Raza Qasim | Analytical Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Raza Qasim | Analytical Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Research Assistant | Jeonbuk National University | South Korea

Mr. Raza Qasim is an active researcher in photocatalysis, functional nanomaterials, and environmental remediation, focusing on solar-light-driven degradation of organic pollutants, doped ferrites, perovskite systems, and heterostructures engineered for efficient charge separation. His work integrates materials synthesis with structural, optical, magnetic, and mechanistic investigations that advance practical pollutant detoxification and energy-related applications. He has accumulated 457 citations, with an h-index of 12 and an i10-index of 16, reflecting meaningful and growing scholarly influence. Mr. Raza Qasim has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications with a broad network of collaborators, underscoring strong scientific engagement and interdisciplinary cooperation. His contributions support clean-water technologies, sustainable environmental management, and green-energy initiatives, demonstrating both academic excellence and tangible societal impact.

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Dominique Cardon | Analytical Techniques | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Dominique Cardon | Analytical Techniques | Research Excellence Award

Director of Research Emerita | Centre Inter-universitaire d’Histoire et d’Archéologie Médiévales | France

 Dr. Dominique Cardon is a distinguished senior researcher recognized for her extensive contributions to textile history, natural dyes, and heritage science. With a research portfolio comprising 26 publications and 384 citations, her work demonstrates sustained scholarly relevance and interdisciplinary influence. Her expertise spans historical dyeing technologies, natural pigment chemistry, cultural textile heritage, chromatographic analysis of historical fabrics, and the preservation of traditional dyeing knowledge. Through rigorous analytical approaches combining historical manuscripts, material experimentation, and modern spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, she has helped decode dye recipes, color sources, and textile processes used across centuries. Her scholarly work includes influential studies such as Woaded Blue, Yellow Dyes of Historical Importance, and Cochineal Reds in Iberia and France, which bridge historical documentation with experimental validation and modern scientific tools. Her collaborative approach is evident through partnerships with researchers across chemistry, archaeology, conservation science, and cultural heritage disciplines, fostering international research visibility and methodological advancement. Beyond academic research, her work contributes to cultural preservation, sustainable dye chemistry, and public understanding of traditional craftsmanship. Her contributions continue to support the development of reference frameworks for heritage conservation laboratories, museum science, and textile authentication, positioning her as a respected figure in natural dye research and historical textile science.

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Featured Publications

Cardon, D., Espírito Santo, M., Díaz Hidalgo, R., Gonçalves Ferreira, L., Sequeira, J., Otero, V., & Nabais, P. (2025). Cochineal reds in Iberia and France: A comparative study of 18th-century tin-mordant recipes to dye wool. Heritage.

Cardon, D., Santo, M., Teixeira, N., & Nabais, P. (2023). Yellow dyes of historical importance: A handful of weld yellows from the 18th-century recipe books of French master dyers Antoine Janot and Paul Gout. Heritage, 6(12), Article 0391.

Cardon, D., Koren, Z. C., & Sumi, H. (2023). Woaded blue: A colorful approach to the dialectic between written historical sources, experimental archaeology, chromatographic analyses, and biochemical research. Heritage, 6(1), Article 0037.

Quye, A., Cardon, D., & Balfour Paul, J. (2020). The Crutchley Archive: Red colours on wool fabrics from master dyers, London 1716–1744. Textile History, 51(2), 179–197.

Hemangini Pravinbhai | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Hemangini Pravinbhai | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Anand Pharmacy College | India

Ms. Hemangini Pravin Bhai is an emerging researcher in analytical and green pharmaceutical chemistry, steadily building a meaningful scientific presence with four publications, 4 citations, and an h-index of 1. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability-driven analytical method development, optimization-based validation, and the integration of environmental metrics into pharmaceutical analysis. She skillfully applies advanced tools such as Box–Behnken experimental design, Analytical Quality by Design (AQbD), densitometric evaluation, and protein precipitation optimization to create robust, sensitive, reproducible, and eco-friendly analytical workflows. Her research portfolio highlights validated analytical methods for antihypertensive and antidiabetic drug combinations, reflecting versatility in handling complex formulations and biologically relevant matrices while ensuring regulatory-aligned precision and method selectivity. By incorporating greenness and whiteness assessment tools, she aligns her work with global trends promoting environmentally conscious analytical science. Looking ahead, her scientific impact can be further enhanced through interdisciplinary collaborations, involvement in international research networks, and the adoption of advanced platforms such as LC–HRMS, automation, microfluidic-based analysis, and AI-assisted chemometrics. With a strong technical foundation, growing recognition, and a clear vision for sustainable innovation, Ms. Hemangini Pravin Bhai demonstrates excellent potential to become a leading contributor to next-generation green pharmaceutical analytical science.

