Yongsheng Wang | Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | Excellence in Research Award

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Yongsheng Wang | Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | Excellence in Research Award

Taiyuan University of Technology | China

Assoc Prof. Dr. Yongsheng Wang is an Associate Professor in the College of Materials Science & Engineering at Taiyuan University of Technology, China. His research focuses on alloy materials and coating design, fabrication, and characterization, including high-entropy alloys, additive manufacturing, diamond coatings, and surface treatments. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Science & Technology Beijing and completed postdoctoral research at Beihang University, with a visiting scholar experience at Purdue University, United States. Dr. Wang has made significant contributions to the development of advanced alloy systems and surface engineering technologies. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed scientific papers in reputed international journals, authored several high-impact studies on metallic glass composites, Ti-based alloys, and high-entropy materials, and holds nine patents, including one granted in the United States. His work has received multiple financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, the Shanxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation, and the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metal Materials. With an impressive h-index of 18, over 1,013 citations, and approximately 91 research documents, his research has established him as a leading expert in materials science. Dr. Wang’s technical expertise covers a wide range of experimental techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, nanoindentation, and additive manufacturing, contributing to the understanding and optimization of mechanical properties, microstructures, and performance of next-generation alloy materials.

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Featured Publications

Qi, J., Wu, Y., Zhang, C., Yu, S., Wang, Y., Liu, Y., & Hei, H. (2025). Ultraviolet photodetector of TiO₂ film in different phase on various substrates. Ceramics International.

Mu, Y., Liang, Y., Sheng, J., Zhang, C., Guo, Z., Yang, G., Sun, T., Wang, Y., & Lin, J. (2025). A novel approach to coating for improving the comprehensive high-temperature service performance of TiAl alloys. Journal name, volume(issue), page range.

Sun, D., Wang, H., Wang, Y., Guo, Y., Liang, Y., & Lin, J. (2025). Microstructural evolution and densification behavior of high-Nb TiAl produced by powder forging.

Sun, D., Wang, H., Wang, Y., Guo, Y., Liang, Y., & Lin, J. (2025). Low-temperature deposition of CVD diamond films on HfNbTaMo medium entropy alloy: Morphology, process and wear properties. Surface and Coatings Technology, 509, 130887.

Wang, Y., Hou, M., Huang, Z., Xu, Y., Tan, C., & Xiao, H. (2025). Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of a new alpha-titanium alloy Ti-6.0Al-3.0Zr-0.5Sn-1.0Mo-1.5Nb-1.0V. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 34, 12348–12358.

Dmitry Ponomarev | Causal Inference and Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dmitry Ponomarev | Causal Inference and Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

Kurchatov Institute | Russia

Dr. Dmitry Ponomarev, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, is an accomplished scientist and academic leader who serves as Deputy Research Director and Head of the Optoelectronics Group at the National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute,” Moscow, Russia, while also holding the role of Principal Investigator at Tohoku University, Japan. His career has been dedicated to advancing millimeter-wave electronics, terahertz photonics, and quantum optoelectronic devices, where he has consistently demonstrated the ability to bridge fundamental research with technological applications. With more than 118 peer-reviewed journal publications, contributions to 2 academic books, and 12 patents granted alongside 2 under evaluation, he has established himself as a prolific and innovative researcher whose output has been widely disseminated across international platforms. His scientific influence is evident in an H-index of 30 and more than 3,000 citations, which highlight not only the originality of his ideas but also their relevance and adoption by the broader global scientific community. Over the course of his career, he has successfully led 18 completed research projects and continues to direct 3 active investigations, in addition to playing a central role in 6 consultancy and industry collaborations that link academic knowledge to real-world applications. His research contributions include the realization of polarization-sensitive sub-THz detectors, ultralow-noise strain-induced terahertz devices, the pioneering development of a 64-pixel optoelectronic THz detector array, novel performance-enhancement strategies for emitters using plasmonic electrode designs, and the creation of sapphire-fiber microlens arrays with high refractive precision. Beyond his technical achievements, Dr. Ponomarev has made significant service contributions to the academic community, holding 10 editorial appointments, mentoring doctoral students, and serving as a member of scientific councils at leading institutions, including the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. He has built strong collaborations with world-class institutions such as Tohoku University in Japan, École Polytechnique de Montréal in Canada, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the United States, reinforcing his role as a global connector of expertise. His impact has also been recognized through prestigious prizes and honors awarded for his advances in optoelectronics and quantum photonics, affirming the quality, novelty, and societal relevance of his research. Combining leadership, innovation, and dedication, Dr. Ponomarev continues to shape the future of terahertz science and optoelectronics, while his academic profile, certificates, and supporting documents remain accessible through trusted repositories and official research links, ensuring transparency and verification of his professional achievements.

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Featured Publications

Gavdush, A. A., Zhelnov, V. A., Dolganov, K. B., Bogutskii, A. A., Garnov, S. V., Burdanova, M. G., Ponomarev, D. S., Shi, Q., Zaytsev, K. I., & Komandin, G. A. (2025). Insulator–metal transition in VO₂ film on sapphire studied by broadband dielectric spectroscopy. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 3500.

Zhelnov, V. A., Rybnikov, D. D., Ulitko, V. E., Goncharov, Yu. G., Lavrukhin, D. V., Perov, A. N., Garnov, S. V., Ponomarev, D. S., Skorobogatiy, M., Zaytsev, K. I., & Chernomyrdin, N. V. (2025). Superresolution THz pulsed solid immersion microscopy. Applied Physics Letters.

Galiev, R. A., Ushakov, D. V., Afonenko, A. A., Pavlov, A. Yu., Ponomarev, D. (2024). Continuous‐wave two‐photon terahertz quantum cascade laser. Journal of Applied Physics, 136(19), Article 194504.

Zenchenko, N. V., Lavrukhin, D. V., Galiev, R., Yachmenev, A., Khabibullin, R., Goncharov, Y., Dolganova, I., Kurlov, V., Otsuji, T., Zaytsev, K., & Ponomarev, D. (2024). Enhanced terahertz emission in a large‐area photoconductive antenna through an array of tightly packed sapphire fibers. Applied Physics Letters, 124, 121107.

Kovaleva, P., Kuznetsov, K. A., Kuznetzov, P. I., Kitaeva, G., Safronenkov, D., & Ponomarev, D. (2024, July). Plasmonic photoconductive antennas based on Bi₂₋ₓSbₓSeᵧTe₃₋ᵧ topological insulators. In Proceedings of the International Conference Laser Optics (ICLO).