Ahsan Khan | Biomedical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ahsan Khan | Biomedical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ahsan Khan | Tongji University | China

Dr. Ahsan Riaz Khan is an accomplished researcher specializing in chemical engineering, environmental sciences, corrosion science, surface engineering, and biomaterials. He holds advanced academic qualifications in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, complemented by strong interdisciplinary training across materials development, environmental health, and biomedical applications. He is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, where he contributes to cutting-edge research on biomaterials, corrosion-resistant surfaces, biocompatibility, drug-release systems, and in-vivo/in-vitro implant evaluations. Dr. Khan’s research expertise spans the development of novel, sustainable, and cost-effective coating materials; surface modification of metals and alloys; tribology; anticorrosion technology; adhesion engineering; electrochemical methods; and advanced techniques in cell culture, toxicity analysis, and immunohistochemistry. His interdisciplinary background enables him to work at the intersection of engineering, materials science, medicine, and environmental sustainability. He has published 28 peer-reviewed research papers, contributing significantly to high-impact journals in materials science, corrosion protection, biomaterials, environmental pollution, electrochemistry, and regenerative medicine. His publications have received over 330 citations with an H-index above 10, reflecting strong academic influence and global research engagement. His work includes notable contributions to magnesium alloys, smart scaffolds, hybrid biomaterials, environmental risk assessments, supercapacitive materials, and psychological health investigations. Dr. Khan has earned multiple academic honors, including innovation awards, competitive scholarships, excellence certificates, and internship recognitions. He has participated in a wide range of international conferences, workshops, and training programs in environmental management, materials engineering, GIS, chemical engineering, and waste management. Skilled in a broad array of analytical and characterization techniques—such as SEM, TEM, XPS, XRD, TGA, ICP-OES, GC-MS, Raman spectroscopy, and electrochemical workstations—Dr. Khan combines technical depth with strong research leadership. Fluent in English, Urdu, and conversational Chinese (HSK-3), he remains committed to advancing global research in materials innovation, corrosion engineering, environmental sustainability, and biomedical technology.

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Featured Publications

Khan, A. R., Grewal, N. S., Zhou, C., Yuan, K., Zhang, H. J., & Jun, Z. Recent advances in biodegradable metals for implant applications: Exploring in vivo and in vitro responses. Results in Engineering, 20, 101526.

Zafar, Z., Mehmood, M. S., Ahamad, M. I., Chudhary, A., Abbas, N., Khan, A. R., … Trend analysis of the decadal variations of water bodies and land use/land cover through MODIS imagery: An in-depth study from Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Water Supply, 21(2), 927–940.

Rehman, A. U., Shah, M. Z., Ali, A., Zhao, T., Shah, R., Ullah, I., Bilal, H., Khan, A. R., … Thermochemical heat storage ability of ZnSO₄·7H₂O as potential long-term heat storage material. International Journal of Energy Research, 45(3), 4746–4754.

Khan, M., Tiehu, L., Hussain, A., Raza, A., Zada, A., Alei, D., Khan, A. R., Ali, R., … Physiochemical evaluations, mechanical attenuations and thermal stability of graphene nanosheets and functionalized nanodiamonds loaded pitch-derived carbon foam composites. Diamond and Related Materials, 126, 109077.

Khan, Z. U., Razzaq, A., Khan, A., Rehman, N. U., Khan, H., Khan, T., Khan, A. U., … Physicochemical characterizations and pharmacokinetic evaluation of pentazocine solid lipid nanoparticles against inflammatory pain model. Pharmaceutics, 14(2), 409.

Benedetta Fantaci | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Benedetta Fantaci | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Benedetta Fantaci | Universidad de Zaragoza | Spain

Dr. Benedetta Fantaci is a distinguished biomedical engineer recognized for her pioneering work in ocular biomechanics and computational modeling. Her research focuses on developing advanced corneal digital twins to enhance precision in laser refractive surgery and deepen understanding of corneal diseases like keratoconus. Through innovative finite-element opto-biomechanical simulations, she bridges the gap between engineering and ophthalmology. Her collaborative projects span several leading European institutions, addressing challenges in eye growth, vascular remodeling, and biomechanical tissue behavior. She has contributed to multiple high-impact publications and served in key scientific and organizational roles at international biomechanics conferences. Her research continues to influence global advances in vision science and biomedical innovation.

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Featured Publications

Fantaci, B., Calvo, B., & Rodríguez, J. F. (2024). Modeling biological growth of human keratoconus: On the effect of tissue degradation, location and size. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 180, 108976. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108976

Fantaci, B., Calvo, B., Barraquer, R., Picó, A., & Ariza-Gracia, M. Á. (2024). Establishing standardization guidelines for finite-element optomechanical simulations of refractive laser surgeries: An application to photorefractive keratectomy. Translational Vision Science & Technology, 13(5), 11–11. https://doi.org/10.1167/tvst.13.5.11

Franceschelli, C., & Fantaci, B. (2020). Implementazione di un algoritmo elastostatico inverso con linearizzazione esatta per determinare la geometria vascolare scarica.

Fantaci, B., Calvo, B., Mesa, A. M., & Ortillés, A. (2025). Comparative evaluation of the mechanical properties of amniotic membranes for corneal grafting: Effects of cryopreservation, lyophilization, and dehydration. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 107234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2025.107234

Fantaci, B., Rodríguez Matas, J. F., Squartecchia, V., Vavassori, L., & Calvo, B. (2025). Unraveling the impact of laser refractive surgery on corneal ectasia: An in silico study. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 13, 1548539. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1548539