Mr. Stephen Kamande, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Stephen Kamande, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Stephen Kamande, Technical University of Kenya, Kenya

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🌟Professional Summary

Mr. Stephen Mwaniki Kamande is a dedicated biotechnologist specializing in the identification and characterization of microorganisms for secondary metabolite production. His expertise spans biotechnology applications such as biofuel production, plant tissue culture, and molecular biology. Stephen aims to contribute innovations that promote research in biotechnology and influence policy for sustainable solutions. Currently, he serves as a Lab Manager at the Technical University of Kenya.

🎓Educational Background

M.Sc. Biotechnology (2024) – Kenyatta University

B.Phil. Biotechnology, First Class Honors (2016) – Technical University of Kenya

Higher Diploma in Biotechnology (2008) – Kenya Polytechnic University College

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (2001) – Kenya National Polytechnic

💼Professional Experience

Lab Manager (2013–Present)
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya

Supervise technical staff and manage lab operations

Schedule and allocate practical units

Participate in research and develop lab procedures

Administer and train in practical sessions

🔬Research Interests

Microbial Biotechnology: Enzymatic production for industrial applications, including biofuels

Plant Biotechnology: In vitro plant cell culture and transformation for crop and animal improvement

🛠Skills

Biotechnology Lab Management

Research and Data Analysis

Team Leadership and Collaboration

Communication and Technical Reporting

Publication Top Noted📝 

Production of cellulases by Xylaria sp. and Nemania sp. using lignocellulose substrates for bioethanol production from maize cobs

Authors: Kamande, S.M., Omwenga, G.I., Ngugi, M.P.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024

 

Assoc Prof Dr. Zhihong Liu, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Zhihong Liu, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Zhihong Liu, Taiyuan University of Technology, China

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⭐Summary

Assoc Prof Dr. Zhihong Liu is an Associate Professor at Taiyuan University of Technology and a postdoctoral researcher at the Shanxi Academy of Advanced Research and Innovation. His expertise lies in resource and energy recovery from waste biomass, hydrogen recovery in electro-fermentation, and nitrogen and phosphorus recovery from waste activated sludge. His innovative research and contributions have been recognized with several awards.

🎓Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Taiyuan University of Technology (2011-2015)
Doctoral Degree - Taiyuan University of Technology (2015-2020)

👨‍🏫Professional Experience

Associate Professor - Taiyuan University of Technology (Dec 2022 - Present)
Lecturer - College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology (Jan 2021 - Dec 2022)
Postdoctor - Shanxi Academy of Advanced Research and Innovation (Present)

🔬Research Interests

🌱 Resource and Energy Recovery - Waste biomass
⚡ Hydrogen Recovery - Electro-fermentation
💧 Nitrogen and Phosphorus Recovery - Waste activated sludge

🏆Awards and Achievements

 Outstanding Doctoral Thesis of Shanxi Province (2020)
 Best Paper Award, ABBS (2022)
 Science and Technology Cooperation Award of Shanxi

🌍Professional Memberships

Ecological Environment Protection Industry Association of Changzhi City

Publications📚

"Weakened Mn–O bond in Mn–Ce catalysts through K doping induced oxygen activation for boosting benzene oxidation at low temperatures"

Authors: Chen, X., Wang, X., Jia, Z., Wang, M., Liang, M.

Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

Year: 2024

"Insights into the effect of nitrate photolysis on short-chain fatty acids production from waste activated sludge in anaerobic fermentation system: Performance and mechanisms"

Authors: Liu, Z., Cui, Z., Guo, Z., Yue, X., Zhou, A.

Journal: Water Research

Year: 2024

"Sulfate-reducing bacteria decreases fractional pressure of H2 to accelerate short-chain fatty acids production from waste activated sludge fermentation assisted with zero-valent iron activated sulfite pretreatment"

Authors: Hu, H., Liu, S., Li, D., Yue, X., Liu, W.

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Year: 2024

"Efficient phosphate and hydrogen recovery from sludge fermentation liquid by sacrificial iron anode in electro-fermentation system"

Authors: Qiang, H., Liu, Z., Yin, X., Yue, X., Zhou, A.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management

Year: 2024

"Selective colonization of multifunctional microbes that facilitates caproate production in microbial electrosynthesis system"

Authors: Wang, Y., Cheng, S., Varrone, C., Wang, A., Liu, W.

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2024

"Syntrophic Joint of Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria and Hydrogen-Producing Acetogen Stimulated Methane Production from Waste Activated Sludge Digestion"

Authors: Wu, H., Zhou, A., Duan, Y., Liu, W., Yue, X.

