Prof. Dr Ik JIN KIM | Nanomaterials | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr Ik JIN KIM | Nanomaterials | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim is a distinguished materials scientist born in 1959 in Gapyung, South Korea 🇰🇷. He earned his Ph.D. in Structural Ceramics from RWTH Aachen University, Germany 🇩🇪, and has dedicated his career to thermal shock-resistant ceramics, carbon nanotubes, and renewable energy materials 🔬⚙️. With over 250 publications and leadership roles in top institutes like PAIM and CATIC, he has made significant contributions to high-temperature ceramics and nano-composites 🌡️🧪. After retiring from Hanseo University, he joined GMIT in 2025, continuing his impact on advanced material research and academic mentorship 🎓🌍.

Prof. Dr Ik JIN KIM, Research Innovation Center/GMIT, South Korea

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Education 🎓

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim has a distinguished educational background in materials science and engineering. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in 1985 from the Department of Inorganic Material Science and Engineering at Myong Ji University 🎓. He furthered his studies with a Master’s degree in 1987 from the same field at Han Yang University 📚. In 1992, Prof. Kim earned his Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in Materials Science and Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, Germany 🎓🌍. His academic journey spans prestigious institutions, showcasing his expertise in material science, particularly in inorganic materials 🛠️🔬.

Experience 🏢

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim has over three decades of experience in materials science and engineering 🎓🔬. He served as a Professor at Hanseo University (1994–2024) and is currently a Visiting Professor at GMIT 🌐. His international roles include Invited Professor at ETH Zurich 🇨🇭 and Technical Advisor for Mann & Hummel GmbH 🇩🇪 and Wonjin World Wide 🏭. He led research at Seoul National University of Education and held directorships at PAIM, CATIC, and BIEMT 🧪🏢. With early research roots at RWTH Aachen, his career reflects a strong blend of academic leadership and global industrial collaboration 🌍.

Awards 🏅

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim has received numerous prestigious academic and scientific awards recognizing his excellence in materials science, ceramics, and research leadership 🏅🔬. His accolades include the Korea Presidential Award (2024), Forest Academic Award (2024), and multiple Best Paper Awards from international conferences like CIM, IUMRS-ICA, and the Korean Engineering Ceramics Society 🧪📄. He was honored by the Chinese Ceramic Society, the Korean Association of Crystal Growth, and received the Marquis Who’s Who Award twice 📘. Additionally, he earned the Chosun Literature Poet Award (2012), showcasing his intellectual breadth across science and literature ✍️.

Book Contributions 📘

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim is both a prolific scientist and a literary author 📚. He authored key high school textbooks on ceramics, including “Manufacture of Ceramics” (1996), “Sintering of Ceramics” (1997), and “New Ceramics” (2001), published by The Ministry of Education in South Korea 🎓🔬. In parallel with his scientific achievements, he has published several poetry collections, such as “Spinning Line” (2012), “Loss of Gravity” (2015), “Geometric Solitude” (2017), and “Traces of Asymmetry” (recent), which explore deep themes of existence and the human experience 🖋️💫. His dual expertise bridges science and art with intellectual elegance.

Research Focus 🔬

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim’s research spans a wide spectrum of advanced inorganic materials and engineering ceramics 🔬🏗️. His work includes colloidal chemistry, microporous ceramics via direct forming, and the synthesis of zeolites for environmental and industrial applications ⚗️🧱. He has pioneered methods for growing carbon nanotubes using templates to create efficient nano-filters 🌫️💡. His expertise in high-temperature structural ceramics, especially those with thermal shock resistance, extends to developing ultra-low or negative thermal expansion materials based on Al₂TiO₅ and cordierite 🌡️🛠️. He also advances ceramics for semiconductor packaging, bridging materials science with cutting-edge electronics 💻⚙️

Patents

Prof. Dr. Ik Jin Kim holds over 20 patents in the field of advanced ceramics, nanomaterials, and bioceramics, demonstrating his commitment to applied innovation 🧪🛠️. His patented technologies include methods for producing zeolites, porous ceramics, and carbon nanotubes using hydrothermal and direct forming techniques 🔍🧱. Applications range from liquid crystal components for LCDs, optical lenses, and nano-filters to 3D-printed bioceramic scaffolds for bone regeneration and dental uses 🦴🦷. These inventions reflect his deep understanding of functional materials, scalable processing, and cutting-edge manufacturing, with significant impact on electronics, biomedical, and environmental technologies 🌍🔬.

