Ji Zhang | origami mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ji Zhang | origami mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Yanshan University, China

Lecturer, master’s tutor, and Party Branch Secretary at Yanshan University, specializing in engineering mechanics. Yanshan Scholar and class teacher for the 2022 Mechanics Class 2. PhD from Harbin Institute of Technology, jointly trained at the University of Trento, Italy. Instructor for the Davos project. Leads multiple funded projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation. Published in top-tier journals (CS, IJMS, CJA, AIAA J, JAE) and holds several patents. Focuses on aerospace structural mechanics, advanced materials, flexible composite structures, and functional devices. Reviewer for AIAA J and Journal of Applied Mechanics.

Publication Profile

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Education 🎓

PhD in Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology (2018-2022), advised by Prof. Wang Changguo. Joint PhD training at the University of Trento (2021-2022) under Prof. Davide Bigoni & Prof. Francesco Dal Corso. Online joint doctoral training at UC Berkeley (2020-2022) with Prof. Li Shaofan. MSc in Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology (2015-2018) under Prof. Zhao Guozhong. BSc in Engineering Mechanics, Shandong University of Science and Technology (2011-2015).

Experience 👨‍🏫

Lecturer, Master’s Supervisor, and Postgraduate Party Branch Secretary at Yanshan University (2022-present). Joint PhD research at the University of Trento (2021-2022). Online doctoral training at UC Berkeley (2020-2022). Conducted research on aerospace structures, functional metamaterials, and folding/unfolding dynamics. Participated in large-scale national projects, including radar stealth analysis and advanced mechanics research. Leads National Natural Science Foundation projects and municipal science initiatives. Instructor for Materials Mechanics (72 hours) and the Davos Project.

Awards & Honors 🏅

Recipient of Yanshan University Scientific Research Start-up Fund (1 million CNY). Host of the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Science Fund Project (300,000 CNY). Qinhuangdao Science and Technology Bureau Project Leader (200,000 CNY). Contributor to a National Major Science and Technology Project (26.52 million CNY). Holds multiple invention patents. Published in leading flagship journals, including AIAA J, IJMS, and JAE. Active reviewer for top-tier journals like AIAA J and the Journal of Applied Mechanics.

Research Focus 🔬

Specializes in aerospace structural mechanics, advanced and flexible composite materials, and structural mechanics. Explores force-electromagnetic coupling, multi-physics interactions, and intelligent metamaterials. Develops origami-based structural innovations, focusing on Kresling intelligence and dynamic folding/unfolding. Investigates stealth mechanisms via origami metasurfaces. Conducts research on aerospace functional devices and applications in structural mechanics. Leads national and municipal projects in smart materials, force coupling, and aerospace applications. Reviewer for high-impact mechanical engineering journals.

Publications 📖

📄 Design and photothermal coupling analysis of Kresling origami-based intelligent dynamic shading system

Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 207, Article 112739

Co-authors: Gao, T., Liu, S., Liu, J., Wang, C.

Citations: 0

2024

📄 Deployment behavior and mechanical property analysis of Kresling origami structure

Composite Structures, Vol. 341, Article 118234

Co-author: Wang, C.

Citations: 2

2022

📄 Flexible kirigami with local cylindrical shell design for stretchable microstrip antenna

Composite Structures, Vol. 296, Article 115879

Co-authors: Zhang, L., Wang, Y., Wang, C.

Citations: 5

📄 Kresling origami-inspired reconfigurable antenna with spherical cap

International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 227, Article 107470

Co-authors: Zhang, L., Wang, C.

Citations: 35

📄 Deployment of SMP Miura-ori sheet and its application: Aerodynamic drag and RCS reduction

Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, Vol. 35(8), pp. 121–131

Co-authors: Wang, C., Zhang, L.

Citations: 15

📄 Pressure-induced instability and its coupled aeroelasticity of inflated pillow

Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, Vol. 35(2), pp. 1–7

Co-authors: Wang, C., Guo, J., Zhang, J.

Citations: 11

📄 Kirigami-Based Stretchable Low-Radar-Cross-Section Microstrip Antenna: Design and Analysis

AIAA Journal, Vol. 60(3), pp. 1958–1964

Co-authors: Miao, W., Zhang, L., Wang, C.

