Eric Norman | Chemical Engineering | Industry Impact Award

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Eric Norman | Chemical Engineering | Industry Impact Award

Universidad de Cantabria | Spain

Mr. Eric Alfredo Norman Ayllón is a researcher specializing in chemical engineering, sustainable process design, and emerging energy technologies, with a career shaped by hands-on experience in biotechnology, catalysis, and green hydrogen systems. His early research focused on biotechnological process optimization, particularly the refinement of purification strategies for vaccine-related conjugated antigens through ultrafiltration and chromatographic techniques, work that strengthened his foundation in biochemical engineering and analytical methodologies. He later advanced into the field of sustainable chemistry, contributing to the development and evaluation of tandem catalytic systems for converting bioethanol-derived ethylene into aviation biofuel, where he gained expertise in catalyst design, material characterization, and reaction engineering. His professional trajectory further includes participation in multidisciplinary projects encompassing data mining applied to corrosion processes, nanomaterial synthesis, and the enhancement of industrial biotechnological operations, along with the presentation of scientific findings at national conferences. Currently pursuing doctoral research in Chemical, Energy, and Process Engineering, he is engaged in the study of green hydrogen generation, exploring alternative production routes, steam-phase electrolysis, and the optimization of renewable-energy-based supply chains within the broader context of hydrogen circularity and the valorization of residual gas streams. His academic development has been strengthened through specialized training, including advanced coursework in modeling and optimization of sustainable process systems, reinforcing his analytical capabilities and systems-engineering approach. Throughout his career, he has cultivated a reputation for responsibility, perseverance, and a strong commitment to scientific rigor, consistently demonstrating initiative, collaborative spirit, and a results-oriented perspective in addressing complex challenges at the intersection of chemical engineering, sustainability, and clean energy innovation.

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Featured Publications

Norman Ayllón, E. A., Ortiz, I., Ortiz, A., & Maestre Muñoz, V. M. (2024). Steam electrolysis for green hydrogen generation: State of the art and research perspective. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 202, 114725.

Norman, E. A., Pérez, S., Ortiz, A., & Ortiz, I. (2026). Decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries under water constraints via renewable hydrogen infrastructure planning. Energy Conversion and Management, 348(Part B), 120713.

David Fernández Gutiérrez | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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David Fernández Gutiérrez | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

CETENMA | Spain

David Fernández Gutierrez is a highly skilled chemical engineer and researcher with advanced expertise in bioprocesses, environmental management, and sustainable industrial practices. He earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering with a focus on bioprocesses through a collaborative program between the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada and IRCELYON at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 in France, where his doctoral research centered on the biovalorization of dairy industry wastewater into biofuels. His academic and professional background is grounded in strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills, enabling him to develop hypotheses, implement solutions, evaluate data with structured methodologies, and communicate complex concepts effectively. David holds a Master’s degree in Engineering and Environmental Management, specializing in water management, waste management and soil remediation, and air pollution control, where he conducted impactful research on the electrokinetic removal of phenanthrene from clay soils. His foundational training in Chemical Engineering includes process engineering, catalysis, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, heat transmission, reactors design, and energy and environmental systems, complemented by a final project on electrokinetic soil remediation focusing on electromigration and electrophoresis. Beyond formal education, he has strengthened his multidisciplinary profile through extensive additional training in business administration, energy management systems (ISO 50001), environmental management systems (ISO 14001), Autocad 2D/3D, chemical plant simulators, process safety through Haz-Op analysis, sustainable enterprise management, and quality control in chemical laboratories. His experience as an environmental technician further demonstrates his capacity to develop documentation, manage system implementation, and propose improvements for certified environmental management systems. With a solid record of technical expertise, sustainability-driven research, and cross-functional training, David brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to environmental engineering, bioprocess optimization, and industrial sustainability, making him a versatile professional capable of contributing meaningfully to innovative solutions in energy, environment, and chemical process industries.

