Mrs. Snežana Đurković | Materials Science | Women Researcher Award

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Mrs. Snežana Đurković | Materials Science | Women Researcher Award

Junior Research Assistant | Institute for Nuclear Sciences Vinča | Serbia

Snežana Đurković is an early-career physicist specializing in applied physics, optical materials, and physics-informed artificial intelligence. Her research focuses on luminescence mechanisms in transition-metal-activated inorganic phosphors, integrating supervised machine-learning techniques to predict optical properties for sensor and LED applications. Working within the Optical Materials and Spectroscopy (OMAS) research framework, she bridges experimental spectroscopy with data-driven modeling to enhance material performance understanding. Her emerging scholarly output is indexed across Google Scholar and Scopus, reflecting a developing citation record and h-index characteristic of a growing doctoral research portfolio. Her work demonstrates strong potential for impactful contributions to smart photonic materials and AI-assisted materials science.


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Featured Publications

Physics-Informed Artificial Intelligence Framework for Predicting Luminescence Properties of Cr³⁺-Doped Inorganic Phosphors
– SCOM 2025 Conference

Synthesis and Luminescent Properties of Pr³⁺-Doped Sr₂LaF₇ Phosphor Nanoparticles
– Optical Materials Conference, 2024

Dr. Mohamed El Malki | Materials Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mohamed El Malki | Materials Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Vocational Professor | Mohammed 1 University | Morocco

Mohamed El Malki is a researcher in acoustics and materials physics whose work centers on the theoretical and experimental investigation of periodic and quasi-periodic acoustic waveguide structures, including Helmholtz resonators and phononic crystals. His research contributes to advanced noise control, wave manipulation, and acoustic metamaterials, with publications in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports and several ongoing studies on Thue–Morse resonator systems. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent international visibility and impact, with Scopus indexing 33 documents, 139 citations, and an h-index of 7, while Google Scholar records approximately 178 citations, an h-index of 7, and a growing i10-index, reflecting sustained research influence in applied and fundamental acoustics.

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Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq | Metallurgy | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq | Metallurgy | Best Academic Researcher Award

Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq | PhD Candidate | Incheon National University | South Korea

Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq is an emerging materials scientist and mechanical engineer specializing in mechanical metallurgy, deformation behavior, and microstructural evolution of lightweight metals, particularly magnesium and its alloys. His research focuses on understanding the fundamental deformation mechanisms under extreme environmental and thermomechanical conditions using advanced microscopy, diffraction, and analytical techniques. He aims to develop high-performance, lightweight material systems with improved strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance for next-generation engineering applications. His expertise spans cryogenic and high-temperature mechanical testing, texture control, recrystallization, and alloy design strategies to enhance the formability and mechanical efficiency of metallic materials. He has contributed significantly to the fields of materials characterization and thermo-mechanical processing through publications in high-impact journals. His scholarly impact is reflected by Scopus (145 citations, 19 documents, h-index 7) and Google Scholar (250 citations, h-index 10, i10-index 11), demonstrating growing recognition in the international research community. He also serves as a peer reviewer for Springer Nature’s Journal of Materials Science.

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Featured Publications 

Kannan, A. R., Tariq, H. M. R., Ishtiaq, M., Baek, H. S., Chaudry, U. M., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Impact of post-annealing treatment on the microstructure, recrystallization, and mechanical behavior of hot-rolled Mg-Al-Zn-Ca alloy. Materials.

Tariq, H. M. R., Chaudry, U. M., Asif, Z., Niaz, S., Farooq, A., Dong, H. B., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Investigating the role of Al2Ca particles in the corrosion behavior of AZX311 Mg alloy in chloride and sulfate electrolytes. Electrochimica Acta.

Tariq, H. M. R., Chaudry, U. M., Lee, J. R., Ansari, N., Ali, M., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Tensile failure mode transitions from subzero to elevated deformation temperature in Mg-6Al-1Zn alloy. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials.

Tariq, H. M. R., Kang, H. H., Chaudry, U. M., Khan, M. K., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Impact of surface roughness on the yield drop of hot-rolled AZX311 Mg alloy. Advanced Engineering Materials.

Tariq, H. M. R., Chaudry, U. M., Ishtiaq, M., Kim, M., Ali, M., & Jun, T. S. (2024). Effect of Al addition on the room and cryogenic temperature deformation of Mg-xAl-1Zn-1Ca alloy (x = 2, 3 wt.%). Journal of Magnesium and Alloys.

Dr. Zheng Liu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zheng Liu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Engineer, TaiHang Laboratory, China

Dr. Zheng Liu is a dedicated Chinese materials engineer currently serving at the Taihang National Laboratory in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Specializing in polymer chemistry and advanced composite materials, he has made significant contributions to the development of structural and wave-transparent composites. With a strong academic foundation and multiple research publications in high-impact journals, Dr. Liu is known for his work on interface modification and high-performance fiber-reinforced composites. His research is widely recognized in both academic and industrial settings.

