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

Prof. Dalia Attia, Nanochemistry, Nano pharmaceutical, Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dalia Attia, Nanochemistry, Best Researcher Award

Professor at The British university in Egypt, Egypt

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👩‍🏫📚Academic Leadership and Teaching 

As Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology at the British University in Egypt (BUE) since September 2015, I have led the teaching and supervision of courses such as Dosage Forms Formulation, Pharmacokinetics, and Biopharmaceutics. My role includes enhancing research activities in the fields of pharmaceutical nanotechnology and drug delivery systems.

🏆💡Educational Background and Research Innovations 

I hold a PhD in Pharmaceutics from Al-Azhar University, where my thesis addressed controlled release delivery systems. I have contributed to the field through patent applications for innovative pharmaceutical formulations, demonstrating my commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences.

🎓🔬Research Supervision and Student Mentorship 

I have supervised over 10 Master’s and PhD theses and guide 5th-year students on their graduation projects. As an external examiner, I uphold academic integrity by evaluating Master’s and PhD defenses. I also mentor academic staff and oversee their performance reviews.

📋✅Administrative Responsibilities and Communication 

In my administrative capacity, I communicate the University’s strategic goals and policy developments to the Department. I ensure the preparation of class and examination schedules and disseminate information from Faculty Council meetings, fostering a cohesive academic environment.

🌍✈️Previous Academic Roles and Contributions 

My experience includes roles as Associate Professor and Acting HoD in various institutions, where I taught subjects such as Physical Pharmacy and Hospital Pharmacy. During my time as an Honorary Lecturer at Manchester University, I focused on the molecular design of biomaterials for biomedical applications.

✍️📖Editorial Roles and Community Engagement 

I serve on the Editorial Boards of several reputable journals, including the Madridge Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and the Global Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, contributing to research enrichment and knowledge exchange in the scientific community.

Publications Top Noted📚

Rosemary and neem: an insight into their combined anti-dandruff and anti-hair loss efficacy

Authors: Hashem, M.M., Attia, D., Hashem, Y.A., Adel, F., Salama, M.M.
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2024

Resolving acne with optimized adapalene microspongeal gel, in vivo and clinical evaluations

Authors: Yehia, R.M., Teaima, M.H., Ragaie, M.H., Attia, D.A., El-Nabarawi, M.A.
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2024

From beverage to anticancer agent: The repurposing of green coffee bean extract loaded in solid lipid nanoparticles

Authors: Moussa, Y.A., Teaima, M.H., Elmazar, M.M., Attia, D.A., El-Nabarawi, M.A.
Journal: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
Year: 2024

Glucospanlastics: innovative antioxidant and anticancer ascorbyl-2-glucoside vesicles for striking topical performance of repurposed itraconazole

Authors: Lamie, C., Elmowafy, E., Attia, D., Mortada, N.D.
Journal: RSC Advances
Year: 2024

Chewing gum containing repaglinide solid dispersion using mesoporous silica nanoparticles for management of diabetes mellitus: In-vitro evaluation and clinical appraisal

Authors: Badawi, N.M., Amer, R.I., Attia, D.A., Fayez, A.M., Dawoud, M.H.S.
Journal: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
Year: 2024

Microsponges-mediated targeted topical delivery of rosemary oil for hair growth promotion: optimization and in-vivo studies

Authors: Yehia, R.M., Lamie, C., Attia, D.A.
Journal: Pharmaceutical Development and Technology
Year: 2024

Dr. Isaac N. Beas, Catalysis, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Isaac N. Beas, Catalysis, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation, Botswana

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🌟Summary

Dr. Isaac N. Beas is a seasoned Research Scientist with over a decade of expertise in heterogeneous catalysis, materials science, and advanced fuel technologies. Known for integrating AI/ML with material design and developing innovative catalysts, Isaac is a leader in his field with a strong track record in research, supervision, and academic contributions.

🎓Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science & Heterogeneous Catalysis
University of Johannesburg, SA (2011–2013)

M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry & Computational Chemistry
University of Yaounde I, Cameroon (2008–2010)

M.Sc. (Honors) Applied Chemistry
University of Yaounde I, Cameroon (2004–2008)

B.Sc. in Physical Science
University of Yaounde I, Cameroon (1994–2004)

🏫Professional Experience

Research Scientist
Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI), Botswana (July 2017–ongoing)

Research Fellow
University of South Africa (Sep 2017–ongoing)

Post-Doc Fellow
University of South Africa (May 2013–Jun 2017)

Visiting Researcher
Wits University, Johannesburg, SA (Jan 2010–Feb 2012)

🔬Research Interests

Catalysis: Heterogeneous, Gasification, Pyrolysis ⚙️

Material Science: AI/ML in Material Design, Nanomaterials 🌐

Energy: Coal-to-liquid, Biomass-to-fuel 🌱

🛠️Skills

Communication: Excellent

Leadership: Strong

Scientific Writing: Proficient

Project Management: Experienced

Teaching: Effective

Publications 📚

TiO2@hollow carbon spheres: A photocatalyst for hydrogen generation under visible irradiation

Authors: Boudjemaa, A., Nongwe, I., Mutuma, B.K., Bachari, K., Coville, N.J.

Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry

Year: 2021

Unravelling the interfacial interaction in mesoporous SiO2@nickel phyllosilicate/TiO2 core-shell nanostructures for photocatalytic activity

Authors: Mutuma, B.K., Mathebula, X., Nongwe, I., Tetana, Z., Coville, N.J.

Journal: Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology

Year: 2020

Study of photoelectrochemical water splitting using composite films based on TiO2 nanoparticles and nitrogen or boron doped hollow carbon spheres as photoanodes

Authors: Ranganathan, K., Morais, A., Nongwe, I., Nogueira, A.F., Coville, N.J.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical

Year: 2016

Pt supported nitrogen doped hollow carbon spheres for the catalysed reduction of cinnamaldehyde

Authors: Nongwe, I., Ravat, V., Meijboom, R., Coville, N.J.

Journal: Applied Catalysis A: General

Year: 2016

N-doped ordered mesoporous carbon supported PdCo nanoparticles for the catalytic oxidation of benzyl alcohol

Authors: Ravat, V., Nongwe, I., Coville, N.J.

Journal: Microporous and Mesoporous Materials

Year: 2016

Synthesis of gold encapsulated in spherical carbon capsules with a mesoporous shell structure. A robust catalyst in a nanoreactor

Authors: Nongwe, I., Bepete, G., Shaikjee, A., Meijboom, R., Coville, N.J.

Journal: Catalysis Communications

Year: 2014