Roshni Paul | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Roshni Paul | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Roshni Paul, SP Jain, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Roshni Paul is an experienced academic with a robust background in teaching and research across the UK and UAE. She holds a PhD in Engineering and a Master’s in Education, alongside a Master’s in Nanotechnology. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, her expertise spans Environmental Engineering, Anaerobic Digestion, and Chemistry. Dr. Paul has authored over 20 publications and is adept in curriculum development and innovative teaching methods, including flipped classrooms. She actively engages with STEM education initiatives and has presented at numerous international conferences. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ฌ Her commitment to fostering education and research makes her a valued contributor in her field.

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Educationย 

Dr. Roshni Paul holds an impressive academic background, with a PhD in Engineering (2013โ€“2018) and an MPhil in Engineering (2011โ€“2013) from Birmingham City University, UK. She also earned a Masterโ€™s in Education (2014โ€“2015) from the same institution. Prior to this, Dr. Paul completed her MSc in Nanotechnology (2008โ€“2009) at the University of Teesside, UK, and a BSc in Chemistry (2005โ€“2008) from Calicut University, India. Additionally, she is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE) in the UK, reflecting her commitment to educational excellence and innovation. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฌโœจ

Experience

Dr. Roshni Paul is an experienced educator with a strong background in higher education, having taught and conducted research in the UK and UAE. She holds a BSc in Chemistry and an MSc in Nanotechnology, along with teaching qualifications including a Masterโ€™s in Education and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE), she specializes in subjects such as Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, and Education. Dr. Paul is adept in curriculum development and various teaching techniques, including flipped classrooms and online learning. She has authored 20 publications and actively supports STEM initiatives for girls in the UK. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซโœจ

Awards and Recognitionย 

Dr. Roshni Paul has actively contributed to various prestigious conferences and programs throughout her career. In July 2021, she presented a compelling Soapbox presentation at the “Covid-19: An Unequal Impact” conference hosted by Birmingham City University. She successfully completed the Aurora Leadership Development Program for Higher Education in the UK from January to December 2020. Her accolades include the Early Career Researcher Travel Award from the British Psychological Society in 2019 and multiple Travel Grant awards from the Anaerobic Digestion Network (BBSRC) for early career researcher conferences from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she received a travel grant to China for the 15th IWA World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion in 2017 and was honored with the Letitia Charlene Education Award in 2011. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“โœˆ๏ธ

Research Projectsย 

Dr. Roshni Paul is an accomplished researcher focused on sustainable utilization of macroalgae in Indonesia through the Newton Fund Institutional Links Project at Universitas Brawijaya (2019-2020). She led the techno-economics team for the ALG-AD project, a three-year Interreg North West Europe initiative aimed at creating value from waste nutrients by integrating algal and anaerobic digestion technology (2017-2021). Additionally, Dr. Paul served as a co-investigator for the Biotechnology and Bio Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Anaerobic Digestion Network, contributing to the design and development of a counter flow leach bed reactor for food waste anaerobic digestion (2017-2018). ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ง๐ŸŒ

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Estimation of biogas production and the emission savings from anaerobic digestion of fruit-based agro-industrial waste and agricultural crops residues

Food waste to bioenergy: current status and role in future circular economies in Indonesia

Anaerobic digestion of micro and macro algae, pre-treatment and co-digestion-biomassโ€”a review for a better practice

Optimisation of ultrasound pretreatment of microalgal biomass for effective biogas production through anaerobic digestion process

Effect of pre-treatment on anaerobic biodegradability of Gracilaria verrucosa

Potential of Gracilaria sp. as single-or co-digestion feedstock for biogas production

Feasibility of seaweed and agricultural crop waste resiudes as co-digestion feedstock

 

Maryam Ghaemi | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Maryam Ghaemi | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Maryam Ghaemi, Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science, Iran

Dr. Maryam Ghaemi is an esteemed Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry at the Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science (INIOAS) and the Head of the Bushehr Oceanography Center since 2017. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from Shiraz University and a B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry from Persian Gulf University. Dr. Ghaemi is a SCOR Visiting Scholar and the Vice-Chair of IOCINDIO. Her research interests include marine chemical ecology, chemical oceanography, and ocean acidification, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. Dr. Ghaemi actively participates in various scientific committees and working groups. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ“š

