Esneyder Ruiz | Polymer science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz | Polymer science | Best Researcher Award

PhD’s Candidate at Polymer science, University of Antioquia, Colombia

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz is a highly skilled professional with expertise in laboratory techniques, particularly in Organic Synthesis and advanced analytical methods. He is proficient in a variety of software programs related to data analysis and instrumental analysis. Dr. Ruiz is also multilingual, with proficiency in Spanish, English, and German. His diverse skill set and experience make him a valuable asset in research and academia.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from the Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia, with a GPA of 4.69/5.00, expected to graduate in 2024. He completed his doctoral internship at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany, from July to November 2022. Dr. Ruiz also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the Universidad de Antioquia, with a GPA of 4.04/5.00, in August 2019. His relevant coursework includes Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Biopolymers, Nanomedicine, Organic Synthesis, Advanced Separation, Characterization, and Analytical Methods during his Ph.D. studies, and Polymer Chemistry, Biopolymers, and Organic Synthesis during his undergraduate studies.

Experience:

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz currently holds the position of Chemical Analysis Leader at the Laboratorio de InvestigaciÃģn en Polímeros Research Group at the Universidad de Antioquia, a role he has been in since 2020. In this capacity, he oversees various aspects of chemical analysis and research within the group. Additionally, Dr. Ruiz serves as a Project Consultant at Colombia Científica – NanobiocÃĄncer – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he contributes his expertise to the development of a PLGA-based anticancer drug delivery platform for selective delivery and controlled release in colorectal cancer cells. Furthermore, Dr. Ruiz has been an Adjunct Professor at the Universidad de Antioquia since 2023. In this role, he is involved in planning and delivering practical chemistry laboratory sessions for students pursuing careers in Chemistry and Engineering.

Expertise:

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz possesses a wide range of expertise in the field of chemistry, including the development of HPLC methods by reverse and normal phase chromatography, Size Exclusion Chromatography, and the management of dynamic light scattering techniques. He is also skilled in Infrared spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and Thermogravimetric analysis. Additionally, Dr. Ruiz has experience in Viscometry, Surface tension, and Contact angle measurements, as well as in determining Critical micellar concentration. His expertise also extends to the synthesis and characterization of cancer-selective biocompatible polymers, as well as the planning and development of practical chemistry laboratory sessions for students.

Skills:

Dr. Esneyder Ruiz has a diverse skill set, particularly in laboratory techniques and computer software. In the laboratory, he has experience in Organic Synthesis and is knowledgeable in advanced techniques such as Dynamic Light Scattering, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, HPLC, Size Exclusion Chromatography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Transmission Electron Microscopy. In terms of computer skills, Dr. Ruiz is proficient in various software programs including OriginLab, Design Expert, Statgraphics, ChemDraw, Minitab, MestReNova, and TA instrumental analysis. Furthermore, Dr. Ruiz is multilingual, with proficiency in Spanish as a native speaker, and intermediate proficiency in both English (B1) and German (B1).

 

 

 

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 Nasser’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

 

 

Assoc Prof Dr. Laongdaw Techawinyutham | Polymer

Assoc Prof Dr. Laongdaw Techawinyutham : Leading Researcher in Polymer

Lecturer and Researcher at Microbiology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok ,Thailand

Your remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔎 Your successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. [First Name] [Surname] holds a Certificate in Technical Education (Pre Mechanical Engineering) from King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), which was conferred in May 2006 – March 2009, with a GPA of 3.51. Following this, [he/she] obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (Production Engineering) from the same institution in May 2009 – March 2012, graduating with First Class Honors and a GPA of 3.77. During [his/her] undergraduate studies, [he/she] received a scholarship from Thai Parkerizing CO., Ltd. every year and achieved outstanding performance, ranking top of [his/her] class. [His/Her] thesis focused on the study of Vacuum System for Plastic Injection Mold. Subsequently, [he/she] pursued a Master of Engineering (Materials and Production Engineering) at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB, from August 2013 to December 2015, achieving a GPA of 3.75. [He/She] received a full-tuition fee scholarship from KMUTNB and conducted a thesis titled “Polypropylene/Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polypropylene (MAgPP)/Coconut Fiber Composites.” [Finally/Currently], [he/she] completed a Doctor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB, from August 2016 to May 2019. During this time, [he/she] received a full-tuition fee scholarship from Bangchak Co., Ltd. and a living cost scholarship from KMUTNB. [His/Her] doctoral thesis focused on the “Development of Capsicum Oleoresin (CO) as Anti-bacterial and Anti-rodent Agent in Polymer Composites.”

Experience:

The researcher has been involved in various research projects and roles, demonstrating a diverse skill set and expertise. In 2018, [he/she] conducted research in “Improvement plastic compound from recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) from community waste pond replacing virgin plastic for producing feature board” (āļāļēāļĢāļžāļąāļ’āļ™āļēāđ€āļĄāđ‡āļ”āļžāļĨāļēāļŠāļ•āļīāļāļ„āļ­āļĄāđ€āļ›āļēāļ§āļ”āđŒāļˆāļēāļāļžāļĨāļēāļŠāļ•āļīāļāļĢāļĩāđ„āļ‹āđ€āļ„āļīāļĨ HDPE āļˆāļēāļāļšāđˆāļ­āļ‚āļĒāļ°āļŠāļļāļĄāļŠāļ™āđ€āļžāļ·āđˆāļ­āđƒāļŠāđ‰āļ—āļ”āđāļ—āļ™āđ€āļĄāđ‡āļ”āļžāļĨāļēāļŠāļ•āļīāļāļšāļĢāļīāļŠāļļāļ—āļ˜āļīāđŒ āđƒāļ™āļāļēāļĢāļœāļĨāļīāļ•āđāļœāđˆāļ™āļžāļĨāļēāļŠāļ•āļīāļāļĨāļđāļāļŸāļđāļ) with Material Plast Co., Ltd. as part of the Innovation Technology Assistance Program (ITAP). [He/She] also served as an Assistant Researcher and Staff in Promotion Center Region 7 and Region 8 in 2018. Moreover, [he/she] conducted research on the “Effect of Capsicum Oleoresin (CO) on Antimicrobial, Morphology, and Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Film” under the Biodiversity-based Economy Development Office (Public Organization) (BEDO) from 2018 to 2019, both as an Assistant Researcher and a Researcher. Additionally, [he/she] served as the Treasurer and Session advisor in the session of Lightweight and sustainable materials at the International Symposium on Lightweight and Sustainable Polymeric Materials (LSPM’23) held on February 17, 2023, at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, Thailand. These experiences highlight [his/her] active involvement in research and academic activities, showcasing [his/her] commitment to advancing knowledge in [his/her] field.

Laongdaw Techawinyutham ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 245, Since 2018: 244
  • Citations: 245 (All), 244 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 7 (All), 7 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 6 (All), 6 (Since 2018)

PUBLICATION:

1.Characterization of alkaline and silane treated fibers of ‘water hyacinth plants’ and reinforcement of ‘water hyacinth fibers’ with bioepoxy to develop fully biobased

  • Published in Energy in 2020 with 68 citations.

2.Influence of accelerated weathering on the thermo-mechanical, antibacterial, and rheological properties of polylactic acid incorporated with porous silica-containing varying

  • Published in Energy in 2019 with 32 citations.

3.Polypropylene/maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAgPP)/coconut fiber composites

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 31 citations.

4.Recycled LDPE/PETG blends and HDPE/PETG blends: Mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 28 citations.

5.Thermo-mechanical characterization of new natural cellulose fiber from Zmioculus Zamiifolia

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 26 citations.