Anca Filimon | Polymer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anca Filimon | Polymer Science | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi, Romania

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🎓 Educational Qualifications

Dr. Anca Filimon holds a strong academic foundation in chemistry. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Physics at the “Al. I. Cuza” University of Iasi, Romania (1998–2002), with a specialization in Physical Chemistry. She pursued a Master’s in Dynamics and Analysis of Chemical Systems (2002–2004), focusing on the theoretical and experimental behaviors of polysulfones in solution. Dr. Filimon earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Romanian Academy (2003–2009), with a thesis centered on how solvents, concentration, and temperature influence polymer conformation in solution.

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

Dr. Filimon has built an extensive professional career at the “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry in Iasi. Starting in 2004 as a Trainee Research Assistant, she steadily advanced through the ranks to become a Scientific Researcher III in 2018. Over the years, she has made vital contributions to polymer research and development, and she plays an active role in project management, collaborative research, and mentoring within the institution.

🔬 Research Interests

Her research focuses on macromolecular compounds and their structural behavior in both solid-state and solution. Dr. Filimon is especially interested in intelligent and functional polymers, such as those with ionic conductivity, viscoelastic properties, and responsive characteristics. Her work on polymeric membranes and their applications in biomedicine, filtration, and environmental sustainability has been particularly impactful.

🛠️ Technical and Analytical Skills

With hands-on expertise in a wide range of scientific equipment, Dr. Filimon regularly works with viscometers, rheometers, osmometers, multimeters, and electrospinning devices. She also employs modeling software like HyperChem for molecular simulations. Her technical versatility allows her to deeply analyze material properties and optimize their functional performance.

🧑‍🏫 Teaching and Mentorship

In addition to research, Dr. Filimon is dedicated to teaching and mentoring. She guides students at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, encouraging them to approach scientific problems with creativity and precision. Her mentorship contributes significantly to developing future experts in chemistry and materials science.

🏅 Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Filimon has received numerous honors for her innovations. In 2021, she was awarded a Silver Medal and Diploma of Excellence at INVENTICA for sustainable membrane technology. She won Gold and Silver Medals in 2022 in Romania and Croatia for her work on functionalized water treatment membranes. In 2023, she was recognized with the Grand Prize and a Gold Medal for her developments in renal treatment membranes, and received the “Cristofor I. Simionescu” Prize from the Romanian Academy for her outstanding contributions to polymeric materials.

Notable Publications📄

📄Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Membranes: A Review of Research Progress on Design and Predictive Modeling of Properties for Targeted Application


Authors: Anca Filimon; Adina Maria Dobos; Mihaela Dorina Onofrei; Diana Serbezeanu

Journal: Polymers

Year: 2025

📄Hybrid Materials—Mg₃Al-LDH/Ionic Liquids/Chitosan Used in the Recovery Process of Pd Ions from Aqueous Solutions

Authors: Emilia Milos; Laura Cocheci; Adriana Popa; Lavinia Lupa; Anca Filimon

Journal: Molecules

Year: 2024

📄Design of High-Performance Electrospun Membranes for Protective Clothing Applications

Authors: Anca Filimon; Diana Serbezeanu; Daniela Rusu; Alexandra Bargan; Lavinia Lupa

Journal: Membranes

Year: 2024

📄Electrospun Membranes Based on Quaternized Polysulfones: Rheological Properties–Electrospinning Mechanisms Relationship

Authors: Anca Filimon; Diana Serbezeanu; Adina Maria Dobos; Mihaela Dorina Onofrei; Alexandra Bargan; Daniela Rusu; Cristina Mihaela Rimbu

Journal: Polymers

Year: 2024

📄Bioactive Materials Based on Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and Silver Nanoparticles: Structural-Morphological Characterization and Antimicrobial Testing


Authors: Anca Filimon; Mihaela Dorina Onofrei; Alexandra Bargan; Iuliana Stoica; Simona Dunca

Journal: Polymers

Year: 2023

Prof. Dr. Xiaolang Chen – Polymers – Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Xiaolang Chen – Polymers – Best Researcher Award

Institution of Advanced Composite Materials, China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Titles

Prof. Dr. Xiaolang Chen is recognized as one of the Reserve Candidates for Academic and Technical Leaders of Sichuan, showcasing his immense potential and leadership in science and technology. He has been honored as a Specially Appointed Expert of Sichuan Province and Chengdu City, and further distinguished as one of the Overseas High-level Talents Abroad in Sichuan Province. Moreover, he contributes significantly as a Specially Appointed Expert of the Sichuan Provincial Expert Service Team, further cementing his role as a key academic and technical leader in the region.

