جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tariq Siddiqueمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Soil Science
• Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons
• Microbial Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tariq Siddique is an Associate Professor in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta, specializing in Environmental Soil Science and Environmental Microbiology. His research focuses on biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons, microbial community dynamics, and biogeochemical processes in oil sands tailings. He is affiliated with the Land Reclamation International Graduate School (LRIGS) program sponsored by NSERC CREATE. Dr. Siddique holds a PhD in Soil Microbiology & Biochemistry from the University of California, Riverside and University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, alongside MSc and BSc degrees in Soil Science from the latter. His education includes advanced training in soil chemistry, environmental science, and microbial ecology. His research interests span trace metal biotransformation, anaerobic hydrocarbon degradation pathways, and methanogenesis suppression in tailings. He develops keratin-based sorbents for wastewater treatment and investigates soil moisture conservation in agricultural systems. His work bridges environmental engineering and microbiology to address industrial contamination challenges. Key contributions include modeling biogeochemical processes in oil sands tailings, understanding microbial redox interactions with minerals, and advancing bio-based remediation technologies. His recent studies explore microbial-mineral synergies in methane production and sustainable sorbent materials.

Shimin Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geomechanics
• Carbon Sequestration
• Unconventional Gas Reservoirs
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Shimin Liu is a Professor of Energy and Mineral Engineering and Mining Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, holding the Deike Chair Professorship. He serves as the Associate Department Head for Graduate Education. His research focuses on geomechanics and fluid dynamics applied to unconventional resources, carbon sequestration, and mine safety. He leads the Liu’s Unconventional Geomechanics Lab (UGL), which specializes in multiscale rock characterization under in-situ conditions, supporting industry stakeholders in coalbed methane and shale gas sectors. Education: Ph.D., Engineering Science, Southern Illinois University (2012) M.S., Mineral Processing Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (2007) B.S., Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (2005) His research interests include reservoir assessment of coal/shale resources, geomechanical modeling, ground control for mines, and nanoscale rock imaging. Recent work emphasizes CO2 sequestration, hydrogen storage in unconventional reservoirs, and coal gasification via bio-seeding. His lab employs advanced techniques like neutron scattering and micro-CT for detailed rock analysis. Publications reflect a focus on gas storage mechanisms, CO2 sequestration, and shale mechanics, with contributions to journals like Fuel and Heliyon. Key awards include the 2017 Freeport-McMoRan Grant and recognition for early-career excellence at Penn State. Grants and Industry Collaboration include funded projects on coal mine gas management, hydraulic fracturing optimization, and carbon capture. His lab’s services are sought by energy companies for reservoir characterization and geomechanical solutions. Labs/Teams: The Unconventional Geomechanics Lab (UGL) at Penn State, specializing in multiscale rock characterization under simulated in-situ conditions.

Claas Willem Visserمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Fluid Mechanics
• Functional Materials
• Additive Manufacturing
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Claas Willem Visser is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Twente, where his research focuses on developing multi-scale functional materials using fluid droplets and bubbles as building blocks. His work enables the optimization of mechanical, acoustic, electrical, and biological properties for diverse applications, particularly in sustainable technologies. His research interests span fluid mechanics , additive manufacturing , microfluidics , and functional materials . He is particularly known for co-developing In-air microfluidics , a novel technique for particle and 3D printing that has been commercialized through IamFluidics, a spinoff company where he serves as co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer. His lab also works on CO₂ capture materials, conductive foams, and droplet-based bioprinting. Recent publications show a strong trend in environmental materials , particularly using hydrogel particles for carbon capture, and advanced manufacturing of functional foams and sensors. His work integrates fluid dynamics with materials science to enable scalable, sustainable solutions. Rubicon Post-Doctoral Fellowship Visser has supervised several research projects and advised students, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements. His lab collaborates widely, with research supported by national and international projects. He has contributed to over 50 research outputs, including high-impact journal articles and conference proceedings. His research is conducted within interdisciplinary teams focusing on fluid dynamics, materials innovation, and sustainability. The lab leverages advanced imaging, microfluidic systems, and additive manufacturing tools to develop next-generation functional materials.

