Fyodor Malchik | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Fyodor Malchik | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member 

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University | Kazakhstan

Malchik Fyodor is an accomplished electrochemist and materials scientist affiliated with al-Farabi Kazakh National University, with a verified scholarly profile reflecting strong global impact in the fields of electrochemistry, battery technology, and advanced cathode materials. He has accumulated over 850 citations with an h-index of 14 and an i10-index of 19, demonstrating both productivity and sustained influence since 2020. His research centers on next-generation aqueous and hybrid energy storage systems, with particular emphasis on MXene-based electrodes, water-in-salt electrolytes, sodium- and lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and electrochemical reaction mechanisms. His most highly cited works include landmark studies on electrochemical anomalies in titanium carbide MXenes, anion insertion behavior in MXenes, and MXene conductive binders for high-performance sodium-ion anodes, all of which have significantly advanced understanding of ion transport and interfacial phenomena in aqueous electrolytes. He has also made notable contributions to high-voltage aqueous lithium-ion batteries, hybrid energy storage devices, and polyimide-based post-lithium storage systems. Beyond MXenes, his portfolio spans zinc, manganese, and multivalent ion batteries, hydrogen evolution electrocatalysis, flexible microbatteries, and metal hydride electrodes. Malchik’s work integrates in-situ electrochemical characterization, EQCM-D analysis, and materials engineering to bridge fundamental mechanisms with practical device performance. He is an active contributor to high-impact journals such as ACS Nano, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Nano Energy, ACS Energy Letters, and Energy Storage Materials. In recent years, his research has expanded toward sustainability-driven technologies including hydrogen storage, aqueous electrolyte optimization, supercapacitor membranes, and recycling-related electrochemical processes. Through extensive international collaborations and steady publication output across more than a decade, Malchik Fyodor has established himself as a key contributor to modern electrochemical energy storage and conversion science, with growing relevance to both academic research and industrial energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

Wang, X., Mathis, T. S., Sun, Y., Tsai, W. Y., Shpigel, N., Shao, H., Zhang, D., Malchik, F., Gogotsi, Y., & Aurbach, D. (2021). Titanium carbide MXene shows an electrochemical anomaly in water-in-salt electrolytes. ACS Nano, 15(9), 15274–15284.

Shpigel, N., Chakraborty, A., Malchik, F., Bergman, G., Nimkar, A., Gavriel, B., Levi, M. D., & Aurbach, D. (2021). Can anions be inserted into MXene? Journal of the American Chemical Society, 143(32), 12552–12559.

Malchik, F., Shpigel, N., Levi, M. D., Penki, T. R., Gavriel, B., Bergman, G., & Aurbach, D. (2021). MXene conductive binder for improving performance of sodium-ion anodes in water-in-salt electrolyte. Nano Energy, 79, 105433.

Malchik, F., Shpigel, N., Levi, M. D., Mathis, T. S., Mor, A., Gogotsi, Y., & Aurbach, D. (2019). Superfast high-energy storage hybrid device composed of MXene and Chevrel-phase electrodes operated in saturated LiCl electrolyte solution. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 7(34), 19761–19773.

Nimkar, A., Bergman, G., Ballas, E., Tubul, N., Levi, N., Malchik, F., Kukurayeva, I., & Aurbach, D. (2023). Polyimide compounds for post-lithium energy storage applications. Angewandte Chemie, 135(50), e202306904.

Driving the frontier of aqueous and hybrid energy storage, the nominee’s research on MXenes, advanced electrolytes, and next-generation battery materials has reshaped fundamental understanding of ion transport while enabling safer, high-performance energy devices. This work directly supports global transitions toward sustainable electrification, scalable energy storage, and hydrogen technologies with strong industrial and societal impact.

