Andreea Cristina Mangra | Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Andreea Cristina Mangra
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Andreea Cristina Mangra
Affiliation Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
Country Romania
Scopus ID 57224927334
Documents 11
Citations 32
h-index 3
Subject area Engineering
Event International PopularScientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-8415-8064

Andreea Cristina Mangra is presented in this academic recognition profile in connection with the Innovative Research Award at the International PopularScientist Awards. The profile summarizes the supplied researcher metrics, institutional affiliation, subject area, and selected bibliographic records provided for academic assessment. The available publication records cover topics including biomaterials, laser-based therapeutic approaches, nanomaterials, and clinical treatment procedures.

Abstract

This article presents an academic recognition profile for Andreea Cristina Mangra in the context of the Innovative Research Award associated with the International PopularScientist Awards. The supplied researcher record identifies an affiliation with Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja and lists Engineering as the subject area. Reported bibliometric indicators comprise 11 documents, 32 citations, and an h-index of 3. These figures are included as supplied metadata and should be checked against the corresponding author record before being used for formal evaluation. [1]

Keywords

Andreea Cristina Mangra; Innovative Research Award; International PopularScientist Awards; Engineering; research assessment; bibliometrics; scientific publications; citation analysis; h-index; biomaterials; nanomaterials; laser applications; academic recognition.

Introduction

Academic recognition programs provide a framework for acknowledging research activity, scholarly contributions, and potential applications of scientific work. A meaningful assessment typically considers publication records, citation indicators, research originality, methodological quality, and the relevance of a candidate’s contributions to a particular discipline. Bibliometric measures can help describe research visibility, but they do not independently establish the quality, novelty, or practical significance of scholarly work.[1] [2]

Research Profile

The supplied profile identifies the researcher’s institutional affiliation as Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, country as Romania, and principal subject area as Engineering. The associated Scopus author identifier is 57224927334, while the ORCID identifier is 0000-0001-8415-8064. These identifiers provide routes for checking researcher records and resolving possible differences in names, affiliations, and publication attribution. [1]

Research Contributions

The supplied bibliographic records represent several scientific themes, including polymer-based tissue expanders, treatment approaches for infantile hemangiomas, laser-based pain management, up-converting nanocrystals, and laser-assisted photodynamic therapy. These themes demonstrate the multidisciplinary character of the provided bibliography, spanning materials science, clinical medicine, and applied optical technologies. The available contributor information, however, does not demonstrate that these works were authored or co-authored by Andreea Cristina Mangra. [3]

Publications

The following five bibliographic entries were supplied with the profile request. They are reproduced as records for verification and are not presented as confirmed publications of Andreea Cristina Mangra. The contributor lists provided for these works name other researchers. Author attribution should be checked against the original publisher pages and the researcher’s verified bibliographic profile before these records are used in award evaluation. [3]

  1. Hrib, J., Sirc, J., Lesny, P., Hobzova, R., Duskova-Smrckova, M., Michalek, J., & Smucler, R. (2017). Hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. Part I. Methacrylate-based polymers. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine.
  2. Malis, J., Stara, V., Blahova, K., Buckova, H., Faberova, R., Sterba, J., Klovrzova, S., Kyncl, M., Cerny, M., Hrdlicka, R., et al. (2017). Infantile hemangiomas. Current treatment procedures | Infantilní hemangiomas. Současné tělečné protředky. Czech-Slovak Pediatrics. The supplied bibliographic record does not include a DOI or a complete publisher URL.
  3. Šmucler, R., & Jenčová, J. (2016). Direct and indirect treatment of pain with lasers – Update 2016. Disease. The journal title and publication metadata are reproduced from the supplied record and require bibliographic verification. No DOI was provided

Research Impact

The supplied profile reports 32 citations across 11 documents and an h-index of 3. These indicators provide a limited quantitative description of the indexed research output represented by the submitted data. The h-index combines publication productivity and citation counts by identifying the number of publications with at least the same number of citations, subject to the database’s coverage and attribution practices. [2]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award is the recognition category specified for this profile within the International PopularScientist Awards. An evidence-based assessment of suitability should establish the candidate’s authorship, clarify the novelty and significance of the research, and document the relevance of the work to the award’s published eligibility and evaluation criteria.

