Mahsa Sanaei | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Mahsa Sanaei | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Environment University of Tehran, Italy

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Mrs. Mahsa Sanaei began her academic journey in Applied Chemistry at the prestigious K. N. Toosi University of Technology, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree, ranking third among her peers. Her dedication and aptitude led her to pursue a Master of Science in Inorganic Chemistry at Sharif University of Technology, again securing a top-three position in her department. Fuelled by a growing interest in environmental issues, she transitioned into the realm of Environmental Sciences for her second Master’s degree at the Graduate Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, where she graduated at the top of her class.

🌍 Professional Endeavors & Research Engagements

Mrs. Sanaei’s academic excellence paved the way for her doctoral studies in Environmental Engineering at the University of Tehran. During her Ph.D., she was selected as an Erasmus Exchange Ph.D. Student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy. There, she specialized in Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering with a strong focus on geochemistry and soil pollution. Her multidisciplinary education and international exposure have positioned her as a promising researcher in global environmental challenges.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Her research primarily revolves around environmental geochemistry, pollution control, and analytical chemistry, with specific attention to soil and water contamination. Her practical experience spans across high-end analytical instrumentation and field-based environmental monitoring. Her doctoral work bridged chemistry and environmental engineering, focusing on contaminant behavior, environmental toxicity, and remediation technologies.

🌟 Impact and Influence

Mrs. Sanaei’s influence in the academic and research community is marked by her award-winning contributions, including the 26th Research Festival Award at the University of Tehran. She has also consistently ranked among the top scholars during her educational career, showcasing both intellectual rigor and commitment to environmental sustainability.

📚 Academic Citations and Scholarly Recognition

Her scholarly work has attracted attention for its relevance to sustainable environmental practices, soil remediation, and pollution monitoring. Though citation indices were not listed, her selection for international collaboration and multiple academic awards reflect the growing recognition of her research output within academic circles.

💻 Technical Skills & Laboratory Expertise

With extensive laboratory experience, Mrs. Sanaei is proficient in operating a broad range of analytical and spectroscopic instruments, including HPLC, IC, AAS, ICP, NMR, FT-IR, Raman, DSC, SEM-EDS, XRF, XRD, AFM, STM, and more. Her familiarity with environmental and chemical analysis tools strengthens her capability to conduct high-precision environmental monitoring and pollutant characterization. Additionally, her computer literacy includes advanced use of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Prezi, and Windows OS, alongside certification in ICDL applications.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience and Mentorship

Throughout her graduate and doctoral studies, Mrs. Sanaei has actively participated in academic mentorship and departmental research activities. She has guided junior students in lab work, data analysis, and field research. Her educational journey reflects a strong foundation for future teaching roles in environmental science and chemistry-related disciplines.

🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions

Mrs. Mahsa Sanaei stands as a committed academic with a strong background in chemistry and environmental engineering. Her vision includes contributing to sustainable development goals, especially in the areas of soil and water quality improvement, environmental education, and green technology implementation. With her cross-disciplinary knowledge, she is poised to be a thought leader in environmental policy, research, and education, both within Iran and internationally.

📖Notable Publications

  • Effective Elimination of Pb (II) Cations from Waste Water and Polluted Water Using Siderite Magnetic Biochar
    Authors: Mahsa Sanaei, Saeid Giti Pour, Razyeh Lak, Abdolreza Karbassi
    Journal/Source: Preprint on Crossref (DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4023493/v1)
    Year: 2024

  • Synthesis of Magnetic Biochar Composites for Enhanced Soil Toxic Metal Pollution Adsorption
    Authors: Mahsa Sanaei
    Journal/Source: RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Network Annual Symposium (Conference Abstract)
    Year: 2022

  • The National Soil Pollution Prevention and Treatment Instruction Essay of IRAN
    Authors: Mahsa Sanaei
    Journal/Source: The Earth Research Institute, Geological Survey & Mineral Explorations of Iran (GSI), TEHRAN, IRAN
    Year: 2021

  • A Survey on Radioactive Waste Management in Iran
    Authors: Mahsa Sanaei
    Journal/Source: Joint ICTP IAEA International School on Radioactive Waste Cementation, ICTP, Trieste, Italy (Lecture)
    Year: 2020

  • Data Analysis of Metal Contamination in the Coastline Sediments of the Persian Gulf Using Principal Component Factor Analysis
    Authors: Mahsa Sanaei
    Journal/Source: Climate Change, Volume 3, Number 11, Pages 786–851
    Year: 2017

