Dr. Jose Murillo, Thermodynamics, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jose Murillo, Thermodynamics, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S C, Mexico

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Dr. José Guadalupe Murillo Ramírez is an accomplished physicist with a distinguished academic and research career. He has made significant contributions to the field of photonics and materials science, with over 50 indexed publications. Dr. Murillo is the coordinator of the Optical Properties Laboratory at CIMAV in Chihuahua, Mexico.

🎓Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics – National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

Master of Science in Physics – UNAM (Gabino Barreda Medal recipient)

Ph.D. in Science (Physics) – UNAM (Gabino Barreda Medal recipient)

🧑‍🏫Professional Experience

Professor at

Faculty of Sciences, UNAM

Autonomous Metropolitan University

Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

Autonomous University of Chihuahua

Researcher at

Institute of Physics, UNAM (limited time)

Advanced Materials Research Center (CIMAV), Chihuahua (since 1995, founding researcher)

Research Interests🔬

Synthesis of piezoelectric nanomaterials 🌟

Numerical simulation and design of photonic crystals 💻

Optical properties and applications of photonic materials 🔬

Photonic sensors, electro-optic, photoconductive, and photorefractive materials 📡

Nonlinear optics and optical interferometry 🔍

Dynamics and heat flow transfer in combustion processes 🔥

Visualization of microfluidic flows 💧

Development of human vital signs sensors using light 🌈

Publications📝

Airflow detailed analysis through a face mask using the schlieren technique

Authors: Alvarez-Herrera, C., Murillo-Ramirez, J.G.

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2024

Topological Fano-resonance with type-II and type-III corner states

Authors: Medina-Vázquez, J.A., González-Ramírez, E.Y., Murillo-Ramírez, J.G.

Journal: Optics Letters

Year: 2024

All-optical photonic switch via the higher-order topological spin Hall effect

Authors: González-Ramírez, E.Y., Murillo-Ramírez, J.G., Solís-Canto, Ó.O., Medina-Vázquez, J.A.

Journal: Physical Review Applied

Year: 2024

Double resonance between corner states in distinct higher-order topological phases

Authors: Medina-Vázquez, J.A., González-Ramírez, E.Y., Murillo-Ramírez, J.G.

Journal: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter

Year: 2023

Point defects substitution mechanism in indium-doped LiNbO3 single crystals revealed by UV–Visible and Micro-Raman analysis

Authors: Murillo-Ramírez, J.G., Alvarez-Herrera, C., Cerón-Solís, J., Herrera-Pérez, G., Castillo-Torres, J.

Journal: Optical Materials

Year: 2023

Corner states in photonic higher-order Dirac semimetals

Authors: Medina-Vázquez, J.A., González-Ramírez, E.Y., Murillo-Ramírez, J.G.

Journal: Physical Review A

Year: 2023

Mr. Mehrdad Asadolahi, Polymer Science, Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Mehrdad Asadolahi, Polymer Science, Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Mehrdad Asadolahi, Isfahan university of technology, Iran

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Summary 📝

Dedicated Textile Engineer with a Ph.D. specializing in advanced membrane technologies and desalination. Proficient in various technical and analytical tools, with a strong research background and hands-on experience in textile engineering and nanofiber applications.

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Textile Engineering
Isfahan University of Technology (2018-2023)
Supervisor: Dr. Hossein Fashandi

Master of Science in Textile Engineering
Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnique) (2016-2018)
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Karimi

Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering
Isfahan University of Technology (2012-2016)
Supervisor: Dr. Akbar Khoddami

Professional Experience 💼

Conducted advanced research in membrane distillation, desalination, and nanofiber technologies.

Developed innovative solutions in photothermal and omniphobic membranes.

Utilized advanced software for data analysis and modeling, including Origin, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Design–Expert, and Minitab.

