Doctorate at USTHB, Algeria

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Summary

Passionate PhD student specializing in Environmental Engineering with a focus on eliminating organic pollutants in wastewater through innovative processes. Committed to environmental preservation, I strive to develop sustainable and effective solutions to mitigate the impact of human activities on aquatic ecosystems. My multidisciplinary research explores and applies new technologies to tackle the complex challenges of water remediation.

Education

PhD in Environmental Engineering
USTHB, Algiers (Apr 2022 - Present)

Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Process Engineering
USTHB, Algiers (2015 - 2017)

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Process Engineering
USTHB, Algiers (2012 - 2015)

Baccalaureate in Experimental Science Series
Lycée El Achour, Algiers (Sept 2012 - June 2012)

Professional Experience

Doctoral Researcher
USTHB, Algiers (2022 - Present)

Eliminating pollutants in wastewater using advanced oxidation processes.

Preparing activated carbon.

Encapsulating adsorbents and semiconductors.

Intern
Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul (Dec 2023)

Focused on membrane techniques for eliminating pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater.

Explored methods like membrane distillation, reverse osmosis, and nanofiltration under the guidance of experienced researchers.

Part-time Teacher
USTHB, Algiers (2021 - Present)

Conducted practical sessions in chemical kinetics and electrochemistry.

Intern
Physical Methods of Analysis Laboratory, USTHB, Algiers (March 2017 - June 2017)

Evaluated the antioxidant potential of parsley and coriander.

Extracted essential oils by hydrodistillation and performed physicochemical analyses.

Intern
SAIDAL Biotic, Algiers (March 2015 - April 2015)

Monitored tablet production and performed physicochemical analysis.

Research Interests

Wastewater Treatment: Advanced oxidation processes, adsorption, and photocatalysis.

Pollutant Elimination: Techniques for removing pharmaceutical pollutants, such as membrane distillation, reverse osmosis, and nanofiltration.

Environmental Preservation: Developing sustainable solutions for water remediation.

Skills

Origin: Excellent

Design Expert: Excellent

JMP8: Excellent

Office Automation (Word, Excel, PowerPoint): Excellent

Adsorption Process: Excellent

Photocatalysis Process: Excellent

Fenton Process: Excellent

Interests

Technology: Software, Internet

Sports: Active participation

Publication

Development of a sustainable adsorption system based on alginate-encapsulated clay for pharmaceutical pollutant capture in aqueous solution using Box–Behnken methodology

Authors: Hadjer Fennouh, Zohra Bensaadi, Nacera Yeddou Mezenner, Meriem Kheloui, Abdeldjalil Sahnine, Fatiha Atmani

Journal: Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology

Year: 2024

Assist Prof Dr. Mohammad Saleh Shafeeyan, Advanced Separation Techniques, Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Mohammad Saleh Shafeeyan, Advanced Separation Techniques, Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Mohammad Saleh Shafeeyan, Golestan University, Iran

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🎓Education

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering (Separation Processes), University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2011–2015

M.Sc. Chemical Engineering (Reaction Engineering), University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2009–2011

B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran, 2003–2008

💼Professional Experience

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Golestan University, Iran, 2018–present

Lecturer, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Buein Zahra Technical University, Iran, 2017–2018

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran, 2016–2017

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2015–2016

Research Associate, Centre for Separation Science & Technology, University of Malaya, 2013–2015

Research Assistant, Centre for Separation Science & Technology, University of Malaya, 2009–2013

🔬Research Interests

Separation Processes: Specializing in adsorption techniques for carbon dioxide capture and environmental applications.

Reaction Engineering: Focusing on reaction kinetics, reactor design, and optimization of chemical processes.

Advanced Materials: Development and modification of activated carbons and other materials for industrial and environmental applications.

🏆Honors & Awards

Iran National Elite Foundation Award: “Dr. Kazemi Ashtiani” Recruiting Faculties in Scientific Institutions & Research Grant for Young Assistant Professors, 2020

Iran National Elite Foundation Award: “Shahid Chamran Scientific Award for Postdoc Researchers,” 2016

Bright Sparks Scholarship, University of Malaya, 2011

Highly Cited Papers, Top 1% in Chemistry and Environment (Thomson Reuters' Essential Science Indicators)

🌐Professional Memberships

Associate Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

Associate Member of American Chemical Society (ACS)

Member of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

🛠️ Technical Skills

Software: Comsol Multiphysics, Hysys, Matlab, Design Expert, Sigma Plot, MS Office

Lab Skills: TPR, TPD, TPO, TPA, Dynamic Physisorption and Chemisorption Analyzer, HPLC, FTIR, TEM, XPS, TGA, SEM, XRD, GC, Elemental Analyzer

Publications📝

Application of photocatalytic and Fenton processes for the degradation of toxic pollutants from pulp and paper industry effluents

Authors: Shafeeyan, M.S.

