Zehra Gülten Yalçın | Green Corrosion Inhibitors | Best Research Article Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Zehra Gülten Yalçın | Green Corrosion Inhibitors | Best Research Article Award

Doctor Lecturer at Çankırı Karatekin University | Turkey

Dr. Zehra Gülten Yalçın is a Doctor Lecturer in the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, at Çankırı Karatekin University, specializing in Chemical Engineering. Her academic work focuses on energy systems, environmental and sustainable processes, and materials science and technologies, reflecting her commitment to innovation and sustainability within engineering disciplines. She has made significant contributions through her research on corrosion inhibition, recycled polymer materials, biogas efficiency, and the development of polyurethane-based composites incorporating industrial waste. Dr. Yalçın’s studies often integrate advanced thermodynamic, surface, and mechanical analyses, contributing to a deeper understanding of material behavior and environmental performance. Her research has been featured in reputable international journals such as Petroleum Science and Technology, Journal of Current Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (JoCREST), and the Black Sea Engineering and Science Journal. In addition to her publications, she has presented numerous papers at international conferences, addressing topics such as solar energy production, risk analysis in hazardous chemical processes, and waste management innovations. Dr. Yalçın’s interdisciplinary expertise also extends to the application of machine learning in chemical process optimization, advancing sustainable engineering practices through data-driven methodologies. Her scientific achievements have been recognized through academic incentive awards from Çankırı Karatekin University, underscoring her excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. With a strong dedication to the advancement of sustainable chemical technologies, Dr. Yalçın continues to contribute to the global scientific community through impactful research that bridges theory with industrial application. Her forward-thinking approach and integration of environmental awareness into chemical engineering make her a prominent academic voice in the pursuit of cleaner and more efficient technological solutions.

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Featured Publications

Hussein, M. Y., Yalçın, Z. G., Yaqoob, G. B., & Dağ, M. (2025). Investigation of the corrosion‐inhibition effect of Turkish coffee extract on L-80 carbon steel in 15% HCl: Thermodynamic and surface analyses.

Günay, K., & Yalçın, Z. G. (2025). Maximizing biogas yield in anaerobic digestion: A response surface methodology approach.

Dağ, M., Aydoğmuş, E., Arslanoğlu, H., Yalçin, Z. G., & Barlak, S. (2025). Development of polyurethane‐based composites with salt clay and industrial wastes as fillers: Corrosion, mechanical properties, and machine learning insights.

Dağ, M., Aydoğmuş, E., Arslanoğlu, H., & Yalçın, Z. G. (2025). Exploring role of polyester composites in biocomposites for advanced material technologies: A comprehensive review.

Arslan, S., Yalçın, Z. G., Dağ, M., & Akın, M. B. (2024). The role of carbon in lead-acid batteries: Applications, challenges, and future opportunities. Uluslararası Batı Karadeniz Mühendislik ve Fen Bilimleri Dergisi.

Pıçakçı, E., & Yalçın, Z. G. (2023). Effects of high level of lead (II) oxide (PbO) usage on accumulator and response surface method.

Dağ, M., Aydoğmuş, E., Yalçin, Z. G., & Arslanoğlu, H. (2023). Diatomite reinforced modified safflower oil-based epoxy biocomposite production: Optimization with RSM and assessment of outcomes by ANN.

Karol Kyzioł | Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karol Kyzioł | Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Head of the Department at AGH University of Krakow | Poland

Assoc. Prof. Karol Kyzioł, D.Sc., Ph.D., Eng., is a distinguished academic at the AGH University of Krakow, where he serves as Head of the Department of Physical Chemistry and Modelling and leads the Laboratory of Vapour Deposited Materials. He earned his Master’s, Ph.D., and Habilitation in Materials Engineering from the same institution, specializing in thin layer technologies and advanced surface modification techniques. His professional career reflects a steady progression from assistant to associate professor, underscoring his commitment to academic excellence and scientific innovation. Assoc. Prof. Karol Kyzioł research focuses on the synthesis and physicochemical characterization of coatings and gradient materials using advanced PVD, CVD, and plasma-assisted methods. His expertise extends to developing surface technologies that enhance mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties of lightweight alloys and biomaterials. He has led multiple national and European research projects on bioactive coatings and functionalized metallic surfaces and has co-authored over 120 scientific papers, several book chapters, and two patents. He has led multiple national and European research projects on bioactive coatings and functionalized metallic surfaces and has co-authored over 40 scientific documents, which have garnered 525 citations from 412 publications, achieving an h-index of 14. A respected reviewer and member of various scientific and academic committees, he actively collaborates with both academic institutions and industry partners to translate research into technological applications. His numerous awards, including Rector’s distinctions and international invention medals, reflect his significant contributions to materials engineering and surface science. Through his leadership and continued research, Assoc. Prof. Karol Kyzioł advances the field of materials science with a focus on sustainable and functional material design for future engineering applications.

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Featured Publications

Kottfer, D., Kyzioł, K., Kaňuchová, M., Kianicová, M., Žitňan, M., Durda, E., Trebuňová, M., Medveď, D., & Kľučiar, P. (2025). The effect of HiPIMS pulse conditions on the microstructural, mechanical, and tribological properties of TiB₂ coatings on steel substrates.

Kyzioł, K., Szymański, W., Kottfer, D., Kyzioł, A., Kaczmarek, Ł., & Kleszcz, K. (2024). Mechanical properties and biocompatibility of multilayer systems based on amorphous SiN:H/SiCN:H layers on Ti6Al7Nb titanium alloy.

Trebuňová, M., Kottfer, D., Kyzioł, K., Kaňuchová, M., Medveď, D., Džunda, R., Kianicová, M., Rusinko, L., Breznická, A., & Csatáryová, M. (2023). The WC and CrC coatings deposited from carbonyls using PE CVD method—Structure and properties.

Kyzioł, K., Kollbek, K., Jabłoński, P., & Mazur, M. (2022). Morphology and topography of co-sputtered Cu, Cr, Ti-based layers.

Januś, M., Kyzioł, K., Kluska, S., Jastrzębski, W., Adamczyk, A., Grzesik, Z., Zimowski, S., Potoczek, M., & Brylewski, T. (2022). Plasmochemical modification of Crofer 22APU for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell interconnects using RF PA CVD method.