Dr. Jagdish Kumar – Environmental Analytical Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jagdish Kumar – Environmental Analytical Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, India

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🎓Academic and Professional Journey 

Dr. Jagdish Kumar is a distinguished environmental scientist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, a Fellow of the Institution of Chemists (FIC), and a Chartered Chemist. With an extensive career spanning 39 years, he has made remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability, pollution control, and waste management. His expertise covers diverse areas, including solid and hazardous waste management, air and water pollution control, landfill gas assessment, resource recovery, and climate change mitigation. Over the years, Dr. Kumar has played a crucial role in shaping environmental policies and implementing sustainable solutions to combat pollution.

🌍Expertise in Pollution Control and Waste Management 

Dr. Kumar has established himself as an expert in environmental risk assessment, cleaner production techniques, and process control audits. His work focuses on tackling critical environmental challenges such as pollutant dispersion modeling, landfill site selection, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable waste disposal strategies. As an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Coordinator and Functional Area Expert (FAE) accredited by the Quality Council of India (QCI) and the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), he has assessed numerous industrial and infrastructural projects, ensuring they meet national and global environmental standards.

📜Regulatory and Technical Committee Contributions 

As a key figure in environmental governance, Dr. Kumar serves on various technical committees of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). He has been actively involved in the formulation of national standards for industrial water quality, chemical hazards, and environmental safety regulations. Additionally, he has been designated multiple times from 2006 to 2024 as a Government Analyst under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India. His expertise has been sought after in shaping environmental regulations and ensuring their effective implementation.

🏆Accreditations and Professional Certifications 

Dr. Kumar is an Approved Functional Area Expert (FAE) by QCI/NABET, specializing in solid and hazardous waste management, water pollution control, meteorology, air quality modeling, and risk management. As an Approved EIA Coordinator, he has led numerous environmental impact assessments for projects in oil and gas transportation, special economic zones (SEZs), hazardous chemical storage, and industrial emissions control. His contributions have been pivotal in ensuring industrial projects align with sustainability and environmental safety norms.

🔬Research Contributions and Environmental Innovations 

Dr. Kumar’s research is focused on finding innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. His work includes pollutant dispersion modeling, air pollution control, water quality assessment, and climate change adaptation. He has been instrumental in advancing resource recovery techniques, landfill gas potential assessments, and disaster management planning. His research has significantly contributed to reducing environmental footprints and promoting circular economy principles.

🌐Professional Memberships and International Collaborations 

Dr. Kumar is a Life Member of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing & Geomatics (ISRO) and has been a key contributor to EU-India bilateral Technical Cooperation for the Environment, aiming to build the capacity of stakeholders in India and Europe to implement cleaner, greener and climate-friendly technologies in the areas of waste management. Through these affiliations, he collaborates with global experts on sustainable waste management, water conservation, and environmental governance. His expertise has been recognized on both national and international platforms, making him a sought-after consultant in environmental policy and regulation.

Notable Publications📝

📝Arsenic contamination in groundwater – hotspots discovered through GIS model during recent survey in Bihar and U.P.

Authors: Jagdish Kumar, Manish Wasuja, A Gupta, V.K. Verma, R.K. Khandal

Journal: Sustainable Management of Water Resources: Emerging Science and Technology Issues in South Asia (Book)

Year: 2009

📝A reliable model to strengthen community-based water quality monitoring and surveillance via field test kits

Authors: Jagdish Kumar, Aarti Garg, Gaurav, Vivek Narayan Singh, Mukul Das

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2025

📝Strengthening Water Quality Testing and Remediation System – Role of Training and Capacity Building

Authors: Jagdish Kumar, Vivek Narayan Singh, Mukul Das

Journal: Jal Jeevan Samvad

Year: 2024

📝Significance of Quantitative Risk Assessment and Onsite Emergency Plan for Chemical Industries (Part-2)

Authors: V.K. Verma, Jagdish Kumar

Journal: ENVIRO ANNOTATIONS

Year: 2020

📝Management and hygienization of municipal sewage sludge- existing practices and future potential for radiation processing technology

Authors: J. George, S. Rajput, Jagdish Kumar, D.S. Chatterjee, Mukesh Garg, V.K. Verma, R.K. Khandal

Journal: Radiation Processing Technology Applications (Book)

Year: 2010

Mr. Wenjie Du, Computational Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Wenjie Du, Computational Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wenjie Du, University of Science and Technology of China, China

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🎓Educational Background

Wenjie Du pursued his Bachelor’s Degree at Northeastern University in the School of Metallurgy and Environmental Science from 2014 to 2018, where he was mentored by Mei Wang. Following this, he completed his Master’s Degree in Applied Chemistry at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) from 2018 to 2021 under the guidance of Wenwei Li. Currently, he is working towards his Ph.D. in Software Engineering at USTC, with Yang Wang as his advisor, a journey he embarked on from 2021 to 2023.

