Dr. Pengwei Xiao | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pengwei Xiao | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pengwei Xiao , MGH/Harvard Medical School , United States

Dr. Pengwei Xiao is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, where he leads cutting-edge research on knee biomechanics and total joint arthroplasty. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he conducted advanced research on bone biomechanics and fracture risk prediction using AI-assisted modeling techniques. Dr. Xiao also holds an M.Sc. in Engineering Mechanics from Jinan University and a B.Sc. from South China University of Technology. His work integrates computational methods, experimental research, and machine learning to advance orthopaedic surgery and bone health.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Pengwei Xiao

Dr. Pengwei Xiao is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his extensive experience, innovative research contributions, and leadership in the field of biomechanics and orthopaedic surgery.

🎓Education:

Dr. Pengwei Xiao earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio in December 2022. Prior to that, he completed his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Engineering Mechanics at Jinan University in Guangzhou, China, in June 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Engineering Mechanics from South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, which he obtained in June 2008

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Pengwei Xiao is currently a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, where he has been leading research since January 2024 on knee biomechanics, total joint arthroplasty, and integrating machine learning models into clinical workflows. Simultaneously, he serves as a part-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Mechanics of Biological Materials/Structures Lab at the University of Texas at San Antonio, focusing on methods to predict bone fragility fracture risks and conducting advanced research on bone microstructure. From January to December 2023, Dr. Xiao was a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the same lab, where he conducted research on bone nanomechanics, finite element modeling, and AI-assisted predictions of bone fragility fractures. His research journey began as a Research Assistant at the Mechanics of Biological Materials/Structures Lab at UT San Antonio, where, from August 2018 to December 2022, he developed probability-based models and deep learning techniques to assess bone structure-function relationships and fracture risks.

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Socioeconomic Area Deprivation Index is Not Associated with Postoperative Complications Following Revision Total Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty”
  • “Characterization of Trabecular Bone Microarchitecture and Mechanical Properties Using Bone Surface Curvature Distributions”
  • “A Novel QCT-Based Deep Transfer Learning Approach for Predicting Stiffness Tensor of Trabecular Bone Cubes”
  • “In-silico Simulation of Nanoindentation on Bone Using a 2D Cohesive Finite Element Model”
  • “Probability-Based Approach for Characterization of Microarchitecture and Its Effect on Elastic Properties of Trabecular Bone”

 

 

 

Mr. Yu-Ming Huang | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Yu-Ming Huang | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yu-Ming Huang , National Cheng Kung University , Taiwan

Dr. Yuming Huang is a distinguished professor at National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan. Renowned for his contributions to the field of materials science and engineering, Dr. Huang’s research interests span advanced materials, nanotechnology, and sustainable energy solutions. With numerous publications and citations to his name, he has established himself as a leading figure in his domain, contributing significantly to both academic and industrial advancements. Dr. Huang’s work continues to inspire and drive innovation in the global scientific community.

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Dr. Yu-Ming Huang, born in Tainan, Taiwan, in 1977, received his MS degree in electrical engineering from Southern Taiwan University and his PhD in Engineering Science from the Graduate School of Engineering Science at Osaka University, Japan, in 2008. Since 2009, he has been a post-doctoral fellow at National Cheng Kung University, focusing on research in MEMS and tactile sensor devices.

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Dr. Yu-Ming Huang, born in Tainan, Taiwan, in 1977, received his MS degree in electrical engineering from Southern Taiwan University and his PhD in Engineering Science from the Graduate School of Engineering Science at Osaka University, Japan, in 2008. Since 2009, he has been a post-doctoral fellow at National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan. His research primarily focuses on MEMS and tactile sensor devices. Dr. Huang’s work in this area aims to advance the development and application of these technologies, contributing to innovations in various fields that rely on precise and responsive sensor systems.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Implementation of SOPC based Telecom & Datacom for monitoring wireless sensor networks
    • Authors: Chen, H.-C., Huang, Y.-M., Su, C.-H., Chiu, T.-W.
    • Citations: 1
  • Fabrication and performance assessment of a novel stress sensor applied for micro-robotics
    • Authors: Huang, Y.-M., Tsai, N.-C., Lai, J.-Y.
    • Citations: 1
  • Development of tactile sensors for simultaneous detection of normal and shear stresses
    • Authors: Huang, Y.-M., Tsai, N.-C., Lai, J.-Y.
    • Citations: 26
  • Stability improvement of tactile sensor of normal and shear stresses using Ni-Cr thin film gauge
    • Authors: Onishi, H., Sohgawa, M., Tachibana, H., Noda, M., Noma, H.
    • Citations: 22
  • Fabrication and normal/shear stress responses of tactile sensors of polymer/Si cantilevers embedded in PDMS and urethane gel elastomers
    • Authors: Huang, Y.-M., Sohgawa, M., Yamashita, K., Noda, M., Noma, H.
    • Citations: 16

 

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Prodana | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Prodana | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Prodana , University Politehnica of Bucharest , Romania

Mariana Prodana, an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, General Chemistry Department of POLITEHNICA Bucharest, is a distinguished researcher with extensive experience in nanomaterials characterization. Specializing in contaminants investigations via ICP-MS and surface characterization by SEM-EDX, she has contributed significantly to more than 25 national and international projects, managing three of them. Her research focuses on the synthesis and functionalization of nanomaterials, surface modifications, electrochemical investigations of titanium alloys, and development of biocompatible structures. With over 75 publications and a cumulative ISI impact factor exceeding 50, her work has garnered 792 citations and a Hirsch index of 12. Prodana also holds several patents and has authored book chapters, underscoring her influence in the field

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Mariana Prodana earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2010 from the University Politehnica Bucharest, specializing in Applied Chemistry and Materials Science within the Department of General Chemistry. Prior to this, she completed her Master’s Degree at the University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, from 2001 to 2003.

Work Experience:

Since 2016, Mariana Prodana has been serving as an Associate Professor at the Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, at the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest in Romania. Prior to this, she was a Lecturer in the same department from 2011 to 2016.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Fabrication of Pt nanoparticles by nanosecond pulsed laser ablation in aqueous solution of ethanol using KrF excimer laser
    • Published in Applied Surface Science, 2023, 609, 155289
    • Cited by 1 article
  • Synthesis of Copper Nanostructures for Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensors via Direct-Current Magnetron Sputtering
    • Published in Nanomaterials, 2022, 12(23), 4144
    • Cited by 6 articles
  • Salicin and Hederacoside C-Based Extracts and UV-Absorbers Co-Loaded into Bioactive Lipid Nanocarriers with Promoted Skin Antiaging and Hydrating Efficacy
    • Published in Nanomaterials, 2022, 12(14), 2362
    • Cited by 1 article
  • Simultaneously Embedding Indomethacin and Electrodeposition of Polypyrrole on Various CoCr Alloys from Ionic Liquids
    • Published in Materials, 2022, 15(13), 4714
    • Cited by 1 article