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🎓 Education Background

Dr. Zheng Liu earned his Bachelor’s Degree in 2018 from Nanchang Hangkong University. He went on to receive his Master’s Degree from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 2021, where he continued and completed his Ph.D. in 2024. His academic journey has equipped him with in-depth knowledge in polymer science, composite mechanics, and material interface engineering.

💼 Professional Experience

Since March 2024, Dr. Liu has been working as an Engineer at the Lightweight Structure and Materials Manufacturing Research Center, part of the Taihang National Laboratory & Northwestern Polytechnical University. His professional focus includes the engineering of high-performance polymer and ceramic matrix composites, particularly those used in wave-transparent applications and thermal management.

🏅 Awards and Honors

While specific awards are not listed, Dr. Zheng Liu’s academic excellence is reflected through his multiple peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals like Composites Science and Technology, Polymer Composites, and Journal of Materials Science & Technology. His work has gained citations and is co-authored with prominent researchers, demonstrating peer recognition and scholarly impact.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Liu’s research interests span across Polymer Chemistry and Physics; Structural/functional integrated composites; Wave-transparent and Wave-absorbing composites; Ceramic matrix composites; Thermal Conductive Composites; and Modification of Composites Interfaces. He focuses on the synthesis and design of high-performance materials with applications in aerospace, electronics, and advanced engineering.

✅ Conclusion

With a solid academic background, active research contributions, and a position at one of China’s leading research institutions, Dr. Zheng Liu is emerging as a promising figure in the field of polymer and composite materials. His ongoing work continues to drive innovations in material science, with particular emphasis on interface engineering and multifunctional composite development.

📚 Top Publications Notes – Dr. Zheng Liu 

  1. A mini‐review of ultra‐low dielectric constant intrinsic epoxy resins: Mechanism, preparation and application
    📅 2024 – Polymers for Advanced Technologies
    📑 Cited by: To be updated (new article)

  2. Interfacial strengthening and processing of carbon fibers reinforced poly(ether-ether-ketone) composites: A mini-review
    📅 2024 – Polymer Composites
    📑 Cited by: To be updated (new article)

  3. Block copolymer functionalized quartz fibers/cyanate ester wave-transparent laminated composites
    📅 2023 – Journal of Materials Science & Technology
    📑 Cited by: 20+ articles (estimated)

  4. Branched Fluorine/Adamantane Interfacial Compatibilizer for PBO Fibers/Cyanate Ester Wave-Transparent Laminated Composites
    📅 2023 – Chinese Journal of Chemistry
    📑 Cited by: 10+ articles (estimated)

  5. Low dielectric constant and highly intrinsic thermal conductivity fluorine-containing epoxy resins with ordered liquid crystal structures
    📅 2023 – SusMat
    📑 Cited by: 12+ articles (estimated)

  6. PBO fibers/fluorine-containing liquid crystal compound modified cyanate ester wave-transparent laminated composites with excellent mechanical and flame retardance properties
    📅 2023 – Journal of Materials Science & Technology
    📑 Cited by: 15+ articles (estimated)

  7. Hybrid Polymer Membrane Functionalized PBO Fibers/Cyanate Esters Wave-Transparent Laminated Composites
    📅 2022 – Advanced Fiber Materials
    📑 Cited by: 20+ articles (estimated)

  8. Significantly improved interfacial properties and wave-transparent performance of PBO fibers/cyanate esters laminated composites via introducing a polydopamine/ZIF-8 hybrid membrane
    📅 2022 – Composites Science and Technology
    📑 Cited by: 25+ articles (estimated)

  9. Improving the comprehensive properties of PBO fibres/cyanate ester composites using a hyperbranched fluorine and epoxy containing PBO precursor
    📅 2021 – Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
    📑 Cited by: 30+ articles (estimated)

  10. Optimization of PBO fibers/cyanate ester wave-transparent laminated composites via incorporation of a fluoride-containing linear interfacial compatibilizer
    📅 2021 – Composites Science and Technology
    📑 Cited by: 35+ articles (estimated)

 

Cynthia Graciela Flores-Hernández | Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Cynthia Graciela Flores-Hernández | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Academic, Tecnologico Nacional de México campus Querétaro, Mexico

Cynthia Graciela Flores Hernández is an experienced researcher with over 14 years dedicated to the study of polymers, biopolymers, and composite materials. 💼 She is currently appointed as a Level 1 Researcher at the National System of Researchers (SNI-CONAHCYT). Her expertise spans polymer processing, additive manufacturing, and various advanced characterization techniques. Cynthia has been involved in numerous innovative research projects aimed at developing eco-friendly materials. 🌱 She is also a professor at the Tecnológico Nacional de México – Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro, where she teaches materials engineering and mechanical engineering courses.

