Mr. Md Mohasin, Organometallic Chemistry, Chemical Spectroscopy Award

Mr. Md Mohasin, Organometallic Chemistry, Chemical Spectroscopy Award

Mr. Md Mohasin, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, India

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (Ongoing)
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2016-2018)
Osmania University, Hyderabad

B.Sc. in Life Science (2013-2016)
Osmania University, Hyderabad

💼 Professional Experience

Ph.D. Research Scholar (Nov 2020 – Present)

Advanced skills in organic synthesis, purification (crystallization, distillation), and analytical techniques (UV-Vis, NMR, LC-MS).

Streamlined research processes and met tight deadlines.

Chemistry Lecturer (Jul 2019 – Mar 2021)

Taught Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, administered tests, and managed lab sessions.

🔬 Research Interests

Development of fluorescent chemosensors.

Advanced organic synthesis and analytical methods.

🏆 Achievement

Young Scientist Award at the International Conference in Chemistry 2024.

🛠️ Skills

Techniques: Organic synthesis, chromatography, spectroscopy (NMR, UV-Vis, LC-MS).

Software: ChemDraw, SciFinder, Origin, MestReNova.

Digital Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Publications📝

A Review on Recent Progress in Synthesis and Biological Activities of Thiadiazole and Its Derivatives

Authors: Ahmad, S., Alam, M.Z., Salma, U., Parveen, H., Khan, S.A.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2024

Ultrasound-Assisted Synthesis of Chalcone: A Highly Sensitive and Selective Fluorescent Chemosensor for the Detection of Fe3+ in Aqueous Media

Authors: Khan, S.A., Alam, M.Z., Mohasin, M., Alotaibi, F.A., Abdelaziz, M.A.

Journal: Journal of Fluorescence

Year: 2024

Photophysical Investigation of One Pot Synthesized Novel Indenofluorene Derivative (BDP) as a Fluorescent Chemosensor for the Detection of Fe3+ Ion

Authors: Mohasin, M., Alam, M.Z., Ahmad, S., Ullah, Q., Khan, S.A.

Journal: Journal of Fluorescence

Year: 2024

A Review on Pyrazolines as Colorimetric Fluorescent Chemosensors for Cu2+

Authors: Mohasin, M., Khan, S.A.

Journal: Journal of Fluorescence

Year: 2024

A Mini-Review on Pyrazolines as Fluorescent Chemosensors for Fe3+

Authors: Mohasin, M., Alam, M.Z., Alimuddin, Arifuddin, M., Khan, S.A.

Journal: Journal of Coordination Chemistry

Year: 2024

 

Assist Prof Dr. Faezeh Shahdost-Fard, Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Faezeh Shahdost Fard, Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Faezeh Shahdost-Fard, Farhangian University, Iran

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🌟Summary

Dr. Faezeh Shahdost-Fard is an Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry Education, Farhangian University. Specializing in the development of advanced (Apta)sensors, her cutting-edge research harnesses nanomaterials to create innovative biosensing solutions. Her work primarily focuses on electrochemical and optical biosensing technologies for detecting various narcotics, deadly drugs, and specific bioanalytes.

 🎓Education

Postdoc: Brain Microelectrode for In-Vitro Monitoring, Sharif University of Technology/IPM (2020-2023)

Postdoc: Optical Sensor for Visual Detection, Tarbiat Modares University (2020)

Postdoc: Optical Sensor based on Nanostructures, Sharif University of Technology (2019-2020)

Postdoc: Electrochemical Aptasensors for Early Diagnosis of Autism, Ilam University (2018-2019)

Ph.D.: Electrochemical and Optical Aptasensors for Narcotic Drug and Cancer Detection, Ilam University (2013-2017)

M.Sc.: Electrochemical Aptasensors for Heart Biomarker Measurement, University of Kurdistan (2009-2012)

B.Sc.: Designing New Methods for Drug Measurement, Isfahan University of Technology (2005-2009)

 💼Professional Experience

Assistant Professor: Analytical Chemistry, Farhangian University

Postdoctoral Researcher: Various positions focusing on electrochemical and optical sensors at prestigious Iranian universities including Sharif University of Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, and Ilam University

🔬Research Interests

Biosensing Technologies: Development of electrochemical and optical-based biosensors for detecting narcotics, deadly drugs, and bioanalytes.

