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.