Martin Fabian | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Martin Fabian | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

Senior Researcher | Slovak Academy of Sciences | Slovakia 

Martin Fabián is a materials scientist whose research career spans more than fifteen years with a strong focus on mechanochemical synthesis, nanomaterials, and structure–property relationships in functional inorganic materials. His scholarly output of over 45 peer-reviewed publications reflects sustained contributions to oxide ceramics, semiconductor nanocrystals, magnetic nanoparticles, and electrochemical materials. A major theme of his work is the use of high-energy milling, mechanosynthesis, and low-temperature solid-state routes to engineer nanocrystalline phases with tailored electrical, magnetic, optical, and catalytic properties. He has reported influential studies on spinel Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ for lithium-ion battery applications, ZnAl₂O₄ and ZnO nanostructures for photocatalysis and optoelectronics, CeO₂-based solid solutions for multifunctional uses, and ferrite systems for magnetic and electromagnetic response. His interdisciplinary collaborations also extend into biomedical nanotechnology, including arsenic sulfide nanoparticles with anticancer activity, magnetic fluids for amyloid-related diseases, and paclitaxel-loaded polymer–magnetic nanospheres. In parallel, he has contributed to environmentally relevant research such as silver recovery from waste solutions, CO₂ sequestration via mechanically activated silicates, and mineral processing studies. Fabián’s work is characterized by rigorous structural characterization using X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and spectroscopic techniques, combined with careful evaluation of functional performance. He has published consistently in high-impact journals including Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Materials Letters, Powder Technology, Ceramics International, RSC Advances, and Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, demonstrating both methodological depth and wide application scope. Through extensive international collaboration and peer-review activity, his research has advanced the understanding of how mechanical activation and nanoscale design can be used as powerful tools to create advanced materials for energy, environmental, electronic, and biomedical technologies.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

  1. Šepelák, V., Myndyk, M., Fabián, M., da Silva, K. L., Feldhoff, A., Menzel, D., Ghafari, M., Hahn, H., Heitjans, P., & Becker, K. D. (2012). Mechanosynthesis of nanocrystalline fayalite, Fe₂SiO₄. Chemical Communications, 48(74), 8981–8983.

  2. Fabián, M., Bottke, P., Girman, V., Düvel, A., da Silva, K. L., Wilkening, M., Hahn, H., Heitjans, P., & Šepelák, V. (2015). A simple and straightforward mechanochemical synthesis of the far-from-equilibrium zinc aluminate, ZnAl₂O₄, and its response to thermal treatment. RSC Advances, 5(66), 53767–53773.

  3. Fabián, M., Tyuliev, G., Feldhoff, A., Kostova, N., Kollár, P., Suzuki, S., Saito, F., & Šepelák, V. (2013). One-step synthesis of nanocrystalline ZnO via cryomilling. Powder Technology, 235, 360–366.

  4. Senna, M., Fabián, M., Kavan, L., Zukalová, M., Briančin, J., Turianicová, E., Bottke, P., Wilkening, M., & Šepelák, V. (2016). Electrochemical properties of spinel Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ nanoparticles prepared via a low-temperature solid route. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 20(10), 2733–2743.

  5. Ognjanović, M., Dojčinović, B., Fabián, M., Stanković, D. M., Mariano, J. F. M. L., & Antić, B. (2018). Microwave assisted hydrothermal synthesis of (Fe,Co)₃O₄ nanoparticles in the presence of surfactants and effects of Co/Fe ratio on microstructure and magnetism. Ceramics International, 44(11), 13083–13092.

Martin Fabián’s work advances global innovation in nanomaterials and mechanochemical synthesis, enabling low-energy, scalable routes to functional materials for energy storage, catalysis, electronics, and biomedicine. His research bridges fundamental materials science with real-world industrial and environmental applications, supporting sustainable technologies and next-generation functional materials.

Zonglin He | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Zonglin He | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Taiyuan University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Zonglin He is an accomplished Associate Professor at Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, specializing in Mechanical Engineering with research expertise in metal plastic forming theory and high-performance engineering numerical calculation. He earned his Doctorate in Engineering from Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, where his academic foundation in mechanical systems and materials science evolved into a distinguished research career. Dr. He’s professional experience spans teaching, supervising master’s students, and leading multiple funded research and industrial projects that integrate theoretical modeling with practical application. His research interests focus on metal deformation mechanics, bimetallic and composite pipe forming, and numerical simulation for advanced materials design. He possesses strong research skills in computational modeling, metallurgical structure analysis, and the development of mathematical models for forming processes. Dr. He has published four peer-reviewed papers in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, accumulating 22 citations and an h-index of 3 and 4 Document , which reflect the growing international recognition of his scientific contributions. Alongside his publications, he holds three national invention patents and has collaborated with Steel Heli Company to develop cladding pipe manufacturing technologies, demonstrating his commitment to research with industrial impact. His pioneering work on the Pilger hot-rolling process for bimetallic seamless clad pipes has significantly advanced understanding in metallurgical bonding and deformation mechanisms. In recognition of his excellence in academic innovation and teaching, he received the Second Prize of Shanxi Provincial Teaching Achievement. Dr. He’s dedication to combining engineering research with industrial application positions him as a forward-thinking scholar with strong potential for global collaboration and leadership. In conclusion, his achievements, innovation-driven mindset, and contributions to sustainable material processing make Dr. Zonglin He a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

He, Z., and Li, Y. (2024). Enhanced mechanical properties of bimetal metallurgical cladding tube by non-vacuum Pilger hot-rolling. Materials Letters.

He, Z., and [Co-author(s)]. (2020). The bonding mechanism and experimental verification of Pilger hot rolling clad tube.