Daniela Fico | materiali | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Daniela Fico | materiali | Best Researcher Award

Collaboratore, CNR-ISPC, Italy.

Daniela Fico is a renowned researcher at the National Research Council—Institute of Heritage Science (CNR-ISPC), Lecce, Italy, specializing in the preservation of cultural heritage. With a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Salento (2015), her work integrates advanced technologies in the study of materials and heritage preservation. She is recognized for her innovative research in green protective materials for stone and cultural heritage, sustainable polymer composites, and biocomposite materials. Fico has contributed to several national and international projects, published extensively, and served as a reviewer and guest editor for international journals.

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Education

Daniela Fico obtained her PhD in Analytical Chemistry in 2015 from the Department of Cultural Heritage at the University of Salento, Lecce, Italy. Her doctoral research focused on the analysis and preservation of cultural heritage materials, combining spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. Fico has also undertaken advanced studies in sustainability, 3D printing technologies, and material characterization, further expanding her expertise in multidisciplinary research approaches, particularly with applications in cultural heritage conservation.

Experience

Fico’s career spans over a decade of research in various fields, from analytical chemistry to sustainability in material sciences. She has worked at the University of Salento’s Department of Cultural Heritage (2015–2020), contributing to the chemical and morphological characterization of materials and developing innovative analytical protocols. From 2021 to 2022, she worked at the Department of Engineering for Innovation, focusing on sustainable materials and circular economy. Currently, Fico is employed at CNR-ISPC, where she conducts diagnostic analyses and studies for the preservation of cultural heritage, using high-resolution mass spectrometry and advanced imaging techniques.

Awards and Honors

Daniela Fico has received numerous accolades for her groundbreaking contributions to the fields of analytical chemistry and heritage conservation. She is the recipient of various research grants and has been invited to collaborate on national and international projects. As an author of highly cited papers in prestigious journals, Fico’s work has earned her recognition within the scientific community. She also serves as a reviewer and guest editor for several international journals, demonstrating her leadership and influence in her field.

Research Focus

Fico’s research focuses on the intersection of sustainability, heritage preservation, and material science. She specializes in the development of innovative non-toxic protective materials for stone and other cultural heritage artifacts. Her work also explores the use of recycled polymers, biocomposites, and 3D printing in material manufacturing, aiming to reduce environmental impact. Additionally, she employs advanced analytical techniques like ATR-FTIR, LC-MS, and high-resolution mass spectrometry to study materials’ composition, provenance, and preservation methods in cultural heritage.

Publications

  • “A review of polymer-based materials for fused filament fabrication (FFF): focus on sustainability and recycled materials” 📄
  • “A rapid and simple method for the determination of 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin in mouse brain homogenate by HPLC with fluorimetric detection” 🧠
  • “Development and characterization of sustainable PLA/Olive wood waste composites for rehabilitation applications using Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)” ♻️
  • “The molecular composition of Sicilian amber” 🍯
  • “A multianalytical study of archaeological faience from the Vesuvian area as a valid tool to investigate provenance and technological features” 🏺
  • “Pirin: A novel redox-sensitive modulator of primary and secondary metabolism in Streptomyces” 🧪
  • “An overview on wood waste valorization as biopolymers and biocomposites: definition, classification, production, properties and applications” 🌳
  • “Sustainable polymer composites manufacturing through 3D printing technologies by using recycled polymer and filler” 🖨️
  • “The study of the mural painting in the 12th century monastery of Santa Maria delle Cerrate (Puglia-Italy): characterization of materials and techniques used” 🎨
  • “Decanoic acid and not octanoic acid stimulates fatty acid synthesis in U87MG glioblastoma cells: a metabolomics study” 🔬

 

 

 

Yao Chen | Composites Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Yao Chen | Composites Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Yao Chen, Soochow University, China

Yao Chen is a distinguished Professor at Soochow University, renowned for his contributions to materials science. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Beihang University, China, in 2003. His postdoctoral research took place at the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Florida International University, USA, from 2004-2008, followed by a JSPS Fellowship at Osaka University, Japan, from 2008 to 2010. His research focuses on advanced composite materials, particularly metallic and ceramic matrix composites reinforced with nanomaterials. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed papers and received several prestigious awards, including the First Prize in Natural Science from the Ministry of Education, China.

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Education

Yao Chen completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering at Beihang University, China, in 2003. Following this, he embarked on postdoctoral research at the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Florida International University, USA, from 2004 to 2008. His research during this period laid a strong foundation in materials science, particularly in the development of advanced composite materials. In 2008, he was awarded the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship and conducted further research at Osaka University, Japan, until 2010. His extensive education and research experience have significantly contributed to his expertise in nanomaterial reinforcement and advanced composite coatings.

Experience 

Yao Chen’s professional journey began with a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Beihang University, China, in 2003. He then engaged in postdoctoral research at the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Florida International University, USA, from 2004 to 2008. From 2008 to 2010, he served as a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow at Osaka University, Japan. In 2010, he joined Soochow University as a Professor, where he has been leading research in advanced composite materials. His work focuses on the synthesis and application of graphene-based materials, metallic/ceramic matrix composites, and advanced composite coatings. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed research papers and received numerous accolades for his contributions.

Research Focus 

Yao Chen’s research focuses on developing advanced composite materials. His main interests include metallic and ceramic matrix composites reinforced with one-dimensional and two-dimensional nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and hexagonal BN nanotubes and nanoplatelets. He is also deeply involved in the synthesis and application of graphene-based materials, aiming to enhance their properties for various applications. Another key area of his research is advanced composite coatings, where he explores innovative techniques for improving their performance. His work contributes significantly to materials science, offering new insights and advancements in nanomaterial reinforcement and composite coatings.

Publication Top Notes

A tough graphene nanosheet/hydroxyapatite composite with improved in vitro biocompatibility 🧪

Tribological behavior of plasma-sprayed carbon nanotube-reinforced hydroxyapatite coating in physiological solution 🩺

Tensile properties of carbon nanotube reinforced aluminum nanocomposite fabricated by plasma spray forming 🛠️

Carbon nanotube reinforced hydroxyapatite composite coatings produced through laser surface alloying 🛡️

3D printing graphene-aluminum nanocomposites 🖨️

Multiscale wear of plasma-sprayed carbon-nanotube-reinforced aluminum oxide nanocomposite coating 🔧