Yashengnan Sun | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yashengnan Sun | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Liaoning Technical University, College of Safety Science and Engineering, China

Dr. Yashengnan Sun is a Lecturer at the College of Safety Science and Engineering, Liaoning Technical University, China. She holds a Ph.D. in Safety Science and Engineering from the same institution. Her research primarily focuses on mine gas safety, gas explosion prevention, and carbon monoxide (CO) elimination technologies. Dr. Sun has contributed significantly to the field through her work on gas explosion suppression and catalytic CO removal, publishing in several high-impact SCI-indexed journals such as ACS Omega, Scientific Reports, and Applied Surface Science. With six completed or ongoing research projects and four patents either published or under process, her innovative solutions, including vent door mechanisms and copper-manganese-based catalysts, have practical applications in enhancing underground mine safety.

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award โ€“ Dr. Yashengnan Sun

Dr. Yashengnan Sun is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on her impressive contributions to the field of safety science and engineering. As a Lecturer at Liaoning Technical University, she has focused her research on critical issues such as mine gas safety, gas explosion prevention, and CO eliminationโ€”areas that directly impact industrial and human safety. With six completed or ongoing research projects and multiple SCI-indexed journal publications (in ACS Omega, Scientific Reports, AIP Advances, etc.), her work reflects a strong combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Her innovationsโ€”such as vent door mechanisms for explosion suppression and the development of copper-manganese-based catalysts for CO eliminationโ€”demonstrate a meaningful and applied contribution to mine safety.

๐ŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in Safety Science and Engineering
๐Ÿซ Liaoning Technical University, China
๐Ÿ“Œ Specialization:

Mine Gas Safety

Gas Explosion Prevention

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Elimination Technologies

๐Ÿ’ผ Work Experience

Lecturer (Present)
๐Ÿข College of Safety Science and Engineering
๐Ÿ“ Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, China
๐Ÿ”ฌ Responsibilities:

Conducts advanced research on explosion suppression and gas safety

Guides students and research teams in safety engineering projects

Publishes findings in reputed journals

๐Ÿ† Achievements

๐Ÿ“š Publications in Reputed Journals:

PLoS One, ACS Omega, AIP Advances, Scientific Reports, Applied Surface Science

๐Ÿ” Highly Cited Research DOIs:

10.1021/ACSOMEGA.2C01002

10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0267553

10.1021/ACSOMEGA.1C02019

10.1038/S41598-025-86011-0

โš™๏ธ Research Projects:

๐Ÿ“Š 6 Completed/Ongoing Research Projects

๐Ÿงช Involvement in experimental and simulation-based studies related to mine safety and gas explosions

๐Ÿงพ Patents:

4 patents published/under process focusing on explosion suppression and CO removal technologies

๐Ÿงฌ Key Contributions:

Developed vent door systems for blast mitigation

Innovated Cuโ€“Mn-based catalysts for CO elimination

Improved safety protocols for confined underground spaces

๐Ÿฅ‡ Awards & Honors

๐ŸŒŸ Recognized for contributions to mine and industrial safety

๐Ÿ… Acknowledged in international forums and journals for practical safety innovations

๐Ÿง  Strong candidate for Best Researcher Awards and academic honors due to:

High-impact research

Safety-focused technology development

Interdisciplinary contributions across engineering and environmental science

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Areas

๐ŸŒซ๏ธ Elimination of Carbon Monoxide (CO)

๐Ÿ’ฅ Gas Explosion Suppression

๐Ÿ›‘ Confined Space Safety

๐Ÿงฏ Mine Gas Hazard Mitigation

๐ŸŸข Carbon Dioxide Emission Control

Publication Top Notes:

Experimental research on rapid removing characteristics of carbon monoxide generated during gas explosions

Effect of Sn on the CO Catalytic Activity and Water Resistance of Cuโ€“Mn Catalyst

Experimental Study on the Evolution Trend of the Pore Structure and the Permeability of Coal under Cyclic Loading and Unloading

Regularity of Mine Gas Flow Disaster Induced by Gas Natural Ventilation Pressure after Coal and Gas Outbursts

Removal of CO Generated by a Gas Explosion Using a Cuโ€“Mn Elimination Agent

Prof. Dr. Tomomi Shiratori | Micro-cutting | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Tomomi Shiratori | Micro-cutting | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Tomomi Shiratori, University of Toyama, Japan

Dr. Tomomi Shiratori is a Professor of Engineering at the University of Toyama, specializing in plastic processing, micro-cutting, and die technology. Born in Suwa, Nagano, Japan (1971) ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต, he graduated from Chiba Institute of Technology ๐ŸŽ“ and later earned a Ph.D. in Engineering from Tokyo Metropolitan University (2017) ๐Ÿ›๏ธ. With decades of experience in precision machining, he has worked extensively in micro-hole punching, shear processing, and tool durability enhancement ๐Ÿ”ง. As Chairperson of the Nano/Micro Processing Subcommittee (2025) โš™๏ธ, he continues to lead advancements in manufacturing technology, optimizing machining processes for sustainability and durability.

