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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Musa Kamaci | Nanostructured Metals | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Musa Kamaci | Nanostructured Metals | Research Excellence Award

Musa Kamaci is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Piri Reis University in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in polymer chemistry and advanced functional materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and has authored 49 scientific publications, accumulating approximately 1,172 citations with an h-index of 22, demonstrating his strong research impact in the fields of polymer science and biomaterials. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of poly(azomethine-urethane)-based polymers, biodegradable hydrogels, and polymer-based fluorescent and colorimetric sensors for the detection of metal ions and biosensing applications. Throughout his academic career, he has supervised both master’s and doctoral theses on polyurethane materials, hydrogel development, and polymeric sensor platforms. His completed research projects include the synthesis of chitosan–poly(azomethine-urethane) hydrogels for biomedical use in controlled drug delivery and the fabrication of polymeric biosensors for metal ion detection. In addition to scientific publications, Kamaci actively contributes to national and international conferences and collaborative research initiatives. His work bridges fundamental polymer synthesis with real-world applications targeting drug delivery technologies, antibacterial materials, biosensing systems, and environmentally responsive polymeric surfaces. Through his sustained scientific efforts, he continues to advance modern polymer chemistry and deliver impactful innovations in materials science and biomedical engineering.

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Kamacı, M. (2020). Polyurethane-based hydrogels for controlled drug delivery applications. European Polymer Journal, 123, 109444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.109444 

Avcı, A., Kaya, İ., & Kamacı, M. (2015). Synthesis of novel crosslinked poly(azomethine-urethane)s: Photophysical, electrochemical and thermal properties of some new flexible crosslinked poly(azomethine-urethane)s. Reactive & Functional Polymers, 95, 14–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2015.05.014

Kaya, İ., Yıldırım, M., Avcı, A., & Kamacı, M. (2011). Synthesis and thermal characterization of novel poly(azomethine-urethane)s derived from azomethine-containing phenol and polyphenol species. Macromolecular Research, 19(3), 286–293. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13233-011-0306-1

Kamacı, M., & Kaya, İ. (2017). Reaction conditions, photophysical, electrochemical, conductivity, and thermal properties of polyazomethines. Macromolecular Research, 25(7), 739–748. Note: original work on polyazomethine properties — often cited in context of his polymer-chemistry research

Kamacı, M., & Kaya, İ. (2014). Synthesis, thermal and morphological properties of polyurethanes containing azomethine linkage. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 24(5), 803–818. (Earlier foundational paper in his polyurethane/azomethine-linkage research)

Dumitru Mitrica | Alloy Design | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Dumitru Mitrica | Alloy Design | Research Excellence Award

Research and Development Institute for Nonferrous and Rare Metals – IMNR | Romania

Dr. Dumitru Mitrica is a seasoned materials scientist and research leader with extensive experience in non-ferrous alloys, composite materials, and advanced alloy design. He holds a PhD in Materials Engineering from the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, with earlier bachelor and master studies in the same faculty, and additional master-level training at the University of Arizona, USA. Over decades at the National R&D Institute for Nonferrous and Rare Metals (Bucharest), he has progressed from research assistant to Senior Researcher (grade I), leading numerous national and European research projects. His technical expertise spans nonferrous alloy preparation and processing, high-entropy alloys, composites, rapid solidification and induction melting, thermodynamic assessment, modelling, experimental processing and characterization. Dr. Mitrica has authored  papers granted patents plus  patent applications. He has directed major projects including the international M-Era.Net project COMPTRANS, national complex programs such as HEAPROTECT and multiple PNCDI3 and national innovation calls. A member of European materials research networks, his work has been recognized with awards and broad international collaboration. Dr. Mitrica remains committed to bridging theoretical materials science and practical industrial applications, driving innovation in alloy design and sustainable materials engineering.

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Mitrica, D., Mosinoiu, L.-F., Sobetkii, A., Caramarin, S., Matei, A.-C., Cursaru, L.-M., Tudor, I.-A., Serban, B.-A., Ghita, M., Vitan, N., Romanitan, C., Olaret, E., Postolnyi, B., & Pogrebnjak, A. (2025). Selected high-entropy alloys for thin film deposition, with improved mechanical and corrosion properties. Scientific Reports, 15, 37712.

Serban, B.-A., Olaru, M.-T., Badea, I.-C., Mitrica, D., Burada, M., Anasiei, I., Ghita, M., Tudor, A.-I., Matei, C.-A., Popescu, A.-M. J., Constantin, V., Branzoi, F., & Dobrescu, C. (2022). Non-aqueous electrodeposition and characterization of AlCrCuFeNi high-entropy alloy thin films. Materials, 15(17), 6007.

