Fenghong Wang | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fenghong Wang |  Environmental |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Inner Mongolia Medical University, China

Dr. Fenghong Wang is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the Department of Hygiene and Toxicology, Inner Mongolia Medical University. Her research focuses on the identification and mechanisms of environmental toxicants and their health risks in populations, with specific emphasis on cardiovascular toxicity caused by nano-silica, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and rare earth dust.

Profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Toxicology – Capital Medical University (2019–2022)
    Supervisor: Prof. Sun Zhiwei

  • M.Sc. in Occupational & Environmental Health – Jilin University (2012–2015)
    Supervisor: Prof. Li Jing

  • B.Sc. in Preventive Medicine – Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology (2007–2012)

🧪 Research Focus:

Wang Fenghong specializes in the mechanistic toxicology of environmental pollutants with public health implications, focusing on:

  • 🧼 Cardiovascular toxicity of nano-silica

  • 🧪 Toxic effects of PFOA on the cardiovascular system

  • 🌍 Health risks from environmental exposure to rare earth dust

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience:

  • 2023–Present: Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University

  • 2015–2019: Public Health Physician, Industrial Hygiene Dept., Baotou Guoyao Beifang Hospital

📊 Research Projects:

  • 🔬 PI, Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation
    (100,000 RMB – Nanosilica & Cardiac Fibrosis)

  • 🎯 PI, High-Level Talent Research Start-up Fund
    (Particulate Matter & Cardiovascular Toxicity)

  • 💉 PI, Inner Mongolia Dept. of Finance
    (PFOA-induced Cardiomyocyte Injury in Mice)

📚 Selected Publications (First Author):

  1. 2025 – Silica nanoparticles & cardiac hypertrophy (Toxicological Science)

  2. 2022 – ROS/NLRP3/Caspase-1-mediated pyroptosis (Free Radic Biol Med)

  3. 2021 – PM2.5 & atrial fibrillation meta-analysis (Sci Total Environ)

  4. 2020 – PM2.5 & heart rate variability (Chemosphere)

👩‍🎓 Graduate Supervision:

  • Supervised 3 master’s students

  • Admission field: Public Health and Preventive Medicine

🏆 Honors & Awards:

  • 🥈 Second Prize – Innovation Forum, Inner Mongolia Medical University

  • 🥉 Third Prize – Provincial-level Experimental Design Competition

🧬 Research Contribution Summary:

  • 🧾 4 SCI first-author papers published

  • 📑 3 SCI papers under review

  • 🏥 Expertise in cardiovascular toxicology, occupational health, and environmental exposure impact

📈 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 299

  • Cited By: 275 documents

  • Total Publications: 12

  • h-index: 11

Publication:

Ferritinophagy was involved in long-term SiNPs exposure-induced ferroptosis and liver fibrosis
Authors: Qingqing Liang, Yuexiao Ma, Fenghong Wang, Junchao Duan, Zhiwei Sun
Journal: Nanotoxicology, 2023
Citations: 11

Weiping Liu | Environmental Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr.  Weiping Liu | Environmental Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang Shuren University, China

Prof. Weiping Liu is a distinguished environmental scientist and chemist currently serving as Dean of the Interdisciplinary Research Academy at Zhejiang Shuren University, China. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Science from Zhejiang University and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan. His academic career spans over four decades, including prominent roles at Zhejiang University and Zhejiang University of Technology.

Profile:

Education:

  • B.S. in Chemistry, Zhejiang University, China (1982)

  • M.S. in Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, China (1989)

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan (2007)

Professional Experience:

  • Dean, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University (2020–present)

  • Dean, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University (2009–2018)

  • Director, Institute of Environmental Health, Zhejiang University (2018–2021)

  • Distinguished Professor, Zhejiang University (2009–2024)

  • Director, Research Center of Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology (2005–2009)

  • Visiting Scientist/Professor at institutions in Italy, USA, and Japan (1990–2007)

  • Various academic roles at Zhejiang University, rising from Teaching Assistant to Professor (1982–2005)

Research Focus:

Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Agricultural Chemistry, and Resource Sciences.

