B.S. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology and M.S Material Science and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame. Over 30 years’ experience in Accident Reconstruction, Code & Standard Compliance Issues, Material Failure Analysis & Metallurgical Testing, Fire Cause and Origin (Commercial and, Residential), Utility Investigations (Gas, Electric and Steam), Gas Turbines and Underwater Structural Inspection Management. Mr. O’Shea founded Applied Materials Technologies, Inc. in 2001. His project management experience includes inspections on hundreds of QA/QC inspections and forensic investigations. He has authored numerous presentations related to failure analysis and engineering investigations and is active in many Technical Societies. Like Dr. Johnson, Mr. O’Shea believes proactive actions prior to incidents are critical in avoiding potential catastrophic events.

Movable Platform Guardrail Failure Investigation

Professor des. Dr. Per Arvid Löthman obtained his Ph.D. degree from Twente University , The Netherlands in the field of Magnetics and Self-assembly, conducted research in Canada, France and Germany on carbon nanotubes, Graphen and related 2D nanomaterials. His research is interdisciplinary and involve sensors and sensing, 2D advanced materials, BioNanotechnology including DNA, S-layers, Viruses (archaea, bacteriophages), Biomolecular Architecture, Botany and functional surfaces, Mechatronics and BioMechatronics. Dr. Löthman has published over 90 scientifical articles, several book chapters & books and serves as a reviewer and he is on the editorial board for several journals such as Nature, Nature Materials, Journal of Bioanalytical and Analytical Chemistry, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Thin Solid Films, Sensors and Actuators, Microsystems Technologies. Dr. Löthman is Professor des. in BioMechatronics at the European University of Applied Science Hamburg, and researchgroup leader at University of Bayreuth in the field Organ-on-a-Chip and 3D Bioprinting. Furthermore, Dr. Per Arvid Löthman is Senior lecturer in “Nanomedicine, Nanopharmacy” and “Sensors and Sensing in Engineering, Biology and Medicine” (Kaiserslautern University) and Mechatronics Systems and Design (Hamburg University), Germany and Manufacturing Engineering (HTW Berlin) Germany.

Geometrically Organized Mechanics: From Material Properties to Programmable Mechanical Behaviour

Victor R. Orante-Barrón, Ph.D. Associate Professor since february, 2010. Departamento de Investigación en Polímeros y Materiales. Universidad de Sonora. México. Education Ph.D., Materials Science, Universidad de Sonora. México. 2009. M.Sc., Polymers and Materials, Universidad de Sonora. México. 2005. B.Sc., Chemical Sciences, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey (ITESM). México. 1999. Research Fellowships Post-Doctoral Fellowship, in the Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory of Oklahoma State University. From 2009 to 2010. Supervisor: Dr. Eduardo G. Yukihara. Visiting Researcher, in the Department of Physics of University of South Africa (UNISA), from September 4 to December 6, 2015. Awards Member of the National System of Researchers (SNI, in Spanish) of the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT, in Spanish). Level 1, since January, 2011. Acknowledgement to Desirable Profile from Program for Professional Teacher Development (PRODEP, in Spanish) of the National Secretary of Public Education. Participation in Conferences 98 presentations of scientific contributions in national and international conferences. Publications 24 articles published in international journals. Organizing Committees Member of organizing committees for three international conferences. Teaching Professor of several courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Human Resources Training Advisor of three B.Sc. theses (two concluded, one in process), five M.Sc theses (four concluded, one in process), and one Ph.D. thesis (in process)

Stimulated Luminescence of Novel Oxides Obtained by Solution Combustion Synthesis

Professor Michael Thompson obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Wales, UK and his PhD in analytical chemistry from McMaster University. Following a period as Science Research Council PDF at Swansea University, UK, he was appointed Lecturer in Instrumental Analysis at Loughborough University. He then moved to the University of Toronto where he is now Professor of Bioanalytical Chemistry. He has held a number of distinguished research posts including the Leverhulme Fellowship at the University of Durham and the Science Foundation Ireland E.T.S Walton Research Fellowship at the Tyndall National Institute, Cork City. He is recognized internationally for his pioneering work over many years in the area of research into new biosensor technologies and the surface chemistry of biochemical and biological entities. He has made major contributions to the label-free detection of immunochemical and nucleic acid interactions and surface behavior of cells using ultra high frequency acoustic wave physics. In recent years his group has concentrated on solutions to the ubiquitous fouling and biocompatibility problem of sensors and medical devices. This has included the direct operation of biosensors in biological fluids and avoidance of platelet aggregation on medical polymeric materials. Thompson has served on the Editorial Boards of a number of major international journals including Analytical Chemistry and The Analyst and is currently Editor-in-Chief of the monograph series “Detection Science” for the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK. He has been awarded many prestigious international prizes for his research including The Robert Boyle Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Chemistry, The Elsevier Prize in Biosensor and Bioelectronic Technology, the E.W.R. Steacie Award of the Chemical Society of Canada, and recently the 2023 Royal Society of Chemistry Horizons Prize in Analytical Science. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1999.

