Materials Characterization Award
Melany Isabel Pinilla Hernández is a researcher affiliated with Universidad San Pablo CEU, Spain, whose indexed academic research record includes contributions associated with the field of polymer-matrix composites. Her research profile is relevant to materials characterization, an important area of materials science focused on understanding the structural, physical, chemical and mechanical properties of materials. The Materials Characterization Award, presented within the context of the Global Composite Awards, recognizes research contributions and academic engagement in materials characterization and related composite materials disciplines. [1] [2]
Abstract
This article presents the academic research profile of Melany Isabel Pinilla Hernández, affiliated with Universidad San Pablo CEU in Spain. Her indexed research activities are associated with polymer-matrix composites, a major class of composite materials in which polymeric materials function as the matrix phase. The Materials Characterization Award highlights the importance of systematic investigation and evaluation of material properties, structure and performance. Characterization techniques contribute to understanding the relationships between material composition, processing conditions, microstructure and functional behaviour. [1]
Keywords
Materials Characterization, Polymer-Matrix Composites, Composite Materials, Materials Science and Engineering, Material Properties, Microstructural Analysis, Composite Performance, Research Excellence
Introduction
Materials characterization is a fundamental component of contemporary materials science and engineering. It involves the systematic examination of material composition, internal structure, surface characteristics and physical or mechanical properties. In composite materials research, characterization provides essential information for understanding how different constituent materials interact and how their properties influence overall performance. [3]
Research Profile
Melany Isabel Pinilla Hernández is affiliated with Universidad San Pablo CEU, Spain. Her academic identity is represented through the supplied Scopus, ORCID and Google Scholar profile identifiers. These platforms provide complementary information for identifying scholarly publications, researcher records and citation activity. [1] [2]
Research Contributions
Research in polymer-matrix composites contributes to the development and evaluation of engineered materials with tailored mechanical, thermal and functional properties. Materials characterization supports this work by providing experimental evidence about constituent distribution, matrix-reinforcement interactions, structural integrity and material response under different conditions.
Publications
The supplied Scopus author profile indicates three indexed documents associated with Melany Isabel Pinilla Hernández. The indexed publication record provides a starting point for examining research interests, scholarly communication and academic activity. A complete publication bibliography, including individual article titles, journal names, publication years and DOI identifiers, should be verified directly against the researcher’s bibliographic records before being reproduced. No unverified publication titles or DOI numbers are attributed to the researcher in this article. [1]
Research Impact
The h-index combines publication productivity and citation information by identifying the number of publications that have received at least an equivalent number of citations. It is one bibliometric measure and does not independently establish the quality, originality or practical significance of research. Citation counts and indexed document totals may also change as databases are updated. [5]
Award Suitability
The researcher’s identified subject area, Polymer-Matrix Composites, is relevant to the broader scope of composite materials research. Characterization is particularly important in this field because the performance of polymer-based composites depends on the properties and interactions of their matrix and reinforcing phases. The Materials Characterization Award is presented here as the relevant recognition category associated with the research profile. This article does not independently establish a final award decision or imply a confirmed winner status. [3] [4]
Conclusion
Melany Isabel Pinilla Hernández, affiliated with Universidad San Pablo CEU, Spain, has an indexed academic research profile associated with polymer-matrix composites. The supplied Scopus information records three documents, one citation and an h-index of one. Her identified research subject area connects with the broader scientific importance of materials characterization and composite materials development. [2] [6]
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References
- Elsevier. (2026). Scopus author details: Melany Isabel Pinilla Hernández, Author ID 60218251900. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60218251900
- ORCID. (2026). ORCID researcher record: 0009-0005-3497-5468. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3497-5468
- Influence of Polyamide 6 on the Mechanical Performance of Mortars under Elevated Temperatures.
https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6813601
- Numerical finite element simulation of temperature effects on the compressive strength of RPET-modified mortars
https://doi.org/10.17515/resm2026-1599me0331rs
- Numerical simulation of flexural breaking load resistance tests in mortars with recycled polyethylene terephthalate.
https://doi.org/10.18149/mpm.5422026_9
- Google Scholar. (2026). Melany Isabel Pinilla Hernández: Google Scholar profile.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Th09X6MAAAAJ&hl=es
- Global Composite Awards. (2026). Official Global Composite Awards website.
https://globalcompositeawards.com/