Micrograph from PPGCEM PhD Candidate Wins Award at International Conference

Micrograph from the PhD project of Otávio H. Borges, supervised by Prof. Dr. Victor C. Pandolfelli, won the best image award in the SEM category at the ceramographic competition organized by the Basic Science Division of the American Ceramic Society. The competition, featuring presenters worldwide, took place during the MS&T 2024 conference, held in Pittsburgh, United States, October 7 th – 10 th .

A micrograph produced during the PhD project of Otávio Henrique Borges, under the supervision of Prof. Victor Carlos Pandolfelli (PPGCEM/DEMa-UFSCar), was awarded the best image prize in the scanning electron microscopy category at the ceramographic competition organized by the Basic Science Division of the American Ceramic Society. The contest took place during MS&T 2024, one of the largest materials science conferences, held from October 7 th to 10 th in Pittsburgh, United States, and gathered over 2500 participants.

The winning image, captured at the Structural Characterization Laboratory (LCE-DEMa-UFSCar) using the TESCAN Mira electron microscope, reveals the formation of spinels along the {100} planes in an electrofused periclase matrix, creating a visual pattern that resembles a tennis ball bouncing on a clay court. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the competition aims to engage a broader audience and inspire new students to explore the fascinating field of ceramic materials.

In addition to this achievement, fellow PPGCEM-UFSCar PhD candidates Murilo Henrique Moreira and Ricardo Felipe Lancelotti, supervised by professors Victor Carlos Pandolfelli and Edgar Dutra Zanotto, respectively, were honored with the prestigious Rising Stars award, recognizing promising talents in the materials science field. These accomplishments highlight the excellence and international visibility of the research conducted at PPGCEM-UFSCar.

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