Iliana Ivanova | Experimental Design | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Iliana Ivanova | Experimental Design | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Iliana Ivanova | Experimental Design | Research Excellence Award | Faculty of Biology at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski | Bulgaria

Prof. Dr. Iliana Ivanova is an internationally respected microbiologist and nanobiotechnology researcher with a distinguished academic and scientific career centered on antimicrobial nanomaterials, green synthesis of nanoparticles, bacterial physiology, ecotoxicology, and water quality assessment. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and advanced postgraduate training in biochemistry and microbiology from Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski, where she currently serves as Professor in the Faculty of Biology, Department of General and Industrial Microbiology. Her professional experience spans decades of progressive academic leadership, including roles as associate professor and professor, with sustained excellence in teaching, research supervision, and project leadership. Prof. Dr. Iliana Ivanova has actively participated in and led numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects, including competitive programs supported by the Bulgarian National Science Fund and Sofia University, addressing topics such as multifunctional nanoceramics, antimicrobial graphene composites, green nanoparticle synthesis, and environmental toxicity assessment. Her research interests focus on the development of metal and metal-oxide nanomaterials with antibacterial, antibiofilm, and cytotoxic properties, integration of microbiological assays with materials science, and the evaluation of ecological safety using microbial and aquatic test systems.

 

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Featured Publications

Structure, Ecotoxicity, Redox and Bactericidal Activity of Cu-Containing Nanocrystalline Ferrites – Molecules, 2025Ā 

The Antimicrobial Effect and ROS Redox Activity of Nbā‚‚Oā‚…-Containing Powders Obtained by the Sol–Gel Method – Gels, 2025Ā 

Antimicrobial, Oxidant, Cytotoxic, and Eco-Safety Properties of Sol–Gel-Prepared Silica–Copper Nanocomposite Materials – Pharmaceuticals, 2025Ā 

Optical, Photocatalytic, and Antibacterial Properties of Sol-Gel Derived Fe-Doped SrTiOā‚ƒ Powders – Water, 2025Ā 

Mengge Li | Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Mengge Li | Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate | Shenyang Jianzhu University | China

Ms. Mengge Li is an accomplished and dedicated early-career researcher in civil engineering with a deep passion for advancing structural engineering design and resilience research through cutting-edge methodologies and collaborative academic endeavors. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Shenyang Jianzhu University and continued her academic journey with a master’s degree in civil engineering from the same institution, where she achieved excellent academic standing and was awarded multiple scholarships for her outstanding performance. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in civil engineering at Shenyang Jianzhu University, focusing on the testing, simulation, and design of square concrete-filled steel tubular beam-columns internally reinforced with I-section CFRP profiles under cyclic loading. Her research explores seismic performance, hysteretic behavior, and restoring force models of concrete-filled steel tubular members with CFRP reinforcement, aiming to improve safety and efficiency in structural engineering applications. Ms. Mengge Li has authored 3 documents, 2 Citations, 1 h-index, which have been published in reputed sources such as Engineering Structure (Q1), Journal of Building Structures, and proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Fibre-Reinforced Polymers for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-15) & the 8th Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures (APFIS-2022). Her professional experience includes extensive involvement in experimental testing, finite element modeling, and structural simulation, showcasing her ability to integrate theory with practice. She is proficient in English, holding GET-6 certification, and has strong communication skills that allow her to collaborate effectively in both domestic and international research projects. Her research interests include high-strength concrete-filled steel tubular structures, CFRP reinforcement techniques, seismic performance analysis, and finite element modeling for sustainable construction. Ms. Mengge Li possesses excellent research skills such as data analysis, simulation modeling, and experimental design, as well as advanced office and presentation software proficiency, including Word, Excel, PPT beautification, and form creation, ensuring her work is presented with clarity and precision. In recognition of her academic excellence, she has received prestigious honors such as the doctoral student admission scholarship, doctoral graduate academic scholarship, and second-class graduate scholarship (twice), along with major national awards including the National First Prize in the Second National College Students Industrialized Architecture and Smart Construction Competition and the ā€œZhang Jiang Guoxin An Cupā€ BIM Modeling Competition.

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Featured Publications

  1. Li, M. (2022). Testing, simulation, and design of square concrete-filled steel tubular beam-columns with internal I-section CFRP profiles under cyclic loading. Engineering Structure.

  2. Li, M. (2022). Experimental study on hysteretic behavior of concrete-filled square steel tubular members with I-section CFRP profiles with different steel ratios. Journal of Building Structures.

  3. Li, M. (2022). Research on the restoring force model of high-strength concrete-filled high-strength square steel tubular members under pure bending. Journal of Shenyang Jianzhu University (Natural Science).

  4. Li, M. (2022). Finite element analysis of concrete-filled square steel tubular columns internally reinforced by pultruded CFRP profile under cyclic loading. Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on FRPRCS & APFIS-2022.

  5. Li, M. (2022). Research on seismic performance of concrete-filled square steel tubular columns with CFRP profiles. Industrial Construction.