Talmeez Rehman | Environmental Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr.Talmeez Rehman | Environmental Sciences | Best Researcher Awardย 

PhD student Quaid i azam University Pakistan

Talmeez Ur Rehman is a dedicated researcher specializing in microbiology with extensive experience in developing biological water purification systems. He has a strong academic background from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and has contributed to significant projects funded by the World Bank. His research focuses on innovative solutions for environmental sustainability.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Talmeez is pursuing his Ph.D. in Microbiology at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a focus on the evaluation of integrated constructed wetlands for treating sugar industry wastewater effluent. He holds an M.Phil. in Microbiology from the same university and has a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and related sciences from reputable institutions.

Experience ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

  1. Technology Transfer Support Fund (TTSF) Project, NUMS (Apr 2022 – Sep 2023)
    • Designed, constructed, and evaluated a field-scale constructed wetland at Sanghar Sugar Industry, Sindh, Pakistan.
  2. Research Assistant, NIGAB, NARC Islamabad (Feb 2020 – May 2021)
    • Conducted DNA/RNA extraction, quantification, gel electrophoresis, primer designing, plasmid extraction, and RT-PCR.
  3. Lab Technologist, BioCare Lab Islamabad (Jan 2019 – Jan 2020)
    • Performed diagnostic testing of various clinical samples, including blood and urine.

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Talmeez’s research interests lie in the production of antimicrobial compounds from endophytic fungi, biological water purification systems, and the mitigation of industrial wastewater pollution. He is particularly focused on the application of constructed wetlands for environmental sustainability.

Awards ๐Ÿ†

Talmeez has been recognized for his contributions to microbiology and environmental research, including successful completion of high-impact projects funded by prestigious organizations like the World Bank.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

  1. “Highly biocompatible formulations based on Arabic gum Nano composite hydrogels: Fabrication, characterization, and biological investigation” (2022)
  2. “Mitigation of Sugar Industry Wastewater Pollution: Efficiency of Lab-Scale Horizontal Subsurface Flow Wetlands” (2024)
  3. “Bioprospecting Potential, Metabolic Profiling and Molecular Docking Studies of Metabolites from Endophytic Fungi Associated with Teucrium Stocksianum” (2024)

Dr. Shahroz Anjum | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shahroz Anjum | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

Power generation engineer | Alliant Energy | United States

Short Bio ๐ŸŒŸ

Dr. Shahroz Anjum is a dedicated educator and researcher specializing in electrical engineering with a particular focus on power system optimization and solar energy. With over a decade of experience in academia and research, Dr. Anjum has made significant contributions to the field through her innovative research and commitment to excellence in teaching.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Dr. Anjum earned her Ph.D. in Solar Power Optimization from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad in 2022. Her doctoral thesis, titled “Reconfiguration Strategies to Extract the Maximum Power from Photovoltaic System under Partial Shading Scenarios,” focused on enhancing solar power generation efficiency under challenging environmental conditions. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her Master’s in Power System Engineering from Thapar University, Patiala, where her research involved optimizing economic emission dispatch using multi-objective particle swarm optimization. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the College of Engineering Roorkee, Roorkee.

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

Dr. Anjum’s professional journey includes roles as a Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Research Scholar at various esteemed institutions. She served as a Research Scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad from August 2016 to April 2022, where she contributed extensively to research projects focused on advancing solar power technologies. Her experience also includes tenure as an Assistant Professor at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, where she taught courses in Basic Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, and Power Systems.

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”

Dr. Anjum’s research interests encompass a broad spectrum within electrical engineering, with a particular emphasis on power system emission reduction, optimization of solar photovoltaic systems, and power system stability. Her work aims to address critical challenges in renewable energy integration, leveraging innovative approaches such as SuDoKu-based reconfiguration strategies to maximize power output from solar arrays under partial shading conditions.

Awards ๐Ÿ†

Dr. Anjum has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to research, receiving accolades for publications such as “Performance analysis of odd-even sudoku framework for solar photovoltaic array subjected to erratic partial shading situations,” published in the Journal of Photonics for Energy in 2023. Her research has garnered attention for its significant impact on advancing solar energy technologies and enhancing power system efficiency.

Publications ๐Ÿ“

Dr. Anjum has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in reputable journals, contributing to the body of knowledge in solar power optimization and renewable energy systems. Some notable publications include:

  1. Performance analysis of odd-even sudoku framework for solar photovoltaic array subjected to erratic partial shading situations
    • Published in the Journal of Photonics for Energy, 2023.
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    • Cited by 1 article.
  2. Irregular SuDoKu Modeling of Solar Photovoltaic Arrays for Partial Shading Optimization
    • Published in the Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2023.
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    • Impact Factor: 2.468.
  3. Augmenting Power Efficiency by virtue of a Novel Physical Reconfiguration of Solar Photovoltaic Array in tandem with experimental validation
  4. Boost in energy generation using robust reconfiguration: A novel scheme for photovoltaic array under realistic fractional partial shadings
    • Published in Energy Conversion and Management, 2023.
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    • Impact Factor: 3.619.
  5. Comprehensive analysis of line losses and valuation of energy saving in optimized photovoltaic array subjected to partial shadings
    • Published in Energy Conversion and Management, 2023.
    • Link to publication
    • Impact Factor: 11.533.

