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

       

Sathiyaraj Srinivasan | Biodiversity Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Sathiyaraj Srinivasan ‌ |Biodiversity Conservation| Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr at Seoul Women’s University, South Korea

Experienced Chemical Engineering professional with a strong academic foundation and diverse research background, specializing in cutting-edge chemical processes and materials. Educated in the United Kingdom, I have developed a robust understanding of chemical engineering principles, complemented by hands-on experience in both academic and industrial settings. My expertise includes process optimization, materials science, and sustainable engineering solutions. As a proactive and innovative thinker, I am committed to advancing chemical engineering through research and development, fostering collaborative projects, and contributing to the advancement of sustainable and efficient chemical processes.

Profile

 

 

 

💼Employment History

Associate Professor Seoul Women’s University, Seoul March 1, 2018 – Present Department of Bioenvironmental Engineering and Bioinformatics Assistant Professor Seoul Women’s University, Seoul March 1, 2013 – February 28, 2018. Post-Doctorate Kyonggi University, Suwon, South Korea March 1, 2011 – February 28, 2013 Department of Bioenvironmental Engineering. Post-Doctorate Seoul Women’s University, Seoul, South Korea March 1, 2020 – October 29, 2011

🛠️Skills

  • Creative Mindset
  • Classroom Management
  • Collaboration with Other Scientists

🎓Education

Doctor of Philosophy Kyung Hee University, Suwon, South Korea Department of Oriental Medicinal Materials and Processing September 2006 to February 2010.

🔬Research Experience

Research Projects:

2020-2023: Monitoring of soil bacterial community change after exposure to plasma (Researcher). 2019-2023: Unexplored biological classification for graduate student project (co-PI). 2018-2020: Comparative transcriptomics of radiation-resistant bacteria Spirosoma montaniterre (Researcher). 2015-2020: Acquisition and characterization of Extremophiles (Researcher). 2017-2019: New hybrid NGS method to study the whole metagenome of soil exposed to gamma-ray (PI). 2016-2017: Acquisition and characterization of indigenous microbial resources in coastal sediment soil (Researcher). 2012-2013: Development of technology for early stabilization of burial sites for livestock killing (Researcher). 2012-2013: Development of complex treatment and purification technology for distributed DNAPL contaminated areas (Researcher). 2010-2012: Development of water-permeable reactive wall technology using nano-sized adsorbent for oil pollution purification (Researcher)

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. Title: Acclimation of hydrogen peroxide enhances salt tolerance by activating defense-related proteins in Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer
    • Authors: G Sathiyaraj, S Srinivasan, YJ Kim, OR Lee, S Parvin, SRD Balusamy, …
    • Year: 2014

 

  1. Title: Deinococcus daejeonensis sp. nov., isolated from sludge in a sewage disposal plant
    • Authors: S Srinivasan, MK Kim, S Lim, M Joe, M Lee
    • Year: 2012

 

  1. Title: Deinococcus humi sp. nov., isolated from soil
    • Authors: S Srinivasan, JJ Lee, S Lim, M Joe, MK Kim
    • Year: 2012

 

  1. Title: Lysobacter soli sp. nov., isolated from soil of a ginseng field
    • Authors: S Srinivasan, MK Kim, G Sathiyaraj, HB Kim, YJ Kim, DC Yang
    • Year: 2010

 

  1. Title: Complete genome sequence of Deinococcus swuensis, a bacterium resistant to radiation toxicity
    • Authors: MK Kim, S Srinivasan, CG Back, ES Joo, SY Lee, HY Jung
    • Year: 2015

 

  1. Title: Polygalacturonase inhibiting protein: isolation, developmental regulation and pathogen related expression in Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer
    • Authors: G Sathiyaraj, S Srinivasan, S Subramanium, YJ Kim, YJ Kim, WS Kwon, …
    • Year: 2010

 

  1. Title: Stenotrophomonas ginsengisoli sp. nov., isolated from a ginseng field
    • Authors: HB Kim, S Srinivasan, G Sathiyaraj, LH Quan, SH Kim, TPN Bui, Z Liang, …
    • Year: 2010

 

  1. Title: Hymenobacter swuensis sp. nov., a Gamma-Radiation-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Mountain Soil
    • Authors: JJ Lee, S Srinivasan, S Lim, M Joe, SH Lee, SA Kwon, YJ Kwon, J Lee, …
    • Year: 2014

 

