Prof. Dr. Iurii Korobov | Excellence in Research Award

Prof. Dr. Iurii Korobov | Excellence in Research Award

Institute of Metal Physics of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Science | Russia

Yurii Korobov is a Principal Researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Laser/Plasma Processing at Ural’skij Federal’nyj Universitet imeni pervogo Prezidenta Rossii B. N. El’cina, Ekaterinburg, Russia, where he has been serving since 2019. His research focuses on laser and plasma processing, additive manufacturing, surface coatings, and material restoration techniques. He has contributed to studies on WAAM cladding for dendrite-reinforced composite bronze coatings, multi-pass friction stir lap welding for mold copper plate restoration, cavitation erosion resistance of austenitic steels, and micromechanical properties of nickel-chromium coatings obtained via gas powder laser cladding. In addition to his extensive research, he has participated in peer review activities for journals such as Surface & Coatings Technology. Korobov’s work combines advanced metallurgical techniques with practical applications in materials engineering, emphasizing defect minimization, thermal effects, and material performance. He continues to advance the field of laser/plasma materials processing through experimental studies and collaborative research.

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Featured Publications

Korobov, Y., Okulov, A., Khlebnikova, Y., Iusupova, O., Egorova, L., Suaridze, T., Potekhin, B., Sholokhov, M., Sonar, T., & Naseri, M. (2025). Shielding gas effect on dendrite-reinforced composite bronze coatings via WAAM cladding: Minimizing defects and intergranular bronze penetration into 09G2S steel. Technologies. https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies13110525

Makarov, A. V., Lezhnin, N. V., Kotelnikov, A. B., Vopneruk, A. A., Korobov, Y. S., Valiullin, A. I., & Volkova, E. G. (2024). Restoration of continuous casting machine mold copper plates made of Cr–Zr bronze using multi-pass friction stir lap welding. Izvestiya. Non-Ferrous Metallurgy. https://doi.org/10.17073/0021-3438-2023-6-66-83

Korobov, Y., Alwan, H., Makarov, A., Kukareko, V., Sirosh, V., Filippov, M., & Estemirova, S. (2022). Comparative study of cavitation erosion resistance of austenitic steels with different levels of metastability. Metal Working and Material Science. https://doi.org/10.17212/1994-6309-2022-24.1-61-72

Soboleva, N., Makarov, A., Stepchenkov, A., Malygina, I., & Korobov, Y. (2020). Influence of thermal effects on the micromechanical properties of the nickel-chromium coating obtained by gas powder laser cladding. Metal Working and Material Science. https://doi.org/10.17212/1994-6309-2020-22.2-104-117

Ms. Yanhong Wang | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yanhong Wang | Best Researcher Award

University of Science and Technology Beijing | China

Yanhong Wang is a researcher from China currently working at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, where she began her appointment in 2025. She completed her education at the University of Science and Technology Beijing under the Carbon Neutrality Research Institute. Her work includes contributing to the publication A Review of Wear-Resistant Coatings for Steel Substrates: Applications and Challenges, a journal article published in Metals in 2025 with a team of collaborators. Her research interests are reflected in this work, focusing on wear-resistant coatings, steel substrates, and material-related challenges and applications. The available information highlights her academic background and participation in research projects within her field. Although no awards or additional professional details were included, her involvement in peer-reviewed research demonstrates her active engagement in scientific study. In conclusion, Yanhong Wang is contributing to the field of materials research through her academic training, her position at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, and her collaborative publication efforts.

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Featured Publication

Wang, Y., Feng, C., Lin, T., Zhu, R., Zhang, J., Yang, H., Yi, S., He, J., Tu, M., & Wei, G. (2025). A review of wear-resistant coatings for steel substrates: Applications and challenges. Metals. https://doi.org/10.3390/met15111231

Dr. Jian Lei | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Jian Lei | Editorial Board Member

Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College | China

Dr. Jian Lei is a promising researcher in organic optoelectronic materials with a PhD in Chemistry from National Tsing Hua University, where he specialized in advanced molecular engineering for high-performance organic emitters. He currently serves at Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, contributing to research and foundational science education. Dr. Lei has established a strong publication record, with an h-index of 21, more than 20 research documents, and over 240 citations. His work focuses on thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF), azepine-modulated emitters, multiple-resonance molecular systems, and strategies for suppressing nonradiative decay to achieve efficient, stable, and narrowband OLED emission. He has authored impactful papers in top-tier journals such as Materials Horizons, Chemical Science, ACS Materials Letters, JACS Au, and The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. His contributions include breakthroughs in azepine engineering, high-EQE blue OLEDs, and molecular strategies for boosting afterglow and upconversion performance. Although early in his career, his rapidly growing citation record and consistent publications underscore his rising influence in materials chemistry and optoelectronic device research. In conclusion, Dr. Lei is an emerging scientist whose innovative molecular designs hold strong potential for advancing next-generation OLED technologies.

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Featured Publications

Chen, Y.-K., Lei, J., Chao, Y.-C., Kung, Y.-C., Hung, W.-Y., Hsu, L.-Y., & Wu, T.-L. (2025). Strategic azepine engineering realizes highly efficient and stable blue narrowband light-emitting diodes. Materials Horizons.

Lei, J., Chen, Y.-K., Wang, M.-J., Ko, C.-L., Hung, W.-Y., Hsu, L.-Y., Cheng, C.-H., & Wu, T.-L. (2025). Azepine modulation in thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters for OLEDs achieving nearly 40% EQE. ACS Materials Letters.

Liu, P.-C., Lei, J., Liu, C.-C., Fan, Y.-T., & Wu, T.-L. (2025). Rational molecular design for boosting afterglow efficiency in nonplanar carbazolocarbazoles. JACS Au.

Chen, Y.-K., Lei, J., & Wu, T.-L. (2024). Elevating the upconversion performance of a multiple resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitter via an embedded azepine approach. Chemical Science.

Lei, J., Chang, C.-W., Chen, Y.-K., Chou, P.-Y., Hsu, L.-Y., Cheng, C.-H., & Wu, T.-L. (2024). Strategy of modulating nonradiative decay for approaching efficient thermally activated delayed fluorescent emitters. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Top Applied Physicist Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Top Applied Physicist Award

Federal University Western of Pará | Brazil

Dr. Jonas Marinho Duarte earned both a Licenciatura and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), followed by an M.Sc. (2019–2021) and a Ph.D. (2021–2025) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution. Since July 2025, he has served as a Professor in the Faculty of Mining Engineering at the Federal University of Western Pará (UFOPA) in Santarém, Brazil. His research focuses on two-dimensional carbon allotropes, nanoelectronics and electronic transport modulation, terahertz and microstrip antenna design using novel graphene-like patch resonators, and active learning methodologies in solar-energy education and environmental outreach. He has published peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Optical & Quantum Electronics, Physica E, and Computational Condensed Matter. Jonas Duarte’s current (unverified) research metrics include an h-index of approximately 0, around 5 published documents, and about 2 citations. He is developing a strong early-career, multidisciplinary profile that bridges physics, electrical engineering, and materials science through both teaching and research. In summary, Jonas Duarte is an emerging scholar-educator who actively connects advanced materials modeling with device engineering, positioning himself for significant future impact.

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Featured Publications

Cardoso, D. H., Miranda, I. R. S., Mota, E. A. V., Duarte, J. M., dos Santos da Silva, S. J., da Silva, C. A. B., & Del Nero, J. (2025). Numerical implementation of phagraphene as patch resonator for a microstrip antenna. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57(84), Article 08404. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-025-08404-9

Quaresma, L. C., Ferreira, D. F. S., Duarte, J. M., Moreira, M. M., da Silva, C. A. B. Jr., & Del Nero, J. (2025, December). Eigenchannel visualization and transition-voltage spectroscopy in two-dimensional C57 allotrope. Computational Condensed Matter, 36, e01169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01169

Quaresma, L. C., Duarte, J. M., Ferreira, D. F. S., da Silva, C. A. B. Jr., & Del Nero, J. (2025, October). Electronic transport modulation in C57: A path toward carbon-based logic and switching devices. Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 163, 116340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2025.116340

Duarte, J. M., Santos, J. C. S., Ferreira, D. F. S., Paula, M. V. S., Mota, E. A. V., da Silva, C. A. B., & Del Nero, J. (2025, March). Systematic investigation of a metallic quadrilateral nanoribbon graphene allotrope for application in nanoelectronics. Computational Condensed Matter, 34, e01007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01007

