Dr Yuan Yuan | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr Yuan Yuan | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yuan Yuan is an accomplished researcher specializing in marine engineering, metamaterials, optical measurement, and solid mechanics. She earned her Doctor of Engineering from Peking University and currently serves at Shanghai Maritime University. Her research focuses on mechanical and electromagnetic metamaterials, digital image correlation (DIC) techniques, and marine structural analysis. She has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Optics and Laser Technology and Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. With multiple research grants and collaborations, Dr. Yuan’s work is transforming marine engineering and material behavior analysis. πŸš’βš™οΈπŸ“‘

Dr Yuan Yuan, Shanghai Maritime University, China

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πŸŽ“ EducationΒ 

Dr. Yuan Yuan earned her Doctor of Engineering from the Department of Mechanics at Peking University, where she specialized in mechanical and electromagnetic metamaterials. Her research focuses on the design, development, and application of metamaterials in ocean engineering, optimizing structural performance in marine environments. Her academic journey has equipped her with expertise in solid mechanics, optical measurement techniques, and advanced material science. Through her doctoral research, she has contributed to cutting-edge innovations in marine engineering, enhancing the durability and efficiency of maritime structures. πŸŒŠβš™οΈπŸ”¬

πŸ’Ό Experience

Dr. Yuan Yuan is currently a researcher at the College of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, China. Her work focuses on marine engineering, structural mechanics, and the application of metamaterials in harsh ocean environments. With a strong foundation in mechanical and electromagnetic metamaterials, she has contributed to innovative studies in solid mechanics, optical measurement, and deformation analysis. Her role at Shanghai Maritime University involves cutting-edge research, academic collaborations, and mentoring future engineers, driving advancements in marine technology and structural resilience. πŸŒŠβš™οΈπŸ“‘

🌊 Research Focus 

Dr. Yuan Yuan’s research expertise lies in marine engineering, metamaterials, optical measurement, and solid mechanics. Her work explores the design and application of mechanical and electromagnetic metamaterials to enhance structural resilience in ocean environments. She specializes in digital image correlation (DIC) techniques, full-field deformation analysis, and seawater concrete failure evaluation, optimizing material performance in maritime engineering. Through advanced optical measurement technologies, she develops precision imaging methods for structural assessments, contributing to next-generation marine materials and ocean infrastructure stability. πŸŒŠβš™οΈπŸ“‘

πŸ“„ Publications

“Facile fabrication of a robust photothermal/electrothermal superhydrophobic coating for all-weather anti-icing/de-icing applications” β„οΈβš‘
πŸ“š Progress in Organic Coatings, 2025
Authors: B. Jiang, Y.H. Lei, H. Sui, G. Ye, Y. Yuan

“Metal-organic framework derived carbon-based composites for high-performance microwave absorption” πŸ“‘βš™οΈ
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✍️ Authors: S. Ran, K. Sun, M. Zhao, Y. Yuan, R. Fan

“TiN/acetylene black composite coatings: Enhanced durability and superhydrophobicity for all-day anti-icing applications” β„οΈπŸ›‘οΈ
πŸ“š Applied Surface Science, 2025
✍️ Authors: Y.H. Lei, H. Lan, B. Jiang, Y. Zhang, Q. Chen

Dr. Yuan Yuan’s cutting-edge research focuses on anti-icing coatings, superhydrophobic surfaces, and microwave absorption materials, enhancing durability, performance, and environmental adaptability! πŸš€πŸŽ―

Assoc. Prof. Dr Inga Skiedraite | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr Inga Skiedraite | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Inga SkiedraitΔ— is a leading researcher in mechanical engineering, specializing in advanced materials, smart manufacturing, and mechatronic systems βš™οΈ. She earned her Ph.D. from Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania πŸŽ“, and conducted additional research at Gifu University, Japan 🌏. Her work focuses on nanostructured composites, vibration damping, and precision machining πŸ—οΈ. She has published over 40 research papers πŸ“š, secured multiple research grants πŸ’°, and holds several patents πŸ”. Her contributions to high-precision engineering and interdisciplinary research make her a prominent figure in the field πŸ†.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Inga Skiedraite, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

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Dr. Inga SkiedraitΔ— holds a Doctoral Degree in Engineering from Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania (1999) 🏫. She further pursued advanced research at Gifu University, Japan, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering in 2001 🌏. Her academic journey has been instrumental in shaping her expertise in mechanical engineering, advanced materials, and smart manufacturing βš™οΈ. With an international research background, she has contributed significantly to the fields of materials characterization and precision machining, positioning herself as a global expert in interdisciplinary engineering research πŸ”¬πŸ“š.

Experience 🏫

Dr. Inga SkiedraitΔ— is an Associate Professor at Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania πŸ›οΈ, where she specializes in mechanical engineering, materials science, and advanced manufacturing technologies βš™οΈ. With years of academic and research experience, she has played a key role in developing high-precision machining techniques and innovative mechatronic systems πŸ”πŸ“‘. Her contributions extend to international collaborations, industry partnerships, and mentoring young researchers πŸŒπŸŽ“. As a dedicated educator and scientist, her work continues to shape the future of smart manufacturing, materials characterization, and precision engineering πŸ†πŸ”§.

