Prof. Ehab Zayed | Metal-Matrix Composites Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ehab Zayed | Metal-Matrix Composites Award | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Ehab Zayed , National Research Centre , Egypt

Dr. Ehab Mostafa Zayed specializes in the synthesis and characterization of novel Schiff base metal complexes, focusing on their application in determining metal ions in natural waters and pharmaceutical settings. His research spans polymer chemistry, particularly in graft copolymerization for environmental pollutant removal. With extensive expertise in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), he employs advanced techniques such as 1D and 2D NMR (including HMBC, HMQC, HSQC, and COSY) for analytical and research purposes.

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🎓 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Cairo University, Egypt, 2010
  • M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Cairo University, Egypt, 2007
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics, Cairo University, Egypt, 1999

💼 Professional Experience:

  • NMR Specialist at Cairo University since June 2002
  • Assistant Professor in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry at National Research Centre, Egypt, since May 2015

🔍 Research Areas:

  • Grafting Polymerization
  • Radiation Applications
  • Chemical Applications

📚 Teaching Experience:

  • NMR Aspects and Applications, Cairo University
  • General and Analytical Chemistry, King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia (2011-2012)

🌐 Conferences & Workshops:

Dr. Zayed has actively participated in international conferences and workshops focusing on chemistry, NMR techniques, and green chemistry.

Publication Top Notes:

Radiation-induced grafting of glycidyl methacrylate onto cotton fabric waste and its modification for anchoring hazardous wastes from their solutions

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Removal of hazardous pollutants using bifunctional hydrogel obtained from modified starch by grafting copolymerization

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Synthesis of novel Schiff’s bases of highly potential biological activities and their structure investigation

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Assoc Prof Dr. SEON CHIL KIM | polymeric materials Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. SEON CHIL KIM | polymeric materials Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. SEON CHIL KIM , Department of Biotechnology, Keimyung University , South Korea

👨‍🔬 Seon Chil Kim, currently serving as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Keimyung University in Daegu, Republic of Korea, is a distinguished figure in the fields of radiation shielding, medical devices, and medical informatics. With a robust academic background, Dr. Kim earned his BS in Physics from Gachon University, followed by an MS in Medical Informatics from Korea University and a PhD in Medical Informatics from Kyungpook University.

Dr. Kim’s professional journey includes significant roles such as Director of the u-Health R&D Center and Director of the Health and Medical Research Institute at Daegu Health College, where he made substantial contributions to healthcare innovation and technology integration. He has also held positions at various prestigious institutions, including Seoul Asan Medical Center and Daegu Health College, where he served as Professor of Radiology and later Director of the Center for Advanced Technology in Testing Usability (CATT) at Keimyung University.

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🎓 Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Physics
    • Gachon University College of Natural Sciences, Feb. 2003
  • Master of Science in Medical Informatics
    • Korea University, Feb. 2003
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Informatics
    • Kyungpook National University, Dec. 2009

👨‍💼 Career Highlights:

  • Radiologist
    • Seoul Asan Medical Center, 1997-2001
  • Senior Manager, PACS (Medical Image Analysis) Development Team
    • TIS, 2001-2003
  • Project Team Leader, Simulation Hospital
    • Daegu Health College, 2007-2008
  • Director, u-Health R&D Center
    • Daegu Health College, 2008
  • Head of Integrated Health Education Team
    • Daegu Health College, 2010-2011
  • Deputy Director, Elderly-Friendly Products and Services Integrated Experience Center Establishment Project
    • Ministry of Knowledge Economy, 2007-2008
  • Director, Next Generation IT Infrastructure Development Project
    • Ministry of Knowledge Economy, 2008-2009
  • Director, Daegu Senior Experience Center
    • 2011-2014
  • Director, Health and Medical Research Institute
    • Daegu Health College, 2014
  • Professor, Department of Radiology
    • Daegu Health College, Mar. 2003 – Aug. 2015
  • Director, Center for Advanced Technology in Testing Usability (CATT)
    • Keimyung University, 2015-2016
  • Director, Future Industry Strategy Research Center
    • Keimyung University, 2016-2017
  • Director, Future Usability Evaluation Center
    • Ministry of Industry, 2016-2017
  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Medicine
    • College of Medicine, Keimyung University, 2023-Present
  • Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering
    • College of Engineering, Keimyung University, Sep. 2015-Present