🧪 Academic Research Experience

Since June 2010, Prof. Chen has served as an Associate Professor and then Professor at the Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Technology, Ministry of Education, housed within the School of Materials Science and Engineering, at Southwest Jiaotong University, P. R. China. Concurrently, since July 2010, he has held the position of Guest Professor at the National Engineering Research Center for Compounding and Modification of Polymer Materials. His international academic exposure includes a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship (Jan. 2010 – Jan. 2011) at the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA, where he deepened his research in polymer engineering. Earlier, from September 2008 to April 2009, he served as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Department of Machine Intelligence and Systems Engineering, Akita Prefectural University, Japan. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. (Sept. 2004 – Jun. 2007) at the State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University.

💼 Direct Research Project Support

Prof. Chen has led and participated in numerous national and international research projects, reflecting the depth and scope of his scientific contributions. He has secured funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (projects: 52473086; 22365009; 51763002; 51003088) and the National Science and Technology Supporting Project Foundation of China (2007BAB08B05). His global collaborations are evident in the International Science and Technology Cooperation Projects of Sichuan Province (2023YFH0063; 2019YFH0047) and Chengdu City (2015-GH02-00034-HZ; 2017-GH02-00051-HZ; 2019-GH02-00026-HZ). Additionally, he received the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (20100184120006), and the Science and Technology Foundation of Guizhou Province ([2008]7001).

Prof. Chen’s affiliation with the State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering has yielded substantial results through projects such as KF201005, sklpme2014-4-21, sklpme2017-4-20, and sklpme2020-4-01. He also contributed to interdisciplinary research with support from the Key Laboratory of Karst Environment and Geohazard, Ministry of Land and Resources (KST2017006).

Notable Publications📝

📝 Efficient Flame Retardancy of Polypropylene by Cobalt Ions Doped Phytate Melamine Synergized with Expandable Graphite

Authors: Ruilong Li, Yao Chen, Honglin Lian, Yongzhi Meng, Hong Wu

Journal: Polymer Degradation and Stability

Year: 2024

📝 A Karst-Inspired Hierarchical Mg/Al Layered Double Hydroxide with a High Entropy-Driven Process for Interception and Storage

Authors: Hongyu Shi, Jun Qin, Qing Lv, Bin Ou, Xiaolang Chen

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2024

📝 Breaking the Selectivity Barrier: Reactive Oxygen Species Control in Photocatalytic Nitric Oxide Conversion

Authors: Wenrui Dai, Shao Zhang, Huan Shang, Wei Z. Chen, Dieqing Zhang

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

Year: 2024

📝 Toughness Enhancement of PP/EVA/LDH Composites by Controlling β Nucleating Agent and Annealing Treatment

Authors: Xincheng Guo, Yao Chen, Jianbing Guo, Zongcheng Lu, Xiaolang Chen

Journal: Polymer Composites

Year: 2023

📝 The Effect of Micro- and Nano-γ-Al₂O₃ on the Synthetic Hydrotalcite and Congo Red Adsorption: Site Energy Distribution

Authors: Ting Weng, Xiaolang Chen, Jun Qin, Hongyu Shi, Lijin Zhang

Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids

Year: 2023

 

Prof. Nader Ghaffari Khaligh – Polymer – Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Nader Ghaffari Khaligh – Polymer – Best Researcher Award

Universiti Malaya – Malaysia

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🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Nader Ghaffari Khaligh holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Guilan, Iran (2013). He earned his M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from Shahid Beheshti University, Iran, and his B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from Sharif University of Technology, Iran. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in organic chemistry, catalysis, and nanotechnology.

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience

Dr. Khaligh is a dedicated Researcher at the Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Center, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia (since 2015). His leadership extends to scholarly publishing as the Head of NANOVAT Journals (2024-2026), overseeing Malaysian Catalysis: An International Journal and Malaysian NANO: An International Journal. He has successfully supervised multiple research projects at national and international levels, focusing on catalysis, nanoscience, and organic chemistry. Additionally, he actively contributes to the scientific community as a committee member for prestigious international conferences, including the Annual International Congress on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.