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Academic Background

Dr. Maryam Ghaemi earned a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran (2007-2012) ๐ŸŽ“. Prior to that, they completed an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry at Shiraz University (2003-2006) ๐Ÿ“˜. Their academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry from Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran (1999-2003) ๐Ÿงช. Dr. [Name]’s extensive education in chemistry laid a strong foundation for their expertise and contributions to the field. ๐ŸŒŸ

Experience

๐ŸŒŠ Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry at the Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science (INIOAS) since 2013, currently serving as Vice-Chair of IOC Sub-Commission for the Central Indian Ocean (IOCINDIO) and Head of the Bushehr Oceanography Center. ๐Ÿงช Active Member of the ocean science decade working group, Iran Ocean Acidification Observing Network, and Blue Economy Working Group. ๐Ÿ“š Contributions include leading the “Nutrient and Chlorophyll a project” and co-authoring the oceanographic atlas of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. ๐ŸŽ“ Recognition as a SCOR Visiting Scholar in China and a reviewer for ISI Journals.

Research focus

Dr. M. Ghaemi is a distinguished researcher whose work spans various fields of chemistry and environmental science. Their research primarily focuses on nanoparticle synthesis and adsorption studies, particularly involving Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles and their modifications for environmental applications, such as removing contaminants from water. Additionally, Dr. Ghaemi has contributed to understanding hypoxia and nutrient distribution in marine environments, synthesis of silver nanoparticles using algae, and the effects of secondhand and thirdhand smoke. Their expertise includes environmental chemistry, nanotechnology, and marine pollution. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿงช

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Study on the adsorption of DNA on Fe3O4ย nanoparticles and on ionic liquid-modified Fe3O4ย nanoparticles

Adsorption characteristics of Titan yellow and Congo red on CoFe2O4ย magnetic nanoparticle

Fast removal and determination of doxycycline in water samples and honey by Fe3O4ย magnetic nanoparticles

Hypoxia in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz

Spatial distribution of nutrients and chlorophyll a across the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

Controllable synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Sargassum angostifolium

Secondhand and thirdhand smoke: a review on chemical contents, exposure routes, and protective strategies

Removal of alizarin red and purpurin from aqueous solutions using Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles

Transcriptional responses following seed priming with cold plasma and electromagnetic field inย Salvia nemorosaย L.

Experimental study on the thermal conductivity of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Sargassum angostifolium

 

Belgassim BOUTRA | Environmental Science Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Belgassim BOUTRA | Environmental Science Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Belgassim BOUTRA, UDES, Algeria

Dr. Belgassim BOUTRA ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒ is a distinguished researcher at the Solar Equipment Development Unit, UDES. He holds a Doctorate in Environmental Engineering from USTHB University, Algeria (2019) and a HDR (2022). His expertise encompasses advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), photocatalysis, adsorption, and disinfection for wastewater treatment. Dr. BOUTRA has made significant contributions to environmental science, emphasizing sustainable and innovative technologies. His work is documented in numerous publications and patents, making a substantial impact in the field of environmental engineering. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ”ง

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Research Focus

Dr. Belgassim BOUTRAโ€™s research focus primarily lies in environmental engineering ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฌ, particularly in the advanced treatment of wastewater ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ”ง. His work emphasizes the development of innovative photocatalytic materials ๐Ÿงชโœจ, such as ZnO and MnFeโ‚‚Oโ‚„ composites, for the degradation of harmful pollutants under sunlight โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฌ. Dr. BOUTRA explores sustainable methods like solar photodegradation ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ”„ and artificial neural networks for water treatment optimization ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ง, aiming to improve water quality and promote reuse ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿšฟ. His contributions significantly impact environmental sustainability, water purification, and clean energy technologies ๐Ÿ’กโšก, addressing pressing issues related to climate change adaptation and pollution control ๐Ÿž๏ธ๐ŸŒ.

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