Yiqian Guo | Nanocomposites | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Yiqian Guo | Nanocomposites | Excellence in Research Award

Postdoctor | Beihang University | China

Dr. Yiqian Guo is a materials science researcher specializing in advanced thermal barrier coatings, biomimetic micro/nano-structured ceramics, and CMAS-resistant coating systems for high-temperature aerospace applications. With 409 Google Scholar citations across 10 peer-reviewed documents, Dr. Yiqian Guo holds an h-index of 9 and i10-index of 9, reflecting strong scholarly impact. Research contributions focus on laser-induced and PS-PVD engineered coatings, volcanic ash–phobic and silicophobic surfaces, and durability enhancement under extreme thermal shock. The work includes high-impact journal publications, book chapters, patented coating technologies, and innovative R&D advancing next-generation protective ceramic materials.

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Mingming Si | Nanocomposites | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mingming Si | Nanocomposites | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer (Tenure-track) | Donghua University | China

Dr. Mingming Si is an emerging materials scientist recognized for impactful contributions to energy-efficient processing of functional and advanced ceramic materials. His research centers on cold sintering, low-temperature densification, interfacial engineering, and defect/strain regulation to tailor microstructure–property relationships in dielectrics, nanocomposites, and electronic materials. He has authored 23 peer-reviewed journal publications, holds multiple patents, and has presented his work at leading international conferences. According to Google Scholar, his research has received 355 citations, with an h-index of 11 and an i10-index of 12, reflecting strong scholarly influence, innovation, and growing global recognition in advanced materials research.

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Sakthivel Gandhi | Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sakthivel Gandhi | Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

GLAMP Researcher | Changwon National University | South Korea

Dr. Sakthivel Gandhi is a distinguished materials chemist and nanotechnology researcher recognized for his impactful contributions to advanced functional materials. With 958 Google Scholar citations, an h-index of 18, and 33 i10-index publications, his work spans nanomaterials design, mesoporous frameworks, hybrid systems, luminescent materials, and high-performance sensing platforms. He has made notable advances in phosphor technology, including remote phosphors, silicate-based emitters, and phosphor-in-glass systems that enhance lighting efficiency and photovoltaic performance. A significant portion of his research centers on mesoporous silica, POSS-based hybrids, and upconverting nanoparticles, applied toward sensing endocrine disruptors, parabens, benzophenone derivatives, triclosan, and peroxide species in edible oils. His innovations include nano-engineered electrochemical interfaces, hybrid nanostructures for antibiotic degradation, and multifunctional theranostic systems for biomedical applications such as nano-cardio medicine and photodynamic therapy. Dr. Sakthivel Gandhi has secured competitive research funding from major national agencies, supporting projects on phosphor-assisted solar enhancement, mesoporous silica–phosphor integrations, and energy-storage materials. His translational output includes patents on magnetic mesoporous theranostic platforms, MnO₂-based edible-oil sensors, and hybrid inks for next-generation sensing. He has authored book chapters with leading publishers and received prestigious recognitions including thesis awards, faculty awards, and international distinctions. His research leadership spans scholarly reviewing, conference contributions, and innovation-driven R&D translation.

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Hierarchical mesoporous silica nanofibers as multifunctional scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration
– Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, 2013 | Citations: 67
Bioinspired hybrid mesoporous silica–gelatin sandwich construct for bone tissue engineering
– Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2014 | Citations: 65
A novel nano-interfaced superoxide biosensor
– Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2013 | Citations: 61

Dr. Pengwei Xiao | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pengwei Xiao | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pengwei Xiao , MGH/Harvard Medical School , United States

Dr. Pengwei Xiao is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, where he leads cutting-edge research on knee biomechanics and total joint arthroplasty. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he conducted advanced research on bone biomechanics and fracture risk prediction using AI-assisted modeling techniques. Dr. Xiao also holds an M.Sc. in Engineering Mechanics from Jinan University and a B.Sc. from South China University of Technology. His work integrates computational methods, experimental research, and machine learning to advance orthopaedic surgery and bone health.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Pengwei Xiao

Dr. Pengwei Xiao is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his extensive experience, innovative research contributions, and leadership in the field of biomechanics and orthopaedic surgery.

🎓Education:

Dr. Pengwei Xiao earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio in December 2022. Prior to that, he completed his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Engineering Mechanics at Jinan University in Guangzhou, China, in June 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Engineering Mechanics from South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, which he obtained in June 2008

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Pengwei Xiao is currently a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, where he has been leading research since January 2024 on knee biomechanics, total joint arthroplasty, and integrating machine learning models into clinical workflows. Simultaneously, he serves as a part-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Mechanics of Biological Materials/Structures Lab at the University of Texas at San Antonio, focusing on methods to predict bone fragility fracture risks and conducting advanced research on bone microstructure. From January to December 2023, Dr. Xiao was a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the same lab, where he conducted research on bone nanomechanics, finite element modeling, and AI-assisted predictions of bone fragility fractures. His research journey began as a Research Assistant at the Mechanics of Biological Materials/Structures Lab at UT San Antonio, where, from August 2018 to December 2022, he developed probability-based models and deep learning techniques to assess bone structure-function relationships and fracture risks.

