Roberto Parra Saldivar | Renewable Energy and Green Technologies | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Roberto Parra Saldivar | Renewable Energy and Green Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Cranfield University | United Kingdom 

Prof. Dr. Roberto Parra Saldívar is an internationally recognized researcher in environmental biotechnology, sustainable bioprocessing, and bioengineering, currently serving at Cranfield University, United Kingdom. With over 15,221 citations, an h-index of 66, and more than 332 Scopus-indexed publications, his scholarly influence spans biotechnology, nanotechnology, bioresource valorization, and environmental remediation. His research focuses on mycoremediation, biocatalysis, biorefinery systems, enzyme immobilization, nanobiocatalysts, microalgal technologies, and sustainable manufacturing. He has published extensively in leading journals such as Science of the Total Environment, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, Advanced Materials, and Trends in Analytical Chemistry. His work has driven significant advancements in phycoremediation, biopolymer development, waste-to-energy systems, and bioprocess engineering for environmental protection. Prof. Dr. Roberto Parra Saldívar has authored 20 book chapters and 18 patents, reflecting his strong commitment to innovation and technology transfer. His funded projects, exceeding £5 million, include collaborations with major industrial partners such as Heineken, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and FEMSA, as well as global research institutions including MIT, Harvard, Oxford, DTU, and the National University of Singapore. These projects focus on bioreactor design, enzyme systems for pollutant degradation, CO₂ bio-capture, biodegradable batteries, and circular bioeconomy models. A frequent keynote speaker and conference organizer, he has chaired international symposia on Advanced Materials, Blue Technology, and Sustainable Manufacturing. His editorial and reviewer roles in high-impact journals and his membership in the Mexican Academy of Sciences underscore his academic leadership. Recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher (Thomson Reuters, 2016) and National Researcher Level III (CONACyT, Mexico), Prof. Dr. Roberto Parra Saldívar’s pioneering contributions have significantly advanced global sustainability through biotechnology-driven innovation.

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Featured Publications

1. Cuellar‐Bermudez, S. P., Aguilar‐Hernandez, I., Cardenas‐Chavez, D. L., Ornelas‐Soto, N., Romero‐Ogawa, M. A., & Parra‐Saldivar, R. (2015). Extraction and purification of high‐value metabolites from microalgae: Essential lipids, astaxanthin and phycobiliproteins. Microbial Biotechnology, 8(2), 190–209. https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.12167

2. Arevalo-Gallegos, A., Ahmad, Z., Asgher, M., Parra-Saldivar, R., & Iqbal, H. M. N. (2017). Lignocellulose: A sustainable material to produce value-added products with a zero waste approach—A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 99, 308–318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.02.097

3. Bilal, M., Asgher, M., Parra-Saldivar, R., Hu, H., Wang, W., Zhang, X., & Iqbal, H. M. N. (2017). Immobilized ligninolytic enzymes: An innovative and environmentally responsive technology to tackle dye-based industrial pollutants—A review. Science of the Total Environment, 576, 646–659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.10.137

4. Bhattacharyya, S. S., Ros, G. H., Furtak, K., Iqbal, H. M. N., & Parra-Saldívar, R. (2022). Soil carbon sequestration—An interplay between soil microbial community and soil organic matter dynamics. Science of the Total Environment, 815, 152928. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152928

5. Alemán-Nava, G. S., Casiano-Flores, V. H., Cárdenas-Chávez, D. L., Díaz-Chávez, R., Scarlat, N., Mahlknecht, J., Dallemand, J.-F., & Parra-Saldivar, R. (2014). Renewable energy research progress in Mexico: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 32, 140–153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.01.004

Caichao Wan | Renewable Energy and Green Technologies | Nanotechnology Innovation Award

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Prof. Dr. Caichao Wan | Renewable Energy and Green Technologies | Nanotechnology Innovation Award

