Somayeh Mohammadi | Energy Storage Devices | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Somayeh Mohammadi | Energy Storage Devices | Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at University of Tehran, Iran

👩‍🔬 Dr. Somayeh Mohammadi is a nanotechnology and electrical engineering expert, with a Ph.D. from the University of Tehran. Passionate about advancing sustainable energy solutions and nanomaterials, she has pioneered research in MXene-based electrodes for supercapacitors and ammonia detection. With a robust publication record 📖 and significant international exposure 🌍, Dr. Mohammadi continues to push the boundaries of nanotechnology to solve real-world challenges. 🌱

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Education 🎓

  • M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Electronics), KNToosi University (2009)
  • Ph.D. in Nanotechnology (Electronic Engineering), University of Tehran (2015)

Professional Experience đź’Ľ

Dr. Somayeh Mohammadi is a seasoned researcher and academic with a background in electrical engineering and nanotechnology. Her research and teaching career spans over a decade, with significant contributions to the fields of nanomaterials, electronics, and energy storage systems. Dr. Mohammadi has held academic positions, where she taught courses such as Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology Principles, and Electric Circuits. She has led numerous research projects and supervised graduate seminars and internships, primarily focused on developing high-performance materials for energy storage and sensing applications. Dr. Mohammadi’s expertise extends to MXenes, supercapacitors, and nanostructured materials, where her contributions to both fundamental research and applied nanotechnology are recognized internationally.

Research Interests 🧠

  • MXene-based materials for energy storage (supercapacitors, batteries)
  • Nanomaterials for environmental sensing (ammonia detection, gas sensors)
  • Nanostructured materials for advanced electronics
  • Fabrication of energy-efficient nano-devices using 2D materials

Her work has made substantial contributions to MXene research, where she has explored various methods to enhance the performance of MXene-based electrodes in energy devices, including supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and gas sensors.

Publications đź“š

  1. Ahmadian, Zahra, Mohammadi, Somayeh, Mortazavi, Yadallah, Khodadadi, Abbasali. (2023). Stable N-doped Ti3C2Tx gas sensors for recoverable detection of ammonia at room temperature. Ceramics International, 49(23), 38635-38643.
  2. Azadvari, Reza, Mohammadi, Somayeh, Habibi, Alireza, Ahmadi, Shayan, Sanaee, Zeinab. (2023). Effect of ultra-sonication, vacuum drying, and carbon coating on the super-capacitive behavior of Ti3C2Tx MXene. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 57(4), 045501.
  3. Ahmadian, Zahra, Azad, Mohammad Javad, Mohammadi, Somayeh, Mortazavi, Yadallah, Khodadadi, Abbasali. (2022). The effect of ball-milling parameters on the structures of Ti3AlC2 MAX phase and resultant Ti3C2Tx MXene. Journal of Ultrafine Grained and Nanostructured Materials, 55(2).
  4. Ronnasi, Bahar, Mahmoodian, Mehrnush, Mohammadi, Somayeh, Yasoubi, Mohammadreza, Sanaee, Zeinab. (2022). ⍺-NSA doped PPy @ Ti3C2Tx hybrid material as a high-performance supercapacitor electrode. Journal of Materials Research.
  5. Mohammadi, Somayeh. (2021). A review on fabrication of Ti3C2Tx MXene and its application as a supercapacitor electrode.
  6. Mohammadi, Somayeh, Delavar, Mostafa, Mohajerzadeh, Seid Mohammad Ala, Mohajerzadeh, Seyed Shamsodin. (2019). Effect of entrapped Ni nanoparticles on the electrical conductivity and current-induced breakdown of MWCNTs. Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 110, 32-38.
  7. Mohammadi, Somayeh. (2018). Fabrication of Graphene ribbons from carbon nanotubes and their application in nanometric devices.
  8. Ghasemi, Foad, Jalali, Mana, Abollahi, Ali, Mohammadi, Somayeh, Sanaee, Zeinab, Mohajerzadeh, Seyed Shamsodin. (2017). A high performance supercapacitor based on decoration of MoS2/reduced graphene oxide with NiO nanoparticles. RSC Advances, 7(83), 52772-52781.
  9. Mohammadi, Somayeh, Mohajerzadeh, Seyed Shamsodin, Gholizadeh, Azam, Salehi, Fatemeh, Masoumi, Nasser. (2014). Permeation of Nickel Nanodots on Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis of 3D CNT-Based Nanomaterials. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 6(17), 15352-15362.
  10. Mohammadi, Somayeh, Kolahdouz, Zahra, Mohajerzadeh, Seyed Shamsodin, Masoumi, Nasser. (2013). Graphene formation by unzipping carbon nanotubes using a sequential plasma assisted processing. Carbon, 52, 451-463.

 

 

 

Namita Das Saha | Environmental Science | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Namita Das Saha | Environmental Science | Excellence in Research

Senior Scientist at NIRCA, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India

Dr. Namita Das Saha is a Senior Scientist at ICAR-CTRI, RS-Dinhata, West Bengal, India. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. Her research focuses on the impact of anthropogenic stressors like agricultural management practices, elevated CO2, temperatures, and ozone (O3) pollution on soil ecosystems, particularly soil biota and nutrient mineralization. She has contributed extensively to areas like microplastic contamination in soil, microbial mitigation techniques for greenhouse gas emissions, and biochar-based soil reclamation. She has also worked on enhancing the production and quality of crops like chili and turmeric using microbial interventions.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Das Saha completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi (2011), with a focus on climate change variables affecting plant pathogenesis. She earned her M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences from ICAR-IARI in 2007 and a B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, West Bengal, in 2004.

