Sang Soo Shin | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sang Soo Shin | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

OHSUNG TECH R&D Center | South Korea

Dr. Sang Soo Shin is a materials scientist and engineer specializing in advanced casting, molding, and joining technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Pusan National University in 2016, following an M.S. in Advanced Materials Engineering from Korea University in 2008, and a B.E. in Materials Science and Engineering from Pukyoung National University in 2004. With extensive experience in both academia and applied research, Dr. Shin has contributed to over 20 research and development projects, including initiatives supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. His research focuses on high-strength lightweight alloys, mechanically workable composites, and innovative joining techniques for industrial applications. He has authored 17 SCI papers and 10 domestic publications, amassing 304 citations from 236 documents and achieving an h-index of 7, reflecting significant impact in his field. Dr. Shin holds eight patents and has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Korea Engineer Award (2021), commendations from the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation (2023), and the Korean Society of Welding and Joining Engineers Award for Excellence in Presentation (2021). His expertise in materials processing and engineering has contributed to both fundamental research and technological advancements in metallurgy and manufacturing. Dr. Shin continues to drive innovation in materials engineering, bridging academic research with industrial application.

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Featured Publication

High-strength Al–Zn–Cu casting alloy with Zn supersaturation: A lightweight alternative to Al-Si and cast iron components , 2025

Alexander Stolin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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.