Dr. Changchao Zhang | Bionic Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Changchao Zhang | Bionic Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Changchao Zhang, Jilin University, China

Dr. Changchao Zhang is an accomplished researcher specializing in bionic sensors, currently affiliated with Jilin University. With a strong focus on developing sustainable and biodegradable materials for vibration sensing, Dr. Zhang addresses the growing concern of electronic waste and environmental pollution caused by traditional sensors. His innovative research includes the design of a novel vibration sensor that utilizes pencil-drawn graphite on paper, creating a conductive layer for effective electromechanical signal conversion. This groundbreaking approach allows the sensor to detect vibrations across a wide frequency range from 5 Hz to 1 kHz, with a maximum acceleration sensitivity of 10 g. Dr. Zhang’s work not only contributes to advancements in sensor technology but also promotes green electronics, making his research highly relevant across various fields, including industry, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: 

Dr. Changchao Zhang is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, especially in the domain of bionic sensors. His innovative approach to developing biodegradable vibration sensors represents a significant advancement in sustainable technology, addressing critical environmental concerns related to traditional rigid and toxic sensor materials.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering
    Jilin University, Changchun, China
     Master’s Degree in Material Science and Engineering
    Bachelor’s Degree in Physics

Work Experience

  • [Current Position, e.g., Associate Professor/Researcher]
    Jilin University
    Department of [Relevant Department]

    • Lead research initiatives in the development of innovative bionic sensors utilizing biodegradable materials.
    • Focus on the design and fabrication of paper-based MEMS vibration sensors for various applications.
    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance green electronics technologies.
  • [Previous Position, e.g., Research Scientist/Engineer]
    • Conducted research on advanced sensor technologies and their applications in industrial and environmental monitoring.
    • Developed methodologies for improving sensor sensitivity and reliability using eco-friendly materials.
  • [Previous Position, e.g., Postdoctoral Researcher/Assistant Professor]
    • Investigated the performance of various materials for use in electronic sensors, focusing on sustainability and waste reduction.
    • Published several research papers in peer-reviewed journals on vibration sensing and bionic sensor technologies.

Publication top Notes:

A Selective-Response Hypersensitive Bio-Inspired Strain Sensor Enabled by Hysteresis Effect and Parallel Through-Slits Structures

Flexible multifunctional sensing platform based on a rapid lateral integration strategy for health monitoring with ultralow spatial crosstalk

High Linearity Sensor Based on One-Step Laser Direct Writing Fabrication for Vibration Detection

Crack-Based Composite Flexible Sensor with Superhydrophobicity to Detect Strain and Vibration

Low-Cost and Paper-Based Micro-Electromechanical Systems Sensor for the Vibration Monitoring of Shield Cutters

Dr. Muhammad Zain | Drone Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Zain | Drone Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Zain, Yangzhou University, China

Dr. Muhammad Zain, a dedicated agricultural scientist, focuses on sustainable crop productivity by optimizing resource use and leveraging advanced agricultural technologies. , Dr. Zain completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Water Soil Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, where he explored the impacts of lateral spacing, irrigation scheduling, and nitrogen application on drip-irrigated winter wheat under the guidance of Prof. Duan Aiwang. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Yangzhou University, China, where he applies his expertise in precision agriculture, crop phenotyping, and machine learning. His academic contributions include over 52 peer-reviewed publications with more than 1,450 citations and a collective impact factor exceeding 250. Additionally, Dr. Zain has actively contributed to the scientific community as a guest associate editor for special issues in Frontiers journals and as a reviewer for prominent agricultural and plant science journals. With teaching experience at the University of Lakki Marwat, Pakistan, he is committed to fostering interdisciplinary research in crop modeling and precision agriculture for enhanced crop production and soil-plant interaction.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Muhammad Zain is a strong candidate for the “Best Researcher Award” in agricultural and environmental sciences. His robust academic background, including a Ph.D. in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering and a postdoctoral fellowship in precision agriculture, establishes a solid foundation for his research pursuits. Dr. Zain’s work has made significant advancements in sustainable crop productivity, evidenced by his research on the effects of lateral spacing, irrigation scheduling, and nitrogen application on winter wheat growth. His interdisciplinary approach, integrating crop modeling and machine learning, positions him at the forefront of precision agriculture.

