Nasruddin Nasruddin | Chemistry and Materials Science | Innovative Research Award

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Mr. Nasruddin Nasruddin | Chemistry and Materials Science | Innovative Research Award

Mr. Nasruddin Nasruddin | Chemistry and Materials Science | Innovative Research Award | Researchers | National Research and Innovation Agency | Indonesia

Mr. Nasruddin Nasruddin is a highly accomplished Principal Researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia, recognized for his extensive expertise in functional rubber, advanced polymer materials, and sustainable industrial applications. With a strong academic foundation built through his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Agro-Industry from Sriwijaya University, he has dedicated his career to advancing natural rubber technology, composite materials, and environmentally responsible fillers that enhance product performance in tire manufacturing, asphalt modification, industrial components, and polymer-based engineering systems. His professional experience spans comprehensive research on natural rubber, synthetic rubber blends, graphene-reinforced composites, bio-based fillers such as sawdust-derived activated carbon, palm-oil-based zinc stearate, and innovative materials for solid tires, sponge applications, and waterproof fabrics. He has also contributed to material optimization studies involving sodium bicarbonate, kaolin, diene monomers, and natural latex grafting technologies, positioning him as a national leader in applied rubber science. His research interests include polymer formulation, composite characterization, rheological and mechanical property analysis, and the development of advanced fillers and softeners derived from renewable resources. His research skills cover experimental material design, industrial-scale process evaluation, performance testing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across national laboratories, industrial partners, and academic institutions. Throughout his career, he has produced an extensive body of peer-reviewed work in reputable journals such as Applied Sciences, Polymers, Results in Engineering, Key Engineering Materials, the Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, and various IOP and AIP conference series, contributing significantly to national and global scientific progress. His contributions extend to community involvement through knowledge dissemination, participation in conferences, collaborative research programs, and support for Indonesia’s innovation agenda in sustainable materials. His work has received recognition in the form of professional impact, successful project outcomes, and contributions to industrial development, reflecting his commitment to excellence and innovation. With a research portfolio that supports environmentally conscious material engineering and provides practical solutions for industrial challenges, he continues to advance Indonesia’s leadership in rubber technology. In conclusion, Mr. Nasruddin Nasruddin stands out as an influential researcher whose expertise, productivity, and dedication to sustainable polymer development make him a vital contributor to scientific progress and industrial innovation, and his ongoing leadership continues to inspire future advancements in functional rubber materials.

Profile: ORCID 

Featured Publications

  1. Wulandari, E. P., Marlina, P., Nasruddin, N., et al. (2025). Application of sawdust-derived activated carbon as a bio-based filler in vulcanized rubber bushings. Polymers.

  2. Nasruddin, N., Setianto, W. B., Atmaji, P., et al. (2024). Utilization of spent bleaching earth as green filler and plasticizer in the manufacture of rubber compounds for solid tire production. Results in Engineering.

  3. Setianto, W. B., Nasruddin, N., Astuti, A., et al. (2024). The influence of palm-oil-based zinc stearate application on vulcanized rubber: Analyzing hardness, tensile strength, and elongation at break for hand grip formulation development. Key Engineering Materials.

  4. Nasruddin, N., Setianto, W. B., Atmaji, P., et al. (2024). Enhancing asphalt mix solubility with sodium bicarbonate leavening in vulcanized rubber: A regulatory-compliant approach. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science.

  5. Ibrahim, B., Wiranata, A., Zahrina, I., Sentosa, L., Nasruddin, N., & Muharam, Y. (2024). Phase separation study on the storage of technically specified natural rubber modified bitumen. Applied Sciences.

  6. Nasruddin, N., Agustini, S., Bondan, A. T., et al. (2023). Study of selection of synthetic rubber as composite material with natural rubber for the outer coating of solid foam tires. AIP Conference Proceedings.

  7. Nasruddin, N., Setianto, W. B., Yohanes, H., et al. (2023). Characterization of natural rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, and nitrile-butadiene rubber monomer blend composites loaded with zinc stearate to be used in the solid tire industry. Applied Sciences.

 

Pinar Karagul | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pinar Karagul | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant | Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry in Duzce University | Turkey

Dr. Pinar Karagoz is a highly accomplished academic whose career is marked by robust education, rich professional experience, strong research interests, well-developed research skills, and multiple recognitions. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey; she also completed her Master’s and Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering at METU. Throughout her career Dr. Pinar Karagoz has held various positions including faculty at METU, visiting scholar roles in international institutions, and leadership of her own lab (the Karagoz Lab) focusing on data mining, machine learning, recommender systems, semantic web, web usage mining, and social network analysis. Her research interests span machine learning algorithms, big data analytics, workflow and process mining, graph mining, recommendation systems, and information retrieval from web and social media. She has strong research skills in statistical learning, sequential data mining, graph and hyper-graph modeling, stream and event detection, Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods (e.g., irony detection, named entity recognition), trust-aware recommendation, optimization algorithms, and evaluation of algorithms under real world datasets. Dr. Pinar Karagoz has authored 2 documents, 4 Citations, 2 h‐index in some smaller contexts but in larger Scopus / WoS metrics she has many more (Scopus h-index ≈ 23; WoS h-index ≈ 20) and is widely cited (Scopus citations > 1600; WoS > 1100). Her labs and collaborations have produced over one hundred articles in international conferences and journals. She has received awards and honours such as Best Paper Awards, “Distinguished Reviewer” recognitions (e.g. for VLDB), national research funding successes (for instance TÜBİTAK, etc.), and she is often invited to give keynote or invited talks, mentor graduate students, and participate on editorial boards and program committees. In addition, she is professionally active through serving in projects (national and international), supervising theses, and contributing to open source and open research initiatives. In conclusion, Dr. Pinar Karagoz combines solid educational foundations with strong professional academic experience, broad and current research interests, excellent skills in modern data science and mining, and recognitions that reflect her high standing; she is well positioned to continue making high-impact contributions, to lead large international research collaborations, to increase outputs in top (Q1) journals, to play leading roles in her field in terms of service, mentorship, and innovation.

