Qing Feng | Reuse of Agricultural Waste | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Qing Feng |  Reuse of Agricultural Waste |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at  Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences),  China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qing Feng is an Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Korea Maritime and Ocean University. Dr. Feng specializes in advanced wastewater treatment, biological nutrient removal, and bioelectrochemical technologies. He has led numerous scientific research projects, published 50 papers, and holds 10 patents. His research innovations, particularly in anaerobic digestion efficiency, have made significant contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development. Dr. Feng has received multiple awards, including the “Best Research Award” at the 3rd International Young Scientist Competition.

Profile:

Academic Background:

Dr. Qing Feng is an associate professor at Qilu University of Technology, where he also serves as the director of the Department of Environmental Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from Korea Maritime and Ocean University. With a strong academic and professional background, Dr. Feng has led 9 scientific research projects and published 50 papers, in addition to obtaining 10 patents.

Research Focus:

Dr. Feng’s research expertise lies in advanced wastewater treatment, biological nutrient removal processes, membrane bioreactors, biogas plants, and bioelectrochemical technologies. His work, particularly in bioelectrochemical anaerobic digestion, has achieved over a 60% improvement in efficiency, contributing significantly to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Awards and Recognition:

He has won several prestigious awards, including 2 Best Oral Presentation Awards and 1 Academic Poster Gold Award at international conferences. Dr. Feng also received the “Cooperation Star Award” at the China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and the “Best Research Award” at the 3rd International Young Scientist Competition.

Editorial Roles:

Dr. Feng serves on the permanent editorial board of the KSCE Civil Engineering Journal and as a guest editor for Fermentation.

Collaborations and Memberships:

He has collaborated internationally on projects, including a Korea-India research initiative in 2016. Dr. Feng is also a member of the Korean Society of Environmental Engineers.

Citations:

Citations: 671
Documents: 441
h-index: 15

Publication Top Notes:

  • Influence of Organic Loading Rate on Methane Production from Brewery Wastewater in Bioelectrochemical Anaerobic Digestion
    Fermentation, 2023-10-26 | DOI: 10.3390/fermentation9110932
  • Modulation of the Structure of the Conjugated Polymer TMP and the Effect of Its Structure on the Catalytic Performance of TMP–TiO2 under Visible Light: Catalyst Preparation, Performance and Mechanism
    Materials, 2023-02-13 | DOI: 10.3390/ma16041563
  • Bioelectrochemical Methane Production from Food Waste in Anaerobic Digestion Using a Carbon-Modified Copper Foam Electrode
    Processes, 2020-04-01 | DOI: 10.3390/pr8040416
  • Enhanced Current Production of the Anode Modified by Microalgae Derived Nitrogen-Rich Biocarbon for Microbial Fuel Cells
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2020-02 | DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.06.199
  • Influence of Neutralization in Acidic Distillery Wastewater on Direct Interspecies Electron Transfer for Methane Production in an Upflow Anaerobic Bioelectrochemical Reactor
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2017-11 | DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.05.228
  • Decoration of Graphite Fiber Fabric Cathode with Electron Transfer Assisting Material for Enhanced Bioelectrochemical Methane Production
    Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 2016-12-20 | DOI: 10.1007/s10800-016-1003-8
  • Performance of the Bio-electrochemical Anaerobic Digestion of Sewage Sludge at Different Hydraulic Retention Times
    Energy Fuels, 2016-01 | DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5b02003

 

Girija Phadke Behere | Fish waste | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Girija Phadke Behere |  Fish waste |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor Fish Processing Technology at  Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, India

Dr. Girija Saurabh Behere (also known as Dr. Girija Gajanan Phadke) is an accomplished expert in Fish Processing Technology, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the College of Fisheries, Datia, under the Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi. She holds a Ph.D. in Fish Processing Technology from Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University, Mangalore, where she was a DST-INSPIRE Fellow, graduating with distinction (91.90%) in 2015.

