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🎓 Academic Background & Early Career

Dr. Elena Gimenez-Arnau holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Strasbourg (1992–1995), supported by a French Ministry of National Education Research Grant. Her doctoral work was recognized with high distinction, earning the “Very Honourable” mention with jury congratulations and the Label European Doctorate, along with the PhD Prize 1996 from ADRERUS. Prior to this, she completed a Master’s in Molecular and Supramolecular Organic Chemistry (1991–1992) at the same university, under a prestigious grant from La Caixa de Barcelona and the Service pour la Science et la Technologie. Her academic foundation began at the University of Barcelona, where she earned her degree in Chemistry with a specialization in Organic Chemistry (1985–1990).

🔬 Research Experience & Career Milestones

Dr. Gimenez-Arnau began her postdoctoral research at the University of Nottingham (1996–1997) in the Cancer Research Laboratories (Pharmacy Department) through the European Commission’s Human Capital and Mobility Program. She joined the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) in 1998 as a Chargée de Recherche (CRCN) and served as a Project Manager until 2020. In 2004, she earned her Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR)—a French qualification to supervise doctoral research. Her career culminated in her appointment as Director of Research (DR2) at CNRS in 2020, reflecting her outstanding leadership in scientific inquiry.

🧪 Expertise for European Commission

Her insight is valued by the European Commission, where she has served as an expert evaluator for several prestigious programs, including Horizon 2020 (SME Instrument 2018), Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA-IF 2018 & 2020), and the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder Open (2021–2024). These roles underscore her strategic vision and scientific evaluation capabilities on a European level.

🏛️ Memberships & Institutional Leadership

Dr. Gimenez-Arnau is an active member of numerous scientific organizations, such as the Association Française de Résonance Paramagnétique Électronique (ARPE), the European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD), and the IDEA Hydroperoxide Task Force—a consortium supported by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA). She is also an elected member of GEIDAC (Spanish Research Group on Allergic Contact Dermatitis). She has contributed to governance and development within the University of Strasbourg, serving on multiple key committees including the Council of the Chemistry Institute (UMR 7177), the Chemistry Department Council, the Scientific Research Commission, the Status Commission, and the Finance Commission (2004–2015). She was President of the Central Purchasing Body Commission (2008–2014) and remains an active member. In 2024, she was again elected to multiple leadership bodies including the BIATSS Staff Commission and Chemistry Department Council.

🧑‍⚖️ Selection Committee Engagements

Dr. Gimenez-Arnau has played an essential role in faculty recruitment and academic assessment, serving on the Selection Committee for University Professor 4984 in Organic Synthesis Strategy (section 32) at the University of Strasbourg, and for Lecturer in Toxicology (86MCF1372) at Université Paris-Sud. Her inclusion in these panels reflects her academic excellence and peer recognition in chemical and toxicological sciences.

Notable Publications📄

📄 Probing skin photoallergens in reconstructed human epidermis: An EPR spin trapping investigation

Author(s): Yannick Port‐Lougarre; Guillaume Voegeli; Bertrand Vileno; Elena Gimenez-Arnau

Journal: Photochemistry and Photobiology

Year: 2024

📄 Antioxidant Activity and Skin Sensitization of Eugenol and Isoeugenol: Two Sides of the Same Coin?

Author(s): Yannick Port-Lougarre; Christophe Gourlaouen; Bertrand Vileno; Elena Gimenez-Arnau

Journal: Chemical Research in Toxicology

Year: 2023

📄 Synthesis and in situ behavior of 1,4-and 2,5-(13C) isotopomers of p-phenylenediamine in reconstructed human epidermis using high resolution magic angle spinning NMR

Author(s): Hassan Srour; Alexis Gosset; François-Marie Moussallieh; Karim Elbayed; Elena Giménez-Arnau; Jean-Pierre Lepoittevin

Journal: Chemical Research in Toxicology

Year: 2022

📄 Autoxidized citronellol: free radicals as potential sparkles to ignite the fragrance induced skin sensitizing pathway

Author(s): Fatma Sahli; Bertrand Vileno; Christophe Gourlaouen; Elena Giménez-Arnau

Journal: Food and Chemical Toxicology

Year: 2022

📄 Skin sensitisation to fragrance hydroperoxides: interplay between dendritic cells, keratinocytes and free radicals

