Ronald RANGUIN | green chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ronald RANGUIN | green chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Project manager at Skillcell , France.

Ronald Ranguin 🇫🇷 is a passionate environmental chemist with a strong commitment to addressing ecological issues through scientific innovation 🌱🔬. He holds a PhD in Environmental Chemistry from Université des Antilles, where his doctoral research focused on the quantification and degradation of chlordecone, a persistent pesticide. Ronald’s professional career spans over a decade, including roles as a research engineer and project manager, where he has contributed to the development of sustainable techniques for pollution remediation and biochar production from local biomass 🌿⚗️. Currently serving as Project Manager at Skilcell, he leads initiatives on environmental detoxification with a focus on the Caribbean region. Ronald is also a prolific researcher, co-authoring several peer-reviewed publications on activated carbon, hybrid materials, and pollutant sequestration. In addition to his scientific pursuits, he enjoys domestic agriculture, traveling, and visiting museums 🚜✈️🏛️. His work exemplifies a fusion of scientific rigor and environmental stewardship. 🌍💡

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🔍 Summary of Suitability:

Dr. Ronald Ranguin has demonstrated outstanding research productivity and innovation in the fields of environmental chemistry, carbon-based materials, and pollution remediation. With over a decade of experience, his work combines experimental and computational methods to develop sustainable solutions for environmental contaminants. His prolific output of peer-reviewed journal articles, including publications in Molecules, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, and RSC Advances, underscores his global impact. Notably, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of adsorption mechanisms, activated carbon development, and chlordecone (Kepone) remediation, a major challenge in polluted tropical regions.

📘 Education & Experience 

📚 Education

  • 🎓 PhD in Environmental Chemistry – Université des Antilles (2011–2015)

🧪 Professional Experience

  • 👨‍🔬 Project Manager at Skilcell (2019–Present)
    Focus: Detection and remediation of chlordecone pesticide

  • 🔬 Research Engineer at Université des Antilles (2016–2019)
    Focus: Activated carbon from local biomass

  • 📝 Doctoral Researcher at Université des Antilles
    Focus: Quantification and degradation of chlordecone using hybrid materials

Professional Development 🚀📖

Ronald Ranguin has demonstrated a consistent trajectory of professional growth in environmental chemistry 🧪🌿. Through his doctoral studies and subsequent engineering and managerial roles, he developed specialized expertise in pollutant degradation and sustainable material development ♻️🔍. His collaborations with interdisciplinary research teams have expanded his technical competencies and research impact globally 🌎📖. Ronald continuously contributes to scientific literature and embraces innovations in nanostructured materials, carbon chemistry, and environmental detoxification 🧫💼. His work not only reflects his academic dedication but also his responsiveness to real-world ecological challenges, particularly in tropical and island environments like the Caribbean 🌴🧠.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Ronald Ranguin’s primary research focus lies in environmental chemistry with a strong emphasis on pollutant remediation and sustainable material development 🔬🌱. His work centers around combating chlordecone (Kepone) contamination—a toxic pesticide that affects ecosystems in the French Caribbean. Ronald has pioneered techniques using activated carbon, biochar, and hybrid materials like cobalamin (vitamin B12)-based compounds to degrade and sequester harmful substances from soil and water 🧪🧫. His research spans material characterization, adsorption/desorption studies, and nanostructured detoxification platforms, offering scalable solutions to reduce environmental toxicity ⚗️🌍. He also explores innovative biomass sources such as invasive algae (Sargassum spp.) and agricultural waste for creating cost-effective remediation agents ♻️🪸. His contributions are critical for improving agricultural safety and human health in contaminated zones 🚜🧠. Overall, Ronald’s work lies at the intersection of analytical chemistry, environmental sustainability, and applied engineering 🌐📘.

