Meichen Wang |Toxicology

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Meichen Wang : Toxicology

Congratulations,  Dr Meichen Wang, on winning the esteemed Young Scientist Award from Young scientist Awards! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Professional Profile
Education
  • Ph.D. in Toxicology 08/2016 – 12/2019
    Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
    Dissertation Title: Development of broad-acting enterosorbents for the mitigation of toxin
    exposures during disasters and emergencies.

 

  • M.S. in Toxicology 08/2014 – 08/2016
    Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
    Thesis Title: PXR-mediated resistance to infection by Salmonella and its mechanisms
  • B.S. in Pharmaceutical Engineering 09/2010 – 06/2014
    College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
    Thesis Title: Assessment of DNA methylation and miRNA expression in patients with lung cancer
Patent
  • Phillips, T.D. and Wang, M. Edible enterosorbents used to mitigate acute exposures to ingestible
    environmental toxins following outbreaks, natural disasters and emergencies. A patent application
    (PCT/US2019/047356 + Australia, Canada, Japan, Europe, Mexico, and Korea) has been issued and
    published. An exclusive, worldwide license for commercial purposes of the technology has been granted
    through Texas A&M University.

 

Publications:
  •  Rivenbark, K.J., Wang, M., Lilly, K., Tamamis, P., Phillips, T.D. (2022). Development and
    characterization of chlorophyll-amended montmorillonite clays for the adsorption and detoxification of
    benzene. Water Research. PMID 35777320.
  •  Wang, M., Phillips, T.D. (2022). Inclusion of montmorillonite clays in environmental barrier
    formulations to reduce skin exposure to water-soluble chemicals from polluted water. ACS Applied
    Materials & Interfaces. PMID 35536196.
  • Hearon, S.E., Orr, A.A., Moyer, H., Wang, M., Tamamis, P., Phillips, T.D. (2022). Reduction of
    per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) bioavailability from soil and translocation to plants with
    montmorillonite clay-based sorbents. Environmental Research. PMID 34875259.
  • Martin, L.M.A., Sheng, J., Zimba, P.V., Zhu, L., Fadare, O.O., Haley, C., Wang, M., Phillips,
    T.D., Conkle, J., Xu, W. (2022). Testing an iron oxide nanoparticle-based method for magnetic separation
    of nanoplastics and microplastics from water. Nanomaterials (Basel). PMID 35889573.
  • Wang, M., Orr, A.A., Jakubowski, J.M., Bird, K.E., Casey, C.M., Hearon, S.E., Tamamis, T.,
    Phillips, T.D. (2021). Enhanced adsorption of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by edible,
    nutrient-amended montmorillonite clays. Water Research. PMID 33125992.
  • Wang, M., Chen, Z., Rusyn, I., Phillips, T.D. (2021). Testing the efficacy of broad-acting
    sorbents for environmental mixtures using isothermal analysis, mammalian cells, and h. vulgaris. Journal
    of Hazardous Materials. PMID 33162237.
  • Wang, M., Bera, G., Mitra, K., Wade, T.L., Knap, A.H., Phillips, T.D. (2021). Tight sorption of
    arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead by edible activated carbon and acid-processed montmorillonite clay.
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research. PMID 33009611.

 

 

Monika Stojanova |Industrial Microbiology

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Dr Monika Stojanova : Industrial Microbiology