Author(s): J. Lichter; M. Silva E Sousa; N. Peter; F. Sahli; B. Vileno; S. Kuresepi; C. Gourlaouen; Elena Gimenez-Arnau; Brunhilde Blömeke

Journal: British Journal of Dermatology

Year: 2020

📄 In Situ Alkylation of Reconstructed Human Epidermis by Methyl Methanesulfonate: A Quantitative HRMAS NMR Chemical Reactivity Mapping

Author(s): Hassan Srour; François-Marie Moussallieh; Karim Elbayed; Elena Gimenez-Arnau; Jean-Pierre Lepoittevin

Journal: Chemical Research in Toxicology

Year: 2020

Guangying Tan | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Published on 02/07/2025 by sciencefather

Prof. Dr. Guangying Tan | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Sichuan University, China

Author Profiles

🎓 Education Background

Dr. Tan earned his B.S. in Chemistry (2014), followed by his M.S. and Ph.D. (2019) at Sichuan University, under the supervision of Prof. Jingsong You, specializing in C–H activation. He then completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship (2019–2022) with Prof. Frank Glorius at the University of Münster, Germany, focusing on energy-transfer-enabled alkene/heteroarene difunctionalization, a frontier area in photoredox catalysis.

💼 Research and Academic Experience

Dr. Tan currently serves as Professor at Sichuan University, where he leads a research group exploring next-generation organic transformations. His postdoctoral research in Germany significantly advanced the use of light-driven and radical-based methodologies in complex molecule construction. His lab focuses on sustainable catalysis, with special attention to green synthetic approaches that avoid heavy metals and harsh conditions.

🔬 Research Interests

His research centers on organic synthesis, with particular expertise in C–H activation, visible-light photocatalysis, and electrochemical transformations. He has developed transition-metal-catalyzed oxidative couplings of (hetero)arenes to synthesize fluorescent materials for light-emitting applications. Furthermore, his design of oxime-ester-based bifunctional reagents has enabled metal-free processes such as 1,2-diamination, amino-carboxylation, and 1,4-oxyamination/carboamination of alkenes. These methods have opened eco-friendly routes to amino acids, amino alcohols, and diamines.

🧪 Technical Expertise

Dr. Tan’s technical skills include transition-metal catalysis, radical chemistry, photoredox catalysis, electrosynthesis, and the design of novel activation strategies. His approaches are known for their high selectivity, broad substrate scope, and green chemistry principles, making them valuable for both academic and industrial applications.

Notable Publications📚

**📚Persistent acyclic Cp*Ir(III) complexes and their reactivities in cross-coupling reactions**

Authors: Yimin Wu, Yayin Deng, Guangying Tan, Jingsong You

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2025

📚Construction of acenaphthylenes via C−H activation-based tandem penta- and hexaannulation reactions

Authors: Jian Li, Tao Liu, Junjie Liu, Cheng Zhang, Yudong Yang, Guangying Tan, Jingsong You

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2024

📚Discovery of Organic Optoelectronic Materials Powered by Oxidative Ar–H/Ar–H Coupling

Authors: Yudong Yang, Yimin Wu, Zhengyang Bin, Cheng Zhang, Guangying Tan, Jingsong You

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society

Year: 2024

📚Iron-Catalyzed para-Selective C–H Allylation of Aniline Derivatives

Authors: Qiulin You, Xin Xiao, Yang Shi, Yimin Wu, Guangying Tan

Journal: Organic Letters

Year: 2023

📚Energy transfer-enabled unsymmetrical diamination using bifunctional nitrogen-radical precursors

Authors: Guangying Tan, Mowpriya Das, Roman Kleinmans, Felix Katzenburg, Constantin Daniliuc, Frank Glorius

Journal: Nature Catalysis

Year: 2022

📚Highly Selective Radical Relay 1,4-Oxyimination of Two Electronically Differentiated Olefins

Authors: Guangying Tan, Fritz Paulus, Ángel Rentería-Gómez, Remy F. Lalisse, Constantin G. Daniluc, Osvaldo Gutierrez, Frank Glorius

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society

Year: 2022

Tianyu Li | Solutions and Solubility | Best Researcher Award

Published on 30/06/2025 by sciencefather

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tianyu Li | Solutions and Solubility | Best Researcher Award

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics,Chinese Academic of Science, China

Author Profile

👨‍🔬 Academic and Professional Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tianyu Li currently serves as an Associate Researcher at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Dalian University of Technology in 2014 and 2019, respectively. Since then, Dr. Li has been deeply engaged in pioneering research in electrochemical energy storage systems. His expertise lies in the application of advanced theoretical methods, including Density Functional Theory (DFT), Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). His primary focus areas include solvation structures, reaction mechanisms of ions in electrolytes, design of key materials for flow batteries, and AI-assisted development of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VFBs).

