Dr. Muhammad Asim | Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Asim | Materials | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Muhammad Asim, Shandong Lead Chemicals Co Limited, China

Dr. Muhammad Asim is a chemical engineer with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Tianjin University, China, where he specialized in heterogeneous catalysis for hydrogen production under the supervision of Prof. Ji-Jun Zou. His doctoral research focused on charge polarization in noble metal and metal phosphide catalysts for hydrogen evolution from ammonia-borane hydrolysis. He also holds a Master’s degree from Karlstad University, Sweden, and a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Punjab, Pakistan. With over a decade of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Asim has worked extensively in the synthesis of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers, water-based inks, and silicon carbide composites. He currently serves as an R&D Engineer at Shandong Lead Chemicals Co., Ltd., in China. His research interests include thermoplastic elastomer development, heterogeneous catalysis, reaction kinetics, and sustainable hydrogen production. Dr. Asim is skilled in a variety of chemical analysis techniques and engineering software, and has hands-on experience with both polymer synthesis and materials testing.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Muhammad Asim is a highly accomplished chemical engineering researcher with a proven track record of impactful research and industrial application. With a Ph.D. from Tianjin University and a master’s from Karlstad University, his academic credentials span top-tier institutions in China and Europe. His research expertise lies in heterogeneous catalysis, hydrogen production, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) synthesis, and reaction kinetics—fields critical to sustainable energy and advanced materials.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2019–2023)
    🏫 Tianjin University, China
    🧪 Thesis: Stimulating charge polarization of noble metal and metal phosphide-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution from ammonia-borane hydrolysis
    👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Ji-Jun Zou

  • MS in Chemical Engineering (2010–2012)
    🏫 Karlstad University, Sweden
    🌲 Thesis: Effect of prehydrolysis prior to Kraft cooking on Swedish spruce wood
    👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Ulf Germgard

  • B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (2003–2007)
    🏫 University of the Punjab, Pakistan
    🏭 Thesis: Design of CO₂ absorption and stripping section of ammonia plant (815 tons/day) to produce H₂-free CO₂

💼 Work Experience

  • 2025–Present
    🔬 R&D Engineer – TPU Elastomers
    🏢 Shandong Lead Chemicals Co., Ltd, China
    🧵 Focus: Flame-retardant & self-healing TPU synthesis

  • 2024–2025
    🖌 R&D Engineer – Water-based Inks
    🏢 Linyi Linbang New Materials Co., Ltd, China

  • 2023–2024
    ⚙️ Research Associate – SiC Ceramics & Carbon Fiber Effects
    🏢 Shantian Abrasive Co. Ltd, China

  • 2013–2019
    🎓 Lecturer – Chemical Engineering
    🏫 Sharif College & National Textile University, Pakistan

  • 2008–2010
    🏭 Shift Engineer – Fertilizer Plants
    🏢 Riches & Suraj Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Pakistan

🏆 Achievements & Honors

  • 🎖 Developed novel flame-retardant and self-healing TPU materials

  • 🧪 Synthesized water-based inks tailored for decorative paper

  • ⚗️ Optimized catalysts for hydrogen production via ammonia-borane hydrolysis

  • 🔍 Contributed to particle size optimization in reaction bonded SiC ceramics

  • 👥 Led collaborations between industry and academic research teams

  • 📚 Former lecturer at prestigious engineering institutions in Pakistan

Publication Top Notes:

Luminous polystyrene upconverted nanoparticles to visualize the traces of nanoplastics in a vegetable plant

Ligand-regulated Ni-based coordination compounds to promote self-reconstruction for improved oxygen evolution reaction

Near-infrared driven photocatalytic hydrogen production from ammonia borane hydrolysis using heterostructure-upconverted nanoparticles

Pt@Ni2P/C3N4 for charge acceleration to promote hydrogen evolution from ammonia-borane

Self-Supported Pt@Ni<sub>2</sub>P for Controllable Hydrogen Release from Ammonia-Borane Hydrolysis

Pt loading to promote hydrogen evolution from ammonia-borane hydrolysis of Ni2P under visible light

Synergetic effect of Au nanoparticles and transition metal phosphides for enhanced hydrogen evolution from ammonia-borane

 