🔬 Research Focus & Contributions

Dr. Khaligh’s research delves into cutting-edge advancements in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, sustainable chemistry & energy, synthesis of heterocycles, and ionic liquids & functional polymers. His work is at the forefront of developing innovative and sustainable chemical processes, contributing significantly to green chemistry and nanotechnology. With a keen interest in catalysis and advanced materials, he has made remarkable strides in optimizing reaction efficiencies and designing novel catalytic systems. His impactful contributions are reflected in numerous high-impact publications, reviews, and mini-reviews in internationally reputed journals, solidifying his position as a thought leader in his field.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Khaligh’s outstanding contributions to chemistry and catalysis have earned him numerous prestigious accolades. He has been recognized as a World’s Top 2% Scientist (Career-Long Citation Impact) by Stanford University (2019-2024) and is listed among the Top 2% Scientists in the World for 2023 and 2024. His groundbreaking research has been honored with the Green Material Prize 2024 by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Highly Ranked Scholar – Lifetime recognition by ScholarGPS (2024). Further solidifying his expertise, he received the Advanced Materials Award from the International Association for Advanced Materials (IAAM, 2024), as well as the Top Cited Article Awards from Wiley (2023). His ability to communicate complex scientific ideas effectively earned him the Best Oral Presentation Award at AKCongress (2023), while his dedication to academia was recognized with the Certificate of Excellent Service by the University of Malaya (2023, 2024).

🌐 Memberships & Professional Affiliations

Dr. Khaligh is an active member of several prestigious scientific organizations, reflecting his deep commitment to research and professional networking. He is a Contributing Member of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), a Professional Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and a Community Associate of the American Chemical Society (ACS). His contributions to scientific publishing and editorial work are further recognized through his membership in the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE). Additionally, he is a Member of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), a Senior Member of the Asia Society of Researchers (ASR), and an Executive Committee Member of Malaysian Catalysis: An International Journal. His affiliations with these esteemed organizations highlight his global influence in chemistry and catalysis, reinforcing his reputation as a leading researcher in the field.

Notable Publications📚

📚Impact Symmetry on Tribology Performance of 2,5-Bis-Cycloalkylsulfenyl[1,3,4]Thiadiazole Derivatives
  • Authors: N.F. Abdul Basir, Nurul Fatimah; S. Iliya Nor Za’im, Syarifah; Y. Abdul Wahab, Yasmin; M.R.B. Johan, Mohd Rafie Bin; N. Ghaffari Khaligh, Nader

  • Journal: Tribology Transactions

  • Year: 2025
📚Synthesis and characterization of a new multifunctional aliphatic poly(amic acid): An efficient polymeric adsorbent for removing the heavy metal ions
  • Authors: R.S. Dewi, Rita Sharmila; L. Zaharani, Lia; M.R.B. Johan, Mohd Rafie Bin; N. Ghaffari Khaligh, Nader

  • Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

  • Year: 2024
📚Impact of a homogeneous hydrogen bond catalysis for the ethyl (hetero)arylidene cyanoacetate preparation in the presence of TMDP
  • Authors: S. Johari, Suzaimi; M.R.B. Johan, Mohd Rafie Bin; N. Ghaffari Khaligh, Nader

  • Journal: Research on Chemical Intermediates

  • Year: 2024
📚Synthesis and characterization of a new multifunctional aliphatic poly(amic acid): an efficient functional polymeric catalyst
  • Authors: R.S. Dewi, Rita Sharmila; N. Ghaffari Khaligh, Nader

  • Journal: Research on Chemical Intermediates

  • Year: 2024
📚Synthesis and characterization of 5-cyclopentylsulfanyl-3H-[1,3,4]thiadiazole-2-thione and study of its single-crystal structure, FTIR spectra, thermal behavior, and antibacterial activity
  • Authors: N.F.A. Basir, Nurul Fatimah Abdul; M. Ghafarikhaligh, Mahta; M.R.B. Johan, Mohd Rafie Bin; N. Ghaffari Khaligh, Nader

  • Journal: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry

  • Year: 2024

 

Dr. Randa Ghonim | Polymers | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Randa Ghonim | Polymers | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City) | Egypt

Dr. Randa E. Khalifa Ghonim demonstrates a remarkable academic journey, earning her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a focus on the “Development of Polymer Ion Exchange Polyelectrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications.” This innovative research highlights her dedication to advancing renewable energy technologies.

