Prof. Vladislav Sadykov, Boreskov Institute of catalysis, Russia

Prof. Vladislav Sadykov is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Education 🎓

MS, 1973: Novosibirsk State University, RussiaPhD, 1979: Boreskov Institute of Catalysis (BIC), NovosibirskDoctor of Sciences, 1999: Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, NovosibirskProfessor, 1999: Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk

Career/Employment 🏢

Boreskov Institute of Catalysis:Research Fellow, 1973Junior Research Scientist, 1975Senior Research Scientist, 1985Head of Laboratory, 1990-2021; Chief Research Scientist, up to dateNovosibirsk State University:Professor, 1999-up to date; Chair of Physical Chemistry and Solid State Chemistry

Current Research Interests 🔬

Heterogeneous Catalysis: Red-ox processes for energy production (including solid oxide fuel cells) and environmental protectionCatalytic Processes: Short contact times for syngas and hydrogen production from biofuelsNanophase and Nanocomposite Materials: Advanced technologies in complex oxides, pillared clays, framework silicates, nanocomposites with mixed ionic-electronic conductivity synthesisSolid State Ionics: Oxygen and hydrogen separation membranes

International Collaboration 🌍

BIC Team Leader in FP6 Projects:SOFC 600 SES6-2006-020089 “Demonstration of SOFC stack technology for operation at 600°C”STRP 033410 MatSILC “Novel Materials for Silicate-Based Fuel Cells”FP7 Project OCMOL228953: “Oxidative Coupling of Methane followed by Oligomerization to Liquids”BIOGO for Production, THEBARCODE: NATO Science for Peace Project “Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Energy Security”International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) Projects:2529 “Development of an efficient, inexpensive nanocomposite catalyst and elaboration of a flexible technology to produce syn-gas for fuel cells”3234 “Development of high-performance oxygen-conducting membranes and compact pure syngas generators on their base”Russian-French Network of Laboratories: “Fundamental bases of design of nanocomposite catalysts for transformation of biofuels into syngas and hydrogen” (Partner Lab. of Materials, Univ. Strasbourg, CNRS, Prof. A.–C. Roger), 2011-2014INTAS Projects: Collaborations with Prof. J. Ross (Ireland), Prof. E. Kemnitz (Germany), Prof. S. Neophytides (Greece), et al.

Honours, Awards, Fellowships, Membership of Professional Societies 🏅

Award of the Russian Federation Government in Science and Technology, 1999: Development and Industrial Application of the Two-Stage Technology of Ammonia Oxidation under Pressure in the Diluted Nitric Acid ProductionBalandin Award of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 2007: Series of works “The role of defect structure of catalysts of red-ox reactions”Koptyug Award, 2012: NAN Belarus-Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences for the series of works “Scientific bases of design of composite and nanostructured materials for the hydrogen energy field”Editorial Board Member:Applied Catalysis APhysics of Combustion and Flame (Russia)Open Chemistry (de Gruyter Open)Energies (MDPI)Membranes (MDPI)Professional Society Membership:American Chemical SocietyMaterials Research Society (USA)Mendeleev Chemical Society (Russia)

📖 Publications Top Note :

Title: Approaches to the design of efficient and stable catalysts for biofuel reforming into syngas: doping the mesoporous MgAl2O4 support with transition metal cations

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2023

Contributors: Vladislav A. Sadykov, Nikita F. Eremeev, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Julia E. Fedorova, Marina V. Arapova, Ludmilla N. Bobrova, Arkady V. Ishchenko, Tamara A. Krieger, Maksim S. Melgunov, Tatyana S. Glazneva, et al.

