Mr. Sam Grose | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Sam Grose | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Kampala International University | Uganda

Mr. Sam Grose is an emerging researcher whose work spans renewable energy, energy engineering, bioenergy, electrical engineering, and applied geology, with a growing focus on sustainable power systems in developing regions. He is pursuing a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy at Kampala International University, building upon a strong academic foundation that includes a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, IT Network Engineering studies, and technical training in computer science and electronics. His research experience includes analyzing the performance of Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems for solid waste–based electricity generation and evaluating the geomorphological impacts of saw-milling activities on landforms in Liberia. Professionally, he has contributed to the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority as a Research Assistant and Intern-Geologist, where he supported petroleum regulatory data management, geological analysis, and report development. Additionally, he has worked as a science writer producing articles on geology and renewable energy and has held roles in national electoral processes, demonstrating leadership and public service engagement. His awards include a 50% tuition scholarship for his M.Sc. studies and sponsorship support from the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Through his interdisciplinary expertise, Sam is committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions and contributing to environmentally responsible development.

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Featured Publications

Grose, S. O., Abdulkarim, A., Eze, V. H. U., Sanusi, Y. (2025). An overview of methods and future research directions on the conversion of solid waste through biomass cogeneration and pyrolysis for electrical power generation. Discover Electronics.

Dr. Tarun Khanna | Solid Earth | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tarun Khanna | Solid Earth | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute | India

Dr. Tarun Khanna is a distinguished geologist and geochemist whose research has significantly advanced the understanding of Earth’s crust–mantle interactions and magmatic processes. He earned his B.Sc. from Bhavans New Science College, Hyderabad, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Geology from Osmania University, India, and pursued postdoctoral research at the University of South Carolina, USA. His career at CSIR-NGRI has spanned over two decades, progressing from Junior Scientist to Principal Scientist, while also serving as Associate Professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). Dr. Khanna specializes in radiogenic isotope geochemistry (Sr-Nd-Pb-Hf), subduction and plume magmatism, and the geochronology of greenstone terrains, supracrustal belts, and the Deccan Volcanic Province. He has conducted extensive fieldwork across the Dharwar and Bastar cratons, contributing key insights into crustal evolution and mantle dynamics. Widely recognized for his contributions, he has received prestigious honors including the BOYSCAST Fellowship, Krishnan Gold Medal, Raman Research Fellowship, and Khem Raj Gupta Gold Medal. A Fellow of the Geological Society of India and member of IAVCEI and IGU, Dr. Khanna has also mentored young researchers through training programs. His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing geoscience research and inspiring future generations of earth scientists.

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Featured Publications

Boninites from the Neoarchaean Gadwal greenstone belt, Eastern Dharwar Craton, India: implications for Archaean subduction processes

Enriched and depleted arc basalts, with Mg-andesites and adakites: A potential paired arc–back-arc of the 2.6 Ga Hutti greenstone terrane, India

Rapid quantitative determination of major and trace elements in silicate rocks and soils employing fused glass discs using wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

Crustal growth processes as illustrated by the Neoarchaean intraoceanic magmatism from Gadwal greenstone belt, Eastern Dharwar Craton, India

Hafnium–neodymium isotope systematics of the 2.7 Ga Gadwal greenstone terrane, Eastern Dharwar craton, India: implications for the evolution of the Archean depleted mantle