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Featured Publications

Patel, K., Macwan, P., Prajapati, A., Patel, H., & Parmar, R. (2023). Box‒Behnken design-assisted development of an eco-friendly thin-layer chromatography‒densitometry method for the quantification of amlodipine besylate, metoprolol succinate. JPC–Journal of Planar Chromatography–Modern TLC, 36(4), 265–277. Cited by 3

H. P. Patel, K. G. Pandtrg, D. P. Patel, J. R. Christian, & P. A. Shah. (2021). Box-Behnken design assisted protein precipitation optimization for simultaneous determination of metformin hydrochloride and alogliptin benzoate in plasma. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 83(4), 785–793. Cited by 1

Patel, D., Patel, H., Thakkar, V., & Patel, K. (2025). Validated UPLC-MS/MS bioanalytical method for determination of palbociclib along with comparison of methods by greenness and whiteness evaluation. Microchemical Journal, 114587.

Hemangini Patel, T. S. B., Kalpana Patel, & Rajnikant Mardia. (2025). Analytical quality by design-based optimization of ecofriendly thin‑layer chromatography‒densitometry method for quantification of antihypertensive combination using complex. JPC – Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC, 38, 69–81.

Hemangini Patel, B. S., Prasha Patel, Kalpana Patel, Rajnikant Maradia, & Tejal Soni. (2025). Green metrics evaluation of analytical methodologies for amlodipine besylate, telmisartan and indapamide: A critical and comprehensive review. Journal of Chemical Health Risks, 15, 751–790.

Su Jin Kim | Separation Process | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Su Jin Kim | Separation Process | Best Researcher Award

professor at Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering/Chungwoon University , South Korea.

Prof. Dr. Su Jin Kim 🇰🇷 is a distinguished chemical engineer and professor at Chungwoon University 🏫. With a Ph.D. from the Tokyo Institute of Technology 🎓, she has dedicated over two decades to advancing separation processes in chemical engineering ⚗️. Her research has led to innovative energy-saving extraction and purification methods 💡. She has completed 17 major research projects and published 35+ papers in renowned journals 📚. Prof. Kim continues to contribute to both academic and industrial progress through her cutting-edge consultancy projects and passion for chemical science innovation 🔬🌟.

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🔍 Summary of Suitability:

Prof. Dr. Su Jin Kim exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional researcher with a career spanning over three decades in chemical engineering 🧪. She holds a Ph.D. from the prestigious Tokyo Institute of Technology 🎓 and has served as a professor at Chungwoon University since 1997. Her research portfolio boasts 35 publications in high-impact SCIE and Scopus journals 📚, 17 completed projects, and extensive contributions to both academia and industry through 12 consultancy projects 🤝. Her work has significantly advanced energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable separation and purification techniques 🌱.

Education & Experience

  • 🧪 Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering – Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan (1992.4 – 1995.3)

  • 🔬 Researcher – Tokyo Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering (1988.10 – 1990.3)

  • 🧑‍🔬 Postdoctoral Researcher – Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (1995.4 – 1997.2)

  • 👩‍🏫 Professor – Chungwoon University, South Korea (1997.3 – Present)

Professional Development 🚀📖

Prof. Kim’s professional journey showcases remarkable dedication to both education and research development 📚💼. As a long-serving professor, she mentors students and conducts cutting-edge experiments in separation science 🔍. She’s actively engaged in both academic and industrial research, contributing to 12 industry projects and publishing extensively in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals 📄. Her collaborations span Korea and Japan, reflecting a strong international network 🌍. Her scientific output includes pioneering work in high-purity purification processes and solvent extraction technologies, ensuring continued innovation in chemical engineering 🧪🛠️.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Prof. Kim’s research is centered on separation and purification processes 🔬—critical areas in chemical and biological engineering. She has advanced technologies for removing nitrogen compounds, recovering indole, and purifying 2,6-dimethylnaphthalene from coal tar and light cycle oil 🛢️💧. Her work enables environmentally friendly and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional distillation, helping to upgrade fuels and recycle waste plastics ♻️. With 35 journal publications and 17 completed projects, she continues pushing the boundaries of sustainable chemical processing 🧫⚗️. Her studies bridge academic insights and industrial applications, focusing on high purity and efficiency 🌱🔍.

