Rashed Sahraeian | Sustainability in Oil and Gas | Best Scholar Award

Prof. Dr. Rashed Sahraeian | Sustainability in Oil and Gas | Best Scholar Award

Professor at Shahed University, Iran

Professor Rashed Sahraeian is a distinguished full professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Shahed University, Tehran, Iran. His career reflects a deep dedication to the fields of optimization, supply chain management (SCM), facility location problems (FLP), and location-routing problems (LRP). Professor Sahraeian is widely recognized for his extensive contributions to academia through impactful research, prolific publications, mentorship of graduate students, and active participation in peer reviewing for top international journals. His scholarly excellence and commitment to industrial engineering have made him a prominent figure both nationally and internationally.

Profile

Google Scholar

Education

Professor Sahraeian’s educational foundation is rooted in industrial engineering, where he specialized in operations research and optimization methodologies. Throughout his academic training, he developed a keen interest in complex decision-making models, quantitative analysis, and supply chain design. His formal education provided him with advanced competencies in mathematical modeling, computational techniques, and logistics systems, setting a robust stage for his future contributions to the domain.

Experience

With an academic career spanning over two decades, Professor Sahraeian has amassed extensive experience in teaching, research, and supervision. He has taught specialized courses including Facility Layout and Location, Supply Chain Management, Scheduling and Sequencing, and Integer Programming. As a dedicated mentor, he has supervised over 55 Master’s theses and 12 Ph.D. dissertations, nurturing the next generation of engineers and researchers. His practical involvement extends beyond academia, where he applies his research findings to real-world industrial problems, emphasizing sustainable and resilient supply chain solutions. Furthermore, his active role as a reviewer for high-impact journals underscores his expertise and reputation in the global academic community.

Research Interest

Professor Sahraeian’s primary research interests encompass optimization in industrial systems, closed-loop supply chain design, facility location under uncertainty, and robust scheduling. He is particularly passionate about solving multi-objective optimization problems in logistics and production environments, employing innovative methods such as hybrid evolutionary algorithms, constraint programming, and grey system theory. His recent work also extends into sustainable supply chain network design, considering environmental factors and resilience against disruptions, aligning closely with contemporary industrial needs and global sustainability goals.

Award

Throughout his academic journey, Professor Sahraeian has been recognized for his outstanding research and educational contributions. He has earned awards and acknowledgments for his significant role in advancing industrial engineering, particularly for his impactful publications and excellence in student supervision. His recognition as a leading figure in optimization and supply chain management is further evidenced by his continuous invitations to review papers for prestigious journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production, Computers & Industrial Engineering, and Applied Mathematical Modelling.

Publication

Among his many publications, seven notable works illustrate his influential contributions.

(1) In 2012, he co-authored “An interactive possibilistic programming approach for a multi-objective closed-loop supply chain network under uncertainty” in Applied Mathematical Modelling (cited by 340 articles).

(2) In 2013, he published “The hierarchical hub covering problem with an innovative allocation procedure covering radiuses” in Scientia Iranica (cited by 85 articles).

(3) In 2014, his study on “Dynamic multi-commodity inventory and facility location problem in steel supply chain network design” appeared in the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (cited by 110 articles).

(4) In 2015, he explored “Optimal modeling and evaluation of job shops with a total weighted tardiness objective” in Applied Mathematical Modelling (cited by 92 articles).

(5) That same year, he co-authored “Augmented ε-constraint method in multi-objective flow shop problem with past sequence setup times” in the International Journal of Production Research (cited by 70 articles).

(6) In 2016, he contributed “MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF INTEGRATED LOT-SIZING AND SCHEDULING PROBLEM IN FLEXIBLE JOB SHOPS” to RAIRO Operations Research (cited by 60 articles).

(7) In 2024, he published “Decision-Making Approach to Design a Sustainable Photovoltaic Closed-Loop Supply Chain Considering Market Share for Electric Vehicle Energy” in Sustainability (garnering growing citations). These selected publications emphasize his research depth and broad application impact.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Professor Rashed Sahraeian has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of industrial engineering, particularly in optimization and supply chain network design. His research innovations, leadership in education, and strong publication record position him as a leading figure in his field. Through a combination of theoretical rigor and practical relevance, he continues to influence the discipline of industrial engineering, inspiring students and colleagues alike. His career trajectory exemplifies academic excellence, practical relevance, and a deep commitment to solving real-world industrial challenges through advanced research methodologies.

Avishkar Bhoskar | Sustainability in Oil and Gas | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Avishkar Bhoskar | Sustainability in Oil and Gas | Best Researcher Award

Application Scientist at Asian Lab Grown Diamonds, India.

