Prof. Dr. Kevin Oshea | Environmental | Excellence in Research

Prof. Dr. Kevin Oshea | Environmental | Excellence in Research 

Prof. Dr. Kevin Oshea, Florida International University, United States

Kevin Edward O’Shea is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, FL. He earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) under the mentorship of Professor Christopher S. Foote and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas, Austin, with Professor Marye Anne Fox. Since joining FIU in 1991, he has held various academic leadership positions, including Interim Dean and Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School. His research focuses on environmental chemistry, photochemical processes, and the development of nanomaterials for pollutant removal. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications and more than 16,000 citations, his work has been widely recognized in premier chemistry and environmental science journals. He has secured approximately $4 million in research funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Throughout his career, he has delivered numerous invited talks worldwide and has been actively engaged in mentoring students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Kevin Edward O’Shea is a highly accomplished researcher and professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry with extensive experience in organic chemistry, photochemical processes, and structural elucidation. His contributions to research, mentorship, and academic leadership make him a strong candidate for the Research for Excellence in Research Award.

🎓 Education

  • University of Texas, Austin (1989-1991)Postdoctoral Fellow 🏅
    • Advisor: Professor Marye Anne Fox
    • Research: Reactive species for the activation of anti-cancer agents and photochemical processes in supercritical fluids
  • University of California, Los Angeles (1984-1989)Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry 🧪
    • Mentor: Professor Christopher S. Foote
    • Dissertation: The Photoxygenation of Guanosine, Adamantylideneadamantane, and Isomeric 2,4-Hexadienes
  • California State University, Sacramento (1980-1984)B.S. in Chemistry (with Honors) 🎓
    • Senior Project: Synthesis of Novel Imidazolium Compounds

👨‍🏫 Academic & Professional Experience

  • Florida International University (2004–Present) 🌴🏫
    • Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
    • Senior Associate Dean, Graduate School (2012-2017)
    • Interim Dean, Graduate School (2009-2011)
  • University of California, Davis (2019)Visiting Professor 🔬
  • University of Miami (2004-2005)Visiting Professor (Sabbatical) 🌊
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (1997-1998)Research Associate Professor (Sabbatical) 🏗️
  • Florida State University (1995)Visiting Assistant Professor 📚
  • Florida International University (1991-1996)Assistant Professor 🎓

🏆 Achievements & Contributions

  • 150+ Peer-Reviewed Publications 📑
    • Published in top journals like Chemical Reviews, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Environmental Science & Technology
    • Over 16,000 citations and an h-index of 65 📈
  • 300+ Scientific Presentations 🌍
    • Invited speaker in China, South Korea, Turkey, Ireland, Spain, Singapore, Hungary, Puerto Rico, and Canada
  • Secured $4M+ in Research Grants 💰
    • Funding from NSF, NIH, EPA, DOE, and more
  • Research on Environmental Chemistry & Nanomaterials 🌿🧪

🏅 Awards & Honors

  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Grants 🏆
  • American Chemical Society (ACS) Recognition 🔬
  • International Invited Speaker 🎤
  • Significant Contributions to Environmental Chemistry & Sustainable Solutions 🌱

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Prof. Niranjan Nayak | Green microgrid Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Niranjan Nayak | Green microgrid Award | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Niranjan Nayak, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, INDIA

Prof. (Dr.) Niranjan Nayak is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive expertise in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He earned his B.Tech in Engineering from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata, in 1992, followed by a Master’s degree from University College of Engineering (now Vir Surendra Sai University of Technology) in 2003, and a Ph.D. from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University in 2015. Currently, Dr. Nayak serves as a Professor at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, India, where his research interests include energy management, energy storage and conversion, microgrid control, renewable energy, optimal control, electric vehicles (EV), evolutionary computing, and machine learning. With over 100 publications in renowned journals and international conferences, Dr. Nayak has made significant contributions to his field. He has also edited three major conference proceedings and chaired international conferences, including AECSS-2019 and APSIT-2021 and 2023. As a dedicated member of IEEE, IE, IET, and ISTE, he actively reviews for various international journals under prestigious publishers such as IEEE and Elsevier. Dr. Nayak’s work continues to advance innovation in electrical and electronics engineering.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Prof. (Dr.) Niranjan Nayak is a highly accomplished academic and researcher, making him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive academic journey, starting with his B.Tech from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata, followed by a Master’s degree from University College of Engineering, and culminating in a Ph.D. from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), reflects a solid foundation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Education:

  • B.Tech in Engineering from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata, India, in 1992.
  • Master’s degree from University College of Engineering (UCE), currently known as Vir Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSUT), in 2003.
  • Ph.D. degree from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan deemed to be university, India, in 2015.

Work Experience:

  • Professor in the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan deemed to be university, India.
    • Has authored and co-authored around 100 journals and international conference papers.
    • Current research interests include energy management, energy storage & conversion, microgrid control, renewable energy, optimal control, electric vehicles (EV), evolutionary computing, and machine learning.
    • Edited three conference proceedings: AECSS-2019, APSIT-2021, and APSIT-2023.
    • Served as the General Chair of the 1st International Conference on Advances in Electrical Control and Signal System (AECSS-2019), and also for Advances in Electrical Power, Signal & Information Technology (APSIT-2021 and APSIT-2023).
    • Reviewer for several international journals under IEEE, Elsevier, and other publishers.
    • Member of IEEE, IE, IET, and ISTE.

Publication top Notes:

A new representation learning based maximum power operation towards improved energy management integration with DG controllers for photovoltaic generators using online deep exponentially expanded RVFLN algorithm

“Communicating Glove” for Specially and Differently Abled Person Using Arduino-Based IOT

Improvement of Power and Energy Disturbances in AC Micro Grid Using Discrete Wavelet Based Extended Neural Network

Forest Fire identification: Harnessing Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence

A state-of-art review on 2D material-boosted metal oxide nanoparticle electrodes: Supercapacitor applications