Priyadharsan A | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Assist Prof. Dr. Priyadharsan A | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

 Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals | India

Priyadharsan Arumugam is an accomplished Indian physicist specializing in nanomaterials, photocatalysis, and green nanotechnology, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Physics at E.R.K. Arts and Science College, Dharmapuri, a position he has held since October 2019. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Periyar University in 2019 after completing his M.Sc. from Government Arts College, Coimbatore, and B.Sc. from Sri Vidya Mandhir Arts and Science College. In addition to his teaching career, he served as a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Nanotechnology System, BRIN, Jakarta from December 2023 to November 2024, and earlier worked as Assistant Professor–Research at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, contributing interdisciplinary expertise to dental materials research. Dr. Arumugam has an extensive publication record with more than 60 research articles in high-impact international journals, focusing on the synthesis, characterization, and application of metal and metal-oxide nanocomposites, graphitic carbon nitride–based heterostructures, reduced graphene oxide hybrids, and green synthesized nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, antibacterial activity, anticancer applications, and environmental remediation. His research emphasizes eco-friendly fabrication routes using plant extracts and biotemplates, solar-light-driven catalytic systems, and toxicity evaluation using zebrafish embryo and aquatic models to ensure environmental safety. He has also contributed to biomedical and dental material studies, including nanofibrous scaffolds and mineralization research, and authored a scholarly book chapter on environmental, health, and safety aspects of functionalized nanomaterials. Beyond publications, he is an active peer reviewer for numerous international journals across chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering, reflecting his strong standing in the research community. Through his teaching, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and sustained research productivity, Priyadharsan Arumugam has established himself as a significant contributor to sustainable nanoscience and advanced photocatalytic technologies.

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Featured Publications

Arumugam, P., Kamaraj, C., Sivakumar, S., Ragavendran, C., Vimal, S., & Al-Dhabi, N. A. (2023). Traditionally used medicinal plants mediate the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles: Methodological, larvicidal, and ecotoxicological approach. Science of the Total Environment, 857, 162402.

Arumugam, P., Ragavendran, C., Kamaraj, C., Kadaikunnan, S., Raja, R. K., & Thiruvengadam, M. (2023). Evolvulus alsinoides-wrapped palladium nanoparticles: A potential photocatalyst for rhodamine blue degradation, inactivation of human pathogens and non-toxicity assessments on Daphnia magna and Danio rerio. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11(4), 110541.

Arumugam, P., Malathy, A., Handayani, M., Hasan, I., Sivaranjani, K., & Sivakumar, S. (2024). Boosted solar-driven photocatalysis: Silver molybdate/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for methylene blue decomposition. Ionics, 30, 1–13.

Arumugam, P., Krishnasamy, M., Jayanthi, T. S., Choudhary, S., Rojviroon, T., & Rajendran, R. (2024). Engineered g-C3N4/MnO2 nanocomposite for exceptional photocatalytic methylene blue degradation and robust antibacterial impact. Journal of Cluster Science, 35, 1–15.

Arumugam, P., & Kamaraj, C. (2024). Emerging role of natural product-derived phytochemicals in the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles: A paradigm shift in sustainable nanotechnology. Natural Product Research, 38(22), 1–14.

Priyadharsan Arumugam’s research advances sustainable nanotechnology through green synthesis of high-performance nanomaterials for environmental remediation and biomedical applications. His work directly supports clean water technologies, eco-friendly industrial processes, and safer antimicrobial solutions, contributing to global goals in sustainability and public health innovation.

P. V. G. K Sarma | Biochemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. P. V. G. K Sarma | Biochemistry | Editorial Board Member 

Associate Professor | Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences | India

P. V. G. K. Sarma is a senior Indian biotechnologist and academic leader currently serving as the Head of the Department of Biotechnology at the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, a position he has held since 2004, with his academic training from JNTU Hyderabad and a broad research portfolio reflected in over a hundred scholarly publications indexed across major journals. P. V. G. K. Sarma His core research spans genetic engineering, microbial biotechnology, functional genomics, structural bioinformatics, and stem cell differentiation with a strong translational focus on regenerative medicine and human disease. A major strength of his work lies in the in vitro differentiation of human CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells into diverse lineages including pancreatic β-cells, erythrocytes, podocytes, type-II pneumocytes, keratinocytes, chondrocytes, and megakaryocytes, contributing to the understanding of cellular plasticity and therapeutic cell generation. Parallel to this, he has made significant contributions to microbial pathogenesis, particularly on Staphylococcus aureus, elucidating molecular mechanisms of biofilm formation, metabolic regulation, and antimicrobial resistance, including MRSA, through gene expression, enzyme activity, and structure-based drug design approaches. His interdisciplinary research also addresses clinical and molecular genetics, with notable studies on mutations linked to congenital erythrocytosis, breast cancer, leukemia drug resistance, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis susceptibility, cardiovascular disease, and pain genetics. During the COVID-19 period, his in silico investigations on antiviral compounds targeting SARS-CoV-2 proteins further demonstrated his adaptability across emerging biomedical challenges. He has consistently integrated wet-lab experimentation with computational biology, signaling pathways, and nanobiotechnology, including cytotoxicity studies of silver nanoparticles on human stem cells. Beyond research, he is actively involved in peer review for reputed international journals and contributes to clinical translational science through collaborations across medicine, genetics, and biotechnology. Collectively, his career reflects sustained leadership in Indian biomedical research, with impactful contributions to stem cell biology, microbial biotechnology, and molecular genetics aimed at advancing diagnostics, therapeutics, and regenerative strategies.

