Sofia Pacheco | Polymer Matrix Composites | Research Excellence Award

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Sofia Pacheco | Polymer Matrix Composites | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Sofia Pacheco at Faculty of Engineering – University of Porto | Portugal

Sofia Pacheco is an early-career researcher in applied physics and biomaterials with a growing focus on biomedical and wound-healing applications. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Physics at the University of Aveiro (2022–2025) and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the University of Porto (since September 2025). Her research interests lie at the intersection of physics, materials science, and biomedical engineering, particularly the development and characterization of functional biomaterials for therapeutic use. Sofia is the author of a 2025 peer-reviewed journal article published in Gels titled “Impact of CeO₂-Doped Bioactive Glass on the Properties of CMC/PEG Hydrogels Intended for Wound Treatment,” where she investigated the effects of cerium oxide–doped bioactive glass on hydrogel performance. This work highlights her expertise in hydrogel systems, bioactive materials, and experimental materials characterization. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, she has developed strong analytical and research skills, positioning her as a promising researcher in advanced biomaterials for regenerative and wound care applications.


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Nouman Rasool | Coatings | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Nouman Rasool at China West Normal University | China

Rasool Nouman is an emerging interdisciplinary researcher at China West Normal University, Nanchong, China, whose work bridges advanced engineering design, applied physics, and thermal–energy systems. With 24 Scopus-indexed publications, 168 citations, and an h-index of 7, his research demonstrates steady impact across materials, devices, and process engineering domains. A significant strand of his recent work focuses on high-performance, application-oriented component design, exemplified by his 2025 open-access study in Micromachines on a solar-cell-compatible super-wideband flexible transparent antenna. This research addresses critical challenges in next-generation wireless and photovoltaic-integrated systems by optimizing antenna transparency, flexibility, bandwidth, and axial ratio performance, enabling seamless integration into wearable, IoT, and energy-harvesting platforms. Complementing this, his publication in Thermal Science and Engineering Progress presents an experimental and numerical investigation of heat and mass transfer during microwave drying of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, combining modeling accuracy with practical process optimization. This work contributes valuable insights into energy-efficient drying technologies, quality preservation, and scalable food-processing solutions. Across his publications, Rasool Nouman consistently applies numerical simulation, experimental validation, and design optimization to solve real-world engineering problems. His research is characterized by cross-disciplinary relevance, linking materials behavior, component functionality, and system-level performance. Collectively, his contributions support advances in sustainable energy devices, smart materials integration, and efficient thermal processes, positioning him as a researcher whose work aligns strongly with modern demands for innovative, scalable, and application-driven engineering solutions.

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Ahmed Hashem | Design of Materials and Components | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Ahmed Hashem | Design of Materials and Components | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Ahmed Hashem at National Research Centre (NRC) | Egypt

Ahmed M. Hashem is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, specializing in the development of advanced materials for energy storage applications. His research focuses on lithium-ion batteries, exploring both anode and cathode materials, including Co-free Ni-rich layered oxides, ilmenite, and molybdenum disulfide nanoparticles. He has extensively investigated the electrochemical behavior, structural properties, and enhanced capacity mechanisms of transition metal oxide electrodes. Hashem also works on green synthesis approaches for metal and metal oxide nanoparticles and their composites, targeting high-performance supercapacitors and sustainable energy storage solutions. His studies integrate material modification, doping strategies, and nanostructuring to improve energy density, stability, and environmental compatibility. Overall, his work bridges fundamental inorganic chemistry and applied electrochemical energy research, contributing significantly to next-generation battery technologies.

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Integrated Lithium-Rich Layered Cathode Nanomaterials for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Wu Wei | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

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Wu Wei | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Wu Wei at University of Shanghai for Science & Technology | China

Wu Wei is a researcher at the University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, China, with expertise in biomechanics, bio-inspired materials, and structural mechanics. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanical behavior of insect wings, particularly the combined influence of wrinkled vein structures and nanomechanical properties on hind wing deformation. By integrating experimental observations with analytical modeling, her work reveals the design principles that govern lightweight, flexible, and resilient biological structures. These studies advance knowledge in functional morphology and offer valuable guidance for translating natural structural strategies into engineered systems. Her research has significant interdisciplinary applications, including micro-robotics, biomimetic materials, flexible mechanical systems, and aerospace-inspired designs. With multiple publications and a growing citation record, Wu Wei’s work continues to contribute to both fundamental science and innovative engineering solutions, bridging biological insights with practical technological development.

