Pouria Mazinani | Biomechanics | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Pouria Mazinani | Biomechanics | Young Scientist Award

University of Catania | Iran

Dr. Pouria Mazinani is a promising young researcher from the Isfahan University of Technology, whose work spans biomechanics, mechanical engineering, and computational modeling. His research primarily focuses on the biomechanics of the cornea, finite element analysis, and shear wave propagation in biological and structural materials, integrating principles of mechanical engineering and biomedical sciences. He has contributed to scholarly advancements through publications, including his 2025 article in Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Physik, where he optimized corneal biomechanical parameters using intraocular pressure methods and finite element modeling. His collaborative research experience at the University of L’Aquila further highlights his expertise in computational simulations and data-driven approaches to material and tissue analysis. With 5 publications, 13 citations, and an h-index of 2, Dr. Pouria Mazinani demonstrates a strong foundation in interdisciplinary research and innovation.

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Featured Publications

  • Zare Vamerzani, B., Zadehkabir, A., Saffari, H., Hosseinalipoor, S. M., & Mazinani, P. (2021). Experimental analysis of fluid displacement and viscous fingering instability in fractured porous medium: Effect of injection rate. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 43, Article 118.

  • Mazinani, P., Cardillo, C., & Mosaddegh, P. (2025). Evaluating corneal biomechanics using shear wave elastography and finite element modeling: Sensitivity analysis and parametric optimization. Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, 37(1), Article 12.

  • Zadehkabir, A., Mazinani, P., Zare Vamerzani, B., Cardillo, C., & Saffari, H. (2025). Experimental study of fluid displacement and viscous fingering in fractured porous media: Effect of viscosity ratio. Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, 37(2), Article 29.

  • Mazinani, P., Setayeshnasab, H., & Murcia Terranova, L. (2025). Evaluating corneal biomechanics using intraocular pressure methods and finite element modeling: Parameters study and parametric optimization. Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Physik, 76(6), 220.

  • Mazinani, P., & Murcia Terranova, L. (2025). Finite element simulation for finding shear wave velocity on the canine cornea and sensitivity analysis for IOP parameter. Mechanics Research Communications, Article 104558.

Hüray Ilayda Kök | Biomechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Hüray Ilayda Kök | Biomechanics | Best Researcher Award

PhD student at Leibniz University Hannover, Germany

Hüray Ilayda Kök is a research associate at the Institute of Continuum Mechanics, Leibniz University Hannover. She holds a Master’s degree (2022) with a thesis on finite element modeling of low cycle fatigue in steel specimens. Her research focuses on the mechanical characterization and numerical modeling of additively manufactured implants, particularly magnesium-based bioresorbable structures. She actively contributes to DFG Research Group 5250 and co-organizes Meet the In(g)dustry to bridge academia and industry. Additionally, she serves as deputy head of VDI Hannover’s Development & Design working group. 🌍⚙️🔩

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Academic and Professional Background

Hüray Ilayda Kök, M.Sc., is a research associate at the Institute of Continuum Mechanics at Leibniz University Hannover since 2022. She earned her Master’s degree in 2022, specializing in finite element modeling of low cycle fatigue behavior of steel specimens under the guidance of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ørjan Fyllingen and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ragnar Gjengedal at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Her 2019 Bachelor’s thesis focused on designing and assembling a gearbox for an electrified high-speed drivetrain in collaboration with Leibniz University Hannover, Lenze SE Hameln, and Purdue University, USA. She also serves as deputy head of VDI Hannover’s Development & Design working group, focusing on methodological development, new tools, and product data management. ⚙️📊🔩

🔬 Research Focus

Hüray Ilayda Kök’s research centers on biomechanical engineering and computational modeling, with a focus on additively manufactured implants 🦾. She specializes in finite element simulations 🖥️ to predict the mechanical behavior of permanent and bioresorbable magnesium-based structures ⚙️, considering physiological loading and corrosion conditions. As part of DFG Research Group 5250, she contributes to lattice structure optimization for improved implant longevity and biocompatibility 🏥. Her interdisciplinary work bridges numerical modeling and experimental validation 🔄. Additionally, she fosters academia-industry collaboration through Meet the In(g)dustry, advancing biomedical innovations and engineering solutions for healthcare. 🏗️🔍

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Reduction of stress-shielding and fatigue-resistant dental implant design through topology optimization and TPMS lattices – Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Cited by: -, 📅 2025 🦷⚙️

2️⃣ Topology optimization and high cycle fatigue modeling in additively manufactured dental implants – Transactions on Additive Manufacturing Meets Medicine 6 (S1), 1853-1853, Cited by: -, 📅 2024 🦾🔬

3️⃣ S25: Computational and mathematical methods in data science – Minisymposia 16, 590, Cited by: -, 📅 2023 📊📈

4️⃣ S03: Damage and fracture mechanics – Minisymposia 16 202, 118, Cited by: -, 📅 2018 🔩🔍

5️⃣ Characterization and modeling of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V alloy with modified surfaces for medical applications – Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 13, 1526873, Cited by: -, 📅 2023 🏥⚒️