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Featured Publications

  1. Chandrasekhar, C., Kumar, P. S., & Sarma, P. V. G. K. (2019). Novel mutations in the kinase domain of BCR-ABL gene causing imatinib resistance in chronic myeloid leukemia patients. Scientific Reports, 9, 38672.

  2. Loganathan, S. E., Kattaru, S., Kodavala, S., Chandrasekhar, C., & Sarma, P. V. G. K. (2024). Prominent expression of COL2A1, ACAN and IHH genes observed in the differentiation of human hematopoietic stem cells into articular type of chondrocytes. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports, 20.

  3. Kodavala, S., Loganathan, S. E., Kattaru, S., Chandrasekhar, C., & Sarma, P. V. G. K. (2024). In vitro generation of epidermal keratinocytes from human CD34-positive hematopoietic stem cells. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Animal, 60.

  4. Suthi, S., Mounika, A., & Sarma, P. V. G. K. (2023). Elevated acetate kinase (ackA) gene expression, activity, and biofilm formation observed in methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 21.

  5. Kattaru, S., Manne Mudhu, S., Loganathan, S. E., Kodavala, S., & Sarma, P. V. G. K. (2021). Increased insulin and GLUT2 gene expression and elevated glucokinase activity in β-like cells of islets of Langerhans differentiated from human haematopoietic stem cells on treatment with Costus igneus leaf extract. Molecular Biology Reports, 48.

P. V. G. K. Sarma has advanced translational biotechnology through pioneering stem cell differentiation, molecular genetics, and microbial pathogenesis research that directly supports regenerative medicine and precision diagnostics. His work bridges laboratory science with clinical and industrial applications, contributing to improved disease understanding, therapeutic development, and global biomedical innovation.

Song Liu | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Song Liu | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Professor | Northeast Forestry University | China

Liu, Song is a highly influential researcher affiliated with Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China, whose work has achieved substantial international recognition within the scientific community. According to his Scopus profile (ID: 57196951515), he has authored 65 scholarly documents and accumulated an exceptional 6,804 citations from 6,202 citing publications, reflecting both the productivity and wide-reaching impact of his research contributions. With an h-index of 25, his work demonstrates sustained scholarly influence across multiple high-impact studies. His research portfolio is strongly aligned with advanced themes in forestry science, environmental systems, ecological management, and related interdisciplinary areas where forest resources, climate interactions, and sustainable land-use practices intersect. The large number of co-authors associated with his publications, numbering over 240 collaborators, highlights his strong global research network and his active participation in multi-institutional and cross-disciplinary projects. His studies are frequently cited by peers, indicating that his findings serve as foundational references for ongoing research in forest ecology, biomass utilization, environmental monitoring, and sustainable resource management. Although detailed topic breakdowns and awarded grants are not fully visible in the preview profile, his citation volume and document output clearly position him as a leading contributor in his field. His role as both collaborator and contributor to high-impact research underscores his ability to influence scientific directions and inform policy-relevant discussions in forestry and environmental sciences. Overall, Liu Song’s academic profile reflects a career marked by consistent research productivity, strong international collaboration, and significant scientific impact, making him a well-established and widely respected figure in contemporary forestry and environmental research.