Andrew Hursthouseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Environmental Health
• Pollutant Transport
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Andrew Hursthouse is a Professor of Environmental Geochemistry at the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland. His research spans environmental geochemistry, pollutant transport, waste management, and sustainability. Environmental Geochemistry Sustainable Development Contaminated Land Remediation Urban Green Infrastructure Research Interests include the behavior of inorganic/organic pollutants across atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial environments; circular economy strategies; and risk assessment of contaminated sites. His work bridges environmental regulation and industrial policy. Recent Publications focus on heavy metal removal using advanced materials (e.g., MOFs, red mud composites), antimicrobial resistance in polluted ecosystems, and sustainable e-waste management in global south contexts. Key topics: Antimony Remediation Nitrogen Removal Microplastics Wastewater Treatment One Health Climate-Health Links

• Environmental Chemistry
• Sorption Processes
• Dye Removal
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Monika Joanna Wawrzkiewicz is a Professor at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS) in Lublin. Her research focuses on environmental chemistry, specifically sorption processes for removing toxic dyes and heavy metals from industrial wastewater using advanced polymer adsorbents and composite materials. She has supervised multiple research projects and holds a patent for a polymer adsorbent for industrial wastewater treatment. Habilitation in Chemical Sciences: University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (2015) PhD in Chemical Sciences: University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (2005) Master's Degree in Applied Chemistry: University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (2001) Her work addresses critical environmental challenges through innovative adsorbent design, including lignin hybrids, chitin composites, and silica-titania nanoparticles. Current projects explore biodegradable materials for textile dye removal and catalytic testing of waste vanadate neutralization byproducts. Key scientific contributions include: Team Rector's Awards (UMCS): 2010-2024 Rector's Award for Habilitation: 2016 National Education Medal: 2016 Scopus h-index: 23 She received grants for investigating Pd(II) sorption mechanisms and leads the Erasmus+ project "Improving teaching competencies in design of new generation biomaterials from wood waste" (2024-2025).

• Environmental Chemistry
• Soil Science
• Biochar
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Patryk Oleszczuk is a Professor at the Department of Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. His research focuses on environmental chemistry, soil science, and pollution mitigation using biochar and activated carbon. Current academic rank: Professor Department: Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry Research keywords: PAHs, biochar, toxicology, sewage sludge, adsorption, pyrolysis Email: patryk.oleszczuk@mail.umcs.pl His work investigates contaminant behavior in sewage sludge-amended soils, with a particular emphasis on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). He has published extensively in high-impact journals like Environmental Science and Technology and Chemosphere , contributing to biochar applications in pollution control.

• Chemical Sciences
• Polymer Chemistry
• Lignin
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Dr. Marta Goliszek-Chabros is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Chemical Sciences within the Faculty of Chemistry at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. She works in the Analytical Laboratory and specializes in chemical sciences with a focus on polymer chemistry and lignin-based materials. Research Areas: Chemical Sciences Polymer Chemistry Lignin (Kraft Lignin, Thermal Properties) Physical Chemistry Surface Properties and Sorption Processes Materials Science (Microspheres, Composites) Analytical Techniques (FTIR, Microscopy, Porosity Analysis) Her work involves synthesis, characterization, and application of polymers and composites, with a particular interest in lignin and cellulose-derived materials. She has published 45 papers with a total impact factor of 45.686, achieving an h-index of 10 (Web of Science) and 8 (Scopus).

• Materials Physics
• Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy
• Applied Physics
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Dr. Marek Gorgol is a Lecturer in the Department of Materials Physics at the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. His research focuses on advanced materials characterization using positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) and nuclear physics techniques. Position: Lecturer Department: Materials Physics Email: marek.gorgol@mail.umcs.pl Research Interests: Gorgol specializes in positron annihilation spectroscopy for material microstructure analysis, with applications in polymer science, biomedical research, and nanotechnology. His work includes developing J-PET tomography systems and studying pore volume dynamics in mesoporous materials. Publications & Collaborations: With over 80 publications and 4 patents, Gorgol contributes to journals like Scientific Reports and Physics in Medicine and Biology . His research often intersects with projects involving nuclear physics detectors and biomedical imaging technologies. Technical Expertise: Key contributions include vacuum chamber construction for J-PET experiments and polarization studies of photons in non-optical wavelength regimes. His work combines experimental physics with practical applications in material engineering.

