Süreyya Kocatepe | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Süreyya Kocatepe | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

RWTH Aachen University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Süreyya Kocatepe is a textile engineering researcher whose work focuses on sustainable and functional textiles, with particular emphasis on acoustic nonwovens, bio-based insulation materials, and the valorization of animal fiber waste such as chicken and goose feathers. Her research integrates materials science, nonwoven technologies, and acoustic performance evaluation to develop environmentally responsible textile solutions. According to Scopus, she has 4 indexed publications, has received 38 citations, and holds an h-index of 3. Her peer-reviewed contributions appear in recognized journals such as Journal of Industrial Textiles, Polymers, and Bulletin of Materials Science. Her work has advanced knowledge on sound absorption mechanisms, fiber morphology, and sustainable insulation materials derived from agricultural waste.

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Featured Publications


Investigation of sound absorption properties of nonwoven webs produced from chicken feather fibers

– N. Paşayev, S. Kocatepe, N. Maraş · Journal of Industrial Textiles, 2019 · Cited by 32


Investigation some characteristics of chicken feather’s rachis

– N. Paşayev, S. Kocatepe, N. Maraş, M. Soylak, M. Erol · IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2017 · Cited by 10

The machine method for processing chicken feathers by splitting them into fibers and rachis

– N. Paşayev, O. Tekoğlu, S. Kocatepe, M. Erol, N. Maraş · Tekstil ve Mühendis, 2021 · Cited by 6

Tavuk tüyü liflerinden ses yalıtım amaçlı dokusuz yüzey yapılarının geliştirilmesi

– S. Kocatepe · PhD Thesis, Erciyes University, 2019 · Cited by 2

Naveen BP | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Naveen BP | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Editorial Board Member

National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training & Research | India

Dr. Naveen B. P. is a highly regarded researcher in Geotechnical Engineering, Foundation Engineering, and Geo-Environmental Engineering, with impactful contributions to municipal solid waste mechanics, landfill leachate characterization, and advanced geotechnical numerical modelling. His research systematically explores the physico-chemical, biological, and geotechnical behavior of municipal solid waste, contamination pathways, and the development of sustainable waste-management strategies for rapidly urbanizing regions. With a strong publication record spanning peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and technical reports, his scientific influence is reflected in 1415 Google Scholar citations, an h-index of 15, and an i10-index of 24 (with 1166 citations, h-index 13, and i10-index 19 since 2020). His widely cited works in high-impact journals such as Environmental Pollution, International Journal of Geo-Engineering, Measurement, and Energy Nexus address critical challenges including groundwater contamination caused by landfill leachate leakage, waste aging effects, dynamic behavior of landfilled materials, and innovative soil reinforcement using geotextiles. Dr. Naveen’s pioneering research has been referenced by governmental bodies for urban landfill rehabilitation and sustainable waste-management planning. He has also made notable contributions to advancing numerical simulation techniques, particularly through PLAXIS-based modelling of piles and landfill systems, supporting improved engineering design and environmental decision-making. His interdisciplinary approach integrates geotechnical engineering with environmental science, sustainable materials, and emerging technologies such as nanotechnology-based environmental treatments. Recognized with several prestigious research awards and international honours, he also contributes to the global research community as a journal reviewer for Elsevier, SAGE, Taylor & Francis, and Springer, and serves in editorial roles, including Chief Editor of an international journal in his field.

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Featured Publications

  • Naveen, B. P., Mahapatra, D. M., Sitharam, T. G., & Sivapullaiah, P. V. (2017). Physico-chemical and biological characterization of urban municipal landfill leachate. Environmental Pollution, 220, 1–12.

  • Naveen, B. P., Sumalatha, J., & Malik, R. K. (2018). A study on contamination of ground and surface water bodies by leachate leakage from a landfill in Bangalore, India. International Journal of Geo-Engineering, 9(1), 27.

  • Ogwueleka, T. C., & Naveen, B. P. (2021). Activities of informal recycling sector in North-Central, Nigeria. Energy Nexus, 1, 100003.

  • Naveen, B. P., Sivapullaiah, P. V., & Sitharam, T. G. (2014). Characteristics of a municipal solid waste landfill leachate. In Proceedings of Indian Geotechnical Conference IGC (pp. 18–20).

  • Naveen, N. B., Sivapullaiah, P. V., & Sitharam, T. G. (2016). Effect of aging on the leachate characteristics from municipal solid waste landfill. Japanese Geotechnical Society Special Publication, 2(56), 1940–1945.

Spomenka Kobe | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Spomenka Kobe | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Distinguished Scientist Award

The Jožef Stefan Institute | Slovenia

Prof. Dr. Spomenka Kobe is a distinguished materials scientist and one of Europe’s leading experts in nanostructured materials, magnetic materials, and sustainable alloy design. Her pioneering research has advanced the scientific understanding and technological innovation in rare-earth magnet technology, nanostructured thin films, and magnetic materials recycling. She played a pivotal role in establishing rare-earth magnet research in Slovenia, leading major national and European research programs on critical raw materials and sustainable magnet production. Her Scopus-indexed research portfolio includes 169 publications, which have collectively received 2,350 citations from 1,949 documents, reflecting an h-index of 22. Her work spans critical areas of magnetism, solid-state physics, thin-film engineering, and microstructural analysis, significantly influencing global research directions in advanced materials science. Prof. Dr. Spomenka Kobe’s scientific leadership is exemplified through her coordination of the FP7 European Project ROMEO (Replacement and Original Magnet Engineering Option) and the International Associated Laboratory PACS2 (Push-Pull AlloyS and Complex Compounds) in collaboration with CNRS, France. She has also been a principal investigator on numerous EU and national R&D projects and an active contributor to international academic and industrial innovation networks. Her applied research achievements include seven patents (four European patents), three innovations, and multiple technology transfers to industrial production, showcasing her ability to translate advanced materials research into practical applications. She has authored several book chapters, delivered numerous invited lectures, and contributed to major international conferences on magnetic and nanostructured materials.

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Featured Publications

• Schieren, L., Semsari Parapari, S., Tomše, T., Žužek, K., Šturm, S., Kobe, S., & Burkhardt, C. (2025). Evaluating citric acid as a selective leaching agent to extract Nd₂Fe₁₄B matrix phase from end-of-life magnets. Journal of Rare Earths, 43(7). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jre.2025.04.020

• Grau, L., Moreno López, R., Kubelka, P., Burkhardt, F., Tomše, T., Kobe, S., & Burkhardt, C. (2024). Effects of thermal demagnetization in air on the microstructure and organic contamination of NdFeB magnets. Materials, 17(22), 5528. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17225528

• Tomše, T., Burkhardt, F., Krasniqi, L., Ivekovič, A., Kocjan, A., Kobe, S., Podmiljšak, B., Burkhardt, C., Šturm, S., & Žužek Rožman, K. (2024, September). An alternative sintering strategy for anisotropic Nd–Fe–B magnet based on recycled content. International Materials Science and Engineering Congress (MSE 2024).

• Grau, L., Fleissner, P., Kobe, S., & Burkhardt, C. (2024). Processability and separability of commercial anti-corrosion coatings produced by in situ hydrogen-processing of magnetic scrap (HPMS) recycling of NdFeB. Materials, 17(11), 2487. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112487

• Tomše, T., Podmiljšak, B., Scherf, L. M., Kessler, R., Kobe, S., Kocjan, A., Šturm, S., & Žužek Rožman, K. (2024). Unravelling the intricacies of micro-nonuniform heating in field-assisted sintering of multiphase metallic microstructures. Journal of Materials Processing Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2024.118405