Research Interests 🔍

Membrane Distillation

Desalination

Reverse Osmosis

Photothermal Membrane Distillation

Porous Materials

Omniphobic Membrane

Photothermal Omniphobic Membrane

Electrospun Nanofibers

Skills 💡

Origin (Advanced)

COMSOL Multiphysics (Intermediate)

MATLAB (Intermediate)

Design–Expert (Advanced)

Minitab (Advanced)

Publications📝

Disclosing the pivotal role of Poly(vinylidene fluoride) omniphobic membrane surface morphology in performance of photothermal vacuum membrane distillation

Authors: Asadolahi, M., Fashandi, H., Zamani, H.

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2024

Endowing Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Membrane Surface with Photothermal and Omniphobic Properties through a Single-step, Electrospinning-based Technique to Enhance Vacuum Membrane Distillation

Authors: Asadolahi, M., Fashandi, H.

Journal: Desalination

Year: 2024

Creating Nature-Inspired Surface Roughness and Modifying Surface Chemistry of PVDF Electrospun Fibers Using Low-Pressure Plasma towards Omniphobic Membrane for Long-term Distillation

Authors: Asadolahi, M., Fashandi, H.

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2024

Single-Step, Nanoparticle-Free, and Durable Omniphobic Modification of the Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Electrospun Membrane Surface toward Enhancing Membrane Distillation

Authors: Asadolahi, M., Fashandi, H.

Journal: ACS Applied Polymer Materials

Year: 2023

Plasma surface modification of electrospun polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) nanofibers to investigate their performance in bone tissue engineering

Authors: Mohammadalipour, M., Asadolahi, M., Mohammadalipour, Z., Behzad, T., Karbasi, S.

Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Year: 2023

Surface Modification of Electrospun Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Membrane by Low-Pressure Plasma Polymerization to Improve Long-Term Membrane Performance in Water Desalination Process Based on Air Gap Membrane Distillation Method

Authors: Asadolahi, M., Fashandi, H.

Journal: Iranian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology

Year: 2022

Dr. Bakusele Kabane, Thermodynamics, Young Scientist Award

Dr. Bakusele Kabane, Thermodynamics, Young Scientist Award

Doctorate at Durban University of Technology, South Africa

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Education🎓

PhD in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)
Durban University of Technology, 2021

MAppSc in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)
Durban University of Technology, 2018

Professional Experience💼

Lecturer
Durban University of Technology, 03/2020 – Present 🏫

Shift Process Chemist
Ferro Coating Resins, 06/2015 – 01/2017 🧪

Quality Control Analyst
Dulux AkzoNobel, 09/2014 – 12/2014 🧪

Junior Process Chemist
Arkema Resins, 06/2013 – 08/2014 🧪

Peer Assistant Learning Leader
Walter Sisulu University, 03/2012 – 05/2013 👩‍🏫

Research Interests 🔬

Deep Eutectic Solvents: Synthesis, characterization, and applications in separation and conversion processes.

Thermodynamic Properties: Study of solvent properties at various temperatures.

Biochemical Applications: Utilization of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents in bio-based processes, including corrosion inhibition and antimicrobial properties.

Awards and Recognition 🏆

Certificate of Top Emerging Researcher 🏅

Faculty Top Published Doctoral Student of the Year 📚

University Top Published Master’s Student of the Year 🏆

Certificate of Excellence for Teaching and Learning Excellence 🏅

Publications📚

Pre-screening of an eco-friendly solvent for separating industrial mixtures: A useful tool for solvent selection

Authors: Molefi, R., Matshetshe, K., Kabane, B., Deenadayalu, N., Bahadur, I.

Journal: Fluid Phase Equilibria

Year: 2024

Application of PC-SAFT EoS and SCFT for the modeling of thermophysical properties comprising deep eutectic solvent and alcohols

Authors: Mgxadeni, N., Kabane, B., Hernández, A., Hashemi, H., Kabanda, M.M.