DOI: 10.1039/D3DT00830D

Title: Design of Mixed Ionic-Electronic Materials for Permselective Membranes and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Based on Their Oxygen and Hydrogen Mobility

Journal: Membranes

Year: 2023-07-27

Contributors: Vladislav Sadykov, Elena Pikalova, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Anna Shlyakhtina, Elena Filonova, Nikita Eremeev

DOI: 10.3390/membranes13080698

Title: Methane Dry Reforming Catalysts Based on Pr-Doped Ceria–Zirconia Synthesized in Supercritical Propanol

Journal: Energies

Year: 2023-06-15

Contributors: Marina Arapova, Ekaterina Smal, Yuliya Bespalko, Konstantin Valeev, Valeria Fedorova, Amir Hassan, Olga Bulavchenko, Vladislav Sadykov, Mikhail Simonov

DOI: 10.3390/en16124729

Title: Synthesis and Oxygen Mobility of Bismuth Cerates and Titanates with Pyrochlore Structure

Journal: Membranes

Year: 2023-06-13

Contributors: Yuliya Bespalko, Nikita Eremeev, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Tamara Krieger, Olga Bulavchenko, Evgenii Suprun, Mikhail Mikhailenko, Mikhail Korobeynikov, Vladislav Sadykov

DOI: 10.3390/membranes13060598

Title: Dry Reforming of Methane over 5%Ni/Ce1-xTixO2 Catalysts Obtained via Synthesis in Supercritical Isopropanol

Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Year: 2023-06-02

Contributors: Ekaterina Smal, Yulia Bespalko, Marina Arapova, Valeria Fedorova, Konstantin Valeev, Nikita Eremeev, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Tamara Krieger, Tatiana Glazneva, Vladislav Sadykov, et al.

DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119680

Title: Ethanol Dry Reforming over Bimetallic Ni‐Containing Catalysts Based on Ceria‐Zirconia for Hydrogen Production

Journal: ChemCatChem

Year: 2023-05-19

Contributors: Valeria Fedorova, Yulia Bespalko, Marina Arapova, Ekaterina Smal, Konstantin Valeev, Igor Prosvirin, Vladislav Sadykov, Ksenia Parkhomenko, Anne‐Cécile Roger, Mikhail Simonov

DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202201491

Title: Methane Dry Reforming Catalysts Based on Pr-doped Ceria-Zirconia Synthesized in Supercritical Propanol

Journal: Preprint

Year: 2023-05-09

Contributors: Marina Arapova, Ekaterina Smal, Yuliya Bespalko, Konstantin Valeev, Valeria Fedorova, Amir Hassan, Olga Bulavchenko, Vladislav Sadykov, Mikhail Simonov

DOI: 10.20944/preprints202305.0617.v1

Title: Advances in Hydrogen and Syngas Generation

Journal: Energies

Year: 2023-03-29

Contributors: Vladislav Sadykov

DOI: 10.3390/en16073127

Title: Structural and transport properties of Nd tungstates and their composites with Ni0.5Cu0.5O obtained by mechanical activation

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2022

Contributors: Nikita F. Eremeev, Yuliya N. Bespalko, Ekaterina M. Sadovskaya, Pavel I. Skriabin, Tamara A. Krieger, Arcady V. Ishchenko, Vladislav A. Sadykov

DOI: 10.1039/D2DT00498D

Title: Ni and Ni–Co Catalysts Based on Mixed Ce–Zr Oxides Synthesized in Isopropanol Medium for Dry Reforming of Methane

Journal: Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry B

Year: 2022-12

Contributors: Yu. N. Bespalko, V. E. Fedorova, E. A. Smal, M. V. Arapova, K. R. Valeev, T. A. Krieger, A. V. Ishchenko, V. A. Sadykov, M. N. Simonov

DOI: 10.1134/S1990793122080048

Title: Efficient Catalysts of Ethanol Steam Reforming Based on Perovskite-Fluorite Nanocomposites with Supported Ni: Effect of the Synthesis Methods on the Activity and Stability

Journal: Catalysts

Year: 2022-10

Contributors: Marina Arapova, Symbat Naurzkulova, Tamara Krieger, Vladimir Rogov, Vladislav Sadykov

DOI: 10.3390/catal12101151

Dr. Sara Rojas Macías | Materiales porosos | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 16/05/202416/05/2024 by Mechanics Awards

Dr. Sara Rojas Macías | Materiales porosos | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sara Rojas Macías, Universidad de Granada, Spain

