Prof. Manmatha Mahato | Soft robotics Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Manmatha Mahato | Soft robotics Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Manmatha Mahato, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea

Prof. Manmatha Mahato is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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🎓 Education Journey:

Dr. Manmatha Mahato, currently a Research Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea, stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of materials mechanics. With a rich academic background and a plethora of research accomplishments, Dr. Mahato has carved a niche for himself in the field.Ph.D. in Materials Science from IIT Kharagpur, India (2017)MSc. in Chemistry from RTM Nagpur University, India (2009)BSc. in Chemistry Honors from The University of Burdwan, India (2007)

👨‍💼 Professional Endeavors:

Research Associate Professor at KAIST (2023 – Present)Post-doctoral Researcher at KAIST (2019 – 2023)Product-Head at Aakar Innovations, Navi Mumbai, India (2017 – 2018)Project Assistant at National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur, India (2009 – 2011)

🏆 Awards and Honors:

NANO KOREA Young Scientist Award (2022)Multiple GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) achievements (2012, 2013, 2014)NET (National Eligibility Test) from CSIR-UGC, India (2012)

📚 Research Contributions:

Total Publications: 45First Authorship: 19Citations: 913h-index: 16Notable Publications in Leading Journals:Science AdvancesNature CommunicationsAdvanced MaterialsAdvanced Energy MaterialsAdvanced Functional MaterialsAdvanced ScienceSmallNano EnergySmartMatEnergy and Environmental MaterialsAdvanced Materials TechnologiesAdvanced Materials InterfacesACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

🌐 Research Impact:

Featured in numerous international and national news outletsRecognized by the scientific community with cover images on leading journalsHighlighted in research blogs and patents

🎙️ Recent Invited Talks:

SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation, Long Beach, California, United States (March 26, 2024)Recent Trends in Applied Sciences: A Special Focus on Nanoscience and Nanomaterials (RTAS-2024), NEHU Shillong, India (March 23, 2024)Emerging Trends in Nanomaterials for Different Device Architectures, Indian Chemical Society (November 21, 2021)Mechanical Engineering Seminar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wonkwang University, Republic of Korea

🔍 Research Highlights:

Dr. Mahato’s pioneering work on electronically conjugated polysulfonated covalent organic frameworks (pS-COF) has led to groundbreaking advancements in soft electrochemical actuators.His research on metal-free covalent triazine frameworks (CTF) has revolutionized the development of electro-ionic soft actuators with controllable high bending deformation.🌟 Dr. Manmatha Mahato’s journey is not only marked by academic excellence but also by a relentless pursuit of innovation, making him a true maverick in materials mechanics.

Since 2019:

  • Citations: 837
  • h-index: 16
  • i10-index: 22

Overall:

  • Citations: 953
  • h-index: 16
  • i10-index: 22

📖 Publications  Top Note :

Stimuli‐responsive MXene‐based actuators

VH Nguyen, R Tabassian, S Oh, S Nam, M Mahato, P Thangasamy, …

Published in Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 30, Issue 47, 2020

Cited: 135 times

Skin-attachable and biofriendly chitosan-diatom triboelectric nanogenerator

JN Kim, J Lee, TW Go, A Rajabi-Abhari, M Mahato, JY Park, H Lee, IK Oh

Published in Nano Energy, Volume 75, 2020

Cited: 126 times

CTF-based soft touch actuator for playing electronic piano

M Mahato, R Tabassian, S Oh, S Nam, WJ Hwang, IK Oh

Published in Nature communications, Volume 11, Issue 1, 2020

Cited: 53 times

Sulfur‐and nitrogen‐rich porous π‐conjugated COFs as stable electrode materials for electro‐ionic soft actuators

M Mahato, R Tabassian, VH Nguyen, S Oh, S Nam, KJ Kim, IK Oh

Published in Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 30, Issue 46, 2020

Cited: 41 times

Graphene mesh for self‐sensing ionic soft actuator inspired from mechanoreceptors in human body

R Tabassian, VH Nguyen, S Umrao, M Mahato, J Kim, M Porfiri, IK Oh

Published in Advanced Science, Volume 6, Issue 23, 2019

Cited: 38 times

Electronically Conjugated Multifunctional Covalent Triazine Framework for Unprecedented CO2 Selectivity and High‐Power Flexible Supercapacitor

M Mahato, S Nam, R Tabassian, S Oh, VH Nguyen, IK Oh

Published in Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 32, Issue 5, 2022

Cited: 31 times

Metal organic framework‐MXene nanoarchitecture for fast responsive and ultra‐stable electro‐ionic artificial muscles

M Garai, M Mahato, S Nam, E Kim, D Seo, Y Lee, VH Nguyen, S Oh, …

Published in Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 33, Issue 10, 2023

Cited: 24 times

A Dual‐Responsive Magnetoactive and Electro–Ionic Soft Actuator Derived from a Nickel‐Based Metal–Organic Framework

M Mahato, WJ Hwang, R Tabassian, S Oh, VH Nguyen, S Nam, JS Kim, …

Published in Advanced Materials, Volume 34, Issue 35, 2022

Cited: 20 times

Assist Prof Dr. Onur Denizhan | Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Onur Denizhan | Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Onur Denizhan, Universidad ECCI, Colombia

Assist Prof Dr. Onur Denizhan is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

 

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🔍 Research Interests:

Kinematics analysis and synthesis of mechanisms, mechanism design, design optimization, origami-based mechanism design, automotive systems, robotics, haptics, bio-inspired compliant mechanisms, control, mechatronics, applications of artificial intelligence in engineering design.

