Krzysztof Skrzypkowski | Mining Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski | Mining Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor at AGH University of Krakow Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management Department of Mining Engineering and Occupational Safety, Poland

Dr. hab. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski is a distinguished professor at AGH University of Science and Technology 🏫, specializing in mining engineering and geomechanics ⛏️. With a Ph.D. in Mining and Engineering Geology 🎓 and a D.Sc. in Environmental Engineering 🌍, his research focuses on rock bolt support systems and underground excavation safety 🛠️. He has led numerous international collaborations 🌐, contributed to over 100 publications 📚, and holds several patents for mining innovations 🔬. Recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists 🌟, Dr. Skrzypkowski continues to advance mining safety and engineering practices globally 🌎.

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🎓 Education & Experience 

  • 🎓 M.Sc. Eng. in Mining Engineering, AGH University of Science and Technology, 2007

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Mining and Engineering Geology, AGH University, 2014

  • 🎓 D.Sc. Eng. in Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy, AGH University, 2021

  • 💻 Postgraduate Studies in Software Engineering, AGH University, 2018

  • 🧑‍🏫 Assistant, Department of Underground Mining, AGH University (2007–2014)

  • 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Department of Underground Mining, AGH University (2014–2021)

  • 👨‍🔬 Professor, Department of Mining Engineering and Occupational Safety, AGH University (2021–present)

📈 Professional Development 

Dr. Skrzypkowski has actively engaged in professional development through international research internships 🌍, including at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava 🇨🇿 and the Central Mining Institute in Katowice 🇵🇱. He has supervised and mentored students from various countries, fostering global academic collaborations 🤝. As head of the Bolting Laboratory 🔩 at AGH University, he has led innovative research projects, resulting in patented technologies for mining safety 🛡️. His involvement in editorial boards of esteemed journals 📖 and extensive peer-review contributions underscore his commitment to advancing the field of mining engineering and geomechanics 🏗️.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Skrzypkowski’s research centers on underground mining safety and support systems ⛏️. He specializes in the design and optimization of rock bolt supports 🔩, investigating their performance under static and dynamic loads 📊. His work integrates laboratory experiments 🧪, numerical modeling 💻, and field studies to enhance the stability of underground excavations 🏗️. He has contributed to the development of photonic monitoring systems for rock mass behavior 📡, aiming to improve real-time safety assessments in mines 🛡️. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering principles with practical mining applications, advancing the field of geomechanics globally 🌐.

🏆 Awards & Honors 

  • 🥇 AGH Rector’s Award, Individual 1st Degree for Scientific Achievements (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

  • 🥈 AGH Rector’s Award, Individual 2nd Degree for Scientific Achievements (2020)

  • 🥉 AGH Rector’s Award, 3rd Degree Team Award for Organizational Achievements (2016, 2019, 2020, 2023)

  • 🎓 AGH UST Rector’s Award, 3rd Degree Team Award for Teaching Achievements (2016)

  • 🌟 Recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University (2022, 2023)

Publication Top Notes

1. Influence of Silicate Modulus and Eggshell Powder on Lightweight Geopolymer Foam Concrete

  • DOI: 10.3390/ma18092088

  • Published: 2025-05-02 in Materials

  • Focus: Investigates how varying the silicate modulus and incorporating eggshell powder affects expansion behavior, mechanical strength, and thermal conductivity in lightweight geopolymer foam concrete.

2. Examination of Stress Corrosion Cracking of Rock Bolts

  • DOI: 10.3390/ma18061275

  • Published: 2025-03-13 in Materials

  • Focus: Analyzes how stress corrosion cracking occurs in rock bolts when exposed to simulated underground environments, impacting long-term underground support systems.

3. Mechanical Behaviour of Rock Samples with Burst Liability

  • DOI: 10.3390/app15052760

  • Published: 2025-03 in Applied Sciences

  • Focus: Explores how different pre-cycling stress thresholds influence the mechanical responses of rock samples prone to burst failure.

