Dhanraj Shinde | Microbial fuel cells | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dhanraj Shinde | Microbial fuel cells | Best Researcher Award

Dr. National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharastra, India

Dr. Dhanraj B. Shinde, with over 15 years of research experience, is a Ramalingaswami fellow and Assistant Professor at the National Chemical Laboratory, India. He specializes in nanomaterials synthesis, proton conductive membranes, chemical vapor deposition, and energy storage devices. He has held postdoctoral positions at New Mexico State University, USA, and Monash University, Australia, contributing significantly to graphene production and microbial fuel cells. Dr. Shinde earned his Ph.D. in Physical and Materials Chemistry from the University of Pune, India. His numerous accolades include the Ramanujan Fellowship and the Australian Alumni Research Grant.

 

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Education🎓

Ph.D. in Physical and Materials ChemistryNational Chemical Laboratory (NCL), University of Pune, India (2008 – 2013)Thesis: “Electrochemical Synthesis and Functionalization of Carbon-based Nanomaterials”Supervisor: Dr. K. Vijayamohanan, IISER Tirupati, India🎓 M.Sc. in ChemistryYeshwant College, Department of Chemistry, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University Nanded, Maharashtra, India (May 2006)🎓 B.Sc. in ChemistryMahatma Gandhi College, Ahmedpur, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, India (May 2004)

Fellowships and Awards

🏅 Fellowships:

Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR, New Delhi (January 2010 to December 2012)Junior Research Fellowship, CSIR, New Delhi (January 2008 to December 2009)Ramanujan Fellowship, SERB (2021)Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship, DBT (2021)

🏆 Awards:

KRISHNAN AWARD for Best Published Research Paper in Physical Chemistry / Materials Science (2011 & 2013)Best Thesis Award “KEERTHI SANGORAM MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT AWARD” (2012)Young Associate Award, Maharashtra Academy of Sciences (2019)Australian Alumni Research Grant (2022)

Objective🚀

Career Goal: Intend to build a career in a leading institution with committed and dedicated people, helping to explore my potential. Willing to work as a key player in a challenging and creative environment.

Research Experience🔬

15+ Years of Research Experience:Nanomaterials synthesisProton conductive membranesChemical vapor depositionRedox flow batteriesFuel cells and energy storage devices

Current Position🏢

National Chemical Laboratory, IndiaRamalingaswami Fellow and Assistant Professor, A-CSIR (May 2021 – Present)Project: High power density microbial fuel cells: Conversion of waste into electricity and chemicalsGrant: Australian Alumni research grant to develop cost-effective microbial fuel cells (2022)

Previous Positions🌐

New Mexico State University, USAPostdoctoral Research Associate (November 2016 – 2020)Large area single crystalline graphene production using atmospheric pressure chemical vapor depositionBreakthrough proton conductive membranes based on two-dimensional materials for microbial fuel cells and redox flow battery applications🌏 Monash University, AustraliaPostdoctoral Research Associate (December 2013 – 2016)High-quality graphene manufacturing and upscaling through flow chemistry approachesLarge area graphene oxide membranes for water desalination

Strengths for the Award:

Extensive Research Experience: Over 15 years of hands-on experience in advanced material synthesis and energy storage technologies.Innovative Contributions: Pioneering work in microbial fuel cells and cost-effective solutions for renewable energy.Proven Track Record: Multiple prestigious fellowships and awards showcasing a history of excellence and significant impact in the field.Strong Academic and Professional Background: Advanced degrees and notable positions in esteemed institutions worldwide.

Areas for Improvement:

Industry Collaboration: Increasing collaborations with industry partners to translate research findings into commercial applications.Funding Acquisition: Securing additional funding to expand research capabilities and explore new avenues.Public Outreach: Enhancing efforts to communicate scientific discoveries to the general public and policymakers to foster greater understanding and support.

Conclusion:

Dr. Dhanraj B. Shinde is a highly accomplished researcher with a formidable background in nanomaterials, fuel cells, and renewable energy technologies. His extensive experience, coupled with a proven track record of innovation and excellence, makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With continued focus on industry collaboration, funding acquisition, and public outreach, Dr. Shinde is well-positioned to drive significant advancements in sustainable energy solutions.

