Wei Zhang | Engineering | Breakthrough Innovator Award

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Prof.Dr.Wei Zhang | Engineering | Breakthrough Innovator Award 

Doctor of Engineering at Civil Aviation University of China | China 

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang is a distinguished Doctor of Engineering and Professor at the School of Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Aviation University of China, and a leading researcher at the Research Institute of Science and Technology within the same institution. He earned his Doctor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation from Tianjin University between  and joined the Civil Aviation University of China. progressing from lecturer to associate professor and full professor. His academic experience is further enriched by international exposure as a visiting scholar at the Department of Structural and Materials Mechanics, École Supérieure d’Aéronautique et d’Espace (SUPEA), France, and at the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, during . Over his career,Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang has contributed significantly to civil aviation engineering and intelligent systems, producing 68 publications in indexed journals, 17 authorized patents, 63 documents, 279 citations, and achieving an h-index of 8. His research focuses on airport operation safety, ground mission intelligence for approaching aircraft, robotics with artificial intelligence, and mechanical dynamics. He has successfully led more than 10 national and industry-sponsored research projects, including NSFC-Civil Aviation Joint Fund initiatives, pioneering semi-autonomous aircraft towing systems, automated airport ground operations, and advanced aircraft inspection technologies. Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang’s work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, collaborating with major industry partners such as COMAC and Beijing Capital International Airport, leading to measurable improvements in operational efficiency, safety, and intelligent manufacturing. He holds key leadership positions as Deputy Director of the National Engineering Research Center for Airport Ground Support Equipment, Executive Director of the Civil Aviation Ground Special Equipment Research Base, and Deputy Director of the Key Laboratory of Civil Aviation Smart Airport Theory and Systems, reflecting his significant influence in the field. With his extensive publications, patents, international collaborations, and leadership roles, Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang has established himself as a global authority in civil aviation engineering, advancing the technological frontiers of airport operations, intelligent systems, and aviation safety through innovative research and applied solutions.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications:

  1. Zhang, W. (2026). Research on surface fitting technology for aircraft point cloud feature region based on adaptive complete natural segmentation. Robotics and Autonomous Systems.

  2. Zhang, W., [co-authors]. (2025). Model predictive control with real-time variable weight for civil aircraft towing taxi-out control systems. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering.

  3. Zhang, W., [co-authors]. (2025). Similarity modeling method for coupling vibration system with energy-regenerative suspension. Jixie Kexue Yu Jishu (Mechanical Science and Technology for Aerospace Engineering).

  4. Zhang, W., [co-authors]. (2025). A novel attitude-variable high acceleration motion planning method for the pallet-type airport baggage handling robot. Machines.

  5. Zhang, W., [co-authors]. (2025). Robust adaptive cascade trajectory tracking control for an aircraft towing and taxiing system. Actuators.

  6. Zhang, W., [co-authors]. (2025). Adaptive coordinated control for an under-actuated airplane–tractor system with parameter uncertainties. Engineering Science and Technology: An International Journal.

Hüray Ilayda Kök | Topology Optimization | Women Researcher Award

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Ms. Hüray Ilayda Kök | Topology Optimization | Women Researcher Award

Phd student at Leibniz University Hannover, Germany.

Hüray Ilayda Kök, M.Sc., is a dedicated Ph.D. student and research associate at Leibniz University Hannover’s Institute of Continuum Mechanics. Her expertise lies in continuum mechanics, damage modeling, fatigue, and topology optimization, with a focus on additively manufactured implants. She actively contributes to DFG Research Group 5250, working on the mechanical integrity of permanent and bioresorbable implants. Beyond research, she is the deputy head of the Development and Design working group at VDI Hannover. Passionate about bridging academia and industry, she co-organizes the Meet the In(g)dustry initiative, fostering collaborations between students, researchers, and professionals. 🚀📚

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Suitability for Women Researcher Award 🏆

Hüray Ilayda Kök, M.Sc., is an outstanding candidate for the Women Researcher Award due to her exceptional contributions to continuum mechanics, damage modeling, and biomedical engineering. As a Ph.D. student and research associate at Leibniz University Hannover, she focuses on additively manufactured implants, ensuring their mechanical integrity and biocompatibility. Her involvement in DFG Research Group 5250 demonstrates her ability to integrate computational modeling with real-world applications, a crucial advancement in medical engineering.

Education & Experience 🎓💼

  • Ph.D. Candidate (2022-Present) – Leibniz University Hannover 🏛️
  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (2022) – Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway 🇳🇴
    • Thesis: Finite element modeling of low cycle fatigue in steel specimens ⚙️
  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (2019) – Leibniz University Hannover 🇩🇪
    • Thesis: Design, modeling, and assembly of an electrified high-speed drivetrain ⚡🚗
  • Research Associate (2022-Present) – Leibniz University Hannover 🔬
  • Deputy Head (Development & Design), VDI Hannover – Leading innovation in engineering methodology and product data management 🏗️

Professional Development (100 Words) 🌍📈

Hüray Ilayda Kök actively engages in interdisciplinary research, focusing on the numerical and experimental characterization of additively manufactured implants. As a core member of DFG Research Group 5250, she integrates computational modeling with real-world applications to enhance implant longevity and biocompatibility. Her collaborations with leading experts in damage mechanics and topology optimization contribute to the advancement of medical engineering. She is also committed to professional networking, serving as deputy head of VDI Hannover’s Development and Design working group. Through Meet the In(g)dustry, she fosters connections between academia and industry, bridging research with practical applications for future technological advancements. 🔍🛠️

Research Focus (100 Words) 🔬📊

Hüray Ilayda Kök specializes in continuum mechanics, damage modeling, fatigue analysis, and topology optimization. Her research primarily revolves around additively manufactured implants, specifically permanent and bioresorbable magnesium-based structures. She works on predicting the long-term mechanical behavior of implants under physiological loads and corrosion conditions using advanced finite element simulations. Her role in DFG Research Group 5250 contributes to optimizing lattice structures for improved implant durability and biocompatibility. By bridging experimental and numerical approaches, she enhances implant design methodologies, aiming for safer and more efficient medical solutions. Her research plays a crucial role in advancing biomedical and mechanical engineering. 🏥⚙️

Awards & Honors 🏅🎖️

  • Best Researcher Award Nominee 🏆
  • Women Research Award Nominee 👩‍🔬
  • Young Scientist Award Nominee 🌟
  • DFG Research Group 5250 Member – Prestigious German Research Foundation initiative 🔬
  • VDI Hannover Deputy Head (Development & Design) – Recognized for leadership in engineering innovation 🏗️

Publication Top Notes

  • Reduction of stress-shielding and fatigue-resistant dental implant design through topology optimization and TPMS lattices

    • Authors: HI Kök, M Kick, O Akbas, S Stammkötter, A Greuling, M Stiesch, F Walther, …
    • Year: 2025
    • Journal: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials

  • Topology optimization and high cycle fatigue modeling in additively manufactured dental implants

    • Authors: HI Kök, P Junker, M Kick
    • Year: 2024
    • Journal: Transactions on Additive Manufacturing Meets Medicine 6 (S1), 1853-1853

  • S25: Computational and mathematical methods in data science

    • Author: B Schmitzer
    • Year: 2023
    • Journal: Minisymposia 16, 590

  • S03: Damage and fracture mechanics

    • Authors: P Steinmann, H Lammen, J Mosler
    • Year: Not available
    • Journal: Minisymposia 16 202, 118