Journal: Water Resources and Industry

Year: 2024

Tailoring photocatalytic performance through Fe-doped TiO2/ZnO for effective remediation of organic contaminants

Authors: Davoodi, Y., Shafeeyan, M.S.

Journal: Water Resources and Industry

Year: 2024

Computational fluid dynamics modeling of gas-solid fluidized bed reactor: Influence of numerical and operating parameters

Authors: Akbari, V., Borhani, T.N.G., Shamiri, A., Shafeeyan, M.S.

Journal: Experimental and Computational Multiphase Flow

Year: 2024

Chitosan-polyethylene oxide nanofiber/polyacrylamide-co-acrylic acid hydrogel nanocomposite: A copper ion adsorbent of aqueous solutions

Authors: Azizi, S., Shaki, H., Shafeeyan, M.S., Khonakdar, H.A.

Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Communications

Year: 2024

Evaluation of adsorbent materials for carbon dioxide capture

Authors: Shamiri, A., Shafeeyan, M.S.

Journal: Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik

Year: 2022

Evaluation of ionic liquids as electrolytes for vanadium redox flow batteries

Authors: Bahadori, L., Boyd, R., Warrington, A., Shafeeyan, M.S., Nockemann, P.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids

Year: 2020

Dr. Hadi Kasani, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hadi Kasani, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Tabriz, Iran

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🌟Summary

Dr. Hadi Kasani is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Tabriz, specializing in Experimental Nuclear Physics. His current project focuses on digital signal processing, and he has made significant contributions to radiation detection through his research and publications.

🎓Education

Ph.D. in Physics – University of Tabriz

M.Sc. in Physics – University of Tabriz

B.Sc. in Physics – University of Tabriz

🏫Professional Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Physics, University of Tabriz

Researcher, Alpha Spectroscopy

Author of “Fast Neutron Detection” 📚

🧪Research Interests

Experimental Nuclear Physics 💡

Radiation Detection 📡

Digital Signal Processing 🔍

Achievements

Published multiple papers in high-impact journals 📝

Developed an alpha particle spectrometer 🛠️

Contributed a chapter to the “Handbook of Research on Nanoelectronic Sensor Modeling and Applications”

Publications📝

High count rate alpha particle spectroscopy by a digital optical camera: A comparison study on edge detection algorithms

Authors: Kasani, H., Bavil, M.A., Ashrafi, S., Divsalar, N.

Journal: Radiation Physics and Chemistry

Year: 2024

Mechanism of controlling robust and stable charging of open quantum batteries

Authors: Behzadi, N., Kasani, H.

Journal: Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical

Year: 2022

Real-time alpha-particle spectroscopy by a low-cost COTS digitizer system: A fast pulse-shaper incorporation

Authors: Kasani, H., Ashrafi, S., Ghal-Eh, N.

Journal: Radiation Physics and Chemistry

Year: 2022

Photoneutron dose and flux determination of a typical LINAC by MCNP simulation

Authors: Ghalehasadi, A., Şahiner, E., Ashrafi, S., Kasani, H., Meriç, N.

Journal: Radiation Detection Technology and Methods

Year: 2021

Gamma-ray spectroscopy with anode pulses of NaI(Tl) detector using a low-cost digitizer system

Authors: Kasani, H., Ashrafi, S., Ghal-Eh, N., Vega-Carrillo, H.R.

Journal: Applied Radiation and Isotopes

Year: 2021

High count-rate digital gamma-ray spectroscopy using a low-cost COTS digitizer system

Authors: Kasani, H., Ashrafi, S., Ghal-Eh, N.

Journal: Radiation Physics and Chemistry

Year: 2021

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

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🎓Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Production Engineering

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

Higher Secondary Certificate

Birshreshtha Noor Mohammod Public College

Secondary School Certificate

Bashurhat A.H.C Government High School

💼Professional Experience

Business Analyst – SCM, Zenith Safety Solution

Analyzing operations and sales data, predictive analysis, and improving supply chain operations.

Intern – Supply Chain, GAO Tek Inc.