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Tao Wang | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

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Tao Wang | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Tao Wang at University of Science and Technology of China | China

Tao Wang is a dedicated postdoctoral researcher at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), specializing in precision machinery, biomimetic dry adhesives, and intelligent material systems for advanced engineering applications. He earned both his Bachelor of Engineering and Ph.D. in Precision Machinery and Precision Instrument from USTC, ranking among the top students and receiving numerous prestigious honors, including the National Scholarship (2022), multiple First-Class Scholarships, the “Cun Cao Xin” Special Scholarship, and Outstanding Graduate awards at both the provincial and university levels. His research focuses on high-performance, rapidly switchable adhesive systems inspired by biological mechanisms, with impactful contributions to space debris removal and sensation-free adhesion across varied surfaces. Notably, he developed magnetically triggered core-shell intelligent adhesives that overcome challenges such as the adhesion paradox and interface stress regulation, enabling millisecond-level switching, enhanced surface adaptability, and reliable repeatability. He has also advanced layered composite adhesives integrating CNT arrays and retractable micro-claw structures for robust multifunctional adhesion. Tao Wang has published 10 scientific documents, accumulating 28 citations from 24 citing documents, and holds an h-index of 3, reflecting the growing influence of his work. His publications include articles in leading journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Smart Materials and Structures, Composites Part A, and ChemistrySelect, alongside multiple patents on precision measurement devices and smart adhesive systems. In addition to research, he has excelled as a teaching assistant—earning the Outstanding Teaching Assistant award—and has demonstrated strong leadership through class roles, volunteer initiatives, and science outreach programs. With expertise in CAD modeling, finite-element simulation, micro-fabrication, advanced surface characterization, and additive manufacturing, Tao Wang continues to push the boundaries of intelligent adhesive technologies with promising applications in aerospace, robotics, and next-generation engineering systems.

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Cui Xinjie | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

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Cui Xinjie | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Cui Xinjie at Northeast Forestry University | China

Dr. Cui Xinjie is a researcher and educator specializing in wood science, with a strong academic background and extensive hands-on experience in wood anatomy, wood identification, wood modification, and archaeological wood preservation. She received her Ph.D. in Wood Science from Kyushu University, Japan, where her doctoral work focused on the natural weathering behavior and weatherproof treatment strategies for Cunninghamia lanceolata, producing influential SCI-indexed publications in Forests. She previously earned her M.Sc. in Wood Science and Technology from Southwest Forestry University, where she conducted pioneering research on species identification and decay classification of wooden remains from the Haimenkou archaeological site. Notably, the four-level decay grading standard she developed has been widely adopted by scholars working on archaeological wood. Dr. Cui has demonstrated exceptional technical proficiency in wood anatomy, completing the identification of 96 wood samples during her master’s studies and preparing over 3,000 permanent microscopic sections for archaeological research, facilitating high-quality analyses of ancient wooden artifacts. Since joining Beihua University, she has served as Secretary for Discipline and Scientific Research and currently leads the Wood Science and Engineering Program while supervising graduate students. She teaches core courses such as Wood Science, Scientific Paper Writing, and Wood Physics and Chemistry, contributing significantly to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation. Her academic contributions also include co-authoring chapters in a major volume on conservation technologies for wooden cultural relics from the Haimenkou site and presenting her research at international and national conferences in China, Japan, and beyond. Dr. Cui has led multiple teaching reform projects at Beihua University and has been recognized with honors such as the National Scholarship and Outstanding Thesis Awards. Her work bridges fundamental wood science, material behavior, and cultural heritage preservation, positioning her as a rising expert committed to advancing sustainable wood research and education.

