Dr. Hernando Correa Gallego | New Materials Awards | Top Researcher Award

Dr. Hernando Correa Gallego, Universidad del QuindIo, Colombia

Hernando Correa Gallego, a distinguished Senior Researcher recognized by Minciencias, was born on June 26, 1960, in Cartago, Colombia. Holding a Doctorate in Sciences – Physics from Universidad del Valle, he has made significant contributions to the fields of Matter Physics and Particle and Field Physics. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, followed by a Master’s degree in Sciences from the same institution, with a thesis focusing on the electrolytic solid phase of AgI.

Dr. Correa Gallego has been a full-time faculty member at Universidad del Quindío since 1999, where he has been actively involved in both teaching and research. He has taught a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Statistical Physics. His research has spanned multiple areas, such as the design and construction of electrical measurement probes, the characterization of copper surfaces, and the study of ionic transport in compounds based on AgI.

Professional Profiles:

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SCOPUS

Education 🎓

Doctorate in Sciences – Physics: Universidad del Valle (January 2003 – July 2006)
Master’s in Sciences: Universidad del Valle (January 1996)
- Thesis: Study of the Transition to the Electrolytic Solid Phase of AgI in the Presence of Alkaline Ions
Undergraduate Degree in Physics: Universidad del Valle (January 1990)
- Thesis: Synthesis of Monocrystalline Copper Oxide and Characterization of its Magnetic, Electrical, and Thermal Properties
High School: Gimnasio del Pacífico (January 1972)

Complementary Training 📚

Extension in Chemistry: Universidad del Valle (January 1994)

Professional Experience 👨‍🏫

Universidad del Quindío (August 1999 – December 2019)
- Council Member: Assistant Professor (Since February 2001), Research Professor (August 1999 – December 2013)
- Teaching Activities: Various undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, and Statistical Physics.
- Research Activities: Notable projects include the design and construction of a probe for electrical measurements with a cooling system based on Peltier cells and the characterization of electrical properties of various compounds.
Interdisciplinary Institute of Sciences (March 2001 – Present)
- Research Activities: Implementation of an electrical impedance measurement system for ionic transport studies in compounds based on AgI.

Research Lines and Expertise 🔬

Areas of Expertise:
- Natural Sciences — Physical Sciences — Matter Physics
- Natural Sciences — Physical Sciences — Particle and Field Physics
Research Lines:
- Magnetic Susceptibility
- Electrical Impedance in Biological Tissues
- Thermal and Electrical Properties
- Non-optical Material Characterization
- Phase Transitions

Languages 🌐

English: Good (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Understanding)

Recognitions and Supervised Works 🏆

Recognition for Invention Patent: Universidad del Quindío (August 2015)
Best Research Work: Universidad del Quindío (August 2015)
Supervised Works:
- Undergraduate Theses: Various projects including the design and characterization of a magnetic susceptometer.
- Master’s Theses: Studies on the influence of concrete permeability to CO2 and optimization of specific heat systems.
- Doctoral Thesis: Ongoing research on the thermal synthesis of copper oxides.

Data on A parametric temperature dependent potential for β-PbF<inf>2</inf>: A numerical investigation by molecular dynamics

A new position in α-RbAg4I5 at room temperature by molecular dynamics simulations

A unified equation for modeling the dependency of conductivity with temperature in ionic systems

Molecular dynamics simulation of ionic transport and thermodynamic properties in β-PbF<inf>2</inf>

Silver-ion dynamics close to the superionic phase transition of γ −RbAg4I5 with segregated Ag+

Dr. Shengbin Zhao | Light welding Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shengbin Zhao, Soochow University, China

Shengbin Zhao is a distinguished academic figure in the field of advanced materials laser welding and additive manufacturing. Holding the position of Lecturer at Soochow University’s School of Mechanical Engineering, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.

Zhao’s academic journey began at Lanzhou University of Technology, where he excelled in Welding Technology and Engineering, ranking first among his peers. He continued his education at Tianjin University, earning his Master’s degree in Materials Engineering under the guidance of Professor Lijun Yang. Building upon this foundation, he pursued a Doctorate in Materials Processing Engineering, again at Tianjin University, under the mentorship of Professor Yang. Additionally, he underwent joint training at the National University of Singapore, further enriching his academic pursuits.

Professional Profiles:

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ORCID

🎓 Education:

Bachelor’s Degree: Welding Technology and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology (2010-2014)
Master’s Degree: Materials Engineering, Tianjin University (2014-2017)
Doctorate: Materials Processing Engineering, Tianjin University (2017-2022)
Joint PhD: National University of Singapore, School of Science (2021-2022)

👨‍🏫 Current Position:

Lecturer, School of Mechanical Engineering, Soochow University (Since March 2023)

💼 Work Experience:

Lecturer: Soochow University, School of Mechanical Engineering (2023-Present)

💰 Funding:

National Natural Science Foundation of China (52375459)
National Natural Science Foundation of China (52305399)
Jiangsu Science and Technology Plan Special Project (BE2022066-3)
China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.2023M742567)

🏆 Awards and Honors:

Outstanding Mid-term Evaluation of Tianjin Graduate Research Innovation Project (June 2020)
National High-Level University Publicly Funded Graduate Project Scholarship (August 2020)
National Inspirational Scholarship (Three times, October 2011, 2012, 2013)
Outstanding Graduate of Lanzhou University of Technology (June 2014)
International Welding Engineer (IWE)

🔬 Research Focus:

Advanced materials laser welding and additive manufacturing

Dr. Shengbin Zhao is a dedicated researcher and educator in the field of materials engineering. With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, he specializes in advanced materials laser welding and additive manufacturing. He has been recognized with numerous awards and scholarships for his outstanding contributions to the field. As a lecturer at Soochow University, he continues to inspire and educate the next generation of engineers and researchers.

Publication Top Notes:

A novel method to fabricate Ni/WC composite coatings by laser wire deposition: Processing characteristics, microstructural evolution and mechanical properties under different wire transfer modes

Laser hot-wire cladding of Ni/WC composite coatings with a tubular cored wire

Insights into microstructural evolution and dissolution characteristics of reinforced particles in tungsten carbide‑nickel composite coatings prepared by laser hot-wire deposition