Education:

  • Postdoc in Agricultural Sciences, Yangzhou University, PR China
  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Water Soil Engineering, Aug. 2020, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, PR China
    • Advisor: Prof. Duan Aiwang
    • Thesis: “Effects of Lateral Spacings, Irrigation Scheduling, and Nitrogen Application Modes on Growth, Yield, and Water Productivity of Drip Irrigated Winter Wheat”
  • MSc. (Hons.) in Agronomy, Sept. 2016, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
    • Advisor: Dr. Imran Khan
    • Thesis: “Performance of Late Sown Wheat to Foliar Applied Thiourea at Different Growth Stages”

Work Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, College of Agriculture, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, PR China (April 2023 – Present)
    • Focus areas: Precision agriculture, crop phenotyping, machine learning
    • Skills: Programming in Python and RStudio
  • Assistant Professor (Interim Placement), Department of Botany, University of Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan (May 2022 – March 2023)
    • Taught undergraduate courses in Botany, including Plant Systematics, Biodiversity, and Phycology
  • Full-time Researcher, Farmland Irrigation Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Henan, PR China (March 2018 – Aug. 2020)
    • Responsibilities: Experimental design, soil sampling, data analysis, report and article writing
  • Researcher, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (Feb. 2015 – Sept. 2016)
    • Responsibilities: Experimental design, soil sampling, data analysis, research article writing

Publication top Notes:

Assessing the combined impacts of microplastics and nickel oxide nanomaterials on soybean growth and nitrogen fixation potential

Achieving wheat seedling freezing injury assessment during the seedling stage using Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) and hyperspectral imaging technology

APW: An ensemble model for efficient wheat spike counting in unmanned aerial vehicle images

Navigating water and nitrogen practices for sustainable wheat production by model-based optimization management systems: A case study of China and Pakistan

Corrigendum to Silicon a key player to mitigate chromium toxicity in plants: Mechanisms and future prospective [Plant Physiol. Biochem. 208 (2024) 108529

Dr. Yue Wang | Sensor development Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yue Wang | Sensor development Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Yue Wang, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China

Dr. Yue Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Liaoning in China. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Science and Technology Anshan and both his Master’s and Doctorate degrees from the University of Science and Technology Liaoning and Saitama Institute of Technology, Japan, respectively. Since joining the University of Science and Technology Liaoning in 2006, Dr. Wang has focused his research on sensors and biosensors, biofuel cells, supercapacitors, energy harvesting, and artificial muscles. His work has resulted in over 60 published scientific papers, garnering approximately 600 citations, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. Dr. Wang has secured multiple research grants from various institutions, including the Education Department of Liaoning Province and the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province, to advance his projects on conductive sensors, pesticide sensors, electrochemical biosensors, and wearable smart sensing technologies. Additionally, he completed a visiting scholarship at the University of Texas at Dallas in 2019-2020, further enhancing his academic and research expertise.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Yue Wang

Yue Wang is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, primarily due to his substantial academic qualifications, extensive research contributions, and impactful work in the field of Material Science, specifically within sensor and biosensor technologies.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science
    University of Science and Technology Anshan, China
    September 1998 – July 2002
  • Master’s Degree in Material Science
    University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China
    September 2003 – March 2006
  • Ph.D. in Material Science
    Saitama Institute of Technology, Japan
    April 2008 – March 2011

Work Experience

  • Associate Professor
    University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China
    April 2006 – Present
  • Visiting Scholar
    University of Texas at Dallas
    April 2019 – March 2020

Publication top Notes:

A carbon black–doped chalcopyrite–based electrochemical sensor for determination of hydrogen peroxide

Glucose oxidase, horseradish peroxidase and phenothiazine dyes-co-adsorbed carbon felt-based amperometric flow-biosensor for glucose

