Jale Naktiyok | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jale Naktiyok | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Ataturk University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jale Naktiyok is a researcher in chemical engineering whose work focuses on thermal analysis, reaction kinetics, combustion, pyrolysis, and the degradation behaviour of diverse materials including coals, polymers, cementitious composites, and fuel blends. She has established scientific expertise in characterizing high-temperature material responses using advanced thermal techniques such as TGA, DTG, DSC, FTIR, and BET, contributing to improved understanding of combustion mechanisms, catalytic pyrolysis processes, self-heating behaviours, and fuel performance. Her research extends to the evaluation of coal and coal mixtures, the thermal behaviour of biodiesel and waste-derived fuels, and the kinetic modelling of decomposition reactions, with applications in energy conversion, materials processing, and sustainable engineering. She has published extensively in respected international journals, often serving as the corresponding author, and her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary relevance across chemical engineering, materials science, and energy studies. Through numerous research projects, she has contributed to developing innovative methodologies for analysing thermal stability, reaction pathways, and structural transformations of engineering materials. Her scientific output supports advances in clean energy, fuel optimisation, material durability, and environmentally responsible resource utilisation, positioning her as an active contributor to applied chemical and thermal engineering research.

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Featured Publications

Yanık, K., Naktiyok, J., & Korkmaz, M. (2025). Investigation of the combustion behavior and ash composition of Umutbaca coal–Na₂CO₃ addition. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization.

Doğan, T. H., & Naktiyok, J. (2025). Combustion behavior of diesel and biodiesel blends containing waste transformer oil. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering.

Naktiyok, J., Uylaş, K. B., & Dönmez, B. (2025). Dimetakrilat grubundan olan bir polimer kompozitin karakterizasyonu ve termal parçalanma kinetiği. Gazi Üniversitesi Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi.

Naktiyok, J., & Özer, A. (2022). Termogravimetrik analiz ile farklı kömürlerin yanma prosesinin incelenmesi. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi.

Doğan, T. H., & Naktiyok, J. (2022). Thermal behaviours at low and high temperature of biodiesels produced from beef tallow and corn oil. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.

Khalil Farhadi | Nanochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Khalil Farhadi | Nanochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Electrochemistry of Urmia university, Iran

Prof. Dr. Khalil Farhadi 🎓🔬 is an expert in Analytical Chemistry with a keen interest in nanochemistry, electrochemical sensors, and environmental pollution analysis. Based at Urmia University, he combines rigorous research with practical applications in electrochemistry and bioanalysis. Recognized internationally for his innovative work, Prof. Farhadi is committed to advancing analytical methods for real-world solutions in environmental and health sciences. 🌍⚛️

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Prof. Dr. Khalil Farhadi is a distinguished professor in the field of Analytical Chemistry, currently holding a position at the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia University in Iran. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Urmia University in 1990, followed by a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Tabriz University in 1995, and earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Razi University in 2000. His doctoral research focused on the electrochemical study of ketoconazole, phenothiazine, and anthraquinone derivatives, showcasing his early interest in electrochemical analysis.

💼 Professional Experience :

Over his academic career, Prof. Farhadi has advanced from Assistant Professor (2000) to Associate Professor (2003), and was promoted to Professor in 2008. He has an extensive background in nanochemistry, electrochemistry, and bioanalytical methods, and has made significant contributions to environmental pollution analysis and food analysis. His work in electrochemistry includes electrosynthesis, industrial electrochemistry, and corrosion studies, with specialized applications in sensors, biosensors, and modified electrodes. Prof. Farhadi has received notable recognition for his research, including being named a selected young scientist by IUPAC in Tokyo, Japan (2001), and earning a Gold Medal Award of Merit for his work on Diesel 5+ Fuel Additive at INPEX in Pittsburgh, USA (2012). Prof. Farhadi has published numerous papers on topics such as potentiometric studies, electrochemical behavior of pharmaceutical compounds, and voltammetric determination of analytes in pharmaceutical and biological samples, establishing himself as an influential researcher in the field of Analytical Chemistry.