Professional Experienceđź’Ľ

Dr. Saha has a diverse career in academia and research. She currently serves as a Senior Scientist at ICAR-CTRI, Dinhata, West Bengal. Prior to this, she held various positions at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, including Senior Scientist and Scientist. She has also contributed to teaching at Central University of South Bihar and the Central University of Rajasthan.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Saha’s research interests span soil microbiology, biogeochemistry, climate change, and environmental science. She focuses on understanding how agricultural practices, such as organic farming, interact with elevated CO2 and ozone levels to affect soil microbial communities, enzymes involved in nutrient cycling, and soil health. Her work also delves into mitigating GHG emissions from agricultural soils and understanding the effects of microplastic contamination in farm soils.

Awards 🏅

Dr. Saha has received several prestigious awards throughout her career, recognizing her contributions to environmental science and agriculture. These include awards for her work on soil microbial diversity and contributions to sustainable agriculture practices under climate change.

Publications Top Notes đź“š

  1. Das Saha, Namita et al. (2024). Vis-NIR spectroscopy based rapid and non-destructive method to quantitate microplastics: An emerging contaminant in farm soil. Science of the Total Environment Link. (Impact Factor: 9.8)
  2. Bhattacharyya, Ranjan et al. (2023). Elevated CO2 alters aggregate-carbon and microbial community but does not affect total soil organic C in the semi-arid tropics. Applied Soil Ecology Link. (Impact Factor: 5.31)
  3. Dutta, A. et al. (2023). Conventional and Zero Tillage with Residue Management in Rice–Wheat System in the Indo-Gangetic Plains: Impact on Thermal Sensitivity of Soil Organic Carbon Respiration and Enzyme Activity. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health Link. (Impact Factor: 4.54)
  4. Das, Sourav et al. (2022). Soil aggregate associated carbon and organic carbon pools as affected by conversion of forest lands to agriculture in an acid soil of India. Soil and Tillage Research Link. (Impact Factor: 7.42)
  5. Das Saha, Namita et al. (2021). Evaluation of Bt cotton effects on belowground microbial community structure and function in tropical western India. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Link. (Impact Factor: 2.86)

 

 

 

Gonzalo PĂ©rez Serrano | Artificial photosynthesis | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Gonzalo PĂ©rez Serrano | Artificial photosynthesis | Young Scientist Award

PhD at IMDEA Nanociencia, Spain

Gonzalo Pérez Serrano is an Assistant Researcher at IMDEA Nanoscience in Spain, specializing in ultrafast phenomena at the nanoscale. He holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. His research focuses on artificial photosynthesis, specifically the design of structural modulators for photosystems, where he studies the impact of protein dynamics on chromophore function.

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🎓 Educational Background :

Gonzalo Pérez Serrano completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2022. During his studies, he gained valuable experience at the Veterinary Health Surveillance Centre (VISAVET), specializing in molecular techniques such as genetic material extraction and purification, molecular diagnosis, and data analysis. His Bachelor’s thesis focused on the molecular detection of Rickettsia bacteria in ticks from wild animals in the Madrid region. After completing his Bachelor’s, Gonzalo pursued a Master’s degree in Biotechnology at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2022-2023), where he conducted his Master’s thesis on the design of artificial photosystems, under the supervision of Dr. Sara Hernández Mejías at IMDEA Nanoscience.

đź’Ľ Professional Experience :

Following the completion of his Master’s, Gonzalo Pérez Serrano was appointed as an Assistant Researcher at IMDEA Nanoscience in October 2023. He has been involved in various significant research projects, including a project funded by the LaCaixa Foundation focused on photochemical energy conversion using biohybrids with proteins and nanoclusters, and another research grant from the BBVA Foundation on optimized photochemical conversion. His work spans artificial photosynthesis, light energy conversion, and nanotechnology, contributing to a deeper understanding of the mechanistic role of protein dynamics in chromophore function. Prior to his current position, he gained practical research experience as a trainee student at IMDEA Nanoscience while completing both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

📚 Research Interests : 

Gonzalo’s research interests are centered on the fields of artificial photosynthesis, light energy conversion, and nanotechnology. He focuses on the study of protein engineering and physical chemistry, with a particular emphasis on pump-probe spectroscopy. His work aims to advance our understanding of how proteins and chromophores interact to enhance light-harvesting efficiency. He is passionate about using cutting-edge techniques in nanoscience to develop sustainable and efficient systems for energy conversion. 🌱🔬💡

đź“ť Publication Top Notes :

  1. Serrano, G. P., EchavarrĂ­a, C. F., & Mejias, S. H. (2024). Development of artificial photosystems based on designed proteins for mechanistic insights into photosynthesis. Protein Science, 33(10). https://doi.org/10.1002/pro.5164