  1. Title: Metagenomic analysis of airborne bacterial community and diversity in Seoul, Korea, during December 2014, Asian dust event
    • Authors: S Cha, S Srinivasan, JH Jang, D Lee, S Lim, KS Kim, W Jheong, DW Lee, …
    • Year: 2017

 

  1. Title: Spirosoma radiotolerans sp. nov., a Gamma-Radiation-Resistant Bacterium Isolated from Gamma Ray-Irradiated Soil
    • Authors: JJ Lee, S Srinivasan, S Lim, M Joe, S Im, SI Bae, KR Park, JH Han, …
    • Year: 2014

 

Pola Oppenheimer | Chemical Engineering | FutureLeaders Research Achievement Award

Prof. Pola Oppenheimer ‌ |Chemical Engineering|  FutureLeaders Research Achievement Award

Prof at Chemical Engineering, United Kingdom

I am a dedicated Chemical Engineering professional with a robust educational foundation from the United Kingdom. My expertise spans various aspects of chemical engineering, including process design, optimization, and safety. I have a strong track record of contributing to innovative projects and research initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the field. My practical experience is complemented by excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail, allowing me to effectively address complex engineering challenges. I am passionate about leveraging my knowledge and skills to drive sustainable and efficient engineering solutions.

Profile

 

🎓 Education Background

Sept. 2015 – Sep. 2018: Ph.D., Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Sept. 2013 – Sep. 2015: Master, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Sept. 2008 – Jun. 2013: Bachelor of Medicine, Jining Medical College, Sept. 2005 – Jun. 2008: Qingdao No.2 Middle School

🎓 Education Background

2008-2012: PhD in Physics, University of Cambridge with Springer Award for Recognition of Scientific Excellence, Cavendish Laboratories, Churchill College, Cambridge, UK. 2006-2008: MPhil in Nanotechnology and Engineering, Ben-Gurion University (1st Class Honours). 2002-2006: BSc in Chemistry, Ben-Gurion University (1st Class Honours). 2002-2006: BSc in Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University, Israel (1st Class Honours). 2016: Medici Enterprise Training Programme, Enterprise Acceleration and Translation, UK. 2015: Masters in Learning and Teaching, Higher Education Academy, UK. 2013: Masters in Leadership and Management, Level 3, Institute of Leadership, Cambridge

💼 Career to Date

2021-Curre0 Comments in moderationnt: Professor in Microengineering and Bionanotechnology, School of Chemical Engineering. 2018-2021: Reader in Microengineering and Bionanotechnology, School of Chemical Engineering and Healthcare Technologies Institute, University of Birmingham, UK. 2016-2021: Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow, London, UK. 2013-2018: Birmingham Fellow, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK. 2012-2013: Research Fellow, Department of Electrical Engineering, Centre of Advanced Photonics and Electronics (CAPE), University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. 2022-Current: Director of Engineering and Physical Science College Graduate School, University of Birmingham, UK