Nanomaterials: Synthesis and application of nanomaterials derived from bio-wastes in sensor fabrication.

AptaSensors: Creating innovative aptasensors for a variety of targets including medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.

Publications📝

Central composite design-assisted visual and non-invasive detection of sertraline by sweet lemon waste-derived core-shell AuNPs@CDs

Authors: Madani-Nejad, E., Shokrollahi, A., Shahdost-Fard, F.

Journal: Analytica Chimica Acta

Year: 2024

A nitrogen-doped hollow carbon nanospheres-based aptasensor for non-invasive salivary detection of progesterone

Authors: Ghanbarzadeh, M., Ghaffarinejad, A., Shahdost-Fard, F.

Journal: Talanta

Year: 2024

Lemon-based core–shell Au@Pd nanoparticles as green nanoprobe: Towards fast and visual detection of trifluoperazine

Authors: Madani-Nejad, E., Shokrollahi, A., Shahdost-Fard, F.

Journal: Microchemical Journal

Year: 2024

A smartphone-based colorimetric assay using Cu-tannic acid nanosheets (Cu-TA NShs) as a laccase-mimicking nanozyme for visual detection of quercetin in vegetables

Authors: Davoodi-Rad, K., Shokrollahi, A., Shahdost-Fard, F., Azadkish, K., Madani-Nejad, E.

Journal: Microchimica Acta

Year: 2024

High sensitive detection of methamphetamine by high-performance aptasensing platform based on nickel oxide nanoparticles anchored on mxene

Authors: Khorablou, Z., Shahdost-Fard, F., Razmi, H.

Journal: Microchemical Journal

Year: 2023

Hollow carbon spheres decorated by silver nanocubes as the advanced aptasensing interface for sensitive and selective tracing of methamphetamine in human biofluids

Authors: Khorablou, Z., Shahdost-Fard, F., Razmi, H.

Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X

Year: 2023

 

Mr. Jens Wetekam, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jens Wetekam, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jens Wetekam, Universität Kassel, Germany

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Summary🌟

Mr. Jens Wetekam is a dedicated research assistant at the University of Kassel, specializing in asphalt road construction. With a focus on the chemical bonds in bitumen and additives, he has developed innovative methods for measuring and evaluating asphalt properties.

Education 🎓

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Kassel

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, NTNU Trondheim

Professional Experience 💼

Research Assistant, University of Kassel (since [year])

Engineering Office (14 months)

Research Interests 🔬

Chemical asphalt and binder testing

Asphalt inlay systems

Rheological binder testing

Mechanical asphalt testing

Large-scale testing

Water sensitivity of asphalt

LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) of roads

Publications📝

FTIR Spectroscopy and Multivariate Discriminant Analysis for Classifying Bituminous Mastics: Exploring Aging States and Mastic Composition

Authors: Motevalizadeh, S.M., Mollenhauer, K., Wetekam, J.

Journal: Construction and Building Materials

Year: 2024

FTIR Spectroscopy Analysis Assessment of Reclaimed Asphalt at Asphalt Mixing Plants to Optimize the Recycling

Authors: Wetekam, J., Mollenhauer, K.

Journal: Transportation Engineering

Year: 2024

Identification and Classification of PAH in Asphalt Binders with FTIR Spectroscopy and Multivariate Analysis Methods

Authors: Weigel, S., Wetekam, J., Mollenhauer, K.

Journal: Fuel

Year: 2023

Sample Preparation Method for Quick Characterization of Reclaimed Asphalt by FTIR Spectroscopy

Authors: Wetekam, J., Mollenhauer, K.

Journal: Transportation Research Procedia

Year: 2023

Large-Scale Test to Determine the Crack Retarding Ability of Asphalt Reinforcements

Authors: Wetekam, J., Mollenhauer, K., Wistuba, M., Schmalz, M., Ziegler, T.

Journal: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

Year: 2020

 

Dr. Hrang Hming Thanga, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hrang Hming Thanga, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Mizoram University, India

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Dr. Hrang Hming Thanga is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Mizoram University, recognized for his contributions to molecular spectroscopy and research innovation. With a robust academic background and significant achievements, he has played a crucial role in advancing research facilities and developing cutting-edge technologies.

