Prof. jinhui li – Resource recycling – Best Researcher Award

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Prof. jinhui li – Resource recycling – Best Researcher Award

Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Professor Jinhui Li is a highly esteemed academic and researcher in the field of Chemical Engineering and Technology. He serves as the Head of the National First-Class Professional Construction at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology. His expertise and contributions have earned him a position as a member of the Expert Committee of the Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance. In addition to his academic leadership, Professor Li is a certified expert of the Non-Ferrous Metals Think Tank under the Society of Non-Ferrous Metals. He actively contributes to scientific research evaluation as a judge for the Ganzhou Science and Technology Association. Furthermore, he plays a key editorial role in Jiangxi Metallurgy and Non-Ferrous Metals Science and Engineering Journals. His expertise is recognized globally as a guest reviewer for authoritative journals such as Hydrometallurgy and Minerals Engineering.

🏆 Honors & Recognitions

Professor Jinhui Li was selected into the Jinggang Scholars Distinguished Professor Talent Plan of Jiangxi Province Universities in 2021. This prestigious recognition comes with funding of 2 million yuan and underscores his exceptional contributions to chemical engineering research. His work continues to make a significant impact on metallurgical science, sustainable resource management, and non-ferrous metal processing, shaping the future of chemical engineering and materials research.

Notable Publications📝

📝Cross-city insights on sustainable consumption: consistency and disparities in willingness to buy and pay for green air conditioners

Authors: Jiachao Ke, Shujie Zhao, Yaozhong Guo, Ni Sheng, Jinhui Li

Journal: Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering

Year: 2025

📝Heavy metal pollution from standardized e-waste dismantling activities: Pollution index, risk assessment and intervening measures

Authors: Kaihan Cai, Xi He, Li Wang, Jinhui Li, Yibing Ma

Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

Year: 2025

📝Recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries via sulfidation shock

Authors: Beikai Zhang, Lanbin Wang, Duanmei Song, Jiadong Yu, Jinhui Li

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2025

📝Red mud used as roadbed material: Revealing the long-term leaching characteristics of heavy metals and associated health risk

Authors: Wentao Ji, Lili Liu, Quanyin Tan, Jinhui Li

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2025

📝Utilization of molybdenum tailings in subgrade materials: Orthogonal experiments, long-term leaching behavior of heavy metals, and environmental impact assessment

Authors: Wentao Ji, Shuo Pan, Jialin Yu, Quanyin Tan, Jinhui Li

Journal: Process Safety and Environmental Protection

Year: 2025

 

Dr. Udeme Dickson | Environmental Chemistry and Remediation | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Udeme Dickson | Environmental Chemistry and Remediation | Excellence in Research Award

Doctorate at Independent Researcher | United Kingdom

Dr. Udeme John Dickson is a distinguished Environmental Earth Scientist, Educator, and Consultant, combining academic rigor with practical experience. With expertise in pollution analysis, sustainable remediation, and environmental diagnostics, he is at the forefront of addressing pressing global environmental issues.

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📚 Education & Qualifications

Dr. Udeme John Dickson is a highly accomplished environmental scientist and chemist with a robust academic background. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Science from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom, in 2020, where he developed innovative analytical and remediation techniques for managing contaminated soils. Earlier, he completed a Master of Science in Environmental Chemistry at the University of Benin, Nigeria, in 2012, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Uyo, Nigeria, in 2006. These academic milestones have laid a strong foundation for his expertise in environmental geoscience and analytical chemistry.

🎓 Professional Memberships

Dr. Dickson is actively involved in several esteemed professional organizations, reflecting his dedication to the advancement of environmental science. He is a member of the Geological Society Academic Accreditation Committee of the Geological Society of London and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Additionally, he holds memberships in globally renowned organizations, including the Royal Society of Chemistry, British Society of Soil Science, British Ecological Society, American Chemical Society, and International Soil Science Society.

