Sofia Pacheco | Polymer Matrix Composites | Research Excellence Award

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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Wenxia Liu | Polymer Matrix composites | Research Excellence Award

Wenxia Liu | Polymer Matrix composites | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Wenxia Liu at Qilu University of Technology | China

Liu Wenxia is an Associate researcher at Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China, specializing in advanced functional and bio-based materials. Her research focuses on hydrogels, aerogels, and nano/micro-structured composite materials, integrating conductive networks, nanocarbons, MXenes, graphene oxide, and metal-ion crosslinking strategies. She develops sustainable materials for applications in wearable and flexible sensors, strain sensing, energy harvesting and storage, EMI shielding, antibacterial systems, and smart packaging. Liu Wenxia has authored 125 Scopus-indexed publications, reflecting strong interdisciplinary contributions across materials science and chemical engineering. Her work has received significant global recognition, with 3,809 citations from 3,031 documents and an h-index of 33.

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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

🎓 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2018–2023), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
🎓 M.E. in Production Engineering (2014–2016), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
🎓 B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (2009–2013), UCOE, Punjabi University, India
👨‍🏫 Postdoctoral Fellow, Inha University, South Korea (2023–present)
👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (2021–2023)
👨‍🏫 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.

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Awards and Honors (🏆🎖️)

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

Publication 

  • 📘 Advancements in multi-scale filler reinforced epoxy nanocomposites for improved impact strength: A review – RM Daksh Shelly, Tarun Nanda, Karanbir Singh, Critical Reviews in Solid State and Material Sciences, 2020. Cited by 53.
  • 🧪 Addition of compatibilized nanoclay and UHMWPE fibers to epoxy based GFRPs for improved mechanical properties – D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2021. Cited by 28.
  • 🛠️ Addition of nanomer clays to GFRPs for enhanced impact strength and fracture toughness – D Shelly, K Singh, T Nanda, R Mehta, Materials Research Express, 2018. Cited by 23.
  • 💥 Mechanisms for enhanced impact strength of epoxy based nanocomposites reinforced with silicate platelets – T Nanda, G Sharma, R Mehta, D Shelly, K Singh, Materials Research Express, 2019. Cited by 22.
  • 🔗 Novel epoxy-based glass fiber reinforced composites containing compatibilized para-aramid fibers and silanized nanoclay for improved impact strength – D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta, Polymer Composites, 2021. Cited by 12.
  • 🧵 Tensile behaviour and characterization of epoxy-clay-poly (ethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites – M Raturi, BJ Singh, D Shelly, K Singh, T Nanda, R Mehta, Materials Research Express, 2019. Cited by 10.
  • ⚙️ Addition of compatibilized nanoclay to GFRCs for improved izod impact strength and tensile properties – D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of …, 2021. Cited by 9.