Topical Advisory Panel
- Biomaterials Section
- Energy Materials Section
- Advanced Composites Section
- Advanced Materials Characterization Section
- Porous Materials Section
- Manufacturing Processes and Systems Section
- Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Section
- Smart Materials Section
- Thin Films and Interfaces Section
- Catalytic Materials Section
- Carbon Materials Section
- Materials Chemistry Section
- Materials Physics Section
- Optical and Photonic Materials Section
- Corrosion Section
- Construction and Building Materials Section
- Materials Simulation and Design Section
- Electronic Materials Section
- Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses Section
- Metals and Alloys Section
- Soft Matter Section
- Polymeric Materials Section
- Quantum Materials Section
- Mechanics of Materials Section
- Green Materials Section
Members
Interests: magnetic methods in non-destructive testing; structural health monitoring; uniform and composite materials; smart materials; diagnostics; damage detection
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Interests: auxetics; metamaterials; modeling of material microstructures; smart materials and tunable and shape-morphing materials; composites; FEM
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Interests: polyoxometalates (POMs); coordination chemistry; materials modelling; applied density functional theory; computer-aided material design
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Interests: laser-assisted synthesis and characterization of composite glasses and perovskites for advanced photonic and photovoltaic applications; nonlinear optical properties of oxide glasses and crystals; growth of glassy and crystalline materials inside photonic crystal fibers (PCFs), toward sensing, switching, optofluidic, and photonic bandgap applications
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Interests: metal−organic frameworks; porous materials; photocatalytic catalysis; gas storage and separation
Interests: bioactive nanocoatings; nano drug delivery systems; advanced organic synthesis and analysis; magnetic nanofluids for biomedical applications; electrochemical sensors and biosensors
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2. Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Rua Pedro Nunes, 3030-199 Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: asphalt mixtures; recycled concrete aggregate; reclaimed asphalt pavement; nano-materials for asphalt mixtures; asset management systems; urban environment road safety; dynamic traffic management; climate changes; circular economy
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Interests: electric insulating materials; electric insulation; ZnO-based varistor; material recycling; CAD simulation; dielectric spectroscopy; ferrofluids
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Interests: plant bioactives; phytochemicals; health benefits; secondary metabolites; nanomaterials; encapsulation; drug delivery systems
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Dr. Mariangela Fedel
Interests: biomaterials and biocompatibility; advanced materials; surface engineering; surface functionalization; coatings; bio-functional nanomaterials; natural polymers; antimicrobial coatings and nanocomposites
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Interests: spectroscopy; Raman; infrared; ROA; CD; spectroscopic imaging; chemometrics; peptide structure modelling and prediction; proteins
Interests: metallurgy; physicochemical properties; numerical methods; numerical simulation and modeling
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Interests: processes in multiphase systems; reactions in gas-liquid systems; mineral carbonation; carbonates; calcium carbonate; biomineralization; characteristics of granular materials
Interests: magnetooptic; luminescence; ceramic materials; measurement; laser; cement hydration process
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Interests: advanced joining technology; ceramic; all solid-state battery; glass bonding; dissimilar joint
Interests: nanostructured semiconductors; carbon based materials: diamond and carbon fibre; transmission electron microscopy; aerospace materials
Interests: nanocomposites; vibration of plates and shells; vibration control; rotordynamics; health monitoring; vibration energy harvesting
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Interests: lightweight design and materials; multi-material-design; power ultrasonics; solid state welding; hybrid joints; microstructure-property-relationships; polymer composite materials; multifunctional ma
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Interests: welding; hardfacing; thermal spraying; explosive cladding process; brazing welding; surface engineering; abrasive wear; erosive wear; anti-corrosion protection methods
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Interests: polymer chemistry & technology; polymer (nano)composites; synthesis & functionalization of nanomaterials; biomaterials; drug delivery; utilization of biomass byproducts; green chemistry
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Interests: composites in dentistry; tribology; surface engineering; metal matrix composites; fiber-reinforced polymer composites; nanocomposites
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Interests: laser micro/nanofabrication; ultrafast and nanoscale optics; metamaterials; 3D printing
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Interests: functionally graded material; thin film structures; structural optimization; numerical methods; fracture mechanics and crack growth
Interests: smart materials and structures; soft robots; soft mechanics
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Interests: fracture and fatigue; fatigue crack propagation; metals; polymers; fiber and particle reinforced composites; 3d printing; scaffolds; numerical simulation
Interests: metallic material; materials characterization; mechanical properties; microstructure
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Interests: permanent magnets; magnetocaloric effect materials; magnetic nanoparticles
Interests: endodontic; biomaterials in endodontic; root canal treatment; dental traumatology; autotransplantation of the teeth; apical periodontitis and diabetes; apical priodontitis and cognitive disorders
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Interests: photocatalysis; electrochemical sensors; supercapacitors; OER; HER
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Interests: failure analysis; polymeric materials in nuclear power plants; irradiation degradation of polymers; ageing management of nuclear power plants; heat resistant steels
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