Prof Dr. Dragan Marinkovic | Nanosensors Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Dragan Marinkovic | Nanosensors Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Dragan Marinkovic, TU Berlin, Germany

Dr. Dragan Marinković is a Full Professor at the University of Niš, Serbia, and a Lecturer and Researcher at TU Berlin, Germany. He holds a Ph.D. in Technical Sciences from Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, and has conducted research at institutions like Fraunhofer Institute and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. His expertise spans structural analysis, finite element methods, and smart structures, with over 100 indexed publications and an h-index of 28. Dr. Marinković has received numerous awards, including the VDI Award for his Ph.D. thesis, and serves as Editor-in-Chief for several leading engineering journals.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Awards: Dr. Dragan Marinković

Summary of Suitability:

Dr. Dragan Marinković stands out as an exemplary candidate for the “Best Researcher Awards” based on his extensive academic, professional, and research background. His academic journey, marked by top honors during his Dipl. Ing. and Ph.D. studies, showcases his consistent excellence. His contributions to mechanical engineering span multiple institutions in Serbia, Germany, and Lithuania, emphasizing his international influence and collaboration.

🎓Education:

Dr. Dragan Marinković completed his early education between 1982 and 1994 in Niš, Serbia. He earned his Dipl. Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Niš, in 1999, graduating with a perfect GPA of 10.00. He continued his studies at the same institution, completing his Magistrate Studies in 2002 with another flawless GPA of 10.00. Dr. Marinković then pursued advanced education in Germany, passing his Pre-Ph.D. exams at Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, in 2003, before earning his Ph.D. in Technical Sciences from the same university in 2006.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Dragan Marinković began his academic career as an Assistant at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Niš, from 2000 to 2002. He then served as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Mechanics, Otto-von-Guericke University, Germany, from 2006 to 2007. In 2008, he was appointed Assistant Professor at the University of Niš, where he was later promoted to Associate Professor in 2013 and Full Professor in 2018. Since 2008, he has also been a Lecturer and Researcher at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Transport Systems, TU Berlin. In 2024, Dr. Marinković became a Research Fellow at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania.

🏅Awards:

Dr. Dragan Marinković has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. In 1999, he was honored with the “Silver Sign” from the University of Niš for being the Best Graduate Student, followed by a Special Award in 2000 for being the Best Graduate Student in 40 years of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. His extraordinary Ph.D. thesis earned him the Special VDI Award in 2007. He was also recognized for his research excellence, winning the “Best Presented Paper” Prize at the NAFEMS World Congress in Crete, Greece, in 2009, and the “Young Researcher Best Paper” Prize at the 10th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology in Valencia, Spain, in 2010. His contributions to the development of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering earned him a Special Award in 2015, and in 2023, he received a Special Award from the University of Niš for his contributions to the institution’s development and internationalization.

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  • Recent Developments in Natural Fiber Hybrid Composites for Ballistic Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Failure Criteria
  • Modeling and Experimental Validation of an Off-Road Truck’s (4 × 4) Lateral Dynamics Using a Multi-Body Simulation
  • Planning-Level Optimisation of Headway Regularity
  • Application of the DIBR II – Rough MABAC Decision-Making Model for Ranking Methods and Techniques of Lean Organization Systems Management in the Process of Technical Maintenance
    • Citations: 17
  • Stiffness of Anatomically Shaped Lattice Scaffolds Made by Direct Metal Laser Sintering of Ti-6Al-4V Powder: A Comparison of Two Different Design Variants
    • Citations: 1

 

 

Prof. Dr. Wilian Paul Arévalo Cordero | Nanosensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Wilian Paul Arévalo Cordero | Nanosensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Wilian Paul Arévalo Cordero , Universidad de Cuenca , Ecuador

Wilian Paul Arévalo Cordero is an accomplished Electrical Engineer from the University of Cuenca, Ecuador, where he graduated in 2015, specializing in Power Systems and Control. He furthered his studies with a Master’s in Renewable Energy Management from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and another Master’s in Renewable Energy from the University of Jaén, Spain. He completed his Ph.D. in Advances in Materials Engineering and Sustainable Energies at the University of Jaén in February 2021. Dr. Arévalo Cordero is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Jaén, focusing on renewable energies, energy control, and sustainable public transport. His professional background includes roles as a Supervisor of Operations at Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador and as a Junior Engineer in Instrumentation and Control at SNC Lavalin International. His research and experience span industrial control, electronics, and hydroelectric plant operations.

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🎓Education:

Wilian Paul Arévalo Cordero holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Advances in Materials Engineering and Sustainable Energies, which he completed in February 2021 at the University of Jaén, Spain. He also earned a Master’s in Renewable Energy from the University of Jaén in 2017 and a Master’s in Renewable Energy Management from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain, in 2016. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, which he received from the University of Cuenca, Ecuador, in 2015.

🏢Work Experience:

Wilian Paul Arévalo Cordero is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Jaén, Spain, where he has been conducting advanced research on renewable energies, energy control, and sustainable public transport since May 2022. In addition to his postdoctoral role, he has been a Research Scientist at the same university since November 2017, focusing on scientific research and project development in electrical engineering. Prior to his academic roles, Wilian served as a Supervisor of Operations at Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador (CELEC SUR) from February 2018, managing operations at a hydroelectric plant and ensuring efficient energy production. He also held the position of Senior Electrical Works Supervisor at CELEC from November 2015 to October 2016, where he supervised electrical works and project implementation. His early career included working as a Junior Engineer in Instrumentation and Control at SNC Lavalin International in Quebec, Canada, from May to October 2015, where he contributed to instrumentation and control systems for various projects.

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