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Can Cui | Non Destructive Evaluation | Best Researcher Award

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Can Cui | Non Destructive Evaluation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Can Cui at Zhengzhou University | China

Dr. Can Cui is a Lecturer at the School of Water Resources and Transportation, Zhengzhou University, whose research spans intelligent detection technologies, transportation engineering, machine vision, and structural health monitoring. He earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Transportation Engineering from Central South University between 2009 and 2020, establishing a strong academic foundation in transportation systems and computational methods. After completing his Ph.D., he began his academic career as a Lecturer in the School of Civil Engineering at Zhengzhou University (2021–2022) before transitioning to his current position in July 2022. Over the past several years, Dr. Cui has played leading roles in multiple significant research projects, including a key scientific research project funded by the Shenzhen Municipal Science and Technology Department on machine vision evaluation of honeycomb materials for train collision energy absorption, as well as major projects supported by the China Railway Seventh Bureau Group focusing on 5G digitalization of highway maintenance equipment and fatigue life assessment of bridge cable systems. His scholarly work includes impactful publications in internationally recognized journals such as Automation in Construction, Composites Part B: Engineering, Buildings, the Journal of Railway Science and Engineering, and the Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials. He has contributed as sole first author, sole corresponding author, and key collaborator in studies involving YOLO-based defect detection, dynamic stiffness analysis, and geometric identification of honeycomb structures. Dr. Cui has also established a strong presence in technological innovation, holding more than ten Chinese and U.S. patents related to geometric morphology evaluation, honeycomb regularity detection, infrared-based grouting quality assessment, and deformation measurement using DIC technology. Through his integration of machine vision, structural mechanics, and intelligent sensing, Dr. Cui continues to advance digital and automation-driven solutions for transportation infrastructure safety and performance.

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Ghodratollah Roudini | Metal Matrix Composites | Editorial Board Member

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Ghodratollah Roudini | Metal Matrix Composites | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Ghodratollah Roudini at University of Sistan & Baluchestan | Iran

Dr. Ghodratollah Roudini is an accomplished Iranian materials engineer and Associate Professor at the University of Sistan and Baluchestan, where he has served since 2007 and played influential leadership roles, including Vice President for Planning and Development and Head of the Materials Engineering Department. Born on 23 September 1962 in Zabol, Iran, he holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the Laboratory for Mechanical Metallurgy (LMM) at EPFL, Switzerland, along with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Materials Engineering from Tehran University and Shiraz University. His research expertise spans metal matrix composites, nanocomposites, phase-change materials, thermal energy storage systems, metal forming, and advanced materials design. Dr. Roudini has led and supervised extensive graduate and undergraduate research, contributing significantly to the development of innovative materials with tailored mechanical, thermal, and structural properties. His scholarly contributions include impactful publications on composite behavior, wear mechanisms, interpenetrating-phase structures, hydrophobic nanocomposites for oil–water separation, dislocation modeling, thermal energy storage nanomaterials, and advanced coating technologies. His recent works explore the mechanical and tribological performance of hybrid aluminum–ceramic composites, the design of polyurethane–magnetite–titanium dioxide nanocomposites, and the engineering of SiO2- and graphene-based thermal storage materials, reflecting his broad scientific vision and interdisciplinary approach. With deep experience in teaching advanced materials, metal forming, powder metallurgy, composites, nanocomposites, and dislocation theory, he has shaped the academic growth of many students. His career also includes earlier roles as lecturer and teaching assistant, marking more than three decades of continuous academic engagement. Highly respected for his scientific rigor and commitment to practical materials innovation, Dr. Roudini continues to contribute to engineering research that advances industrial, energy, and environmental applications.

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Jingqi Chen | Processing and Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

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Jingqi Chen | Processing and Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jingqi Chen at yanshan University | China