Awards and Honors 🏆🎖️

  • 🧪 Successful completion of PhD in Environmental Chemistry with focus on pollutant remediation

  • 📖 Multiple first-author and co-author publications in high-impact journals (e.g., Environmental Science and Pollution Research, RSC Advances)

  • 🧑‍🔬 Lead Project Manager role at Skilcell, reflecting recognition in environmental technology development

  • 🌍 Contribution to international collaborative studies on chlordecone remediation

Publications & Citations 📚

  • 📄 “Adsorption of Vitamin B12 on Sugarcane-Derived Activated Carbon: Fractal Isotherm and Kinetics Modelling, Electrochemistry and Molecular Modelling Studies”
    🧑‍🔬 Authors: Ronald Ranguin, Mohamed Chaker Ncibi, Corine Jean-Marius, François Brouers, Gerardo Cebrián-Torrejón, Antonio Doménech-Carbó, et al.
    📅 Year: 2025
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/molecules30102096

  • 📄 “Carbon Materials Prepared from Invading Pelagic Sargassum for Supercapacitors’ Electrodes”
    🧑‍🔬 Authors: Sandra Roche, Christelle Yacou, Corine Jean Marius, Ronald Ranguin, Marckens Francoeur, et al.
    📅 Year: 2023
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155882

  • 📄 “In vitro and in vivo assessment of a CLD sequestration strategy in Nitisol using contrasted carbonaceous materials”
    🧑‍🔬 Author: Ronald Ranguin
    📅 Year: 2021
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-021-01108-5

  • 📄 “Biochar and activated carbons preparation from invasive algae Sargassum spp. for Chlordecone availability reduction in contaminated soils”
    🧑‍🔬 Author: Ronald Ranguin
    📅 Year: 2021
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.105280

  • 📄 “Development and characterisation of a nanostructured hybrid material with vitamin B12 and bagasse-derived activated carbon for anaerobic chlordecone (Kepone) removal”
    🧑‍🔬 Author: Ronald Ranguin
    📅 Year: 2020
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08201-9

  • 📄 “Reduction of chlordecone environmental availability by soil amendment of biochars and activated carbons from lignocellulosic biomass”
    🧑‍🔬 Author: Ronald Ranguin
    📅 Year: 2020
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07366-2

  • 📄 “Evaluation of the molecular inclusion process of β-hexachlorocyclohexane in cyclodextrins”
    🧑‍🔬 Author: Ronald Ranguin
    📅 Year: 2019
    🔗 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra04431k

  • 📄 “Study of chlordecone desorption from activated carbons and subsequent dechlorination by reduced cobalamin”
    🧑‍🔬 Author: Ronald Ranguin
    📅 Year: 2017
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9542-z

  • 📚 “Remediation of chlordecone-contaminated waters using activated carbons” (Book Chapter)
    🧑‍🔬 Authors: Gaspard, S.; Ranguin, R.; Haza, U.J.; Passé-Coutrin, N.; Durimel, A.
    📅 Year: 2016
    🔗 DOI: 10.1201/9781315369440

  • 📄 “Preparation and characterization of chemically activated carbons derived from Mediterranean Posidonia oceanica (L.) fibres”
    🧑‍🔬 Author: Ronald Ranguin
    📅 Year: 2014
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2014.06.010

🔍 Conclusion:

Dr. Ronald Ranguin embodies the excellence, innovation, and dedication expected of a Best Researcher Award recipient. His work not only advances scientific knowledge but also addresses urgent global challenges such as pollution control, waste valorization, and clean water access. With a consistent record of high-quality publications, impactful collaborations, and real-world applications, Dr. Ranguin stands out as a top-tier researcher making transformative contributions to science and society. 🏅

 

 

Shyamapada Nandi | Porous materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Shyamapada Nandi | Porous materials | Best Researcher Award

Asst. Professor at Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai at India.

Dr. Shyamapada Nandi is an Assistant Professor at the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in Chennai, India. He is an esteemed researcher in the field of porous materials, focusing on their design, synthesis, and applications in various industries. With significant contributions to materials science, Dr. Nandi has earned recognition for his innovative research and impactful work. His dedication to advancing knowledge in the field has led to him receiving the Best Researcher Award, underscoring his excellence in both academic and practical advancements.

