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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Wen-Hsi Lee | Powder Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Wen-Hsi Lee | Powder Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

National Cheng-Kung University | Taiwan

Wen-Hsi Lee is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan, with an h-index of 21, over 170 documents, and more than 1744 citations. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from National Chung-Hua Normal University, M.S. in Materials Science from National Sun Yat-Sen University, Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from National Chiao-Tung University, and an Executive M.S. in Business Administration from National Sun Yat-Sen University. Prof. Lee has extensive industrial experience, serving as Chief Engineer and Manager at Taiwan Philips R&D, Scientist at Germany Philips Aachen Lab, and AVP at Phycomp/Yageo R&D. Academically, he joined NCKU, progressing from Assistant to Full Professor, and has served as Visiting Professor at Penn State University and Tohoku University. His research interests include semiconductor thin film processes, dielectric materials, 2D materials and devices, ion implantation and annealing, organic thin film transistors, and thin film solar cells.  Prof. Lee has been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Industrial Innovation Award, Future Tech Award, Ceramic Industry Award, and TSIA Semiconductor Award. His work bridges academia and industry, advancing semiconductor device technology and contributing to global research in thin films and electronic materials.

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Lee, W.-H., Puteri, N. G., & Chen, S. S. (2025). Air-sintered copper-aluminum alloy inner electrodes. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 36(14).

Lee, W.-H., Chien, C. F., & Ku, C. T. (2025). Studies on CuNi alloy with zinc protective layer sintered in air. ES Manufacturing Materials.

Lee, W.-H., Kuo, C. R., & Chen, H. E. (2025). A study on grain boundary barrier layer solid aluminum capacitors. Open Ceramics.

Lee, W.-H., Kuo, E., Hung, C.-N., & Kuo, T.-C. (2025). Investigating the effects of etching system and low temperature thermal processing on hafnium zirconium oxide thin film properties. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 43, 012602.

Lee, W.-H., Divya, P., & Kuo, T.-C. (2024). Air-sintered copper-nickel resistor with aluminum layer for oxidation prevention. MRS Communications, 1–6.

Abbas Saeed Hakeem | Physical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abbas Saeed Hakeem | Physical Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Saudi Arabia

Dr Abbas Saeed Hakeem is a distinguished materials scientist and academic specializing in advanced materials, metallurgical engineering, and nanostructured composites. He holds degrees in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering and a PhD in Materials Chemistry, with research focusing on Sialon hard materials and the synthesis and characterization of oxynitride and Ln-SiON glasses. His academic career spans extensive teaching and research in ceramics, thermodynamics, alloy production, and advanced material processing. Currently serving as a Senior Scientist and Associate Professor at the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Hydrogen Technologies & Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), his research emphasizes the development of hard, light, and hybrid materials, nanocomposites, and advanced sintering techniques. His scholarly impact includes an h-index of 37, over 4,922 citations, and 210 indexed documents. Dr Hakeem’s work bridges academia and industry, contributing significantly to sustainable materials development, hydrogen technologies, and carbon management establishing him as a leading figure in interdisciplinary engineering research.

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Hakeem, A. S., Al-Aqeeli, N., & Laoui, T. (2015). A review on synthesis, properties, and applications of nanostructured aluminum matrix composites. Materials, 8(9), 6203–6241.

Hakeem, A. S., Laoui, T., Al-Aqeeli, N., & Saheb, N. (2014). Recent advances in metal matrix composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes and graphene: A review. Composites Part B: Engineering, 67, 231–248.

Hakeem, A. S., & Grins, J. (2005). Novel routes for the synthesis and characterization of Ln–Si–O–N and Ln–Si–Al–O–N glasses. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 351(14–15), 1204–1211.

Hakeem, A. S., & Al-Aqeeli, N. (2017). Sintering and characterization of nanostructured aluminum alloys reinforced with ceramic nanoparticles. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 695, 2826–2835.

Hakeem, A. S., Laoui, T., & Al-Aqeeli, N. (2013). Mechanical behavior and microstructural characteristics of spark plasma sintered aluminum matrix nanocomposites. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 563, 154–162.