Ms. Samaneh Dehghani | Recycling Plastics | Best Researcher Award

Mahasarakham University, Thailand.

Dr. Samaneh Dehghani is a dedicated polymer researcher with over 13 years of combined academic and industrial experience. She specializes in the mechanical recycling and sustainable development of thermoplastics, particularly polyolefins. Her expertise lies in developing additive systems to enhance recycled polymer performance, designing processing aids for HDPE and PP, and incorporating bio-based compatibilizers like epoxidized soybean oil (ESO). With a strong background in polymer processing techniques such as extrusion and injection molding, Dr. Dehghani has significantly contributed to sustainable polymer technologies and material formulation innovations.

Profile

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Education 🎓

Ms. Samaneh Dehghani holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering from Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran (2015-2021), where she conducted research on the performance mechanism of polymer processing aids in molten polyolefins. Prior to this, she earned an M.Sc. in Polymerization Engineering from the Iran Polymer & Petrochemical Institute (IPPI), Tehran, Iran (2011-2013), focusing on hybridizing late transition metal catalysts with other coordination catalysts for ethylene polymerization. Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Polymer Engineering from Islamic Azad University, Darab, Iran (2002-2006).

Professional Experience 💼

Ms. Samaneh Dehghani is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Mahasarakham University, Thailand (2024-Present), focusing on blending PLA with recycled thermoplastics using bio-based compatibilizers. Previously, she worked as a Senior R&D specialist at Shoraka Segane Company, Tehran, Iran (2022-2023), where she developed thermoplastic elastomers (TPE-PP/SEBS) for various industrial applications. Her expertise extends to the design of polyolefin compounds for automotive applications, a role she undertook as an R&D Researcher at Automotive Compounding Company, Tehran, Iran (2021-2022).

From 2016 to 2019, she contributed to the synthesis of polymer processing aid additives and rheological studies on molten polyolefins at Petrochemical Research & Technology Co. (NPC-RT), Tehran, Iran. She also gained experience as a Supervisor at Marun Petrochemical Company (MPC) (2015-2016), where she worked on compounding polypropylene with novel antioxidants and mechanical property characterization. Earlier in her career, she was involved in catalyst synthesis and ethylene polymerization using reactor alloy methods as an R&D Researcher at Iran Polymer & Petrochemical Institute (IPPI), Tehran, Iran (2013-2015).

Research Interests 📚

Mechanical recycling of thermoplastics

Formulation design for thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and automotive applications

Polyolefin polymerization and rheological studies

Polymer processing aids and catalyst synthesis

3D printing materials and polymer engineering innovations

Awards & Honors 🏆

Guest Editor, Journal of Advanced Materials Science and Technology (2024-Present)
Special Issue: Innovations in Biodegradable Polymers: Advanced Blends with Recycled Thermoplastics and Additives

Reviewer, American Journal of Polymer Science and Technology (AJPST) (2024-2025)

Selected Publications 📖

Enhancing Recycled Polyolefins with Bio-Based Compatibilizers

Journal of Polymer Science (2023) - Cited by 12 articles

Synthesis and Performance of Polymer Processing Aids

Polymer Engineering Journal (2022) - Cited by 18 articles

Novel Additive Formulations for Thermoplastic Elastomers

Sustainable Materials Review (2021) - Cited by 10 articles

Mr. Kaixin Ding | Supply Chain Management | Best Researcher Award

Qingdao University, China.

Mr. Kaixin Ding is a master's student at the Business School of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China. His research focuses on platform supply chain management and blockchain applications in operations management. Recognized for his innovative approach, he was awarded the First Prize for Outstanding Innovative Achievements in the Third Graduate Student Competition at Qingdao University. He has contributed significantly to research by proposing methods for constructing variable sales channel encroachment game models and exploring blockchain-based incentive mechanisms to enhance enterprise competitiveness.

Education 🎓

Mr. Kaixin Ding is currently pursuing his Master's degree at the Business School of Qingdao University, located in Qingdao, China. His academic journey is centered around exploring innovative solutions in platform supply chain management and blockchain applications in operations management, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in these critical areas.

Experience 💼

Mr. Kaixin Ding has actively contributed to significant research projects, including the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province of China (Grant No. ZR2022MG081) and the Shandong Province Outstanding Youth Innovation Team Project of Colleges and Universities of China (Grant No. 2020RWG011). His innovative approach to research was further recognized when he secured the First Prize for Outstanding Innovative Achievements at the Third Graduate Student Competition held by Qingdao University, highlighting his dedication to academic excellence and groundbreaking contributions in his field.