Xudong Hu | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

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Xudong Hu | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xudong Hu , Henan University , China.

Dr. Xudong Hu is a passionate researcher dedicated to advancing sustainable technologies for hydrogen production, water treatment, and environmental remediation 💧🔬. With a Bachelor’s degree from Liaoning Technical University 🎓 and currently pursuing his Master’s at Henan University 🎓, he has contributed significantly to catalyst design and pollutant degradation 🧪🌍. As the first or co-first author of multiple high-impact publications 📚, Xudong blends computational and experimental methods to tackle environmental challenges. His pioneering work has received attention in journals like Angewandte Chemie and International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 🌟. He’s driven by innovation, collaboration, and scientific impact 🚀.

Publication Profile

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Education & Experience

🎓 Bachelor of Science – Liaoning Technical University (2019.09 ~ 2023.06)
📘 Master of Science (Ongoing) – Henan University (2023.09 ~ 2026.09)


🔬 Research Experience

  • Hydrogen production via advanced catalysis ⚡

  • Photocatalytic degradation of persistent organic pollutants ☢️

  • Peracetic acid activation and water purification 💦

  • Multifunctional electrocatalyst design and optimization ⚙️

  • Industrial wastewater treatment and recycling 🔁

Suitability Summary

Xudong Hu is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏅, given his outstanding contributions to sustainable energy technologies and environmental remediation through advanced catalyst development and water treatment innovation 🌱⚙️. As a dynamic young scientist from China 🇨🇳, currently pursuing his M.Sc. at Henan University and holding a B.Sc. from Liaoning Technical University, Xudong has already made a profound impact on the scientific community through first-author and co-first-author publications in high-impact journals such as Angewandte Chemie, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, and Chemical Engineering Science 📚🌍.

Professional Development 

Xudong Hu continuously strives to sharpen his research skills through interdisciplinary exploration and collaboration 🤝. He integrates theory-guided design 🧠 with experimental validation 🔬, exploring diatomic site catalysts, heterostructures, and electron transport enhancement in environmental systems 🌐. By publishing in globally recognized journals 📖 and contributing as a corresponding author ✍️, he demonstrates strong leadership and scientific communication skills. His focus on clean energy, sustainable development, and advanced catalysis keeps him aligned with global environmental goals 🌱🌍. Actively attending conferences, workshops, and forums keeps him updated with cutting-edge innovations in chemical and environmental engineering 🧪💼.

Research Focus 

Xudong Hu’s research primarily targets clean energy and environmental remediation 🌎⚡. His focus spans hydrogen production via seawater electrolysis, photocatalytic degradation of persistent pollutants, and electrocatalyst design for water treatment 💧⚙️. He is deeply engaged in atomic-level catalysis, heterostructure synergy, and peracetic acid activation to address pressing environmental issues through smart chemical solutions 🔍🧪. By combining computational simulations with experimental validation 🖥️🔬, Xudong contributes novel insights to the field of green chemistry and sustainable energy technologies. His work reflects a multidisciplinary approach, merging materials science, chemistry, and environmental engineering to develop practical, scalable solutions ♻️🔋.

Awards & Honors 

🏆 First Author & Corresponding Author – Angewandte Chemie, 2025
📘 First Author – International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024
🥇 Co-First Author – Chemical Engineering Science, 2025
🌟 Recognition for Innovation in Environmental Catalysis
🎖️ Contributions to Advanced Electrocatalytic Systems for Water Purification

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ “Theory-guided Design of Surface-Enhanced Ni-Mn Diatomic Site Catalysts for Efficient Seawater Electrolysis via the Degradation of High Ionization Potential Organic Pollutants” – Angewandte Chemie, 📅 2025 | 🖋️ First & Corresponding Author | 📚 Cited by: 1 | 🔗 DOI 🌊⚡🔬

2️⃣ “Atomic catalysis meets heterostructure synergy: Unveiling the trifunctional efficacy of transitionMetal@WS2/ReSe2” – International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 📅 2024 | 🖋️ First Author | 📚 Cited by: 1 | 🔗 DOI ⚛️💡🔋

3️⃣ “Fe-Enriched electron transport in CuFeS2 Catalyzed peracetic acid for efficient dipyrone Degradation: Computational and experimental Insights” – Chemical Engineering Science, 📅 2025 | 🖋️ Co-First Author | 📚 Cited by: 1 | 🔗 DOI 🧪🧠💧

Balakrishna S Maddodi | Environmental | Sustainability Achievement Award

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Balakrishna S Maddodi | Environmental | Sustainability Achievement Award

Dr. Balakrishna S Maddodi, Manipal Institute of Technology, India.

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Geo-informatics and Geo-evaluation Studies from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2020).
  • 🎓 M.Phil. with distinction in Marine Geology from Mangalore University (1997).
  • 📚 26 years of experience in teaching, administration, and research.
  • 🌍 Expert in Environmental Studies, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, GIS, and Remote Sensing.
  • 📋 Research focused on sediment transport, river basin dynamics, and coastal morphometry.

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Balakrishna S. Maddodi, a visionary Associate Professor at the Manipal Institute of Technology, has been conferred with the prestigious Sustainability Achievement Award for his remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability, water resource management, and societal well-being. With over 26 years of experience spanning teaching, research, administration, and community service, Dr. Maddodi exemplifies excellence in fostering sustainable practices through education, innovation, and community outreach.