Duarte, J. M. (2024, November). Metodologias ativas e educação ambiental: Uma revisão integrativa sobre abordagens inovadoras para o ensino de energia solar. Ensino e Tecnologia em Revista, 18(4), 1–15.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiou Wang | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiou Wang | Best Researcher Award

Hangzhou Dianzi University | China

Dr. Haiou Wang is an accomplished Associate Professor at Hangzhou Dianzi University, China, specializing in spintronics and magnetic materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Nanjing University of Science and Technology in 2013 and has since established a strong academic and research career in condensed matter physics and materials science. Since joining Hangzhou Dianzi University in 2014, he has progressed from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, contributing significantly to the study of magnetoresistance, magnetic phase transitions, and spin transport phenomena. Dr. Wang has published over 79 scientific documents, accumulating 690 citations with an h-index of 15, reflecting his consistent influence in the field. His notable works include studies on LaMnO₃, BaMnO₃, and Nd₁−ₓSrₓMnO₃ compounds, elucidating their structure–property relationships and magnetotransport mechanisms. Beyond his research contributions, Dr. Wang has served as a Guest Editor and Topic Editor for MDPI journals, demonstrating his leadership within the scholarly community. His research has been supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, highlighting his role in advancing materials for next-generation spintronic devices. Dr. Wang continues to pursue innovative research bridging magnetic materials and spintronics, contributing to the future of electronic and energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

Li, J., Wang, H., & Wang, H. (2025). Structure, magnetism, and transport properties in hexagonal LaMnO₃. Journal of Electronic Materials. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-025-12473-7

Wang, H., Zhao, B., Tan, W., & Wang, H. (2025). Enhanced stability of lead-free CsSnI₃ perovskite through structural optimization. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-15480-w

Wang, H., Li, J., & Wang, H. (2025). Magnetism, magnetoresistance, and temperature coefficient of resistance of the BaMnO₃ compound. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-15446-y

Huang, S., Hua, J., Su, K., Yang, L., Wang, H., & Li, C. (2024). Anisotropic magnetoelectric effect in quasi-one-dimensional antiferromagnet Cu₃Mo₂O₉. Applied Physics Letters. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0243143

Wang, H., Dong, F., Zhao, B., Tan, W., Huang, S., Su, K., Yang, L., & Wang, H. (2024). The colossal magnetoresistance within a wide temperature range in LaMnO₃ compound. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-13490-8

Prof. Kazem Jamshidi-Ghale | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Kazem Jamshidi-Ghale | Best Researcher Award

Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University | Iran

Prof. Kazem Jamshidi-Ghaleh is a distinguished physicist at the Department of Physics, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran, with extensive experience in optics, photonics, and nonlinear optical phenomena. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics and has contributed over 50 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating more than 800 citations and an h-index of 19, reflecting his influential research in laser-matter interaction, nonlinear refraction, optical limiting, photonic crystals, and nanostructured thin films. Dr. Jamshidi-Ghaleh’s work spans experimental and theoretical studies on optical bistability, ultrafast laser processing, femtosecond laser interactions with materials, and the optical characterization of nanocomposites and dye molecules. He has led several projects on electrically tunable photonic devices and advanced optical measurement techniques such as moiré deflectometry. His research has been recognized in international journals including Optics Communications, Applied Physics A, and The European Physical Journal D. In addition to his research, he has mentored graduate students and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on photonic materials and nanostructure applications. Dr. Jamshidi-Ghaleh continues to advance the field of photonics, contributing both fundamental insights and practical applications in optical materials and devices. His achievements highlight his commitment to scientific innovation, education, and the development of photonic technologies.

