Dr. Ciprian Ionut Moraras | Composite Materials | Excellence in Research Award

Gheorghe Asachi University | Romania

Dr. Ciprian Ionuț Moraraș is a dedicated researcher in composite materials and mechanical engineering, with strong expertise in structural behavior, fatigue analysis, and experimental testing of advanced material systems. His academic and research work is centered on understanding how composite and metallic materials respond to complex operational loads, with particular emphasis on durability, damage mechanisms, and structural reliability. Dr. Moraraș has developed a solid foundation in strength of materials, experimental mechanics, and non-destructive testing, enabling him to design and implement advanced testing methodologies for real-world engineering components. His research has placed special focus on wind turbine blades and reinforced polymer structures, where he has investigated the influence of cyclic loading, fiber orientation, and combined stress states on mechanical and elastic performance. By integrating experimental testing with analytical evaluation, he contributes to improved assessment and optimization of composite structures used in energy, transportation, and industrial applications. In addition to his research activities, Dr. Moraraș is actively involved in academic teaching and supervision, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students in mechanical engineering through laboratory instruction, seminars, and thesis guidance. His professional background also includes applied engineering experience in industrial maintenance and mechanical systems, strengthening his ability to connect research outcomes with practical engineering needs. He has contributed to innovative engineering solutions through patented testing devices and sensor systems, reflecting his commitment to applied research and technological development. Dr. Moraraș is known for his analytical mindset, reliability, and interdisciplinary approach, combining theory, experimentation, and engineering judgment. Through his sustained contributions to composite material testing, structural analysis, and engineering education, Dr. Ciprian Ionuț Moraraș has established a strong professional profile and is a deserving recipient of the Excellence in Research Award.

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Dr. Qingyong Li | Composite Materials | Research Excellence Award

Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology | China

Dr. Qingyong Li is an emerging researcher in composite materials and environmental catalysis whose work has contributed significantly to advanced material design, heterogeneous catalysis, and sustainable pollutant treatment technologies. With a growing research footprint reflected in 453 citations across 370 citing documents, he has established a solid academic reputation supported by 11 scientific documents and a steadily rising h-index of 8, demonstrating both impact and consistency in high-quality research output. As a faculty member in the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Dr. Li focuses on the development of functional composite materials, catalytic nanostructures, and clay-based or mineral-supported metal quantum dots aimed at efficient degradation of persistent organic pollutants. His research integrates composite chemistry, environmental engineering, photocatalysis, and advanced oxidation processes, with particular emphasis on peroxymonosulfate and peroxydisulfate activation mechanisms, oxygen-vacancy engineering, and visible-light-driven catalytic systems. Dr. Li’s contributions include the design of kaolin-supported cobalt nanostructures, red-mud-derived layered composites, magnetic oxide systems, and mixed metal catalysts with enhanced activity and stability. His publications in respected international journals highlight his expertise in mechanochemical synthesis, pollutant mineralization pathways, catalyst reusability, and structure–function relationships in composite materials. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, he has advanced the understanding of composite catalyst behavior, free-radical generation, charge separation efficiency, and surface-adsorption kinetics, offering practical solutions for wastewater treatment and environmental remediation. Dr. Li’s research not only deepens theoretical insights into catalytic mechanisms but also provides scalable strategies for transforming industrial waste into high-value materials, demonstrating strong alignment with global sustainability priorities. His rapidly increasing citation profile, innovative approaches to catalyst development, and commitment to environmental materials research position him as an impactful and promising scientist deserving of recognition through the Research Excellence Award.

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Li, Q., Yan, Z., Yang, X., Li, J., Li, R., Qiu, B., Wang, N., & Wang, S. (2026). Natural layered kaolin supported cobalt quantum dots for rapid degradation of carbamazepine via peroxymonosulfate activation: Performance and mechanism. Chemical Engineering Science.

Li, Q., Zhang, J., Xu, J., Cheng, Y., Yang, X., He, J., Liu, Y., Chen, J., Qiu, B., Zhong, Y., et al. (2024). Magnetic CuFe₂O₄ nanoparticles immobilized on mesoporous alumina as highly efficient peroxymonosulfate activator for enhanced degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride. Separation and Purification Technology.

Li, Q. (2022). Photocatalysis activation of peroxydisulfate over oxygen vacancies-rich mixed metal oxide derived from red mud-based layered double hydroxide for ciprofloxacin degradation. Separation and Purification Technology.

Ba, J., Wei, G., Zhang, L., Li, Q., Li, Z., & Chen, J. (2021). Preparation and application of a new Fenton-like catalyst from red mud for degradation of sulfamethoxazole. Environmental Technology.

Li, Q. (2021). Novel step-scheme red mud based Ag₃PO₄ heterojunction photocatalyst with enhanced photocatalytic performance and stability in photo-Fenton reaction. Chemical Engineering Journal.