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

 

 

 

Yaqian Wei | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Yaqian Wei | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

Master’s degree student of China Three Gorges University, China

Yaqian Wei is a 24-year-old Master’s student at the College of Economics & Management, China Three Gorges University 📚. Her research focuses on the impact of human activities and climate change on ecological sensitivity, particularly in the Yangtze River Economic Belt 🌍. Yaqian has published in prestigious journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production (IF=11.1) and China Population, Resources and Environment (IF=8.42) 📝. Supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Hubei Province Natural Science Foundation, her work aims to enhance ecological resilience and sustainable development 🌱.

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Educational Background :

Yaqian Wei is a 24-year-old Master’s student at the College of Economics & Management, China Three Gorges University 📘. Her academic journey is focused on analyzing the impact of human activities and climate change on ecological sensitivity, particularly in the Yangtze River Economic Belt 🌍. She has authored multiple research papers published in prestigious journals like the Journal of Cleaner Production and China Population, Resources and Environment 📑.

Professional Experience :

Yaqian’s research is supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, showcasing her dedication to environmental sustainability 🌱. Additionally, she collaborates with the Engineering Research Center of Eco-environment in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region, contributing to critical environmental research projects 🧪.

Research Interests : 

  • Ecological Sensitivity & Climate Change 🌍: Exploring the impact of climate change and human activities on ecological sensitivity, with a focus on the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
  • Sustainable Development 🌱: Investigating pathways to enhance ecological resilience and promote sustainable development in environmentally sensitive regions.
  • Anthropogenic Factors 🏙️: Analyzing the role of human activities in shaping ecological systems and devising strategies for mitigating negative impacts.
  • Response Surface Methodology (RSM) 📊: Applying RSM to model and optimize ecological systems under various climatic and anthropogenic conditions.
  • Regional Ecological Governance 🛠️: Developing and recommending zoning governance strategies to improve regional ecological outcomes.

Publication Top Notes :

  • Wei, Y., Zhang, X., Li, M., & Wang, Y. (2024). How human activities affect and reduce ecological sensitivity under climate change: Case study of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 143438.
    • Purpose: Clarifying the effects of anthropogenic activities and climate change on ecological sensitivity (ES) and proposing improvement measures.
    • Methodology: Constructs index systems of ES, anthropogenic activities, and climate change; uses response surface methodology (RSM) for analysis.
    • Findings & Conclusions: Identifies the dominant role of anthropogenic factors in ES evolution and interaction effects between climate and anthropogenic factors in 87 cities.
    • Significance: Provides recommendations for zoning governance and the application of RSM in the ecological field.
    • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production (JCR Q1, IF=11.1).
    • Publication Date: August 2024.
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143438.
  • Wei, Y., Zhang, X., & Li, M. (2024). 气候变化和人类活动对中国生态敏感性的影响及其改善路径: 基于响应面法 [Impact of climate change and human activities on ecological sensitivity in China and its improvement paths: based on response surface methodology]. China Population, Resources and Environment, 33(4), 120-135.
    • Journal: China Population, Resources and Environment (Class A Journal, Ministry of Education, China, IF=8.42).
    • Publication Date: May 2024.
    • DOI: 10.12062/cpre.20240333.
  • Wei, Y., Zhang, X., & Wang, Y. (2024). 气候变化和人类活动对长江经济带生态敏感性的影响 [Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on the Ecological Sensitivity of the Yangtze River Economic Belt]. Environmental Science, 45(10), 1213-1228.
    • Journal: Environmental Science (EI, IF=5.79).
    • Publication Date: October 2024 (Online February 2024).
    • DOI: 10.13227/j.hjkx.202311071.