Ehsan Kianfar | Plant | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ehsan Kianfar | Plant |  Best Researcher Award

Islamic Azad University of Gachsaran,  Iran

Dr. Ehsan Kianfar is a researcher and academic in the field of Chemical Engineering, contributing to advancements in process engineering and materials science. His work focuses on innovative methodologies in chemical processes, sustainable engineering solutions, and applied research in industrial chemistry. With a strong academic background and numerous contributions to the scientific community, Dr. Kianfar remains active in both research and teaching, fostering innovation in chemical engineering.

Profile:

Education:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

  • Institution: Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
  • Year: 2020
  • Thesis: Preparation and identification of Zeolite Catalyst for Methanol to Gasoline, Ethylene to Propylene, and Methanol to DME
  • Supervisor: Dr. M. Salimi
  • Co-supervisors: Dr. V. Pirouzfar, Dr. B. Koohestani
  • GPA: 19.88/20 (WES format: 3.97/4) Ranked 1st

M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

  • Institution: Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
  • Year: 2014
  • Thesis: Synthesis of vanadium oxide nanostructures using hydrothermal & ultrasonic methods
  • Supervisor: Dr. B. Koohestani
  • Co-supervisor: Dr. M. Tajdari
  • GPA: 17.32/20 (WES format: 3.46/4)

Research Interests:

  • Catalyst Science
  • Catalysts Synthesis
  • Nanotechnology
  • Gas Separation Membranes

Editorial & Review Experience:

Reviewer for the following journals:

  • Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology (Impact Factor: 1.55, USA)
  • Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering (Impact Factor: 2.19, Korea)
  • Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (Impact Factor: 0.9, Iran)
  • Progress in Natural Science: Materials International (Impact Factor: 2.37, USA)
  • Topics in Catalysis (Impact Factor: 2.37, USA)
  • Applied Catalysis A (Impact Factor: 4.60, USA)
  • Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry (Impact Factor: 2.82, USA)
  • Silicon (Impact Factor: 1.11, USA)
  • ACS Omega (Impact Factor: 2.34, USA)
  • Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (Impact Factor: 3.34, USA)
  • Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (Impact Factor: 2.179)

Skills & Expertise:

  • Catalyst Development & Characterization
  • Zeolite Synthesis & Modification
  • Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
  • Gas Separation & Membrane Technology
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • CO2 Capture & Separation Processes

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 7,915

  • Citations Since 2020: 7,818

  • h-index: 51

  • h-index Since 2020: 51

  • i10-index: 114

  • i10-index Since 2020: 114

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Nanomaterial by Sol‐Gel Method: Synthesis and Application
📖 Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2021 (995 citations)

2️⃣ Nano Biosensors: Properties, Applications, and Electrochemical Techniques
📖 Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2021 (400 citations)

3️⃣ Protein Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery: Animal Protein, Plant Proteins, and Protein Cages, Albumin Nanoparticles
📖 Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2021 (361 citations)

4️⃣ Magnetic Nanoparticles in Targeted Drug Delivery: A Review
📖 Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 2021 (219 citations)

5️⃣ Zeolite-Based Catalysts for Methanol to Gasoline Process: A Review
📖 Microchemical Journal, 2020 (172 citations)

6️⃣ Ionic Liquids: Properties, Application, and Synthesis
📖 Fine Chemical Engineering, 2021 (146 citations)

7️⃣ Methods of Chemical Synthesis in the Synthesis of Nanomaterial and Nanoparticles by the Chemical Deposition Method: A Review
📖 BioNanoScience, 2022 (131 citations)

8️⃣ Recent Advances in Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Vanadium Oxide Nanotube
📖 Microchemical Journal, 2019 (128 citations)

9️⃣ Nanozeolites: Synthesized, Properties, Applications
📖 Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2019 (123 citations)

🔟 Enhanced Gas Transport Properties in Silica Nanoparticle Filler-Polystyrene Nanocomposite Membranes
📖 Colloid and Polymer Science, 2017 (123 citations)

Saurabh Shekhar | Fertilizer Production | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Saurabh Shekhar | Fertilizer Production | Best Researcher Award

Scientist at  CSIR-NML,  India

Dr. Saurabh Shekhar is a Senior Scientist in the Metal Extraction & Recycling Division at the CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML), Jamshedpur, India. With over a decade of experience in metallurgical research, he specializes in metal extraction, material synthesis, and waste management.

