Dr. Kai Xiong | Material | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kai Xiong | Material | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kai Xiong , Yunnan University , China.

Dr. Kai Xiong, Ph.D., is a Professor at Yunnan University and a Master Supervisor. A high-level introduced young talent in Yunnan Province and a core faculty member at Donglu, he specializes in multi-scale simulation and the design of rare and high-entropy materials. He has led major research projects, including one National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) project and multiple provincial programs. With over 100 published papers, five software copyrights, and a textbook, he has significantly contributed to material science. His work bridges fundamental research with industrial applications, enhancing innovation in non-ferrous metal materials. 🔬📖

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Education & Experience 🎓🔬

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science, specialized in multi-scale simulation and material design 🏗️
  • Professor, Yunnan University, mentoring master’s students and conducting advanced research 📚
  • High-level Young Talent, recognized by Yunnan Province for academic excellence 🏅
  • Young & Middle-Aged Backbone Teacher, contributing to scientific advancement at Yunnan University 👨‍🏫
  • Principal Investigator, leading multiple national and provincial research projects 🔬
  • Industry Collaborations, working on enterprise-sponsored research for material innovation ⚙️

Suitability Summmary

Dr. Kai Xiong, a distinguished Professor at Yunnan University, is an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his exceptional contributions to material science and engineering. As a high-level introduced young talent in Yunnan Province and a key faculty member at Yunnan University, he has significantly advanced the field of multi-scale simulation and the design of rare and precious non-ferrous metals and high-entropy materials. His research has had a profound impact on the development of next-generation materials, contributing both theoretically and practically to the field.

Professional Development 🚀

Dr. Kai Xiong has made remarkable strides in computational materials science, focusing on multi-scale simulation and the development of advanced non-ferrous and high-entropy materials. His expertise spans theoretical modeling and experimental validation, enabling breakthrough discoveries in material performance enhancement. He actively mentors students, contributes to industrial applications, and collaborates on national and provincial projects. His research has yielded patented innovations, software tools, and a specialized textbook. Through continuous learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, he pushes the boundaries of material science, bridging academia and industry to drive technological advancements in rare and precious metals. 🔍🔧📘

Research Focus 🔬💡

Dr. Kai Xiong specializes in the multi-scale simulation and design of rare and precious non-ferrous metals and high-entropy materials. His work integrates computational modeling, experimental validation, and industrial applications to enhance material properties. Key areas include atomic-level material behavior analysis, nanostructured alloy development, and mechanical and thermal stability optimization. His research plays a vital role in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and electronic applications, improving material efficiency and sustainability. With a strong foundation in applied physics, chemistry, and engineering, he contributes to cutting-edge advancements that redefine the future of materials science. 🏗️⚡🔍

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

  • High-Level Young Talent, Yunnan Province 🏅
  • Young & Middle-Aged Backbone Teacher, Yunnan University 🎓
  • Principal Investigator of NSFC Project 🔬
  • Leader of Yunnan Province Major Science & Technology Programs 🚀
  • Published 100+ Research Papers in Prestigious Journals 📖
  • Author of a Specialized Material Science Textbook 📚
  • Holder of 5 Software Copyrights for Scientific Innovations 💻

Publication Top Notes

  • Machine learning inverse design of high-strength mid-temperature Ag-based solders

    • Journal: Materials & Design
    • Publication Date: April 2025
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2025.113736
    • Contributors: Chengchen Jin, Kai Xiong, Yingwu Wang, Shunmeng Zhang, Yunyang Ye, Hui Fang, Aimin Zhang, Hua Dai, Yong Mao
  • Phase size induced anomalous plastic behavior in AuSn-Au₅Sn duplex alloy

    • Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: A
    • Publication Date: March 2025
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2025.147911
    • Contributors: Rui Ma, Yingjie Sun, Hualong Ge, Wenyan Zhou, Haijun Wu, Lihua Ma, Shaoping Lu, Shunmeng Zhang, Zhiwei Xia, Kai Xiong, et al.
  • High‐throughput calculation integrated with stacking ensemble machine learning for predicting elastic properties of refractory multi‐principal element alloys

    • Journal: Materials Genome Engineering Advances
    • Publication Date: March 12, 2025
    • DOI: 10.1002/mgea.70004
    • Contributors: Chengchen Jin, Kai Xiong, Congtao Luo, Hui Fang, Chaoguang Pu, Hua Dai, Aimin Zhang, Shunmeng Zhang, Yingwu Wang
  • Strength-ductility trade-off in NbTaTiV refractory multi-principal element alloys

    • Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: A
    • Publication Date: February 2025
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2024.147677
    • Contributors: Yingwu Wang, Kai Xiong, Lingjie Yang, Shunmeng Zhang, Hui Fang, Hua Dai, Chengchen Jin, Yunyang Ye, Congtao Luo, Junjie He, et al.
  • Hf-induced strengthening and lattice distortion in HfNbTaTiV refractory multi-principal element alloys

    • Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
    • Publication Date: January 2025
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.12.256
    • Contributors: Yingwu Wang, Kai Xiong, Wei Li, Chengchen Jin, Haijun Wu, Hua Dai, Zihang Yang, Hongmo Yang, Shunmeng Zhang

 

Hongwei Yu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Hongwei Yu | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hongwei Yu, Tianjin University of Technology, China.