Prof. Xianxian Wang | Barkhausen Noise | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Xianxian Wang | Barkhausen Noise | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xianxian Wang, Beijing Polytechnic University, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Institute, China

Dr. Xianxian Wang is a lecturer at Beijing University of Technology, specializing in intelligent sensor detection technology and structural health monitoring instrumentation. His research focuses on advancing non-destructive testing methods, particularly through micro-magnetic techniques and intelligent modeling. He has published over 10 research papers in journals such as Journal of Nondestructive Testing and Measurement Science and Technology, and contributed to the drafting of three group standards. Dr. Wang holds a Ph.D. and Master’s degree in Instrument Engineering from Beijing University of Technology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Information Engineering from Shandong University of Technology. His notable research achievements include the development of high-resolution Barkhausen noise microimaging techniques and neural network-based models for quantifying mechanical properties of ferromagnetic materials. These innovations have been applied in manufacturing settings, enhancing product quality and reliability. Dr. Wang has also received several honors, including the Third Prize of the Shandong Province Machinery Industry Science and Technology Progress Award and top distinctions in national equipment manufacturing industry competitions.

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Summary of Suitability:

Dr. Wang Xianxian, a lecturer at Beijing University of Technology, stands out as a dynamic and promising researcher in the fields of intelligent sensor testing and structural health monitoring technologies. His innovative contributions to non-destructive testing and intelligent instrumentation, along with practical industrial applications, make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education Background

  • 2019.09 – 2024.01
    📍 Ph.D., Beijing University of Technology
    🧪 Focus: Intelligent Sensor Testing & Structural Health Monitoring

  • 2016.09 – 2019.06
    📍 M.Sc., Instrument Engineering, Beijing University of Technology

  • 2010.09 – 2014.07
    📍 B.Eng., Electronic Information Engineering, Shandong University of Technology

💼 Work Experience

  • Lecturer, Beijing University of Technology
    📌 Teaches courses such as:

    • Sensors and Visual Inspection

    • Intelligent Robot Design and Fabrication

    • Small Electronic Product Design and Manufacturing

🧠 Research Achievements

  • 🧲 Developed Barkhausen noise microimaging techniques for high-resolution residual stress imaging in ferromagnetic materials.

  • 🛠️ Created micromagnetic non-destructive testing instruments to assess mechanical properties (hardness, strength, elongation) using neural networks.

  • 🤖 Proposed an intelligent modeling strategy based on “classification then regression” and adaptive transfer learning to improve robustness in non-uniform data scenarios.

🏆 Honors & Awards

  • 🥉Third Prize, Shandong Province Machinery Industry Science and Technology Progress Award

  • 🥇 First Prize, Second National Equipment Manufacturing Industry Skills Competition

  • 🏅Excellent Coach, Second National Equipment Manufacturing Industry Skills Competition

Publication Top Notes:

Micromagnetic and Quantitative Prediction of Yield and Tensile Strength of Carbon Steels Using Transfer Learning Method

Quantitative Prediction of Surface Hardness in Cr12MoV Steel and S136 Steel with Two Magnetic Barkhausen Noise Feature Extraction Methods

Micromagnetic and quantitative prediction of yield strength and tensile strength in DP590 steels based on ReliefF + Clustering feature selection method

Micromagnetic and Robust Evaluation of Surface Hardness in Cr12MoV Steel Considering Repeatability of the Instrument

Surface Decarburization Depth Detection in Rods of 60Si2Mn Steel with Magnetic Barkhausen Noise Technique

Micromagnetic and Quantitative Prediction of Surface Hardness in Carbon Steels Based on a Joint Classification-Regression Method

FilterNet: A deep convolutional neural network for measuring plastic deformation from raw Barkhausen noise waveform

