Rooholla Talebitooti | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Rooholla Talebitooti | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Rooholla Talebitooti | Mechanical Engineering – Professor at Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

Professor Roohollah Talebitooti is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in acoustic-structural interactions, noise transmission, advanced composites, and vibration control of complex systems. Currently serving as a full professor at the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran, he has made a significant impact in both theoretical and applied research across various sub-disciplines including porous materials, vehicle dynamics, and smart structure design. With over a decade of academic leadership, he has established himself as a pioneering figure in acoustics and mechanical vibration studies, collaborating across international platforms to advance engineering science.

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Education

Professor Talebitooti earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2009 from the Iran University of Science and Technology, a premier institution recognized for its rigorous technical education and innovation-led research. His academic foundation combines strong analytical modeling capabilities with experimental validation approaches, which he refined throughout his doctoral and post-doctoral pursuits. His continuous educational growth is reflected not only in formal degrees but also in his up-to-date contributions to the evolving fields of acoustic materials and structural dynamics.

Experience

Professor Talebitooti has built an illustrious academic career through his tenure at the Iran University of Science and Technology, where he has held key teaching and research positions. As a faculty member, he has mentored graduate and doctoral students in complex mechanical systems and noise control design, while also leading research projects that intersect structural engineering and material science. His experience includes extensive collaboration with scholars across disciplines, grant writing, and publishing in high-impact international journals. His ability to bridge computational models with real-world applications has earned him respect in both academic and industrial circles.

Research Interest

Professor Talebitooti’s research interests are centered around acoustic wave propagation, vibration control in aerospace and automotive systems, laminated and porous composite structures, and nonlinear dynamics in engineering design. He has contributed to advancements in auxetic core materials, flexoelectric shell behavior, and the integration of control strategies to enhance sound insulation in advanced structures. His focus on noise mitigation through structural modification is both timely and technologically critical, given current global challenges in transportation and aerospace industries.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout his career, Professor Talebitooti has earned numerous accolades for his contributions to mechanical engineering, particularly in structural acoustics and vibration mechanics. His inclusion in editorial roles and peer recognition through citations is indicative of the widespread influence of his work. He has been commended at national and institutional levels for both academic excellence and mentorship. His consistent output and relevance to emerging challenges place him in a strong position for the Best Researcher Award.

Publications

📘 Non-alignment effects on the frequency behaviors of sandwich stepped cylindrical shells with auxetic 3D-ARCS core, Thin-Walled Structures, 2025 – cited by 22 articles.
🛩️ Acoustic characteristics improve of doubly curved aerospace systems considering an optimum control strategy, Aerospace Science and Technology, 2025 – cited by 16 articles.
🔊 Effect of Three-Dimensional auxetic honeycomb core on behavior of sound transmission loss in shallow sandwich cylindrical shell, Composite Structures, 2025 – cited by 18 articles.
💡 On size-dependent wave propagation of flexoelectric nanoshells interacted with internal moving fluid flow, Waves in Random and Complex Media, 2024 – cited by 25 articles.
🔧 Enhancement of sound transmission through an aircraft structure modeled as a doubly curved shell under uncertainty considering robust H∞ controller, Journal of Vibration and Control, 2024 – cited by 10 articles.
🔥 Hygrothermal vibro-buckling of FG ceramic-steel porous consolidated conical-conical shells, Thin-Walled Structures, 2024 – cited by 14 articles.
⚙️ A comparative study on vibration suppression and energy harvesting via mono-, bi-, and tri-stable piezoelectric nonlinear energy sinks, Nonlinear Dynamics, 2024 – cited by 21 articles.

Conclusion

In summary, Professor Roohollah Talebitooti embodies the excellence, innovation, and academic rigor that the Best Researcher Award seeks to recognize. His profound influence on the development of acoustics and vibration control technologies, coupled with his dedication to research dissemination and student mentorship, make him a strong and deserving candidate. Through his dynamic and forward-looking approach, Professor Talebitooti has not only contributed to foundational science but also advanced practical solutions for engineering challenges that impact aerospace, automotive, and civil systems globally. His scholarly impact and sustained research output underscore his eligibility for this prestigious recognition.

NEERAJ KUMAR | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | Best Researcher Award

Dr. NEERAJ KUMAR | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Neeraj Kumar is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on fluid power systems, renewable energy, and automation. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women, Hyderabad, he has a rich background in academia and research. His work primarily revolves around electrohydraulic transmission systems, control strategies, and power optimization techniques for wind turbines. With multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, Dr. Kumar contributes significantly to the advancement of energy-efficient technologies.

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Education

Dr. Neeraj Kumar pursued a direct Ph.D. after his Bachelor’s degree, earning his doctorate from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya between 2016 and 2023. His doctoral research focused on Electro-hydrostatic Transmission System Control for Maximum Power Tracking of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine with Pump Fault, encompassing areas such as fluid power control, renewable energy, and automation. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET), Karnataka, achieving a distinction with a CGPA of 8.65.

Experience

Dr. Kumar has extensive teaching experience, having served as an Assistant Professor at various institutions. He is currently with Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women, Hyderabad. Before this, he held positions at Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus and Sityog Institute of Technology, Aurangabad. He has also contributed to online education as a subject expert in mechanical engineering with Chegg Pvt. Ltd. His administrative roles include serving as Head of Department (Mechanical Engineering) and NAAC Coordinator at Sityog Institute of Technology.

Research Interests

Dr. Kumar’s research interests lie in CFD Analysis, Hydraulic System Design and Control, Renewable Energy, Non-Linear Dynamics, and Automation. His work focuses on the development of fault-tolerant control strategies for fluid power transmission systems, particularly in wind energy applications. He has expertise in software tools such as MATLAB Simulink, Ansys, LabVIEW, and automation simulation platforms.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to academia and research. Notably, he has served as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as the Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (2021) and Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering (2023). He also qualified the GATE examination in 2016 with an All India Rank of 24,299.

Selected Publications

Dr. Kumar has authored several influential research papers in peer-reviewed international journals. Some of his key publications include:

Kumar, N., Kumar, R., Sarkar, K. B., Maity, S. (2020)Condition monitoring of hydraulic transmission system with variable displacement axial piston pump and fixed displacement motor. Materials Today: Proceedings (Cited in multiple studies on hydraulic system monitoring).

Kumar, N., Kumar, R., Sarkar, K. B., Maity, S. (2021)Performance analysis of swash plate axial piston pump with different hydraulic fluids at different temperatures. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol. 80.

Kumar, N., K. B. Sarkar, Vekaiah, P., K. B., Maity, S. (2023)Wind turbine electrohydraulic transmission system control for maximum power tracking with pump fault. Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 237(9), 1702-1716.

Kumar, N., Vekaiah, P., Sarkar, K. B., Maity, S. (2024, Accepted)Electrohydraulic transmission system control with pump fault through fuzzy fractional order PID controller.

Kumar, N., Sarkar, K. B., Maity, S. (2018)Recent development and application of the hydrostatic transmission system. Advances in Mechanical Engineering.

Conclusion

Dr. Neeraj Kumar’s extensive research output, innovative contributions, and commitment to advancing engineering sciences make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work in electro-hydrostatic transmission systems and renewable energy has a significant impact on both academia and industry, positioning him as a leader in his field.