Dr. Michelangelo Mortello | Monitoring | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Michelangelo Mortello | Monitoring | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Michelangelo Mortello | Monitoring | Italian Welding Institute | Italy

Dr. Michelangelo Mortello is a highly accomplished researcher and materials engineer at the Istituto Italiano della Saldatura (IIS) – Ente Morale, Genoa, Italy, whose work stands at the intersection of welding technology, materials science, and sensing innovation. With a strong academic foundation culminating in a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Dr. Mortello has developed profound expertise in laser-based manufacturing, hybrid welding systems, hydrogen embrittlement mitigation, and subsurface sensing applications for industrial metals. His education and continuous professional engagement have equipped him with exceptional research insight into advanced joining processes, metallurgy, and additive manufacturing. Throughout his career, Dr. Mortello has accumulated an extensive body of work, publishing more than 29 scientific papers with over 800 citations and an h-index of 16, reflecting the global influence of his research contributions. His professional experience spans collaborative roles in advanced laboratories and European research initiatives, where he has contributed to the development of real-time sensing frameworks for process monitoring, structural diagnostics, and non-destructive evaluation. At IIS, he has led and contributed to numerous research projects focused on laser–arc hybrid welding, hydrogen embrittlement studies, and the structural evaluation of pipelines for repurposing energy systems. Dr. Mortello’s research interests encompass a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary domains, including additive manufacturing, laser processing, smart sensing technologies, and the integration of artificial intelligence in material diagnostics. His scientific pursuits aim to enhance the reliability, sustainability, and precision of industrial materials through predictive modeling and sensor-enabled process control. Equipped with advanced research skills such as finite element modeling (FEM), computational simulation, microstructural characterization, and corrosion testing, he consistently contributes innovative solutions to address the challenges of modern manufacturing.

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Selected Publications 

  1. Mortello, M., & Casalino, G. (2021). Transfer mode effects on Ti6Al4V wall building in wire laser additive manufacturing. Manufacturing Letters. — Citations: 65

  2. Casalino, G., & Mortello, M. (2021). Laser-arc combined welding of AA5754 alloy. Materials Letters. — Citations: 58

  3. Contuzzi, N., Mortello, M., & Casalino, G. (2021). On the laser scarfing of epoxy resin matrix composite with copper reinforcement. Manufacturing Letters. — Citations: 47

  4. Casalino, G., Leo, P., Mortello, M., Perulli, P., & Varone, A. (2017). Effects of laser offset and hybrid welding on microstructure and IMC in Fe–Al dissimilar welding. Metals. — Citations: 83

  5. Casalino, G., Guglielmi, P., Lorusso, V. D., Mortello, M., Peyre, P., & Sorgente, D. (2017). Laser offset welding of AZ31B magnesium alloy to 316 stainless steel. Journal of Materials Processing Technology. — Citations: 112

Mr. Mohammed Adgheem | Tracking | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mohammed Adgheem | Tracking | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Mohammed Adgheem, Cyprus International University, Libya

Mohammed Adgheem Alsunousi Adgheem is a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at Cyprus International University, Nicosia, Cyprus. He holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Atılım University in Ankara, Türkiye (2014–2016), and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Libya (2002–2007). Since April 2016, he has served as a Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Omar Al-Mukhtar University in Al Bayḑā’, Libya. His research interests lie in sustainable transportation, civil infrastructure, and the environmental impacts of renewable energy integration. His recent publication, co-authored with Goktug Tenekeci, titled “Investigating the Influence of Renewable Energy Use and Innovative Investments in the Transportation Sector on Environmental Sustainability—A Nonlinear Assessment,” was published in Sustainability in May 2025. Mohammed is affiliated with both Libya and Türkiye and maintains a verified academic profile through Cyprus International University.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Mohammed Adgheem Alsunousi Adgheem

Mohammed Adgheem Alsunousi Adgheem is a committed researcher and Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Omar Al-Mukhtar University in Libya, currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Cyprus International University. His academic and professional journey reflects a strong dedication to sustainable infrastructure and innovative applications in civil engineering.

