Mr. Santosh Kumar | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Santosh Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

Mr. Santosh Kumar, a distinguished environmental scientist from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India 🇮🇳, is a leading figure in the field. His innovative research on sustainable environmental practices has garnered widespread recognition 🌍. Known for his groundbreaking work on pollution control and resource management ♻️, Mr. Kumar has contributed significantly to environmental science. His dedication to research and education has earned him the prestigious Best Researcher Award 🏆. With numerous publications and a commitment to excellence, Mr. Santosh Kumar continues to inspire and lead in the quest for a greener planet 🌿.

PROFILE 👤

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 🎓

Mr. Santosh Kumar is a research scholar (2020-till now) at IIT Kharagpur, focusing on wastewater treatment and bioenergy production 🌱💧. His thesis, supervised by Prof. Makarand M. Ghangrekar, explores the application of photosynthetic microbial fuel cells for wastewater treatment and bioelectricity production ⚡. He completed his M.Tech. in Agricultural Biotechnology (2017-2019) with a thesis on biodiesel production 🛢️, supervised by Prof. Nirupama Mallick. He earned his B.Tech. in Biotechnology (2013-2017) from IIT Roorkee, working on genetic characterization and metabolite analysis of Ocimum sanctum 🌿🧬 under the guidance of Prof. G. S. Randhawa and Dr. Debabrata Sircar.

CONFERENCE 📅

🌍 Mr. Santosh Kumar has been actively contributing to environmental research. In 2023, he presented on “Up-scaled Continuous-flow Clay-cylinder Microbial Fuel Cell for wastewater treatment and electrical power generation” at the IISc Sustainability Summit. 🌿🔋 In 2024, he and colleagues presented “Coal-based Anode to Improve the Efficiency of Sediments-Microbial Carbon-capture Cell” at the 19th IWA Leading Edge Conference in Essen, Germany. 💧⚡ Additionally, Kumar’s work on “Continuous-flow Clay Pot-based Field-scale Microbial Fuel Cell for Wastewater Treatment and Bioenergy Recovery” was showcased at the 3rd International Scientific Conference on Environmental Research in Karwar, Karnataka, India. 🌱💡

WORKSHOP 🛠️

Santosh Kumar, along with his colleagues, has made significant contributions to wastewater treatment through innovative research. In 2020, Kumar, Bhowmick, and Ghangrekar reviewed the application of microbial carbon capture cells for wastewater treatment and byproduct recovery at the Indo-Belgium Workshop at IIT Kharagpur. 🌍🔬 In 2023, Kumar, Das, and Ghangrekar introduced the use of Clay Pot-Microbial Fuel Cells for sanitary waste management at the ICC Water and Wastewater Innovation Workshop, also held at IIT Kharagpur. ♻️💧 Their pioneering work in bio-electrochemical systems showcases sustainable solutions for environmental challenges. 🌱💡

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES 🏆📜

🌟 Mr. Santosh Kumar was honored with the Best Paper Presentation Award at the 3rd International Scientific Conference on Environmental Research: Issues, Challenges, and Strategies for Sustainable Development and Livelihood Security held in Karwar, Karnataka, India. 🌍 Additionally, he achieved a Certificate of Achievement with 3rd place in the poster presentation at the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Water and Wastewater Innovation Workshop, hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, on September 29 and 30, 2023. 🏅🎉 His dedication to environmental research is truly commendable! 🌿💧📜

PUBLICATIONS TOP NOTES 📝📚

Heavy metals removal by algae and usage of activated metal-enriched biomass as cathode catalyst for improving performance of photosynthetic microbial fuel cell

Electromethanogenic reactor for biogas production using agricultural and livestock waste and its comparative analysis with biogas plant: A mini-review

Biochemical Approach for Transformation of Agricultural Waste to Bioenergy and Other Value-Added Products Through the Bioelectrochemical System

Engineered nanomaterials for carbon capture and bioenergy production in microbial electrochemical technologies: A review

Advanced biological and non-biological technologies for carbon sequestration, wastewater treatment, and concurrent valuable recovery: A review

Assist Prof. Dr. Fatemeh Momen | Quantum transport, nanofiltration | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof. Dr. Fatemeh Momen, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran

✨ Assist. Prof. Dr. Fatemeh Momen from Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, is renowned for her pioneering research in quantum transport and nanofiltration. 🌐 Her groundbreaking work in these fields has earned her the prestigious Best Researcher Award. 🎖️ Dr. Momen’s innovative approaches and dedication to advancing scientific knowledge have made significant contributions to the scientific community. 📚🔬 Her commitment to excellence and her impactful research have established her as a leading figure in her field. 🌟👩‍🔬 Dr. Momen’s achievements inspire future generations of scientists to push the boundaries of technology and research. 🚀

Profile 🌿

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Education 🎓

Assist. Prof. Dr. Fatemeh Momen conducted postdoctoral research at Rice University, TX, USA, from 2015-2017, specializing in optoelectronic devices and energy storage under Prof. Rouzbeh Shahsavari. 📊🌟 At École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada (2012-2014), she focused on the electronic properties of organic molecules on graphene layers, supervised by Prof. Alain Rochefort. 🌐🔬 Dr. Momen earned her Ph.D. in Physics from Sharif University of Technology (2005-2011), researching nanoparticle nucleation and growth under Prof. MohammadReza RahimiTabar and Prof. Nima Taghavinia. Her thesis examined turbulent dispersion and sol-gel transitions. 🎓🧪

Research Interests 🔬

🔬 Assist. Prof. Dr. Fatemeh Momen specializes in the simulation of electronic and optoelectronic properties of nanostructures. Her research delves into computational nanoscale systems, leveraging machine learning to enhance her studies. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology and nanoscience, Dr. Momen is at the forefront of innovative research, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in nanotechnology. Her work not only contributes to the academic community but also paves the way for advancements in electronic and optoelectronic applications. 🌟📊✨

Teaching 💼

Assistant Prof. Dr. Fatemeh Momen is an expert in General Physics I, II, and III, delving into the principles of physics with enthusiasm and precision. 📚✨ Her expertise extends to Solid State Physics, exploring the intricate properties of matter. 🌟🔬 She also excels in Statistical Mechanics, unraveling the complexities of statistical behavior in physical systems. 📊🧪 Furthermore, Dr. Momen is passionate about Nanostructures, Properties, and Applications, pioneering research in the tiny yet powerful world of nanotechnology. 🌐🔍 Her dedication and knowledge make her a distinguished figure in the field of physics. 👩‍🔬🎓

Honors and Awards 🎖️

Assistant Prof. Dr. Fatemeh Momen received the Rice University Research Scholarship from 2016 to 2018. She was awarded the Berkeley Scholarship for the BGW workshop in 2015 🏆. That same year, she earned the Best Poster Prize at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland 🎖️. In 2014, she received a scholarship from the University of California, Santa Barbara 🎓. Dr. Momen completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Ecole Polytechnique Montreal in Canada in 2012 🥼. In 2011, she won the Prize for her PhD thesis in nanotechnology in Iran 🥇.

Publications Top Notes 📚

α-Graphyne nanotubes as a promising material for Li-ion battery anodes

Boron-rich hybrid BCN nanoribbons for highly ambient uptake of H2S, HF, NH3, CO, CO2 toxic gases