Mojca Škerget | Hydrothermal Recycling | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Mojca Škerget, Hydrothermal Recycling, Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Maribor, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Slovenia

Summary:

Prof. Dr. Mojca Škerget is a distinguished chemical engineer with a PhD from the University of Maribor. She has been a full professor at the same university since 2012 and has led the Chair of Chemical Engineering since 2015. Her significant contributions to the field have earned her numerous awards, including the Zois Certificate of Recognition and the Golden Award of the University of Maribor. She is an internationally recognized researcher, with over 5700 citations and an h-index of 31, reflecting her influence in the field. Prof. Škerget’s research spans a wide range of topics within chemical engineering, particularly focusing on advanced separation processes, hydrothermal treatment of organic waste, and the study of thermodynamic and mass transport phenomena. She is an active member of several professional bodies and continues to contribute to strategic initiatives in Slovenia aimed at transitioning to a circular economy.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

PhD in Chemical Engineering

  • University of Maribor, Slovenia
    2000

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

  • University of Maribor, Slovenia
    1993

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

  • University of Maribor, Slovenia
    1990

Professional Experience:

Prof. Dr. Mojca Škerget has been a full professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Maribor since 2012, where she teaches compulsory courses such as Thermodynamics, Mass Transfer, and Separation Processes, along with elective courses. She has been the Head of the Chair of Chemical Engineering from 2015 to 2024. Prof. Škerget has been recognized with numerous accolades for her contributions to science and engineering, including the Zois Certificate of Recognition and the Golden Award of the University of Maribor. She was acknowledged as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics. Her expertise has been sought in various prestigious bodies, including the Scientific Council for Engineering Sciences and Technologies at the Slovenian Research Agency and the Strategic Development Innovation Partnership for Circular Economy.

Research Interest:

Prof. Škerget’s research encompasses the design and optimization of conventional and high-pressure processes with sub- and supercritical fluids, focusing on separation processes, micronization, crystallization, active ingredient encapsulation, and controlled release. She is also deeply involved in hydrothermal processes for converting organic waste into valuable products using sub- and supercritical water, exploring processes such as carbonization, water reforming, hydrolysis, liquefaction, and gasification. Additionally, her work covers the study of thermodynamic properties, phase equilibria, and mass transport phenomena.

Top Noted Publication:

Chemical Recycling of Polyolefins Waste Materials Using Supercritical Water

  • Čolnik, M., Kotnik, P., Knez, Ž., Škerget, M.
  • Polymers, 2022, 14(20), 4415
  • Citations: 9

Degradation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Waste with Supercritical Water

  • Čolnik, M., Kotnik, P., Knez, Ž., Škerget, M.
  • Processes, 2022, 10(10), 1940
  • Citations: 9

Sustainable Industrial Ecology and Environmental Analysis: A Case of Melamine Etherified Resin Fibres

  • Vujanović, A., Puhar, J., Čolnik, M., Škerget, M., Čuček, L.
  • Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022, 369, 133301
  • Citations: 4

Hop (Humulus lupulus L.) Essential Oils and Xanthohumol Derived from Extraction Process Using Solvents of Different Polarity

  • Bizaj, K., Škerget, M., Košir, I.J., Knez, Ž.
  • Horticulturae, 2022, 8(5), 368
  • Citations: 10

Fragmentation of Disposed Plastic Waste Materials in Different Aquatic Environments

  • Plohl, O., Sep, N., Zemljič, L.F., Čuček, L., Valh, J.V.
  • Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2022, 94, pp. 1249–1254
  • Citations: 4

Gang Chen | Cellulose-based material | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Gang Chen, Cellulose-based material, Best Researcher Award

Professor at South China University of Technology, China

Summary:

Prof. Dr. Gang Chen is a leading expert in papermaking technologies and special paper, with extensive research contributions and innovations in the field. He serves as the Chief Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor at South China University of Technology, where he leads the Special Paper Research Team. Dr. Chen has been instrumental in advancing new papermaking technologies and developing special paper materials, with over 100 published papers and 36 patents to his name. His collaborative efforts with prominent institutions and active involvement in national and provincial research projects underscore his commitment to innovation and excellence in the papermaking industry.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Dr. Gang Chen holds a Ph.D. in Pulp and Paper Making from South China University of Technology.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Gang Chen is a distinguished Chief Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor leading the Special Paper Research Team at South China University of Technology. With a profound expertise in new papermaking technologies and special paper, he has been at the forefront of research and innovation in his field. Over the course of his career, Dr. Chen has successfully led and participated in over 80 research projects, amassing a total funding of 41 million RMB. His prolific academic output includes over 100 published papers, with 58 indexed in major academic databases, alongside authoring a monograph and securing 36 invention patents. Additionally, he has been actively involved in consultancy and industry projects, contributing significantly to advancements in papermaking technologies.

Research and Innovations:

Dr. Chen’s research focuses on special paper-based materials, nanofiber composite materials, and cellulose-based hygroscopic materials. He is dedicated to exploring specialty paper technologies, paper-based functional materials, paper coating technology, fiber mixing and forming mechanisms, and the preparation and application of nanocellulose. His work extends to national key research and development programs, green manufacturing system integration projects, and various foundation and high-tech achievement incubation projects.

Publications Top Noted: 

Enantioselective C(sp3)‒H Bond Activation by Chiral Transition Metal Catalysts

  • Authors: T.G. Saint-Denis, R.Y. Zhu, G. Chen, Q.F. Wu, J.Q. Yu
  • Journal: Science
  • Volume: 359, Issue 6377
  • Year: 2018
  • DOI: 10.1126/science.aao4798
  • Citations: 628

All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells with Improved Grain Surface Passivation

  • Authors: R. Lin, J. Xu, M. Wei, Y. Wang, Z. Qin, Z. Liu, J. Wu, K. Xiao, B. Chen, S.M. Park, et al.
  • Journal: Nature
  • Volume: 603, Issue 7899
  • Year: 2022
  • DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-04174-w
  • Citations: 618

Applied Integer Programming: Modeling and Solution

  • Authors: D.S. Chen, R.G. Batson, Y. Dang
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • Year: 2011
  • ISBN: 9780470373064
  • Citations: 589

Novel Nanostructured Paper with Ultrahigh Transparency and Ultrahigh Haze for Solar Cells

  • Authors: Z. Fang, H. Zhu, Y. Yuan, D. Ha, S. Zhu, C. Preston, Q. Chen, Y. Li, X. Han, et al.
  • Journal: Nano Letters
  • Volume: 14, Issue 2
  • Year: 2014
  • DOI: 10.1021/nl404101p
  • Citations: 495

Successful Recovery of COVID‐19 Pneumonia in a Renal Transplant Recipient with Long‐Term Immunosuppression

  • Authors: L. Zhu, X. Xu, K.E. Ma, J. Yang, H. Guan, S. Chen, Z. Chen, G. Chen
  • Journal: American Journal of Transplantation
  • Volume: 20, Issue 7
  • Year: 2020
  • DOI: 10.1111/ajt.15905
  • Citations: 405