Mr. Hidalgo Juan Santiago | Waste Stream Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Hidalgo Juan Santiago, University of Pannonia, Hungary

Juan Santiago Hidalgo Viteri, is a dedicated researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pannonia in Hungary, specializing in the production of sensors and biosensors for detecting contaminants in water sources. Since January 2024, he has been actively involved in supervising student research and producing high-quality publications. His previous experience includes working as an Electrochemistry Researcher at Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania, where he focused on corrosion protection coatings and authored papers for prestigious journals. Juan also has a background in the leather industry as an Assistant of Production at Curtimbre Dias in Ecuador. He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Chemical Engineering from Budapest University of Technology and Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo. Fluent in Spanish and proficient in English and Romanian, Juan has presented his research at various international conferences, earning recognition for his work, including being named the best presenter at the 6th George Olah Conference. His innovative projects include the use of native Ecuadorian plants for developing green corrosion inhibitors, reflecting his commitment to sustainable practices in chemical engineering.

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Based on the provided information, Juan Santiago Hidalgo Viteri demonstrates a solid academic background and relevant research experience, particularly in sensor technology and electrochemistry. Here’s an assessment of his qualifications and potential as a candidate for the Best Researcher Award:

🎓 Education

📌 Ph.D. Candidate (2022 – Present)
🔹 University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary

📌 Master of Science in Applied Chemical Engineering (2019 – 2021)
🔹 Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary

📌 Bachelor in Chemical Engineering (2012 – 2018)
🔹 Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Ecuador

📌 English for Academic Purposes (2018)
🔹 University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada

💼 Work Experience

📌 Junior Researcher (Jan 2024 – Present)
🔹 University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary
✔ Research on sensor/biosensor production for water contaminant detection
✔ Supervising students in research projects
✔ Publishing high-quality scientific papers

📌 Electrochemistry Researcher (Nov 2021 – Nov 2022)
🔹 Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
✔ Investigated electrochemical coatings for corrosion protection
✔ Published research in high-impact journals

📌 Assistant of Production (Aug 2017 – Feb 2018)
🔹 Curtiembre Dias, Ambato, Ecuador
✔ Evaluated leather quality and controlled production processes
✔ Supervised manufacturing activities

🏆 Achievements & Awards

🏅 Best Presenter (2023)
🔹 Budapest University of Technology and Economics – Awarded at the 6th George Olah Conference for researchers in Hungary

🥉 Third Place – TDK Project (Nov 2024)
🔹 University of Pannonia – Supervisor of a research project in the TDK conference

🎤 Conference Presenter – ISE Topical Meeting (May 2024)
🔹 Presented “A Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes-Nanoengineering Filaments Composite Biosensor for Diclofenac Sodium Determination” in Siebenick, Croatia

🎤 Conference Presenter – ISE Regional Meeting (Aug 2022)
🔹 Presented “A Paracetamol-Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) Composite Film for Drug Release Studies” in Prague

🥇 Winner – “Emprende Ecuador” Competition (July 2020)
🔹 AEI Foundation – Recognized for a project on sustainable material reuse

🌱 Project Leader – Green Corrosion Inhibitors (Feb 2024)
🔹 Led a project at Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo using Tara, a native Ecuadorian plant, to develop green inhibitors for steel rod corrosion prevention in construction

Publication Top Notes:

TiO₂ aerogel − A sensing electrode matrix for the sensitive detection of diclofenac sodium

Recent Advances on Impedimetric Electroanalysis with Non-commercial Portable Instruments: A Mini Review

Voltammetric Sensor Based on Titania Nanoparticles Synthesized with Aloe vera Extract for the Quantification of Dithiophosphates in Industrial and Environmental Samples

Voltammetry and Related Electrochemical Methods Based on Low-Cost Instrumentation: a Review from Basic to Advanced

A poly(methyl methacrylate)–ibuprofen composite film as anticorrosive coating of Ti–6Al–4 V surface

Bioengineered Flagellin–TiO₂ Nanoparticle-Based Modified Glassy Carbon Electrodes as a Highly Selective Platform for the Determination of Diclofenac Sodium

Prof. Wang Tianzhen, Shanghai maritime University, China

Dr. Tianzhen Wang is a prominent full professor at Shanghai Maritime University and a Research Affiliate and Doctoral Supervisor at the Institute de Recherche Dupuy de Lôme (IRDL) in France. Her research focuses on the control and fault diagnosis of marine energy generation systems, contributing significantly to advancements in this critical field. An IEEE Senior Member, she actively participates in several professional committees, including the IEEE Energy Storage Technology Committee and the National Ocean Energy Conversion Equipment Standardization Technical Committee. With over 100 published papers, 29 patents in China and the United States, six books, five national standards, and two IEC standards to her credit, Dr. Wang is a leading figure in her area of expertise, recognized with the prestigious IEC 1906 Award. She has served as a guest editor for several journals, including the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering and Energies, focusing on technologies related to marine energy. Her commitment to the field extends to organizing major conferences, such as the Marine Energy Summit in China and multiple sessions for the IECON series of international conferences. Additionally, she has played a key role in promoting women in engineering through workshops and conferences. Dr. Wang’s impressive career trajectory includes roles as a lecturer, post-doctoral researcher, and associate professor at Shanghai Maritime University, where she has been since 2006, culminating in her current position as a full professor since July 2016.

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Tianzhen Wang

Dr. Tianzhen Wang is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her extensive contributions to the field of marine energy generation and control systems. As a full professor at Shanghai Maritime University and a research affiliate at the Institut de Recherche Dupuy de Lôme (IRDL) in France, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in her research.

Education and Work Experience 🎓

2006-2007: Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Automation, Shanghai Maritime University

2007-2008: Post-Doctoral Researcher, Naval Academy Research Institute of France

2008-2009: Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Automation, Shanghai Maritime University

2009-2016: Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Automation, Shanghai Maritime University

2016.6-Present: Research Affiliate and Doctoral Supervisor, Institut de Recherche Dupuy de Lôme (IRDL), France

2016.7-Present: Full Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, Department of Electrical and Automation, Shanghai Maritime University

Awards and Honors 🏆

IEC 1906 Award

IEEE Senior Member

Committee Member of the IEEE Energy Storage Technology Committee

Committee Member of the National Ocean Energy Conversion Equipment Standardization Technical Committee

Committee Member of the CAA Fault Diagnosis and Safety of Technical Process Specialized Committee

Convener of IEC/TC114 Advisory Group 2

Publication Top Notes

A confidence-guided DS fault diagnosis method for tidal stream turbines blade

Sparrow search algorithm-optimized variational mode decomposition-based multiscale convolutional network for cavitation diagnosis of hydro turbines

A radius and minimum velocity Jensen model for far wake distribution prediction of tidal stream turbine

LAW-IFF Net: A semantic segmentation method for recognition of marine current turbine blade attachments under blurry edges