Prof. Hua Zhang | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hua Zhang | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China

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Summary:

Prof. Hua Zhang is a distinguished professor at Wuhan University of Science and Technology (WUST), specializing in clean steel production technology, numerical simulation, and the development of iron-based amorphous alloys. With a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, he has made significant contributions to steelmaking technology, securing multiple prestigious awards, including provincial science and technology awards and the Baosteel Outstanding Teacher Award. As the vice dean of the School of Materials Science at WUST, Dr. Zhang has published over 100 papers and holds numerous patents.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering (2012)

💼 Professional Experience

  • Professor, Wuhan University of Science and Technology (2019–Present)
  • Postdoctoral Researcher, MCC Continuous Casting Technology Engineering Co., Ltd. (2015–2017)
  • Vice Dean, School of Materials Science, WUST

🔬 Research Interests

  • Clean steel production technology
  • Continuous casting new technology
  • Numerical simulation
  • Iron-based amorphous soft magnetic alloys
  • Secondary utilization of metallurgical resources

 

Publications

Modulating Fe/P Ratios in Fe-P Alloy through Smelting Reduction for Long-Term Electrocatalytic Overall Water Splitting

  • Authors: Zhang, T., Ren, X., Mo, S., Zhang, H., Ni, H.
  • Journal: Journal of Materials Science and Technology
  • Year: 2024
  • Authors: Li, J., Wu, G., Fang, Q., Zhang, H., Ni, H.
  • Journal: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
  • Year: 2024

Investigation on the Characteristics of Porosity, Melt Pool in 316L Stainless Steel Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion

  • Authors: Liu, C.-S., Xue, X., Wang, Y., Xiong, L., Ni, H.-W.
  • Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
  • Year: 2024

Suppression of Free-Surface Vortex in Tundish by Rotating Stopper-Rod and Its Impact on Multiphase Flow in Mold

  • Authors: Huang, K., Zhang, H., Lu, P., Fang, Q., Ni, H.
  • Journal: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science
  • Year: 2024

Optimization of Multiphase Flow and Initial Solidification Behaviors in a Stainless Steel Mold by SEN Design

  • Authors: Gao, F., Fang, Q., Zha, W., Zhang, H., Ni, H.
  • Journal: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science
  • Year: 2024

Dr. Kais Iben Nassar | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kais Iben Nassar | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Aveiro , Portugal

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Academic Background

Dr. Kais Iben Nassar is a researcher with a focus on Condensed Matter Physics and Computational Chemistry. He completed his PhD in Physics of Condensed Materials in 2022 through a joint program between the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and the University of Sfax, Tunisia. Dr. Nassar is renowned for his work in materials science, particularly in the study of 2D materials like MXenes and their applications in energy storage and catalysis.

Education

  • PhD in Physics of Condensed Materials
    Université de Sfax & Universidade de Aveiro (2022)
    Achieved with highest honors.
  • Master’s in Condensed Matter Physics
    Université de Sfax (2018)
    Graduated with distinction.
  • Fundamental License in Physics-Chemistry
    Université de Sfax (2016)
    Graduated with distinction.

Professional Experience

  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    Universidade de Aveiro, CICECO (2023 – Present)
    Focus on MXenes catalysts and computational chemistry.
  • Researcher
    Université de Sfax & Universidade de Aveiro (2018 – 2021)
    Conducted research on perovskites and materials science.
  • Invited Assistant Professor
    Université de Sfax (2021 – 2022)
    Taught and mentored students in physics and chemistry.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Nassar’s research interests encompass Condensed Materials Physics, nano-materials, computational chemistry, and machine learning. His work includes investigating the properties of 2D materials such as MXene, exploring their potential in energy storage, catalysis, and electronics. He is actively engaged in the preparation and characterization of new perovskite ceramics and the study of their structural, electrical, and magnetic properties. Dr. Nassar is also a member of the European Materials Acceleration Center for Energy (EU-MACE) under the COST Action CA22123.

