Faheem Abbas | Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Faheem Abbas | Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Reseach Assistant | Tsinghua University | China

Dr. Faheem Abbas is a researcher in inorganic and computational chemistry with expertise in electrocatalysis, density functional theory, and hybrid functional materials. His research centers on water-splitting reactions using polyoxometalate-based systems, integrating theoretical modeling with experimental validation. He has contributed extensively to catalyst design for hydrogen production, energy conversion, molecular sensing, and materials modeling, with numerous first-author publications in leading chemistry journals. His scholarly output demonstrates strong research impact with approximately 795 total citations across 93 peer-reviewed documents and an h-index of 16. His professional experience includes advanced analytical quality control, electrochemical characterization, materials synthesis, and active peer-review service for high-impact international journals.

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Syeda Safina Ali | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Syeda Safina Ali | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Analyst at National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Syeda Safina Ali is a dedicated Environmental Scientist from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, and a strong academic background in climate adaptation, wastewater treatment, GIS, and sustainable energy. With professional experience as a Research Analyst at the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), she has contributed to national projects such as the PHCSP, BISP, and Pakistan’s Green Taxonomy.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Excellence:

  • MSc in Environmental Sciences (93%, CGPA 3.75/4) – NUST, Islamabad

  • BSc in Environmental Sciences (82%, CGPA 3.82/4) – IIUI, Islamabad

  • Specialized in climate adaptation, wastewater treatment, water management, and GIS.

📚 Research Contributions:

  • 5 Publications (Published/Accepted/In Progress) in Springer, MDPI, and national journals.

  • Topics include:

    • Photosynthetic microbial desalination cells

    • Strategic Environmental Assessment in infrastructure

    • Snowmelt runoff modelling for water resource management

  • Thesis work directly aligned with SDGs 6, 7, 9, 13 & 15.

🧪 Technical Expertise:

  • GIS/RS: ArcGIS, QGIS

  • Numerical Modelling: HEC-RAS, SRM

  • Data Analysis: R, OriginLab, MS Excel

  • Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Drafting

💼 Professional Roles:

  • Research Analyst (Climate Change) – NDRMF, Islamabad
    Supporting national & international climate projects (PHCSP, BISP, Green Taxonomy)

  • HSE Trainer (Part-Time) – Burj Al-Emarat Training Services

  • Internships with PepsiCo, NHA, PMD, NARC – Hands-on field and policy experience

🌱 Volunteer & Reviewer:

  • Peer Reviewer for Elsevier & Springer Nature journals

  • Volunteer with Ministry of Climate Change, Youth Campaigns & Plantation Drives

  • Freelance GIS/RS Specialist, Transcriber & Content Writer

🏆 Certifications & Training:

  • ✅ ISO 14001, 9001, 45001

  • ✅ OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

  • ✅ Risk Assessment, Environmental Sustainability

  • ✅ Courses by UN, World Bank, UNITAR, Oxford Climate Society

🌍 Conferences & Global Engagement:

  • Speaker/Participant at:

    • 8th Intl. Conf. on Water Sciences – MDPI

    • ADB Workshop on Women & Heat Stress

    • Virtual Summer School – Green Chemistry, Indonesia

    • Climate Action Fellowship, Oxford Climate Society School

Publication:

  1. Integration of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in Motorway/Highway Planning and Construction: A Case Study for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Pakistan
    SS Ali, A Batool
    NUST Journal of Natural Sciences, 9(4), 1 (2024)

  2. Sugar Industry Wastewater Treatment Through Photosynthetic Microbial Desalination Cells: A Sustainable Approach
    SS Ali, Z Sheikh
    Environmental and Earth Sciences Proceedings, 32(1), 9 (2025)

 

Samson Abagale | Chemical Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Samson Abagale | Chemical Ecology | Best Researcher Award

C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ghana

Prof. Samson Abah Abagale is an Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS), Navrongo, Ghana. With a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2017), his research focuses on natural products chemistry, chemical ecology, and indigenous chemical processes applied to crop protection and public health.

Profile:

🎓 Education Background:

  • PhD in Organic Chemistry (2017), KNUST
    Focus: Chemical Ecology & Crop Protection

  • MSc in Organic Chemistry (2008), KNUST
    Focus: Natural Products in Indigenous Processes

🧪 Research Interests:

  • Natural Products Chemistry 🌿

  • Chemical Ecology 🐜

  • Indigenous Chemical Processes 🧬

  • Vector Control, Waste Management & Water Quality 💧

📚 Academic & Professional Roles:

  • Associate Professor (2021 – Present), CKT-UTAS

  • Former Dean at CKT-UTAS & UDS

  • Lecturer to Senior Lecturer roles across multiple institutions since 2010

  • Supervised numerous PhD, MPhil, and BSc students 🎓

  • Reviewer & Examiner for academic journals and research theses 📄

🌍 Research Impact & Grants:

  • 🌱 CRES Project Grant (2020–2026) – Climate Change & Ecosystem Resilience (DANIDA)

  • 🎓 PhD Fellowship – Royal Society & Leverhulme Trust, UK

  • 🦟 Malaria Research Grant – Noguchi Memorial Institute

🏛️ Leadership & Service:

  • Dean of Academic Programmes & Quality Assurance, CKT-UTAS

  • Chairperson & Member of various academic and outreach committees

  • Active in curriculum quality assurance, postgraduate education, and institutional leadership

🌐 Conferences & Trainings Attended:

  • International Chemical Ecology Conference 🌿

  • Pan Africa Chemistry Network Congress 🌍

  • Leadership Seminars & IP Policy Development Workshops

🧑‍🔬 Professional Memberships:

  • Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) 🇬🇧

  • Ghana Science Association 🇬🇭

  • University Teachers Association of Ghana

  • Association of Health and Nutrition

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • 📄 Total Publications: 9

  • 📑 Total Citations: 127 (from 121 citing documents)

  • 📈 h-index: 5

Publication:

  • Synergistic enhancement of natural mosquito repellents through matrix interactions: Insights from GC-MS and bioassays

Ming Wang | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ming Wang | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

professor East China Normal University China

📘 Ming Wang is a Professor and Doctor at the School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University (ECNU), Shanghai, China. His research focuses on advancing organosulfur chemistry and asymmetric catalysis.

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Education

🎓 Ming Wang earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Science from East China University of Science and Technology in 2011 under Prof. Wei-Ping Deng’s guidance. He then pursued postdoctoral research (2011–2014) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, under Prof. Yonggui Robin Chi, before joining ECNU as a professor in 2014.

Experience

🔬 Ming Wang has extensive experience in cutting-edge research and academic leadership. Since 2014, he has been a professor at ECNU, driving innovation in organosulfur chemistry. His earlier postdoctoral fellowship at NTU allowed him to expand his expertise in catalysis and molecular engineering.

Research Interests

🧪 Ming Wang’s research primarily revolves around:

  1. Organosulfur Chemistry: Developing new methods and applications for sulfur-containing compounds.
  2. Asymmetric Catalysis: Creating chiral catalysts for pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis.

Awards

🏆 Ming Wang has been recognized with several prestigious awards for his significant contributions to sulfur and catalytic chemistry, cementing his role as a leader in his field.

Publications Top Notes:

📄 Ming Wang has authored impactful papers on sulfur chemistry, including recent works like:

“C-SuFEx Linkage of Sulfonimidoyl Fluorides and Organotrifluoroborates” in Nature Communications (2024), cited by cutting-edge research.

“Sulfur-Containing Peptides: Synthesis and Applications” in Current Opinion in Chemical Biology (2023).