Jipeng Guan | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jipeng Guan | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Jiaxing University | China

A highly accomplished researcher with a strong background in functional nanoclusters, functional organic materials, and advanced energy storage systems, recognized for outstanding achievements in academic competitions including the Challenge Cup National Undergraduate Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Contest Third Prize, the National Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Design Contest Second Prize, the National Inspirational Scholarship, the President’s Scholarship of South China University of Technology, and awards for advanced individual and excellent social practice team leadership at Chang’an University, with extensive research experience under the mentorship of leading scholars including an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a national high-level young talent scholar, and a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Canadian Academy of Engineering, focusing on the synthesis of high-surface-area cyclic titanium-oxo clusters and their applications in energy and environmental systems, interface-regulated titanium-oxo clusters in composite polymer membranes for lithium-sulfur batteries, functionalized titanium-oxo clusters in photocatalytic water splitting, design of zwitterionic ionic liquids for modified lithium-sulfur systems, fluorosulfonyl small molecules as electrolyte additives for stable long-cycle batteries, titanium-oxo cluster-based three-dimensional polymer electrolytes for high-safety lithium batteries, novel thiourea-based superionic conductors for solid-state batteries, design of aqueous zinc-ion battery electrolytes, lithium cobalt oxide-based polymer binders for large-scale applications, ultrathin solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal systems, high-modulus porous polyimide coatings for metal batteries, and broader investigations into functional soft materials in dielectric, energy, environmental, and biomedical applications including Fe₃-based nanoclusters for stabilized Fenton-like reactions on aminated graphene, soluble perylene diimide/g-C₃N₄ S-scheme heterojunctions for lignin model photocatalysis, soluble perylene-functionalized titanium-oxo clusters for photocatalytic performance, polar liquid crystal polymers with ferroelectric nematic phases for dielectric and nonlinear optical properties, manganese oxide nanomaterials for catalytic VOC degradation, and ligand-regulated water-soluble titanium-oxo nanoclusters for Cerenkov radiation-enhanced photo/chemodynamic cancer therapy, complemented by advanced professional skills including mastery of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, CorelDraw, Origin, Diamond, Olex2.0, Aspen and related chemical engineering software, operation of single-crystal X-ray diffractometers, transmission electron microscopes, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers, GPC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, NMR, GC-MS, HPLC-MS, small-angle X-ray scattering, electrochemical workstations, and independent construction of catalytic reaction,

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Featured Publications:

  • (2025). Effect of O-C3N4 on the mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy resin composites. Polymer Composites. Advance online publication.

  • (2025). Mechanical properties of carbon fiber/epoxy resin modified by functionalized silicone polymer/graphene oxide. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. Advance online publication.

  • (2025). Excellent gas barrier films: Interfacial engineering and compatibilization of polyamide 6/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (PA6/ABS) blends via Janus nanosheets. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. Advance online publication.

  • (2024). Preparation and mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy resin composites modified by silicon polymer. Polymer Composites. Advance online publication.

Mehdi SALEM | matériaux | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mehdi SALEM | matériaux | Best Researcher Award

Ingénieur de recherche, IMT Mines- Albi, France

👨‍🔬 Dr. Mehdi Salem is a distinguished mechanical engineer and materials scientist, currently serving as a Research Engineer at Armines – IMT Mines Albi-Carmaux. With over a decade of experience in academia and research, he has significantly contributed to understanding material sciences, particularly in high-temperature corrosion and additive manufacturing. Proficient in multiple languages, Dr. Salem combines a strong academic background with hands-on industrial experience. 🌍🔬

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Education

🎓 Dr. Mehdi Salem holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Materials Mechanics, from the University of Paul Sabatier, Toulouse (2009). He also earned a DEA in Materials from the University of Sciences, Montpellier (2003), and a General Engineering degree with a focus on Mining Engineering from École Polytechnique d’Alger (2001). 🏫

Experience

🏢 Dr. Mehdi Salem is currently a Research Engineer at Armines – IMT Mines Albi-Carmaux since 2015. He has been a part-time lecturer in Material Sciences at IUT de Figeac since 2011. He has also worked as a Post-doctoral Researcher and Doctoral Researcher at Institut Clément Ader (ICA)-IMT Mines Albi-Carmaux, gaining deep expertise in materials and mechanical engineering. ⚙️

Research Focus

🔍 Dr. Mehdi Salem’s research interests include materials science, high-temperature corrosion, thermal fatigue, residual stress evaluation, and additive manufacturing. His work emphasizes advanced metal forming processes, damage analysis, and microstructural characterization using various techniques such as SEM/EBSD, XRD, and mechanical testing. 📊🔬

Awards and Honours

🏆 Dr. Mehdi Salem has been recognized for his academic contributions and is qualified to serve as a Maître de Conférences in sections 28, 33, and 60, highlighting his expertise in mechanical and materials engineering. 🎖️

Publications Top Notes

Stress Corrosion Cracking Behavior of Austenitic Stainless Steel 316L Produced Using Laser-Based Powder Bed Fusion – Published in Corrosion (2023), Vol. 79(8), pp. 944–956. Cited by 2 articles. Link to Journal

Effect of Process Parameters of Plain Water Jet on the Cleaning Quality, Surface and Material Integrity of Inconel 718 Milled by Abrasive Water Jet – Published in Tribology International (2023), Vol. 178, Article 108094. Cited by 9 articles. Link to Journal

Multi-scale Analysis of the Damage and Contamination in Abrasive Water Jet Drilling of GLARE Fibre Metal Laminates – Published in Journal of Manufacturing Processes (2022), Vol. 84, pp. 610–621. Cited by 7 articles. Link to Journal

Conclusion

Mehdi Salem possesses a robust combination of academic qualifications, research experience, and technical skills that make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive background in material mechanics, along with his experience in advanced research techniques and teaching, showcases his potential for high-impact contributions to the field. By enhancing his publication record, fostering international collaborations, and leading more research projects, he could further strengthen his candidacy for this prestigious award.