Research Projects πŸ“–

Dr. Inga SkiedraitΔ— has led groundbreaking research projects in advanced materials and precision machining πŸŽ―βš™οΈ. Her project on Application of High-Concentrated Energy Flows for Producing Nanostructured Polyfunctional Composite Materials (NAPOCOM) (2022–2023) focused on enhancing material properties at the nanoscale for multifunctional applications πŸ—οΈπŸ”. Additionally, her work on the Comprehensive System of Functional-Oriented Planning of Machining Difficult-to-Cut Materials for the Military-Industrial Complex (2022–2023) aimed at optimizing machining processes for high-performance engineering materials πŸ› οΈπŸ”¬. These projects showcase her expertise in smart manufacturing and materials innovation πŸš€πŸ“‘.

Patents πŸ†

Dr. Inga SkiedraitΔ— has made significant contributions to innovation in precision measurement, quality control, and medical device technology πŸ“‘βš™οΈ. Her patent JP2004251788 (2004) introduced a Shape Measuring System and Method for examining objects with high precision πŸ“πŸ”. She developed a Quality Control System for Processed Surfaces (LT5534, 2008) to enhance industrial manufacturing standards πŸ› οΈβœ…. Her Ultrasonic Transducer Tool Jaw (LT5586, 2009) improved machining efficiency through advanced vibration technology πŸ“‘πŸ”§. Additionally, her medical patents (LT5727, LT5769, 2011) focused on internal blood vessel cleaning devices, advancing healthcare solutions πŸ’‰πŸ₯.

Research Focus πŸ”¬

Dr. Inga Skiedraitė’s research focuses on advanced materials, mechanical behavior, and smart engineering systems πŸ—οΈπŸ”. She explores negative Poisson’s ratio structures, optimizing their mechanical performance for aerospace and industrial applications πŸš€πŸ”§. Her work on micro-vibration attenuation enhances stability in composite structures, crucial for precision engineering πŸ­βš™οΈ. She investigates magnetic field effects on friction and Halbach array-based magnetic drug delivery devices, integrating materials science with medical technology πŸ₯πŸ”¬. Additionally, her studies on railway track junction dynamics contribute to improved transport safety πŸš†πŸ›€οΈ. Her interdisciplinary research advances mechanical engineering and materials science globally.

Publications πŸ“š

R&D of the Device for Blind to Conceive 2D Graphical Information πŸ¦―πŸ”²
πŸ“– Journal of Vibroengineering, 2012
✍️ Authors: Bansevičius, R.; DragaΕ‘ius, E.; MaΕΎeika, D.; Jurenas, V.; SkiedraitΔ—, I.; Ε½vironas, A.

Modeling of Electromagnet for Application in Nanofinishing of Internal Tubular Surfaces Using Ferrofluid and Rotating Magnetic Field System πŸ§²πŸ”
πŸ“– Journal of Vibroengineering, 2010
✍️ Authors: Ε ileika, K.; SkiedraitΔ—, I.

Behaviour of Fe-Nanoparticles in Magnetic Field βš›οΈπŸ§²
πŸ“– Journal of Vibroengineering, 2009
✍️ Authors: Ε ileika, K.; SkiedraitΔ—, I.; Bubulis, A.; Ragulskis, K.

Experimental Determination of Grain Quality Parameters πŸŒΎπŸ“Š
πŸ“– Journal of Vibroengineering, 2009
✍️ Authors: Vadluga, J.; SkiedraitΔ—, I.; Bubulis, A.

Acoustic Investigation of Glass Cutting Process πŸ”ŠπŸ”ͺ
πŸ“– VIBROENGINEERING 2008 – Proceedings of 7th International Conference
✍️ Authors: Kondratas, A.; Sutkute, V.; Jurenas, V.; SkiedraitΔ—, I.

Applications of High-Frequency Vibrations for Surface Milling πŸ”§βš‘
πŸ“– Mechanika, 2008
✍️ Authors: GraΕΎevičiute, J.; SkiedraitΔ—, I.; Jurenas, V.; Bubulis, A.; OstaΕ‘evičius, V.

Development and Testing of Navigational Mechanism of Mini-Satellite πŸ›°οΈβš™οΈ
πŸ“– VIBROENGINEERING 2008 – Proceedings of 7th International Conference
✍️ Authors: Bagajevas, A.; Bubulis, A.; SkiedraitΔ—, I.

Assist. Prof. Dr Hang Xu | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Hang Xu | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hang Xu is an Assistant Professor at Concordia University, specializing in mechanical metamaterials, aerospace structures, and soft robotics πŸš€πŸ€–. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University and an M.Sc. in Aircraft Design from Beihang University 🏫✈️. Before joining academia, he worked as a Research Associate at Imperial College London and a Mitacs Postdoctoral Fellow at Siemens. His research focuses on programmable materials for sensors, actuators, medical devices, and aerospace applications βš™οΈπŸ₯. By integrating advanced materials and additive manufacturing, he aims to revolutionize engineering performance and functionality πŸš€πŸ†.