• Catalysis
• Environmental Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
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Agnieszka Marcewicz-Kuba is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, Poland. Her work focuses on catalytic methods for environmental protection, particularly in reducing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from coal combustion. PhD in Chemical Sciences (2003) Master’s in Chemistry (1994) Postgraduate studies in scientific research management, PR, and entrepreneurship Research interests include catalyst development for simultaneous NOx/SO₂ removal, pollution control in coal-fired systems, and eco-materials like montmorillonite- and zeolite-based catalysts. Recent publications analyze the role of platinum/vanadium in catalytic activity, support material optimization, and practical implementations in industrial settings. Her 15 most recent articles (2006–2012) emphasize chemical engineering , environmental chemistry , and materials science , with subfields spanning desulfurization techniques, catalyst synthesis, adsorption dynamics, and emission reduction strategies. She has contributed to the DESONOX process and its application in coal combustion systems.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Radiochemistry
• Geochemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Estela Reinoso Maset is a Researcher at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). Her work focuses on environmental radiochemistry, particularly the geochemical behavior of radionuclides and trace elements in natural systems. Key research areas: Uranium speciation, radionuclide mobility, alum shale waste characterization, selenium speciation in animal nutrition, and contaminant transport modeling Expertise: Advanced analytical techniques (ICP-MS/MS, synchrotron XRF, gamma spectrometry) and geochemical modeling (PHREEQC, Visual MINTEQ) Fieldwork: Chernobyl and Fukushima exclusion zones, Hanford sediments, Norwegian alum shale sites Her recent publications emphasize uranium-phosphate mineral interactions (2020-2023), alum shale weathering dynamics (2023-2025), and selenium bioavailability in swine nutrition (2022). Notable methodologies include flow-through reactor experiments, synchrotron-based imaging, and microbial activity assays using tritiated leucine.

• Catalytic Materials
• Sustainable Energy
• Coordination Chemistry
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Dagmara Jacewicz is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry and Department of Environmental Technology. Her research focuses on catalytic materials for sustainable processes, particularly coordination compounds of transition metals like vanadium and cobalt in polymer chemistry, CO2 capture, and biomedical applications. Key research areas include Catalyst design for hydrogen generation and CO2 valorization Coordination chemistry of nickel, cobalt, and ruthenium complexes Green polymer synthesis and physicochemical characterization Biomarker discovery in neurodegenerative diseases Her recent articles emphasize catalytic innovation in olefin polymerization , CO2 sorption materials , and medicinal chemistry . She leads the Laboratory of Catalytic Materials and Processes, integrating sustainable development with chemical engineering.

• Photocatalysis
• Environmental Chemistry
• Advanced Oxidation Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Aleksandra Bielicka-Giełdoń is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry, Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry, where she conducts research in the Laboratory of Advanced Oxidation Processes. Her contact details include a university email address for professional correspondence. Her research focuses on environmental chemistry and materials science, with specialized interests in: Photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals (e.g., anticancer drugs) in aquatic systems Development of bismuth-based semiconductors (BiOX) and carbon-modified nanomaterials Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for water purification Synergistic interactions in nanomaterial design for antibacterial applications Ice sheet dynamics and paleoenvironmental reconstruction using geochronological methods Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals strong trends in: Bismuth oxyhalide photocatalysis for pharmaceutical removal Nanomaterial engineering (Ag nanoparticles, MWCNTs) Persulfate activation mechanisms Interdisciplinary approaches combining environmental science with geomorphology She actively investigates real-world applications of nanomaterials in sustainable systems and environmental remediation, with particular emphasis on process optimization and mechanistic studies.

