Ms. Arni Gesselle Pornea | Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Arni Gesselle Pornea | Materials | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Arni Gesselle Pornea, Naieel Technology, Philippines

Arni Gesselle Pornea is a skilled senior researcher at Naieel Technology in Daejeon, South Korea. With a Ph.D. in Energy Science and Technology from Myongji University, he specializes in materials design for renewable energy applications, particularly in thermal management and energy conversion. Arni’s research includes the development of phase-changing materials, advanced composites, and energy storage technologies. He has authored multiple publications and holds patents in thermal interface materials and solar energy harvesting. With his diverse expertise, Arni is passionate about improving energy systems and contributing to sustainable energy innovations. šŸŒšŸ’”šŸ”¬

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Arni Gesselle Pornea is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his innovative contributions to renewable energy and materials science. His research focuses on the design of advanced materials for energy storage and thermal management, particularly for applications in solar energy and phase-change materials. Arniā€™s work directly addresses the global need for more sustainable and efficient energy systems, making him a key figure in the field of energy science and technology.

Education & Experience:

  • Ph.D. in Energy Science and Technology, Myongji University, South Korea (2022) šŸŽ“
    • Dissertation: Solar-mediated phase-changing materials for energy storage and conversion.
  • M.S. in Energy Science and Technology, Myongji University, South Korea (2019) šŸŽ“
    • Dissertation: Multifunctional wax-infused porous films with anti-corrosion properties.
  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Adamson University, Philippines (2013) šŸŽ“
  • Senior Researcher, Naieel Technology, Daejeon, South Korea (2022ā€“present) šŸ”¬
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Myongji University, South Korea (2017ā€“2022) šŸ”¬
  • Improvement Engineer, Western Digital, Philippines (2015ā€“2017) šŸ­
  • Quality Assurance Engineer, Black Water Printing, Philippines (2014ā€“2015) šŸ–Ø

Professional Development:

Arni is dedicated to professional growth through various certifications, training, and continuous learning. He has completed Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification (2020) for process improvement and Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) (2016) for risk management. Additionally, Arni received Basic Leadership Training (2015) to enhance his leadership skills. His work is complemented by extensive experience in data analysis using software like MATLAB, COMSOL, and ANSYS, ensuring optimal material performance for energy systems. šŸ“ˆšŸ”§šŸ“š

Research Focus:

Arni’s research focuses on the design and development of advanced materials for renewable energy systems. His work emphasizes the synthesis of high-performance composites, thermal management, and solar energy harvesting. His expertise includes the creation of phase-change materials (PCMs) for efficient solar energy storage and the optimization of thermal conductivity in composite materials for electronics. Arni is passionate about using materials science to improve energy conversion efficiency, focusing on sustainability and innovation in renewable energy technologies. šŸŒžšŸ”‹āš”

Awards & Honors:

  • Research Honor Award, Myongji University, South Korea (2022) šŸ…
  • Best Oral Presentation, KSIEC, South Korea (2021) šŸ†
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, Ask Lex PH Academy, Philippines (2020) šŸ“œ
  • Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Western Digital, Philippines (2016) šŸ”§
  • Basic Leadership Training, BusinessCoach, Inc., Philippines (2015) šŸ“š

Publication Top Notes:

Protruding Boron Nitride Nanotubes on the Al2O3 Surface Enabled by Tannic Acid-Assisted Modification to Fabricate a Thermal Conductive Epoxy/Al2O3 Composite

Boron Nitride Nanotube-Aligned Electrospun PVDF Nanofiber-Based Composite Films Applicable to Wearable Piezoelectric Sensors

Preparations and Thermal Properties of PDMS-AlN-Al2O3 Composites through the Incorporation of Poly(Catechol-Amine)-Modified Boron Nitride Nanotubes

Core-satellite assembly of phase-changing material microcapsules enabled with broadband light absorption and localized surface plasmonic resonance for effective photothermal energy harvesting

Synthesis of hybrid dual-MOF encapsulated phase-changing material for improved broadband light absorption and photothermal conversion enabling efficient solar energy storage

 

Dr. Jose Miguel Martin-Martinez | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jose Miguel Martin-Martinez | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jose Miguel Martin-Martinez, University of Alicante, Spain

JosĆ© Miguel MartĆ­n-MartĆ­nez,Ā  is a distinguished chemist specializing in adhesion and adhesives. He graduated with high honors in Chemistry from the University of Granada, where he later earned a Ph.D. in Sciences and a second Ph.D. in Medicine. Dr. MartĆ­n-MartĆ­nez has an extensive academic career, including positions at the University of Alicante, where he founded the Adhesion and Adhesives Laboratory. He has advised numerous research projects and supervised 49 PhD theses. With a prolific output of 275 indexed papers, 56 books, and 34 patents, he is a recognized leader in his field. His contributions have been acknowledged through various awards, including the Robert L. Patrick Fellowship from the American Adhesion Society and several first prizes for his research at international conferences. He serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, further underscoring his influence in adhesion science.