Assist. Prof. Dr Hang Xu, Concordia University, Canada

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EducationΒ  πŸŽ“

Dr. Hang Xu holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University, Canada (2013-2018) πŸŽ“πŸ”¬, where he specialized in mechanical metamaterials and additive manufacturing. He earned his Master of Science in Aeronautic Science and Engineering from Beihang University, China (2011-2013) βœˆοΈβš™οΈ, focusing on aircraft design and aerospace structures. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering at Shenyang Aerospace University (2007-2011) πŸ«πŸš€. His strong academic foundation in mechanical and aerospace engineering has shaped his research in advanced materials, soft robotics, and multi-scale mechanics, driving cutting-edge innovations in engineering πŸ”πŸ†.

Experience 🏫

Dr. Hang Xu is currently an Assistant Professor at Concordia University, Canada (2022-present) πŸ«πŸš€, specializing in mechanical metamaterials, aerospace structures, and additive manufacturing. Previously, he was a Research Associate at Imperial College London (2020-present) πŸ”βš™οΈ, focusing on 3D-printable materials and advanced manufacturing. He also worked as a Mitacs Postdoctoral Fellow at Siemens, Canada (2019-2020) πŸ”₯πŸ› οΈ, researching combustion systems. Before that, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at McGill University (2018-2019) πŸ“š, exploring mechanical properties of materials. His diverse experience in academia and industry bridges engineering research with real-world applications πŸš€πŸ†.

Research Focus πŸ”¬

Dr. Hang Xu specializes in mechanical metamaterials, lightweight structures, and multi-scale material mechanics πŸ—οΈβš™οΈ. His research explores aircraft structure design, focusing on strong yet ultra-light materials for aerospace applications βœˆοΈπŸ› οΈ. He advances multi-material additive manufacturing, enabling precision-engineered components for robotics and biomedical devices 🦾πŸ₯. His work in soft robotics enhances flexible, programmable materials that adapt to changing environments πŸ€–πŸ”. By integrating computational design and experimental mechanics, his research pushes the boundaries of high-performance, reconfigurable materials, driving next-generation innovations in aerospace, robotics, and advanced manufacturing πŸš€πŸ†.

Contributions πŸš€

Dr. Hang Xu has made significant contributions in mechanical metamaterials, additive manufacturing, and deployable medical devices βš™οΈπŸ—οΈ. His work on metamaterials with designable thermal expansion enables precision-controlled deformation, allowing materials to switch between high-stiffness and high-strength modes πŸ¦ΎπŸ“. These multi-stable materials have broad applications in soft robotics, aerospace structures, and smart wings βœˆοΈπŸ€–. His research has led to a patent and publications in top-tier journals like Acta Materialia and Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, driving next-generation innovations in reconfigurable materials and biomedical engineering πŸ†.

Publications πŸ“„

“Multiscale Isogeometric Topology Optimization for Lattice Materials” βš™οΈπŸ“Š
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Authors: Y. Wang, H. Xu, D. Pasini
πŸ“š Journal: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering (Citations: 249, 2017)

“Structurally Efficient Three-Dimensional Metamaterials with Controllable Thermal Expansion” πŸ—οΈπŸŒ‘οΈ
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Authors: H. Xu, D. Pasini
πŸ“š Journal: Scientific Reports (Citations: 166, 2016)

“Routes to Program Thermal Expansion in Three-Dimensional Lattice Metamaterials Built from Tetrahedral Building Blocks” πŸ”πŸ“
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Authors: H. Xu, A. Farag, D. Pasini
πŸ“š Journal: Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids (Citations: 94, 2018)

“Multilevel Hierarchy in Bi-Material Lattices with High Specific Stiffness and Unbounded Thermal Expansion” πŸ”¬βš™οΈ
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Authors: H. Xu, A. Farag, D. Pasini
πŸ“š Journal: Acta Materialia (Citations: 90, 2017)

“Thermally Actuated Hierarchical Lattices with Large Linear and Rotational Expansion” πŸ“‘πŸ”©
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Authors: H. Xu, A. Farag, R. Ma, D. Pasini
πŸ“š Journal: Journal of Applied Mechanics (Citations: 22, 2019)

“Embedded Pressure Sensing Metamaterials Using TPU-Graphene Composites and Additive Manufacturing” πŸ¦ΎπŸ“‘
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Authors: I. Sanz-Pena, M. Hopkins, N.R. Carrero, H. Xu
πŸ“š Journal: IEEE Sensors Journal (Citations: 6, 2023)

Dr. Hang Xu’s highly cited research in metamaterials, additive manufacturing, and multi-scale mechanics is driving innovation in aerospace, robotics, and smart materials πŸš€πŸ†.