🔬 Areas of Research

Dr. Li’s research is centered on cutting-edge approaches to enhance electrochemical energy storage technologies. He integrates DFT calculations, MD simulations, and machine learning techniques to better understand the fundamental interactions within energy systems and to develop high-performance, cost-efficient battery materials.

🧪 Scientific Contributions

In a significant breakthrough, Dr. Li investigated the solvation structures and dynamic evolution of V(V) electrolytes using Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics (AIMD) and Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). For the first time, his research clarified the transformation from [VO₂(H₂O)₃]⁺ to VO(OH)₃, identifying the second deprotonation step as the rate-determining step in the reaction mechanism. Building on this understanding, he introduced stabilization strategies involving anion coordination and proton concentration control. The resulting novel electrolyte exhibited no precipitation in 30-day static tests at 50 °C, demonstrating exceptional cycling stability over 3000 cycles in VFB single cells. Furthermore, a kW-scale stack system utilizing his design achieved over 1000 cycles, indicating strong potential for real-world industrial applications. To further bridge research and commercialization, Dr. Li proposed a machine learning–based performance and cost prediction model and optimization strategy for VFBs.

Notable Publications📝

📄An aqueous hybrid electrolyte for low-temperature zinc-based energy storage devices

Authors: N. Chang, T. Li, R. Li, S. Wang, Y. Yin, H. Zhang, X. Li

Journal: Energy & Environmental Science

Year: 2020

📄 Antifreezing hydrogel electrolyte with ternary hydrogen bonding for high‐performance zinc‐ion batteries

Authors: S. Huang, L. Hou, T. Li, Y. Jiao, P. Wu

Journal: Advanced Materials

Year: 2022

📄Immunizing aqueous Zn batteries against dendrite formation and side reactions at various temperatures via electrolyte additives

Authors: D. Feng, F. Cao, L. Hou, T. Li, Y. Jiao, P. Wu

Journal: Small

Year: 2021

📄A highly reversible neutral zinc/manganese battery for stationary energy storage

Authors: C. Xie, T. Li, C. Deng, Y. Song, H. Zhang, X. Li

Journal: Energy & Environmental Science

Year: 2020

📄 Low-cost hydrocarbon membrane enables commercial-scale flow batteries for long-duration energy storage

Authors: Z. Yuan, L. Liang, Q. Dai, T. Li, Q. Song, H. Zhang, G. Hou, X. Li

Journal: Joule

Year: 2022

📄Dendrite-free zinc-based battery with high areal capacity via the region-induced deposition effect of Turing membrane

Authors: J. Wu, C. Yuan, T. Li, Z. Yuan, H. Zhang, X. Li

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society

Year: 2021

Akash balakrishnan | Environmental Analytical Chemistry | Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

Published on 30/06/202530/06/2025 by sciencefather

Mr. Akash balakrishnan | Environmental Analytical Chemistry | Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

NIT Rourkela, India

Author Profiles

🎓 Educational Background

Mr. Akash Balakrishnan is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering (2025) at the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Odisha, India. His doctoral research, supervised by Dr. Mahendra Chinthala, focuses on the development of surface-engineered g-C₃N₄-based hybrid catalysts for advanced oxidation processes, targeting energy and environmental remediation. Prior to this, he completed his Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Chemical Engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, in 2020 with an outstanding CGPA of 9.74/10, securing the first rank at the university level. His M.Tech thesis, guided by Dr. G. Keerthiga and Dr. A. Sowmya, explored photocatalytic degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid using catalyst impregnated chitosan. He earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, in 2018 with a CGPA of 8.31/10, where he worked on the design of a benzene column in the aromatic refinery unit at Kochi Refinery under Prof. K. Rajasekaran.

