Rehana Shahin | Artificial Photosynthesis | Women Researcher Award

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Ms. Rehana Shahin | Artificial Photosynthesis | Women Researcher Award

2.5 years at MMMUT Gorakhpur, India

I am a passionate and dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry at Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, specializing in synthetic organic chemistry, biomimetic photocatalysis, and artificial photosynthesis for efficient solar energy conversion and CO2 fixation. My work focuses on developing cutting-edge photocatalysts for the transformation of solar energy into valuable chemical resources. Throughout my research career, I have collaborated with esteemed scientists and contributed to high-impact publications in renowned journals. I am committed to advancing renewable energy solutions and developing sustainable technologies for a greener future. 🌞🌱🔬

Publication Profile : 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. (Chemistry) | Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur, India | 2022 – Present
    Thesis: “Revolutionizing Carbon Chemistry: Solar-Powered Organic Transformations and CO2 Conversion via Newly Designed Dynamic Photocatalysts”
    Supervisors: Prof. Rajesh Kumar Yadav (Top 2% Scientist in the World, Stanford University 2023-2024), Prof. Rajesh Kumar Verma.
  • M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (DDU), Gorakhpur, India | 2017
  • B.Sc. (PBC) | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (DDU), Gorakhpur, India | 2015

Professional Experience 💼

As a Research Scholar in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at MMMUT, I work on developing innovative photocatalysts for solar-driven chemical transformations. I focus on designing multifunctional materials for applications like artificial photosynthesis and CO2 conversion, aiming to address global energy and environmental challenges.
Under the guidance of Professors Rajesh Kumar Yadav and Rajesh Kumar Verma, I have made significant contributions to the field of photocatalysis, with a focus on synthesizing novel photocatalytic materials and exploring their applications in sustainable energy production and storage.

Research Interests 🔬

My research revolves around the following areas:

  • Synthetic Organic Chemistry: Developing innovative synthetic strategies for organic transformations. 🧪
  • Biomimetic Photocatalysis: Using nature-inspired systems to develop efficient photocatalysts for solar energy conversion. 🌞🔋
  • Artificial Photosynthesis: Mimicking natural photosynthesis to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals like formic acid. 🌿🌍
  • Solar Energy Conversion & Storage: Designing cutting-edge photocatalysts for sustainable energy storage solutions. ⚡
  • CO2 Fixation: Investigating strategies to convert atmospheric CO2 into useful organic compounds, addressing climate change challenges. 🌎

Publications 📚

  • Shahin, R., Yadav, R. K.*, Verma, R. K., Singh, S., Singh, N., Baeg, J. O., & Kim, J. (2024). Novel boron-fluorine functionalized SGCN as multifunctional heterogeneous synergistic photocatalyst for the synthesis of 3,5-diphenyl 1,2,4-thiadiazole derivatives and cofactor NADH regeneration engineering. Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024, accepted for publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.11.013
  • Shahin, R., Yadav, R. K.*, Verma, R. K., Singh, C., Singh, S., Singhal, R., Gupta, N. K., Baeg, J. O., El-Hiti, G., & Yadav, K. (2024). Effortless elegance in crafting flexible film photocatalysts for formic acid production from CO2 and cyclization of thioamides in the air’s embrace. RSC New Journal of Chemistry, 27(8), 12102-12111. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NJ00531G

  • Shahin, R., Yadav, R. K., Verma, R. K., Singh, C., Singh, S., Kim, T. W., Gupta, N. K., & Baeg, J. O. (2023). Revolutionizing carbon chemistry: Solar-powered C(sp3)-N bond activation and CO2 transformation via newly designed SBE-Y cutting-edge dynamic photocatalyst. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 100(5), 1262-1276. https://doi.org/10.1111/php.13895

  • Gupta, R., Yadav, R. K., Sharma, K., Mishra, S., Shahin, R., Singh, S., Satyanath, Singh, S., & Baeg, J. O. (2024). Innovatively designed chalk-shaped CdS@ACC nanocomposite photocatalyst-enzyme attached artificial photosynthesis reactor for production of formic acid from CO2. Chemistry Africa, Springer Link, ISSN: 2522-5766. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-024-01089-9

