Ms. Mana Tsujino | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Scholar Award

Ms. Mana Tsujino | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Scholar Award

Ms at Inorganic Chemistry, University of Oxford United Kingdom

Ms. Mana Tsujino is a researcher specializing in groundwater dynamics, as evidenced by her recent publication on small carbonate islands. She presented her work at the Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2023, focusing on multi-isotope and hydro-chemical groundwater investigation. Additionally, she has authored a chemistry book titled “84 Questions on Chemistry,” aimed at high school students preparing for university entrance exams. This book was published by Obunsha Company, the largest educational book company in Japan, and is widely available in bookstores across the country. Ms. Tsujino’s diverse research and educational contributions showcase her expertise in the field of environmental chemistry.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Ms. Mana Tsujino is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Water Science, Policy, and Management at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, since September 2023. Her master’s dissertation project focuses on climate change and water resilience strategies in the Philippines. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor’s program in Environmental Sciences at the University of Tokyo, Japan, from April 2019 to March 2023, with a GPA of 3.6 in specialized subjects. During her undergraduate studies, she achieved a top 4 grade in the faculty of over 250 people. Additionally, Ms. Tsujino attended the Tsinghua Global Summer School in Sustainability and Climate Change at Tsinghua University, China, in July 2022, where she received a final score of 90 out of 100.

Awards:

Ms. Mana Tsujino has been the recipient of several prestigious scholarships and awards. In September 2023, she was awarded the Global Grant Scholarship by the Rotary Foundation, providing her with a full scholarship and stipend for her graduate studies at the University of Oxford. In September 2022, Ms. Tsujino received the One Young Youth Summit Delegate Scholarship from Asahi Group Holdings (UK), which fully funded her participation as a delegate from Japan at the One Young Forum 2022. During the forum, she engaged in discussions on climate change-related topics. Additionally, Ms. Tsujino was honored with The First National High School Memorial Award at the University of Tokyo in April 2023 for her outstanding academic performance. She achieved top honors among 250+ students in the Department of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tokyo.

Experience:

During her professional journey, Ms. Mana Tsujino has been actively engaged in various impactful roles. From June 2023 to September 2023, she worked with PwC Sustainability LLC (Japan), where she contributed to consulting projects focused on long-term corporate vision, sustainability, and CSR strategy formulation. Her role included analyzing climate change adaptation measures and information disclosure practices for Ac-Planta Inc., one of Japan’s major food companies. Prior to this, from May 2022 to July 2023, Ms. Tsujino was associated with Ac-Planta Inc., a company specializing in the development of biostimulants for plants in drought and water-stressed environments. In this role, she conducted overseas market research, particularly in water-scarce areas, and presented her findings to the CEO and legal manager, showcasing her strong analytical and presentation skills. Additionally, Ms. Tsujino has demonstrated her commitment to community service and education. During her internship at CheerfulSmile in Cambodia in January 2022 to February 2022, she played an active role in teaching English and leading a class of over 20 students. She also organized and encouraged students to participate in community clean-up activities, reflecting her dedication to making a positive impact beyond her professional responsibilities.

 

Prof. Marwa Elkady | Applied Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Marwa Elkady | Applied Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Professor of Chemical and Petrochemicals Engineering at Applied Chemistry, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, Egypt

Marwa Farouk Mahmoud ElKady is a Professor of Chemical and Petrochemicals Engineering at Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology. She was born on May 24, 1978, and resides in New Borg El Arab city, Alexandria, Egypt.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Prof. Marwa Elkady has a diverse educational background in Chemical Engineering from Alexandria University. She obtained her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering in May 2000, with a grade of ‘very good with honor degree.’ She continued her academic journey with an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, awarded in September 2004, for research on the preparation of polymers for industrial wastewater treatment. Marwa completed her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in August 2008, focusing on the preparation of ion exchangers and their application in the removal of harmful ions. Her academic achievements demonstrate a strong foundation in Chemical Engineering, particularly in the areas of industrial wastewater treatment and ion exchange technology.

Award & Honors:

Dr. Mohamed Rabie Nasser has received numerous prestigious awards and honors for his contributions to the field of Engineering and Applied Science. In 2023, he was honored with the Dr. Mohamed Rabie Nasserā€™s Award for Engineering and Applied Science. He has also been recognized as a member of the best 2% of world Top Ranked Scientists for the years 2020-2023, as proposed by Stanford University in cooperation with Elsevier BV. In 2020, Dr. Nasser received the Shorouk Academy Award for Scientific and Technological Creativity in the field of Engineering Science, specifically in Chemical Engineering and its applications. His outstanding achievements have been further acknowledged with the State Encouragement Award in the field of Engineering Science in 2017, and in the field of Advanced Technology that serves Engineering domains in 2011. Dr. Nasser has also been honored with the Scientific Achievement Award for successive 14 years (2009-2023) from the City for Scientific Research and Technology Applications. Additionally, he received the IOP Publishing Award for trusted reviewer status in recognition of his exceptionally high level of peer review competency in 2023. His dedication and excellence in STEM fields were recognized with the Women in STEM Excellence Trophy from the British Council in February 2022. Furthermore, Dr. Nasser was awarded the Millionaire Club award from Egypt-Japan University for Science and Technology in April 2019. Elsevier congratulated him for his significant contributions to open science between 2020-2022 and recognized the role of his researches in helping solve the world’s greatest challenges. These awards and honors reflect Dr. Nasser’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation in Engineering and Applied Science.

