Rehan Abid | Clean and Renewable energy | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Rehan Abid | Clean and Renewable energy | Editorial Board Member

Research Scholar | International Islamic University Islamabad | Pakistan

Mr. Rehan Abid is a dedicated researcher in physics and materials science whose work centers on advanced materials, electrochemical energy storage, and device fabrication. His expertise spans the synthesis and modification of nanostructured materials, including conducting polymers, two-dimensional materials, and inorganic nanomaterials, applying techniques such as chemical oxidative polymerization, in-situ bulk polymerization, and bottom-up synthesis. He has contributed significantly to the development of supercapacitive materials and flexible energy-storage devices through hands-on experience in electrode design, electrolyte formulation, and device assembly, supported by strong capabilities in material characterization and laboratory instrumentation. His research involvement includes contributions to collaborative projects on energy harvesters and self-powered systems, where he played an active role in material preparation, device fabrication, data interpretation, and manuscript development. Alongside his research, he has demonstrated academic leadership through teaching and mentoring roles, guiding undergraduate and graduate learners in physics coursework and laboratory practices, and supporting students in experimental design and research execution. His scientific output includes multiple peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in energy materials and applied physics. Known for his multidisciplinary skill set, he effectively integrates theoretical understanding with practical experimentation, contributing to innovative material solutions for energy storage and sensing applications. Mr. Abid continues to build a strong research presence through his work on nanocomposites, electrochemical systems, and emerging materials, positioning himself as a promising contributor to the evolving landscape of materials science and applied physics.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Khan, M. A., Siddique, M. A. R., Sajid, M., Karim, S., Ali, M. U., Abid, R., & Bokhari, S. A. I. (2023).
A comparative study of green and chemical cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO₂-NPs): From synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical analysis to multifaceted biomedical applications. BioNanoScience.

Haider, S., Abid, R., Murtaza, I., & Shuja, A. (2023).
Unleashing enhanced energy density with PANI/NiO/graphene nanocomposite in a symmetric supercapacitor device, powered by the hybrid PVA/Na₂SO₄ electrolyte. ACS Omega.

Raza, A., Abid, R., Murtaza, I., & Fan, T. (2023).
Room temperature NH₃ gas sensor based on PMMA/RGO/ZnO nanocomposite films fabricated by in-situ solution polymerization. Ceramics International.

Fan, T., Jian, L., Liu, C., Murtaza, I., Abid, R., Shuja, A., Liu, Y., & Min, Y. (2022).
Controlled synthesis of the state-of-the-art quasi one-dimensional graphene nanostructure for high performance supercapacitor. Synthetic Metals.

Muhammad, G., Murtaza, I., Abid, R., & Ahmad, N. (2022).
Effect of different catalysts and growth temperature on the photoluminescence properties of zinc silicate nanostructures grown via vapor-liquid-solid method. Chinese Physics B.

SONIA GOMES | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. SONIA GOMES | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Academician/Research Scholar Investigadora
👩‍🔬 Sónia Gomes is an accomplished molecular biologist specializing in genetic studies, particularly in agricultural biotechnology and molecular genetics. She is currently an Auxiliary Researcher at the University of Porto, focusing on interdisciplinary marine and environmental research. With extensive teaching experience and leadership in significant research projects, Sónia has contributed notably to genomic studies in olive trees and food biotechnology.

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Education

🎓 PhD in Molecular Genetics (2006-2010): Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal. Thesis: “Genomic Studies in Olea europaea L.: From the Field to the Olive Oil End Product”.
🎓 MSc in Molecular Genetics (2003-2006): Universidade do Minho, Portugal. Dissertation: “Molecular markers for Olea europaea L. cultivars identification”.
🎓 BSc in Applied Biology (1997-2002): Universidade do Minho, Portugal. Thesis: “Effect of growth regulators in plant regeneration of Vitis vinifera L.”.

Experience

💼 Auxiliary Researcher (2023-Present), University of Porto, CIIMAR
💼 Invited Assistant Professor (2022-Present), ICBAS, University of Porto
💼 Research Fellow (2003-2007), OLIV-TRACK project, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

Research Interests

🔬 Molecular Genetics: Expertise in genomic studies of Olea europaea (olive trees) for improving food traceability.
🌊 Marine Biotechnology: Investigating the impact of microplastics and parasites on fish, seafood safety, and environmental sustainability.
🧬 Agricultural Biotechnology: Focused on using DNA markers for plant and food traceability.

Awards

🏆 Blue Bio Value Ideation Award (2023): Oceano Azul Foundation
🏆 NEWFOOD Valorization Award (2021): Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
🏆 OENOPPIA Award (2019): International Research on Wine Development

Publications Top Notes:

📚 Olive oil traceability through DNA markers (2012). Co-author: Martins-Lopes, P. Published in Book.
📖 Nucleic Acids Sample Preparation for Food Traceability (2016). Published in Sample Preparation Techniques for Soil, Plant, and Animal Samples. Springer New York, 2016.
🧬 Olive Tree Genetic Resources Characterization Through Molecular Markers (2012). Published in Genetic Diversity. DOI: 10.5772/32973.
🍃 Olive-Colletotrichum acutatum: An Example of Fruit-Fungal Interaction (2012). Published in Plant Breeding. DOI: 10.5772/27965.
🧫 Occurrence of microplastics in water, feed, and tissues of European seabass (2024). Published in Environmental Research DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.120208.