Exploring the Wonders of Industrial Microbiology

Congratulations,  Dr Monika Stojanova, on winning the esteemed Young Scientist Award from Young scientist Awards! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Professional Profile
Education
  • 2018 – 2022 – Doctor of Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, study program: food technology, industrial microbiology PhD thesis: Application of selected edible and medicinal mushrooms extracts in
    the production of dehydrated soups as functional food.
  • 2016 – 2018 – Master of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia, study program: food quality and safety, microbiology.
Published research papers
  • . Monika Stojanova, Milena Pantic, Dragana Mihajlovic, Marina T. Stojanova, Miomir Niksic. 2023. Effect of mushroom extracts on color change and some chemical properties of dehydrated soups. Proceedings Book, V. International
    Agricultural, Biological & Life Science Conference, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey, pp. 1002 – 1011.
  • Marina T. Stojanova, Branko Kostadinov, Monika Stojanova. 2023. The Influence of Foliar Fertilizing on the Chemical Composition of Apricot Fruits Grown in North Macedonia. 5th International Istanbul Modern Scientific Research
    Congress, The Book of Full Texts, IKSAD Institute, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 498 –506.
Published Abstracts
  • Amer Sunulahpašić, Saud Hamidović, Teofil Gavrić, Vera Karličić, Monika Stojanova, Blažo Lalević. 2021. The influence of pendimethalin on the representation of microbial populations in the soil. XVI Symposium on plant protection. Abstract Book. Zlatibor, Serbia, 22-25. November 2021, pp. 75-76.
  • 4. Nora Limani Bektashi, Irina Mladenoska, Ivana Sandeva, Olga Popovska, Kiril Lisichkov, Slobodan Masic, Monika Stojanova, Hristina Spasevska. 2021. Effect of γ-irradiation on piperine content and microbial quality of black pepper. III Balkan Agricultural Congress, Book of Abstracts, 29 August – 01 September, Trakya University, Turkey, pp. 215.

 

Lumír Gvoždík| Evolutionary and Physiological Ecology

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Assoc Prof Dr Lumír Gvoždík: Evolutionary and Physiological Ecology

 

Assistant Professor at Institute of Vertebrate Biology AS CR Czech Republic.

Congratulations, Assoc Prof Dr Lumír Gvoždík, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Young scientist Awards! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!🌞🌾

Professional Profile
🎓 EDUCATION:
  • 1995: Undergraduate study at Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Science, specializing in ‘Systematic Biology and Ecology.’
  • 1999: Ph.D. study at Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Science, specializing in ‘Zoology.’

 

Research Projects & Contributions:
  1. Faculty of Natural Sciences, Palacký University (1996): Thermoregulation of Lacerta vivipara along an altitudinal gradient.
  2. Czech Science Foundation (2000-2003): Thermal biology of newts, Triturus cristatus superspecies.
  3. Czech Science Foundation (2006-2008): Phenotypic plasticity of thermophysiological traits in newts.
  4. Czech Science Foundation (2010-2013): The role of predator-prey interactions in coadaptation of thermal biology.
  5. Czech Science Foundation (2015-2017): Thermal niche: the evaluation of the current concept in ectothermic vertebrates.
  6. Czech Science Foundation (2017-2019): Freshwater ectotherms under climate change: the role of phenotypic plasticity in life histories and trophic interactions.
💼 EMPLOYMENT:
  • Institute of Vertebrate Biology AS CR, Brno, 1998 – Present
🔍 CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS:
  • Phenotypic selection
  • Phenotypic plasticity
  • Species interactions
  • Energy metabolism
  • Thermal ecology
  • Herpetology
📚 SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:
  1. “Thermoregulatory opportunity and competition act independently on life-history traits in aquatic ectotherms” (Functional Ecology, 2022).
  2. “Impacts of predator-induced behavioral plasticity on the temperature dependence of predator–prey activity and population dynamics” (Journal of Animal Ecology, 2021).
  3. “Individual variation in seasonal acclimation by sympatric amphibians: a climate change perspective” (Functional Ecology, 2021).
  4. “Just what is the thermal niche?” (Oikos, 2018).
  5. “Plasticity of preferred body temperatures as a means of coping with climate change?” (Biology Letters, 2012).

 

 

 

 

Dr Mohd Hafiz Zawawi | Civil Engineering

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Dr Mohd Hafiz Zawawi: Leading Researcher in Civil Engineering

Dr at Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia .

Congratulations, Dr Mohd Hafiz Zawawi, on winning the esteemed Young Scientist award from Youngscientist Awards! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done

Mohd Hafiz Zawawi is a highly regarded educator and scholar with a prominent presence in the Department of Civil Engineering at Universiti Tenaga Nasional. With a wealth of expertise in various engineering disciplines, he is actively engaged in delivering comprehensive and enlightening courses to undergraduate students. His teaching portfolio encompasses a diverse range of essential engineering subjects, including Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Foundation Engineering, Hydraulic, Offshore and Energy Structures, Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory, Mechanics of Fluids Laboratory, and Hydraulic Engineering. As an esteemed educator, Dr. Zawawi is deeply committed to nurturing the intellectual growth and technical proficiency of his students, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills to excel in the dynamic field of civil engineering. Through his adept guidance and structured pedagogy, he empowers her students to grasp complex concepts and apply them effectively in real-world scenarios. Dr. Mohd Hafiz Zawawi’s dedication to academic excellence and his contribution to shaping the next generation of engineers serve as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of the engineering community.