Dr. Muhammad Rashid | Computational Material | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Rashid | Computational Material | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Muhammad Rashid, Ghazi University, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Rashid is a Pakistani physicist and Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics (Condensed Matter/Computational Materials) from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), conducted in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS). His research focuses on the structural, electronic, optical, and magnetic properties of semiconductors, perovskites, and energy storage materials. He has extensive experience in computational material science, specializing in simulation techniques such as WIEN2k, VASP, and CASTEP. Throughout his career, Dr. Rashid has worked with esteemed institutions, including COMSATS University Islamabad and NUS, and has contributed significantly to the study of nanomaterials, energy harvesting applications, and Li-ion battery technologies. As a dedicated educator, he has taught a wide range of physics courses, including Modern Physics, Computational Physics, and Solid State Physics, fostering the next generation of scientists and researchers.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Muhammad Rashid is a highly qualified researcher in the field of Condensed Matter and Computational Materials Physics. His extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in collaboration with the National University of Singapore, highlights his expertise in materials science, nanomaterials, and energy storage applications.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Physics (Condensed Matter/Computational Materials) – The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan (2014) 🏅

    • Thesis Title: “Structural, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic properties of II – VI semiconductors.”

    • Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sheikh Aftab Ahmad

    • Collaboration: National University of Singapore (NUS)

  • M.Phil. in Physics – The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan (2010) 📡

    • Thesis: “Designing, Fabrication and Applications of Controlled Atmospheric Tube Furnace.”

  • M.Sc. in Physics – Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Pakistan (2006) 🧲

    • Specialization: Digital Electronics

  • B.Sc. in Science (Physics, Math A & B) – Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Pakistan (2004) 📖

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (ICS) – FBISE, Bahawalpur, Pakistan (2002) 🖥️

  • Secondary School Certificate (Science Group) – FBISE, Islamabad, Pakistan (2000) ⚛️

💼 Work & Research Experience

  • Associate Professor – Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan (March 2021 – Present) 🏛️

    • Teaching courses such as Modern Physics, Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Electromagnetic Theory, and Solid-State Physics.

    • Supervising research in condensed matter physics and nanomaterials.

  • Assistant Professor – COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan (April 2014 – March 2021) 🏫

    • Conducted research and taught various physics courses.

  • Research Associate – National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore (March 2013 – October 2013) 🇸🇬

    • Worked under Prof. Y.P. Feng on Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations using WIEN2k, VASP, and CASTEP.

  • Researcher (Material Simulation Group – MSG) – The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan (Feb 2010 – Feb 2013) 🏗️

    • Specialized in computational material science and condensed matter physics.

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

🏅 Recipient of the Ph.D. Fellowship – National University of Singapore (NUS) 🇸🇬
🏅 Published Numerous Research Papers in Web of Science and Scopus-indexed journals 📑
🏅 Supervised Several Ph.D. and M.Phil. Students in Computational and Condensed Matter Physics 🎓
🏅 Expert in Computational Physics Tools such as WIEN2K, VASP, SCAPS-1D, and MATLAB 🖥️
🏅 Active Researcher in Renewable Energy Applications (2D heterostructures, perovskites, and energy storage materials) ⚡

Publication Top Notes:

Pressure-induced modifications in the electronic, mechanical, optical, and thermodynamic properties of CsPbI3 for advanced optoelectronic applications: A DFT study

Bandgap engineering in graphene oxide (GO) via integrating DFT calculations with atmospheric-pressure microplasma (AMP) treatment for optoelectronic applications

Chemistry of zeolites and zeolite based composite membranes as a cutting-edge candidate for removal of organic dyes & heavy metal ions: Progress and future directions

Retraction notice to “Design and numerical simulation of lead-free inorganic perovskites (Cs2BiAgI6) solar cell through computation method” [Heliyon 10 (2024) e33922] (Heliyon (2024) 10(14), (S2405844024099535), (10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33922))

Structural, spectral, dielectric, and magnetic properties of Gd3+ substituted Y-type Barium hexaferrites

Systematic analysis of lead-free halide K2SnX6 (X = Cl, Br, I) double perovskites for solar cell applications

Design and numerical simulation of lead-free inorganic perovskites (Cs2BiAgI6) solar cell through computation method

Tetiana Starodub | Synthetic Metals | Best Researcher Award

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Tetiana Starodub | Synthetic Metals | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tetiana Starodub,Institute of Chemistry, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Poland.

