Vasiliki Keramari | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Published on 04/12/2025 by Citation Awards

Vasiliki Keramari | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Greece

Vasiliki Keramari is an Environmental and Chemical Engineer and a Ph.D. candidate in Analytical Chemistry whose work bridges advanced chemical analysis, environmental engineering, and sustainable materials research. Her expertise spans heavy metal detection, nanomaterials, and environmental monitoring, supported by a growing publication record and extensive teaching experience. As a Chemistry Lecturer at Aegean College, affiliated with the University of Essex, she teaches Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, and Ecotoxicology, contributing to the development of future scientists through rigorous, research-informed instruction. She also serves as an instructor at IEK Omiros and IEK Akmi in Thessaloniki, delivering courses in Analytical and Organic Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Environmental Protection, Laboratory Safety, and Health and Safety, reflecting her broad scientific background and commitment to academic excellence. Her earlier role as a Quality Control and Data Analyst at Amarla Retail SA further strengthened her skills in chemical data evaluation, quality assurance, and process documentation, enhancing her ability to translate scientific principles into practical industrial applications. Throughout her academic and professional path, she has demonstrated strong competence in interdisciplinary collaboration, working effectively with scientists, engineers, and industry professionals toward environmentally responsible and technologically innovative solutions. Her research interests focus on developing reliable analytical methods, investigating advanced materials for environmental applications, and promoting sustainable approaches to pollution control. She also holds certifications in environmental and occupational safety standards, underscoring her dedication to responsible scientific practice. Overall, her combined experience in teaching, research, and industry positions her as a dynamic and forward-thinking scientist committed to advancing analytical chemistry and environmental sustainability through education, applied research, and technical expertise.

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Featured Publications

Keramari, V., Karastogianni, S., & Girousi, S. (2023). New prospects in the electroanalysis of heavy metal ions (Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu): Development and application of novel electrode surfaces. Methods and Protocols, 6(4), 60.

Keramari, V., Papadimou, S. G., Golia, E. E., & Girousi, S. (2024). Bismuth film along with dsDNA-modified electrode surfaces as promising (bio)sensors in the analysis of heavy metals in soils. Biosensors, 14(6), 310.

Girousi, S., Keramari, V., Paraschi, I., Karastogianni, S., & Golia, E. E. (2025). Development of a carbon paste electrode modified with saffron-conjugated silver nanoparticles for the simultaneous determination of Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu and Cl in soils and plants. Chemosensors, 13(3), 91.

Keramari, V., & Girousi, S. (2025). Manganese nanoparticles for heavy metal detection vs. noble and base metal nanoparticles: Prospects, limitations, and applications in electroanalysis.

Inimfon Udoetok | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Published on 18/03/202518/03/2025 by Citation Awards

Inimfon Udoetok | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr Inimfon Udoetok, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Dr. Inimfon Udoetok is an esteemed chemist with over a decade of experience in R&D, specializing in the design and modification of renewable and degradable biopolymers. His research spans adsorption-based applications, agriculture, food preservation, healthcare, oil spill remediation, and direct lithium extraction technology. Dr. Udoetok has made groundbreaking contributions to sustainable materials and environmental remediation. His work has been recognized through numerous awards, and he actively collaborates with industry and academia to develop innovative solutions for global challenges. In addition to his academic and industrial achievements, he has published high-impact research articles that advance biopolymer science, environmental chemistry, and lithium extraction technologies.

Publication Profile

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Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry – University of Saskatchewan (2018) 🏅🔬
M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry – University of Port Harcourt (2006) 🏆⚛️
Certificate in Applied Project Management – Saskatchewan Polytechnic (2020) 📊📈

Dr. Udoetok’s educational journey has been marked by academic excellence and a commitment to applied research. His Ph.D. research at the University of Saskatchewan focused on developing biopolymer-based materials for environmental remediation and sustainable applications. His Master’s research at the University of Port Harcourt emphasized industrial chemistry innovations, laying the foundation for his expertise in renewable materials. In addition, he completed Project Management certification, enhancing his ability to lead large-scale research projects and industrial collaborations.