Honors and Awards:

  • Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), USA (2012)

  • Chemist Award of the Year, American Chemical Society (ACS), USA (2003)

  • National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, China (2002)

  • Outstanding Young Scientist Award, China (1990)

  • Outstanding Scientist in Environmental Science, National EPA, China (1995)

  • JSPS Senior Fellowship, Japan (1999)

  • Multiple distinguished teaching and contribution awards in China.

International Experience:

  • Visiting roles at the University of California, Riverside (USA), University of Sassari (Italy), Kyushu University (Japan), and others.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 33,859

  • Citations Since 2020: 15,356

  • h-index: 97

  • h-index Since 2020: 63

  • i10-index: 506

  • i10-index Since 2020: 368

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Weakly Coordinating Directing Groups for Ruthenium (II)‐Catalyzed C H Activation
    S De Sarkar, W Liu, SI Kozhushkov, L Ackermann
    Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis, 356 (7), 1461-1479, 775 (2014)

  2. Enantioselectivity in Environmental Safety of Current Chiral Insecticides
    W Liu, J Gan, D Schlenk, WA Jury
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102 (3), 701-706, 601 (2005)

  3. Manganese-Catalyzed C–H Activation
    W Liu, L Ackermann
    Acs Catalysis, 6 (6), 3743-3752, 580 (2016)

  4. Oxidative Stress Response and Gene Expression with Atrazine Exposure in Adult Female Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
    Y Jin, X Zhang, L Shu, L Chen, L Sun, H Qian, W Liu, Z Fu
    Chemosphere, 78 (7), 846-852, 502 (2010)

  5. Fast and Highly Efficient Removal of Dyes under Alkaline Conditions Using Magnetic Chitosan-Fe (III) Hydrogel
    C Shen, Y Shen, Y Wen, H Wang, W Liu
    Water Research, 45 (16), 5200-5210, 357 (2011)

  6. Oxidative Removal of Bisphenol A by Manganese Dioxide: Efficacy, Products, and Pathways
    K Lin, W Liu, J Gan
    Environmental Science & Technology, 43 (10), 3860-3864, 352 (2009)

  7. Fe-g-C3N4/Graphitized Mesoporous Carbon Composite as an Effective Fenton-Like Catalyst in a Wide pH Range
    J Ma, Q Yang, Y Wen, W Liu
    Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 201, 232-240, 321 (2017)

  8. Status of Metal Accumulation in Farmland Soils Across China: From Distribution to Risk Assessment
    L Niu, F Yang, C Xu, H Yang, W Liu
    Environmental Pollution, 176, 55-62, 319 (2013)

  9. Action Mechanisms of Acetolactate Synthase-Inhibiting Herbicides
    Q Zhou, W Liu, Y Zhang, KK Liu
    Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 89 (2), 89-96, 316 (2007)

  10. Status of Phthalate Esters Contamination in Agricultural Soils Across China and Associated Health Risks
    L Niu, Y Xu, C Xu, L Yun, W Liu
    Environmental Pollution, 195, 16-23, 304 (2014)

  11. Combined Effect of Copper and Cadmium on Chlorella vulgaris Growth and Photosynthesis-Related Gene Transcription
    H Qian, J Li, L Sun, W Chen, GD Sheng, W Liu, Z Fu
    Aquatic Toxicology, 94 (1), 56-61, 303 (2009)

  12. Effects of Copper Sulfate, Hydrogen Peroxide and N-Phenyl-2-Naphthylamine on Oxidative Stress and the Expression of Genes Involved in Photosynthesis and Microcystin Disposition in
    H Qian, S Yu, Z Sun, X Xie, W Liu, Z Fu
    Aquatic Toxicology, 99 (3), 405-412, 263 (2010)

  13. Enantioselectivity in Environmental Risk Assessment of Modern Chiral Pesticides
    J Ye, M Zhao, J Liu, W Liu
    Environmental Pollution, 158 (7), 2371-2383, 259 (2010)

