Dr. Chinmayee Nayak | Additive manufacturing Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chinmayee Nayak, University of Turku, India

Dr. Chinmayee Nayak is a dedicated materials scientist specializing in tribology, corrosion, polymer composites, and additive manufacturing 🌟. She earned her Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur 🏫, contributing six first-authored research articles, a patent, and a book chapter 📚. Currently, she is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Turku, managing projects like DREAMS and GREEN-BAT 🚀. With extensive experience in lab management and various advanced scientific techniques 🧪, Dr. Nayak is also a prolific author with numerous publications and a mentor to aspiring scientists. Her accolades include the Best Oral Presentation Award at APM 2021 🏆.

Chinmayee Nayak’s research focuses on the development and characterization of advanced materials for biomedical applications, specifically in orthopedic and tribological contexts. Her work includes studying hydroxyapatite composites, the effects of reinforcements and gamma irradiation on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), and the tribological properties of various materials. Additionally, she explores the biocompatibility and wear resistance of novel materials such as Nickel-Free stainless steel and the application of laser-based powder bed fusion techniques in manufacturing. Her research aims to enhance the performance and longevity of biomaterials used in medical implants and other critical applications.

Assoc Prof Dr. Changjun Han | Additive Manufacturing Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Changjun Han, South China University of Technology, China

👨‍🔬 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Changjun Han is an expert in additive manufacturing at South China University of Technology. His research focuses on metallic materials and advanced structures, metal multi-material printing, and multi-energy field additive manufacturing. With a Ph.D. in Materials Processing Engineering, he gained postdoctoral experience at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Dr. Han has won accolades including the Gold Award at China’s Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. His work has earned recognition in the form of the Mechanical Industry Science and Technology Award and the Young Science and Technology Talent Award in China. 🏆

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Education

Dr. Han earned his Ph.D. in Materials Processing Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, in March 2018. He completed his B.E. in Material Forming and Control Engineering from the same university in June 2013.

Awards and Honors:

His contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Gold Award at the 1st Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in December 2021 in China. He also received the Third Prize of Mechanical Industry Science and Technology Award for Scientific and Technological Progress in 2023, as well as the Young Science and Technology Talent Award (Guangzhou Science and Technology Innovation Nanshan Award) in 2023, both in China. 🏆

Research Focus

Dr. Changjun Han’s research primarily revolves around additive manufacturing (AM), with a specific emphasis on metallic materials and advanced structures. His expertise extends to various aspects of AM, including selective laser melting (SLM) and traditional manufacturing methods. Notably, he explores differences in microstructure and properties between SLM and traditional manufacturing techniques. Additionally, his work delves into the fabrication of continuous functionally graded porous scaffolds for bone implants and the development of crack-free alloys suitable for SLM. Dr. Han’s contributions advance the understanding and application of AM technology in various fields. 🔍👨‍🔬