Thi Sinh Vo | Composites Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Thi Sinh Vo | Composites Materials Ā  | BEST RESEARCHER AWARD

Postdoc at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea

Dr. Thi Sinh Vo, commonly known as Helen Vo, is a postdoctoral researcher at Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea, with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. She specializes in Polymer-Composite Materials and has a strong academic background, including a B.S. in Materials Science and an M.S. in Chemical Engineering. Her research expertise spans functional composites, electromechanical sensors, biosensing, and water treatment. Dr. Vo has published over 35 peer-reviewed articles, receiving numerous awards for her contributions. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating fields like materials science, organic chemistry, and environmental science.

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šŸŽ“ Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2023), Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea Thesis: “Chitosan-Based Functional Composites for Organic Dye Adsorption and Piezoresistive Sensing”. M.S. in Chemical Engineering (2018), Daegu University, South Korea Thesis: “Synthesis and Characterization of Crosslinked Polyurethane Utilizing Azide-Alkyne Click Reaction”. B.S. in Materials Science (2014), Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City

šŸ”¬ Research Focus

Functional Composites and Structures, Electromechanical and Electrochemical Sensors: Human Motion Sensing & Biosensing, Water/Wastewater Treatment: Organic Dye Removal

šŸ§‘ā€šŸ”¬ Professional Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher (2023 ā€“ Present)

  • School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea
    • Focus: Composite membranes for dye removal, biosensors, human motion sensors

Research Assistant (2018 ā€“ 2023)

  • Complex Materials Engineering & Systems Lab, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea

Research Assistant (2015 ā€“ 2018)

  • Polymer Lab, Daegu University, South Korea

šŸ… Awards

Best Paper Award (2024), Academic Excellence Award (2024), Full Ph.D. Scholarship (2018-2023)

šŸ›  Skills

Instruments: FTIR, SEM, XRD, UV-Vis, TGA, DSC. Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ChemDraw

 

Publication

  • Heavy Metal Removal Applications Using Adsorptive Membranes
    Journal: Nano Convergence
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 183
    Contributors: TS Vo, MM Hossain, HM Jeong, K Kim

 

  • Recycling Performance of Graphene Oxide-Chitosan Hybrid Hydrogels for Removal of Cationic and Anionic Dyes
    Journal: Nano Convergence
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 66
    Contributors: TS Vo, TTBC Vo, JW Suk, K Kim

 

  • Enhancement of Water Absorption Capacity and Compressibility of Hydrogel Sponges Prepared from Gelatin/Chitosan Matrix with Different Polyols
    Journal: Progress in Natural Science: Materials International
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 29
    Contributors: TS Vo, TTBC Vo, TT Tran, ND Pham

 

  • Graphene Oxideā€“Chitosan Network on a Dialysis Cellulose Membrane for Efficient Removal of Organic Dyes
    Journal: ACS Applied Bio Materials
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 19
    Contributors: TS Vo, MM Hossain, TG Lim, JW Suk, S Choi, K Kim

 

  • Organic Dye Removal and Recycling Performances of Graphene Oxide-Coated Biopolymer Sponge
    Journal: Progress in Natural Science: Materials International
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 18
    Contributors: TS Vo, TTBC Vo

 

  • Modification of the Interfacial Glass Fiber Surface Through Graphene Oxide-Chitosan Interactions for Excellent Dye Removal as an Adsorptive Membrane
    Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 13
    Contributors: TS Vo, MM Hossain, TG Lim, JW Suk, S Choi, K Kim

 

  • Crosslinked 3D Porous Composite Foams as Adsorbents for Efficient Organic Dye Removal
    Journal: Environmental Technology & Innovation
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 11
    Contributors: TS Vo, MM Hossain, J Lee, J Suhr, K Kim

 

  • Fabrication and Characterization of Gelatin/Chitosan Hydrogel Membranes
    Journal: Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A: Chemistry
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 10
    Contributors: TS Vo, TTBC Vo, TS Nguyen, TT Tien

 

