Prof. Dr. Sam Kacew | Inhalation Exposure | Lifetime achievement Award

Prof. Dr. Sam Kacew | Inhalation Exposure | Lifetime achievement AwardΒ 

Prof. Dr. Sam Kacew, university of ottawa, Canada

Dr. Sam Kacew is a distinguished toxicologist and Associate Director of Toxicology at the McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa. He earned his Ph.D. in 1973 from the University of Ottawa, where he later served as a Professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine from 1976 to 2011. A certified Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences (ATS) since 1994, Dr. Kacew has made seminal contributions to toxicology, with a focus on public health, cellular responses to toxicants, and risk assessment. His career has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Velyien E. Henderson Award (1983), the Society of Toxicology Achievement Award (1986), and the ICOETox Career Award (2018). He has undertaken international lecture tours sponsored by institutions such as the United States-China Foundation, Colgate-Palmolive, and the Republic of China’s Ministry of Education, promoting global collaboration and education in toxicology. Dr. Kacew is also renowned for his public outreach, having received the Society of Toxicology’s Public Communications Award in 2002 for advancing public understanding of toxicological science.

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Summary of Suitability: Dr. Sam Kacew – Candidate for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sam Kacew, Ph.D., ATS, is a globally recognized leader in the field of toxicology, whose distinguished career has profoundly shaped both scientific research and public understanding of toxicological health risks. Currently serving as Associate Director of Toxicology at the McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa, Dr. Kacew combines academic rigor with decades of experience in policy-relevant science and public education.

πŸŽ“ Education

  • πŸ“˜ B.Sc. – McGill University, 1967

  • πŸ“— M.Sc. – University of Ottawa, 1970

  • πŸ“• Ph.D. – University of Ottawa, 1973

πŸ’Ό Work Experience

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Professor (1976–2011) – Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa

  • πŸ§ͺ Associate Director of Toxicology – McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa

  • 🌍 Sabbatical Leave (1985) – Department of Biochemistry, University of Surrey, UK (with Dr. Keith Snell)

πŸ† Achievements

  • 🧬 Certified Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences (ATS) – March 16, 1994

  • πŸ“’ Renowned for advancing toxicology through teaching, research, public communication, and international collaboration

  • ✍️ Contributed to global knowledge through lectures, academic service, and leadership in toxicological science

πŸŽ–οΈ Awards and Honors

  • πŸ§ͺ 1983: Velyien E. Henderson Award (Society of Toxicology of Canada)

  • 🌟 1986: Achievement Award (Society of Toxicology, USA)

  • ✈️ 1991: ICI Traveling Lectureship Award (SOT – Europe tour)

  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 1995 & 2001: United States-China Foundation Award (China lecture tours)

  • 🧴 1997: Colgate-Palmolive Visiting Professorship Award

  • πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό 1998 & 2000: Taiwan National Science Council and Ministry of Education Lectureship Awards

  • πŸ“š 2002: Public Communications Award (SOT – for outreach in toxicology)

  • πŸ… 2018: ICOETox Career Award (Portugal – for lifelong impact in occupational and environmental toxicology)

PublicationΒ Top Notes:

Green tea catechins: protectors or threats to DNA? A review of their antigenotoxic and genotoxic effects

A comparative study on chromium-induced micronuclei assessment in the peripheral blood of Hsd:ICR mice

Saponins: A class of bioactive natural products with wide applications in human health

Environmental Toxicology and Human Health

A perspective on In vitro developmental neurotoxicity test assay results: An expert panel review

Drosophila as a Robust Model System for Assessing Autophagy: A Review

US regulations to curb alleged cancer causes are ineffectual and compromised by scientific, constitutional and ethical violations

Dendropanoxide Alleviates Thioacetamide-induced Hepatic Fibrosis via Inhibition of ROS Production and Inflammation in BALB/C Mice

Dr. Ohidul Alam | Environmental Pollution | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ohidul Alam | Environmental Pollution | Best Researcher Award

Post-doc Research Fellow at Jiangsu University, China

Dr. Ohidul Alam is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, China. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from East China University of Science and Technology, and a strong academic foundation through degrees from Tongji University and the University of Chittagong, Dr. Alam has developed a robust expertise in hazardous waste treatment, environmental materials, and pollution control. His research focuses on microplastics, heavy metals, coastal and wetland ecosystems, life cycle assessment, and sustainable waste management. Dr. Alam has authored 16 SCI-indexed journal articles and contributed to numerous international and national publications and conferences. His work spans academic and applied research, including leading roles in over a dozen projects related to environment, climate change, and sustainable livelihoods. In addition to his research achievements, he brings substantial experience in environmental consulting and academic instruction. Dr. Alam is known for his technical skills in chemical analysis, laboratory instrumentation, and scientific communication, as well as his commitment to fostering environmental sustainability and innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration.