 

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Dr. Shyamapada Nandi earned his PhD in Materials Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune in 2018, where he focused on the design of ultra-microporous Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for selective CO2 capture. Prior to that, he completed his MSc in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, graduating with top honors in 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya under the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.

Work Experience 💼.

Dr. Nandi is currently an Assistant Professor at the Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India. He has extensive postdoctoral research experience, having worked at prestigious institutions such as the University of Ottawa, University of Montpellier, and the Institute of Porous Materials (IMAP) in Paris. As a CNRS Research Engineer, he worked on European projects including ‘MOF4AIR’ and collaborated with TOTAL Energy for the development of MOFs for clean and sustainable energy applications.

Research Focus 🧪🔬

Dr. Nandi’s research expertise is centered on the synthesis and application of porous materials, including Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), and Porous Organic Polymers (POPs). His work focuses on gas separation, water purification, catalysis, and electrocatalysis, with particular attention to CO2 capture, air purification, and sustainable energy applications. He has contributed significantly to the scale-up of MOFs and their integration into industrial applications.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Nandi has received several prestigious awards and scholarships throughout his academic career, including the INSPIRE Scholarship, ONGC Scholarship, and the Prime Minister Fellowship for Doctoral Studies. He has also been honored with the best research awards in recognition of his contributions to the field of materials science.

Skills 🛠️

Dr. Nandi is highly skilled in various characterization and analytical techniques including Single Crystal and Powder X-ray Diffraction (SCXRD/PXRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), surface area and porosity analysis, electrochemical studies, and electron microscopy techniques (SEM, TEM, AFM). He is also experienced in advanced computational techniques for simulating material properties using software like Materials Studio and Gaussian. His proficiency extends to the design and optimization of MOFs and COFs for diverse applications, particularly in catalysis and energy storage.

