Ivan Simeonov | Anaerobic Digestion | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Ivan Simeonov | Anaerobic Digestion | Research Excellence Award

Professor at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) | Bulgaria

Mr. Ivan Simeonov demonstrates exceptional research excellence in bioautomatics and environmental biotechnology, with a strong focus on modeling, monitoring, and intelligent control of anaerobic digestion and biotechnological processes. Their work integrates advanced mathematical modeling, artificial intelligence, and process optimization to enhance renewable energy production and sustainable waste management systems. The research outcomes have significantly contributed to the scientific understanding and practical advancement of bioprocess control and waste-to-energy technologies. As evidenced by the Scopus profile, the researcher has authored 61 publications, achieved 623 citations, and holds an h-index of 14, highlighting sustained scholarly impact, research quality, and international recognition appropriate for the Research Excellence Award.

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Featured Publications


A simple and rapid test for differentiation of aerobic from anaerobic bacteria

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology • 2003 • 80 citations

Linearizing control of the anaerobic digestion with addition of acetate

Control Engineering Practice • 2006 • 74 citations

Anaerobic co-digestion of wasted tomatoes and cattle dung for biogas production

Journal of the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy • 2009 • 66 citations

Nikita Singh | Algal Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Nikita Singh | Algal Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Durban University of Technology | South Africa

Ms. Nikita Singh is an emerging researcher in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering whose work advances sustainable biotechnology and green engineering through innovative biomass valorisation, algal biotechnology, and renewable energy systems. Her pioneering research on the co-cultivation of Scenedesmus sp. and duckweed integrates biofuel production with wastewater remediation, offering a scalable solution that enhances lipid yield, biomass productivity, and environmental sustainability. She has published in reputed Scopus-indexed journals such as Chemical Engineering Transactions and Results in Engineering (Elsevier) and presented her findings at leading international conferences including CHISA and GCCE. Her studies employ advanced statistical design methods such as Box–Behnken and RSM to optimise process parameters for algal growth and biofuel efficiency. Beyond her core research, she has contributed to the scientific community through a book chapter on biochar production and multiple papers addressing waste valorisation and sustainable process design. Her work aligns strongly with global goals on environmental sustainability and circular bioeconomy, demonstrating both technical expertise and research innovation. According to her Scopus profile, she has 1 citation, 2 documents, and an h-index of 1 (h-index view disabled in preview mode).

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Featured Publications

Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Rathilal, S. (2025). Hydrocarbon and lipid extraction from Scenedesmus sp. and duckweed co-cultures cultivated in sewage wastewater using bubble column and airlift reactors. Chemical Engineering Transactions.

Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Rathilal, S. (2025). Optimization of bubble column hydrodynamics for algal-duckweed co-cultivation. Results in Engineering. (Accepted with minor comments)

Singh, N., & Chetty, M. (2023). Minimisation of waste via the valorisation of spent coffee grounds into high-value products. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 106, 427–432. ISSN 2283–9216.

Armah, E. K., Chetty, M., Adedeji, J. A., Estrice, D. E., Mutsvene, B., Singh, N., & Tshemese, Z. (2022). Biochar: Production, application and the future. In Biochar: Production, Application and the Future. IntechOpen.

Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Deenadayalu, N. (2022, August). Extraction of caffeine from spent coffee grounds using ionic liquids. Paper presented at CHISA 2022 Conference on Chemical Engineering Technology, Prague.

Rakesh Gujar | Bioprocess Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Rakesh Gujar | Bioprocess Engineering | Best Researcher Award

PhD Scholar at Institute of Chemical Technology | India

 

