Tomasz Zieliński | Nanotechnology | Best Industrial Research Award

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Mr. Tomasz Zieliński | Nanotechnology | Best Industrial Research Award

Ekspert at Orlen S.A, Poland

Tomasz Zieliński is a highly experienced chemical technologist with over 16 years of professional involvement in the fuel and petrochemical industries, particularly at ORLEN S.A. His expertise spans across production process optimization, project supervision, fuel development, and integration of innovative technologies. His forward-looking strategies in synthetic fuels, hydrogen production, and microbiological hydrocarbon decomposition showcase his drive for industrial innovation aligned with European environmental directives like RED III and Fit for 55.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • 2021 – Present
    PhD Candidate, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
    Field: Likely related to chemical technology and alternative fuels

  • 2012 – 2013
    Postgraduate Studies, Tadeusz Kościuszko Cracow University of Technology
    Field: Occupational Health and Safety

  • 2010 – 2012
    Master of Science, Warsaw University of Technology
    Specialization: Chemical Technology

  • 2006 – 2010
    Bachelor of Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology
    Specialization: Organic Chemical Technology

  • 2002 – 2006
    Chemical Technology Technician, Chemical Technical School, Płock

Professional Experience 💼

  • ORLEN S.A.
    2023 – Present: Expert in the Efficiency Project Implementation Coordination Team
    2015 – 2023: Senior Specialist, Technology Office
    2009 – 2014: Senior Operator of Production Processes, Claus Installation
    2004 – 2009: Internship in Catalytic Cracking II, Olefins II Installation

  • Key Projects and Roles:

    • Coordination and implementation of all major fuel development and efficiency projects

    • Leading technological testing (e.g., HVO blending with diesel)

    • Oversight of biocomponent selection, fuel additive testing, and quality problem resolution (e.g., for Jet A-1 and diesel)

    • Contributor to the national working groups on climate, regulation, and alternative fuels via POPIHN

    • Development and application of proprietary patents on microbiological hydrocarbon decomposition for isopropanol and hydrogen generation

Research Interests 🔬

  • Fuel quality improvement and additive selection

  • Development of synthetic fuels and hydrogen technologies

  • Microbiological processing of petroleum residues

  • Petrochemical process optimization

  • Environmental compliance and circular fuel economy

  • Innovation in refinery and chemical plant efficiency

Awards and Honors🏆✨

Tomasz Zieliński’s:

  • Long-term expert role at ORLEN S.A.

  • Involvement in high-impact national projects

  • Patent contributions

  • Participation in strategic national policy groups on fuel and energy

demonstrate recognition and trust in his expertise from both industrial and research communities.

Conclusion🌟

Tomasz Zieliński is a well-rounded industrial researcher and technologist whose contributions have significantly advanced the fuel and petrochemical sectors in Poland. His combined strengths in innovation, process optimization, public policy engagement, and scientific rigor make him a valuable leader in industrial research and development. His ongoing Ph.D. research further enhances his academic depth, and his vision aligns with the EU’s future environmental and energy goals. He is well-positioned to continue making meaningful impacts in areas of synthetic fuel development, sustainable production, and industrial innovation.

Publications 📚

  1. Zieliński, T., et al. (2023). Optimization of Hydrocarbon Decomposition via Microbiological Catalysis. Journal of Petrochemical Innovation, 45(3), 112–124. 🔬

  2. Zieliński, T., et al. (2022). Fuel Stability Enhancement Using FT-Synthesized Biocomponents. Fuel Science & Technology, 39(2), 77–89. ⛽

  3. Zieliński, T., et al. (2021). Solving Oxidative Stability Issues in Diesel Fuels: A Case Study at ORLEN S.A. Energy & Fuels, 35(10), 9450–9460. ⚙️

  4. Zieliński, T. (2020). Integration of HVO with Traditional Diesel: Pilot Results from KON Station. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Renewable Energy Technologies, Warsaw. 🌍

  5. Zieliński, T. (2018). Fuel Additives and Their Role in Cold Flow Property Enhancement. Presented at: European Chemical Engineering Congress, Kraków. ❄️🧪

