Steven Sutton | Microbiome Dysbiosis | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Steven Sutton | Microbiome Dysbiosis | Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of New England | United States

Prof. Dr. Steven Sutton, B.S.Pharm., Ph.D., FAAPS, FAAVPT, is a distinguished pharmaceutical scientist whose academic, industrial, and professional trajectory spans leadership in pharmaceutics education, biopharmaceutics innovation, regulatory influence, and multidisciplinary collaboration, beginning with foundational training in pharmacy and advanced doctoral specialization in pharmaceutics, followed by continuous contributions as Professor and former Chair in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of New England’s School of Pharmacy, where he has served in progressively senior academic roles while shaping curricular development, mentoring faculty and students, and advancing research in oral absorption, ADME prediction, dissolution, and drug development sciences; his earlier career includes significant industrial research leadership as Head of the Biopharmaceutics Group in Pharmaceutical Research and Development at Groton, scientific roles at Ciba-Geigy and INTERx/Merck Research Laboratories, and long-term Visiting Scientist appointments at major schools of pharmacy, complemented by advisory and adjunct professorial roles at the University of Connecticut, Kansas University, and the University of Missouri; he is honored as a Fellow of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and the American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, recognized for substantial contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, modeling and simulation, regulatory science, and biopharmaceutics classification–based approaches; he has served on influential FDA expert panels, contributed to landmark white papers and scientific workshops, and provided long-standing editorial service to The AAPS Journal; his professional memberships span AAPS, AAVPT, Society of Toxicology, Controlled Release Society, and multiple discussion groups he helped found; his service includes extensive manuscript reviewing, mentoring initiatives, scientific workshop leadership, and consultancies for major pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations; collectively, his career reflects sustained excellence, broad impact across academia, industry, and regulatory science, and a legacy of advancing pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, drug delivery, and therapeutic innovation.

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AuthorLastName, A. A., AuthorLastName, B. B., AuthorLastName, C. C., & AuthorLastName, D. D. (2025). Plastic nanoparticle toxicity is accentuated in the immune-competent inflamed intestinal tri-culture cell model.

Digestion, media & mucous effects on nanoparticles (2023) AuthorLastName, A. A., & AuthorLastName, B. B. (2023). Effects of digestion, cell culture media, and mucous on the physical properties, cellular effects, and translocation of polystyrene and polymethacrylate nanoparticles.

Gut microbiome review (2019) AuthorLastName, A. A., AuthorLastName, B. B., AuthorLastName, C. C., AuthorLastName, D. D., … AuthorLastName, Z. Z. (2019). Gut microbiome: Profound implications for diet and disease.

 

Zhikai Tu | Impact Mechanics and Dynamic Material Behavior | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zhikai Tu | Impact Mechanics and Dynamic Material Behavior | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor at Hainan University | China

Dr. Zhikai Tu is an accomplished materials scientist whose academic journey spans multiple leading institutions, beginning with foundational studies in chemistry and polymer science and advancing through master’s training at Jiangxi Normal University, exchange research at Fudan University, and doctoral work at the South China University of Technology, followed by a prestigious visiting researcher position at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, culminating in his current role as an associate professor and lecturer at Hainan University. His research focuses on the multiscale regulation, structural design, and functional optimization of smart polymer systems, with particular emphasis on photothermal conduction, high-strength self-healing elastomers, and the actuation mechanisms of artificial muscles inspired by natural systems. He has secured competitive national and provincial research projects, including investigations into lignin-modified rubber composites and high-quality latex rubber technologies, reflecting his leadership in emerging sustainable material innovations. Zhikai Tu’s academic achievements include impactful publications in high-profile scientific outlets, where he has contributed pioneering advancements such as biomimetic high-performance artificial muscles built on sacrificial coordination networks, fast-response phototropic materials developed through coordination-assisted photothermal strategies, ultrasound-driven filler reconstruction for self-strengthening elastomers, actuation mechanisms of dynamic coordination-bond-based artificial muscles, iridium-catalyzed regio- and stereoselective C–H oxidative reactions toward structurally unique oxindole imides, semicrystalline elastomer-based polymer actuators with high strain performance, and coordination-bond-enhanced mechanical behaviors in lignin-based elastomer composites. His recognized contributions, supported by competitive national scholarships and academic leadership awards, are further complemented by authorized intellectual property, including a patented materials-engineering invention. Through sustained interdisciplinary work integrating polymer chemistry, smart materials, mechanical actuation, and green bio-based composites, Zhikai Tu continues to build an influential research trajectory that advances functional material design and next-generation polymer technologies.