Dr. Tetiana Starodub is an accomplished chemist specializing in synthetic metals and coordination chemistry. She graduated with honors from the National University of Vasyl Karazin and later pursued advanced research at the Institute of Technology in Karlsruhe, Germany. Currently an assistant professor at the Institute of Chemistry of the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Poland, Dr. Starodub focuses on the synthesis and testing of 7,7′,8,8′-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) derivatives for applications in electronics, biotechnology, and medicine. Her innovative research contributes significantly to modern materials science. 🎓🔬📚

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Education and Experience

  • 1998: Graduated with honors from the National University of Vasyl Karazin in Kharkov, Ukraine. 🎓
  • 1998-2000: Began education at the Theoretical and Organic Chemistry Department of KhNU. 📖
  • 2000-2001: Worked in laboratories at the Institute of Technology in Karlsruhe, Germany. 🏭🇩🇪
  • 2000-2014: Conducted research on isotrithionedithiolate transition metal complexes and TCNQ anion-radical salts. 🔬
  • 2018-Present: Assistant Professor at the Institute of Chemistry, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland. 👩‍🏫🇵🇱

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Tetiana Starodub, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Chemistry, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland, is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her significant and ongoing contributions to the fields of synthetic metals, organic and coordination chemistry, and the development of innovative materials for modern electronics, biotechnology, and medicine. With an extensive career in scientific research and a focus on materials that promise to revolutionize numerous industries, Dr. Starodub exemplifies the qualities of a pioneering and impactful researcher.

Professional Development

Dr. Tetiana Starodub is dedicated to continuous professional development, engaging in various research initiatives and collaborations. Since 2018, she has focused on synthetic metals and coordination chemistry, particularly the synthesis and application of TCNQ compounds. Her commitment to academic excellence includes publishing research findings and presenting at international conferences, fostering connections within the scientific community. Through her work, Dr. Starodub aims to enhance the understanding of electrochemical properties and the potential applications of TCNQ materials in electronics and biotechnology. 🌍📈🔬

Research Focus

Dr. Tetiana Starodub’s research centers on the synthesis and characterization of 7,7′,8,8′-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) and its derivatives. Her work encompasses the development of anion-radical salts for use in various fields, including electronics, biotechnology, and medicine. She investigates the electrochemical properties of TCNQ salts to explore their applications in electrochemical sensors, organic batteries, gas storage, and drug delivery systems. Dr. Starodub has synthesized over two hundred TCNQ-based compounds, contributing to advancements in modern materials science and sustainable technologies. 💡⚛️🔋

Awards and Honors

  • Best Research Presentation at the International Chemistry Conference, 2022. 🏆
  • Grant Recipient for Innovative Research in Synthetic Metals, 2021. 💰
  • Recognition Award from the Jan Kochanowski University for Excellence in Teaching, 2020. 🎖️
  • Publication Award for outstanding contributions to the field of Coordination Chemistry, 2019. 📜
  • Scholarship Recipient for International Research Collaboration, 2018. 🌐

Publication Top Notes 

  • TCNQ and Its Derivatives as Electrode Materials in Electrochemical Investigations—Achievement and Prospects: A Review (2024) 📅🔋
  • Crystal Structure of Anion-Radical Salts of 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane with N-xylyl-pyridinium and N-xylyl-isoquinolinium Cations (2022) 📅🔍
  • Structure, optical and electro-physical properties of tetramerized anion-radical salt (N-Xy-Qn)(TCNQ)₂ (2022) 📅🔬
  • Crystal and Molecular Structure of Anion Radical Salt (N-Me-DABCO)(TCNQ)₂ (2022) 📅🔬
  • New radical-cation salts based on the TMTTF and TMTSF donors with iron and chromium bis(dicarbollide) complexes: Synthesis, structure, properties (2021) 📅🔬
  • Structure and Properties of Anion-Radical Salt of 7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane with N-Methyl-2,2′-dipyridyl Cation (2021) 📅🔬
  • The Crystal Structure of a RAS (N–CH3-2-NH2-5-Cl–Py)(TCNQ)(CH3CN) Solvate (2020) 📅🔍
  • Optical properties of RAS (N–CH3-2-NH2-5Cl-Py)(TCNQ)(CH3CN) solvate (2020) 📅🔬
  • Stabilization of Pancake Bonding in (TCNQ)₂.− Dimers in the Radical-Anionic Salt (N−CH3−2-NH2−5Cl−Py)(TCNQ)(CH3CN) Solvate and Antiferromagnetism Induction (2019) 📅🔬