Şeyda TAŞAR | Process and Reactor Design | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeyda TAŞAR | Process and Reactor Design | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Firat University Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeyda TAŞAR is a distinguished academic at Fırat University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Elazığ, Turkey. Born in Elazığ, she earned her BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Fırat University. With over a decade of academic and research experience, her expertise spans renewable energy, bioenergy technologies, polymeric waste valorization, and smart polymers. She has contributed significantly to her field with patents and projects focused on innovative and sustainable solutions, including bio-based materials and wastewater treatment. She is proficient in Chemcad, Mathcad, Matlab, and C++.

Professional Profile 

🎓Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering (2004-2008): Fırat University, Turkey. MSc in Chemical Engineering (2009-2011): Fırat University, Turkey. Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2011-2018): Fırat University, Turkey

💼Experience

Research Assistant (2009-2019): Fırat University. Assistant Professor (2019-2023): Department of Chemical Engineering, Fırat University. Associate Professor (2023-Present): Department of Chemical Engineering, Fırat University

🏆Award and Honor

National Patents: Innovations in gel technologies, biopolymer development, and renewable energy solutions. International Recognition: Contributor to COST Actions in waste biorefinery and plastics remediation. Grants: TÜBİTAK-funded projects on biochar efficiency, diabetic wound dressings, and AI in polymer research

🔬 Research Focus

Renewable Energy: Pyrolysis, bioenergy technologies, and waste valorization. Polymer Science: Biopolymers, smart polymers, and composite materials. Environmental Engineering: Wastewater treatment, adsorption, and biosorption processes. Advanced Materials: Nano-biopolymers for medical and industrial applications

    1. Publications Top Noted

      • Removal of paracetamol from aqueous solution by wood sawdust-derived activated carbon: Process optimization using response surface methodology
        Authors: ŞT Müslün Sara Tunç, Burçin Yıldız
        Publication: Chemical Engineering Communications
        Year: 2021
        Citations: 14
      • Estimation of pyrolysis liquid product yield and its hydrogen content for biomass resources by combined evaluation of pyrolysis conditions with proximate-ultimate analysis data
        Author: Ş Taşar
        Publication: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
        Year: 2022
        Citations: 12
      • A comparative study of hemicellulose isolation with hot water, alkaline, and delignification methods from tea leaf brewing waste
        Authors: Ş TAŞAR, Ö Ahmet
        Publication: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
        Year: 2020
        Citations: 9
      • Mobilya fabrikası atık tozunun pirolizi
        Author: Ş Taşar
        Publication: Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü
        Year: 2011
        Citations: 9
      • Removal of BB41 dye molecules onto cross-linked chitosan microspheres: synthesis, characterization, and sorption/desorption
        Authors: H Demirtaş, Ş Taşar, F Kaya, A Özer
        Publication: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
        Year: 2024
        Citations: 8
      • Sorption of BB41 dye molecules using chitosan-based particles from aqueous solutions: A kinetic and thermodynamic evaluation
        Authors: H Demirtaş, Ş Taşar, F Kaya, A Özer
        Publication: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
        Year: 2022
        Citations: 8
      • Temperature-responsive poly(acrylamide-co-N-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogel: Synthesis, characterization, and sorption application
        Authors: Ş Taşar, R Orhan
        Publication: 폴리머
        Year: 2020
        Citations: 7
      • A study on the pyrolysis of peanut shells at different isothermal conditions and determination of the kinetic parameters
        Authors: Ş Taşar, F Kaya, A Özer
        Publication: Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi
        Year: 2015
        Citations: 7
      • Farklı biyokütle atıklarının alkali ön işlem etkinliklerinin incelenmesi
        Authors: ÖA Ceylan Z, Taşar Ş, Kaya F
        Publication: Düzce Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi
        Year: 2020
        Citations: 6
      • Atık çay posasından biyobozunur ve antimikrobiyal polimerik jel-film üretimi ve karakterizasyonu
        Author: Ş TAŞAR
        Publication: Fen Bilimler Ens.
        Year: 2018
        Citations: 5
      • Adsorption of CI Basic Blue 3 Dye Molecules from Aqueous Media by Sulfuric Acid-Activated Montmorillonite Mineral
        Authors: Ş TAŞAR, K Fatih, Ö Ahmet
        Publication: Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society, Section B: Chemical Engineering
        Year: 2017
        Citations: 5
      • Production and characterization of chitosan-based polymer particles with the precipitation collection method
        Authors: H Demirtaş, Ş Taşar, F Kaya, A Özer
        Publication: Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering
        Year: 2022
        Citations: 3
      • Mobilya fabrikası atık tozunun izotermal olmayan şartlarda gerçekleştirilen pirolizinin kinetik parametrelerinin belirlenmesi
        Authors: Ş Taşar, N Duranay, M Yilgin
        Publication: Firat University Journal of Engineering Science
        Year: 2011
        Citations: 3

