Prof. Antonio Pereira | Welding Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Antonio Pereira, University of Aveiro, Portugal

António M. B. Pereira, PhD, is a distinguished Mechanical Engineering Professor based in Aveiro, Portugal. With a rich background in academia and industry, Dr. Pereira has made significant contributions to both fields throughout his career. As a founding shareholder and former Director of the Martifer Group, he played a pivotal role in the planning and production of numerous steel structures and industrial equipment, totaling over 100 million euros. Transitioning to academia in 2000, he has since held various leadership positions at the University of Aveiro (UA), including Director of the Mechanical Testing Laboratory and Director of the Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation. His research interests focus on sustainable manufacturing solutions and technologies for well-being. Dr. Pereira’s remarkable achievements include over 100 scientific publications, 19 books/book chapters, supervision of numerous MSc and PhD students, and the successful coordination of numerous research projects,

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🎓 Education:

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, 2006
MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, 2002
Graduation in Mechanical Engineering, University of Porto

🔬 Professional Achievements:

Full Professor with Habilitation at University of Aveiro (UA)
Director of the Mechanical Testing Laboratory (ISO 9001 certified) at UA
Director of the Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation, leading 150 researchers in sustainable manufacturing solutions
Founder of the Master’s Degree in Welding Engineering and the Welding School at UA
Coordinator for the “Sustainable and Innovative Industries” thematic line at the Intelligent Systems Associate Laboratory

📚 Publications and Research:

Authored over 110 scientific publications and 19 books/book chapters
Supervised more than 100 MSc students and 10 PhD students
Principal Investigator in 51 research projects, with a total budget exceeding 15 million euros

Publication Top Notes:

Double-size texturisation and biphasic calcium phosphate coatings obtained via laser technologies for bioactive zirconia dental implant surfaces

Brazing of Copper Pipes for Heat Pump and Refrigeration Applications

Tribological, Micromechanical and Structural Characterizations of PA66 Composites Filled Cu Micro-particles

Laser marking on polyoxymethylene (POM) polymer substrate for a lean manufacturing application

Laser Marking on White-Coloured Polyoxymethylene (POM) Polymer Substrate: Challenges and Perspectives

A numerical study on the influence of clamping on laser welding residual stresses and distortions

Assist. Prof. Dr. yan zhang, xinjiang University, China

Yan Zhang is an accomplished researcher specializing in weldability of materials and heterogeneous material connections. With a PhD from Jilin University, where he received numerous accolades including “Excellent Graduate Student” and recognition for his doctoral dissertation, Zhang currently serves as an associate professor and postgraduate tutor at Xinjiang University. He has published over 60 academic papers, secured patents, and led various research projects. Zhang’s expertise extends to serving as a technical consultant for industrial firms and editorial roles for esteemed scientific journals. He is a member of multiple professional societies and has presented his work internationally. Zhang’s innovative contributions include the development of an intelligent pipeline welding robot and co-founding Xinjiang Defender Technology Co., Ltd. to advance technology transfer and entrepreneurship.