Shixu Zhang | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shixu Zhang | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at Lanzhou University, China

Dr. Shixu Zhang is an Associate Professor at the School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, China. He earned his Ph.D. and B.S. degrees in Particle and Nuclear Physics from Lanzhou University. His research focuses on thermoelectric and thermophotovoltaic isotope cells, molecular dynamics simulations for cluster beam deposition, and the transport behavior of protons, neutrons, and photons under external sources. Dr. Zhang has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as Energy, Journal of Applied Physics, and Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B. He has been serving in academic roles at Lanzhou University since 2014.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Mr. Shixu Zhang

Mr. Shixu Zhang, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, is a highly accomplished researcher whose work lies at the intersection of nuclear physics, energy conversion systems, and advanced material deposition techniques. With a Ph.D. in Particle and Nuclear Physics and over a decade of progressive academic experience, Mr. Zhang has significantly contributed to thermoelectric and thermophotovoltaic isotope cell development, molecular dynamics simulations, and accurate transport descriptions of protons, neutrons, and photons.

🎓 Education

  • 🧪 Ph.D. in Particle & Nuclear Physics
    Lanzhou University, China (2009–2014)

  • 🔬 B.S. in Applied Physics (Nuclear Physics Direction)
    Lanzhou University, China (2005–2009)

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, Lanzhou University (2018–Present)

  • 👨‍🔬 Assistant Professor, Lanzhou University (2014–2018)

🔍 Research Interests

  • ⚛️ Thermoelectric & Thermophotovoltaic Isotope Cells

  • 💻 Molecular Dynamics Simulation in Cluster Beam Deposition

  • 🌐 Accurate Transport Modeling for Protons, Neutrons & Photons

📚 Key Publications

  1. 🧱 Frustum-Shaped Thermoelectric Generators, Energy, 2021

  2. 🧲 Cu Cluster Deposition on Fe Substrates, Nucl. Instrum. Methods B, 2025

  3. 🌡️ Temperature Effects on Cluster Deposition, J. Appl. Phys., 2024

  4. 🔧 TEG Optimization by Heat Flux Modeling, Energy Technology, 2024

  5. 📐 Fe Substrate Orientations Impact on Cu55 Clusters, Nucl. Instrum. Methods B, 2021

🏆 Achievements & Honors

  • 🥇 Published in High-Impact Journals (Energy, Journal of Applied Physics)

  • 🧠 Lead Author in Thermoelectric Research Papers

  • 💡 Pioneer in Optimizing Cluster Deposition Techniques

  • 📈 Significant Contributions to Multiphysics Simulation for Nuclear Materials

Publication Top Notes

An optimized design approach concerning thermoelectric generators with frustum-shaped legs based on three-dimensional multiphysics model

Geometry design and performance optimization of a terrestrial radioisotope thermoelectric generator based on finite element analysis

Dynamic piezo-thermoelectric generator for simultaneously harvesting mechanical and thermal energies

Oxygen Vacancy-Induced Room Temperature Ferromagnetism in Rutile TiO<sub>2</sub>

 

 

Dr. Mustafa ZOR | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mustafa ZOR | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mustafa ZOR,Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University,Turkey

Dr. Mustafa Zor, born on August 21, 1986, is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Forestry Department at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Çaycuma Vocational School in Turkey. He earned his Ph.D. in Forest Industrial Engineering from Bartin University in 2017, with a dissertation on the characterization of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) composites reinforced with heat-treated wood particles. Dr. Zor also holds a Master’s degree in the same field from Bartin University, where he explored the use of heat-treated wood in garden furniture constructions. He completed his undergraduate studies in Forestry Industry Engineering at Istanbul University in 2008. Dr. Zor has been actively involved in various research projects, focusing on wood technology, wood polymer composites, and the mechanical performance of furniture joints. Additionally, he has held several administrative positions, including Director of the Gökçebey Mithat-Mehmet Çanakçı Vocational School. Dr. Zor’s contributions to the field are significant, with numerous projects and studies that advance the understanding and application of wood materials in industrial and environmental contexts.

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🎓Education:

Dr. Mustafa Zor holds a Ph.D. in Forest Industrial Engineering from Bartin University, where he completed his dissertation on the characterization of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) composites reinforced with heat-treated wood particles under the supervision of Deniz Aydemir in 2017. He also earned his M.Sc. in Forest Industrial Engineering from Bartin University, focusing on the use of heat-treated wood material in garden furniture constructions with an engineering design approach, supervised by Nurgül Tankut, in 2011. Dr. Zor completed his undergraduate studies in Forestry Industry Engineering at Istanbul University, Faculty of Forestry, in 2008.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Mustafa Zor is currently an Associate Professor and the Head of the Forestry Department at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Çaycuma Vocational School, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a Lecturer at the same university in the Materials and Material Processing Technologies Department, specializing in the Furniture and Decoration Program, from 2012 to 2022.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Title: Finite element analysis of wood materials
    Cited by: 55
  2. Title: Mechanical properties of heat-treated wooden material utilized in the construction of outdoor sitting furniture
    Cited by: 30
  3. Title: The effects of lignocellulosic fillers on mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of wood polymer composites
    Cited by: 12
  4. Title: Feasibility of using foamed styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) co-polymer in wood based composites
    Cited by: 12
  5. Title: Bending Characteristics of Laminated Wood Composites Made of Poplar Wood and GFRP
    Cited by: 1