Mrs. Gabriela Draghici | Material Behavior | Best Faculty Award

Lecturer | Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Civil Engineering | Romania

Drăghici Gabriela, lecturer and PhD engineer at “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Faculty of Civil Engineering, is an accomplished expert in civil and industrial constructions, specializing in the modernization of industrial buildings through the use of composite materials, structural rehabilitation, geotechnical analysis, and consolidation of historical monuments; she completed her engineering degree at the Polytechnic Institute “Gh. Asachi” Iaşi and obtained her PhD with a thesis on the modernization of industrial constructions, subsequently earning certifications as a construction site supervisor in multiple domains including buildings, industrial structures, agricultural constructions, pipelines for petroleum transport, and restoration of historical monuments; her research portfolio includes high-impact publications such as risk analysis in special rehabilitation operations for airport runways and platforms, technological design methodologies for constructions under special conditions, performance and post-utilization behavior of civil constructions, comparative studies of traditional and industrialized roof structures, and the geotechnical properties of water-sensitive soils such as loess, contributing to sustainable civil infrastructure development; she has actively participated in international conferences and authored multiple papers in journals like Ovidius University Annals Series: Civil Engineering, Buletinul AGIR, and proceedings of GeoChina International Conference, demonstrating a commitment to advancing civil engineering practice through applied research, structural innovation, and material science, making her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in civil and structural engineering innovation.

Featured Publications:

Postavaru, N., Draghici, G., Filip, C., Mohammed, A. R., & Mohammed, S. M. (Ovidius University Annals Series: Civil Engineering, 20, 79). Business management strategies for business development: Organization of the territory and planning of construction works.

Maftei, C., Buta, C., Draghici, G., & Filip, C. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 344(1), 012025). Analysis of changes in hydrometeorological variables of Techirghiol Lake.

Draghici, G., & Maican, A. M. (International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference: SGEM, 18(5.3), 593-600). Modern solutions for sustainable, environmentally friendly construction. Filip, C., Breaban, V., Paduraru, G., & Draghici, G. (Ovidius University Annals Constanța. Series Civil Engineering, 1(10), 77). Disasters and risk mitigation measures.

Gabriela, D., Cosmin, F., Icociu, C. V., & Michele, B. H. (Bulletin of the Polytechnic Institute of Iași. Construction. Architecture). The contribution of databases to the planning of construction work with the consequent achievement of the required quality level.

Buta, C., Maftei, C., Dobrica, G., & Draghici, G. (IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 789(1), 012008). GIS-based landslide susceptibility for environment protection of Black Sea Romanian coast.

Cazacu, G. B., & Draghici, G. (GeoChina International Conference. Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, New Development in Soil). The geotechnical properties on water-sensitive soils, loess.

Draghici, G., Maican, A. M., & Rotaru, V. (Ovidius University Annals Series: Civil Engineering, 19, 79). Roof structures: Comparisons between traditional roof structures and industrialized ones.

Bizu, A. N., Isopescu, D. N., Draghici, G., & Blanari, I. (Materials, 18(18(19)), 4596). An experimental and FE modeling investigation of the pull-out behavior of anchoring solutions in concrete: A comparative study.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Se-Yun Kim | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Kyungnam university, South Korea

Dr. Se-Yun Kim is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Kyungnam University, Republic of Korea. He holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Materials from Kyungpook National University, where he also completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees. With a strong background in inorganic and electronic materials, Dr. Kim has held research positions at DGIST and Kyungpook National University, focusing on energy materials and thin film solar cells. Since 2023, he has led multiple initiatives at Kyungnam University, including the Smart Manufacturing ICC, the Center for Metal Additive Manufacturing, and the Institute of Materials Research. His work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Miwon Young Scientist Award and honors from IUMRS-ICEM and the Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. Dr. Kim’s research bridges advanced materials science with smart manufacturing and sustainable energy technologies.

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🏅 Summary of Suitability: Assist. Prof. Dr. Se-Yun Kim Nomination for the Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Se-Yun Kim is a highly accomplished materials scientist whose expertise spans electronic materials, thin-film solar cells, and metal additive manufacturing. With a strong foundation in research, leadership, and innovation, Dr. Kim exemplifies the qualities sought in a Best Researcher Award recipient.

🎓 Education

🧪 B.S. in Inorganic Materials Engineering (Electronic Materials Major)
Kyungpook National University | Mar. 2004 – Feb. 2009
🧬 M.S. in Electronic Materials
Kyungpook National University | Mar. 2009 – Feb. 2011
📘 Ph.D. in Electronic Materials
Kyungpook National University | Mar. 2011 – Feb. 2015

💼 Professional Experience

🔬 Postdoctoral Research Fellow
DGIST, Department of Energy Research | Feb. 2015 – Feb. 2016
🧫 Postdoctoral Researcher
Kyungpook National University | May 2016 – Oct. 2017
☀️ Researcher
DGIST, Thin Film Solar Cell Research Center | Oct. 2017 – Aug. 2020
👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor
Kyungnam University | Sep. 2020 – Present
🧑‍🔧 Department Chair
Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungnam University | Mar. 2023 – Present
🏭 Director, Smart Manufacturing ICC, WISE LINC 3.0 | Mar. 2023 – Present
🧲 Director, Center for Metal Additive Manufacturing | Mar. 2023 – Present
🧪 Director, Institute of Materials Research | Mar. 2023 – Present

🏆 Honors & Awards

🥇 Excellent Paper Award
Dean of College of Engineering, Kyungpook National University | Feb. 25, 2015
🧾 Best Poster Paper Award
IUMRS-ICEM 2018 | Aug. 19, 2018
🧪 Excellent Paper Award
Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry | Nov. 1, 2018
🗣️ Best Oral Presentation Award
GPVC 2019 | Mar. 15, 2019
📌 Best Poster Award
e-MRS Spring Meeting 2019 | May 27, 2019
🧑‍🔬 11th Miwon Young Scientist Award
Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry | Nov. 4, 2021

📚Top Noted Publications

Mechanistic Insights into the Seed-Mediated Growth of Perovskite Nanostructures via a Two-Step Dissolution–Recrystallization Method

Influence of Carbon Nanotube Addition on Microstructure and Microwave Heating Performance of Polycarbosilane-Based Silicon Carbide

Effect of Metal-Precursor Stacking Order on Volume-Defect Formation in CZTSSe Thin Film: Formation Mechanism of Blisters and Nanopores

Effect of Cu–Sn–Se Liquid Phase on Grain Growth and Efficiency of CZTSSe Solar Cells

Ternary diagrams of the phase, optical bandgap energy and photoluminescence of mixed-halide perovskites

Conclusion

Assist. Prof. Dr. Se-Yun Kim stands out as a dynamic and innovative researcher whose work contributes meaningfully to the advancement of materials science and engineering. His blend of scholarly achievement, research leadership, and consistent recognition makes him a strong and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Gabriela Draghici | Material Behavior | Best Faculty Award

Mrs. Gabriela Draghici | Material Behavior | Best Faculty Award

Lecturer | Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Civil Engineering | Romania

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Se-Yun Kim | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award