Dr. Mustafa ZOR | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mustafa ZOR | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mustafa ZOR,Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University,Turkey

Dr. Mustafa Zor, born on August 21, 1986, is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Forestry Department at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Çaycuma Vocational School in Turkey. He earned his Ph.D. in Forest Industrial Engineering from Bartin University in 2017, with a dissertation on the characterization of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) composites reinforced with heat-treated wood particles. Dr. Zor also holds a Master’s degree in the same field from Bartin University, where he explored the use of heat-treated wood in garden furniture constructions. He completed his undergraduate studies in Forestry Industry Engineering at Istanbul University in 2008. Dr. Zor has been actively involved in various research projects, focusing on wood technology, wood polymer composites, and the mechanical performance of furniture joints. Additionally, he has held several administrative positions, including Director of the Gökçebey Mithat-Mehmet Çanakçı Vocational School. Dr. Zor’s contributions to the field are significant, with numerous projects and studies that advance the understanding and application of wood materials in industrial and environmental contexts.

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🎓Education:

Dr. Mustafa Zor holds a Ph.D. in Forest Industrial Engineering from Bartin University, where he completed his dissertation on the characterization of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) composites reinforced with heat-treated wood particles under the supervision of Deniz Aydemir in 2017. He also earned his M.Sc. in Forest Industrial Engineering from Bartin University, focusing on the use of heat-treated wood material in garden furniture constructions with an engineering design approach, supervised by Nurgül Tankut, in 2011. Dr. Zor completed his undergraduate studies in Forestry Industry Engineering at Istanbul University, Faculty of Forestry, in 2008.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Mustafa Zor is currently an Associate Professor and the Head of the Forestry Department at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Çaycuma Vocational School, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a Lecturer at the same university in the Materials and Material Processing Technologies Department, specializing in the Furniture and Decoration Program, from 2012 to 2022.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Title: Finite element analysis of wood materials
    Cited by: 55
  2. Title: Mechanical properties of heat-treated wooden material utilized in the construction of outdoor sitting furniture
    Cited by: 30
  3. Title: The effects of lignocellulosic fillers on mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of wood polymer composites
    Cited by: 12
  4. Title: Feasibility of using foamed styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) co-polymer in wood based composites
    Cited by: 12
  5. Title: Bending Characteristics of Laminated Wood Composites Made of Poplar Wood and GFRP
    Cited by: 1

 

 

 

Mrs. Stiliyana Stoyanova | Nanotechnology composites Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Stiliyana Stoyanova | Nanotechnology composites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Stiliyana Stoyanova , University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC), France and Institute of Mechanics, BAS, Bulgaria

Stiliyana Stoyanova, a Bulgarian national born on July 4, 1998, is currently pursuing a joint doctoral thesis titled “Hybridly Reinforced Polymers for Smart and Versatile Composite Structures” at the University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC), France, and the Institute of Mechanics, BAS, Bulgaria. She holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialty in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering in French from the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy in Sofia, Bulgaria. Stiliyana’s research focuses on nanocomposites, particularly exploring the thermoresistive and Joule heating properties of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) hybrid nanocomposites with graphene and carbon nanotubes. She has presented her findings at various international conferences and has undertaken scientific missions and training schools in Switzerland and the United States. Fluent in Bulgarian, English (B2), and French (B1), Stiliyana combines her academic rigor with proficiency in digital skills and scientific publications to advance her field of study.

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Education:

Stiliyana Stoyanova, currently engaged in doctoral studies at the University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC) in France, is pursuing research on “Hybridly Reinforced Polymers for Smart and Versatile Composite Structures” in collaboration with the Institute of Mechanics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). She earned her Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering in French. Her master’s thesis focused on “Preparation of pH-Sensitive Hydrogels Based on Natural Products.”

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Stiliyana Stoyanova’s scientific research focuses on nanocomposites, particularly exploring the thermoresistive and Joule heating properties of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) hybrid nanocomposites incorporating graphene and carbon nanotubes. She has disseminated her findings at prominent international conferences, including the 3rd Full Action Meeting COST CA 19118-EsSENce in Athens, Greece, where she discussed “Thermoresistive Carbon Nanomaterials (CNM)-Based Nanocomposites and Its Applications.” Stiliyana also presented her research on the effects of carbon nanofillers on the electrical resistivity and crystallinity of PVDF nanocomposites at the 4th Interdisciplinary PhD Forum with an international presence. Fluent in Bulgarian, with English proficiency at B2 level and French at B1 level, she combines her technical expertise with effective communication skills to contribute significantly to her field of study

Publication Top Notes:

PVDF Hybrid Nanocomposites with Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes and Their Thermoresistive and Joule Heating Properties
Journal: Nanomaterials
Year: 2024
Month: May
Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/nano14110901
Contributors: Stiliyana Stoyanova, Evgeni Ivanov, Lohitha R Hegde, Antonia Georgopoulou, Frank Clemens, Fahmi Bedoui, Rumiana Kotsilkova