Igor Shevchenko | Earth | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Igor Shevchenko | Earth | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Igor Shevchenko, Institute of Geochemistry Mineralogy and Ore Formatiom, Ukraine

Dr. Igor V. Shevchenko is a distinguished chemist affiliated with the Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy, and Ore Formation, Ukraine. He earned his M.S. in Chemistry with honors from Kiev University and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Organic Chemistry. A recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, he has held research positions in Germany, the USA, and Ukraine. Dr. Shevchenko is renowned for his pioneering studies on the influence of solar activity on water structuring and underground radiation phenomena. He has authored over 70 research articles, contributing significantly to the fields of geochemistry and bioorganic chemistry.

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Educational Detail

Dr. Igor V. Shevchenko graduated from high school in Kiev, Ukraine, with a gold medal in 1974. He pursued higher education at Kiev University, earning an M.S. in Chemistry with honors in 1979. In 1985, he obtained a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Institute of Organic Chemistry, Kiev.

Professional Experience

Dr. Shevchenko began his career at the Institute of Organic Chemistry in Kiev, where he worked on various research projects leading to his doctoral degree. In 1990, he was awarded the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, enabling him to serve as a visiting scholar at the University of Braunschweig, Germany, until 1993. Subsequently, he was invited to the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he worked until 1996. During his time there, Dr. Shevchenko repaired a complex nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, which the university later gifted to him in recognition of his contributions. Returning to Ukraine in 1996, he utilized the NMR device to make significant discoveries about the structuring of water molecules under solar influence, contributing to the understanding of the “Water Memory” mystery.

From 2022 to 2024, Dr. Shevchenko conducted research at Jacobs University of Bremen, supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. There, he uncovered the influence of the Sun on the Earth’s night side, attributed to previously unknown underground radiation triggered by solar activity. Currently, he is based at the Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy, and Ore Formation of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.

Research Interests

Dr. Shevchenko’s research focuses on the interactions between solar activity and terrestrial phenomena. His groundbreaking work includes studying the structuring of water molecules under solar influence and exploring the effects of underground radiation induced by solar activity on the Earth’s night side. He is also deeply involved in the application of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in geochemical and bioorganic contexts.

Top Notable Publications

“Influence of the Sun on the night side of the Earth”

Authors: Shevchenko, I.V.

Year: 2024

Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids, Volume 410, Article 125559.

Citations: 0

“Structuring of water clusters under the solar influence and their copying by bulk water”

Authors: Shevchenko, I.V.

Year: 2024

Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids, Volume 393, Article 123576.

Citations: 0

“Influence of the Sun on Water. Dependence on geometry of solution and its position in space”

Authors: Shevchenko, I.V.

Year: 2023

Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids, Volume 379, Article 121681.

Citations: 0

“Self-organization of water molecules over 11-year solar cycle”

Authors: Shevchenko, I.V.

Year: 2022

Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids, Volume 355, Article 118866.

Citations: 3

Conclusion

Dr. Igor V. Shevchenko’s outstanding educational achievements, international professional experiences, and innovative research contributions make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His discoveries on the Sun’s influence on water and Earth’s night side exemplify groundbreaking scientific contributions that resonate across disciplines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alka Rani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alka Rani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Educational Details

Dr. Alka Rani holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Hons.) from Punjab Agricultural University, where she graduated in 2014 with an impressive 88.8%. She continued her academic journey at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, earning her M.Sc. in Agricultural Physics in 2016 with a distinction of 90.3%. Dr. Rani completed her Ph.D. in the same field in 2023, achieving a commendable 89.4%. Her strong educational foundation has equipped her with a deep understanding of soil science and its critical applications in sustainable agriculture.

Work experience:

Dr. Alka Rani has held significant positions in various esteemed institutions. She began her career as a Scientist at the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management in Hyderabad from January to April 2019. Following that, she worked as a Scientist (Trainee) at the ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey & Land Use Planning in Nagpur for a brief period in mid-2019. Since August 2019, Dr. Rani has been serving as a Scientist at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science in Bhopal, where she continues to contribute to research in soil science and sustainable agriculture. Her roles have been recognized within the pay scale of PB-3 (15,600–39,100) with a grade pay of 6,000, reflecting her expertise and dedication to the field.

Awards:

Dr. Alka Rani has received numerous awards and fellowships throughout her academic and professional career, highlighting her dedication to research in soil science. In 2024, she was honored with the Young Scientist Award at the 39th M.P. Young Scientist Congress and a Fellowship for Training of Young Scientists from the M.P. Council of Science and Technology. Her research presentations have also garnered recognition, including Best Poster Presentation Awards at the International Conference on Sustainable Natural Resource Management in 2023 and the National Seminar on Agrophysics for Smart Agriculture in 2022. Dr. Rani was awarded the 3rd Best Paper Presentation at the National Symposium on i-GEOMATICS in 2021 and received multiple accolades during her undergraduate studies, including a Gold Medal for securing the first position in her B.Sc. Agri. (Hons.) from Punjab Agricultural University in 2014. Her accomplishments reflect her commitment to excellence in agricultural research and education.

