ASMITA MISHRA | Energy | Young Scientist Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. ASMITA MISHRA | Energy | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Asmita Mishra, a dynamic chemical and bioprocess engineering academician from Odisha, India, specializes in pyrolysis technology, waste-to-energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen storage; she blends deep research with practical innovation to address sustainable energy challenges through advanced modeling and optimization techniques. Currently serving as Assistant Professor (Senior) at VIT Vellore, she has taught at VSSUT Burla and PMEC Berhampur, guided numerous projects, and published widely in top-tier journals.  Her passion lies in converting waste into wealth using eco-friendly, data-driven approaches and ASPEN simulations for biofuel production. Her multidisciplinary knowledge, MHRD fellowship, and international presentations in the US affirm her leadership in sustainable chemical engineering.

Profile

🎓 Education

Dr. Asmita Mishra completed her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2023, earning a CGPA of 8.86 and specializing in waste motor oil pyrolysis and sustainable fuel generation. She holds a Master of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from Jadavpur University, where she secured a first rank with a CGPA of 9.49 and received the University Gold Medal in 2018. Her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering was obtained from Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology Sarang in 2016, where she ranked third in her class with a CGPA of 8.74. She completed her 10+2 and 10th education at D.A.V. Public School, Burla, achieving 73% and 93.1% respectively. Her academic excellence was consistently recognized with state government scholarships, national-level competitive exam achievements like GATE, and research fellowships, establishing a strong academic foundation for her career in chemical engineering and sustainability research.

💼 Experience

Dr. Asmita Mishra is currently employed as Assistant Professor (Senior) at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, where she has been teaching undergraduate courses and guiding students in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering since April 2025. Before this, she served as Assistant Professor (Contractual) at Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur, from February 2024 to February 2025, and at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, from August 2023 to December 2023. Her roles included mentoring undergraduate students and supervising B.Tech projects. From January 2019 to January 2023, she was a Teaching Assistant at IIT Kharagpur, where she contributed to hazardous waste management, industrial pollution control, and laboratory instruction. Her academic experience spans curriculum delivery, practical lab design, research facilitation, and student mentoring. She is known for integrating research with pedagogy, encouraging interdisciplinary learning, and contributing actively to departmental activities, workshops, and technical events throughout her academic journey.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Asmita Mishra has received several prestigious awards and recognitions throughout her academic career. She was awarded the Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Award by the Lovraj Kumar Memorial Trust in 2024. She received the University Gold Medal from Jadavpur University in 2018 for securing the first rank in her master’s program. In 2024, she was granted an international travel grant by SERB to attend the ACS Fall Meeting in Denver, USA, and earlier received a travel grant to attend the AIChE Spring Meeting in Houston, USA in 2023. She has been an invited speaker at SOA Bhubaneswar and has received the MHRD Fellowship during her doctoral research. Dr. Mishra qualified the GATE examination in 2018 with a score of 512 and received the Odisha State Government’s Meritorious Scholarship during her undergraduate studies. In 2011, she secured second place in a state-level debate competition organized by the Odisha Environment Congress.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Asmita Mishra’s research is centered on sustainable chemical processes with a particular focus on waste-to-energy conversion, pyrolysis of waste motor oil, and co-pyrolysis of biomass and industrial waste. Her work includes extensive thermokinetic modeling, fixed-bed reactor experimentation, and optimization using response surface methodology and artificial neural networks. She has designed and developed laboratory-scale pyrolysis setups and conducted detailed thermogravimetric studies. Her research extends to carbon dioxide capture, hydrogen energy storage, and the use of simulation tools like ASPEN and COMSOL to enhance energy efficiency. She has authored over 15 high-impact SCI-indexed journal articles and contributed chapters to international books. Her interdisciplinary approach combines chemical engineering fundamentals with computational modeling and environmental safety analysis. She actively collaborates with academic peers and industry professionals to promote cleaner fuel technologies and mitigate the environmental impact of hydrocarbon waste, contributing to the advancement of sustainable and circular economy practices in chemical engineering.

 Conclusion

Dr. Asmita Mishra stands out as a highly deserving candidate for the Young Scientist Award, showcasing excellence in research, teaching, publication, and innovation. Her work in sustainable energy and pyrolysis-based waste valorization is not only scientifically rigorous but also socially and environmentally impactful. With an impressive academic track, leadership roles, and international exposure, she represents the next generation of researchers driving sustainable chemical engineering forward. Continued emphasis on global collaboration, funding leadership, and technology commercialization would further solidify her as a future thought leader.

Publication

  1. Title: Effective defluoridation of industrial wastewater by using acid modified alumina in fixed-bed adsorption column: experimental and breakthrough curves analysis
    Year: 2021
    Authors: U. Kumari, A. Mishra, H. Siddiqi, B.C. Meikap
    Citations: 131

  2. Title: Pyrolysis of waste lubricating oil/waste motor oil to generate high-grade fuel oil: A comprehensive review
    Year: 2021
    Authors: A. Mishra, H. Siddiqi, U. Kumari, I.D. Behera, S. Mukherjee, B.C. Meikap
    Citations: 115

  3. Title: A synergistic study of reaction kinetics and heat transfer with multi-component modelling approach for the pyrolysis of biomass waste
    Year: 2020
    Authors: H. Siddiqi, U. Kumari, S. Biswas, A. Mishra, B.C. Meikap
    Citations: 67

  4. Title: Extensive thermogravimetric and thermo-kinetic study of waste motor oil based on iso-conversional methods
    Year: 2020
    Authors: A. Mishra, U. Kumari, V.Y. Turlapati, H. Siddiqi, B.C. Meikap
    Citations: 59

