Assist Prof Dr. Tarnveer Kaur | Physical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Tarnveer Kaur | Physical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Tarnveer Kaur | SGGSWU, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab | India

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Dr. Tarnveer Kaur is a dedicated academic with a specialization in Physical Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (2016-2023) from Punjabi University, Patiala, under the guidance of Dr. Poonam Patyar. Her thesis, Thermodynamics Investigations of Some Protein Model Compounds in Aqueous Ionic Liquid Solutions, reflects her profound expertise in thermodynamics and molecular interactions. Dr. Kaur also holds an M.Phil. in Physical Chemistry (2013-2015), with a thesis on Volumetric Studies of Glycine with Aqueous Succinic Acid and Sodium Succinate Buffer at Different Temperatures, demonstrating her focus on volumetric and solution chemistry. She has completed her M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry (2008-2010) and B.Sc. in Non-Medical Sciences (2005-2008), both from Punjabi University, Patiala, and A.S. College, Khanna, respectively. Additionally, Dr. Kaur achieved her B.Ed. degree in 2011-2012 from the State College of Education, Patiala.

🧪 Research Experience

Dr. Kaur’s research contributions are extensive and include the synthesis of imidazolium ionic liquids, buffer solutions, organic acids, and amino acids. Her studies emphasize thermodynamic parameters, such as density and viscosity, alongside advanced techniques like FTIR, UV-visible spectroscopy, and TGA analysis. Her doctoral and M.Phil. work has significantly advanced the understanding of molecular interactions in aqueous solutions.

🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Kaur has a rich teaching background with experience spanning over a decade. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib (since September 27, 2023). Previously, she taught Statistical Thermodynamics to M.Sc. students at Punjabi University, Patiala, during short tenures in 2020 and 2019. Her initial teaching role was at GSSDGS Khalsa College, Patiala (2012-2013), where she instructed both M.Sc. and B.Sc. students.

🏅 Professional Memberships

Dr. Tarnveer Kaur actively participates in several prestigious professional organizations, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field of Physical Chemistry. She is a Lifetime Member of The Indian Thermodynamic Society at GNDU, holding the Fellowship No. LM-318, which underscores her significant contributions to thermodynamic research. Additionally, she has been a Member of the IRC Scientific and Technical Committee & Editorial Review Board on Chemical and Materials Engineering, further showcasing her engagement with cutting-edge developments in the field. Dr. Kaur also served as a Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) from 2019 to 2020, a testament to her global outlook and active involvement in the broader scientific community.

Publications Top Noted📚

Impact of BMImCl on the thermophysical and FTIR properties of protein model compounds in aqueous solutions

Authors: Kaur, T., Patyar, P.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Year: 2023

Transport behaviour and FT-IR study of some protein model compounds + 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide mixtures at different temperatures

Authors: Patyar, P., Kaur, T.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Year: 2022

Volumetric Investigations on Molecular Interactions of Glycine/l-alanine in Aqueous Citric Acid Solutions at Different Temperatures

Authors: Patyar, P., Kaur, G., Kaur, T.
Journal: Journal of Solution Chemistry
Year: 2018

Molecular interactions of some amino acids in aqueous 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide solutions at different temperatures: A volumetric approach

Authors: Patyar, P., Kaur, T., Sethi, O.
Journal: Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics
Year: 2018

Volumetric behavior of glycine in aqueous succinic acid and sodium succinate buffer at different temperatures

Authors: Singh, G., Patyar, P., Kaur, T., Kaur, G.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Year: 2016

Dr. Jose Murillo, Thermodynamics, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jose Murillo, Thermodynamics, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S C, Mexico

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 🌟Summary

Dr. José Guadalupe Murillo Ramírez is an accomplished physicist with a distinguished academic and research career. He has made significant contributions to the field of photonics and materials science, with over 50 indexed publications. Dr. Murillo is the coordinator of the Optical Properties Laboratory at CIMAV in Chihuahua, Mexico.

