Maria Richetta | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Maria Richetta | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof. Dr. Maria Richetta at Universitร  degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata | Italy

Professor Maria Richetta is an Associate Professor of Technical Drawing and Design at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Italy. With a strong foundation in physics and materials science, she plays a key role in interdisciplinary research involving biomedical applications, additive manufacturing, and computational design. She coordinates international academic collaborations and teaches advanced courses in engineering and applied sciences. She is a member of the PhD Program Committee and part of the LIME international research lab. Professor Richetta is highly respected for her contributions to education, research, and the development of cutting-edge medical technologies.

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Education

Dr. Maria Richetta holds a Master of Science in Physics (cum laude) from the University of Rome โ€œLa Sapienza.โ€ She earned her Ph.D. in Thermophysical Properties of Materials from the University of L’Aquila, where she specialized in the thermal and physical characterization of materials.

Experience

Professor Maria Richetta is currently serving as an Associate Professor in Technical Drawing and Design at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata.” She is an active member of the Ph.D. Program Committee in Industrial Engineering and serves as the Academic Coordinator for the Masterโ€™s program in โ€œChemistry for Nanoengineering,โ€ a collaborative initiative among institutions in Italy, France, and Poland. She is also a member of LIME (International Laboratory of Ionomer Materials for Energy). In the past, she has lectured on a range of subjects including General Physics, Laser Applications in Medicine, Photovoltaic Physics, Statistical Data Analysis, Fusion Energy, and Additive Manufacturing.

Professional Developmentย 

Professor Richetta has developed a robust academic profile through continuous professional growth in interdisciplinary research and teaching. She has expanded her impact by participating in and leading international academic programs, fostering global collaborations across Europe, the USA, Australia, and Brazil. Her professional development includes expertise in additive manufacturing, biomedical materials, CAD-FEA simulations, and experimental mechanics. Richettaโ€™s ongoing engagement with innovative teaching and research projects has helped train a new generation of engineers and scientists. Her commitment to evolving educational methodologies and advanced research places her at the forefront of technical and biomedical engineering innovation

Research Interestsย 

Professor Richettaโ€™s research lies at the intersection of biomedical engineering, materials science, and advanced manufacturing. Her work focuses on micro- and nano-structured composites for medical implants, particularly using Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) for corrosion-resistant coatings. She also explores additive manufacturing to develop biomimetic implants, hybrid solid-lattice structures, and dental or orthopedic devices. Richetta integrates CAD and Finite Element Analysis tools for structural analysis and conducts mechanical and surface testing of biological materials and 3D-printed components. Her interdisciplinary approach enables the design of customized, biocompatible, and efficient medical solutions, addressing real-world healthcare challenges with cutting-edge technologies.

Awards and Recognitions

While specific award titles are not mentioned, Professor Maria Richetta has earned significant recognition for her academic leadership, particularly as the coordinator of the international Masterโ€™s in โ€œChemistry for Nanoengineering.โ€ She is a founding member of the LIME Laboratory, an international collaboration with institutions such as Aix-Marseille University and CNRS. Her distinguished teaching record across physics and engineering programs demonstrates long-standing educational excellence. Additionally, her contributions to the development of biomedical devices and additive manufacturing solutions have positioned her as a respected figure in European interdisciplinary research and higher education.

Top Noted Publicationsย 

  • Title: Alloys for Aeronautic Applications: State of the Art and Perspectives
    Year: 2019
    Cited By: 217

  • Title: Continuous Dynamic Recrystallization (CDRX) Model for Aluminum Alloys
    Year: 2018
    Cited By: 79

  • Title: Generation of High Pressure Shocks Relevant to the Shock-Ignition Intensity Regime
    Year: 2014
    Cited By: 74

  • Title: Morphology of Zn/Al Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets Grown onto Aluminum Thin Films
    Year: 2014
    Cited By: 73

  • Title: A Further Analysis on Ti6Al4V Lattice Structures Manufactured by Selective Laser Melting
    Year: 2019
    Cited By: 65

  • Title: Magnetically Guided Fast Electrons in Cylindrically Compressed Matter
    Year: 2011
    Cited By: 59

Giovanni Barrera Torres | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Giovanni Barrera Torres | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Barrera Torres , Instituto Tecnologico Metropolitano , Colombia.