  • Environmental Geochemical Atlas of West Azerbaijan Province
    Authors: Mahsa Sanaei
    Journal/Source: The Earth Research Institute, Geological Survey & Mineral Explorations of Iran (GSI), TEHRAN, IRAN (Book)
    Year: 2017

 

Yikang Liu | Chemical Kinetics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yikang Liu |  Chemical Kinetics | Best Researcher Award

University of Science and Technology Beijing,China

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Yikang Liu began his academic journey with a deep-rooted interest in energy and environmental safety, which led to his specialization in mine fire prevention. His foundational studies at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) provided a rigorous training ground where he developed the technical and theoretical knowledge that would later define his research trajectory.

🧑‍🔬 Professional Endeavors

Currently serving at USTB, Dr. Liu collaborates with national research centers and mining corporations to translate laboratory findings into field-ready fire prevention strategies. His research integrates real-world mining challenges with cutting-edge scientific approaches, positioning him as a bridge between academia and industry.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Liu’s core research areas include spontaneous combustion of water-immersed coal, competitive gas adsorption, and the suppression of coal ignition using inert gases. His work significantly contributes to developing practical solutions for underground fire hazards. A highlight of his current research is the optimization of early-warning systems through the dynamics of gas adsorption, alongside advanced inertization techniques for high-risk mining zones.

🌍 Impact and Influence

With nearly 20 peer-reviewed publications and five patents to his name, Dr. Liu has made a marked impact on the field of fire prevention in mining. His methodologies are already influencing safety protocols in Chinese coal mines and contributing to safer working environments. Collaborations with major mining groups amplify his influence, ensuring that his innovations are both scalable and sustainable.

📚 Academic Citations

Among his contributions, his paper indexed under DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2025.134572 has gained notable recognition. It underpins much of the ongoing work in coal combustion prevention and continues to be cited across related scientific literature.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Dr. Liu demonstrates a strong command of gas adsorption modeling, fire suppression system design, coal thermal analysis, and mine safety instrumentation. His cross-disciplinary expertise blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science, empowering him to innovate within complex, high-risk industrial systems.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

While primarily research-focused, Dr. Liu actively mentors graduate students and young researchers. He has guided several thesis projects related to mine fire dynamics and safety innovations, fostering a new generation of scientists in his field.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking forward, Dr. Liu aims to expand his work into AI-driven predictive systems for mine fire hazards and broaden his collaborations internationally. His legacy lies in transforming theoretical research into life-saving technologies, with long-term goals of influencing global mine safety standards.

📖Notable Publications

  • Title: Study on CO formation and pore structure development during low-temperature oxidation of coal in CO₂-N₂ environment
    Authors: Liu Yikang, Wang Haiyan, Niu Huiyong, Shao Zhuangzhuang, Yang Yanxiao, Liu Xiaolu, Wang Gongda, Zhou Zhenxing, Wang Hui
    Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
    Year: 2025

  • Title: Time-shift effect of spontaneous combustion characteristics and microstructure difference of dry-soaked coal
    Authors: Liu Yikang, Wang Haiyan, Niu Huiyong, Wang Tao, Chen Zhiwen, Chen Yuqi, Qi Qingjie
    Journal: International Journal of Coal Science and Technology
    Year: 2024

  • Title: Study on the difference of coal spontaneous combustion characteristic parameters after lean oxygen combustion in different inert gas environments: Microscopic and macroscopic
    Authors: Wang Haiyan, Liu Yikang, Niu Huiyong, Shao Zhuangzhuang, Wang Gongda, Wang Hui
    Journal: Fuel
    Year: 2025

  • Title: Coal Pore Structure Evolution Under Drying – Wetting Cycle
    Authors: Liu Yikang, Wang Haiyan, Niu Huiyong, Xing Shuwen, Wang Gongda, Zhou Zhenxing, Yang Yanxiao, Liu Xiaolu
    Journal: Natural Resources Research
    Year: 2025

  • Research Progress and Visualization Analysis of Spontaneous Combustion of Water-Immersed Coal
    Authors: Liu Yikang, Wang Haiyan, Niu Huiyong, Chen Yuqi, Wang Gongda, Tian Fan, Tang Jiawen, Qi Qingjie
    Journal: Combustion Science and Technology
    Year: 2025 (assumed)

Ozgur Afsar | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozgur Afsar | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Ege University, Turkey

Profiles

Early Academic Pursuits

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozgur Afsar began his academic journey at Ege University, where he pursued his Ph.D. in Physics. His early academic interests centered around complex systems and nonequilibrium thermodynamics, fields that would go on to shape his future research path. He was also affiliated with Celal Bayar University in his early years, contributing to nuclear statistical mechanics through ARDEB 3501-funded research.

