Safia Taleb | Organic Chemistry | Lifetime Achievement Award

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Prof. Safia Taleb | Organic Chemistry | Lifetime Achievement Award

Professor Dr. at Djillali Liabès University, Algeria

Professor Safia Taleb is a distinguished academic and Deputy Director at D. LIABES University, Faculty of Exact Sciences, Chemistry Department in Algeria. 📍 With a strong background in organic and analytical chemistry, she served as Head of the Laboratory of Materials & Catalysis (LMC) from 2010 to 2022 🔬. She earned her Doctorate in Organic Chemistry from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) 🇧🇪 and has been actively engaged in research on water quality, catalysis, clay materials, and eco-friendly waste treatment 🌍♻️. Professor Taleb has published impactful international papers and continues to lead innovative work in chemistry. Her career reflects dedication, scientific excellence, and a passion for sustainable solutions. 📚🌱

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🎓 Education and Experience 

  • 🎓 1970: Baccalaureate of Applied Sciences – Mostaganem, Algeria

  • 🎓 1974: Licence in Physical Sciences (Chemistry) – University of Es-Sénia, Oran

  • 🎓 1975: D.E.A. in Organic Chemistry – University of Es-Sénia, Oran

  • 🎓 1981: Doctorate in Organic Chemistry – Catholic University of Louvain (UCL), Belgium 🇧🇪

  • 📜 1988: Algerian Equivalence of Belgian Doctorate

  • 👩‍🏫 1989–Present: Professor & Deputy Director – D. LIABES University

  • 🧪 2010–2022: Head of the Laboratory of Materials & Catalysis (LMC)

🚀 Professional Development 

🔬 Over four decades, Professor Safia Taleb has cultivated expertise in organic and analytical chemistry, particularly in addressing environmental challenges 🌊. As a leader at the Laboratory of Materials & Catalysis, she fostered interdisciplinary collaborations, advanced eco-friendly materials, and mentored generations of chemists 👩‍🏫. She has co-authored several international publications in indexed journals, reflecting her global engagement 🌍. A strong advocate for sustainable development, she explores natural clay-based adsorbents and recycling strategies for agro-industrial waste ♻️. Her experience spans academia, research leadership, and international cooperation, positioning her as a key figure in Algeria’s scientific community 🇩🇿.

🔬 Research Focus 

Professor Safia Taleb’s research is centered on environmental chemistry and sustainable technologies 🌿. Her focus includes water quality monitoring, wastewater treatment, natural clay-based materials, catalysis, and recycling of agri-food waste 💧🧪. Her innovative approach to recycling used vegetable oils, removing humic acid using Moringa-functionalized biochar, and olive mill wastewater treatment demonstrates a commitment to environmental preservation 🌱. She leverages the surface and ion-exchange properties of local clays for pollutant removal, contributing significantly to green chemistry and eco-materials research ♻️. With a deep interest in sustainable resource management, she continues to develop practical solutions to ecological issues through interdisciplinary collaborations 🔍.

🏆 Awards and Honors 

  • 🏅 1988: Algerian Equivalence Recognition of Belgian Doctorate

  • 👩‍🔬 Over 30 years of distinguished academic service

  • 🏆 12 years of leadership as Head of the Laboratory of Materials & Catalysis (2010–2022)

  • 📚 Multiple publications in renowned international journals

Publication Top Notes

1. Decoloration of Waste Cooking Oil by Maghnia Algerian Clays via Ion Exchange and Surface Adsorption

  • Journal: ChemEngineering

  • Date: 2025-05-16

  • DOI: 10.3390/chemengineering9030050

  • Summary: Investigates how Maghnia clay removes color and impurities from waste cooking oil through ion exchange and adsorption mechanisms.

2. Temperature and pH Influence on Diuron Adsorption by Algerian Mont-Na Clay

  • Journal: International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

  • Date: 2024-08-08

  • DOI: 10.1080/03067319.2022.2060093

  • Summary: Examines how temperature and pH affect the adsorption of the herbicide Diuron onto Montmorillonite clay.