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Education and Experience

  • Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry
    Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, CAS (2009-2014) 🎓
    Advisor: Shilie Pan
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Materials Science and Engineering
    Jilin University, College of Materials Science and Engineering (2005-2009) 📚
  • Post-doctoral Fellow
    University of Houston, with Prof. P. Shiv Halasyamani (2014-2017) 🔬
  • Post-doctoral Fellow
    Northwestern University, with Prof. Kenneth R. Poeppelmeier (2017-2018) 🔬
  • Professor
    Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, CAS (2017-2018) 👨‍🏫
  • Professor
    Tianjin University of Technology, China (2018-present) 🏫

Suitability For The Award

Prof. Hongwei Yu is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in materials physics and chemistry. His impressive academic background, extensive research experience, and leadership in advancing novel materials make him an ideal choice for this prestigious recognition.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors

  • Excellent Post-doctoral Researcher Award (University of Houston) 🏅
  • Outstanding Professor Award (Tianjin University of Technology) 🌟
  • Best Paper Award in materials science conference 🏆
  • Research Excellence Award (Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry) 🏅

Publications Top Notes

  • ACuGa6S10 (A = Rb, Cs): Design and Synthesis of Two New Cavity-Chalcopyrite Chalcogenides Based on “Iterative Substitution” Strategy – Chemistry – A European Journal, 2025, 31(1), e202403515 📘
  • K15La7(BO3)12: A KBBF-Like Nonlinear-Optical Material with a Short Cutoff Edge and a Strong Second-Harmonic-Generation Response – Inorganic Chemistry, 2024, 63(51), pp. 24059–24064 📗
  • High Efficiency Continuous Wave and Q-Switched Laser Based on an Orthorhombic Yb:GdScO3 Crystal in the (112) Direction with a Broad Emission Bandwidth of 93 nm – Optics Express, 2024, 32(26), pp. 47111–47122🌟
  • A Novel Chiral Organic-Inorganic Metal Halide, (C6H16N2)3Zn3Br12·2H2O: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Characterization – Materials Today Chemistry, 2024, 42, 102417 🔬
  • LaMg6Ga6S16: A Chemically Stable Divalent Lanthanide Chalcogenide – Nature Communications, 2024, 15(1), 2959 – 7 Citations 🌱
  • Ba2GeF2Q3 (Q = S, Se) and Ba3GeF2Se4: New F-Based Chalcohalides with Enhanced Birefringence – Chemical Communications, 2024, 60(87), pp. 12734–12737 💡
  • Reticular Chemistry-Aided Effective Design of New Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Selenites – Materials Horizons, 2024, 11(24), pp. 6435–6442  ⚛️
  • Ae3[TO3][SnOQ3] (Ae = Sr, Ba; T = Si, Ge; Q = S, Se) and Ba3[CO3][MQ4] (M = Ge, Sn; Q = S, Se): Design and Syntheses of a Series of Heteroanionic Antiperovskite-Type Oxychalcogenides – Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2024, 146(38), pp. 26081–26094 – 1 Citation 🧪
  • K3Y3(BO3)4: A Potential UV Nonlinear-Optical Crystal Designed by a Chemical Substitution Strategy – Inorganic Chemistry, 2024, 63(38), pp. 17362–17366 – 1 Citation 🔭

Yunchao Qi | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Yunchao Qi | Materials Science | China

Dr. Yunchao Qi, North University of China, China.

Dr. Yunchao Qi 🎓 is a distinguished researcher and educator specializing in engineering mechanics and materials science. He holds a Doctorate in Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology and is currently affiliated with the School of Aerospace Engineering, North University of China. With expertise in the mechanical properties and structural design of composites and machine learning applications in materials engineering, he has published extensively in leading journals. Dr. Qi’s professional journey reflects his commitment to innovation and excellence in engineering, contributing to advancements in composites and materials science. 📚🔬

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Mechanics, Northwestern Polytechnical University (2012–2016)
  • 🎓 Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology (2016–2022)
  • 💼 AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) CO., Ltd., Chengdu, China (2023/02–2024/05)
  • 💼 North University of China, Taiyuan, China (2024/05–Present)

Summary Suitability For the Award

Dr. Yunchao Qi is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his groundbreaking contributions to the field of engineering mechanics, particularly in the mechanical properties characterization and structural design of composites. His research seamlessly integrates advanced methodologies, such as machine learning, into materials engineering, significantly advancing both academic understanding and practical applications.