 

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D.: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (CSIR-NML, AcSIR, 2023).
  • M.Tech: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, specializing in Mineral Processing (CSIR-NML, AcSIR, 2014).
  • B.E.: Chemical Engineering (Haldia Institute of Technology, 2011).

Professional Achievements:

  • Research Funding: Successfully led 34 projects (18 completed, 16 ongoing) with a cumulative budget exceeding ₹10 crore.
  • Publications: Authored 13 SCI-indexed publications and over 10 conference proceedings.
  • Patents: Holder of 13 patents, including 4 granted.
  • Technology Transfer: Successfully transferred one innovative technology.

Awards and Recognition:

  • National Innovation Award (NRDC, 2020): Recognized for technology transfer with a ₹5 lakh prize.
  • S. Banerjee Award (2020): For excellence in in-house projects.
  • Additional Honors: Nine paper and poster awards at prestigious conferences such as NMD, MPT, and MetWaste.

Dr. Saurabh’s groundbreaking contributions to metallurgical science and his focus on sustainable practices make him a leader in his field.

Citation Metrics:

  • Publications: 13 SCI-indexed papers with 171 citations (156 since 2019).
  • h-index: 7 (since 2019: 7)
  • i10-index: 6 (since 2019: 6)
  • Patents: Filed 13 patents, with 4 granted.

Publication Top Note:

  • Physical and chemical characterization and recovery of potash fertilizer from glauconitic clay for agricultural application
    Applied Clay Science, 143, 50-56, 2017. (Citations: 55)
  • Physico-chemical treatment of glauconitic sandstone to recover potash and magnetite
    Journal of Cleaner Production, 147, 681-693, 2017. (Citations: 41)
  • A sustainable process for recovery of potash fertilizer from glauconite through simultaneous production of pigment grade red oxide
    Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 23, e00129, 2020. (Citations: 19)
  • Phosphonomethyl iminodiacetic acid functionalized metal organic framework supported PAN composite beads for selective removal of La(III) from wastewater: Adsorptive study
    Journal of Hazardous Materials, 425, 127802, 2022. (Citations: 18)
  • Valorisation of waste galvanizing dross: Emphasis on recovery of zinc with zero effluent strategy
    Journal of Environmental Management, 256, 109985, 2020. (Citations: 11)
  • Study of process efficiency for high-ash fine coal cleaning in a Kelsey centrifugal jig
    International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, 38(5), 250-259, 2018. (Citations: 11)
  • Extraction of manganese through baking-leaching technique from high iron containing manganese sludge
    Materials Today: Proceedings, 46(3), 1499-1504, 2021. (Citations: 7)
  • Simultaneous extraction of copper and iron from chalcopyrite concentrate via surfactant-assisted chlorination leaching
    Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023. (Citations: 3)
  • Petro-Mineralogical and Geochemical Evaluation of Glauconitic Rocks of the Ukra Member (Bhuj Formation), Kutch Basin, India
    Clays and Clay Minerals, 70(1), 135-153, 2022. (Citations: 3)
  • Recovery of zinc as zinc phosphate and by-products from hydrometallurgical treatment of hot-dip galvanizing (Zn-Al) dross
    Materials Today: Proceedings, 46, 1532-1536, 2021. (Citations: 3)
  • A Clean Process for the Recovery of Potash Fertilizer from Glauconitic Rock via Hydrogen Gas Pre-treatment and Mild Acid Leaching
    JOM, 76(7), 3343-3353, 2024.
  • A clean process for the recovery of iron as value-added product from highly acidic chloride leach solution
    Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023.
  • Emulsion Mediated Low Temperature Pressure Leaching of Base Metals from Mixed Sulfide Minerals Through Enhanced Oxygen Mass Transfer
    Extraction 2018: Proceedings of the First Global Conference on Extractive Metallurgy, 2018.