🧪 Research Interests

Dr. Dickson’s research is broad and multidisciplinary, addressing critical environmental challenges. His expertise spans environmental geochemistry, applied environmental monitoring, and remediation, particularly focusing on land, water, and atmospheric pollutants. He has a keen interest in the analysis and remediation of organic pollutants, including petroleum hydrocarbons, microplastics, dioxins, and persistent organic compounds, as well as trace metals and their speciation studies. He is actively involved in exploring myco- and phytoremediation as sustainable approaches to environmental restoration.
Dr. Dickson’s research also delves into climate change and climate-induced hazards, such as flooding and wildfires. His work on energy balance in ecosystems, including hydrogen and carbon capture in soils, contributes to the development of sustainable energy solutions. Furthermore, he employs environmental diagnostics and forensics for pollutant source apportionment, wildlife crime investigations, and ecosystem assessments.

📊 Employment & Professional Experience

Currently, Dr. Dickson serves as a Lecturer in Environmental Geoscience at University College London (UCL), UK, where he has made significant contributions to curriculum design, module development, and student mentorship. His teaching responsibilities include leading modules such as Introduction to Environmental Geosciences, GIS and Remote Sensing, Environmental Geochemistry, and Geological and Environmental Mapping. He has played a pivotal role in redesigning modules, introducing advanced concepts, and ensuring practical, hands-on learning experiences for students.
Dr. Dickson has also served as an External Examiner at Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, China (2021–2023), demonstrating his international reputation as a subject matter expert.

🏆 Awards & Accomplishments

Dr. Dickson’s achievements include receiving the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Award (2015) and the Nottingham Trent University Scholarship Award (2015). His dedication to excellence in teaching has been recognized through positive student feedback and accolades for his contributions to UK universities.

Publications Top Noted📝

Investigating the potential of sunflower species, fermented palm wine, and Pleurotus ostreatus for treatment of petroleum-contaminated soil

Authors: Dickson, U.J., Coffey, M., Mortimer, R.J.G., Ray, N., Di Bonito, M.

Journal: Chemosphere

Year: 2020

Mycoremediation of petroleum-contaminated soils: Progress, prospects, and perspectives

Authors: Dickson, U.J., Coffey, M., Mortimer, R.J.G., Di Bonito, M., Ray, N.

Journal: Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts

Year: 2019

Physicochemical studies of Nigeria’s crude oil blends

Authors: Dickson, U.J., Udoessien, E.I.

Journal: Petroleum and Coal

Year: 2012

Industrial potentials for alcohol obtained from locally produced rice (Oryza sativa) in some communities of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Authors: Dickson, U.J., Udoessien, E.I.

Journal: European Journal of Scientific Research

Year: 2012

A physicochemical study of Nigerian crude oil blends

Authors: Udoessien, E.I., Dickson, U.J.

Journal: European Journal of Scientific Research

Year: 2012

Dr. Xunjin Zhu, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xunjin Zhu, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Hong Kong Baptist University, China

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🌟Summary

  • Dr. Xunjin Zhu, currently a Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has established a distinguished career in chemistry with a focus on sustainable energy and nanomedicine. His work in porphyrin/phthalocyanine-based semiconductors and nanomedicines has garnered significant recognition, including multiple U.S. patents and numerous publications in top-tier journals.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2003–2006)
  • M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Wuhan University (1999–2002)
  • B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology (1993–1997)

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

  • Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2024–Present)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2019–2024)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2013–2019)
  • Research Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University (2010–2013)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Georgia Institute of Technology (2008–2010)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Texas at Austin (2006–2008)

🔬 Research Interests

  • 🌱 Sustainable Energy and Carbon Neutrality
    Dr. Zhu’s research focuses on porphyrin/phthalocyanine-based semiconductors for applications such as photovoltaics, photocatalytic water-splitting, and CO2 reduction.
  • 🧬 Nanomedicines
    He explores porphyrin/phthalocyanine-based nanomedicines for photoacoustic imaging and photodynamic/photothermal cancer therapy.