Experience

Laboratory Manager – Arizona Lithium ⚡🔬
Lithium Extraction Chemist Manager – Arizona Lithium 🔍🔋
Senior Process Development Specialist – Prairie Lithium 🏭💡
Adjunct Professor – University of Regina 🎓📚
Sessional Lecturer – University of Saskatchewan 🏫📖

Dr. Udoetok’s career bridges industry, academia, and cutting-edge research. He has played a key role in the development of lithium extraction technologies, working with Arizona Lithium and Prairie Lithium. As a respected academic, he has mentored students and contributed to research as an Adjunct Professor and Sessional Lecturer. His expertise in laboratory management, materials science, and sustainable chemistry has made him a leader in renewable and degradable biopolymer applications.

Awards and Honors

University of Saskatchewan GSA Innovations Research Award 🏆🔬
Best Student Poster – Surface Canada Conference 📜🎖
Second Best Poster – 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference 🏅📊
Saskatchewan Innovation & Opportunity Scholarship Award 🎓🌍
Dr. Kenneth Johansson Scholarship Award 🏆📖
University of Saskatchewan Graduate Teaching Fellowship Scholarship 📚🎓

Dr. Udoetok’s contributions to research and innovation have been widely recognized through prestigious awards. His work in surface chemistry, material science, and biopolymer development has earned top honors at international conferences. He has also been awarded multiple scholarships and fellowships for his outstanding research, teaching, and innovation.

Research Focus

Dr. Inimfon Udoetok’s research focuses on renewable and degradable biopolymers for applications in adsorption-based technologies, environmental remediation, agriculture, food preservation, and healthcare. His work has led to breakthroughs in oil spill remediation materials and lithium extraction technologies, addressing global challenges in sustainability and clean energy.

His research explores:

Chitosan biocomposites for water purification 💧🌍
Hydrolyzed cellulose for hydrogen generation ⚛️🔋
Granulated lithium-ion sieves for battery materials 🔬🔄
Hybrid biopolymer-based adsorbents for wastewater treatment 🏭🚰

By integrating polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, and green engineering, Dr. Udoetok’s work advances sustainable solutions for industrial and environmental applications.

Publication Top Notes

“Chitosan Biocomposites with Variable Cross-Linking and Copper-Doping for Enhanced Phosphate Removal” (2024) 📊🔬
“Evaluation of a Granular Cu-Modified Chitosan Biocomposite for Sustainable Sulfate Removal from Aqueous Media: A Batch and Fixed-Bed Column Study” (2024) 📈💧
“Hydrolyzed Forms of Cellulose and Its Metal Composites for Hydrogen Generation: An Experimental and Theoretical Investigation” (2024) ⚛️🔍
“Granulation of Lithium-Ion Sieves Using Biopolymers: A Review” (2024) 🔋📖
“Hybrid Zipper-Like Chitosan-Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Ferric Adsorbents for Tunable Anion Adsorption” (2023) 🌱🔬
“Design of Sustainable Biomaterial Composite Adsorbents for Point-of-Use Removal of Lead Ions from Water” (2022) 🚰🧪

Jigyasa | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Published on 07/02/202507/02/2025 by Citation Awards

Dr. Jigyasa | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jigyasa, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Dr. Jigyasa is a dedicated researcher in Chemistry with extensive experience in synthetic and analytical chemistry. She earned her PhD in Chemistry from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, in 2021, achieving a CGPA of 9.07. She also completed her MSc in Chemistry from the same institution in 2015. Dr. Jigyasa has five years of research experience during her PhD, along with one year of research during her MSc project. She also undertook summer training at the Department of Chemistry, GNDU, Amritsar, under the supervision of Professor Swapandeep Singh Chimni. Currently, she is affiliated with the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, contributing to advanced research in Chemistry.

Education:

Dr. Jigyasa completed her PhD in Chemistry in 2021 from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, with a CGPA of 9.07. She earned her MSc in Chemistry from the same institute in 2015, achieving a CGPA of 8.80. Her undergraduate studies were in Medical Sciences (BSc) at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, where she attended Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, and secured 76.8%, ranking first in her college and tenth in the university. She completed her higher secondary education (XII) in 2010 at Swami Sant Dass Public School, Jalandhar, under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), scoring 90%. She also completed her secondary education (X) at the same school in 2008, securing 84%.

Professional Profile:

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Professional Experience:

Dr. Jigyasa has accumulated substantial experience in both teaching and research within the field of chemistry. She has been associated with Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Prior to this, she gained 2 years and 3 months of teaching experience at Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana-Ambala, Haryana. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at MCM DAV, Sector-36, Chandigarh for 5 months.