Sourcing products, logistics management, and participating in training sessions.

🔬Research Interests

Operations research

Decision analysis

Stochastic optimization

Supply chain and logistics management

Machine Learning

Waste management

🛠️Technical Skills

Computer-aided Design: SOLIDWORKS, Fusion 360 (Basic)

Numerical Analysis: MS Excel, Minitab, MATLAB

Programming Languages: Python (Basic), C

Software: MS Word, LibreOffice, MS PowerPoint, Canva

Operating Systems: macOS, Windows

🏆Awards and Honors

1st Runner-up in ‘CaseScape’ national industrial case-solving competition (2022)

Outstanding Project Showcase Award in Product Design and Development course (2021)

National Education Board Scholarships for HSC (2017) and SSC (2015)

Publication📚

“Municipal solid waste management: Identification and analysis of technology selection criteria using Fuzzy Delphi and Fuzzy DEMATEL technique”

Authors: M.H. Shanta, I.A. Choudhury, S. Salman

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2024

Ms. Faiza Zulfiqar, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Faiza Zulfiqar, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Ms. Faiza Zulfiqar, Lahore university of management sciences,LUMS, Pakistan

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🎓Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
LUMS University, Lahore (2021 – Current)
Field: Chemistry 📚

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad (2019 – 2021)
Field: Inorganic / Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad (2015 – 2019)
Field: Chemistry 🧪

👨‍🏫Professional Experience

Training Course on HPLC
MEDWATCH Global, Lahore (08/2024 — 09/2024) 🧬

Hands-on Training in Materials Characterization
Lahore University of Management Sciences (11/2021 – 12/2021) 🧑‍🔬

🔬Research Interests

Electrocatalytic Seawater Oxidation: Synthesis of self-standing electrodes and their characterization for methanol-assisted seawater splitting. 🌊🔬

CO2 Reduction and Alcohol Oxidation: Development of porous materials on Cu foam for selective CO2 reduction coupled with alcohol oxidation. 🔋

Phosphidization of Nanomaterials: Studied the effects of phosphidization on ZIF-12 derived CoOx embedded N-doped carbon nanotubes for electrocatalytic water oxidation. 🧪✨

Water Oxidation Catalysis: Synthesized CuO-Cu20 modulated CoMn layered double hydroxides for efficient electrocatalytic water oxidation. 🔍

💻Skills

Technical Skills
Solvothermal, co-precipitation, electrodeposition methods, electrospinning, SEM, XRD, HPLC, IR, UV-visible spectrophotometry.

Digital Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Origin Pro, ChemDraw, and image analysis.

Publications📚

Electro-synthesis of valuable products by coupling energy-saving anodic alcohol oxidation reaction with cathodic CO2 reduction reaction

Authors: Zulfiqar, F., Arshad, F., Haq, T.U., Sher, F.

Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Year: 2024

Cobalt containing bimetallic ZIFs and their derivatives as OER electrocatalysts: A critical review

Authors: Shahzad, A., Zulfiqar, F., Arif Nadeem, M.

Journal: Coordination Chemistry Reviews

Year: 2023

Electrocatalytic water oxidation on CuO-Cu2O modulated cobalt-manganese layered double hydroxide

Authors: Hameed, A., Zulfiqar, F., Iqbal, W., Ahmad Shah, S.S., Nadeem, M.A.

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2022

Pronounced effect of phosphidization on the performance of CoOx encapsulated N-doped carbon nanotubes towards oxygen evolution reaction

Authors: Zulfiqar, F., Hameed, A., Shahzad, A., Ahmad Shah, S.S., Nadeem, M.A.

Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Year: 2022

Assoc Prof Dr. Syed Mujtaba ul Hassan, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Syed Mujtaba ul Hassan, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Syed Mujtaba ul Hassan, PIEAS, Islamabad, Pakistan, Pakistan

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🎓Education

PhD in Materials Science – Tokyo Tech, Japan (2011-2015)

Thesis: Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of upconversion core-shell beads and porous hollow capsules for biomedical applications.

MS in Nuclear Engineering – PIEAS, Islamabad, Pakistan (2004-2006)

Thesis: Preparation of Strontium Hexaferrite Nanoparticles using co-precipitation Method.

BS in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering – UET, Lahore, Pakistan (2000-2004)

Thesis: Studying the parameters of Aluminizing on Plain carbon steel.

💼Professional Experience

Associate Professor of Materials Science – PIEAS University, Pakistan (2019-Present)

Teaching courses to BS/MS/PhD students, supervising research projects, and leading curriculum development.