       

Pablo Jose Baricelli | Biphasic Homogeneous Catalysis

Pablo Jose Baricelli –  Biphasic Homogeneous Catalysis

👨‍🏫 Prof Dr Pablo Jose Baricelli an Dr atUniversidad de Carabobo, stands as a distinguished Academician/Research Scholar in the domain of Chemistry. Holding a  Ph.D on Cellular and Molecular Biology, Dep. of Biology, Biphasic Homogeneous Catalysis .their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise.

🎓Education:

He pursued his undergraduate studies at Los Andes University Science Faculty in Mérida, Mérida state, where he earned a degree in Chemistry as a graduate from 1969 to 1974. Building upon this foundation, he continued his academic journey by pursuing postgraduate studies at the University of Reading in England from 1979 to 1983. During this period, he dedicated his efforts to advanced research, culminating in the successful completion of his Ph.D. in Chemistry. This academic trajectory reflects his commitment to excellence in the field of chemistry, spanning both his formative years in Mérida and his research-intensive doctoral studies in the United Kingdom.

🌐 Professional Profiles:

Honors, Recognitions and Awards:

Accredited by the Steering Committee of the Researcher Promotion System, as a Program Member in the category of “Researcher Level I . CONABA Award, Level II CONADES Award, Level I Decoration of the Carabobo University Teachers Association (APUC), in its XL Anniversary, for the academic and research trajectory at the University of Carabobo. Alejo Zuloaga award in his only class at the University of Carabobo as a merit to his outstanding career as a teacher-researcher of this alma mater. Accredited by the Steering Committee of the Researcher Promotion System, as a Program Member in the “Researcher Level II” Category. Recognition of the Academic Vice-Rector of the University of Carabobo, as a Program Member in the category of “Researcher Level III”.Recognition of the Deanship of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Carabobo, as a Program Member in the category of “Researcher Level III”. Recognition of the Venezuelan Association for the Advancement of Science (AsoVac) as a Program Member in the category of “Researcher Level IV” Accredited by the Steering Committee of the Researcher Promotion System, as a Program Member in the “Researcher Level IV” Category APVG Award for Academic Excellency Accredited by the Steering Committee of the Researcher Promotion System, as a Program Member in the “Researcher Level IV” Category.

Scientific Societies Membership:

Venezuelan Association for the Advancement of Science (ASOVAC). Society for Free Radical Research (SFRR) Brunnel University. Inglaterra. Venezuelan Catalysis Society (SVC). Ibero-American Science and Technology Program for development (CYTED).  Environment Protection Catalysis Network. Ibero-American Science and Technology Program for development (CYTED). Homogeneous Catalysis Network.Association for Research of the University of Carabobo (APLIUC). Innovation
and Research Stimulus Program (PEII).