🧪 Research Interests

Mr. Akash’s research is deeply rooted in heterogeneous catalysis for energy and environmental applications. His expertise spans across advanced oxidation processes, wastewater treatment, and photocatalysis, with emerging interest in edible food coatings and sustainable packaging technologies. His work aims at creating eco-efficient solutions to address pollution control and green engineering challenges.

🏅 Fellowships & Recognitions

Akash has been the recipient of several prestigious fellowships and accolades. Notably, he was awarded the AICTE-INAE travel grant to present his research at the 8th Asia-Pacific Catalysis Congress, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2019. He also received doctoral and master’s degree fellowships from the Ministry of Education, Government of India and SRM IST, respectively. His academic excellence has been further recognized with gold medals and first-place ranks, including the Best Research Project Award on Research Day 2020 at SRM IST.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Akash has consistently demonstrated leadership and innovation. In 2025, he won both South Zone and National level awards in the National Green Earth Challenge, hosted by the Prem Jain Memorial Trust, New Delhi. He also earned the Third Prize under the Water Theme in the Ideas4Life competition, organized by the Department of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of India. Additionally, he received the Best Presentation Award at INDACON 2025, co-hosted by Dalhousie University, Canada, and HBTU Kanpur.

✍️ Editorial and Reviewer Roles

Mr. Akash contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for numerous high-impact international journals, including Chemosphere, Chemical Engineering Journal, Carbohydrate Polymers, Applied Surface Science, Journal of Environmental Management, Environmental Pollution, Journal of Cleaner Production, Environmental Chemistry Letters, and more. His involvement reflects both expertise and scholarly commitment in the field of environmental and chemical engineering.

🌱 Leadership & Co-curricular Excellence

In his early academic years, Akash demonstrated leadership by serving as General Secretary of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) at the college level in 2017. His consistent academic performance earned him the Best Student Award by ISTE in 2018 and a second-place rank in his B.Tech examinations at Anna University.

Notable Publications📝

📝Chitosan-based beads as sustainable adsorbents for wastewater remediation: a review

Authors: Balakrishnan, Akash; Appunni, Sowmya; Chinthala, Mahendra; Jacob, Meenu Mariam; Vo, Dai-Viet N.; Reddy, Soreddy Sainath; Kunnel, Emmanuel Sebastian

Journal: Environmental Chemistry Letters

Year: 2023

📝Global impact of COVID-19 on agriculture: role of sustainable agriculture and digital farming

Authors: Sridhar, Adithya; Balakrishnan, Akash; Jacob, Meenu Mariam; Sillanpaa, Mika; Dayanandan, Nanditha

Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Year: 2023

📝Heterojunction photocatalysts for the removal of nitrophenol: A systematic review

Authors: Balakrishnan, Akash; Gaware, Ghanghor Jayant; Chinthala, Mahendra

Journal: Chemosphere

Year: 2023

📝Photocatalytic degradation of nitro phenol: A continuous study in a TiO2 film coated photo reactor

Authors: G. Keerthiga; K. Avinash; Rishav Saha; Akash Balakrishnan; Ikshit Jain

Journal: INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS – 2021 (IEET-2021)

Year: 2023

📝Removal of tetracycline from wastewater using g-C3N4 based photocatalysts: A review

Authors: Balakrishnan, Akash; Chinthala, Mahendra; Polagani, Rajesh Kumar; Vo, Dai-Viet N.

Journal: Environmental Research

Year: 2023

📝3D black g-C3N4 isotype heterojunction hydrogels as a sustainable photocatalyst for tetracycline degradation and H2O2 production

Authors: Akash Balakrishnan; Emmanuel Sebastian Kunnel; Roshini Sasidharan; Mahendra Chinthala; Arvind Kumar

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2023

Jolly Kaushal | catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Published on 26/06/2025 by sciencefather

Dr. Jolly Kaushal | catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Doon university, India

Author Profile

🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Jolly Kaushal is a dedicated Research Scholar in the Department of Chemistry, with a strong academic foundation rooted in organic and organometallic chemistry. She recently submitted her Ph.D. thesis on “Syntheses and applications of multidentate hybrid ligands-based catalysts and sensors” under the mentorship of Dr. Vipin Kumar Saini at Doon University, Dehradun, with submission dated 30th December 2024. She earned her M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry in 2007 from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, securing 79.1% in first division. Her undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) was also completed at the same university in 2005, with a first division score of 72%. Her early academic journey began at St. Mary’s Academy, Saharanpur, where she consistently performed well, achieving first division in both 12th (70.9%) and 10th (72%) standards.