Surace chemistry strategies for development of acoustic wave biosensors for detection of a cancer biomarker

Auciello graduated with honors: M.S. (1973), Ph.D. (1976) – Physics, Institute “Balseiro”/Universidad Nacional Cuyo-Argentina); EE-Universidad Córdoba-Argentina (1964-1970). Postdoctoral-McMaster University, Canada (1977-1979); Distinguished Research Scientist-University of Toronto-Canada (1979-1984), Associate Professor/North Carolina State University-USA (1984-1988), Distinguished Scientist-Microelectronic Center North Carolina-USA (1988-1996), Distinguished Argonne Fellow (1996-2012)-Argonne National Laboratory-USA. Currently (2012-present), Auciello is Distinguished Endowed Chair Professor-University of Texas-Dallas, Materials Science/Engineering and Bioengineering Departments. Auciello directs basic/applied research on multifunctional oxide [ferroelectric (piezoelectric)/high-K dielectrics films], and nanocarbon films (novel Ultrananocrystalline Diamond (UNCDTM) and graphene films) and applications to industrial, high-tech, and external and implantable medical devices. UNCD film technology is commercialized for industrial products by Advanced Diamond Technologies (Auciello et al.-Founders -2003, profitable-2012, sold to large company for profit-2019), and by Original Biomedical Implants (OBI-USA, 2013) and OBI-México (2016) (Auciello and colleagues /founders), for new generations of superior medical devices/prostheses and other implants. Auciello edited 33 books and published about 500 articles in several fields, holds 23 patents, He was Associate Editor of Applied Physics Letter, and currently of Integrated Ferroelectrics, Functional Diamond, and Coatings. He was President of the Materials Research Society (2013) Auciello is Fellow of AAAS, MRS and IAAM, and has numerous Awards.

Materials Science and Technological Applications of a Unique Multifunctional Ultra nanocrystalline Diamond (UNCDTM) Coating for New Generations Industrial/High-Tech/Medical Devices/Prostheses

Dr. Viktor Balema is an expert in novel electronic and energy materials, as well as non-conventional materials preparation techniques. He earned his BS/MS degrees from L'viv State University, Ukraine, and PhD from the A. Nesmeyanov Institute of the Academy of Sciences in Moscow. Subsequently, he conducted research at the universities of Karlsruhe and Leipzig, Germany as Visiting Scientist, then joined Ames Laboratory of the US Department of Energy. Over two decades, Dr. Balema directed the Hard Materials Segment and Materials Science R&D at Sigma-Aldrich Co. and held Senior Scientist and CTO positions at Ames Laboratory and in the chemical industry. Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor at Clemson University, SC, USA. Dr. Balema has authored over 100 papers and patents, delivered numerous invited talks, and served as a reviewer for the US DOE, NSF, US CRDF, ACS PRF, and numerous peer-reviewed journals. His research has also been featured in popular scientific magazines, including New Scientist and Scientific American.

Mechanochemistry – An Emerging Technology on Earth and Beyond

Prof. habil. Dr. Eng. Buruiana Daniela Laura is a remarkable personality in the fields of industrial engineering and materials engineering. As director of the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Eco-Nanotechnologies and Innovative Materials (CC-ITI), she coordinates research projects that integrate advanced and sustainable technologies in the development of innovative materials. With extensive experience in coordinating research projects, she guides young researchers in exploring innovative solutions and implementing them on an industrial scale. In addition to her research, she is actively involved in publishing scientific papers, obtaining national/international patents, and participating in international conferences. She stays up-to-date with the latest discoveries in the field and contributes to the global scientific evolution.