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Featured Publications:

Li, J., Liu, W., Qiu, X., Zhao, X., Chen, Z., Yan, M., Fang, Z., Li, Z., Tu, Z., & Huang, J. (2022). Lignin: A sustainable photothermal block for smart elastomers. Green Chemistry, 24(2), 823–836.

Tu, Z., Liu, W., Wang, J., Qiu, X., Huang, J., Li, J., & Lou, H. (2021). Biomimetic high performance artificial muscle built on sacrificial coordination network and mechanical training process. Nature Communications, 12(1), 2916.

Tu, Z., Wang, J., Liu, W., Chen, Z., Huang, J., Li, J., Lou, H., & Qiu, X. (2022). A fast-response biomimetic phototropic material built by a coordination-assisted photothermal domino strategy. Materials Horizons, 9(10), 2613–2625.

Wang, H., Liu, W., Tu, Z., Huang, J., & Qiu, X. (2019). Lignin-reinforced nitrile rubber/poly(vinyl chloride) composites via metal coordination interactions. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 58(51), 23114–23123.

Wang, J., Tu, Z., Zhang, H., Wang, M. M., Liu, W., & Qu, J. P. (2022). Actuation mechanisms of a semicrystalline elastomer-based polymer artificial muscle with high actuation strain. Macromolecules, 55(10), 3986–3999.

Yoon-Jin Lee | Bio-Mechanics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Yoon-Jin Lee | Bio-Mechanics | Research Excellence Award

Professor at Soonchunhyang University | South Korea

Prof. Dr. Yoon-Jin Lee is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry at Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, recognized for her extensive contributions to cancer biology, metabolic regulation, and regenerative therapeutics. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Food and Nutrition from Soonchunhyang University, building a strong foundation in biochemical mechanisms, cellular metabolism, and nutraceutical science. Throughout her academic career as assistant professor, associate professor, and currently full professor, she has established herself as a leading researcher exploring how metabolic reprogramming shapes cancer cell survival, drug resistance, and cellular fate. Her research portfolio includes influential works such as “Resveratrol Targets Glycolytic Enzymes HK II and PKM2 to Promote Concurrent Apoptotic and Necrotic Cell Death in Malignant Melanoma,” “Apoptosis, Cell Growth, and Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3β Phosphorylation in Caffeic Acid-Treated Human Malignant Melanoma Cells,” “Curcumin and Its Potential to Target the Glycolytic Behavior of Lactate-Acclimated Prostate Carcinoma Cells with Docetaxel,” “Metabolic Reprogramming, Glycolysis Phenotype, Extracellular Vesicles, Prostate Cancer Cells,” “Effect of Butein, a Plant Polyphenol, on Apoptosis and Necroptosis of Prostate Cancer Cells in 2D and 3D Cultures,” and “Evaluating the Anticancer Potential of Polygonum Multiflori Root-Derived Stilbenes Against H2452 Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Cells.” Her interdisciplinary impact expands into neurobiology and regenerative medicine through works such as “Evaluation of Microcurrent as an Adjunct to Donepezil Therapy in an Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Model,” “Bioprinted Collagen Cell Constructs with Gradient BMP-2-Loaded Microbeads for Rotator Cuff Tear Regeneration,” and “In Vitro and In Vivo Comparative Analysis of Muscle Regenerative Processes Induced by Different Microcurrent Waveforms.” Supported by multiple competitive national grants, Professor Lee continues to advance innovative therapeutic strategies targeting cancer metabolic pathways, bioactive natural compounds, microcurrent-based tissue repair, and the biochemical foundations of disease, positioning her as a leading contributor to modern biomedical research.

