Bikash Chandra Behera | Bioremediation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bikash Chandra Behera | Bioremediation | Best Researcher Award

Technical person at National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar, India

Dr. Bikash Chandra Behera is a scientific and technical staff member at the School of Biological Sciences, NISER, Bhubaneswar, India. With a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from North Orissa University, his expertise lies in microbial bioprospecting, bioremediation, and the exploration of extreme environments for novel bioactive molecules. His work integrates culture-dependent and metagenomic approaches to identify microbial diversity and develop applications for biotechnological advancements. Dr. Behera is dedicated to environmental sustainability, working on bioremediation and biofuel production from waste biomass.

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šŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences, North Orissa University, Thesis: Biotechnological potential of soil bacteria from mangroves (Guides: Prof. H.N. Thatoi, Prof. S.K. Dutta). M.Sc. in Microbiology, North Orissa University. B.Sc. in Botany, Fakir Mohan University. His academic journey emphasizes microbiology, environmental science, and biotechnology, laying the foundation for his current research endeavors.

šŸ’¼ Experience

Scientific & Technical Staff at School of Biological Sciences, NISER, Bhubaneswar (Present). Researcher: Conducted in-depth research on microbial diversity from mangrove ecosystems and hazardous metal bioremediation. Teaching & Mentoring: Involved in guiding research students and contributing to academic growth in microbiology and biotechnology. He has utilized cutting-edge techniques in genomics, biochemistry, and microscopy for microbial functional analysis.

šŸ† Awards and Honors

Recognition for research excellence in microbial diversity and bioremediation. Contributions to biotechnological innovations in microbial bioactive molecule discovery. Numerous research presentations at national and international conferences. Dr. Beheraā€™s accolades reflect his dedication to advancing scientific understanding in the fields of microbiology and environmental biotechnology.

šŸ”¬ Research Focus

Dr. Beheraā€™s research focuses on microbial bioprospecting from extreme habitats to uncover novel enzymes, antimicrobials, and organic acids. He explores bioremediation strategies for hazardous metal contamination and investigates microbial adaptation to extreme environments using omics-based approaches. His work also aims to utilize waste biomass for cost-effective biofuel production. By combining various physical, biochemical, and molecular techniques, he strives to bridge the gap between microbial diversity and practical biotechnological applications.

Conclusion

Dr. Bikash Chandra Behera is a promising candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions to the field of microbial diversity and biotechnological innovation. His research on exploring microbial potential from extreme habitats, coupled with his expertise in bioremediation and biofuel production, positions him as a leader in his field. With continued efforts to expand his international collaborations and practical applications, Dr. Behera is well on his way to making substantial advancements in biotechnology and environmental sustainability.

šŸ“šPublicationsĀ 

  1. Green synthesis of lignin nanoparticle and its potential applications in modern biotechnology
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: HT Sandesh Behera, Sonali Mohapatra, Bikash Chandra Behera
    • Citation: 18

 

  1. Process optimization for conversion of waste banana peels to biobutanol by a yeast co-culture fermentation system
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: BRPSM Rashmi Ranjan Mishraa, Barsha Samantaraya, Bikash Chandra Behera
    • Citation: 18

 

  1. Biotechnological potentials of halotolerant and halophilic bacteria from mangrove ecosystems
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: H Thatoi, RR Mishra, BC Behera
    • Citation: 16

 

  1. Production of ethanol and clarification of apple juice by pectinase enzyme produced from Aspergillus terreus NCFT 4269.10
    • Year: 2016
    • Authors: B Sethi, A Satpathy, S Tripathy, S Parida, SK Singdevsachan, B Behera
    • Citation: 16

 

  1. Extracellular production and characterization of red pigment from Penicillium purpurogenum BKS9
    • Year: 2016
    • Authors: BK Sethi, P Prabhatee, SL Sahoo, BC Behera, B Dikshit, S Sena
    • Citation: 13

