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.

Kamala Kannan | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kamala Kannan | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

Assistant Professor | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | India

Professor Kamala Kannan is an exceptionally accomplished researcher whose extensive contributions in marine biology, biotechnology, and environmental sciences make her highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Currently serving as a Professor at Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, she brings a wealth of experience from her tenure as a National Postdoctoral Fellow at SRM University and as a Senior Research Fellow at the Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai. Her academic foundation includes a PhD and M.Phil in Marine Biology from Annamalai University, complemented by an M.Sc in Oceanography and a B.Sc in Zoology, reflecting a deep and progressive specialization in marine sciences. Over her prolific career, she has authored more than 34 publications in high-impact journals, encompassing groundbreaking work on antioxidant enzymes in gastropods, green synthesis of nanoparticles from marine plants, multi-drug resistant bacteria in marine fish, and marine bioactive compounds targeting oral squamous cell carcinoma, among others. She has also contributed numerous book chapters on marine actinobacteria, marine polymers, and bioremediation technologies, demonstrating her expertise in translating fundamental research into practical applications for environmental remediation and biomedical uses. Professor Kannan’s research has attracted competitive funding, such as the Science and Engineering Research Board grant for bioremediation of radionuclides using marine actinobacterial EPS, highlighting her capability to secure support for high-impact projects. Additionally, her service as a peer reviewer for international journals underscores her recognized authority in the field. Her work exemplifies innovation, interdisciplinary integration, and societal impact, particularly in environmental conservation, biotechnological applications, and public health. With a career marked by sustained scholarly productivity, mentorship of emerging scientists, and meaningful contributions to marine science and biotechnology, Professor Kamala Kannan embodies the qualities of an outstanding researcher whose achievements merit the highest recognition through the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Ambekar, A. A., Sivaperumal, P., Kamala, K., Kubal, P., & Prakash, C. (2023). Effect of temperature changes on antioxidant enzymes and oxidative stress in gastropod Nerita oryzarum collected along India’s first Tarapur Atomic Power Plant site. Environmental Research, 214, 114334.

  2. Sivaperumal, P., Kamala, K., Ganapathy, D. M., Dharani, G., Sundarrajan, S., & Ramakrishna, S. (2023). Fabrication of AgNPs mediated fibrous membrane from Rhizophora mucronata mangrove plant extract for biological properties. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 79, 104710.

  3. Dilipan, E., Sivaperumal, P., Kamala, K., & Ramachandran, M. (2023). Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using seagrass Cymodocea serrulata (R.Br.) Asch. & Magnus, characterization, and evaluation of anticancer, antioxidant, and antiglycemic index. Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, 70(3), 1078–1092.

  4. Kamala, K., Sivaperumal, P., Subramanian, K., Aruni, W., Shanmugam, R., & Rajaram, R. (2022). Baseline assessment of marine actinobacterial diversity around the nuclear power plant sites, India and its application to uranium remediation. Environmental Research, 211, 113135.

  5. Sivaperumal, P., Sekaran, S., Kamala, K., & Ganapathy, D. (2022). Marine bioactive compounds as potential therapeutic inhibitor for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Oral Oncology, 126, 105971.