Selvam Guhanathan | BIOPOLYMERIC MATERIALS | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Selvam Guhanathan | BIOPOLYMERIC MATERIALS | Best Researcher Award

Professor, MUTHURANGAM GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, VELLORE, India

Dr. S. Guhanathan is a renowned researcher and academician with expertise in chemistry. He has authored books and laboratory manuals, edited research articles, and served as a resource person in various programs.

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🎓 Education

Not specified in the provided text, however, his academic credentials and experience suggest a strong background in chemistry.

👨‍🔬 Experience

– Resource person in various programs, including “In-service training program for secondary Grade Science Teachers” and “Mathematical applications of Chemistry” 📚– Editorial member in State level seminar on recent trends in Polymer Chemistry 📝– Editor-in-chief, UGC-sponsored national conference on Frontiers in Spectroscopy (NCOFIS-2012) 🔍

🔍 Research Interest

Dr. Guhanathan’s research focus appears to be in the field of chemistry, with expertise in spectroscopy and polymer chemistry. His work includes editing research articles and serving as a resource person in various programs.

Awards and Honors

No specific awards or honors are mentioned in the provided text, however, his contributions to research and education are notable.

📚 Publications 

1. “A Text book of Engineering Chemistry” 📚
2. “Engineering Chemistry Laboratory Record” 🔬
3. “Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Manual” 🔍
4. Edited 76 research articles for UGC-sponsored national conference on Frontiers in Spectroscopy (NCOFIS-2012)

Conclusion

Based on the provided information, Dr. S. Guhanathan appears to be a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his expertise sharing, leadership roles, and community engagement. Addressing the areas for improvement could further strengthen his candidacy. His contributions to education and research are notable, and his potential for future impact is significant.

Xueliang Xiao | Shape memery polymers | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xueliang Xiao | Shape memery polymers | Best Researcher Award

Dirctor, Jiangnan University, China

Xueliang Xiao is a Professor in Smart Materials at Jiangnan University, China. He received his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering and Materials Design from The University of Nottingham, UK. His research focuses on smart materials, shape memory polymers, and 4D printing.

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Education 🎓

Xueliang Xiao received his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering and Materials Design from The University of Nottingham, UK, in 2012. He was supervised by Prof. Andrew C. Long.

Experience 🧪

Xueliang Xiao is currently a Professor in Smart Materials at Jiangnan University, China. He has also worked as a Postdoc at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University from 2013 to 2016.

Awards & Honors �

Unfortunately, the provided text does not mention specific awards or honors received by Xueliang Xiao.

Research Focus 🔍

Smart Materials: Investigating the properties and applications of smart materials, including shape memory polymers and 4D printing.  Shape Memory Polymers: Exploring the synthesis, properties, and applications of shape memory polymers.. 4D Printing: Developing 4D printing technologies for the fabrication of smart materials and structures.

Publications📚

1. Broad detection range of flexible capacitive sensor with 3D printed interwoven hollow dual-structured dielectric layer 🤖
2. Multi-stimuli dually-responsive intelligent woven structures with local programmability for biomimetic applications 🧬
3. Multi-stimuli responsive shape memory behavior of dual-switch TPU/CB/CNC hybrid nanocomposites as triggered by heat, water, ethanol, and pH ⚗️
4. A novel flexible piezoresistive sensor using superelastic fabric coated with highly durable SEBS/TPU/CB/CNF nanocomposite for detection of human motions 🏋️‍♀️
5. 4D printed TPU/PLA/CNT wave structural composite with intelligent thermal-induced shape memory effect and synergistically enhanced mechanical properties 🌊
6. Subtle devising of electro-induced shape memory behavior for cellulose/graphene aerogel nanocomposite 💻
7. Aerogels with shape memory ability: Are they practical? -A mini-review ❓
8. Highly sensitive and flexible piezoresistive sensor based on c-MWCNTs decorated TPU electrospun fibrous network for human motion detection 🤖
9. Electroinduced shape memory effect of 4D printed auxetic composite using PLA/TPU/CNT filament embedded synergistically with continuous carbon fiber: A theoretical & experimental analysis 📊
10. Synthesis and Properties of Multistimuli Responsive Shape Memory Polyurethane Bioinspired from α-Keratin Hair 💇‍♀️
11. Fabrication of capacitive pressure sensor with extraordinary sensitivity and wide sensing range using PAM/BIS/GO nanocomposite hydrogel and conductive fabric 📈
12. Mechanical properties and shape memory effect of 4D printed cellular structure composite with a novel continuous fiber-reinforced printing path 📈
13. Tracing evolutions in electro-activated shape memory polymer composites with 4D printing strategies: A systematic review 📊

Conclusion 🏆

Xueliang Xiao’s impressive academic and research experience, research output, editorial and reviewer roles, and interdisciplinary research approach make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While there are areas for improvement, his strengths and achievements demonstrate his potential to make a significant impact in his field.