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πŸŽ“ Education

  1. Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
    East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China (2016–2021)
    πŸ§ͺ Thesis: Preparation of adsorbents from shrimp/crab shells for heavy metal adsorption and stabilization.

  2. M.Eng. in Environmental Engineering
    UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, Tongji University, Shanghai (2014–2016)
    βš—οΈ Thesis: Heavy metal contents in plastic bags & distribution during thermal treatment.

  3. M.S. in Environmental Science
    University of Chittagong, Bangladesh (2010–2011; held in 2013)
    ♻️ Thesis: Life-cycle perspective healthcare waste management in Chittagong.

  4. B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Science
    University of Chittagong, Bangladesh (2006–2007; held in 2012)
    πŸ₯ Project: Medical waste management in Chittagong City.

  5. HSC & SSC
    Govt. City College & Shilkhali High School, Bangladesh
    πŸ“˜ Strong academic foundation in science and environmental subjects.

πŸ’Ό Work Experience

  1. Post-doctoral Research Fellow
    Jiangsu University, China (Apr 2023 – Present)
    πŸ”¬ Researching heavy metals, microplastics, waste management, and LCA.

  2. Environmental Officer
    Sustainable Enterprise Project (SEP), IDF, Bangladesh (Aug 2022 – Mar 2023)

  3. Manager
    Aurora Consultant Ltd., Bangladesh (Jun 2022 – Jul 2022)

  4. Consultant, Research & Knowledge Management
    DM WATCH, Bangladesh (Oct 2021 – May 2022)

  5. Environmental Consultant
    SETS, Chattogram, Bangladesh (Mar 2020 – Sep 2021)

  6. Guest Lecturer
    Chattogram Polytechnic Institute (Jan – Aug 2014)

  7. Research Assistant Roles (2012–2014)
    πŸ“Š Projects funded by IUCN, GIZ, CODEC, and Japan Foundation covering socio-economic studies, biodiversity conservation, ship-breaking industry, and climate adaptation.

πŸ† Key Achievements

  • πŸ“š Publications:

    • 16 SCI-indexed journal papers

    • 9 open access international papers

    • 3 national journal articles

    • 13 international conference papers

    • 3 technical notes/working papers

  • πŸ”¬ Research Excellence:

    • Expertise in waste recycling, LCA, hazardous waste treatment, heavy metals, and microplastics

    • Research leader/PI in 5 major environmental projects

    • Associate/Assistant roles in 7+ academic and field-based research projects

  • 🌍 Interdisciplinary Impact:

    • Integrated work on environmental policy, climate resilience, healthcare waste, and green enterprise development

  • πŸ’‘ Knowledge Sharing:

    • Writes English articles in Daily Sun, Daily Independent, Financial Express, Energy Bangla, and Holiday

πŸ… Honors & Recognitions

  • 🎀 International Speaker & Presenter at events like:

    • 2nd South Asian Climate Conference, Dhaka (2024)

    • ISCCES Seminar at NSTU, Noakhali (2024)

    • IWWGR-ARB Symposium, Shanghai (2015)

  • πŸ“˜ Specialized Training Participation:

    • Summer School, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015)

    • LEAF & MFA-LCA modeling workshops (2012–2015)

    • HEQEP training on Community-Based Climate Adaptation (2013)

PublicationΒ Top Notes:

An in-depth review on municipal solid waste management, treatment and disposal in Bangladesh

Cited: 227

Characteristics of plastic bags and their potential environmental hazards

Cited: 181

Determination of the selected heavy metal and metalloid contents in various types of plastic bags

Cited: 45

Heavy metals dispersion during thermal treatment of plastic bags and its recovery

Cited: 44

Remediation of heavy metals polluted soil environment: A critical review on biological approaches

Cited: 33