Nezar H Khdary | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Nezar H Khdary | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Research Professor | King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Nezar H. Khdary is a distinguished Saudi scientist at the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, where he serves as a senior researcher and expert in nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, and environmental science. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southampton, UK , specializing in Silica Nano-Scavengers for the Determination of Environmental Pollutants. His academic journey also includes professional certification as a Public Health Consultant from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and visiting research appointments at Northwestern University and the University of Central Florida. Dr. Khdary possesses a broad interdisciplinary expertise encompassing nanomaterials, photocatalysis, green chemistry, CO₂ capture and conversion, hydrogen evolution, and public health research. He has undergone advanced professional training in over twenty international courses and workshops, including those from Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Michigan, and KAUST, covering topics from climate change and environmental health to advanced microscopy, data analytics, and intellectual property. His prolific research output spans more than 45 publications in high-impact journals such as Catalysts, RSC Advances, Nanomaterials, Sustainability, and Journal of Molecular Liquids, contributing significantly to the fields of nanocatalysis, photoreduction, and sustainable energy conversion. Dr. Khdary’s extensive technical proficiency includes advanced analytical techniques such as GC-MS, LC-MS, XRD, FE-SEM, UV-Vis, BET surface area analysis, and potentiostat methods. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated leadership in scientific innovation and mentoring, earning recognition through national and international collaborations aimed at addressing environmental and energy challenges. His contributions reflect a deep commitment to advancing sustainable technologies and public health. Dr. Khdary’s academic impact is further reflected in his growing recognition with 905 citations, 45 documents, and an h-index of 18.

Profiles: Google scholar | scopus | ORCID |ReasearchGate | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

1. Alsarhan, L. M., Alayyar, A. S., Alqahtani, N. B., & Khdary, N. H. (2021). Circular carbon economy (CCE): A way to invest CO₂ and protect the environment, a review. Sustainability, 13(21), 11625. Cited by: 118

2. Khdary, N. H., Alayyar, A. S., Alsarhan, L. M., Alshihri, S., & Mokhtar, M. (2022). Metal oxides as catalyst/supporter for CO₂ capture and conversion: A review. Catalysts, 12(3), 300. Cited by: 103

3. Khdary, N. H., Almuarqab, B. T., & El Enany, G. (2023). Nanoparticle-embedded polymers and their applications: A review. Membranes, 13(5), 537. Cited by: 81

4. Khdary, N. H., Abdesalam, M. E., & El Enany, G. E. L. (2014). Mesoporous polyaniline films for high performance supercapacitors. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 161(9), G63–G68. Cited by: 79

5. Howard, A. G., & Khdary, N. H. (2007). Spray synthesis of monodisperse sub-micron spherical silica particles. Materials Letters, 61(8–9), 1951–1954. Cited by: 53

Thompson Faraday Ediagbonya | Environmental Chemistry | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Prof. Thompson Faraday Ediagbonya | Environmental Chemistry | Excellence in Innovation Award

Professor at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology in Nigeria.

Dr. Thompson Faraday Ediagbonya 🎓, an Associate Professor of Environmental Chemistry at OAUSTECH, Nigeria 🇳🇬, is a distinguished scholar with a Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry and over 50 scientific publications 📚. With teaching experience spanning two decades, his expertise lies in pollution studies, risk assessment, and environmental impact analysis 🌍🧪. He has received awards such as Best Lecturer by the Chemical Society of Nigeria 🏆 and secured prestigious grants, including DAAD and Max Planck Institute scholarships 🌐💼. Beyond academia, he actively mentors postgraduate students and contributes to environmental research and policy. He enjoys reading, football, table tennis, and atmospheric music ⚽📖🎶.

Professional Profile

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🔍 Summary of Suitability:

Dr. Ediagbonya is a visionary scholar whose work bridges environmental science and public health. He has pioneered analytical approaches to assess the risks of environmental pollutants such as PAHs, PCBs, and heavy metals using advanced tools like GC-MS and ICP-OES 🔬. His studies on atmospheric pollutants, water safety, and ecosystem health have contributed to national and international environmental policies 🌍📈.

