Dr jinlan An | Microstructure and Properties | Best Researcher Award

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Dr jinlan An | Microstructure and Properties | Best Researcher Award

🔧 Dr. Jinlan An is a Lecturer at the Key Laboratory of Fundamental Science for National Defense of Aeronautical Digital Manufacturing Process, Shenyang Aerospace University ✈️. Her research focuses on advanced materials engineering, particularly the laser deposition repair of GH4169 alloy and its microstructural evolution under electric pulsed current ⚡🧪. By studying phase transformations such as the dissolution of Laves phase and precipitation of γ″ phase, she aims to enhance mechanical strength and durability of aerospace components 🛠️. Dr. An’s work is highly relevant to aerospace repair, additive manufacturing, and metallurgical innovation, marking her as a rising talent in the field 🚀📈.

Dr jinlan An, Shenyang Aerospace University, China

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Dr. Jinlan An currently serves as a Lecturer at the Key Laboratory of Fundamental Science for National Defense of Aeronautical Digital Manufacturing Process, Shenyang Aerospace University 🏛️. Her professional work focuses on laser deposition repair of high-performance alloys, particularly GH4169 🛠️. She specializes in examining the effects of electric pulsed current ⚡ on microstructural evolution, including the behavior of phases like the Laves phase and γ″ precipitation 🔍. Through this, she aims to enhance mechanical properties such as strength and durability 🔧. Her experience aligns strongly with applications in aerospace repair, additive manufacturing, and defense materials ✈️🧬.

Research Project 

Dr. Jinlan An is currently leading a research project on the evolution of phase transformations in GH4169 alloy during laser deposition repair under the influence of electric pulsed current ⚡🧪. Her work aims to understand how specific microstructural changes—such as Laves phase dissolution and γ″ phase precipitation—affect the mechanical properties of the repaired alloy 🛠️. This project has crucial implications for aerospace applications, where material reliability and strength are critical ✈️🔧. By optimizing energy input and phase behavior, her study contributes to advanced metallurgical techniques and more efficient additive manufacturing workflows 🔄🧱.

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Jinlan An’s research centers on the microstructure and properties of GH4169 nickel-based superalloy subjected to laser deposition repair combined with electric pulsed current ⚡. She investigates how phase transformations—including Laves phase dissolution and γ″ precipitate formation—govern mechanical behavior such as tensile strength, hardness, and fatigue resistance 🛠️. By correlating processing parameters (energy density, pulse duration) with microstructural evolution (grain size, phase distribution), she aims to tailor material performance for critical aerospace components ✈️. Her work advances additive manufacturing and defense materials by optimizing repair strategies to achieve reliable, high-performance alloys 📈.

Contributions 🧪

Dr. Jinlan An has made impactful contributions to understanding the mechanical enhancement of GH4169 alloy through laser deposition repair under electric pulsed current ⚡. Her findings show that mechanical strength improves as energization time increases 🔧📈. She discovered the partial dissolution of the Laves phase into the matrix and the precipitation of the γ″ phase, which grows in size with longer current exposure 🔬. These insights reveal how phase evolution directly influences alloy performance, offering valuable guidance for repair strategies in aerospace materials engineering ✈️ and advanced metallurgy 🔩.

Publications 📚

Mechanism of Improving Microstructures of Laser Deposition Repaired GH4169 Alloy by Pulse Current
✍️ Authors: J. An, Jinlan; H. Li, Haopu; S. Zhou, Song; B. Gao, Bo; F. Chen, Fulong
📚 Journal: Zhongguo Jiguang / Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2025
🔬 Theme: Microstructure optimization, GH4169 alloy, pulse current, laser deposition repair
⚙️ Highlights: Investigates how pulse current enhances the microstructure during laser deposition repair of high-performance alloys

Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TA15 Titanium Alloy Repaired by Laser Deposition
✍️ Authors: S. Zhou, Song; L. Wang, Lanbin; J. An, Jinlan; B. Wu, Bin; X. Zhang, Xiaochen
📚 Journal: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2025
🔥 Theme: Heat treatment, titanium alloy, microstructure-performance relationship, laser repair
🔧 Highlights: Explores how post-repair heat treatment influences structural integrity and mechanical properties of TA15 alloy

Prof Norasikin Othman | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Norasikin Othman | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Norasikin Othman is a distinguished professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). With a career spanning over three decades, she has made significant contributions to chemical engineering research, particularly in liquid membrane technology and solvent extraction processes. She is a passionate educator, accomplished researcher, and active professional member in renowned engineering societies.

