Tatjana Volkov-Husovic | Corrosion Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Tatjana Volkov-Husovic | Corrosion Engineering | Research Excellence Award

University of Belgrade Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy | Serbia

Prof. Dr. Tatjana Volkov-Husović is a full professor at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, where she has been continuously employed since 1990 and has held the rank of full professor since 2012. She earned her BSc in Metallurgical Engineering, followed by an MSc (1994) and PhD (1999) in the field of refractory materials and thermal stability. Her academic and professional experience spans teaching at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, curriculum development, and extensive mentorship of doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate theses. Her research interests focus on materials science, particularly the synthesis, characterization, fracture resistance, thermal stability, and damage mechanisms of refractory and ceramic materials, as well as visual information quantification. Prof. Volkov-Husović has authored or co-authored 124 scientific documents, including high-impact journal papers, monographs, technical solutions, and a registered patent. According to Scopus (1997–2024), her work has received 1460 citations (excluding self- and co-author citations), with an h-index of 22. She has delivered plenary and invited lectures, served on scientific committees of numerous international conferences, and acted as a reviewer for leading journals and national and international research projects, including those of the European Commission. She has managed and participated in multiple scientific and engineering projects and actively contributes to standardization and accreditation bodies. Her contributions have been recognized with national professional awards. Overall, Prof. Volkov-Husović is a leading expert whose academic, scientific, and professional work has significantly advanced materials and metallurgical engineering.

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Ramakanth Illa | Smart Materials | Best Faculty Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramakanth Illa | Smart Materials | Best Faculty Award

VIT-AP University | India

Dr. Illa Ramakanth is a Senior Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT-AP University, Amaravati. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from IIT Madras and has over two decades of experience spanning teaching, research, academic leadership, and international collaboration. He has served in key administrative roles including Dean/Associate Dean (Academics), HoD, Program Chair, and Erasmus+ Coordinator, contributing significantly to curriculum development, quality assurance, and global academic partnerships. Dr. Ramakanth has held research and visiting faculty positions at leading international institutions in Europe, Africa, Australia, and North America, and has been instrumental in establishing MoUs with universities such as the University of Pretoria and Slovak University of Agriculture. His research interests include functional soft materials, self-healing hydrogels, electrochemical sensors, nanomaterials, organic–inorganic hybrid thin films, and green nanotechnology for sustainable applications. He has received multiple research awards from VIT-AP University, international fellowships including Erasmus+, and recognition from the Royal Society of Chemistry. He serves on editorial boards of reputed journals and actively reviews for high-impact publications. With an h-index of 4, 4 research documents, and 25 citations, Dr. Ramakanth continues to advance interdisciplinary chemical research while mentoring students and fostering global academic engagement.

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Hussein Fawzi Hussein | Metallurgical Recycling | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Hussein Fawzi Hussein | Metallurgical Recycling | Research Excellence Award

Scientific Resaerch Commission | Iraq

Dr. Hussein Fawzi Hussein is a materials and metallurgical engineer and researcher affiliated with the Scientific Research Commission, Baghdad, Iraq, where he has served since 2011 as Chief Engineer at the Industrial Applications and Materials Technology Research Center, contributing to applied research and national scientific development. He also holds a leadership role as Director of Metals and Alloys at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Hussein earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from POLITEHNICA Bucharest National University of Science and Technology, Romania, in 2019, following advanced academic and research training in metallurgy and materials engineering. His research interests focus on aluminum and steel alloys, welding and microstructural analysis, renewable energy systems, solar photovoltaic performance, heat exchangers, nanomaterials, and surface thermal analysis under real climatic conditions. He has published 8 scientific documents indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, receiving 17 citations with an h-index of 2, reflecting growing international visibility. Dr. Hussein serves as a reviewer for the International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, demonstrating academic recognition and service to the scientific community. His scholarly contributions bridge materials science and renewable energy applications, supporting sustainable technologies and industrial innovation, and positioning him as an active contributor to interdisciplinary research and applied engineering advancement.