Top Notable Publications

Spatiotemporal Variations in Near-Surface Soil Water Content across Agroecological Regions of Mainland India: 1979–2022 (44 Years)

Authors: [Author names not provided]

Year: 2024

Journal: Remote Sensing

DOI: 10.3390/rs16163108

Identification of salt-affected soils using remote sensing data through random forest technique: a case study from India

Authors: [Author names not provided]

Year: 2022

Journal: Arabian Journal of Geosciences

DOI: 10.1007/s12517-022-09682-3

Machine learning for soil moisture assessment

Authors: [Author names not provided]

Year: 2022

Book Chapter: [Publisher and book details not provided]

DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-85214-2.00001-X

Vishal Kumar Parida | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Vishal Kumar Parida | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

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Educational Details

Vishal is currently a Ph.D. Research Scholar (08/2020 – 06/2024) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in the School of Environmental Science and Engineering. His research focuses on the Development of a Hybrid Technology for Removal of Pharmaceutical Contaminants from Municipal and Hospital Wastewater. This work includes the synthesis of advanced photocatalysts for contaminant degradation, evaluation of reactor performance, and the synchronous removal of multiple pharmaceutical contaminants using novel photocatalytic systems. His research is supervised by Prof. Ashok Kumar Gupta and Dr. Shamik Chowdhury.

He earned his Master of Technology (M. Tech) in Environmental Engineering from the National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT), Ranchi (08/2018 – 11/2020), where his thesis focused on Recent Trends on Fluoride Removal from Groundwater. He conducted detailed literature reviews, analyzed fluoride levels in groundwater samples, and explored various removal techniques.

Vishal also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Civil Engineering from the College of Engineering Bhubaneswar (06/2012 – 08/2016), where he worked on projects related to water fountains and geotextile applications in pavement design. He gained industry exposure through technical visits and workshops, including seminars on wastewater treatment and advancements in road design. His academic journey started at Kendriya Vidyalayas in Balasore and Rangapahara Cantt., where he completed his high school education.

Research Experience

As a research scholar, Vishal has undertaken various roles in experimental research and data analysis. His key tasks include conducting detailed literature reviews to identify research gaps, fabricating materials and reactors for lab experiments, and developing novel techniques for environmental remediation. He has worked on projects involving the synthesis of photocatalysts, evaluation of their performance in removing pharmaceutical contaminants, and the design of continuous photocatalytic reactors for large-scale wastewater treatment. His research has been presented in reports and peer-reviewed journals.

Vishal has also been involved in fieldwork and laboratory analysis during his postgraduate and undergraduate studies, such as analyzing fluoride levels in groundwater and studying geotextile applications in civil engineering. His hands-on experience extends to technical visits, workshops, and industrial exposure, where he gained valuable insights into wastewater treatment, road design, and biofuels.

Research Interest

Development of advanced photocatalysts for wastewater treatment.

Hybrid technologies for the removal of pharmaceutical contaminants.

Fluoride removal from groundwater.

Sustainable water purification and wastewater management techniques.

Applications of nanotechnology and photocatalysis in environmental remediation.

Top Notable Publications

Emerging contaminants in wastewater: A critical review on occurrence, existing legislations, risk assessment, and sustainable treatment alternatives

Authors: VK Parida, D Saidulu, A Majumder, A Srivastava, B Gupta, AK Gupta

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2021

Citation: 215

DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.105966

Treatment of saline wastewater using physicochemical, biological, and hybrid processes: Insights into inhibition mechanisms, treatment efficiencies and performance enhancement

Authors: A Srivastava, VK Parida, A Majumder, B Gupta, AK Gupta

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2021

Citation: 114

DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.105775

An assessment of hospital wastewater and biomedical waste generation, existing legislations, risk assessment, treatment processes, and scenario during COVID-19

Authors: VK Parida, D Sikarwar, A Majumder, AK Gupta

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management

Year: 2022

Citation: 100

DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114609

Facile synthesis of 2D/0D Bi2O3/MnO2 Z-scheme heterojunction for enhanced visible light-assisted photocatalytic degradation of acetaminophen

Authors: VK Parida, SK Srivastava, S Chowdhury, AK Gupta

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2023

Citation: 34

DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.144969

Facile synthesis of a 2D/3D Z-scheme Cu-g-C3N4/BiOBr heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin under visible light irradiation

Authors: VK Parida, R Dhakad, S Chowdhury, AK Gupta

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2023

Citation: 12

DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2023.111569

A critical assessment of SARS-CoV-2 in aqueous environment: Existence, detection, survival, wastewater-based surveillance, inactivation methods, and effective management

Authors: VK Parida, D Saidulu, A Bhatnagar, AK Gupta, MS Afzal

Journal: Chemosphere

Year: 2023

Citation: 12

DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138503

A review on nanomaterial-based heterogeneous photocatalysts for removal of contaminants from water

Authors: VK Parida, SK Srivastava, AK Gupta, A Rawat

Journal: Materials Express

Year: 2023

Citation: 8

DOI: 10.21494/TEWKS.2023.0173

Visible Light-Assisted Degradation of Sulfamethoxazole on 2D/0D Sulfur-Doped Bi2O3/MnO2 Z-Scheme Heterojunction Immobilized Photocatalysts

Authors: VK Parida, SK Srivastava, S Chowdhury, AK Gupta

Journal: Langmuir

Year: 2023

Citation: 6

DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02786