Soare, V., Mitrica, D., Constantin, I., Popescu, G., Csaki, I., Tarcolea, M., & Carcea, I. (2014). The mechanical and corrosion behaviors of as-cast and re-melted AlCrCuFeMnNi multi-component high-entropy alloy. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A.

Anasiei, I., Badea, I.-C., Mitrica, D., Ghita, M., & others. (2023). Characterization of complex concentrated alloys and their suitability for brake disc materials. Materials, 16(14), 5067.

Mosinoiu, L.-F., Mitrica, D., & collaborators. (2024). High-entropy alloys and methods for synthesis. Conference Proceedings.

Ramin Ebrahimi | Mechanical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ramin Ebrahimi | Mechanical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

Shiraz University | Iran

Ramin Ebrahimi is a leading researcher in materials science and engineering, with deep expertise in metal forming, severe plastic deformation (SPD) techniques, and processing of ultrafine-grained (UFG) and nanostructured materials. His research encompasses a broad spectrum of metal forming processes  including die design, metal flow, friction modeling, microstructural evolution during deformation, and thermomechanical processing. Over the past two decades, his group has pioneered novel SPD-based methods such as Dual Equal Channel Extrusion, Simple Shear Extrusion, Cyclic Expansion Extrusion, Vortex Extrusion, Circular Simple Shear Extrusion, Twin Parallel-Channel Angular Extrusion, and Double Twin Parallel-Channel Angular Extrusion  achieving high-quality UFG and nanomaterials from aluminum alloys, copper, magnesium alloys, TWIP steel, and IF steel. His work has opened pathways for advanced applications including biodegradable magnesium-based implants. With a portfolio of over journal papers, supervision of numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, and leadership of a research team, his scholarly impact is significant. He also contributes to the scientific community as founder and Editor-in-Chief of a specialized journal, and serves on multiple editorial boards. The h-index of 29 than documentation is 112 and citation over 3142. Ebrahimi’s research excellence has been recognized through honors such as “hot paper” selection and high citation impact. His ongoing work continues to push the frontier of metal forming science and advanced material processing for sustainable and high-performance applications.

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Ebrahimi, R. (2010). Different processing routes for deformation via simple shear extrusion (SSE). Journal of Materials Processing Technology.

Ebrahimi, R., & Pardis, N. (2015). An analytical approach for simple shear extrusion process with a linear die profile. Materials & Design, 83, 1–10.

Ebrahimi, R. (2021). Iranian Journal of Materials Forming. Iranian Journal of Materials Forming, 8(1), 2-3. 

Ebrahimi, R., & Davoodi, A. (2011). Effect of thermomechanical parameters on dynamically recrystallized grain size of AZ91 magnesium alloy. Materials Science and Engineering A.

Ebrahimi, R., & Solhjoo, S. (2007). Characteristic points of stress–strain curve at high temperature. Journal of Materials Processing Technology.

Mohammad Mahdavian | Corrosion Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Mohammad Mahdavian | Corrosion Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Institute for Color Science and Technology | Iran

Mohammad Mahdavian is an accomplished Ph.D. holder in Polymer Engineering with extensive expertise in advanced polymeric protective coatings and corrosion science. With more than a decade of academic and industrial experience, he currently serves as a Professor in the Surface Coatings and Corrosion Department at the Institute for Color Science and Technology, where he has led numerous high-impact research initiatives and technological projects. His research focuses on nano-structured coatings, conversion and silane coatings, LDHs, MOFs, graphene-based materials, electrochemical corrosion mechanisms, and smart protective systems. Dr. Mahdavian has supervised numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. students and taught specialized courses in corrosion engineering, surface coatings, and polymer science. His scholarly output includes 221 indexed scientific documents with an h-index of 66 and more than 14,012 citations, reflecting his strong global influence. He holds several international patents and has published over 200 papers in leading peer-reviewed journals. He has been honored as a top reviewer by cof Science, ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists by Elsevier BV and Stanford University, and recognized by national science foundations for research excellence. With proven success in both academic and industrial arenas, he continues to advance innovation in corrosion-resistant coating technologies.

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Mahdavian, M., & Attar, M. M. (2010). Electrochemical investigation of the anticorrosive performance of epoxy/polyamide coating containing zinc phosphate as a corrosion inhibitor. Progress in Organic Coatings, 66(3), 259–267.

Mahdavian, M., Naderi, R., & Ramezanzadeh, B. (2011). Inhibition of mild steel corrosion by imidazole derivatives: Electrochemical and surface characterization studies. Corrosion Science, 53(4), 1194–1204.