Giovanni Barrera Torres is an accomplished Industrial Designer and Materials Science expert with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. Having graduated as an Industrial Designer in 2003, he furthered his education with a Masterโ€™s in Materials and Process Engineering, a Ph.D. in Science and Technology of Materials, and extensive post-doctoral research in innovation and product development. Giovanni is currently a professor at the Instituto Tecnolรณgico Metropolitano and a post-doctoral researcher at UFSCar, Brazil. His work focuses on materials science, industrial design, and advanced manufacturing technologies, making significant contributions to both academia and industry.ย ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฌ

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Education and Experience

  • 2003: Graduation in Industrial Design – Universidad Pedagรณgica y Tecnolรณgica de Colombiaย ๐ŸŽ“
  • 2011: Magรญster in Materials and Process Engineering – Universidad Nacional de Colombiaย ๐Ÿ”ง
  • 2017: Ph.D. in Science and Technology of Materials – UNESP, Brazilย ๐ŸŒ
  • 2022: “Sรกcale jugo a tu patente 2.0” Science Writing and Patent Training – Ministry of Science, Colombiaย ๐Ÿ“
  • 2023: Post-Doctorate in Innovation and Product Development – UFSCar, Brazilย ๐Ÿ”ฌ
  • Current: Professor, Faculty of Arts and Humanities – Instituto Tecnolรณgico Metropolitanoย ๐Ÿ’ผ

Suitability summary for best researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Barrera Torres is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a distinguished academic background and extensive contributions in the field of materials science, industrial design, and innovation. With a career spanning from his graduation as an Industrial Designer in 2003 to his Post-Doctorate in innovation and product development at UFSCar-Sรฃo Carlos, Brazil, Giovanniโ€™s research and professional journey demonstrate his commitment to advancing materials science, thermoplastics, and product development.

Professional Development

Giovanni Barrera Torres has continuously enhanced his skills through various academic and professional development programs. He completed a post-doctorate in innovation and product development at UFSCar, Brazil, contributing to the advancement of materials technology. His professional experience includes working as an industrial designer for companies like Industria Militar and Autobuses Indubo, as well as serving as a full-time professor. Giovanniโ€™s commitment to education and practical application is evident in his training in entrepreneurship for scientists and engineers at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, London.ย ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ก

Research Focus

Giovanniโ€™s research focuses on the intersection of materials science, industrial design, and product development. His work aims to enhance the quality and functionality of thermoplastic materials and their additives, with a focus on advanced manufacturing technologies. Giovanniโ€™s post-doctoral research explores the innovation and development of materials, applying cutting-edge techniques to improve product quality in various industries. He also focuses on patent writing, helping bridge the gap between scientific innovation and practical applications in manufacturing and design.ย ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿงชโš™๏ธ

Awards And Honours

  • 2022: “Sรกcale jugo a tu patente 2.0” Certificate, Ministry of Science, Colombiaย ๐Ÿ…
  • 2017: Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Londonย ๐Ÿ†
  • 2019: Certificate of Excellence in Thermoplastic Materials Research, Centro De Tecnologรญa De La Manufactura Avanzadaย ๐Ÿ…
  • 2023: Post-Doctoral Excellence Award, UFSCar, Brazilย ๐Ÿ†

Publication Top Noted

  • Sugarcane bagasse fiber as semi-reinforcement filler in natural rubber composite sandals
    Cited by:ย 77,ย Year:ย 2019ย ๐Ÿƒ
  • Cross-linked density determination of natural rubber compounds by different analytical techniques
    Cited by:ย 58,ย Year:ย 2021ย ๐Ÿ”ฌ
  • Potential eco-friendly application of sugarcane bagasse ash in the rubber industry
    Cited by:ย 18,ย Year:ย 2021ย โ™ป๏ธ
  • Using the Lorenzโ€“Park, Mooneyโ€“Rivlin, and dynamic mechanical analysis relationship on natural rubber/leather shavings composites
    Cited by:ย 17,ย Year:ย 2022ย ๐Ÿงช
  • Vegetable cellulose fibers in natural rubber composites
    Cited by:ย 15,ย Year:ย 2023ย ๐ŸŒฑ
  • Diagnรณstico tรฉcnico del proceso de producciรณn forestal en plantaciones a pequeรฑa escala en Costa Rica
    Cited by:ย 15,ย Year:ย 1995ย ๐ŸŒณ
  • Determination of Cr (VI) in leather residues using graphite/paraffin composite electrodes modified with reduced graphene oxide nanosheets
    Cited by:ย 14,ย Year:ย 2022ย ๐Ÿงฌ
  • Especies forestales nativas para la reforestaciรณn en las regiones Brunca y Pacรญfico Central de Costa Rica
    Cited by:ย 12,ย Year:ย 2002ย ๐ŸŒฒ
  • Influence of cavity length and emission wavelength on the characteristic temperature in AlGaAs lasers
    Cited by:ย 10,ย Year:ย 1995ย ๐Ÿ”ฅ

 

Silvia Zecchi | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Silvia Zecchi | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Silvia Zecchi, Politecnico di Torino, Italy.

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Education and Experience

  • ๐ŸŽ“ย Doctorateย in Materials Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino (2022โ€“Present).
  • ๐ŸŽ“ย Master’s Degreeย in Materials Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (2022).
  • ๐ŸŽ“ย Bachelor’s Degreeย in Materials Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (2019).
  • ๐ŸŒย Visiting Ph.D. Student, National Technical University of Athens (2023โ€“2024).
  • ๐Ÿขย Intern, Quality and Innovation at Moncler, Milano, Italy (2022).