Journal: Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering

Year: 2024

Intermolecular Interactions of Binary Mixtures Comprising 2-Benzylaminoethanol with Alcohols (C1−C3) at Different Temperatures: Experiments and Modelling

Authors: Belabbaci, A., Ayad, A., Negadi, A., Mokbel, I., Negadi, L.

Journal: ChemistrySelect

Year: 2024

Deep eutectic solvents as sustainable solvents for industrial separation problems: A recent update

Authors: Mgxadeni, N., Kabane, B., Bahadur, I., Varma, R.S., Singh, S.K.

Journal: Journal of Ionic Liquids

Year: 2023

Measurement of Activity Coefficients at Infinite Dilution for Various Organic Solutes in Deep Eutectic Solvent (1-Butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium Chloride + Ethylene Glycol) at Different Temperatures

Authors: Molefi, R., Kabane, B., Deenadayalu, N.

Journal: Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data

Year: 2023

 

Dr. Bel Youssouf G. Mountessou, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bel Youssouf G. Mountessou, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Higher Teacher Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon

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Education 🎓

PhD in Organic Chemistry (June 2020) – University of Yaoundé 1

MSc in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (February 2022) – University of Yaoundé 1

MSc in Organic Chemistry (December 2013) – University of Yaoundé 1

BSc in Chemistry (June 2011) – University of Yaoundé 1

Professional Experience💼

Postdoctoral Fellow (July 2023 – February 2024) – HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi

Technical Assistant & Trainer (2022–2023) – Humboldt Research Hub-CECANAPROF, University of Yaoundé 1

Part-time Lecturer (2018–Present) – Higher Teacher Training College & Higher Institute of Chemistry and Management, Yaoundé

Postdoctoral Fellow (September 2021 – December 2021) – Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany

Research Interests 🔬

Fungal Biology: Collection and identification of rare fungi 🦠

Natural Products: Isolation and characterization of biologically active compounds 🌿

Theoretical Chemistry: Quantum chemical modeling and spectroscopy 🧪

Biological Activity: Studies on antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties of natural products 🦠

Honours & Memberships 🏆

Royal Society of Chemistry | Member since 2023

Society of Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research | Member since 2021

CECANAPROF | Member since 2022

Research Collaborator | Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany

Publications📝

“Virtual screening, MMGBSA, and molecular dynamics approaches for identification of natural products from South African biodiversity as potential Onchocerca volvulus pi-class glutathione S-transferase inhibitors”

Authors: Maraf, M.B., Mountessou, B.Y.G., Hans Merlin, T.F., Mbouombouo, N.I., Ramasami, P.

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2024

“Structural analysis and molecular docking study of pachypodostyflavone: A potent anti-onchocerca”

Authors: Mountessou, B.Y.G., Ngouonpe, A.W., Mbobda, A.S.W., Singh, T., Mbouombouo, I.N.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2023

“Crystal structure, spectroscopic analysis, electronic properties and molecular docking study of costunolide for inhibitor capacity against Onchocerca volvulus main protease”

Authors: Mountessou, B.Y.G., Mbobda, A.S.W., Stammler, H.-G., Singh, T., Mbouombouo, I.N.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2023

“High potential of the genus Allanblackia (Guttiferae): Phytochemistry, pharmacology, and traditional uses over the past half-century”

Authors: Mountessou, B.Y.G., Tchamgoue, J., Mouafon, I.L., Choudhary, M.I., Kouam, S.F.

Journal: South African Journal of Botany

Year: 2023

“Atricephenols A and B, two phenolic compounds from Indigofera atriceps Hook.f. (Fabaceae)”

Authors: Mouafon, I.L., Mountessou, B.Y.G., Lateef, M., Ngadjui, B.T., Kouam, S.F.

Journal: Natural Product Research

Year: 2023

“Chemical constituents of the medicinal plant Indigofera spicata Forsk (Fabaceae) and their chemophenetic significance”

Authors: Mouafon, I.L., Tiani, G.L.M., Mountessou, B.Y.G., Ngadjui, B.T., Kouam, S.F.