Prof Norasikin Othman, Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia 

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🎓 Academic Background

Prof. Dr. Norasikin Othman is a highly accomplished Chemical Engineer 🏗️ with an extensive academic background from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She earned her PhD in Chemical Engineering 🧪 in 2006, specializing in metal recovery using emulsion liquid membrane technology. Prior to this, she obtained her Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering ⚙️ in 1997, enhancing her expertise in separation processes. Her journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering 🔬 in 1992, building a strong foundation in industrial applications. With her vast knowledge, she has contributed significantly to research, innovation, and academic excellence. 🚀

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience 

Prof. Dr. Norasikin Othman is a distinguished researcher and chemical engineering expert ⚙️ with extensive experience in academic evaluations, journal reviewing, and scientific conferences 🌍. She serves as a reviewer for high-impact Q1 & Q2 journals 📖, including Journal of Separation and Purification, Desalination, and Chemical Engineering Research & Design. She is also a technical evaluator panel member for major research grants, including GUP TIER 1, FRGS, and YUTP 🏆. A sought-after invited speaker 🎤, she has shared her insights at ICoST, ICCSS, and UTM seminars. Her contributions extend to book evaluations, panel reviews, and scientific committee roles. 🏅

🏆 Honors & Awards 

Prof. Dr. Norasikin Othman has received numerous prestigious awards 🏅 for her contributions to chemical engineering research and innovation 🔬. She has won multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals 🥇🥈🥉 at INATEX, MTE, and Seoul International Invention Fair, recognizing her groundbreaking work in silver recovery, dye recovery, and high-voltage demulsification ⚙️. She also received the Excellence Service Award (2008, 2012) for her dedication to academia 🎓. Notably, she earned the Best Award (MTE 2010) and Publication Award (2007) 📖. Her Bio-Inno Awards highlight her contributions to biotechnology and applied sciences, making her a distinguished researcher in her field. 🚀

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Norasikin Othman specializes in separation processes ⚗️, with a focus on solvent extraction and liquid membrane technology 🌊. Her research aims to develop synergistic liquid membranes for removing and recovering pollutants from industrial wastewater 🚰. She explores reactive dye removal, phenol extraction kinetics, and chromium removal using eco-friendly membranes 🍃. Her innovative work on green liquid membrane formulation enhances metal and dye recovery, contributing to sustainable environmental solutions 🌍. By integrating advanced membrane fabrication 🏭, she addresses critical challenges in wastewater treatment, promoting cleaner industrial practices and efficient resource recovery 🔄.

📚 Publications

Separation of silver from photographic wastes by emulsion liquid membrane system 🧪
👨‍🏫 Authors: N. Othman, H. Mat, M. Goto
📖 Journal: Journal of Membrane Science 282 (1-2), 171-177 (2006)
📊 Citations: 210

Review of research progress on aluminium–magnesium dissimilar friction stir welding 🔩
👨‍🏫 Authors: L.H. Shah, N.H. Othman, A. Gerlich
📖 Journal: Science and Technology of Welding and Joining 23 (3), 256-270 (2018)
📊 Citations: 160

Performance of plastic wastes in fiber-reinforced concrete beams 🏗️
👨‍🏫 Authors: F.S. Khalid, J.M. Irwan, M.H.W. Ibrahim, N. Othman, S. Shahidan
📖 Journal: Construction and Building Materials 183, 451-464 (2018)
📊 Citations: 128

Easy removal of phenol from wastewater using vegetable oil-based organic solvent in emulsion liquid membrane process 🌱💧
👨‍🏫 Authors: N. Othman, N.F.M. Noah, L.Y. Shu, Z.Y. Ooi, N. Jusoh, M. Idroas, M. Goto
📖 Journal: Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering 25 (1), 45-52 (2017)
📊 Citations: 111

