Dr. Maryma Mallek | Microplastics | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Maryma Mallek | Microplastics | Excellence in Research Award

Laboratory of Material Sciences and Environment (MES-Lab), Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax | Tunisia

Dr. Maryma Mallek is an accomplished researcher in analytical and environmental chemistry, specializing in emerging contaminants, wastewater treatment, and membrane technology. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry through a joint doctorate between the University of Girona, Spain, and the University of Sfax, Tunisia, where she developed innovative analytical methodologies for detecting pharmaceuticals in effluent wastewaters. Building on her strong academic foundation, Dr. Mallek has held several postdoctoral positions, including collaborations with Prof. Damià Barceló at the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, contributing to high-impact publications in journals such as Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering and Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. At the Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, she led a national project focused on valorizing bovine bone waste for bio-ceramic membrane production to enhance heavy metal recovery and wastewater purification. Her research integrates analytical chemistry, green materials, and sustainable treatment technologies. In addition, she has served as a university teaching assistant, guiding students in process engineering and environmental management. Certified in ISO 14001 and ISO 17025 standards, Dr. Mallek continues to advance innovative solutions in environmental protection and circular economy applications, making significant contributions to sustainable scientific development.

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Featured Publications

Ben Amar, M., Mallek, M., Valverde, A., Monclús, H., Myers, T. G., Salvadó, V., & Cabrera-Codony, A. (2024). Competitive heavy metal adsorption on pinecone shells: Mathematical modelling of fixed-bed column and surface interaction insights. Science of the Total Environment.

Garoui, I., Mallek, M., Almutairi, F. N., Rekik, W., & Oueslati, A. (2024). Synthesis, structural characterization and complex impedance analysis of a novel organic–inorganic hybrid compound based on Mercury (II) chloride. Journal of Molecular Structure.

Mallek, M., Elfeki, H., & Salvadó, V. (2023). Valorization of bovine bones for the development of bio-ceramic ultrafiltration membranes for wastewater treatment. Desalination and Water Treatment.

Mallek, M., Chtourou, M., Monclús, H., Ben Salah, A., Walha, K., & Salvadó, V. (2020). A polydimethylsiloxane rod extraction-based method for the determination of pharmaceuticals and triclosan by liquid chromatography in water samples. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology.

Mallek, M., Chtourou, M., Portillo, M., Monclús, H., Walha, K., Ben Salah, A., & Salvadó, V. (2018). Granulated cork as biosorbent for the removal of phenol derivatives and emerging contaminants. Journal of Environmental Management.

Chtourou, M., Mallek, M., Dalmau, M., Mamo, J., Santos-Clotas, E., Ben Salah, A., Walha, K., Salvadó, V., & Monclús, H. (2018). Triclosan, carbamazepine and caffeine removal by activated sludge system focusing on membrane bioreactor. Process Safety and Environmental Protection.

Ms. Dou Luming- water and soil resources and environment- Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Dou Luming- water and soil resources and environment- Best Researcher Award

Sichuan university – China

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🎓 Academic Background

Dou Luming is currently a Master’s Degree Candidate at Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, where he is pursuing advanced studies at the College of Water Resources and Hydropower. His academic journey is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for sustainable environmental management.

🔬 Research Focus

Dou Luming’s research primarily revolves around Water and Soil Resources and Environment, addressing critical issues related to ecological conservation and resource sustainability. His work aims to enhance the understanding of water-soil interactions, promoting effective strategies for environmental protection and sustainable development.

Notable Publications📝

📝Single-atom Ag confined with nitrogen coordination in porous tubular g-C₃N₄ as Fenton-like photocatalyst for solar-powered water purification

Authors: Yanchun Huang, Weifang Huang, Luming Dou, Lai Bo, Naiwen Li, et al.
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
Year: 2025

Dr. Wenjie Yan | Triboelectric Nanogenerator | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Wenjie Yan | Triboelectric Nanogenerator | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at College of Mathematics & Physics, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China

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🎓 Academic & Professional Background

Yan Wenjie, a lecturer at the College of Mathematics & Physics, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, holds a master’s degree from Capital Normal University (2016) and a doctorate from Beijing Institute of Technology (2020). He completed his post-doctoral research at the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, CAS, in 2022. His research focuses on triboelectric nanogenerators, sensors, and 2D micro-devices, where he received the China Postdoctoral Fund and led an enterprise-commissioned project. With 17 SCI papers (500+ citations), including in Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, and Advanced Energy Materials, he holds 2 patents and teaches 2 courses. His contributions to triboelectric nanogenerators and strong academic collaborations have earned him significant recognition.

