Wenjihao Hu | Advanced Materials | 13507

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Prof. Wenjihao Hu | Advanced Materials 

Prof. Wenjihao Hu, Central South University, China

Professor Wenjihao Hu is a distinguished scholar and Subdean at the School of Resource Processing and Biological Engineering, Central South University, China. As a doctoral supervisor and key member of national and provincial research centers, he has led several major national and international projects focusing on mineral processing, smart mining, and environmental remediation. With over 40 SCI-indexed publications and 10 patents, his innovations in nanoconfined adsorption materials have significantly advanced heavy metal removal techniques. Actively collaborating with top global institutions, Prof. Hu plays a vital role in academic leadership, research innovation, and the cultivation of future scientific talents.

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Professor Wenjihao Hu’s academic journey began with a strong foundation in resource processing and biological engineering. His passion for materials science and environmental sustainability shaped his pursuit of higher education in mineral engineering and nanotechnology. This early dedication led him to academic excellence and specialization in interface chemistry and advanced mineral materials. His academic training prepared him for a multidisciplinary approach, combining colloidal science, surface interactions, and engineering applications. These formative experiences laid the groundwork for a prolific academic and research career centered on solving critical environmental and mineral resource challenges.

🧪 Professional Endeavors

Currently serving as a Professor and Subdean at the School of Resource Processing and Biological Engineering, Central South University, Prof. Hu holds several key leadership roles. He is a distinguished professor at the National Engineering Research Center for Individualized Diagnosis and Treatment Technology, a doctoral supervisor, and Deputy Department Director of the Department of Inorganics. His affiliations also include being a core member of Hunan Province’s key laboratories focusing on strategic calcium mineral resources and mineral materials applications, and a vital contributor to the National Engineering Technology Research Center for Heavy Metal Pollution Prevention.

Prof. Hu has hosted and contributed to numerous national and international research initiatives. These include one National Key R&D Program, two National Natural Science Foundation projects, and international collaborations with institutions such as the University of Alberta, McGill University, Columbia University, University of Queensland, Imperial College London, and many more.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus: Advanced Materials 

Prof. Hu’s research spans across mineral energy, smart mining, mineral environment, mineral medicine, and applied colloid and interface science. His investigations into nano-confinement mechanisms, surface modification, and intermolecular forces are reshaping the field of mineral processing.

A key contribution includes his study on the nanoconfined adsorption structure ZrP@HNTs. By confining zirconium phosphate within halloysite nanotubes, his team achieved an extraordinary threefold increase in lead ion (Pb²⁺) adsorption capacity, enhancing both performance and stability. This innovation demonstrates how nanoconfinement can enrich ion concentration and facilitate superior surface interaction—a finding confirmed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and finite element simulations. Such research is instrumental in advancing sustainable and high-efficiency heavy metal remediation technologies.

🏅 Accolades and Recognition

Prof. Hu is widely recognized for his leadership and scientific contributions. He holds prestigious editorial positions including:

  • Editorial Board Member of Chinese and English Journal of Nonferrous Metals

  • Youth Editorial Committee Member of the Journal of Engineering Science

  • Academic Editor of Minerals

  • Member of editorial teams for Comprehensive Utilization of Mineral Resources and Nonferrous Metal Science and Engineering

His professional memberships reflect his leadership in the field, including:

  • Deputy Secretary General, Mining Process Interface Chemistry Committee

  • Vice Chairman, China International Mineral Processing Young Scholars Forum

  • Executive Director, Chinese Ceramics Society

He has published over 40 SCI-indexed journal articles, registered 10 patents, and actively contributes to cutting-edge national research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project and postgraduate innovation projects at Central South University.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Prof. Hu’s multidisciplinary research and leadership have had a transformative impact on both academic and industrial domains. His collaborations with global institutions have fostered academic exchange, capacity building, and technology transfer across continents. He plays a crucial role in mentoring young researchers and postgraduate students, equipping the next generation with practical skills and theoretical insights in nanomaterials, surface chemistry, and sustainable engineering.

Furthermore, his innovative approaches to mineral interface chemistry and clean resource utilization address real-world environmental challenges, particularly in heavy metal pollution—a concern of growing international significance.

🧭 Legacy and Future Contributions

Prof. Wenjihao Hu continues to push boundaries in smart and sustainable mining, advanced material design, and nano-interface interactions. His ongoing projects aim to deepen our understanding of ion selectivity, gas enrichment of materials, and scale-up of nano-composite membranes.

As a core backbone of national and provincial key laboratories, his legacy lies not only in his scientific achievements but also in his commitment to education, collaboration, and public service. With an ever-growing network of international partnerships and a vision for environmental sustainability, Prof. Hu is poised to make even greater contributions in the decades to come.

