Evangelos Petrakis | Advanced Materials Engineering | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Evangelos Petrakis
Technical University of Crete, Greece

Evangelos Petrakis
Affiliation Technical University of Crete
Country Greece
Scopus ID 22433575600
Documents 32
Citations 609
h-index 16
Subject area Advanced Materials Engineering
Event International PopularScientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-4412-266X

The Innovative Research Award recognizes research that contributes to the development of new knowledge, methods, technologies, or applications. This article presents a structured academic recognition profile for Evangelos Petrakis, identified in the supplied information with the Technical University of Crete in Greece and the research area of Advanced Materials Engineering. The profile includes researcher identifiers, bibliometric indicators provided for reference, selected publications supplied for bibliographic context, and a discussion of research evaluation considerations.[1] [2]

Abstract

This article documents an academic recognition profile associated with the Innovative Research Award and the International PopularScientist Awards. The supplied profile identifies Evangelos Petrakis with the Technical University of Crete, Greece, and lists Advanced Materials Engineering as the subject area. The accompanying bibliometric figures are reported as 32 documents, 609 citations, and an h-index of 16; these values are reproduced as supplied and should be checked against the current indexed author record before being used for formal evaluation. [1] [2]

Keywords

Evangelos Petrakis; Innovative Research Award; International PopularScientist Awards; Technical University of Crete; Greece; Advanced Materials Engineering; research assessment; bibliometrics; Scopus author profile; ORCID; scholarly publications; research impact; scientific recognition.

Introduction

Academic recognition profiles provide a concise overview of a researcher’s institutional association, identifiers, scholarly output, and potential contributions to a field. Such profiles can help readers locate authoritative records and understand the evidence considered in an award assessment. They are most useful when profile data, publication attribution, and bibliometric indicators are clearly distinguished from evaluative conclusions. Scopus and ORCID provide complementary routes for checking author identity and publication information, although indexed records may require careful disambiguation when names or subject areas overlap. [1] [3]

Research Profile

The supplied information associates Evangelos Petrakis with the Technical University of Crete in Greece. The listed subject area is Advanced Materials Engineering. The provided identifiers are Scopus Author ID 22433575600 and ORCID 0000-0003-4412-266X. These identifiers can be used to investigate the corresponding author records, institutional associations, and publication metadata. An identifier match alone, however, does not establish that every publication appearing in the supplied material belongs to the same individual. [1] [2]

Research Contributions

Advanced Materials Engineering encompasses the design, characterization, processing, and application of materials for technical and industrial uses. Research in this broad area may involve polymer systems, functional nanomaterials, surface engineering, biomaterials, and the development of methods to improve material performance. Evaluating contributions requires attention to the research question, methodological rigor, reproducibility, novelty, and evidence of practical or scientific significance.

Publications

The following bibliographic records were supplied as source material. They are included to preserve the provided research context, not to assert that each work was authored by Evangelos Petrakis. The listed contributor names and author metadata should be checked against the original articles before these records are incorporated into a verified publication list.

  1. “Hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. Part I. Methacrylate-based polymers.” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine (2017).
  2. “Infantile hemangiomas. Current treatment procedures” (also supplied with a Czech-language title). Czech-Slovak Pediatrics (2017). The supplied record lists J. Malis, V. Stara, K. Blahova, H. Bučkova, R. Faberova, J. Šterba, S. Klovrzova, M. Kynčl, M. Černy, R. Hrdlička, and additional contributors.
  3. “Direct and indirect treatment of pain with lasers – Update 2016.” Disease (2016, as supplied). The record lists R. Šmucler and J. Jenčová as contributors. Journal metadata and DOI should be confirmed against the publisher or an authoritative bibliographic database.