  14. Cypermethrin Has the Potential to Induce Hepatic Oxidative Stress, DNA Damage and Apoptosis in Adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
    Y Jin, S Zheng, Y Pu, L Shu, L Sun, W Liu, Z Fu
    Chemosphere, 82 (3), 398-404, 249 (2011)

  15. Allelochemical Stress Causes Oxidative Damage and Inhibition of Photosynthesis in Chlorella vulgaris
    H Qian, X Xu, W Chen, H Jiang, Y Jin, W Liu, Z Fu
    Chemosphere, 75 (3), 368-375, 241 (2009)

  16. Particle Size-Specific Distributions and Preliminary Exposure Assessments of Organophosphate Flame Retardants in Office Air Particulate Matter
    F Yang, J Ding, W Huang, W Xie, W Liu
    Environmental Science & Technology, 48 (1), 63-70, 234 (2014)

  17. Distribution and Persistence of Pyrethroids in Runoff Sediments
    J Gan, SJ Lee, WP Liu, DL Haver, JN Kabashima
    Journal of Environmental Quality, 34 (3), 836-841, 225 (2005)

  18. Effect of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on the Transcription of Genes Related to the Innate Immune System in the Early Developmental Stage of Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
    Y Jin, R Chen, W Liu, Z Fu
    Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 28 (5-6), 854-861, 221 (2010)

  19. Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Supported TiO2: Dispersing Effect of SiO2
    Y Xu, W Zheng, W Liu
    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 122 (1), 57-60, 202 (1999)

  20. Cobalt Complexes as an Emerging Class of Catalysts for Homogeneous Hydrogenations
    W Liu, B Sahoo, K Junge, M Beller
    Accounts of Chemical Research, 51 (8), 1858-1869, 200 (2018)

 

Yanjun Chai | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanjun Chai | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at  Zhejiang University of Science and Technology,  China

Dr. Yanjun Chai is an Associate Professor and Ph.D. supervisor at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, where he also serves as Deputy Director and Party Branch Secretary. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Agricultural Environment and Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Profile:

🔬 Research Focus:

🌾 Farmland Restoration & ♻️ Agricultural Waste Utilization
Specializes in the improvement and restoration of degraded and polluted farmland, and the resource-efficient use of agricultural waste.

🎓 Academic Background & Role:

  • PhD from the Institute of Agricultural Environment and Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

  • Postgraduate supervisor, Secretary of the Party Branch, and Deputy Director of the Department

📊 Research & Projects:

  • Led 20+ major projects, including:

    • Zhejiang Province Public Welfare Programs

    • Farmland nitrogen/phosphorus loss monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture

  • Participated in 5 national/provincial key R&D programs

📚 Publications & Innovation:

  • 50+ papers (including 15 SCI and 4 EI indexed)

  • 1 academic monograph

  • 5 authorized invention patents

  • Co-developed 5 agricultural and local standards related to biogas slurry

🏅 Awards & Honors:

  • 🥇 First Prize – China Construction Enterprise Management Association

  • 🥈 Second Prize – Hubei Province Scientific & Technological Progress

  • 🥈 Second Prize – China Electric Power Engineering

  • Established the Quzhou Doctor Innovation Workstation and the Quzhou Rural Revitalization Expert Workstation

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Effects of Different Types of Biochar Application on Dryland Yellow-Red Soil Fertility
    Zhou Yuan Lin, Jianfeng Jiang, Wenbin Tong
    Published in: Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao / Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2025

  2. Investigation of High-Risk Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria and Their Associated Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Different Agricultural Soils With Biogas Slurry From China
    Yi Lu, Junhui Wu, Jiwei Li, Guanyu Zheng, Shengdao Shan
    Published in: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024

 

Firdous Ahmad Dar | Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Firdous Ahmad Dar | Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at National Institute of Technology Srinagar J&K, India

Mr. Firdous Ahmad Dar is a dedicated Civil Engineering professional currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. He holds a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Lovely Professional University (2018) and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Pratap University, Jaipur (2016).

Profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • 🧪 Pursuing Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering – NIT Srinagar (Since 2020)

  • 🏗️ M.Tech in Structural Engineering – Lovely Professional University, Punjab (2018)

  • 🏛️ B.Tech in Civil Engineering – Pratap University, Jaipur (2016)

🔬 Research Interests:

  • 💧 Wastewater Treatment & Fluoride Removal

  • 🌿 Adsorption Using Eco-Friendly Carbonaceous Materials

  • ♻️ Sustainable Construction: Pervious & Recycled Concrete

  • ⚗️ Activated Adsorbents from Organic Waste (Chinar Leaves, Chestnut Shells, Dal Lake Weeds)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Fluoride in Drinking Water: An In-depth Analysis of its Prevalence, Health Effects, Advances in Detection and Treatment
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Materials Today: Proceedings, 102, pp. 349–360, 2024.

  • Recent Advances in Adsorption Techniques for Fluoride Removal – An Overview
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 23, Article ID: 101017, 2023.

  • Removal of Fluoride from Wastewater with the Mg/Al Impregnated Adsorbent Prepared from Chinar Leaves: Adsorption Isotherm, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Environmental Research, Article ID: 121004, 2025.

  • Comprehensive Batch Studies on Removal of Fluoride from Aqueous Solution by Acid and Alkali-Activated Adsorbents Prepared from Dal Lake Weeds: Mechanism, Kinetics and Thermodynamics
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Environmental Research, 259, Article ID: 119493, 2024.

  • Utilization of Organic Waste from Chinar Leaves as Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Adsorbent for Fluoride Removal
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, pp. 1–24, 2024.

  • Study on Defluoridation of Water by Using Activated Carbon Derived from Chestnut Shell as Adsorbent
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Environmental Research and Technology, 7(4), pp. 547–563, 2024.

  • Adsorption of Fluoride from Wastewater with the Activated Carbon Derived from Coconut Shell
    F.A. Dar, A. Kumar, M. Hussain, J. Sotra, S. Kurella
    International Conference on Sustainable Advanced Technologies for Environmental Management, 2023.

  • Properties of Permeable Concrete Made by Recycled Aggregates
    K. Kapoor, F.A. Dar, D.A. Rather
    In: Sustainable Engineering: Proceedings of EGRWSE 2018, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 30, pp. 359–365, Springer, 2019.

  • Study the Permeability of Pervious Concrete
    K. Kapoor, F.A. Dar
    International Conference on Advances in Construction Materials and Structures, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), July 3–5, 2018.

  • A Device for Measuring the Infiltration Rate of Water Through Pervious Concrete
    F.A. Dar, K. Kapoor
    Indian Patent, Patent No: 362806, Publication Date: 2018/03/16, Application No: 201811008145

 

Tunde Etchie | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Tunde  Etchie |  Environmental Chemistry |  Best Researcher Award

Lecturer & Researcher at  Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State,  Nigeria

Dr. Tunde O. Etchie is a dedicated Environmental Chemist focused on understanding the hazardous chemical compositions of air, water, and arable land and their impact on public health in Africa and Asia. His research explores how meteorology, demography, and socioeconomic status influence exposure to chemical pollutants and associated health burdens.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Environmental Chemistry & Pollution Control | University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2016)
  • MSc in Environmental Chemistry & Pollution Control | University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2009)
  • BSc in Biochemistry | Delta State University, Nigeria (2005)

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Lecturer | Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria (2019 – Present)
  • Director | Meteorology, Environment & Demographic Surveillance Ltd, Port Harcourt, Nigeria (2017 – Present)
  • Lecturer | Landmark University, Kwara State, Nigeria (2018 – 2019)
  • Senior Research Officer | The INCLEN Trust International, New Delhi, India (2016 – 2017)

🔬 Research Interests:

Dr. Etchie is dedicated to understanding how hazardous chemical compositions in air, water, and arable land affect the burden of disease in Africa and Asia. His work explores the impact of meteorology, demography, and socioeconomic status on exposure to pollutants and related health outcomes.