Suitability For The Award

Ms. Silvia Zecchi is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, as she has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of Materials Science and Technology, specifically in the areas of polymer composites, carbon materials, and stealth technologies.

Professional Developmentย 

Awards and Honors

  • ๐Ÿ†ย Co-inventor of aย patentย for an iron-based compound usable in stealth technologies.
  • ๐ŸŽคย Invited Speakerย at the 19th International Conference on Thin Films (ICTF) 2023.
  • ๐Ÿ“œย Contributor toย 21st European Conference on Composite Materialย with two impactful research papers.

Publications

  1. ๐ŸŒฑ Miscanthus-Derived Biochar as a Platform for the Production of Fillers for the Improvement of Mechanical and Electromagnetic Properties of Epoxy Composites, Scavuzzo, S., Zecchi, S., Cristoforo, G., Etzi, M., Bartoli, M. (2024) – C-Journal of Carbon Research, 10(3), 81๐Ÿ“š 0 citations.
  2. ๐Ÿ“– A Comprehensive Review of Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Composite Materials, Zecchi, S., Cristoforo, G., Bartoli, M., Boccaccio, M., Acerra, F. (2024) – Micromachines, 15(2), 187๐Ÿ”ข 7 citations.
  3. ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Selective Laser Sintering versus Multi Jet Fusion: A Comprehensive Comparison Study Based on the Properties of Glass Beads-Reinforced Polyamide 12, Lupone, F., Padovano, E., Lambertini, V.G., Zecchi, S., Badini, C. (2024) – Advanced Engineering Materials, 26(3), 2301345๐Ÿ“– 1 citation.
  4. โšก Effect of Red Mud Addition on Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Hemp-Derived-Biochar-Containing Epoxy Composites, Zecchi, S., Ruscillo, F., Cristoforo, G., Berruti, F., Tagliaferro, A. (2023) – Micromachines, 14(2), 429๐Ÿ“Š 5 citations.

Prof. QINGYOU LU | CONDENSE MATTER Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. QINGYOU LU | CONDENSE MATTER Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. QINGYOU LU ,University of Science and Technology of China , China

๐ŸŒŸ Qingyou Lu (้™†่ฝป้“€), born on March 22, 1969, in Changchun, Jilin Province, is a distinguished physicist specializing in condensed matter physics. With a B.S. (with High Honors) and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, his groundbreaking dissertation focused on magnetic force microscopy of colossal magneto-resistive materials and superconductors. Lu has held significant roles, including Senior Engineer at Cypress Semiconductor and Professor of Physics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and the High Magnetic Field Laboratory of CAS. His accolades include being Chief Scientist of the National Key R&D Program (2017-2022, 2023-2028), Chair Professor at USTC, and multiple awards for scientific achievements, highlighting his substantial contributions to the field of physics. ๐ŸŒŸ

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๐ŸŽ“ Education

  • B.S. in Physics (with High Honors): University of Texas at Austin (February 1993 โ€“ December 1995)
  • Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics (with University Fellowship): University of Texas at Austin (January 1996 โ€“ July 2000)
    • Ph.D. Dissertation Title: MAGNETIC FORCE MICROSCOPY OF COLOSSAL MAGNETO-RESISTIVE MATERIALS AND SUPERCONDUCTORS

๐Ÿ’ผ Work Experience

  • Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Project Leader: Cypress Semiconductor Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S.A. (September 2000 โ€“ April 2005)
  • Professor of Physics: University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China (June 2005 โ€“ Present)
  • Professor of Physics (Double hire): High Magnetic Field Laboratory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China (May 2008 โ€“ Present)

๐Ÿ† Awards and Honors

  • 2023: Chief Scientist of National Key R&D Program (2023-2028 term)
  • 2022: Chair Professor of University of Science & Technology of China
  • 2021: Government Subsidies from Anhui Province
  • 2020: The Extra Prize for Science & Technology Achievement of Anhui Province
  • 2018: Associate Editor of Review of Scientific Instruments
  • 2017: Chief Scientist of National Key R&D Program (2017-2022 term)
  • 2017: Outstanding Science and Technology Achievement Prize of CAS
  • 2010: Winner of CAS Core Talents for Key Technologies
  • 2005: Winner of Education Ministry’s New Century Excellent Talents

 

Publications Top Notes ๐Ÿ“„

Strain-driven charge-ordered state in La0.67Ca0.33MnO3

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Observation of magnetic domain behavior in colossal magnetoresistive materials with a magnetic force microscope

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Localized measurement of penetration depth for a high Tc superconductor single crystal using a magnetic force microscope

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Low-temperature magnetic forcemicroscopy of colossal magnetoresistive films

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