Professional Endeavors

Currently serving as a faculty member at the Faculty of Science, Ege University, Dr. Afsar has also carried out prestigious postdoctoral research at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany. His academic career is marked by a strong foundation in theoretical physics, complexity, and entropy analysis, with leadership and consultancy roles in numerous TÜBİTAK and BAP-funded national research projects.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Afsar’s research delves into entropy-based complexity measures, dynamical systems, and statistical mechanics. His work has practical implications, particularly in analyzing physiological signals in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's, ALS, and Huntington’s disease. He has applied advanced mathematical models to real-world problems, blending theoretical frameworks with experimental data, and has developed robust measures for complexity in both natural and synthetic time series.

Impact and Influence

With 16 publications in high-impact journals such as Physica D, Entropy, Scientific Reports, and Chaos, Dr. Afsar has established himself as a prominent researcher in his field. His citation index of 8 reflects a growing academic footprint, supported by fruitful collaborations with renowned scholars like Prof. Dr. Juergen Kurths and Dr. Norbert Marwan. His studies on entropy, nonequilibrium states, and complex dynamics have enhanced our understanding of chaotic systems and self-organization.

Academic Cites and Collaborations

Dr. Afsar maintains an active Google Scholar profile here, where his research is accessible to the global academic community. He is deeply involved in interdisciplinary collaborations, notably with institutions in Germany and Türkiye, which amplify the international scope and relevance of his work.

Technical Skills

His expertise spans time series analysis, recurrence quantification, entropy metrics, nonextensive statistical mechanics, and computational modeling. These tools are foundational in his research on both physical systems and biological signals, revealing patterns that contribute to diagnostics and system behavior analysis.

Teaching Experience

As an associate professor, Dr. Afsar has mentored undergraduate and graduate students at Ege University, guiding them through complex theoretical and experimental physics. His consultancy role in TÜBİTAK’s BİDEB 2209-A projects also reflects his engagement in academic development and support of emerging scholars in the field of entropy analysis and dynamical systems.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Dr. Afsar aims to expand the application of complexity measures to broader scientific problems, including climate dynamics and medical diagnostics. His interdisciplinary methodology and commitment to research excellence position him as a vital contributor to the evolution of statistical physics and applied mathematics. His trajectory promises to influence both theoretical exploration and practical innovation in the years to come.

Notable Publications

Recurrence Quantification Analysis at work: Quasi-periodicity based interpretation of gait force profiles for patients with Parkinson disease
Authors: O. Afsar, U. Tirnakli, N. Marwan
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2018

Probability densities for the sums of iterates of the sine-circle map in the vicinity of the quasiperiodic edge of chaos
Authors: O. Afsar, U. Tirnakli
Journal: Physical Review E—Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
Year: 2010

Generalized Huberman-Rudnick scaling law and robustness of q-Gaussian probability distributions
Authors: O. Afsar, U. Tirnakli
Journal: Europhysics Letters
Year: 2013

Entropy-based complexity measures for gait data of patients with Parkinson's disease
Authors: O. Afsar, U. Tirnakli, J. Kurths
Journal: Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science
Year: 2016

Renormalized entropy for one dimensional discrete maps: periodic and quasi-periodic route to chaos and their robustness
Authors: O. Afsar, G.B. Bagci, U. Tirnakli
Journal: The European Physical Journal B
Year: 2013

Wenjibin Sun | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Wenjibin Sun | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Guizhou University, China

👨‍🎓Profiles

🌱 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Wenjibin Sun embarked on his academic journey at Guizhou University, where he pursued a Ph.D. in mining and geological engineering. His dedication to research excellence led him to a prestigious joint doctoral training program at the University of Newcastle, Australia, under the China Scholarship Council (CSC) sponsorship. This international exposure enriched his expertise in unconventional oil and gas exploration, equipping him with advanced methodologies for analyzing shale gas reservoirs and their development potential.