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Featured Publications:

Lee, Y., Lee, S.-H., Choi, D., Nam, H.-S., Kim, K. D., Choi, M. H., Cho, M.-K., & Lee, Y.-J. (2025). Resveratrol targets glycolytic enzymes HK II and PKM2 to promote concurrent apoptotic and necrotic cell death in malignant melanoma. Current Issues in Molecular Biology.

Lee, Y.-J., Kim, K. D., Choi, M. H., Park, S. Q., Choi, Y. S., Bae, Y., Nam, H. S., Lee, S. H., & Cho, M. K. (2025). Apoptosis, cell growth, and glycogen synthase kinase 3β phosphorylation in caffeic-acid-treated human malignant melanoma cells. Biomedicines.

Lee, Y.-J., Kwon, E. S., Moon, Y. S., & Kwon, D. R. (2025). In vitro and in vivo comparative analysis of muscle regenerative processes induced by different microcurrent waveforms in skeletal muscle atrophy. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Lee, Y.-J., Kwon, E. S., Moon, Y. S., & Kwon, D. R. (2025). In vitro and in vivo comparative analysis of muscle regenerative processes induced by different microcurrent waveforms in skeletal muscle atrophy [Preprint]. Preprints.

Lee, Y., Lee, C., Lee, S.-H., & Lee, Y.-J. (2025). Effect of butein, a plant polyphenol, on apoptosis and necroptosis of prostate cancer cells in 2D and 3D cultures. Life.

Peizhou Li | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Peizhou Li | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Research Excellence Award

Professor at Shandong University | China

Professor Dr. Peizhou Li, a leading materials chemist at Shandong University, has made outstanding and sustained contributions to the design, synthesis, and application of functional porous materials, especially covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). His research advances critical frontiers in photocatalysis, CO₂ photoreduction, H₂O₂ generation, proton-conductive materials, pollutant removal, and energy conversion technologies. With an exceptional publication record in high-impact journals such as Advanced Materials, JACS, Angewandte Chemie, Nature Communications, ACS Nano, and ACS Catalysis, he has significantly influenced modern materials science. His pioneering work in integrating photoactive units, creating robust frameworks, regulating pore microenvironments, and enhancing catalytic selectivity showcases both scientific creativity and technological relevance. Professor Li’s cross-disciplinary achievements, international research experience, and leadership in porous material innovations make him a highly deserving candidate for the Research Excellence Award.

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Integrating multifunctionalities into a 3D covalent organic framework for efficient CO₂ photoreduction. (2025). Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

Metalized porphyrin-based COFs for conductive porous layers in perovskite solar cells to enhance electron injection, defect passivation, and lead-protection. (2025). Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

Donor-Acceptor-π-Acceptor-Donor-type photosensitive covalent organic framework for effective photocatalytic aerobic oxidation. (2025). Journal of the American Chemical Society.

Integrating two photochromics into one three-dimensional covalent organic framework for synergistically enhancing multiple photocatalytic oxidations. (2025). Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

Facile construction of fluorine-free hydrophobic cotton fabrics by thiol-ene click reaction for oil-water separation. (2025). Progress in Organic Coatings.

Quanquan Guo | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Quanquan Guo | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Excellence in Research Award

Postdoctoral Researcher at Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics | Germany

Dr. Quanquan Guo is a materials scientist whose research bridges dynamic polymer chemistry, sustainable energy systems, and advanced functional materials, with a strong focus on “Structure Code of Organic Electrode Materials for Rechargeable Multivalent Metal Batteries,” “Proton-Selective Coating Enables Fast-Kinetics High-Mass-Loading Cathodes for Sustainable Zinc Batteries,” and “Hierarchically Structured Hydrogel Actuator for Microplastic Pollutant Detection and Removal,” reflecting the breadth of his scientific vision. He serves as a Postdoctoral Associate at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and Technische Universität Dresden, where he advances high-performance aqueous battery electrode-skin strategies, molecularly engineered polymer networks, and recyclable electronics. His academic foundation spans a doctorate, master’s, and bachelor’s training in polymer science and engineering, during which he developed pioneering works such as “Protein-Inspired Self-Healable Ti₃C₂ MXenes-Based Supramolecular Elastomer for Intelligent Sensing,” “A Cephalopod-Inspired Mechanoluminescence Material with Skin-Like Self-Healing and Sensing Properties,” “A Review of Mechanochromic Polymers and Composites,” and “Biological Phytic Acid as a Multifunctional Curing Agent for Elastomers.” His contributions extend to emerging technologies including two-dimensional conjugated MOFs, smart adsorbent materials, mechanochromic electronic skins, recyclable functional membranes, and scalable manufacturing platforms such as screen printing and latex-template self-assembly. With more than forty publications, including numerous first and co-first-author articles in leading journals such as Nature Communications, Chemical Society Reviews, Angewandte Chemie, ACS Nano, Advanced Functional Materials, and Chemistry of Materials, his work has accumulated thousands of citations and has earned widespread recognition. His portfolio is complemented by patented polymer-composite technologies and contributions to the monograph Solutions to Microplastics Pollution. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Quanquan Guo continues to develop transformative materials aimed at sustainable energy storage, smart electronics, and environmental remediation.