Jingqi Chen is a dedicated materials scientist and lecturer at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, whose research focuses on materials processing, advanced metallic materials, and their applications in next-generation energy systems. He earned his Ph.D. (2021) and M.S. (2017) in Materials Processing Engineering from Northeastern University, following a B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering (2015) from Anhui University of Technology. Since joining Yanshan University in 2021, Dr. Chen has led and contributed to several influential research projects, including serving as the Principal Investigator for a National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Young Scientists Fund project investigating micron-scale steel preparation for new-energy vehicle power batteries. His expertise extends to high-end steel manufacturing, surface engineering, and advanced electrode materials, supported by major industry- and government-funded initiatives such as the HBIS Group “Unveiling and Commanding” Science and Technology Project and the Hebei Provincial Innovation Consortium Special Project. Dr. Chen has established a strong publication record, producing impactful research on copper foil deformation behavior, graphene-modified aluminum foils, high-performance Fe-Si alloy thin sheets, and advanced graphene-wrapped nanocomposites for lithium-ion battery electrodes. His papers appear in leading journals such as Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Applied Surface Science, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, and Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China. With 26 publications, 406 citations across 375 documents, and an h-index of 11, he has earned recognition for advancing the understanding of micro-rolling mechanics, corrosion-resistant current collectors, and structural optimization of battery materials. Dr. Chen’s work continues to bridge fundamental materials science with industrial application, contributing to the development of safer, more efficient energy storage technologies and high-performance metallic materials for modern manufacturing.

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Rosa Martha Pérez Gutiérrez | Metal Matrix Composites | Breakthrough Research Award

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Rosa Martha Pérez Gutiérrez | Metal Matrix Composites | Breakthrough Research Award

Dr. Rosa Martha Pérez Gutiérrez | Instituto Politécnico Nacional | Mexico

Dr. Rosa Martha Pérez Gutiérrez is a distinguished Mexican scientist with a lifelong dedication to biological sciences, pharmacognosy, and natural product research. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) between 1961 and 1964, and later completed her Doctorate in Biological Sciences at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco in 1997, graduating with the Medal of Merit and recognition as the first doctoral graduate of her program. Over her illustrious career, she has served in prominent teaching and research roles across several prestigious institutions, including the Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Universidad La Salle, and IPN’s Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Química e Industrias Extractivas (ESIQIE), where she continues as Head of the Natural Products Research Laboratory. Dr. Pérez Gutiérrez has made remarkable contributions as a professor of Organic Chemistry, Phytochemistry, and Toxicology, and has organized and presented numerous national and international courses and conferences on mass spectrometry, environmental contamination, and bioactive compounds. Her pioneering research, supported by CONACYT and other agencies, has explored natural antioxidants, antidiabetic and anti-obesity agents, and the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles with biomedical applications. She has authored and coordinated various scientific projects focused on Mexican medicinal plants, marine organisms, and phytochemicals, contributing significantly to pharmacological innovation. Beyond her research, she has served on editorial boards of leading journals such as Pharmacognosy Magazine and Pharmacognosy Research and participated in national scientific committees and award juries. Her international influence is reflected through invited lectures in Poland and Spain, highlighting her role as a global ambassador of Mexican natural product science. Through her academic excellence and pioneering spirit, Dr. Pérez Gutiérrez has become a trailblazer and mentor in biological and pharmaceutical research in Latin America.

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Pérez Gutiérrez, R. M., Téllez Gómez, J., Mota Flores, J. M., Corea Téllez, M., & Muñiz Ramírez, A. (2025). Baicalin–Myricetin-coated selenium nanoparticles mitigate pathology in an Aβ1-42 mice model of Alzheimer’s disease. Pharmaceuticals, 18(9), 1391.

Muñiz-Ramírez, A., López, B. A., & Pérez Gutiérrez, R. M. (2025). Starch biopolymer functionalized with Ipomoea batatas extract: A natural system for bioactive delivery in type II diabetes. Current Drug Delivery.

García-Campoy, A. H., Pérez Gutiérrez, R. M., García Báez, E. V., & Muñiz-Ramírez, A. (2024). Methanolic extract of Tillandsia recurvata reduces blood glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels. Botanical Sciences, 102(4), 1251–1264.

Pérez Gutiérrez, R. M., Rodríguez-Serrano, L. M., Laguna-Chimal, J. F., de la Luz Corea, M., Paredes-Carrera, S. P., & Téllez Gómez, J. (2024). Geniposide and harpagoside functionalized cerium oxide nanoparticles as a potential neuroprotective. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(8), 4262.

González-Anota, D. E., Paredes-Carrera, S. P., Pérez-Gutiérrez, R. M., Arciniega-Caballero, B., Borja-Urby, R., Sánchez-Ochoa, J. C., & Rojas-García, E. (2023). Green synthesis by microwave irradiation of TiO₂ using Cinnamomum verum and the application in photocatalysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2023, Article 2245685.