Journal: Biochemical Systematics and Ecology

Year: 2021

Assoc Prof Dr. Reza Hekmatshoar, Chemical Safety and Hazmat Handling, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Reza Hekmatshoar, Chemical Safety and Hazmat Handling, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Reza Hekmatshoar, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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🌟Summary

Dr. Reza Hekmatshoar is a dedicated expert in Environmental Pollution and Occupational Hygiene with extensive teaching and research experience. His work focuses on improving workplace safety and understanding the impact of environmental factors on health.

🎓 Education

PhD in Environmental Pollution – Azad University

MSc in Occupational Hygiene and Work Safety Engineering – Tehran University of Medical Sciences

BSc in Occupational Hygiene and Work Safety Engineering – Shahid Behshti University of Medical Sciences

🏫 Professional Experience

Teaching Experience

Industrial Safety

Occupational Toxicology

Risk Assessment

Occupational Health

Professional Memberships

Member of the Occupational Hygiene and Work Safety Engineering Department, Faculty of Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences (2007-2018)

Manuscript Reviewer for several journals including Iran Occupational Health Journal, Applied Safety, Applied Toxicology, and Safety and Health at Work Journal.

🔬 Research Interests

Occupational Hygiene and Work Safety 🔬

Ergonomics 💼

Environmental Pollution 🌍

Publications📝

Occupational Exposure to Needle Stick and Its Risk Factors Among Healthcare Workers in One of Sabzevar’s Hospital

Authors: Abareshi, F.; Hekmatshoar, R.; Zokaei, M.; Akrami, R.

Journal: Iran Occupational Health

Year: 2018

Antibacterial Activity of Amino- and Amido-Terminated Poly (Amidoamine)-G6 Dendrimer on Isolated Bacteria from Clinical Specimens and Standard Strains

Authors: Rastegar, A.; Nazari, S.; Allahabadi, A.; Falanji, F.; Dourbash, F.A.; Rezai, Z.; Matboo, S.A.; Hekmat-Shoar, R.; Mohseni, S.M.; Majidi, G.

Journal: Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Year: 2017

Sorption Efficiency of Three Novel Extractant-Impregnated Resins Containing Vesuvin Towards Pb(II) Ion: Effect of Nitrate and Amine Functionalization of Resin Backbone

Authors: Hosseini-Bandegharaei, A.; Khamirchi, R.; Hekmat-Shoar, R.; Rahmani-Sani, A.; Rastegar, A.; Pajohankia, Z.; Fattahi, E.

Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects

Year: 2016

Thorium Removal from Weakly Acidic Solutions Using Titan Yellow-Impregnated XAD-7 Resin Beads: Kinetics, Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Studies

Authors: Hosseini-Bandegharaei, A.; Allahabadi, A.; Rahmani-Sani, A.; Rastegar, A.; Khamirchi, R.; Mehrpouyan, M.; Hekmat-Shoar, R.; Pajohankia, Z.

Journal: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry

Year: 2016

 

Prof Dr. Eman Osman, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award 

Prof Dr. Eman Osman, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award 

Prof Dr. Eman Osman, National Institute of Standards, Egypt

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Education 🎓

B.Sc. in Chemistry

M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry

Ph.D. in Textile Metrology

Professional Experience💼 

Professor: Textile Metrology Division, Chemical Metrology Department, NIS (since May 23, 2017)

Associate Professor: NIS (June 1, 2011 – May 23, 2017)

Researcher: NIS (April 11, 2001 – June 1, 2011)

Researcher Assistant: NIS (November 14, 1994 – April 10, 2001)

Assistant Researcher: NIS (June 17, 1991 – November 13, 1994)

Positions Held🏫

Head of Chemical Metrology Division: NIS (since February 1, 2024)

Head of Material Testing and Chemical Surface Analysis Lab: NIS (2023)

