Vilma Petkova | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Vilma Petkova | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography “Acad. Ivan Kostov”, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences | Bulgaria

Prof. Vilma Petkova is an eminent chemist-engineer and researcher specializing in inorganic materials science, crystallography, thermal analysis, and environmentally clean technologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Technology and Metallurgy and has over three decades of academic and research experience, serving in positions ranging from Assistant Professor to full Professor at the Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, and New Bulgarian University. Her research spans inorganic substances, nanomaterials, cement and construction materials, fertilizers, solid-phase kinetics, thermal and X-ray analysis, spectroscopy, and eco-friendly materials. Prof. Petkova has supervised numerous bachelor, master, and Ph.D. students, actively participated in over 130 national and international conferences, and contributed to more than 193 publications, including 89 indexed in IF/SJR journals, accumulating 904 citations across 744 documents with an h-index of 18. She has led and participated in national and international research projects, served on scientific councils, editorial boards, and accreditation panels, and received recognition for her leadership in thermal analysis and materials science. Her expertise integrates material characterization, environmental chemistry, biotechnology, and sustainable development. Prof. Petkova continues to advance research, mentor emerging scientists, and contribute to global knowledge in material science and chemistry, promoting innovations that balance technological progress with environmental sustainability.

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Featured Publications

Petkova, V., Mihaylova, K., Serafimova, E., Titorenkova, R., Tsvetanova, L., & Trikkel, A. (2025). “Impact of High Energy Milling and Mineral Additives on a Carbonate–Quartz–Apatite System for Ecological Applications.” Materials.

Petkova, V., Mihaylova, K., Kaljuvee, T., & Piroeva, I. (2025). “Induced structural changes within a natural apatite-calcite system via short-time mechanochemical activation.” Materials Chemistry and Physics.

Petkova, V., Stoyanov, V., Mihaylova, K., & Kostova, B. (2025). “Impact of pozzolanic and inert powders on the microstructure and thermal chemistry of cement mortars.” Ceramics International.

Stoyanov, V., Petkova, V., Mihaylova, K., & Shopska, M. (2024). “A Study of the Influence of Thermoactivated Natural Zeolite on the Hydration of White Cement Mortars.” Materials.

Serafimova, E., & Petkova, V. (2022). “BTEX exposure in indoor air in schools in Bulgaria.” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering.

Alexander Stolin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Alexander Stolin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Merzhanov Institute of Structural Macrokinetics and Materials Science Russian Academy of Sciences (ISMAN) | Russia

Stolin Alexander Moiseevich is a distinguished materials scientist with a PhD and Doctor of Sciences degree, known for his pioneering contributions in the fields of self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS), rheology, powder metallurgy, and solid-phase technologies. A graduate of Rostov State University, he began his scientific career at the Institute of Chemical Physics before joining ISMAN, where he has led the Laboratory of Plastic Deformation of Inorganic Materials since 1988. With over 500 scientific publications, 50 patents and copyright certificates, and an h-index of 21, his work has significantly advanced the understanding of viscous flow in reacting systems and high-temperature materials processing. He has mentored 21 PhD students and 2 doctoral candidates and is actively involved in multiple editorial boards and scientific committees. He is a key figure in academic-industry collaborations, notably with United Company Rusal. His accolades include the title of Honored Inventor of the USSR, the G.V. Vinogradov Prize, the Gold Medal at the Moscow Salon of Innovations, and the Honored Scientist of the Moscow Region title. His research continues to shape advanced material development and education in Russia and internationally, with a strong commitment to mentoring and scientific leadership. His citation count exceeds 1000, supported by verified documents and indexed publications.

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Featured Publications

Stolin, A.M., [Co-authors]. (2025). Structure and properties of the surfacing layer obtained with a powder SHS electrode based on TiC–NiCr. Metallurgist.

Stolin, A.M., [Co-authors]. (2024). Cold Uniaxial Pressing of PTFE-Based Composite Materials with Functional TiC and TiB₂ Additives. Russian Metallurgy (Metally).

Stolin, A.M., [Co-authors]. (2024). Critical Phenomena of Rheodynamic Origin in the Process of One-Sided Cold Pressing of Powder Materials. Theoretical Foundations of Chemical Engineering.

Stolin, A.M., [Co-authors]. (2024). Distinctive Features of the Grain Size Reduction Process in a TiC–NiCr Material Produced by SHS Extrusion. Inorganic Materials.

Stolin, A.M., [Co-authors]. (2023). Structure, and Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Ti–Cr–C–Ni–Fe Composite Coatings. Physical Mesomechanics.