🧪 Set of Skills

Dr. Kaushal possesses a well-rounded skill set in chemical design, synthesis, and analysis. She has expertise in designing reaction setups for synthesizing a broad range of materials, including organic, inorganic, and organometallic compounds. She is particularly adept at multi-step synthesis, along with purification and characterization procedures. Her proficiency in handling light- and air-sensitive compounds using Schlenk line techniques reflects her strong foundation in experimental chemistry. In addition, Dr. Kaushal is well-versed in spectral analysis, employing a suite of techniques such as UV-Vis, NMR, FTIR, GC, LC-MS, and fluorescence spectroscopy. Her technical skills are complemented by software proficiency in ChemDraw for molecular modeling and Origin for data analysis. With a proactive problem-solving mindset and solid project management abilities, she is equipped to lead research endeavors effectively.

🔬 Research Interests

Her primary research interests lie in Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis, with a focused exploration of Organochalcogen Compounds. These domains bridge fundamental chemical synthesis with real-world applications, especially in developing novel catalytic systems and sensors.

🏆 Honors and Recognitions

Dr. Jolly Kaushal has demonstrated academic excellence by qualifying several competitive national and state-level examinations. She cleared the prestigious Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in 2011, conducted by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India, with a GATE score of 289. Additionally, she qualified the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) in the same year, scoring 72.67% (Marks: 109)—a testament to her strong academic and pedagogical foundations.

Notable Publications📝

📝 An easily synthesizable naphthalene-based sensing platform for Al³⁺ and Zn²⁺ ions: theoretical insights and live cells imaging

Journal: Analytical Methods
Year: 2025

Beenish Saba | Microbial electrosynthesis | Best Academic Researcher Award

Published on 26/06/2025 by sciencefather

Dr. Beenish Saba | Microbial electrosynthesis | Best Academic Researcher Award

The Ohio State University, United States

Author Profiles

🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Saba earned her Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from The Ohio State University (2013–2017) under a Fulbright Scholarship, following her MS in Environmental Engineering from the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan (2008–2010). She also holds a MSc in Environmental Sciences from Fatima Jinnah Women University (2006–2008) and a BSc in Chemistry from the University of the Punjab (2003–2005). This diverse educational foundation has empowered her to bridge environmental science, biological systems, and engineering innovations.

👩‍🏫 Teaching & Mentorship

Dr. Saba has taught a broad spectrum of courses, from biotechnology and phytoremediation to sustainable waste management and bioenergy conversion. At Ohio State, she delivered and designed key graduate-level courses such as FABE 7220, FABE 5550, and FABENG 5540. She has mentored over a dozen graduate students, including international Ph.D. aspirants, and co-mentored students and associates in collaboration with Professors Katrina Cornish and Ann Christy. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes student empowerment, research leadership, and global competency.

🧪 Research Interests

Her research is centered on sustainable bioprocessing, biomanufacturing, and bioelectrochemical systems. Dr. Saba specializes in the valorization of food waste through conventional and electro-fermentation to produce biofuels and biohydrogen, supporting a circular economy. She is also contributing to the U.S.-based natural rubber latex production from non-tropical plants, with a commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and life cycle assessments. Her work extends to bioelectrochemical water treatment, aiming to protect both the ecosystem and public health.

🏅 Awards & Honors

Dr. Saba was the recipient of the Young Scientist Award for her oral presentation at the International Conference on Environmental Sciences in Melbourne (2012). She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for her doctoral studies at OSU and later received the LEGACY Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022–2024) from the College of Engineering. In 2023, she earned the Outstanding Service Award (Research) from OSU’s Industry Professional Advisory Group (IPAG), recognizing her significant impact in applied research.

🌍 Global Experience

Dr. Saba’s academic journey includes international research exchanges, having served as a Visiting Scholar at the National Research Institute for Environment and Agriculture, France (2016), and the University of California, Santa Barbara (2016). These experiences have enriched her cross-cultural perspective and enhanced her research collaboration capabilities.

🧑‍🔬 Professional Experience

Currently, Dr. Saba serves as a Research Scientist and is set to begin her role as Assistant Professor (Research) at Ohio State University starting August 2025. Her past appointments include Postdoctoral Scholar roles and Lecturer/Assistant Professor positions at PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Pakistan. Her dedication to scientific excellence and sustainable innovation has marked every role she has undertaken.