 

Zongho Kom | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Zongho Kom |  Agricultural  | Best Researcher Award

University Of Venda,  South Africa

Dr. Zongho Kom holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Venda, South Africa, where he also completed his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Sciences. He is currently a Doctoral Fellow at the University of Venda, engaged in research, publications, and supervising postgraduate students. Dr. Kom has previously worked as a Project Administrator for the South Africa/Flander Climate Adaptation Research and Training Partnership and as a Coordinator of Conservation Technology in Chad.

 

Publication Profile

Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Geography
    University of Venda, South Africa
  • Master of Environmental Sciences (Geography)
    University of Venda, South Africa
  • Bachelor of Environmental Sciences Honours (Geography)
    University of Venda, South Africa

Career History:

  • Doctoral Fellowship, University of Venda
    June 2021 – Present
    Responsibilities include conducting research, publishing findings, and supervising postgraduate students.
  • Project Administrator / Teaching Postgraduate, University of Venda
    South Africa/Flander Climate Adaptation Research and Training Partnership (SAF-ADAPT)
  • Coordinator of Conservation Technology, African Parks
    Chad (September 2020 – April 2021)
  • Administrator of GIS Certificate Course / Facilitator and Senior Tutor, University of Venda
    January 2013 – 2019
    Taught various environmental courses in Geography.

Research Interests:

Dr. Kom’s research focuses on climate change adaptation policies, environmental awareness, sustainable livelihoods, smallholder farming systems, indigenous knowledge systems, food security, and geospatial analysis.

Grants and Fellowships:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Venda
  • National Research Foundation (NRF) Doctoral Fellowship Grant
  • NRF Student Travel Grant for the American Association of Geographers (2017)
  • Travel grant for the International Geographical Union (2015)

Memberships:

  • South Africa for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
  • Society of South Africa Geographers (SSAG)

Publication Top Notes

  • Smallholder Farmers Multinomial Choice Analysis for Climate Change and Variability in Limpopo Province, South Africa
    Year: 2024 | Type: Book Chapter
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-2926-5_4
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Melanie D. Nicolau, Solomon E. Uhunamure, Sylvester Mpandeli, Nthaduleni S. Nethengwe, Jacobus N. Steyn, Karabo Shale, Pindulo Ramasunga, Hector Chikoore
  • Indigenous and Local Knowledge: Instruments Towards Achieving SDG2: A Review in an African Context
    Year: 2024-10-21 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.3390/su16209137
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Nthaduleni Samuel Nethengwe
  • The Use of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Practices to Enhance Food Security in Vhembe District, South Africa
    Year: 2024-09 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.1007/s40003-024-00716-8
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Melanie D. Nicolau, Shandukani C. Nenwiini
  • Climate Change, Food Security and Farmers’ Livelihoods: A Case Study in Limpopo Province, South Africa
    Year: 2024-05-14 | Type: Preprint
    DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4172452/v1
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Melanie D. Nicolau
  • Understanding Links Between Water Scarcity and Violent Conflicts in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin Using the Water Footprint Concept
    Year: 2024-02 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.1029/2023EF004013
    Contributors: Elias Nkiaka, Robert G. Bryant, Zongho Kom
  • Indigenous Knowledge Indicators Employed by Farmers for Adaptation to Climate Change in Rural South Africa
    Year: 2023-11-10 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2022.2086854
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Nthaduleni S. Nethengwe, Sylvester Mpandeli, Hector Chikoore
  • Determinants of Small-scale Farmers’ Choice and Adaptive Strategies in Response to Climatic Shocks in Vhembe District, South Africa
    Year: 2022-04 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.1007/s10708-020-10272-7
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, N. S. Nethengwe, N. S. Mpandeli, H. Chikoore
  • Climate Change Grounded on Empirical Evidence as Compared with the Perceptions of Smallholder Farmers in Vhembe District, South Africa
    Year: 2020-08 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0021909619891757
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Nthaduleni S. Nethengwe, Sylvester Mpandeli, Hector Chikoore