3. Combined Ozonation Process and Adsorption onto Bentonite for o-Cresol Elimination

  • Journal: International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

  • Date: 2023-04-09

  • DOI: 10.1080/03067319.2020.1865335

  • Summary: Combines advanced oxidation (ozonation) with adsorption to efficiently remove o-Cresol from wastewater.

4. High Adsorption Capacity of Thermally Treated Solid Olive Wastes for Olive Mill Wastewater

  • Journal: Environmental Quality Management

  • Date: 2022-06

  • DOI: 10.1002/tqem.21823

  • Summary: Highlights the potential of using agricultural waste as an eco-friendly adsorbent for treating effluents from olive oil production.

5. Heterogeneous Catalytic Degradation of Diuron Using Algerian Sodium Montmorillonite

  • Journal: CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water

  • Date: 2022-02

  • DOI: 10.1002/clen.202000468

  • Summary: Focuses on catalytic degradation techniques using local montmorillonite for herbicide removal.

6. Variation of Used Vegetable Oils’ Composition upon Treatment with Algerian Clays

  • Journal: Recycling

  • Date: 2021-10-19

  • DOI: 10.3390/recycling6040068

  • Summary: Demonstrates how Algerian clays alter the chemical composition of used cooking oils during purification.

7. Synthesis and Characterization of an Adsorbent Material: Application to Textile Dye Elimination

  • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings

  • Date: 2021-08

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.08.105

  • Summary: Discusses a novel adsorbent synthesized for efficient removal of dyes from textile wastewater.

8. Performance of NF90 and NF270 Nanofiltration Membranes in Defluoridation of Algerian Brackish Water

  • Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment

  • Date: 2021

  • DOI: 10.5004/dwt.2021.26680

  • Summary: Evaluates membrane performance for fluoride removal from brackish water in Algeria.

9. Fe-Pillared Bentonite for Coomassie Blue Dye Removal

  • Journal: Research on Chemical Intermediates

  • Date: 2020-11

  • DOI: 10.1007/s11164-020-04236-2

  • Summary: Explores enhanced dye removal using iron-pillared bentonite, a modified clay material.

10. Lead and Cadmium Removal by Adsorption Process Using Hydroxyapatite Porous Materials

  • Journal: Water Practice and Technology

  • Date: 2020-03-01

  • DOI: 10.2166/wpt.2020.003

  • Summary: Explores the efficiency of hydroxyapatite (HAp) porous materials in removing toxic metals (Pb and Cd) from water by adsorption.

11. Mechanism Study of Metal Ion Adsorption on Porous Hydroxyapatite: Experiments and Modeling

  • Journal: Canadian Journal of Chemistry

  • Date: 2020-02

  • DOI: 10.1139/cjc-2019-0315

  • Summary: Investigates the adsorption mechanism of metal ions onto hydroxyapatite through both experimental approaches and adsorption isotherm modeling.

12. Catalytic Degradation of o-Cresol Using H₂O₂ onto Algerian Clay-Na

  • Journal: Water Environment Research

  • Date: 2019-02

  • DOI: 10.1002/wer.1022

  • Summary: Utilizes hydrogen peroxide and sodium-modified Algerian clay for catalytic breakdown of the organic pollutant o-Cresol in wastewater.

13. Assessment of the Potential Mobility of Copper in Contaminated Soil Samples by Column Leaching Test

  • Journal: Eurasian Journal of Soil Science (EJSS)

  • Date: 2019-01-01

  • DOI: 10.18393/ejss.485939

  • Summary: Evaluates how easily copper can leach from contaminated soils under simulated environmental conditions.

14. Nanofiltration Performance for Synthetic and Natural Water Defluorination: Application to South-Algeria Groundwater

  • Book: Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Materials and Sustainable Development

  • Publisher: Springer

  • Date: 2018

  • DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-89707-3_53

  • Summary: Investigates the use of nanofiltration membranes for fluoride removal from both synthetic and natural water sources in Southern Algeria.