Full Professor | Central South University of Forestry and Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Caichao Wan is a globally recognized materials scientist and full professor at the Central South University of Forestry and Technology, China. With over 3,585 citations, 84 Scopus-indexed publications, and an h-index of 37, he stands among the leading researchers in biomass-based functional materials and sustainable energy systems. His research focuses on biomass-derived polymers, carbon materials, and nanocomposites for applications in energy storage, solar cells, and green bioresource utilization. Prof. Dr. Caichao Wan has published extensively in prestigious journals such as Advanced Energy Materials, ACS Nano, Advanced Science, and Coordination Chemistry Reviews, where his works have significantly influenced the fields of biomass valorization, renewable materials engineering, and nanostructured energy devices. He has authored and co-edited three scientific books and contributed over eighty first or corresponding-author papers to SCI and Scopus journals, reflecting his strong research leadership and innovation capacity. His research team has completed or is undertaking twelve major research projects, many funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and he has secured five patents that demonstrate practical innovations in functional and bio-based materials. In addition, Prof. Dr. Caichao Wan has collaborated with researchers from the USA, UK, Japan, and Australia, contributing to cross-disciplinary advancements in nanotechnology and sustainable chemistry. An IAAM Fellow and recipient of the Liang Xi Forestry Science and Technology First Prize, Prof. Wan also serves as an editorial board member for Nano Research and InfoMat, reflecting his international standing in materials science. His work bridges fundamental science and applied engineering, promoting green innovation, circular economy, and next-generation bioenergy technologies. Through his impactful publications, patents, and global collaborations, Prof. Dr. Caichao Wan continues to advance the sustainable transformation of materials science and renewable energy research.

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Featured Publications

1. Yuan, Y., & Wan, C. (2022). Dual application of waste grape skin for photosensitizers and counter electrodes of dye-sensitized solar cells. Nanomaterials, 12(3), 563. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030563

2. Tian, W., Wan, C., Yong, K.-T., Liu, S., Wei, S., Zhang, C., Liu, X., Su, J., Cheng, W., & Wu, Y. (2022). Learning from nature: Constructing a smart bionic structure for high-performance glucose sensing in human serums. Advanced Functional Materials, 32(1), 2106958. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202106958

3. Wan, C., Zhang, L., Yong, K.-T., Li, J., & Wu, Y. (2021). Recent progress in flexible nanocellulosic structures for wearable piezoresistive strain sensors. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 9(35), 11909–11928. https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TC02360H

4. Wan, C., Liu, X., Huang, Q., Cheng, W., Su, J., & Wu, Y. (2021). A brief review of transparent wood: Synthetic strategy, functionalization and applications. Current Organic Synthesis, 18(6), 789–803. https://doi.org/10.2174/1570179418666210614141032

5. Wei, S., Wan, C., Jiao, Y., Li, X., Li, J., & Wu, Y. (2020). 3D nanoflower-like MoSe₂ encapsulated with hierarchically anisotropic carbon architecture: A new and free-standing anode with ultra-high areal capacitance for asymmetric supercapacitors. Chemical Communications, 56(3), 434–437. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CC07362K

Mohammad Sadegh Shakeri | Green Technologies | Green Technology Award

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Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Shakeri | Green Technologies | Green Technology Award

Associated Professor at Department of Magnetic Materials and Nanostructures, NZ34, Division of Condensed Matter Physics, NO3, Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland, 2023-now, Poland.

Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Shakeri is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, specializing in magnetic materials, nanostructures, and condensed matter physics. His work spans materials synthesis, computational modeling, and experimental characterization, contributing to advanced ceramics, biomaterials, and photocatalysts. A recipient of multiple international awards and research grants, he actively collaborates with leading global institutions.

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Educational Details

Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Shakeri holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Materials & Energy Research Centre in Iran (2012–2017). He earned his M.Sc. from the University of Tabriz (2009–2012) and a B.Sc. from Sahand University of Technology (2004–2009), both in Materials Science and Engineering. His early academic foundation was built at Emam Khomeini High School and Rasoul-e-Akram Pre-University in Songhor, Kermanshah, Iran.

Professional Experience

Dr. Shakeri is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Magnetic Materials and Nanostructures, Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland. He has previously served as a postdoctoral researcher at the same institution (2021–2023) and held visiting researcher positions at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany (2023), and the University of Jean Monnet, France (2022). His industry experience includes working as a Research & Development Specialist at Fartak Sanat Rayan Mihan Co. (2017–2020). Additionally, he has contributed to academia as a lecturer at Faradars Virtual University, Tehran, Iran (2020–2021) and has served as a reviewer for reputable scientific journals, including Journal of Alloys and Compounds and Scientific Reports (Nature).

