Huaibin Li | 3D Printing in Construction | Best Scholar Award

Prof. Dr. Huaibin Li | 3D Printing in Construction | Best Scholar Award

Lecturer | Anhui University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Huaibin Li is a Lecturer in the School of Safety Science and Engineering at Anhui University of Science and Technology, with expertise in rock mechanics, underground engineering, and mining safety engineering. He is actively engaged in teaching and research and has participated in multiple nationally funded scientific programs as well as several industry-commissioned projects focused on rock mass behavior, hydraulic fracturing, and high-strength support systems for underground structures. His research centers on rock mass mechanical properties, fracture propagation mechanisms, tunnel stability, and advanced underground support technologies, and he has authored 25 peer-reviewed publications addressing these areas. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious national and provincial science and technology awards from leading professional societies in rock mechanics and mining engineering, demonstrating his professional impact and academic standing. His research impact includes 173 citations across 168 documents and an h-index of 8.

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Zhexu Xi | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Zhexu Xi | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Researcher | University of Oxford | United Kingdom

Dr. Zhexu Xi is an Assistant Researcher at the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory of the University of Oxford, an invited Visiting Professor at the Hong Kong Institute of Technology, and a Guest Professor with the North American Artificial Intelligence Agency, specializing in inorganic nanoscience, interfacial functional nanomaterials, and AI-assisted materials design. His professional experience spans leading projects on two-dimensional transition-metal clusters for electrocatalysis, magnetic nanoparticle platforms for microfluidic enrichment, and ultrafast carrier dynamics in quantum-dot heterostructures, along with advancing AI-driven prediction frameworks for nanomaterials and contributing to climate-adaptive permeable pavement research. He has published more than thirty peer-reviewed papers across SCI journals and major WoS-indexed conferences, authored patents and book chapters, and delivered interdisciplinary contributions integrating nanoscience, materials chemistry, machine learning, and environmental engineering. Dr. Xi has received distinctions including the Emerging Scientist Award and a Best Paper Award nomination, and he serves as Youth Editorial Board Member of J. Mater. Sci., invited editor for MC Pharm. Sci., annual fellow of J. Water Res., peer reviewer for leading journals such as Nat. Commun. and ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, and guest editor for multiple special issues across SCI journals and international conferences, while also contributing to academic leadership through conference chair roles and professional memberships supporting innovation in materials chemistry and AI-driven science. His research impact includes 106 citations, 11 publications, and an h-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

1. Z. Xi, Revisiting the Marcus Inverted Regime: Modulation Strategies for Photogenerated Ultrafast Carrier Transfer from Semiconducting Quantum Dots to Metal Oxides. RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 26897–26918.

2. G. Jin, C. Liu, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Liu, J. Huang, Adaptive dual-view wavenet for urban spatial–temporal event prediction. Inf. Sci., 2022, 588, 315–330.

3. G. Jin, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Feng, J. Huang, Deep multi-view graph-based network for citywide ride-hailing demand prediction. Neurocomputing, 2022, 510, 79–94.

4. R. Kang, H. Li, Z. Xi, S. Ringgard, A. Baatrup, K. Rickers, M. Sun, D.Q.S. Le, et al., Surgical repair of annulus defect with biomimetic multilamellar nano/microfibrous scaffold in a porcine model. J. Tissue Eng. Regen. Med., 2018, 12(1), 164–174.

5. G. Jin, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Feng, J. Huang, Deep multi-view spatiotemporal virtual graph neural network for significant citywide ride-hailing demand prediction. arXiv preprint, 2020, arXiv:2007.15189.

Dr. Xi’s work advances the scientific understanding of nanomaterial interfaces and ultrafast charge dynamics while integrating AI-driven modelling to accelerate material discovery, supporting innovations that strengthen clean energy technologies and sustainable urban systems.

Jonas Marinho Duarte | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Marinho Duarte | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Federal University of Western Para | Brazil

Professor Jonas Marinho Duarte of the Federal University of Western Para is a physicist and electrical engineer whose work advances the frontiers of nanotechnology and molecular nanoelectronics. With academic training grounded in physics and complemented by advanced degrees in electrical engineering, he has developed expertise in electronic transport, Majorana fermion detection, and the modeling of graphene-like two-dimensional materials using Green’s functions and ab initio methods. His professional experience includes leading and contributing to research projects on molecular electronics, low-dimensional systems, and carbon allotropes, with published studies appearing in Computational Condensed Matter, Physica E, and Optical and Quantum Electronics. He has been actively involved in collaborative work with institutions such as the Federal University of Pará and has contributed to emerging investigations on nanodevices for telecom applications and charge-transport phenomena in 1D and 2D materials. His scholarly engagement is supported by professional memberships within academic networks and his participation in interdisciplinary research groups. Across his career, Professor Duarte has established a growing record of scientific contributions, strengthening the field through computational insights, innovative modeling approaches, and the pursuit of new carbon-based device architectures, positioning him as a strong candidate for recognition in research excellence.

