Dr. Iheke Michael Nwachukwu | Electrochemical Energy Storage System | Best Review Paper Award

National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja | Nigeria

Dr. Iheke Michael Nwachukwu is a motivated research scientist and university lecturer specializing in nanostructured metal oxides, energy-saving and conversion devices, and lithium-ion batteries with carbon nanocomposites. He holds a PhD in Solar Energy Physics (2023), an M.Sc in Solar Energy Physics (2016), and a B.Sc in Physics (2010) from the University of Nigeria. Dr. Nwachukwu has extensive experience in designing experiments, synthesizing and characterizing nanomaterials for supercapacitors and Li-ion battery applications, contributing to several journal publications and submissions. His expertise extends to renewable energy assessment, understanding environmental impacts, and translating scientific insights into practical applications. Skilled in SEM/EDX, TEM, AFM, XRD, UV-Vis, and electrochemical techniques including EIS and CV, he combines hands-on technical knowledge with strong research analysis, problem-solving, and communication abilities. In addition to research, he serves as Assistant Departmental Examination Officer, Faculty Representative to the Academic Board, and Departmental Physics Practical Coordinator at the National Open University of Nigeria. Recognized for his contributions to nanotechnology and energy research, he was awarded 2nd Best Poster Presenter at the 4th African Conference on Nanotechnology Applications (2021) and serves on the Editorial Board of the International Chemistry Scientist Awards (2024). Dr. Nwachukwu continues to advance sustainable energy solutions through innovative research and academic leadership.

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Featured Publications

Inyang, E., Ekechukwu, C., Nwachukwu, I., Thompson, E., William, E., & Lawal, K. (2025). Non-relativistic Solutions of the modified Hylleraas potential in the presence of external magnetic and Aharonov-Bohm flux fields for heteronuclear diatomic molecules. Physical Sciences and Technology.

Inyang, E.P., Nwachukwu, I.M., Ekechukwu, C.C., Ekong, I.B., William, E.S., Lawal, K.M., Simon, J., Momoh, K.O., & Oyelami, O.A. (2024). Analytical solution of the class of inversely quadratic Yukawa potential with application to quantum mechanical systems. Eurasian Physical Technical Journal.

Nwachukwu, I.M., Nwanya, A.C., Ekwealor, A.B.C., & Ezema, F.I. (2024). The potentials of LiMnPO4 cathode material for aqueous Li-ion batteries: An investigation into solid state and green chemistry approaches. Applied Surface Science Advances.

Ngongang, R.T., Nwanya, A.C., Onoh, E.U., Nwachukwu, I.M., Ugwuoke, C., Atawa, B., Ottou Abe, M.T., Ndjaka, J.-M.B., & Ezema, F.I. (2023). Studies of the dielectric properties of PVDF-CaCu3Ti4O12 composite thin film: Experimental and theoretical. SSRN Preprint.

Nwachukwu, I.M., Nwanya, A.C., Ekwealor, A.B.C., & Ezema, F.I. (2023). Research progress in solid-state synthesized LiMnPO4 cathode material for Li-ion battery applications. Applied Surface Science Advances.

Nwachukwu, I.M., Nwanya, A.C., Alshoaibi, A., Awada, C., Ekwealor, A.B.C., & Ezema, F.I. (2023). Recent progress in green synthesized transition metal-based oxides in LIBs as energy storage devices. Current Opinion in Electrochemistry.

Nwachukwu, I.M., & Nwanya, A.C. (2022). Recent progress in Mn and Fe-rich cathode materials used in Li-ion batteries. Journal of Energy Storage.

Dr. Véronique Eparvier | Chemistry of Natural Product | Best Researcher Award

CNRS | France

Dr. Véronique Eparvier is a CNRS Research Director at the Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles (ICSN–CNRS) in France, where she leads the Functional Chemistry–Chemical Ecology team and serves as Deputy Coordinator of the Natural Substances–Medicinal Chemistry Department. She also established and manages the ICSN Symbiotic Microorganism Strain Library. She holds a PhD in Natural Products Chemistry and an Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR), along with Master’s degrees in Agro-resource Sciences and Anthropology. Her professional career spans over a decade of research at CNRS, including leading the “Chemodiversity of the Flora of French Guiana” program. Her research focuses on the interface of natural product chemistry, chemical ecology, and metabolomics, emphasizing interactions between microorganisms and plants or insects to identify bioactive metabolites of pharmacological and agrochemical interest and to elucidate their ecological roles. She applies integrative approaches combining analytical chemistry, metabolomic profiling, and ecological insights. Dr. Eparvier’s work has resulted in numerous publications, patents, conference presentations, and invited lectures. Her achievements have been recognized with awards such as the Air Liquide Trophy for Scientific Research. Through her research and outreach, she significantly advances knowledge in natural substances, chemical ecology, and interdisciplinary biotechnology.

Featured Publications

Levasseur, M.; Santerre, C.; Segret, J.; Elie, N.; Genty, C.; Estevez, Y.; Amusant, N.; Houël, E.; Eparvier, V.; Touboul, D. (2023). “Composition of antifungal volatile organic compounds in Sextonia rubra fruit by molecular networks.” Comptes Rendus Chimie.

Hebra, T.; Eparvier, V.; Touboul, D. (2023). “Nitrogen Enriched Solid-State Cultivation for the Overproduction of Azaphilone Red Pigments by Penicillium sclerotiorum SNB-CN111.” Journal of Fungi.

Levasseur, M.; Hebra, T.; Elie, N.; Guérineau, V.; Touboul, D.; Eparvier, V. (2022). “Classification of Environmental Strains from Order to Genus Levels Using Lipid and Protein MALDI-ToF Fingerprintings and Chemotaxonomic Network Analysis.” Microorganisms.

Hebra, T.; Pollet, N.; Touboul, D.; Eparvier, V. (2022). “Combining OSMAC, metabolomic and genomic methods for the production and annotation of halogenated azaphilones and ilicicolins in termite symbiotic fungi.” Scientific Reports.

Hebra, T.; Pollet, N.; Touboul, D.; Eparvier, V. (2022). “Combining OSMAC, Metabolomic and Genomic Methods on Termite Symbiotic Fungi for the Production and Annotation of Halogenated Azaphilones and Ilicicolins.” Research Square, preprint.

Houël, E.; Ginouves, M.; Azas, N.; Bourreau, E.; Eparvier, V.; Hutter, S.; Knittel-Obrecht, A.; Jahn-Oyac, A.; Prévot, G.; Villa, P.; et al. (2022). “Treating leishmaniasis in Amazonia, part 2: Multi-target evaluation of widely used plants to understand medicinal practices.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology.

Sorres, J.; Hebra, T.; Elie, N.; Leman-Loubière, C.; Grayfer, T.; Grellier, P.; Touboul, D.; Stien, D.; Eparvier, V. (2022). “Antiparasitic Ovalicin Derivatives from Pseudallescheria boydii, a Mutualistic Fungus of French Guiana Termites.” Molecules.