15. Nanofiltration Performance for Synthetic and Natural Water Defluorination: Application to South-Algeria Groundwater

  • Book Chapter: Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Materials and Sustainable Development

  • Year: 2018

  • DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-89707-3_53

  • Summary: Presents the effectiveness of nanofiltration membranes in defluoridating Algerian groundwater, highlighting its potential for drinking water purification in fluoride-affected areas.

Conclusion

Professor Safia Taleb’s distinguished academic career, visionary leadership, and impactful research on sustainable environmental solutions strongly justify her nomination for a Lifetime Achievement Award. Her contributions span scientific innovation, capacity building, and environmental stewardship—hallmarks of a legacy that deserves national and international recognition.

Asha Joshi | Organic Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

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Dr. Asha Joshi | Organic Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, India

Dr. Asha K. Joshi 🎓 is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of organic and analytical chemistry 🧪 with over 8 years of teaching and administrative experience in higher education 🏫, alongside 3 years of intensive scientific research 🔬. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Parul Institute of Applied Science, Parul University, Vadodara, she is known for her strong leadership qualities 👩‍🏫, academic mentorship 🤝, and contribution to curriculum development. She holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Saurashtra University 🧬 and has worked in reputed institutions including KPGU and ITM Vocational University. Passionate about student engagement, academic governance, and innovative pedagogy, Dr. Joshi blends chemistry with creativity to inspire the next generation of scholars 🌟.

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📘 Education & Experience 

🎓 Education:

  • 🧪 B.Sc. in Chemistry – Gyanyagna Science College, Saurashtra University (2014) – 78%

  • 🧬 M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry – Saurashtra University (2016) – 69.69%

  • 🧠 Qualified Ph.D. Eligibility Test – Saurashtra University (2017)

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry – Saurashtra University (2021)

🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Professional Experience:

  • 🧑‍🔬 Assistant Professor, Parul University – Present

  • 👩‍💼 Head & Assistant Professor, KPGU, Vadodara (2022–2024)

  • 👩‍🏫 Assistant Professor, ITM Vocational University (2020–2022)

  • 👩‍🔬 Assistant Professor, Virani Science College, Rajkot (2017–2019)

  • 👩‍🎓 Assistant Professor, Bhalodiya Mahila Science College (2016–2017)

📚 Professional Development 

Dr. Asha K. Joshi consistently advances her professional skills through academic leadership 🏛️, mentoring research scholars 🔍, and engaging in institutional development 📈. She has served on numerous academic and administrative committees such as IQAC, RAC, BOS, and grievance redressal boards 📋. She actively contributed to policy formation, including Science Park and Consultancy Policy documents 📘. Adept with ERP systems 💻 and digital tools for learning, she fosters inclusive academic environments 🌍. Her mentorship extends to supervising dissertation projects and guiding students in organic and analytical chemistry 🧪. Passionate about curricular innovation, she integrates industry trends and interdisciplinary approaches into teaching 📚, promoting critical thinking and scientific rigor 🧠.

🧪 Research Focus 

Dr. Joshi’s primary research focus lies in the realm of organic chemistry 🧬, with specific interests in synthetic organic chemistry 🧪, natural product chemistry 🌿, stereochemistry 🔁, heterocyclic compounds ⚗️, and analytical chemistry techniques like spectroscopy and chromatography 🔬. Her work delves into the development of novel organic compounds, exploration of bioactive molecules, and analytical method validation for chemical analysis ✅. With a strong foundation in experimental design, data interpretation 📊, and scientific writing ✍️, she contributes significantly to knowledge creation in applied and fundamental chemistry. She mentors research scholars in both theoretical and practical domains, supporting innovative, sustainable, and application-oriented chemical research that addresses industrial and academic challenges 🔍.