🎓 Educational Background

  • 🏫 Primary School: Obanosa Primary School, Benin City (1980–1986)

  • 🏫 Secondary School: Ihogbe College, Benin City (1986–1992)

  • 🏫 Secondary School: Step-forward Secondary School, Warri (1992–1993)

  • 🧪 B.Sc. (Ed) Chemistry: University of Benin (1995–1999)

  • 💻 Diploma in Computer Studies: Obafemi Awolowo University Consultancy Services (2000–2001)

  • ⚗️ M.Sc. in Analytical & Environmental Chemistry: University of Benin (2002–2005)

  • 🌍 Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry: University of Benin (2006–2011)

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

🏛️ University Level (OAUSTECH)

  • 👨‍🔬 Lecturer II, Industrial Chemistry (2013)

  • 📘 Lecturer I, Industrial Chemistry (2016)

  • 📗 Senior Lecturer, Industrial Chemistry (2019)

  • 🎓 Associate Professor, Chemical Sciences (2022–Present)

  • 🧑‍🎓 Sub Dean, School of Science (2024–Present)

  • 👨‍💼 Acting HOD, Department of Chemical Sciences (2024–Present)

🏫 Teaching (Outside University)

  • 👨‍🏫 Chemistry Teacher, Imaguero Grammar School (1997–1998)

  • 👨‍🏫 NYSC Teacher, Irabeji Grammar School (2000–2001)

  • 👨‍🏫 Royal College, Ovwian (2001–2009)

  • 🧪 Practical Demonstrator, University of Benin (2008–2010)

  • 👨‍🏫 Jenny College, Ekete (2010–2012)

  • 👨‍🏫 Lecturer II, Western Delta University (2012–2013)

🌍 Research & Assessments

  • 🧪 Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

  • 💧 Health Impact Assessments (HIA) for SPDC, NNPC & others

  • 🔬 Numerous international and national environmental studies

Professional Development 🚀📖

Dr. Thompson Faraday Ediagbonya 📘 has demonstrated remarkable professional development through decades of academic excellence and environmental research 🌍🧪. Rising from a dedicated Chemistry teacher to an Associate Professor at OAUSTECH 🎓, he has contributed significantly to pollution analysis, environmental risk assessment, and sustainable practices 💧🌿. A recipient of the DAAD Staff Exchange Scholarship 🇩🇪 and international grants, he has attended numerous conferences, presented impactful research 📊, and published over 50 scientific papers 📚. As a mentor and postgraduate supervisor 👨‍🏫, his role in shaping future scientists is commendable. His professional growth reflects dedication, innovation, and global environmental advocacy 🌐🔥.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Dr. Thompson Faraday Ediagbonya’s research focus centers on Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Studies 🌍🧪. His work explores air and water quality, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and greenhouse gases 🌫️💧🌡️. He conducts risk assessments to evaluate environmental and human health impacts 🧬⚠️, particularly in industrial and coastal regions. His studies utilize advanced analytical techniques like GC-MS and ICP-OES 🔬📈. Committed to sustainability, he investigates climate change, rainwater harvesting, and ecosystem protection 🌦️🌱. His research supports cleaner environments and informed policies, contributing to global environmental safety and public health awareness 🧑‍🔬📉🌐.

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🥇 Best Lecturer Award – Chemical Society of Nigeria (OAUSTECH), 2021

  • 🏅 Students’ Favourite Lecturer – Chemical Society of Nigeria (OAUSTECH), 2018

  • 🧪 Best Chemistry Teacher – Royal Colleges, Ovwian, Delta State, 2007

  • 🎓 DAAD Staff-Exchange Scholarship – Germany 🇩🇪, 2021

  • 🌍 International Research Grant – Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Germany 🇩🇪 (2020, €26,676)

  • 📚 TETFund National Research Grants – Nigeria 🇳🇬 (3-time recipient)

Publications & Citations 📚

📘 Occupational exposure to wood dust and respiratory health status of sawmill workers in South-south Nigeria – Tobin EA, Ediagbonya TF et al. | J Pollut Eff Cont | 51 citations | 📅 2016 🌳🫁

💧 Assessment of rain water harvesting systems in a rural community of Edo State, Nigeria – Tobin EA, Ediagbonya TF et al. | Journal of Public Health | 31 citations | 📅 2013 🌦️🏞️