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 391
  • Citations Since 2020: 264
  • h-index: 12 (9 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 13 (8 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • The health burden and economic costs averted by ambient PM2.5 pollution reductions in Nagpur, India
    Environment International, 102, 145-156 (2017). [68 citations]

  • The gains in life expectancy by ambient PM2.5 pollution reductions in localities in Nigeria
    Environmental Pollution, 236, 146-157 (2018). [60 citations]

  • Determination of petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals in surface water and sediment of Ubeji river, Warri, Nigeria
    Bioremediation, Biodiversity and Bioavailability, 5, 46-51 (2011). [54 citations]

  • The burden of disease attributable to ambient PM2.5-bound PAHs exposure in Nagpur, India
    Chemosphere, 204, 277-289 (2018). [46 citations]

  • Influence of seasonal variation on water quality in tropical water distribution system: Is the disease burden significant?
    Water Research, 49, 186-196 (2014). [22 citations]

  • Season, not lockdown, improved air quality during COVID-19 State of Emergency in Nigeria
    Science of the Total Environment, 768, 145187 (2021). [21 citations]

  • Health risk assessment of exposure to metals in a Nigerian water supply
    Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 20(1), 29-44 (2014). [21 citations]

  • Prioritizing hazardous pollutants in two Nigerian water supply schemes: A risk-based approach
    Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 91, 553-561J (2013). [19 citations]

  • Burn to kill: Wood ash a silent killer in Africa
    Science of the Total Environment, 748, 141316 (2020). [13 citations]

  • Evaluation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and some related heavy metals in soil and groundwater of Ubeji settlement, Warri Metropolis, Nigeria
    Terrestrial and Aquatic Environmental Toxicology, 6(1), 61-65 (2012). [13 citations]

  • Source identification of chemical contaminants in a rural settlement
    Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, 5(9), 730-740 (2011). [13 citations]

  • Theoretical prediction of molar entropy of modified shifted Morse potential for gaseous molecules
    Chemical Physics, 582, 112294 (2024). [12 citations]

  • Burden of disease at the same limit of exposure to airborne polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons varies significantly across countries depending on the gap in longevity
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 180, 420-429 (2019). [11 citations]

  • Can the Indian national ambient air quality standard protect against the hazardous constituents of PM2.5?
    Chemosphere, 303, 135047 (2022). [5 citations]

  • Systemic chronic health risk assessment of residential exposure to Cd²⁺ and Cr⁶⁺ in groundwater
    Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, 94(1), 181-194 (2012). [5 citations]

  • Chronic exposure to heavy metals in public water supply and human health risk assessment
    Terrestrial and Aquatic Environmental Toxicology, 6(2), 106-111 (2012). [5 citations]

  • Dangerous organic chemicals identified in inhalable particulate matter air pollution
    IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 640(1), 012094 (2019). [2 citations]

  • Development of national health-based target for regulating airborne polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Nigeria
    Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1299(1), 012088 (2019). [1 citation]

  • COVID lockdowns significantly affect statewide atmospheric fine aerosols in India after excluding long-term pollution patterns and time-lag effect
    Atmospheric Environment, 343, 121013 (2025).

  • Is wood ash a silent killer in sub-Saharan Africa
    Health & Medicine, 10.32907/RO-119-3033 (2020).

 

Guilong Peng | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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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

 

Marley Nunes Vituri Toloi | Environmental Impacts | Excellence in Research

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Mrs Marley Nunes Vituri  Toloi | Environmental Impacts | Excellence in Research

Administradora at  Institute Of Financial Management Training And Research, Brazil

Marley Nunes Vituri Toloi is an accomplished researcher and administrator specializing in agricultural production and its intersections with economic, social, and environmental systems. With a Ph.D. from Universidade Paulista, her doctoral research explored the influence of soybean production in Mato Grosso on Brazil’s development. Marley also holds a Master’s in Administration from UFMS, where she analyzed the agricultural sector’s role in socioeconomic growth.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Production Engineering (2021) – Universidade Paulista (UNIP)
    Thesis: Soybean Production in Mato Grosso and Its Influence on Economic, Social, and Environmental Sectors
  • Master’s in Administration (2011) – Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)
    Thesis: The Agricultural Sector in Mato Grosso do Sul and Socioeconomic Development
  • Specializations:
    • Management and Tutoring in Distance Education (UFMS, 2008)
    • Business Management with Marketing Emphasis (Universidade Brasil, 2004)
  • Bachelor’s in Administration (2002) – Universidade Brasil