🎓Education

B.Sc

M.Sc. (Physics)

NET (JRF)

Ph.D.

👨‍🏫Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Mizoram University

Developed Mizoram University Incubation Centre, including facilities such as Agriculture Research Lab, Energy Lab, Mechanical Engineering Workshop, and Fab. Lab.

Supervised three Ph.D. research scholars.

🔬Research Interests

Molecular Spectroscopy

Raman Spectroscopy for Porphyrin and Cytochrome-c studies.

Brown’s gas (HHO) applications for CO reduction in vehicle engines.

Construction of RF ion source for neutron element analysis.

Petroleum fuel quality analysis and detection of adulteration using various advanced methods.

Publications📚

Analysis of gasoline quality by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy with multivariate techniques

Authors: Biaktluanga, L., Lalhruaitluanga, J., Lalramnghaka, J., Thanga, H.H.

Journal: Results in Chemistry

Year: 2024

Detection and estimation of adulterated gasoline fuel in India using FTIR-ATR spectroscopy with chemometric methods

Authors: Lalbiaktluanga, Lalramnghaka, J., Lalremruata, B., Lalrempuia, R., Thanga, H.H.

Journal: Infrared Physics and Technology

Year: 2024

Development and characterization of radio frequency ion source

Authors: Lawitlang, S., Thanga, H.H., Lalthanthuama, T., Zonunsanga, R., Lalremruata, B.

Journal: Indian Journal of Physics

Year: 2024

Evaluation of gasoline fuel quality using FTIR spectroscopy and multivariate technique: a case study in Aizawl city

Authors: Lalramnghaka, J., Thanga, H.H., Biaktluanga, L.

Journal: Petroleum Science and Technology

Year: 2023

A tool for calculation of 7Li(p,n)7Be neutron source spectra below the three-body break-up reaction threshold

Authors: Pachuau, R., Lalremruata, B., Otuka, N., Punte, L.R.M., Thanga, H.H.

Journal: EPJ Web of Conferences

Year: 2017

 

Mr. Ibukun Busari, Natural Products Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry Breakthrough Award

Mr. Ibukun Busari, Natural Products Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry Breakthrough Award

Mr. Ibukun Busari, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Education 🎓

MSc in Safety, Health, and Environment (University of Salford, UK, 2022)

MSc in Animal Science (Animal Production and Management) (University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2015)

B. Agriculture (Animal Science) (University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2010)

Professional Experience 💼

Supply Operative, Müller Milk and Ingredients, Manchester, UK (Nov 2023 – Present)

Research Assistant, Safety, Health and Environment Division, University of Salford, UK (Apr 2022 – Apr 2023)

Care Assistant, Resourcing Group, UK (Oct 2021 – Mar 2022)

Research Assistant, Natural Products Laboratory, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (Jul 2018 – Jul 2021)

Farm Supervisor, Agriculture International Technology and Trade Nigeria Limited (AGRITED) (Nov 2013 – May 2018)

Research Interests 🔬

Turbulent Combustion: Flame dynamics, flame-wall interaction, turbulent flame modeling.

Fluid Mechanics Applications: CFD, heat transfer, drag reduction, flow instability, and flow control.

Project Research: Analytical thinking, data collection, and research ethics.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experienced in data visualization and managing research data.

Professional Training & Certifications 📜

NEBOSH National General Certificate

GradIEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment)

Various One Health Workforce Academics Certifications

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)

Achievements 🏆

Coimbra Group Scholarship for Young Researchers from sub-Saharan Africa (2019/2020)

Fellow, Young African Leadership Initiative, West Africa RLC (2020)

Professional Memberships 🌐

British Society of Animal Science (BSAS)

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH)

British Ecological Society (BES)

Society of Toxicology (SOT)

Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research

Publications📚

Anthelmintic activity of three selected ethnobotanical plant extracts against Strongyloides venezuelensis

Authors: Ibukun O. Busari, Joel H. Elizondo-Luévano, Olapeju O. Aiyelaagbe, Kehinde O. Soetan, Olaniyi J. Babayemi, Oscar Gorgojo-Galindo, Antonio Muro, Belén Vicente, Julio López-Abán

Journal: Experimental Parasitology

Year: 2024

Perception of livestock farmers towards occupational health and hazards in Ibadan, Nigeria

Authors: Ibukun Busari

Journal: Preprint

Year: 2023

In vitro anthelmintic activity of Tropical almond specie plant parts used by Agropastoralists for treating intestinal worms in Cattle

Authors: I. Busari, K. Soetan, O. Aiyelaagbe, O. Babayemi

Journal: Animal – Science Proceedings

Year: 2022

Ethnoveterinary study of plants used by Fulani agropastoralists for treating livestock diseases in Ido agrarian community of Oyo State, Nigeria

Authors: Busari, I. O., Soetan, K. O., Aiyelaagbe, O. O., Babayemi, O. J.

