Dr. Margarida Soares | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Margarida Soares at CVR- CENTRO PARA A VALORIZAÇÃO DE RESÍDUOS, Portugal

Dr. Margarida Reis Soares is a multidisciplinary researcher specializing in the valorization of industrial and organic waste and the integration of circular economy principles. She holds a Master’s degree in Biological Engineering with a specialization in Technology in Chemical and Food Processing from the Universidade do Minho, Portugal. Currently, she serves as an investigator at the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia and the Centro para a Valorização de Resíduos (CVR). Over the years, Dr. Soares has contributed to numerous European Union-funded projects, addressing eco-innovation, green technologies, and sustainability. Her research emphasizes creating environmentally friendly solutions for waste recovery and fostering green growth in industries.

Publication Profile

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Educational Details

Master’s Degree in Biological Engineering (Integrated Master’s Program)

Specialization: Technology in Chemical and Food Processing
Institution: Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Completion: November 2016
Thesis: “Estudo da Viabilidade da Diminuição das Temperaturas de Pasteurização Aplicadas aos Preparados Elaborados na Decorgel”
Graduation Grade: 17.07/20

Professional Experience

Investigator
- Institution: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia / Centro para a Valorização de Resíduos (CVR), Portugal
- Duration: November 2023 – Present
Researcher
- Institution: Centro para a Valorização de Resíduos (CVR), Universidade do Minho, Portugal
- Roles:
  - Investigated sustainable waste recovery and circular economy initiatives.
  - Collaborated on European Union-funded projects focused on eco-innovation and green technologies.
- Duration: January 2017 – Present
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
- Employer: Prozis, Portugal
- Duration: July 2019 – July 2020

Research Interest

Valorization of industrial and organic waste.
Circular economy and sustainability strategies.
Development of eco-innovative materials using waste recovery.
Integration of bio-based processes in chemical and food engineering.
Technological solutions for green growth and environmental impact reduction.

Selected Research Projects

BioShoes4All (2023–Present): Innovation in sustainable bioeconomy for the footwear industry.
Mission2GG (2023–Present): Strategies for green growth, circularity, and eco-innovation.
RENew (2020–Present): Circular economy solutions for reintroducing construction waste.
VALORMAR (2017–Present): Valorization of marine resources through innovation.
EcoSustainable Rail (2016–Present): Development of eco-sustainable railway sleepers using mixed plastics.
UpCycle4Biz (2021–2023): Materials upcycling for promoting a circular economy.
Res2ValHum (2016–Present): Recovery of organic waste for humic substance production.

Publication Top Notes

“Peach processing wastes stabilization: Effect on the physical-chemical and microbiological properties”

Authors: Ribeiro, A., Soares, M., Valerio, N., Vilarinho, C., Carvalho, J.
Source: WASTES: Solutions, Treatments, and Opportunities IV – Selected Papers from the 6th International Conference Wastes, 2023, 2024, pp. 452–457.
Abstract and related documents: Disabled.

“Pig meat processing wastes stabilization: Effect on the microbiological properties”

Authors: Ribeiro, A., Soares, M., Valerio, N., Vilarinho, C., Carvalho, J.
Source: WASTES: Solutions, Treatments, and Opportunities IV – Selected Papers from the 6th International Conference Wastes, 2023, 2024, pp. 458–464.
Abstract and related documents: Disabled.

“An Experimental Setup for Plasma Gasification of Sewage Sludge”

Authors: Pacheco, N., Barbosa, F.V., Ribeiro, A., Teixeira, J.C.F., Vilarinho, C.
Source: Proceedings of the Thermal and Fluids Engineering Summer Conference, 2023, 2023-March, pp. 543–557.
Abstract and related documents: Disabled.
Citations: 2.

“Challenges of Digital Waste Marketplace—The Upvalue Platform”

Authors: Soares, M., Ribeiro, A., Vasconcelos, T., Vilarinho, C., Carvalho, J.
Source: Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023, 15(14), 11235.
Abstract and related documents: Disabled.
Citations: 2.

