Daozhi SHEN | Mechanical Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daozhi SHEN | Mechanical Engineering | Young Scientist Award

Associate Professor | Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Daozhi Shen is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research spans photonic materials, nanotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, with a strong interdisciplinary focus. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Waterloo, contributing significantly to quantum and materials science. Shen has delivered keynote talks at global conferences, published in high-impact journals, and holds multiple patents in optoelectronics and material interfaces. His work has broad applications in photodetectors, nanomaterials, and sustainable technologies. He serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals and is active in international academic communities. Passionate about science communication and collaboration, he also contributes to organizing international conferences. With deep expertise and innovation, he stands at the forefront of engineering research and education.

Profile

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🎓 Education

Daozhi Shen earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University (2013–2019), where he focused on advanced materials and micro/nano fabrication. He completed his undergraduate studies with a B.A.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2009–2013). Throughout his academic training, he developed a strong foundation in materials behavior, manufacturing processes, and nanoscience applications. His doctoral research laid the groundwork for innovations in van der Waals heterostructures and device integration. Shen’s educational trajectory is marked by rigorous training, deep technical knowledge, and interdisciplinary exposure, equipping him to tackle complex engineering problems at the intersection of materials and quantum systems.

💼 Experience

Dr. Daozhi Shen is currently an Associate Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s School of Mechanical Engineering (2022–present) . Prior to this, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing and the Centre for Advanced Materials Joining (2019–2022) . His experience bridges quantum systems, nanotechnology, and materials engineering. At Waterloo, he collaborated on cutting-edge research in optoelectronic device fabrication and novel joining techniques. In addition to research, Shen actively engages in academic service, including organizing international webinars and reviewing for prestigious journals. He frequently speaks at international conferences and has developed key collaborations with researchers worldwide. His experience reflects a balance of scientific rigor, teaching excellence, and global engagement .

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Shen has delivered multiple keynote speeches at leading international forums, including the Vebleo Webinar on Science, Engineering and Technology (2021) and the International Webinar on Materials Science Engineering. He holds multiple patents, including one US patent on broadband van der Waals photodetectors and two Chinese patents on moisture power generators and chip mounting methods. He was invited to present at prestigious events like the Canadian Semiconductor Science Conference (2017) and IIW Annual Assembly (2018). His research achievements have earned him invitations to serve on organizing committees for high-profile conferences and webinars. As a peer reviewer for journals such as Nature Water, Advanced Materials, and Nature Communications, Shen’s expertise is widely recognized . These honors underscore his innovation, technical contribution, and growing impact in global engineering research.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Daozhi Shen’s research focuses on nanomaterials, photodetectors, and advanced materials joining technologies. He investigates van der Waals heterostructures, designing broadband photodetectors responsive across UV to IR spectra . His work blends quantum computing principles with mechanical engineering, enabling novel device applications. Shen is also deeply involved in moisture-powered generators, chip packaging, and sustainable fabrication processes. His multidisciplinary work integrates chemistry, physics, and materials science to tackle frontier challenges in nanoengineering and optoelectronics. He emphasizes experimental techniques, device fabrication, and materials characterization, driving innovation from lab-scale to application. Shen’s research has practical implications in underwater electronics, flexible devices, and green energy solutions, aiming to revolutionize both industry and consumer technologies.

 Conclusion

Dr. Daozhi Shen is a highly promising and accomplished early-career researcher with a strong record in materials and mechanical engineering. His innovative contributions, especially in next-generation energy devices and nano-materials, align well with the mission of the Young Scientist Award. With continued development in leadership roles, translational research, and broader collaboration, Dr. Shen is not only suitable but a highly competitive candidate for this prestigious recognition.

Publication

 1. Interface engineering for enhanced memristive devices and neuromorphic computing applications

  • Year: 2025

  • Authors: Ming Xiao, Daozhi Shen, Jijie Huang

  • DOI: 10.1177/09506608251318108

  • Journal: International Materials Reviews

 

 2. Ionic Hydrogel‐Based Moisture Electric Generators for Underwater Electronics

  • Year: 2024 (November)

  • Authors: Daozhi Shen, Fangzhou Li, Jian Zhao, Rui Wang, Bin Li, Zechao Han, Linglan Guo, Peicheng Han, Dongqi Yang, Hyun Ho Kim, et al.