Referee for Scientific Journals:

Applied Catalysis (ISSN. 0926-860X), Applied Organometallic Chemistry (ISSN. 1099-0739), Journal of Organometallic Chemistry (ISSN. 0022-328X), Avances en Quí mica (ISSN.1856-5301). Catalysis Letters (ISSN. 1572-879X), CIENCIA (ISSN. 1315-2076), FRAUTE; Revista de FACYT, UC (ISSN. 1698-7418), International Journal of Chemical Kinetics (ISSN. 1097-4601), Journal of Molecular Catalysis (ISSN. 1381-1169), Revista de la Facultad de Ingenierí a, UC (ISSN. 1316-6832), Catalysis Today (ISSN. 0920-5861)

Publications:
  • P. Baricelli, R. Ballesteros, G. Marquina y S. Villalba. “Catalytic dehydrogenation of domestic gas”. XXVI ASOVAC Annual Convention. Puerto La Cruz Venezuela. 1976.

 

  •  P. Baricelli, F. Lo pez. “Surface Characterization and Catalytic Activity of Cu2 + Ions Chemically Anchored to the Surface of Modified Silica Gel”. XXIX ASOVAC Annual Convention, Barquisimeto, Venezuela. 1979

 

  • P. Baricelli, Mitchell P.C.H. “Electron, Transfer Reactions of a Molibdenum Dithiolato Complex”. Some Recents Deve lopments in the Chemistry of Chromiun, Molybdenum and Tungsten”. Brightom, England. 1983

 

  • P. Baricelli, C. Ferna ndez, D. Osí o, F. Lo pez, O. Leal. “Surface Characterization and Catalytic Activity of Molybdenum Ions Chemically Anchored to the Surface of Modified Silica Gel”. XXXVI ASOVAC Annual Convention. Valencia, Venezuela. 1986.

 

  • P. Baricelli, D. Bidirinis, D. Leal, E. Lujano, F. Lo pez. “Synthesis and Characterization of Ions and Complexes Mo (VI) and o (V) Chemically Anchored to the Surface of the Modified Silica Gel”. X Catalysis National Meeting. Los Teques – Venezuela. 1989

 

  • P. Baricelli, L. De Sousa, O. Leal, F.Lo pez. “Preparation of an Adsorbent for Chrome and Aluminum from Silica Gel “. XL ASOVAC Annual Convention, Cumana , Venezuela. 1990

 

  • P. Baricelli, A. Pardey, L. Go mez. “Oxidation of Olefins by Nitro-Iridium complexes”. XLI ASOVAC Annual Convention. Maracaibo – Venezuela. 1991

 

  • P. Baricelli, A. Bolí var, D. Pa ez, A. Andriollo, M. Domí nguez. “Complejos Organometa licos Hidrosolubles en Cata lisis de Olefinas”. XII Encuentro Nacional de Cata lisis. Valencia, Venezuela. 1993

 

  • P. Baricelli, L. Go mez, O. Leal, L. Quijije, A. Pardey. “Oxidation of Olefins by NitroTransition Metal Complexes”. XII Catalysis National Meeting. Valencia, Venezuela. 1993.

 

  • P. Baricelli, F. Lo pez, D.Pa ez, A. Andriollo, M. Domí nguez y A. Bolí var. “WaterSoluble Organometallic Complexes of Tungsten and Rutheniun. Synthesis, Characterization and Preliminary Studies in the hidrogenation of Olefins in a Biphasic System”. LatinAmerican Inorganic Chemistry Meeting. Santiago de Compostela, Espan a. 1993

 

  • P. Baricelli, M. Meza, F. Lo pez, A. Pardey, O. Leal, M. Mediavilla. “Homogeneous Catalysis of the Water Gas Displacement Reaction by Iridium Complex (I) in Aqueous Solution of Substituted Amines”. XLII ASOVAC Annual Convention. Me rida, Venezuela. 1993

 

  • M. Mediavilla, J. Contreras, D. Pineda, M. Meza, P. Baricelli, F. Lo pez y A. Pardey, “Homogeneous Catalysis of Water Gas Displacement Reaction by Copper Complex”. XIV Iberoamerican Catalysis Convention Concepcio n, Chile. 1994