Liang Liu | Materials Design | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Liang Liu | Materials Design | Best Researcher Award 

Dean at School of Materials Science and Engineering | China

Dr. Liu Liang is a professor of Materials Science and Engineering and currently serves as Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Liaoning University of Technology. He holds a strong academic background in metal materials engineering and materials science, earning his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Jilin University under the supervision of Prof. Jiang Qing. Over the years, he has advanced through roles as lecturer, associate professor, vice dean, and graduate school associate director before assuming his current leadership position. His research interests include high-entropy alloys, alloy composition design and solidification theory, control of alloy microstructure and properties, and electromagnetic pulse treatment technology in alloy melting and solidification. He has published 43 peer-reviewed papers with 595 citations across 540 documents and holds an h-index of 14, with contributions in leading journals such as Materials Science & Engineering A, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Advanced Engineering Materials, Scripta Materialia, and Nature. Dr. Liu has led multiple national and provincial research projects focused on alloy design, solidification mechanisms, and microstructural regulation, while also serving as a reviewer for several top international journals. He is actively engaged in academic societies, serving as a communication review expert for the National Natural Science Foundation of China and holding memberships in branches of the Chinese Society for Metals and the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society. Recognized for his academic achievements and professional service, Dr. Liu continues to drive innovation in high-entropy alloys and structural materials, bridging fundamental research with industrial applications and mentoring future scientists, thereby establishing himself as a leading figure in advanced materials research.

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Featured Publications

An innovative laser welding strategy for B2-structured high-entropy intermetallic compound alloys. (2025). Materials & Design.

Multi-principal element alloy with ultrafine and high-density L12 nanoparticles. (2025). Materials Science and Engineering .

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of Al-doped modified LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1-xAlxO2 cathode materials. (2025). Huaxue Gongcheng / Chemical Engineering China.

A novel modification strategy: Pulse electric current treatment optimizes the structure of lithium-rich manganese-based cathode materials to enhance electrochemical performance. (2025). Materials Letters.

Esra Cengiz-Yanardag | CAD-CAM materials | Best Researcher Award

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 Prof. Esra Cengiz-Yanardag| CAD-CAM materials |Best Researcher Award

 Prof.  Esra Cengiz-YanardagMersin University,Turkey.

Prof. Dr. Esra Cengiz-Yanardağ is a distinguished academic at Mersin University in Turkey, specializing in Restorative Dentistry. She holds a DDS and PhD, and currently serves as a professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Mersin University’s Faculty of Dentistry.Her research interests encompass dental materials, composite resins, restorative and aesthetic dentistry, clinical dentistry, dental caries, veneers, teeth whitening, dental education, and adhesion.Prof. Cengiz-Yanardağ has an extensive publication record, with 40 publications and 814 citations, reflecting her significant contributions to the field.

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Education :

Professor Esra Cengiz Yanardağ completed her Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry from Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry in 2006. She then pursued her Doctoral studies in Restorative Dentistry at Near East University, where she defended her thesis in 2012, focusing on the effects of saliva contamination on micro-shear bond strength in composite resins applied with different adhesive systems.

Experience :

With a strong background in restorative dentistry, Prof. Yanardağ has held various academic positions. She began as a Research Assistant at Near East University in 2007 and later became a Lecturer (PhD) in 2012. She was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2013 and continued in that role until 2016. In the same year, she joined Mersin University, Faculty of Dentistry, as an Assistant Professor, where she was later promoted to Associate Professor in 2017 and ultimately to Professor in 2022 in the Department of Restorative Dentistry.

In addition to her academic contributions, she has also taken on administrative roles, serving as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at Mersin University (2016, 2019), a Faculty Board Member (2017), and the Bologna Coordinator for the faculty (2017).

Research Focus :

Prof. Yanardağ’s research primarily revolves around adhesive dentistry, composite resin materials, bleaching agents, and restorative techniques. Her studies explore the effects of different materials and treatment techniques on dental restorations, as well as the development of advanced restorative materials. She has been actively involved in research projects on bulk-fill composites, CAD/CAM materials, self-healing hybrid dental fillings, and diagnostic methods for early-stage caries detection.

Awards:

Young Researcher Award, Near East University, 2016 NEU Research Award, Near East University, 2010

Publication :

Clinical evaluation of Er, Cr: YSGG and GaAlAs laser therapy for treating dentine hypersensitivity: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Long-term effect of diode laser irradiation compared to sodium fluoride varnish in the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity in periodontal maintenance patients: a randomized …

Effectiveness of Er, Cr: YSGG laser on dentine hypersensitivity: a controlled clinical trial

The effect of surface treatments on the mechanical and optical behaviors of CAD/CAM restorative materials

Use of mineral trioxide aggregate in the treatment of invasive cervical resorption: a case report

The effect of home-bleaching application on the color and translucency of five resin composites

Efficacy of erbium, chromium-doped: yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet laser irradiation combined with resin-based tricalcium silicate and calcium hydroxide on direct pulp 

 Conclusion

Prof. Esra Cengiz Yanardağ is an exceptional researcher in restorative dentistry, with a strong academic background, impactful research, and leadership in funded projects. Her contributions to dental material innovation, adhesive bonding research, and mentorship make her a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

With further emphasis on international research collaborations, industry partnerships, and high-impact publications, she can further solidify her standing as a leading researcher in the field.