Imed Ghiloufi | Environmental Science | Best Paper Award

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Imed Ghiloufi | Environmental Science | Best Paper Award

Crten | Tunisia

Dr. Imed Ghiloufi is a distinguished Professor of Physics specializing in plasma physics, nanomaterials synthesis, and environmental applications. He earned his Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) and his Ph.D. in Plasma Physics, both from Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France, where his research focused on plasma-based waste treatment and nanoparticle synthesis. With a B.S. in Physics from the University of Sfax, Tunisia, Dr. Ghiloufi has built a prolific academic and research career across Tunisia, France, and Saudi Arabia. He served as Professor and previously Associate Professor at Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University, Saudi Arabia, where he contributed significantly to teaching, curriculum development, and laboratory establishment, before joining the Center of Research and Technology of Energy, Technopole Borj Cedria, Tunisia. His research spans plasma processing for waste valorization, nanoparticle production, solar cell development, and wastewater treatment, with several projects funded by national and international agencies. Dr. Ghiloufi has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and is an active member of scientific societies including the American Materials Research Society (MRS), the Saudi Physical Society, and the Saudi AMOP Physics Group. A recognized peer reviewer for leading journals such as Journal of Hazardous Materials and Environmental Chemical Engineering, he also serves on editorial boards and scientific committees. His work bridges plasma technology and environmental sustainability, advancing innovative materials and processes for energy and ecological applications.

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Featured Publications

1. Ghiloufi, I., El Ghoul, J., Modwi, A., & El Mir, L. (2016). Ga-doped ZnO for adsorption of heavy metals from aqueous solution. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 42, 102–106.

2. Lemine, O. M., Ghiloufi, I., Bououdina, M., Khezami, L., M’hamed, M. O., & El Mir, L. (2014). Nanocrystalline Ni doped α-Fe₂O₃ for adsorption of metals from aqueous solution. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 588, 592–595.

3. Khezami, L., Taha, K. K., Amami, E., Ghiloufi, I., & El Mir, L. (2017). Removal of cadmium (II) from aqueous solution by zinc oxide nanoparticles: Kinetic and thermodynamic studies. Desalination and Water Treatment, 62, 346–354.

4. Khezami, L., Taha, K. K., Ghiloufi, I., & El Mir, L. (2016). Adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of malachite green by vanadium doped zinc oxide nanoparticles. Water Science and Technology, 73(4), 881–889.

5. Khezami, L., Modwi, A., Ghiloufi, I., Taha, K. K., Bououdina, M., ElJery, A., & El Mir, L. (2020). Effect of aluminum loading on structural and morphological characteristics of ZnO nanoparticles for heavy metal ion elimination. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(3), 3086–3099.

6. Khezami, L., Modwi, A., Ghiloufi, I., Taha, K. K., Bououdina, M., ElJery, A., & El Mir, L. (2020). Synthesis and characterization of polyamide thin-film nanocomposite membrane reached by aluminum doped ZnO nanoparticles. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(3), 3086–3099.

Dragana Tomašević Pilipović | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dragana Tomašević Pilipović | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad | Serbia

Dragana Tomašević Pilipović, a Serbian national born in Croatia, is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, with over 15 years of distinguished academic and research experience in environmental chemistry. She specializes in sediment remediation, water quality assessment, and the development of green nanomaterials for sustainable pollution management. Throughout her career, she has authored 40 SCI-indexed publications,  and has led multiple national and international research projects as Principal Investigator. Professor Tomašević Pilipović has a strong teaching record, developing innovative curricula and delivering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses in Environmental Protection and Chemistry, consistently earning top student evaluations. She holds a BSc in Chemistry with a focus on quality control and environmental management, an MSc in Chemistry specializing in water metal content analysis, and a PhD in Environmental Protection Science, where her research advanced the application of stabilized nano zero-valent iron and commercial immobilization agents for sediment remediation. Her professional experience includes roles as Associate and Assistant Professor, research assistant, and analytical chemist in accredited laboratories, where she gained expertise in advanced analytical techniques such as AAS, ICP-MS, IC, and TOC. Actively engaged in scientific exchange and professional organizations, she has collaborated with international institutions, serves on multiple scientific boards, and contributes to policy and outreach programs. Her work integrates research excellence, innovative teaching, and impactful science communication to advance environmental protection and sustainable solutions across Europe.

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Featured Publications

  • Radenović, D., Kerkez, D., Tomašević Pilipović, D., Dubovina, M., Šeljiša, M., Tenodi, S., & Peško, I. (2024). The beneficial reuse of contaminated sediment: Long-term assessment of fly ash and lime-based mixtures. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 20, e02711.

  • Tenodi, S., Krčmar, D., Pejin, Đ., Rađenović Veselić, D., Slijepčević, N., Zrnić Tenodi, K., & Tomašević Pilipović, D. (2025). Application of the FUCOM-SAW model for comprehensive risk assessment of contaminated sediments: A case study of the Great Bačka Canal and Begej River. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 274, 104644.

  • Tomašević Pilipović, D., Slijepčević, N., Rađenović Veselić, D., Šešlija, M., Bulatović, V., & Duduković, N. (2025). Utilization of phosphogypsum and sediment in subgrade material for pavement construction. Applied Sciences, 15(347).

  • Tomić, T., Jurca, T., Rađenović Veselić, D., Slijepčević, N., Krčmar, D., Bečelić-Tomin, M., & Tomašević Pilipović, D. (2025). An integrated approach to assessing the quality of sediments in the Great Bačka and Bega canals, Serbia. Environmental Sciences Europe, 37, 25.

  • Tomašević Pilipović, D., Bečelić-Tomin, M., Krčmar, D., Tenodi, S., Kerkez, D., Slijepčević, N., & Šešlija, M. (2025). Methodological framework for sediment management in developing countries: Shifting the paradigm from waste to resource. Water, 17, 618.