Dr. Aretha Guimaraes | Nanomaterials Awards | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Aretha Guimaraes | Nanomaterials Awards | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Aretha Guimaraes , Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazonia , Brazil

Aretha F. Guimaraes is an accomplished biologist with a distinguished academic career. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Botany from the Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA), where she won the CAPES Award for Best Thesis in 2021. Her research focuses on plant-soil interactions in metal-rich environments and biodiversity in Brazil. Aretha has published several influential articles, including three as the first author. Her postdoctoral work at the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA) addresses critical gaps in biodiversity knowledge in Brazil. She also played a pivotal role in organizing big data for biodiversity programs such as PPBio and PELD

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🎓Education:

Aretha F. Guimaraes pursued her postdoctoral research from 2022 to 2023 at the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), focusing on addressing the Linnean and Wallacean shortfalls in Brazilian biodiversity. She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Botany from the Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) in 2021, with a thesis titled “The haunting of the souls hill: spooky plant-soil interactions lead to bonsai trees in a serpentine Neotropical forest,” supervised by Dr. Nick Ostle, Dr. Eduardo van den Berg, Dr. Marines Pires, and Dr. Gabriela Siewerding Meirelles. Prior to her Ph.D., she completed her M.Sc. in Forest Ecology at UFLA in 2017, with a dissertation on “Tree functional trait patterns across a chronosequence,” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Eduardo van den Berg. She holds a B.Sc. in Biology from UFLA, obtained in 2014, where she authored a monograph titled “Unveiling neotropical serpentine flora.”

🏢Work Experience:

Aretha F. Guimaraes served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA) from 2022 to 2023, where she led the project “Desfazendo o nó da linha de véu da biodiversidade Brasileira: um prospecto do que nós já amostramos e para onde devemos ir nas próximas décadas.” During her Ph.D. at the Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) from 2017 to 2021, her research focused on plant-soil interactions, functional traits of plants, and leaf anatomy in metal-rich environments. Additionally, she played a crucial role as a Database Organizer for the biodiversity programs PPBio and PELD at UFLA, where she managed “big data” for long-term biodiversity monitoring initiatives.

🏆Awards:

Aretha F. Guimaraes has received significant recognition for her academic contributions, including the CAPES Award for Best Thesis from the Department of Applied Botany at Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) in 2021. Additionally, she was honored with the Best Conference Presentation Award at the XXII Congresso da Pós-Graduação da UFLA in the same year.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Giants of the Amazon: How does environmental variation drive the diversity patterns of large trees?
    • Citations: 3
  • Pervasive gaps in Amazonian ecological research
    • Citations: 20
  • Global Plant Ecology of Tropical Ultramafic Ecosystems
    • Citations: 11
  • Long-term Ecological Research: Chasing fashions or being prepared for fashion changes?
    • Citations: 1
  • Effects of anatomical structures and phenolic compound deposition on the rooting of olive cuttings
    • Citations: 10

 

 

Mr. Halil SEYMEN | Nanoelectronics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Halil SEYMEN | Nanoelectronics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Halil SEYMEN , Muş Alparslan Universty , Turkey

Halil Seymen is a dedicated academic and researcher with extensive experience in the field of material science and engineering. Holding a Ph.D. from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University and having pursued doctoral studies at Bingöl University, his research focuses on optoelectronic materials and semiconductor physics. With a background in physics from Yüzüncü Yıl University and Atatürk University, Halil has contributed significantly to the field through his work as a lecturer at Muş Alparslan University. His research, which includes investigations into the electrical and photonic properties of semiconductor structures, has been published in reputable journals. Halil’s expertise extends to teaching, where he shares his knowledge and passion for physics with students, and he actively engages in academic activities to further scientific understanding and technological advancement.

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📚 Education:

Halil Seymen’s academic journey reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in the fields of physics and material science. He holds a Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Turkey, where he delved into the intricate realms of materials and their engineering applications. Prior to this, he pursued a Ph.D. in Physics at Bingöl University, Turkey, further enriching his understanding of fundamental physical principles. Halil’s educational foundation includes a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Physics from Yüzüncü Yıl University and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Physics from Atatürk University, both in Turkey. This diverse educational background has equipped him with a comprehensive grasp of both theoretical concepts and practical applications in the fields of physics and material science. Through his academic pursuits, Halil Seymen continues to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and technological innovation.

👨‍🏫 Work Experience:

Halil Seymen has played pivotal roles in both academia and education in Turkey. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Muş Alparslan University, he contributes to the academic landscape by imparting knowledge and mentoring students in his areas of expertise. Prior to this, Halil worked as a Teacher for the Ministry of National Education in Turkey, where he played a vital role in shaping the educational experiences of students. His dedication to both teaching and research underscores his commitment to fostering intellectual growth and contributing to the development of future generations.

🔬 Research Focus:

Halil Seymen’s research interests encompass a wide array of cutting-edge topics within the realm of materials science and engineering. His expertise spans across diverse fields, including optoelectronic materials, polymer materials, graphene oxide, and nanomaterials. With a focus on experimental solid-state physics, Halil explores the fundamental properties and behaviors of materials at the atomic and molecular levels. His research endeavors aim to advance our understanding of material properties and pave the way for the development of innovative technologies with applications in various industries. Through his multidisciplinary approach, Halil Seymen contributes significantly to the advancement of material science and engineering.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Investigation of electrical, photodiode and photovoltaic properties of Au/SiO2/n-Si structures with GO and P3C4MT interface
    Seymen, H., Karataş, S.
    Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2023, 310, 128449.
    Citations: 1
  2. Effect of illumination intensity on the electrical characteristics of Au//SiO2/n-type Si structures with GO and P3C4MT interface layer
    Seymen, H., Berk, N., Orak, İ., Karataş, Ş.
    Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2022, 33(24), pp. 19656–19666.
    Citations: 9
  3. The structural and optical properties of GO: Temperature-dependent analysis of the electrical properties of Al/GO/p-type Si semiconductor structures
    Berk, N., Seymen, H., Orak, İ., Karataş, Ş.
    Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2022, 160, 110348.
    Citations: 14
  4. The electrical characteristics of metal–semiconductor hetero-structures with graphene oxide and perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride interface
    Berk, N., Seymen, H., Orak, I., Karataş, Ş.
    Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2021, 32(13), pp. 17500–17511.
    Citations: 11
  5. Study on preparation of graphene oxide thin film layers: the electrical and dielectric characteristics of Au/GO/n-type Si junction structures
    Kılçık, A., Berk, N., Seymen, H., Karataş, Ş.
    Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2021, 32(6), pp. 7913–7925.
    Citations: 17