Publication profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Fish Processing Technology (2015), Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University, with 91.90%
  • Masters in Fisheries Science (MFSc), Gold Medalist (2009), Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra, with 89.20%
  • Bachelor in Fisheries Science (BFSc), Gold Medalist (2007), Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra, with 92.50%

Professional Experience:

Dr. Behere currently serves as Assistant Professor at the College of Fisheries, Datia, under the Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University. Her previous roles include State Co-ordinator for Maharashtra North with the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), where she led over 150 training sessions aimed at reducing post-harvest losses, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and enhancing fish quality management. She has also worked as a Livelihood Specialist at the Mangrove and Biodiversity Conservation Foundation of Maharashtra, contributing to the livelihood generation of communities impacted by mangroves.

Research Focus & Key Projects:

Her research interests include bioactive peptides from seafood processing waste, value-added seafood products, and sustainability in fish processing. Dr. Behere has contributed to various projects with institutions like the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, focusing on thermal and non-thermal technologies, species-specific utilization of resources, and development of high-value by-products from fish and shellfish waste.

Awards & Recognition:

  • Gold Medals for BFSc and MFSc degrees
  • DST-INSPIRE Fellowship for Ph.D. research
  • Research Excellence Award 2021 from InSc, Bangalore
  • Tejaswini Kanya Award (2019) for Academic Excellence
  • Recognition as a Reviewer for international journals such as the Journal of Food Engineering and PLOS ONE.

Citations:

  • Citations: 246
  • Documents: 233
  • h-index: 8
  • Total Documents: 17

Publication Top Notes:

  • The sea as a source of neuroprotective and other health-protective molecules
    Šimat, V., Čagalj, M., Phadke, G.G., Rathod, N.B., Hassoun, A.
    In Natural Molecules in Neuroprotection and Neurotoxicity, 2024, pp. 29–60.
    Citations: 1
  • Impacts of nano/micro-plastics on safety and quality of aquatic food products
    Rathod, N.B., Xavier, K.A.M., Özogul, F., Phadke, G.G.
    Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2023, 103, pp. 1–40.
    Citations: 3
  • Quality improvement of Indian mackerel fish (Rastrelliger kanagurata) stored under the frozen condition: Effect of antioxidants derived from natural sources
    Sofi, F.R., Saba, K., Pathak, N., Phadke, G.G., Arisekar, U.
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2022, 46(5), e16551.
    Citations: 4
  • Recent advances in bio-preservatives impacts of lactic acid bacteria and their metabolites on aquatic food products
    Rathod, N.B., Phadke, G.G., Tabanelli, G., Pagarkar, A., Özogul, F.
    Food Bioscience, 2021, 44, 101440.
    Citations: 22
  • Recent developments in valorisation of bioactive ingredients in discard/seafood processing by-products
    Özogul, F., Cagalj, M., Šimat, V., Rathod, N.B., Phadke, G.G.
    Trends in Food Science and Technology, 2021, 116, pp. 559–582.
    Citations: 86
  • Exploiting of secondary raw materials from fish processing industry as a source of bioactive peptide-rich protein hydrolysates
    Phadke, G.G., Rathod, N.B., Özogul, F., Shin, K.-H., Kim, S.-K.
    Marine Drugs, 2021, 19(9), 480.
    Citations: 29
  • Effect of added calcium and heat setting on gel forming and functional properties of Sardinella fimbriata surimi
    Murthy, L.N., Phadke, G.G., Jeyakumari, A., Ravishankar, C.N.
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2021, 58(2), pp. 427–436.
    Citations: 12
  • Biochemical, Textural and Microbiological Quality of Squid Stored Under Conventional and Slurry Ice During Onboard Fishing
    Narasimha Murthy, L., Phadke, G.G., Jeyakumari, A., Parvathy, U., Visnuvinayagam, S.
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India Section B – Biological Sciences, 2018, 88(4), pp. 1647–1653.
    Citations: 10
  • Valorization of Fish Viscera for Crude Proteases Production and Its Use in Bioactive Protein Hydrolysate Preparation
    Murthy, L.N., Phadke, G.G., Unnikrishnan, P., Zynudheen, A.A., Ravishankar, C.N.
    Waste and Biomass Valorization, 2018, 9(10), pp. 1735–1746.
    Citations: 39
  • Rheological properties of washed and unwashed tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) fish meat: effect of sucrose and sorbitol
    Murthy, L.N., Phadke, G.G., Siddaiah, V., Boraiah, R.K.
    Food Science and Biotechnology, 2017, 26(5), pp. 1177–1183.
    Citations: 8