In a special ceremony, Prof. Abdolreza Simchi, the faulty member of the Department of Materials science and Engineering, was honored as one of the top scientific figures in Iran by the Iranian Science Elites Federation. Each year, the federation acknowledges approximately 100 outstanding professors in the field of basic sciences as the country's leading scientific figures. This recognition is a testament to his dedication, expertise, and significant impact on the scientific community. We extend our congratulations to Prof. Simchi for this well-deserved achievement.