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👩‍🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Randa E. Khalifa Ghonim has built a strong academic foundation in Chemical Engineering, earning her degrees from Alexandria University, Egypt. She completed her Ph.D. in April 2016, focusing on the Development of Polymer Ion Exchange Polyelectrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications. Prior to that, she earned her M.Sc. in December 2011 with a thesis on Using a Natural Ore in the Treatment of Industrial Wastes. She graduated with honors in B.Sc. Chemical Engineering in June 2006, achieving a notable grade of 79.37%.

🏫 Academic Positions

Dr. Randa has held diverse and impactful roles in academia and research institutions. Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor at the Polymer Materials Research Department in the City for Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria, Egypt, a position she has held since December 2021. Previously, she worked as an Assistant Professor from 2016 to 2021, focusing on polymer material innovations. Dr. Randa has also contributed as a Lecturer at various institutions, including ITMO University in Russia, El Minya University, and Alexandria University, where she shared her expertise in advanced engineering concepts. From 2012 to 2016, she worked as a Research Assistant, specializing in membrane development.

📚 Teaching Expertise

A passionate educator, Dr. Randa has taught numerous courses in Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering. Her teaching repertoire includes subjects such as Chemical Reaction Engineering, Polymer Processing, Alternative Energy Sources, Electrochemical Processes, Mass and Heat Transfer, and more. Her ability to connect academic concepts with practical applications has inspired many students in her field.

🧪 Research Interests

Dr. Randa’s research is centered on polymers and membrane technologies for advanced industrial and environmental applications. She has a particular focus on renewable energy, developing conducting membranes for fuel cell technology. Her work in water treatment involves innovations in desalination, reverse osmosis, and wastewater management. Additionally, she is engaged in tissue engineering, contributing to the development of wound dressings and biocompatible membranes. Her research extends to advancing nanotechnology, tailoring polymers for mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties to meet cutting-edge scientific demands.

🏆 Academic Awards

Dr. Randa’s dedication to academia has earned her notable recognition. In 2017, she guided a team of students to win Second Place at the 4th ASEC (Annual Student Energy Conference) in Zagreb, Croatia, for their presentation on Fuel Cell Technology.

🌍 Memberships

Dr. Randa is an active member of professional societies, including the Arab Society of Material Science and the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate, where she contributes to advancing the field of material science.

🧑‍🔬 Key Contributions

Dr. Randa has significantly impacted the field of polymer science through her innovative research and academic endeavors. She has excelled in modifying membranes to create materials with novel properties, contributing to advancements in renewable energy systems and separation processes for clean water. Her work continues to drive progress in sustainable and cutting-edge technologies, making her a respected figure in her field.

Publications Top Noted📚

Synthesis and characterization of an innovative sodium alginate/polyvinyl alcohol bioartificial hydrogel for forward-osmosis desalination

Authors: Saad, M.A., Sadik, E.R., Eldakiky, B.M., Khalifa, R.E., Zewail, T.M.M.

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2024

Synthesis and characterization of an innovative sodium alginate/flaxseed gum green hydrogel for forward osmosis desalination

Authors: Saad, M.A., Sadik, E.R., Eldakiky, B.M., Zewail, T.M.M., Moustafa, H.

Journal: Applied Water Science

Year: 2024

Toward revolutionizing PEMFC manufacturing for clean energy conversion: a review on the innovative contribution of 3D printing techniques

Authors: Khalifa, R.E., Shalaby, A.A., Špitalský, Z.

Journal: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Year: 2024

Crystal violet removal from wastewater by sulfonated poly (glycidyl methacrylate) nano-adsorbent: optimization by response surface methodology, isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamics studies

Authors: Khalifa, R.E., Abou-Krisha, M.M., Omer, A.M., Salem, M.E., Mohy-Eldin, M.S.

Journal: Polymer Bulletin

Year: 2024

Chitosan/Alginate nanocomposites containing magnetic nanoparticles and multi-wall carbon nanotubes for efficient iron sorption

Authors: Omran, K.A., El-Aassar, M.R., Ibrahim, O.M., Khalifa, R.E., Mohamed, F.M.

Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment

Year: 2024