🔬 Scientific Memberships

Dr. Saba actively contributes to the global scientific community. She holds memberships in the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), The Electrochemical Society, and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), among others. These affiliations reflect her interdisciplinary approach and commitment to scientific advancement.

Notable Publications📝

📝Hydrochar for pollution remediation: Effect of process parameters, adsorption modeling, life cycle assessment and techno-economic evaluation

Author: Beenish Saba, Ann D. Christy, Ajay Shah

Journal: Resources, Conservation and Recycling

Year: 2024

📝Microbial phyto-power systems – A sustainable integration of phytoremediation and microbial fuel cells

Author: Beenish Saba, M. Khan, Ann D. Christy, B.V. Kjellerup

Journal: Bioelectrochemistry

Year: 2019

📝Decolorization of Reactive Black 5 and Reactive Blue 4 Dyes in Microbial Fuel Cells

Author: Beenish Saba, Ann D. Christy, T. Park, Z. Yu, K. Li, O.H. Tuovinen

Journal: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Year: 2018

📝Characterization and performance of anodic mixed culture biofilms in submersed microbial fuel cells

Author: Beenish Saba, Ann D. Christy, Z. Yu, A.C. Co, R. Islam, O.H. Tuovinen

Journal: Bioelectrochemistry

Year: 2017

📝Simultaneous Power Generation and Desalination of Microbial Desalination Cells Using Nannochloropsis salina (Marine Algae) Versus Potassium Ferricyanide as Catholytes

Author: Beenish Saba, Ann D. Christy, Z. Yu, A.C. Co, T. Park

Journal: Environmental Engineering Science

Year: 2017

Ramesh Katla | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Published on 25/06/2025 by sciencefather

Dr. Ramesh Katla | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

University of Virginia, United States

Author Profiles

🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Katla completed his Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, India, in 2014. He obtained his Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Organic Chemistry from Osmania University in 2008 and earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with a major in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics from Kakatiya University, Warangal, in 2005. His academic background has been instrumental in shaping his research focus on heterocyclic chemistry and bioactive molecule synthesis.

🧬 Research Skills

Dr. Katla possesses strong expertise in drug-lipid conjugate development to enhance the physicochemical properties of APIs and their encapsulation into nanoparticles. He has synthesized a range of polymeric nanoparticles for delivering both hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs, adhering to Good Laboratory Practices and chemical safety regulations. His skills include multi-step organic synthesis, solid-phase synthesis, and various modern techniques such as microwave-assisted, ultrasound-assisted, and green chemistry approaches. He is adept in metal-mediated catalytic transformations, including C–C, C–S, C–Se, C–O, C–N, and C–H bond coupling reactions using parallel synthesizers. Dr. Katla is highly proficient in NMR spectroscopy (¹H, ¹³C, DEPT, NOESY, COSY), MNova software, LC-MS, FT-IR, UV-VIS, and flash chromatography, as well as nanoparticle characterization techniques such as DLS, TEM, and X-ray diffraction.

🧑‍🔬 Academic and Research Experience

At the University of Virginia, since February 2023, Dr. Katla has synthesized Colchifoline-DLC from Colchicine and developed liposomal formulations to enhance drug delivery. He created Romidepsin-loaded polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) using various amphiphilic co-block polymers and examined drug-polymer interactions via Proton-NMR. His responsibilities include designing polymeric nanoparticles, drug-fatty acid conjugation, ester bond optimization, and scale-up for pre-clinical nanoparticle formulations, along with mentoring undergraduate students.

From 2021 to 2023, as a Foreign Visiting Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Brazil, he developed microwave-assisted C–S and C–Se cross-coupling reactions using eco-friendly catalysts like Pd/Rice Husk Ash and Pd/Banana Peel Ash. He was also involved in the development of small-scale bioactive molecules for conditions like Alzheimer’s, HIV, and AChE inhibition, alongside exploring photo-physical properties and supervising master’s and doctoral students. Earlier, from 2018 to 2020, at the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD) in Brazil, he focused on green synthetic methods including the use of zinc and cobalt catalysts for generating thia-Michael derivatives, isatin-derived N,S-acetals, and benzothiazolyl triazolium analogues. He also investigated their biological activity and DNA-binding properties, and mentored several graduate and undergraduate students.