🌫️ Sequential extractions and toxicity potential of trace metals absorbed into airborne particles in an urban atmosphere of Southwestern Nigeria – Olumayede EG, Ediagbonya TF | Scientific World J | 30 citations | 📅 2018 🏙️☠️

💦 Identification and quantification of heavy metals, coliforms and anions in water bodies using enrichment factors – Ediagbonya TF et al. | J Environ Anal Chem | 23 citations | 📅 2015 🚱🧪

🌾 Spatio-temporal distribution of inhalable and respirable particulate matter in rural atmosphere of Nigeria – Ukpebor EE, Ediagbonya TF et al. | IAEES | 22 citations | 📅 2013 🌬️🏡

🧭 Potential risk assessment and spatial distribution of elemental concentrations in sediment – Ediagbonya TF, Balogun OT | Applied Water Science | 17 citations | 📅 2020 🧪🌍

🐟 Comparative analysis of some metallic elements in selected body part of fishes from Igbokoda River – Ediagbonya TF et al. | Results in Chemistry | 17 citations | 📅 2020 🐠⚗️

🧱 Risk assessment and elemental quantification of anthropogenic activities in soil – Ediagbonya TF, Ajayi S | Environ Geochem Health | 15 citations | 📅 2021 🌍🔬

🏙️ Air pollution and respiratory morbidity in an urban area of Nigeria – Ediagbonya TF, Tobin AE | Greener J Environ Manag | 15 citations | 📅 2013 🚗💨

🪵 The level of suspended particulate matter in wood industry (sawmills) in Benin City, Nigeria – Ediagbonya TF et al. | J Environ Chem Ecotoxicol | 13 citations | 📅 2013 🪚🌫️

🌍 Comparative study of TSP, inhalable and respirable particles in Niger Delta – Ediagbonya TF et al. | Greener J Phys Sci | 13 citations | 📅 2012 🏞️💨

🐸 Bioaccumulation of elemental concentrations in sediment and frog (Pyxicephalus edulis) – Ediagbonya TF et al. | Chemistry Africa | 12 citations | 📅 2022 🐸⚛️

⛏️ Effect of quarry activities on biological resources around quarry site in Oyo State – Ediagbonya TF et al. | Environ Geochem Health | 12 citations | 📅 2021 🌿🪨

🌊 Geochemistry of terrigenous sediments in surface water from Ore and Okitipupa – Ediagbonya TF, Ayedun H | Bangladesh J Sci Ind Res | 12 citations | 📅 2018 🧬💧

🧲 Enrichment factor of atmospheric trace metals using reference elements – Ediagbonya TF | Nigerian Journal of Technology | 12 citations | 📅 2016 🔍📈

🌫️ Heavy metal in inhalable and respirable particles in urban atmosphere – Ediagbonya TF et al. | Environ Skeptics and Critics | 12 citations | 📅 2013 🌁🧪

😷 Prevalence of respiratory symptoms due to particulate matter in Niger Delta – Ediagbonya TF et al. | Biol & Environ Sci J Tropics | 11 citations | 📅 2014 🫁🌿

 🔍 Conclusion:

Dr. Ediagbonya’s commitment to scientific innovation, public health, and sustainability makes him an exceptional candidate for the Excellence in Innovation Award. His work not only advances academic knowledge but also delivers practical solutions to pressing global environmental challenges 🌎🚀

 

 

Ling Xie | Green Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Ling Xie | Green Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

master at guangdong university of technology in China.

🔬 Xie Ling, a distinguished researcher at Guangzhou University, specializes in renewable energy utilization, hydrogen production via aqueous-phase reforming, and biomass conversion. She holds an M.S. in Power Engineering from Guangdong University of Technology and a B.S. in Building Environment and Energy Applications from Hunan Institute of Engineering. 🏆 Her accolades include the National Scholarship (2021) and the Provincial Outstanding Graduate Award (2022). With 12 granted patents, multiple peer-reviewed publications, and leadership in national research projects, her work bridges fundamental research and industrial applications, particularly in catalysis, CO₂ capture, and sustainable energy solutions. ⚡🌱

Professional Profile

Suitability for the Young Scientist Award

Xie Ling is an exceptional candidate for the Young Scientist Award (MC3 Awards) due to her remarkable contributions in the field of hydrogen energy, biomass conversion, and CO₂ capture. Her impressive research portfolio includes high-impact publications, 12 patents, and leadership in multiple national/provincial projects. She has successfully bridged academic research with industrial applications, demonstrating innovation and practical impact in sustainable energy solutions.

