at Sharof Rashidov Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan, recognized for his contributions to artificial intelligence, data science, and computational optimization. With an h-index of 10, 28 publications, and 217 citations across 94 documents, his research demonstrates significant scholarly impact and growing recognition in the field. Dr. Nazarov earned his advanced degrees in computer science and applied mathematics, where he developed a strong foundation in algorithmic modeling, neural networks, and machine learning applications. His academic and professional experience centers on the intelligent management of data systems, optimization of distribution mechanisms, and neural network ensemble methodologies. Dr. Nazarov’s recent works, including studies on effective distribution determination using neural network ensembles and machine learning-based data storage optimization, highlight his innovative approach to integrating AI with intelligent system design. He actively collaborates with international researchers to advance computational intelligence and smart data technologies. Throughout his career, Dr. Nazarov has received multiple academic recognitions for excellence in research and publication. His dedication to advancing AI-driven optimization techniques positions him as a leading researcher in intelligent systems and computational innovation, with ongoing contributions to the digital transformation of data management and predictive modeling.

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Featured Publications

khatov, A. R., Nazarov, F. M., & Rashidov, A. (2021). Mechanisms of information reliability in big data and blockchain technologies. In Proceedings of the 2021 International Conference on Information Science and Communications.

Akhatov, A. R., Nazarov, F. M., & Rashidov, A. (2021). Increasing data reliability by using big data parallelization mechanisms. In Proceedings of the 2021 International Conference on Information Science and Communications.

Rashidov, A., Akhatov, A., & Nazarov, F. (2023). The same size distribution of data based on unsupervised clustering algorithms. In The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Logistics.

Akhatov, A. R., Sabharwal, M., Nazarov, F. M., & Rashidov, A. (2022). Application of cryptographic methods to blockchain technology to increase data reliability. In 2nd International Conference on Advance Computing and Innovative Technologies in Engineering.

Dagur, A., Shukla, D. K., Makhmadiyarovich, N. F., & Rustamovich, A. A. (2024). Artificial intelligence and information technologies: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Information Technologies (ICAIIT 2023). CRC Press.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Shravan Kumar Rudrabhatla | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Shravan Kumar Rudrabhatla | Best Researcher Award

Anurag University | India

Dr. Shravan Kumar Rudrabhatla is an Assistant Professor at Anurag University, Hyderabad, specializing in fluid dynamics and artificial neural networks. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal in 2023 under the supervision of Prof. D. Srinivasacharya, focusing on the artificial neural network treatment of Casson fluid flow over a radially stretching sheet. His research integrates deep learning, computational fluid dynamics, and heat and mass transfer modeling, contributing to the understanding of complex non-Newtonian flows. Dr. Rudrabhatla has authored 6 research articles, accumulated 49 citations from 43 documents, and achieved an h-index of 4, as indexed by Scopus. His recent works include publications in European Journal of Mechanics B/Fluids, Physics of Fluids, Mathematical Models and Computer Simulations, and Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. He has participated in numerous faculty development programs, workshops, and GIAN courses focused on machine learning and computational modeling. His academic journey is complemented by strong technical skills in Python, MATLAB, and C++, and a teaching background spanning over a decade. Dr. Rudrabhatla’s work continues to advance the intersection of mathematics, fluid mechanics, and artificial intelligence, contributing significantly to modern computational sciences.

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Featured Publications

Srinivasacharya, D., & Kumar, R. S. (2022). Artificial neural network modeling of the Casson fluid flow over unsteady radially stretching sheet with Soret and Dufour effects. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 147, 14891–14903. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-022-11694-w

Srinivasacharya, D., & Shravan Kumar, R. (2023). Neural network analysis for bioconvection flow of Casson fluid over a vertically extending sheet. International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics, 9(5), 80. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40819-023-01556-w

Srinivasacharya, D., & Kumar, R. S. (2023). An artificial neural network solution for the Casson fluid flow past a radially stretching sheet with magnetic and radiation effect. Mathematical Models and Computer Simulations, 15(5), 944–955. https://doi.org/10.1134/S2070048223050101

Nallapu, S., Sneha, G. S., & Kumar, S. R. (2018). Effect of slip on Jeffrey fluid flow through an inclination tube. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1000(1), 012041. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1000/1/012041

Rudrabhatla, S. K., & Srinivasacharya, D. (2025). Deep learning framework for Casson fluid flow: A PINN approach to heat and mass transfer with chemical reaction and viscous dissipation. European Journal of Mechanics – B/Fluids, 204401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechflu.2025.204401