Research Experience:

Her research background is extensive, with five years of research experience during her Ph.D. studies, supplemented by one year of research conducted during her M.Sc. project. She also undertook summer training at the Department of Chemistry, GNDU, Amritsar, under the supervision of Professor Swapandeep Singh Chimni.

Research Interests:

One-Pot Synthesis of Organic Compounds – Developing efficient and sustainable synthetic methodologies.

Electrochemical Analysis – Using cyclic voltammetry for studying redox behavior of organic molecules.

Spectroscopic Characterization – Employing UV-Vis, fluorescence, and other spectroscopic methods for structural and functional analysis.

Nanomaterials and Surface Chemistry – Investigating the properties of synthesized compounds using TEM-EDX, XPS, and zeta potential measurements.

Thermal and Mass Spectrometry Studies – Exploring decomposition and stability of compounds using TGA, DTA, and GC-MS.

Medicinal and Material Chemistry – Synthesizing bioactive molecules and functional materials with potential applications.

Top Notable Publications:

Jigyasa, Badhan, J., Rajput, J.K. (2023). Nanosensors: A smart remedy for early detection of clenbuterol contamination in food. Food Chemistry.

Citations: 9

Jigyasa, Rajput, J.K. (2018). Bio-polyphenols promoted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles for facile and ultra-sensitive colorimetric detection of melamine in milk. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 120, 153-159.

Jigyasa, Rajput, J.K. (2018). “ON-OFF” Novel Fluorescent Chemosensors Based on Nanoaggregates of Triaryl Imidazoles for Superselective Detection of Nitro-Explosive Trinitrophenol in Multiple Solvent Systems. Sensors and Actuators B, 259, 990-1005.

Jigyasa, Kumar, D., Arora, P., Singh, H., Rajput, J.K. (2020). Polyhydroquinoline nanoaggregates: A dual fluorescent probe for detection of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol and chromium (VI). Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 230, 118087.

Jigyasa, Singh, H., Rajput, J.K. (2020). Graphitic nitride nanosheets (g-C₃N₄ NS) as Dual Responsive Template for Fluorescent Sensing as well as Degradation of Azo Dyes. Food Chemistry, 343, 128451.

Jigyasa, Pratibha, Rajput, J.K. (2020). Alkali Metal (Na/K) Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C₃N₄) for Highly Selective and Sensitive Electrochemical Sensing of Nitrite in Water and Food Samples. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 878, 114605.

Conclusion:

Dr. Jigyasa is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her high-impact research, innovative nanosensor applications, and interdisciplinary expertise. Her work significantly contributes to food safety, nanomaterials, and electrochemical sensing. To further solidify her standing, she could focus on securing research grants, expanding global collaborations, and increasing industry engagement. With these improvements, she would be an even more competitive contender for top-tier research awards.

Avat Arman Taherpour | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Published on 12/12/202413/12/2024 by Citation Awards

Prof. Dr. Avat Arman Taherpour | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Avat Arman, Taherpour Razi University, Iran

Prof. Dr. Avat Arman Taherpour is a distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry at Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran, and a member of the academic board of the Chemistry Faculty. He has collaborated as an invited researcher with the Medical Biology Research Center at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Prof. Taherpour completed his postdoctoral studies in organic chemistry under the supervision of Professor Curt Wentrup at The University of Queensland, Australia. He is renowned for his contributions to organic and medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, and nano-chemistry. His research bridges experimental and theoretical chemistry, focusing on innovative methodologies that enhance scientific efficiency and sustainability.

Education:

Avat Arman Taherpour holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch in Tehran, Iran, which he completed between 1994 and 1997. His academic journey further includes extensive postdoctoral research at the University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia, where he was part of the School of Molecular and Microbial Office-Reactive Intermediates and Unusual Molecules Group, led by Professor Curt Wentrup, from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he undertook visiting academic roles at renowned institutions such as the University of Melbourne in 2016 and 2017 at the Chemistry Faculty, Bio21 Molecular Science & Biotechnology Institute. He also served as a visiting scholar at the University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia, in 2011–2012. His research experience spans various prestigious academic environments, showcasing his global engagement and contributions to the field of chemistry.