Professional Development

Dr. Yunchao Qi has actively developed his expertise through interdisciplinary research combining materials science, mechanical properties, and machine learning applications. 🌐 His innovative approaches have advanced the understanding of composites, including needled composites, their structural design, and thermal optimization using AI techniques. ✨ With over eight high-impact publications in prestigious journals and a solid academic foundation, Dr. Qi’s work bridges theory and application, enabling practical solutions in aerospace and material engineering. 🚀 His contributions to academia and industry highlight his dedication to fostering progress in mechanical engineering and composites. 🛠️📖

Research Focus

Dr. Yunchao Qi’s research centers on the mechanical properties characterization and structural design of composites, including needled and 3D fiber-reinforced materials. 📏🔍 He also explores machine learning applications in materials engineering, such as designing thermal cloaks with isotropic materials and optimizing composite structures. 🤖 His work integrates traditional engineering principles with cutting-edge AI methods to enhance the performance, reliability, and efficiency of advanced materials, significantly contributing to aerospace and materials science✈️🔬 Dr. Qi’s research showcases a fusion of innovation, sustainability, and practical implementation. 🌱

Awards and Honors

  • 🏆 Best Paper Award in Composite Materials at the National Engineering Conference, 2022.
  • 🥇 Recognized as “Outstanding Young Researcher” by Harbin Institute of Technology, 2020.
  • 📜 Recipient of the National Doctoral Research Fellowship, China, 2018–2021.
  • 🌟 Excellence in Innovation Award for Machine Learning Applications in Engineering, 2023.

Publication Top Notes 

  • 📖 In-plane tensile strength for needle-punched composites prepared by different needling processes, 2023, Chinese Journal of Materials Research, 1 citation.
  • 📖 Process design of variable fiber content in layers of needle-punched preforms, 2023, Journal of Materials Science.
  • 📖 Determination of needling process satisfying stiffness requirements of 3D needled composites, 2022, Polymer Composites, 5 citations.
  • 📖 Design of thermal cloaks with isotropic materials based on machine learning, 2022, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 21 citations.
  • 📖 An improved analytical method for calculating stiffness of 3D needled composites with different needle-punched processes, 2020, Composite Structures, 24 citations.
  • 📖 Optimization of process parameters of three-dimensional needled preforms for C/C-SiC composites, 2020, Journal of Materials Engineering, 5 citations.
  • 📖 The optimization of process parameters of three-dimensional needled composites based on ANN and GA, 2019, ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials.

 

Parami Ama Shakya | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Parami Ama Shakya | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Parami Ama Shakya, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

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Education and Experience

📚 Education
  • M.Phil in Physics – University of Kelaniya (reading) 🎓
  • B.Sc. Honours in Physics – University of Kelaniya (2017–2021) 🎓
    • Key Courses: Physics, Pure Mathematics, Electronics 📐
    • GPA: 3.57 (Second Upper Class) 🌟
  • G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination – Physical Science Stream (2016) 📜
  • G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination – 2012 📝
💼 Experience
  • Temporary Demonstrator (Aug 2022 – Dec 2022) – Department of Physics & Electronics, University of Kelaniya 📊
  • Temporary Research Assistant (Dec 2022 – Oct 2024) – University of Kelaniya 🔬
  • Physicist (Dec 2024 – Present) – Sri Lanka Scientific Service 🧪

Suitability For The Award

Ms. Parami Ama Shakya, a dedicated physicist currently pursuing her M. Phil in Physics at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a B.Sc. Honours in Physics and a second upper class GPA of 3.57, Parami’s research has shown exceptional depth and innovation in the areas of thin-film electroplating, photoanode design for solar cells, and electrochemical properties of materials. Her continued research contributions have demonstrated her potential as a leading figure in the realm of material science and renewable energy applications.

Professional Development 

Publications Top Notes

“A Study on Cu Thin-Film Electroplated TiO₂ Photoanodes for Applications in Natural Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells,Crystals, 2024 📄 “

 

Jiawen Zhan | Bio- Materials | Outstanding Scientist Award

Jiawen Zhan | Bio- Materials | Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Jiawen Zhan, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences WangJing Hospital, China.