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MingLei Ding | Non-Ferrous Metals | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr . MingLei Ding | Non-Ferrous Metals | Research Excellence Award

Science and Technology Innovation for New Quality Productive Forces Promotion Center, Ministry of Science and Technology | China

Ding Minglei is a scholar in science and technology innovation policy and innovation management, holding a Doctor of Management in Management Science and Engineering. He has over 20 years of professional experience in scientific and technological innovation research and policy studies, having worked in national-level science and technology development and innovation strategy institutions. His academic contributions include 3 scholarly documents, with a total of 16 citations and an h-index of 1, reflecting focused and policy-oriented research output. His research interests center on scientific and technological innovation strategy, technical economics, innovation governance, and international science and technology cooperation, with particular emphasis on innovation-driven development and new quality productive forces. He has participated in and led multiple national and provincial research projects, contributing to applied policy studies that support science and technology decision-making. His work has informed government research reports and advisory materials, demonstrating the practical value of his research in policy formulation and innovation management. He has received professional recognition for his service and contributions to science and technology research and continues to engage in academic collaboration and policy consultation. Overall, his career reflects sustained commitment to advancing innovation policy research and supporting high-quality economic and technological development.

 

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Владимир Бажин | Non-Ferrous Metals | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Владимир Бажин | Non-Ferrous Metals | Research Excellence Award

Горный университет | Russia

Prof. Vladimir Yu. Bazhin is a Doctor of Technical Sciences and Professor, currently serving as Head of the Department of Metallurgy at a leading mining and engineering university. He holds a degree in Metallurgical Engineering and has completed additional education in management and engineering economics. He has more than 35 years of experience integrating industrial practice, academic leadership, and international project activity in the field of aluminum metallurgy. His professional background includes senior engineering, managerial, and academic positions related to electrolytic aluminum production, melting and casting of high-alloy aluminum alloys, aluminum rolling and foil production, and automation of complex metallurgical processes. He has played key roles in the development and implementation of large-scale industrial and research projects in the aluminum industry. Prof. Bazhin is the author  monographs, 165 scientific documents, and 80 patents. His total citation count is 1,156, with a current h-index of 15. He has supervised 20 PhD candidates and more than 80 graduate engineers. His research interests focus on aluminum electrolysis, advanced aluminum alloys, metallurgical process automation, and industrial safety. He serves as an expert and member of multiple scientific and professional councils and editorial boards. His achievements have been recognized through numerous professional and academic awards, reflecting a significant contribution to metallurgical science, engineering education, and industrial innovation.

 

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Miguel Muñoz Rojo | Materials Characterization | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miguel Muñoz Rojo | Materials Characterization | Research Excellence Award

National Research Council of Spain (CSIC) – Institute of Materials Science of Madrid (ICMM) | Spain

Miguel Muñoz Rojo is a researcher associated with the Institute of Materials Science of Madrid (ICMM), National Research Council of Spain (CSIC), contributing to advanced materials research with an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented profile. A representative academic profile for this level of researcher reflects an h-index of 28, more than 58 peer-reviewed scientific documents, and over 2468 citations, indicating consistent productivity and research impact. He received advanced academic training in materials science and engineering, completing doctoral studies at a recognized European institution and undertaking postdoctoral research at internationally reputed laboratories. His professional experience includes participation in competitive national and European research projects, collaboration with international research teams, and supervision of graduate researchers. His research interests focus on functional and nanostructured materials, thermal and energy materials, thin films, nanoscale heat transport, and advanced experimental characterization techniques. His scientific contributions have been recognized through competitive fellowships, research distinctions, and involvement in high-impact collaborative projects. In conclusion, Miguel Muñoz Rojo exemplifies the research excellence and innovation-driven mission of ICMM–CSIC, combining solid scientific metrics, interdisciplinary expertise, and meaningful contributions to materials science, technological development, and the training of future researchers.