🏆 Awards and Recognitions:

  • Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation, 2021, 2022
  • Mayor of Daegu Commendation, 2012
  • Commissioner of Small and Medium Business Administration Commendation, 2014

📚 Publications and Contributions:

  • 33 Patents
  • 38 International Papers

🌐 Professional Affiliations:

  • Medical Devices Review Committee Member, 2009-2010, 2019-Present
  • Academic Director, Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2019-Present
  • Academic Director, Korea Convergence Society, 2019-Present
  • Business Director, Korean Society of Rehabilitation Robotics, 2019-Present
Publications Top Notes 📄

K-WISC-V Processing Speed Index Analysis to Verify the Effectiveness of ADHD Symptom Improvement Using Pediatric Digital Content

Evaluation of Shielding Performance of Gamma Ray Shielding Tungsten Polymer Composite with LBL-Type Layered Structure

The Development of a Composite Thin Film Barrier of Tungsten Fe3O4-rGO (FerGO) for the Radiation Shielding of Medical Personnel

Development of a Dog Health Score Using an Artificial Intelligence Disease Prediction Algorithm Based on Multifaceted Data

Fucoxanthin Abrogates Ionizing Radiation-Induced Inflammatory Responses by Modulating Sirtuin 1 in Macrophages

Assoc Prof Dr. Karel Saksl | Material science Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Karel Saksl | Material science Award | Best Researcher Award

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. 🔬

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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.

Education:

  • Docent (2021): UPJŠ Košice.
  • DrSc. (2010): Technical University of Košice (TUKE).
  • PhD. (2000): TUKE Košice.
  • Ing. (1997): TUKE Košice.

Key Achievements:

  • Official representative of Slovakia in the European XFEL Council.
  • Recognized for breakthrough discoveries and significant publications in prestigious scientific journals.

Language Skills:

  • Russian (Expert)
  • German (Expert)
  • English (Expert)

Research Focus:

  • Materials Science
  • Biodegradable Materials
  • Thermoelectric Materials
  • Metallic Alloys for Energy Storage and Applications

Publications and Citations:

  • H-Index: 24
  • Number of Publications (WoS): 144
  • Number of Citations (WoS): 1923
  • WoS ID: ABE-5687-2020
  • Scopus ID: 6602635254
  • ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8133-5352

Professional Activities:

  • Represented Slovakia in international scientific committees and projects.
  • Contributed significantly to European XFEL projects and ESFRI initiatives.

Projects:

  • Leads and participates in numerous EU, APVV, VEGA, and international research projects focused on materials development and applications.

Teaching and Supervision:

  • Actively supervises and mentors PhD and MSc students in materials science.

Authorship:

  • Author of university textbooks and scientific publications.

Publication Top Notes :

Turning solid aluminium transparent by intense soft X-ray photoionization

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La-based bulk metallic glasses with critical diameter up to 30 mm

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Atomic-scale mechanisms of the glass-forming ability in metallic glasses

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Effect of PMN modification on structure and electrical response of xPMN–(1− x) PZT ceramic systems

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On the formation of intermetallics in Fe–Al system–An in situ XRD study

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Assoc Prof Dr. Seyed Mahdi Rafiaei| nanomaterial-advanced material Award |Design Excellence Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Seyed Mahdi Rafiaei| nanomaterial-advanced material Award |Design Excellence Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Seyed Mahdi Rafiaei , Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) , Iran 

