Guilong Peng | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Guilong  Peng |  Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  Southwest University,  China

Dr. Guilong Peng is an Associate Professor at Southwest University, specializing in Environmental Analytical Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Municipal Engineering from Chongqing University and completed postdoctoral research in Environmental Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University. Dr. Peng’s research focuses on advanced oxidation processes, biochar applications, and environmental contaminant degradation. He has published extensively in prominent journals, contributing valuable insights into contaminant treatment and metal recovery. Dr. Peng is dedicated to advancing environmental chemistry, with a particular emphasis on practical solutions for pollution management.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Postdoctoral Research, Environmental Science & Engineering, Tsinghua University (2017-2019)
  • Ph.D., Municipal Engineering, Chongqing University (2014-2017)
  • M.Sc., Analytical Chemistry, Southwest University (2011-2014)
  • B.Sc., Chemistry, Sichuan Normal University (2004-2008)

🧪 Research Focus:

  • Environmental Analytical Chemistry
  • Advanced Oxidation Processes
  • Biochar Applications

🏫 Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor, Southwest University (2021–present)
  • Lecturer, Southwest University (2019–2021)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Analysis of the Steady-State Concentrations of Reactive Species and Their Role in Contaminant Degradation by the Iron-Biochar/Persulfate Advanced Oxidation Process: Comparison of Probe Compound and Quenching Agent Methods
    Separation and Purification Technology (2025-02)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128502
  • Activation of Metabisulfite by Dissolved Fe(III) at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations for Organic Contaminants Degradation
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2025-01-23)
    DOI: 10.3390/ijms26030953
  • Highly Efficient Removal of Organic Pollutants with HCO3−-Enhanced Ru(III)/NaClO Process
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2025-01-15)
    DOI: 10.3390/ijms26020677
  • The Role of Fe(IV) in the Zero-Valent Iron Biochar Activated Persulfate System for Treatment of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
    Chemical Engineering Journal (2024)
    DOI: 10.1016/J.CEJ.2024.150553
  • New Insights into the Quantification of Fe(IV) Using Methyl Phenyl Sulfoxide (PMSO) as Probe in the Iron-Based Heterogeneous Catalyst Activated Persulfate Process
    Environmental Pollution (2024-12)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124924
  • Cu-EDTA Decomplexation by UV/Peracetic Acid Oxidation and Coupled Cu Recovery by Alkaline Precipitation: Efficiency and Mechanism
    Chemical Engineering Journal (2024-10)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.155678
  • Catalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin in Aqueous Solution by Peroxymonosulfate Activated with a Magnetic CuFe2O4@Biochar Composite
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2023)
    DOI: 10.3390/IJMS24065702
  • Synthesis of an Environmentally Friendly Modified Mulberry Branch-Derived Biochar Composite: High Degradation Efficiency of BPA and Mitigation of Toxicity in Silkworm Larvae
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2023)
    DOI: 10.3390/IJMS24043609
  • Enhanced Fe(III)/Fe(II) Redox Cycle for Persulfate Activation by Reducing Sulfur Species
    Catalysts (2022)
    DOI: 10.3390/CATAL12111435
  • Activation of Peroxymonosulfate by Pyrophosphate for the Degradation of AO7 at Neutral pH
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022-07)
    DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15391-3
  • Decomplexation of Ni(II)-Citrate and Recovery of Nickel from Chelated Nickel Containing Electroplating Wastewater by Peroxymonosulfate with Nickel
    Separation and Purification Technology (2022-01)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120142
  • A Facile Method to Fabricate AC/CuO for Efficient Removal of Organic Pollutants by Adsorption and Persulfate-Based Advanced Oxidation Processes
    AQUA – Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society (2021)
    DOI: 10.2166/AQUA.2020.094

 

Radha Rani | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

Dr Radha Rani |  Sustainable Agriculture |  Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad,  India

Dr. Radha Rani is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad. With a Ph.D. in Microbiology, her research focuses on environmental microbiology and biotechnology, specifically in the areas of bioremediation, biodegradation, and phytodegradation of organic pollutants, as well as plant-microbe interactions. Dr. Rani possesses technical expertise in remediating soil contaminated with organic and inorganic pollutants, microbial fermentation, and studying microbial diversity. She is proficient in advanced analytical techniques, including GC/LC-MS and ICP-AES, contributing significantly to the field through her innovative research and dedication to environmental sustainability.

Publication profile:

Specialization:

Dr. Radha Rani specializes in Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology, focusing on Bioremediation, Biodegradation, and Phytodegradation of organic pollutants, as well as plant-microbe interactions.