🏅 Awards & Honors 

🏆 While the biography doesn’t list specific awards, her achievements include:

  • 🎖️ Successfully qualified Ph.D. Eligibility Test (PET), Saurashtra University – 2017

  • 👩‍🔬 Completed Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with original contributions – 2021

  • 📘 Served as Member of IQAC, BOS, and Research & Innovation Committees

  • 🧑‍🏫 Held leadership roles as Head of Chemistry Departments across institutions

  • 🧩 Contributed to strategic academic policies like Code of Conduct and Consultancy Policy

  • 🧪 Guided postgraduate students in dissertation and research work as Co-supervisor

  • 🏛️ Played vital roles in institutional accreditation and academic governance

Publication Top Notes

1. 5-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1’-H-imidazol-5’-yl)-3-aryl-4,5-dihydro-{1-H/1-acetyl/1-phenyl}-pyrazoles

  • Authors: AK Joshi, DM Purohit

  • Journal: World News of Natural Sciences, Issue 35

  • Year: 2021

  • Activity: Antimicrobial

2. {2-amino/2-methoxy}-4-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1’-H-imidazol-5’-yl)-6-aryl nicotinonitriles

  • Authors: AK Joshi, NM Dodia, DM Purohit

  • Journal: World News of Natural Sciences, Issue 43, pp. 76–82

  • Year: 2022

  • Activity: Antimicrobial

3. 2-Aryl-3-(2′-n-butyl-4′-chloro-1′-H, 5′-imidazolyl)-quinoxazolines

  • Authors: AK Joshi, DM Purohit

  • Journal: Chemistry Proceedings, Vol. 16(1), p.49

  • Year: 2024

  • Activity: Spectral and antimicrobial studies

4. 4-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1’-H-imidazol-5’-yl)-6-aryl-1,6-dihydro-2-mercaptopyrimidines

  • Author: AK Joshi

  • Journal: Vidhyayana – Multidisciplinary E-Journal

  • Year: 2024

  • Activity: Spectral and antimicrobial

5. 2-amino-4-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1’-h-imidazol-5’-yl)-6-aryl-4-H-pyran-3-carbonitriles

  • Authors: PDM Joshi, N M Dodia

  • Journal: International Journal of Chemical Science, Vol. 6(2), Article 4

  • Year: 2022

  • Activity: Spectral and antimicrobial

6. 3-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1-H-imidazol-5’-yl)-1-aryl prop-2-ene-1-ones

  • Authors: AK Joshi, DM Purohit

  • Journal: International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering

  • Year: 2020

  • Activity: Spectral and antimicrobial

7. 5-(2’-n-butyl-4’-chloro-1-H-imidazol-5’-yl)-3-aryl isoxazoles

  • Authors: AK Joshi, DM Purohit

  • Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 10(1), pp. 1472–1477

  • Year: 2020

  • Activity: Antimicrobial

8. 2-Amino-6-aryl-4-{[(3′-difluoromethoxy)-5′-(3″-methyl)-4″-(2‴,2‴,2‴-trifluoroethoxy) pyridin-2″-yl] methoxyphenyl}-nicotinonitriles

  • Authors: SP Kakadiya, HD Purohit, AK Joshi, PM Akbari, DM Purohit

  • Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

  • Year: 2017

  • Activity: Biological screening

9. 4-Aryl-2-Hydroxy-6-{[(3′-Difluoromethoxy)-5′-(3″-Methyl)-4″-(2‴,2‴,2‴-Trifluoroethoxy) Pyridin-2″-Yl] Methoxyphenyl}-1-6-Dihydropyridines

  • Authors: SP Kakadiya, HD Purohit, NB Vekariya, PA Patel, AK Joshi, DM Purohit

  • Journal: IJRASET (Int. J. for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology)

  • Year: 2017

  • Activity: Synthetic methodology

10. Zinc Oxide Synthesis via Indirect Process

  • Authors: AJ Vivek Tank, Arvind Gajera

  • Journal: International Journal of Chemical Science, Vol. 6(2), Article 5

  • Year: 2022

  • Type: Material Science (ZnO)

Conclusion:

Dr. Asha K. Joshi’s combination of research accomplishments, leadership, mentorship, and dedication to academic development makes her a deserving candidate for the Young Researcher Award. Her commitment to advancing the field of organic chemistry, along with her academic achievements and contributions to curriculum development, makes her stand out as a future leader in the scientific community.