Highly selective transport of palladium from electroplating wastewater using emulsion liquid membrane process ⚛️
👨‍🏫 Authors: N.F.M. Noah, N. Othman, N. Jusoh
📖 Journal: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 64, 134-141 (2016)
📊 Citations: 90

Assist. Prof. Dr Chuan-De Liu | Materials in Aerospace Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Chuan-De Liu | Materials in Aerospace Applications | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuan-De Liu is a Lecturer at the School of Future Technology, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology 🏛️. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Southeast University (2022) and was a CSC Visiting Scholar at ENSTA-IP Paris, France (2020) 🌍. His research focuses on robotic dexterous manipulation, AI-augmented visual servoing, and autonomous unmanned systems 🚁. He has published high-impact articles in IEEE-CYBER, Complex & Intelligent Systems, and Industrial Robot 📚. His expertise in robotics, AI-driven control, and industrial automation makes him a leading innovator in intelligent robotic systems 🏆✨.

Assist. Prof. Dr Chuan-De Liu, School of Future Technology, China

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Education🎓📚

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuan-De Liu earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Southeast University in March 2022 🎓, where he specialized in robotic planning, control, and AI-driven automation 🤖. In September 2020, he was a CSC Visiting Scholar in Robotics at ENSTA-IP Paris, France 🌍, gaining international experience in robotic dexterous manipulation and autonomous systems 🚀. He previously completed his Master’s degree (MEng) in Electrical Engineering at Southeast University in December 2016 ⚡. His strong academic background in robotics, AI, and intelligent control systems provides the foundation for his cutting-edge research in automation and robotics 🔬✨.

Honors and Awards🏆

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuan-De Liu has received multiple prestigious awards for his contributions to robotics and engineering 🤖. In 2023, he was honored as the NUIST Excellent Supervisor for Undergraduate Thesis 🏛️. He was awarded the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarship (2019) for his research in robotics at ENSTA-IP Paris, France 🌍. His Bionic-Robot research earned him a Finalist position for the Best Student Paper Award at IEEE-CYBER 2019 📜. Additionally, he won Jiangsu Province’s Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award (2018) 🏅 and secured the NaRi-Relays Scholarship (2016) for excellence in electrical engineering ⚡.

Research Focus🤖

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuan-De Liu’s research focuses on robotics, AI-driven automation, and intelligent control systems 🚀. His expertise includes robotic dexterous manipulation, autonomous UAV systems, and motion planning for industrial robots 🤖. He develops advanced control techniques for floating wind turbines, bionic-robot movement planning, and high-precision sensing systems ⚡. His work in disturbance observer-based sliding mode control, satellite-borne calibration, and robotic vision processing enhances autonomous system performance 🌍. With a strong foundation in robotic safety, real-time motion planning, and intelligent inspection platforms, his research contributes significantly to next-generation automation and AI-driven robotics 🏆✨.

Publications📚

Reconfigurable High-Precision AC Voltage Detector for Aerospace Applications
🖊️ Authors: L. Jiang, L. Zhu, C. Liu, Q. Hou
📖 Journal: Measurement (2025)

An Adaptive Dual-Docking Force Control of Ship-Borne Manipulators for UAV-Assisted Perching
🖊️ Authors: C. Liu, S. Fang, J. Li, B. Gao
📖 Journal: IEEE-CYBER (2024)

High-Precision and Wide-Range Temperature Measurement and Control System of Satellite-Borne Calibration Blackbody
🖊️ Authors: L. Jiang, C. Liu, L. Zhu, Z. Zhang, Q. Hou
📖 Journal: Measurement (2024)

A Self-Constructed CNN Classifier for Keyhole Detection and Location
🖊️ Authors: J. Ye, B. Gao, H. Chen, W. Xu, L. Zhong, C. Liu
📖 Journal: IEEE Sustainable Power and Energy Conference (iSPEC) (2020)

Towards a Balancing Safety Against Performance Approach in Human–Robot Co-Manipulation for Door-Closing Emergencies
🖊️ Authors: C. Liu, C. Yu, B. Gao, S.A. Ali Shah, A. Tapus
📖 Journal: Complex & Intelligent Systems (2022)

Self-Protective Motion Planning for Mobile Manipulators in a Dynamic Door-Closing Workspace
🖊️ Authors: C. Liu, B. Gao, C. Yu, A. Tapus
📖 Journal: Industrial Robot (2021)

Movement Planning and Control of an Overhead Power Transmission Line Inspection Bionic-Robot
🖊️ Authors: C. Liu, J. He, B. Gao
📖 Journal: IEEE-CYBER (2019)

These publications highlight Dr. Liu’s expertise in robotics, AI-driven control, intelligent automation, and precision engineering 🤖🚀.

