Tymon Nieduzak | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Tymon Nieduzak | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tymon Nieduzak, Columbia University , United States.

Yuxi Liu | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Yuxi Liu | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yuxi Liu, Beijing University of Technology, China.

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Education and Experience

  • Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor
    Beijing University of Technology 🏫👨‍🏫
  • Recipient of National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars 🎓🏆
  • Talent Development Program
    Beijing University of Technology 🌟💼
  • Young Top Talent
    Beijing’s High-Level Teacher Team Construction 🌍👩‍🏫

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Yuxi Liu, a Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor at Beijing University of Technology, is a leading researcher in the field of environmental catalytic science. As a recipient of the Best Researcher Award, Dr. Liu’s groundbreaking work on the catalytic purification of environmental pollutants, combined with his exceptional academic contributions, positions him among the most influential scientists in his field. His prolific research, innovative approaches, and dedication to advancing science make him a highly deserving candidate for this prestigious honor.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors

  • Recipient of National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars 🏆
  • Beijing University’s Talent Development Program Awardee 🌟
  • Young Top Talent in Beijing’s High-Level Teacher Team 🏅
  • World’s Top 2% Scientists (2019-2022) 🌐
  • Technical Expert in VOCs Pollution Prevention, China Environmental Protection Association 🧪
  • Over 140 SCI-indexed papers with H-index 54 📚
  • Eight National Invention Patents 🛠️
  • Author/Co-author of Five Specialized Books 📖

Publications Top Notes

  • 📄 “Pretreatment techniques in CO-SCR and NH3-SCR: Status, challenges, and perspectives” (2025) – Journal of Catalysis – 📚 
  • 🔥 “Enhanced low-temperature catalytic activity and stability in methane combustion of Pd−CeO2 nanowires@SiO2 by Pt dispersion” (2025) – Applied Catalysis B: Environmental – 📚 Cited by: 1.
  • 🎋 “Bamboo-like MnO2⋅Co3O4: High-performance catalysts for the oxidative removal of toluene” (2025) – Journal of Environmental Sciences (China) – 📚 Cited by: 8.
  • 💡 “Coupling Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production with Key Oxidation Reactions” (2024) – Angewandte Chemie – International Edition – 📚 Cited by: 4.
  • ⚙️ “Mg bulk and surface modification on Ni/Y2Ti2O7 catalyst for dry reforming of methane” (2024) – International Journal of Hydrogen Energy – 📚 
  • 🛠️ “Enhancing the resistance of single-atom and cluster catalysts in CO-SCR to water, sulfur, and oxygen via structural engineering” (2024) – Chemical Engineering Journal – 📚 Cited by: 2.

 

Abdullah Almakrab | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Abdullah Almakrab | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abdullah Almakrab, Royal Comssion for AlUla, Saudi Arabia.

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – University of Idaho (2021)
  • 🎓 Master of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Idaho (2017)
  • 🎓 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Idaho (2016)
  • 🏗️ Technical Manager – Royal Commission for AlUla (2022 – Present)
  • 🏗️ Civil Engineer – Germer Construction, Inc. (2021)
  • 🏗️ Senior Civil Inspector – Saudi Aramco (2010 – 2011)
  • 🏗️ Project Control Coordinator – Al-Suwaidi Industrial Services Co. Ltd. (2007 – 2010)

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Abdullah Almakrab is a seasoned engineering expert with over a decade of experience in civil engineering, specializing in large-scale and complex projects. His commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability aligns with the core values of impactful research and development in the field. His diverse portfolio, which includes significant contributions to engineering design, project management, and technical oversight, establishes him as a leading candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors 

  • 🏅 Certified Saudi Aramco Quality Control Inspector
  • 🏅 Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – University of Idaho (2021)
  • 🏅 Recognition from Saudi Aramco South and West Province Team for QA/QC contributions
  • 🏅 Published Research in International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
  • 🏅 Member of Saudi Council of Engineers, SEA, ACI, ASCE

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Jiacong Li | Decarbonization | Best Researcher Award

Jiacong Li | Decarbonization | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jiacong Li , Tsinghua University, China

📚🔬Publication Profile

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Suitability For The Award

Jiacong Li is a dedicated Ph.D. student at Tsinghua University, specializing in environmental science and engineering. His research focuses on energy system decarbonization, particularly through the application of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. His innovative approach and significant contributions position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education and Experience:

🎓 Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering
Tsinghua University, ongoing

🎓 Bachelor of Engineering
Tsinghua University

🎓 Bachelor of Philosophy
Tsinghua University

🛠 Research Focus:
Energy system decarbonization, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)

📊 Published in Applied Energy:
Assessing flexible carbon capture power plants’ synergies with renewable energy