Publications 📚

  • Efficient iodine sequestration by chemically robust CC bonded hyper-crosslinked porous organic polymers
    Authors: G. Mayakannan, R. Karthikkumar, H.D. Singh, D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi
    Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
    Citation: 100700
    Year: 2025
  • Selective electroreduction of CO2 to value-added C1 and C2 products using MOF and COF-based catalysts
    Authors: H.D. Singh, R. Misra, S. Sarkar, D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi
    Journal: Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials
    Citation: 7(6), 209
    Year: 2024
  • A Scalable Robust Microporous Al‐MOF for Post‐Combustion Carbon Capture
    Authors: B. Chen, D. Fan, R.V. Pinto, I. Dovgaliuk, S. Nandi, D. Chakraborty, …
    Journal: Advanced Science
    Citation: 2401070
    Year: 2024
  • When Polymorphism in Metal–Organic Frameworks Enables Water Sorption Profile Tunability for Enhancing Heat Allocation and Water Harvesting Performance
    Authors: T.J. Matemb Ma Ntep, M. Wahiduzzaman, E. Laurenz, I. Cornu, …
    Journal: Advanced Materials
    Citation: 36(12), 2211302
    Year: 2024
  • An intrinsically zwitter-ionic COF: a carboxylic acid and pseudo-tetrahedral sp3 nitrogen functionalized covalent organic framework with potential for humidity sensing
    Authors: S. Nandi, H.D. Singh, P. Shekhar, D. Chakraborty, R. Kushwaha, …
    Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A
    Citation: 12(5), 2839-2847
    Year: 2024
  • Peptide hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks
    Authors: T. Vijayakanth, S. Dasgupta, P. Ganatra, S. Rencus-Lazar, A.V. Desai, …
    Journal: Chemical Society Reviews
    Year: 2024
  • Metal-driven folding and assembly of a minimal β-sheet into a 3D-porous honeycomb framework
    Authors: N. Bajpayee, S. Pophali, T. Vijayakanth, S. Nandi, A.V. Desai, V. Kumar, …
    Journal: Chemical Communications
    Citation: 60(19), 2621-2624
    Year: 2024
  • A robust ultra-microporous cationic aluminum-based metal-organic framework with a flexible tetra-carboxylate linker
    Authors: S. Nandi, A. Mansouri, I. Dovgaliuk, P. Boullay, G. Patriarche, I. Cornu, …
    Journal: Communications Chemistry
    Citation: 6(1), 144
    Year: 2023
  • MOFs with open metal (III) sites for the environmental capture of polar volatile organic compounds
    Authors: M.I. Severino, A. Al Mohtar, C. Vieira Soares, C. Freitas, N. Sadovnik, S. Nandi, …
    Journal: Angewandte Chemie International Edition
    Citation: 62(6), e202211583
    Year: 2023
  • Simulations on Industrial Scale CO2 Capture Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption using MIL-160 (Al)
    Authors: A. Henrotin, N. Heymans, S. Nandi, F. Nouar, G. Mouchaham, C. Serre, …
    Journal: Proceedings of the 16th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Conference (GHGT)
    Year: 2022
  • Integrated process for structuring and functionalizing ordered mesoporous silica to achieve superprotonic conductivity
    Authors: J. Richard, A. Phimphachanh, J. Schneider, S. Nandi, E. Laurent, …
    Journal: Chemistry of Materials
    Citation: 34(17), 7828-7836
    Year: 2022
  • Coordination Flexibility Aided CO2‐specific Gating in an Iron Isonicotinate MOF
    Authors: H.D. Singh, S. Nandi, D. Chakraborty, K. Singh, C.P. Vinod, R. Vaidhyanathan
    Journal: Chemistry–An Asian Journal
    Citation: 17(4), e202101305
    Year: 2022
  • Viologen functionalized CC bonded cationic polymers for oxo-anion pollutant removal from aqueous medium
    Authors: D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi, R. Kushwaha, D. Kaleeswaran, R. Vaidhyanathan
    Journal: Materials Research Bulletin
    Citation: 146, 111614
    Year: 2022
  • Deciphering the Weak CO2···Framework Interactions in Microporous MOFs Functionalized with Strong Adsorption Sites—A Ubiquitous Observation
    Authors: S. Nandi, H.D. Singh, D. Chakraborty, R. Maity, R. Vaidhyanathan
    Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
    Citation: 13(21), 24976-24983
    Year: 2021
  • Multivariate Sulfonic-Based Titanium Metal–Organic Frameworks as Super-protonic Conductors
    Authors: S. Nandi, S. Wang, M. Wahiduzzaman, V. Yadav, K. Taksande, G. Maurin, …
    Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
    Citation: 13(17), 20194-20200
    Year: 2021
  • An Ultra‐Microporous Metal–Organic Framework with Exceptional Xe Capacity
    Authors: D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi, R. Maity, R.K. Motkuri, K.S. Han, S. Collins, …
    Journal: Chemistry–A European Journal
    Citation: 26(55), 12544-12548
    Year: 2020
  • Superionic conduction in a zirconium-formate molecular solid
    Authors: M. Wahiduzzaman, S. Nandi, V. Yadav, K. Taksande, G. Maurin, H. Chun, …
    Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A
    Citation: 8(35), 17951-17955
    Year: 2020
  • Carbon Derived from Soft Pyrolysis of a Covalent Organic Framework as a Support for Small-Sized RuO2 Showing Exceptionally Low Overpotential for Oxygen
    Authors: D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi, R. Illathvalappil, D. Mullangi, R. Maity, S.K. Singh, …
    Journal: ACS Omega
    Citation: 4(8), 13465-13473
    Year: 2019
  • Aqueous-Phase Differentiation and Speciation of Fe3+ and Fe2+ Using Water-Stable Photoluminescent Lanthanide-Based Metal–Organic Framework
    Authors: R. Maity, D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi, A.K. Yadav, D. Mullangi, C.P. Vinod, …
    Journal: ACS Applied Nano Materials
    Citation: 2(8), 5169-5178
    Year: 2019.

Conclusion ✨ 

Dr. Shyamapada Nandi’s research achievements, coupled with his outstanding technical expertise, make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His consistent contributions to the development of cutting-edge materials and their applications in addressing global challenges, such as climate change and energy transition, set him apart as a leader in his field. While there are areas for further diversification and leadership development, his scientific accomplishments and potential for future breakthroughs make him highly deserving of this recognition.