✍️Publications Top Note :

Synergistic humidity-responsive mechanical motion and proton conductivity in a cationic covalent organic framework
Das, G., Shinde, D.B., Melepurakkal, A., El-Roz, M., Trabolsi, A.
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Unique role of dimeric carbon precursors in graphene growth by chemical vapor deposition
Shinde, D.B., Chaturvedi, P., Vlassiouk, I.V., Smirnov, S.N.
Carbon Trends, 5, 100093

Exclusively Proton Conductive Membranes Based on Reduced Graphene Oxide Polymer Composites
Shinde, D.B., Vlassiouk, I.V., Talipov, M.R., Smirnov, S.N.
ACS Nano, 13(11), 13136–13143

Development of CdZn(SSe)2 thin films by using simple aqueous chemical route: Air annealing
Jagadale, S.K., Shinde, D.B., Mane, R.M., Mane, R.K., Bhosale, P.N.
Materials Today: Proceedings, 4(2), 363–368

Low temperature simple aqueous phase chemical synthesis and characterization of ZnO thin films
Shinde, D.B., Ghanwat, V.B., Khot, K.V., Mane, R.K., Bhosale, P.N.
Materials Today: Proceedings, 4(2), 119–125

Fabrication of carbon nanorods and graphene nanoribbons from a metal-organic framework
Pachfule, P., Shinde, D., Majumder, M., Xu, Q.
Nature Chemistry, 8(7), 718–724

Shear Assisted Electrochemical Exfoliation of Graphite to Graphene
Shinde, D.B., Brenker, J., Easton, C.D., Neild, A., Majumder, M.
Langmuir, 32(14), 3552–3559

Large-area graphene-based nanofiltration membranes by shear alignment of discotic nematic liquid crystals of graphene oxide
Akbari, A., Sheath, P., Martin, S.T., Bhattacharyya, D., Majumder, M.
Nature Communications, 7, 10891

Electrochemical preparation of nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots and their size-dependent electrocatalytic activity for oxygen reduction
Shinde, D.B., Dhavale, V.M., Kurungot, S., Pillai, V.K.
Bulletin of Materials Science, 38(2), 435–442

Graphene nanoribbons as prospective field emitter
Khare, R., Shinde, D.B., Bansode, S., Pillai, V.K., Late, D.J.
Applied Physics Letters, 106(2), 023111

Michele Paulin | Concordia University | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Michele Paulin | Concordia University | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Concordia University, Canada

MICHÈLE PAULIN, former RBC Professorship holder in Strategic Relationship Marketing (2010-2020), holds a law degree (L.L.B.) from Université de Sherbrooke, an Executive MBA from John Molson School of Business, and a Ph.D. from UQÀM. She has received numerous accolades, including an award from the Journal of Service Management (2014) and the MCB University Press Award for Excellence (2001). Dr. Paulin has over 120 publications and presentations across prestigious journals and conferences. Her research focuses on immersive experiential learning, humanistic and sustainable management practices, service design and management, and self-determination motivation practices. She also serves as an expert and reviewer in various capacities.

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Meet Dr. Michèle Paulin: A Leader in Strategic Relationship Marketing 🌟

Dr. Michèle Paulin, who held the RBC Professorship in Strategic Relationship Marketing from 2010 to 2020, boasts an impressive academic and professional background. She holds a law degree (L.L.B.) from Université de Sherbrooke, an MBA from the John Molson School of Business, and a Ph.D. from UQÀM. Her expertise and contributions have been widely recognized, including receiving a highly recommended award from the Journal of Service Management in 2014 at Service Frontiers and the Award for Excellence from MCB University Press—International Journal of Bank Marketing in 2001. 🏆

Funded Projects and Academic Contributions 📚

Dr. Paulin’s research has been extensively supported by prestigious funding bodies such as SSHRC, FQRSC, and internal grants from the Luc Beauregard Centre, ARRE, CASA Grants, and FRDP. Her prolific academic output includes over 120 publications and scientific presentations in renowned journals and conferences, including the Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Humanistic Management Journal, Universal Journal of Management, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Motivation Science, and many more. 📰