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Featured Publications

Liu, S., Yang, H. B., & Hung, S.-F. (2019). Elucidating the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction over a model single-atom nickel catalyst. …

Liu, S., Yang, H. B., & Su, X. (2019). Rational design of carbon-based metal-free catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction: A review

Liu, S., Xu, K., Cao, Z., & Mao, Q. (2021). Pore-structure-enhanced electrochemical reduction of CO2 to formate on Sn-based double-layer catalysts

Shi, L., Cai, W., Zhang, F., Liu, S., & Bin, L. (2025). Engineering oxygen intermediates adsorption on amorphous NiFe alloys for highly active and selective electrochemical biomass conversion.

Chen, Y., Ma, A., Chen, L., & Liu, S. (2024). Accelerating electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia via weakening of intermediate adsorption on Cu-based catalyst.

Liu, Song advances global forestry and environmental science through high-impact, data-driven research that strengthens sustainable resource management and ecological resilience. His widely cited work supports evidence-based policy, climate-smart forestry, and innovative environmental solutions with direct relevance to industry and global sustainability goals.

Jin Qian | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc Prof Dr. Jin Qian | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member 

Associate Professor | Northwestern Polytechnical University | China

Jin Qian is an Associate Researcher at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China, whose work focuses on advanced environmental catalysis, water and wastewater treatment, and sustainable energy–environment systems, as reflected by his Scopus profile showing 67 indexed publications, more than 2,549 citations across 2,127 citing documents, and an h-index of 31, indicating both productivity and sustained scholarly impact. His recent research emphasizes catalytic oxidation processes, antibiotic degradation, sulfur-driven and thiosulfate-mediated denitrification, and carbon-based functional materials for environmental remediation. In 2025 alone, he contributed to multiple high-impact studies, including dual-metal-catalyzed Fenton-like reactions on CdₓZn₁₋ₓS@biochar for efficient water purification in Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, and the development of phosphorus-strengthened nickel single-atom catalysts enabling selective nonradical generation in Advanced Functional Materials, highlighting his strong integration of materials science with environmental engineering. His work in Bioresource Technology explores microbial responses to antibiotics such as norfloxacin in sulfur-based denitrification systems and the use of iron–carbon enhanced constructed wetland microbial fuel cells for simultaneous wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation, demonstrating a systems-level approach that bridges microbiology, electrochemistry, and process engineering. Additionally, his comprehensive review on carbon-based material additives for enhancing anaerobic digestion performance reflects his broader commitment to sustainable energy recovery from waste streams. Collectively, Jin Qian’s research advances mechanistic understanding of pollutant transformation, catalytic reaction pathways, and microbe–material interactions, while also offering scalable technological solutions for water purification, antibiotic resistance mitigation, and low-carbon energy production, positioning him as a rising contributor to the fields of environmental catalysis and sustainable environmental engineering.

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Featured Publications

  1. Qian, J., et al. (2025). Dual-metal-catalyzed Fenton-like reaction on CdxZn1–xS@biochar: Mechanistic insights into sulfide–metal interactions for water purification. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental.

  2. Qian, J., et al. (2025). Insights into norfloxacin biodegradation and the fate of antibiotic resistance genes associated with sulfur-driven autotrophic denitrification. Chemical Engineering Journal.

  3. Qian, J., et al. (2025). Iron–carbon enhanced constructed wetland microbial fuel cells for tetracycline wastewater treatment: Efficacy, power generation, and the role of iron–carbon. Bioresource Technology.

  4. Qian, J., et al. (2025). Mechanistic insights into microbial and functional responses to norfloxacin in a thiosulfate-mediated denitrification granular sludge system. Bioresource Technology.

  5. Qian, J., et al. (2025). “P-strengthening strategy” of nickel single-atom catalyst with boosting selective generation of nonradicals: Synergy of metal center and substrate. Advanced Functional Materials.

Jin Qian’s research advances the fundamental understanding and practical application of environmental catalysis, microbial wastewater treatment, and sustainable energy systems. His work provides innovative solutions for water purification, antibiotic resistance mitigation, and low-carbon energy recovery, bridging scientific discovery with societal and industrial impact on a global scale.