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Featured Publications

Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., Salmani, S., & Ara, M. H. M. (2007). Nonlinear responses and optical limiting behavior of fast green FCF dye under a low power CW He–Ne laser irradiation. Optics Communications, 271(2), 551–554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2007.01.003

Tohidi, T., Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., Namdar, A., & Abdi-Ghaleh, R. (2014). Comparative studies on the structural, morphological, optical, and electrical properties of nanocrystalline PbS thin films grown by chemical bath deposition using two different … Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 25, 197–206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2014.04.003

Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., & Mansour, N. (2004). Nonlinear refraction measurements of materials using the moiré deflectometry. Optics Communications, 234(1–6), 419–425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2004.01.057

Mansour, N., Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., & Ashkenasi, D. (2006). Formation of conical microstructures of silicon with picosecond laser pulses in air. Journal of Laser Micro/Nanoengineering, 1, 10.2961. https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2006.1.10

Mohammad-Jafarieh, P., Akbarzadeh, A., Salamat-Ahangari, R., … Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K. (2021). Solvent effect on the absorption and emission spectra of carbon dots: Evaluation of ground and excited state dipole moment. BMC Chemistry, 15(1), 53. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-021-00789-1

Assist. Prof. Dr. Akeem Adewale | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Akeem Adewale | Best Researcher Award

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso | Nigeria

Dr. Akeem Adekunle Adewale is a distinguished materials physicist and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pure and Applied Physics at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, following his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Physics from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. With a prolific academic career, Dr. Adewale has authored 25 scientific documents, accumulated over 201 citations, and achieved an h-index of 9. His research focuses on computational materials science, density functional theory (DFT), nanotechnology, and optoelectronic and thermoelectric materials modeling. Dr. Adewale’s studies have significantly contributed to understanding the structural, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of advanced materials such as perovskites, semiconductors, and nanocomposites. His works have been published in reputed journals including Materials Today Communications, Heliyon, Physica Scripta, and Computational Condensed Matter. Prior to his current role, he served as a Lecturer in Physics and Materials Science at Kwara State University, Nigeria. Dr. Adewale continues to advance frontiers in materials modeling for renewable energy and semiconductor technologies. His outstanding contributions to materials research position him as a leading scholar in the field of computational materials science.

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Featured Publications

Adewale, A. A., Chik, A., Adam, T., Yusuff, O. K., Ayinde, S. A., & Sanusi, Y. K. (2021). First principles calculations of structural, electronic, mechanical and thermoelectric properties of cubic ATiO3 (A= Be, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba) perovskite oxide. Computational Condensed Matter, 28, e00562.

Adewale, A. A., Chik, A., Adam, T., Joshua, T. M., & Durowoju, M. O. (2021). Optoelectronic behavior of ZnS compound and its alloy: A first principle approach. Materials Today Communications, 27, 102077.

Olatomiwa, A. L., Adam, T., Edet, C. O., Adewale, A. A., Chik, A., Mohammed, M., Gopinath, S. C. B., & Hashim, U. (2023). Recent advances in density functional theory approach for optoelectronics properties of graphene. Heliyon, 9(3), e14279.

Sholagberu, A. A., Yahya, W. A., & Adewale, A. A. (2022). Pressure effects on the opto-electronic and mechanical properties of the double perovskite Cs₂AgInCl₆. Physica Scripta, 97(8), 085824.

Adewale, A. A., Chik, A., Zaki, R. M., Che Pa, F., Keat, Y. C., & Jamil, N. H. (2018). Thermoelectric transport properties of SrTiO₃ doped with Pm. Solid State Phenomena, 280, 3–8.

Yahya, W., Yahaya, A. A., Adewale, A. A., Sholagberu, A. A., & Olasunkanmi, N. K. (2023). A DFT study of optoelectronic, elastic and thermo-electric properties of the double perovskites Rb₂SeX₆ (X=Br, Cl). Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, 1418–1418.

Mr. Weijiang Xu | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Weijiang Xu | Best Researcher Award

Guilin University of Electronic Technology | China

Dr. Weijiang Xu is a Lecturer at the School of Optoelectronic Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology. He earned his Doctor of Science (2024) and Master of Science (2018) in Physics from Harbin Institute of Technology, following his Bachelor’s degree from Lingnan Normal University in 2016. His research centers on optical fiber sensors, quantum dot photonics, and upconversion luminescence for multifunctional sensing applications. Dr. Xu has authored 17 scientific documents with over 120 citations and maintains an h-index of 8, reflecting his growing influence in the field of optical materials and photonic sensing. His representative works, published in leading journals such as Optics Express, Optics Letters, Journal of Lightwave Technology, and Optics Communications, explore innovative fiber-based devices for temperature, curvature, and flow sensing. He has also contributed to the development of several patented optical fiber sensing technologies in China. Dr. Xu’s recent advancements include bubble-tunable and calibration-free optical fiber sensors employing quantum dots-filled liquid cores. His research continues to bridge nanomaterials with optical engineering for advanced environmental and biomedical sensing. With a record of impactful publications and technological innovation, Dr. Xu is emerging as a promising scholar in the field of optoelectronic sensing.