Research Interest

Dr. Shakeri’s research focuses on magnetic materials, nanostructures, and condensed matter physics, with expertise in ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs), photocatalyst materials, biomaterials, and laser-matter interactions. His work integrates density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and experimental materials characterization to develop advanced materials for energy, biomedical, and industrial applications.

Author Metrics & Contributions

Dr. Shakeri has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has been awarded multiple prestigious research grants, including funding from the Polish National Science Center (NCN), the European Funds for Regional Development, and the Central European Research Infrastructure Consortium (CERIC-ERIC). He is an active member of the European Ceramics Society, CECAM, and FIT4NANO. His scientific contributions have been widely recognized, earning him accolades such as the Polish Ministry of Science and Education Scholarship for Outstanding Young Scientists (2023) and the PSRS Award from the Polish Synchrotron Radiation Society (2024).

Top Noted Publication

  1. Optical Band Gap and Spectroscopic Study of Lithium Alumino Silicate Glass Containing Y³⁺ Ions

    • Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy

    • Citations: 96 (2011)

    • Summary: This study investigates the optical band gap and spectroscopic properties of lithium alumino silicate glass doped with Y³⁺ ions, revealing its potential applications in optoelectronics and photonic devices.

  2. Electrochemical and Cellular Behavior of Ultrafine-Grained Titanium In Vitro

    • Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: C

    • Citations: 88 (2014)

    • Summary: Examines the electrochemical and biocompatibility properties of ultrafine-grained titanium, highlighting its suitability for biomedical implants.

  3. Nano-Structured Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Coating by Electrophoretic Deposition

    • Journal: Applied Surface Science

    • Citations: 50 (2013)

    • Summary: Demonstrates an advanced method for depositing yttria-stabilized zirconia coatings, improving the material’s thermal and mechanical stability.

  4. Effect of Hydroxyapatite Coating on Corrosion Behavior and Nickel Release of NiTi Shape Memory Alloy

    • Journal: Materials and Corrosion

    • Citations: 42 (2014)

    • Summary: Investigates how hydroxyapatite coatings enhance the corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of NiTi shape memory alloys, making them more suitable for medical applications.

  5. Effect of Surface Modification by Nitrogen Ion Implantation on Electrochemical and Cellular Behavior of Super-Elastic NiTi Shape Memory Alloy

    • Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine

    • Citations: 37 (2014)

    • Summary: Highlights the impact of nitrogen ion implantation on the electrochemical and biological performance of NiTi alloys.

  6. The Influence of Ni₄Ti₃ Precipitates Orientation on Two-Way Shape Memory Effect in a Ni-Rich NiTi Alloy

    • Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds

    • Citations: 37 (2009)

    • Summary: Explores how the orientation of Ni₄Ti₃ precipitates affects the shape memory behavior of NiTi alloys.

  7. Optical Properties of Transparent Glass–Ceramics Containing Lithium–Mica Nanocrystals: Crystallization Effect

    • Journal: Materials Research Bulletin

    • Citations: 35 (2013)

    • Summary: Studies the crystallization behavior and optical properties of lithium–mica-based glass-ceramics for photonic applications.

  8. High Microwave Absorption of Nano-Fe₃O₄ Deposited Electrophoretically on Carbon Fiber

    • Journal: Materials and Manufacturing Processes

    • Citations: 33 (2016)

    • Summary: Investigates Fe₃O₄-coated carbon fibers for high-performance microwave absorption applications.

  9. Influence of Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles in Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds on Primary Human Fibroblast Cell Proliferation

    • Journal: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance

    • Citations: 33 (2016)

    • Summary: Evaluates the biocompatibility of Fe₃O₄-enhanced hydroxyapatite scaffolds for biomedical applications.

  10. Characterization and Optical Properties of Mechanochemically Synthesized Molybdenum-Doped Rutile Nanoparticles and Their Electronic Structure Studies by Density Functional Theory

  • Journal: Materials Today Chemistry

  • Citations: – (Recent)

  • Summary: Integrates experimental and computational methods to analyze molybdenum-doped rutile nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications.

Conclusion

Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Shakeri is a strong candidate for the Research for Green Technology Award due to his pioneering work in advanced materials, photocatalysis, and sustainable energy applications. His research aligns with green technology advancements, making significant contributions to eco-friendly materials and clean energy solutions. Strengthening his focus on real-world green technology applications and industry collaborations will further solidify his position as a leading researcher in this field.