Juras Skardžius | Mechanics Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Juras Skardžius | Mechanics Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Juras Skardžius is an accomplished engineer with experience in the automotive industry. Specializing in MetrologX (CMM), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), SolidWorks/Pro-Engineer, reverse engineering, and APQP packages, Juras has a strong ability to turn complex designs into tangible parts. With certifications in AIAG Quality Core Tools, IATF Automotive standards, and ISO 9001 and 14001, Juras brings expertise in quality control, documentation, and feasibility studies. A proactive and continuously growing professional, he has contributed extensively to automotive engineering through both hands-on experience and research.

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Education

Juras Skardžius holds both a Bachelor’s (2012-2016) and a Master’s (2022-2024) degree in Transport Technology Science (Automobile Engineering) from the prestigious Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. His academic background provides him with in-depth knowledge of engineering principles and advanced techniques used in automotive technology. Throughout his studies, Juras focused on modernizing automotive manufacturing processes, including implementing sensor technologies to improve efficiency. His academic career has laid the foundation for his ongoing contributions to the automotive sector, integrating cutting-edge research with practical experience.

Experience

Juras Skardžius has a diverse career in the automotive sector, working for several companies where he honed his skills in project engineering, design, and quality control. He is currently employed at UAB Stansefabrikken Automotive, where he is responsible for new project documentation preparation, CMM programming, and product implementation. His experience also spans roles at UAB Baltexim as a designer and at UAB Forveda as a Service and Aftersale Manager. Juras’s hands-on roles in manufacturing processes and his ability to manage important clients has given him extensive exposure to various facets of the industry.

Research Focus

Juras Skardžius’s research focus lies in the modernization of automotive manufacturing processes. He has developed innovative methods for real-time part quality monitoring using stamping force in progressive stamping and has worked on tool modernization using sensor technologies. His research aims to optimize manufacturing efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce costs in automotive production. Juras is particularly interested in the integration of sensor technologies like eddy current and load sensors into stamping processes to enhance production accuracy and reliability. His work bridges the gap between theory and practice in automotive engineering.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Alternative Real-Time Part Quality Monitoring Method by Using Stamping Force in Progressive Stamping Process
    Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing 📚🔧

  2. Progressive Tool Modernization Using Sensor Technology in Automotive Parts Manufacturing
    TRANSBALTICA XIV: Transportation Science and Technology 🛠️⚙️

  3. Modernization of the Stamping Process Using Eddy Current and Load Sensors in the Manufacturing of Automotive Parts
    Eksploatacja i Niezawodność – Maintenance and Reliability 🏭📊

 

 

Ruixi Zhang | Mechanical Engineering Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Ruixi Zhang | Mechanical Engineering Award | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Ruixi Zhang, Nagoya University, Japan

Dr. Zhang Ruixi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering at Nagoya University, Japan 🇯🇵. He earned his B.S. from Northeastern University, China 🇨🇳 in 2017, his M.S. from Nagoya University in 2020, and his Ph.D. from The University of Tokyo in 2023. His research focuses on carbon-based materials like Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coatings and carbon nanotubes, exploring their tribological properties and structural characteristics 🧪. Dr. Zhang is a member of The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Japanese Society of Tribologists 🏅.

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Education

Dr. Zhang Ruixi completed his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Automation at Northeastern University, Shenyang, China 🇨🇳, from September 2013 to July 2017. He then pursued his M.S. in the Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering at Nagoya University, Japan 🇯🇵, from April 2018 to March 2020. Following this, he earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from The University of Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵, from April 2020 to March 2023. Dr. Zhang’s academic journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing his expertise in engineering and nanotechnology 🧪.

Experience

Since April 2023, Dr. Zhang Ruixi has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering at Nagoya University, Japan 🇯🇵. In this role, he continues to contribute to advanced research in the fields of nanotechnology and engineering, focusing on the development and application of carbon-based materials 🧪. His position allows him to mentor students, lead cutting-edge projects, and collaborate with other experts in the field, fostering innovation and academic excellence 🌟.

Research Focus

Dr. Zhang Ruixi’s research primarily focuses on the development and characterization of carbon-based materials, particularly Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coatings 🧪. His work investigates the tribological properties, such as friction and wear, of these materials under various conditions, including high temperatures. He also explores the synthesis and structural properties of one-dimensional hetero-nanotubes, such as boron nitride nanotubes. By employing advanced techniques like in situ reflectance spectroscopy, Dr. Zhang aims to enhance the performance and application of these materials in various engineering fields 🌟. His research contributes significantly to advancements in nanotechnology and materials science 🏅.

 

Publication Top Notes

Fabricating one-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures on chirality-sorted single-walled carbon nanotubes by Zhang, R. et al., Carbon, 2022, 199, pp. 407–414 📚 (Cited by 3)

In situ Observation of the Formation of MoDTC-Derived Tribofilm on a Bearing Steel with Different Surface Roughness by Using a Reflectance Spectroscopy and Its Effects on Friction by Hashizume, N. et al., Tribology Letters, 2024, 72(1), 17 📚 (Cited by 0)

The Effect of Carbon Structure of DLC Coatings on Friction Characteristics of MoDTC-Derived Tribofilm by Using an In Situ Reflectance Spectroscopy by Hashizume, N. et al., Tribology Letters, 2024, 72(1), 30 📚 (Cited by 1)