Journal: Acta Ecologica Sinica

Year: 2021

Phytochemical screening and in vitro anthelmintic activity of methanolic extract of Terminalia glaucescens leaf on Haemonchus contortus eggs

Authors: Busari, I. O., Soetan, K. O., Aiyelaagbe, O. O., Babayemi, O. J.

Journal: Acta Tropica

Year: 2021

 

Prof Dr. Rengan Ramesh, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Rengan Ramesh, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Rengan Ramesh, Bharathidasan University, India

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Education🎓

M.Sc. (1988), University of Madras, Chennai

M.Phil. (1990), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Ph.D. (1996), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Postdoctoral Research (2005), POSTECH, South Korea

Professional Experience🏛️

Coordinator, Centre for Organometallic Chemistry, Bharathidasan University (2016–Present) 🏛️

Coordinator, National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Bharathidasan University (2017–2019) 📊

Convener, CRSI – Trichy-Madurai Local Chapters (2020–2023) 🌟

Director, Projects, Bharathidasan University (2021–Present) 📈

Chairman, PG Board of Studies, Bharathidasan University (2021–2024) 📚

Research Interests🔬

Organometallics: Exploring metal-mediated organic synthesis and catalytic processes ⚗️

Bio-Inorganic Chemistry: Investigating metal interactions in biological systems 🧬

Metal Mediated Organic Synthesis: Developing new methodologies and applications in organic chemistry 🔬

Distinctive Achievements🏆

Associate Editor, Frontiers in Catalysis (2022) ✍️

UGC-BSR Mid-Career Award (2021) 🏆

Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), UK (2021) 🌍

CRSI-Bronze Medal for outstanding research contributions (2020) 🥉

Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (TANSA) (2016) 🥇

Fellow, Academy of Sciences, University of Madras (2015) 🎖️

INSA-NRF Visiting Fellowship Award, South Korea (2010) 🌏

INSA-KOSEF Visiting Fellowship Award, South Korea (2004) 🌐

Indian Academy of Sciences Visiting Fellowship Award, Hyderabad (2002) 🌟

Senior Research Fellowship Award (SRF), CSIR (1993) 💼

Gold Medal, B.Sc. Chemistry (1985) 🏅

Publications📝

Dinuclear Arene Ruthenium(II) Arylthiourea Complexes: Synthesis, Structure, Cancer Cell Growth Inhibition, and Apoptosis Induction Studies

Authors: Balaji, S., Subarkhan, M.K.M., Balamurugan, G., Ramesh, R.

Journal: Applied Organometallic Chemistry

Year: 2024

Promoting the Anticancer Activity with Multidentate Furan-2-Carboxamide Functionalized Aroyl Thiourea Chelation in Binuclear Half-Sandwich Ruthenium(II) Complexes

Authors: Thangavel, S.K., Mohamed Kasim, M.S., Rengan, R.

Journal: Inorganic Chemistry

Year: 2024

Nickel Pincer Complexes Catalyzed Sustainable Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-1,1-dioxides via Acceptorless Dehydrogenative Coupling of Primary Alcohols

Authors: Pennamuthiriyan, A., Rengan, R.

Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2024

Exploring the Cytotoxicity of Dinuclear Ru(II) p-Cymene Complexes Appended N,N′-bis(4-Substituted Benzoyl)hydrazines: Insights into the Mechanism of Apoptotic Cell Death

Authors: Abirami, A., Devan, U., Ramesh, R., Antony Joseph Velanganni, A., Małecki, J.G.

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2024

Arene Ruthenium(II)-Catalyzed Sustainable Synthesis of 2,4-Disubstituted Quinazolines via Acceptorless Dual Dehydrogenative Coupling of Alcohols

Authors: Sundar, S., Veerappan, T., Pennamuthiriyan, A., Rengan, R.

Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2023

Naphthoyl Benzhydrazine-Decorated Binuclear Arene Ru(II) Complexes as Anticancer Agents Targeting Human Breast Cancer Cells

Authors: Abirami, A., Devan, U., Ramesh, R., Antony Joseph Velanganni, A., Grzegorz Małecki, J.

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2023

Prof. Eric Andriantiana, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Eric Andriantiana, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Professor at Rhodes University, South Africa

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  • Dr. Eric Ould Dadah Andriantiana, a distinguished mathematician from Madagascar, serves as the Head of the Department of Mathematics (Pure & Applied) and an Associate Professor at Rhodes University, South Africa. His research primarily focuses on graph theory, particularly energy and related graph invariants. Dr. Andriantiana’s work has earned him significant recognition, including a C2 rating from the South African National Research Foundation.

🎓 Education

  • PhD in Mathematics (2013) 🧠
    Stellenbosch University
    Thesis: “Energy and related graph invariants”
    Supported by DAAD and Stellenbosch University bursaries.
  • MSc in Mathematics (2010) 🧩
    Stellenbosch University (Pass with Distinction)
    Thesis: “The number of Independent Subsets and the Energy of Trees”
    Supported by African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and Stellenbosch University bursaries.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Science (2009) 📊
    African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (Pass with Distinction)
    Dissertation: “Characterisation and Colouring of Planar Graphs”
    Supported by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and the Stephen Hawking Scholarship.

💼 Professional Experience

  • Head of Department of Mathematics (Pure & Applied), Rhodes University (July 2021 – Present)
  • Associate Professor, Rhodes University (January 2023 – Present)
  • Senior Lecturer, Rhodes University (January 2017 – December 2022)
  • Lecturer, Rhodes University (January 2014 – December 2016)
  • Teaching Assistant, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (July 2013 – December 2013)
  • Part-time Lecturer, Stellenbosch University (February 2013 – June 2013)

🔬 Research Interests

  • Algebraic Graph Theory
  • Basic graph theory, adjacency matrices, Laplacian matrices, characteristic polynomials, and spectrum.
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Permutations, combinations, generating functions, recursions, inclusion-exclusion, graph theory.
  • Energy of Graphs
  • Studying the energy and related invariants of graphs, particularly trees and unicyclic graphs.

Publication Top Noted📝

  • Article: “Trees with minimum number of infima closed sets”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: Discrete Mathematics
    • Volume: 345
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 112793
    • Year: 2022
  • Article: “Nordhaus-Gaddum inequalities for the number of connected induced subgraphs in graphs”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Dossou-Olory, A.A.V.
    • Journal: Quaestiones Mathematicae
    • Volume: 45
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: 1191–1213
    • Year: 2022
  • Article: “Extremal trees with fixed degree sequence”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Misanantenaina, V.R.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: Electronic Journal of Combinatorics
    • Volume: 28
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 1–34, P1.1
    • Year: 2021
  • Article: “The average size of independent sets of graphs”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Razanajatovo Misanantenaina, V.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: European Journal of Mathematics
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 561–576
    • Year: 2020
  • Article: “The Average Size of Matchings in Graphs”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Razanajatovo Misanantenaina, V.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: Graphs and Combinatorics
    • Volume: 36
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 539–560
    • Year: 2020

Prof. Guillaume HERLEM, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Guillaume HERLEM, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

Professor at university of Besançon, France

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  • Dr. Guillaume Herlem is a distinguished Professor of Materials Chemistry at the University of Franche-Comté, France. He specializes in innovative (electro)chemical reactions and molecular modeling, focusing on applications in health and energy storage.