Mr. Rakesh Gujar is a dedicated professional and researcher recognized for his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in his field, with a career marked by continuous growth, academic excellence, and impactful contributions. Mr. Rakesh Gujar has pursued a strong educational foundation, earning advanced qualifications that have equipped him with both theoretical expertise and practical skills necessary for research and professional practice. Building on this background, Mr. Rakesh Gujar has accumulated extensive experience through diverse roles in academia, research, and industry, demonstrating versatility and leadership in every endeavor. His professional journey reflects a balance of teaching, mentorship, project management, and collaborative initiatives that have significantly contributed to the development of his discipline. Mr. Rakesh Gujar has actively engaged in research projects, contributing valuable insights and results in areas that address both theoretical challenges and real-world applications. His research interests span interdisciplinary domains, with a focus on innovative technologies, problem-solving methodologies, and strategies that enhance knowledge transfer and sustainable development. Through scholarly work, Mr. Rakesh Gujar has shared findings in reputed journals and conferences, thereby enriching the global academic and professional community. His ability to bridge gaps between research and practice is further highlighted by his involvement in collaborations that foster the exchange of ideas and the integration of cutting-edge knowledge into practical solutions. Mr. Rakesh Gujar’s skills include research design, data analysis, critical thinking, and the application of emerging technologies, which have positioned him as a forward-looking contributor in his area of expertise. His career is distinguished not only by professional achievements but also by a strong commitment to ethical practices, continuous learning, and the mentorship of young professionals and students. By contributing to innovation, advancing education, and engaging in meaningful research, Mr. Rakesh Gujar has built a profile that reflects both depth and breadth of expertise. In conclusion, Mr. Rakesh Gujar stands out as a professional whose education, experience, and research interests align seamlessly with his vision for impactful contributions, making him a valuable asset to the academic, industrial, and research communities, and a figure committed to creating lasting influence in his chosen field.

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Featured Publications

Rakesh Gujar. (2023, September 14–16). Attended SuschemE 2.0: International Conference on Sustainability and “Catalyzing Research & Tecnovation for Sustainable Future” Engineering.

Rakesh Gujar. (2023). Attended mini workshop: Building a startup with a demo of supporting lab facilities, organized by TechEx.in and VC Analytics at Venture Center. Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Rakesh Gujar. (2023). Attended mini workshop: Building a startup with a demo of supporting lab facilities and handling of instruments (HPLC, UV–Spectroscopy, GC–MS, FT–IR), organized by Lupin Ltd. Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Rakesh Gujar. (2023). Attended mini workshop: Building a startup with a demo of supporting lab facilities, organized by PALL India Pvt. Ltd. Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Rakesh Gujar. (2017, October 7). Workshop on way to scientific writing and publishing. Buldhana, Maharashtra, India.

Rakesh Gujar. (2020, May 3). Workshop on recent achievements and challenges of 3D printing technology in pharmaceutical drug delivery. Buldhana, Maharashtra, India.

Rakesh Gujar. (2020, April 19). Workshop on artificial intelligence and drug discovery. Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India.

Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari | Bioprocess Engineering | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari | Bioprocess Engineering | Best Research Article Award

Lecturer at Amirkabir University of Technology | Iran

Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari is an accomplished academic, researcher, and technical consultant specializing in energy engineering, climate change, sustainable resource management, and decarbonization strategies, with significant experience across academia, industry, and international collaborations. She earned her Ph.D. in Energy Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran (2014–2021), where her doctoral thesis focused on hybrid technology evaluation models for minimizing ecosystem sustainability impacts, following her M.Sc. in Energy Engineering from the same institution (2009–2011) and a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran (2004–2008). Throughout her career, she has held academic positions as Lecturer, Adjunct Professor, and Instructor at leading Iranian universities, including AmirKabir University of Technology, Sharif University of Technology, and the University of Tehran, where she has taught courses in renewable energy systems, waste management, building energy simulation, and optimization. Her professional experience extends to leadership roles such as Scientific Director at Tadbirgaran Energy Company, Technical Manager at the Presidential Center for Progress and Development, and Head of Technology Management Groups at multiple organizations, including Butia Steel Company and Engineering & Industrial Management Consultants Group, where she has directed projects in hydrogen energy transition, carbon capture and storage, petrochemical value chains, and energy-environmental modeling. She has also contributed internationally as a Research Scientist at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria and the Research Centre for Energy Resources and Consumption in Spain, focusing on water-food-energy nexus models and thermodynamic modeling of biosystems. Her research interests include climate change mitigation, regenerative life models, corporate decarbonization in petrochemical and steel industries, exergy-based ecosystem analysis, and AI-driven energy optimization. Skilled in technical-economic feasibility studies, LCA/LCP modeling, energy policy, greenhouse gas accounting, and process simulation, she has authored influential research cited over 400 times (h-index 11). Her honors include leading multi-sectoral projects with UNDP, FAO, and national ministries on climate policy, stakeholder engagement, and natural resource management. In conclusion, Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari has established herself as a versatile scholar and practitioner who bridges academia, industry, and policymaking, advancing innovative approaches to sustainable energy, climate resilience, and decarbonization pathways, while contributing to both national development and global sustainability initiatives.

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Featured Publications

Sabet, A. F., Ledari, M. B., Maleki, F., & Fani, M. (2025). Exergy and thermoeconomic comparison of sustainable methanol and ammonia production from waste and CO₂. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 119148.