Journal: Fermentation

Year: 2024

 

 

Ms. Faiza Zulfiqar, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Faiza Zulfiqar, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Ms. Faiza Zulfiqar, Lahore university of management sciences,LUMS, Pakistan

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🎓Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
LUMS University, Lahore (2021 – Current)
Field: Chemistry 📚

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad (2019 – 2021)
Field: Inorganic / Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad (2015 – 2019)
Field: Chemistry 🧪

👨‍🏫Professional Experience

Training Course on HPLC
MEDWATCH Global, Lahore (08/2024 — 09/2024) 🧬

Hands-on Training in Materials Characterization
Lahore University of Management Sciences (11/2021 – 12/2021) 🧑‍🔬

🔬Research Interests

Electrocatalytic Seawater Oxidation: Synthesis of self-standing electrodes and their characterization for methanol-assisted seawater splitting. 🌊🔬

CO2 Reduction and Alcohol Oxidation: Development of porous materials on Cu foam for selective CO2 reduction coupled with alcohol oxidation. 🔋

Phosphidization of Nanomaterials: Studied the effects of phosphidization on ZIF-12 derived CoOx embedded N-doped carbon nanotubes for electrocatalytic water oxidation. 🧪✨

Water Oxidation Catalysis: Synthesized CuO-Cu20 modulated CoMn layered double hydroxides for efficient electrocatalytic water oxidation. 🔍

💻Skills

Technical Skills
Solvothermal, co-precipitation, electrodeposition methods, electrospinning, SEM, XRD, HPLC, IR, UV-visible spectrophotometry.

Digital Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Origin Pro, ChemDraw, and image analysis.

Publications📚

Electro-synthesis of valuable products by coupling energy-saving anodic alcohol oxidation reaction with cathodic CO2 reduction reaction

Authors: Zulfiqar, F., Arshad, F., Haq, T.U., Sher, F.

Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Year: 2024

Cobalt containing bimetallic ZIFs and their derivatives as OER electrocatalysts: A critical review

Authors: Shahzad, A., Zulfiqar, F., Arif Nadeem, M.

Journal: Coordination Chemistry Reviews

Year: 2023

Electrocatalytic water oxidation on CuO-Cu2O modulated cobalt-manganese layered double hydroxide

Authors: Hameed, A., Zulfiqar, F., Iqbal, W., Ahmad Shah, S.S., Nadeem, M.A.

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2022

Pronounced effect of phosphidization on the performance of CoOx encapsulated N-doped carbon nanotubes towards oxygen evolution reaction

Authors: Zulfiqar, F., Hameed, A., Shahzad, A., Ahmad Shah, S.S., Nadeem, M.A.

Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Year: 2022

 

Mr .MD ENAMUL HASAN,  Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award 1061

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Mr .MD ENAMUL HASAN,  Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Mr. MD ENAMUL HASAN , University of Vaasa, Finland

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Md. Enamul Hasan: A Proficient Scholar in Economics & Business Administration

Md. Enamul Hasan, a Bangladeshi scholar, is currently pursuing his Doctor of Science in Economics & Business Administration at the University of Vaasa, Finland, under the supervision of esteemed professors Dr. Tatiana King, Prof. Sami Vähämaa, and Prof. Timothy King. His research interests span environmental reporting, corporate governance, tax avoidance, corporate financial fraud, and information disclosure.

Education Journey

Enamul completed his Master of Management Science (Accounting) from Xiamen University, China, under the mentorship of Asst. Prof. Jun Ruan. He achieved a commendable CGPA of 3.70/4.00. Prior to this, he obtained his MBA in Finance & Banking from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, and his BBA in Finance & Banking, also from Jahangirnagar University, where he displayed outstanding academic performance.

Teaching Experience

Enamul has showcased his teaching prowess as a Co-Instructor for Corporate Finance at the University of Vaasa, Finland, in Autumn 2023. He has also served as a Lecturer in Finance & Accounting at the Army Institute of Business Administration, Bangladesh, since June 2021, where he teaches a variety of courses including Financial Institutions and Markets, Financial Ownership and Control, and Insurance and Risk Management. His teaching repertoire also includes Corporate Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Real Estate Finance and Investment, Financial Engineering, and Insurance and Risk Management at the graduate level.

Skills & Proficiency

His skill set includes programming proficiency in STATA, SAS, R-Programming Language, and LaTex, with familiarity in Python and MATLAB. He is also adept in MS Office, Adobe Illustrator, Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley, SmartPLS, and Microsoft Power BI.

Notable Publication:

Transforming developing economies by shifting paradigms beyond natural resources. The fintech and social dynamics for sustainable mineral policy