🏭 Industrial Experience

Between December 2017 and June 2018, Dr. Katla worked at Madin Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, as a Research Scientist, contributing to FTE projects related to the development of labeled APIs and heterocyclic intermediates, particularly imidazoles and pyrazoles for pharmaceutical applications.

🔬 Postdoctoral Research

From 2014 to 2017, Dr. Katla was a Postdoctoral Fellow at UFGD, Brazil, under Prof. Nelson Domingues. He synthesized a variety of heterocyclic scaffolds including polyfunctionalized pyrroles, benzimidazoles, quinazolinones, and trifluoromethylated spiro-compounds. His work involved C–S coupling reactions using palladium catalysts and C–H arylation using magnetically separable nano copper ferrite catalysts.

👨‍🏫 Supervisory and Teaching Experience

Dr. Katla has co-supervised several Ph.D., Master’s, and undergraduate students across multiple Brazilian universities. He has provided extensive guidance in synthetic methodology development, literature search, spectral analysis (NMR & MS), purification techniques, and structural interpretation of novel compounds, demonstrating strong commitment to research training and mentorship.

🏆 Honors and Awards

Dr. Katla has received multiple international recognitions. In 2023, he was selected as Research Scientist at the University of Virginia. He secured first position in Foreign Visiting Professor selections at FURG (2020), UFGD (2017), and in Biotechnology & Biodiversity (2020). He earned second position in Chemistry at the University of Brasilia (2022) and in the Graduate Program in Chemistry (2016). In 2014, he received the CNPq-BJT Level-A Young Talent Postdoctoral Fellowship in Brazil. He also holds a prestigious Junior Research Fellowship (JRF-UGC) awarded by CSIR, India in 2008.

📜 Certifications

To strengthen his communication and professional skills, Dr. Katla completed “Learn Business English” via Udemy and received a certificate in “Personality Development and Communication Skills” from the Centre for English Language Training (CELT), Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.

Notable Publications📝

📄 Palladium Nanoparticles Dispersed in Alginate Beads as an Efficient, Eco‐friendly, and Sustainable Heterogeneous Catalyst: Testing in Carbon‐Sulfur and Carbon‐Carbon Cross‐Coupling Reactions

Authors: Ramesh Katla, Rakhi Katla, Daniel Rapachi, Marcos A. Gelesky, João Henrique Z. dos Santos, Gilber R. Rosa, Clarissa H. Rosa

Journal: Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2025

📄 Pyrrolidinium Acetate (PyrrIL) as a Green and Recyclable Catalyst: Synthesis of 2-Phenyl Benzimidazoles and 2-Phenyl Benzothiazoles under Solvent-Free Conditions at Room Temperature

Authors: Ramesh Katla, Rakhi Katla

Journal: SynOpen

Year: 2023

📄 Pd-G3 XantPhos Mediated Approach to Bis-arylsulfenyl-benzo-2,1,3-thiadiazoles under Microwave Irradiation in DMF: Synthesis and Fluorescent Properties

Authors: Ramesh Katla, Rakhi Katla, Eliézer Quadro Oreste, Felipe Kessler

Journal: Synthesis

Year: 2023

📄 XantPhos Pd-G3 as an Efficient Catalyst: Microwave-Assisted C–S Cross-Coupling Reaction in DMF

Authors: Rakhi Katla, Ramesh Katla, Nelson L. C. Domingues

Journal: Synthesis

Year: 2023

📄 Microwave Assisted C–S Cross-Coupling Reaction from Thiols and 2-(4-Bromo Phenyl)-Benzothiazole Employed by CuI in Acetonitrile

Authors: Ramesh Katla, Rakhi Katla

Journal: New Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2022

Haider AlMashhadani | Kinetics | Best Researcher Award

Published on 23/06/202523/06/2025 by sciencefather

Assist. Prof. Dr. Haider AlMashhadani | Kinetics | Best Researcher Award

Baghdad University, Iraq

Author Profiles

🎓 Academic Background

Assist. Prof. Dr. Haider AlMashhadani obtained all his academic degrees from the University of Baghdad, College of Science. He completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry in 2012, followed by an M.Sc. in 2014, and later earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2020. His progressive academic journey showcases a strong and consistent dedication to the field of scientific research and chemical education.