4. Liquidation of Shallow-Lying Post-Mining Excavations

  • DOI: 10.3390/app15031023

  • Published: 2025-01-21 in Applied Sciences

  • Focus: Studies the techniques for safely stabilizing and closing shallow post-mining excavations.

5. Strata Control by Roof Blasting in Mechanized Depillaring Panels

  • DOI: 10.3390/app15031403

  • Published: 2025-01 in Applied Sciences

  • Focus: Examines roof blasting as a strata control method in bord and pillar mining during depillaring under mechanized conditions.

6. Preprint: Strata Control by Roof Blasting

7. Stability of Engineered Slopes Using DIPS and FLACSlope

  • DOI: 10.3390/app14219838

  • Published: 2024-10 in Applied Sciences

  • Focus: Evaluates the impact of rock strata orientation and water presence on slope stability using DIPS and FLACSlope software (case study: Tubatse and Fetakgomo).

8. Design Parameters Affecting Rill Swell in Block Caving

  • DOI: 10.3390/app14188545

  • Published: 2024-09 in Applied Sciences

  • Focus: Discusses how design variables influence rill swell events in block caving, affecting ore recovery efficiency and safety.

9. Enhanced Numerical Method for Rebar Anchorage

  • DOI: 10.3390/ma17163987

  • Published: 2024-08-11 in Materials

  • Focus: Proposes a refined computational model to analyze the anchoring behavior of rebars, enhancing structural safety in concrete engineering.

10. Effects of Coating on Cable Bolt Stress Corrosion

  • DOI: 10.3390/ma17143563

  • Published: 2024-07 in Materials

  • Focus: Investigates how different protective coatings affect stress corrosion in cable bolts in deep mining environments.

Conclusion

Dr. hab. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski exemplifies the highest standards of academic research excellence. His comprehensive and cross-disciplinary impact — spanning fundamental research, patentable innovation, industry application, global collaboration, and dedicated teaching — makes him an exceptionally deserving candidate for a Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances scientific understanding but also improves the safety and efficiency of real-world mining operations.

Amir Mabudi | Mineral Processing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Amir Mabudi | Mineral Processing | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Proffesor at Sahand University of Technology, Iran

Amabudi bavil olyayi (Ph.D.) is an assistant professor of mineral processing at Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran. He specializes in advanced material and mineral processing and has conducted research in froth flotation, molecular simulation, and magnetic separation. He earned his Ph.D. in Mineral Processing from the University of Tehran and was a research scholar at the University of Nevada, Reno, USA. With a strong academic record, he has ranked first in both his Ph.D. and M.Sc. studies. His research contributes to optimizing mineral processing techniques for improved efficiency.

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Education & Experience 🎓🔍

  • Ph.D. in Mineral Processing (2013-2019) – University of Tehran, Iran 🏆

    • Thesis: “Molecular simulation of hydrophobic particles as collector in froth flotation” (Score: 20/20)

    • Research Scholar at University of Nevada, Reno, USA (2017) 🌍

  • M.Sc. in Mineral Processing (2007-2009) – University of Tehran, Iran 🎯

    • Thesis: “Optimization of magnetic separation lines in Chador-Malu iron ore complex” (Score: 20/20)

  • B.Sc. in Mining Engineering (2002-2006) – University of Uremia, Iran ⚒️

    • Thesis: “Floatability behavior of harmful elements at Shahindezh iron ore” (Score: 18.5/20)

  • Assistant Professor – Sahand University of Technology, Iran (Present) 🏛️

Professional Development 🚀📚

Dr. Amir mabudi bavil olyayi has actively participated in numerous research collaborations and academic projects across international institutions. His Ph.D. research at the University of Nevada, Reno, USA, expanded his expertise in molecular simulations and flotation processes. He is committed to enhancing mineral processing techniques through computational modeling and innovative separation technologies. Additionally, he has contributed to advanced laboratory research at the Advanced Material and Mineral Processing Research Center (AMPRC). His dedication to academic excellence is reflected in his high-impact publications and leadership in cutting-edge research.