Publications 📚

Synthesis of AlON powders through a polymerization template approach by spark plasma sintering
✍️ Authors: Z. Ding, W. Zheng, F. Chen, Y. Han, J. Kim
📚 Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2023
🔥 Theme: AlON ceramics, spark plasma sintering, template synthesis

The effect of ceramic fiber on the rheological and mechanical properties of porous Al₂O₃ ceramics
✍️ Authors: K.N. Fatema, H. Lim, J. Hong, K. Lee, I. Kim, Ikjin
📚 Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2023
⚙️ Theme: Fiber-reinforced ceramics, porosity, mechanical strength

Heavy metal removal using carbon nanotube-biomorphic filters
✍️ Authors: J. Park, M. Suh, I. Kim, Ikjin
📚 Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2022
💧 Theme: Water purification, carbon nanotubes, biomorphic filters

Carbon nanotube filter for heavy metal ion adsorption
✍️ Authors: I. Kim, W. Zhao, J. Park, Z. Meng
📚 Journal: Ceramics International, 2021
🧲 Theme: CNT filters, environmental remediation, adsorption

Synthesis of carbon nanotubes on silicalite-1-coated biomorphic materials
✍️ Authors: J. Park, Y. Han, I. Kim, Ikjin
📚 Journal: Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society, 2021
🧬 Theme: Biomorphic templating, CNT synthesis, nanomaterials

Effect of metal catalyst on synthesis of carbon nanotube onto biomorphic materials
✍️ Authors: J. Park, Y. Choi, I. Kim, Ikjin
📚 Journal: Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2021
🔩 Theme: CNT growth, catalysis, template engineering

Preparation of high-temperature active zirconium boride powders via precursor route and microwave sintering
✍️ Authors: Z. Ding, X. Huang, W. Liu, I. Kim, Ikjin, Y. Han
📚 Journal: Advances in Applied Ceramics, 2021
🔥 Theme: ZrB₂ synthesis, high-temp ceramics, sintering techniques

Prof. Dr Andrea Bernardos | Nanomaterials | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Andrea Bernardos | Nanomaterials | Women Researcher Award

Andrea Bernardos, PhD 🎓, is a chemist specializing in gated mesoporous silica for controlled delivery and nanomedicine. She earned her PhD at UPV under Prof. Ramón Martínez-Mañez, with research stays in Denmark 🇩🇰 and the Czech Republic 🇨🇿. With 33 publications 📚, 1700+ citations 🔬, 4 patents, and experience in 12 research projects, she has also won awards in nanotechnology 🏆. Currently, she is a Project Manager at Senolytic Therapeutics S.L. 💼, coordinating international R\&D projects (H2020, EIT Health, Neotec 🌍). Andrea combines scientific excellence with strong leadership in biotech innovation 💡🧪.

Prof. Dr Andrea Bernardos, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain

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Education 🎓

Andrea Bernardos holds a PhD 🎓 in Chemistry from the Universitat Politècnica de València (2007–2011), where she conducted research at the Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM) 🧪. Her doctoral work focused on gated materials for controlled delivery applications. Prior to her PhD, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry 🧫 from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (1999–2006), graduating from the Faculty of Sciences 📘. Her strong academic foundation in molecular science and nanotechnology laid the groundwork for her innovative research in drug delivery and nanomedicine 💡🔬.

Experience 💼

Andrea Bernardos is currently a Profesora Titular de Universidad 👩‍🏫 at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) since December 2024, working full-time in the Department of Chemistry at IDM 🧪. Her expertise spans biochemistry, inorganic and pharmaceutical chemistry, cell biology, agricultural engineering, and materials technology 🔬🌾⚙️. Prior to this, she was an Investigadora Distinguida at UPV (2021–2024) and a researcher at CIBER-BBN (2020), focusing on biomaterials and nanomedicine 🧫🧠. She also served as a senior researcher at Senolytic Therapeutics S.L. (2018–2020), bridging academic science and biotech innovation 💼💊. Her career combines excellence in research, teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration 🌍📚.

Achievements 🏆

Prof. Dr. Andrea Bernardos 🎓 has been awarded prestigious post-doctoral research grants that highlight her exceptional talent and contribution to scientific advancement. She received the Torres Quevedo Grant 🧪 from the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Competitiveness, supporting her innovative work at Senolytic Therapeutics S.L. for three years (2018–2021). Additionally, she was honored with the Beatriz Galindo Grant 🌍—a highly competitive initiative for attracting top-tier research talent—by the Ministry of Science and Innovation. This grant supported her continued research excellence at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia within the Department of Chemistry 🔬, underscoring her leadership in academia and applied science.

Conferences 📜

Prof. Dr. Andrea Bernardos 🧬 has actively contributed to international scientific forums with groundbreaking research. At the 5th International Caparica Symposium on Nanoparticles/Nanomaterials and Applications 2022 in Portugal 🇵🇹, she delivered an oral presentation on “Lactose-Gated Mesoporous Silica Particles for Controlled Intestinal Release of Essential Oil Components”, demonstrating her expertise in smart drug delivery systems 🌿💊. Additionally, at the X Longevity World Forum in Valencia, Spain 🇪🇸, she shared insights as the corresponding author on “The Challenge to Develop Medicines by Targeting Senescent Cells”, contributing to the frontier of anti-aging and cellular therapy research 🧫🧓.