Assistant Professor of Materials Science – PIEAS University, Pakistan (2015-2019)

Responsibilities included program coordination, equipment procurement, and research supervision.

Lecturer at Materials Science – PIEAS University, Pakistan (2006-2011)

🔬Research Interests

Chemical synthesis 🧪

Optical nanoarchitectures 🔬

Biomedical imaging 🩺

2D nanomaterials 🧩

Water treatment 💧

Antibacterial structures 🦠

Surface functionalization 🌟

🏅Awards and Honors

MEXT Fellowship, Japan

PIEAS Gold Medal and Certificate of Merit

💰Research Grants

PI and Co-PI for multiple funded projects from HEC, Pakistan, and international collaborations with a focus on biomedical applications, electromagnetic interference shielding, and synthetic fuel production.

Publications📚

Advances in transition metals and rare earth elements doped ZnO as thermoluminescence dosimetry material

Authors: Hassan, S.M.U., Akram, W., Noureen, A., Hassan, A., Ullah, A.

Journal: Radiation Physics and Chemistry

Year: 2024

Magento-fluorescent uniform sub-micron up-conversion capsules for potential simultaneous MRI/PL imaging and drug delivery capabilities

Authors: Hassan, S.M.U., Anis, T., Kitamoto, Y.

Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Communications

Year: 2024

Development of a novel fluorescence spectroscopy based method using layered double hydroxides to study degradation of E. coli in water

Authors: Fatima, N., Mujtaba ul Hassan, S., Fakhar-e-Alam, M., Arooj, H., Imran, M.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2024

Synthesis and clinical efficacy of novel jasmine titania tooth whitening gel on color, surface roughness and morphology

Authors: Mansoor, A., Mansoor, E., Khan, M.T., Rai, A., Palma, P.J.

Journal: Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects

Year: 2024

Hydrothermally synthesized lanthanide-incorporated multifunctional zirconia nanoparticles: Potential candidate for multimodal imaging

Authors: Hassan, S.M.U., Siddique, M.T., Fakhar-e-Alam, M., Ahmad, S., Alimgeer, K.S.

Journal: Journal of King Saud University – Science

Year: 2022

Physical properties of PEG coated Y doped ZnO nanoparticles and their potential as high gamma dose thermoluminescence material

Authors: Hassan, S.M.U., Karam, W., Fakhar-e-Alam, M., Ahmad, H., Botmart, T.

Journal: Journal of King Saud University – Science

Year: 2022

Dr. Lucia Isidoro, Atomic Structure, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lucia Isidoro, Atomic Structure, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Universidad Politecnica De Madrid, Spain

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🎓Education

Licenciado en Biología (Especialidad Biología Celular y Molecular)
Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain

Máster en Genética y Biología Celular
Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain

Doctorado en Biociencias Moleculares
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain

💼Professional Experience

Ayudante en Laboratorio de Fisiología
Facultad de Medicina de la UAM, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Ayudante en Laboratorio de Fisiología
Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la UNAM, México

Auxiliar Administrativo Sanitario
Servicio Madrileño de Salud (SERMAS), Spain

Técnico en la Unidad de Inmunología Celular y Molecular (CMIM)
Faculty of Sciences and Bioengineering Sciences of VUB, Belgium

Programador Informático Java
Alten Spain

Técnico en el Laboratorio de Análisis Microbiológicos
Aquimisa centro, S.L.

🔬Research Interests

Aerospace Industry: Research on organic contamination, battery impacts on marine environments, and lead detection in cleaning liquids.

Industrial Chemistry: Projects on ash stabilization, separation of MIBK mixtures, and development of measurement stations for chemical industry applications.

Analytic Chemistry: Evaluation of separation capacities and distillation of water-MIBK mixtures.

🌐Key Projects and Achievements

Determination of Organic Contamination
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Impact Study of Batteries on Marine Environments
ESCUELA TÉCNICA SUPERIOR DE INGENIERÍA Y DISEÑO INDUSTRIAL (ETSIDI-UPM)

Development of Measurement Station for Chemical Industry 4.0
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

🏆Awards and Recognitions

Positive Evaluation for Profesor Ayudante Doctor
Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA)

Honorific Mention
Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

🤝Scientific Collaborations

Tecnología de Procesos en Ingeniería Química

EELISA – WATER in an Era of Change

UPM Water

Análisis y Caracterización Óptica de Materiales