• Photocatalysis
• Nanomaterials
• Environmental Technology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Huai Yong Zhu is a full Professor in the School of Chemistry & Physics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Faculty of Science. His research is centered on advanced materials for catalysis, environmental remediation, and sustainable technology, with a particular emphasis on photocatalysis, plasmonics, and nanostructured materials such as nanofibres and ceramic membranes. His research interests include Photocatalysis , Nanomaterials , Environmental Technology , Green Catalysis , Plasmonics , and Sorption . He leads a dynamic research program that bridges fundamental chemistry with practical applications in clean energy and water treatment. His work on plasmon-enhanced catalysis and one-dimensional metal oxide nanostructures has garnered international recognition. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in solar-driven and plasmon-promoted chemical transformations, particularly in biomass valorization, pollutant degradation, and selective organic synthesis. His group explores novel catalytic mechanisms involving light activation, oxygen species generation, and interfacial electron transfer, often utilizing advanced nanomaterials and in-situ characterization. ARC DP210103357: Promoting transition metal complex catalysis with plasmonic antennae ARC DP200102652: Optimising Catalyst Performance by Tuning Adsorption with Light ARC DP150102110: A new strategy to enhance the performance of metal catalysts with sunlight He supervises research students in areas such as plasmonic metal applications and green catalysis. His work is supported by multiple Australian Competitive Grants, reflecting sustained research excellence and leadership. He is affiliated with collaborative research efforts involving advanced materials synthesis and characterization.

Mariusz Barczakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanoporous Materials
• Surface Chemistry
• Sol-Gel Synthesis
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Prof. Mariusz Barczak is a full professor at the Department of Theoretical Chemistry within the Faculty of Chemistry at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) , where he has worked since 2004. His research focuses on the synthesis and design of nanoporous materials for environmental and biomedical applications. Primary institution: Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry Department: Department of Theoretical Chemistry Role: University professor and mentor in the TopMinds program Research Interests : Nanoporous Materials: Synthesis of silica-, titanium-, and carbon-based materials via sol-gel methods for environmental protection. Surface Chemistry: Functionalization of materials for specific applications, including adsorption of heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and toxic vapors. Biomaterials: Development of natural and supramolecular hydrogels for drug delivery and wound healing. Adsorption Processes: Removal of pollutants like uranium, hexavalent chromium, and dyes using advanced sorbents. Environmental Remediation: Application of carbon textiles and MOFs in water purification and air filtration. Key Trends in Publications: Recent work highlights functionalized nanoporous silicas, carbon-based adsorbents for pharmaceuticals, and stimuli-responsive hydrogels. His articles emphasize experimental-theoretical synergy, scalable synthesis methods, and environmental applications. Mentor in the TopMinds program since 2017 Active in the Top 500 Innovators association, including roles in management (2017-2018) and audit commissions Collaboration with Stanford University for experience in innovation ORCID: 0000-0002-1177-7267 Advising and Outreach: He mentors students through the TopMinds program and promotes interdisciplinary innovation platforms in Poland. Labs and Teams: Involved in the Bionanogel project and the Bionanogel.eu initiative, focusing on hybrid materials for environmental and biomedical uses.

Fanny M. Coutelotمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geochemistry
• Contaminant Transport
• Subsurface Environmental Processes
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Fanny M. Coutelot is a Researcher in the Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at Clemson University. Her work focuses on the fate and transport of contaminants in subsurface environments, particularly radionuclides like plutonium, neptunium, and uranium. Education: Ph.D. in Earth Science (2014), Bordeaux Montaigne University, France M.S. in Environmental Management, Valuation and Analysis (2010), University Aix-Marseille, France B.S. in Earth Science (2008), J. Fourrier University, France Her research integrates laboratory experiments, field observations, and geochemical modeling to understand contaminant behavior in redox transition zones. Recent work explores seasonal cycling of plutonium in stratified ponds and bioremediation strategies for heavy metals using bacterial strains. Selected scientific awards include the ISTEB Early Career Travel Award (2018) . She has published on uranium adsorption mechanisms, phosphate amendments for radionuclide immobilization, and microbial interactions in contaminated environments. Lab Affiliation: Rich Lab 342 Computer Court, Anderson, SC 29625