Head of Textile Metrology Lab: NIS (August 4, 2020 – August 4, 2021)

Head of Reference Materials Lab: NIS (2017-2019)

Official Trainer: Textile Metrology Lab and External Training Office (2009-2021)

Research Interests 🔬

Textile Metrology: Advanced methods in textile testing and standards 📊

Nanotechnology: Application in textile production and environmental safety 🌐

Chemical Metrology: Development of new standards and testing methods 🔬

Memberships🏛️

National Institute of Standards (NIS) Arbitration Committee 🏛️

Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials Society (ISBPB) 🌍

Polymer Science and Technology Society, NRC, Egypt 🧪

Egyptian Standards Organization Technical Committee 📜

Reviewer for Scientific Journals🧪

Journal of Textile Institute (JOTI) 📖

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 🧪

Cellulose Journal 📄

Journal of Saudi Chemical Society (JSCS) 🔬

Journal of Applied Polymer Science (APP) 📚

Awards🥇

1st place for “Best Seminar” at NIS (2014) 🥇

2nd place for “Best Seminar” at NIS (2017) 🥈

3rd place for “Best Published Manuscript” at NIS (2017) 🥉

Publications📝

Nanofinished medical textiles and their potential impact to health and environment

Authors: Osman, E.

Journal: Nanoparticles and their Biomedical Applications

Year: 2020

Towards Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Smart Material Based on Chitosan Using Mn-IV Itaconic Acid as a Novel Redox Pair

Authors: Mostafa, K.M., Osman, E., Mahmoud, R.I., El-Sanabary, A.A.

Journal: Journal of Polymers and the Environment

Year: 2018

Fabrication and characterization of biodegradable polymer as multifunction finishing agent for natural fabrics

Authors: Osman, E.

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2018

Evaluation the using of nano materials as self cleaning agents of different kinds of stained archeological textiles

Authors: Osman, E.M., Ibrahim, S.F., Essa, D.M.

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2017

The determination of conservation state of archaeological Moroccan Kilim by physical analytical methods

Authors: Osman, E.M., Zidan, Y.E., Fahim, N.K.

Journal: International Journal of Conservation Science

Year: 2017

Spectral evaluation studies on titanium dioxide nano-particles and their add-mixtures on textile fabrics

Authors: Ibrahim, S.F., Essa, D.M., Osman, E.M.

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2016

 

Mr. Ibukun Busari, Natural Products Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry Breakthrough Award

Mr. Ibukun Busari, Natural Products Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry Breakthrough Award

Mr. Ibukun Busari, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Education 🎓

MSc in Safety, Health, and Environment (University of Salford, UK, 2022)

MSc in Animal Science (Animal Production and Management) (University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2015)

B. Agriculture (Animal Science) (University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2010)

Professional Experience 💼

Supply Operative, Müller Milk and Ingredients, Manchester, UK (Nov 2023 – Present)

Research Assistant, Safety, Health and Environment Division, University of Salford, UK (Apr 2022 – Apr 2023)

Care Assistant, Resourcing Group, UK (Oct 2021 – Mar 2022)

Research Assistant, Natural Products Laboratory, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (Jul 2018 – Jul 2021)

Farm Supervisor, Agriculture International Technology and Trade Nigeria Limited (AGRITED) (Nov 2013 – May 2018)

Research Interests 🔬

Turbulent Combustion: Flame dynamics, flame-wall interaction, turbulent flame modeling.

Fluid Mechanics Applications: CFD, heat transfer, drag reduction, flow instability, and flow control.

Project Research: Analytical thinking, data collection, and research ethics.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experienced in data visualization and managing research data.

