Prof. Dr. Salimeh Kimiagar | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Salimeh Kimiagar | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch | Brazil

Dr. Salimeh Kimiagar is a distinguished physicist specializing in condensed matter and nanophysics. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from the Islamic Azad University (IAU), Iran, in 2008, where her doctoral research focused on the statistical investigation of rough surfaces under the guidance of Dr. Mohhamad Reza Rahimitabar. Currently, she serves as a Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Brazil, and as a Faculty Member at the Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch. Her extensive research encompasses the study and application of nanomaterials, including graphene, MoS₂, nanoparticles, and thin films, particularly in developing gas sensors and photocatalytic systems. Dr. Kimiagar has contributed significantly to advancing the understanding of two-dimensional materials and their integration into energy-efficient technologies. Her scholarly achievements and interdisciplinary collaborations have earned her recognition within the global physics community. Through her academic excellence, scientific publications, and commitment to innovation, she continues to inspire the next generation of researchers in nanoscience and applied physics, promoting sustainability and technological progress through material science.

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Featured Publications

Ezzatpour Ghadim, E., Manouchehri, F., Soleimani, G., Hosseini, H., Kimiagar, S., & Nafisi, S. (2013). Adsorption properties of tetracycline onto graphene oxide: Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies. PLoS ONE.

Ezzatpour Ghadim, E., Rashidi, N., Kimiagar, S., Akhavan, O., Manouchehri, F., & Ghaderi, E. (2014). Pulsed laser irradiation for environment friendly reduction of graphene oxide suspensions. Applied Surface Science.

Mahdavi, M., Kimiagar, S., & Abrinaei, F. (2020). Preparation of few-layered wide bandgap MoS₂ with nanometer lateral dimensions by applying laser irradiation. Crystals.

Ruffino, F., Carria, E., Kimiagar, S., Crupi, I., Simone, F., & Grimaldi, M. G. (2012). Formation and evolution of nanoscale metal structures on ITO surface by nanosecond laser irradiations of thin Au and Ag films. Science of Advanced Materials.

Kimiagar, S., & Abrinaei, F. (2018). Effect of temperature on the structural, linear, and nonlinear optical properties of MgO-doped graphene oxide nanocomposites. Nanophotonics.

Saedi, A., Mashinchian Moradi, A., Kimiagar, S., & Ahmad Panahi, H. (2020). Efficiency enhancement of dye-sensitized solar cells based on Gracilaria/Ulva using graphene quantum dot. International Journal of Environmental Research.

Touba, S., & Kimiagar, S. (2019). Enhancement of sensitivity and selectivity of α-Fe₂O₃ nanorod gas sensors by ZnO nanoparticles decoration. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing.

Dr. Maryma Mallek | Microplastics | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Maryma Mallek | Microplastics | Excellence in Research Award

Laboratory of Material Sciences and Environment (MES-Lab), Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax | Tunisia

Dr. Maryma Mallek is an accomplished researcher in analytical and environmental chemistry, specializing in emerging contaminants, wastewater treatment, and membrane technology. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry through a joint doctorate between the University of Girona, Spain, and the University of Sfax, Tunisia, where she developed innovative analytical methodologies for detecting pharmaceuticals in effluent wastewaters. Building on her strong academic foundation, Dr. Mallek has held several postdoctoral positions, including collaborations with Prof. Damià Barceló at the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, contributing to high-impact publications in journals such as Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering and Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. At the Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, she led a national project focused on valorizing bovine bone waste for bio-ceramic membrane production to enhance heavy metal recovery and wastewater purification. Her research integrates analytical chemistry, green materials, and sustainable treatment technologies. In addition, she has served as a university teaching assistant, guiding students in process engineering and environmental management. Certified in ISO 14001 and ISO 17025 standards, Dr. Mallek continues to advance innovative solutions in environmental protection and circular economy applications, making significant contributions to sustainable scientific development.

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Featured Publications

Ben Amar, M., Mallek, M., Valverde, A., Monclús, H., Myers, T. G., Salvadó, V., & Cabrera-Codony, A. (2024). Competitive heavy metal adsorption on pinecone shells: Mathematical modelling of fixed-bed column and surface interaction insights. Science of the Total Environment.

Garoui, I., Mallek, M., Almutairi, F. N., Rekik, W., & Oueslati, A. (2024). Synthesis, structural characterization and complex impedance analysis of a novel organic–inorganic hybrid compound based on Mercury (II) chloride. Journal of Molecular Structure.

Mallek, M., Elfeki, H., & Salvadó, V. (2023). Valorization of bovine bones for the development of bio-ceramic ultrafiltration membranes for wastewater treatment. Desalination and Water Treatment.

Mallek, M., Chtourou, M., Monclús, H., Ben Salah, A., Walha, K., & Salvadó, V. (2020). A polydimethylsiloxane rod extraction-based method for the determination of pharmaceuticals and triclosan by liquid chromatography in water samples. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology.

Mallek, M., Chtourou, M., Portillo, M., Monclús, H., Walha, K., Ben Salah, A., & Salvadó, V. (2018). Granulated cork as biosorbent for the removal of phenol derivatives and emerging contaminants. Journal of Environmental Management.

Chtourou, M., Mallek, M., Dalmau, M., Mamo, J., Santos-Clotas, E., Ben Salah, A., Walha, K., Salvadó, V., & Monclús, H. (2018). Triclosan, carbamazepine and caffeine removal by activated sludge system focusing on membrane bioreactor. Process Safety and Environmental Protection.