Dr. Dina Awad, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dina Awad, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Benha university, Egypt

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🎓 Academic Work & Education

As of February 2024, I am an Assistant Professor in Food Hygiene and Control at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Benha University, Egypt. Since 2023, I have been a member of the Government Excellence Award Committee, overseeing initiatives for our faculty. In 2021, I became the Coordinator of the Biotechnology Incubator, where I manage sustainable biotechnological ideas. From 2020 to 2023, I served as an Instructor on the Biosafety Committee, conducting workshops for postgraduate students. I have been a Lecturer in the Food Hygiene and Control Department since January 2019, specializing in Dairy Hygiene and Control. Prior to this, I was a Research Student at Kagoshima University, Japan, from September 2016 to September 2018 under the Chunnel Scholarship. My academic journey began with various roles at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, culminating in my Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences in June 2009.

💻 Computer and Statistical Skills

I possess strong proficiency in computer skills, including IT management, word processing, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. I excel in data analysis using SPSS statistical software and have experience in image processing with Adobe Photoshop and the Protein Data Bank (PDB).

🛠️ Work Experience, Training & Workshops

My professional development includes completing the Fundamentals of One Health Practice course in August 2024. I have attended various workshops on food safety measures, ISO standards, and communication skills funded by ERAS and USAID throughout 2024. Notably, I participated in a Researcher Academy workshop on scholarly communication in September 2023 and attended training on Biosafety Committee Establishment in September 2020.

🏆 Prizes and Patent

I hold Patent No. EG/P/2024/657 for the development of a novel method for extracting calcium from eggshells, awarded by the Ministry of Scientific Research Academy of Scientific Research & Technology in May 2024. My contributions were recognized with both the first and second prizes at the Benha University competition for innovative solutions in sustainability and recycling on May 19, 2024.

Publications Top Noted📑

The effects of Artemisia annua nutritional supplementation at varying concentrations on broiler growth, economic yield, and gene expression levels of certain antioxidant, inflammatory, and immune genes

Authors: Mamdouh, M., Shehata, S.F., El-Keredy, A., Elsokary, M.M.M., Baloza, S.H.

Journal: Veterinary World

Year: 2024

Climate changes and food-borne pathogens: the impact on human health and mitigation strategy

Authors: Awad, D.A., Masoud, H.A., Hamad, A.

Journal: Climatic Change

Year: 2024

Lysozyme Peptides as a Novel Nutra-Preservative to Control Some Food Poisoning and Food Spoilage Microorganisms

Authors: Abdou, A.M., Awad, D.A.B.

Journal: Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins

Year: 2024

Yogurt fortified with enzyme-modified egg white lysozyme impact on sensory, physicochemical, and microbiological properties and potential for functional product development

Authors: Awad, D.A.B., El-Hadary, A., Osman, A., Elkelish, A., Hamad, A.

Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research

Year: 2023

Brief report first report of the in vitro ovicidal activity of camel milk and its fractions on zoonotic-liver fluke (Fasciola gigantica) eggs

Authors: Awad, D.A.B., Eldiarby, A.S., Abdallah, M., Hamad, A., Gawad, S.M.A.

Journal: Veterinary Research Communications

Year: 2023

Growth patterns of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in milk fortified with chitosan and selenium nanoparticles during refrigerated storage

Authors: Atia, R.M., Mohamed, H.A., AboELRoos, N.A., Awad, D.A.B.

Journal: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Year: 2023

 

Prof Dr. Ken-Lin Chang, Green Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Ken-Lin Chang, Green Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Ken-Lin Chang,  National Sun Yat-sen,  Taiwan

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🌟Summary

Ken-Lin Chang is a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, and a Jointly Appointed Professor in the Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University. With a robust academic background and international research experience, his expertise lies in environmental biotechnology and sustainable energy solutions.

 👨‍🏫Professional Experiences

Ken-Lin Chang currently serves as a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, a position he has held since July 2024. Simultaneously, he is a Jointly Appointed Professor at the Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University. His academic journey at National Sun Yat-Sen University began earlier, as an Associate Professor from July 2020 to June 2024. During this period, he also held a Joint Appointment as an Assistant Professor at Kaohsiung Medical University.

Prior to his tenure at National Sun Yat-Sen University, Ken-Lin held several prominent academic roles across various institutions. Between February 2017 and June 2020, he worked as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, while also being a Jointly Appointed Assistant Professor at Kaohsiung Medical University from August 2019 to June 2020.

Ken-Lin’s earlier career includes international academic experiences. He served as an Associate Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Guangdong University of Technology from March 2014 to January 2017. Additionally, he worked as an Associate Researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Urban Environment from March 2012 to February 2014. His postdoctoral studies were conducted at Academia Sinica’s Institute of Biological Chemistry between January 2008 and February 2012.

Throughout his career, Ken-Lin has also had the opportunity to serve as a Visiting Scholar at notable institutions. He spent time at Magdeburg University, Germany (July to September 2007), Peking University, China (November 2006 to January 2007), and Saitama University, Japan (July to September 2006), engaging in various environmental science and safety research initiatives.

🔬Specialties and Research Interests

Ken-Lin Chang’s research expertise lies in Environmental Biotechnology, with a key focus on advancing sustainable technologies in Bioenergy and Biorefinery Engineering. He has made significant contributions in the development of Biomass-Based Materials and CO2 Conversion techniques aimed at addressing environmental challenges. Additionally, he is known for his work on VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) Control, targeting the reduction of air pollutants. His diverse range of research interests underscores his commitment to innovating in areas critical to environmental sustainability and pollution mitigation.

Publications Top Noted📚

Production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from fructose via inherent catalytic properties of a biphasic system without external catalyst addition

Authors: Huynh, Q.T., Padilla, A.F., de Luna, M.D.G., Chen, K.-F., Chang, K.-L.

Journal: Green Chemistry

Year: 2023

Combination of deep eutectic solvent and functionalized metal-organic frameworks as a green process for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and furfural from sugars

Authors: Huynh, Q.T., Huang, Q., Leu, S.-Y., Liao, C.-S., Chang, K.-L.

Journal: Chemosphere

Year: 2023

Highly effective synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from lignocellulosic biomass over a green and one-pot reaction in biphasic system

Authors: Huynh, Q.T., Zhong, C.-T., Huang, Q., Dong, C.-D., Chang, K.-L.

Journal: Bioresource Technology

Year: 2023

Assessing the suitability of municipal sewage sludge and coconut bran as breeding medium for Oryza sativa L. seedlings and developing a standardized substrate

Authors: Lin, L., Qin, J., Zhang, Y., Gouda, S.G., Huang, Q.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management

Year: 2023

Photoelectrochemical degradation of TMAH by green synthesized silver modified titanate nanotube arrays

Authors: Chen, W.-X., Chen, K.-F., Chang, K.-L., Chen, Y.-C., Peng, Y.-P.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2023

Potential Application Performance of Hydrochar from Kitchen Waste: Effects of Salt, Oil, Moisture, and pH

Authors: Su, X., He, J., Khan, M.A., Gouda, S., Huang, Q.

Journal: Toxics

Year: 2023

 

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

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