 Publications

Tailoring of structural, morphological, electrical, and magnetic properties of LaMn1−xFexO3 ceramics
  • Authors: Thakur, P., Nassar, K.I., Kumar, D., Essid, M., Lal, M.
  • Journal: RSC Advances
  • Year: 2024
Structural, electrical properties of bismuth and niobium-doped LaNiO3 perovskite obtained by sol–gel route for future electronic device applications
  • Authors: Nassar, K.I., Benamara, M., Kechiche, L., Teixeira, S.S., Graça, M.P.F.
  • Journal: Indian Journal of Physics
  • Year: 2024
Investigating Fe-doped Ba0.67Ni0.33Mn1−xFexO3 (x = 0, 0.2) ceramics: insights into electrical and dielectric behaviors
  • Authors: Tayari, F., Iben Nassar, K., Algessair, S., Hjiri, M., Benamara, M.
  • Journal: RSC Advances
  • Year: 2024
Sol–gel synthesized (Bi0.5Ba0.5Ag)0.5 (NiMn)0.5O3 perovskite ceramic: An exploration of its structural characteristics, dielectric properties and electrical conductivity
  • Authors: Tayari, F., Iben Nassar, K., Benamara, M., Soreto Teixeira, S., Graça, M.P.F.
  • Journal: Ceramics International
  • Year: 2024
Study of Electrical and Dielectric Behaviors of Copper-Doped Zinc Oxide Ceramic Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering for Electronic Device Applications
  • Authors: Benamara, M., Iben Nassar, K., Rivero-Antúnez, P., Serrà, A., Esquivias, L.
  • Journal: Nanomaterials
  • Year: 2024

Mr. Nikolaos Argirusis | Machine Learning | Industry Impact Award

Mr. Nikolaos Argirusis, Machine Learning, Industry Impact Award

Nikolaos Argirusis at mat4nrg GmbH, Germany

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🎓Education:

Mr. Nikolaos Argirusis pursued his education at Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Energy Systems and Environmental Engineering, achieving a “Very Good” rating in his Master’s degree. Previously, he completed his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Information Technology at Ostfalia University, with a focus on Electromobility and Energy Technology. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Technische Universität Braunschweig, specializing in Energy Technology.

💼 Work Experience:

Currently, Nikolaos serves as a Student Assistant at CZM – TU Clausthal, where he contributes to electronics development and plasma technology experiments. He also engages in a research project for mat4nrg GmbH, focusing on prototype development and project organization. As the Co-founder and Managing Director of mat4nrg GmbH, he oversees the management, supervision, and development of research and customer projects. Additionally, Nikolaos supports his family’s business, aeras GmbH, focusing on power electronics assembly.

🌐 Skills and Languages:

He possesses advanced skills in Microsoft Office, PSpice, and LTspice, with foundational knowledge in C++ and Java programming languages. Fluent in German and Greek, Nikolaos also communicates proficiently in English.

🎯 Interests:

Outside of academics and professional endeavors, Nikolaos enjoys swimming, team sports, and engaging in DIY projects, reflecting his diverse interests and active lifestyle.

📖 Publications:

Evaluation of the effectiveness and performance of environmental impact assessment studies in Greece
  • Authors:Papamichael, I., Tsiolaki, F., Stylianou, M., Argirusis, C., Zorpas, A.A.
  • Journal:Comptes Rendus Chimie
  • Year: 2023
End-of-Life Management and Recycling on PV Solar Energy Production
  • Authors:Papamichael, I., Voukkali, I., Jeguirim, M., Argirusis, C., Zorpas, A.A.
  • Journal: Energies
  • Year: 2022
Research Progress in Metal-Organic Framework Based Nanomaterials Applied in Battery Cathodes
  • Authors: Mechili, M., Vaitsis, C., Argirusis, N., Zorpas, A.A., Argirusis, C.
  • Journal: Energies
  • Year: 2022
Research progress in transition metal oxide based bifunctional electrocatalysts for aqueous electrically rechargeable zinc-air batteries
  • Authors: Mechili, M., Vaitsis, C., Argirusis, N., Sourkouni, G., Argirusis, C.
  • Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
  • Year: 2022
MOF nanomaterials for battery cathodes
  • Authors: Vaitsis, C., Mechili, M., Pandis, P.K., Argirusis, N., Sourkouni, G.
  • Year: 2022