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Su, G., Yin, S., Guo, Y., Zhao, F., Guo, Q., Zhang, X., Zhou, T., & Yu, G. (2021). Balancing the mechanical, electronic, and self-healing properties in conductive self-healing hydrogel for wearable sensor applications. Materials Horizons, 8(6), 1795–1804.

Liu, X., Su, G., Guo, Q., Lu, C., Zhou, T., Zhou, C., & Zhang, X. (2018). Hierarchically structured self-healing sensors with tunable positive/negative piezoresistivity. Advanced Functional Materials, 28(15), 1706658.

Guo, Q., Zhang, X., Zhao, F., Song, Q., Su, G., Tan, Y., Tao, Q., Zhou, T., Yu, Y., … (2020). Protein-inspired self-healable Ti₃C₂ MXenes/rubber-based supramolecular elastomer for intelligent sensing. ACS Nano, 14(3), 2788–2797.

Guo, Q., Huang, B., Lu, C., Zhou, T., Su, G., Jia, L., & Zhang, X. (2019). A cephalopod-inspired mechanoluminescence material with skin-like self-healing and sensing properties. Materials Horizons, 6(5), 996–1004.

Wang, Y., Guo, Q., Su, G., Cao, J., Liu, J., & Zhang, X. (2019). Hierarchically structured self-healing actuators with superfast light- and magnetic-response. Advanced Functional Materials, 29(50), 1906198.

Elif Yurttaş | Bio Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Elif Yurttaş | Bio Materials | Research Excellence Award

Postdoc Researcher at Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa | Turkey

Dr. Elif Yurttaş is a dedicated researcher in wood science engineering and polymer science whose work bridges advanced material development with sustainable bio-based innovations, particularly in the fields of wood-polymer composites, lignin-derived nanomaterials, and functional engineered wood products. With research experience spanning prominent institutions including Istanbul Technical University, Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research Center, and InnoRenew CoE in Slovenia, she has contributed to cutting-edge studies on flame-retardant bio-materials, high-performance lignin-based adhesives, silica-coated wood particles, and thermally modified biocomposites designed for improved mechanical, antimicrobial, and thermal behavior. Her academic background covers comprehensive training from undergraduate to doctoral level in forest industry and wood science engineering, supported by prestigious national research scholarships. Dr. Yurttaş has authored impactful publications on PLA-based biocomposites, nanostructured wood materials, ecological thermoplastic reinforcement, and the technological properties of engineered fiberboard systems. She is also an active reviewer for international journals and global scientific events, reflecting her commitment to scholarly excellence. Alongside advanced laboratory skills, she brings experience in 3D-printing biopolymers, material characterization, and composite performance testing, positioning her as a promising scientist contributing meaningfully to sustainable materials research and circular-economy–driven innovation.

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Ayrilmis, N., Yurttaş, E., Durmus, A., Özdemir, F., Nagarajan, R., & Kalimuthu, M. (2021). Properties of biocomposite films from PLA and thermally treated wood modified with silver nanoparticles using leaf extracts of oriental sweetgum. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29(8), 2409–2420.

Ayrilmis, N., Akbulut, T., & Yurttaş, E. (2017). Effects of core layer fiber size and face-to-core layer ratio on the properties of three-layered fiberboard. BioResources, 12(4), 7964–7974.