Professional Development 

Publications Top Notes

  • Correlation of Geotechnical and Mineralogical Properties of Lithomargic Clays in Uttara Kannada Region of South India (2024) – Geosciences (Switzerland) 🗺️ – 3 citations.
  • Sustainable options for fertilizer management in agriculture to prevent water contamination: a review (2024) – Environment, Development and Sustainability 🌱 – 34 citations.
  • Enhanced Wear Resistance in Carbon Nanotube-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites: A Comprehensive Analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy (2023) – Journal of Composites Science 🧪 – 6 citations.
  • Effect of Polypropylene Macro Fiber on Geotechnical Characteristics of Black Cotton Soil: An Experimental Investigation and Correlation Analysis (2023) – Engineered Science 🛠️ – 7 citations.
  • New polymeric and inorganic membrane materials for water separation (2023) – Modern Approaches in Membrane Technology for Gas Separation and Water Treatment 💧
  • Simulation and Experimental Analysis of L-Section in Reinforced Cement Concrete: Uncertainties in Performance and Strength (2023) – Engineering Proceedings 📏
  • Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Glass Wastes Incorporated Concrete (2022) – Engineered Science 🥽 – 6 citations.
  • Experimental and Statistical Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Green Cement Concrete – Taguchi Integrated Supervised Learning Approach (2022) – Engineered Science 🏗️ – 12 citations.

Assoc Prof Dr. Ana Vinha| Resíduos Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Ana Vinha| Resíduos Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Ana Vinha ,

Ana Cristina Mendes Ferreira da Vinha 🎓🌿 é uma destacada investigadora e professora associada na Universidade Fernando Pessoa, especializada em Química Analítica e Alimentar. Possui um Doutoramento Europeu em Biologia Funcional e Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade de Vigo, um Mestrado em Controlo de Qualidade em Água e Alimentos pela Universidade do Porto, e uma Licenciatura em Engenharia Alimentar pela Universidade Católica do Porto. Ana Vinha publicou 67 artigos em revistas especializadas, 16 em atas de congressos, 36 capítulos de livros internacionais, e 7 livros, acumulando mais de 1920 citações com um índice h de 18. Atualmente, é investigadora no FP-I3ID e colaboradora no REQUIMTE/LAQV. Além de ter orientado mais de 60 teses e dissertações, participou em mais de 40 congressos internacionais e nacionais. É fluente em português, inglês, espanhol e francês, e atua nas áreas de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde, Ciências Agrárias e Nutrição, focando-se em Bromatologia, Farmacognosia, Fitoterapia, e Biotecnologia Alimentar.

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Formação Académica 🎓

  • Doutoramento Europeu em Biologia Funcional e Ciências da Saúde
    • Especialização em Química Analítica e Alimentar
    • Universidade de Vigo, 2010
    • Classificação: Excelente
  • Mestrado em Controlo de Qualidade de Água e Alimentos
    • Universidade do Porto, 2003
    • Classificação: Excelente
  • Licenciatura em Engenharia Alimentar
    • Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1997

Carreira Profissional 💼

  • Investigador
    • Instituto de Investigação, Inovação e Desenvolvimento da Universidade Fernando Pessoa (FP-I3ID) (2021 – Atual)
    • REQUIMTE/LAQV, Universidade do Porto (2010 – Atual)
  • Professor Associado
    • Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Fernando Pessoa (2023 – Atual)

Experiência Adicional em Docência 📚

  • Professor Auxiliar
    • Universidade Fernando Pessoa (2011 – 2023)
  • Professor Coordenador
    • CESPU – Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário (2010 – 2011)
  • Professor Adjunto
    • CESPU (2003 – 2010)
    • Instituto Piaget (2003 – 2004)

Outras Experiências Profissionais 🏢

  • Coordenador Técnico
    • Grupo Auchan (1999 – 2000)
    • Eurolis Transitários Lda (1998 – 1999)

Produção Científica 📄

  • Artigos: 67 em revistas especializadas, 16 em atas de congressos
  • Capítulos de Livros: 36 internacionais
  • Livros: 7
  • Citações: Mais de 1920
  • Índice h: 18 (Scopus)

Orientação Acadêmica 🎓

  • Teses de Mestrado: Mais de 40
  • Mestrados Integrados e Dissertações de Licenciatura: 22
  • Arguente Principal: 23 Mestrados e Monografias

Participação em Congressos 🌍

  • Internacionais e Nacionais: Mais de 40 comunicações orais e escritas

Domínios de Atuação 🔬

  • Ciências da Engenharia e Tecnologias
  • Química
  • Ciências Agrárias
  • Engenharia e Tecnologia Alimentar
  • Ciências da Saúde – Nutrição e Dietética

Idiomas 🌐

  • Português (Nativo)
  • Inglês (B2)
  • Espanhol/Castelhano (B1)
  • Francês (A2)

Projetos de Pesquisa Recentes 🔍

  • Cascas de castanea sativa como fonte de ingredientes ativos para Alimentos Funcionais e Cosméticos
    • Financiadores: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (PTDC/ASP-AGR/29277/2017)
    • Período: 2018/07/15 – 2022/01/15
  • Laboratório Associado para a Química Verde – Tecnologias e Processos Limpos
    • Financiadores: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (UID/QUI/50006/2019)
    • Período: 2019/01/01 – 2019/12/31
  • UFP Energy, Environment and Health Research Unit
    • Financiadores: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (UID/Multi/04546/2019)
    • Período: 2019/01/01 – 2019/12/31

 

Publications Top Notes 📄

Nutritional, chemical and antioxidant/pro-oxidant profiles of silverskin, a coffee roasting by-product

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Hardy kiwifruit leaves (Actinidia arguta): An extraordinary source of value-added compounds for food industry

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Therapeutic, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of Acorns (Quercus Nuts): A Review

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Nutraceuticals based on Portuguese grape pomaces as a potential additive in food products | Nutracêuticos à base de bagaços de uva portuguesa como potencial aditivo em produtos alimentares

High-Value Compounds in Papaya By-Products (Carica papaya L. var. Formosa and Aliança): Potential Sustainable Use and Exploitation