Hamid Rehman | Environmental Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Hamid Rehman | Environmental Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Yildiz Technical University | Turkey

Dr. Hamid Rehman is an emerging interdisciplinary researcher whose work focuses on environmental biotechnology, waste valorization, and the sustainable recovery of rare earth elements, with growing recognition for his contributions to circular economy solutions and eco-efficient material extraction strategies. His research demonstrates a strong integration of experimental bioleaching, microbial process engineering, predictive analytics, and meta-analysis, reflecting a modern scientific approach that bridges laboratory methods with scalable industrial applications. With 8 indexed publications, 44 citations, and an h-index of 4, his scholarly record shows a steadily increasing impact within the scientific community. His engagement in large, multi-author and cross-disciplinary projects, including collaborations with more than 50 co-authors, illustrates his commitment to global scientific cooperation and knowledge exchange. One of his most prominent works applies an integrated framework to the bioleaching of waste-derived rare earth elements, combining experimental data with computational forecasting to support process scale-up, positioning his research within urgent global discussions on c ritical material supply, clean energy technologies, and sustainable resource management. Beyond technical advancement, his scientific vision aligns with broader societal goals, emphasizing responsible waste utilization, reduction of environmental pollution, and replacement of resource-intensive mining processes with biologically driven alternatives. His contributions are not only relevant to academic research but also show strong potential for industrial translation, particularly in sectors developing green manufacturing, cleaner extraction pathways, and next-generation materials. As his publication profile and citation influence continue to expand, Dr. Rehman remains committed to advancing innovative research, strengthening international collaborations, and contributing to scientific progress that supports environmental stewardship, technological resilience, and global sustainability.

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Featured Publications

Rehman, H., Debik, E., Ulucan-Altuntas, K., Manav-Demir, N., Canci, B., Iqbal, M., Barros, R., ur Rehman, W., Mohanty, S. K., & Khan, A. H. A. (2025). Bioleaching of waste-derived rare earth elements: An integrated approach with meta-analysis and predictive analytics for scale-up. Results in Engineering.

Wasif ur Rehman, W., Ma, Y., Khan, Z., Ait Laaskri, F. Z., Xu, J., Farooq, U., Ghani, A., Rehman, H., & Xu, Y. (2025). Biomass-derived carbon materials for batteries: Navigating challenges, structural diversities, and future perspective. Next Materials.

Wasif ur Rehman, W., Ma, Y., Khan, Z., Ait Laaskri, F. Z., Xu, J., Xu, Y., Rehman, H., Farooq, U., Altalbe, A., & Li, J. (2025). Bioinspired materials for batteries: Structural design, challenges and future perspective. Results in Chemistry.

Rehman, H., Rehman, Z., Das, T. K., Rehman, M., Khan, B. A., Nandi, S., Ahmad, K., Mohanty, S. K., Wasif ur Rehman, W., Naeem, R., et al. (2024). Toxicity evaluation and degradation of cypermethrin-contaminated soil using biochar and Bacillus cereus amendments. Scientific Reports.

Rehman, H., Khan, A. H. A., Butt, T. A., Toqeer, M., Bilal, M., Ahmad, M., Al-Naghi, A. A. A., Latifee, E. R., Algassem, O. A. S., & Iqbal, M. (2024). Synergistic biochar and Serratia marcescens tackle toxic metal contamination: A multifaceted machine learning approach. Journal of Environmental Management.

Dr. Hamid Rehman is advancing the field of environmental biotechnology through innovative bioleaching and data-driven sustainable recovery methods. His research promotes cleaner scientific practices and supports the global transition toward circular resource utilization.

Tamer Saleh | Green Chemistry | Chemical Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Tamer Saleh | Green Chemistry | Chemical Scientist Award

Professor | University of Jeddah | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Tamer S. Saleh is a distinguished researcher recognized for substantial contributions to sustainable chemistry, advanced catalysis, green synthesis, nanomaterials, and biotechnology, with a strong publication record exceeding 96 peer-reviewed articles, 1,928 citations, and an h-index of 27. His research integrates innovative catalytic methodologies with environmentally responsible chemical processes, demonstrating expertise in developing supramolecular coordination polymers, metal-decorated biopolymers, layered double hydroxide systems, and novel organocatalysts that enable greener approaches for heterocycle construction, CH-functionalization, and cycloaddition reactions. He has advanced modern synthetic chemistry through sonophotocatalysis, pressure-assisted reactors, and hybrid catalytic platforms that improve efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability across diverse transformations. In analytical and materials chemistry, he has contributed significantly to the design of carbon dot–gold nanoparticle composites, fluorescence-based sensing probes, and SERS-enabled biosensors with enhanced sensitivity for detecting neurotransmitters and microbial metabolites, enabling progress in diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and chemical safety. His interdisciplinary work further includes biotechnological innovations such as optimized bioreactor fermentation, valorization of agricultural waste, and microbial lipid production using oleaginous yeasts, highlighting impactful pathways toward sustainable resource utilization and microbial engineering. Research on oxidative stress regulation in pathogenic fungi, metabolite profiling, and the development of novel bioactive compounds adds to his broad scientific portfolio with relevance to public health and drug discovery. With more than 160 collaborative co-authors worldwide, his scholarship is marked by strong scientific partnerships and global visibility. Through his commitment to methodological rigor, innovation, and sustainability-driven solutions, Dr. Saleh continues to contribute meaningfully to advancements in green chemistry, catalysis, materials science, and biotechnology, reinforcing the societal relevance of modern chemical research.

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Featured Publications

Saleh, T. S., Al-Bogami, A. S., Aqlan, F. M., & Akhdhar, A. (2026). Exploring the molecular structure of green-synthesized aza-Michael addition products: 2D NMR confirms novel pyrazoles. Journal of Molecular Structure.

El-Said, W. A., Akhdhar, A., Al-Bogami, A. S., & Saleh, T. S. (2025). Design and green synthesis of carbon dots/gold nanoparticle composites and their applications for neurotransmitter sensing based on emission spectroscopy. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy.

Saleh, T. S., & Al-Bogami, A. S. (2025, November 4). Straightforward synthesis of thiophene bioisosteres of the pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline framework from Martinelline alkaloids. Molbank. El-bendary, M. M., Akhdhar, A., Davaasuren, B., Al-Bogami, A. S., & Saleh, T. S. (2025, October 10). Unveiling silver catalysis to access 5-substituted tetrazole through [3+2] cycloaddition reaction, utilizing a novel silver supramolecular coordination polymer–based catalyst: A new green horizon. Catalysts.

Al-Romaizan, A. N., Altuna, I. A., Larruskain, M. G., Alghamdi, K. S., Alzhrani, G., Saleh, T. S., … & Hillenbrand, R. (2025, September). Copper-decorated chitosan organocatalyst for sonophotocatalytic C–H arylation of pyrazoles: Mechanistic insights and eco-friendly perspective. Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications.

Dr. Tamer S. Saleh’s research advances sustainable chemical innovation by developing green catalytic systems, eco-friendly synthesis pathways, and high-performance sensing materials that address critical scientific and industrial challenges. His work supports cleaner technologies, enhances analytical capabilities, and contributes to global efforts toward environmentally responsible chemical manufacturing.