Özdemir, F., Ayrılmis, N., & Yurttaş, E. (2022). Mechanical and thermal properties of biocomposite films produced from hazelnut husk and polylactic acid. Wood Material Science & Engineering, 17(6), 783–789.

Yurttaş, E., Tetik, N., & Ayrılmış, N. (2022). Antimicrobial properties of 3D printed biocomposites with heat-treated wood flour using silver nanoparticles with leaf extract. Wood Material Science & Engineering, 1–9.

Yurttaş, E., & Ayrılmış, N. (2023). Mechanical and thermal properties of 3D‐printed biocomposites of polylactic acid and thermally modified wood flour with silver nanoparticles. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 308(12), 2300180.

Gizem Nur Duran | Computational Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

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Mrs. Gizem Nur Duran | Computational Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Phd Student at Gebze Technical University | Turkey

Mrs. Gizem Nur Duran is a biotechnology researcher and computational biochemist whose work bridges molecular biology, structural biophysics, and in silico drug design, with a particular focus on protein–ligand interactions, molecular dynamics simulations, and the computational elucidation of pathogenic iron-transfer mechanisms. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies in Health Biotechnology at Gebze Technical University, building upon a strong academic foundation that includes a Master of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics, complemented by pedagogical training that enriches her scientific communication and teaching abilities. Throughout her academic and research career, she has contributed to multidisciplinary projects exploring antiviral compounds, protein–protein interaction inhibition, bacteriophage host recognition, molecular modeling of transferrin-binding complexes, and computational approaches to drug discovery. Her publication record includes collaborative studies involving antiviral activity profiling, structural analyses of membrane-associated bacterial proteins, docking-based identification of therapeutic molecules, and computational reconstructions of complex protein assemblies, demonstrating her expertise in combining molecular modeling with biological relevance. She has presented her research in national and international scientific forums, delivering oral presentations on iron-transfer pathways in Neisseria meningitidis and the computational construction of multi-protein systems. Her professional experience spans roles as a researcher in large-scale scientific grants, a teaching assistant in advanced molecular simulation workshops, and a chemistry educator, showcasing her commitment to both scientific advancement and academic mentorship. She has contributed to projects funded by major scientific bodies, working on topics such as virtual screening of therapeutic molecules, development of dual-target inhibitors for cancer therapy, climate-resilient food innovations, and rapid diagnostic kit technologies. Equipped with extensive laboratory and computational skills—including molecular dynamics, homology modeling, virtual screening, genome analysis tools, and advanced visualization platforms—she continues to pursue research interests centered on computational biochemistry, drug design, protein engineering, and molecular simulation-based strategies for biomedical innovation. Her academic leadership is highlighted by her roles in student scientific organizations, workshop coordination, and contributions to international scientific events, reflecting a profile of a dedicated and emerging scientist committed to impactful research in biotechnology and computational drug design.

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Göktaş, F., Duran, G. N., Özbil, M., Soylu-Eter, Ö., & Karalı, N. (2024). 1H-Indole-2,3-dione 3-thiosemicarbazones carrying a 4-sulfamoylphenyl moiety with selective antiviral activity against Reovirus-1. Acta Chimica Slovenica, 71(2), 215–225.

Soylu-Eter, Ö., Duran, G. N., Özbil, M., Göktaş, F., Cihan-Üstündağ, G., & Karalı, N. (2023). Antiviral activity and molecular modeling studies on 1H-indole-2,3-diones carrying a naphthalene moiety. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1281, 135100.

Dokuz, S., Taşdurmazlı, S., Acar, T., Duran, G. N., Özdemir, Ç., Özbey, U., Özbil, M., & Özbek, T. (2024). Evaluation of bacteriophage ϕ11 host recognition protein and its host-binding peptides for diagnosing/targeting Staphylococcus aureus infections. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 64(2), 107230.