Citations: 6

📄 A novel inflatable rings supported design and buoyancy-weight balance deformation analysis of stratosphere airships

Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, Vol. 35(1), pp. 340–347

Co-authors: Gao, W., Ma, T., Wang, C., Tan, H.

Citations: 11

2021

📄 Aerodynamic Drag Characteristics of Miura-Ori Composite Structure

Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 34(4), Article 06021004

Co-authors: Li, T., Wang, C., Yan, X.

Citations: 13

2020

📄 Origami-based metasurfaces: Design and radar cross section reduction

AIAA Journal, Vol. 58(12), pp. 5478–5482

Co-authors: Liu, S., Zhang, L., Wang, C.

Citations: 17

Conclusion

The candidate is an exceptional researcher in origami mechanics, aerospace structures, and intelligent materials. With strong academic credentials, impactful publications, innovation in structural mechanics, and significant research funding, they are highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Enhancing global collaborations, industry partnerships, and science communication will further solidify their position as a leading researcher in mechanics and structural engineering.

Xin Ye | TiNi-based alloy additive manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xin Ye | TiNi-based alloy additive manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at  HElectric Power Electric Equipment Co., Ltd, China

🌟 Dr. Ye Xin, a distinguished lecturer and master tutor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, specializes in superalloy welding, repair, and additive manufacturing. 📚 Holding a Ph.D. in Material Processing Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, he has made significant contributions to enterprise technical support and process optimization, earning recognition for his expertise in welding and remanufacturing technologies. 🌍

Professional Profiles:

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Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Material Processing Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 📘 International Welding Engineer Certification with expertise in arc and laser welding. 📗 Specialized in numerical simulation and optimization design for high-temperature alloy processing. 📕 Master Tutor and Technical Expert supporting academic and industry initiatives.

Experience 💼

Over 8 years as a lecturer and technical lead in superalloy welding. 🔬 Presided over 1 national experimental fund, 1 local research project, and contributed to 5 national initiatives. 🏗 Led or participated in 20+ consultancy and industrial projects, showcasing transformative innovation. ✍ Published 20+ peer-reviewed SCI and EI-indexed papers.

Awards and Honors 🏅

Recipient of prestigious national and provincial research grants. 🎖 Contributor to impactful collaborative projects in materials science. 🌟 Recognized for advancing high-temperature alloy repair technologies. 🎓 Celebrated for academic excellence and industry partnerships.

Research Focus 🔍

Superalloy welding, repair, and additive manufacturing. 📈 Advanced arc and laser welding for high-performance materials. 🔧 Numerical simulation to optimize material behavior and processing. 🔬 Developing cutting-edge technologies for industry innovation.

✍️Publications Top Note :

“Influence of Surface Pretreatment of Steel Substrate on the Interfacial Microstructure and Tensile Properties of Laser Al/Steel Joints”

Materials Letters (2024-12)

Focus: Investigates how surface treatments of steel substrates affect the microstructure and tensile strength in aluminum-steel laser joints.

DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2024.137523

“Study on Microstructure and Thermal Cracking Sensitivity of Deposited Ti6Al4V/Inconel 718 Composites Made by Two-Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing”

Materials (2024-12-06)

Focus: Explores the microstructure and cracking behavior of Ti6Al4V/Inconel 718 composites fabricated using two-wire arc additive manufacturing.

DOI: 10.3390/ma17235989

“The Differences in Bonding Properties and Electrical, Thermal Conductivity Between the Preferred Crystallographic Orientation Interface of Cu3Sn/Cu”

Surfaces and Interfaces (2024-03)

Focus: Studies the effects of crystallographic orientation on bonding and thermal/electrical properties at Cu3Sn/Cu interfaces.

DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2024.104152

“The Temperature Field Prediction and Estimation of Ti-Al Alloy Twin-Wire Plasma Arc Additive Manufacturing Using a One-Dimensional Convolution Neural Network”

Applied Sciences (2024-01-12)

Focus: Develops a CNN-based model for predicting temperature fields in additive manufacturing of Ti-Al alloys.

DOI: 10.3390/app14020661

“Dynamics of Microbubbles Induced by Thermal Shock in Inconel 718 Pulsed Laser Spot Welding and Formation of Micropores After Solidification in Molten Pool”

Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (2023-12-07)

Focus: Examines microbubble dynamics and micropore formation during thermal shock in laser welding of Inconel 718.