Dr. Sara Rojas Macías is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Current Position 🏛️

Position: Ramón y Cajal
Initial Date: 01/12/2022
Institution: University of Granada (UGR)
Department/Center: Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Country: Spain
Telephone Number: (+34) 958 24 85 24
Key Words: Metal-organic Frameworks, Synthesis, Environmental Applications, (Photo)catalysis, Water Remediation

Previous Positions 🌍

Period: 14/12/2021 – 28/03/2022 (3.5 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Maternity leavePeriod: 01/01/2021 – 31/11/2022 (23 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Juan de la Cierva Incorporación Postdoctoral Researcher/UGRPeriod: 17/07/2018 – 31/11/2020 (28 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Comunidad de Madrid Talento Postdoctoral Researcher/IMDEA Energy Institute/SpainPeriod: 25/03/2018 – 14/07/2018 (3.5 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Maternity leavePeriod: 01/09/2016 – 16/07/2018 (22 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Researcher/Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)/FrancePeriod: 01/02/2015 – 30/06/2016 (16 months)
Position/Institution/Country: Junta de Andalucía Excellence Postdoctoral Researcher/UGR/SpainPeriod: 01/09/2010 – 28/10/2014 (50 months)
Position/Institution/Country: PhD Student/UGR/Spain

Education 🎓

PhD, Licensed, Graduate University/Country Year:MSc in Chemistry: UGR/Spain, 2011MSc Teaching Certificate: UGR/Spain, 2009Chemistry Degree: University of Barcelona (UB)/Spain, 2007

CV SUMMARY 📜

Scientific Path

Dr. Rojas holds a degree in Chemistry from the University of Barcelona (UB) and an MSc in Chemistry from the University of Granada (UGR). Awarded the “Excelencia” grant from the Junta de Andalucía, she completed her PhD at UGR under Drs. Barea and Rodríguez, achieving Cum Laude and International Mention for her work on “Synthesis and Characterization of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) with Drug Delivery Purposes”. During her PhD, she completed stages at the University of Saint Andrews, Scotland, and the Institut Lavoisier in Versailles, France. Post-PhD, she secured a Marie Curie Individual Fellowship for work at ILV, France, followed by an “Atracción del Talento” grant from the Comunidad de Madrid to join IMDEA Energy Institute. She has led and contributed to numerous research projects, published extensively, and earned a Juan de la Cierva Incorporación grant in 2020, followed by the Ramón y Cajal contract in 2022.

Scientific Contributions, Fundraising, and Leadership

Dr. Rojas has coauthored 48+5 scientific papers (20 as first author, 5 as corresponding author), published in high-impact journals, and contributed to two patents and two book chapters. She co-edited the book “MOFs in the Biomedical and Environmental Field” published by Springer Nature in 2021. Her research focuses on hybrid porous materials for biomedical, energy, and environmental applications, including pioneering work in photocatalysis, drug delivery, and environmental remediation.

Contribution to Society

Dr. Rojas evaluates various research proposals, serves as a reviewer for prominent scientific journals, and engages in outreach activities like the European Researchers’ Night, Science Week, and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. She actively collaborates with companies and supervises multiple PhD, MSc, and BSc students.

📖 Publications Top Note :

Paper: Svensson Grape, E. et al. (2023). Removal of pharmaceutical pollutants from effluent by a plant-based metal–organic framework. Nature Water, 1, 433-442.

Paper: Pérez, J. M. et al. (2022). Metal−Organic Frameworks Based on a Janus-Head Biquinoline Ligand as Catalysts in the Transformation of Carbonyl Compounds into Cyanohydrins and Alcohols. Cryst. Growth Des., 22(12), 7395–7404.

Paper: Rojas, S. et al. (2022). Ti-based robust MOFs in the combined photocatalytic degradation of emerging organic contaminants. Scientific Reports, 12, 14513.

Paper: Sierra-Serrano, B. et al. (2022). Copper Glufosinate-Based Metal−Organic Framework as a Novel Multifunctional Agrochemical. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 14, 34955−34962.

