Elif Hatice Gürkan| Environmental| Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Hatice Gürkan| Environmental| Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr at Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi

Dr. Elif Hatice Gürkan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey. She specializes in chemical engineering with a strong focus on biomedical applications, particularly the development of natural composite materials for wound dressings, hydrogels for drug release systems, and environmental cleanup technologies. Dr. Gürkan’s research bridges materials science and chemical engineering, with innovative applications in healthcare and sustainability. She has made significant contributions to the field with her pioneering work on waste biomass-based hydrogels and the use of foundry sand in environmental remediation.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Gürkan holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Ondokuz Mayıs University, completed in 2014. Her thesis focused on the management and usability of foundry sands. She obtained her M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering in 1997, with a thesis on minimizing energy requirements in chemical plants. Dr. Gürkan completed her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1994, setting the foundation for her academic career.

Experience 💼

Dr. Gürkan has extensive experience in academia and research, currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Ondokuz Mayıs University since January 2023. She has supervised several master’s theses, focusing on natural composites for biomedical applications and drug release systems. Additionally, Dr. Gürkan has led numerous scientific research projects, contributing valuable insights into the use of waste biomass-based materials and environmental cleanup. Her career includes collaborations with industry and various research institutes.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Gürkan has earned recognition for her research and contributions to chemical engineering. While specific awards are not listed, her academic excellence and research in environmentally sustainable solutions and biomedical engineering have been widely acknowledged in the academic community. She has been invited to speak at conferences and participate in research initiatives funded by scientific organizations, reflecting her standing as a respected researcher in her field.

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Gürkan’s research encompasses a range of topics, including biomedical applications of natural composite wound dressings, synthesis of hydrogels for controlled drug release, and the use of waste biomass for environmental cleanup. She is also deeply involved in the development of flame retardants for polyurethane foams. Her interdisciplinary work aims to enhance therapeutic effects in healthcare and create sustainable materials for environmental applications, particularly in waste management and pollution control.

Conclusion

Dr. Gürkan is a highly accomplished and forward-thinking researcher whose work in sustainable chemical engineering and biomedical applications is deserving of recognition. Her innovative approach to using waste biomass for environmental cleanup and developing biomedical materials such as wound dressings and drug release systems reflects her dedication to solving global challenges. Expanding the scope of her research to consider economic factors and broader industrial implementation would further solidify her contributions. Given her academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, and leadership, Dr. Gürkan is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Publication

  1. Title: Adsorption performance of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions by a waste biomass based hydrogel: comparison of isotherm and kinetic models
    Year: 2023
    Authors: EH Gürkan, B İlyas, Y Tibet
    Citations: 20

 

  1. Title: Prediction of adsorption efficiency for the removal malachite green and acid blue 161 dyes by waste marble dust using ANN
    Year: 2014
    Authors: S Coruh, HE Gürkan, E Kilic, F Geyikci
    Citations: 19

 

  1. Title: Leaching performance and zinc ions removal from industrial slag leachate using natural and biochar walnut shell
    Year: 2021
    Authors: SE Darama, EH Gürkan, Ö Terzi, S Çoruh
    Citations: 13

 

  1. Title: Adsorption of neutral red from aqueous solutions using waste foundry sand: full factorial design analysis
    Year: 2014
    Authors: S Çoruh, EH Gürkan
    Citations: 12

 

  1. Title: Adsorption of lead and copper using waste foundry sand: statistical evaluation
    Year: 2018
    Authors: EH Gürkan, S Çoruh, S Elevli
    Citations: 9

 

  1. Title: Sürdürülebilir laboratuvar güvenliği kültürü
    Year: 2018
    Authors: EH Gürkan
    Citations: 8

 

  1. Title: Comparative evaluation of flame retardant performance in rigid polyurethane foams: TCPP, TDCP MP, and ATH as promising additives
    Year: 2023
    Authors: EH Gürkan, B Yaman
    Citations: 7

 

  1. Title: Application of full factorial design method for optimization of heavy metal release from lead smelting slag
    Year: 2021
    Authors: EH Gürkan, Y Tibet, S Çoruh
    Citations: 7

 

  1. Title: Using Waste Foundry Sand for the Removal of Malachite Green Dye from Aqueous Solutions–Kinetic and Equilibrium Studies
    Year: 2018
    Authors: EH Gürkan, S Coruh
    Citations: 7

 

  1. Title: Atık döküm kumu ile katyonik boyarmaddelerin adsorpsiyon çalışmaları
    Year: 2017
    Authors: EH Gürkan, S Çoruh
    Citations: 7

 

  1. Title: Adsorption of Cu (II) ve Zn (II) ions by alginate-based composites: Full factorial design approach
    Year: 2022
    Authors: EH Gürkan, B İlyas, Y Tibet
    Citations: 6

Daniel Torruco| Biología marina | Excellence in Research

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Dr.Daniel Torruco| Biología marina | Excellence in Research

Dr. Dantor is a seasoned researcher at CINVESTAV’s Advanced Studies Research Center in Mérida, specializing in Sea Resources since 1987. With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the National School of Biological Sciences, he pursued a Master’s in Marine Biology at CINVESTAV and earned a Doctorate in Marine Sciences with Cum Laude honors from the University of Barcelona in 1995. Over 37 years, he has held positions as associate professor and instructor researcher, demonstrating a strong dedication to marine research and education. Fluent in Spanish and English, Dr. Dantor has made significant contributions to advancing scientific knowledge in his field

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Macroalgae of the sandy cays of Alacranes Reef: Gulf of Mexico

Authors: Torruco, D., González-Solis, M.A.