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Socioeconomic Area Deprivation Index is Not Associated with Postoperative Complications Following Revision Total Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty”
  • “Characterization of Trabecular Bone Microarchitecture and Mechanical Properties Using Bone Surface Curvature Distributions”
  • “A Novel QCT-Based Deep Transfer Learning Approach for Predicting Stiffness Tensor of Trabecular Bone Cubes”
  • “In-silico Simulation of Nanoindentation on Bone Using a 2D Cohesive Finite Element Model”
  • “Probability-Based Approach for Characterization of Microarchitecture and Its Effect on Elastic Properties of Trabecular Bone”

 

 

 

Prof. Dr. Lucien Veleva | Nanocomposites Awards | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Lucien Veleva | Nanocomposites Awards | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Dr. Lucien Veleva , CINVESTAV- Campus Merida , Mexico

Dr. Lucien Veleva is a distinguished researcher in the field of materials science, with a focus on corrosion activity and protection. Currently contributing to various research projects, Dr. Veleva has co-authored multiple high-impact journal articles on topics such as the corrosion of stainless steel and carbon steel in different cement extracts, as well as innovative coating technologies for corrosion protection. Notable publications include studies on the effects of hybrid pumice-Portland cement extracts on SS304 and A36 steels, and the corrosion behavior of steels in sodium silicate-modified limestone-Portland cement extracts. Dr. Veleva’s work is recognized for its significant contributions to understanding and mitigating corrosion in various industrial applications

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Dr. Lucien Veleva holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science, although details about the institution and the year of completion are not specified. Information regarding Dr. Veleva’s bachelor’s and master’s degrees, including the institutions attended and the years of completion, is also not provided. Despite the lack of detailed educational background, Dr. Veleva’s extensive research contributions and expertise in corrosion activity and protection are well-recognized in the field of materials science.

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Dr. Lucien Veleva is currently engaged in various research projects focusing on corrosion activity and protection. Dr. Veleva has co-authored multiple high-impact journal articles, particularly on the corrosion of stainless steel and carbon steel in different cement extracts, and has developed innovative coating technologies for corrosion protection. Notable publications include studies such as “Effect of a Hybrid Pumice–Portland Cement Extract on Corrosion Activity of Stainless Steel SS304 and Carbon Mild Steel A36” (Materials, 2024), “Corrosion Activity of Stainless Steel SS430 and Carbon Steel B450C in a Sodium Silicate Modified Limestone-Portland Cement Extract” (Materials, 2023), “Hybrid Coating of Polystyrene–ZrO2 for Corrosion Protection of AM Magnesium Alloys” (Coatings, 2023), “Corrosion Activity of Carbon Steel B450C and Stainless Steel SS430 Exposed to Extract Solution of a Supersulfated Cement” (Materials, 2022), and “AM60-AlN Nanocomposite and AM60 Alloy Corrosion Activity in Simulated Marine-Coastal Ambience” (Metals, 2022). Dr. Veleva’s research significantly contributes to understanding and mitigating corrosion in various industrial applications.

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  1. Effect of a Hybrid Pumice–Portland Cement Extract on Corrosion Activity of Stainless Steel SS304 and Carbon Mild Steel A36
    • Journal: Materials
    • Date: 2024-05-10
    • Type: Journal article
    • DOI: 10.3390/ma17102255
    • Contributors: David Bonfil, Lucien Veleva, Jose Ivan Escalante-Garcia
  2. Corrosion Activity of Stainless Steel SS430 and Carbon Steel B450C in a Sodium Silicate Modified Limestone-Portland Cement Extract
    • Journal: Materials
    • Date: 2023-07-18
    • Type: Journal article
    • DOI: 10.3390/ma16145066
    • Contributors: David Bonfil, Lucien Veleva, Sebastian Feliu, Jr., José Iván Escalante-García
  3. Hybrid Coating of Polystyrene–ZrO2 for Corrosion Protection of AM Magnesium Alloys
    • Journal: Coatings
    • Date: 2023-06-07
    • Type: Journal article
    • DOI: 10.3390/coatings13061059
    • Contributors: Luis Chávez, Lucien Veleva, Diana Sánchez-Ahumada, Rafael Ramírez-Bon
  4. Corrosion Activity of Carbon Steel B450C and Stainless Steel SS430 Exposed to Extract Solution of a Supersulfated Cement
    • Journal: Materials
    • Date: 2022-12-08
    • Type: Journal article
    • DOI: 10.3390/ma15248782
    • Contributors: David Bonfil, Lucien Veleva, Sebastian Feliu, Jr., José Iván Escalante-García
  5. AM60-AlN Nanocomposite and AM60 Alloy Corrosion Activity in Simulated Marine-Coastal Ambience
    • Journal: Metals
    • Date: 2022-11-22
    • Type: Journal article
    • DOI: 10.3390/met12121997
    • Contributors: Luis Chávez, Lucien Veleva, Gerardo Sánchez, Hajo Dieringa