🏆 Professional Endeavors

Currently serving as a Distinguished Professor at the Mining College, Guizhou University, Dr. Sun plays a pivotal role in mentoring Ph.D. and Master’s students. His professional journey includes extensive consultancy experience with six industry projects, where he has contributed to cutting-edge solutions in shale gas exploration and mine power disaster prevention. His contributions to the field were recognized in 2022 when he received the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award for his research on shale gas enrichment in northern Guizhou.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Sun's research primarily revolves around unconventional oil and gas exploration and mine safety. He has made significant strides in:

  • Characterizing micro and nanopore structures in unconventional reservoirs.
  • Analyzing pore connectivity to improve oil and gas recovery efficiency.
  • Investigating shale gas enrichment mechanisms for optimized extraction.
  • Assessing rock fracture propagation and permeability, crucial for hydraulic fracturing operations.

His work in these areas has laid a strong theoretical foundation for the efficient exploitation of the Niutitang Formation shale gas reservoirs in northern Qianbei, contributing significantly to China’s energy sector.

🌍 Impact and Influence

As an influential academic, Dr. Sun is actively engaged in international collaborations and editorial activities. He serves as a peer reviewer for top-tier SCI journals, including:

  • Energy, Ocean and Petroleum Science
  • Natural gas Science and Engineering
  • Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
  • Natural Resources Research
  • Journal of Geomechanics and Geophysics
  • Energy and Geological Resources

His 14 publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals demonstrate his commitment to advancing knowledge in petroleum engineering, shale gas reservoirs, and geomechanics.

📚 Academic Citations and Recognitions

Dr. Sun’s research outputs have garnered substantial citations, reflecting the impact of his work on the scientific community. His award-winning research, particularly in shale gas fracturing technology, has been recognized in provincial and national forums, reinforcing his status as a leading expert in his field.

🛠️ Technical Skills

With deep expertise in geomechanical analysis, reservoir modeling, and unconventional resource evaluation, Dr. Sun is proficient in:

  • Microstructural characterization of rock formations using advanced imaging techniques.
  • Numerical simulation and modeling of reservoir properties.
  • Petroleum engineering software for fracture analysis and permeability studies.
  • Data-driven approaches for optimizing shale gas extraction.

🎓 Teaching and Mentorship

Dr. Sun is deeply involved in academic mentoring, having guided multiple Ph.D. and Master’s students in their research pursuits. He has also played a crucial role in training the winning team at the 14th "Challenge Cup" Provincial Competition, where students developed an integrated energy-fracturing device for shale reservoirs. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical applications, preparing students for industry challenges.

🔬 Patents and Innovations

With nine published patents, Dr. Sun has significantly contributed to technological advancements in shale gas fracturing techniques and mining safety mechanisms. His innovations focus on improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability in oil and gas extraction.

🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Sun’s contributions to shale gas exploration and geomechanics have shaped industry practices and academic research. Moving forward, he aims to:

  • Enhance research in energy transition by integrating AI and machine learning into reservoir characterization.
  • Develop novel eco-friendly extraction techniques to minimize the environmental footprint of shale gas exploitation.
  • Strengthen global collaborations to bring innovative

📖Notable Publications

Impact of Slickwater Fracturing Fluid on Pore Structure and Micromechanical Properties of Clay-Rich Shale Using Fluid Intrusion and AFM Experiments

Authors: Qichi Dai, Wenjibin Sun, Yujun Zuo, Bobo Li, Zhonghu Wu, Xiaohua Tan, Hang Lei, Wei Lv, Yueqin Li

Journal: ACS Omega

Year: 2025

The Impact of Pore Heterogeneity on Pore Connectivity and the Controlling Factors Utilizing Spontaneous Imbibition Combined with Multifractal Dimensions: Insight from the Longmaxi Formation in Northern Guizhou

Authors: Wenjibin Sun, Yujun Zuo, Zhijie Wen, Bobo Li, Zhonghu Wu, Lulin Zheng, Jianyun Lin, Hao Liu, Bin Chen, Peng Rong et al.

Journal: Energy

Year: 2024

Seepage Characteristics of Coal under Complex Mining Stress Environment Conditions

Authors: Lei Zhang, Liang Luo, Jianzhong Pan, Xijian Li, Wenjibin Sun, Shixiang Tian

Journal: Energy & Fuels

Year: 2024

Study on Dynamic Characteristics of Sandstone Damaged by Loading and Unloading

Authors: Shang Hu, Yujun Zuo, Qinggang Chen, Chao Pan, Bin Chen, Peng Rong, Wenjibin Sun, Jianyun Lin, Shuyan Du, Xiaocheng Tang

Journal: Engineering Failure Analysis

Year: 2024