Journal: Journal of Phytology

Year: 2024

Unusual formations in the B. R. Chinchorro Bank: Miniature atolls

Authors: Torruco, D., González-Solís, A.

Journal: Marine Ecology

Year: 2024

Phase changes between corals in Chinchorro Bank, Mexican Caribbean reef complex | Cambios de fase entre corales en Banco Chinchorro, complejo arrecifal del Caribe Mexicano

Authors: González, M.A., Torruco, D.

Journal: Gayana

Year: 2023

Community structure of megabenthos of Perdido Fold Belt (Tamaulipas, Mexico) and its relationship with the oceanographic and sediment parameters including potential pollutants

Authors: Rubio-Polania, J.C., González-Solis, A., Enriquez, C., Nuñez-Chan, F., Torruco, D.

Journal: Marine Biology Research

Year: 2022

Megabenthic communities distributed in the outer margins of the Yucatan shelf and their relationship to environmental variables

Authors: Rubio-Polania, J., Torruco-Gómez, D., González-Solís, A., Lizarraga-Castro, I., Gutiérrez-Solís, C.

Journal: Marine Biology Research

Year: 2022

Large-scale and long-term distribution of corals in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea of Mexico and adjacent areas: Corals distribution in Mexico and adjacent areas

Authors: Torruco, D., González-Solis, A., Torruco-González, Á.D.

Journal: Regional Studies in Marine Science

Year: 2021

Megafauna benthic of outer margins of the continental shelf of Yucatan Peninsula

Authors: Rubio-Polania, J.C., Torruco-Gómez, D., González-Solis, A., Ordaz, J., Caamal-Jiménez, Y.

Journal: Regional Studies in Marine Science

Year: 2018

Macroalgae biodiversity in coral reefs of the Campeche Sound, the Mexican Caribbean and Belize | Biodiversidad de macroalgas en arrecifes coralinos de la Sonda de Campeche, el Caribe Mexicano y Belice

Authors: González-Solis, A., Torruco, D., Torruco-González, Á.D.

Journal: Gayana – Botanica

Year: 2018

Comparative analysis of mollusks in the Los Petenes Biosphere Reserve and coastal lagoons in southeastern Mexico | Análisis comparativo de los moluscos en la reserva de la biosfera Los Petenes y lagunas costeras del sureste de México

Authors: González-Solis, A., Torruco, D., Torruco-González, A.D.

Journal: Boletin de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras

Year: 2018

Fish diversity, distribution and their relationship with environmental variables in Southern Gulf of Mexico. | Diversidad y distribución de peces y su relación con variables ambientales, en el sur del golfo de México

Authors: Torruco, D., González-Solis, A., Torruco-González, Á.D.

Journal: Revista de Biologia Tropical

Year: 2018

 

Raja Timilsina | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Raja Timilsina | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

PHD at the Asian Development Bank Institute, Japan

Raja Rajendra Timilsina, Ph.D., an Economist at the Asian Development Bank Institute, specializes in development economics, behavioral economics, and mechanism design. With a Ph.D. from Kochi University of Technology, he focuses on sustainability, agriculture, and economic behaviors. Timilsina has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and research projects, showcasing his expertise in education, health, and cultural sustainability. Fluent in Japanese and English, he holds multiple awards and scholarships, including the ADB-JSP Scholarship for Masters. With extensive teaching experience and professional activities, he continues to influence policy and research in economic development and sustainability.

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🔬 Experience

Economist-consultant, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), July 2023-Current Assistant Professor (Project based), Kochi University of Technology, April 2021-March 2022 Research Associate, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), April 2022-June 2023 Research Associate, Research Institute for Future Design, April 2018-March 2021 Plus various roles prior

🎓Education

Ph.D. in Economics, Kochi University of Technology, 2015-2018 Research Interest: Development economics, Experiment and Behavioral economics, Mechanism design Dissertation Title: Social design and sustainability of environmental resources: Learning from field experiments Masters in International Development Program (Economics), International University of Japan, 2009-2011 Bachelors of Business Administration (Finance), Tribhuvan University, 2003-2007

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple awards and scholarships including the ADB-JSP Scholarship for Masters

Research Interests

Education, Health, and Nutrition Agriculture, Climate Change, and Livelihood Economic Behaviors and Preferences Cultural Change and Intergenerational Sustainability Experimental and Development Economics

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. Enhancing crop yields and farm income through climate-smart agricultural practices in Eastern India, publication date: 2024.

 

  1. Effect of irrigation on farm efficiency in tribal villages of Eastern India, publication date: 2024.

 

  1. Accountability as a resolution for intergenerational sustainability dilemma, publication date: 2023.

 

  1. Interstate war and food security: Implications from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, publication date: 2023.

 

  1. Prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension among the adults in South Asia: A multinomial logit model, publication date: 2023.

 

  1. Are households shifting toward cleaner cooking fuel? Empirical evidence from India during 2005-2021, publication date: 2023.

 

  1. Intragenerational deliberation and intergenerational sustainability dilemma, publication date: 2022.

 

  1. Non-kinship successors for resource sustainability, publication date: 2022.

 

  1. Concerns for future generations in societies: A deliberative analysis of the intergenerational sustainability dilemma, publication date: 2021.

 

  1. Exploring the possibility of linking and incorporating future design in backcasting and scenario planning, publication date: 2020.