Seyed Mahdi Rafiaei is an accomplished materials scientist and educator with a distinguished academic background spanning from Esfahan University of Technology to Seoul National University. With expertise in synthesizing and characterizing various materials such as phosphors, photocatalysts, and transparent ceramics, he has contributed significantly to the fields of luminescent materials, solar cell technology, and biomaterials. As an Associate Professor at Isfahan University of Technology and Head of the International Affairs Office, he has demonstrated leadership in academia and international collaborations. Dr. Rafiaei’s accolades include awards for research excellence, best oral presentations, and contributions to scientific societies. His current research projects focus on enhancing solar cell efficiency through transparent ceramic coatings and developing zirconia-based sensors for oxygen measurement, reflecting his commitment to advancing materials science for practical applications. Dr. Rafiaei’s multifaceted career encompasses teaching a range of courses from semiconductor theory to fracture mechanics and contributing as an editorial board member for prominent scientific journals. His innovative work and dedication to materials science make him a standout figure in the field. 🌟

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Education:

  • BSc in Materials and Metallurgy Engineering
    Esfahan University of Technology
  • MSc in Materials Science and Engineering (Materials Identification)
    Sharif University of Technology
  • PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
    Seoul National University

Thesis Topics:

  • MSc: Fabrication of Al/SiCp Composites and Evaluation of Fatigue Properties under Different Aging Heat Treatments
  • PhD: Synthesis of Phosphors and the Effect of Nano-sized SiO2 on Optical Properties

Current Position:

  • 🏛️ Associate Professor
    Isfahan University of Technology, Golpayegan (GUT)
    Head of International Affairs Office

Fields of Interest:

  • 🔬 Synthesis and Optical Properties of Phosphors (Luminescent Materials)
  • 🌞 Synthesis and Characterizations of Photocatalysts
  • ☀️ Synthesis and Characterizations of Transparent Ceramics (for Solar Cells)
  • 🦠 Synthesis and Characterizations of Bioceramics
  • ⚙️ Synthesis and Mechanical Properties of Cermets
  • 🛠️ Metallurgy of Welding

Scientific Experiences:

  • Teaching at various institutes in Iran
  • Member of Isfahan Science and Technology Town
  • Organizing and Scientific Committees member for national conferences
  • Academic member of Iran Ceramic Institute
  • Membership in Iranian Society of Surface Science and Technology (ISSST)

Honors:

  • 🏆 Best Researcher at Golpayegan University of Technology (2018)
  • 🥇 Special Prize from Iran Elite Foundation (2017)
  • 🏅 Best Oral Presentation at the 4th Iran National Zeolite Conference (2017)
  • 🏆 Best Researcher at Golpayegan University of Technology Materials Department (2017)

Scientific Activities:

  • Editorial Board Member, Advances in Nanomaterials (SciencePG)
  • Editorial Board Member, Materials Science: Materials Review

Research Projects:

  • Solar Cell Efficiency Enhancement using Transparent Ceramic Coatings
  • Manufacturing and Evaluation of Zirconia-based Sensors for Oxygen Measurement

Fields of Teaching:

  • Theory of Semiconductors
  • Electron Theory in Materials
  • Engineering of Oxide & Non-oxide Ceramics
  • Surface Metallurgy of Materials
  • Fracture Mechanics
  • Advanced Metallurgy of Welding
  • NDT

Patents:

  • Synthesis of Composites Consisting Transparent YVO4 Doped with Lanthanide (pending)

Courses Taught:

  • Ceramic Engineering
  • Electronic Materials
  • Electron Theory of Material
  • Surface Engineering
  • Thermodynamics
  • Welding
  • NDT

Publication Top Notes :

Palladium nanocatalysts confined in mesoporous silica for heterogeneous reduction of nitroaromatics

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Densification and mechanical properties of spark plasma sintered Si3N4/ZrO2 nano-composites

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Effect of nitrogen and secondary carbide on the microstructure and properties of (Ti0. 93W0. 07) C–Ni cermets

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Gadolinium triflate immobilized on magnetic nanocomposites as recyclable Lewis acid catalyst for acetylation of phenols

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Combustion synthesized YVO4: Eu3+ phosphors: effect of fuels on nanostructure and luminescence properties

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