DOI: 10.1007/s11665-023-08975-2

“Pulsed Laser Spot Welding Thermal-Shock-Induced Microcracking of Inconel 718 Thin Sheet Alloy”

Materials (2023-05-17)

Focus: Studies the effect of thermal shock on microcracking in thin-sheet Inconel 718 alloys.

DOI: 10.3390/ma16103775

“Study of Phase Evolution Behavior of Ti6Al4V/Inconel 718 by Pulsed Laser Melting Deposition”

Materials (2023-03-18)

Focus: Analyzes phase evolution in Ti6Al4V/Inconel 718 composite materials produced via pulsed laser deposition.

DOI: 10.3390/ma16062437

“Laser Welding Penetration Monitoring Based on Time-Frequency Characterization of Acoustic Emission and CNN-LSTM Hybrid Network”

Materials (2023-02-15)

Focus: Proposes a hybrid CNN-LSTM approach for real-time laser welding penetration monitoring.

DOI: 10.3390/ma16041614

“Heat Accumulation, Microstructure Evolution, and Stress Distribution of Ti–Al Alloy Manufactured by Twin‐Wire Plasma Arc Additive”

Advanced Engineering Materials (2022-05)

Focus: Explores heat accumulation, microstructure changes, and stress dynamics in Ti-Al alloys during twin-wire plasma arc manufacturing.

DOI: 10.1002/adem.202101151

“Effect of Weld Pool Flow and Keyhole Formation on Weld Penetration in Laser-MIG Hybrid Welding Within a Sensitive Laser Power Range”

Applied Sciences (2022-04-19)

Focus: Investigates weld penetration mechanisms during laser-MIG hybrid welding processes.

DOI: 10.3390/app12094100

Conclusion

Ye Xin’s robust academic background, extensive research contributions, and leadership in superalloy welding and additive manufacturing make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His innovative projects and industry collaborations highlight his impact on advancing materials science. Addressing gaps in global collaboration, recognition, and intellectual property contributions could further bolster his candidacy for prestigious honors.

JIBIN K P | Polymer nanocomposites | Best Scholar Award

Dr.  Mahatma Gandhi University, India

Dr. Jibin Keloth Paduvilan is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of polymer nanocomposites and nanomaterials, with significant contributions to the study of rubber nanocomposites, graphene oxide, and environmentally friendly materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, where he also serves as a Senior Researcher. With over seven years of R&D experience, including a patent for green tire applications and multiple publications in esteemed journals, Dr. Jibin’s work is at the forefront of advanced material science. Additionally, he is an Editorial Assistant for NANOSO Journal, Elsevier.

Professional Profiles:

Education 🎓 

Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry)
🎓 2019-2024🏫 School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, KeralaDr. Jibin pursued his Ph.D. in Chemistry, focusing on cutting-edge research in nanostructured materials and their applications. Master of Science in Chemistry 🎓 2013-2015🏫 Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala With a first rank and an impressive 87% score, Dr. Jibin completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry, where he developed a deep understanding of physical and chemical properties of materials. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 🎓 2010-2013 🏫 Kannur University, Kerala Dr. Jibin completed his B.Sc. with a solid foundation in chemistry, achieving an 82% score.Higher Secondary Examination 🎓 2008-2010 🏫 Kerala Higher Secondary Education Board Secondary School Leaving Certificate 🎓 2008 🏫 General Education Department

Work Experience

Senior Researcher
📅 January 2019 – Present
🏫 School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Dr. Jibin Keloth Paduvilan has been serving as a Senior Researcher, contributing significantly to the field of polymer nanocomposites and nanomaterials. His research focuses on developing innovative materials for advanced applications, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.Editorial Assistant to NANOSO Journal, Elsevier
📅 January 2019 – Present
📚 NANOSO Journal, Elsevier
Dr. Jibin has been an Editorial Assistant for NANOSO Journal, where he collaborates with leading researchers and ensures the publication of high-quality research in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.Junior Research Fellow
📅 October 2017 – October 2019
🏫 International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
During his tenure as a Junior Research Fellow, Dr. Jibin honed his skills in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, laying the foundation for his future research endeavors.