Avishkar Ramchandra Bhoskar is a dedicated and accomplished Application Scientist and Mechanical Engineer with a profound expertise in material characterization, advanced metallurgical studies, and wear-resistant coatings. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, he has contributed significantly to the field of material science, focusing on metallurgical failure analysis, CVD machine design, and welding metallurgy. His research has yielded notable advancements in wear resistance and hardness improvements of metallic coatings. He currently applies his extensive research background in his role at Asian Lab Grown Diamonds, where he focuses on the development of synthetic diamonds for industrial applications.

Profile

Scopus

Education

Avishkar Bhoskar pursued his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at SVNIT, Surat, from 2018 to 2023, achieving a CGPA of 8.58. His doctoral research, titled “Metallurgical Studies on Cobalt-based Stellite 6 Coating Deposited on SS316L Substrate,” explored metallurgical properties using advanced characterization techniques like SEM, EDS, and XRD. He previously obtained his M.Tech in Automobile Engineering from Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (2015-2017), where he conducted research on the mathematical modeling and analysis of bevel gears. His undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from M.G.M. College of Engineering, Nanded (2011-2015), focused on the design and manufacturing of a foot-operated pesticide sprayer, demonstrating his early interest in applied mechanical engineering.

Experience

Currently serving as an Application Scientist at Asian Lab Grown Diamonds, Avishkar is engaged in research on single-crystal and polycrystalline diamonds for industrial applications. His role involves optimizing diamond growth processes and developing CVD machines for advanced material synthesis. Prior to this, he spent five years as a Research Scholar at SVNIT, Surat, investigating metallurgical transformations in cladded surfaces and wear-resistant coatings. His industry experience includes a research internship at Ghatage Patil Industries Ltd., where he worked on the design and analysis of alloy steel bevel gears, and a technical internship at Mercedes-Benz, Pune, where he gained hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance and mechanical system optimization.

Research Interest

Avishkar research interests encompass advanced material processing, metallurgical characterization, welding metallurgy, and wear-resistant coatings. His expertise extends to powder-fed plasma transferred arc welding (PTAW), failure analysis of hardfaced components, and the application of high-temperature metallurgical coatings. He is particularly interested in exploring novel metallurgical architectures for industrial applications, with a focus on enhancing mechanical properties and durability through microstructural optimization.

Awards and Achievements

Throughout his academic and professional journey, Avishkar has received several prestigious accolades. He was awarded TEQIP funding for metallurgical sample testing and was a recipient of the Ministry of Education Scholarship at SVNIT Surat (2018–2024) and RIT Rajaramnagar (2015–2017). He played a key role in establishing the E-Yantra Lab at DPCOE, Pune, in collaboration with IIT Bombay, and successfully qualified the GATE 2015 exam in Mechanical Engineering. His contributions to material science and engineering have been recognized through multiple journal publications and international conference presentations.

Selected Publications

Bhoskar, A., & Kalyankar, V. (2024). Effect of powder feed rate on the structure and properties of plasma deposited Stellite 6 cladding on SS316L stainless steel substrate. Metal Science and Heat Treatment, cited by 7 articles.

Bhoskar, A., Kalyankar, V., & Deshmukh, D. (2024). Implications of FCC and HCP cobalt phases on wear performance of weld deposited cobalt-based coating. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, cited by 5 articles.

Bhoskar, A., Singh, K., & Kalyankar, V. (2025). On the impact of stack patterns on the microstructure and wear performance of Colmonoy 6 coatings deposited on SS 304 via PTAW. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, cited by 4 articles.

Bhoskar, A., Kalyankar, V., & Deshmukh, D. (2023). Metallurgical characterisation of multi-track Stellite 6 coating on SS316L substrate. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, cited by 6 articles.

Bhoskar, A., Naik, H., Kalyankar, V., & Deshmukh, D. (2025). Nickel-Based Metallurgical Coating Architectures for Superior Wear Resistance in High-Temperature P91 Steel Applications. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems, cited by 3 articles.

Kalyankar, V., Bhoskar, A., Deshmukh, D., & Patil, S. (2022). On the performance of metallurgical behaviour of Stellite 6 cladding deposited on SS316L substrate with PTAW process. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, cited by 2 articles.

Kalyankar, V., & Bhoskar, A. (2021). Influence of torch oscillation on the microstructure of Colmonoy 6 overlay deposition on SS304 substrate with PTA welding process. Metallurgical Research & Technology, cited by 1 article.

Conclusion

Avishkar Ramchandra Bhoskar is a highly skilled and research-driven professional with a strong background in metallurgical engineering, material characterization, and advanced manufacturing processes. His contributions to the field of wear-resistant coatings and metallurgical failure analysis have been instrumental in advancing industry applications. Through his ongoing research and industrial endeavors, he continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry, pushing the boundaries of material science for real-world applications. His expertise in CVD machine design, welding metallurgy, and hardfacing solutions makes him a valuable asset to the field of advanced material engineering.