Paper: Arenas-Vivo, A. et al. (2021). Ultrafast reproducible synthesis of a Agnanocluster@MOF composite and its superior visible-photocatalytic activity in batch and in continuous Flow. J. Mater. Chem. A, 9, 15704.

Paper: Rojas, S. et al. (2020). Metal-Organic Framework Microsphere Formulation for Pulmonary Administration. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 12, 25676−25682.

Paper: Rojas, S., Horcajada, P. (2020). Metal–Organic Frameworks for the Removal of Emerging Organic Contaminants in Water. Chem. Rev., 120, 8378−8415.

Paper: Rojas, S., Arenas-Vivo, A., Horcajada, P. (2019). Metal-organic frameworks: A novel platform for combined advanced therapies. Coordination Chem. Rev., 388, 202-226.

Paper: Rojas, S. et al. (2018). Metal–Organic Frameworks as Efficient Oral Detoxifying Agents. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 140, 9581-9586.

Book: Rojas, S., Horcajada, P. (2021). Metal-Organic Frameworks in Biomedical and Environmental Field. Springer Nature.

Dr. Yong Wang | computational Award | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 12/04/202412/04/2024 by Mechanics Awards

Dr. Yong Wang | computational Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yong Wang, Zhejiang University, China

Dr. Yong Wang is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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🎓 Teaching and Tutoring

Jury for International Biosensor Competition: SensUs 2023 (2023)Supervisor for TruSense, Zhejiang University (2021-)Teacher for Ingenious Synthetic Biology, Zhejiang University (2022-)Teaching Assistant for Advanced Protein Science 2 – Protein Structure Determination (graduate course), University of Copenhagen (2020, 2019)Teaching Assistant for Advanced Protein Science (graduate course), University of Copenhagen (2015)Tutor for Postdoc, PhD, MSc, and BSc students.

📝 Editorial Roles

Academic Editor for PLoS One (2023-)Associate Editor for Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences (2021-)Editorial Board Member of Peer J (2023-)Ad Hoc Young Editorial Board Member of Journal of Molecular Cell Biology (JMCB) (2020-)Second Youth Editorial Board Member of Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2023-)

🔍 Reviewer

Journal Reviewer for prestigious journals.Grant Reviewer for the Dutch Research Council (NWO) Computational Grants.

👥 Memberships

Member of the PLUMED ConsortiumMember of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyMember of Chinese Chemical Society

AWARDS & GRANTS🏆

Recognition for contributions:Zhejiang Provincial National Science Foundation (No. XXX) (300 K ¥) 2024-2026National Science Foundation of China (No. 32371300) (500 K ¥) 2024-2027Start-up funding of Zhejiang University (4.0 M ¥) 2021-2027National Key R & D Program of China (No. 2021YFF1200404) (4.55 M ¥) 2021-2024Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (No. K20220228) (900 K ¥) 2022-2024HPC-Europa3 Transnational Access program for visiting Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry Spring of 2020EMBO Short-term Fellowship for visiting Prof. Michele Parrinello lab at ETH Zurich, Switzerland Spring of 2016The PhD Scholarship at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen (2013-2016)

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Citations: 1547

h-index: 23

i10-index: 31

And if we consider the second set:

Citations: 1074

h-index: 21

i10-index: 30

📖 Publications Top Note :

A Computational and Chemical Design Strategy for Manipulating Glycan-Protein Recognition

Q Zhu, D Geng, J Li, J Zhang, H Sun, Z Fan, J He, N Hao, Y Tian, L Wen, …

Advanced Science, 2024

Diverse roles of the metal binding domains and transport mechanism of copper transporting P-type ATPases

Z Guo, F Orädd, V Bågenholm, C Grønberg, JF Ma, P Ott, Y Wang, …

Nature Communications, 2609, 2024

Dissecting the mechanism of atlastin-mediated homotypic membrane fusion at the single-molecule level