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Featured Publications

Xu, W., Li, Y., Shang, J., Wang, Y., Hou, L., Liu, Y., & Qu, S. (2022). Optical fiber sensor based on upconversion luminescence for synchronous temperature and curvature sensing. Optics Express, 30(18), 33136–33136.

Xu, W., Qu, J., Liu, Y., Bai, J., Li, Y., & Qu, S. (2023). Optical fiber inclinometer with dynamically controllable excitation length of quantum dots liquid-core waveguide based on a photo-controlled bubble. Optics Letters, 48(6), 1403–1406.

Xu, W., Qu, J., Liu, Y., Bai, J., Li, Y., & Qu, S. (2023). A calibration-free fiber sensor based on CdZnSe/ZnSe/ZnS quantum dots for real-time monitoring of human thermal activities. Measurement, 206, 112315.

Xu, W., Liu, Y., Li, Y., & Qu, S. (2024). Horizontal clinometer based on a movable bubble in the arc-shaped quantum dots liquid cavity. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 42(6), 2193–2199.

Qu, J., Zhang, Y., Ling, M., & Xu, W.* (2025). Heat-typed fiber liquid flow sensor with wide sensing range and high sensitivity. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 43(1), 369–375.

Prof. Adel Asheri | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Adel Asheri | Best Researcher Award

National Research Centre | Egypt

Professor Adel Ashery is a distinguished physicist and head of the Department of Solid State Physics at the National Research Center (NRC), Cairo, Egypt. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Leningrad Institute of Electronic Engineering (Russia) in 1990, following a B.Sc. in Physics from Cairo University (1982) and a Science Diploma from Russia (1987). With an extensive academic and research career, Professor Ashery has made significant contributions to the fields of solid-state physics, semiconductor devices, and thin-film technology. His research primarily focuses on the preparation and characterization of single-crystal devices and thin films using advanced techniques such as liquid phase epitaxy, electrochemical ionization, sol-gel methods, photolithography, and chemical vapor deposition. He has authored over 89 scientific publications, accumulating 996 citations and an h-index of 17, demonstrating his impactful scholarship. His recent works explore interfacial engineering, dielectric tunability, and optoelectronic properties of novel heterojunction structures, contributing to advancements in resistive memory, RRAM, and high-κ electronics. Professor Ashery’s dedication to experimental innovation and material development has positioned him as a leading researcher in condensed matter and electronic materials science, continuing to inspire progress in semiconductor device engineering.

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Featured Publications

Ashery, A. (2025). Interfacial engineering and dielectric tunability in Ag/Al/SiO₂/n-Si/Ag heterostructures: Novel insights for resistive memory and high-κ electronics. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 417758.

Ashery, A. (2025). Ag/MWCNTs-PVA composite/n-Si/Ag exhibits a novel combination of high electrical conductance and tunable capacitance in magnitude and sign. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology.

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., Elmoghazy, E., & Kabatas, M. A. B. M. (2025). Investigation of the optoelectronic properties of a novel polypyrrole–multi-well carbon nanotubes/titanium oxide/aluminum oxide/p-silicon heterojunction. Nanotechnology Reviews, 14(1), 20250174.

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., Elnasharty, M. M. M., & Kabatas, M. A. B. M. (2024). Dielectric properties of epitaxially grown lattice-mismatched GaAs/p-Si heterojunction diode. iScience, 27(9).

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., Turky, G. M., & Basyooni-Murat Kabatas, M. A. (2024). Gel-based PVA/SiO₂/p-Si heterojunction for electronic device applications. Gels, 10(8), 537.

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., & Farag, A. A. M. (2024). Optical characterization of high-quality spin-coated PVA nanostructured films for photo-sensing application. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 687, 416088.