 

  1. Partial purification and characterization of sulphur oxidase from Micrococcus sp. and Klebsiella sp. isolated from mangrove soils of Mahanadi river delta, Odisha, India
    • Year: 2016
    • Authors: BC Behera, SK Singh, M Patra, RR Mishra, BK Sethi, SK Dutta, HN Thatoi
    • Citation: 12

 

  1. Ethanol production by a cellulolytic fungus Aspergillus terreus NCFT 4269.10 using agro-waste as a substrate
    • Year: 2017
    • Authors: BK Sethi, AS Das, A Satpathy, BC Behera
    • Citation: 8

 

  1. Life cycle assessment of bioethanol production from Pennisetum sp. using fed-batch simultaneous saccharification and cofermentation at high solid loadings
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: Sonali Mohapatra, Bikash Chandra Behera, Achyuta Nanda Acharya, Hrudayanath …
    • Citation: 6

 

  1. Bioethanol production from agro-wastes: a comprehensive review with a focus on pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: HT Barsha Samantaray, Sonali Mohapatra, Rashmi Ranjan Mishra, Bikash …
    • Citation: 5

 

  1. Bio-production of alkaline protease by Trichoderma longibrachiatum and Penicillium rubidurum using different agro-industrial products
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: BC Behera, BK Sethi, S Mohapatra, H Thatoi, RR Mishra
    • Citation: 5

 

  1. Current status of COVID-19 vaccination and its safety and liability concern for children, pregnant and lactating women
    • Year: 2022
    • Authors: BCBHT Swagat Kumar Das, Manish Paul
    • Citation: 4

 

  1. Extracellular production of amylase and protease by Penicillium Purpurogenum BKS9
    • Year: 2017
    • Authors: BK Sethi, B Dikshit, SL Sahoo, C Pradhan, S Sena, BC Behera
    • Citation: 4

 

  1. Bioethanol production from Pennisetum sp. using fed-batch simultaneous saccharification and co-fermentation at high solid loadings and its life cycle analysis
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: S Mohapatra, BC Behera, AN Acharya
    • Citation: 3

 

  1. Isolation and Identification of Thermotolerent Acetic Acid Bacteria from Waste Fruits
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: BCB Bikash Kumar Sahoo, Rashmi Ranjan Mishra
    • Citation: 3

 

  1. Anti-candidal activity of Vitex negundo L.: An ethnomedicinal plant
    • Year: 2009
    • Authors: SK Panda, B Behera, SK Dutta
    • Citation: 3

 

  1. Friedelin: Structure, Biosynthesis, Extraction, and Its Potential Health Impact
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: ABKHB Santosh Kumar Singh, Shweta Shrivastava, Awdhesh Kumar Mishra …
    • Citation: 2

 

  1. Kinetic modeling and isotherm approach for biosorptive removal of hexavalent chromium using heat inactivated fungal biomass
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: SDBCBRKMBPMSACH Thatoi
    • Citation: 2

 

  1. Valorization of Lignin Based Nanoparticle from Grass Biomass: An Overview on Synthesis, Characterization and Application
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: BCBHT Sandesh Behera
    • Citation: 2

 

Mahdi Jalali | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mahdi Jalali | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Bu-Ali Sina University,Ā  Iran

Dr. Mahdi Jalali is a soil scientist specializing in fertility management, soil chemistry, and pollution. He earned his Ph.D. from Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran, with a focus on phosphorus availability and leaching in soils treated with sewage sludge, nanoparticles, and clay minerals. His research spans phosphorus dynamics, heavy metal accumulation, and groundwater quality. With over 23 publications and 221 citations, he is recognized for his expertise in soil geochemistry and environmental health. Dr. Jalali is a member of Iranā€™s National Elite Foundation and has received multiple awards for his academic and research excellence.

