Lyazat Tolymbekova | Ferrous Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Lyazat Tolymbekova | Ferrous Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University | Kazakhstan

Dr. Lyazat Tolymbekova is a metallurgical engineer and researcher specializing in ferrous, non-ferrous, and rare metal processing. She holds a PhD in Metallurgy and has extensive experience in academia as an associate professor and research leader in metallurgy and chemical engineering. Her academic background includes advanced training in materials science and technology, with a focus on smelting processes and the recycling of metallurgical waste. Dr. Tolymbekova has contributed significantly to metallurgical research through publications in Scopus- and Web of Science–indexed journals, patents, textbooks, and monographs. Her research interests encompass sustainable metallurgy, advanced smelting technologies, metallurgical waste recycling, heat treatment of metals, and the development of innovative metallurgical equipment. With an h-index of 5, over 13 scientific documents, and approximately 56 citations, she has demonstrated a strong scientific impact. She has received multiple national and institutional awards recognizing her excellence in teaching and contributions to scientific development, including honors for innovation in metallurgical education and research. Dr. Tolymbekova continues to advance the field through her leadership in academic projects, mentorship of young scientists, and development of sustainable technologies for metal processing.

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Featured Publications

Tolymbekova, L., & Barthold, G. E. (2023). Advancements in ferrosilicomanganese smelting technology using pelletized high-silicon manganese ores. Journal of Metallurgical Processes, 45(3), 211–225.

Tolymbekova, L., Abdo, H., & Ryspaev, T. (2022). Recycling and utilization of metallurgical waste in the production of ferroalloys. International Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 12(4), 315–328.

Tolymbekova, L., & Pavlova, N. (2021). Modernization of agglomeration technology for manganese and chromium ores. Eurasian Journal of Engineering Research, 8(2), 145–159.

Tolymbekova, L., & Zhussupova, A. (2020). Innovative approaches to industrial waste disposal in metallurgical production. Metallurgical Innovations, 33(1), 56–69.

Tolymbekova, L., & Akhmetova, G. (2019). Development of smelting and recycling technologies for sustainable metallurgy. Materials Science and Metallurgy Review, 27(3), 189–203.

Jing Li | Metallurgical Process Optimization | Technology Transfer Award

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Ms. Jing Li | Metallurgical Process Optimization | Technology Transfer Award

Kunming University of Science and Technology | China

Professor Jing Li is a distinguished researcher and doctoral supervisor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, recognized under the “Ten-Thousand Talents Program” for Young Top Talents of Yunnan Province. She earned her Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering and has accumulated extensive experience in advanced metallurgical process innovation, focusing on the application of microwave and ultrasonic external field enhancement technologies in metallurgy. Her research spans fundamental theory, equipment development, process optimization, and industrial application for sustainable metallurgical engineering. Professor Li has led and completed major research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Yunnan Provincial key programs, in collaboration with industry partners. She has authored more than  SCI/EI-indexed papers and authorized invention patents.  Professor Li also serves as a corresponding reviewer for international journals such as Water Research, Hydrometallurgy, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Her scientific contributions have advanced green metallurgy and resource recovery technologies. Through her leadership and innovation, she continues to promote technology transfer and sustainable industrial applications in metallurgical science.

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Featured Publications

Li, J., Zhang, Y., & Chen, X. (2025). Effect of microwave-assisted drying on temperature control and efficiency in metallurgical materials. Journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, 77(5), 1452–1463.

Li, J., Wang, H., & Liu, P. (2025). Ultrasonic field-enhanced purification in zinc smelting: Process optimization and impurity removal. Applied Sciences, 15(10), 5673.

Li, J., Zhao, Q., & Hu, S. (2024). External field-enhanced metallurgy for green metal recovery from complex resources. Hydrometallurgy, 221, 105767.

Li, J., Xu, L., & Zhou, M. (2023). Coupled microwave-ultrasonic processes for resource recycling and environmental protection in metallurgical waste treatment. Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 110266.

Li, J., Chen, X., & Yang, Z. (2023). Enhanced purification mechanisms in special field metallurgy using ultrasonic-assisted leaching. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 101(3), 575–588.