Assoc Prof Dr. Shuli Liu, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Shuli Liu, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Shuli Liu, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, China

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🎓 Education & Research Experience

Shuli Liu holds a PhD in Municipal Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology. Her thesis focuses on the anabolism of valuable organic materials from food processing wastewater treatment using photosynthetic bacteria. She has served as an Associate Professor at the North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power in the School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering since December 2021. Prior to this, she was a Lecturer at the same institution from August 2016 to November 2021. Liu began her academic journey as a PhD student from July 2012 to July 2016, followed by a Postgraduate degree in Environmental Microbiology from September 2010 to June 2012, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Bioscience from September 2006 to June 2010.

🔬 Research Programs in Charge

Assoc Prof Dr. Liu leads several innovative research programs focused on resource utilization in wastewater treatment. She is involved in the Key Research and Promotion Special Project of Henan Province (2020-2022) and the High-end Foreign Expert Introduction Program by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2022-2023). Additionally, her current projects include enhancing Material Synthesis and Membrane Pollution Control (2023-2024), as well as studying the anabolism and recycling of valuable organic materials from wastewater (2018-2020).

🏆 Awards & Grants

In recognition of her academic achievements, Liu received the National Award for Distinguished Doctorates from Harbin Institute of Technology in 2015.

🛠️ Skills

Liu possesses extensive skills in wastewater treatment using photosynthetic bacteria, along with proficiency in nitrogen and phosphorus removal from domestic sewage and the treatment of activated sludge for resource utilization.

Publications Top Noted📚 

Performance, mechanism regulation and resource recycling of bacteria-algae symbiosis system for wastewater treatment: A review

Authors: Liu, S., Kong, Z., Guo, H., Zhang, P., Song, G.

Journal: Environmental Pollution

Year: 2024

The resistance mechanism of humic acids and proteins in soluble microbial products from activated sludge against silver nanoparticles

Authors: Kang, J., Wang, Y.-H., Zhang, Y.-W., Song, G.-F., Wang, B.-H.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2024

Magnetic iron-based waterworks sludge modified by chitosan and FeS for aqueous Cr(vi) adsorption and reduction

Authors: Tie, J., Li, W., Duan, X., Liu, S., Zhao, W.

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2024

Effects of nitrogen and carbon source addition on biomass and protein production by Rhodopseudomonas via the RSM-CCD approach

Authors: Liu, S., Zhang, Y., Zhao, C., Zhang, P., Song, G.

Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment

Year: 2024

Recent progress and prospects for chain elongation of transforming biomass waste into medium-chain fatty acids

Authors: Liu, Y., Chen, L., Duan, Y., Liu, S., Li, G.

Journal: Chemosphere

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, Analytical Chemistry, Women Researcher Award

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