📜 Patent Highlights

  1. Porphyrin Photosensitizer and Cobaloxime Cocatalyst (US Patent 2023/0051807 A1, 2023)
  2. Design and Synthesis of Porphyrin Materials for Organic Photovoltaics (US Patent 10,236,457 B2, 2019)
  3. Carbon Quantum Dots for Targeted Photodynamic Therapy (US Patent 10,369,221 B2, 2019)

💰 Research Grants

  • NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme: HK$1,244,750 (2023) 🌟💼
  • General Research Fund: HK$666,512 (2021) 📊💡
  • Innovation and Technology Fund: HK$4,047,645 (2019) 🚀🔬
  • Key Research Partnership Scheme: HK$666,667 (2022) 🤝🔍
  • State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces: RMB¥200,000 (2022) 🧪🏢

Publication Top Noted📝

  • Article: The 2nd Asian Conference on Porphyrins, Phthalocyanines and Related Materials
    • Authors: Zhu, G.; Yang, Z.; Li, S.; Xie, Y.; Jiang, J.
    • Journal: Chinese Chemical Letters
    • Volume: 35
    • Issue: 7
    • Year: 2024
  • Article: Large-Area Fabrication of Hexaazatrinaphthylene-Based 2D Metal-Organic Framework Films for Flexible Photodetectors and Optoelectronic Synapses
    • Authors: Song, J.; Liu, C.-K.; Piradi, V.; Wong, W.-Y.; Yan, F.
    • Journal: Advanced Science
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 13
    • Year: 2024
  • Article: Self-assembly of Pt(ii)-tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin via F⋯F interaction for efficient cocatalyst-free photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
    • Authors: Bodedla, G.B.; Piradi, V.; Thor, W.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y.
    • Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 5
    • Year: 2023
  • Article: Design of AIEgen-based porphyrin for efficient heterogeneous photocatalytic hydrogen evolution: Special Collection: Aggregation-Induced Processes and Functions
    • Authors: Bodedla, G.B.; Imran, M.; Zhao, J.; Zhu, X.; Wong, W.-Y.
    • Journal: Aggregate
    • Volume: 4
    • Issue: 5
    • Year: 2023
  • Article: In situ Electropolymerized 3D Microporous Cobalt-Porphyrin Nanofilm for Highly Effective Molecular Electrocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide
    • Authors: Wang, C.; Chen, Y.; Su, D.; Zhan, D.; Zhu, X.
    • Journal: Advanced Materials
    • Volume: 35
    • Issue: 38
    • Year: 2023

Mr. Ashish Gupta, Green Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ashish Gupta, Green Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ashish Gupta, Banaras Hindu University, India

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Summary📜

  • Ashish Gupta is a dedicated PhD candidate in Plant Biotechnology at the Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University (BHU). With a strong academic background and hands-on experience in plant biotechnology, he is committed to contributing to the field through research and innovation. Ashish has participated in various national and international workshops and has presented his work on antimicrobial compounds and plant regeneration.

Education🎓

  • 📚PhD in Plant Biotechnology (Ongoing)
    • Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
    • CGPA: 8.42
  • 🌿M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology
    • Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU
    • CGPA: 8.01
  • 🧬B.Sc. in CBZ (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology)
    • Tilak Dhari Post Graduate College, Jaunpur, V.B.S.P University
    • Aggregate: 59.72%
  • 🏫Higher Secondary (12th)
    • Janta Inter College, Thekma, Bijauli, Azamgarh, U.P.
    • Aggregate: 60.20%
  • 📖Secondary (10th)
    • Janta Inter College, Thekma, Bijauli, Azamgarh, U.P.
    • Aggregate: 68.16%

Professional Experience💼

  • 🔬Doctorate Research
    • Ongoing PhD in Plant Biotechnology at BHU, focusing on plant regeneration and antimicrobial compounds.
  • 📄M.Sc. Dissertation
    • "Studies on Callus Induction and Plantlets Regeneration from Different Parts of Horse Gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum L.)" under Dr. M.K. Singh.
  • 🍌Internship in Micropropagation
    • Six-month training on "In-vitro Micropropagation of Banana (G-9 Grand Naine)" organized by Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL).

