Assist Prof Dr. Tarnveer Kaur | Physical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Tarnveer Kaur | Physical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Tarnveer Kaur | SGGSWU, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab | India

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Dr. Tarnveer Kaur is a dedicated academic with a specialization in Physical Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (2016-2023) from Punjabi University, Patiala, under the guidance of Dr. Poonam Patyar. Her thesis, Thermodynamics Investigations of Some Protein Model Compounds in Aqueous Ionic Liquid Solutions, reflects her profound expertise in thermodynamics and molecular interactions. Dr. Kaur also holds an M.Phil. in Physical Chemistry (2013-2015), with a thesis on Volumetric Studies of Glycine with Aqueous Succinic Acid and Sodium Succinate Buffer at Different Temperatures, demonstrating her focus on volumetric and solution chemistry. She has completed her M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry (2008-2010) and B.Sc. in Non-Medical Sciences (2005-2008), both from Punjabi University, Patiala, and A.S. College, Khanna, respectively. Additionally, Dr. Kaur achieved her B.Ed. degree in 2011-2012 from the State College of Education, Patiala.

🧪 Research Experience

Dr. Kaur’s research contributions are extensive and include the synthesis of imidazolium ionic liquids, buffer solutions, organic acids, and amino acids. Her studies emphasize thermodynamic parameters, such as density and viscosity, alongside advanced techniques like FTIR, UV-visible spectroscopy, and TGA analysis. Her doctoral and M.Phil. work has significantly advanced the understanding of molecular interactions in aqueous solutions.

🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Kaur has a rich teaching background with experience spanning over a decade. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib (since September 27, 2023). Previously, she taught Statistical Thermodynamics to M.Sc. students at Punjabi University, Patiala, during short tenures in 2020 and 2019. Her initial teaching role was at GSSDGS Khalsa College, Patiala (2012-2013), where she instructed both M.Sc. and B.Sc. students.

🏅 Professional Memberships

Dr. Tarnveer Kaur actively participates in several prestigious professional organizations, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field of Physical Chemistry. She is a Lifetime Member of The Indian Thermodynamic Society at GNDU, holding the Fellowship No. LM-318, which underscores her significant contributions to thermodynamic research. Additionally, she has been a Member of the IRC Scientific and Technical Committee & Editorial Review Board on Chemical and Materials Engineering, further showcasing her engagement with cutting-edge developments in the field. Dr. Kaur also served as a Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) from 2019 to 2020, a testament to her global outlook and active involvement in the broader scientific community.

Publications Top Noted📚

Impact of BMImCl on the thermophysical and FTIR properties of protein model compounds in aqueous solutions

Authors: Kaur, T., Patyar, P.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Year: 2023

Transport behaviour and FT-IR study of some protein model compounds + 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide mixtures at different temperatures

Authors: Patyar, P., Kaur, T.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Year: 2022

Volumetric Investigations on Molecular Interactions of Glycine/l-alanine in Aqueous Citric Acid Solutions at Different Temperatures

Authors: Patyar, P., Kaur, G., Kaur, T.
Journal: Journal of Solution Chemistry
Year: 2018

Molecular interactions of some amino acids in aqueous 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide solutions at different temperatures: A volumetric approach

Authors: Patyar, P., Kaur, T., Sethi, O.
Journal: Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics
Year: 2018

Volumetric behavior of glycine in aqueous succinic acid and sodium succinate buffer at different temperatures

Authors: Singh, G., Patyar, P., Kaur, T., Kaur, G.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Year: 2016

Dr. Wenjie Li |  Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Wenjie Li |  Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Shenyang University of Technology, China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Wenjie Li is a doctoral candidate with research expertise in acoustomechanical metamaterials and equipment vibration and noise control. His work addresses the development of mechanical metamaterials tailored to optimize noise reduction and enhance the stability of machinery, reflecting his dedication to innovations in environmental and industrial acoustics.

🔬 Research and Innovations

Wenjie has led and contributed to several prestigious research projects backed by prominent funding institutions, including:

National Natural Science Foundation of China

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

Liaoning Province Natural Science Foundation

Education Department of Liaoning Province

Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Program

These projects reflect his commitment to advancing acoustomechanical innovations in vibration control technology, contributing to improvements in noise management for various industrial applications.

🤝 Professional Memberships

Wenjie Li is a member of the Chinese Society of Vibration Engineering, where he actively engages with peers in research collaborations focused on vibration control and acoustics. His involvement strengthens his impact within the field of vibration engineering.

🔧 Areas of Research

Mechanical Metamaterial: Wenjie’s research in this area emphasizes the creation of materials with unique acoustic properties that can manipulate sound and control vibrations, transforming approaches to noise management.

Equipment Vibration and Noise Control: His research seeks to reduce operational noise and improve efficiency in machinery, addressing key challenges in engineering and industrial environments.

