Mr. Muhammad Mustafa – Analytical Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Muhammad Mustafa – Analytical Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

University of Sulaimani – Iraq

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Mr. Muhammad Salih Mustafa holds a BSc in Chemistry (2004) and an MSc in Analytical Chemistry (2013) from the University of Sulaimani. Between 2005 and 2010, he worked as a laboratory assistant, gaining hands-on experience in instrumental, analytical, inorganic, organic, and biochemistry laboratories. Since 2014, he has been actively involved in academia as an Assistant Lecturer and Researcher. Currently, he serves as a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Sulaimani, where he is also pursuing a PhD to enhance his expertise in advanced chemical and analytical techniques.

🔬 Areas of Research

His primary research areas include optical methods of analysis, electrochemical techniques, and environmental sustainability. His work focuses on the development and optimization of sensors for detecting environmental pollutants and pharmaceutical compounds, with an emphasis on improving sensitivity and sustainability. Additionally, he has contributed to enhancing detection accuracy, which has significant implications for environmental monitoring and pharmaceutical analysis.

📚 Research Contributions

Mr. Muhammad Salih Mustafa has made significant contributions to the advancement of analytical methodologies, particularly in optical and electrochemical analysis. His research has led to innovative detection techniques, improving the accuracy and efficiency of monitoring environmental and pharmaceutical substances. These advancements have been published in peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating their potential impact on scientific progress and real-world applications across various sectors.

👥 Professional Memberships

He is an active member of the Kurdistan Chemists and Physicists Society, where he collaborates with professionals in chemistry and physics to contribute to the scientific community in the Kurdistan region.

Notable Publications📄

📄 Role of nano-capacitor on dielectric constant enhancement in PEO: NH4SCN: xCeO2 polymer nano-composites: Electrical and electrochemical properties
  • Authors: Jihad M Hadi, Shujahadeen B Aziz, Muhammed Salih Mustafa, Muhamad H Hamsan, Rebar T Abdulwahid, Mohd FZ Kadir, Hiwa Osman Ghareeb

  • Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology

  • Year: 2020
📄 Electrochemical Impedance study of Proton Conducting Polymer Electrolytes based on PVC Doped with Thiocyanate and Plasticized with Glycerol
  • Authors: Sarkawt Jihad, Shujahadeen, Muhammad, M. A. Brza, M. Kadir, Hewa

  • Journal: International Journal of Electrochemical Science

  • Year: 2020
📄 Electrochemical Characteristics of Glycerolized PEO-Based Polymer Electrolytes
  • Authors: Muhammad S. Mustafa

  • Journal: Membranes

  • Year: 2020
📄 Recent progress in folic acid detection based on fluorescent carbon dots as sensors: a review
  • Authors: Kawan F Kayani, Mohammed K Rahim, Sewara J Mohammed, Harez Rashid Ahmed, Muhammad S Mustafa, Shujahadeen B Aziz

  • Journal: Journal of Fluorescence

  • Year: 2024
📄 Four spectrophotometric methods for simultaneous determination of carbamazepine and lamotrigine in binary mixtures and urine samples
  • Authors: Urin Melalui Empat Kaedah Spektrofotometrik

  • Journal: Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences

  • Year: 2014

 

Dr. Ruijuan Qu | Environmental Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ruijuan Qu | Environmental Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Nanjing University | China

Dr. Ruijuan Qu, an Associate Professor at the School of Environment, Nanjing University, has emerged as a leader in environmental analytical chemistry. Her pioneering research on the environmental transformation of organic pollutants and the development of green degradation technologies has earned her recognition as one of the world’s top scientists. With a strong academic background and a robust publication record, Dr. Qu’s innovative contributions have had a significant impact on both environmental chemistry and sustainability.

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🎓Academic and Professional Background 

Ruijuan Qu serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Environment at Nanjing University, China. She earned her PhD in 2015 from the same institution and subsequently held positions as an assistant researcher (2015-2018) and associate researcher (2018-2019) before becoming an Associate Professor in December 2019. Her expertise centers on quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) studies, with a focus on the transformation mechanisms of organic pollutants and the development of green, efficient degradation technologies. Her remarkable impact in environmental science earned her a place on Stanford University’s 2023 World’s Top 2% Scientists List.

🔍 Research Focus

Dr. Qu specializes in quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) for studying the transformation mechanisms of organic pollutants. Her research is dedicated to the environmental transformation of pollutants and the development of green, efficient degradation technologies.

🧪 Key Research Areas

  • Environmental Transformation and Fate of Organic Pollutants
    Dr. Qu investigates how organic pollutants change and decompose in environmental contexts.
  • Chemical Oxidation Processes in Water and Wastewater Treatment
    She develops innovative oxidation technologies for cleaner water treatment.
  • Environmental Computational Chemistry
    Using computational tools, she models pollutant behavior to inform safer, effective treatments.

🌐 Collaborative Research and Breakthroughs

In collaboration with Prof. Virender K. Sharma of Texas A&M University, Dr. Qu explored the Ferrate (Fe(VI)) oxidation treatment of organic pollutants. Their work uncovered the dihydroxylation mechanism of phenols and highlighted the catalytic role of bismuth hydroxide through a Bi(III)-Bi(V) valence cycle.