✍️ Publication Top Notes

📘 Deposition and adhesion of polydopamine on the surfaces of varying wettability

Author: C Zhang, L Gong, L Xiang, Y Du, W Hu, H Zeng, ZK Xu
Journal: ACS applied materials & interfaces

Year: 2017

📘 A magnetic pH-induced textile fabric with switchable wettability for intelligent oil/water separation

Author: T Yan, X Chen, T Zhang, J Yu, X Jiang, W Hu, F Jiao
Journal: Chemical Engineering

Year: 2018

📘Unraveling roles of lead ions in selective flotation of scheelite and fluorite from atomic force microscopy and first-principles calculations

Author: J He, W Sun, H Zeng, R Fan, W Hu, Z Gao
Journal: Minerals Engineering
Year: 2022

Levan Chkhartishvili | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Levan Chkhartishvili | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Georgian Technical University, Georgia.

Levan Chkhartishvili is a renowned physicist and materials scientist, holding a Doctor of Sciences degree in Physics and Mathematics. He is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Physics at Georgian Technical University and a Senior Researcher at the Semiconducting and Composite Materials Laboratory at the F. Tavadze Metallurgy and Materials Science Institute. His research focuses on the electronic structure of condensed matter, nanostructures, transport phenomena, and nanocomposite materials, particularly boron-containing alloys and compounds. Dr. Chkhartishvili has received several prestigious awards, including the Georgian National Academy of Sciences’ Certificate of Honor for Scientific Achievements in Nanotechnologies and the Albert Einstein Award of Excellence. He has contributed extensively to scientific literature through numerous publications and book chapters, and continues to mentor young scientists in the field.

Professional Profiles:

Education

Levan Chkhartishvili earned his Doctor of Sciences degree in Physics and Mathematics from the Georgian Technical University. Prior to this, he completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in Theoretical Physics at the Faculty of Physics, I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, and pursued doctoral studies in Solid State Physics at the F. Tavadze Metallurgy and Materials Science Institute, focusing on Boron, its Alloys, and Compounds.

Professional Experience

Currently, Dr. Chkhartishvili holds the position of Professor in the Department of Engineering Physics at the Georgian Technical University and serves as a Senior Researcher at the Semiconducting and Composite Materials Laboratory, F. Tavadze Metallurgy and Materials Science Institute. Over the years, he has held various roles including Associate Professor at Ilia State University, Scientist at “Liquid Light” Inc. Labs, and Professor at “IChTEU” Ltd, Faculty of Information Technologies.

Research Interests

Dr. Chkhartishvili’s research interests span a wide range of topics including the electronic structure of condensed matter, geometry of nanostructures, transport phenomena in solids, nanocomposite materials, Boron and boron-containing alloys, compounds, and composites, isotopic effects, and medical (health) physics.

Research Grants

He has secured several research grants, including projects funded by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia (SRNSFG) focusing on boron-containing materials, nanopowder synthesis, semiconductor nanomaterials, and growth technologies for nanowires and gas sensors.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Chkhartishvili has received recognition for his scientific contributions, including the Georgian National Academy of Sciences’ Certificate of Honor for Nanotechnologies, the Albert Einstein Award of Excellence, and inclusion in prestigious publications such as the “2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century” and “Who’s Who in the World.”

Research Skills

His expertise includes advanced knowledge in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, development of semiconductor devices, and modeling of climate change processes. He has demonstrated proficiency in securing and managing research grants and mentoring young scientists in their academic pursuits

Publications

  1. Magnetite-doped nanopowder boron nitride for 10B delivery agent in BNCT
    • Makatsaria, S., Chkhartishvili, L., Barbakadze, N., Oboladze, S., Chedia, R.
    • Published in Solid State Sciences, 2024, volume 154, article 107614.
  2. Growth of 2D boron materials
    • Chkhartishvili, L.
    • Published in Handbook of Emerging Materials for Sustainable Energy, 2024, pages 921–960.
  3. Obtaining Boron Carbide and Nitride Matrix Nanocomposites for Neutron-Shielding and Therapy Applications
    • Chkhartishvili, L., Makatsaria, S., Gogolidze, N., Tsiskarishvili, R., Chedia, R.
    • Published in Condensed Matter, 2023, volume 8(4), article 92.
  4. Effect of cobalt additive on phases formation in boron carbide matrix composites B4C–(Ti,Zr)B2–W2B5
    • Chkhartishvili, L., Mikeladze, A., Tsagareishvili, O., Korkia, T., Chedia, R.
    • Published in Solid State Sciences, 2023, volume 145, article 107339.
  5. Boron carbide based ceramics for dry friction units
    • Kvatchadze, V., Bairamashvili, I., Mikeladze, A., Mestvirishvili, Z., Chkhartishvili, L.
    • Published in Solid State Sciences, 2023, volume 142, article 107244.
  6. Advanced Boron Carbide Matrix Nanocomposites Obtained from Liquid-Charge: Focused Review
    • Chkhartishvili, L., Mikeladze, A., Tsagareishvili, O., Buzariashvili, M., Chedia, R.
    • Published in Condensed Matter, 2023, volume 8(2), article 37.
  7. Modeling and X-ray Analysis of Defect Nanoclusters Formation in B4C under Ion Irradiation
    • Mirzayev, M.N., Donkov, A.A., Popov, E.A., Trukhanov, A.V., Trukhanov, S.V.
    • Published in Nanomaterials, 2022, volume 12(15), article 2644.
  8. Relative Stability of Boron Planar Clusters in Diatomic Molecular Model
    • Chkhartishvili, L.
    • Published in Molecules, 2022, volume 27(5), article 1469.
  9. Carbon and isostructural boron nitride nanomaterials doped with ferromagnetic clusters
    • Chkhartishvili, L., Rukhadze, L., Margiev, B., Tsagareishvili, O., Darchiashvili, M.
    • Published in Fundamentals and Industrial Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles, 2022, pages 165–233.
  10. New Low-Temperature Method of Synthesis of Boron Carbide Matrix Ceramics Ultra-Dispersive Powders and their Spark Plasma Sintering
    • Chkhartishvili, L., Mikeladze, A., Jalabadze, N., Korkia, T., Chedia, R.
    • Published in Solid State Phenomena, 2022, volume 331 SSP, pages 173–184.