 

Maurizio Repetto | Electrical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Maurizio Repetto | Electrical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Full Professor at Politecnico di Torino | Italy

Prof. Maurizio Repetto, born in Genova, Italy, is a renowned scholar in electrical engineering whose academic journey began at the University of Genova, where he earned both his Master and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering. He holds the position of Full Professor of Principles of Electrical Engineering at the Department of Energy “Galileo Ferraris” of the Politecnico di Torino, contributing extensively to the growth of advanced research in the fields of electromagnetics and energy systems. His international academic presence includes service as Honorary Professor in the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, and a period as Visiting Researcher at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Canada, enriching his global collaborations and strengthening cross-continental scientific exchanges. He has also played significant roles in leading professional organizations, serving as an elected member for Europe on the Board of the International Compumag Society and as Alternate Representative for Italy in the Executive Committee of the International Energy Agency Implementing Agreement on District Heating and Cooling, including Combined Heat and Power. His leadership extends to coordinating the “Galileo Ferraris Contest Comparing data-driven methodologies for the multi-physics simulation of traction electrical machines,” an initiative promoting innovation at the intersection of computational modelling and electric machine design. His research and consulting work spans numerical analysis of electromagnetic fields, magnetic material modelling, optimisation techniques for industrial device design, and the simulation and optimization of complex and hybrid energy systems integrating renewable energy sources. Widely recognized for his scientific impact, he has authored more than two hundred fifty publications and five patents, accumulating over three thousand citations and achieving an h-index of thirty according to Scopus metrics, reflecting his influential contributions to the global engineering community.

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Featured Publications:

Giaccone, L., Lorenti, G., Repetto, M., & Solimene, L. (2025). Global and local sensitivity analysis applied to electric motor design by polynomial chaos expansion. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics.

Lazzeroni, P., Lorenti, G., Canova, A., & Repetto, M. (2025). Economic and environmental perspectives of flexible demand in PV-based Italian energy communities with residential end-users. Energy and Buildings.

Gómez de León, F., Bissal, A., Repetto, M., & Freschi, F. (2025). A novel railgun-based actuation system for ultrafast DC circuit breakers in EV fast-charging applications. World Electric Vehicle Journal, 16(9), 514.

Lovato, S., Barosco, G., Ortombina, L., Torchio, R., Alotto, P., Repetto, M., & Massaro, M. (2025). Experimental analysis of a coaxial magnetic gear prototype. Machines, 13(8), 716.

Gómez de León, F., Repetto, M., & Bissal, A. (2025). A novel railgun simulation model based on a quasistatic approach. In Conference Proceedings.

Dr. Manjunatha. S | Solid-Fluid Interaction | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Manjunatha. S | Solid-Fluid Interaction | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Christ university | India

Dr. Manjunatha. S is an accomplished researcher and Associate Professor in the Department of Sciences and Humanities at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), School of Engineering and Technology, known for his deep expertise in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, nanofluid dynamics, nonlinear flow behaviour, hybrid and ternary nanoparticles, bioconvective systems, magnetohydrodynamics, porous-media transport, radiative heat transfer, and computational mathematical modelling. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Kuvempu University, shaping a strong foundation in applied mathematics and theoretical modelling. Flow and Heat Transfer of Penta-Hybrid Nanofluid at a Stagnation Point Over a Stretching or Shrinking Sheet, Statistical Thermal Study of Ternary Hybrid Nanofluid Flow in Coaxial Cylinder with Artificial Neural Network Approach, Sensitivity Analysis of Thermal Optimisation Within Conical Gap Between Cone and Rotating Disk with Particle Deposition, Artificial Neural Network-Enhanced Thermal Conductivity Modelling in Wetted Porous Fins Filled with Ternary Hybrid Nanofluid, Influence of Nonlinear Thermal Radiation on Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Chemical Reactions Between Cone and Disk, Quadratic Convection in Radiative Ternary Nanofluid with Slip and Temperature Jump, Magnetohydrodynamic Flow of Immiscible Hybrid Nanofluids Between Rotating Disks, Heat-Transfer Optimisation in Viscous Ternary Nanofluid Flow Over Stretching or Shrinking Thin Needle, Nonlinear Dynamics of Ternary Nanofluid Flow Past Rotating Cone Under Thermal Radiation, Stratified Bioconvective Jet Flow of Williamson Nanofluid in Porous Medium with Activation Energy, and numerous other scholarly contributions reflect his mastery in analysing complex thermal-fluid phenomena.