L Shi, C Yang, M Zhang, K Li, K Wang, L Jiao, R Liu, Y Wang, M Li, …

Nature Communications, 2488, 2024

Euglena’s atypical respiratory chain adapts to the discoidal cristae and flexible metabolism

Z He, M Wu, H Tian, L Wang, Y Hu, F Han, J Zhou, Y Wang, L Zhou

Nature Communications, 1628, 2024

Structures and ion transport mechanisms of plant high-affinity potassium transporters

J Wang, Y Luo, F Ye, ZJ Ding, SJ Zheng, S Qiao, Y Wang, J Guo, W Yang, …

Molecular Plant, 2024

Structural basis for sugar perception by Drosophila gustatory receptors

D Ma, M Hu, X Yang, Q Liu, F Ye, W Cai, Y Wang, X Xu, S Chang, R Wang, …

Science, eadj2609, 2024

PAFAH2 suppresses synchronized ferroptosis to ameliorate acute kidney injury

Q Zhang, T Sun, F Yu, W Liu, J Gao, J Chen, H Zheng, J Liu, C Miao, …

Nature Chemical Biology, 1-12, 2024

Structure and mechanism of Zorya anti-phage defense system

H Hu, TCD Hughes, PF Popp, A Roa-Eguiara, FJO Martin, N Rutbeek, …

bioRxiv, 1, 2024

The effect of linker conformation on performance and stability of a two-domain lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase

Z Forsberg, AA Stepnov, G Tesei, Y Wang, E Buchinger, SK Kristiansen, …

Journal of Biological Chemistry, 299 (11), 2023

Ex vivo structures from spinach leaves

J Wang, NT Johansen, LF Gamon, Z Zhao, Z Guo, Y Wang, AT Fuglsang, …

biorxiv, 2023

Prof. Maha Elsawy | Coating Award | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 22/03/202422/03/2024 by Mechanics Awards

Prof. Maha Elsawy | Coating Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Maha Elsawy, Al-Azhar University, Egypt

Prof. Maha Elsawy is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Biography:

Maha M. Elsawy, a distinguished professor in applied chemistry, has dedicated her career to advancing the frontiers of polymer science, surface coatings, and inks. Born on July 14, 1978, in Cairo, Egypt, Elsawy pursued her academic journey at Al-Azhar University, where she earned her Ph.D. in Applied Organic Chemistry in 2007.

🌟 Academic Achievements:

With a passion for research dating back to 2001, Elsawy has significantly contributed to the field through her pioneering work in synthesizing renewable epoxy resins, novel rosin derivatives, and jojoba seed oil-modified alkyd resins. Her research publications, numbering over 30, are a testament to her expertise and dedication to advancing sustainable materials in various applications.

🌍 Community Impact:

Elsawy’s influence extends beyond her research endeavors, as she actively participates in scientific societies and networks, such as the Egyptian Society of Polymer Science and Technology and the Egyptian Society of Corrosion and Metal Protection. Through her supervision of graduate students and involvement in academic service, Elsawy continues to inspire future generations of scientists.

📚 Publishing Prowess:

In addition to her research contributions, Elsawy has authored eight scientific books, covering diverse topics ranging from printing inks to forensic chemistry. These publications serve as invaluable resources for students, researchers, and practitioners alike, reflecting Elsawy’s commitment to knowledge dissemination.

🎓 Academic Service:

Elsawy’s dedication to academic excellence is further exemplified by her roles on accreditation committees and as a reviewer for esteemed international journals. Her meticulous attention to detail and expertise contribute to maintaining the quality and rigor of academic publications in her field.

🏅 Awards and Recognition:

Elsawy’s remarkable achievements have earned her prestigious accolades, including the Scientific Excellence Award from Al-Azhar University and the State Prize for her contributions to paints and pigments research.

🔬 Vision for the Future:

As Maha M. Elsawy continues her journey as a leader in applied chemistry, her innovative research and unwavering commitment to sustainability promise to shape the future of materials science and inspire generations to come.🎉 Join us in celebrating Maha M. Elsawy’s exceptional contributions to the field of chemistry and her enduring legacy as a pioneer and educator! 🎉