🔬 Areas of Research

Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG): Wenjie Yan made groundbreaking discoveries, such as the contact enhancement phenomenon, which increases output energy by prolonging contact time. He also invented a flexible film discharge switch, enhancing energy conversion efficiency and used aerodynamics to improve device robustness. Additionally, his work on the asymmetric structure capacitor effect broke traditional surface charge density limitations.

Sensor Research: Yan achieved remarkable advancements in strain sensors, boasting an ultra-high gauge factor, and gas sensors with ultra-high sensitivity using optical effects, demonstrating his expertise in sensor development.

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS): In the SERS field, Yan discovered the secondary photoreaction and, combining it with microfluidics, developed a highly repeatable single molecule detection microfluidic chip. This breakthrough was widely recognized, with Advanced Science News covering the achievement.

Publications Top Noted 📝

Giant Gauge Factor of Van der Waals Material Based Strain Sensors

Authors: Yan, W., Fuh, H.-R., Lv, Y., Chang, C.-R., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2021

Enhanced NO2 Sensitivity in Schottky-Contacted n-Type SnS2 Gas Sensors

Authors: Yan, W., Lv, C., Zhang, D., Chang, C.-R., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

Year: 2020

Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering on Ion-Beam-Deposited TiNx/Si Substrates

Authors: Zhao, S., Zhao, Y., Ran, Y., Zhang, D., Wang, Z.

Journal: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms

Year: 2020

Electrical Contact Barriers Between a Three-Dimensional Metal and Layered SnS2

Authors: Lv, C., Yan, W., Shieh, T.-H., Hung, K.-M., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

Year: 2020

Sub-Millimeter Size High Mobility Single Crystal MoSe2 Monolayers Synthesized by NaCl-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition

Authors: Li, J., Yan, W., Lv, Y., Arora, S.K., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2020

Assoc Prof Dr. Shuli Liu, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Shuli Liu, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Shuli Liu, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, China

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🎓 Education & Research Experience

Shuli Liu holds a PhD in Municipal Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology. Her thesis focuses on the anabolism of valuable organic materials from food processing wastewater treatment using photosynthetic bacteria. She has served as an Associate Professor at the North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power in the School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering since December 2021. Prior to this, she was a Lecturer at the same institution from August 2016 to November 2021. Liu began her academic journey as a PhD student from July 2012 to July 2016, followed by a Postgraduate degree in Environmental Microbiology from September 2010 to June 2012, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Bioscience from September 2006 to June 2010.

🔬 Research Programs in Charge

Assoc Prof Dr. Liu leads several innovative research programs focused on resource utilization in wastewater treatment. She is involved in the Key Research and Promotion Special Project of Henan Province (2020-2022) and the High-end Foreign Expert Introduction Program by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2022-2023). Additionally, her current projects include enhancing Material Synthesis and Membrane Pollution Control (2023-2024), as well as studying the anabolism and recycling of valuable organic materials from wastewater (2018-2020).

🏆 Awards & Grants

In recognition of her academic achievements, Liu received the National Award for Distinguished Doctorates from Harbin Institute of Technology in 2015.

🛠️ Skills

Liu possesses extensive skills in wastewater treatment using photosynthetic bacteria, along with proficiency in nitrogen and phosphorus removal from domestic sewage and the treatment of activated sludge for resource utilization.

Publications Top Noted📚 

Performance, mechanism regulation and resource recycling of bacteria-algae symbiosis system for wastewater treatment: A review

Authors: Liu, S., Kong, Z., Guo, H., Zhang, P., Song, G.

Journal: Environmental Pollution

Year: 2024

The resistance mechanism of humic acids and proteins in soluble microbial products from activated sludge against silver nanoparticles

Authors: Kang, J., Wang, Y.-H., Zhang, Y.-W., Song, G.-F., Wang, B.-H.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2024

Magnetic iron-based waterworks sludge modified by chitosan and FeS for aqueous Cr(vi) adsorption and reduction

Authors: Tie, J., Li, W., Duan, X., Liu, S., Zhao, W.

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2024

Effects of nitrogen and carbon source addition on biomass and protein production by Rhodopseudomonas via the RSM-CCD approach

Authors: Liu, S., Zhang, Y., Zhao, C., Zhang, P., Song, G.

Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment

Year: 2024

Recent progress and prospects for chain elongation of transforming biomass waste into medium-chain fatty acids

Authors: Liu, Y., Chen, L., Duan, Y., Liu, S., Li, G.

Journal: Chemosphere

Year: 2024