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.

Mr. Artem Savikovskii | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Artem Savikovskii | Best Researcher Award

Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University | Russia

Artem Victorovich Savikovskii is a Postdoctoral Research Engineer at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation. With an h-index of 2, 10 Scopus-indexed documents, and 23 citations from 15 sources, his growing academic influence reflects a strong foundation in computational and structural mechanics. Dr. Savikovskii earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Applied Mechanics (2012–2018) from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, where he also completed his Ph.D. studies in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. His research primarily focuses on finite element modeling, fracture mechanics, computational elasticity, nonlinear analysis, and thermo-mechanical behavior of anisotropic materials. His recent publications, including in the International Journal of Engineering Science, address the mechanics of surface damage and crack interaction in anisotropic materials. He has also contributed to studies on thermal fatigue and stress intensity factors in materials with cubic symmetry. Throughout his career, Dr. Savikovskii has demonstrated exceptional skills in computational mechanics, advancing the understanding of material anisotropy and structural failure analysis. His work continues to contribute to modern applied mechanics and materials science, bridging theoretical modeling and practical engineering solutions.

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Featured Publications

Savikovskii, A. V., Semenov, A. S., & Kachanov, M. L. (2024). Influence of material anisotropy on the mechanics of surface damage. International Journal of Engineering Science, 199, 104025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijengsci.2024.104025

Savikovskii, A. V., Gordeev, A. N., Michailov, A. A., Antonova, O. V., & Semenov, A. S. (2023). Numerical aspects of the J-integral estimation for thermomechanical loading. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Structural Integrity (pp. 203–214). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37246-9_12

Savikovskii, A. V., & Semenov, A. S. (2023). Influence of material anisotropy on the interaction between cracks under tension and shear. Journal of Applied Mechanics and Technical Physics, 64(10), 1452–1461.

Savikovskii, A. V. (2020). Crystallographic orientation, delay time, and mechanical constants influence on thermal fatigue strength of single-crystal nickel superalloys. Materials Physics and Mechanics, 44(1), 115–124. https://doi.org/10.18720/MPM.4412020_15

Savikovskii, A. V., Semenov, A. S., & Getsov, L. B. (2019). Coupled thermo-electro-mechanical modeling of thermal fatigue of single-crystal corset samples. Materials Physics and Mechanics, 42(3), 45–54. https://doi.org/10.18720/MPM.4232019_5

Savikovskii, A. V., Semenov, A. S., & Getsov, L. (2018). Analysis of crystallographic orientation influence on thermal fatigue with delay of the single-crystal corset sample by means of thermo-elasto-visco-plastic finite-element modeling. MATEC Web of Conferences, 245, 10006. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201824510006

Dr. Awani Bhushan | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Awani Bhushan | Best Researcher Award

Velllore Institute of Technology, University (Chennai Campus) | India

Dr. Awani Bhushan is an Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, with an h-index of 6, 33 documents, and 113 citations. He earned his Ph.D. in Machine Design from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, and holds prior degrees in machine and mechanical engineering. His research and teaching experience span nuclear engineering, solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, finite element analysis, and reliability assessment, combining analytical, experimental, and numerical approaches. He develops and validates computational models using ANSYS and COMSOL Multiphysics alongside custom FORTRAN and C++ implementations, and applies statistical Weibull-based methods for strength and size-effect characterization. His publications appear in Journal of Nuclear Materials, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, RSC Advances, and other peer-reviewed outlets. Key contributions include Weibull design criteria for nuclear graphite, fracture parameter correlation for unimodular and bimodular graphite, and studies on composites and functionally graded materials. He has secured research funding, filed patents, led collaborative proposals, and mentors students in interdisciplinary projects aimed at energy, defense, and structural-integrity applications. Overall, his work advances computational mechanics and material reliability with practical engineering impact and ongoing scholarly growth.

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Featured Publications

Bhushan, A., & Panda, S. K. (2018). Experimental and computational correlation of fracture parameters KIc, JIc, and GIc for unimodular and bimodular graphite components. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 503, 205–225.

Kumar, H., Tengli, P. N., Mishra, V. K., Tripathi, P., Bhushan, A., & Mishra, P. K. (2017). The effect of reduced graphene oxide on the catalytic activity of Cu–Cr–O–TiO₂ to enhance the thermal decomposition rate of ammonium perchlorate: An efficient fuel oxidizer. RSC Advances, 7(58), 36594–36604.

Bhushan, A., Panda, S. K., Khan, D., Ojha, A., Chattopadhyay, K., & Kushwaha, H. S. (2016). Weibull effective volumes, surfaces, and strength scaling for cylindrical flexure specimens having bi-modularity. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 44(5), 1978–1997.

Ram, S. C., Chattopadhyay, K., & Bhushan, A. (2023). A literature review on Al–Si alloy matrix based in situ Al–Mg₂Si FG-composites: Synthesis, microstructure features, and mechanical characteristics. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science.

Suman, S., Yadav, A. M., Tomar, N., & Bhushan, A. (2020). Combustion characteristics and behaviour of agricultural biomass: A short review. Renewable Energy – Technologies and Applications.

Suman, S., Yadav, A. M., Bhushan, A., Bhaskara Rao, L., & Rajak, D. K. (2022). Substitution of coking coal with biochar for thermal and metallurgical utilisation. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 41(11), 1778–1794.*