Prof. Dr. Edmond Maican, national university of science and technology politehnica bucharest, Romania
Hikmat S. Hilal, Ph.D., D.Sc., is a distinguished professor emeritus of inorganic and materials chemistry, specializing in catalysis, at An-Najah National University in Nablus, West Bank, Palestine. he holds multiple degrees from the University of Manchester, including a D.Sc. in Engineering & Science and a Ph.D. in Catalysis Chemistry. His research spans a range of multidisciplinary fields, including renewable energy, catalysis, and environmental protection, with particular emphasis on photoelectro chemical processes and semiconductor applications. With extensive teaching experience at various universities, including North Carolina State University and Mississippi State University, he has contributed significantly to the advancement of inorganic chemistry education. Dr. Hilal has held various research consultant positions, including at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the USA, and has published numerous scientific papers, reflecting his expertise and influence in the field. His work is recognized for its practical applications in chemical engineering, electronics, and civil engineering, particularly in areas such as water purification and solar energy.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Paper Award: Professor Maican Edmond
Professor Maican’s recent publication, “Precision Corn Pest Detection: Two-Step Transfer Learning for Beetles (Coleoptera) with MobileNet-SSD,” showcases his innovative approach in applying advanced artificial intelligence techniques to agricultural pest detection. This work demonstrates significant contributions to precision agriculture, an area critical for sustainable food production.
Education 🎓
- University of Manchester, UK
- D.Sc. in Engineering & Science (2016)
- Thesis: Stability and Efficiency Enhancement of Thermal and Photo-electrochemical Catalysts
- Ph.D. in Catalysis Chemistry (1980)
- Thesis: Homogeneous & Heterogeneous Catalysis of O-Silylation Reactions using Rhodium & Iridium Complexes
- M.Sc. in Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Chemistry (1978)
- Thesis: Thermal Conversion of Waste Polypropylene into Gasoline & Kerosene Fractions
- Birzeit University, West Bank
- B.Sc. in Chemistry “with distinction” (1977)
Professional Experience 🏫
- An-Najah National University, West Bank
- Distinguished Professor of Inorganic Chemistry (2015 – Present)
- Full Professor (1994 – Present)
- Associate Professor (1986 – 1994)
- Assistant Professor (1980 – 1986)
- Teaching & Research Focus: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Homogeneous Catalysis, etc.
- North Carolina State University, USA
- Visiting Associate Professor (1989-1990)
- Teaching: Graduate Level courses in Homogeneous Catalysis and Petrochemicals
- Research: Supported Metalloporphyrin Catalysis
- Mississippi State University, USA
- Fulbright Senior Visiting Scientist (1988-1989)
- Teaching: Advanced Organometallic Chemistry
- Research: Metal Carbonyl Cluster Catalysis
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA
- Research Consultant (1993-1996)
- Focus on Photoelectrochemical Solar Energy and Semiconductor Surface Modification
Achievements & Awards 🏆
- D.Sc. for significant contributions to engineering and science in catalysis and solar energy (2016)
- Numerous publications in reputable journals in the fields of inorganic chemistry and catalysis.
Publication Top Notes:
Precision Corn Pest Detection: Two-Step Transfer Learning for Beetles (Coleoptera) with MobileNet-SSD