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šŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in Fertility Management & Soil Biotechnology (2016-2021) Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran. Thesis: Effect of sewage sludge and nanoparticles on phosphorus in soils. M.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering – Soil Chemistry & Fertility (2014-2016) Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran. Thesis: Phosphorus dynamics in calcareous soils. B.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering – Soil Science (2010-2014) Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran

šŸ’¼ Professional Experience

Collaborator, Bu-Ali Sina University (2023-2024) Simulated nitrate concentration and groundwater geochemistry. Reviewed critical phosphorus levels and hydrogeochemical risks.. Collaborator, Bu-Ali Sina University (2022-2023) Researched heavy metals in groundwater, phosphorus leaching, and environmental risks. Research Assistant, Bu-Ali Sina University (2022) Analyzed soil phosphorus, potassium, and groundwater geochemistry. Student Researcher, Bu-Ali Sina University (2014-2021) Focused on phosphorus leaching, sewage sludge effects, and soil amendments.

šŸ› ļø Technical Skills

  • PHREEQC, Visual MINTEQ, SAS, R, Minitab, Stata
  • Atomic absorption & UV-Vis spectrophotometers

šŸ… Grants & Awards

  • Member of Iranā€™s National Elite Foundation (2018-present)
  • Best educational and research Ph.D. student (2018, 2019)

šŸ“ˆ Research Metrics

  • Citations: 221 | h-index: 7 | Publications: 23

Publication

  1. A Meta-Analysis of Geochemical Characteristics of Groundwater Quality in Iran
    • Authors: M. Jalali, M. Jalali
    • Published In: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. The Status of Phosphorus Levels in Iranian Agricultural Soils ā€” A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    • Authors: M. Jalali, W. Buss, F. Parviznia, M. Jalali
    • Published In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2023
    • Citations: 1

 

  1. Groundwater Hydrogeochemical Processes, Water Quality Index, and Probabilistic Health Risk Assessment in an Arid and Semi-Arid Environment (Hamedan, Iran)
    • Authors: M. Jalali, M. Jalali, L. Morrison
    • Published In: Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Assessment of Water Quality for Mountainous High-Elevated Spring Waters Using Self-Organized Maps
    • Authors: M. Jalali, M. Shademani, M. Paripour, M. Jalali
    • Published In: Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2024
    • Citations: 4

 

  1. The Release of Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn from Clay Loam and Sandy Loam Soils Under the Influence of Various Organic Amendments and Low-Molecular-Weight Organic Acids
    • Authors: M. Jalali, M. Jalali, V. Antoniadis
    • Published In: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2023
    • Citations: 6

 

  1. Risk Assessment of Available and Total Heavy Metals Contents in Various Land Use in Calcareous Soils
    • Authors: M. Jalali, F. Moradi, M. Jalali, J. Wang
    • Published In: Environmental Earth Sciences, 2023
    • Citations: 3

 

  1. Available and Total Phosphorus Background Levels in Soils: A Calcareous and Semi-Arid Region
    • Authors: M. Jalali, M. Jalali, M. Beygi, Z. Salehi, V. Antoniadis
    • Published In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2023
    • Citations: 3

 

  1. The Impact of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Availability and Speciation of Phosphorus and Heavy Metals in Calcareous Soils
    • Authors: M. Jalali, E.A. Farahani, M. Jalali
    • Published In: Environmental Earth Sciences, 2023
    • Citations: 4

 

Wenjie Ren | Soil Contamination and remediation | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Wenjie Ren | Soil Contamination and remediation | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr at Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences,Ā  China

Wenjie Ren is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in environmental science and soil remediation. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, focusing on the bioavailability of chlorimuron-ethyl in soil. Ren has led significant research projects funded by national and provincial grants, with a focus on nanomaterial applications in soil pollution remediation. His prolific publication record includes numerous refereed SCI papers, contributing to advancements in environmental microbiology and bioremediation technologies. Ren has received multiple academic honors throughout his career.