“Diving into Fish Valorisation: Review Opportunities and Analyzing Azorean Fish Data”

Authors: Valério, N., Soares, M., Vilarinho, C., Correia, M., Carvalho, J.
Source: Processes, 2023, 11(7), 1998.
Abstract and related documents: Disabled.
Citations: 5.

Conclusion

Dr. Margarida Soares is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly in the context of applied sustainability and circular economy research. Her work addresses global environmental challenges through innovative, practical solutions, and her involvement in EU-funded projects showcases her ability to collaborate on high-impact initiatives. However, to strengthen her candidacy further, she should focus on increasing her publication output, pursuing patents, and expanding her international footprint.

Dr. Duy Vo | Mechanical Engineering Pioneer | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Duy Tan University, Vietnam

Summary:

Dr. Duy Vo is an accomplished engineer and researcher in civil engineering, focusing on applied and computational mechanics, structural analysis, and material optimization. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology at Thammasat University, Thailand, and his B.Eng. from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam. Dr. Vo has received prestigious scholarships and awards for his academic excellence and research contributions, including the Outstanding Dissertation Award from Thammasat University. His work has been widely published in renowned journals, and he continues to contribute to advancing engineering knowledge and practice.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology (2020)

School of Civil Engineering and Technology, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand

M.Sc. in Engineering and Technology (2017)

School of Civil Engineering and Technology, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand

B.Eng. in Civil Engineering (2015)

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam National University, Vietnam

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Duy Vo is a dedicated researcher and educator specializing in applied mechanics, computational mechanics, and structural analysis within the field of civil engineering. His professional journey is marked by significant contributions to the understanding of mechanics of materials, numerical analysis, and optimization. Dr. Vo has collaborated extensively with international research teams and has published numerous high-impact journal articles on topics such as isogeometric analysis of beams, effective material properties of lattices, and the development of advanced computational methods for structural analysis. His expertise also includes working with various numerical methods and optimizing structural designs for better performance and efficiency.

Research Interests:

Applied Mechanics
Computational Mechanics
Structural Analysis
Civil Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Numerical Analysis
Optimization

Awards and Honors:

Outstanding Dissertation Award, Thammasat University, Thailand (2020)
Ph.D. Scholarship, AUN/SEED-Net, JICA (2018)
Master Scholarship, AUN/SEED-Net, JICA (2016)

Top Noted Publication:

1. Geometrically nonlinear multi-patch isogeometric analysis of spatial Euler–Bernoulli beam structures

Authors: D. Vo, P. Nanakorn, T.Q. Bui
Journal: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
Volume: 380
Article: 113808
Year: 2021
Citations: 19

2. Dynamic multi-patch isogeometric analysis of planar Euler–Bernoulli beams

Authors: D. Vo, A. Borković, P. Nanakorn, T.Q. Bui
Journal: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
Volume: 372
Article: 113435
Year: 2020
Citations: 17

3. Static analysis of planar arbitrarily curved microbeams with the modified couple stress theory and Euler-Bernoulli beam model

Authors: D. Vo, P. Suttakul, J. Rungamornrat, P. Nanakorn
Journal: Applied Mathematical Modelling
Volume: 112
Pages: 358-390
Year: 2022
Citations: 13

4. Effective out-of-plane rigidities of 2D lattices with different unit cell topologies

Authors: P. Suttakul, P. Nanakorn, D. Vo
Journal: Archive of Applied Mechanics
Volume: 89
Pages: 1837-1860
Year: 2019
Citations: 13

5. An efficient isogeometric beam formulation for analysis of 2D non-prismatic beams

Authors: D. Vo, X. Li, P. Nanakorn, T.Q. Bui
Journal: European Journal of Mechanics – A/Solids
Volume: 89
Article: 104280
Year: 2021
Citations: 12

Margarida Soares | Engineering | Best Researcher Award