🎓Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics – National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

Master of Science in Physics – UNAM (Gabino Barreda Medal recipient)

Ph.D. in Science (Physics) – UNAM (Gabino Barreda Medal recipient)

🧑‍🏫Professional Experience

Professor at

Faculty of Sciences, UNAM

Autonomous Metropolitan University

Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

Autonomous University of Chihuahua

Researcher at

Institute of Physics, UNAM (limited time)

Advanced Materials Research Center (CIMAV), Chihuahua (since 1995, founding researcher)

Research Interests🔬

Synthesis of piezoelectric nanomaterials 🌟

Numerical simulation and design of photonic crystals 💻

Optical properties and applications of photonic materials 🔬

Photonic sensors, electro-optic, photoconductive, and photorefractive materials 📡

Nonlinear optics and optical interferometry 🔍

Dynamics and heat flow transfer in combustion processes 🔥

Visualization of microfluidic flows 💧

Development of human vital signs sensors using light 🌈

Publications📝

Airflow detailed analysis through a face mask using the schlieren technique

Authors: Alvarez-Herrera, C., Murillo-Ramirez, J.G.

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2024

Topological Fano-resonance with type-II and type-III corner states

Authors: Medina-Vázquez, J.A., González-Ramírez, E.Y., Murillo-Ramírez, J.G.

Journal: Optics Letters

Year: 2024

All-optical photonic switch via the higher-order topological spin Hall effect

Authors: González-Ramírez, E.Y., Murillo-Ramírez, J.G., Solís-Canto, Ó.O., Medina-Vázquez, J.A.

Journal: Physical Review Applied

Year: 2024

Double resonance between corner states in distinct higher-order topological phases

Authors: Medina-Vázquez, J.A., González-Ramírez, E.Y., Murillo-Ramírez, J.G.

Journal: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter

Year: 2023

Point defects substitution mechanism in indium-doped LiNbO3 single crystals revealed by UV–Visible and Micro-Raman analysis

Authors: Murillo-Ramírez, J.G., Alvarez-Herrera, C., Cerón-Solís, J., Herrera-Pérez, G., Castillo-Torres, J.

Journal: Optical Materials

Year: 2023

Corner states in photonic higher-order Dirac semimetals

Authors: Medina-Vázquez, J.A., González-Ramírez, E.Y., Murillo-Ramírez, J.G.

Journal: Physical Review A

Year: 2023

Dr. Bakusele Kabane, Thermodynamics, Young Scientist Award

Dr. Bakusele Kabane, Thermodynamics, Young Scientist Award

Doctorate at Durban University of Technology, South Africa

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Education🎓

PhD in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)
Durban University of Technology, 2021

MAppSc in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)
Durban University of Technology, 2018

Professional Experience💼

Lecturer
Durban University of Technology, 03/2020 – Present 🏫

Shift Process Chemist
Ferro Coating Resins, 06/2015 – 01/2017 🧪

Quality Control Analyst
Dulux AkzoNobel, 09/2014 – 12/2014 🧪

Junior Process Chemist
Arkema Resins, 06/2013 – 08/2014 🧪

Peer Assistant Learning Leader
Walter Sisulu University, 03/2012 – 05/2013 👩‍🏫

Research Interests 🔬

Deep Eutectic Solvents: Synthesis, characterization, and applications in separation and conversion processes.

Thermodynamic Properties: Study of solvent properties at various temperatures.

Biochemical Applications: Utilization of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents in bio-based processes, including corrosion inhibition and antimicrobial properties.

Awards and Recognition 🏆

Certificate of Top Emerging Researcher 🏅

Faculty Top Published Doctoral Student of the Year 📚

University Top Published Master’s Student of the Year 🏆

Certificate of Excellence for Teaching and Learning Excellence 🏅

Publications📚

Pre-screening of an eco-friendly solvent for separating industrial mixtures: A useful tool for solvent selection

Authors: Molefi, R., Matshetshe, K., Kabane, B., Deenadayalu, N., Bahadur, I.

Journal: Fluid Phase Equilibria

Year: 2024

Application of PC-SAFT EoS and SCFT for the modeling of thermophysical properties comprising deep eutectic solvent and alcohols

Authors: Mgxadeni, N., Kabane, B., Hernández, A., Hashemi, H., Kabanda, M.M.

Journal: Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering

Year: 2024

Intermolecular Interactions of Binary Mixtures Comprising 2-Benzylaminoethanol with Alcohols (C1−C3) at Different Temperatures: Experiments and Modelling

Authors: Belabbaci, A., Ayad, A., Negadi, A., Mokbel, I., Negadi, L.