Professional Profiles:

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Professional Experience:

Professor and Academic Board Member

Institution: Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

Duration: 2012–2021

Field: Chemistry (Organic and Nanochemistry) Departments

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Organization: Rastak Ghatran Pazhuh (RGP) Co., Kermanshah, Iran

Duration: 2015–2020

Invited Part-Time Colleague

Institution: Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah, Iran

Duration: 2013–2020

Professor and Academic Board Member

Institution: Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran

Duration: 1997–2012

Field: Chemistry

Research Interests:

Organic and Medicinal Chemistry Compounds Synthesis

Quantum Mechanical and Computational Chemistry

Molecular Modeling and Theoretical Chemistry

Physical Organic Chemistry

Spectroscopic Studies of Organic Compounds

Nano-Chemistry and Related Sciences

Phytochemistry and Chemistry of Medicinal Herbs

Publications:

M. Moeinimehr, M. Safaiee, A. A. Taherpour
“First Synthesis of the Pyridiniumporphyrazinato OxoVanadium Sulfonic Acid Nitrate as an Efficient Reagent for Selective Nitration of Aromatic Derivatives by in Situ Generation of NO₂ and the Corresponding Theoretical Studies”
Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024, 140935. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.140935

Mohammadsaleh Norouzibazaz, Mohammad Bagher Gholivand, Avat Arman Taherpour
“Design and construction of MoS₂/Ni₃S₂ nanosheets decorated on multi-walled carbon nanotubes as a sustainable counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells: An experimental and computational investigation”
Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2024, Volume 193, 112168.

Maryam Miri, Avat Arman Taherpour, Curt Wentrup
“Nitrile Imine Cyclizations and Rearrangements: N-Phenyl-C-styrylnitrile Imine and N-Phenyl-C-phenylethynylnitrile Imine”
J. Org. Chem. (ACS), 2024, 89, 13, 9360–9370.

O. Moztarzadeh, M. Jamshidi, A. A. Taherpour, V. Babuska
“Molecular modelling of fullerene C₆₀ functionalized by nitric oxide for use in biological environment”
Scientific Reports, 2024, 14, 2565-2578.

Azar Hassani Daramroudi, Avat Arman Taherpour, Morteza Jamshidi
“Modeling of an efficient donor-π-acceptor-π organic solar cell: a first principle study of a hole–electron process by DFT and TD-DFT study”
Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society (JICS), 2024, 21(5), 1353-1368.

Elahe Rajaeian, Avat Arman Taherpour
“Kinetic Study of Ring-Forming Reactions between Nitrile Oxides, Nitrile Sulfides and Triazoles with Simple Cycloalkynes by DFT Method”
Nashrieh Shimi va Mohandesi Shimi Iran (NSMSI-Iran), 2024, 42(3), 213-225.

R. Azizi, M. Shamsipur, A.A. Taherpour, A. Pashabadi
“Zwitterionic hydrogen-bonded organic framework (ZHOF): a metal-free water oxidation proton relay in alkaline and neutral media”
RSC-J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11, 1491-1502.

Mohammad Norouzibazaz, Mohammad Bagher Gholivand, Avat Arman Taherpour, Mahin Mirzaei
“Experimental and computational investigation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes decorated by Co-Ni-Se@MoSe₂ core-shell as a sustainable counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells”
Materials Today Energy, 2023, 38, 101447.

Bahare Abdolahi, Mohammad Bagher Gholivand, Mojtaba Shamsipur, Avat Taherpour, Mahin Mirzaei, Azar Hassani Daramroudi
“Ni₀.₅Co₀.₅WO₄@f-MWCNTs/GO nanocomposite with improved supercapattery activity as the electrode for asymmetric supercapacitor device”
Journal of Energy Storage, 2023, 73, 109181.

Elahe Rajaeian, Avat Arman Taherpour
“Kinetic Study of Ring-Forming Reactions Between Nitrile Oxides, Nitrile Sulfides and Triazoles with Simple Cycloalkynes by DFT Method”
Nashrieh Shimi va Mohandesi Shimi Iran, 2023, 42 (3), 213-226.

Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Avat Arman Taherpour is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a track record of outstanding research contributions, innovative scientific solutions, and a strong global presence in the chemistry field. His work exemplifies scientific excellence and continues to advance key areas such as energy storage, environmental sustainability, and material science. However, to further enhance his impact, there are opportunities to engage more with industrial sectors and broaden the public visibility of his work. Overall, Prof. Dr. Taherpour’s exceptional contributions to the field of chemistry position him as an ideal candidate for this prestigious award.