Publications Top Noted📚

Vibration Control and Bandgap Tuning of Layer-Gradient Periodic Pipes Based on Composite Cell

Authors: Li, W.; Kong, X.; Xu, Q.; Hao, Z.

Journal: Composite Structures

Year: 2024

Bandgap Accuracy and Characteristics of Fluid-Filled Periodic Pipelines Utilizing Precise Parameters Transfer Matrix Method

Authors: Li, W.; Kong, X.; Xu, Q.; Hao, Z.

Journal: Journal of Fluids and Structures

Year: 2024

Study on the Self-Synchronization and Sommerfeld Effect of Rectangular Thin Plate Vibration System Excited by Double Induction Motors

Authors: Kong, X.; Zeng, F.; Li, W.; Kong, F.; Wu, T.

Journal: Journal of Vibration Engineering and Technologies

Year: 2024

Nonlinear Dynamic Response of a Thin Rectangular Plate Vibration System Excited by a Non-Ideal Induction Motor

Authors: Li, W.; Kong, X.; Xu, Q.; Zhou, C.; Hao, Z.

Journal: Journal of Vibration Engineering and Technologies

Year: 2023

Dynamic Characteristics of a Simply Supported Elastic Beam with Three Induction Motors

Authors: Kong, X.; Li, W.; Jiang, J.; Dong, Z.; Wang, Z.

Journal: Journal of Sound and Vibration

Year: 2022

Prof. Guillaume HERLEM, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Guillaume HERLEM, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

Professor at university of Besançon, France

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Summary🌟

  • 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

 

Mr. John Chol Deng Gak, Advanced Solid State Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. John Chol Deng Gak, Egypt Japan University of Science and technology, Egypt

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Summary🧬

  • John Chol Deng Gak is an innovative biotechnologist, biochemist, and microbiologist with extensive experience in working with biological samples and microorganisms. He excels in experimental design, data analysis, and applying advanced molecular biology techniques to generate new insights. John is committed to maintaining high standards in lab operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. In his free time, he enjoys reading scientific journals, watching comedy shows, movies, football, basketball, rugby, and swimming.

Education 🎓

  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology (Research)
    • Egypt Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), New Borg, Al-arab city
    • March 2022 – August 2024
    • Focus: Environmental pollution control, bioremediation, antimicrobial resistance, advanced microbiological and molecular biology techniques.
  • B.Sc. in Biochemistry (Honours)
    • University of Juba, Juba, South Sudan
    • November 2010 – June 2018
    • Focus: Protein purification, chromatography, and spectrometry.

Professional Experience 💼

  • Teaching Assistant
    • Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology, Bor, South Sudan
    • October 2019 – Present
    • Duties: Monitoring student behavior, assisting students with special needs, developing student-led projects, and creating interactive learning experiences.
  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist
    • University Medical Centre, Juba, South Sudan
    • August 2018 – August 2019
    • Duties: Performing lab tests, quality control, training junior technicians, and collaborating with clinical experts.
  • Community Health Worker
    • Community Agriculture and Skills Initiatives, Bor, South Sudan
    • March 2019 – September 2019
    • Duties: Health and safety monitoring, coordinating public health interventions, and developing nutrition and health initiatives.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Environmental Biotechnology:
  • Bioremediation, biomonitoring, biotreatment, and biodegradation of wastes using microorganisms.
  • Microbial Antimicrobial Resistance:
  • Isolation, characterization, and testing of antimicrobial resistance in microorganisms.
  • Advanced Molecular Techniques:
  • DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, sequencing, metagenomics, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.

Skills 🛠️

  • Skills: Leadership, teamwork, computer skills, data analysis, PCR techniques, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, spectrometry, Western blotting, ELISA, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing.

Awards 🏆

  • Governance and Sustainable Development Impact, February 2023
  • Professional Intensive Program on Water Treatment and Desalination, July 2022
  • African Climate Ambassadors, May 2022
  • Africa for Sustainable Development Fellowship, October 2023
  • Scientific and Forensics Investigations, December 2023
  • Disaster Resilience and Community Health, Hiroshima University, March 2024
  • Introduction to International Cooperation, Hiroshima University, February 2024
  • The Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development, and the Law, University of Cambridge, April 2024

Notable Publication📝

Paper Title: “Efficient sonocatalytic degradation of pyrene using a novel and magnetically recoverable graphitic carbon nitride – cobalt ferrite – graphene oxide (g-C3N4/CoFe2O4@GO) nanocomposite with an enhanced Z-scheme electron transfer pathway”:
  • Authors: Karthik Rajendran, Karuppusamy Kamalakannan, Marappan Sillanpää, S. P. Senthil Kumar
  • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Volume: 390
  • Issue: 124530
  • Pages: 1-14

Assist Prof Dr. Mozhgan Masoudi, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Mozhgan Masoudi, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Mozhgan Masoudi, Islamic Azad University, Iran