Calcium Carbide Residue as a Sustainable Binder for Eco-Friendly Construction Materials

Thomas J. Webster’s (H index: 140) degrees are in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 1995; USA) and in biomedical engineering from RPI (Ph.D., 2000; USA). He has formed over a dozen companies who have numerous FDA approved medical products currently improving human health in over 45,000 patients. He is currently helping those companies and serves as a professor at Brown University, Saveetha University, Hebei University of Technology, UFPI, University of the Basque Country, and others. Dr. Webster has numerous awards including: 2020, World Top 2% Scientist by Citations (PLOS); 2020, SCOPUS Highly Cited Research (Top 1% Materials Science and Mixed Fields); 2021, Clarivate Top 0.1% Most Influential Researchers (Pharmacology and Toxicology); 2022, Best Materials Science Scientist by Citations (Research.com); and is a fellow of over 8 societies. Prof. Webster is a former President of the U.S. Society for Biomaterials and has over 1,350 publications to his credit with over 55,000 citations. He was recently nominated for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Prof. Webster also recently formed a fund to support Nigerian student research opportunities in the U.S.

Moving Towards Personalized Medicine with Nanomedicine: 45,000 Patients and Counting

Dr. Sujoy Kumar Dey is a Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sharda University, Greater Noida, with over 15 years of experience in engineering education, research, and academic leadership. His areas of expertise include Mechanical Engineering, advanced polymer composites, biomedical implants, reverse engineering, and computer-aided engineering. He has authored more than 15 peer-reviewed research publications and filed and published over 10 patents. He has played a significant role in NBA accreditation, curriculum development, industry–academia collaboration, and the introduction of industry-oriented specializations in Electric Vehicle Technology and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology. He is also actively involved in faculty mentoring, research supervision, and emerging technology initiatives, including Drone and Robotics Training (DART). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (thesis submitted), an M.E. in Mechanical Engineering from BESU Shibpur, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Haldia Institute of Technology. His professional vision is to strengthen academic excellence, research innovation, quality assurance, and industry-integrated engineering education

PEEK-Hydroxyapatite Composites for Orthopaedic Implants: Linking Crystallization Behavior to Mechanical and Wear Performance

Dr. Rafael Aguirre Flores is a Senior Researcher (Investigador Titular A) at the Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA), Mexico, and a member of the National System of Researchers (SNII, Candidate level). He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Technology, an M.Sc. in Polymer Science and Technology, and a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, all from the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. His work links polymer materials development with manufacturing technologies, including plastics processing, additive manufacturing, and the design and optimization of equipment to improve part quality. Since 2015 he has been part of CIQA's Design and Additive Manufacturing Area. His record includes 14 scientific articles, 24 national patents (14 granted), 107 industry projects, and 93 supervised theses. His current research addresses 4D-printed shape-memory composites for biomedical devices.

Fe₃O₄@PDA Loading as a Processing Window Determinant for 4D-Printed Self-Deployable Vascular Stents with Dual Magnetic/NIR Actuation

Priyanka Brojabasi is a Senior Research and Development Scientist at Ambature Inc. and the University of Waterloo, Canada, and a Manager for Quantum Computing Consulting at CGI Inc., Canada. She also serves as a Professor of Applied Computer Science, teaching AI/ML, Cloud Computing, Software Development, and Software Architecture at Conestoga College and Canadore College in Canada. She earned her Ph.D. from the Institut Quantique at Université de Sherbrooke, Canada, and holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Her research spans the physical properties of quantum materials, including artificial heterostructures of transition metal oxides, unconventional superconductivity, nanofabrication, Josephson junctions, and qubits, as well as low-dimensional materials such as thin films, carbon nanotubes, and graphitic nanofibers. She has also worked on nanomaterials and nanofluids for applications in renewable energy, hydrogen storage, solar cells, and sensor development. With over a decade of experience in materials science and engineering R&D, she has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, and has received awards and scholarships from NSERC, the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, and Université de Sherbrooke.

A Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for Stabilizing Qubits Against Decoherence and Control Imperfections

Patricia Photo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Technology Education at the University of South Africa, where she teaches Natural Sciences Education in the Senior Phase. She holds a PhD in Science Education from the University of Pretoria and leads a research programme on informal and outdoor science learning, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, inquiry-based pedagogy, and digital innovation in under-resourced classrooms. She has published extensively in top international journals, collaborates with leading scholars such as Prof Justin Dillon of University College London, and currently serves as Principal Investigator on an NRF Thuthuka Research Grant. A dedicated postgraduate supervisor and mentor, she also serves as Deputy Editor of Africa Education Review and has been recognised with College Excellence Awards in Technology-Mediated Teaching and Student Support Services.