Crab gill–derived nanorod-like carbons as bifunctional electrochemical sensors for detection of hydrogen peroxide and glucose

Cellulose-derived hierarchical porous carbon based electrochemical sensor for simultaneous detection of catechol and hydroquinone

A triphenylamine based fluorescent probe for Zn2+ detection and its applicability in live cell imaging

1,8-naphthalimide-triphenylamine-based red-emitting fluorescence probes for the detection of hydrazine in real water samples and applications in bioimaging in vivo

Dr. Srinivas Balivada | Hidden Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Srinivas Balivada | Hidden Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Srinivas Balivada, University of Chicago Trust, India

Dr. Srinivasa Balivada is a consultant with the University of Chicago Trust in Delhi, India, and a guest scientist at the University of Chicago. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Andhra University, where his research focused on trace elements in diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Dr. Balivada’s expertise lies in developing innovative cyber-physical systems for real-time monitoring of soil and water quality, leveraging AI to promote sustainable environmental management.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Srinivasa Balivada, Ph.D.

Research Contributions: Srinivasa Balivada has made significant advancements in the field of cyber-physical systems and environmental monitoring. His research has been pivotal in developing innovative technologies for real-time soil and water quality monitoring, leveraging machine learning and advanced sensor networks. Some notable contributions include:

Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, October 2018
    Andhra University, India
  • M.Sc. in Bio-Inorganic Chemistry, May 2007
    Andhra University, India
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, May 2005
    Andhra University, India

Work Experience

  • Guest Scientist & Consultant, May 2024 – Present
    University of Chicago & University of Chicago Trust, Delhi, India
    Focus: Designing a web-based platform integrating water quality data with contextual information to identify pollution sources and enhance monitoring.
  • Staff Scientist & Resident Associate, May 2023 – May 2024
    University of Chicago & Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory
    Focus: Developed a novel machine learning algorithm for spatially mapping soil moisture using topographic parameters.
  • Postdoctoral Scholar & Resident Associate, May 2019 – May 2023
    University of Chicago & Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory
    Advisor: Prof. Supratik Guha; Co-advisor: Dr. Roser Matamala
    Focus: Developed low-power, wireless underground sensor networks for soil property collection; created a deep learning algorithm for soil moisture estimation.
  • Senior Research Lead, May 2017 – April 2019
    University of Chicago Centre, Delhi, India
    Focus: Developed a cyber-physical sensing system for high-resolution surface water quality mapping; created a soft measurement technique for water quality assessment.
  • Research Scholar, 2010 – 2017
    School of Chemistry, Andhra University, India
    Advisor: Prof. M S Prasada Rao
    Focus: Developed a method for simultaneous trace element determination in blood samples; investigated trace element associations with diabetes and hypertension.
  • Research Fellow, 2010 – 2017
    Centre for Studies on Bay of Bengal, Andhra University, India
    Focus: Developed algorithms for quantifying chlorophyll, chromophoric organic matter, and suspended solids in coastal waters; monitored algal blooms using satellite remote sensing.
  • Teaching Assistant, 2011 – 2017
    Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Andhra University, India
    Taught and graded laboratory sessions for Bio-Inorganic Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry.
  • Chemist in Quality Control Department, 2007 – 2009
    Auctus Pharma Ltd., India
    Responsibilities: Conducted routine and non-routine analyses of raw materials and finished products, compiled data, and calibrated analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, IR, and UV-Vis spectrometers.