Technical Expertise:

  • Bioremediation of soil contaminated with organic/inorganic pollutants
  • Microbial fermentation
  • Microbial diversity studies
  • GC/LC-MS and ICP-AES techniques

Research Experience:

  • Doctoral Research: Conducted at the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur
  • Teaching Experience:
    • Shri Shivaji Education Society Amravati’s Science College, Nagpur
    • IFTM University, Moradabad
    • MNNIT, Allahabad

Citations:

  • Citations: 2,032 (1,871 since 2019)
  • h-index: 23 (22 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 31 (29 since 2019)

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • A critical review on speciation, mobilization and toxicity of lead in soil-microbe-plant system and bioremediation strategies
    A. Kushwaha, N. Hans, S. Kumar, R. Rani
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 147, 1035-1045 (2018)
    Citations: 495
  • Heavy metal detoxification and tolerance mechanisms in plants: Implications for phytoremediation
    A. Kushwaha, R. Rani, S. Kumar, A. Gautam
    Environmental Reviews 24 (1), 39-51 (2015)
    Citations: 204
  • Liposome and their applications in cancer therapy
    H. Pandey, R. Rani, V. Agarwal
    Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology 59, e16150477 (2016)
    Citations: 152
  • Tolerance and Reduction of Chromium(VI) by Bacillus sp. MNU16 Isolated from Contaminated Coal Mining Soil
    N. Upadhyay, K. Vishwakarma, J. Singh, M. Mishra, V. Kumar, R. Rani, …
    Frontiers in Plant Science 8, 778 (2017)
    Citations: 130
  • Adsorption kinetics and molecular interactions of lead [Pb(II)] with natural clay and humic acid
    J. K. P. Kushwaha, A. Rani
    International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 1, 1-12 (2019)
    Citations: 96
  • Recent progress in microbial fuel cells for industrial effluent treatment and energy generation: Fundamentals to scale-up application and challenges
    R. Selvasembian, J. Mal, R. Rani, R. Sinha, R. Agrahari, I. Joshua, …
    Bioresource Technology 346, 126462 (2022)
    Citations: 94
  • A new insight to adsorption and accumulation of high lead concentration by exopolymer and whole cells of lead-resistant bacterium Acinetobacter junii L. Pb1 isolated from coal …
    M. A. Anamika Kushwaha, Radha Rani, Sanjay Kumar, Tarence Thomas, Arun Alfred David
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 24 (11), 10652-10661 (2017)
    Citations: 75
  • Emerging bioremediation technologies for the treatment of textile wastewater containing synthetic dyes: a comprehensive review
    A. Srivastava, R. M. Rani, D. S. Patle, S. Kumar
    Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 97 (1), 26-41 (2022)
    Citations: 73
  • Evaluation of the cytotoxicity and interaction of lead with lead resistant bacterium Acinetobacter junii Pb1
    R. R. Singh, P. K., Kushwaha A., Hans N., Gautam A.
    Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 50 (1), 223 (2019)
    Citations: 50
  • Microbial decolorization of Reactive Black 5 dye by Bacillus albus DD1 isolated from textile water effluent: kinetic, thermodynamics & decolorization mechanism
    A. Srivastava, L. K. Dangi, S. Kumar, R. Rani
    Heliyon 8 (2) (2022)
    Citations: 48
  • Advances in the development of electrode materials for improving the reactor kinetics in microbial fuel cells
    R. Agrahari, B. Bayar, H. N. Abubackar, B. S. Giri, E. R. Rene, R. Rani
    Chemosphere 290, 133184 (2022)
    Citations: 47
  • Soil ecophysiological and microbiological indices of soil health: a study of coal mining site in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
    N. Upadhyay, S. Verma, A. Pratap Singh, S. Devi, K. Vishwakarma, N. Kumar, …
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 16 (3), 778-800 (2016)
    Citations: 41
  • Biodegradation of phorate in soil and rhizosphere of Brassica juncea (L.)(Indian Mustard) by a microbial consortium
    R. Rani, A. Juwarkar
    International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 71, 36-42 (2012)
    Citations: 41
  • Optimization of operating conditions of miniaturized single chambered microbial fuel cell using NiWO4/graphene oxide modified anode for performance improvement and microbial …
    R. Rani, D. Sharma, S. Kumar
    Bioresource Technology 285, 121337 (2019)
    Citations: 39
  • High-capacity polyaniline-coated molybdenum oxide composite as an effective catalyst for enhancing the electrochemical performance of the microbial fuel cell
    R. Rani, S. Kumar
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 44 (31), 16933-16943 (2019)
    Citations: 34
  • Role of root exudates on the soil microbial diversity and biogeochemistry of heavy metals
    P. Agarwal, R. Vibhandik, R. Agrahari, A. Daverey, R. Rani
    Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 196 (5), 2673-2693 (2024)
    Citations: 33
  • Unravelling the role of rhizospheric plant-microbe synergy in phytoremediation: a genomic perspective
    P. Agarwal, B. S. Giri, R. Rani
    Current Genomics 21 (5), 334-342 (2020)
    Citations: 33
  • Mechanism of soil-metal-microbe interactions and their implication on microbial bioremediation and phytoremediation
    A. Kushwaha, R. Rani, S. Kumar
    Environmental Science and Engineering. Biodegradation and Bioremediation 8 (2017)
    Citations: 31
  • Enhanced Performance of a Single Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell Using NiWO4/Reduced Graphene Oxide Coated Carbon Cloth Anode
    S. K. Geetanjali, Radha Rani
    Fuel Cell (2019) DOI: 10.1002/fuce.201800120
    Citations: 28
  • Reduction of Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)] by Heavy Metal Tolerant Bacterium Alkalihalobacillus clausii CRA1 and Its Toxicity Assessment Through Flow Cytometry
    A. Gautam, A. Kushwaha, R. Rani
    Current Microbiology 79 (1), 33 (2022)
    Citations: 27