Mahdavian, M., Ashrafi, A., & Ramezanzadeh, B. (2012). Synergistic effects of sol–gel modified nanoparticles on corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings. Surface and Coatings Technology, 206(19–20), 4234–4242.

Mahdavian, M., Shokrolahi, F., & Naderi, R. (2014). Corrosion protection evaluation of epoxy coatings containing hybrid organic–inorganic inhibitors. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131(8), 1–10.

Mahdavian, M., & Ashrafi, A. (2015). Development of nano-structured self-healing coatings using encapsulated corrosion inhibitors: Electrochemical assessment and surface analysis. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 149, 674–683.

Mahmut Can Senel | Powder Metallurgy | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahmut Can Senel | Powder Metallurgy | Research Excellence Award

Ondokuz Mayıs University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahmut Can Şenel is a dedicated mechanical engineer and researcher at Ondokuz Mayıs University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in the same field  he has steadily advanced in academia, serving as Research Assistant , Assistant Professor , and currently Associate Professor . To date he has published over 22 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers, and his work has attracted roughly 455 citations resulting in an estimated h-index of 11 reflecting a solid and growing impact. His research centers on metal-matrix composites, powder metallurgy, graphene and ceramic-reinforced aluminum hybrid composites, tribology, microstructure analysis, induction hot pressing, and aluminum-based composite materials — topics addressed in many funded projects and international publications. Over the years he has managed multiple external research grants, developing composite materials with enhanced mechanical and tribological performance, often for advanced engineering and industrial applications. His strong publication record, diverse research interests, and active project leadership underscore his commitment to advancing materials science. In conclusion, Dr. Şenel combines deep technical expertise, rigorous scholarship, and practical innovation — making him a prominent researcher in composite materials and tribology, with a continuous trajectory of academic growth and impact.

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Şenel, M. C., & Gürbüz, M. (2024). Sliding wear and friction properties of Al-graphene composites under oil lubrication. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

Işık, E., Taşkın, A., & Şenel, M. C. (2024). Investigation of mechanical and tribological properties of Al7075-Al₂O₃-GNPs hybrid composites produced by powder metallurgy and induction hot pressing. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

Taşkın, A., Işık, E., & Şenel, M. C. (2025). Al7075-B₄C kompozitlerin tribolojik özelliklerinin ve mikroyapısının incelenmesi. Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 8(3), 1314–1332.

Şenel, M. C., Kanca, Y., & Gürbüz, M. (2022). Reciprocating sliding wear properties of sintered Al–B₄C composites. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, 29(6), 1261–1269.

Şenel, M. C., Gürbüz, M., & Koç, E. (2018). Mechanical and tribological behaviours of aluminium matrix composites reinforced by graphene nanoplatelets. Materials Science and Technology.

Mehmet Kaya | Powder Metallurgy | Powder Metallurgy Award

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Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kaya | Powder Metallurgy | Powder Metallurgy Award

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kaya is a distinguished researcher and professor specializing in materials science and metallurgy, with extensive expertise in the processing, microstructure, and mechanical behavior of shape memory alloys (NiTi, FeMnAlNi), titanium-based biomedical alloys (TiNb, TiNbSn, TiZr), porous materials, and hydrogen storage alloys. He holds two Ph.D. degrees—one in Physics and another in Metallurgy—from Firat University, Turkey, and has over two decades of teaching and research experience at leading Turkish universities, including Namık Kemal University, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, and Adıyaman University. Prof. Kaya has led multiple national and international research projects, supervising both master’s and doctoral theses focused on the fabrication, characterization, and biocompatibility of titanium and NiTi alloys. His research integrates advanced experimental techniques such as SEM-EDX, TEM, DSC, DMA, X-ray analysis, mechanical testing under various conditions, and diffusion bonding, contributing to implant materials, phase transformation studies, and shape memory alloy development. Prof. Kaya has received multiple awards for scientific excellence and actively serves on editorial boards while reviewing for international journals. His work advances sustainable materials development, biomedical applications, and fundamental understanding of metallurgical processes, solidifying his international reputation in materials research.

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Kaya, M., Karakurt, E. M., Huang, Y., Demirtas, H., Acikgoz, A., & Demircan, G. (2024). Effect of relative density on microstructure, corrosion resistance and mechanical performance of porous Ti–20Zr alloys fabricated by powder metallurgy. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 49(2), 1479–1489.