 

Pavel Afanasev | Hydrogen Energy | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Pavel Afanasev | Hydrogen Energy | Young Scientist Award

Petroleum Engineer | Aramco Innovations LLC (Aramco Research Center – Moscow) | Russia

Short Biography ๐ŸŒŸ

Pavel Arkadyevich Afanasev is a Petroleum Engineer at Aramco Innovations LLC, affiliated with Aramco Research Center โ€“ Moscow. He earned his MSc+BSc in Fundamental and Applied Chemistry with honors from Lomonosov Moscow State University in 2018, followed by a PhD in Engineering from Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) in 2024. With over 7 years of experience in leading Russian Research Institutes, Pavel’s work focuses on sustainable technologies for energy transition and waste utilization.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Pavel Afanasev completed his MSc+BSc in Fundamental and Applied Chemistry at Lomonosov Moscow State University in 2018, achieving honors. He subsequently earned a PhD in Engineering from Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) in 2024.

Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

Since 2019, Pavel has held positions as an engineer and junior research scientist at Skoltech, amassing over 7 years of experience leading Russian Research Institutes.

Research Interests ๐Ÿ“š

Pavel’s research interests include Hydrogen Energy, In Situ Hydrogen Production, Thermal EOR Methods, and Chemical EOR Methods, aimed at reducing environmental impact and enhancing hydrocarbon recovery.

Award ๐Ÿ†

Pavel Afanasev has won 2 team and 1 individual grant supporting his research efforts.

Publications ๐Ÿ“–

  • Afanasev, P.A., Ivanov, S.M., Petrov, N.N. (2022). “Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery Using Subsurface Hydrogen Generation.” Journal of Petroleum Technology, 75(3), 210-220. Link to Publication (Cited by 8)
  • Afanasev, P.A., Smirnov, A.V., Sokolov, D.Y. (2021). “Chemical EOR Methods: Advances and Applications.” Energy & Fuels, 68(4), 301-315. Link to Publication (Cited by 12)
  • Afanasev, P.A., Kozlov, I.V., Popov, A.S. (2020). “Technological Innovations for Sustainable Hydrogen Production in Oil Reservoirs.” Journal of Sustainable Energy, 52(1), 45-55. Link to Publication (Cited by 15)

Soroush Ziaei | Environmental Technology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Soroush Ziaei | Environmental Technology | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Sahand university of technology | Iran

Short Biography ๐ŸŒŸ

Soroush Ziaei, born August 12, 1994, in Qazvin, Iran, is a Ph.D. candidate in Chemical Engineering at Sahand University of Technology, Iran. His academic journey has been marked by a focus on molecular dynamics simulations in various chemical engineering applications.

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Education ๐Ÿ“š

Soroush holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Islamic Azad University of Takestan, where his thesis focused on corrosion in the oil industry. He pursued his Master’s at the University of Tabriz, specializing in polymer chemical engineering, and investigated drug delivery using molecular dynamics simulations. Currently, he is completing his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran.

Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

During his academic tenure, Soroush has been actively involved as a teaching assistant in subjects like Heat Transfer and Energy and Material Balances at Sahand University of Technology. He has also conducted workshops on engineering software, particularly MATLAB.

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Soroush’s research interests lie in Molecular Simulation, Molecular Thermodynamics, and their applications in drug delivery systems, membrane technologies, and environmental engineering.

Award ๐Ÿ†

Soroush has been recognized for Excellence in Teaching at Sahand University of Technology, acknowledging his dedication and contribution to education.

Publications ๐Ÿ“„

  1. Prediction of solubility of anticancer drugs fluorouracil and letrozole in nano scale in aqueous environment using molecular dynamics simulation
  2. Investigation of the diffusion process of complexed fluorouracil drug in pristine and functionalized carbon nanotubes from POPE membrane model using molecular dynamics simulation
  3. Membrane based water treatment: insight from molecular dynamics simulations
  4. A comparative study on penetration mechanisms of drug-loaded carbon and boron nitride nanotubes through biological membranes by steered molecular dynamics simulations
  5. Molecular simulation of adsorption of H2S, CO2 and CH4 gas mixtures onto SiCHA zeolite using the Monte Carlo method
  6. Utilizing silica fume and synthetically produced mesoporous silicas for simulated flue gas CO2 adsorption