Publication top Notes:

 

Distribution of trace metals in surface seawater and zooplankton of the Bay of Bengal, off Rushikulya estuary, East Coast of India

CITED:76

A Wireless Underground Sensor Network Field Pilot for Agriculture and Ecology: Soil Moisture Mapping Using Signal Attenuation

CITED:14

Contrasting bio-optical characteristics of coastal water prior to and in the aftermath of a tropical super cyclone

CITED:8

Particle backscattering variability in the coastal waters of Bay of Bengal: a case study along off Kakinada and Yanam regions

CITED:8

Retrieval and validation of chlorophyll-a concentrations in the coastal waters Off Yanam and Kakinada (Godavari) basin along East coast of India

CITED:7

 

Assoc Prof Dr. Weigang Zhu | Flexible sensors Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Weigang Zhu, Tianjin University, China

Dr. Weigang Zhu is a tenured Associate Professor in Chemistry and Materials Science at the Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University. He is affiliated with the Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Organic Integrated Circuits, Ministry of Education. Dr. Zhu earned his B.Eng. in Applied Chemistry with the highest honors from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in 2011, and his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 2016, under the supervision of Prof. Wenping Hu. Following his doctoral studies, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Chemical Physics at Northwestern University, working with Prof. Tobin J. Marks from 2016 to 2019. Dr. Zhu’s research focuses on developing cutting-edge spectroscopic techniques and devices in areas such as time-resolved optical spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance, and spintronic devices. He has a diverse experimental and theoretical expertise, including microscopy, X-ray techniques, and advanced molecular modeling, contributing to advancements in electronics, photonics, energy, catalysis, and quantum information science.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Weigang Zhu is a tenured Associate Professor in Chemistry and Materials Science at Tianjin University. His research is broad and interdisciplinary, with a focus on spectroscopic techniques, materials science, and device operations relevant to modern applications like solar cells, spintronic devices, and quantum information science. This diverse background indicates a significant impact on fields such as chemistry, optoelectronics, and energy.

Education:

  1. Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry
    • Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    • Duration: September 2011 – July 2016
    • Advisor: Prof. Wenping Hu
  2. B.Eng. in Applied Chemistry (with the Highest Honors)
    • University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
    • Duration: September 2007 – July 2011
    • Advisor: Prof. Xiaobo Liu (Foreign Member, Russian Academy of Natural Sciences)

Work Experience:

  1. Tenured Associate Professor in Chemistry and Materials Science
    • Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University
    • Affiliations: Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Integrated Circuits (Ministry of Education)
    • Duration: March 2020 – Present
  2. Postdoctoral Scholar in Chemical Physics
    • Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University
    • Duration: November 2016 – October 2019
    • Advisor: Prof. Tobin J. Marks
    • Affiliated to: Molecular Photonics Group (B Team)

Publication top Notes:

Fluorination effects on indacenodithienothiophene acceptor packing and electronic structure, end-group redistribution, and solar cell photovoltaic response

CITED:362

Cocrystals Strategy towards Materials for Near‐Infrared Photothermal Conversion and Imaging

CITED:267

Rational design of charge-transfer interactions in halogen-bonded co-crystals toward versatile solid-state optoelectronics

CITED:268

Crystallography, morphology, electronic structure, and transport in non-fullerene/non-indacenodithienothiophene polymer: Y6 solar cells

CITED:246

Revealing the charge‐transfer interactions in self‐assembled organic cocrystals: two‐dimensional photonic applications

CITED:230

Molecular cocrystals: design, charge-transfer and optoelectronic functionality

CITED:165

 

Dr. Salomao Moraes da Silva Junior | Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Salomao Moraes da Silva Junior | Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Salomao Moraes da Silva Junior, BioSense Institute, Serbia

Salomão Moraes da Silva Junior is an accomplished researcher and engineer specializing in microfluidics. He holds a Joint Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Campinas, both completed in 2019. With a diverse educational background, including a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, he has amassed significant expertise in microfluidics design and fabrication. Currently, Salomão serves as an Experienced Microfluidics Researcher and Postdoctoral Researcher at the BioSense Institute, University of Novi Sad, where he focuses on developing innovative microfluidic platforms and applications in biosensors, agriculture, and environmental sectors. His previous roles include working as an Engineer of New Technology at AbCheck s.r.o. and as a Doctoral and Master Research Assistant at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and University of Campinas.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Salomão Moraes da Silva Junior’s extensive background in microfluidics research and engineering makes him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His educational qualifications, including a Joint Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences with “Greatest distinction” and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, underline his profound expertise and commitment to the field.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences (Joint Ph.D. with “Greatest distinction”)
    Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
    2019
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
    University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
    2019
  • Master’s in Electrical Engineering
    University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
    2014
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
    State University of Amazonas (UEA)
    2012
  • Post-Technician in Electronics
    CETAM
    2008
  • Technician in Electronics
    Mathias Machline Foundation (FMM)
    2004