Professional Training & Certifications 📜

NEBOSH National General Certificate

GradIEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment)

Various One Health Workforce Academics Certifications

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)

Achievements 🏆

Coimbra Group Scholarship for Young Researchers from sub-Saharan Africa (2019/2020)

Fellow, Young African Leadership Initiative, West Africa RLC (2020)

Professional Memberships 🌐

British Society of Animal Science (BSAS)

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH)

British Ecological Society (BES)

Society of Toxicology (SOT)

Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research

Publications📚

Anthelmintic activity of three selected ethnobotanical plant extracts against Strongyloides venezuelensis

Authors: Ibukun O. Busari, Joel H. Elizondo-Luévano, Olapeju O. Aiyelaagbe, Kehinde O. Soetan, Olaniyi J. Babayemi, Oscar Gorgojo-Galindo, Antonio Muro, Belén Vicente, Julio López-Abán

Journal: Experimental Parasitology

Year: 2024

Perception of livestock farmers towards occupational health and hazards in Ibadan, Nigeria

Authors: Ibukun Busari

Journal: Preprint

Year: 2023

In vitro anthelmintic activity of Tropical almond specie plant parts used by Agropastoralists for treating intestinal worms in Cattle

Authors: I. Busari, K. Soetan, O. Aiyelaagbe, O. Babayemi

Journal: Animal – Science Proceedings

Year: 2022

Ethnoveterinary study of plants used by Fulani agropastoralists for treating livestock diseases in Ido agrarian community of Oyo State, Nigeria

Authors: Busari, I. O., Soetan, K. O., Aiyelaagbe, O. O., Babayemi, O. J.

Journal: Acta Ecologica Sinica

Year: 2021

Phytochemical screening and in vitro anthelmintic activity of methanolic extract of Terminalia glaucescens leaf on Haemonchus contortus eggs

Authors: Busari, I. O., Soetan, K. O., Aiyelaagbe, O. O., Babayemi, O. J.

Journal: Acta Tropica

Year: 2021

 

Prof Dr. Rengan Ramesh, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Rengan Ramesh, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Rengan Ramesh, Bharathidasan University, India

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Education🎓

M.Sc. (1988), University of Madras, Chennai

M.Phil. (1990), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Ph.D. (1996), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Postdoctoral Research (2005), POSTECH, South Korea

Professional Experience🏛️

Coordinator, Centre for Organometallic Chemistry, Bharathidasan University (2016–Present) 🏛️

Coordinator, National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Bharathidasan University (2017–2019) 📊

Convener, CRSI – Trichy-Madurai Local Chapters (2020–2023) 🌟

Director, Projects, Bharathidasan University (2021–Present) 📈

Chairman, PG Board of Studies, Bharathidasan University (2021–2024) 📚

Research Interests🔬

Organometallics: Exploring metal-mediated organic synthesis and catalytic processes ⚗️

Bio-Inorganic Chemistry: Investigating metal interactions in biological systems 🧬

Metal Mediated Organic Synthesis: Developing new methodologies and applications in organic chemistry 🔬

Distinctive Achievements🏆

Associate Editor, Frontiers in Catalysis (2022) ✍️

UGC-BSR Mid-Career Award (2021) 🏆

Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), UK (2021) 🌍

CRSI-Bronze Medal for outstanding research contributions (2020) 🥉

Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (TANSA) (2016) 🥇

Fellow, Academy of Sciences, University of Madras (2015) 🎖️

INSA-NRF Visiting Fellowship Award, South Korea (2010) 🌏

INSA-KOSEF Visiting Fellowship Award, South Korea (2004) 🌐

Indian Academy of Sciences Visiting Fellowship Award, Hyderabad (2002) 🌟

Senior Research Fellowship Award (SRF), CSIR (1993) 💼

Gold Medal, B.Sc. Chemistry (1985) 🏅

Publications📝

Dinuclear Arene Ruthenium(II) Arylthiourea Complexes: Synthesis, Structure, Cancer Cell Growth Inhibition, and Apoptosis Induction Studies

Authors: Balaji, S., Subarkhan, M.K.M., Balamurugan, G., Ramesh, R.