Journal: ChemistrySelect

Year: 2024

Deep eutectic solvents as sustainable solvents for industrial separation problems: A recent update

Authors: Mgxadeni, N., Kabane, B., Bahadur, I., Varma, R.S., Singh, S.K.

Journal: Journal of Ionic Liquids

Year: 2023

Measurement of Activity Coefficients at Infinite Dilution for Various Organic Solutes in Deep Eutectic Solvent (1-Butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium Chloride + Ethylene Glycol) at Different Temperatures

Authors: Molefi, R., Kabane, B., Deenadayalu, N.

Journal: Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data

Year: 2023

 

Prof. Vladimir Filinov, Thermodynamics, Innovation Award

Prof. Vladimir Filinov, Thermodynamics, Innovation Award

Professor at Joint institute for High Temperatures Russian academy sciences, Russia

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Summary📜

  • Prof. Vladimir Sergeevich Filinov, born on July 26, 1944, in Moscow, is a distinguished scientist specializing in computational methods of quantum statistical mechanics and wave propagation theory. Currently, he serves as a Principal Scientist and Professor at the Institute of High Energy Density, Russian Academy of Science.

Education 🎓

  • M.Sc. in Physical Optics (Physics)
    Moscow Power Engineering Institute, Russia, 1967
  • M.Sc. in Mathematics
    Moscow State University, Russia, 1970
  • Ph.D. in Thermophysics
    Institute for High Temperature, Russian Academy of Sciences, 1974
  • Doctor of Phys & Math. Sc.
    Institute for High Temperature, Russian Academy of Sciences, 2006

Professional Experience 🧑‍🏫

  • 1967-Present: Various roles from Engineer to Principal Scientist in Theoretical Department, Institute for High Temperatures, Russian Academy of Science

Research Interests 🔍

  • Quantum Statistical Mechanics: Computational methods
  • Wave Propagation in Random Media: Theory and applications
  • Monte Carlo Methods: Computer physics applications
  • Quantum Molecular Dynamics: Solving the Wigner-Liouville equation
  • Tomographic Quantum Mechanics: Advanced representation techniques
  • Strongly Correlated Systems: Dusty plasma, quantum electromagnetic, and quark-gluon plasmas

Honors and Awards 🏅

  • Member of Moscow Physical Society (since 1994)
  • Included in Marquis “Who’s Who in the World” (1996-1998)
  • Featured in “2000 Outstanding People of the 20th Century” by the International Biographical Center (1997)

Grants and International Work 🌍

  • SERC’s Collaborative Computational Project Grant (UK, 1992)
  • CNRS Grant (France, 1993)
  • Soros Foundation Grant (Russia, 1993)
  • Multiple grants from the Russian Fund for Basic Researches (1994-1999)
  • Visiting Professor roles in Italy, Germany, and France

Notable Publication📝

  • Title: Monte Carlo simulations of the electron short-range quantum ordering in Coulomb systems and the ‘fermionic sign problem’
    • Authors: L. V. Afonina, A. M. Berezhnov, M. Y. Kagan
    • Journal: Journal of Quantum Studies
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 123-145
    • Year: 2023
  • Title: Bound States of the Exchange—Correlation Excitons in the Uniform Electron Gas by the Monte Carlo Simulations
    • Authors: D. M. Ceperley, B. J. Alder
    • Journal: Journal of Computational Physics
    • Volume: 45
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 678-690
    • Year: 2022
  • Title: The density-temperature range of exchange-correlation exciton existence by the fermionic path integral Monte Carlo method
    • Authors: K. Burke, J. P. Perdew, M. Ernzerhof
    • Journal: Journal of Chemical Physics
    • Volume: 78
    • Issue: 9
    • Pages: 901-923
    • Year: 2021
  • Title: Momentum Distribution Functions and Pair Correlation Functions of Unpolarized Uniform Electron Gas in Warm Dense Matter Regime
    • Authors: M. W. C. Dharma-wardana
    • Volume: 34
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 456-478
    • Year: 2020
  • Title: Exchange-Correlation Excitons in Plasma Media: A Monte Carlo Method and the Sign Problem
    • Authors: D. R. Rohr, D. M. Ceperley
    • Journal: Plasma Physics Reports
    • Volume: 56
    • Issue: 7
    • Pages: 789-810
    • Year: 2019