Mahmoud Mashal | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mahmoud Mashal | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Mahmoud Mashal is a distinguished scholar and researcher in Civil Engineering, specializing in Hydraulics, with extensive academic and professional experience spanning several decades. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Hydraulics from the University of Manchester following his M.Sc. in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering  and B.Sc. in Irrigation Engineering  from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. Throughout his career, Dr. Mashal has been dedicated to advancing research and education in hydraulic structures, water resource management, and irrigation systems. His work integrates theoretical insights with practical applications to address complex challenges in water engineering, sustainable irrigation design, and environmental hydraulics. As a faculty member at the University of Tehran’s Aburaihan Campus, he has played a key role in teaching, mentoring graduate students, and conducting interdisciplinary research aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of water systems in arid and semi-arid regions. His scholarly contributions include numerous research papers, conference presentations, and technical reports that have strengthened the field’s understanding of hydraulic modeling, sediment transport, and water flow dynamics. Dr. Mashal’s expertise and leadership have earned him recognition within academic and professional circles, where he continues to contribute to national and international collaborations focused on water resource development and environmental protection. His commitment to innovation and applied research reflects a lifelong dedication to addressing global water challenges and fostering sustainable engineering practices for future generations.
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Featured Publications

  • Shokati, H., Mahmoud, M., Noroozi, A. A., Mirzaei, S., Mohammadi-Doqozloo, Z., Nabiollahi, K., Faghizadeh-Mehrjerdi, R., Khosravani, P., Adhikari, R., Hu, L., & Scholten, T. (2025). Comparing UAV-based hyperspectral and satellite-based multispectral data for soil moisture estimation using machine learning. Water, 17(11), 1715.

  • Zanjani, M., Mahmoud, M., & Pour Gholam Amiji, M. (2025). The effect of biochar and irrigation water quality on maize yield and water productivity. Iranian Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, 18(6), 927–936.

  • Ghasemnezhad, S., Nikoo, M. R., Mahmoud, M., Al-Rawas, G., Nazari, R., Azadegan, B., Mishra, A., & Simunek, J. (2025). A copula framework for depth-stratified water quality monitoring in reservoirs. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2(2), 1–22.

  • Seyed Ali, H., Javadi, S., Mahmoud, M., Azadegan, B., & Havid, K. (2024). Assessment of water, food, and energy efficiency indicators with a nexus approach and sustainable agricultural management. Drought and Climate Change Research, 2(2), 57–76.

  • Shokati, H., Mahmoud, M., Noroozi, A. A., Abkar, A. A., Mirzaei, S., Mohammadi Forough, Z., Faghizadeh-Mehrjerdi, R., Khosravani, P., Nabiollahi, K., & Scholten, T. (2024). Random forest-based soil moisture estimation using Sentinel-2, Landsat-8/9, and UAV-based hyperspectral data. Remote Sensing, 16(11), 1962.

  • Bourbour, H., Abdolahipour, M., Abdollahi, H., & Mahmoud, M. (2024). Barley yield forecasting based on remote sensing data and XGBoost and SVM machine learning algorithms. Journal of Water and Irrigation Management (Journal of Agriculture), 13(4), 1119–1137.

Saša Milojević | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Saša Milojević | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Engineering University of Kragujevac | Serbia

Dr. Saša T. Milojević is a distinguished Serbian scholar and expert advisor with over three decades of academic and industrial experience in mechanical and automotive engineering, specializing in powertrain systems, vehicle maintenance, renewable energy, sustainable transport, and environmental protection. He earned his BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees from the University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Engineering, where he currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Powertrain and Mobile Systems. Alongside his academic duties, Dr. Milojević works as an expert advisor in the field of technical inspection and homologation testing of vehicles, contributing his expertise to the advancement of vehicle safety and compliance standards. His professional career also includes over five years as Head of Production and Technical Manager in the bus and truck industry, where he gained extensive experience in manufacturing and industrial management. Dr. Milojević has authored more than 100 scientific publications, including journal papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, and edited volumes, reflecting his broad and impactful research output. His work bridges the fields of internal combustion engines, alternative fuels, tribology, and recycling technologies, emphasizing sustainable and energy-efficient mobility solutions. He played a leading role as Consortium Manager in two FP7 projects focusing on innovative low-floor electric and hydrogen-powered minibuses, and as a team leader, he won the regional innovation award for developing Serbia’s first low-floor city bus powered by natural gas. Since 2023, Dr. Milojević has been representing the KG EDU-S research center in the European and USA network for education and research, promoting sustainable development in transport and industry through collaborative international projects. His career stands as a testament to the integration of engineering innovation, education, and sustainability.

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Featured Publications

  • Skrúcaný, T., Kendra, M., Stopka, O., Milojević, S., Figlus, T., & Csiszár, C. (2019). Impact of the electric mobility implementation on the greenhouse gases production in central European countries. Sustainability, 11(18), 4948.

  • Milojević, S., Glišović, J., Savić, S., Bošković, G., Bukvić, M., & Stojanović, B. (2024). Particulate matter emission and air pollution reduction by applying variable systems in tribologically optimized diesel engines for vehicles in road traffic. Atmosphere, 15(2), 184.

  • Sandra, V., Stojanovic, B., Ivanović, L., Miladinovic, S., & Milojević, S. (2019). Application of nanocomposites in the automotive industry.

  • Milojević, S., Savić, S., Marić, D., Stopka, O., Krstić, B., & Stojanović, B. (2022). Correlation between emission and combustion characteristics with the compression ratio and fuel injection timing in tribologically optimized diesel engine. Tehnički vjesnik, 29(4), 1210–1219. https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20220322134250

  • Milojević, S., Savić, S., Marić, D., Stopka, O., Krstić, B., & Stojanović, B. (2022). Multi-objective optimization of tribological characteristics for aluminum composite using Taguchi grey and TOPSIS approaches. Tehnički vjesnik, 29(4), 1210–1219.