Journal: Applied Organometallic Chemistry

Year: 2024

Promoting the Anticancer Activity with Multidentate Furan-2-Carboxamide Functionalized Aroyl Thiourea Chelation in Binuclear Half-Sandwich Ruthenium(II) Complexes

Authors: Thangavel, S.K., Mohamed Kasim, M.S., Rengan, R.

Journal: Inorganic Chemistry

Year: 2024

Nickel Pincer Complexes Catalyzed Sustainable Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-1,1-dioxides via Acceptorless Dehydrogenative Coupling of Primary Alcohols

Authors: Pennamuthiriyan, A., Rengan, R.

Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2024

Exploring the Cytotoxicity of Dinuclear Ru(II) p-Cymene Complexes Appended N,N′-bis(4-Substituted Benzoyl)hydrazines: Insights into the Mechanism of Apoptotic Cell Death

Authors: Abirami, A., Devan, U., Ramesh, R., Antony Joseph Velanganni, A., Małecki, J.G.

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2024

Arene Ruthenium(II)-Catalyzed Sustainable Synthesis of 2,4-Disubstituted Quinazolines via Acceptorless Dual Dehydrogenative Coupling of Alcohols

Authors: Sundar, S., Veerappan, T., Pennamuthiriyan, A., Rengan, R.

Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2023

Naphthoyl Benzhydrazine-Decorated Binuclear Arene Ru(II) Complexes as Anticancer Agents Targeting Human Breast Cancer Cells

Authors: Abirami, A., Devan, U., Ramesh, R., Antony Joseph Velanganni, A., Grzegorz Małecki, J.

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2023

Assoc Prof Dr. Vedichi Madhu, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Vedichi Madhu, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Vedichi Madhu, Department of Applied Chemistry, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India

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Education🎓

Ph.D. in Chemistry
School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, India (2002–2007)

M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry
School of Chemistry, University of Madras, Chennai, India (1999–2001)

B.Sc. in Chemistry
Govt. Arts College, Krishnagiri, University of Madras, India (1996–1999)

Professional Experience👨‍🏫

Associate Professor
Department of Applied Chemistry, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India (2020–Present)

Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Chemistry, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India (2012–2020) 📚

Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry, Jayam College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India (2010–2012) 📖

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Organic Chemistry, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel (2007–2010) 🔬

Research Interests🔬

Organic and Inorganic Materials for opto-electronic applications 🌟

Transition Metal Catalysts for green chemistry and sustainable catalysis ♻️

Hydrogen Generation and CO2 conversion to value-added products 💧🌍

Structure-Property Relationships of materials using single crystal crystallography 🔍

Latent Fingerprint Development for forensic applications 🕵️‍♂️

Awards and Recognitions 🏆

C V Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers (2023, 2024)

Achiever Award 2021 & 2017 by Karunya University

IUCr Bursary Award 2017

UGC Research Award 2014-16

Best Poster Award, International Conference On Biological Inorganic Chemistry 2013

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Weizmann Institute of Science (2007)

Research Grants🏛️

🔬 DST-SERB
“Extending π-Conjugation of Metal Bis-dithiolene with Organic Backbones” (2017-2020)

🔬 UGC Research Award
“Design of Binuclear Haem and Non-Haem Based Transition Metal Catalysts” (2014-16)

Scientific Memberships🏛️

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Israel Chemical Society (ICS)

Materials Research Society of India (MRSI)

Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI)

Institution Innovation Council, MHRD 🧪

Publications📝

Multistimuli Fluorescence-Responsive TPA/TPE-Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine π-Conjugated Donor-Acceptor Derivatives and Effect of Donor Structures

Authors: Issac, J., Ravi, S., Chidambaranathan, K., Anthony, S.P., Madhu, V.