Martin Fabian | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Martin Fabian | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

Senior Researcher | Slovak Academy of Sciences | Slovakia 

Martin Fabián is a materials scientist whose research career spans more than fifteen years with a strong focus on mechanochemical synthesis, nanomaterials, and structure–property relationships in functional inorganic materials. His scholarly output of over 45 peer-reviewed publications reflects sustained contributions to oxide ceramics, semiconductor nanocrystals, magnetic nanoparticles, and electrochemical materials. A major theme of his work is the use of high-energy milling, mechanosynthesis, and low-temperature solid-state routes to engineer nanocrystalline phases with tailored electrical, magnetic, optical, and catalytic properties. He has reported influential studies on spinel Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ for lithium-ion battery applications, ZnAl₂O₄ and ZnO nanostructures for photocatalysis and optoelectronics, CeO₂-based solid solutions for multifunctional uses, and ferrite systems for magnetic and electromagnetic response. His interdisciplinary collaborations also extend into biomedical nanotechnology, including arsenic sulfide nanoparticles with anticancer activity, magnetic fluids for amyloid-related diseases, and paclitaxel-loaded polymer–magnetic nanospheres. In parallel, he has contributed to environmentally relevant research such as silver recovery from waste solutions, CO₂ sequestration via mechanically activated silicates, and mineral processing studies. Fabián’s work is characterized by rigorous structural characterization using X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and spectroscopic techniques, combined with careful evaluation of functional performance. He has published consistently in high-impact journals including Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Materials Letters, Powder Technology, Ceramics International, RSC Advances, and Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, demonstrating both methodological depth and wide application scope. Through extensive international collaboration and peer-review activity, his research has advanced the understanding of how mechanical activation and nanoscale design can be used as powerful tools to create advanced materials for energy, environmental, electronic, and biomedical technologies.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

  1. Šepelák, V., Myndyk, M., Fabián, M., da Silva, K. L., Feldhoff, A., Menzel, D., Ghafari, M., Hahn, H., Heitjans, P., & Becker, K. D. (2012). Mechanosynthesis of nanocrystalline fayalite, Fe₂SiO₄. Chemical Communications, 48(74), 8981–8983.

  2. Fabián, M., Bottke, P., Girman, V., Düvel, A., da Silva, K. L., Wilkening, M., Hahn, H., Heitjans, P., & Šepelák, V. (2015). A simple and straightforward mechanochemical synthesis of the far-from-equilibrium zinc aluminate, ZnAl₂O₄, and its response to thermal treatment. RSC Advances, 5(66), 53767–53773.

  3. Fabián, M., Tyuliev, G., Feldhoff, A., Kostova, N., Kollár, P., Suzuki, S., Saito, F., & Šepelák, V. (2013). One-step synthesis of nanocrystalline ZnO via cryomilling. Powder Technology, 235, 360–366.

  4. Senna, M., Fabián, M., Kavan, L., Zukalová, M., Briančin, J., Turianicová, E., Bottke, P., Wilkening, M., & Šepelák, V. (2016). Electrochemical properties of spinel Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ nanoparticles prepared via a low-temperature solid route. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 20(10), 2733–2743.

  5. Ognjanović, M., Dojčinović, B., Fabián, M., Stanković, D. M., Mariano, J. F. M. L., & Antić, B. (2018). Microwave assisted hydrothermal synthesis of (Fe,Co)₃O₄ nanoparticles in the presence of surfactants and effects of Co/Fe ratio on microstructure and magnetism. Ceramics International, 44(11), 13083–13092.

Martin Fabián’s work advances global innovation in nanomaterials and mechanochemical synthesis, enabling low-energy, scalable routes to functional materials for energy storage, catalysis, electronics, and biomedicine. His research bridges fundamental materials science with real-world industrial and environmental applications, supporting sustainable technologies and next-generation functional materials.

