Haiwei Ji | Functional Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Haiwei Ji | Functional Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Teacher | Nantong University | China

Dr. Haiwei Ji is a tenure-track Professor and Master’s Supervisor specializing in bio-nanofunctional materials, bioelectrochemistry, and advanced nano-sensing technologies for public health and biomedical applications. He earned his Doctorate in Inorganic Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and is a recipient of the Jiangsu Shuangchuang Doctor honor for scientific innovation. Dr. Ji has authored 60+ SCI-indexed publications in leading journals such as Advanced Science, Chemical Engineering Journal, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, and Angewandte Chemie, accumulating over 2,000 citations, reflecting strong international impact. His research leadership includes serving as Principal Investigator on National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, particularly in bacterial biofilm diagnosis and precision tumor immunotherapy. Through extensive collaborations with multidisciplinary teams, his work has advanced rapid diagnostics, antimicrobial strategies, and intelligent sensing platforms, contributing meaningfully to public health safety, clinical decision-making, and sustainable biomedical innovation on a global scale.

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On-site Detection of OTA and AFB1 Based on Branched Hybridization Chain Reaction Coupled with Lateral Flow Assay
– Talanta, 2025 (7 Citations)
Machine Learning-Engineered Nanozyme System for Synergistic Anti-Tumor Ferroptosis/Apoptosis Therapy
– Small, 2025 (5 Citations)
Exploring New Bioorthogonal Catalysts: Scaffold Diversity in Catalysis for Chemical Biology
– Review Article, 2025 (3 Citations)
Functionalized Antimicrobial Peptides-Based Fluorescent Sensor Array for Multiple Bacteria and Biofilm Identification
– Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2025

Seval Kinden | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Seval Kinden | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. | Eskisehir Technical University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Seval Kinden is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with recognized expertise in flexible electronics, nanomaterials, wearable sensors, and energy-harvesting systems. She has authored 20+ peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers, accumulating hundreds of citations, with publications in leading outlets such as IEEE Sensors Journal, Advanced Materials Technologies, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Her research portfolio includes international and national projects funded by NSF, TÜBİTAK, and industry, alongside a granted patent in graphene-based wearable sensors. Through strong global collaborations and interdisciplinary innovation, her work delivers impactful solutions for healthcare monitoring, smart infrastructure, and sustainable energy technologies, contributing meaningfully to societal and technological advancement.

 

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Fully conformal square-patch frequency-selective surface toward wearable electromagnetic shielding

– IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 2017 (72 citations)

Oluwatoyin Joseph Gbadeyan | Materials Science and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Oluwatoyin Joseph Gbadeyan | Materials Science and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Fellow | University of KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa

Dr. Oluwatoyin Joseph Gbadeyan’s research field is anchored in the development of sustainable materials, advanced composites, and innovative manufacturing techniques with applications in mechanical engineering, renewable energy, and the circular economy. His extensive project portfolio includes the design and optimization of bio-composites, bioplastics, and nanomaterials for environmental sustainability and industrial applications. Through his work at leading institutions such as the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Durban University of Technology, he has led groundbreaking projects on hybrid nano-shell plant fiber bio-composites and tribological materials for brake pad applications. His research extends to the valorization of waste materials into high-performance composites, the development of snail shell–derived nanoparticles, and the improvement of additive manufacturing processes to enhance mechanical strength and process efficiency. As a principal investigator and collaborator, he has developed proposals in bioeconomy-focused projects including biofuel, biobricks, and bioplastics, contributing to the advancement of waste-to-energy systems and sustainable product design. His extensive publication record of over thirty peer-reviewed articles, two books, and seventeen book chapters reflects his expertise in nanotechnology, material characterization, and polymer science. Dr. Gbadeyan’s experience spans across academic research, industrial innovation, and technical leadership, where he has successfully guided students and research teams in laboratory experimentation, data analysis, and project execution. His research interests focus on green composite materials, sustainable energy systems, waste valorization, and tribological performance optimization of engineering materials. By integrating materials science with sustainable development principles, he continues to explore innovative approaches that promote eco-friendly manufacturing and circular economy models. His professional activities, including his roles as journal reviewer and committee member for national research funding evaluations, underscore his leadership in advancing the frontiers of sustainable materials research and his dedication to fostering innovation within global engineering communities.