Julian Plewa | mechanische Metamaterialien | Research Visionary in Materials Mechanics Award

Prof. Dr. Julian Plewa | mechanische Metamaterialien | Research Visionary in Materials Mechanics Award

professor, University of Silesia, Katowice, China

Prof. Dr. Julian Plewa is a distinguished materials scientist with expertise in metallurgy, nanotechnology, and optical materials. With a career spanning over five decades, he has held academic and research positions at leading institutions in Poland and Germany. His contributions to high-temperature superconductors, thermoelectrics, and mechanical metamaterials have advanced the field of materials science. Currently a professor at the University of Silesia, he continues to pioneer innovations in functional materials and optical materials.

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Education 🎓

Master of Science in Metallurgy – AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow, 1973 Doctor of Philosophy in Technical Sciences – AGH University of Science and Technology, 1979 Habilitated Doctor in Materials Science – Silesia University of Technology, Gliwice, 2005

Experience 🏫

Lecturer – Silesia University of Technology (1981–1988) Teaching Assistant – University of Applied Sciences Muenster (2010–2017)  Visiting Professor – Cracow University of Technology (1995–2017) Professor – University of Silesia (2019–present)

Awards & Honors 🏆

Recognized for contributions to non-ferrous metallurgy Honored for advancements in high-temperature superconductors Awarded for innovative research in thermoelectrics mAcknowledged for breakthroughs in optical materials and mechanical metamaterials

Research Focus 🔬

Non-ferrous metallurgy – Lead refining, zinc spraying Sustainable materials – Battery recycling, aluminum foil reuse Advanced materials – High-temperature superconductors, thermoelectrics Optical materials – Phosphors, specialty glass Mechanical metamaterials – Structural innovations and applications

Publications 📚

📄 Auxetic Structures & Mechanical Metamaterials
🔹 J. Plewa, M. Plonska, P. Lis, Investigation of Modified Auxetic Structures from Rigid Rotating Squares, Materials 15(2022) 2848

📄 Lanthanide & Glass Crystallization
🔹 J. Plewa et al., Crystallization of Lanthanide—Ho³⁺ and Tm³⁺ Ions Doped Tellurite Glasses, Materials 15(2022) 2662
🔹 M. Płońska, J. Plewa, Crystallization of GeO₂-Al₂O₃-Bi₂O₃ Glasses, Crystals 10(2020) 522

📄 Optical & Luminescent Materials
🔹 J. Plewa et al., Partial Crystallization of Er³⁺/Yb³⁺ Co-Doped Oxyfluoride Glass, Materials Engineering 39(2018) 204
🔹 T. Dierkes, J. Plewa et al., From Metals to Nitrides – Rare Earth Binary Systems, J. Alloys & Compounds 693(2017) 291
🔹 A. Katelnikovas, J. Plewa et al., Yellow Emitting Garnet Phosphors for pcLEDs, J. Luminescence 136(2013) 17
🔹 J. Plewa, T. Jüstel, Pr³⁺ Doped UV Emitting Luminescent Ceramics, Materials Science Forum 636-637(2010) 344

📄 Superconductors & Thermoelectric Materials
🔹 J. Plewa et al., Preparation & Characterization of Calcium Cobaltite for Thermoelectric Applications, Eur. Ceramic Society 25(2005) 1997
🔹 J. Plewa et al., Superconducting Materials for Electronic Applications, Physica C 372-376(2002) 1046
🔹 K. Itoh, J. Plewa et al., RF Magnetic Shielding Effect of a Sealed Bottom Cylinder, Applied Superconductivity Conf. Proc. (2000)

Conclusion 🎯

This researcher is highly suitable for the Research Visionary in Materials Mechanics Award, given their long-standing impact on materials science, mechanical metamaterials, and sustainable material innovation. By expanding industry collaboration, integrating computational mechanics, and increasing patent applications, their contributions could reach even greater heights in the field of materials mechanics. 🚀