Gamal Khater | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award Published on 19/09/202519/09/2025 by Cryogenicist Prof. Dr. Gamal Khater | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award Professor | National Research Centre | Egypt Prof. Dr. Gamal Abou-Elgheat Khater, Professor (Emeritus) of Applied Mineralogy and Glass Technology at the Glass Research Department, Inorganic Chemical Industries & Mineral Resources Division, National Research Centre (NRC), Egypt, is a distinguished scholar in applied mineralogy, glass science, and ceramic materials. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology and Chemistry from Mansoura University, followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology with specialization in mineralogy and glass-ceramic systems from Ain Shams University. With extensive professional experience, he has served as a technical expert and executive advisor to leading industrial organizations in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, alongside his academic leadership at NRC. His research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and industrial applications of glass and glass-ceramic materials derived from natural and waste resources, contributing to sustainable materials science. He has led and participated in numerous national and international projects, supervised postgraduate theses, published over 80 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, and secured patents on innovative glass technologies. Prof. Khater’s work has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Award for Environmental Management, the NRC Awards for Scientific Encouragement and Research Outputs, and innovation prizes from international exhibitions. He is a member of leading scientific societies, a reviewer for international journals, and is listed in Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering. His scholarly impact is reflected in Google Scholar metrics with 1,430 citations, h-index of 21, and i10-index of 40. Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar Featured Publications 1. Khater, G. A. (2011). Influence of Cr₂O₃, LiF, CaF₂ and TiO₂ nucleants on the crystallization behavior and microstructure of glass-ceramics based on blast-furnace slag. Ceramics International, 37(7), 2193–2199. 2. Khater, G. A. (2002). The use of Saudi slag for the production of glass-ceramic materials. Ceramics International, 28(1), 59–67. 3. Khater, G. A., Abdel-Motelib, A., El Manawi, A. W., & Safiah, M. O. A. (2012). Glass-ceramics materials from basaltic rocks and some industrial waste. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 358(8), 4. Safwat, E. M., Khater, A. G. A., Abd-Elsatar, A. G., & Khater, G. A. (2021). Glass fiber-reinforced composites in dentistry. Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 45(1), 190. 5. Khater, G. A. (2010). Glass-ceramics in the CaO–MgO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ system based on industrial waste materials. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 356(52–54), 3066–3070.
Prof. Dr. Gamal Abou-Elgheat Khater, Professor (Emeritus) of Applied Mineralogy and Glass Technology at the Glass Research Department, Inorganic Chemical Industries & Mineral Resources Division, National Research Centre (NRC), Egypt, is a distinguished scholar in applied mineralogy, glass science, and ceramic materials. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology and Chemistry from Mansoura University, followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology with specialization in mineralogy and glass-ceramic systems from Ain Shams University. With extensive professional experience, he has served as a technical expert and executive advisor to leading industrial organizations in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, alongside his academic leadership at NRC. His research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and industrial applications of glass and glass-ceramic materials derived from natural and waste resources, contributing to sustainable materials science. He has led and participated in numerous national and international projects, supervised postgraduate theses, published over 80 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, and secured patents on innovative glass technologies. Prof. Khater’s work has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Award for Environmental Management, the NRC Awards for Scientific Encouragement and Research Outputs, and innovation prizes from international exhibitions. He is a member of leading scientific societies, a reviewer for international journals, and is listed in Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering. His scholarly impact is reflected in Google Scholar metrics with 1,430 citations, h-index of 21, and i10-index of 40. Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar Featured Publications 1. Khater, G. A. (2011). Influence of Cr₂O₃, LiF, CaF₂ and TiO₂ nucleants on the crystallization behavior and microstructure of glass-ceramics based on blast-furnace slag. Ceramics International, 37(7), 2193–2199. 2. Khater, G. A. (2002). The use of Saudi slag for the production of glass-ceramic materials. Ceramics International, 28(1), 59–67. 3. Khater, G. A., Abdel-Motelib, A., El Manawi, A. W., & Safiah, M. O. A. (2012). Glass-ceramics materials from basaltic rocks and some industrial waste. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 358(8), 4. Safwat, E. M., Khater, A. G. A., Abd-Elsatar, A. G., & Khater, G. A. (2021). Glass fiber-reinforced composites in dentistry. Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 45(1), 190. 5. Khater, G. A. (2010). Glass-ceramics in the CaO–MgO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ system based on industrial waste materials. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 356(52–54), 3066–3070.