Awards and Honors 🏆🎖️

  • 🥇 Nominated for Best Researcher Award – International Chemical Scientist Awards 2025

  • 🏆 Recognized for High-impact publications in SCI & Scopus-indexed journals (35 total)

  • 📊 Principal Investigator on 17 completed and 1 ongoing research projects

  • 🔧 Contributor to 12 industry-related projects, bridging academia and industry

  • 🎖️ Citation Index presence in SCIE and Scopus databases, confirming global recognition

Publications & Citations 📚

  • 📅 2024 – Study on removal of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds… – SCIE, cited by SCIE/Scopus 📈

  • 📅 2024 – Enrichment of indole by n-hexane re-extraction… – Scopus, cited by Scopus 📊

  • 📅 2024 – Comparison of extraction solvents on separation performance of indole… – Scopus, cited by Scopus 🔬

  • 📅 2023 – Experimental study on enrichment of indole in wash oil… – SCIE, cited by SCIE 🔎

  • 📅 2023 – Effect of experimental factors on reduction of nitrogen compounds… – Scopus, cited by Scopus 🧪

  • 📅 2022 – Purification of indole in wash oil via extraction and crystallization… – SCIE, cited by SCIE 🧫

  • 📅 2022 – Reduction of nitrogen compounds in methylnaphthalene oil (I & II) – Scopus, cited by Scopus 📘

  • 📅 2021 – Upgrading of wash oil through nitrogen compound reduction – SCIE, cited by SCIE ♻️

  • 📅 2020 – Improvement of distillate from waste plastic pyrolysis oil… – SCIE, cited by SCIE 🌍

  • 📅 2019 – Purification of 2,6-DMN from light cycle oil… – SCIE, cited by SCIE 🧬

  • 📅 2019 – Separation of indole in coal tar model system… – SCIE, cited by SCIE ⚗️

  • 📅 2019 – Quality improvement of pyrolysis oil via DMF extraction – Scopus, cited by Scopus 🔄

  • 📅 2018 – Purification of 2,6-DMN via crystallization – Scopus, cited by Scopus ❄️

  • 📅 2018 – Recovery of paraffins from pyrolysis oil by 4-stage extraction – Scopus, cited by Scopus 🛢️

  • 📅 2016 – Separation of nitrogen compounds using methanol vs. formamide – SCIE, cited by SCIE 🔍

  • 📅 2015 – Methanol/formamide extraction comparison – Scopus, cited by Scopus 💧

  • 📅 2014 – High-purity purification of indole (coal tar) – Scopus, cited by Scopus 🧴

  • 📅 2014 – Methanol extraction in 9-compound system – Scopus, cited by Scopus 🧪

  • 📅 2014 – Crystallization of DMN isomers – Scopus, cited by Scopus 🧊

  • 📅 2012 – Vapor-liquid equilibria studies (various systems) – SCIE, cited by SCIE 🌡️

  • 📅 2012 – Vapor-liquid equilibria in glycol ether systems – SCI, cited by SCI 🌫️

  • 📅 2010 – Liquid membrane permeation of nitrogen compounds – SCI, cited by SCI 🧬

  • 📅 2010 – Indole separation via crystallization – Scopus, cited by Scopus 🧼

  • 📅 2008 – Purification of 2,6-DMN by crystallization – Scopus, cited by Scopus ❄️

  • 📅 2007 – Recovery of indole via 5-stage extraction – Scopus, cited by Scopus 🔄

  • 📅 2005 – Solvent extraction of nitrogen heterocyclics – SCI, cited by SCI 🔬

  • 📅 2004 – Bicyclic aromatic separation by liquid membrane – SCI, cited by SCI 🧫

  • 📅 2003 – DMN isomer recovery by distillation-extraction – SCI, cited by SCI 🧪

  • 📅 2003 – Recovery of bicyclic aromatics in LCO – SCI, cited by SCI 🛢️

  • 📅 2001 – Scale-up of stirred tank contactors for membrane permeation – SCI, cited by SCI ⚙️

  • 📅 1998 – Polypropylene morphology by crystallization – SCIE, cited by SCIE ❄️

  • 📅 1998 – Membrane vs. solvent extraction in aromatic separation – Scopus, cited by Scopus 🧃

  • 📅 1997 – Hydrocarbon separation by surfactant membrane – SCI, cited by SCI 💡

🔍 Conclusion:

Prof. Su Jin Kim meets and exceeds the benchmarks expected of a Best Researcher Award recipient. Her innovative, sustainable, and impactful research in chemical separation processes—combined with a strong academic publishing track record and industry relevance—make her a top candidate for the honor 🥇. Her contributions not only advance chemical engineering but also serve broader societal goals such as environmental sustainability and energy efficiency 🌍.