  • DOI: 10.1002/advs.202408954

  • Journal: Advanced Science

 

 3. Water-Triboelectrification-Complemented Moisture Electric Generator

  • Year: 2024 (Nov 5)

  • Authors: Fangzhou Li, Jian Zhao, Bin Li, Zechao Han, Linglan Guo, Peicheng Han, Hyun Ho Kim, Yanjie Su, Li-Min Zhu, Daozhi Shen

  • DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c09581

  • Journal: ACS Nano

 

 4. Nonvolatile Reconfigurable Logic Device Based on Photoinduced Interfacial Charge Trapping in van der Waals Gap

  • Year: 2024 (May 1)

  • Authors: Sun Woo Kim, Juhyung Seo, Subin Lee, Daozhi Shen, Youngjin Kim, Hyun Ho Choi, Hocheon Yoo, Hyun Ho Kim

  • DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01627

  • Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

 

 5. Gate-Tunable Multiband van der Waals Photodetector and Polarization Sensor

  • Year: 2024 (Apr 30)

  • Authors: Daozhi Shen, HeeBong Yang, Tarun Patel, Daniel A. Rhodes, Thomas Timusk, Y. Norman Zhou, Na Young Kim, Adam W. Tsen

  • DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00181

  • Journal: ACS Nano

 

 6. Laser processing for electricity generators: Physics, methods and applications

 

 7. Flexible Copper-Based Thermistors Fabricated by Laser Direct Writing for Low-Temperature Sensing

  • Year: 2024 (Feb 28)

  • Authors: Zilong Peng, Wei Guo, Tong Liu, Xuewei Wang, Daozhi Shen, Ying Zhu, Xingwen Zhou, Jianfeng Yan, Hongqiang Zhang

  • DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15995

  • Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

 

 8. Multifunctional van der Waals heterostructures enabled by femtosecond laser-controlled band alignment engineering

  • Year: 2023 (Aug)

  • Authors: Jinpeng Huo, Guisheng Zou, Yu Xiao, Tianming Sun, Bin Feng, Daozhi Shen, Chengjie Du, Jin Peng, Luchan Lin, Lei Liu

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2023.108548

  • Journal: Nano Energy

 

 9. Water‐Enabled Electricity Generation: A Perspective

  • Year: 2022 (Apr)

  • Authors: Xiaoye Zhao, Daozhi Shen, Walter W. Duley, Caiwang Tan, Y. Norman Zhou

  • DOI: 10.1002/aesr.202100196

  • Journal: Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research

 

 10. High-Performance Mid-IR to Deep-UV van der Waals Photodetectors Capable of Local Spectroscopy at Room Temperature

  • Year: 2022 (Apr 27)

  • Authors: Daozhi Shen, HeeBong Yang, Christian Spudat, Tarun Patel, Shazhou Zhong, Fangchu Chen, Jian Yan, Xuan Luo, Meixin Cheng, Germán Sciaini, et al.

  • DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c00741

  • Journal: Nano Letters

 

Yeganeh Mazaheri | Environmental Science | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Yeganeh Mazaheri | Environmental Science | Best Scholar Award

Food safety and hygien at Tehran university of medical science, Iran

Yeganeh Mazaheri is an accomplished PhD candidate at Tehran University of Medical Sciences with a robust academic and professional background in food science and public health. Her research focuses on environmental contaminants in food products and developing innovative solutions to enhance food safety. Yeganeh has conducted six significant research projects and published over 30 articles, making substantial contributions to the field of food safety. Recognized with several prestigious awards, she combines her research expertise with practical experience as a quality control supervisor and an auditor for food safety management systems. A dedicated scholar, she also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Food Safety and Hygiene and is committed to advancing food safety practices globally.

Professional Profile

Education

Yeganeh Mazaheri holds a Master of Science in Food Science and Industry from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (2017-2019) and a Bachelor of Science in Health and Safety of Food Materials from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (2014-2017). Currently pursuing her PhD at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, she focuses on identifying and mitigating environmental contaminants in food products. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in food safety and public health, equipping her to excel in both research and practical applications.

Professional Experience

Yeganeh has extensive professional experience in food safety and quality assurance. She has worked as a quality control supervisor in a food laboratory, where she ensured compliance with international safety standards. Additionally, she has served as an auditor, specializing in ISO 22000:2017 and HACCP frameworks, and has provided consultancy for food factories. Currently, she is a collaborator and researcher at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, leading research projects and mentoring teams in the field of food safety. Her experience bridges academic research and industry applications, making her a versatile professional in her domain.