Focus on Experiential Learning and Sustainable Practices 🌱

Dr. Paulin’s projects are characterized by their focus on immersive experiential learning, humanistic and sustainable management practices, service design, and self-determination motivation practices. Her innovative approach has significantly influenced the fields of service design and management. 🚀

A Respected Expert and Reviewer 🧐

In addition to her research and teaching, Dr. Paulin serves as an expert and reviewer for various academic and professional organizations. Her broad expertise and commitment to excellence have made her a respected figure in the academic community. 🌍 

✍️Publications Top Note :

Is it fashionable to swap clothes? The moderating role of culture
Armouch, F., Paulin, M., Laroche, M.
Journal of Consumer Behaviour, 2024

🌟 This article explores the cultural influences on the popularity of clothing swaps, providing insights into sustainable fashion practices and consumer behavior.

Integrated Self-Determined Motivation and Charitable Causes: The Link to Eudaimonia in Humanistic Management
Ferguson, R.J., Schattke, K., Paulin, M., Dong, W.
Humanistic Management Journal, 2024

🌟 Investigating the relationship between self-determined motivation and charitable engagement, this paper delves into how these factors contribute to human well-being and eudaimonia.

Hofstede’s individual-level indulgence dimension: Scale development and validation
Heydari, A., Laroche, M., Paulin, M., Richard, M.-O.
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 2021, 62, 102640

🌟 This research validates a scale for Hofstede’s indulgence dimension, providing a tool for better understanding consumer behavior across different cultures.

Persuasions by Corporate and Activist NGO Strategic Website Communications: Impacts on Perceptions of Sustainability Messages and Greenwashing
Ferguson, R.J., Schattke, K., Paulin, M.
Humanistic Management Journal, 2021, 6(1), pp. 117–131

🌟 Examining how corporate and activist communications shape perceptions of sustainability, this article sheds light on the effectiveness of green marketing strategies.

Working Together in Montréal to Improve Veterans’ Well-Being: A Canadian Perspective
Fewster, B., Brais, H., Gregory, S., Paulin, M.
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 2019, pp. 1–21

🌟 This study focuses on collaborative efforts to enhance the well-being of veterans in Montréal, highlighting the importance of community and support systems.

The social context for value co-creations in an entrepreneurial network: Influence of interpersonal attraction, relational norms and partner trustworthiness
Ferguson, R., Schattke, K., Paulin, M.
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 2016, 22(2), pp. 199–214

🌟 Investigating the dynamics of value co-creation in entrepreneurial networks, this paper explores the roles of interpersonal attraction, relational norms, and trust.

Gaining Millennial women’s support for a fashion show: Influence of fashion experiences, gender identity and cause-related Facebook appeals
Salman, A., Ferguson, R.J., Paulin, M., Schattke, K.
Journal of Global Fashion Marketing, 2016, 7(2), pp. 132–146

🌟 This article examines how fashion experiences and gender identity influence Millennial women’s support for cause-related fashion shows.

Development of market Mavenism traits: Antecedents and moderating effects of culture, gender, and personal beliefs
Kiani, I., Laroche, M., Paulin, M.
Journal of Business Research, 2016, 69(3), pp. 1120–1129

🌟 Analyzing the development of market mavenism traits, this research looks at the impacts of culture, gender, and personal beliefs on consumer behavior.

Self-determination theory, social media and charitable causes: An in-depth analysis of autonomous motivation
Ferguson, R., Gutberg, J., Schattke, K., Paulin, M., Jost, N.
European Journal of Social Psychology, 2015, 45(3), pp. 298–307

🌟 This study explores how self-determination theory applies to social media and charitable causes, emphasizing the role of autonomous motivation in prosocial behavior.

Organizational Culture in a Professional Business to Business Service Context: Implications for Business Performance and Long-Term Relationships in Mexican Commercial Banking
Paulin, M., Perrien, J., Ferguson, R.
Developments in Marketing Science: Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Science, 2015, pp. 478

Prof. Vladislav Sadykov | functional nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Vladislav Sadykov | functional nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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)

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