Xiaolin Lan | Multifunctional Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award Published on 12/09/202513/09/2025 by Cryogenicist Xiaolin Lan | Multifunctional Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award Associate Professor | Northeast Forestry University | China Dr. Xiaolin Lan, Associate Professor at the College of Material Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, is an accomplished scholar in chemical engineering and advanced materials research. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from the Harbin Institute of Technology, a bachelor’s degree in Light Chemical Engineering from Northeast Forestry University, and has completed visiting doctoral research at the National University of Singapore. His professional career includes roles as an assistant research fellow at the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and academic leadership at his home institution, where he contributes to teaching and research development. Dr. Lan’s research focuses on biomass-based functional materials and multifunctional composite materials, with particular expertise in electromagnetic wave absorption, microwave attenuation, and high-temperature-resistant ceramics. He has authored impactful publications in leading journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Small, Carbon, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, advancing the understanding of lightweight, porous, and high-performance materials for energy and environmental applications. Complementing his publications, Dr. Lan has also contributed to technological innovation through several patents on nanomaterials and composite fiber fabrication. His academic achievements and research excellence reflect his dedication to advancing material science and engineering, making him a distinguished candidate for recognition in his field. Profiles : Scopus | ORCID Featured Publications Lan, X., Wang, R., Liu, W., Huang, Z., Deng, P., & Wang, Z. (2024). Multicomponent synergistic flower-like FeS/hollow C fiber for tunable and efficient microwave absorption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 485, Dai, D., Lan, X., & Wang, Z. (2023). Hierarchical carbon fiber reinforced SiC/C aerogels with efficient electromagnetic wave absorption properties. Composites Part B: Engineering, 243, 110376. Quan, J., Lan, X., Lim, G. J. H., Hou, Y., Yang, Y., & Khoo, B. C. (2022). Hierarchical SiC fiber aerogel toward microwave attenuation and thermal insulation application. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 918, 165097. Dai, D., Lan, X., Wu, L., & Wang, Z. (2022). Designed fabrication of lightweight SiC/Si3N4 aerogels for enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption and thermal insulation. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 912, 163651. Lan, X., Hou, Y., Dong, X., Yang, Z., Thai, B. Q., Yang, Y., & Zhai, W. (2022). All-ceramic SiC aerogel for wide temperature range electromagnetic wave attenuation. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14(13), 15360–15369.
Dr. Xiaolin Lan, Associate Professor at the College of Material Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, is an accomplished scholar in chemical engineering and advanced materials research. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from the Harbin Institute of Technology, a bachelor’s degree in Light Chemical Engineering from Northeast Forestry University, and has completed visiting doctoral research at the National University of Singapore. His professional career includes roles as an assistant research fellow at the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and academic leadership at his home institution, where he contributes to teaching and research development. Dr. Lan’s research focuses on biomass-based functional materials and multifunctional composite materials, with particular expertise in electromagnetic wave absorption, microwave attenuation, and high-temperature-resistant ceramics. He has authored impactful publications in leading journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Small, Carbon, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, advancing the understanding of lightweight, porous, and high-performance materials for energy and environmental applications. Complementing his publications, Dr. Lan has also contributed to technological innovation through several patents on nanomaterials and composite fiber fabrication. His academic achievements and research excellence reflect his dedication to advancing material science and engineering, making him a distinguished candidate for recognition in his field. Profiles : Scopus | ORCID Featured Publications Lan, X., Wang, R., Liu, W., Huang, Z., Deng, P., & Wang, Z. (2024). Multicomponent synergistic flower-like FeS/hollow C fiber for tunable and efficient microwave absorption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 485, Dai, D., Lan, X., & Wang, Z. (2023). Hierarchical carbon fiber reinforced SiC/C aerogels with efficient electromagnetic wave absorption properties. Composites Part B: Engineering, 243, 110376. Quan, J., Lan, X., Lim, G. J. H., Hou, Y., Yang, Y., & Khoo, B. C. (2022). Hierarchical SiC fiber aerogel toward microwave attenuation and thermal insulation application. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 918, 165097. Dai, D., Lan, X., Wu, L., & Wang, Z. (2022). Designed fabrication of lightweight SiC/Si3N4 aerogels for enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption and thermal insulation. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 912, 163651. Lan, X., Hou, Y., Dong, X., Yang, Z., Thai, B. Q., Yang, Y., & Zhai, W. (2022). All-ceramic SiC aerogel for wide temperature range electromagnetic wave attenuation. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14(13), 15360–15369.