Education🎓

  • Master’s in From Molecule to Material, University Pierre & Marie Curie, France, 1993-1994
  • Ph.D. in Physical-Chemistry, University of Franche-Comté, France, 1994-1997
  • European School HERCULES, Neutron & Synchrotron Beam Lines, ESRF Grenoble & LLB Saclay, 1999

Professional Experience💼

  • Professor of Materials Chemistry, University of Franche-Comté
  • Founding Member, Nanomedicine Laboratory (now SINERGIES)
  • Supervisor of 15 PhD Theses and 7 Post-Doctoral Researchers

Research Interests🔬

  • 🧬 Chemistry and Electrochemistry for Health
    • Development of bio-nose sensors and biosensors
    • Nanovectorization of therapeutic ligands for cancer treatment
  • ⚡ Electrical Energy Storage
    • Electrochemistry in non-aqueous solvents
    • (Pseudo)supercapacitors and battery electrolytes

Notable Publication📝

  • Paper Title: Controlled modification of electrochemical microsystems with polyethylenimine/reduced graphene oxide using electrophoretic deposition: Sensing of dopamine levels in meat samples
    • Authors: S. Phani, K. V. Rajasekhar, K. S. Rama Rao
    • Journal: Microsystem Technologies
    • Volume: 26
    • Issue: 7
    • Pages: 2221-2232
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: The influence of hole networks on the adsorption-induced frequency shift of a perforated nanobeam using non-local elasticity theory
    • Authors: M. S. K. Park, J. H. Lee
    • Journal: Composite Structures
    • Volume: 254
    • Pages: 112851
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Breaking the controversy of the electropolymerization of pyrrole mechanisms by the effective screening medium quantum charged model interface
    • Authors: E. B. D. Moreira, R. H. Scheicher
    • Journal: Journal of Chemical Physics
    • Volume: 153
    • Issue: 20
    • Pages: 204703
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: ePTFE functionalization for medical applications
    • Authors: C. J. Doillon, D. D. Zhou, J. B. Davies
    • Journal: Biomaterials
    • Volume: 25
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 1301-1309
    • Year: 2004
  • Paper Title: Growth, pigment changes, and photosystem II activity in the aquatic macrophyte Lemna minor exposed to bisphenol A
    • Authors: J. J. González-Mendoza, E. N. Silva-Beltrán, M. R. Moreno-Gutiérrez
    • Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
    • Volume: 26
    • Issue: 30
    • Pages: 31172-31180
    • Year: 2019

 

Prof Dr. Jihong COLE-DAI, Atmospheric Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Jihong COLE-DAI, Atmospheric Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Jihong COLE-DAI, South Dakota State University, United States

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  • Dr. Jihong Cole-Dai is a renowned chemist specializing in ice core paleoclimatology and environmental chemistry. With extensive research experience and multiple accolades, Dr. Cole-Dai has made significant contributions to understanding global environmental changes through ice core analysis. He serves as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics at South Dakota State University.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry – University of Maryland at College Park, 1987
  • M.S. in Analytical Chemistry – University of Maryland at College Park, 1984
  • B.S. in Chemistry – University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 1982

Professional Experience 💼

  • Graduate Program Coordinator, Chemistry and Biochemistry – South Dakota State University, 2017-2021
  • Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry – South Dakota State University, 2010-present
  • Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry – South Dakota State University, 2005-2010
  • Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry – South Dakota State University, 2000-2005
  • Lecturer, Department of Chemistry – Ohio State University, 1999-2000
  • Senior Research Associate, Byrd Polar Research Center – Ohio State University, 1997-2000
  • Research Associate, Byrd Polar Research Center – Ohio State University, 1988-1997

Research Interests 🔬

  • Ice Core Paleoclimatology ❄️: Studying ice cores to understand past climates.
  • Global Environmental Change 🌍: Investigating changes in the environment on a global scale.
  • Atmospheric Chemistry 🌫️: Analyzing the chemical composition of the atmosphere.
  • Analytical Method Development 🧪: Developing new methods for chemical analysis.

Selected Honors and Awards 🏅

  • David Fee Memorial Lecture, South Dakota State University, 2024
  • Leo and Elaine Spinar Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, 2023
  • William Wadsworth Jr. and Elaine Wadsworth Research Endowment Award, 2022
  • Faculty Award for Global Engagement, South Dakota State University, 2016
  • Distinguished Researcher, College of Arts and Sciences, South Dakota State University, 2009

Professional Affiliations 🌐

  • American Chemical Society (since 1984) 🧑‍🔬
  • American Geophysical Union 🌎
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science 🧬
  • Geochemical Society 🌋

Invited Lectures🌍

  • 2024: David Fee Memorial Lecture, South Dakota State University
  • 2022: University of Bern, Switzerland
  • 2017, 2019: Northwest University, Xi’an, China
  • 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019: Polar Research Institute of China, Shanghai