Jan Atman | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Jan Atman | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member 

Researcher | Czech Republic Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences | Czech Republic

Jan Altman is a forest ecologist and environmental scientist affiliated with the Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Průhonice and the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, whose research focuses on understanding how climate change, disturbances, and ecological processes shape forest and plant ecosystems across global biomes. His work spans temperate, boreal, tropical, and alpine regions, integrating dendrochronology, plant functional ecology, forest dynamics, and remote sensing. Through extensive tree-ring analyses, he has revealed how droughts, warming, and extreme climatic events such as tropical cyclones influence tree growth, wood density, carbon storage, and long-term forest stability across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. His studies on Himalayan tree species, alpine cushion plants, and Afrotropical vegetation have provided critical insights into species-specific climate sensitivity and elevation-driven ecological limits. Jan Altman has also contributed to global assessments of forest disturbances, soil and understory temperature patterns, plant invasion dynamics, and biodiversity turnover, linking large-scale ecological patterns with fine-scale physiological responses. He frequently collaborates within international research networks, contributing to high-impact journals such as Science Advances, Nature Communications, Global Change Biology, Climate Dynamics, and Science of the Total Environment. In addition to climate-growth relationships, his work addresses forest homogenization, species coexistence, functional traits, and post-disturbance recovery processes. He has played a role in advancing the use of drone-borne imagery and medium-resolution satellite data for forest monitoring while critically evaluating their limitations. Alongside his research output of over a hundred scientific publications, he actively contributes to the scientific community as a peer reviewer for leading ecological and environmental journals. Overall, his research significantly advances understanding of how global change drivers interact with forest structure, plant growth dynamics, and ecosystem resilience, providing essential knowledge for sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation under accelerating climate change.

Profiles:: ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. González-Elizondo, M. S., Peri, P. L., Kartawinata, K., Parren, M., Bondarchuk, S., Lu, H., Ngugi, M. R., Neldner, V. J., Chisholm, C., Targhetta, N., et al., & Altman, J. (2025). Mycorrhizal symbioses and tree diversity in global forest communities. Science Advances, 11.

  2. Ismaeel, A., Tai, A. P. K., Santos, E. G., Maraia, H., Aalto, I., Altman, J., Doležal, J., Lembrechts, J. J., Camargo, J. L., Aalto, J., et al. (2024). Patterns of tropical forest understory temperatures. Nature Communications, 15.

  3. Kašpar, J., Tumajer, J., Altman, J., Altmanová, N., Čada, V., Čihák, T., Doležal, J., Fibich, P., Janda, P., Kaczka, R., et al. (2024). Major tree species of Central European forests differ in their proportion of positive, negative, and nonstationary growth trends. Global Change Biology, 30.

  4. Rai, S., Altman, J., Kopecký, M., Pejcha, V., Svoboda, M., & Doležal, J. (2024). Global warming alters Himalayan hemlock’s climate sensitivity and growth dynamics. Climate Dynamics, 62.

  5. Altman, J., Fibich, P., Trotsiuk, V., & Altmanová, N. (2024). Global pattern of forest disturbances and its shift under climate change. Science of the Total Environment, 912.

Jan Altman’s research delivers critical global insights into how climate change, droughts, and extreme disturbances reshape forests and plant ecosystems across continents. By integrating tree-ring science, functional ecology, and large-scale climate analysis, his work strengthens predictive models for forest resilience and supports evidence-based strategies for biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management worldwide.

Yuyun Lu | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Yuyun Lu | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Research Fellow | National University of Singapore | Singapore 

Yuyun Lu is a Research Fellow at the Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, where she has been contributing to advanced research in food science since 2017. Her work focuses on functional foods, food bioprocessing, fermentation technology, food chemistry, and the development of value-added products from agricultural and food industry by-products. With more than 80 scholarly publications, she has built a strong international research profile in areas such as probiotic and functional beverage development, metabolomics-guided food analysis, enzymatic modification of bioactive compounds, plant and marine-based food materials, and sustainable food innovation. Her recent studies span diverse topics including probiotic fermentation of kombu, noni fruit, okara, and spent coffee grounds, rheological and microstructural properties of fortified noodles, 3D food printing using plant and seafood proteins, bioactive organosulfur compounds, bile acid metabolism, antimicrobial food packaging, and quality preservation of seafood and fresh produce during cold storage. She is also recognized for her contributions to understanding flavor chemistry, antioxidant stability, lipid oxidation, and the bioactivity of phytochemicals such as lutein, rutin, and moringa-derived compounds. In addition to research, she is an active peer reviewer for leading journals including Food Chemistry, Food Bioscience, Trends in Food Science and Technology, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, and Food Research International, reflecting her strong standing in the global food science community. Through interdisciplinary approaches combining fermentation science, analytical chemistry, metabolomics, and food engineering, Yuyun Lu’s research supports the development of healthier, safer, and more sustainable food systems, bridging fundamental food chemistry with practical industrial applications and functional nutrition.

