Innovative Research Award
Leyla Covacevich
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile
Leyla Covacevich is a researcher affiliated with the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile whose scholarly profile is situated within the field of Materials Science. Her research record includes three indexed documents and 52 citations, with a reported h-index of 2. These bibliometric indicators provide a concise quantitative representation of her documented research activity and scholarly visibility in indexed literature. The Innovative Research Award recognizes research activity that demonstrates relevance, originality, and potential contribution to scientific and technological advancement within the Engineering Scientist Awards framework.
Abstract
This article presents an academic recognition profile for Leyla Covacevich, a researcher at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile, in the area of Materials Science. The profile summarizes available bibliometric information associated with Scopus Author ID 58250176700, including three indexed documents, 52 citations, and an h-index of 2. These indicators are presented as descriptive measures of the researcher’s indexed scholarly record rather than as standalone measures of research quality. The profile further considers the relevance of Materials Science research to innovation-oriented scientific evaluation and the criteria generally associated with recognition of research activity.
Keywords
Materials Science; Innovative Research; Engineering Research; Research Impact; Scientific Innovation; Scholarly Communication; Research Evaluation; Materials Engineering.
Introduction
Materials Science is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the relationships between material structure, properties, processing, performance, and application. Research in this area supports developments across engineering, manufacturing, energy, electronics, construction, biomedical technologies, and other technology-intensive sectors. The field therefore provides an important scientific basis for translating fundamental understanding of materials into practical applications.
Bibliometric databases such as Scopus provide structured records that can be used to describe publication activity and citation patterns. Citation counts and h-index values should, however, be interpreted in relation to publication volume, disciplinary citation practices, career stage, collaboration patterns, and the coverage of the underlying database. [1]
Research Profile
Leyla Covacevich is associated with the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and is represented in the supplied research record under the Materials Science subject area. Her Scopus Author ID is 58250176700. The supplied bibliometric profile records three documents, 52 citations, and an h-index of 2. These values offer a compact description of the indexed publication and citation record available through the specified author profile. [1]
Research Contributions
Based on the supplied information, Covacevich’s research profile is positioned within Materials Science. The available bibliometric record indicates that her scholarly work has received measurable citation attention in the indexed literature. Because detailed publication titles, abstracts, methodologies, and experimental findings were not supplied with the profile data, specific technical contributions should not be inferred beyond the documented subject-area classification and bibliometric record.
Within an innovation-oriented assessment, Materials Science research can be evaluated through dimensions including scientific relevance, methodological rigor, originality, reproducibility, potential technological application, and contribution to knowledge. Such dimensions complement quantitative bibliometric indicators and provide a broader basis for scholarly assessment. [2]
- Contribution to the Materials Science research domain through documented scholarly publications.
- Demonstrated scholarly visibility through 52 recorded citations.
- Participation in an academic research environment at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
- Potential relevance to innovation-focused evaluation within engineering and materials research.
Publications
The supplied profile identifies three documents in the Scopus record associated with Author ID 58250176700. Since individual publication titles, journal names, publication years, and DOI identifiers were not provided, this article does not assign specific titles or bibliographic details that cannot be independently established from the supplied data. The Scopus author record serves as the appropriate source for verifying the researcher’s indexed publications.
For formal academic assessment, individual publications should be evaluated using their complete bibliographic records, including title, authorship, journal or conference venue, publication date, DOI where available, citation record, and the scientific contribution described in the work. DOI identifiers should be linked directly to the DOI registration record when verified.
Research Impact
The supplied Scopus metrics report 52 citations across three documents and an h-index of 2. The citation-to-document relationship suggests that the indexed publications have generated measurable scholarly attention, although citation counts alone cannot establish the quality, originality, societal value, or practical utility of research. Bibliometric indicators are most informative when considered alongside qualitative evidence such as peer-reviewed contributions, research methods, collaborations, applications, and documented outcomes. [2]
In Materials Science, research impact may extend beyond academic citations through technological development, improved material performance, industrial adoption, sustainability outcomes, or contributions to interdisciplinary engineering applications. Evidence for such outcomes should be documented separately when available.
Award Suitability
The profile is relevant to consideration for an Innovative Research Award because the documented research activity is situated within Materials Science, a field closely connected with engineering innovation and technological development. The supplied record also demonstrates measurable scholarly visibility through 52 citations. These factors provide a quantitative basis for consideration, while the final award assessment should incorporate the substantive originality, methodological quality, significance, and broader impact of the candidate’s research.
A balanced evaluation may consider the following criteria:
- Originality and novelty of the research contribution.
- Scientific rigor and quality of the research methodology.
- Relevance of the work to Materials Science and engineering applications.
- Evidence of scholarly influence, including documented citations.
- Potential contribution to technological development, interdisciplinary research, or societal needs.
Conclusion
Leyla Covacevich’s supplied academic profile places her research within Materials Science at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. The reported Scopus record comprises three documents, 52 citations, and an h-index of 2. These indicators establish a documented level of indexed scholarly activity and provide useful quantitative context for an academic recognition profile. The assessment of innovative research should nevertheless extend beyond bibliometric measures to include originality, scientific rigor, research significance, and demonstrable outcomes. On the available information, the profile is appropriately aligned with consideration for the Innovative Research Award within the Engineering Scientist Awards framework.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Leyla Covacevich, Author ID 58250176700. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58250176700
- Hirsch, J. E. (2005). An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572.https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0507655102
- Engineering Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Engineering Scientist Awards official website.https://engineeringscientist.com/