  • Sharma, K., Yadav, R. K., Verma, R. K., Singh, S., Mishra, S., Shahin, R., Singh, A. P., Singh, C., Gupta, N. K., Baeg, J. O.*, Yun, H. H., & Kim, J. (2024). Solar-driven tripus photocatalytic action of defective S-doped g-C3N4 for 1,4-NADH regeneration and simultaneous benzylamine conversion along with CO2 fixation into HCOOH. Catalysis Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00825A

  • Kumar, K., Yadav, R. K.*, Verma, R. K., Singh, S., Shahin, R., Singal, R., Gupta, N. K., Dwivedi, D. K., & Baeg, J. O. (2023). Unleashing the solar revolution: Harnessing the power of ultra-strong tensile strength PGTPP nanocomposites photocatalyst for artificial photosynthesis. RSC Catalysis Science and Technology, 13(19), 5679-5688. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY00936J

  • Chaurasia, N., Yadav, R. K., Mishra, S., Shahin, R., Singh, S., Gupta, N. K., Pandey, S. K., Kumari Yadav, M., Baeg, J. O., Obaidullah, A. J., & Yadav, K. K. (2024). Shining bright: B@S-codoped graphitic carbon nitride nanorods illuminate enhanced catalytic CN bond formation under visible-light. FlatChem, 46, 100669. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.flatc.2024.100669

  • Sharma, K., Yadav, R. K., Singh, S., Singh, C., Shahin, R., Kumar, K., Verma, R. K., Dwivedi, D. K., Baeg, J. O., & Gupta, N. K. (2023). Sun-powered CO2 transformation: TBE-Y photocatalyst’s remarkable selectivity for solar-induced HCOOH. Molecular Catalysis, 548, 113379. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcat.2023.113379

  • Gautam, H., Yadav, R. K., Mishra, S., Shahin, R., Singh, S., Singhal, R., Gupta, N. K., Baeg, J. O.*, Singh, A. P., El-Hiti, G. A., & Yadav, K. K. (2024). Crafting in situ boron and selenium-doped carbon nitride nanosheets for turbocharged benzaldehyde to benzyl alcohol under solar spectrum. Diamond Related Materials, 146, 111140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2024.111140

  • Vats, H., Shahin, R., Yadav, R. K., Singh, A. K., Singh, A., Churchill, D. G., & Singh, A. P. (2024). Oxidized-sulfur decorated two-dimensional cobalt(II) porphyrin covalent organic framework as a photocatalyst and proof-on action study in oxidative cyclization of thioamide. Catalysis Surveys from Asia. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-024-01089-9

 

 

 

Edmund Udemba | Environmental development | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Edmund Udemba | Environmental development | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of Research Institute at Shanxi Tech & Business University, China

Dr. Edmund Ntom Udemba is a Professor at Shanxi Technology and Business University, China, and Deputy Director of the Low-carbon Economics Research Center. With over 70 publications in high-impact journals, his research focuses on inclusive sustainable development, integrating socio-economic, environmental, and energy concerns. He has expertise in macroeconomic growth, energy policy, trade openness, foreign direct investment, and financial development. Recognized in the Stanford University global scientist rankings for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023), he has delivered keynote addresses at numerous international conferences and has served on the editorial boards of prestigious journals. His academic journey spans roles in Nigeria, Cyprus, and Turkey, with significant contributions to the field of sustainable economic development.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Dr. Edmund Ntom Udemba holds a PhD in Economics from Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Cyprus, with a focus on the relationship between offshore economic activities, environmental quality, and factors like economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), and energy consumption. Prior to his PhD, he earned both an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Economics from EMU and Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. His academic journey has been guided by notable supervisors, including Prof. Dr. Hassan Gungor and Assoc. Prof. Dr. ÇAĞAY COŞKUNER.

💼 Professional Experience :

Dr. Udemba currently serves as a Professor at Shanxi Technology and Business University in Taiyuan, China. He also holds the position of Deputy Director of the Low-carbon Economics Research Center. In his role, he leads research initiatives focused on inclusive sustainable development, promoting dynamic academic seminars, and securing grants to fund cutting-edge research. His academic career spans several years, with prior experience as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey, where he taught courses related to international trade, finance, energy economics, and sustainable development. Dr. Udemba has over 70 publications in leading academic journals and has been recognized as one of the Top 2% Global Scientists in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by Stanford University.