Journal: Crystal Growth and Design

Year: 2024

Stereo and regioselective synthesis, structural elucidation and antibacterial activity of novel spiropyrrolidine embedded with two units of oxindoles

Authors: Almansour, A.I., Alkaltham, M.F., Arumugam, N., Karuppiah, P., Perumal, K.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2023

Halo-bridged Cu(II) complexes with pyridine–pyrazole ligands: Influence of halogen and ligand lipophilicity on antimicrobial activity

Authors: Tamilpriyai, V.J., Nagarasu, P., Dharshini, K.S., Anthony, S.P., Madhu, V.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2023

Naphthylacetonitrile isomerism and donor conformational flexibility controlled molecular self-assembly and solid-state fluorescence properties

Authors: Gayathri, P., Ravi, S., Karthikeyan, S., Moon, D., Anthony, S.P.

Journal: Journal of Luminescence

Year: 2023

A general and expedient amination of alcohols catalysed by a single-site (NN)Co(ii)-bidentate complex under solventless conditions

Authors: Kumar, R., Srivastava, A.K., Nagarasu, P., Madhu, V., Balaraman, E.

Journal: Catalysis Science and Technology

Year: 2023

Anthracene-naphthylacetonitrile fluorescent isomers and Cl/H substituent dependent molecular packing, solid-state fluorescence and mechanofluorochromism

Authors: Ravi, S., Priyadharshini, P., Karthikeyan, S., Moon, D., Anthony, S.P.

Journal: CrystEngComm

Year: 2023

 

Mrs. Kathrin Schön, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Kathrin Schön, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Kathrin Schön, CSL Behring Innovation GmbH, Marburg, Germany, Germany

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Summary 📋

Dr. Kathrin Schön is a dedicated medical professional specializing in human genetics. With extensive experience in genetic counseling, molecular genetics, and cytogenetic analysis, she combines her clinical expertise with a robust research background in pharmacology and toxicology.

Education 🎓

Medicine (10/2013 – 11/2021), Philipps University Marburg
Licence to practise medicine on December 08, 2021

MD Thesis (03/2018 – ongoing), CSL Behring Innovation GmbH, Marburg
“Characterization of rFIX fusion proteins enabling subcutaneous administration”

Professional Experience 🏥

Physician in Human Genetics (since 07/2023), IMD Humangenetik Wiesbaden

Genetic counseling, examination, molecular genetic analysis, and cytogenetic laboratory work

Medical Affairs Trainee (10/2022 – 04/2023), Dr. Reiner Rittinghausen GmbH

Account management and sales

Physician (01/2022 – 08/2022), Local Health Department′s Coronavirus Faculty, Marburg

Consultant (01/2020 – ongoing), Clinical Development, CSL Behring Innovation GmbH

MD Thesis Doctoral Student (03/2018 – ongoing), CSL Behring Innovation GmbH, Marburg

Research Interests 🔬

Human Genetics: Genetic counseling and molecular genetic analysis

Pharmacology & Toxicology: Characterization of recombinant Factor IX fusion proteins

Hematology and Oncology: Clinical studies and patient care in hematology and oncology

Publications📚

Characterization of recombinant Factor IX fusion proteins enabling subcutaneous administration

Authors: Kathrin Schön, Sabine Pestel, Julia Riedesel, Waltraud Seyfert-Brandt, Philipp Claar, Eva Herzog, Alireza Rezvani-Sharif, Padmapriya Ponnuswamy, Marc W. Nolte

Journal: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Year: 2024

Patient‐physician interactions in hereditary angioedema—Key learnings from the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Authors: Maurer M, Buttgereit T, Magerl M, Schön K, Balla Z, Farkas H

Journal: Clinical and Translational Allergy

Year: 2023

Conference Poster: Characterization of rFIX fusion proteins enabling subcutaneous administration

Authors: Kathrin Schön, J. Riedesel, W. Seyfert-Brandt, S. Pestel, M. Mischnik, W. Azar, W. Hardy, M.W. Nolte, P. Claar

Journal: 65th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis Research

Year: 2021