lilyan alsaka | water purification | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. lilyan alsaka | water purification | Best Researcher Award

phD student at, UTS university, Australia.

🌿 Lilyan Alsaka is a highly skilled environmental engineer and researcher with over 20 years of experience in water quality, wastewater treatment, and pollution control. 🌊🔬 She is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), focusing on heavy metal contamination, solid waste management, and transboundary water issues. 🌏📚 Lilyan has published multiple research papers and actively participates in international conferences and symposiums. 🏆✍️ A dedicated educator, she has also worked as a lecturer and researcher in Iraq. Passionate about sustainability, she aims to create cleaner and safer environmental solutions for the future. 🌱💧

 

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Suitability for the Researcher Award

Lilyan Alsaka is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to her exceptional contributions to environmental engineering and sustainability. 🌍💧 With over 20 years of research experience, she has significantly impacted water quality, wastewater treatment, and pollution control. Her work has led to multiple high-impact publications, focusing on hydrogel applications, landfill leachate treatment, and electrokinetic remediation. 🔬📚

Education 🎓

  • 🎓 PhD Student (Current) – University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia
  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering (2000) – Technology University, Baghdad, Iraq
  • 🏗️ B.Sc. in Building and Construction Engineering (1995) – Technology University, Baghdad, Iraq
  • ⚗️ Diploma in Chemistry Techniques (2022) – TAFE NSW, Granville, Australia
  • 🧪 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (2021) – Granville TAFE, Australia
  • 🏥 Certificate in Psychosocial Case Management (2022) – University of Utah, Jordan
  • 🛍️ SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services (2021) – Australian Retailers Association

 

Experience 💼

 

  • 👩‍🏫 TAFE Teacher Assistant in the Lab (2021 – Present) – NSW, Australia
  • 🎓 Lecturer & Researcher (2012 – 2016) – Environmental Engineering, Environmental College, Mosul, Iraq
  • 🏛️ Lecturer & Researcher (2000 – 2012) – Environmental & Pollution Research Center, Mosul University, Iraq
  • 📖 Lecturer (1995 – 2000) – Technology Institute, Technology University, Baghdad, Iraq

 

Professional Development 🚀📖

Lilyan Alsaka has actively contributed to the field of environmental engineering through continuous research, training, and academic participation. 📚🔬 She has published multiple research papers in reputable journals and collaborated on groundbreaking studies in wastewater treatment and pollution control. 🌍💧 She regularly attends conferences, symposiums, and workshops, sharing insights on water quality, solid waste management, and transboundary water issues. 🏆✨ She also completed specialized training programs, including the International Training Program in Transboundary Water Management (Jordan & Sweden). 🌎📖 Dedicated to lifelong learning, Lilyan stays updated with the latest advancements to drive sustainable environmental solutions. 🌱✅

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Lilyan Alsaka’s research primarily focuses on environmental engineering, specializing in water quality, wastewater treatment, and pollution control. 💧🌍 Her work explores heavy metal contamination, solid waste management, and transboundary water issues, aiming to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. 🌱🔄 She has conducted extensive studies on hydrogel applications for wastewater purification, landfill leachate treatment, and electrokinetic remediation. ⚗️🔎 Her research contributes to advancing eco-friendly technologies for cleaner water and environmental conservation. 🌿🏗️ With a passion for sustainability, she collaborates internationally to improve water treatment methodologies and reduce industrial pollution. 🔄🌏

 

🏆 Awards & Honors:

  • 🏅 TWOWS Award for Young Women Scientists in Chemistry (2010) – Recognized for contributions to chemistry in the Arab region
  • 🎓 Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship – Awarded by the Government of Australia for outstanding research contributions
  • 🌍 International Training Program in Transboundary Water Management (2009–2010) – Completed prestigious training in Jordan & Sweden
  • 🏆 Active Participation in Scientific Conferences & Symposiums – Recognized for contributions to environmental pollution, water quality, and wastewater treatment

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • 📌 Kappa carrageenan-vanillin composite hydrogel for landfill leachate wastewater treatment – I Ibrar, L Alsaka, S Yadav, A Altaee, JL Zhou, HK Shon – 📖 Desalination (2023) – 🔍 Cited by: 9
  • ⚡ Iron slag permeable reactive barrier for PFOA removal by the electrokinetic process – N Ganbat, FM Hamdi, I Ibrar, A Altaee, L Alsaka, AK Samal, J Zhou – 📖 Journal of Hazardous Materials (2023) – 🔍 Cited by: 7
  • 💧 Fabrication of carbon-based hydrogel membrane for landfill leachate wastewater treatment – E Karbassiyazdi, A Altaee, I Ibrar, A Razmjou, L Alsaka, N Ganbat – 📖 Desalination (2023) – 🔍 Cited by: 5
  • ⚙️ Iron slag/activated carbon-electrokinetic system with anolyte recycling for single and mixture heavy metals remediation – FM Hamdi, A Altaee, L Alsaka, I Ibrar, ALE Maryam, J Zhou, AK Samal – 📖 Science of The Total Environment (2024) – 🔍 Cited by: 4
  • 🌍 Performance and analysis of kappa-carrageenan hydrogel for PFOA-contaminated soil remediation wastewater treatment – L Alsaka, I Ibrar, A Altaee, J Zhou, MH Chowdhury, ALE Maryam – 📖 Chemosphere (2024) – 🔍 Cited by: 1
  • 🌊 Sodium metasilicate sol-gel draw solution for seawater desalination and supplementing nutrients to soil – T Kazwini, A Altaee, I Ibrar, F Alkadour, AH Hawari, J Zhou, L Alsaka – 📖 Desalination (2025) – 🔍 Cited by: N/A
  • 🔬 A Review of Hydrogel Application in Wastewater Purification – L Alsaka, L Alsaka, A Altaee, SJ Zaidi, J Zhou, T Kazwini – 📖 Separations (2025) – 🔍 Cited by: N/A
  • ☕ Black tea waste/iron slag reactive filter media-electrokinetic for mixed heavy metals treatment from contaminated site – FM Hamdi, A Altaee, Y Aedan, J Zhou, SJ Zaidi, L Alsaka, R Almalki – 📖 Journal of Contaminant Hydrology (2025) – 🔍 Cited by: N/A

📌 Conclusion:

ilyan Alsaka’s dedication to sustainable environmental solutions, cutting-edge research, and global scientific contributions makes her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. 🏅🎖️ Her work not only advances academic knowledge but also provides real-world solutions for environmental challenges. 🌿✅