🏆Awards 

Throughout his academic career, Wenjie has received several prestigious accolades. He was honored with the GuSu Outstanding Scholarship in 2021 from the Suzhou Laboratory. Additionally, he was awarded the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Scholarship twice, first in 2022 and again in 2023, from USTC. In 2023, he also received the Tang Xiaoyan Scholarship from Peking University and the esteemed Chinese Academy of Sciences President’s Scholarship.

🔍Research Scope 

Wenjie’s research focuses on Knowledge and Data-Driven AI for Science, exploring several significant areas:

AI for Environmental Science:
His work includes predicting water and air quality, conducting carbon emission calculations, and performing pollution source tracing analysis to improve environmental outcomes.

AI for Chemistry:
He investigates methods for distinguishing between conformational isomers and chiral molecules, predicting molecular properties, and conducting spectral analysis to enhance chemical understanding.

AI for Materials:
Wenjie is involved in catalyst design, specifically in metal ratio control and analysis. He also studies the impact of solvent effects on material adsorption processes to predict properties effectively.

Publications Top Noted📝

Spatiotemporal pattern of greenhouse gas emissions in China’s wastewater sector and pathways towards carbon neutrality

Authors: Wen-Jie Du, Jia-Yuan Lu, Yi-Rong Hu, Juanxiu Xiao, Cheng Yang, Jie Wu, Baocheng Huang, Shuo Cui, Yang Wang, Wen-Wei Li
Journal: Nature Water
Year: 2023

Deciphering urban traffic impacts on air quality by deep learning and emission inventory

Authors: Wenjie Du, Lianliang Chen, Haoran Wang, Ziyang Shan, Zhengyang Zhou, Wenwei Li, Yang Wang
Journal: Journal of Environmental Sciences
Year: 2023

Chemistry-informed molecular graph as reaction descriptor for machine-learned retrosynthesis planning

Authors: Baicheng Zhang, Xiaolong Zhang, Wenjie Du, Zhaokun Song, Guozhen Zhang, Guoqing Zhang, Yang Wang, Xin Chen, Jun Jiang, Yi Luo
Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Year: 2022

Moltc: Towards molecular relational modeling in language models

Authors: Junfeng Fang, Shuai Zhang, Chang Wu, Zhengyi Yang, Zhiyuan Liu, Sihang Li, Kun Wang, Wenjie Du, Xiang Wang
Journal: arXiv preprint arXiv:2402.03781
Year:  2024

Source identification and prediction of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution of Lake Taihu by an ensemble machine learning technique

Authors: Yirong Hu, Wenjie Du, Cheng Yang, Yang Wang, Tianyin Huang, Xiaoyi Xu, Wenwei Li
Journal: Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering
Year: 2023

Dr. mourad aloui, Computational Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. mourad aloui, Computational Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Morocco

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🎓Academic and Professional Journey 

PhD in Physical Chemistry and Computational Chemistry
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez – January 2020 – Present
Mourad is currently pursuing a PhD, focusing on Molecular Modeling of Anticancer Biomarkers under the supervision of Menana Elhalaoui. His research delves into key areas such as QSAR, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics, with the aim of designing selective survivin inhibitors using the hydroxyquinoline scaffold MX-106. This innovative work makes significant contributions to the fields of cancer research and biomarkers .

Master in Analytical Chemistry and Environment
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez – September 2017 – July 2019
Mourad earned his Master’s degree with a thesis exploring the inhibitory power of a benzodiazepine derivative against the corrosion of mild steel in 1M HCl. His remarkable research earned him the honor of Very Good . This project combined his expertise in analytical chemistry with an emphasis on environmental protection, addressing critical challenges in corrosion control.

Bachelor’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez – September 2012 – June 2016
Mourad completed his Bachelor’s degree with Good honors, strengthening his foundation in analytical techniques and the practical application of chemistry. His undergraduate studies provided him with essential skills in quantitative analysis and chemical experimentation .

💼Professional Experience 

Professor of Physics and Chemistry
2015-2024 (9 years)
Mourad has devoted nearly a decade to teaching physics and chemistry within the Ministry of National Education. His passion for education and his commitment to developing students’ understanding of the sciences have been key to shaping the next generation of scientific minds .

Internships and Research

January-July 2019: Mourad undertook a 7-month internship at the Regional Center for Education and Training Professions in Fez, specializing in physics chemistry.

March-June 2019: He completed his Master 2 research internship at the Materials Engineering, Modeling, and Environment Laboratory (LIMME), where he worked on materials research.

Over the years, Mourad gained valuable experience through internships at Lesaffre Maroc Company, Société des Artisans Dinandiers de Fez (SADF), and SICOPA in quality control. These roles broadened his expertise in industrial chemistry and quality management.

👨‍🏫Teaching and Supervision Experience

Mourad has accumulated over 300 hours of hands-on experience assisting in practical work sessions with both undergraduate and master’s students. His ability to guide students through complex concepts in chemistry has been invaluable in their academic journey. In addition, he actively participated in exam supervision during the 2022-2023 fall session, ensuring a smooth and fair process for all students 📝.