The Classroom Without Walls: Reimagining Equitable Science Access Through Immersive Virtual Reality

Dr. Rahul Ramamurti is the Founder and President of Epidia Technologies involved with the development and production of high purity single crystal diamond for gem, electronics, thermal and quantum applications. Currently he is a Technical consultant with Karia Technologies involved in making large area single crystal diamond and polycrystalline diamond for thermal and optical applications. Previously he was the Chief Technology Officer at Pure Crystal LLC, a company dealing with the development of highly pure crystalline diamond for various applications. He also served as Senior Applications Engineer at Sub-One Technology, the market leader in advanced coatings for internal surfaces. Its patented InnerArmor coating process applies a high-performance, chemically inert, protective coating which reduces operational costs. He was a Post Doctoral Research Associate at Michigan State University/Fraunhofer U.S.A before that. He has published more than 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. He also has 3 patents for his credit. Dr. Ramamurti holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

Synthesis of Single Crystal Diamond for Applications in High Temperature Electronics

Alain Burr, CNRS Researcher, since the beginning of his career [background from ENS Paris Saclay (1987-1991), “agrégé en Mécanique", Mechanical Engineering ; PhD at Paris VI University (France) ; Assistant-Professor at the University of California Santa Barbara (USA)], his research expertise lies at the intersection of advanced computational mechanics, materials science and chemical bio-inspiration. He focused on developing and integrating constitutive equations for aerospace ceramic/metal matrix composites into Abaqus. Then, he formulated hyperelastic and anelastic behavioral laws for filled elastomers by integrating their physico-chemical properties. Currently, he investigates functional polymer nanocomposites and surface grafting modifications to modulate polymer behavior for nD printing applications, with the help of Nature inspirations. In addition, during 2013-2019, as a founder/partner and funder, he created and developed the startup Pigm'Azur, a company that still manufactures hybrid pigments.

Nature-Inspired Intelligence or AI for Sustainable Materials Discovery?

Séverine A.E. Boyer is a CNRS Researcher (France). She has completed her PhD from Clermont-Ferrand University (France) and was associate-researcher from Tokyo Metroplitan University (Japan), and Mines Paris and Mines Douai (France). Topics: Functional Meta-Structures activities to conduct combinations of chemo-physics / morphologies / poly-morpho-genesis / interfaces in hybrids materials (ceramics and polymers composites) to meet the challenges of energies of tomorrow, i.e. to develop new materials, new model-experiments and new numerical models based on the understanding phenomena. International recognitions: ‘William F. Giauque Student Award, CALCON 2003 (USA)’; ‘ICTAC Young Scientific Award, ICTAC 2012 (Japan)’ (1st time awarded to a French researcher); ‘First Place Best Poster, PPS 2019 (South Africa)’; and Awards deserved to her collaborative colleagues.

Nature-Inspired Intelligence or AI for Sustainable Materials Discovery?

Mr. Cătălin Aramă is currently a first-year PhD researcher in Materials Engineering at Dunărea de Jos University of Galați. He coordinates the Technology Transfer Center at the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics (ICI Bucharest) and serves as project manager for the Mobility Technologies Center at Dunărea de Jos University of Galați. With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, he has held executive leadership positions in both the public and private sectors. His current doctoral research focuses on the development of sensor-based solutions for the identification, monitoring, and traceability of secure documents, integrating magnetic and electromagnetic detection technologies for advanced security applications.

Sensor-Based Identification and Monitoring System for Secure Documents Containing Magnetic Microwires

Andrei Ivanov is a second-year Ph.D. student at the Doctoral School of Fundamental Sciences and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Romania, in the field of Materials Engineering. He is also a member of the Interdisciplinary Research Centre in the Field of Eco-Nano Technology and Advanced Materials (CC-ITI). His research focuses on the development and application of advanced nanomaterials for food quality and safety, with particular emphasis on nano-enabled sensors and smart packaging technologies. He is the author of the review paper “Nanomaterials for Sensory Systems: A Review”, published in the international journal Biosensors. His current research activities are oriented toward the development of innovative nanomaterial-based sensing platforms and their potential application in the agri-food sector, contributing to improved food monitoring, quality control, and safety.

From Nanomaterial Properties to Food-Quality Decisions: Smart Sensing Across the Cold Chain

Balan-Balantof Ionut-Cristian is a first-year Ph.D. student at the Doctoral School of Fundamental Sciences and Engineering from “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Romania, in the field of Materials Engineering. He graduated from the Faculty of Firefighters at the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Police Academy in Bucharest, specializing in Construction and Installation Engineering – Firefighting. He is also a member of the Interdisciplinary Research Centre in the Field of Eco-Nano Technology and Advanced Materials (CC-ITI). His doctoral research focuses on the corrosion protection of steels through the use of environmentally friendly green corrosion inhibitors, with particular emphasis on sustainable approaches for improving the corrosion resistance and durability of metallic materials. In parallel with his academic and research activities, he works at the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations of Galați County, where he serves as Head of the Prevention Inspection Service.