Conclusion

This profile organizes the supplied academic metadata for Andreea Cristina Mangra in the context of the Innovative Research Award and the International PopularScientist Awards. The reported record lists 11 documents, 32 citations, and an h-index of 3, together with an Engineering subject classification and researcher identifiers. These details provide a starting point for an academic profile but require verification against authoritative researcher records.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Andreea Cristina Mangra, Author ID 57224927334. Scopus. The author identifier and metrics in this article were supplied for profile preparation and have not been independently verified.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57224927334
  2. Google Scholar Profile. An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lSag8WYAAAAJ&hl=en
  3. Bibliographic records supplied by the requester, including the listed journal titles, publication details, contributor names, and available DOI identifiers. The records have not been independently confirmed as publications authored by Andreea Cristina Mangra. DOI records can be checked using
    10.1007/s10856-016-5818-y, 10.1016/j.jfluchem.2016.05.015
  4. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID researcher identifier and profile. The identifier supplied for this article is 0000-0001-8415-8064. The connection between this identifier and the researcher named in the article should be verified before publication.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8415-8064
  5. International PopularScientist Awards. (n.d.). Official award website. Award program information and official recognition details should be checked against the program’s published materials.
    https://popularscientist.com/

Juan Carlos Lozano Medina | Materials | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Excellence in Innovation Award

Juan Carlos Lozano Medina
 Universidad De Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain

Juan Carlos Lozano Medina
Affiliation Universidad De Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Country Spain
Scopus Id 58455462500
Documents 15
Citation 55
h-index 4
Subject Area Materials
Event International Popular Scientist Awards
Orcid 0009-0005-4985-9339

Juan Carlos Lozano Medina is a researcher affiliated with Universidad De Las Palmas De Gran Canaria in Spain whose documented research spans energy systems, pumped hydroelectric energy storage, island electricity systems, desalination, hydrogen integration, renewable-energy applications, power-plant operation, and materials-related manufacturing. His Scopus profile is reported with 15 documents, 55 citations, and an h-index of 4, providing a bibliometric basis for assessing his research activity and scholarly influence. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the research record of Juan Carlos Lozano Medina in the context of the Excellence in Innovation Award. His documented publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary focus on sustainable energy systems, energy storage, island electricity infrastructure, desalination, hydrogen utilization, renewable fuels, and advanced manufacturing. Recent work includes analysis of pumped hydroelectric energy storage in Gran Canaria, integration of desalination with hydroelectric pumping infrastructure, hydrogen-supported energy storage, demand-response optimization, and the use of banana waste for bioethanol production. [2] [3] [4] The record therefore provides evidence of research directed toward technological integration and practical approaches to energy-system sustainability.

Keywords

Juan Carlos Lozano Medina; Excellence in Innovation Award; sustainable energy systems; pumped hydroelectric energy storage; Gran Canaria; island electricity systems; hydrogen energy storage; demand response; renewable energy; desalination; bioethanol; power-plant optimization; additive manufacturing; materials research.

Introduction

Island electricity systems face distinctive engineering challenges associated with limited interconnection, variable renewable generation, demand fluctuations, and the need for flexible energy-storage capacity. Research addressing these challenges can involve multiple disciplines, including energy engineering, optimization, hydropower, hydrogen technologies, water treatment, and materials science. Lozano Medina’s publication record reflects this interdisciplinary environment through studies examining the operation and integration of energy infrastructure in the Canary Islands. [5]

Research Profile

Lozano Medina’s documented research profile is centered on energy-system analysis and technology integration, with particular relevance to island environments. His publications address pumped hydroelectric power, energy storage, demand-response optimization, renewable fuels, power-plant operation, and interactions between energy and water infrastructure. The Scopus-indexed profile supplied for this article lists 15 documents, 55 citations, and an h-index of 4. [1]

  • Energy storage and pumped hydroelectric power systems.
  • Optimization of island electricity systems and demand response.
  • Hydrogen integration with pumped hydroelectric infrastructure.
  • Renewable and waste-derived fuels for electricity systems.
  • Integration of desalination and hydroelectric pumping infrastructure.
  • Power-plant operation and energy-system alternatives in the Canary Islands.
  • Advanced manufacturing and copper-shell fabrication.