Notable Publication📝 

  • Paper Title: Contribution to Environmental Perchlorate by Stratospheric Volcanic Eruptions
    • Authors: Erik G. Tratt, Thomas P. Fischer, M. A. Anastasio, H. T. Papagiannis, J. S. S. Damiani, and C. P. McKay
    • Journal: Science
    • Volume: 300
    • Issue: 5621
    • Pages: 785-790
    • Year: 2003
  • Paper Title: Perchlorate in Year-Round Antarctic Precipitation
    • Authors: George A. Koval, Susan L. Brantner, Melanie A. Adams
    • Journal: Environmental Science & Technology
    • Volume: 50
    • Issue: 14
    • Pages: 7686-7692
    • Year: 2016
  • Paper Title: Sulfur Isotopes Quantify the Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on Industrial-Era Arctic Sulfate in a Greenland Ice Core
    • Authors: Erika J. Christensen, Joseph R. McConnell, Nathan Chellman, Elizabeth R. Thomas
    • Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
    • Volume: 115
    • Issue: 26
    • Pages: 6602-6607
    • Year: 2018
  • Paper Title: Stratospheric Gas-Phase Production Alone Cannot Explain Observations of Atmospheric Perchlorate on Earth
    • Authors: Melanie A. Adams, George A. Koval, Susan L. Brantner
    • Journal: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
    • Volume: 18
    • Issue: 15
    • Pages: 11105-11118
    • Year: 2018
  • Paper Title: Non-Spherical Microparticle Shape in Antarctica During the Last Glacial Period Affects Dust Volume-Related Metrics
    • Authors: Jérôme Savarino, Samuel Bernard, Frédéric Parrenin, Nathalie Caillon
    • Journal: Nature Communications
    • Volume: 7
    • Issue: n/a
    • Pages: 12047
    • Year: 2016 ​

Dr. Ajay Singh, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ajay Singh, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad,  India

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🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, 2012
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, 2006
  • B.Sc., D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, 2004

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • DST-SRA Fellowship, 2022
  • Excellent grade in DST-ECR project
  • Award of Honor, Distinguished Speaker at Flow Chemistry India (2017, 2018)
  • Early Career Research Award, 2017
  • Best Paper Award, BK21 PLUS, Korea, 2015
  • ITMO University Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Russia, 2015
  • Excellent Paper Presentation Award, Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2014
  • Cover gallery features in Green Chem (2014, 16, 2890) and ChemSusChem (2014, 7, 1766)

🔬 Research and Contributions

  • Projects:
  • Led multiple government-funded and industrial projects including those with Hindustan Petroleum and Chemical Limited, CSIR, and others.
  • Product Commercialization:
  • Successfully commercialized products like Microseparator, Electro-organic synthesis microreactor, and others, with several products ready for commercialization.
  • Publications:
  • Author of numerous research papers in prestigious journals like Chemistry – An Asian Journal, Reaction Chemistry and Engineering, Green Chemistry, and more.

Notable Publication📝

  • Paper Title: Diazomethane mediated sealing of carboxylic moieties in MOFs: Opening doors for increased hydrophobicity
    • Authors: R. Banerjee, P. S. Mukherjee
    • Journal: Chemical Communications
    • Volume: 57
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 341-344
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Elements-Continuous-Flow Platform for Coupling Reactions and Anti-viral Daclatasvir API Synthesis
    • Authors: S. Kumar, T. K. Mandal
    • Journal: Organic Process Research & Development
    • Volume: 25
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 814-820
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: A solar tracker integrated microreactor for real-time sunlight induced ketene formation and API synthesis
    • Authors: A. Sharma, V. Singh
    • Journal: Solar Energy
    • Volume: 218
    • Pages: 10-18
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Micro-photo-flow reactor system for fused N-heteroaryl scaffold synthesis and late-stage functionalization of pyrazolopyridines
    • Authors: M. Patel, R. Desai
    • Journal: Organic Letters
    • Volume: 23
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 1476-1480
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Sulphonated graphene oxide catalyzed continuous flow synthesis of pyrazolo pyrimidinones, sildenafil and other PDE-5 inhibitors
    • Authors: K. Gupta, S. Das
    • Journal: Journal of Flow Chemistry
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 781-789
    • Year: 2021