Maham Mujahid | Applied Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Maham Mujahid | Applied Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

The Islamia University of Bahwalapur | Pakistan

Ms. Maham Mujahid is a mathematics researcher whose work centers on advanced fluid mechanics, with a particular emphasis on viscous and non-Newtonian fluid flows, nanofluid behavior, heat and mass transfer processes, and rheological analysis in complex geometries such as corrugated and curved channels. Her research integrates analytical and computational techniques, including perturbation methods and numerical simulations, to investigate pressure-driven flows, magnetized and hybrid nanofluids, nonlinear fluid models, slip and convective constraints, porous media effects, and entropy production in multiphase or biological flow environments. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of transport phenomena by publishing in high-impact international journals, covering themes such as Casson, Jeffrey, and Carreau-type fluids, thermal radiation, viscous dissipation, permeability, and metachronal wave motion. Her scholarly contributions also extend to hybrid nanofluid modeling based on Yamada–Ota and Xue frameworks, demonstrating her command of emerging areas in thermofluid systems. Alongside her research activities, she has gained substantial teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels in courses related to calculus, linear algebra, integral equations, differential equations, numerical analysis, and fluid mechanics, consistently integrating theoretical knowledge with practical scientific applications. She is skilled in Mathematica, MATLAB, and various computational and productivity tools, enabling precise modeling, visualization, and academic communication. Her broader interests include computational fluid dynamics, non-Newtonian rheology, and the study of thermal and multiphase transport in engineered and natural systems, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing mathematical and physical sciences through research, teaching, and continuous professional development.

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Featured Publications

Mujahid, M., Abbas, Z., & Rafiq, M. Y. (2024). A study on the pressure‐driven flow of magnetized non‐Newtonian Casson fluid between two corrugated curved walls of an arbitrary phase difference. Heat Transfer, 53(8), 4510–4527.

Mujahid, M., Abbas, Z., & Rafiq, M. Y. (2024). Rheological study of water-based Cu nanofluid between two corrugated curved walls under constant pressure gradient. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 106, 691–703.

Mujahid, M., Abbas, Z., & Rafiq, M. Y. (2025). Flow of hybrid nanofluids between two permeable corrugated curved walls using Yamada–Ota and Xue models with variable viscosity. Physics of Fluids, 37(2).

Mujahid, M., Abbas, Z., & Rafiq, M. Y. (2024). Rheological analysis of pressure-driven Jeffrey fluid flow between corrugated porous curved walls with slip constraints. AIP Advances, 14(9).

Rafiq, M. Y., Abbas, Z., Munawar, F., Mujahid, M., & Durrani, A. (2025). Exploring entropy production in metachronal wave motion of Carreau fluid in a channel under lubrication hypothesis. International Journal of Thermofluids, 27, 101198.

Abhinav Singhal | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abhinav Singhal | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor Christ University, Bengaluru, India, 560029. India

Dr. Abhinav Singhal is an accomplished researcher and academician currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Science (Mathematics) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi-NCR Campus, Ghaziabad. With a deep-rooted passion for Theoretical and Computational Seismology, his work explores seismic wave propagation in advanced materials like piezoelectric and piezomagnetic composites. He is recognized for his innovative approach and interdisciplinary expertise, combining seismology with applied mathematics. 💡

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🎓 Education

Dr. Singhal earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad under the guidance of Dr. Sanjeev A. Sahu. His doctoral thesis titled “Analysis of Seismic Wave Transference in Layered Structures including Piezo-composites with distinct interfacial conditions” reflects his dedication to advanced geophysical modeling. Prior to that, he qualified prestigious national exams including IIT-JAM (AIR 85), GATE 2014 (AIR 369), and ISM-JRF (AIR 3). 🎓📘

👨‍🏫 Experience

Dr. Singhal began his academic journey as a Teaching Assistant at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (2016–2018), where he taught Numerical Analysis. He then worked as an Assistant Professor at Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Sciences (2018–2020), and MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (2020–2021), where he taught subjects like Partial Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics. Currently, he contributes to CHRIST University, actively engaging in academic and administrative roles including IQAC, NBA, and Research Coordination. 🧑‍🏫📊

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Singhal’s core research interests lie in Theoretical and Computational Seismology, particularly in the study of regional wave propagation across layered structures and smart materials. His work explores wave behaviors in piezoelectric, piezomagnetic, and FGPM media, focusing on both shear horizontal and anti-plane waves, using methods from applied mathematics. He is passionate about integrating flexoelectric, viscoelastic, and fractional-order models in geophysical modeling. 🌍📐

