Oscar Alfredo Jaramillo Salgado | Renewable Energy | Excellence in Scientific Innovation Award

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Dr. Oscar Alfredo Jaramillo Salgado | Renewable Energy | Excellence in Scientific Innovation Award

Researcher | National Autonomous University of Mexico | Mexico

Dr. Oscar Alfredo Jaramillo Salgado is a leading renewable energy researcher whose work has significantly advanced concentrated solar power, small and urban wind systems, applied thermodynamics, and integrated renewable-energy solutions in Mexico and globally. As a principal investigator at UNAM’s Renewable Energy Institute, he has achieved the highest national research distinctions and contributed extensively to national and international scientific collaborations, including key initiatives within the International Energy Agency. His prolific research output includes more than 130 publications across solar and wind energy, supported by strong scientific impact reflected in 2,009 citations by 1,752 documents, 58 documents indexed, and an h-index of 24, demonstrating the depth and reach of his contributions. He has authored influential books, book chapters, and multiple patents, showing a strong commitment to innovation in renewable-energy technologies, with achievements spanning experimental development and analytical modeling. His pioneering contributions include establishing specialized research groups and laboratories in wind energy and medium concentrating solar systems, strengthening Mexico’s research capacity and technological leadership in sustainable energy. He has also played a major role in academic development through extensive teaching, supervision of graduate-level research, and curriculum design, fostering highly qualified professionals in engineering and energy sciences. His areas of expertise encompass the design, optimization, and exergy-based evaluation of renewable systems, along with hybrid and integrated energy solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency, scalability, and environmental performance. Through sustained scholarly output, leadership in collaborative programs, and strategic contributions to solar and wind energy research, Dr. Oscar Alfredo Jaramillo Salgado continues to shape the advancement of renewable technologies and support the transition toward sustainable energy systems.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar

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Nyambane Ontita | Bioelectrochemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Nyambane Ontita | Bioelectrochemistry | Editorial Board Member

Researcher | Central south university | China

Dr. Nyambane Ontita is a dedicated microbiologist whose research centers on environmental sustainability, microbial physiology, and the development of innovative bioelectrochemical solutions for resource recovery. His work focuses on advancing bioelectrochemical systems to enhance rare earth metal removal and bioelectricity generation while improving overall wastewater treatment efficiency. He integrates microbial ecology, molecular biology, and environmental biotechnology to explore how electroactive microorganisms respond to environmental stress and how biofilm behavior can be optimized for industrial applications. With strong expertise in advanced techniques such as XPS, XRD, FTIR, PCR, and SEM, he investigates microbial community dynamics and characterizes biofilms to uncover mechanisms that drive efficient metal recovery. His contributions include designing and optimizing bioelectrochemical reactors, evaluating substrate modifications for improved performance, and developing specialized protocols for cultivating electroactive microbial communities. He has produced impactful publications in areas such as anode substrate optimization, microbial responses to metal stress, and carbon-fixing microorganisms, contributing to sustainable and low-carbon technological development. His research output has gained increasing recognition, reflected in citation metrics that include 28 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 1. He actively participates in scientific forums focused on carbon neutrality and metal resource utilization, engaging in discussions on low-emission strategies and sustainable industrial processes. Beyond his laboratory work, he has supported academic training in microbiology, molecular methods, and microbial ecology, fostering scientific growth among emerging researchers. Recognized for excellence in research and collaborative innovation, he continues to advance interdisciplinary approaches that unite microbiology, environmental engineering, and bioprocess technology to address global challenges in wastewater treatment, pollution mitigation, and circular resource recovery.

Featured Publications

Ontita, N. C., Sarkodie, E. K., Anaman, R., Hui, T. Y., & Zeng, W. (2024). Insights into anode substrate optimization in bioelectrochemical systems for efficient cathodic lanthanum recovery during wastewater treatment. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 66, 106003.

Ontita, N. C., Anaman, R., Sarkodie, E. K., Wang, Y., Bichi, A. H., Shanshan, X., … (2025). Electrochemically active biofilms responses to gadolinium stress during wastewater treatment in bioelectrochemical systems. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 491, 137941.

Wang, Y., Liu, A., Amanze, C., Ontita, N. C., & Zeng, W. (2024). Isolation and whole-genome analysis of Desmodesmus sp. SZ-1: Novel acid-tolerant carbon-fixing microalga. Bioresource Technology, 414, 131572.

Nyambane, C. O. (2015). Prevalence and susceptibility profiles of bacterial pathogens associated with urinary tract infections in children presenting at Kisii Level 5 Hospital, Kisii County, Kenya. Kenyatta University.

Ontita, N. C., Amanze, C., Anaman, R., Shanshan, X., Kwofie, F., Tetteh, P. A., … (2025). Mechanistic insights into biphasic effects of Ce(III) on anode biofilms in bioelectrochemical systems during industrial wastewater treatment. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 236(8), 529.

 

Prof. Dr. María Olga Guerrero Pérez | H2 technologies | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. María Olga Guerrero Pérez | H2 technologies | Best Researcher Award

Catedratico de Universidad, Universidad de Málalga, Spain

🌟 Dr. M. Olga Guerrero-Pérez is a distinguished Full Professor at the Universidad de Málaga in Spain, specializing in chemical engineering and catalysis. With a career spanning over two decades, her contributions to research and education are widely recognized globally. She has collaborated with renowned institutions and authored impactful research in catalysis and sustainable chemistry.

Publication Profile

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Education

Ph.D. in Applied Physical Chemistry from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2003). Master’s in Teaching and Research for Higher Education from Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (2007-2009). Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (1997).

Experience

💼 Full Professor at Universidad de Málaga since 2010. Previous roles include Assistant Professor, Researcher, and Visiting Scholar at prestigious institutions such as Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, University of Cincinnati, and Polish Academy of Sciences. Extensive expertise in catalysis and petrochemical processes, contributing to both academia and industry.

Research Interests

🔬 Dr. Guerrero-Pérez’s research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, sustainable chemical processes, and the development of porous materials for advanced applications. Her work explores renewable resource utilization and innovative catalytic methods.

Awards

🏆 Juan de la Cierva Fellowship for outstanding research.  Recognized for excellence in teaching and innovation by Universidad de Málaga.  Several scholarships and fellowships, including from Repsol YPF and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

Publications

Metrics of acrylonitrile: From biomass vs. petrochemical route (2015) – Catalysis Today
DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2013.12.046
Cited by: 25

Carbon materials as template for the preparation of mixed oxides with controlled morphology and porous structure (2014) – Catalysis Today
DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2013.10.093
Cited by: 18

Comments on “Glycerol conversion to acrylonitrile…” (2014) – Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2013.11.021
Cited by: 10