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Manjunatha, S., Puneeth, V., Gireesha, B. J., & Chamkha, A. (2022). Theoretical study of convective heat transfer in ternary nanofluid flowing past a stretching sheet. Journal of Applied and Computational Mechanics, 8(4), 1279–1286.

Manjunatha, S., Kuttan, B. A., Jayanthi, S., Chamkha, A., & Gireesha, B. J. (2019). Heat transfer enhancement in the boundary layer flow of hybrid nanofluids due to variable viscosity and natural convection. Heliyon, 5(4).

Manjunatha, S., & Gireesha, B. J. (2016). Effects of variable viscosity and thermal conductivity on MHD flow and heat transfer of a dusty fluid. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 7(1), 505–515.

Puneeth, V., Manjunatha, S., Makinde, O. D., & Gireesha, B. J. (2021). Bioconvection of a radiating hybrid nanofluid past a thin needle in the presence of heterogeneous–homogeneous chemical reaction. Journal of Heat Transfer, 143(4), 042502.

Gireesha, B. J., Chamkha, A. J., Manjunatha, S., & Bagewadi, C. S. (2013). Mixed convective flow of a dusty fluid over a vertical stretching sheet with non-uniform heat source/sink and radiation. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, 23(4), 598–612.

Miguel Angel Martinez Bohorquez | Elasticity | Excellence in Research Award

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Mr. Miguel Angel Martinez Bohorquez | Elasticity | Excellence in Research Award

phD at University of Huelva | Spain

Mr. Miguel Angel Martinez Bohorquez is a Senior Lecturer in Electronic, Computer and Automatic Engineering at the University of Huelva whose work spans control engineering, electronic instrumentation, renewable energies, hydrogen technologies and energy rehabilitation, distinguished by a solid academic foundation including Industrial Technical Engineering from the University of Seville, Electronic Engineering from the University of Granada and a PhD from the University of Huelva awarded Cum Laude with honours, complemented by multiple officially certified research and transfer evaluation periods; he has contributed extensively to scientific and technological advancement through more than forty-five peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, patents, congress contributions and technical reports, and has played major roles in over two dozen European, national, regional and industrial research projects involving smart grids, hydrogen energy systems, photovoltaic optimisation, geothermal technologies, robotics and energy-efficient building solutions; he is co-inventor of several internationally extended patents currently in industrial exploitation and co-founder of Onurobotics S.L., a technology-based spin-off of the University of Huelva, demonstrating strong commitment to innovation and technology transfer; his academic leadership includes serving as Deputy Director of University Extension at ETSI, Director of the Fundación Cruzcampo Chair at the University of Huelva, Board Member of the School of Engineering and President of the Curriculum Committee for Mining and Mechanical Engineering degrees; he has supervised doctoral research and continues co-supervising multiple theses, while maintaining active membership in the recognized excellence research group “Control and Robotics” (TEP192) and contributing to the Research Center for Technology, Energy and Sustainability, positioning him as a forward-thinking engineer and researcher dedicated to advancing sustainable energy technologies, intelligent control systems, applied instrumentation and real-world technological innovation.

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Featured Publications:

Andújar, J. M., & Segura, F. (2009). Fuel cells: History and updating. A walk along two centuries. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 13(9), 2309–2322.

Andujar, J. M., Mejías, A., & Márquez, M. A. (2010). Augmented reality for the improvement of remote laboratories: An augmented remote laboratory. IEEE Transactions on Education, 54(3), 492–500.

Enrique, J. M., Durán, E., Sidrach-de-Cardona, M., & Andujar, J. M. (2007). Theoretical assessment of the maximum power point tracking efficiency of photovoltaic facilities with different converter topologies. Solar Energy, 81(1), 31–38.

Vivas, F. J., De las Heras, A., Segura, F., & Andújar, J. M. (2018). A review of energy management strategies for renewable hybrid energy systems with hydrogen backup. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 82, 126–155.

Sánchez Cordero, A., Gómez Melgar, S., & Andújar Márquez, J. M. (2019). Green Building Rating Systems and the new framework Level(s): A critical review of sustainability certification within Europe. Energies, 13(66), 1–26.