 

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šŸŽ“ Education

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2013)
  • B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, China (2007)

šŸ¢ Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2019 – Present). Assistant Research Fellow, Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation (2013 – 2019). Visiting Scholar, Netherlands Institute of Ecology (2022 – 2023)

šŸŒŸ Research Focus

Wenjie specializes in soil ecology and environmental remediation, particularly the bioavailability of contaminants and the effects of nanomaterials on soil health. He has led multiple national research projects on carbon nanomaterials and rhizoremediation technologies.

šŸ“š Publications

Wenjie has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in prominent journals, focusing on soil pollution, microbial ecology, and nanotechnology. His recent works include studies on the impact of nanoparticles on soil microbiomes and innovative remediation techniques.

šŸ† Awards and Honors

  • First Prize, Diao Scholarship, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2013)
  • Multiple merit awards from the Graduate School, Chinese Academy of Sciences

šŸ” Current Projects

He is currently involved in various projects, including the Major Project of National Natural Science Foundation focusing on soil pollution processes and bioremediation strategies.

Publication

  1. Mode of application of sulfonated graphene modulated bioavailable heavy metal contents and microbial community composition in long-term heavy metal contaminated soil
    Ren, W., Ren, G., Kuramae, E.E., Teng, Y., Luo, Y.
    Science of the Total Environment
    2024

 

  1. Legacy of herbicides in water from Hailun City, Northeast China: Occurrence, source, and ecological risk assessment
    Ma, J., Ren, W., Wang, H., Tan, C., Teng, Y.
    Journal of Environmental Sciences (China)
    2024

 

  1. Long-term herbicide residues affect soil multifunctionality and the soil microbial community
    Wang, H., Ren, W., Xu, Y., Jia, J., Teng, Y.
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
    2024

 

  1. Biohydrogen utilization in legume-rhizobium symbiosis reveals a novel mechanism of accelerated tetrachlorobiphenyl transformation
    Xu, Y., Teng, Y., Wang, X., Wei, M., Luo, Y.
    Bioresource Technology
    2024

 

  1. Exploring bacterial community assembly in vadose and saturated zone soil for tailored bioremediation of a long-term hydrocarbon-contaminated site
    Ni, S., Teng, Y., Zhang, G., Shu, Y., Ren, W.
    Journal of Environmental Management
    2024

 

  1. A Novel Method for the Highly Effective Removal of Binary Dyes from Colored Dyeing Wastewater by Periodic Reversal/Direct Current-Activated Persulfate
    Sun, Z., Ren, W., Shi, K., Kou, W., Feng, Y.
    Sustainability (Switzerland)
    2024

 

  1. Spatial distribution and ecological-health risks associated with herbicides in soils and crop kernels of the black soil region in China
    Ma, J., Ren, W., Dai, S., Teng, Y., Luo, Y.
    Science of the Total Environment
    2024

 

  1. Phytotoxicological effects of phytosynthesized nanoparticles: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    Liu, H., Ren, W., Ciric, L., Bhatti, M.
    Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology
    2024

 

  1. Research Progress on Distribution, Transportation, and Control of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Chinese Soils
    Liu, H.-R., Xing, J.-Y., Ren, W.-J.
    Huanjing Kexue/Environmental Science
    2024

 

  1. Exposure Characteristics and Human Health Risk Assessment of Herbicides in Water in a Typical Region of Northeastern China
    Ma, J., Ren, W., Wang, H., Tan, C., Teng, Y.
    Exposure and Health
    2024

šŸ“ Conclusion

Wenjie Ren stands out as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his strong academic background, substantial contributions to environmental science, and a solid publication record. His leadership in significant research projects and receipt of numerous accolades highlight his dedication and impact in the field. By addressing areas for improvement, such as interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement, Wenjie can enhance his influence and further contribute to innovative solutions for environmental challenges. His ongoing research initiatives position him well for continued success and recognition in the scientific community.