Research Focus 🔬

Prof. Dr. Andrea Bernardos 🧪 focuses her research on innovative nanotechnology-based approaches for biomedical and environmental applications. Her work spans diverse themes such as biosensors for airborne virus detection 🦠🔬 (Talanta), fluorescent probes for cancer biomarkers 🎯🧫 (Dyes and Pigments), COVID-19-related metabolomics 🧬💉 (Journal of Medical Virology), and antimicrobial nanomaterials 🌿🧼 (IJMS). She also explores chemical strategies for senescent cell removal ⚗️🧓 and smart organonanoclays for triggered biomolecule release 📦💡. Through her interdisciplinary work, Dr. Bernardos contributes significantly to health, safety, and materials science, demonstrating a strong commitment to innovation and real-world impact.

Publications 📄

LC biosensors (Bio-LC): New Resonant Sensors for Direct Detection of Airborne Viruses
🧪 Journal: Talanta (2025-11)
👩‍🔬 Authors: Patricia Noguera, Nuria Pastor-Navarro, Andrea Bernardos, Serena Medaglia, Miguel Alcañiz-Fillol, Rafael Masot-Peris, David Giménez-Romero
🔬 Focus: Airborne virus detection via resonant biosensors

Development of a Novel Near-Infrared Fluorescent Probe Based on Nile Blue for the Detection of Leucine Aminopeptidase as a Cancer Biomarker
🧪 Journal: Dyes and Pigments (2025-09)
👩‍🔬 Authors: Marcia Domínguez, David Azorín-Soriano, Jessie García-Fleitas, Jennifer Soler-Beatty, Andrea Bernardos, et al.
🔬 Focus: Cancer biomarker detection

Metabolomic Biomarkers of Pulmonary Fibrosis in COVID‐19 Patients One Year After Hospital Discharge
🧪 Journal: Journal of Medical Virology (2025-03)
👩‍🔬 Authors: Marina Botello‐Marabotto, Julia Tarrasó, Alba Mulet, Lucía Presa‐Fernández, Estrella Fernández‐Fabrellas, Andrea Bernardos, et al.
🔬 Focus: Long-term COVID-19 metabolomics

Antimicrobial Surfaces: Stainless Steel Functionalized with the Essential Oil Component Vanillin
🧪 Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2024-11-12)
👩‍🔬 Authors: Serena Medaglia, Ángela Morellá-Aucejo, María Ruiz-Rico, Félix Sancenón, Luis A. Villaescusa, Ramón Martínez-Máñez, M. Dolores Marcos, Andrea Bernardos
🔬 Focus: Antimicrobial surface technology

Chemical Strategies for the Detection and Elimination of Senescent Cells
🧪 Journal: Accounts of Chemical Research (2024-05-07)
👩‍🔬 Authors: Jessie García-Fleitas, Alba García-Fernández, Vicente Martí-Centelles, Félix Sancenón, Andrea Bernardos, Ramón Martínez-Máñez
🔬 Focus: Targeting senescent cells in aging and disease

Evaluación de Sesiones Prácticas de Laboratorio de Materiales y Nanomateriales en Química, para Alumnos de Primer Curso de Ingeniería Física
🧪 Conference: INRED 2023 (2023-07-13)
👩‍🔬 Authors: Andrea Bernardos Bau, Vicente Martí Centelles, María Dolores Marcos Martínez, Susana Querol Magdalena, Joana Oliver Talens
🔬 Focus: Nanomaterial lab education methods

Gated Organonanoclays for Large Biomolecules: Controlled Release Triggered by Surfactant Stimulus
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👩‍🔬 Author: Andrea Bernardos
🔬 Focus: Smart delivery systems for biomolecules

Assoc. Prof. Dr Kerim Emre ÖKSÜZ | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Kerim Emre ÖKSÜZ | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr Kerim Emre ÖKSÜZ, SİVAS CUMHURİYET UNIVERSITY, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr Kerim Emre Öksüz 📚 was born in Gelibolu, Turkey 🇹🇷 in 1984. He earned his B.E. 🎓 and MSc degrees in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering 🛠️ from Cumhuriyet University in 2007 and 2011, and a Ph.D. in 2018 from Sakarya University. Since 2010, he has been a Lecturer at Cumhuriyet University. His research focuses on ceramic materials for electronics ⚙️, metal matrix composites, biomaterials 🦾, and advanced characterization techniques 🔬. Dr. Öksüz has earned awards 🎖️, such as the Best Poster Award at BraMat 2017, and serves on international scientific committees 🌍, contributing to global materials engineering events.

