Junior scientist in the field of molten salts with backgrounds in glasses for nuclear waste management

Ece Soylu is a PhD candidate in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering department at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Ece received her BSc. and MSc. degree from Istanbul Technical University with the research topics of Waste NdFeB Magnet Utilization and Production of W–Fe–B Ternary Compounds by Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis, respectively. Her research interests include utilization of waste materials, pyro/hydrometallurgy, thermodynamic modelling, and recycling.

Pranjal Gandhre, a dedicated and ambitious researcher currently immersed in the realm of academia as a Ph.D. candidate at K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering in Mumbai, India. Her academic journey has led her to specialize in the intriguing field of Modification of Molten Salts for Concentrated Solar Power Applications. Her research interests are related to, High Temperature Material Properties, Heat Transfer Fluids, Thermal Energy Storage for Solar Thermal Applications, and Renewable Energy (Materials for Hydrogen Energy). Recipient of the best paper presenter at the International Conference, PMAI 20 she continues to commit to excellent research, positioning her at the forefront of advancements in Renewable Energy and showcasing a promising trajectory for her future contributions to academia.