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Featured Publications

1. Duarte J.M., Cardoso D.H., Miranda I.R.S., Mota E.A.V., dos Santos da Silva S.J., da Silva C.A.B., Del Nero J., Numerical implementation of phagraphene as patch resonator for a microstrip antenna. Opt. Quantum Electron., 2025, DOI: 10.1007/s11082-025-08404-9.

2. Quaresma L.C., Ferreira D.F.S., Duarte J.M., Moreira M.M., da Silva C.A.B. Jr., Del Nero J., Eigenchannel visualization and transition-voltage spectroscopy in two-dimensional C-57 allotrope. Comput. Condens. Matter, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01169.

3. Quaresma L.C., Duarte J.M., Ferreira D.F.S., da Silva C.A.B. Jr., Del Nero J., Electronic transport modulation in C-57: A path toward carbon-based logic and switching devices. Physica E, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.physe.2025.116340.

4. Duarte J.M., Santos J.C.S., Ferreira D.F.S., Paula M.V.S., Mota E.A.V., Silva C.A.B., Del Nero J., Systematic investigation of a metallic quadrilateral nanoribbon graphene allotrope for application in nanoelectronics. Comput. Condens. Matter, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01007.

5. Duarte J.M., Metodologias ativas e educação ambiental: uma revisão integrativa sobre abordagens inovadoras para o ensino de energia solar. Ensino e Tecnologia em Revista, 2024.

Professor Jonas Marinho Duarte advances the scientific frontier of nanoelectronics by uncovering how emerging carbon allotropes and low-dimensional materials can enable next-generation logic, sensing, and energy-efficient device architectures. His computational research provides fundamental insights that support the development of future telecom, semiconductor, and molecular electronic technologies, strengthening innovation pathways across both academia and industry.

Syed Mustakim | Building Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Syed Mustakim | Building Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

Senior Technical Officer | CSIR Institute Of Minerals And Materials Technology | India

Dr. Syed Mohammed Mustakim, Senior Technical Officer at the CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Government of India, is a distinguished expert in the utilization of industrial and mining wastes for sustainable cementitious and building materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from KIIT University, a PG Diploma in Cement Technology from NCCBM, a PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights from IGNOU, and an MBA in Marketing Management from Jaipur National University. With over two decades of professional experience across leading research institutions and industries, Dr. Mustakim has spearheaded pioneering projects on waste-to-wealth technologies, geopolymer composites, and eco-friendly construction materials, leading to multiple licensed technologies, patents, and collaborations with major industries. He has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications, 10 book chapters, and numerous conference papers, and has made significant contributions as a Ph.D. supervisor and examiner. His leadership extends to organizing international seminars, technology transfer initiatives, and serving on key institutional committees. Recognized for his impactful research, he has received several prestigious honors including multiple Best Paper Awards at international conferences, the Indian Concrete Journal Best Paper Award, and recognition at Tata Steel’s MaterialNEXT competition. He also serves as a reviewer for leading journals and has delivered invited talks at national forums. His outstanding career reflects a deep commitment to advancing sustainable materials science, industry collaboration, and innovative solutions for environmental challenges 933 citations, 35 publications, h-index 14.

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Featured Publications

1. Krishna R.S., Boopathy R., Mishra S., Rawat S., Sethy N., Qureshi T.S., Mustakim S.M. Impact of high-temperature exposure on the thermal and physio-mechanical performance of graphene-reinforced geopolymer composites. Constr. Build. Mater., 2025, 489, 142285.

2. Tripathi A.K., Das S.K., Kandi S.K., Rajput P., Mustakim S.M. Integrated management of ferrochrome slag: Metal recovery, Cr(VI) stabilization, and sustainable reuse in construction materials. J. Environ. Manag., 2025, 390, 126268.

3. Krishna R.S., Durga Prasad V., Sethy N., Panda B., Boopathy R., Rawat S., Mustakim S.M., Qureshi T.S. Investigation on in-situ geopolymer coatings: A comparative analysis of lycopodium powder and polydimethylsiloxane as functional additives. Struct. Concr., 2025, 26(3), 2704–2725.