💻Skills and Competencies 

Mourad possesses a strong command of Windows, MS Office, and advanced scientific software including Matlab, Minitab, RStudio, GausView, ChemBioDraw, autodock vina, and xlstat. His proficiency in these tools allows him to excel in computational chemistry and data analysis, making him highly skilled in conducting chemical simulations and evaluating ADMET properties 🖥️. His technical expertise is essential for tackling complex research problems in drug design and molecular modeling .

Publications Top Noted📝

Design of novel potent selective survivin inhibitors using 2D-QSAR modeling, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and ADMET properties of new MX-106 hydroxyquinoline scaffold derivatives

Authors: Aloui, M., El Fadili, M., Mujwar, S., Zarougui, S., Elhallaoui, M.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024

QSAR modelling, molecular docking, molecular dynamic and ADMET prediction of pyrrolopyrimidine derivatives as novel Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors

Authors: Aloui, M., Er-rajy, M., Imtara, H., Tarayrah, M., Menana, E.
Journal: Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
Year: 2024

QSAR, DFT studies, docking molecular and simulation dynamic molecular of 2-styrylquinoline derivatives through their anticancer activity

Authors: Zarougui, S., Er-rajy, M., Faris, A., Aloui, M., Elhallaoui, M.
Journal: Journal of Saudi Chemical Society
Year: 2023

 

Prof Dr. Rasim Mogulkoc | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award |1056

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Prof Dr. Rasim Mogulkoc | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Selçuk University, Turkey

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Early Life and Education 🏫:

Prof. Dr. Rasim Mogulkoc was born on March 20, 1967, in Gürün (Sivas), Turkey. He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in his hometown. In 1991, he graduated from Fırat University, marking the beginning of his journey in the medical and physiological sciences. Following his graduation, he completed his mandatory military service in 1992.

Academic Pursuits and Professional Journey 📚:

Prof. Mogulkoc embarked on his doctoral studies in 1993 and earned his Ph.D. in 1997. He began his academic career at Fırat University, serving as an assistant professor from 1997 to 2000. In November 2000, he joined Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine as an assistant professor. His dedication to cardiovascular physiology led him to the University of Melbourne's Howard Florey Institute of Experimental Physiology and Medicine, where he conducted significant research from November 2000 to September 2001.

Rising Through the Ranks 🏅:

Prof. Mogulkoc's expertise and contributions to the field were recognized when he became an associate professor in November 2003. His continued excellence in research and teaching culminated in his promotion to professor at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine in August 2010, a position he holds to this day.

Research Contributions and Innovations 🧠:

Prof. Mogulkoc has an impressive portfolio of research and innovations. He has completed or is currently working on 15 research projects. His work is widely cited, with a citation index of 27 on the Web of Science. He has published 160 journal articles in prestigious indexed journals and holds three editorial appointments. His primary areas of research include brain ischemia-reperfusion and the effects of flavonoids.

Collaborations and Memberships 🤝:

Prof. Mogulkoc has been part of significant research collaborations and holds memberships in two professional organizations. His contributions to the field have established him as a key figure in physiological research, particularly in his specialized areas.

Notable Publications:

Paper Title: Effect of 2-Week Naringin Supplementation on Neurogenesis and BDNF Levels in Ischemia–Reperfusion Model of Rats

    • Authors: Gungor Satilmis, Muammer Erbayraktar, Hakan Erbayraktar
    • Journal: Neurochemical Research
    • Volume: 42
    • Issue: 10
    • Pages: 2786-2797
    • Year: 2017

Paper Title: Marginal Maternal Zinc Deficiency Produces Liver Damage and Altered Zinc Transporter Expression in Offspring Male Rats

    • Authors: Renata Franciscato Cozzolino, Tania Bracht, Monica Soares Saldiva, Maria Regina Barbosa de Lima Couto, Ana Maria Sales Nogueira da Costa
    • Journal: Nutrients
    • Volume: 9
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 675
    • Year: 2017

Paper Title: The relationship between beta cell activation and SLC30A8/ZnT8 levels of the endocrine pancreas and maternal zinc deficiency in rats

    • Authors: Magali Waiz, Mouloud Zemour, Monique Toury, Joel Chappuis, Valerie Fages, Karim Bennani-Baiti
    • Journal: The Journal of Endocrinology
    • Volume: 232
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 229-240
    • Year: 2017

Paper Title: Melatonin protects retinal tissue damage in streptozotocin-induced aged rats

    • Authors: Canan Türkmen, Nesrin Kalender, Aysel Akay
    • Journal: Experimental Eye Research
    • Volume: 160
    • Issue: -
    • Pages: 127-137
    • Year: 2017

Paper Title: Zinc Ameliorates Nogo-A Receptor and Osteocalcin Gene Expression in Memory-Sensitive Rat Hippocampus Impaired by Intracerebroventricular Injection of Streptozotocin

    • Authors: Liao Jiang, Zhigang Yu, Li Xu, Fengjiao Zhang, Yonghua Chen
    • Journal: Biological Trace Element Research
    • Volume: 176
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 196-205
    • Year: 2017