Research Impact

The supplied metrics—32 documents, 609 citations, and an h-index of 16—offer quantitative indicators that may help frame a research assessment. Citation counts reflect how often indexed works are cited within a particular database and can vary according to coverage, publication type, discipline, and citation practices. The h-index combines productivity and citation information but does not independently measure originality, societal benefit, methodological quality, or the importance of an individual contribution. [9]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award is presented here as the recognition category associated with the supplied profile. A reasoned assessment of suitability would normally examine originality, significance, methodological quality, evidence of independent contribution, publication integrity, and the relevance of the work to the award’s stated criteria. It should also consider the disciplinary context in which research output and citation indicators are interpreted.

Conclusion

This academic recognition profile records the supplied association of Evangelos Petrakis with the Technical University of Crete in Greece and the Innovative Research Award under the International PopularScientist Awards. It lists the provided Scopus identifier, ORCID, subject area, and bibliometric figures, while distinguishing those supplied details from independently verified evidence. The publication examples included in the source material involve multiple named contributors and have not been established as works by the profiled researcher.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Evangelos Petrakis, Author ID 22433575600. Scopus. The supplied author identifier is included for verification; the live profile should be consulted to confirm current metadata and metrics.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=22433575600
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: 0000-0003-4412-266X. ORCID provides a persistent researcher identifier; the record should be checked for current employment and publication information.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4412-266X
  3. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Scholar citation profile supplied with the source material. The profile URL is provided as a discovery aid; identity and authorship matching require confirmation.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6hwi5vUAAAAJ&hl=el
  4. Hirsch, J. E. (2005). An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572. This article introduces the h-index as a measure combining publication output and citation counts.
    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Evangelos-Petrakis

Yifei Zhang | Materials Science | Best Academic Researcher Award

Prof. Yifei Zhang | Materials Science | Best Academic Researcher Award

Professor | Hebei University | China

Prof. Yifei Zhang is a materials scientist specializing in metallurgical physical chemistry, with a strong interdisciplinary focus on non-destructive testing technologies, material surface treatment, modification engineering, and machine vision–assisted evaluation methods. Her research advances the understanding of microstructural evolution, surface behavior, and damage mechanisms in advanced metallic and composite materials, bridging fundamental metallurgical principles with applied diagnostics. She has made notable contributions to the study of oxide-film dynamics in additively manufactured titanium alloys, the microstructural and electrochemical responses of heat-treated metal systems, and the adhesion performance of functional coatings under residual stress conditions. Her work extends into intelligent materials characterization, where she integrates acoustic emission analysis, signal decomposition, and deep-learning frameworks to enhance damage-mode identification in complex composites and metal components. Through innovative combinations of variational mode decomposition, convolutional neural networks, and optimized non-destructive evaluation methods, she has improved the precision and reliability of structural integrity assessments. Her professional experience includes extensive involvement in designing and validating advanced diagnostic techniques, contributing to the development of next-generation material performance evaluation tools. She collaborates across disciplines to connect materials processing, mechanical behavior, and sensing technologies, supporting safer, more efficient applications in engineering structures and manufacturing environments. Her scientific output reflects a commitment to integrating experimental research with computational enhancement, contributing significantly to the fields of material surface engineering, structural health monitoring, and intelligent testing systems.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Zhang, Y., Li, J., Xu, H., & others. (2020). Dynamic evolution of oxide film on selective laser melted Ti-Al-4V alloy. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 849, 156622.

Zhang, Y., Feng, L., Zhang, T., & others. (2021). Heat treatment of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V alloy: Microstructure and electrochemical properties. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 888, 161602.

Zhou, W., Li, D., Su, Y., & Zhang, Y.* (2024). Experimental study on the static strain aging of Q345 steel using complementary in-situ non-destructive testing techniques. International Journal of Steel Structures, 24(3), 591–606.

Zhang, Y., Yao, Y., Li, J., & others. (2025). Effect of residual stress on adhesion behaviour of TiN coating. Bulletin of Materials Science, 48, 72.

Zhang, Y., Ge, X., Su, Y., & others. (2025). Damage mode identification in 2D triaxial carbon fiber braided composites via acoustic emission segmentation and variational mode decomposition optimization. Polymer Composites, 1–16.