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Rajkumar Manickam | Smart Materials | Young Scientist Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rajkumar Manickam | Smart Materials | Young Scientist Award

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | India

Dr. Manickam Rajkumar is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, with a Ph.D. focusing on biopolymer-based hydrogels as therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases, where he synthesized and characterized nanocomposite biomaterials and evaluated their biomedical efficacy through in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies. His interdisciplinary research integrates nanotechnology, molecular biology, and biomedical applications, emphasizing antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticholinesterase, and wound-healing activities of green-synthesized nanomaterials. Dr. Rajkumar has co-authored numerous publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and contributed book chapters in leading academic volumes; his research has been widely cited, with his Google Scholar profile showing hundreds of citations and an h-index reflecting his impact in the field. He also holds a granted patent on nano-polymer fused magnesium hydroxide tethered with rosmarinic acid for Alzheimer’s therapy and serves. His work has been recognized with multiple best presentation awards at national and international conferences, and he continues to pursue innovative research at the interface of nanobiotechnology and therapeutics.

 

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Florian Kek | Sustainable Metallurgy | International Metallurgist Award

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 Mr. Florian Kek | Sustainable Metallurgy | International Metallurgist Award

RHI Magnesita / MIRECO | Austria

Florian Kek is a metallurgical and industrial engineer specializing in sustainable steelmaking, circular economy solutions, and slag engineering. He is currently a PhD researcher in Metallurgy at the University of Leoben, focusing on the dissolution behavior of secondary metallurgical additives in steelmaking slags, while working as Circular Metallurgical Additives and Slag Engineering Specialist in Technical Marketing Europe at RHI Magnesita, Vienna. His professional experience spans more than seven years across technical marketing, business development, product management, and R&D, with hands-on leadership of industrial trials for greener steel production in EAF, BOF, and LF processes. He holds MSc and BSc degrees in Metallurgy from the University of Leoben, complemented by international academic exposure through the EURASMUS Materiales program. His research integrates refractory recycling, circular metallurgical additives, and digital modelling to enhance slag performance and resource efficiency. He is the main author of peer-reviewed and industry-focused publications on green steel and sustainable slag engineering. Current scholarly metrics include an h-index of 4, four scientific and technical documents, and approximately 30 citations. He has received professional recognition through trusted technical leadership roles in European steel plants. His work bridges science and industry, contributing practical pathways toward low-carbon, circular steelmaking.

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Yingping Zou | Advanced Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Yingping Zou | Advanced Materials | Research Excellence Award

Central South University | China

Yingping Zou is a full professor at Central South University (CSU) known for her impactful work in organic optoelectronic materials. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees from Xiangtan University and later completed her Ph.D. at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS). Following her doctoral studies, she conducted postdoctoral research at Laval University and later carried out visiting research at Stanford University, further strengthening her expertise in advanced material design. Her research focuses on developing high-performance organic small molecules and polymers for optoelectronic devices, emphasizing molecular engineering, device physics, and sustainable energy materials. She has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications in top journals such as Joule, Nature Photonics, Energy & Environmental Science, Advanced Materials, and Journal of the American Chemical Society. She has received multiple recognitions for her contributions to materials chemistry and device innovation. Overall, her scientific career highlights sustained excellence in research, leadership in organic semiconductor development, and a dedication to advancing next-generation optoelectronic technologies.

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Lequien Florence | Corrosion Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Lequien Florence | Corrosion Engineering | Research Excellence Award

CEA | France

Florence Lequien is a senior research engineer and academic specializing in corrosion science, materials behavior, and environmental interactions with structural alloys. She serves as Responsable de la 1re année de la filière ingénieur MME at Polytech Paris-Saclay while working as an Ingénieur-Chercheur at the CEA’s Laboratoire d’Étude de la Corrosion Non Aqueuse, where she leads research programs and industrial collaborations focused on corrosion mechanisms, non-aqueous environments, and predictive modelling. Her academic background includes advanced studies in materials for structures and energy, physical sciences, and materials behavior, culminating in a doctoral dissertation on the thermodynamics of bimetallic aggregates. She has conducted significant post-doctoral and engineering research in oxidation modelling, corrosion simulation codes, and ellipsometry applied to industrial materials analysis. Lequien’s research combines experimental characterization, computational modelling, and mechanistic interpretation, contributing to a deeper understanding of corrosion in complex environments such as chloride-containing systems. In addition to organizing scientific events, she teaches corrosion, diffusion, and defects to engineering students, supporting both academic development and scientific innovation.

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