Dr. Alexandra Portoaca | Nanocomposites Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alexandra Portoaca , Petroleum-Gas University , Romania

Alexandra-Ileana Portoaca, born on January 21, 1992, is a Romanian Assistant Professor at the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. Since March 2021, she has been engaged in teaching laboratories and seminars on Machine Parts, Hydropneumatic Systems, Computer-Aided Design, and Project Management. Additionally, she conducts research on the mechanical characteristics of 3D-printed parts. Alexandra previously worked as a Process Quality Engineer at Driv Romania, where she was responsible for quality assurance, risk management, and implementing quality improvement strategies in the automotive industry. She holds a Master’s degree in Optimal Exploitation of Oilfield Equipment and a Bachelor’s degree in Economic Engineering in the Mechanical Field from the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti. Alexandra is proficient in English, with basic knowledge of German and intermediate proficiency in Spanish.

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🎓Education:

Alexandra-Ileana Portoaca holds a Master’s Degree in Optimal Exploitation of Oilfield Equipment from the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, completed between October 1, 2015, and March 14, 2017, where she focused on the optimization of oil equipment, oil equipment logistics, and project management. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Engineering in the Mechanical Field from the same university, studying from October 1, 2011, to July 24, 2015, with a focus on hydraulic machinery, oil equipment, mechanics, management, and material technology. Additionally, Alexandra participated in an Erasmus+ program at the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha in Spain, where she studied Engineering and Management of Maintenance from September 17, 2014, to February 17, 2015.

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Since March 1, 2021, Alexandra-Ileana Portoaca has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti. In this role, she teaches various subjects, including Machine Parts, Hydropneumatic Systems, Computer-Aided Design, and Project Management. Additionally, she conducts research on the mechanical characteristics of 3D-printed parts.

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Experimental investigation on corrosion resistance and tribological properties of steel coated with glass-reinforced polymer
- Journal: Tribology and Materials
- Year: 2024
Assessment of Environmental Impact on Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Pipes Mechanical and Thermal Properties
- Journal: Polymers
- Year: 2024-06-24
Analyzing Sustainable 3D Printing Processes: Mechanical, Thermal, and Crystallographic Insights
- Journal: Polymers
- Year: 2024-05-10
A Study regarding the Technical-Economical Optimization of Structural Components for enhancing the Buckling Resistance in Stiffened Cylindrical Shells
- Journal: Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research
- Year: 2023
Comparison of the Charpy Resilience of Two 3D Printed Materials: A Study on the Impact Resistance of Plastic Parts
- Journal: Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research
- Year: 2023

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 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.

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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