Simina Mariana Moroz | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Research Excellence Award

Dr .Simina Mariana Moroz | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Research Excellence Award

PhD Student at Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy | Romania

Dr .Simina Mariana Moroz is a dedicated cardiologist whose academic and clinical journey began at Colegiul Național “Dragoș Vodă” in Sighetu Marmației, where a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science shaped an analytical and disciplined approach to medical science. She continued her professional development at the “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timișoara, completing her medical degree in General Medicine and later advancing into doctoral studies while building a respected clinical career in cardiology. Her commitment to cardiovascular medicine is reflected not only in her clinical training but also in her active participation in national and international scientific events, where she consistently presented research focused on transcatheter aortic valve replacement, arterial stiffness, ventricular and valvular function, and cardiometabolic dynamics. Throughout her career, she has delivered multiple poster presentations at prestigious cardiology and hypertension congresses, highlighting topics such as The Impact of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement on the Dynamics of Arterial Hypertension in the Elderly, Gender Disparities and the Impact of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement on Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Caucasian Patients, The Influence of Relative Parietal Thickness on Post-Interventional Hemoglobin Levels in Aortic Stenosis After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, The Role of Estimated Pulse Wave Velocity in Assessing the Impact of TAVR on Arterial Stiffness and Cardiac Function in Aortic Stenosis, and The Impact of TAVR on Valvular and Ventricular Function and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Aortic Stenosis. She has also authored scientific articles including Crosstalk Between Metabolic Biomarkers and Pulse Wave Analysis in Hypertensive Patients and Clinical Significance of TAPSE/PSAP Ratio in Risk Stratification for Aortic Stenosis Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Beyond medicine, she enjoys reading, painting, tennis, horseback riding, and traveling, maintaining a balanced life enriched by diverse interests and continuous learning.

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Featured Publications:

Pescari, D., Mihuta, M. S., Bena, A., & Stoian, D. (2025). Comparative effects of time-restricted eating and the ketogenic diet on QRISK3-assessed cardiovascular risk in individuals with obesity: A longitudinal analysis of metabolic, anthropometric, and lifestyle factors. Nutrients.

Mihuta, C., Socaci, A., Hogea, P., Tudorache, E., Mihuta, M. S., & Oancea, C. (2025). Comparative insights into COVID-19 and tuberculosis: Clinical manifestations, inflammatory markers, and outcomes in pulmonary versus extrapulmonary tuberculosis and SARS-CoV-2 co-infection. Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Pescari, D., Mihuta, M. S., Bena, A., & Stoian, D. (2025). Independent predictors of circulating trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and resistin levels in subjects with obesity: Associations with carotid intima-media thickness and metabolic parameters. Nutrients.

Mihuta, C., Socaci, A., Hogea, P., Tudorache, E., Mihuta, M. S., & Oancea, C. (2024). Colliding challenges part 2: An analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis versus SARS-CoV-2 infection alone. Medicina.

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

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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Featured Publications:

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.

Arash NourbakhshSadabad | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Arash NourbakhshSadabad | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at University of Tabriz | Iran

Dr. Arash Nourbakhsh Sadabad is a distinguished Iranian mechanical engineer specializing in Energy Conversion, with profound expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and energy systems optimization. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Tabriz, he has demonstrated exceptional academic and professional excellence through numerous research contributions, innovations, and leadership roles. As the CEO of Bornafidar Rasa Company and a university lecturer, he has successfully bridged the gap between theory and industrial application, designing and developing advanced engineering systems such as handheld spray devices, 3D spacer mesh equipment, vacuum forming machines, and GPC wall panels for the first time in Iran. His research and publications reflect a deep focus on hydrogen production and liquefaction, pump design optimization, heat transfer analysis, turbomachinery performance, renewable energy systems, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using advanced simulation tools like ANSYS, CATIA, MATLAB, OpenFOAM, and Python. Dr. Nourbakhsh has co-authored and authored several academic and scientific books published by Asr Zendegi, and his scholarly works appear in reputable journals and international conferences, addressing topics such as exergy analysis, cavitation, aerodynamic performance, and energy-efficient design. Recognized as an exemplary and elite student by multiple foundations, he has been honored with awards at national and international scientific festivals, including the Creative Academic Award and multiple Harakat Festival distinctions. His patents on hydraulic systems, solar-powered devices, and smart mechanical structures further showcase his innovative capabilities. Beyond research, he has held significant academic leadership roles as Secretary-General of the National Mechanical Union, scientific association leader, and advisor to the Ministry of Science, contributing to Iran’s mechanical engineering advancement and nurturing future innovators in mechanical and energy sciences.

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Featured Publications:

Nourbakhsh, A., Nami Khalilehdeh, M., Faramarzi, S., & Mafi, M. (2021). Energy, exergy and economic analysis of a hydrogen liquefaction process integrated with a PRICO cycle. Gas Processing Journal, 9(2), 83–102.

Aryanfar, Y., Keçebaş, A., Nourbakhsh Sadabad, A., Alcaraz, J. L. G., Fernandez, J. B., & Wu, W. (2024). Production of biodiesel from industrial sludge: Recent progress, challenges, perspective. Processes, 12(11), 2517.

Castellanos, H. G., Aryanfar, Y., Nourbakhsh Sadabad, A., Keçebaş, A., Youssef, M., & others. (2025). Integrating solar energy in urban development: Strategies for sustainable and smart cities. International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, 2025(1), 6096036.

Nourbakhsh Sadabad, A., Namikhalilehdeh, M., Abdollahi, S. A., & Ranjbar, F. (2024). A review of the methods of experimental detection and vibration effects of cavitation phenomenon in centrifugal pump. Journal of Pump, 39(54), 15–32.

Aryanfar, Y., Nourbakhsh Sadabad, A., Nami Khalilehdeh, M., Keçebaş, A., Mirzaei, F., & others. (2024). Synthetic biodegradable polymers as adsorbents of dyes. Elsevier.