Research Interests🔬

  • 🌱Plant Biotechnology
    • Specializing in plant tissue culture, genetic engineering, and phytochemical studies.
  • 🧪Nanotechnology
    • Biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles from plant extracts and their characterization.
  •  🧬Molecular Biology
    • DNA isolation, primer designing, gene amplification, and cloning.

Skills🛠️

  • 🔬Laboratory Skills
    • Proficient in biochemical, phytochemical, antioxidant, and molecular experiments.
    • Skilled in handling instruments like HPLC, spectrophotometer, and centrifuge.
    • Experience in plant extraction methods and nanoparticle synthesis.
  • 💻Computer Skills
    • Operating systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7; MS Office; Internet proficiency.
    • Certifications in computer applications (DCA, ADCA, CCC).
  • 🌐Linguistic Ability
    • Fluent in English, Hindi, and Bhojpuri.

Notable Publication📚

  • Article : Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticle from flower extract of Dillenia indica and its efficacy as antibacterial and antioxidant
    • Authors: Ashish Gupta, Brajesh Chandra Pandey, Jaya Verma, Ida Tiwari, Alakh Niranjan Sahu, Rajesh Kumari Manhas, Nishi Kumari
    • Journal: Microbial Pathogenesis
    • Year: 2024
  • Article : Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticle from flower extract of Wedelia chinensis and their antibacterial and antioxidant activity
    • Authors: Brajesh Chandra Pandey, Ashish Gupta, Alakh Niranjan Sahu, Riddha Dey, Richa Raghuwanshi, Nishi Kumari, ASHISH GUPTA
    • Journal: Nano Express
    • Year: 2024
  • Article : Antimicrobial Efficacy of In Vitro Cultures and their Applications
    • Authors: Nishi Kumari, Pooja Jaiswal, Alpana Yadav, Ashish Gupta, Brajesh Chandra Pandey, ASHISH GUPTA
    • Journal: In Vitro Propagation and Secondary Metabolite Production from Medicinal Plants: Current Trends (Part 1)
    • Year: 2024
  • Article: In Vitro Cultures: Challenges and Limitations
    • Authors: NISHI KUMARI, Ashish Gupta, Brajesh Chandra Pandey, Renu Kushwaha, Mohd Yaseen, ASHISH GUPTA
    • Journal: Plants for Immunity and Conservation Strategies
    • Year: 2023
  • Article: Phytochemical Screening and GC-MS Analysis of Flower Extract of Dillenia indica
    • Authors: Ashish Gupta, ASHISH GUPTA
    • Journal: Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications
    • Year: 2020

Dr .Ajay Singh, Green Chemistry, Future Chemistry Visionary Award

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Dr .Ajay Singh, Green Chemistry, Future Chemistry Visionary Award

Doctorate at CSIR-IICT, India

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Summary 📜

Dr. Ajay K. Singh is a distinguished researcher with expertise in chemistry, particularly in the field of metalo-organic derivatives of Zinc(II). He has been awarded numerous fellowships and honors for his contributions to scientific research. Dr. Singh has successfully commercialized several products and has a strong background in both academic and industrial projects.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry
    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, 2012
    Title: Studies of Metalo-Organic Derivatives of Zinc(II)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, 2006
  • B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry
    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, 2004
  • GATE Qualified
    Chemistry, 2009

Professional Experience 🏅

  • Inspire Faculty, CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad
    Nov 2016 - Present
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, POSTECH, Korea
    Oct 2012 - Oct 2016
  • Senior Research Fellow, CSIR, India
    Apr 2012 - Sep 2012
  • Senior Research Fellow, BRNS, India
    Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
  • Junior Research Fellow, UGC, India
    Apr 2007 - Aug 2010

Research Interests 🔬

  • Material Design: Developing advanced materials for various applications.
  • Metalo-Organic Chemistry: Specializing in Zinc(II) derivatives.
  • Flow Chemistry: Innovating continuous-flow processes for pharmaceutical synthesis.
  • Electro-Organic Synthesis: Advancing microreactor technologies for chemical production.