  • Surface Characterization of Polyimide and Polyethylene Terephthalate Membranes Toward Plasma and UV Treatments
    Journal: Progress in Natural Science: Materials International
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 9
    Contributors: TS Vo, TTBC Vo

 

  • Progresses and Expansions of Chitosan-Graphene Oxide Hybrid Networks Utilizing as Adsorbents and Their Organic Dye Removal Performances: A Short Review
    Journal: Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A: Chemistry
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 9
    Contributor: TS Vo

 

  • A Self-Healing Material Based on Microcapsules of Poly (Urea-Formaldehyde)/Bis-Propargyl-Succinate Containing in Polyurethane Matrix
    Journal: Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A: Chemistry
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 9
    Contributors: TS Vo, TTBC Vo, ND Pham, TNH Laı

 

  • Enhancement of Mechanical Property of Modified Polyurethane with Bis-Butyl Succinate
    Journal: Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A: Chemistry
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 9
    Contributors: TS Vo, TTBC Vo, TT Tien, NT Sinh

Conclusion

Thi Sinh Vo is a well-rounded, highly qualified researcher with impressive academic achievements, publications, and contributions to the fields of materials science and engineering. Her interdisciplinary research and collaborative efforts make her a strong contender for a Best Researcher Award, though enhancing her industry impact and visibility could further solidify her candidacy.

Sonia Siwatch | Nanomaterials | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. ā€ŒSonia Siwatch |Nanomaterials| Women Researcher Award

Dr at Sonia Siwatch DST New Delhi, India

Dr. Sonia Siwatch is a skilled researcher in Material Science and Nanotechnology, holding a Ph.D. from Kurukshetra University, India. Her thesis focused on nanostructured metal oxide semiconductors for dye-sensitized solar cells. She earned her Master of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from NITTTR, Punjab University, and a Bachelor of Technology from Guru Jambheshwar University. Dr. Sonia Siwatch has attended numerous specialized workshops and courses and has received several honors, including the Women Scientist Scheme (WOS-A) award. Her research interests lie in nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, and clean energy technologies, aiming to advance sustainable solutions in these fields.

Profile

 

Academic Qualifications šŸŽ“

Ph.D. in Electronic Science Department of Electronic Science, Kurukshetra University, Haryana, India Awarded in 2021 Thesis Title: ā€œStudy of Nanostructured Metal Oxide Semiconductor as Photoanode for Dye Sensitized Solar Cellā€. Master of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering NITTTR (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research), Punjab University, Chandigarh, India Year of Completion: 2013 Percentage: 76.3%. Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering Guru Jambeshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India Percentage: 81.39% All India Senior School Certificate Examination CBSE Board, K V Hisar Cantt, Hisar, Haryana, India Percentage: 76.4%. All India Secondary School Examination CBSE Board, K V Hisar Cantt, Hisar, Haryana, India Percentage: 75.4%

Workshops/Short Term Courses AttendedšŸ’¼

 

Materials and Processes for Advanced Engineering Applications School of Materials Science and Technology, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra Duration: 11-16, 2017Silicon PV Systems: Fundamentals, Design and Metrology (SPVW-2018)CSIR-National Physical Laboratory Duration: 10-14 September 2018Graphene Based Device Fabrication and Characterization Sponsored by MHRD and organised by UIET, Kurukshetra University Duration: 26th – 27th February, 2019Nanomaterials and Devices Applied Science Department, NITTTR Chandigarh Duration: 27/4/2020 to 1/5/2020Nanoelectronics Devices and Circuits Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, NITTTR Chandigarh Duration: 17/8/2020 to 21/8/2020Energy Storage Materials Applied Science Department, NITTTR Chandigarh Duration: 24/8/2020 to 28/8/2020Smart Materials and Nanotechnology Applied Science Department, NITTTR Chandigarh Duration: 31/8/2020 to 4/9/2020

Fellowship Awards and HonoursšŸ†

Selected as Women Scientist under Women Scientist Scheme (WOS-A), Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi.Received Honorable Mention award in Nanoartography Science Image competition 2019. (NanoArtography is an international science image competition sponsored by Materials Today, Nanotechnology World Association, A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University Materials Science & Engineering Dept, IUPUI Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute).Finalist in Nanoartography Science Image competition 2020.Finalist in Nanoartography Science Image competition 2021.Topper in graduation: Received Rs. 5000/- scholarship in 1st and 5th semesters.

