Dr. Kai Xiong | Material | Best Researcher Award

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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

 

Rumyana Lazarova | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Rumyana Lazarova, Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies with Hydro- and Aerodynamics Centre, Bulgaria.

Jong-Han Lee | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Jong-Han Lee | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Jong-Han Lee, Inha University, South Korea.

Dr. Jong-Han Lee 🎓 is a Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Inha University, Korea. His expertise spans hazard risk analysis, smart materials, earthquake-resistant design, and structural resilience 🏗️. With a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology, he has held key roles in academia and industry, including POSCO E&C and Daegu University. A prolific researcher, he leads cutting-edge projects in digital twins, CFRP reinforcements, and AI-driven structural analysis 🧠🔬. He actively contributes to global conferences and editorial boards, shaping the future of civil engineering innovation 🌍.

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Education and Experience

✅ Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology (2010)
✅ M.S. in Civil Engineering – KAIST, Korea (2004)
✅ B.S. in Civil Engineering – KAIST, Korea (2002)

🏛️ Professor & Head – Inha University (2024–Present)
🏛️ Associate Professor – Inha University (2019–2024)
🏛️ Assistant Professor – Inha University (2019)
🏛️ Assistant Professor – Daegu University (2013–2019)
🏗️ Section Manager – POSCO E&C (2011–2013)
🔬 Postdoctoral Researcher – Georgia Tech (2010–2011)
🔍 Graduate Research Assistant – Georgia Tech & KAIST

Suitability summary for best researcher Award

Dr. Jong-Han Lee, Ph.D., P.E., a distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Inha University, has been honored with the Best Researcher Award for his outstanding contributions to structural engineering, hazard risk analysis, and smart material applications. His extensive research and leadership in earthquake-resistant design, structural integrity assessment, and smart infrastructure development have significantly advanced the field, making him a deserving recipient of this prestigious accolade.

Professional Development

Dr. Lee has significantly impacted structural engineering, specializing in hazard risk mitigation, earthquake resilience, and smart materials integration 🏗️. As a conference chairman, editor-in-chief, and research leader, he actively contributes to advancing construction safety and sustainability 🌍. His leadership in Korea’s major civil engineering committees fosters global collaborations. With expertise in AI-driven diagnostics and digital twin technologies, his work bridges research and real-world applications 🤖📊. Committed to innovation, he continues to pioneer advanced construction materials, ensuring structural integrity and sustainability for future generations 🏢💡.

Research Focus

Jong-Han Lee, Ph.D., P.E., focuses on structural resilience 🏗️, hazard risk analysis 🌍, and earthquake-resistant design ⚡. His research spans smart materials and structures 🧠, integrating field data with numerical simulations 📊 to enhance structural integrity 🏢. He develops advanced monitoring systems 🔍 and digital twin technologies 🖥️ for predictive maintenance. His work on carbon fiber reinforcement 🏗️ and self-healing cementitious materials 🏠 aims at sustainable infrastructure 🌱. With expertise in high-speed rail bridge dynamics 🚄 and concrete deterioration analysis 🏚️, his research contributes to safer, longer-lasting structures in civil engineering.

Awards and Honors

🏅 Best Paper Award – Korea Society of Civil Engineers
🏅 Outstanding Research Award – Korea Concrete Institute
🏅 Excellence in Engineering Innovation – Korea Institute for Structural Maintenance
🏅 Top 10 Influential Civil Engineers in Korea – 2023
🏅 Best Young Researcher Award – Korean Institute of Bridge and Structural Engineers
🏅 Outstanding Editor Award – KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering
🏅 Government Research Grant Awards – National Research Foundation of Korea

Publication Top Noted

1️⃣ Flexural capacity of fiber reinforced concrete with a consideration of concrete strength and fiber content – Construction and Building Materials (2017) – 📖 Cited by: 173 🏗️

2️⃣ Influence of concrete strength combined with fiber content in the residual flexural strengths of fiber reinforced concrete – Composite Structures (2017) – 📖 Cited by: 148 🏢

3️⃣ Investigation of extreme environmental conditions and design thermal gradients during construction for prestressed concrete bridge girders – Journal of Bridge Engineering (2012) – 📖 Cited by: 105 🌡️🌉

4️⃣ Application of probabilistic neural networks for prediction of concrete strength – Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2005) – 📖 Cited by: 101 🤖🔢

5️⃣ Analysis of thermal environmental effects on precast, prestressed concrete bridge girders: temperature differentials and thermal deformations – Advances in Structural Engineering (2012) – 📖 Cited by: 95 🌞🌉

6️⃣ Crack-closing performance of NiTi and NiTiNb fibers in cement mortar beams using shape memory effects – Composite Structures (2018) – 📖 Cited by: 67 🔩🏗️

7️⃣ Experimental study of the reinforcement effect of macro-type high strength polypropylene on the flexural capacity of concrete – Construction and Building Materials (2016) – 📖 Cited by: 64 🏗️🔬

8️⃣ A vision-based dynamic rotational angle measurement system for large civil structures – Sensors (2012) – 📖 Cited by: 63 📸🏢

 

Thembinkosi Donald Malevu | Nanomaterials | Young Scientist Award

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Thembinkosi Donald Malevu | Nanomaterials | Young Scientist Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Thembinkosi Donald Malevu , University of North West, South Africa.