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Summary of Suitability for the Award

Dr. JosƩ Miguel Martƭn-Martƭnez is an outstanding candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his exceptional academic qualifications, extensive research experience, and significant contributions to the field of adhesion and adhesive technologies. With a solid foundation in chemistry and dual PhDs in both Chemistry and Medicine, Dr. Martƭn-Martƭnez exhibits a profound depth of knowledge and expertise, having graduated as the top student from the University of Granada and received multiple honors for his doctoral research.

šŸŽ“Education:

JosĆ© Miguel MartĆ­n-MartĆ­nez graduated in Chemistry from the University of Granada, Spain, on December 13, 1978, achieving a score of A as the 1st qualified student and receiving a high honor diploma. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Sciences at the same university, which he completed on October 17, 1981, also with a score of A, earning a high honor diploma for having the Best PhD doctoral thesis in 1981. Additionally, he obtained a Ph.D. in Medicine from the Catholic University of Valencia ā€œSan Vicente MĆ”rtirā€ on July 18, 2013, with a score of A, graduating cum laude.

šŸ¢Work Experience:

JosĆ© Miguel MartĆ­n-MartĆ­nez has held various academic and research positions throughout his career. He began as an Assistant Professor at the University of Granada from 1978 to 1981, after which he served as an Interim Associate Professor and then a Contractual Associate Professor at the University of Alicante from 1981 to 1984. He also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre de Recherche de Microcalorimetrie et Thermochimie, CNRS, in Marseille, France, from 1983 to 1984. Dr. MartĆ­n-MartĆ­nez became an Associate Professor at the University of Alicante from 1984 to 1993 and later transitioned to a Full Professor position, where he has served since 1993. He was a Contracted Researcher at the University of Alicante during 1986-1987 and completed a Postdoctoral Research stint in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Penn State University in 1990. Additionally, he was an Invited Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech, USA, from 1999 to 2004. Dr. MartĆ­n-MartĆ­nez also held administrative roles as the Director of the Secretariat of Internal Affairs at the University of Alicante from 2005 to 2006 and served as the Director of the New Campus Eldaā€“Petrer. He has contributed his expertise as a National Expert in the G3 Unit at the European Commission’s Directorate for Research in Brussels.

šŸ…Awards:

JosĆ© Miguel MartĆ­n-MartĆ­nez has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, recognizing his significant contributions to the field of adhesion and adhesives. He was awarded the First Prize of the Adhesives Session at EUROCOATā€™98 in Barcelona in 1998 and the Special Prize ASEFAPI at EUROCOAT 2002. In 2003, he received recognition from CYTED’s General Assembly for his role as the International Coordinator of Network VIII.D. His dedication to the American Chemical Society was acknowledged with the ACS Silver Key Tag for ten years of service in September 2004. Dr. MartĆ­n-MartĆ­nez also earned the Prize for Best Poster at ACE-X 2008 in Barcelona and the First Prize SIKA for Best Oral Communication at the IX Spanish Congress on Adhesives in 2008. He was honored with the Robert L. Patrick Fellowship by the American Adhesion Society in 2013, along with the Prize for Best Poster at the 12th FELASA SECAL Congress in Barcelona the same year. Additionally, he received the Award for IMPORTANT PERSON from the newspaper InformaciĆ³n in Alicante in January 2014, a Diploma from the Society of Orthopedic and Traumatology of Oltenia, Romania, in October 2014, and the First Prize IMPULSO for Novel Research Ideas in June 2016. He was recognized for his innovative contributions with the Prize for Novel Enterprise Ideas from FUNDEUN in June 2017, and he received both the Anniversary Award SBR-16 and the SBR Excellence Award for his scientific contributions to biomaterials, tissue engineering, and medical devices in September 2018.