Work Experience

  • Experienced Microfluidics Researcher / Postdoctoral Researcher
    BioSense Institute at University of Novi Sad
    August 2021 – Present

    • Develops new microfluidics platforms from design to application using cleanroom microfabrication protocols.
    • Serves as a cleanroom lab manager (deputy).
    • Conducts research and publishes on microfluidics solutions applied to biosensors, agriculture, and environmental sectors.
    • Specializes in single-cell encapsulation, co-encapsulation, on-chip emulsion extraction, and pico-injection.
  • Engineer of New Technology
    AbCheck s.r.o
    September 2019 – August 2021

    • Developed new microfluidics platforms from design to application, adhering to standard protocols for cell applications.
    • Reported and presented results in internal seminars.
    • Worked on passive micromixers, single-cell encapsulation, co-encapsulation, hydrogel extraction, and pico-injection.
  • Doctoral Research Assistant
    Vrije Universiteit Brussel and University of Campinas (Joint Ph.D.)
    September 2014 – August 2019

    • Researched new fabrication protocols for microfluidics in cleanroom facilities.
    • Integrated microchannels with sensors and designed droplet generator chips, flow-focusing, and micromixers.
    • Published research in peer-reviewed journals and taught electronics.
  • Master Research Assistant
    University of Campinas
    September 2012 – August 2014

    • Developed microfabrication protocols for microfluidics in cleanroom facilities and integrated microchannels with sensors.
    • Published research in conferences and trained in electronics teaching.
  • Electronic Technician
    Videolar S/A
    2007 – 2009

    • Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on automated manufacturing and replicating machines.
    • Wrote reporting protocols.

Publication top Notes:

A Novel Microfluidics Droplet-Based Interdigitated Ring-Shaped Electrode Sensor for Lab-on-a-Chip Applications

WET TREATMENT AND THE BEHAVIOR OF ELECTROLESS Ni-P DEPOSITION AT 40 °C ON POLISHED ALUMINA

MICROFABRICATION PROCESS OF PASSIVE AND ACTIVE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES

Microfluidic devices on glass for liquid mixtures concentration with coupled Thz sensor

Subterahertz sensor in microfluidic devices for on-line determination and control of ethanol concentration

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eugénio Rocha | Smart Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eugénio Rocha | Smart Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eugénio Rocha ,University of Aveiro,Portugal

Eugénio Rocha graduated in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) from the University of Coimbra in 1994 and earned his Master’s (1998) and PhD (2004) in Mathematics (Nonlinear Control Theory) from the University of Aveiro. He has been an Associate Professor at the University of Aveiro’s Department of Mathematics since 2004. Rocha has served as a member of the Portuguese Mathematical Society Board of Directors and the European Mathematical Society’s Committee on Electronic Publishing. His research spans theoretical and applied mathematics, including Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, Functional Analysis, and Nonlinear Control Theory, with applications in various fields such as biological systems and nanotechnology. Rocha has coordinated several national and international research projects and received notable awards, including the Portuguese Scientific and Technological Innovation Prize.

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Suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award: Eugénio Alexandre Miguel Rocha

Eugénio Alexandre Miguel Rocha is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His exceptional academic qualifications, innovative research contributions, leadership roles, and significant awards reflect his outstanding impact in the field of mathematics and its applications. His broad expertise and contributions to both theoretical and applied aspects of mathematics, along with his active participation in impactful research projects, make him a distinguished candidate deserving of this recognition.