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Education and Experience

  • 2015-2018: Doctor of Philosophy (Physics) 🎓📘
  • 2013-2014: Master of Science in Nanoscience 🎓🔬
  • 2012: Bachelor of Science Honours (Semiconductor Physics) 🎓🔬
  • 2008-2011: Bachelor of Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) 🎓🔬
  • 2024-Present: Associate Professor, Department of Physics, NWU, Mmabatho, South Africa 👨‍🏫🏫
  • 2021-2024: Associate Professor, Department of Physics, SMU, South Africa 👨‍🏫
  • 2021-2024: Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics, SMU, South Africa 👨‍🏫
  • 2017-2021: Lecturer, Department of Physics, UKZN, South Africa 👩‍🏫
  • 2015: Stand-by Lecturer, Department of Physics, UFS, South Africa 🧑‍🏫
  • 2014: Lecturer, Maluti FET, South Africa 👩‍🏫
  • 2015-2017: Head of Media and Marketing, Postgraduate Council, UFS 🖥️🎤
  • 2010-2017: Tutor and Laboratory Assistant, UFS, South Africa 🧑‍🏫🧪

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Thembinkosi Donald Malevu is an outstanding candidate for the Young Scientist Award, owing to his exceptional contributions in the field of physics, particularly within nanoscience, semiconductor physics, and materials research. With an impressive academic and professional background, Dr. Malevu has demonstrated significant achievements in both his research and teaching roles. His collaborations, both locally and internationally, further highlight his influence and impact on the scientific community.

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Assist Prof Dr. Muhammad Hilal | Nanomaterials Awards | Young Scientist Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Muhammad Hilal | Nanomaterials Awards | Young Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr. Muhammad Hilal , Sejong university, Seoul, South korea

Dr. Muhammad Hilal, an Assistant Professor at Sejong University in Seoul, South Korea, is a distinguished researcher in chemical engineering and nanotechnology. With a PhD from Dongguk University, Seoul, he has garnered recognition for his groundbreaking work, including prestigious grants from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) and the Best Research Award during his doctoral studies. Dr. Hilal’s expertise spans the synthesis of 2D materials, sensor development, and renewable energy technologies. His passion for education is evident through his extensive teaching experience and numerous impactful publications in renowned journals. With a focus on advancing gas sensing technology and enhancing energy harvesting devices, Dr. Hilal continues to drive innovation in the field of nanomaterials.

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🔬 Expertise:

Chemical Engineering | Nanomaterials | Sensors | Renewable Energy

Dr. Muhammad Hilal is a passionate researcher and educator with extensive experience in the field of chemical engineering and nanotechnology. With a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Hilal has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of material science for innovative technological applications.

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea
  • Master of Sciences in Applied Physics, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics, Abdul Wali Khan University, Pakistan

🏆 Achievements:

  • Recipient of prestigious research grants from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF).
  • Awarded Best Research Award during PhD at Dongguk University.
  • Distinction in both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees.

🔍 Research Interests:

  • Synthesis and engineering of 2D materials (MXene, Graphene, MoS2).
  • Development of sensors for gas, glucose, caffeine, and pH monitoring.
  • Advancements in renewable energy technologies including hybrid solar cells and organic solar cells.
  • Exploration of supercapacitors, Zn Ion batteries, and photocatalysis.

📚 Teaching Experience:

  • Instructed undergraduate courses in Semiconductor Device Processing and Technology, Sensor Electronics, and Sensor Signal Processing and Network.
  • Experienced in teaching Solid State Physics, Organic Semiconductors & Devices, and Thin Film Technology at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

📝 Publications:

Dr. Hilal has authored numerous impactful research papers, focusing on the development of advanced materials for various applications, published in renowned journals such as Nano-micro Letters, Applied Surface Science, and IEEE Sensors.

🌱 Future Research Plan:

  • Further exploration of MXene engineering for advanced gas sensing technology.
  • Investigating the tunability of electronic band structures in metal oxides to enhance performance in energy harvesting and storage devices.

Publication Top Notes:

Newly Design Porous/Sponge Red Phosphorus@Graphene and Highly Conductive Ni2P Electrode for Asymmetric Solid State Supercapacitive Device With …

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Significant improvement in the photovoltaic stability of bulk heterojunction organic solar cells by the molecular level interaction of graphene oxide with a PEDOT: PSS …

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A dual-functional flexible sensor based on defects-free Co-doped ZnO nanorods decorated with CoO clusters towards pH and glucose monitoring of fruit juices and human fluids

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Improving the conductivity of PEDOT: PSS to nearly 1 million S/m with graphene on an ITO-glass substrate

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Interface engineering of G-PEDOT: PSS hole transport layer via interlayer chemical functionalization for enhanced efficiency of large-area hybrid solar cells and their charge …

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