🏆 Awards

🎖️ In recognition of his outstanding research contributions, Dr. Abhinav Singhal was honored with the Research Appreciation Award (2019) by the Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Sciences, Andhra Pradesh. His commitment to academic excellence and scientific innovation continues to inspire students and peers alike.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Dr. Singhal has authored numerous high-impact research papers in SCI/SCIE journals, most of which focus on wave propagation in smart and layered materials. His works are widely cited, showcasing his contribution to the field. Below are his major publications:

🧠 Theoretical investigation of SH wave transmission in magneto electro‐elastic structure having imperfect interface using approximating method — Applied Physics A (2024), Cited by: X

🌀 Nonlinear Surface Effects Study… in Orthotropic Piezoelectric Materials — Journal of Applied Mechanics (ASME) (2024), Cited by: X

💥 Love-type wave velocity in bedded piezo-structure — ZAMM (2024), Cited by: X

🔧 SH and Anti-plane SH waves in Orthotropic Piezoelectric Quasicrystal — Acta Mechanica (2024), Cited by: X

🧩 Surface wave in flexoelectric plate with viscoelastic coating — Physica Scripta (2024), Cited by: X

🧲 Interface Effects in Piezoelectric Quasicrystal — Acta Mechanica Sinica (2024), Cited by: X

⚙️ Surface wave velocity in rheological models with flexoelectric effect — J. Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Eng. (2025), Cited by: X

🔍 Imperfect interfaces in cobalt ferrite plates — Discover Materials (2024), Cited by: X

🔬 Wave signals for nanosensor applications using PZT models — Acta Mechanica (2025), Cited by: X

🌊 Surface Acoustic Waves in Piezoelectric PlateInt. J. of Dynamics and Control (2024), Cited by: X

🧱 Wave reflection in pre-stressed solids with dual porosityEuropean J. of Mechanics – A/Solids (2025), Vol. 111, Article: 105565. IF: 4.3

🌐 Size-dependent surface wave in fractured porous seabed — Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures (2025), IF: 3.6

Shaohua Xu | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Shaohua Xu | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate Nankai University China

Shaohua Xu is a Ph.D. candidate in Statistics at Nankai University, China. With a strong foundation in statistical methodologies and robust experimental designs, he excels in advancing subsampling techniques and online control experiments. His work reflects a dedication to innovative solutions for complex statistical challenges.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Statistics (2019–2025*, Advisor: Prof. Yongdao Zhou)
    • Nankai University, Tianjin, China
  • B.S. in Statistics (2015–2019, Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Benchong Li)
    • Xidian University, Xi’an, China

Experience 🛠️

Shaohua Xu has presented at prestigious national and international statistical conferences and collaborated with experts to address real-world challenges in statistical design and data analysis. He also contributes through teaching assistance and mentoring at Nankai University.

Research Interests 🔍

  • Robust Regression Design
  • Online Control Experiments
  • Subsampling Techniques for Large-Scale Data

Awards & Honors 🏆

  • 2024: Poster Award, International Chinese Statistical Association China Conference
  • 2023: Best Paper Award, 2nd International Workshop on Statistical Theory and Related Fields
  • 2023: Zhong Jiaqing Outstanding Paper Award, 24th Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Young Scholars Symposium
  • 2023: Second Prize, Academic Symposium on Uniform Design, Chinese Mathematical Society
  • 2020 & 2022: Gongneng Scholarship, Nankai University
  • 2018: National Scholarship & SAS China Analytics Championship Top 40

Publications Top Notes:📚

Xu, Shaohua, Liu, S., & Zhou, Y. (2024). MODE: Minimax Optimal Deterministic Experiments for Causal Inference in the Presence of Covariates. Entropy, 26(12), 1023. Link

Xu, Shaohua & Zhou, Y. (2024). Robust control experiments for multivariate tests with covariates and network information. Under review in Statistica Sinica.

Xu, Shaohua & Zhou, Y. (2024). Minimax designs for partially linear models. Under review in Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference.

Yang, J., Xu, Shaohua, Yang, Z., Zhang, A., & Zhou, Y. (2024). Stable subsampling under model misspecification and dataset shift. Under review in ACM Transactions on Knowledge Discovery from Data.

Xu, Shaohua, Zhou, Y., & Zhou, Z. (2024). Minimax designs for misspecified linear models. Submitted to Annals of Statistics.