🚀 Pioneering Innovations in Environmental Chemistry

Dr. Qu has introduced a novel method for pollutant transformation analysis: non-target mass spectrometry – preparative separation-characterization – simplified transition state calculation. This innovative approach enhances intermediate product identification. Key achievements include:

Addressing particle effects on photodegradation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in river systems.

Revealing polymerization occurrences in chemical oxidation of phenols and proposing strategies for low-carbon deep oxidation.

Modifying silica materials for enhanced catalytic activity under visible and infrared light, advancing adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons.

Publications Top Noted📝

Degradation of 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-di-tert-pentylphenol (UV328) in soil by FeS activated persulfate: Kinetics, mechanism, and theoretical calculations

Authors: Li, X.; Bu, Y.; Xu, J.; Wang, Z.; Qu, R.

Journal: Environmental Pollution

Year: 2024

Photodegradation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on suspended particles from the Yellow River under sunlight irradiation: QSAR model and mechanism analysis

Authors: Xu, J.; Wei, J.; Wei, X.; Wang, Z.; Qu, R.

Journal: Water Research

Year: 2024

Adsorption and migration behaviors of heavy metals (As, Cd, and Cr) in single and binary systems in typical Chinese soils

Authors: Cao, W.; Qin, C.; Zhang, Y.; Xian, Q.; Wang, Z.

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Year: 2024

Efficient degradation of benzalkonium chloride (BAC) by zero-valent iron activated persulfate: Kinetics, reaction mechanisms, theoretical calculations and toxicity evolution

Authors: Qi, Y.; Cao, W.; Zhang, Y.; Huo, Z.; Zhu, F.

Journal: Environmental Pollution

Year: 2024

Promoted electrochemical degradation of triclosan with persulfate on Fe-Ni oxide modified graphite felt cathode

Authors: Teng, X.; Wang, Z.; Abukhadra, M.R.; Khaled Mahmoud, R.; Qu, R.

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2024

Dr. Diène Diégane Thiaré, Analytical Chemistry, Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Diène Diégane Thiaré, Analytical Chemistry, Excellence in Research Award

Doctorate at Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal

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🌟Summary

Dr. Dienediegane Thiare, born on August 23, 1982, in Ndoffane, is an Associate Professor at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal. A dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Thiare specializes in Analytical Photochemistry and Environmental Analysis, focusing on the detection of trace organic contaminants and food additives. He is married and a father of six, residing in Bambilor, Rufisque.

🎓Education

PhD in Analytical Photochemistry and Environmental Analysis, Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), Dakar, Senegal, 2015

Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Photochemistry and Environmental Analysis, UCAD, Dakar, Senegal, 2009

Licence 3 in Physics and Chemistry, UCAD, Dakar, Senegal, 2006

Bachelor’s Degree in Serie S2, high Valdiodio Ndiaye School, Kaolack, Senegal, 2003

💼Professional Experience

Associate Professor at UCAD, Dakar, Senegal (October 2023 – Present)

Assistant Professor at UCAD, Dakar, Senegal (October 2019 – September 2023)

Trainee Assistant Professor at UCAD, Dakar, Senegal (March 2016 – September 2019)

🔬 Research Interests

Analysis of trace organic contaminants in environmental matrices

Determination of biogenic amines and food additives in food

Solvatochromic properties and theoretical calculation of dipole moments

🛠️ Applied Techniques

Fluorescence

Chromatography (HPLC and GC)

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

UV-VIS absorption and Mass Spectrometry

Publications📝

Direct and reverse micellar-enhanced photo-induced fluorescence determination of fenvalerate in Senegalese surface and groundwater

Authors: Thiaré, D.D., Sarr, D., Delattre, F., Giamarchi, P., Coly, A.

Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry

Year: 2024

Cyclodextrin-enhanced photo-induced fluorescence of tau-fluvalinate, molecular modelling of inclusion complexes and determination in natural waters

Authors: Tombé Bodian, E.H., Faye, C., Thiaré, D.D., Coly, A., Giamarchi, P.

Journal: Analytical Methods

Year: 2024

Analysis of non-native fluorescent pesticides by thermo-induced and photo-induced fluorescence, a comparative study

Authors: Diouf, D., Diop, N.A., Thiaré, D.D., Le Jeune, B., Giamarchi, P.

Journal: Spectrochimica Acta – Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy

Year: 2023

High sensitivity on-site early warning system monitoring of pesticides by photo-induced fluorescence

Authors: Diop, N.A., Diouf, D., Bodian, E.H.T., Le Jeune, B., Giamarchi, P.

Journal: Analytica Chimica Acta

Year: 2023

Direct Spectrofluorimetric Method for the Analysis of Carbofuran and Fluometuron in Senegalese Natural Waters

Authors: Sarr, D., Thiaré, D.D., Diaw, P.A., Giamarchi, P., Tine, A.