Ledari, M. B., Barkhordar, Z. A., & Maleki, F. (2025). Unveiling the potential of bio-based petrochemical development for a sustainable circular economy: A global perspective. Chemical Engineering Journal, 167974.

Kordi, A., Mohebbi, K., Ledari, M. B., & Shirafkan, S. M. (2025). Transforming ports for a low-carbon future: Nexus modeling of hydrogen infrastructure, employment, and resource management in contrasting climates. Energy Nexus, 100515.

Shirafkan, S. M., Ledari, M. B., Mohebbi, K., Fani, M., & Vahedi, R. (2025). Revolutionising the petrochemical supply chain: Integrating waste and CO₂ from CCUS into a low-carbon circular economy framework. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 116722.

Ledari, M. B., Esmaeilinejad, H., & Joda, F. (2025). Integrated resource management subsequent to climate change: A nexus approach for energy, water and food security. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Josep Puigmartí-Luis | Bioprocess Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof.Dr. Josep Puigmartí-Luis | Bioprocess Engineering | Best Researcher Award

ICREA Professor at Universitat de Barcelona, spain

Prof. Dr. Josep Puigmartí-Luis is an accomplished Spanish scientist and ICREA Research Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Barcelona, known for pioneering work in supramolecular chemistry, microfluidics, and the precise synthesis of functional materials through fluid flow control.

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Education

He earned his degree in Chemistry from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1997–2002), followed by a Master’s in Chemistry and Food Engineering at Instituto Químico de Sarrià (2002–2003) and a Master’s in Materials Science at ICMAB-CSIC (2003–2005). He completed his PhD in Materials Science at the Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) in 2008 under Prof. David B. Amabilino, receiving Summa Cum Laude for his dissertation on “Molecular Organizations of Tetrathiafulvalenes in Monolayers and Fibres.”

Experience

Following his PhD, he undertook postdoctoral research at KU Leuven and ETH Zürich, where he later became Group Leader in the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences. He also led a group at Empa in Switzerland and held a Chair of Excellence at Université Grenoble Alpes. Today, he directs the ChemInFlow group at the University of Barcelona and is affiliated with the Institut de Química Teòrica i Computacional (IQTC), awarded the “Maria de Maeztu” Unit of Excellence. Over his career, he has secured over €18 million in research funding, more than half of it as Principal Investigator, driving landmark European and national projects like SONOCRAFT, GREENS, EVA, and an ERC Starting Grant for microfluidic crystal factories.

Research Interest

His research focuses on controlling fluid flow phenomena to direct chemical processes and reaction kinetics and to engineer advanced materials in solution and on surfaces. This interdisciplinary approach positions him at the forefront of innovation in supramolecular chemistry, crystal engineering, and flow-based synthesis, with significant impact on sustainable materials science.

Award

For his groundbreaking contributions, Prof. Puigmartí-Luis has received numerous distinctions including the Antoni de Martí i Franquès Prize and the St. Jordi Award from the Institut d’Estudis Catalans, an ETH Fellowship, the prestigious Marie Curie Career Integration Grant, and the Ramon y Cajal Researcher appointment. He was named a Rising Star by IEEE 3M-NANO and achieved first-stage approval for an ERC Advanced Grant. He also contributes to European research strategy as a Management Committee member of the EU4MOFs COST Action.

Publication

His influential work is reflected in publications such as his single-author invited review in Chemical Society Reviews (2014) titled “The control of fluid flow in chemical synthesis” (Chem. Soc. Rev. 43, 2253–2271); “Guided Assembly of Functional Nanowires by Microfluidics” (Lab on a Chip, 2011); “In situ formation of bendable 3D networks” (Advanced Materials, 2009); “Microfluidics for Crystallization of Metal–Organic Frameworks” (CrystEngComm, 2018); “Controlled growth of MOFs under microgravity” (ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2020); “Engineering Liquid-Liquid Interfaces for Functional Materials” (Chemistry of Materials, 2021); and “Dissipative Self-Assembly under Flow Conditions” (Angewandte Chemie, 2022) — each cited and recognized within the field.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Prof. Josep Puigmartí-Luis stands out as a leader whose dedication to understanding and manipulating fluid-driven chemical systems continues to push the frontiers of supramolecular chemistry and materials engineering. Through his interdisciplinary vision, significant funding success, impactful publications, and mentorship of the next generation of scientists, he demonstrates an enduring commitment to transformative research and global scientific collaboration.