Professional Development

🚀 Jiacong Li has actively contributed to cutting-edge research on the decarbonization of power systems, focusing on the flexible operation of carbon capture and storage technologies. His current projects explore the integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar with carbon capture systems to enhance power system flexibility. 💡 Jiacong is involved in collaborations with the Tsinghua-Toyota Joint Research Institute and the Ordos-Tsinghua Innovative & Collaborative Research Program, advancing carbon neutrality goals. His ongoing work on decarbonizing the coal-to-methanol industry showcases his dedication to developing sustainable energy solutions for the future. 🌱

Research Focus

🔬 Jiacong Li’s research is centered on decarbonizing energy systems through flexible carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. His work explores the synergy between CCS power plants and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, focusing on large-scale power systems. 🔋 His research aims to optimize the flexibility of CCS operations, ensuring that energy generation remains efficient while reducing carbon emissions. 🌍 By examining the economic and environmental benefits, Jiacong’s studies provide insights into how CCS can be deployed in the near term, offering a pathway toward a carbon-neutral future. 🌱

Awards and Honors 🏆✨

🏅 Best Researcher Award Nominee – 2024

🎖 Research Publication in Applied Energy – 2025

🌟 Tsinghua-Toyota Joint Research Institute Cross-discipline Program

🌟 Ordos-Tsinghua Collaborative Research in Carbon Neutrality

Publications 📚📝

📄 Assessing the synergies of flexibly-operated carbon capture power plants with variable renewable energy in large-scale power systems – Applied Energy (2025)
Cited by: N/A

📄 Combined solar power and storage as cost-competitive and grid-compatible supply for China’s future carbon-neutral electricity system – Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2021)
Cited by: N/A

Conclusion

Jiacong Li’s academic achievements, robust research contributions, and innovative approach to energy decarbonization align well with the criteria for the Best Researcher Award. His ongoing efforts to advance CCUS technologies and his ability to publish impactful research highlight his potential to make significant contributions to the field of environmental science and engineering. Recognizing his work with this award would not only honor his achievements but also encourage further innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

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

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

Assist Prof Dr. Abniel Machin | Degradation of Pollutants Award | Innovation Catalyst Award

Assist Prof Dr. Abniel Machin | Degradation of Pollutants Award | Innovation Catalyst Award

Assist Prof Dr. Abniel Machin , Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Cupey Campus , Puerto Rico 

Tom Guilderson is a distinguished researcher and mentor at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. 🏢 He specializes in environmental science and geochemistry, focusing particularly on studying carbon dynamics in wetlands. 🌿 His research involves utilizing radiocarbon content to investigate the pathways of CO2 and CH4 within these critical ecosystems. Tom’s work contributes significantly to our understanding of greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of wetlands on global carbon cycles. His mentorship has inspired numerous young scientists to explore the intricate workings of Earth’s natural systems. Tom Guilderson’s dedication to advancing environmental research makes him a key figure in the scientific community.

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Education Highlights 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences/Environmental Chemistry (2017)
  • M.S. in Environmental Sciences/Environmental Management (2014)
  • B.S. in Chemistry (2011)

Dr. Machín’s educational journey has taken him through esteemed institutions such as Universidad de Puerto Rico and Universidad Ana G. Méndez, where he gained a solid foundation in chemistry, environmental sciences, and environmental management.

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Machín’s career reflects his commitment to education and research. As an Associate Professor at Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus, he has taught a variety of chemistry and environmental sciences courses to undergraduate and graduate students. His leadership roles have included serving as the Interim Director at UAGM-Bayamón Center, where he supervised academic, administrative, and student operations.

During his tenure at the Arecibo Observatory, Dr. Machín demonstrated his skills in science communication and outreach, managing the Science and Visitor Center while leading educational initiatives to promote STEM careers among students. His extensive experience in research and public engagement has been instrumental in establishing collaborations with local and international agencies.

Skills & Expertise 🛠️

  • Proficient in various computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Minitab, Blackboard, Zoom, TEAMS, and others.
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent teamwork abilities.
  • Fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to engage with diverse audiences.

Notable Achievements 🏅

  • Recipient of the NASA Space Grant Consortium Fellowship (2016-2020), where he worked on innovative projects such as silver-metal oxide nanowires for in-situ resource utilization in water electrolysis.
  • Internships at prestigious institutions like NASA Glenn Research Center and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge research.

Outreach and Engagement 🌐

Dr. Machín has played an active role in promoting science and education through various media, including radio and television. His efforts have contributed to the visibility and success of the Arecibo Observatory’s outreach programs.

Publication Top Notes :

Hydrogen production via water splitting using different Au@ ZnO catalysts under UV–vis irradiation

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Hydrogen for aircraft power and propulsion

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One-dimensional (1D) nanostructured materials for energy applications

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TiO2-Based Nanomaterials for the Production of Hydrogen and the Development of Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Photocatalytic Degradation of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Solution by Au@ZnO-rGO-gC3N4 Composites

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