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology (2012–2015)
    China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
  • 🎓 Master’s in Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (2010–2012)
    Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
  • 🎓 Bachelor’s in Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (2005–2010)
    Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
  • 🩺 Vice Chief Physician | Assistant to the Dean (2019–Present)
    Wangjing Hospital, CACMS, Beijing, China
  • 🩺 Team Member, Technological Innovation Program, CACMS (2021–Present)
  • 🩺 Resident to Attending Physician (2015–2019)
    Wangjing Hospital, CACMS, Beijing, China

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Jiawen Zhan is a highly accomplished candidate for the Outstanding Scientist Award, with remarkable contributions to the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly in sports medicine, orthopedics, and the integration of Chinese and Western medicine.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors

  • 🥇 Gold Medal at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions (2024)
  • 🏆 Invention and Entrepreneurship Award – Innovation Prize, First Class (2024)
  • 🌟 Science and Technology Progress Award – World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, First Class (2019)

Publications

  • Magnetic resonance imaging classification in a percutaneous needle injury rat model of intervertebral disc degeneration (Liang, S., Li, N., Zhan, J., et al.) – Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2024, 19(1), 632 📄
  • The relationship between the ratio of the supraspinatus muscle thickness measured by ultrasound imaging and glenohumeral subluxation in stroke patients (Xie, H., Zhang, Q., Zhan, J., et al.) – Frontiers in Neurology, 2024, 15, 1407638 📄
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine formula Bu-Shen-Huo-Xue-Fang (BSHXF) protects nucleus pulposus cells against the inflammatory and oxidative stress-induced degenerative changes (Li, L., Wei, X., Li, K., et al.) – Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2023, 236, 115656 📄
  • Salvianolic acid A contributes to cartilage endplate cell restoration by regulating miR-940 and miR-576-5p (Zhan, J.-W., Wang, S.-Q., Chen, M., et al.) – Zhongguo gu shang = China journal of orthopaedics and traumatology, 2023, 36(10), 982–989 📄
  • Efficacy and Safety of Bushen Huoxue Formula in Patients with Discogenic Low-Back Pain: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial (Zhan, J.-W., Li, K.-M., Zhu, L.-G., et al.) – Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2022, 28(11), 963–970 📄
  • Research progress in mechanism of Chinese herbal compounds and monomers in delaying lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration (Sun, K., Zhu, L.-G., Wei, X., et al.) – Zhongguo Zhongyao Zazhi, 2022, 47(9), 2400–2408 📄
  • Fangji Huangqi Detumescence Prescription Treats Synovitis in Rats with Knee Osteoarthritis by Modulating Polarization of Synovial Macrophages (Wei, Y.-F., Cheng, T., Xiao, X., et al.) – Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae, 2022, 28(13), 112–122 📄
  • From Mechanobiology to Mechanical Repair Strategies: A Bibliometric Analysis of Biomechanical Studies of Intervertebral Discs (Zhang, D., Feng, M., Liu, W., et al.) – Journal of Pain Research, 2022, 15, 2105–2122 📄

Cláudia Antunes | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Cláudia Antunes | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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

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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 

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 📈

 

Prof. Duong La | Materials Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Duong La | Materials Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Duong La , Institute of Chemistry and Materials , Vietnam

Duong Duc La is a prominent figure in the field of chemistry, currently based at the Institute of Chemistry and Materials in Hanoi, Vietnam. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, which he completed from July 2014 to February 2018. Prior to this, he earned his M.Sc. in Chemistry from Hanyang University in Ansan, Korea, and his B.S. in Chemistry from Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam. Dr. La’s research interests span a wide array of topics including nanomaterials, graphene, photocatalysis, and electrochemistry, with a focus on applications in environmental remediation and surface treatments. His work reflects a commitment to advancing materials science and nanotechnology for practical applications in various fields.

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 🎓 Education:

Dr. Duong Duc La is an accomplished chemist with a solid academic foundation. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, completing his studies from July 2014 to February 2018. Prior to this, he earned his M.Sc. in Chemistry at Hanyang University in Ansan, Korea, from August 2008 to July 2010. Dr. La began his academic journey with a B.S. in Chemistry from Hanoi University of Science and Technology in Hanoi, Vietnam, spanning from September 2001 to June 2006. His academic achievements underscore his expertise and commitment to advancing research in the field of chemistry, particularly in areas like nanomaterials, graphene, photocatalysis, and electrochemistry.

 🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Duong Duc La is currently affiliated with the Institute of Chemistry and Materials in Hanoi, Vietnam, where he focuses on research in nanomaterials, graphene, photocatalysis, electrochemistry, and their applications in environmental remediation and surface treatments. His work reflects a dedication to exploring the potential of these materials in addressing environmental challenges and enhancing surface properties for various practical applications.

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