Kristína Compelová | Materials Science and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Kristína Compelová | Materials Science and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Doctorand | Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava | Slovakia

Kristína Compelová is a dedicated early-career researcher specializing in inorganic technologies and materials within the Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, where she is currently pursuing her PhD. With a strong background in chemical technologies and engineering, her academic progression from bachelor’s to doctoral studies reflects her deep commitment to advancing materials science research. She holds concurrent research assistant positions at both the Slovak University of Technology and the Institute of Construction and Architecture of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, demonstrating her active involvement in interdisciplinary research. Her work focuses on experimental investigations and material characterization through advanced analytical techniques such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). She possesses expertise in data processing and interpretation using scientific software tools like Origin, and her research contributions aim to improve understanding of material behavior and structural performance in construction and industrial applications. Throughout her academic and research career, Compelová has contributed to collaborative projects bridging chemical and construction materials research, emphasizing innovation, environmental responsibility, and scientific rigor. Her analytical proficiency and methodical approach enable her to deliver precise experimental results and comprehensive data analyses that contribute to the broader objectives of sustainable material development. She has participated in several institutional research efforts that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and promote scientific advancement in Slovakia’s academic community. With a strong command of English and fundamental German proficiency, she actively engages with international literature and scientific discourse. Her evolving research profile positions her as a promising scientist with potential to make meaningful contributions to the fields of material science, environmental chemistry, and sustainable technologies, reinforcing her commitment to the advancement of applied chemical research and its societal impact.

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Chloride and combined chemical attack of saline solutions on modified oil well cement pastes. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.

Javad Mokari – Concrete Design and Retrofit – Best Researcher Award

Javad Mokari | Concrete Design and Retrofit | Best Researcher Award

Civil Engineering | Urmia University of Technology | Iran

Javad Mokari Rahmdel has developed a strong research career in civil and earthquake engineering, focusing on seismic performance evaluation, rehabilitation, and structural control. His work emphasizes the resilience of reinforced concrete and steel structures, retrofitting techniques, and advanced materials such as carbon fiber-reinforced polymers and shape memory alloys. Publications demonstrate his expertise in both experimental and numerical approaches, addressing challenges like confinement, retrofitting, and dynamic response of structures under seismic loads. He has contributed to seismic rehabilitation strategies through analytical modeling, innovative jacketing systems, and performance-based assessment of structures. Javad Mokari Rahmdel has extended his research to geotechnical aspects, structural dynamics, and seismic hazard mitigation, presenting findings at national and international conferences. His authored books on steel and concrete construction monitoring showcase his ability to link theoretical concepts with practical engineering applications. He has supervised numerous postgraduate theses and participated in multiple funded research projects, reinforcing his commitment to advancing earthquake-resistant design. His teaching portfolio, covering advanced mathematics, elasticity, structural stability, reinforced concrete design, and hazard analysis, highlights his role in shaping future engineers. In addition, his professional activities include leadership positions in academic and technical committees, active membership in engineering associations, and delivering specialized workshops and lectures on seismic safety. His recent collaborations explore high-strength materials, nonlinear modeling, and innovative retrofitting strategies to address modern challenges in structural engineering. Through multidisciplinary engagement and consistent scholarly output, Javad Mokari Rahmdel has built a comprehensive research profile that contributes significantly to seismic risk reduction, resilient infrastructure design, and sustainable urban development, establishing him as a recognized academic and practitioner in earthquake engineering and structural mechanics.

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