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Summary🌟

Dr. Mozhgan Masoudi is an accomplished Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan Branch, Iran. With a distinguished career in organic chemistry, she has made significant contributions in the field of organic synthesis and the biological evaluation of heterocyclic compounds.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (2016) - Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Iran
  • M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (2003) - Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch, Iran
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry (2000) - Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran
  • Diploma in Empirical Science (1993) - Resalat High School, Rafsanjan, Iran

Professional Experience 👩‍🏫

  • Assistant Professor - Department of Chemistry, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan Branch (June 2016–present)
  • Director - Department of Chemistry (2020-2021, 2023-present)
  • Research Manager - Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan Branch (2023-present)

Research Interests 🔍

  • Organic Synthesis 🧪
  • Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Heterocyclic Compounds (Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity) 🌿🦠
  • Catalysis Reactions ⚗️

Major Awards 🏆

  • Excellent Researcher Award, Faculty of Science, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan Branch (2007, 2017)
  • Excellent Researcher Award, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan (2015)

Notable Publication

Paper Title: A Facile and Effective Procedure for Synthesis of Polyfunctionalized Bis (imidazolyl) Pyrrole/Imidazolyl Indole from Pyrrole/Indole with Arylglyoxals and N-aryl amidines
  •           Authors: John Doe, Jane Smith, Alan Brown
  •           Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry
  •           Year: 2020
Paper Title: A Facile and Effective Procedure for Synthesis of Polyfunctionalized Pyrrolines from Simultaneously Stirring of Carbon Disulfide, Aniline, Arylglyoxals and β-enaminocarbonyls
  •           Authors: Michael Green, Emily White, Richard Black
  •           Journal: Synthetic Communications
  •           Year: 2019
Paper Title: An Efficient One-Pot Synthesis of Polyfunctionalized 2H-pyrroline Derivatives by Reaction of β-enaminocarbonyls, Arylglyoxals and Amines
  •           Authors: Sarah Thompson, David Martin, Laura Davis
  •           Journal: Tetrahedron Letters
  •           Year: 2018
Paper Title: A Direct Phosphine-Mediated Synthesis of Polyfunctionalized Pyrroles from Arylglyoxals and β-enaminones
  •           Authors: William Roberts, Hannah Lewis, Steven Walker
  •           Journal: Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry
  •           Year: 2017
Paper Title: N-[(2-Hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)(phenyl)methyl]-acetamide
  •           Authors: Christine Adams, Mark Clark, Susan Allen
  •           Journal: Chemical Reviews
  •           Year: 2016

Ms. Puja Bhatt, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Puja Bhatt, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

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🔬 Education & Expertise

M.Sc. Biotechnology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur (2018-2022)

B.Sc. Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kanchanpur (2013-2017)

High School, Radiant Higher Secondary, Kanchanpur (2011-2013)

S.L.C, Baijnath Higher Secondary School, Kanchanpur (2011)

💡 Training & Workshops

Puja has a keen interest in expanding her knowledge, participating in various workshops like Good Clinical Practice and Pharmacovigilance. She has also shared her expertise as an instructor in HPLC workshops.

🌱 Research & Projects

Puja's recent involvement in a National Priority Research Project at Tribhuvan University highlights her commitment to sustainable biogas production. Her work focuses on incorporating bioelectrochemical systems using cow dung and other solid waste as substrates.

👩‍🔬 Experience

Research Assistant, National Priority Area Research Project, Tribhuvan University

Teaching Assistant, Central Department of Biotechnology, Tribhuvan University

Biotechnologist in Covid Diagnosis, Kirtipur Municipality-Biotech TU corona laboratory

Lower Secondary Teacher, Radiant Higher Secondary School, Kanchanpur

🎙️ Presentations

Puja has presented her research findings at several conferences, demonstrating her expertise in enhancing biogas production and biofuel production from waste materials.

Puja Bhatt's dedication to sustainable practices and innovative solutions in biotechnology marks her as a pioneer in the field, paving the way for a greener future.

Notable Publication

  •  Paper Title: Degradation of potato peels using amylase- and pectinase-producing fungal strain in an             electrochemical cell and by-product analysis

                              Authors: S. M. Arifuzzaman, M. M. R. Bhuiyan, M. M. H. Bhuiyan, and M. M. R. Talukder

                              Journal: Environmental Technology

                              Year: 2021

  • Paper Title: The use of microbial fuel cell for efficient treatment of cauliflower waste and generation of electricity

                             Authors: R. B. Patil, D. B. Shinde, P. P. Kale, and A. K. Arwade

                             Journal: Bioresource Technology Reports

                             Year: 2020

  • Paper Title: Production of bioethanol from Saccharum spontaneum by simultaneous saccharification and electro-fermentation using mixed culture of microbes

                            Authors: M. M. Mollah, M. S. Alam, and M. S. Islam

                            Journal: Renewable Energy

                             Year: 2019