Cláudia Antunes | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Cláudia Antunes, University of Beira Interior, Portugal.

Cláudia Sofia Baptista Antunes is a passionate student of Industrial Chemistry at the University of Beira Interior . She completed her undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of Porto in 2021 and has since delved into green chemistry research . Cláudia’s work on natural fiber-reinforced composites, particularly green epoxy composites reinforced with animal fibers like sheep and dog wool from Serra da Estrela, has already resulted in her first publication . With a strong focus on sustainable materials and innovation, she aspires to make meaningful contributions to materials science through her research.

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Education and Experience

2021: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, University of Porto.
2022-present: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Industrial Chemistry at the University of Beira Interior.
2023: Published research on green composites in the journal Polymers.

Suitability For The Award

Cláudia Sofia Baptista Antunes is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award, based on her strong academic background, innovative research, and contributions to the field of materials science. As a master’s student at the University of Beira Interior, her research focus on natural fiber reinforced composites, particularly green epoxy composites made from animal fibers, aligns with contemporary trends toward sustainable materials. Her publication in the journal Polymers, titled “Mechanical Behaviour of Green Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Sheep and Dog Wool from Serra Da Estrela”, is a testament to the quality and relevance of her work.

Professional Development

Cláudia Antunes is actively engaged in the study of materials science, focusing on sustainable composites and natural fibers . Her work showcases a commitment to eco-friendly materials, especially through her research on wool-reinforced epoxy composites. This innovative study explores the potential of animal fibers, like sheep and dog wool, to enhance mechanical properties in green composites. Cláudia’s dedication to materials innovation aims to address environmental concerns within industrial applications, promoting renewable and biodegradable resources . Her hands-on experience with composite materials contributes significantly to the growing field of sustainable industrial chemistry.

Research Focus

Cláudia’s research centers on Materials Science and Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites , with an emphasis on animal fibers and sustainable alternatives in composite materials. Her study, published in Polymers, investigates how locally-sourced animal fibers like sheep and dog wool from Serra da Estrela can be used to enhance the mechanical behavior of green epoxy composites . This research aims to reduce synthetic material reliance and increase renewable material use in industrial applications, aligning with global sustainability goals. Her work contributes to the innovation of eco-friendly materials for industrial and environmental advancements .

Awards and Honors

Award Category Preference: Best Research Scholar Award.

Publications

“Temporal data mining: An overview” by CM Antunes, AL Oliveira, KDD Workshop on Temporal Data Mining, 2001 – Cited by 493
“Generalization of pattern-growth methods for sequential pattern mining with gap constraints” by C Antunes, AL Oliveira, Machine Learning and Data Mining in Pattern Recognition, 2003 – Cited by 109
“A structured view on pattern mining-based biclustering” by R Henriques, C Antunes, SC Madeira, Pattern Recognition, 2015 – Cited by 87
“Acquiring background knowledge for intelligent tutoring systems” by C Antunes, Educational Data Mining, 2008 – Cited by 69
“Sequential pattern mining algorithms: Trade-offs between speed and memory” by C Antunes, AL Oliveira, 2nd Workshop on Mining Graphs, Trees and Sequences, 2004 – Cited by 56
“Anticipating Students’ Failure As Soon As Possible” by C Antunes, Handbook of Educational Data Mining, 2010 – Cited by 36
“Predicting teamwork results from social network analysis” by PT Crespo, C Antunes, Expert Systems, 2015 – Cited by 31
“Accessing emotion patterns from affective interactions using electrodermal activity” by R Henriques, A Paiva, C Antunes, Humaine Association Conference on Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction, 2013 – Cited by 31

Assoc Prof Dr. Karel Saksl, Technical University of Košice , Slovakia

Dr. Karel Saksl is a distinguished scientist and academic leader, currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy, and Recycling at the Technical University of Košice in Slovakia. With extensive experience spanning over two decades, Dr. Saksl has made significant contributions to materials research and development, particularly in areas such as biodegradable materials, thermoelectric materials, and metallic alloys for advanced applications like hydrogen storage and Li-ion batteries. He holds a Docent degree from UPJŠ Košice, along with a Doctor of Science and PhD from TUKE Košice. Dr. Saksl’s expertise extends beyond academia, as evidenced by his roles as an official representative of Slovakia in the European XFEL Council and various scientific committees. His dedication to mentoring and education is reflected in his supervision of numerous PhD candidates and contributions to university textbooks. Dr. Saksl’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation underscores his impactful career in materials science and metallurgy. 🔬

Professional Background:

Dean (2021–current): Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy, and Recycling, TUKE, Slovakia.

Head of Scientific Team (1997–current): Institute of Materials Research, SAS, Košice, Slovakia.

Conducts materials research, specializing in biodegradable materials, thermoelectric materials, and alloys for energy applications.

Postdoctoral Researcher (2002–2007): HASYLAB at DESY, Hamburg, Germany.

Studied the structure of highly disordered materials under various conditions.

Postdoctoral Researcher (2001): Department of Physics, DTU, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Conducted research on amorphous, crystalline, and quasicrystalline materials.