📚 Research Interests : 

  • Nanochemistry, Nanotechnology, and Nanobiotechnology
  • Electrochemistry (Electrosynthesis, Corrosion, Sensors, Biosensors, Modified Electrodes)
  • Environmental Pollution Analysis
  • Separation Methods (Chromatography, Solid-Phase Extraction, Transport Methods)
  • Bioanalytical and Bioelectroanalytical Methods
  • Food Analysis

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Pournaghi-Azar, M.H., & Farhadi, K. (1995). Potentiometric Study of Reaction Between Periodate and Iodide as Their Tetrabutylammonium Salts in Chloroform. Application to the Determination of Iodide and Potentiometric Detection of End Points in Acid-Base Titrations in Chloroform. Talanta, 42, 345.
  2. Pournaghi-Azar, M.H., & Farhadi, K. (1997). Potentiometric Study of Reaction Between Tetrabutylammonium Periodate and Phenothiazine in Chloroform. Talanta, 44, 1773.
  3. Shamsipur, M., & Farhadi, K. (2000). Electrochemical Behavior and Determination of Ketoconazole from Pharmaceutical Preparations. Electroanalysis, 12, 429.
  4. Farhadi, K., & Shamsipur, M. (2000). Separation Study of Palladium Through a Bulk Liquid Membrane Containing Thioridazine.HCl and Oleic Acid. Separation Science and Technology, 35, 859.
  5. Shamsipur, M., & Farhadi, K. (2000). Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetric Determination of Ketoconazole in Pharmaceutical Preparations and Urine Using Carbon Paste Electrodes. Analyst, 125, 1639.
  6. Shamsipur, M., & Farhadi, K. (2001). Electroxidation of Ketoconazole in Acetonitrile and Its Determination in Pharmaceutical Preparations. Chemical Analysis (Warsaw), 46, 387.
  7. Farhadi, K., & Shamsipur, M. (1999). Polarographic Study of Tl(I) Complexes with Large Crown Ethers in Binary Acetonitrile-Water Mixtures. Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 46, 893.
  8. Farhadi, K., & Maleki, R. (2002). Clotrimazole-Triiodide Ion Association as an Ion Exchanger for a Triiodide Ion-Selective Electrode. Analytical Sciences, 18, 133.
  9. Farhadi, K., & Maleki, R. (2002). Triiodide Ion-Selective Polymeric Membrane Electrode Based on a Ketoconazole-Triiodide Ion Pair. Electroanalysis, 11, 760.
  10. Farhadi, K., & Shamsipur, M. (2001). Effect of Surfactants on the AC Voltammetry of 9,10-Anthraquinone Derivatives at Glassy Carbon Electrode and Its Utilization for the Determination of Anthraquinones and Cationic Surfactants. Analytical Sciences, 17, 1733.
  11. Farhadi, K., & Maleki, R. (2001). A New Spectrophotometric Method for the Determination of Ketoconazole Based on the Oxidation Reactions. Analytical Sciences, 17, 867.
  12. Farhadi, K., & Maleki, R. (2002). Triiodide Ion and Alizarin Red S as Two New Reagents for the Determination of Clotrimazole and Ketoconazole. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 30, 1023.
  13. Farhadi, K., Ghadamghahi, S., Maleki, R., & Salek Asghari, F. (2002). Spectrophotometric Determination of Selected Antibiotics Using Prussian Blue Reaction. Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 49, 993.
  14. Farhadi, K., Sheikhloei Bonab, H., Maleki, R., Shamsipur, M., & Shargi, H. (2002). Tetrachlorophenylporphyrinato Mn(III) as a New Ionophore for a Coated Graphite Triiodide Ion-Selective Electrode. Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 49, 861.
  15. Farhadi, K., Sheikhloei Bonab, H., Maleki, R., Shargi, H., & Shamsipur, M. (2002). Highly Selective Triiodide Polymeric Membrane Electrode Based on Tetrachlorophenylporphyrinato Mn(III) Acetate. Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society, 23, 1635.