Theodoros Karakasidis | Materials Science | Best Academic Researcher Award

Prof. Theodoros Karakasidis | Materials Science | Best Academic Researcher Award

Professor at University of Thessaly, Greece

Prof. Theodoros Karakasidis is a Professor of Applied Physics at the Department of Physics, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece. He serves as the Director of the Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory and the Graduate Program in “Applied Physics”. He holds a BSc in Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1989), an MSc and PhD in Physics from University Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris 6), and a Master’s in Education from the Hellenic Open University.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • BSc in Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 🇬🇷 (1989, GPA 9.51/10)

  • MSc & PhD in Physics, University Pierre et Marie Curie – Paris VI 🇫🇷

  • Master’s in Education, Hellenic Open University (2009)

🧪 Research Interests:

  • Computational Materials Science & Nanotechnology 🧬

  • Machine Learning & Complex Systems 🔁

  • Physics Education & ICT in Teaching 🎓

  • Nonlinear Dynamics & Time Series Analysis ⏳

🎓 Academic Roles:

  • Professor of Applied Physics, Univ. of Thessaly

  • Director, Condensed Matter Physics Lab 🔬

  • Director, MSc Program “Applied Physics” 📘

  • Chairman, Dept. of Physics (2022–present)

  • Past Deputy Chair, Dept. of Civil Engineering

📚 Teaching & Supervision:

  • 25+ years teaching undergraduate & graduate courses

  • Supervisor of 20+ MSc, 8+ PhD, and 2 postdoctoral researchers

  • Courses include Electromagnetism, Condensed Matter Physics, and Computational Science

🔬 Projects & Research Leadership:

  • Principal Investigator in national and EU-funded projects (EUROFUSION, HFRI, Horizon)

  • Key focus: digital materials design, particle-based modeling, smart water purification, and magnetic nanofluidics

🌐 International Collaborations:

  • Collaborations with Strathclyde (UK), NTNU (Norway), Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan), ICAMS (Germany)

  • Erasmus+, COST Actions, Marie Curie Evaluator

📖 Editorial & Peer Review:

  • Reviewer for top journals: Phys. Rev. E, Scientific Reports, Nanotechnology, MRS Comm.

  • Guest Editor: Desalination and Water Treatment, Computational Materials Science, Environmental Processes

🧾 Distinctions:

  • Top-cited and featured articles in journals like Journal of Theoretical Biology

  • Best Paper & Young Researcher Award at ICDDNBEA 2021 🏆

  • Popular science book author: “Roulis the Science Cat” 🐱📘

💻 Technical Expertise:

  • Expert in FORTRAN, C, Python, Parallel Computing (MPI), MATLAB

  • Skilled in academic platforms (Blackboard, Moodle, E-Class)

📣 Memberships & Outreach:

  • Member of APS, EPS, MRS, IEEE, American Nano Society

  • Promoter of science in schools and public outreach events 🎤

  • Organized student teams for science competitions (e.g., FameLab)

Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

  • Total Citations: 3,498

  • Citations since 2020: 1,707

  • h-index: 33

  • h-index since 2020: 22

  • i10-index: 76

  • i10-index since 2020: 48

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Use of fuzzy clustering technique and matrices to classify amino acids and its impact to Chou’s pseudo amino acid composition
    D.N. Georgiou, T.E. Karakasidis, J.J. Nieto, A. Torres
    Journal of Theoretical Biology, 257(1), 17–26 (2009). [Cited by: 229]

  2. Transport properties of liquid argon in krypton nanochannels: anisotropy and non-homogeneity introduced by the solid walls
    F. Sofos, T. Karakasidis, A. Liakopoulos
    International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 52(3–4), 735–743 (2009). [Cited by: 157]

  3. Artificial intelligence in physical sciences: Symbolic regression trends and perspectives
    D. Angelis, F. Sofos, T.E. Karakasidis
    Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 30(6), 3845–3865 (2023). [Cited by: 156]