Research for Best Scholar Award: Evaluation of Dr. JIBIN K P

Strengths for the Award:

  1. Extensive Research Experience:
    • With over seven years in R&D, Dr. JIBIN K P has demonstrated significant expertise in polymer nanocomposites, hybrid nanostructures, and nanomaterial applications. This extensive experience highlights their deep understanding of material science and innovative research capabilities.
  2. Diverse Research Interests:
    • Their research spans a range of topics including graphene oxide, 2D materials, biopolymers, and environment-friendly materials. This breadth of interest indicates a holistic approach to material science and a commitment to advancing sustainable and cutting-edge technologies.
  3. Notable Publications and Patent:
    • [Your Name] has published impactful research in high-quality journals such as Nanomaterials and has been granted a patent (No. 512432) for core shell structure reinforced natural rubber composites. This demonstrates their ability to translate research into practical and innovative solutions.
  4. Editorial Experience:
    • Serving as an Editorial Assistant to NANOSO Journal, [Your Name] has contributed to the academic community, further reflecting their expertise and engagement in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
  5. Academic Excellence:
    • Their strong educational background, including a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a first-rank Master’s degree, underscores a solid foundation in the subject matter and a commitment to academic excellence.

Areas for Improvement:

  1. Broader Collaboration:
    • Expanding collaborative research efforts with international institutions could provide new perspectives and enhance the impact of their work on a global scale.
  2. Increased Focus on Emerging Trends:
    • Staying updated with emerging trends in material science and nanotechnology, such as advancements in AI applications or new nanomaterial synthesis techniques, could further enhance their research scope and relevance.
  3. Enhancing Public Engagement:
    • Increasing public and industry engagement through seminars, workshops, or popular science articles could elevate the visibility and societal impact of their research findings.

 

✍️Publications Top Note :

 

Advances and Future Outlook in Epoxy/Graphene Composites for Anticorrosive Applications

Authors: JS George, JK Paduvilan, N Salim, J Sunarso, N Kalarikkal, N Hameed

Journal: Progress in Organic Coatings

Volume: 162

Article Number: 106571

Year: 2022

Citations: 67

This article reviews the development of epoxy/graphene composites, emphasizing their potential in anticorrosive applications. The review covers various synthesis methods, the role of graphene in enhancing the anticorrosive properties, and the challenges in producing high-performance composites. The future outlook suggests that further research into functionalized graphene and large-scale production techniques could lead to more effective and commercially viable anticorrosive coatings.

Surface Modification of Wool Fabric Using Sodium Lignosulfonate and Subsequent Improvement in the Interfacial Adhesion of Natural Rubber Latex in the Wool/Rubber Composites

Authors: S Jose, S Thomas, KP Jibin, KS Sisanth, V Kadam, DB Shakyawar

Journal: Industrial Crops and Products

Volume: 177

Article Number: 114489

Year: 2022

Citations: 27

This study focuses on the surface modification of wool fabric using sodium lignosulfonate to improve its compatibility with natural rubber latex. The research highlights the enhanced interfacial adhesion in wool/rubber composites, which could be beneficial for the development of advanced textile materials.

Assessment of Graphene Oxide and Nanoclay Based Hybrid Filler in Chlorobutyl-Natural Rubber Blend for Advanced Gas Barrier Applications

Authors: J Keloth Paduvilan, P Velayudhan, A Amanulla, H Joseph Maria

Journal: Nanomaterials

Volume: 11, Issue 5

Article Number: 1098

Year: 2021

Citations: 25

This article examines the use of graphene oxide and nanoclay as hybrid fillers in chlorobutyl-natural rubber blends, focusing on their potential as gas barrier materials. The study demonstrates that the incorporation of these fillers significantly enhances the gas barrier properties, making the composites suitable for advanced applications in various industries.

Silica-Graphene Oxide Reinforced Rubber Composites

Authors: KP Jibin, V Prajitha, S Thomas

Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings

Volume: 34

Pages: 502-505

Year: 2021

Citations: 18

Conclusion:

Dr. JIBIN K P is a distinguished scholar with a robust track record in the field of polymer nanocomposites and nanotechnology. Their extensive research experience, notable publications, and innovative contributions such as the granted patent showcase their excellence and leadership in material science. Addressing areas for improvement, such as broadening collaborations and staying abreast of emerging trends, could further amplify their impact and recognition in the field. Their dedication and achievements make them a strong candidate for the Best Scholar Award, reflecting both their current excellence and future potential in advancing material science and nanotechnology.