Tianyu Ma | Metals and Alloys | Best Researcher Award

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Tianyu Ma | Metals and Alloys | Best Researcher Award

Dr Tianyu Ma, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Dr. Tianyu Ma is a renowned researcher in materials science, specializing in high-performance materials for aerospace applications. He holds a Ph.D. from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and has postdoctoral experience at the National Institute for Materials Science (Japan) and Zhejiang University. Currently a professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University, his research focuses on materials for bearings and high-entropy alloys. With multiple publications in top journals like Nature and Advanced Materials, Dr. Ma’s work impacts aerospace, automotive, and energy industries, focusing on enhancing material performance in extreme environments. ✈️🔬

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Educational Background 🎓

Dr. Tianyu Ma holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where he also completed his Bachelor’s degree. His research focuses on multi-scale analysis of materials for high-performance bearings, specifically in aeroengines. These bearings endure extreme conditions like high temperatures, high speeds, and depleted oil, making them prone to failure. Dr. Ma investigates the damage mechanisms of bearing materials across macro to micro scales, aiming to understand and improve the evolution of bearing failure. His work plays a critical role in enhancing the durability and performance of aerospace components. ✈️🔬

Current Role and Focus 💼

Dr. Tianyu Ma is currently a Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University’s Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, a position he has held since November 2017. Prior to this, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Associate Professor at Zhejiang University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering from 2006 to 2017. Additionally, Dr. Ma worked as a JSPS Foreign Postdoctor at the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan from 2011 to 2013, contributing to research in ferroic physics. His extensive academic career spans institutions in China and Japan, focusing on advanced materials for aerospace and engineering applications. 🎓🌍

Research Focus Area 🌱🧬

Dr. Tianyu Ma’s research primarily focuses on advanced materials for high-performance applications, particularly in aerospace and magnetic materials. His work involves multi-scale analysis of materials, such as 8Cr4Mo4V alloy, and exploring damage mechanisms through molecular dynamics simulations. He has also contributed significantly to the development of high-entropy alloys, magnetic materials, and alloys with enhanced mechanical properties like strength, ductility, and thermal expansion. His publications in Nature, Acta Materialia, and Advanced Materials reflect his deep engagement with materials science, especially in the areas of ultrahigh-strength alloys, magnetic performance, and thermally stable materials for extreme conditions. 🛠️✈️🧲

Publication Top Notes📄✨

Enhanced magnetic performance of Fe-rich Sm2Co17-type magnets by optimizing Zr content

Rapid-thermal-process pre-treatment promoted precipitation towards strengthening hard magnetism of Sm2Co17-type magnets

Large Non‐Hysteretic Volume Magnetostriction in a Strong and Ductile High‐Entropy Alloy

Local Displacive Phase Transformation in Large-Magnetostriction Alloy Fe81Ga19

Formation of semi-coherent Zr-rich lamellar phase in 2:17-type Sm-Co-Fe-Cu-Zr magnets with high Fe content

Atomic scale understanding the periodic modulation in ferroelastic alloy Ni-Mn-Ti

Toughening Ceramics down to Cryogenic Temperatures by Reentrant Strain-Glass Transition

Origin of hard magnetism in Fe-Co-Ni-Al-Ti-Cu high-entropy alloy: Chemical shape anisotropy

Conclusion 🔍

Dr. Tianyu Ma’s extensive academic background, innovative research, and prolific publication record make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work bridges fundamental material science with applied engineering, particularly in the area of multi-scale materials analysis, which is essential for improving high-performance bearings and magnets. His ongoing contributions to the development of advanced materials for challenging environments align well with the goals of this award.