Research Contributions

Pumped hydroelectric energy storage. Research on Gran Canaria examines the role of pumped hydroelectric energy storage in energy production and the integration of the Chira-Soria pumped hydroelectric power plant. The work considers energy-system operation and demand patterns, providing a framework for evaluating storage within an island electricity context. [2]

Hydrogen-supported energy storage. A 2024 study investigated the use of hydrogen for large-scale energy storage in support of the efficient integration of pumped hydroelectric power. This research connects hydrogen technologies with established storage infrastructure and examines approaches to improving energy-system flexibility. [4]

Energy and water integration. Research on the integration of a reverse osmosis desalination plant within a hydroelectric pumping station addresses the relationship between water treatment and energy infrastructure. Such integration is relevant to island regions where energy and water systems can be closely interconnected. [3]

Publications

  1. Lozano Medina, J. C.; León Zerpa, F. A.; Pérez Báez, S. O.; Sánchez Morales, C.; Mendieta Pino, C. A. A Study of Energy Production in Gran Canaria with a Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage Plant (PHES). Sustainability, 2025.[2]
  2. Sánchez-Morales, C. J.; Mirza-Rosca, J.; Lozano-Medina, J. C.; Hernandez-Pérez, M. Additive Manufacturing of Highly Detailed Copper Shells by AMSME Process. Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2024.
  3. Medina, J. C. L.; Martín, A. R.; Zerpa, F. L.; Pino, C. A. M. Integration study of a reverse osmosis desalination plant in a hydroelectric pumping station. Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024.[3]
  4. Lozano Medina, J. C.; Concepción, V. H.; Mendieta Pino, C. A.; León Zerpa, F. Massive energy storage using H2 to support the optimal and efficient integration of a pumped hydroelectric power plant. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024.[4]

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus metrics indicate 15 indexed documents, 55 citations, and an h-index of 4. [1] These indicators provide a quantitative snapshot of the researcher’s indexed scholarly output and citation activity. Bibliometric indicators should be interpreted alongside publication quality, research relevance, collaboration, methodological contribution, and practical application rather than as independent measures of research quality.

Award Suitability

The documented research profile is relevant to an Excellence in Innovation Award because several publications address the development, optimization, or integration of technologies intended to improve the performance of energy and infrastructure systems. The research on pumped hydroelectric storage in Gran Canaria provides an example of applying energy-system analysis to a specific island context, while the work on hydrogen storage examines an additional pathway for supporting flexible energy infrastructure. [2] [4]

Conclusion

Juan Carlos Lozano Medina’s documented scholarly record reflects an interdisciplinary research trajectory involving sustainable energy systems, pumped hydroelectric storage, hydrogen integration, island electricity optimization, desalination, renewable fuels, power-plant operation, and advanced manufacturing. With 15 reported Scopus-indexed documents, 55 citations, and an h-index of 4, his research demonstrates measurable scholarly activity. [1] The combination of energy-system research and technology-oriented studies provides a substantive basis for consideration under an Excellence in Innovation Award, subject to the independent verification and assessment procedures of the International Popular Scientist Awards.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Juan Carlos Lozano Medina, Author ID 58455462500. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58455462500
  2. Lozano Medina, J. C., León Zerpa, F. A., Pérez Báez, S. O., Sánchez Morales, C., & Mendieta Pino, C. A. (2025). A Study of Energy Production in Gran Canaria with a Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage Plant (PHES). Sustainability, 17.
    DOI:https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020435
  3. Medina, J. C. L., Martín, A. R., Zerpa, F. L., & Pino, C. A. M. (2024). Integration study of a reverse osmosis desalination plant in a hydroelectric pumping station. Desalination and Water Treatment.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100431
  4. Lozano Medina, J. C., Concepción, V. H., Mendieta Pino, C. A., & León Zerpa, F. (2024). Massive energy storage using H2 to support the optimal and efficient integration of a pumped hydroelectric power plant. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.10.338
  5. Lozano Medina, J. C., Henríquez Concepción, V., Ramos Martin, A., León Zerpa, F., & Mendieta Pino, C. A. (2024). Study of Different Alternatives for the Operation of Power Plants in the Canary Islands. DYNA.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.52152/d11075