👨‍🏫 Employment:

Feb. 2024 – Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Batman University, Batman, TRDec. 2021 – Jan. 2024: Lecturer, Department of Electronics and Automation, Batman University, Batman, TR

🎓 Education:

Aug 2017 – Aug 2021: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USSep 2015 – Aug 2017: Ph.D. Student in Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University (Transferred to Lehigh)Jan 2014 – Aug 2015: M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USSep 2007 – Jun 2011: B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Inonu University, Malatya, TRSep 2023 – Present: B.A. in Economics, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, TR

🏆 Awards and Honors:

2020: Rossin College Graduate Leadership and Service Award, Lehigh University2019 – 2021: Teacher Assistant of the Year Honorable Mentions, Lehigh University2020: Graduate Student Senate Champion, Lehigh University2019 – 2021: Lehigh University Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Tuition Award

🎓 Scholarships and Grants:

2020: Graduate Student Senate Travel Grant, Lehigh University (ASME IDETC/CIE 2020)2020: Graduate Student Senate Travel Grant, Lehigh University (ASME IMECE 2020)Jan 2012 – Aug 2020: Study Abroad Full Scholarship (for M.Sc. and Ph.D.), Turkish Ministry of EducationJuly 2011: M.Sc. and Ph.D. Full Scholarship (Declined for studying abroad), Turkish Council of Higher EducationJun 2011: Finalist Design Team Award, Systemair-HSK AS Company Project Competition🎙️ Invited Talks:Jan. 2024: Batman University Sustainability Talk Series: “Making AI Work for Us”Dec. 2022: Batman University: “Scholarship Opportunities Abroad”May 2020: Lehigh University Rossin Connection Podcast, Episode 6: “The Journey of Onur Denizhan”

🔬 Research Experience:

Aug 2017 – Aug 2021: Research Assistant, Lehigh University (Mechanism design and optimization projects)Aug 2015 – Aug 2017: Research Assistant, Columbia University (Design and experiment of Spine Brace Project)Jan 2014 – Aug 2015: Research Assistant, Lehigh University (Optimum design of linkage mechanisms project)Nov 2010 – Jun 2011: Undergraduate Research Assistant, Inonu University (Design and implementation of energy-efficient central air conditioning systems)

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

Spring ‘22 – Present: Instructor, Batman University (Various courses including Computer Supported Design, Artificial Neural Networks, Robot Analysis)Fall ’18 – Spring ’21: Department Graduate Assistant, Lehigh University (Courses including Graphics for Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, Thermodynamics, Computer-Aided Design)Fall ‘16: Grader and Course Assistant, Columbia University (Graduate courses homework and exams grader)

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Citations by: All – 18, Since 2018 – 18
h-index: All – 3, Since 2018 – 3
i10 index: All – 0, Since 2018 –0

Prof Dr. Claudio Urrea | Robotics | Best Researcher Award | 2751

Prof Dr. Claudio Urrea | Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Claudio Urrea,  Universidad de Santiago de, Chile 

Mr. Carlos Domínguez Acosta is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

 

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👨‍🎓 Education and Experience

I earned my B.Eng. from Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana, Havana, Cuba, in 2014. Following graduation, I served as a professor at Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana, contributing to the Faults Diagnosis and Parameters Estimation for Industrial Processes research group. Our work, focused on fuzzy logic for faults diagnosis, was presented internationally and published in a reputable journal. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electric Engineering at Universidad de Santiago de Chile since March 2021, my research interests span robotics, automation, process control, artificial intelligence, faults diagnostics, and fault-tolerant control.

🌐 Research and Innovations

I have completed three research projects, with a citation index of 1 in Scopus/Web of Science. My cumulative impact factor for the last three years stands at 20.5. Aiming to bridge gaps in robotics, I’ve developed a novel 4-arm Delta parallel manipulator for the food industry, incorporating intelligent control and fuzzy logic techniques. These contributions form a foundation for future industrial applications and guide the next generation of researchers.

🏆 Achievements

Two journals published in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed indexes.Graduated two research scholars.Organized and presented at one conference.Received one award.

🚀 Contribution to R&D and Extension Activities

My research supports robotics development, specifically a 4-arm Delta manipulator for the food industry. Intelligent control and fuzzy logic techniques contribute to a space lacking attention, providing foundations for industrial applications and inspiring future researchers.

📝 Self Declaration

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📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Citations by: All – 35, Since 2018 – 30

h-index: All – 1, Since 2018 – 1

i10 index: All – 1, Since 2018 –1