Megha Bansal | Environmental Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Megha Bansal | Environmental Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Delhi Technological University, India

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🎓 Academic & Professional Background

Dr. Megha Bansal is a dedicated Research Scholar at Delhi Technological University who completed her Ph.D. in Biotechnology in December 2024. She has contributed to the scientific community by publishing multiple research papers in reputed journals relevant to her field.

🔬 Area of Research Focus

Her primary research area is Environmental Biotechnology, with a specialized focus on the degradation of microplastics and nanoplastics. This work addresses a pressing environmental challenge caused by the accumulation of plastic pollutants.

🌍 Contribution to Environment

Dr. Bansal’s research provides vital scientific insights into how micro- and nano-plastics break down in the environment. Her findings help develop sustainable strategies for plastic pollution remediation, thus playing an important role in protecting ecosystems and human health.

Notable Publications📝

📝Simulated dump yard microbes drive significant biodegradation of polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride microplastics

Authors: Megha M. Bansal, Deenan D. Santhiya, Jai Gopal J.G. Sharma

Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

Year: 2025

 

Dr. Dongdong Ge – Solid waste treatment and resource utilization – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dongdong Ge – Solid waste treatment and resource utilization – Best Researcher Award

Jiangsu University of Technology, China

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👨‍🏫 Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Dongdong Ge, currently an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Jiangsu University of Technology, earned his Ph.D. in 2020 from the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research is primarily centered on environmental solid waste treatment and resource utilization. He has successfully led over 10 funded research projects, including those supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, along with enterprise-commissioned initiatives. Dr. Ge has published more than 30 SCI-indexed papers in internationally reputed journals such as Water Research, with three of them ranked among the Top 1% Highly Cited Papers in ESI, demonstrating the global impact of his work.

🔬 Research Areas 

Dr. Ge’s core research areas include solid waste treatment and resource utilization, with a notable focus on sludge dewatering technologies. He has pioneered a cutting-edge process using tannic acid conditioning to enhance sludge dewaterability. This innovative technique involves protein-targeted complexation precipitation, effectively removing extracellular proteins that impair dewatering performance. The method not only delivers rapid improvements but also contributes to long-term sludge management efficiency. Around this technology, Dr. Ge has published 7 SCI-indexed research papers, including one ESI Highly Cited Paper. This work was recognized as reaching an internationally advanced level and was honored with the First-Class Prize of the Shanghai Technology Invention Award in 2022.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

For his technological innovation in sludge treatment, Dr. Ge received the prestigious Shanghai Technology Invention Award (First-Class) in 2022. This accolade reflects both the academic excellence and practical application value of his research, solidifying his status as a leader in environmental engineering.

👨‍🔧 Professional Memberships

Dr. Ge is actively engaged in professional and academic communities at the national level. He is an Expert Member of the Water Environment Management Committee of the China Environmental Protection Federation, a Member of the Youth Expert Committee of the China Renewable Resources Industry Technology Innovation Strategy Alliance, and also serves on the Hazardous Waste Academic Committee under the Solid Waste and Ecological Materials Branch of the China Silicate Society. These affiliations demonstrate his leadership and influence in shaping future directions in environmental research and policy.

Notable Publications📝 

📝Complete solidification of landfill concentrated leachate using a minimal dosage of mayenite and its reutilization for carbonyl sulfide degradation

Authors: Zhou, Pin; Li, Xin; Ge, Dongdong; Zhu, Binglong; Huang, Shouqiang

Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

Year: 2025

📝Resourceful recovery of Friedel’s salt for efficiently removing fluoride ions from wastewater

Authors: Lin, Jiahong; Yue, Dongting; Ge, Dongdong; Xie, Pengfei; Huang, Shouqiang

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2025

📝Study on the chloride removal performance of porous anion exchange resin models constructed via 3D printing technology

Authors: Li, Xin; Cheng, Shi; Ge, Dongdong; Jiang, Min; Huang, Shouqiang

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2025

📝Light-enhanced lattice chloride elution of BiOCl for cyclic removal of chloride ions in water: performance, mechanism, and advantages