Research Area:

Dr. Mohamed Rabie Nasser’s research interests span a wide range of areas in the fields of Nano-technology and nano-materials, Water and wastewater treatment technologies, Membrane Technology, membrane desalination, and Reverse Osmosis. He is particularly focused on water desalination, self-healing materials for corrosion prevention, renewable energy systems, and separation technologies. Dr. Nasser also has a keen interest in microwave processing, biosynthesis, Bio-technology, and micro-reactors. His work extends to areas such as Biodiesel, bio-lubricants, and bio-greases, where he explores innovative solutions and applications. His research is characterized by a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and addressing pressing global challenges in water treatment and renewable energy.

Experience & Activities:

Dr. Mohamed Rabie Nasser has actively participated in various workshops and training programs related to his field. He co-organized the “US-Egypt Workshop on Synthesis, Characterization, and Industrial Applications of Nanoparticles and Nanostructure Materials” at Mubarak City for Scientific Research & Technology Application in November 2005. Dr. Nasser also attended a training division on “Calibration of Labs According to ISO-17025 Specifications” by Engineering & Quality Experts in September 2005. He further enhanced his skills with a training course on technical writing offered by The Arab Society of Material Science in February 2006. In 2007, Dr. Nasser participated in a training division on “Internal Auditing for ISO-17025:2005 Specifications” by Engineering & Quality Experts. Additionally, he attended the Workshop on Nanotechnology and its Applications at Egypt ion Russian University & Housing and Building National Research Center in March 2009. Dr. Nasser was also involved in co-organizing and attending a Workshop on “Middle East-Microwave Assist Technology (MAT) in Materials Processing” at Mubarak City for Scientific Research & Technology Application in October 2009. These experiences highlight his commitment to continuous learning and professional development in his field.

Publications:

  1. Adsorption Equilibrium Kinetics and Thermodynamics of methylene blue from aqueous solutions using biopolymer Oak Sawdust Composite
    • Authors: M Abd El Latif, AM Ibrahim, MF El Kady
    • Journal: Journal of American Science
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 267-283
    • Year: 2010
    • Citations: 304
  2. Assessment of the adsorption kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamic for the potential removal of reactive red dye using eggshell biocomposite beads
    • Authors: MF Elkady, AM Ibrahim, MM Abd El-Latif
    • Journal: Desalination
    • Volume: 278
    • Issue: 1-3
    • Pages: 412-423
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 296
  3. Production of biodiesel from waste vegetable oil via KM micromixer
    • Authors: MF Elkady, A Zaatout, O Balbaa
    • Journal: Journal of Chemistry
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 166
  4. Electrospun cellulose acetate nanofiber incorporated with hydroxyapatite for removal of heavy metals
    • Authors: AA Hamad, MS Hassouna, TI Shalaby, MF Elkady, MA Abd Elkawi
    • Journal: International journal of biological macromolecules
    • Volume: 151
    • Pages: 1299-1313
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 130
  5. Bacillus mojavensis strain 32A, a bioflocculant-producing bacterium isolated from an Egyptian salt production pond
    • Authors: MF Elkady, S Farag, S Zaki, G Abu-Elreesh, D Abd-El-Haleem
    • Journal: Bioresource technology
    • Volume: 102
    • Issue: 17
    • Pages: 8143-8151
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 114
  6. Nano activated carbon from industrial mine coal as adsorbents for removal of dye from simulated textile wastewater: Operational parameters and mechanism study
    • Authors: H Shokry, M Elkady, H Hamad
    • Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
    • Volume: 8
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 4477-4488
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 112
  7. Biosynthesis and structural characterization of silver nanoparticles from bacterial isolates
    • Authors: S Zaki, MF El-Kady, D Abd-El-Haleem
    • Journal: Materials research bulletin
    • Volume: 46
    • Issue: 10
    • Pages: 1571-1576
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 102
  8. Applying Taguchi design and large-scale strategy for mycosynthesis of nano-silver from endophytic Trichoderma harzianum SYA.F4 and its application against …
    • Authors: SH El-Moslamy, MF Elkady, AH Rezk, YR Abdel-Fattah
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
    • Volume: 7
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 45297
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 101
  9. Kinetic approach for cadmium sorption using microwave synthesized nano-hydroxyapatite
    • Authors: MF Elkady, MM Mahmoud, HM Abd-El-Rahman
    • Journal: Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids
    • Volume: 357
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 1118-1129
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 99
  10. Kinetics study and thermodynamic behavior for removing cesium, cobalt and nickel ions from aqueous solution using nano-zirconium vanadate ion exchanger
    • Authors: MM Abd El-Latif, MF Elkady
    • Journal: Desalination
    • Volume: 271
    • Issue: 1-3
    • Pages: 41-54
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 92