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Featured Publications

Iglesias, H., Paredes Ortiz, A., Pereira, Á., Fernández-Gutiérrez, D., & Lara-Guillén, A. J. (2025). Measuring the circularity of bio-based fertilizers: Applying the BIORADAR product circularity monitoring framework. Circularity Monitoring Framework, 15(14),

Rodríguez Bello, P., Ginestá Anzola, A., Ortiz Becerril, A., & Fernández Gutiérrez, D. (2025). Evaluation of the potential of Corynebacterium glutamicum ATCC 21492 for L-lysine production using glucose derived from textile waste. Fermentation, 11(6),

Cámara-Ruiz, M., Sánchez-Venegas, A., Blasco-Lavilla, N., Hernández, M. D., Sánchez-Liarte, F., Fernández-Gutiérrez, D., & Lara Guillén, A. (2023). Comparative assessment of insect processing technologies for sustainable insect protein production. Sustainability, 15(18),

Fernández-Gutiérrez, D., Manali, A., Tsamoutsoglou, K., Gikas, P., & Lara Guillén, A. (2023). Environmental life cycle assessment of an integrated biosolids microsieving–drying–gasification pilot plant from WWTP. Green Energy and Sustainability, 3(3),

Fernández-Gutiérrez, D., Argüelles, A., Castejón Martínez, G., Soriano Disla, J. M., & Lara Guillén, A. (2022). Unlocking new value from urban biowaste: LCA of the VALUEWASTE project. Sustainability, 14(22),

Eskelinen, T., Sydd, O., Kajanus, M., Fernández Gutiérrez, D., Mitsou, M., Soriano Disla, J. M., Vals Sevilla, M., & Ib Hansen, J. (2022). Fortifying social acceptance when designing circular economy business models on biowaste-related products. Sustainability, 14(22),

Mehmet Özgüe Çelik | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mehmet Özgüe Çelik | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mersin University | Turkey

Dr. Mehmet Özgür Çelik is a dedicated researcher and academic in the Department of Geomatics Engineering at Mersin University, Türkiye. With a strong academic foundation that includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Geomatics Engineering from Karadeniz Technical University and a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, his work bridges advanced spatial technologies with pressing environmental challenges. His research primarily focuses on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing applications, groundwater monitoring, climate change analysis, and land administration systems. Through his scholarly pursuits, Dr. Çelik explores innovative methods for integrating spatial data and satellite imagery to support sustainable resource management, environmental monitoring, and spatial planning. As a Research Assistant, he has contributed to multiple academic projects and publications that advance understanding in geospatial modeling, environmental assessment, and the application of geoinformatics in decision-making processes. His work is distinguished by its interdisciplinary nature, combining technical precision with environmental and societal relevance. Actively involved in academic research communities, Dr. Çelik maintains an active presence on platforms such as ORCID, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and Publons, where his studies contribute to the global discourse on geospatial science and environmental sustainability. His commitment to leveraging GIS and remote sensing technologies to address challenges related to climate change, land use, and water resources underscores his vision of using spatial intelligence for a more sustainable and data-driven future.

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Featured Publications

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Orhan, O., & Kurt, M. A. (2025, October 1–3). Mersin’de iklim değişikliğinin avokado yetiştiriciliğine etkilerinin MaxEnt ile tahmini ve mevcut arazi örtüsü ile karşılaştırılması [Symposium presentation]. TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisleri Odası, 20. Türkiye Harita Bilimsel ve Teknik Kurultayı, Ankara, Türkiye.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Orhan, O., & Kurt, M. A. (2025). Drivers and impacts of climate change: Comprehensive review of natural and anthropogenic forcing with GCM-based projections. Geomatics and Environmental Engineering, 19(5), 71–101.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Orhan, O., & Kurt, M. A. (2025). Predicting climate change impacts on sub-tropical fruit suitability using MaxEnt: A regional study from Southern Türkiye. Sustainability, 17(12), 5487.

  • Çoruhlu, Y. E., Alemdar, A., & Çelik, M. Ö. (2024). Investigating the possible effects of the authorization of notaries in real estate selling transactions on the land registry system, with Cadastre 2014’s vision and the light of the opinions of the employees of GDLRC. The Black Sea Journal of Sciences, 14(3), 1245–1274.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Kuşak, L., & Yakar, M. (2024). Assessment of groundwater potential zones utilizing geographic information system-based Analytical Hierarchy Process, Vlse Kriterijumska Optimizacija Kompromisno Resenje, and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution methods: A case study in Mersin, Türkiye. Sustainability, 16(5), 2202.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., & Çoruhlu, Y. E. (2021, November). Development of an object-oriented geographical data model for the management of SPEA. In International Conference on Mediterranean Geosciences Union (pp. 271–274).