Ms. Samaneh Dehghani | Recycling Plastics | Best Researcher Award

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.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

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 ๐Ÿ’ผ

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 ๐Ÿ“š

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 ๐Ÿ†

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 ๐Ÿ“–

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

 

 

 

Dr. Murugendrappa M V | Polymer Composites | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Murugendrappa M V | Polymer Composites | Best Researcher Award

BMS College of Engineering, India.

Dr. Murugendrappa M V is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Physics at BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru. He earned his Bachelorโ€™s degree with distinction in 1996 from Gulbarga University, securing the highest marks in the entire college. He went on to complete his Masterโ€™s degree in Physics in 1998 with First Rank and a Gold Medal. Dr. Murugendrappa received his PhD in Physics in 2006 from Gulbarga University. With over 22 years of teaching experience, he has made significant contributions to the field of conducting polymer composites, publishing 59 refereed journal articles and 42 conference proceedings. He has guided four PhD students and is one of the principal investigators of the Center of Excellence in Advanced Materials with research grants exceeding โ‚น700 lakhs.

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๐ŸŽ“ Education

Dr. Murugendrappa M V completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics from Gulbarga University in 1996, securing the highest marks in the entire college. His exceptional performance earned him an endorsement prize for academic excellence. He pursued his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics at Gulbarga University, graduating in 1998 with First Rank and a prestigious Gold Medal. Continuing his academic journey, he obtained an M.Phil. in Physics in 1999, once again achieving top marks in the department. Driven by his passion for research, Dr. Murugendrappa earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from Gulbarga University in 2006, focusing on advanced studies in conducting polymer composites. His academic achievements and dedication laid a strong foundation for his distinguished career in teaching and research.

๐Ÿ’ผ Experience

Dr. Murugendrappa M V has held various prestigious administrative and academic roles throughout his career. He has served as the Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Physics at BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru, for 6 years and 7 months, where he played a pivotal role in the department's growth and academic development. In addition, he contributed to the institution as the Deputy Controller of Examinations for 1 year and 9 months, overseeing the examination processes. As the Chief Coordinator for Semester End Examinations for programs such as BE, B.Arch, MBA, and MCA in the autonomous stream, he successfully coordinated 04 exams and managed essential tasks, such as question paper typing and proofreading.

Dr. Murugendrappa is also an active reviewer for 7 international journals, contributing to the academic communityโ€™s quality and rigor. He holds membership in Board of Examiners (BOE) and Board of Studies (BOS) in institutions like NHCE, SIT, BIET, and Presidency University. Furthermore, he serves on the Ph.D. Scrutiny Committee for VTU, Belagavi, providing invaluable input on doctoral research. As an Organizing Chair, he has successfully led 15 Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and an International Conference at BMSCE, promoting knowledge sharing and academic excellence. His comprehensive experience has significantly contributed to the academic and administrative advancements at BMSCE.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Interests

Conducting Polymer Composites โ€“ Exploring new applications and properties of polymer-based materials.

Advanced Materials โ€“ Developing novel materials for industrial applications.

Nano-composites โ€“ Investigating nanostructured materials for enhanced performance.

Sustainable Technologies โ€“ Working on eco-friendly materials and processes.

๐Ÿ† Awards & Honors

๐Ÿ… Endorsement Prize โ€“ Secured highest marks in the entire college during B.Sc.

๐Ÿ… Merit Scholarship โ€“ Awarded during M.Sc. studies

๐Ÿ… Gold Medal โ€“ First Rank in M.Sc. Physics

๐Ÿ… University Merit Scholarship โ€“ For PhD work

๐Ÿ… Top Researcher in IRINS โ€“ Ranked #1 in BMSCE IRINS

๐Ÿ“š Publications Top Notes

"Excellent mechanical durability of superhydrophobic surface based on fiber array for biological applications" โ€“ Progress in Organic Coatings, 2024.

"Ultra-fast setting rate of a new bioactive binder for bone repair" โ€“ Iranian Polymer Journal, 2024.

"Facile synthesis of integrated electrode-separator-electrolyte hydrogel for solid-state supercapacitor" โ€“ Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 2024.

"Preparation and multi-performance optimization of reactive water vapor high barrier cycloolefin copolymer composite films" โ€“ Journal of Functional Materials, 2024.

"Facile synthesis of triple-network organo-hydrogel for all-temperature flexible supercapacitors" โ€“ Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2024.