Profile:  Scopus | Google scholar

Featured Publications

  1. Large-Scale Renewable Energy Monitoring and Forecast Based on Intelligent Data Analysis — 2019 — (citation count: not precisely given in source)

  2. Learning to Rank by Using Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines and Conic Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines — 2020 — (citation count: data not available in source)

  3. Comparison of Integer Linear Programming and Dynamic Programming Approaches for ATM Cash Replenishment Optimization Problem — 2020 — (citation count: unknown)

  4. Trajectoy Prediction for Maritime Vessels Using AIS Data — 2020 — (citation count: likely tied to best paper type)

  5. Investigating the Neural Models for Irony Detection on Turkish Informal Texts — 2020 — (citation count: unspecified)

  6. Explicit and Implicit Trust Modeling for Recommendation — 2022 — (citation count: unspecified)

 

Habib Hamidinezhad | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad | Chemistry and Materials Science | Associate professor | University of Mazandaran | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad is a highly accomplished physicist whose career has been dedicated to advancing the field of nanophysics and nanomaterials. As a faculty member at the University of Mazandaran, he has developed a strong reputation for combining fundamental science with applied research to address pressing global challenges in energy, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. He is recognized for his ability to translate complex nanostructure designs into practical solutions for real-world problems, making significant contributions that span photocatalysis, renewable energy materials, and biomedical nanocomposites. His academic journey reflects a commitment to excellence, continuous growth, and a passion for scientific discovery.

Professional Profile

Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad earned his doctoral degree in Nanophysics at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, where his research focused on the structural characterization of silicon nanowires synthesized using advanced plasma-enhanced techniques. His Ph.D. work was guided by internationally recognized scholars, and it marked the beginning of a research path that integrated experimental innovation with theoretical insights. Prior to this, he completed both his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in physics at prestigious Iranian universities, where he concentrated on solid-state physics and the study of superconductors. His strong educational foundation provided him with expertise across multiple sub-disciplines of physics, preparing him for a career that bridges traditional physics and cutting-edge nanotechnology.

Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad has built extensive teaching and research experience. At the University of Mazandaran, he has taught courses ranging from advanced statistical mechanics and electrodynamics to analytical mechanics and nanostructure analysis. He has played a vital role in curriculum development and student mentorship, supporting the growth of young physicists and researchers. His international exposure includes research appointments and postdoctoral fellowships at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, where he expanded his expertise in material characterization, nanofabrication, and thin-film technologies. His academic roles extend beyond teaching, as he actively supervises graduate-level theses and guides collaborative research projects that produce high-quality scientific output.

Research Interest

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad’s research interests cover a wide spectrum of nanoscience, with a particular focus on nanowires, nanofibers, thin films, and hybrid nanocomposites. He is deeply engaged in the design and synthesis of functional nanostructures for applications in renewable energy, photocatalytic water treatment, drug delivery, and biomedical devices. His work in green nanotechnology emphasizes environmentally friendly methods for fabricating advanced materials with high efficiency and low toxicity. Furthermore, his collaborations span interdisciplinary fields, linking physics with chemistry, engineering, and life sciences. This diverse research portfolio demonstrates his ability to apply physics-based innovations to address global challenges in health, energy, and the environment.

Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad has been honored with prestigious recognitions that reflect his academic excellence and research contributions. He received the Dr. Kazemi Ashtiani Award for Young Assistant Professors from the Iran National Elite Foundation, acknowledging his innovative research and strong potential as an emerging leader in nanoscience. Earlier in his career, he was recognized with a Best Student Award during his doctoral studies, highlighting his exceptional academic performance and dedication. These awards illustrate his standing as a highly respected academic whose work is valued at both national and international levels.

Selected Publications

  • Effective photodegradation of organic pollutants and antibacterial activity by TiO2/ZnO composite nanofibers as a direct Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst, Journal of Water Process Engineering, published in 2025 (Citations: 46).

  • Effectiveness of graphene-polymer nanocomposites on thermo-mechanical and cytotoxicity behavior for dental fillings applications, Iranian Polymer Journal, published in 2025 (Citations: 28).

  • Antibacterial Activity of Two-Dimensional MoS2 Nanostructures: Effects of Reaction Time and Temperature on Morphology, Materials Chemistry and Physics, published in 2025 (Citations: 31).

  • Green synthesis of silver doped zinc oxide/magnesium oxide nanocomposite for wastewater treatment and examination of their cytotoxicity properties, Heliyon, published in 2024 (Citations: 54).

Conclusion

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad has established himself as an innovative and dedicated scholar whose work consistently bridges fundamental physics with applied nanoscience. His achievements in research, teaching, and collaboration have contributed significantly to advancing both knowledge and technology. With a strong publication record, prestigious awards, and active participation in international research networks, he continues to demonstrate the qualities of a thought leader in nanoscience. His efforts in developing nanostructures for energy, environmental sustainability, and biomedical applications have already impacted both academia and society. Looking ahead, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Hamidinezhad is well positioned to make even greater contributions as a scientist, mentor, and global collaborator, making him an exceptional candidate for recognition through this award nomination.