Mr. John Chol Deng Gak, Advanced Solid State Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Mr. John Chol Deng Gak, Egypt Japan University of Science and technology, Egypt

Professional Profile

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Summary🧬

• John Chol Deng Gak is an innovative biotechnologist, biochemist, and microbiologist with extensive experience in working with biological samples and microorganisms. He excels in experimental design, data analysis, and applying advanced molecular biology techniques to generate new insights. John is committed to maintaining high standards in lab operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. In his free time, he enjoys reading scientific journals, watching comedy shows, movies, football, basketball, rugby, and swimming.

Education 🎓

• M.Sc. in Biotechnology (Research)
  • Egypt Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), New Borg, Al-arab city
  • March 2022 – August 2024
  • Focus: Environmental pollution control, bioremediation, antimicrobial resistance, advanced microbiological and molecular biology techniques.
• B.Sc. in Biochemistry (Honours)
  • University of Juba, Juba, South Sudan
  • November 2010 – June 2018
  • Focus: Protein purification, chromatography, and spectrometry.

Professional Experience 💼

• Teaching Assistant
  • Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology, Bor, South Sudan
  • October 2019 – Present
  • Duties: Monitoring student behavior, assisting students with special needs, developing student-led projects, and creating interactive learning experiences.
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • University Medical Centre, Juba, South Sudan
  • August 2018 – August 2019
  • Duties: Performing lab tests, quality control, training junior technicians, and collaborating with clinical experts.
• Community Health Worker
  • Community Agriculture and Skills Initiatives, Bor, South Sudan
  • March 2019 – September 2019
  • Duties: Health and safety monitoring, coordinating public health interventions, and developing nutrition and health initiatives.

Research Interests 🔬

• Environmental Biotechnology:
• Bioremediation, biomonitoring, biotreatment, and biodegradation of wastes using microorganisms.
• Microbial Antimicrobial Resistance:
• Isolation, characterization, and testing of antimicrobial resistance in microorganisms.
• Advanced Molecular Techniques:
• DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, sequencing, metagenomics, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.

Skills 🛠️

• Skills: Leadership, teamwork, computer skills, data analysis, PCR techniques, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, spectrometry, Western blotting, ELISA, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing.

Awards 🏆

• Governance and Sustainable Development Impact, February 2023
• Professional Intensive Program on Water Treatment and Desalination, July 2022
• African Climate Ambassadors, May 2022
• Africa for Sustainable Development Fellowship, October 2023
• Scientific and Forensics Investigations, December 2023
• Disaster Resilience and Community Health, Hiroshima University, March 2024
• Introduction to International Cooperation, Hiroshima University, February 2024
• The Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development, and the Law, University of Cambridge, April 2024

Notable Publication📝

Paper Title: “Efficient sonocatalytic degradation of pyrene using a novel and magnetically recoverable graphitic carbon nitride – cobalt ferrite – graphene oxide (g-C3N4/CoFe2O4@GO) nanocomposite with an enhanced Z-scheme electron transfer pathway”:

• Authors: Karthik Rajendran, Karuppusamy Kamalakannan, Marappan Sillanpää, S. P. Senthil Kumar
• Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
• Volume: 390
• Issue: 124530
• Pages: 1-14