Education 🎓

✅ M.S. in Power Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology (GPA: 3.8/4.0)
✅ B.S. in Building Environment and Energy Applications, Hunan Institute of Engineering (GPA: 4.2/4.5)

Experience 🏆

🔹 Researcher, Guangzhou University – Specializing in hydrogen production, biomass conversion, and renewable energy systems
🔹 Lead/Participant in 4 National/Provincial Research Projects – Focused on CO₂ capture, hydrogen production, and sustainable energy solutions
🔹 Inventor with 12 Granted Patents – Covering energy-efficient cement production, heat recovery systems, and advanced catalysis
🔹 Published 3 Peer-Reviewed Papers – Including a Q1 journal article on hydrogen production
🔹 Industry Collaboration – Worked with Guangdong Dangliang Industrial Control Technology Co. on R&D projects
🔹 Awarded National Scholarship (2021) & Provincial Outstanding Graduate (2022)

Professional Development 🚀📖

🚀 Xie Ling’s professional journey is marked by groundbreaking research in hydrogen energy ⚡, biomass conversion 🌿, and CO₂ capture 💨. She has led four national/provincial projects 🔬, secured 12 patents 📜, and published three peer-reviewed papers 📖, including a Q1 journal article. Her collaboration with industry leaders 🤝 has advanced sustainable energy solutions. Recognized with prestigious scholarships 🏆, she integrates catalysis, material characterization, and system design into real-world applications. Committed to renewable energy innovation 🌍, Xie Ling continues to bridge academia and industry, driving technological advancements for a greener future. 🌱

Research Focus 🔍🤖

🔬 Xie Ling’s research focuses on hydrogen energy ⚡, biomass conversion 🌿, and CO₂ capture 💨, aiming for sustainable energy solutions 🌍. She specializes in aqueous-phase reforming for hydrogen production 🛢️, catalyst development for efficient fuel conversion 🔥, and waste-to-energy technologies ♻️. Her work integrates advanced catalysis, material characterization, and renewable energy system design 🏗️. With 12 patents 📜 and high-impact publications 📖, she contributes to green fuel innovations 🚀. Through industry collaborations 🤝, she advances clean energy applications, bridging academic research and industrial solutions for a low-carbon future. 🌱

🏆 Awards & Honors

🎖️ National Scholarship (2021) – Recognized for outstanding academic performance and research contributions.
🥇 Provincial Outstanding Graduate (2022) – Awarded for excellence in research and innovation.
📜 12 Granted Patents – Covering energy-efficient cement production, heat recovery systems, and hydrogen production technologies.
📖 Published in Q1 & Q2 Journals – Featured in high-impact journals like the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
🔬 Leader/Participant in 4 National/Provincial Research Projects – Focused on hydrogen energy, CO₂ capture, and renewable energy systems.
🏅 Recognized in National Competitions – Contributed to energy conservation and emission reduction projects.

Publication Top Notes:

📖 Hydrogen Production by Aqueous Phase Reforming over Stable La-Promoted Ni-Based Hydrotalcite Catalysts (2023) – International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 🔬 *Cited by: [N/A]

📖 Boiling Enhancement on Thermally Induced Deformation Surfaces (2024) – International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 🌡️ *Cited by: [N/A]

📖 Advances in Biomass-Derived Organic Wastewater Reforming for Hydrogen Production (2024) – Chinese Core Journal ♻️ *Cited by: [N/A]

📌 Conclusion:

Xie Ling’s scientific achievements, technical expertise, and contributions to sustainable energy research make her highly deserving of the Young Scientist Award (MC3 Awards). Her innovative approach and commitment to solving real-world energy challenges position her as a future leader in the field. Awarding her this recognition will not only honor her exceptional work but also encourage further advancements in green energy technologies. 🌍