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Administrator, IFMT – Rondonópolis Campus (2010–Present)
    • Coordinates the Purchasing and Bidding Department.
  • Distance Education Tutor, MEC (2008–2009)
    • Collaborated with UFMS and Universidade Aberta do Brasil.
  • Substitute Professor, UFMS (2006)

🌟 Key Interests:

  • Agricultural production and sustainability
  • Socioeconomic impacts of agribusiness
  • Logistics and supply chain management

Publication Top Note:

  • Development Indicators and Soybean Production in Brazil
    Journal: Agriculture
    Publication Date: November 2021
    Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture11111164
    Contributors: Marley Nunes Vituri Toloi, Silvia H Bonilla, Rodrigo Carlo Toloi, Helton Raimundo Oliveira Silva, Irenilza de Alencar Nääs
    Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
  • CO2 Gas Emissions of Soybean Production and Transportation in the Different Macro-regions of Mato Grosso State – Brazil
    Book: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
    Publication Date: August 2019
    Type: Book Chapter
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-30000-5_25
    Part of ISBN: 9783030299996, 9783030300005
    Part of ISSN: 1868-4238, 1868-422X
    Contributors: Marley Nunes Vituri Toloi
    Source: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

 

Surajbhan Sevda | Environmental Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Surajbhan Sevda |  Environmental Biotechnology |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  NIT Warangal , India

Dr. Surajbhan Sevda has demonstrated significant expertise in biotechnology through his extensive academic and research career, contributing to the fields of biochemical engineering and fermentation technology. His international collaborations and accolades highlight his commitment to advancing research in environmental science and biotechnology.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology
    Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi (2009 – 2013)
  • M.Tech. in Fermentation Technology
    University Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (2006 – 2008)
  • B.E. in Biotechnology
    University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (2002 – 2006)

Professional Experience:

  1. Assistant Professor
    National Institute of Technology Warangal
    Teaching and Research (Dec 2019 – Present)
  2. Scientist
    IIT Guwahati
    Research (Mar 2017 – Dec 2019)
  3. Assistant Professor
    NIT Jalandhar
    Teaching and Research (Jul 2016 – Mar 2017)
  4. Post Doctorate Fellow
    Qatar University and Virginia Tech, USA
    Research (Jan 2014 – May 2016)
  5. Visiting Doctorate Fellow
    VITO, Belgium
    Research (Oct 2011 – Jul 2012)
  6. Process Engineer
    NLPL India
    Industrial Research (Jul 2008 – Jul 2009)

Honors and Awards:

  • Recipient of the Shastri-Canadian Travel Support for travel to Canada (2017-2018).
  • Awarded a Belgium Government Scholarship by the Flemish Government for research at VITO, Belgium (2011-2012).
  • Received DST International Travel Grant from the Government of India for attending the 4th International Microbial Fuel Cell Conference in Cairns, Australia (2013).

Research Impact:

  • Total Citations: 2,662
  • Citations Since 2019: 2,003
  • h-index: 25 (22 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 35