Profiles: ORCID | Scopus 

Featured Publications

Lu, Y., Zhang, M., & Huang, D. (2022). Dietary organosulfur-containing compounds and their health-promotion mechanisms. Annual Review of Food Science and Technology, 13, 325–346. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-food-052720-010127

Tay, J. U., Zhou, C., Lee, H. W., Lu, Y., & Huang, D. (2023). 3D printing of salmon fillet mimic: Imparting printability via high-pressure homogenization and post-printing texturization via transglutaminase. Food Hydrocolloids, 139, 108564. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108564

Liu, Y., Yuan, W., Lu, Y., & Liu, S. Q. (2021). Biotransformation of spent coffee grounds by fermentation with monocultures of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lachancea thermotolerans aided by yeast extracts. LWT, 136, 110751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110751

Tan, X., Li, H., Huang, W., Ma, W., Lu, Y., & Yan, R. (2023). Enzymatic acylation improves the stability and bioactivity of lutein: Protective effects of acylated lutein derivatives on L-O2 cells upon H2O2-induced oxidative stress. Food Chemistry, 403, 135393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135393

Lu, Y., Teo, J. N., & Liu, S. Q. (2022). Fermented shellfish condiments: A comprehensive review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 21(3), 2096–2122. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.13024

Yuyun Lu’s research advances global food science through innovative fermentation, functional foods, and sustainable bioprocessing that transform agri-food by-products into high-value nutrition. Her work bridges fundamental food chemistry with real-world industrial applications, supporting healthier diets, food safety, and circular bioeconomy solutions worldwide.

Ulf-Peter Apfel | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Ulf-Peter Apfel | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member 

Professor | Ruhr University Bochum & Fraunhofer UMSICHT | Germany

Ulf-Peter Apfel is a leading figure in modern electrocatalysis and renewable energy chemistry, with a research career defined by major contributions to bio-inspired catalysis, hydrogen evolution, CO₂ reduction, and sustainable energy conversion. With over 8,300 citations, an h-index of 53, and more than 136 peer-reviewed publications, his work demonstrates both exceptional productivity and enduring scientific impact. His research bridges fundamental inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry with applied electrochemical energy technologies, particularly through the design of molecular and heterogeneous electrocatalysts inspired by natural metalloenzymes such as [FeFe]-hydrogenases. His highly cited studies in journals like Angewandte Chemie, Nature Communications, Chemical Society Reviews, and ACS Catalysis have shaped global understanding of hydrogen generation, oxygen reduction and evolution reactions, and carbon dioxide electroreduction. Notably, his work on enzyme-inspired iron porphyrins, pentlandite-based electrocatalysts, cobalt and manganese corrole complexes, and metal–organic framework supported catalysts has established new benchmarks for efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability in electrocatalysis. His interdisciplinary collaborations span spectroscopy, protein crystallography, materials science, and industrial chemistry, reflecting the broad translational relevance of his research. Beyond laboratory innovation, his scholarship also addresses the critical challenge of scaling fundamental discoveries toward real-world energy applications, as reflected in his influential work on bridging the “valley of death” between basic research and applied electrolysis. As a professor at Ruhr University Bochum and head of electrosynthesis at Fraunhofer UMSICHT, he plays a central role in shaping future directions in green hydrogen, artificial photosynthesis, and carbon-neutral fuel production. Overall, his career represents a powerful integration of molecular design, mechanistic insight, and technological relevance, positioning him as one of the most influential scientists in contemporary renewable energy and electrocatalysis research.

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Featured Publications

  1. Xie, L., Zhang, X. P., Zhao, B., Li, P., Qi, J., Guo, X., Wang, B., Lei, H., & Zhang, W. (2021). Enzyme-inspired iron porphyrins for improved electrocatalytic oxygen reduction and evolution reactions. Angewandte Chemie, 133(14), 7654–7659.