  5. Title: Strategic implementation of integrated bioaugmentation and biostimulation for efficient mitigation of petroleum hydrocarbon pollutants from terrestrial and aquatic environment
    Year: 2022
    Authors: I.D. Behera, M. Nayak, A. Mishra, B.C. Meikap, R. Sen
    Citations: 57

  6. Title: Present cum future of SARS-CoV-2 virus and its associated control of virus-laden air pollutants leading to potential environmental threat–a global review
    Year: 2021
    Authors: S. Mukherjee, S. Boral, H. Siddiqi, A. Mishra, B.C. Meikap
    Citations: 34

  7. Title: In-situ synthesis of efficient ZnCl2 doped pyrolyzed biochar for adsorptive remediation of organic dyes: performance evaluation, mass transfer and mechanism
    Year: 2024
    Authors: P. Maiti, M. Mangsatabam, A. Chatterjee, H. Siddiqi, A. Mishra, B.C. Meikap
    Citations: 20

  8. Title: Utilizing agricultural residue for the cleaner biofuel production and simultaneous air pollution mitigation due to stubble burning: A net energy balance and total emission
    Year: 2021
    Authors: H. Siddiqi, A. Mishra, U. Kumari, P. Maiti, B.C. Meikap
    Citations: 19

Sherine Farouk | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

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Prof Sherine Farouk | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Prof SherineFarouk, Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates

Prof. Sherine Farouk is a distinguished Full Professor of Accounting at Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates. With over 20 years of experience in academia and leadership, she has held key positions, including Associate Provost for Internationalization and Assistant Provost for Academic Projects. Her expertise spans managerial accounting, corporate governance, sustainability, and financial decision-making.

Prof. Farouk holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from London Metropolitan University, UK, and has published extensively in Scopus and ISI-indexed journals. She has received numerous accolades, including the Best Paper Award and the Emerald Literati Award for her contributions to research. As a global academic leader, she actively fosters international collaborations, student success initiatives, and research excellence.

Publication Profile

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Education

Prof. Cherine A. A. El Kaftangui holds a Ph.D. in Accounting with a specialization in Managerial Accounting from London Metropolitan University, Business School, United Kingdom (2002-2006). Her doctoral research focused on evaluating management accounting practices as a strategic accounting tool for Egyptian manufacturing organizations. She earned her MBA in Managerial Accounting from the Arab Academy for Science & Technology (1997-1999), where she developed a methodological framework for inventory management benchmarking. She also holds a B.Com. in Accounting from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia (1989-1992), graduating with excellence and honors.

Professional Experience

With over 20 years of experience in academia, Prof. El Kaftangui is currently a Full Professor of Accounting at Abu Dhabi University. She has held various leadership positions, including Associate Provost for Internationalization (2022-present), Assistant Provost for Academic Projects (2014-2022), and Associate Dean of Enrollment and Student Success (2019-present). Her contributions extend to chairing major international conferences, developing internationalization strategies, fostering global partnerships, and implementing retention and student success initiatives. She has also served as the Chair/Coordinator of the Accounting Department (2009-2018) and the Director of the Undergraduate Student Research Program (2011-2014).

Skills and Expertise

Prof. El Kaftangui possesses extensive experience in academic leadership, internationalization, strategic planning, financial management, and program development. Her expertise includes curriculum design, accreditation processes, university global rankings, student retention strategies, assurance of learning, and faculty development. She is known for her visionary leadership, crisis management skills, collaborative approach, and commitment to academic excellence. Additionally, she has been instrumental in developing research centers, industry-academia collaboration programs, and innovative student engagement initiatives.

Research Focus

Prof. El Kaftangui’s research spans managerial accounting, financial accounting, corporate governance, capital structure, cost accounting, organizational performance, sustainability, and innovation. She has published extensively in ISI/Scopus-indexed journals, contributing to high-impact research in green accounting, financial decision-making, and international business. Her research impact is reflected in her Google Scholar citation indices, with an h-index of 16 and over 1,700 citations. Her studies on sustainable business practices, corporate social responsibility, and financial strategy have been recognized for their academic and practical significance.

Awards and Recognition

Prof. El Kaftangui has received numerous accolades, including the Best Paper of the Year – Environmental Geotechnics Prize (2023) from the Institute of Civil Engineers for her research on sustainable geotechnics practices. She was awarded the Emerald Literati Award (2019) for her outstanding research on ethical climate, corporate social responsibility, and organizational performance. She has also been recognized with the Abu Dhabi University Distinguished Faculty Award (2015-16) for her exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service. Furthermore, her research has consistently ranked in the Top Ten Downloads on SSRN in various academic disciplines.

 

Publication Top Notes

Determinants of organizational performance: a proposed framework

Knowledge sharing enablers, processes and firm innovation capability

HRM practices and organizational performance in the UAE banking sector: The mediating role of organizational innovation

Total quality management practices and corporate sustainable development in manufacturing companies: the mediating role of green innovation

Green accounting and management for sustainable manufacturing in developing countries

Examining the capital structure determinants: empirical analysis of companies traded on Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange

Strategy and management accounting practices alignment and its effect on organizational performance

Ethical climate, corporate social responsibility and organizational performance: evidence from the UAE public sector

A Review of Human Resource Accounting and Organizational Performance

Determinants of innovation decisions among Emirati female-owned small and medium enterprises

Conclusion

She is highly suitable for the award, especially if it recognizes research impact, academic leadership, and contributions to women in academia. Strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations and expanding research in STEM-related areas could further enhance her qualifications for broader research awards.