Research Focus 🔬⚙️

Dr. Amir mabudi bavil olyayi focuses on mineral processing and computational simulation to improve the efficiency of froth flotation, magnetic separation, and hydrophobic particle interactions. His expertise lies in:

  • Molecular simulation of mineral processing techniques 🧪

  • Advanced flotation methods for ore beneficiation 🌊Optimization of magnetic separation for impurity removal 🧲

  • Modeling and simulation of mineral particle behavior 💻

  • Sustainable mining and mineral recovery technologies 🌍

His research aims to enhance resource utilization, reduce energy consumption, and improve mineral recovery efficiency in mining operations.

Awards & Honors 🏅✨

  • Ranked 1st in Ph.D. studies at the University of Tehran 🥇

  • Ranked 1st in M.Sc. studies at the University of Tehran 🎖️

  • 20/20 Score for Ph.D. and M.Sc. Theses 🏆

  • Research Scholar at the University of Nevada, Reno, USA 🌎

  • Contributor to Advanced Mineral Processing Research 🔍

Publication Top Notes

  1. Polystyrene Nanoparticles as a Flotation Collector: A Molecular Dynamics Study

    • Authors: A. Mabudi, M. Noaparast, M. Gharabaghi, V.R. Vasquez

    • Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids

    • Volume: 275, Pages: 554-566

    • Year: 2019

    • This study likely focuses on the use of polystyrene nanoparticles in flotation processes, probably within mineral processing or waste treatment applications, with a molecular dynamics approach to understand the interactions.

  2. A Molecular Dynamics Study on the Wettability of Graphene-Based Silicon Dioxide (Glass) Surface

    • Authors: A. Mabudi, M. Noaparast, M. Gharabaghi, V.R. Vasquez

    • Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects

    • Volume: 569, Pages: 43-51

    • Year: 2019

    • This research likely explores how graphene-based materials interact with silicon dioxide surfaces at the molecular level, which could be relevant to various applications in materials science and surface engineering.

  3. A Molecular Dynamics Study on the Binding of Gemcitabine to Human Serum Albumin

    • Authors: B. Kharazian, A.A. Ahmad, A. Mabudi

    • Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids

    • Volume/Issue: 116496

    • Year: 2021

    • This study investigates the interaction between the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine and human serum albumin, which is important for understanding the pharmacokinetics and delivery of the drug.

  4. A Molecular Dynamics Study on the Thermal Properties of Carbon-Based Gold Nanoparticles

    • Authors: E. Gowdini, A.A. Ahmad, A. Mabudi, N.L. Hadipour, B. Kharazian

    • Journal: Journal of Molecular Modeling

    • Volume: 26, Pages: 1-9

    • Year: 2020

    • This paper likely focuses on the thermal properties of carbon-based gold nanoparticles, which could have implications in fields like nanomedicine and nanotechnology for heat transfer or drug delivery.

  5. An Experimental and DFT Study on Using the Thiosulfate–Glycine Complex as an Alternative Agent of Cyanide in the Gold Leaching Process

    • Authors: M. Rezaee, S.Z. Shafaei, H. Abdollahi, S. Mohammadnejad, A. Mabudi

    • Journal: Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy

    • Volume: 9(3), Pages: 1239-1252

    • Year: 2023

    • This research looks at alternative gold leaching agents, focusing on thiosulfate-glycine complexes as environmentally safer alternatives to cyanide, which is widely used in gold mining but poses significant environmental risks.

Conclusion

Dr. Amir Mabudi Bavil Olyayi’s distinguished academic performance, impactful research in mineral processing, and international research collaborations make him a strong contender for a Best Researcher Award. His work advances both theoretical and applied aspects of mineral processing, demonstrating innovation and excellence in the field.