🎓 Education

  • 📍 Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Feb 2022 – Present)
    Cyprus International University, Nicosia, Cyprus

  • 📍 Master’s in Civil Engineering (Feb 2014 – Mar 2016)
    Atılım Üniversitesi, Ankara, Türkiye

  • 📍 Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (2002 – 2007)
    Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Al Bayḑā’, Libya

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Lecturer in Civil Engineering (Apr 2016 – Present)
    Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Al Bayḑā’, Libya

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • 📘 Published research article:
    Investigating the Influence of Renewable Energy Use and Innovative Investments in the Transportation Sector on Environmental Sustainability—A Nonlinear Assessment”
    ▪️ Journal: Sustainability
    ▪️ Published: May 2025
    ▪️ DOI: 10.3390/su17104311
    ▪️ Co-author: Goktug Tenekeci

  • 🌍 Recognized for contributions to environmental sustainability in civil engineering research.

Publication Top Notes:

Investigating the Influence of Renewable Energy Use and Innovative Investments in the Transportation Sector on Environmental Sustainability—A Nonlinear Assessment

Dr. Li Qin | Monitoring Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Li Qin | Monitoring Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Li Qin, Zhejiang Ocean University, China

Dr. Li Qin is a faculty member in the Department of Information Engineering at Zhejiang Ocean University, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from Dalian Maritime University in 2019, where he also completed his M.S. and B.S. degrees. He was a visiting Ph.D. student at the Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, from 2017 to 2018. Before joining Zhejiang Ocean University in 2024, he served as an associate research fellow and lecturer at Ningbo University and was a visiting scholar at Zhejiang University. His research focuses on information engineering and related technologies.

Professional Profile:

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Suitability of Li Qin, Ph.D., for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Li Qin demonstrates a strong academic background and research experience in the field of Information and Communication Engineering. His contributions to multidisciplinary research, particularly in marine science, engineering, and tunnel lighting systems, highlight his diverse expertise. Below is an evaluation based on key award criteria:

📚 Education

🎓 Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering (Mar. 2015 – Jan. 2019)
🔹 Dalian Maritime University, China

🎓 Visiting Ph.D. Researcher (Sept. 2017 – Sept. 2018)
🔹 Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, TX, USA

🎓 M.S. in Electronic Science and Technology (Sept. 2013 – Mar. 2015)
🔹 Dalian Maritime University, China

🎓 B.S. in Electronic Information Science and Technology (Sept. 2009 – July 2013)
🔹 Dalian Maritime University, China

🏢 Professional Experience

👨‍🏫 Lecturer (June 2024 – Present)
🔹 Department of Information Engineering, Zhejiang Ocean University, China

🧑‍🔬 Associate Research Fellow (Dec. 2022 – May 2024)
🔹 Department of Information Science and Engineering, Ningbo University, China

🎓 Visiting Scholar (Sept. 2022 – Sept. 2023)
🔹 Ocean College, Zhejiang University, China

👨‍🏫 Lecturer (Jan. 2019 – Dec. 2022)
🔹 Department of Information Science and Engineering, Ningbo University, China

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

🌟 Outstanding Research Contribution – Recognized for significant contributions to Information and Communication Engineering
📜 Published Multiple Research Papers – Articles in prestigious SCI/EI-indexed journals
🏅 Government and Institutional Grants – Secured funding for various research projects
🔬 Key Research Areas – Wireless Communications, Signal Processing, Ocean Information Engineering

Publication Top Notes:

Actual Truck Arrival Prediction at a Container Terminal with the Truck Appointment System Based on the Long Short-Term Memory and Transformer Model

Proposal for a Calculation Model of Perceived Luminance in Road Tunnel Interior Environment: A Case Study of a Tunnel in China

Comparative Study of Energy Savings for Various Control Strategies in the Tunnel Lighting System

Use of Pupil Area and Fixation Maps to Evaluate Visual Behavior of Drivers inside Tunnels at Different Luminance Levels—A Pilot Study

Dynamic luminance tuning method for tunnel lighting based on data mining of real-time traffic flow