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Educational Background 🎓

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kerim Emre Öksüz has a distinguished academic background in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 🔧🔬. He completed his undergraduate degree at Sivas Cumhuriyet University (2003–2007) 🎓 and further pursued a postgraduate program in the same field (2008–2011) 🛠️. Driven by a passion for research, he earned his doctorate from Sakarya University (2011–2018) 📚, where he specialized in advanced materials. Currently, he is expanding his expertise in Bioengineering 🧬 at the Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences (2023–Present) 🚀🔍. His academic journey reflects his dedication to innovation and interdisciplinary research ✨.

Academic and Administrative Experience💼

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kerim Emre Öksüz has held various key academic and administrative roles at Sivas Cumhuriyet University 🏛️. Since 2024, he has been serving as the Head of the Metallurgical Engineering Department ⚙️ and Assistant Manager of the Research and Application Center 🧪. From 2023 to 2024, he was a Faculty Board Member, representing SCÜ Faculty of Engineering 🎓. Previously, he served as Deputy Head of Department in Metallurgical Engineering (2019–2024) and acted as the Teknofest and Competitions Coordinator in 2022 🚀. These roles highlight his leadership and commitment to research, education, and innovation within the academic community 🌟.

Research Focus Area 🌱🧬

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kerim Emre Öksüz focuses on Biomedical Engineering 🏥🧬 and Materials Science 🔬, bridging innovations in both fields. His expertise includes Biomechanics 🦾, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 🛠️, and Nanomaterials 🧪. He explores advanced materials such as Ceramics 🏺, Semiconductors ⚡, Superconductors 🧲, and Composites 🔗. His research extends to Biomaterials 🧫, Polymeric Materials 🧵, and their Mechanical ⚙️, Electrical ⚡, Magnetic 🧲, and Thermal Properties 🔥. With a focus on Material Characterization and Thermal Treatment 🌡️, his work drives advancements in Engineering and Technology 🚀, impacting healthcare, industry, and emerging technologies 🌍.

Book Chapters📖

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kerim Emre Öksüz has contributed extensively to books and chapters in materials science and biomedical engineering 📚. In 2023, he authored “Dental Bioceramics: From Lab to Clinical Practice” 🦷 in Biocomposites: Advances in Research and Applications and co-authored “Boron-Substituted Biomaterials” 🔬. In 2022, his chapter “3D-Printable Materials for Tissue Engineering” 🧠 appeared in Bioprinting the Human. Earlier works include “Surface Modification” ⚙️ in 2014’s High Performance and Optimum Design of Structures and Materials, and “Mechanical Behavior of B4C/Diamond Reinforced Composites” 🔩 in Powder Metallurgy for Automotive Aluminum Alloys (2014), reflecting his expertise in composite materials and surface engineering 🌍.

Awards 🏆

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kerim Emre Öksüz has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to research with prestigious awards 🏆. In November 2023, he co-authored the study on bor-doped nano-hydroxyapatite biocomposites 🧪 and their impact on bone regeneration 🦴 in critical mandibular defects in rats, awarded by the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 🩺. Earlier, in March 2017, Dr. Öksüz, alongside A. Özer, received the 1st Award for Best Poster Presentation 🥇 at Transilvania University of Brașov 🎓, showcasing his innovative research in materials science 🔬 and its applications in healthcare 🌍.

Publication Top Notes📄✨

Microstructural and Phase Study of Y2O3 Doped Hydroxyapatite/Al2O3 Biocomposites

Novel bioactive glass/graphene oxide-coated surgical sutures for soft tissue regeneration

Effects of sintering temperature and addition of Fe and B4C on hardness and wear resistance of diamond reinforced metal matrix composites

Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AA2024 and AA7075

Effect of SiCp on the microstructure and mechanical properties of sintered distaloy DC composites

Effects of Al2O3 Nanopowders on the Wear Behavior of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys

The effect of yttrium oxide in hydroxyapatite/aluminum oxide hybrid biocomposite materials: Phase, mechanical and morphological evaluation

Effect of calcination on microstructure development and properties of hydroxyapatite powders extracted from human and bovine bones

Microstructure and hardness characteristics of Al2O3-B4C particle-reinforced Cu matrix composites

Novel natural spider silk embedded electrospun nanofiber mats for wound healing

Conclusion🔍

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kerim Emre Öksüz is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions to materials science, particularly in biomaterials, nanostructures, and composites, are impactful and well-documented in peer-reviewed journals. His leadership roles, international recognition, and dedication to advancing research underscore his suitability for this honor.