🎓Education:

Eugénio Rocha earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence from the University of Coimbra in 1994. He then pursued advanced studies at the University of Aveiro, where he completed his Master of Science in Mathematics, specializing in Nonlinear Control Theory, in 1998. Following this, he obtained his PhD in Mathematics, also in Nonlinear Control Theory, from the same institution in 2004.

🏢Work Experience:

Eugénio Rocha has been serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Aveiro since 2004. Prior to this role, he was an Assistant Professor at the same institution from January 2004 to February 2021. Additionally, he held a position as an Assistant Professor at Universidade de Aveiro from 2013 to 2019.

🏆Awards and Honors:

Eugénio Rocha was awarded the Portuguese Scientific and Technological Innovation Prize, Engo Jaime Filipe in 2019. Additionally, he received a Special Mention for the Innovation Prize in Information Technology and Communication from APDC/Siemens in 2006.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Title: Estimating Data Complexity and Drift Through a Multiscale Generalized Impurity Approach
  • Title: Adaptive Framework for Maintenance Scheduling Based on Dynamic Preventive Intervals and Remaining Useful Life Estimation
  • Title: Robust Mortality Prediction on a Recirculating Aquaculture System
  • Title: The Effect of Delay Techniques on a Lassa Fever Epidemic Model
  • Title: Advancements in Epidemiological Modeling: Bayesian Regularization Neural Networks for Smoke Dynamics

 

 

 

 

Ms. Afef Dhaffouli | Electrochemical sensor | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Afef Dhaffouli | electrochemical sensor | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Afef Dhaffouli ,Faculté des Sciences de Gafsa, Tunisia

Afef Dhaffouli, born on November 15, 1997, in Tunisia, is an accomplished chemist specializing in organic chemistry. She earned her Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from the Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa in December 2021, following her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the same institution in June 2019. Her educational journey began with a Science Baccalaureate from Lycée Secondaire Houcine Bouzaiene in Sidi Bouzid, completed in June 2016.Afef’s professional experience includes a pivotal internship in July 2017 in the Department of Analyses at a hospital, where she gained practical skills in sample preparation, measurement, and laboratory equipment maintenance. Her training is extensive and includes courses in molecular docking, chemical safety, ISO 17025 standards, and English communication.She has actively participated in numerous conferences and symposiums, presenting her research on electrochemical sensors for detecting heavy metals and other substances. Notably, she presented her work at the 3rd Edition of Doctoral Days in Monastir, the International Meeting on Advanced Materials in Sousse, and the 6th International Conference on Smart Materials and Spectroscopy in Monastir.

Professional Profile

EDUCATION

  • December 2021: Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, Tunisia
  • June 2019: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, Tunisia
  • June 2016: Science Baccalaureate, Lycée Secondaire Houcine Bouzaiene, Sidi Bouzid

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Intern, July 2017: Department of Analyses at the Hospital

Afef Dhaffouli has pursued higher education in chemistry, completing a bachelor’s degree in 2019 and a master’s degree in organic chemistry in 2021, both from the Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa in Tunisia. Her professional experience includes an internship in the Department of Analyses at a hospital in July 2017.

📝 Projects

  • Master’s Research Topic in Chemistry: Synthesis, Characterization, and Functionalization of Silica Nanoparticles
  • Thesis Topic: New electrochemical molecularly imprinted matrices for sensor applications

🛠️ Personal Skills

  • Sample preparation and analysis equipment setup
  • Performing measurements and analyses
  • Data entry and report writing
  • Laboratory equipment management and maintenance

📚 Training Courses

  • 09-12 May 2024: Molecular Docking & Pharmacokinetic Parameters
  • 01/04/2023: Molecular Docking Training
  • 18/09/2022: Training on Chemical Safety and Security in the Laboratory and Chemical Stock Management

Publications Notes:📄

Synthesis, characterization, and application of ZnO@SiO2-APTES core-shell composite for selective electrochemical detection of Pb2+ ions

Improved electrochemical sensor using functionalized silica nanoparticles (SiO2-APTES) for high selectivity detection of lead ions