Journal: Journal of Fluorescence

Year: 2023

 

Prof Dr. stella Girousi, Analytical Chemistry, Women Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. stella Girousi, AUTh, Greece

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Dr. Stella Girousi is a renowned researcher in the field of analytical chemistry, specializing in the development and application of electroanalytical methods. Her work focuses on voltammetric determination of metals, electrochemical biosensors, and the study of biologically and environmentally significant compounds. With numerous publications and book chapters, she contributes significantly to advancements in bioanalytical tools and nanomaterial-based electrode surfaces.

🎓Education 

B.Sc. in Chemistry – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

👩‍🔬Professional Experience 

Professor – Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Researcher – Specializing in electrochemical biosensors, voltammetric methods, and nanomaterials

🔬Research Interests 

Electroanalytical Methods: Developing voltammetric techniques using mercury, carbon, and mercury/bismuth thin film electrodes

Electrochemical Biosensors: Creating DNA biosensors for studying drug-DNA interactions, detecting micromolar compounds, and epigenetic control

Nanomaterials: Innovating electrode surfaces with nanomaterials and screen printing technology

Bioanalytical Applications: Applying electroanalytical methods to biological, environmental, and food samples, as well as pharmacologically active compounds

Publications📚

Bismuth Film along with dsDNA-Modified Electrode Surfaces as Promising (bio)Sensors in the Analysis of Heavy Metals in Soils

Authors: Keramari, V.; Papadimou, S.G.; Golia, E.E.; Girousi, S.

Journal: Biosensors

Year: 2024

Preparation of a Glassy Carbon Electrode Modified with Saffron Conjugated Silver Nanoparticles for the Sensitive and Selective Electroanalytical Determination of Amoxicillin in Urine Samples

Authors: Sarakatsanou, C.; Karastogianni, S.; Girousi, S.

Journal: Analytical Methods

Year: 2023

New Prospects in the Electroanalysis of Heavy Metal Ions (Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu): Development and Application of Novel Electrode Surfaces

Authors: Keramari, V.; Karastogianni, S.; Girousi, S.

Journal: Methods and Protocols

Year: 2023

Different Aspects of the Voltammetric Detection of Vitamins: A Review

Authors: Kiamiloglou, D.; Girousi, S.

Journal: Biosensors

Year: 2023

Promising Electrode Surfaces, Modified with Nanoparticles, in the Sensitive and Selective Electroanalytical Determination of Antibiotics: A Review

Authors: Sarakatsanou, C.; Karastogianni, S.; Girousi, S.

Journal: Applied Sciences (Switzerland)

Year: 2023

Applications of Sensitive Electrode Surfaces; Determination of Different Classes of Antibiotics

Authors: Girousi, S.; Sarakatsanou, C.

Journal: Nanosensors

Year: 2023

Prof Dr. Xose Luis Otero, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Xose Luis Otero, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Xose Luis Otero, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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🎓Education 

Licenciado en Ciencias Biológicas especialidad Vegetal
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain (July 1, 1991)

Doctorate in Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain (July 18, 2000)

💼Professional Experience 

Professor
CRETUS Institute, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain (2023 - Present) 📚

Scientific Coordinator
Red de Estaciones Biológicas de la USC (REBUSC) (2020 - Present) 🌱

Associate Professor
Departamento de Edafología y Química Agrícola, Escuela Politécnica Superior (2018 - Present) 🏛️

🔬Research Interests 

Soil Analysis & Chemistry: Study of soil properties, degradation, and environmental impact.

Environmental Protection: Addressing soil and environmental contamination.

Geochemistry: Exploring the chemical processes affecting soil and water.

Health and Environment: Researching the intersection of environmental conditions and health.

Publications📚

"How do soil processes control the provision of ecosystem services in coastal wetlands?"

Authors: Ferreira, T.O., Queiroz, H.M., Ruiz, F., Ferreira, A.D., Otero, X.L.

Journal: Environmental Research

Year: 2024

"Seasonal drives on potentially toxic elements dynamics in a tropical estuary impacted by mine tailings"

Authors: Ferreira, A.D., Duckworth, O.W., Queiroz, H.M., Otero, X.L., Ferreira, T.O.

Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

Year: 2024

"How do replanted mangroves affect phosphorus dynamics in their soils?"

Authors: Silva, G.R.D., Lázaro, M.L., Queiroz, H.M., Ferreira, T.O., Nóbrega, G.N.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management

Year: 2024

"Microplastic contamination in marine mussels from the Atlantic coast of North Portugal and human risk of microplastic intake through mussel consumption"

Authors: Barboza, L.G.A., Otero, X.L., Guilhermino, L.

Journal: Environmental Pollution

Year: 2024

"Contrasting plant-induced changes in heavy metals dynamics: Implications for phytoremediation strategies in estuarine wetlands"

Authors: Ferreira, A.D., Queiroz, H.M., Boim, A.G.F., Bernardino, Â.F., Ferreira, T.O.

Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

Year: 2024

"Soil Contamination and Biomarkers in Ucides cordatus in Mangroves from Baía de Todos os Santos, Bahia, Brazil"

Authors: Ramos, M.A.V., da Rocha, S.S., Winkaler, E.U., de Souza Santos, A.Z., Otero, X.L.

Journal: Water, Air, and Soil Pollution

Year: 2024