Publication Top Notes

  1. The accurate use of impedance analysis for the study of microbial electrochemical systems
    X Dominguez-Benetton, S Sevda, K Vanbroekhoven, D Pant
    Chemical Society Reviews 41 (21), 7228-7246 (2012) – 300 citations
  2. High strength wastewater treatment accompanied by power generation using air cathode microbial fuel cell
    S Sevda, X Dominguez-Benetton, K Vanbroekhoven, H De Wever, …
    Applied Energy 105, 194-206 (2013) – 230 citations
  3. Sustainable utilization of crop residues for energy generation: A life cycle assessment (LCA) perspective
    S Prasad, A Singh, NE Korres, D Rathore, S Sevda, D Pant
    Bioresource Technology 303, 122964 (2020) – 212 citations
  4. Circular economy aspects of lignin: towards a lignocellulose biorefinery
    VK Garlapati, AK Chandel, SPJ Kumar, S Sharma, S Sevda, AP Ingle, …
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 130, 109977 (2020) – 202 citations
  5. Microbial desalination cells as a versatile technology: functions, optimization and prospective
    S Sevda, H Yuan, Z He, IM Abu-Reesh
    Desalination 371, 9-17 (2015) – 169 citations
  6. Bioelectroremediation of perchlorate and nitrate contaminated water: a review
    S Sevda, TR Sreekishnan, N Pous, S Puig, D Pant
    Bioresource Technology 255, 331-339 (2018) – 166 citations
  7. Biohydrogen production from lignocellulosic biomass: technology and sustainability
    A Singh, S Sevda, IM Abu Reesh, K Vanbroekhoven, D Rathore, D Pant
    Energies 8 (11), 13062-13080 (2015) – 160 citations
  8. Characterization and comparison of the performance of two different separator types in air–cathode microbial fuel cell treating synthetic wastewater
    S Sevda, X Dominguez-Benetton, K Vanbroekhoven, TR Sreekrishnan, …
    Chemical Engineering Journal 228, 1-11 (2013) – 114 citations
  9. Effect of salt concentration and mediators in salt bridge microbial fuel cell for electricity generation from synthetic wastewater
    S Sevda, TR Sreekishnan
    Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A: Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering (2012) – 101 citations
  10. Bioelectricity generation from treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater with simultaneous seawater desalination in microbial desalination cells
    S Sevda, IM Abu-Reesh, H Yuan, Z He
    Energy Conversion and Management 141, 101-107 (2017) – 75 citations
  11. Intervention of microfluidics in biofuel and bioenergy sectors: technological considerations and future prospects
    R Banerjee, SPJ Kumar, N Mehendale, S Sevda, VK Garlapati
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 101, 548-558 (2019) – 68 citations
  12. Fermentative Behavior of Saccharomyces Strains During Guava (Psidium Guajava L) Must Fermentation and Optimization of Guava Wine Production
    S Sevda, L Rodrigues
    Journal of Food Processing & Technology (2011) – 62 citations
  13. Multigenic Effects
    V Singh
    Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior, 4448-4453 (2022) – 54 citations
  14. The role of biofilm in the development and dissemination of ubiquitous pathogens in drinking water distribution systems: an overview of surveillance, outbreaks, and prevention
    BA Hemdan, GE El-Taweel, P Goswami, D Pant, S Sevda
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 37, 1-18 (2021) – 52 citations
  15. Improved petroleum refinery wastewater treatment and seawater desalination performance by combining osmotic microbial fuel cell and up-flow microbial desalination cell
    S Sevda, IM Abu-Reesh
    Environmental Technology 40 (7), 888-895 (2019) – 48 citations
  16. Investigation of CNT/PPy-modified carbon paper electrodes under anaerobic and aerobic conditions for phenol bioremediation in microbial fuel cells
    N Khan, AH Anwer, A Ahmad, S Sabir, S Sevda, MZ Khan
    ACS Omega 5 (1), 471-480 (2019) – 46 citations
  17. Microalgae at niches of bioelectrochemical systems: A new platform for sustainable energy production coupled with industrial effluent treatment
    S Sevda, VK Garlapati, S Sharma, S Bhattacharya, S Mishra, …
    Bioresource Technology Reports 7, 100290 (2019) – 46 citations
  18. The making of pomegranate wine using yeast immobilized on sodium alginate
    SB Sevda, L Rodrigues
    African Journal of Food Science 5 (5), 299-304 (2011) – 43 citations
  19. Extraction and optimization of guava juice by using response surface methodology
    S Surajbhan, A Singh, C Joshi, L Rodrigues
    American Journal of Food Technology 7, 326-339 (2012) – 40 citations
  20. Biofilm formation and electron transfer in bioelectrochemical systems
    S Sevda, S Sharma, C Joshi, L Pandey, N Tyagi, I Abu-Reesh, …
    Environmental Technology Reviews 7 (1), 220-234 (2018) – 35 citations

 

Enang Roger Kogge | Soil Science | Excellence in Research

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Dr Enang  Roger Kogge |  Soil Science |  Excellence in Research

Soil Scientist at  University of Dschang,  Cameroon

Dr. Roger Kogge Enang is an esteemed soil scientist with over 14 years of experience in both teaching and research. His extensive work covers essential areas of soil science, including soil fertility management, land evaluation, soil mineralogy, and the remediation of soil pollution. His research contributes to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation, addressing global challenges like food security and climate change.

