Maria Myrto Dardavila | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Maria Myrto Dardavila | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

National Technical University of Athens | Greece

Dr. Maria Myrto Dardavila is a distinguished chemical engineer whose research significantly advances electrodeposition, nanomaterials, green extractions, and deep eutectic solvents. With 11 Scopus-indexed publications, 177 citations, and an h-index of 4, her work demonstrates strong international impact in materials science, surface engineering, and sustainable chemical processes. Her research portfolio includes influential studies on the extraction of bioactive compounds from Ulva lactuca and Chlorella vulgaris, magnetic harvesting optimization, and the development of environmentally sustainable extraction platforms using deep eutectic solvents. She has contributed substantially to the design, electrodeposition behavior, and performance of Ni/ZrO₂ and Ni/TiO₂–ZrO₂ composite coatings, examining pulse-plating parameters, microstructural evolution, mechanical characteristics, and functional surface properties relevant to industrial applications. Her work expands into thermochemical energy-storage materials and the thermodynamic modeling of phenolic compound solubilities in DES systems, showcasing strong multidisciplinary integration across chemical thermodynamics, materials engineering, and bio-based technologies. Her research contributions are further strengthened through participation in major EU-funded R&D initiatives, where she has supported the delivery of high-quality scientific outputs, zero-rejection deliverables, and science-driven project milestones. She has made notable contributions to more than 15 competitive research proposals, enhancing collaborative innovation across academia and industry. Dr. Maria Myrto Dardavila’s research reflects a strong combination of advanced experimental expertise, scientific leadership, and commitment to sustainable material development, positioning her as a key contributor to modern chemical engineering and applied materials science.

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Featured Publications

1. Pappou, S., Dardavila, M. M., Savvidou, M. G., Louli, V., Magoulas, K., & Voutsas, E. (2022). Extraction of bioactive compounds from Ulva lactuca. Applied Sciences, 12(4), 2117.

2. Savvidou, M. G., Dardavila, M. M., Georgiopoulou, I., Louli, V., Stamatis, H., & colleagues. (2021). Optimization of microalga Chlorella vulgaris magnetic harvesting. Nanomaterials, 11(6), 1614.

3. Dardavila, M. M., Pappou, S., Savvidou, M. G., Louli, V., Katapodis, P., Stamatis, H., & colleagues. (2023). Extraction of bioactive compounds from C. vulgaris biomass using deep eutectic solvents. Molecules, 28(1), 415.

4. Dardavila, M. M., Hamilakis, S., Loizos, Z., & Kollia, C. (2015). Ni/ZrO₂ composite electrodeposition in the presence of coumarin: Textural modifications and properties. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 45(5), 503–514.

5. Dardavila, M. M., Sofianos, M. V., Rodriguez, B. J., Bekarevich, R., Tzanis, A., & colleagues. (2025). A comprehensive investigation of the effect of pulse plating parameters on the electrodeposition of Ni/ZrO₂ composite coatings. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 18, 100421.

Baorui Xu | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Baorui Xu | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Laoshan Laboratory | China

Mr. Baorui Xu, Associate Professor at Northeast Petroleum University and Laoshan Laboratory, is a leading researcher whose work has advanced petroleum machinery engineering and multiphase flow technologies. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Process Machinery, he has developed expertise in downhole cyclonic separation, oil–water multiphase transport, and co-well injection-production optimization. His research portfolio includes 24 peer-reviewed publications, which have collectively received 283 citations across 224 documents, demonstrating his sustained scholarly impact within the global academic community. His h-index of 9 further reflects both the depth and consistency of his contributions, with several of his works becoming important references in petroleum engineering, separation science, and fluid dynamics. Mr. Baorui Xu has been instrumental in designing innovative hydrocyclone systems, integrating coalescence and stabilization mechanisms, and optimizing separation processes for small-diameter oilfield applications. His research excellence is complemented by 22 authorized national patents, a published monograph on process flow equipment, and leadership of multiple national and provincial research projects, including support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Importantly, his findings have not remained confined to theory but have been successfully applied in large oilfields such as Daqing and Dagang, improving oil recovery efficiency and advancing sustainable petroleum production. His achievements were formally recognized when he received the First Prize of Technological Invention from the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology in 2022. By combining a strong record of publications, measurable citation performance, and field-ready innovations, Mr. Baorui Xu has emerged as a recognized leader in petroleum machinery design and applied fluid mechanics research.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, X., Wei, H., Huang, X., Xu, B., Yu, F., & Zhao, L. (2025). Liutex-based flow structure characterization in vibrating downhole hydrocyclone for oil-water-sand multiphase systems. Chemical Engineering Research and Design. Advance online publication.

Liu, X., You, C., Cao, Y., Xu, B., Yang, Y., Li, H., Lv, P., Sun, C., & Duan, H. (2024). Friction drag reduction of Taylor–Couette flow over air-filled microgrooves. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 984, A18.

Zhang, X., Shakaib, M., Yu, F., Jin, Y., Zhao, L., Wang, S., & Xu, B. (2024). Study on flow field characteristics of gas-liquid hydrocyclone separation under vibration conditions. PLOS ONE, 19(7), e0307110.

Xu, B., Li, H., Liu, X., Xiang, Y., Lv, P., Tan, X., Zhao, Y., Sun, C., & Duan, H. (2023). Effect of micro-grooves on drag reduction in Taylor–Couette flow. Physics of Fluids, 35(4), 045118.

Xu, B. (2020). Structure design and preliminary experimental investigation on oil-water separation performance of a novel helix separator. Separation Science and Technology, 55(16), 2862–2875.

Liu, L., Zhao, L., Yang, X., Wang, Y., Xu, B., & Liang, B. (2019). Innovative design and study of an oil-water coupling separation magnetic hydrocyclone. Separation and Purification Technology, 211, 446–455.

Xu, B., Jiang, M., Zhao, L., Wang, Y., Zhang, X., & Deng, X. (2018). CFD simulation and PIV test of water flow characteristics in helix separator. Shiyou Xuebao/Acta Petrolei Sinica, 39(2), 220–228.