Dr. Ishioma Egun, Advanced Materials , Best Researcher Award
Doctorate at Zhejiang University/ NingboTech University, China
Professional Profiles
🎓 Education
Ishioma completed her Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering (2023) from the University of Nottingham, while simultaneously participating in a Doctoral Training Program in New Energy Materials at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences. She also holds an M.Eng. (2017) and B.Eng. (2012) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
🔬Research Interests
Developing innovative conversion processes for biomass and polymeric carbon waste into functional materials with a focus on electrochemical energy storage applications, including supercapacitors, supercapattery, and batteries. Her work emphasizes creating porous materials to enhance energy storage capacity and efficiency.
👩🏫Teaching Experience
Ishioma has a robust teaching background, serving as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China from 2020-2022, where she taught Chemical Process Simulation using Aspen Hysys. She also taught Further Foundational Mechanics and Critical Thinking in academic contexts. In addition, she was a Visiting Lecturer at the NLNG Center for Gas, Refining, and Petrochemicals at the University of Port Harcourt, where she specialized in process simulation for petrochemical applications.
🏅Awards
In recognition of her academic excellence, Ishioma was awarded the Ningbo Government Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students in 2022, a testament to her achievements and dedication.
📜Patents
Ishioma is a co-inventor of the patent CN114084884B, which focuses on molten base carbonisation and activation of biomass using bamboo shoots and radish to produce porous carbon, highlighting her contribution to sustainable material development.
🎤Presentations and Posters
Ishioma has delivered several oral presentations at international conferences, notably on the topic of biomass carbonisation for energy storage. These include presentations at the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids Discussion Group (RSC UK) and UNNC PGR Conferences. Her poster presentations, such as the Best Poster Award at the 2022 UNNC PGR Research Poster Event, demonstrate her significant contributions to the field.
📚Professional Affiliations and Certifications
Ishioma is a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and holds membership in several prestigious organizations, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Association of Professional Women in Engineering Nigeria (APWEN), and the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE). She is also a Graduate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), reflecting her broad professional network and commitment to engineering and management.
Publications Top Noted📑
Conversion of high moisture biomass to hierarchical porous carbon via molten base carbonisation and activation for electrochemical double layer capacitor
Authors: Egun, I.L., Akinwolemiwa, B., Yin, B., Chen, G.Z., Hu, D.
Journal: Bioresource Technology
Year: 2024
Turning waste tyres into carbon electrodes for batteries: Exploring conversion methods, material traits, and performance factors
Authors: Egun, I.L., Liu, Z., Zheng, Y., Wang, Y., Chen, Z.
Journal: Carbon Energy
Year: 2024
Extraction of bioethanol from fermentation broth and valorization of the vinasse for biogas production
Authors: Undiandeye, J., Nwabanne, J., Egun, I., Kiman, S., Odekanle, E.L.
Journal: Biofuels
Year: 2024
Strengthening synergistic effects between hard carbon and soft carbon enabled by connecting precursors at molecular level towards high-performance potassium ion batteries
Authors: Xu, H., Cheng, B., Du, Q., Yin, B., He, H.
Journal: Nano Research
Year: 2023
Nano-Silicon@Exfoliated Graphite/Pyrolytic Polyaniline Composite of a High-Performance Cathode for Lithium Storage
Authors: Wu, Q., Zhu, Y., Duan, H., Egun, I.L., He, H.
Journal: Materials
Year: 2023
Reduction of CO2 Emission from Crude Oil Refining Process using Aspen Hysys Energy Analyser towards Environmental Sustainability
Authors: Egun, I.L., Hu, B., Mordi, C.U., Otaraku, I.J.
Journal: Energy Proceedings
Year: 2023