Research Interests

Yeganeh’s primary research interests lie in food safety, environmental contaminants, and public health. She specializes in identifying and analyzing pollutants such as heavy metals, melamine, aflatoxins, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in food products. Her work focuses on developing innovative methods to detect and mitigate these contaminants, thereby improving food safety and public health outcomes. Yeganeh is also passionate about exploring the application of advanced analytical techniques and quality assurance systems to enhance food production processes.

Research Skills

Yeganeh Mazaheri possesses advanced research skills, including experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing. She has significant expertise in analyzing environmental contaminants in food using state-of-the-art methodologies and tools. Proficient in quality management systems, she is an ISO 22000:2017 and HACCP-certified auditor. Her skills also extend to academic collaboration, team leadership, and mentoring, as she has successfully led research teams and authored high-impact publications. Her extensive experience as a reviewer demonstrates her ability to critically evaluate scientific work.

Awards and Honors

Yeganeh Mazaheri has received multiple accolades recognizing her research excellence and contributions to food safety. In 2024, she was honored with the Top Researcher Award at the university level and the Best Researcher Award at the provincial level for her innovative work in identifying and mitigating food pollutants. These awards reflect her dedication, impactful research, and commitment to improving food safety standards. Additionally, her membership in professional organizations, such as TÜV Academy, further highlights her recognition in the field.

Conclusion

Yeganeh Mazaheri is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Scholar Award, with a commendable academic background, robust research portfolio, and significant contributions to food safety. Her ability to merge academic rigor with practical applications in food safety and public health is noteworthy. To enhance her candidacy, pursuing international collaborations, filing patents, and diversifying research areas would further strengthen her profile and align her achievements with global standards.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Application of nanomaterials for determination and removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in food products: A review
    • Authors: Shamloo, E.; Shokri, S.; Sadighara, P.; Rezagholizade-Shirvan, A.; Mazaheri, Y.
    • Citations: 2
    • Year: 2024
  2. A method validation of determination of melamine in marketed infant formula and milk powder of Iran
    • Authors: Mazaheri, Y.; Jafari, M.; Eghbaljoo, H.; Sadighara, P.; Zeinali, T.
    • Year: 2024
  3. Evaluation of the qualitative properties of the oil extracted from the mixture of Helianthus annuus and Nigella sativa seeds during heating
    • Authors: Naderi, M.; Mazaheri, Y.; Torbati, M.; Rezagholizade-Shirvan, A.; Shokri, S.
    • Citations: 1
    • Year: 2024
  4. Employing a magnetic chitosan/molybdenum disulfide nanocomposite for efficiently removing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from milk samples
    • Authors: Rezagholizade-Shirvan, A.; Mohammadi, M.; Mazaheri, Y.; Darroudi, M.; Shamloo, E.
    • Citations: 6
    • Year: 2024
  5. The carcinogenic PAHs in breads, amount, analytical method and mitigation strategy, a systematic review study
    • Authors: Tavoosidana, G.; Abdolhosseini, M.; Mazaheri, Y.; Shavali-gilani, P.; Sadighara, P.
    • Year: 2024
  6. Prevalence and concentration of aflatoxin M1 and ochratoxin A in cheese: A global systematic review and meta-analysis and probabilistic risk assessment
    • Authors: Mahmudiono, T.; Mazaheri, Y.; Sadighara, P.; Hoseinvandtabar, S.; Fakhri, Y.
    • Citations: 4
    • Year: 2024
  7. Effectiveness of various methods to reduce aflatoxin M1 levels in milk, a systematic review
    • Authors: Mazaheri, Y.; Shavali-gilani, P.; Shariatifar, N.; Abdoli, N.; Sadighara, P.
    • Citations: 2
    • Year: 2024
  8. Removal of aflatoxin M1 in milk using magnetic laccase/MoS2/chitosan nanocomposite as an efficient sorbent
    • Authors: Rezagholizade-Shirvan, A.; Ghasemi, A.; Mazaheri, Y.; Rezaei, Z.; Shamloo, E.
    • Citations: 2
    • Year: 2024
  9. Effect of Allium Jesdianum‘s extract on the physicochemical, antioxidant, antimicrobial and sensory properties of sausage characteristics
    • Authors: Ghorbani, A.; Mahmoudifar, K.; Shokri, S.; Rezagholizade-Shirvan, A.; Elhamirad, A.H.
    • Citations: 1
    • Year: 2024
  10. Recent methods in detection of olive oil adulteration: State-of-the-art
    • Authors: Hashempour-Baltork, F.; Vali Zade, S.; Mazaheri, Y.; Torbati, M.; Azadmard Damirchi, S.
    • Citations: 3
    • Year: 2024