 

Mahfuzur Rahman | Composite Materials | Excellence in Innovation

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Mr. Mahfuzur Rahman | Composite Materials | Excellence in Innovation

Researcher at Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

Mahfuzur Rahman is an Industrial and Production Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree from Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology. With a strong academic background, including a CGPA of 3.10, he has acquired extensive experience through industrial training at Maf Shoes Ltd. and visits to Central Locomotive Workshop and Saidpur Railway Workshop. His research interests lie in Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning and Control, Supply Chain Management, and Total Quality Management. Mahfuzur’s notable projects include investigating the static mechanical properties of Kenaf-Palmyra Palm Leaf Stalk Fiber Reinforced Composite and developing an ergonomic laptop stand. He has held leadership roles, such as Vice-President of the BAUST Cultural Society, and has attended seminars on global sourcing and the role of industrial engineers. Proficient in MS Office, SolidWorks, C, and C++, Mahfuzur is well-equipped to contribute to industrial engineering projects with his diverse skills and strong work ethic.

Professional Profiles:

Education 🎓

Mahfuzur Rahman completed his BSc in Industrial and Production Engineering from Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology in 2023, achieving a CGPA of 3.10. Prior to this, he earned his Higher Secondary Certificate in Science from Sristy College of Tangail in 2017, with a GPA of 4.92. He also obtained his Secondary School Certificate in Science from Dighulia Shahid Mizanur Rahman High School in 2015, achieving a perfect GPA of 5.00.

Professional Experience

Mahfuzur Rahman gained valuable professional experience through his involvement in various industrial settings. In 2022, he completed industrial training at the Production and Industrial Engineering Department of Maf Shoes Ltd. in Chittagong, where he acquired hands-on knowledge in process optimization, time and motion studies, resource allocation, quality control, supply chain management, facility layout and design, lean manufacturing, six sigma, production planning, ergonomics, and project management. Additionally, he visited the Maintenance and Repair Department at the Central Locomotive Workshop in Parbotipur, Dinajpur, in 2021, and the Foundry Shop, Machine Shop, and Manufacturing Unit at Saidpur Railway Workshop in Saidpur, Nilphamari, in 2020, gaining insights into maintenance, repair, and manufacturing processes.

Research Interest

Mahfuzur Rahman’s research interests lie in the field of industrial and production engineering, focusing on process optimization, lean manufacturing, and quality control. He is particularly interested in exploring the static mechanical properties of composite materials, as demonstrated by his undergraduate thesis on Kenaf-Palmyra palm leaf stalk fiber reinforced composites. Additionally, Mahfuzur is passionate about product design and development, ergonomics, and the application of industrial engineering principles to enhance production efficiency and operational effectiveness. He seeks to contribute to advancements in manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and the integration of innovative solutions in industrial settings.

Award and Honors

Mahfuzur Rahman’s notable awards and honors include serving as Vice-President (Organizing) of the BAUST Cultural Society in 2023, showcasing his leadership and organizational skills. He also held the position of Assistance Organizing Secretary in 2022. His active participation in seminars, such as the ones on the “Role of Global Sourcing in Supply Chain Management” and the “Role of Industrial Engineers in Managing Operations,” highlights his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Additionally, Mahfuzur took part in Mind Merge 2020, an event organized by the Department of Industrial and Production Engineering at BAUST, further demonstrating his engagement with the academic community and his dedication to advancing his field.

Research Skills

Mahfuzur Rahman possesses a diverse set of research skills essential for the field of Industrial and Production Engineering. His expertise includes Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning and Control, Supply Chain Management, and Total Quality Management. He is proficient in conducting Time and Motion Studies, Resource Allocation, and Process Optimization. His skills extend to Project Management, Facility Layout and Design, and Ergonomics, crucial for optimizing manufacturing processes. Additionally, Mahfuzur is adept in using tools like MS Office, Google Docs, and SolidWorks, along with programming languages C and C++. His research capabilities are further supported by his effective Communication Skills, Team Leadership, and Quality Control and Inspection techniques.