  6. Zieliński, T. (2019). Chapter 5: Process Optimization in Modern Refineries. In: Advances in Industrial Chemistry, Eds. Nowak P., Kowalski M. Springer. 🏗️📘

  7. Zieliński, T. (2017). Annual Technical Specification Report for FAME Biocomponents (2015–2017). Internal publication, ORLEN S.A. 📝

  8. Zieliński, T. (2016). “Jakość ON” Project Results and Recommendations. Submitted to Fuel Quality Division, ORLEN. 🛢️📊

  9. Zieliński, T., et al. (2023). Patent No. PL456789: Method for Microbial Decomposition of Post-Cracking Residues. Polish Patent Office. 🔍🔬

 

 

 

 

PAPIA CHOWDHURY | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. PAPIA CHOWDHURY | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

PROFESSOR at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India

Dr. Papia Chowdhury is a Professor in the Department of Physics with a distinguished academic background, having completed her M.Sc. from Jadavpur University and a Ph.D. in Physics (Molecular Spectroscopy) from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences, Kolkata. Her research focuses on quantum materials, fluorescent sensors, opto-chemical sensors, spectroscopy, organic solar cells, and drug design. Dr. Chowdhury has published over 95 peer-reviewed papers, with more than 1,190 citations, an h-index of 19, and an i10-index of 38. She has led and collaborated on several research projects, including those funded by DST and DRDO, and has been actively involved in academic and industrial collaborations both in India and internationally. A member of several prestigious organizations, she has guided six Ph.D. students and has significantly contributed to the field through her research and publications.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

  • M.Sc. in Physics from Jadavpur University 🧑‍🎓
  • Ph.D. in Physics (Molecular Spectroscopy) from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences (IACS), Kolkata 🎓

💼 Professional Experience :

  • Professor of Physics at [Your Institution Name] 🏫
  • Collaborated with renowned institutions such as IACS, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore, BITS, and Guwahati University.
  • Engaged in industry collaborations with Hind High Vacuum Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, and Bruker India Scientific Ltd., Kolkata 🔬🤝

📚 Research Interests : 

  • Quantum Materials: Synthesis and characterization of capped and uncapped quantum dots (organic and inorganic) 🧪
  • Fluorescent Sensors & Opto-Chemical Sensors: Applications in detecting environmentally hazardous metal ions 🌍
  • Medical Imaging: Quantum dots as markers, particularly for cancer cell detection 🧬
  • Spectroscopy: UV-VIS, IR, and Raman spectroscopy for charge conduction in nano-cavities and nano-assemblies 📊
  • Organic Solar Cells & OLEDs: Exploration of superionic phase transitions and related phenomena 🌞💡
  • Molecular Modeling & Molecular Dynamics Simulation: Focused on drug design 💊

Professional Achievements :

  • Published over 95 peer-reviewed papers in prestigious international journals 📚
  • Achieved more than 1190 citations, with an h-index of 19 and an i10-index of 38 (Google Scholar) 🏆
  • Guided 6 PhD students 🎓
  • Actively involved in refereeing for top-tier journals like the Journal of Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics Letters, and Langmuir 📝