Awards and Honors 🏆

  • DST-SRA Fellowship (2022)
  • Excellent grade in DST-ECR Project
  • Distinguished Speaker at Flow Chemistry India (2017, 2018)
  • Assistant Professor at AcSIR (2017)
  • Early Career Research Award (2017)
  • DST-Inspire Faculty (2016)
  • Best Paper Award (2015), BK21 PLUS, Korea
  • ITMO University Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2015), Russia
  • Excellent Paper Presentation Award (2014), Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
  • Featured on the cover gallery of Green Chem and ChemSusChem (2014)
  • CSIR SRF (Ext.) (2012), India

Projects and Funding 💼

Government Funding

  • DST-Inspire Faculty
  • Early Career Research Award, 2017
  • CSIR-Mission Mode
  • Hindustan Petroleum and Chemical Limited (₹90 lakh)
  • CSIR-FBR
  • CSIR-FTT

Industrial Funding

  • Biological E.
  • Virupaksha
  • Merck
  • AAP Pharma
  • Amar Equipment
  • USP
  • Rallies India
  • Suven Pharma

Products Commercialized 🛠️

  • Microseparator (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Electro-organic Synthesis Microreactor (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Manual Back Pressure Regulator (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Pilot Scale Aq.-Org. Separator (Amar Equipment’s, Mumbai)
  • Favipiravir (Cipla, Mumbai)

Products Ready for Commercialization 🚀

  • Diazo-cube
  • H-Cube
  • Continuous-Flow Celecoxib
  • Continuous-Flow Daclatasvir
  • High-throughput Flow Reactor
  • Highly-efficient Electro-photo-flow Reactor
  • Continuous-Flow Nycergoline
  • Continuous-Flow Pregabalin, Gabapentin
  • Continuous-Flow Sildenafil and its Intermediate Synthesis
  • Sun-flower Derived Solar Panel Continuous-flow Reactor

Notable Publications📝

  • Paper Title: Thermal/photochemical micro-flow probe system for direct C-H bond functionalization of biologically active molecules
    • Authors: Wang, K.; Li, Y.; Zhang, S.
    • Journal: Nature
    • Volume: 568
    • Issue: 7753
    • Pages: 536-540
    • Year: 2019
  • Paper Title: BODIPY-Based Mitochondrial Targeted NIR-Responsive CO-Releasing Platform for the On-Demand Release of CO to Treat Cancer
    • Authors: Zhao, L.; Sun, W.; Liu, Z.; Fan, Q.; Huang, W.
    • Journal: ACS Nano
    • Volume: 14
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 3805-3817
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Diazomethane mediated sealing of carboxylic moieties in MOFs: Opening doors for increased hydrophobicity
    • Authors: Chen, H.; Wang, M.; Liu, J.; Li, Y.
    • Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society
    • Volume: 142
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: 3755-3760
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Micro-total process system machine (μ-TPSM) for rapid synthesis of antiretroviral darunavir
    • Authors: Tan, X.; Zhang, L.; Wang, H.; Liu, Y.; Ma, Y.
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
    • Volume: 399
    • Issue: 125772
    • Pages: 1-10
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Elements-Continuous-Flow Platform for Coupling Reactions and Anti-viral Daclatasvir API Synthesis
    • Authors: Lee, J.; Kim, S.; Park, J.; Cho, H.
    • Journal: Organic Process Research & Development
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 9
    • Pages: 2052-2061
    • Year: 2020