šŸ”¬Research Focus:

Dr. JosĆ© Miguel MartĆ­n-MartĆ­nez’s research expertise spans a diverse range of areas within the field of adhesion science. His work focuses on adhesion and rubber adhesives, exploring surface treatment and rubber bonding techniques. He has significant experience with polyurethane adhesives, sealants, and coatings, as well as in the development of nanocomposites and inorganic-organic hybrid materials. Dr. MartĆ­n-MartĆ­nez specializes in the synthesis, formulation, and characterization of hot melts, reactive, and liquid adhesives. His research also includes bioadhesives and natural adhesives, emphasizing the interfaces between polymers and adhesives, as well as filler-polymer interactions. Additionally, he investigates thermoset coatings, smart materials, self-healing materials, and biomaterials, along with natural-based composites, such as cork, further contributing to the advancement of adhesive technologies.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Title: Understanding the Interactions between Soft Segments in Polyurethanes: Structural Synergies in Blends of Polyester and Polycarbonate Diol Polyols
    • Citations: 2
  • Title: Innovative Device and Procedure for In Situ Quantification of the Self-Healing Ability and Kinetics of Self-Healing of Polymeric Materials
    • Citations: 4
  • Title: Structural and adhesion properties of waterborne polyurethane adhesives containing nanosilica dispersion obtained with different physical mixing procedures
    • Citations: 2
  • Title: Surface treatment of styrene-butadiene rubber with carboxylic acids
    • Citations: 1

 

 

Dr. Veronika Rozhdestvina | Materials Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Veronika Rozhdestvina | Materials Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Veronika Rozhdestvina , Institute of Geology and Nature Management, FEB of RAS , Russia

Veronika Ivanovna Rozhdestvina is a leading researcher at the Institute of Geology and Nature Management, FEB of RAS, specializing in solid-phase nanotransformation of noble metals, electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and IR spectroscopy. She earned her Ph.D. in Physic-mathematical Sciences and has been associated with the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences since 1989, progressing from a research assistant to a head of laboratory. Her notable research includes investigating nano-sized solid-phase processes and the structural features of bismuth crystals. With over 150 scientific publications, Rozhdestvina is recognized for her significant contributions to the field of mineral-geochemistry investigation.

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Education:

Veronika Ivanovna Rozhdestvina embarked on her academic journey by graduating with honors in Geology, Prospecting, and Exploration of Mineral Resources in 1984. Subsequently, she completed her studies at the Institute of Technology in 1990. Driven by her passion for scientific inquiry, she pursued a Ph.D. in Physic-mathematical Sciences, concentrating on the impact of structural characteristics of bismuth crystals on their properties. Her educational pursuits laid a solid foundation for her career, which has flourished at the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences since 1989. Starting as a research assistant at the Laboratory of Physical Research Methods, she advanced to lead the laboratory and currently serves as a distinguished researcher at the Laboratory of Microscopy and Structural-Molecular Studies, Amur Centre of Mineral-Geochemistry Investigation. Throughout her career, Rozhdestvina has applied advanced research techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, X-ray spectral studies, Raman spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction, contributing significantly to the field of mineral-geochemistry investigation with over 150 scientific publications.

Work Experience:

Since joining the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Blagoveshchensk, Russia, in 1989, Veronika Ivanovna Rozhdestvina has demonstrated a remarkable trajectory in scientific research. Beginning her career at the Laboratory of Physical Research Methods, she steadily advanced from a research assistant to ultimately leading the laboratory over the span of 35 years. Currently serving as a leading researcher at the Laboratory of Microscopy and Structural-Molecular Studies, Amur Centre of Mineral-Geochemistry Investigation, Rozhdestvina specializes in investigating nano-sized solid-phase processes involving the structuring, transformation, and self-assembly of noble metals. Her expertise encompasses advanced analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and IR spectroscopy, which she applies to unravel the complexities of mineral-geochemical phenomena. With a robust portfolio of scientific publications exceeding 150, Rozhdestvina continues to make significant contributions to the understanding and advancement of her field. Materials Awards

Publication Top Notes:

  • Solid-Phase Gold Transformation in Contact Interactions
    • Journal: Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences
    • Publication Date: 2023
    • Pages: 79ā€“87
    • Cited By: 1
  • Development of a Catalyst Based on Titanium Nanoparticles in a Zeolite Matrix
    • Journal: Glass and Ceramics (English translation of Steklo i Keramika)
    • Publication Date: 2022
  • Solid-Phase Low-Temperature Evolution of the Binary Pbā€“Au System: Via Contact Interactions to Intermetallic Compounds, through the Destructurization to a New Multielemental State
    • Journal: Physics of the Solid State
    • Publication Date: 2020
    • Volume: 62(11)
    • Pages: 1973ā€“1986
    • Cited By: 1
  • Solid-Phase Interactions in the Biā€“Au System
    • Journal: Physics of the Solid State
    • Publication Date: 2020
    • Volume: 62(3)
    • Pages: 401ā€“413
    • Cited By: 2
  • Composite Based on Zeolite Modified by Copper Particles
    • Journal: Glass and Ceramics (English translation of Steklo i Keramika)
    • Publication Date: 2020
    • Volume: 76(9-10)
    • Pages: 351ā€“353
    • Cited By: 2