Juanjuan Zhang | Nanocomposites | Editorial Board Member

Juanjuan Zhang | Nanocomposites | Editorial Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juanjuan Zhang at Lanzhou University | China

Dr. Zhang Juanjuan is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work spans advanced functional materials, nanocomposites, and environmental geoscience, with a growing record of contributions across high-impact journals. Her research in materials science centers on understanding and engineering the mechanical, electrical, thermal, and multiferroic behaviors of polymer- and carbon-based composite systems. She has investigated the nonlinear mechanical responses and multi-field coupling characteristics of polymer-based multiferroic composites under combined tension and bending, offering critical insights for designing next-generation flexible and responsive materials. Her theoretical contributions include unified micromechanics-based models that reveal the effective electrical and thermal conductivities of MXene/polymer nanocomposites, advancing predictive capability for emerging MXene-enhanced functional materials. Zhang’s work on CNT-based nanocomposites extends to thermoelectric coupling around the glass-transition region, where she examines sensing performance and temperature-responsive characteristics essential for high-precision thermal sensors. She has also employed Monte Carlo methods to analyze electromagnetic shielding properties of CNT nanocomposite foams in the X-band frequency range, addressing challenges in lightweight, broadband shielding technologies. Beyond materials science, Zhang is a contributor to climate-focused environmental studies, including investigations into divergent phenological responses of soil microorganisms and plants to climate warming, and analyses of freeze–thaw cycle shifts along alpine wetland–grassland gradients, highlighting ecosystem vulnerabilities in a warming climate. Additionally, her work on CoFeβ‚‚Oβ‚„/P(VDF-TrFE) nanocomposites explores crystal phase transitions, multiferroic functionality, and associated biotoxicity considerations, integrating material performance with environmental and biological safety. Collectively, her research portfolio reflects a strong ability to bridge theoretical modeling, materials characterization, and environmental science, positioning her as a versatile scholar contributing to both advanced composite technologies and climate-related ecological understanding.

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Daksh Shelly | Polymer Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

Daksh Shelly | Polymer Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Daksh Shelly , Inha University, South Korea.

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Education and Experience

πŸŽ“Β Ph.D. in Mechanical EngineeringΒ (2018–2023), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
πŸŽ“Β M.E. in Production EngineeringΒ (2014–2016), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
πŸŽ“Β B.Tech in Mechanical EngineeringΒ (2009–2013), UCOE, Punjabi University, India
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«Β Postdoctoral Fellow, Inha University, South Korea (2023–present)
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«Β Assistant Professor, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (2021–2023)
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«Β Assistant Professor, Rayat Bahra University (2017–2018)

Suitability for The Award

Dr. Daksh Shelly is a highly accomplished postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Inha University, South Korea, with a robust academic and research background in mechanical engineering and materials science. His extensive body of work demonstrates profound contributions to the fields of nanocomposites, polymer composites, and surface treatments, making him a strong candidate for a Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development (πŸ’ΌπŸ”¬)

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Awards and Honors (πŸ†πŸŽ–οΈ)

πŸ†Β DST-SERB Project Scholarship during PhD (2018–2021)
πŸ…Β “Poster Encouragement Award” at the 2024 Fall Conference, Busan, South Korea
πŸŽ–Β Junior and Senior Research Fellowship at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

PublicationΒ 

  • πŸ“˜Β Advancements in multi-scale filler reinforced epoxy nanocomposites for improved impact strength: A reviewΒ – RM Daksh Shelly, Tarun Nanda, Karanbir Singh,Β Critical Reviews in Solid State and Material Sciences, 2020. Cited by 53.
  • πŸ§ͺΒ Addition of compatibilized nanoclay and UHMWPE fibers to epoxy based GFRPs for improved mechanical propertiesΒ – D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta,Β Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2021. Cited by 28.
  • πŸ› οΈΒ Addition of nanomer clays to GFRPs for enhanced impact strength and fracture toughnessΒ – D Shelly, K Singh, T Nanda, R Mehta,Β Materials Research Express, 2018. Cited by 23.
  • πŸ’₯Β Mechanisms for enhanced impact strength of epoxy based nanocomposites reinforced with silicate plateletsΒ – T Nanda, G Sharma, R Mehta, D Shelly, K Singh,Β Materials Research Express, 2019. Cited by 22.
  • πŸ”—Β Novel epoxy-based glass fiber reinforced composites containing compatibilized para-aramid fibers and silanized nanoclay for improved impact strengthΒ – D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta,Β Polymer Composites, 2021. Cited by 12.
  • 🧡 Tensile behaviour and characterization of epoxy-clay-poly (ethylene terephthalate) nanocompositesΒ – M Raturi, BJ Singh, D Shelly, K Singh, T Nanda, R Mehta,Β Materials Research Express, 2019. Cited by 10.
  • βš™οΈΒ Addition of compatibilized nanoclay to GFRCs for improved izod impact strength and tensile propertiesΒ – D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta,Β Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of …, 2021. Cited by 9.