📚 Research Interests : 

Dr. Udemba’s research interests lie at the intersection of socio-economic-environmental development, with a particular focus on sustainable growth, energy policies, and environmental management. He explores the dynamics between macroeconomic growth, trade openness, FDI, and financial development, with an emphasis on their effects on environmental sustainability. His research also delves into energy consumption, carbon emissions, and the role of technological innovation in inclusive sustainable development. Additionally, he investigates the implications of foreign direct investment (FDI) and offshore economic activities in relation to environmental quality and carbon neutrality goals.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Udemba, E. N. (2020). A sustainable study of economic growth and development amidst ecological footprint: New insight from the Nigerian perspective. Science of the Total Environment, 732, 139270. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.sciotenv.2020.139270
  2. Udemba, E. N., Magazzino, C., & Bekun, F. V. (2020). Modeling the nexus between pollutant emission, energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and economic growth: New insights from China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(15), 17831-17842. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.17831
  3. Magazzino, C., Udemba, E. N., & Bekun, F. (2020). Modelling the nexus between pollutant emission, energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and economic growth: New insights from China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 17831-17842. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.17831
  4. Adebayo, T. S., Udemba, E. N., Ahmed, Z., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2021). Determinants of consumption-based carbon emissions in Chile: An application of non-linear ARDL. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(32), 43908-43922. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.43908
  5. Udemba, E. N. (2019). Triangular nexus between foreign direct investment, international tourism, and energy consumption in the Chinese economy: Accounting for environmental quality. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(24), 24819-24830. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2019.24819
  6. Udemba, E. N., Güngör, H., & Bekun, F. V. (2019). Environmental implication of offshore economic activities in Indonesia: A dual analysis of cointegration and causality. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(31), 32460-32475. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2019.32460
  7. Udemba, E. N. (2019). Offshore economic activities and environmental quality: Nexus among economic growth (GDP), foreign direct investment (FDI), trade openness, energy consumption, and carbon (CO2) dioxide emission. PhD Thesis, Eastern Mediterranean University.
  8. Udemba, E. N., Güngör, H., Bekun, F. V., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2021). Economic performance of India across high CO2 emissions. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 27, 52-60. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.spc.2021.52
  9. Udemba, E. N. (2020). Mediation of foreign direct investment and agriculture towards ecological footprint: A shift from single perspective to a more inclusive perspective for India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(21), 26817-26834. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.26817
  10. Udemba, E. N., Kamil, A. A., & Özaydın, O. (2022). Environmental performance of Turkey amidst foreign direct investment and agriculture: A time series analysis. Journal of Public Affairs, 22(2), e2441. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.jpa.2022.2441
  11. Udemba, E. N. (2020). Ecological implication of offshore economic activities in Turkey: Foreign direct investment perspective. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(30), 38015-38028. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.38015
  12. Udemba, E. N., & Agha, C. O. (2020). Abatement of pollutant emissions in Nigeria: A task before multinational corporations. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(21), 26714-26724. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.26714
  13. Koondhar, M. A., Udemba, E. N., Cheng, Y., Khan, Z. A., Koondhar, M. A., Batool, M., & Kong, R. (2021). Asymmetric causality among carbon emission from agriculture, energy consumption, fertilizer, and cereal food production: A nonlinear analysis for Pakistan. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 45, 101099. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.seta.2021.101099
  14. Udemba, E. N. (2021). Nexus of ecological footprint and foreign direct investment pattern in carbon neutrality: New insight for United Arab Emirates (UAE). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(26), 34367-34385. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.34367
  15. Udemba, E. N. (2021). Mitigating environmental degradation with institutional quality and foreign direct investment (FDI): New evidence from asymmetric approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(32), 43669-43683. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.43669
  16. Udemba, E. N. (2019). The triangular nexus causality among economic growth, trade, FDI and oil price: Time series analyzes of Nigeria. OPEC Energy Review, 43(4), 470-491. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.opec.2019.470