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Suitability of Dr. Tomomi Shiratori for the Best Researcher Award ๐Ÿ†

Dr. Tomomi Shiratori is a renowned expert in precision machining, plastic processing, and micro-cutting, with decades of contributions to advanced manufacturing and sustainable machining processes. His research in die technology, tool durability, and micro-fabrication techniques has led to significant industrial advancements. As a professor at the University of Toyama and Chairperson of the Nano/Micro Processing Subcommittee (2025), Dr. Shiratori has pioneered innovations in high-precision manufacturing, optimizing machining for efficiency and sustainability. His numerous awards, impactful research, and leadership make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education & Experience ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • ๐ŸŽ“ 1994 โ€“ B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering โ€“ Chiba Institute of Technology

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 2017 โ€“ Ph.D. in Engineering โ€“ Tokyo Metropolitan University

  • โš™๏ธ 1994 โ€“ Joined Komatsuseiki Kosakusho Co., Ltd. โ€“ Specialized in micro-precision die assembly & press processing

  • ๐Ÿญ 1998 โ€“ Production Technology Department โ€“ Advanced manufacturing processes

  • ๐Ÿ” 2011 โ€“ R&D in Micro-Hole Punching โ€“ Focused on tool life improvement

  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ 2013 โ€“ Research & Development Division

  • ๐ŸŽ“ 2019 โ€“ Professor, Faculty of Engineering โ€“ University of Toyama

  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ 2025 โ€“ Chairperson, Nano/Micro Processing Subcommittee, Japan Society for Plasticity Processing

Professional Developmentย  ๐Ÿš€

Dr. Shiratori has dedicated his career to advancing precision machining, micro-cutting, and die processing. His research focuses on plastic forming technologies such as shearing, extrusion, forging, and drawing ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ. As a professor at the University of Toyama, he actively contributes to developing sustainable manufacturing techniques, including direct recycling processesโ™ป๏ธ. He has played a crucial role in optimizing cutting tools and micro-fabrication techniques for enhanced tool durability. As Chairperson of Japanโ€™s Nano/Micro Processing Subcommittee (2025)โš™๏ธ, he leads innovations in high-precision machining, ensuring industry advancements in smart manufacturing and sustainable production ๐ŸŒ.

Research Focusย  ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Dr. Shiratori’s research spans plastic processing, micro-cutting, and die technology. His work involves shearing, extrusion, forging, and bending techniques, focusing on soft magnetic materials, aluminum alloys, and CFRP composites โš™๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฌ. He aims to optimize machining processes from micro to macro scales, ensuring high durability and precision. His recent work includes developing SDG-friendly aluminum extrusion processes โ™ป๏ธ, improving die materials using CoCrMo for better tool life, and studying fracture mechanics in shear processing. By refining machining conditions, he advances high-quality, sustainable, and efficient manufacturing techniques, benefiting industries from automotive to electronics ๐Ÿš˜๐Ÿ’ก.

Awards & Honors ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

  • ๐Ÿ… 2016.06 โ€“ Japan Society for Plasticity Processing Technology Development Award
  • ๐Ÿ† 2019.06 โ€“ Mold Technology Association Paper Award
  • ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ 2021.11 โ€“ 37th Materials Industry Technology Award (Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry โ€“ Manufacturing Industry Directorโ€™s Award)
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ 2022.06 โ€“ Japan Society for Plasticity Processing Technology Development Award

Publication Top Notes:

  • ๐Ÿ”ฉ Dry Cold Forging of High Strength AISI316 Wires by Massively Nitrogen Supersaturated CoCrMo Dies
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Galling-Free Dry Near-Net Forging of Titanium Using Massively Carbon-Supersaturated Tool Steel Dies
  • โš™๏ธ Dry, Cold Forging of Oxygen-Free Copper by Massively Nitrogen-Supersaturated CoCrMo Dies
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ In Situ Lubrication in Forging of Pure Titanium Using Carbon Supersaturated Die Materials
  • ๐Ÿญ Direct Recycling of AA6063 Chips by Hot Extrusion Applying Pseudo Porthole Die (Conference Paper)

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