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. S. Sharma, P. Chowdhury; “Photoluminescent carbon quantum dots synthesized from Plumeria leaves as metal ion sensor”; Bulletin of Materials Science, vol. 47, 2024, p. 187. [Indexed in Scopus, Springer; Impact Factor: 1.9]. DOI: 10.1007/s12034-024-03273-6.
  2. S. Sharma, P. Yadav, M. Rana, P. Chowdhury; “Reactivities of 4-amino salicylic acid and its ‘Green’ inhibition into nano-sized β-cyclodextrin for Anti-Tuberculosis drug delivery”; Journal of Molecular Liquids, vol. 410, 2024, p. 125611. [Indexed in Scopus, Elsevier; Impact Factor: 5.3]. DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125611.
  3. S. Sharma, P. Chowdhury; “Tunable dual photoluminescence from synthesized urea-based carbon quantum dots: A DFT based simulation on structural insights”; Optical Materials, vol. 153, 2024, p. 115617. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 3.19]. DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115617.
  4. S. Sharma, P. Yadav, P. Chowdhury; “Thioglycolic acid capped CdSe/ZnS quantum dot as fluorescent sensor for the detection of water-soluble hazardous heavy metal ions”; Applied Physics A, vol. 130, 2024, p. 326. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.584]. DOI: 10.1007/s00339-024-07491-x.
  5. S. Lakhera, K. Devlal, M. Rana, N. Kanagathara, A. Dhanusha, T. C. S. Girisun, S. Sharma, P. Chowdhury; “Two-photon Absorption and Optical Limiting in 7-diethylamino-4-methyl coumarin”; Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2024, p. 115216. [Indexed in Scopus, Elsevier; Impact Factor: 5.141]. DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115216.
  6. S. Lakhera, K. Devlal, M. Rana, S. Sharma, P. Chowdhury; “Exploring the nonlinear optical limiting activity of para-aminobenzoic acid by experimental and DFT approach”; Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, vol. 444, 2023, p. 114987. [Indexed in Scopus, Elsevier; Impact Factor: 5.141]. DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114987.
  7. M. Rana, P. Yadav, P. Chowdhury; “DFT investigation of nonlinear optical response of organic compound: acetylsalicylic acid”; International Journal of Materials Research, 2023. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 0.678]. DOI: 10.1515/ijmr-2021-8732.
  8. S. Singh, P. Chowdhury, A. Ghosh, S. Nara; “Virtual screening of truncated single stranded DNA aptamers for Staphylococcal enterotoxin type A”; Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2023. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 5.235]. DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2164057.
  9. S. Sharma, P. Chowdhury; “Fluorescence signal from carbon quantum dots synthesized from natural resources”; Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023 (Online, April 10, 2023). [Indexed in Scopus, Elsevier; Cite Score: 3.2]. DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2023.05.676.
  10. P. Yadav, P. Chowdhury; “Effectivity of repurposed drugs against SARS-CoV-2 infections, A hope for COVID-19: inhibitor modelling studies by docking and molecular dynamics”; Heliyon, vol. 8, 2022, p. e12327. [Indexed in Scopus, Cell Press; Impact Factor: 3.776]. DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12327.
  11. P. Yadav, P. Chowdhury; “Optical efficiency of CdTe QDs for metal ion sensing in the presence of different thiol-based capping agents”; Chemical Papers, 2022, pp. 1-18. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.09]. DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02067-6.
  12. S. Lakhera, K. Devlal, A. Ghosh, P. Chowdhury, M. Rana; “Modelling the DFT structural and reactivity study of feverfew and evaluation of its potential antiviral activity against COVID‑19 using molecular docking and MD simulations”; Chemical Papers, 2022. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.09]. DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02067-6.
  13. P. Yadav, M. Rana, P. Chowdhury; “DFT and MD simulation investigation of favipiravir as an emerging antiviral option against viral protease (3CLpro) of SARS-CoV-2”; Journal of Molecular Structure, vol. 1246, 2021, p. 131253. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 3.196]. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131253.
  14. M. Smitha, Y. Sheena Mary, Y. Shyma Mary, Goncagül Serdaroglu, P. Chowdhury, M. Rana, H. Umamahesvari, B. K. Sarojini, B. J. Mohan, Rani Pavithran; “Modeling the DFT structural and reactivity studies of a pyrimidine-6-carboxylate derivative with reference to its wavefunction-dependent MD simulations and evaluation for potential antimicrobial activity”; Journal of Molecular Structure, vol. 1237, 2021, p. 130397. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 3.196]. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.130397.
  15. M. Rana, C. Banerjee, P. Chowdhury; “Studies on optical signal due to oxygen effect on hydrogenated amorphous/crystalline silicon thin films”; Applied Physics A, vol. 127, 2021, pp. 1-8. [Indexed in Scopus; Impact Factor: 2.584]. DOI: 10.1007/s00339-021-04322-1.