Professional Profile

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D Water Pump Modeling, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013

Employment

  • Senior Lecturer (2013 – Present)
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Head of Unit External Affairs (2017 – 2021)
  • College of Engineering, Head of Unit Industrial Training (2013 -2017)
  • Member of Institute of Energy Infrastructure
  • Professional Technologist
  • Professional Measurement and Verification

Academic Qualifications

1. Ph.D Water Pump Modeling, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013
2. MSc. Environmental Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
2009
3. BEng. Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2008

Publications

146 Documents

Selective Publications (Journals)
  1.  Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Isotopic And Hydrochemistry Fingerprinting Of Leachate MigrationIn Shallow Groundwater At Controlled And Uncontrolled Landfill Sites; World Applied Science Journal; World Applied Sciences Journal 31 (6): 1198-1206, 2014ISSN 1818-4952© IDOSI Publications, 2014DOI: 10.5829/idosi.wasj.2014.31.06.217; 23 Mar 2014;
    Journal; SCOPUS
  2. Mohd Zakwan Bin Ramli, Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih, Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi, daud bin mohamad, Muhammad Salleh Bin Haji Abustan; The Importance Of Lightweight Concrete Technology Development For Ibs
    Industry In Malaysia Based On Cost Comparison Between Concrete Slab And Hollow Core Slab: A Case Study Of Lrt Car Park Project; Applied Mechanics And Materials; Vol. 567 (2014) pp 637-641© (2014) Trans Tech
    Publications, Switzerlanddoi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.567.637ISSN: 1662- 7482. ISSN print: 1660-9336; 01 Jun 2014; Journal; SCOPUS
  3. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Integrated Pollutant Fingerprinting Of Shallow Groundwater Using Resistivity Imaging Profiling And Hydro chemical Methods At The Beriah Landfill Site, Malaysia; International Journal Of Applied Environmental Sciences; ISSN 0973-6077 Volume 9, Number 4 (2014), pp. 2161-2173© Research India Publications;
    25 Jul 2014; Journal; SCOPUS
  4. Lariyah Bte Mohd Sidek, Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih, Hidayah Bte Basri, Chow Ming Fai, Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi, HAIRUN AISHAH MOHIYADEN ABDUL KADER, NUR FARAZUIEN BINTI MD SAID, Nazirul Mubin Bin Zahari; 13Th International Conference On Urban Drainage (Icud), 2014, Programme Book; 13Th International Conference On
    Urban Drainage (Icud), 2014; 13th International Conference on Urban Drainage (ICUD), 2014, PROGRAMME BOOK, Organising Committee and International Scientific Committee and Secretariat; 12 Sep 2014; Other; None
  5. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Sorption Of Dye Wastewater By Using Natural Zeolite, Anionic-Cationic SurfactantModified Zeolite And Cationic Surfactant Modified Zeolite; World Applied Sciences Journal; World Applied Sciences Journal 32 (5): 818-824, 2014ISSN 1818-4952© IDOSI Publications, 2014DOI: 10.5829/idosi.wasj.2014.32.05.1015; 21 Sep 2014;
    Journal; SCOPUS
  6. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi, Mohd Zakwan Bin Ramli; Potential Of Utilizing Solid Waste Generated In Unimas West Campus; Applied Mechanics And Materials; Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 773-774 (2015) pp 1073-
    1078 Submitted: 2014-07-24© (2015) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland Accepted: 2015-01-08doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.773-774.1073; 08 Jan 2015; Journal; SCOPUS
  7. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Adsorption Of Lead Using Jackfruit Peel Activated Carbon; Applied Mechanics And Materials ; Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 773-774 (2015) pp 1079-1084 © (2015) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerlanddoi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.773- 774.1079; 19 Jan 2015; Journal; SCOPUS
  8. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Groundwater Seepage Mapping Using Electrical Resistivity Imaging; Applied Mechanics And Materials; Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 773-774 (2015) pp 1524-1534 © (2015) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.773-774.1524; 24 Feb 2015; Journal; SCOPUS