Authors: Ge, Dongdong; Li, Xin; He, Xu; Xie, Pengfei; Huang, Shouqiang

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2025

Mrs. Parul Dwivedi | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Parul Dwivedi | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Parul Dwivedi | Harcourt Butler Technical University, India

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🎓 Educational Background

Parul Dwivedi is currently pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering at Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur (2021 – Present). She holds an M.Tech in Chemical Engineering from VNIT, Nagpur (2016 – 2018), where she graduated with an impressive 9.21 CGPA. Prior to this, she completed her B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Banasthali University, Rajasthan (2009 – 2013), achieving 79.7%. Parul’s early education includes her HSC (High School Certificate) from Subhas Inter College, Kanpur (2007 – 2008) with 79.5% and her SSC (Secondary School Certificate) from the same institution (2005 – 2006), where she secured 77%.

💼 Work Experience

Parul’s professional career spans over four years, marked by roles in research and analytical testing. She worked as a Research Scientist at I Cube Nanotech India Pvt. Ltd., Noida (May 2019 – July 2021), where she contributed to analytical method validation, membrane synthesis, and applications like solvent separation, pervaporation, and vapor permeation. Her responsibilities included process simulation using CHEMCAD, preparing PFDs with Microsoft Visio, and performing ROI calculations, budget planning, and supply chain management. She also gained proficiency in productivity tools such as Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Planner, Teams). Earlier, Parul worked as a Chemist at Intertek India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon (May 2013 – March 2015), where she conducted chemical analytical tests for Nickel Release, Migration Testing, and Chromium-VI Detection, among others. Her exceptional performance earned her the prestigious ‘WOW Certificate’ in 2014.

🧑‍🔬 Industrial Training

Parul has undertaken significant industrial training, including a six-month internship at SGS India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, focusing on analytical testing, and a one-month training program at Kansai Nerolac Pvt. Ltd., Kanpur, where she studied methods to reduce tinting time in colorant production.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Parul’s dedication and expertise in the field have been recognized with a ‘WOW Certificate’ for her outstanding contributions at Intertek India Pvt. Ltd.

🛠 Skills & Expertise

Parul is proficient in handling advanced instruments like GCMS, HPLC, UV-VIS, FESEM, XRD, FTIR, and TGA, and excels in process simulation using CHEMCAD. She is well-versed in ROI calculations, membrane synthesis, and productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Publications Top Noted📚

Synthesis of PVA–MWCNTs–UMCNOs–starch crosslinked nanocomposite biodegradable films for the removal of methylene blue and Congo red dyes from wastewater

Authors: Dwivedi, P., Rathore, A.K., Srivastava, D., Vijayakumar, R.P.

Journal: Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Year: 2024

Co-pyrolysis of Diaper Cellulose and Sugarcane Bagasse: Investigating Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Possible Synergies

Authors: Dwivedi, P., Rathore, A.K., Srivastava, D., Mishra, R.K., Srivastava, K.

Journal: Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste

Year: 2024

Impact on mechanical and thermal characteristics of epoxy nanocomposites by waste-derived carbon nanotubes, carbon black, and hybrid CNT/FCB reinforcing materials

Authors: Dwivedi, P., Rathore, A.K., Srivastava, D., Vijayakumar, R.P.

Journal: Polymer Composites

Year: 2024

A sustainable approach for the simultaneous removal of cationic and anionic dyes from wastewater using multilayer MWCNT, UMCNO, and PVA coated cotton fabrics

Authors: Dwivedi, P., Rathore, A.K., Srivastava, D., Vijayakumar, R.P.

Journal: Cellulose

Year: 2024

Recent trends in microwave-assisted pyrolysis of agricultural residues: kinetic and thermodynamic studies

Authors: Dwivedi, P., Mishra, R.K., Srivastava, K., Srivastava, D., Rathore, A.K.

Journal: Emerging Biofuels: Stationary and Mobile Applications (Book Chapter)

Year: 2024