 

 

Desen Özkan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Desen Özkan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr Desen Özkan, University of Connecticut, United States

Dr. Desen Özkan is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Connecticut, with an affiliate position in the Neag School of Education. He is also the Graduate Program Director for the Engineering Education Ph.D. program. Dr. Özkan’s research focuses on sociotechnical identity development, equity in engineering education, and offshore wind energy. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech and has held postdoctoral roles at Tufts University. Dr. Özkan’s work bridges engineering, education, and social justice, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and inclusive curricula. 🌍⚙️📚💡🌱

Publication Profile

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Education

Dr. Desen Özkan holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2020), where she focused on transdisciplinary approaches in interdisciplinary faculty teaching. She has an extensive academic background with courses from prestigious institutions. Dr. Özkan completed projects on offshore wind energy economics at the University of Massachusetts and structural engineering at Tufts University. She also studied environmental chemistry, microbiology, and mathematical modeling at the University of Tennessee. Her B.S. in Chemical and Biological Engineering was earned at Tufts University in 2013. Dr. Özkan’s work merges engineering, education, and sustainability. 🌍⚙️🎓📚

Experience

Dr. Desen Özkan has diverse research experience in both engineering and social sciences. As a Postdoctoral Researcher at Tufts University, she analyzed job development in Maine’s offshore wind industry, producing the report Floating to the Top (2021), and contributed to a study on equity in offshore wind job development, invited by Connecticut State Legislators (2022). At Virginia Tech, she worked on the NSF-funded Revolutionizing Engineering and Computer Engineering Departments project (2018-2019) and contributed to the Science, Technology, and Society department’s undergraduate degree proposal (2019). Additionally, Dr. Özkan conducted water quality research at the University of Tennessee, focusing on wastewater reclamation. 🌊💡🔬

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Desen Özkan has received multiple nominations for Tufts University’s Significant Impact Awards, recognizing her outstanding contributions to STEM education. Her dedication to mentoring and promoting diversity within the field has been a hallmark of her career. Additionally, Dr. Özkan was selected to participate in the prestigious New Energy Summer Summit at Dartmouth, further highlighting her commitment to advancing innovation and sustainability. These accolades underscore her impactful work in fostering inclusive environments and pushing boundaries in science and technology. Her achievements inspire future generations of diverse STEM leaders. 🏆👩‍🔬🌍💡

Conference Activity

Dr. Desen Özkan has presented at numerous conferences, focusing on sociotechnical engineering education and diversity in the field. Notable presentations include “Positionality, Empathy, and Subjectivity in Research” at the 2024 Compassion and Global Citizenship Conference, and “What is a Job? Deconstructing Offshore Wind Jobs” at the 2024 Petrocultures Conference. Additionally, Dr. Özkan co-presented papers on worker safety in offshore wind at the ASEE Annual Conference and explored environmental racism in engineering courses. Her work also includes teaching design through sociotechnical perspectives, with a focus on student experiences in first-year engineering courses. 🎤🌍📚

Research Focus

Dr. Desen Özkan’s research primarily focuses on the intersection of engineering education, diversity, and sociotechnical systems. Her work explores how contextualization and cultural considerations can enhance learning experiences in engineering education. She investigates methods like persona-based curricular design and emphasizes the importance of addressing reality gaps in senior design projects. Additionally, Dr. Özkan examines the positionality of researchers in engineering education and the teacher-learner dynamic. Her research aims to make engineering education more inclusive, effective, and adaptable, particularly for minoritized groups. 🛠️📚💡🎓

Publication Top Notes

Positionality statements in engineering education research: A look at the hand that guides the methodological tools

Contextualization as virtue in engineering education

Using personas as curricular design tools: Engaging the boundaries of engineering culture

Contextualization in engineering education: A scoping literature review

Teacher learner, learner teacher: parallels and dissonance in an interdisciplinary design education minor

Reality gaps in industrial engineering senior design or capstone projects

Perspectives of Seven Minoritized Students in a First-Year Course Redesign toward Sociotechnical Engineering Education