  2. Kleinhaus, J. T., Wittkamp, F., Yadav, S., Siegmund, D., & Apfel, U.-P. (2021). [FeFe]-hydrogenases: Maturation and reactivity of enzymatic systems and overview of biomimetic models. Chemical Society Reviews, 50(3), 1668–1784.

  3. Liang, Z., Guo, H., Zhou, G., Guo, K., Wang, B., Lei, H., Zhang, W., & Zheng, H. (2021). Metal–organic-framework-supported molecular electrocatalysis for the oxygen reduction reaction. Angewandte Chemie, 133(15), 8553–8557.

  4. Konkena, B., Junge Puring, K., Sinev, I., Piontek, S., Khavryuchenko, O., Dürholt, J. P., Schökel, A., Schuhmann, W., Muhler, M., & Apfel, U.-P. (2016). Pentlandite rocks as sustainable and stable efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen generation. Nature Communications, 7(1), 12269.

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Ulf-Peter Apfel’s research advances the frontiers of bio-inspired electrocatalysis and sustainable energy conversion, delivering transformative solutions for green hydrogen production and CO₂ utilization. His work directly accelerates the global transition toward carbon-neutral energy technologies by bridging fundamental chemistry with scalable industrial applications.

Sankar Das | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Sankar Das | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

Assistant Research Professor| Yeungnam University | South Korea

Sankar Das is a highly cited materials chemist and Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, internationally recognized for his impactful contributions to nanomaterials, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and energy‐conversion research. With 891 total citations, an h-index of 17, and an i10-index of 20, his scholarly influence reflects both sustained productivity and high global relevance. His research spans material chemistry, nanoparticle design, catalytic systems, and environmental remediation, with a strong emphasis on light‐driven processes and clean energy technologies. Among his most cited works are pioneering studies on hierarchical MnO₂ nanocomposites for solar‐enhanced photocatalysis, halloysite nanotubes for isotope‐selective atmospheric CO₂ capture, CdS nanorods for LED‐driven antibiotic degradation, and Cu‐doped InP/ZnS quantum dots for visible‐light hydrogen evolution, several of which have individually received close to or over 100 citations. His investigations into doped metal oxides, intermetallic catalysts, and clay‐based nanocomposites have significantly advanced electrocatalytic oxygen evolution, toxic metal adsorption (Hg, As), and pollutant degradation. Dr. Das has also contributed to breakthrough methodologies for CO₂ trapping, moisture‐induced isotopic separation, and surface homojunction engineering in g-C₃N₄ for sacrificial‐agent‐free photocatalysis. His publication record highlights consistent collaboration across chemistry, environmental science, materials engineering, and nanotechnology, with multiple papers in leading journals such as ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Nano Letters, Chemical Engineering Journal, Scientific Reports, Small, and Dalton Transactions. Collectively, his work addresses critical global challenges in clean energy generation, air and water purification, and sustainable catalysis, positioning him as a leading researcher in advanced functional nanomaterials and light‐assisted chemical technologies.

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Featured Publications

  1. Das, S., Samanta, A., & Jana, S. (2017). Light-assisted synthesis of hierarchical flower-like MnO2 nanocomposites with solar light induced enhanced photocatalytic activity. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5(10), 9086–9094.

  2. Jana, S., Das, S., Ghosh, C., Maity, A., & Pradhan, M. (2015). Halloysite nanotubes capturing isotope selective atmospheric CO2. Scientific Reports, 5, 8711.

  3. Das, S., & Ahn, Y. H. (2022). Synthesis and application of CdS nanorods for LED-based photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic. Chemosphere, 291, 132870.

  4. Bang, J., Das, S., Yu, E. J., Kim, K., Lim, H., Kim, S., & Hong, J. W. (2020). Controlled photoinduced electron transfer from InP/ZnS quantum dots through Cu doping: A new prototype for the visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction. Nano Letters, 20(9), 6263–6271.

  5. Samanta, A., Das, S., & Jana, S. (2019). Doping of Ni in α-Fe2O3 nanoclews to boost oxygen evolution electrocatalysis. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 7(14), 12117–12124.

Through pioneering materials research, the nominee delivers scalable technologies that address critical challenges in energy, environment, and advanced manufacturing. Their vision advances scientific excellence while creating measurable societal and industrial impact.