Publication profile:

🎓 Qualifications & Experience:

Dr. Roger Kogge Enang holds over 14 years of teaching and research experience in soil science and environmental chemistry. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher, actively contributing to scientific advancements in soil fertility, land evaluation, and soil mineralogy. His deep understanding of soil systems has made him a key figure in the field of environmental sustainability.

📚 Research Focus:

  • Soil Science: Specializes in soil fertility, soil pollution remediation, and land evaluation.
  • Environmental Impact: Researches the effects of human activity on soil systems, including sustainable land use and climate change resilience.
  • Cocoa Agroforestry: His work on cocoa-based agroforestry systems supports sustainable agriculture in tropical regions.

🖋️ Active Publication Record:

Dr. Enang consistently publishes in peer-reviewed journals, with a minimum of two articles annually since 2016. His research is globally recognized, with collaborations including Belgian scholar Eric Van Ranst.

🎓 Teaching & Leadership:

With extensive teaching experience, Dr. Enang has been a mentor to students in soil science and environmental studies. His educational impact complements his research, enhancing the next generation’s understanding of soil and environmental sciences.

📊 Citation Metrics Summary:

  • 116 Citations across 109 documents
  • 12 Published Documents
  • h-index: 6

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Origin and evolution of soil materials of the Paleo-Chadian linear-dune landscape in the Far North Region of Cameroon
    Enang, R.K., Mees, F., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Geoderma Regional, 2024, 38, e00843.
  • Distribution of Total Nitrogen in Soils of the Tropical Highlands of Cameroon
    Kome, G.K., Kips, P.A., Yerima, B.P.K., Enang, R.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Eurasian Soil Science, 2023, 56(7), pp. 889–901.
  • Pedotransfer functions for cation exchange capacity estimation in highly weathered soils of the tropical highlands of NW Cameroon
    Enang, R.K., Kips, P.A., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Geoderma Regional, 2022, 29, e00514.
  • Iddingsitisation of olivine and kaolinitisation of biotite in two contrasting tephra-derived soils along the Cameroon Volcanic Line (CVL)
    Enang, R.K., Mees, F., Yerima, B.P.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Soil Research, 2021, 59(3), pp. 276–286.
  • Soil Organic Carbon Distribution in a Humid Tropical Plain of Cameroon: Interrelationships with Soil Properties
    Kome, G.K., Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K.
    Applied and Environmental Soil Science, 2021, 2021, 6052513.
  • Exchangeable aluminium and acidity in Acrisols and Ferralsols of the north-west highlands of Cameroon
    Yerima, B.P.K., Enang, R.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Geoderma Regional, 2020, 23, e00343.
  • Soil Physicochemical Properties and Geochemical Indices: Diagnostic Tools for Evaluating Pedogenesis in Tephra-Derived Soils along the Cameroon Volcanic Line
    Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Eurasian Soil Science, 2020, 53(8), pp. 1079–1099.
  • Trace Elements in Tephra Soils of Mounts Kupe and Manengouba (Cameroon)
    Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Eurasian Soil Science, 2020, 53(5), pp. 595–606.
  • Assessing the Effectiveness of the Walkley-Black Method for Soil Organic Carbon Determination in Tephra Soils of Cameroon
    Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2018, 49(19), pp. 2379–2386.
  • Models relating soil pH measurements in H2O, KCl and CaCl2 for volcanic ash soils of Cameroon
    Kome, G.K., Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Lontsi, M.G.R.
    Geoderma Regional, 2018, 14, e00185.