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Baloyi, R. B., Gbadeyan, O. J., Sithole, B., & Chunilall, V. (2024). Recent advances in recycling technologies for waste textile fabrics: A review. Textile Research Journal, 94(3–4), 508–529.

Khoaele, K. K., Gbadeyan, O. J., Chunilall, V., & Sithole, B. (2023). The devastation of waste plastic on the environment and remediation processes: A critical review. Sustainability, 15(6), 5233.

Gbadeyan, O. J., Adali, S., Bright, G., Sithole, B., & Awogbemi, O. (2020). Studies on the mechanical and absorption properties of Achatina fulica snail and eggshells reinforced composite materials. Composite Structures, 239, 112043.

Gbadeyan, O. J., Muthivhi, J., Linganiso, L. Z., & Deenadayalu, N. (2024). Decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions: A transition toward low-carbon energy systems—A critical review. Clean Technologies, 6(3), 1076–1113.

Gbadeyan, O. J., Adali, S., Bright, G., Sithole, B., & Onwubu, S. (2020). Optimization of milling procedures for synthesizing nano‐CaCO₃ from Achatina fulica shell through mechanochemical techniques. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2020(1), 4370172.

Andrij Milenin | Materials for fpv drones | Best Researcher Award

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Professor Andrij Milenin | Materials for fpv drones | Best Researcher Award

Professor | AGH University in Krakow | Poland

Professor Andrij Milenin, Dr. Habil. Eng., is a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of computational mechanics and materials engineering, currently serving as Professor and Leader of the Laboratory of Computational Mechanics at the AGH University of Krakow, Poland. With a robust academic foundation in Metallurgical Engineering from the National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine, where he earned his Doctor of Engineering in 1991 and Dr. Habil. Eng. in 2001, Professor Milenin has built a career spanning over three decades across Ukraine, Poland, and international collaborations. His expertise encompasses finite element modeling, metal forming processes, and the development of biodegradable metallic biomaterials, with a particular focus on Zn- and Mg-based surgical wires and implant materials that contribute to advancements in biomedical engineering. He has authored numerous high-impact publications in leading journals such as Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Materials (Basel), and Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, reflecting his commitment to applied research and innovation. His works address both theoretical and practical challenges, bridging computational modeling with industrial and medical applications. As a dedicated mentor, he has supervised ten PhD theses and numerous master’s and bachelor’s projects, fostering the next generation of researchers in materials science and computational mechanics. His role as reviewer for premier journals and the National Science Centre of Poland further highlights his scientific credibility and leadership. Professor Milenin’s ongoing projects explore sustainable manufacturing methods, advanced heat transfer modeling, and nanocoating technologies for medical implants, underscoring his contribution to the global pursuit of eco-efficient and health-focused engineering solutions. His extensive citation record and sustained scholarly activity mark him as a thought leader whose research not only strengthens academic knowledge but also drives tangible societal and technological progress.

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Investigating the anticancer potential of zinc and magnesium alloys: From base materials to nanocoated titanium implants. Materials, 17(Issue unavailable). 
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In vitro and in vivo degradation of the new dissolvable surgical wire, produced from Zn-based low alloy by hot and cold drawing. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science. 
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Optimizing heat transfer models for efficient coil cooling in warehouse management systems. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

Effects of FPV drone frame materials on thermal conditions of motors under extreme payloads: Experimental and numerical analysis. Processes.

New technique for sharpening ultra-thin wires for the drawing process: Incremental furnace stretching. Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences: Technical Sciences.