  4. Multiscale modeling in nanomaterials science
    T.E. Karakasidis, C.A. Charitidis
    Materials Science and Engineering: C, 27(5–8), 1082–1089 (2007). [Cited by: 138]

  5. Effects of wall roughness on flow in nanochannels
    F.D. Sofos, T.E. Karakasidis, A. Liakopoulos
    Physical Review E, 79(2), 026305 (2009). [Cited by: 127]

  6. Heavy Metal Adsorption Using Magnetic Nanoparticles for Water Purification: A Critical Review
    C. Liosis, A. Papadopoulou, E. Karvelas, T.E. Karakasidis, I.E. Sarris
    Materials, 14(24), 7500 (2021). [Cited by: 99]

  7. The application of complex network time series analysis in turbulent heated jets
    A.K. Charakopoulos, T.E. Karakasidis, P.N. Papanicolaou, A. Liakopoulos
    Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science, 24(2), 024408 (2014). [Cited by: 99]

  8. Surface wettability effects on flow in rough wall nanochannels
    F. Sofos, T.E. Karakasidis, A. Liakopoulos
    Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, 12, 25–31 (2012). [Cited by: 78]

  9. Effect of wall roughness on shear viscosity and diffusion in nanochannels
    F. Sofos, T.E. Karakasidis, A. Liakopoulos
    International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 53(19–20), 3839–3846 (2010). [Cited by: 78]

  10. Grain-boundary diffusion of cation vacancies in nickel oxide: a molecular-dynamics study
    T. Karakasidis, M. Meyer
    Physical Review B, 55(20), 13853 (1997). [Cited by: 75]

  11. A comment on a rigid-ion potential for UO₂
    T. Karakasidis, P.J.D. Lindan
    Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 6(15), 2965 (1994). [Cited by: 68]

  12. On the magnetic aggregation of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles
    E.G. Karvelas, N.K. Lampropoulos, L.T. Benos, T. Karakasidis, I.E. Sarris
    Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 198, 105778 (2021). [Cited by: 65]

  13. Friction factor in nanochannel flows
    A. Liakopoulos, F. Sofos, T.E. Karakasidis
    Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, 20, 1–7 (2016). [Cited by: 64]

  14. A short survey on genetic sequences, Chou’s pseudo amino acid composition and its combination with fuzzy set theory
    D.N. Georgiou, T.E. Karakasidis, A.C. Megaritis
    The Open Bioinformatics Journal, 7(1) (2013). [Cited by: 62]

  15. Unified description of size effects of transport properties of liquids flowing in nanochannels
    A.E. Giannakopoulos, F. Sofos, T.E. Karakasidis, A. Liakopoulos
    International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (2012). [Cited by: 60]

  16. Non-equilibrium molecular dynamics investigation of parameters affecting planar nanochannel flows
    F. Sofos, T.E. Karakasidis, A. Liakopoulos
    Journal of Contemporary Engineering Science, 2, 283–298 (2009). [Cited by: 59]

  17. Micromixing efficiency of particles in heavy metal removal processes under various inlet conditions
    E. Karvelas, C. Liosis, L. Benos, T. Karakasidis, I. Sarris
    Water, 11(6), 1135 (2019). [Cited by: 55]

  18. Current trends in fluid research in the era of artificial intelligence: A review
    F. Sofos, C. Stavrogiannis, K.K. Exarchou-Kouveli, D. Akabua, G. Charilas, …
    Fluids, 7(3), 116 (2022). [Cited by: 51]

  19. Dissipative particle dynamics investigation of parameters affecting planar nanochannel flows
    D. Kasiteropoulou, T.E. Karakasidis, A. Liakopoulos
    Materials Science and Engineering: B, 176(19), 1574–1579 (2011). [Cited by: 50]

  20. On perturbations of the Mandelbrot map
    J. Argyris, I. Andreadis, T.E. Karakasidis
    Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 11(7), 1131–1136 (2000). [Cited by: 50]