Sustainability in Corrosion Protection: Eco-Friendly Strategies and Next-Generation Inhibitors

Marian-Cristian Staicu is a second-year PhD student in the field of Materials Engineering within the Doctoral School of Fundamental and Engineering Sciences at “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati. He completed his bachelor's studies at the Faculty of Naval Architecture, specializing in Naval Architecture, and later earned a master's degree at the Faculty of Engineering, in the field of Quality Management in Industrial Engineering, also at Dunarea de Jos University of Galati.

Engineering Advances in Cryogenic Fluid Storage: Materials and Technologies

Bianca-Elena Roșca is a first-year PhD student in Materials Engineering at the Doctoral School of Fundamental and Engineering Sciences from “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Naval Architecture, specializing in Naval Architecture, and subsequently completed her Master’s degree at the same faculty and university. Her academic background is primarily focused on naval engineering and materials engineering.

Innovative Surface Protection Strategies for Enhancing the Corrosion Resistance of Metallic Materials in Marine Environments

Elena Ciutac (Nicolaev) is a third-year Ph.D. student at the Doctoral School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Romania, in the field of Industrial Engineering. Her research interests focus on sustainable materials and industrial waste valorization, with particular emphasis on the recycling and reuse of industrial by-products as secondary raw materials for the development of environmentally friendly construction materials. She is the author of the review paper “Industrial Waste Recycling for Sustainable Building Materials: A Review”, published in the international journal Buildings. Her current research activities are oriented toward circular economy approaches, resource efficiency, and the development of low-carbon construction materials with improved performance and reduced environmental impact.

Industrial Waste as a Resource for Sustainable Construction Materials: Performance, Environmental Benefits, and Future Perspectives

Georgiana Ghisman (Alexe) is a second-year PhD researcher in Materials Engineering at Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania. She holds degrees in Materials Science, and Finance and Banking, as well as a master’s degree in Advanced Materials and Innovative Technologies. Her doctoral research focuses on the advanced materials for ballistic protection, with particular emphasis on coatings, high-performance fibers, and micro/nanostructured surface treatments.

Next-Generation Kevlar-Based Ballistic Protection through Advanced Surface Modification

Andromeda Iacob is a first-year PhD researcher in Materials Engineering at Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania. She holds degrees in Traffic Police, Law, and Business Administration, as well as a Master’s degree in Criminal Sciences and Criminology. Since 2013, she has worked at the Galați Traffic Police Department, with expertise in traffic management and road systematization. Her doctoral research focuses on the development and evaluation of advanced asphalt materials and the integration of smart sensors for real time monitoring, aiming to enhance road safety, durability, and the sustainability of transportation infrastructure.

Sensor Integrated in Asphalt Materials for Sustainable and Intelligent Road Infrastructure

Dr. Justin Kinda, P.h.D Engineer, experienced in sustainable building materials and fracture modeling. Having obtained my Ph.D. degree from Ecole Normale Superieure Paris Saclay (France) and a double Engineering degree from both École Centrale (France) and École Hassania des Travaux Publics (Morocco), I had the privilege of serving as an R&D specialist at the esteemed University of Luxembourg and as an R&D engineer at EDF. In my career, I have actively worked on sustainable building materials, constantly striving to create innovative solutions that contribute to a greener future.

From Laboratory to Construction: Machine Learning and Life Cycle Assessment for Scalable Low-Carbon Geopolymer Materials

Etienne MALBILA is an Associate Professor in Engineering Science and Technology, specializing in Materials Science, at Université Yembila Abdoulaye TOGUYENI (UYAT) in Burkina Faso, where he has been teaching and conducting research since January 2019. He holds a PhD in Applied Physics from Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo. He is also a civil and infrastructure engineer and holds two specialized master's degrees: one in Project Management and the other in Urban Engineering. Between 2001 and 2016, he held various positions within engineering consultancy firms and development organizations before joining the public administration in 2017. Throughout his career, he has served as Head of Department of Water and Sanitation at the Boucle du Mouhoun Area and as Director of Student Affairs at UYAT. He currently serves as Director of the Higher School of Engineering (ESI/UYAT). His professional career combines academic teaching, training, scientific research, and technical expertise in construction and project engineering. Through these activities, he contributes to the development of engineering skills and the advancement of knowledge in his fields of specialization.

Preparation and Investigating the Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Performances of Sand/Soil/Recycled HDPE Composites