Kaya, M., Tosun, M., Huang, Y., Karakurt, E. M., Cetin, Y., Incesu, A., Demirtas, H., & Yildizhan, Y. (2023). Microstructural, biomechanical, and in vitro studies of Ti-Nb-Zr alloys fabricated by powder metallurgy. Materials, 16(12), 4240, 1–18.

Kaya, M., Demirbilek, N., & Yakuphanoglu, F. (2023). Investigation of structural and optical properties of pure ZnO and co-doped ZnO:Al:Mnx (x=1%, 2%, 3%, 5% at.) semiconductor thin films and electrical properties of produced diodes. Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University.

Kaya, M., Karakurt, E. M., Huang, Y., & Demirtas, H. (2022). Effect of Zr concentration on the microstructure and mechanical performance of porous Ti-Zr system by powder metallurgy. Key Engineering Materials, 936, 25–31.

Kaya, M., Çakmak, Ö., Akkuş, A., Elibol Annaç, E., & Köm, M. (2022). Effects of sintering temperature on mechanical properties and biocompatibility of porous TiZr alloy produced by powder metallurgy. BSEU Journal of Science, 9(1), 71–79.

Donghui Yang | Alloy Design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Donghui Yang | Alloy Design | Best Researcher Award

Liaoning Academy of Materials | China

Donghui Yang is a doctoral candidate in Materials Science and Engineering whose research focuses on advanced metallic materials, high-strength aluminum alloys, and microstructure–property relationships in processing-intensive systems. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Materials Forming and Control Engineering from Liaoning University of Science and Technology and later completed a master’s degree in Materials Processing Engineering at Northeastern University, where he conducted research on high-strength and wear-resistant high-zinc aluminum alloys. He has authored 18 research documents, accumulated 232 citations, and holds an h-index of 8, highlighting his growing academic contribution to alloy design and materials characterization. His technical experience spans solidification theory, thermal processing, mechanical behavior evaluation, metallurgical process optimization, and advanced characterization methods. He has presented his work at national conferences and has been engaged in collaborative research projects linking academia with the materials industry. His achievements have been recognized with distinctions such as the Second Prize in the National Metallurgy Technology Competition for College Students, the First Prize in the China University Mechanical Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the AVIC-Shenyang Aircraft Leyang Inspirational Bursary, and the Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research Scholarship. He aims to advance high-performance structural materials through innovative processing strategies and interdisciplinary research.

Hao Xu | Metal Forming | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Hao Xu | Metal Forming | Research Excellence Award

Nanjing University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Hao Xu is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, where his research centers on phase transformation and hot working of metallic and intermetallic materials. He obtained his B.S. from Northeastern University  and earned his Ph.D. in Materials Processing Engineering from the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences . Over his career, he has authored more than  high-quality journal articles  published in leading outlets such as Journal of Materials Science & Technology and Corrosion Science and holds over  invention patents. He has led more than research projects as Principal Investigator, demonstrating strong leadership in both fundamental and applied research. In the editorial sphere, he has served as Guest Editor for the special issue “Processing, Structure and Properties of TiAl Alloys” in Crystals and as Associate Editor for the special topic “Intermetallic Compounds” in Precision Forming Engineering. According to his Google Scholar profile, his h-index is 3, with 32 citations than documents 7. His contributions advance the understanding of intermetallic processing, with important implications for lightweight, high-performance materials, and he continues to mentor students and drive innovation in the field.

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Featured Publications

Xu, H., Li, X. B., Xing, W. W., Shu, L., Ma, Y. C., & Liu, K. (2018). Phase transformation behavior of a Mn-containing β-solidifying γ-TiAl alloy during continuous cooling. Intermetallics, 99, 51–58.

Li, X., Xu, H., Xing, W., Chen, B., Ma, Y., & Liu, K. (2018). Phase transformation behavior of a β-solidifying γ-TiAl-based alloy from different phase regions with various cooling methods. Metals, 8(9), 731.

Xu, H., Li, X. B., Xing, W. W., Shu, L., Ma, Y. C., & Liu, K. (2018). Processing map and hot working mechanism of as-cast Ti–42Al–5Mn alloy. Advanced Engineering Materials, 20(6), 1701059.

Xu, H., Li, X. B., Xing, W. W., Shu, L., Ma, Y. C., & Liu, K. (2019). Solidification pathway and phase transformation behavior in a β-solidified γ-TiAl based alloy. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 35(11), 2652–2657.

Liu, X., Song, L., Stark, A., Lorenz, U., He, Z., Lin, J., Pyczak, F., & Zhang, T. (2022). Deformation and phase transformation behaviors of a high Nb-containing TiAl alloy compressed at intermediate temperatures. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 102, 89–96.