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Professional Experience

Dr. AlMashhadani began his professional career at the Independent High Electoral Commission (2012–2014). Simultaneously, he started his academic journey as a Lecturer at the University of Baghdad, College of Science, Department of Chemistry (2013–2014). He then contributed extensively to Al-Rasheed University College in the Department of Dentistry (2014–2023), where he taught multiple courses and held key responsibilities. Currently, he is serving as a faculty member at the University of Baghdad – College of Science – Chemistry Department (2023–present), demonstrating his ongoing commitment to higher education and research excellence.

🧪 Academic Skills & Courses Taught

Throughout his teaching career, Dr. AlMashhadani has taught a range of important subjects. These include Medical Chemistry (Theoretical) in the Dentistry Department of Al-Rasheed University (2014–2023), Organic Chemistry (Practical) in the Pharmacy Department (2014–2015), and Biochemistry (Practical) for Dentistry students (2015–2021). At the University of Baghdad, he has handled Physical Chemistry (Practical) (2022–2023) and continues to teach Industrial Chemistry (2022–2025). These diverse teaching responsibilities highlight his broad expertise across both theoretical and practical domains in chemistry.

🏛️ Administrative Roles & Memberships

Dr. AlMashhadani has actively participated in numerous academic, scientific, and administrative committees, reflecting his leadership and organizational skills. He served as the Manager of the Scientific Affairs Division at Al-Rasheed University College (2022–2023) and chaired the Research Evaluation Committee during the same period. His roles also include being a member of the Procurement Committee and Examination Committee, and he has been involved in laboratory accreditation and quality assurance processes. Notably, he was the Head of the Laboratory Accreditation Division and Chairman of the Inventory of Laboratory Equipment for multiple years (2017–2019). Moreover, he was a representative of the Quality Assurance Division and part of the Google Scholar Profile Follow-up Committee, underscoring his focus on academic integrity and digital scholarship.

💼 Community Engagement & Student Services

Dr. AlMashhadani has shown a strong commitment to student support and institutional development. He was a member of the Reception Committee for Students (2020–2021) and contributed to the Committee for Salary Distribution and the Chemical and Biologics Trading Committee. His involvement in these diverse tasks illustrates his multifaceted contributions to the academic and administrative ecosystem.

Notable Publications📝

📝Adsorption, thermodynamic and corrosion study of enalapril malate pharmaceutical drug as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in saline solution

Author: Haider Abdulkareem Almashhadani

Journal: Results in Materials

Year: 2025

📝Correction: Thiophosgene Detection by Ag-Decorated AlN Nanotube: A Mechanical Quantum Survey

Authors: Ghani, H.A.; Bustani, G.S.; Shadhar, M.H.; Obaid, R.F.; Kadhim, M.M.; Rheima, A.M.; Almashhadani, H.A.

Journal: Journal of Electronic Materials

Year: 2023

📝Effect of Modified Nano-Graphene Oxide and Silicon Carbide Nanoparticles on the Mechanical Properties and Durability of Artificial Stone Composites from Waste

Authors: Iranmanesh, R.; A. Alameri, A.; Sh. Jassim, G.; Abdulkareem Almashhadani, H.; Adel Lateef, D.; Jalil, A.T.; Alfilh, R.H.C.; Fakri Mustafa, Y.

Journal: Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds

Year: 2023

📝Genetically engineered neural stem cells (NSCs) therapy for neurological diseases; state-of-the-art

Authors: Lutfi Ismaeel, G.; Makki AlHassani, O.J.; S. Alazragi, R.; Hussein Ahmed, A.; H. Mohamed, A.; Yasir Jasim, N.; Hassan Shari, F.; Almashhadani, H.A.

Journal: Biotechnology Progress

Year: 2023

📝Synthesis and Characterization of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Metronidazole by using Allyl Chloride and Allyl Bromide as Monomers

Authors: Aljabari, F.I.; Almashhadani, H.A.; Jehad, M.H.; Kadhim, M.M.

Journal: Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

Year: 2023

Hyunmo Jeong | Biomolecules | Best Researcher Award

Published on 23/06/202523/06/2025 by sciencefather

Dr. Hyunmo Jeong | Biomolecules | Best Researcher Award

The Korean Institute of Nutrition, South Korea

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