Tetiana Tatarchuk | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Tetiana Tatarchuk | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

Assistant Professor | Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University | Ukraine

Tetiana Tatarchuk is an accomplished Ukrainian chemist and Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, where she has been serving since 2005. Her research primarily focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of metal oxide and ferrite nanomaterials for environmental remediation, catalytic processes, and water treatment. She has extensively explored the development of cobalt, nickel-cobalt, zinc-cobalt, and gadolinium-substituted ferrites, emphasizing their structural, morphological, magnetic, optical, and catalytic properties. Her work includes green and eco-friendly synthesis approaches using plant extracts, demonstrating significant advancements in adsorption, photocatalysis, and Fenton-like oxidation for the degradation of organic pollutants such as dyes, pharmaceuticals, and toxic chemicals. Tatarchuk has also contributed to studies on TiO₂-based photocatalysts, halloysite nanotubes, and magnetite nanoparticles, highlighting their potential in environmental purification, hyperthermia applications, and advanced oxidation processes. Her publications in high-impact journals reveal a consistent focus on sustainable and practical solutions for environmental challenges, including water disinfection, pollutant degradation, and heavy metal removal. In addition to experimental research, she has investigated fundamental aspects of spinel ferrite defects, cation distribution, inversion degree, and their influence on catalytic performance, combining theoretical modeling with practical applications. Tatarchuk has collaborated extensively with international researchers, contributing to multidisciplinary projects that integrate chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering. She has also reviewed topics such as virus elimination, microplastics removal, and green synthesis principles, reflecting her commitment to addressing global environmental and health issues. With over 80 publications, numerous citations, and active engagement in peer review, her career demonstrates a blend of innovative research, teaching excellence, and scientific leadership, establishing her as a prominent figure in nanomaterials and environmental chemistry. Her work continues to impact sustainable technology development and water treatment methodologies, emphasizing the translation of laboratory research into real-world solutions for pollution control and resource management.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. Tatarchuk, T., Kotsyubynsky, V. (2025). CeO2-Cobalt Ferrite Composite as a Dual-Function Catalyst for Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition and Organic Pollutants Degradation. Metals, 15(9), 985.

  2. Tatarchuk, T., Bilovol, V., Shyichuk, A., Danyliuk, I., Sokołowski, K., Gajewska, M. (2025). Mesoporous Co-Mn ferrites as highly radical-forming catalysts for wet peroxide oxidation of 4-nitrophenol. Applied Surface Science, 2025, 162610.

  3. Starko, I., Tatarchuk, T., Sokolowski, K., Naushad, M. (2025). Engineering of Mesoporous Gd-substituted Ni-Co Ferrites as Adsorbents for Efficient Elimination of Congo Red Dye and Oxytetracycline. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 236, 78.

  4. Tatarchuk, T., Shyichuk, A., Kotsyubynsky, V., Danyliuk, N. (2025). Catalytically active cobalt ferrites synthesized using plant extracts: Insights into structural, optical, and catalytic properties. Ceramics International, 51, 470.

  5. Liaskovska, M., Tatarchuk, T., Kotsyubynsky, V. (2025). Green Synthesis of Cobalt–Zinc Ferrites and Their Activity in Dye Elimination via Adsorption and Catalytic Wet Peroxide Oxidation. Metals, 15(1), 44.

Tetiana Tatarchuk’s work advances sustainable environmental chemistry by developing innovative nanomaterials and green catalytic processes for water purification and pollutant removal. Her research bridges fundamental science and practical applications, offering solutions that benefit society, industry, and global environmental sustainability.

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.