Sherif A. El-Khodary | Chemistry | Most Shared Article Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sherif A. El-Khodary | Chemistry  | Most Shared Article Award

Housing and Building National Research Center | Egypt

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sherif A. El-Khodary is an accomplished researcher in materials science and applied physics, specializing in advanced nanomaterials for energy storage and conversion. His expertise spans carbon-based nanostructures, metal oxides, conducting polymers, and electrochemical systems for lithium, sodium, and zinc-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and water splitting technologies. He has made significant contributions through high-impact publications, patents, and funded research projects, focusing on sustainable and high-performance energy solutions. His research approach integrates material design, synthesis, and electrochemical evaluation, leading to innovative developments in nanocomposites, porous carbon materials, and energy devices with strong scientific and technological impact.

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Sachin Mishra | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Sachin Mishra | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Principal Investigator | University of Rovira I Virgilli | Spain

Dr. Sachin Mishra is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work lies at the intersection of biosensors, nanomaterials, smart biomaterials, and advanced capacitive sensing technologies. His research focuses on creating innovative, application-driven sensor systems that address emerging needs in healthcare diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and bioanalytical engineering. Through his expertise in nanotechnology and functional material design, he develops highly sensitive, miniaturized platforms capable of detecting chemical and biological analytes with exceptional precision. His contributions include the integration of nanostructured materials into next-generation biosensing interfaces, enabling improved signal transduction, enhanced biocompatibility, and superior device performance. He has been actively involved in academic and industrial research environments in different countries, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to translate fundamental nanoscience into real-world technologies. His work emphasizes capacitive biosensors and engineered biomaterials that support label-free, rapid, and cost-effective analytical solutions for global challenges. Dr. Mishra’s scientific output spans high-quality publications, collaborative projects, and contributions to the development of smart, responsive materials for biomedical and electronic applications. His professional experience also includes leading research directions, supervising experimental activities, and advancing sensor fabrication techniques through micro- and nano-engineering approaches. He remains committed to exploring the potential of nanotechnology to revolutionize biosensing platforms, expand the capabilities of portable diagnostic devices, and contribute to smart healthcare and sustainable technological innovations worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Sharma, P. K., Kim, E. S., Mishra, S., Ganbold, E., Seong, R. S., Kaushik, A. K., … et al. (2021). Ultrasensitive and reusable graphene oxide-modified double-interdigitated capacitive (DIDC) sensing chip for detecting SARS-CoV-2. ACS Sensors, 105.

Razlansari, M., Ulucan-Karnak, F., Kahrizi, M., Mirinejad, S., Sargazi, S., … Mishra, S., et al. (2022). Nanobiosensors for detection of opioids: A review of latest advancements. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 179, 79–94.

Mishra, S., Kim, E. S., Sharma, P. K., Wang, Z. J., Yang, S. H., Kaushik, A. K., Wang, C., … et al. (2020). Tailored biofunctionalized biosensor for the label-free sensing of prostate-specific antigen. ACS Applied Bio Materials, 3(11), 7821–7830.

Mishra, P., Lakshmi, G., Mishra, S., Avasthi, D. K., Swart, H. C., Turner, A. P. F., … et al. (2017). Electrocatalytic biofuel cell based on highly efficient metal–polymer nano-architectured bioelectrodes. Nano Energy, 39, 601–607.

Sharma, P. K., Kim, E. S., Mishra, S., Ganbold, E., Seong, R. S., Kim, Y. M., Jahng, G. H., … et al. (2022). Ultrasensitive probeless capacitive biosensor for amyloid beta (Aβ1-42) detection in human plasma using interdigitated electrodes. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 212, 114365.