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Education

🎓 Cynthia holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México. She earned both her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Chemical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Madero, enhancing her strong foundation in chemical engineering and material sciences. 🧪

Experience

With vast teaching experience, Cynthia has taught various subjects related to materials science, including polymeric materials, biomaterials, recycling technology, nanotechnology, and characterization of nanomaterials. 👩‍🏫 Her professional journey includes active participation in research projects focusing on biocomposites, eco-friendly packaging, and the mechanical properties of natural fiber-reinforced materials. She has collaborated on multiple significant research initiatives at the Tecnológico Nacional de México and Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro. 🔬

Research Focus

Cynthia’s research is centered on improving the properties of polymers, biopolymers, and composite materials, with a particular interest in eco-friendly and sustainable solutions. 🌍 Her work explores the reinforcement of biodegradable polymers with natural fibers and waste, as well as advancements in additive manufacturing techniques. Her focus on sustainability aligns with her dedication to creating materials that benefit the environment while maintaining high performance in practical applications. ⚗️

Awards and Honours

Cynthia has been recognized with the prestigious SNI 1 appointment from the National System of Researchers (CONAHCYT) for her contributions to academic research. 🏅 This honor reflects her commitment to advancing the field of polymer science and developing sustainable material solutions. 🌟

Publication Top Notes

Cynthia has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing valuable insights into the field of biocomposites and sustainable materials. Her work on the chemical and physical properties of green composites, biodegradable polymers, and nanomaterials has been widely cited, demonstrating her influence on the scientific community. 📚

“Physical and chemical properties of green composites: starch reinforced with natural fibers” published in MRS Advances discusses the innovative use of natural fibers in green composites and their improved properties.

“Improvements in the thermomechanical and electrical behavior of hybrid carbon-epoxy nanocomposites” published in Carbon Trends explores advanced material solutions with enhanced performance characteristics.

“Sargassum-modified asphalt: effect of particle size on its physicochemical, rheological, and morphological properties” published in Sustainability investigates the use of seaweed in improving asphalt properties for infrastructure applications.

“3D printing of PLA composites scaffolds reinforced with keratin and chitosan” published in European Polymer Journal demonstrates the potential of additive manufacturing in creating biodegradable composite scaffolds.

 

Alexandru Paraschiv | Materials Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Alexandru Paraschiv | Materials Engineering | Young Scientist Award

Senior Researcher, Romanian Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbines COMOTI, Romania

🌟 Dr. Alexandru Paraschiv is a distinguished Research Scientist I at the National Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbines COMOTI in Bucharest, Romania. With over 11 years of expertise in Materials Science and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, his work has significantly advanced the fields of high-temperature materials and additive manufacturing. Dr. Paraschiv’s groundbreaking research has earned him recognition in both national and international projects, particularly in aerospace applications. 🚀

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Education: 🎓

Dr. Alexandru Paraschiv completed his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Doctoral School of Industrial Engineering and Robotics at POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest, Romania, in 2021. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Nanostructures and Nonconventional Processes (2014) and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (2012) from the same university. 📚

Experience: 🏢

Dr. Paraschiv has steadily advanced through various roles at COMOTI, starting as a Scientific Researcher Assistant in 2013 and reaching his current position as a Scientific Researcher I in 2024. His career includes significant project management and mentorship roles, contributing to the development of new materials and technologies for high-performance aerospace components. 🔬

Research Interests: 🔍

Dr. Paraschiv’s research focuses on additive manufacturing, high-temperature oxidation kinetics, and the development of advanced materials for aerospace and energy applications. His work in optimizing laser powder bed fusion technology and thermal spraying techniques has been pivotal in creating high-performance components for extreme environments. 🌡️

Awards: 🏆

Dr. Paraschiv’s innovative contributions have been recognized with numerous medals and awards at international invention exhibitions. He has also received significant funding for his projects from prestigious organizations, including the European Space Agency and the Romanian Minister of Research and Innovation. 🎖️

Publications

Assessment of Residual Stresses in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Manufactured IN 625
Materials, 17(2), 413 (2024)
Experimental Research into an Innovative Green Propellant Based on Paraffin–Stearic Acid and Coal for Hybrid Rocket Engines

Assessment of Additive Manufactured IN 625’s Tensile Strength Based on Nonstandard Specimens
Investigation of Scanning Strategies and Laser Remelting Effects on Top Surface Deformation of Additively Manufactured IN 625
Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process Parameters’ Optimization for Fabrication of Dense IN 625