🏅 Honors, Awards, and Evidence of Esteem

2023: Achievement Medal in Biomedical Engineering Finalist, Institute of Engineering and Technology, UK. 2022: British Biophysical Society Louise Johnson Award and Medal, UK. 2022: Cover Story on the World’s Leaders Magazine in the yearly special edition of the ‘Most Influential Women in Tech’ around the world. 2021: Royal Society of Chemistry Beilby Medal and Prize, Materials Chemistry Division, RSC, UK. 2020: Case Study Commissioned by the Royal Academy of Engineering, London, UK. 2020: News Releases: ‘New Device for Detecting Traumatic Brain Injury ‘On the Spot’. 2020: TechWomen100 National Award for senior influential women across UK in Technology and Industry. 2020: ISSF for EPSRC Case Study, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, UK. 2019: Honoured in the ‘Birmingham Heroes’ in Healthcare Technologies Campaign, UK. 2019: International Women in Engineering Honour – ‘Transforming the Future of Science and Engineering’, UK. 2018: All Party Parliamentary Engineering Group – House of Lords, London. Invited as envoy at the discussion, hosted by Professor the Lord Broers, regarding the Government’s Year of Engineering campaign to discuss ways we are tackling the engineering skills gap and to help widen the pool of young people who join the profession. Stephen Metcalfe MP, Government Ambassador for the Year of Engineering, discussed why the sector is of such vital importance. 2017: ‘Voice of the Future’, House of Commons Science & Technology Award, Parliament, London, Representing the Royal Academy of Engineering at session of the government Ministers of State for Research and Innovation, pitching questions to the Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, J. Johnson, MP. 2016: BBC1 News Release: ‘A breakthrough blood test for brain injuries’ & BBC 95.6FM Radio Interview. 2016: Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship for outstanding early-career researchers. 2015: Leading Female Scientists in Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK. News release on research work: ‘’Nanotechnology and Developing Novel Nano-Detection Devices’’. 2014: National Public Engagement Award: ‘Soapbox Science’, L’OREAL-UNESCO, London. A hub of scientific discussion displaying science to the public, aimed to help eliminate gender inequality in science.. 2013: Prestigious Birmingham Fellowship, University of Birmingham, UK. 2013: Award in Leadership and Management, University of Cambridge. Awarded by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge as a recognition of excellent leadership and management skills. 2013: Springer Award for Excellence Switzerland. Recognising outstanding scientific excellence. 2012: University of Cambridge Annual Reports Cover. The high-impact research was chosen to illustrate the cover titled ‘‘We All Fall Over Sometimes’’ of the University of Cambridge Annual Reports. 2011: Carl-Zeiss Imaging Award. Highlighted in the Der Spiegel and Mail Online for quirky images, which provide a visual insight into the ways in which science makes a vital contribution to our lives, interviewed on the Research News and media exposure on many websites as well as Cambridge News daily newspapers. 2011: Kodak Ltd. Young Materials Scientist Award, UK. 2009: Cambridge Overseas Trust Scholarship, University of Cambridge, UK. 2008: Graduation Award in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Israel Science Foundation. 2007: Chemical Engineering Excellence Award, Teva Industries Ltd.. 2005: Dr. Adiel Litan Undergraduate Scholarship and Prize in Chemistry. 2004: Makhtesh

💼 Research/Work Experience

July 2022 – Present: Attending Doctor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University. Nov. 2018 – June 2021: Resident, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University. June 2016 – June 2017: Visiting Scholar, Griffith University, Australia

🏆 Scholarships and Awards

2023: Young Teachers English Teaching Competition, Second Prize, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University 2021: The First “Guangzhi Cup” English Teaching Competition in Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Third Prize July 2013: Excellent Graduate of Shandong Province Oct. 2009: National Scholarship

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. Xuji Jiang, Chuanli Feng, Wanying Sun, Teng Zhang*, Baoxia Cui. “The top 100 most cited articles on fertility-sparing treatments for cervical cancer: A bibliometric analysis.” Heliyon, 10(11), 2024.

 

  1. Zhonghao Mao, Bingyu Wang, Teng Zhang, Baoxia Cui*. “The roles of m6A methylation in cervical cancer: functions, molecular mechanisms, and clinical applications.” Cell Death and Disease, 2023, 14(734).

 

  1. Teng Zhang, Jun Jiao, Xinlin Jiao, Lu Zhao, Xinli Tian, Qing Zhang, Daoxin Ma, Baoxia Cui*. “Aberrant frequency of TNFR2+ Treg and related cytokines in patients with CIN and cervical cancer.” Oncotarget, 2017, 9(4).

 

  1. Bingyu Wang, Zhonghao Mao, Jinwen Ye, Xinlin Jiao, Teng Zhang, Qi Wang, Sai Han, Youzhong Zhang, Chunling Wang, Taotao Dong, Baoxia Cui. “Glycolysis Induced by METTL14 Is Essential for Macrophage Phagocytosis and Phenotype in Cervical Cancer.” The Journal of Immunology, 2024, 15(212).

 

  1. Zhang W, Tian X, Mumtahana F, Jiao J, Zhang T, Croce K.D., Cui B*. “The existence of Th22, pure Th17 and Th1 cells in CIN and Cervical Cancer along with their frequency variation in different stages of cervical cancer.” BMC Cancer, 2015, 15,717.

 

  1. Jun Jiao, Teng Zhang, Xinlin Jiao, Tingting Huang, Lu Zhao, Daoxin Ma, Baoxia Cui*. “hsa_circ_0000745 promotes cervical cancer by increasing cell proliferation, migration, and invasion.” J Cell Physiol, 2019, 1-9.

 

  1. Xinlin Jiao, Siying Zhang, Jun Jiao, Teng Zhang, Wenjie Qu, Guy Mutangala Muloye, Beihua Kong, Qing Zhang, Baoxia Cui*. “Promoter methylation of SEPT9 as a potential biomarker for early detection of cervical cancer and its overexpression predicts radioresistance.” Clin Epigenetics, 2019, 11(120).