Pengfei Zhou | Surface Engineering | Early Career Researcher Award

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Dr. Pengfei Zhou | Surface Engineering | Early Career Researcher Award

Guizhou University | China

Pengfei Zhou is a Special-hired Professor (Assistant Professor) at Guizhou University, specializing in materials science and electrochemical energy technologies. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Powder Materials Science and Engineering and Master of Science in Materials Engineering from Central South University, and earned his PhD from the University of Macau. Since joining Guizhou University, his research has focused on bulk alloy materials and surface modification strategies for electrochemical energy conversion, particularly industrial-scale water splitting for sustainable hydrogen production. His work integrates alloy engineering, surface chemistry, and electrocatalysis to develop mass-producible and industrially viable catalyst systems. To date, he has published 53 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 12 as first author, achieving an h-index of 61 and accumulating 1091 citations, demonstrating strong academic impact. He has completed or is leading five research projects, participated in three consultancy or industry-sponsored projects, and holds three published or under-review patents. His scholarly contributions are well documented through recognized academic platforms, reflecting consistent research productivity and innovation. Professor Zhou continues to advance efficient hydrogen production technologies while contributing to the global effort toward clean and sustainable energy solutions.

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Sharath Kumar | Extractive Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Sharath Kumar | Extractive Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

Vijayanagara Sri Krishandevaraya University Ballari, Karnataka India

Dr. P. Sharath Kumar is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Mineral Processing, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Karnataka, with over nine years of teaching and research experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Mineral Processing, an M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering from NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from VTU Belagavi. His research interests include iron ore beneficiation, magnetic separation, reduction roasting, pelletization of iron ore concentrates, and modeling and simulation of beneficiation plants. . He has successfully guided several postgraduate students and led multiple government-funded and industrial consultancy projects in mineral beneficiation and metallurgical applications. He is a life member of the Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers, Mining Engineering Association of India, and the Institution of Engineers (India). Recognized for his professional excellence, Dr. Kumar has received the Prof. C. Mahadevan Award (Young Mineral Engineer) and the Young Engineer Award from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata. His work continues to promote innovation and sustainability in mineral and metallurgical engineering.

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Featured Publications

Swamy, A. K., Nikkam, S., & Palthur, S. K. (2022). Recovery of hematite from banded hematite quartzite of southern India by magnetic separation and reverse flotation. Minerals, 12(9), 1095.

Kumara Swamy, A., Suresh, N., & Sharath Kumar, P. (2022). Resource management and utilization of lean grade iron ore resources of Karnataka, India. Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, 70(5), 171–181.

Kumar, P. S., Ravi, B. P., Sivrikaya, O., & Nanda, R. K. (2019). The study of pelletizing of mixed hematite and magnetite ores. Science of Sintering, 51(1–3), 1–12.

Kumar, P. S., Ravi, B. P., Sreedhar, G. E., & Naganoor, P. C. (2016). Modeling and optimization of vertical pulsating high gradient magnetic separator for iron ore slime processing using response surface methodology. International Journal of Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, 1(2), 19–27.

Ayyakkannu, A., Kumar, P. S., Naganoor, P. C., & Hatti, B. (2020). Eco-efficiency of metallurgical value-added process facilities for sustainable production. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 8(6), 505–508.