Areas of Interest

  • Material Science
  • Nanomaterials Synthesis and Characterization
  • Clean Energy

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Role of surfactant in optimization of 3D ZnO floret as photoanode for dye-sensitized solar cell:
    • Authors: Siwatch, S., Kundu, V., Kumar, A., Kumar, S.
    • Journal: Applied Nanoscience (Switzerland), 2020, 10(4), pp. 1035ā€“1044.
    • Summary: This study investigates the effect of surfactants on the morphology and performance of 3D ZnO florets used as photoanodes in DSSCs. The optimization of ZnO florets with surfactants aims to enhance light absorption and electron transport, leading to improved efficiency of the solar cells.
  3. Nitrogen and silver codoped one-dimensional ZnO nanostructure for optoelectronic application:
    • Authors: Kumari, M., Kundu, V.S., Kumar, S., Siwatch, S., Chauhan, N.
    • Journal: Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2020, 93(2), pp. 302ā€“308.
    • Summary: The article explores the synthesis and characterization of nitrogen and silver codoped ZnO nanostructures. These doped nanostructures show enhanced optoelectronic properties, making them suitable for various applications, including sensors and solar cells.
  5. Effect of novel ZnO/Zn2SnO4 photoanode on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cell:
    • Authors: Siwatch, S., Kundu, V.S., Kumar, A., Chauhan, N., Kumari, M.
    • Journal: Optik, 2019, 194, 163117.
    • Summary: This paper evaluates the performance of a novel ZnO/Zn2SnO4 composite photoanode in DSSCs. The study demonstrates that the composite photoanode offers better charge separation and transport, resulting in enhanced efficiency of the solar cells.
  7. Morphology correlated efficiency of ZnO photoanode in dye-sensitized solar cell:
    • Authors: Siwatch, S., Kundu, V.S., Kumar, A., Chauhan, N., Kumari, M.
    • Journal: Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(10), 1050D3.
    • Summary: This research focuses on the correlation between the morphology of ZnO photoanodes and their efficiency in DSSCs. The findings suggest that specific morphologies of ZnO photoanodes can significantly improve the light-harvesting and electron transport properties, leading to higher cell efficiencies.
  9. Synthesis of nitrogen- and cobalt-doped rod-like mesoporous ZnO nanostructures to study their photocatalytic activity:
    • Authors: Chauhan, N., Singh, V., Kumar, S., Sirohi, K., Siwatch, S.
    • Journal: Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2019, 91(3), pp. 567ā€“577.
    • Summary: This study synthesizes and characterizes nitrogen- and cobalt-doped mesoporous ZnO nanostructures. The doped nanostructures exhibit enhanced photocatalytic activity, which is beneficial for environmental applications such as water purification and pollutant degradation.
  11. Synthesis, characterization and dye-sensitized solar cell application of Zinc oxide based coaxial core-shell heterostructure:
    • Authors: Kumari, M., Singh Kundu, V., Kumar, S., Chauhan, N., Siwatch, S.
    • Journal: Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(8), 085050.
    • Summary: The article presents the synthesis and application of ZnO-based coaxial core-shell heterostructures in DSSCs. These structures enhance light absorption and electron transport, leading to improved performance of the solar cells
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  12. Facile synthesis of novel ZnO/Cd0.5Zn0.5S photoanode for dye-sensitized solar cell:
    • Authors: Siwatch, S., Kundu, V.S., Kumar, A., Kumar, S., Kumari, M.
    • Journal: Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(8), 085029.
    • Summary: This study explores the synthesis of a novel ZnO/Cd0.5Zn0.5S composite photoanode for DSSCs. The composite material shows improved light-harvesting and charge transport properties, which contribute to higher efficiency in solar cell applications.