Giovanni Barrera Torres | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Giovanni Barrera Torres , Instituto Tecnologico Metropolitano , Colombia.
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Education and Experience
- 2003: Graduation in Industrial Design – Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia

- 2011: Magíster in Materials and Process Engineering – Universidad Nacional de Colombia

- 2017: Ph.D. in Science and Technology of Materials – UNESP, Brazil

- 2022: “Sácale jugo a tu patente 2.0” Science Writing and Patent Training – Ministry of Science, Colombia

- 2023: Post-Doctorate in Innovation and Product Development – UFSCar, Brazil

- Current: Professor, Faculty of Arts and Humanities – Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano

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-São Carlos, Brazil, Giovanni’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. Giovanni’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. 


Research Focus
- Sugarcane bagasse fiber as semi-reinforcement filler in natural rubber composite sandals
Cited by: 77, Year: 2019
- Cross-linked density determination of natural rubber compounds by different analytical techniques
Cited by: 58, Year: 2021
- Potential eco-friendly application of sugarcane bagasse ash in the rubber industry
Cited by: 18, Year: 2021
- Using the Lorenz–Park, Mooney–Rivlin, and dynamic mechanical analysis relationship on natural rubber/leather shavings composites
Cited by: 17, Year: 2022
- Vegetable cellulose fibers in natural rubber composites
Cited by: 15, Year: 2023
- Diagnóstico técnico del proceso de producción forestal en plantaciones a pequeña escala en Costa Rica
Cited by: 15, Year: 1995
- Determination of Cr (VI) in leather residues using graphite/paraffin composite electrodes modified with reduced graphene oxide nanosheets
Cited by: 14, Year: 2022
- Especies forestales nativas para la reforestación en las regiones Brunca y Pacífico Central de Costa Rica
Cited by: 12, Year: 2002
- Influence of cavity length and emission wavelength on the characteristic temperature in AlGaAs lasers
Cited by: 10, Year: 1995







Prof.Dr.Elżbieta Alicja Pieczyska, D. Sc., is a distinguished Full Professor at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research (IPPT PAN), Polish Academy of Sciences. She obtained her Ph.D. in 1998 and later earned her D.Sc. from IPPT PAN in 2010. Recognized for her contributions, she was appointed as a Full Professor in 2021 through a special procedure by the President of Poland. Professor Pieczyska is known for her expertise in multifunctional materials and structures, particularly in investigating the mechanical and thermomechanical properties of advanced alloys and polymers.