Tetiana Tatarchuk | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Tetiana Tatarchuk | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

Assistant Professor | Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University | Ukraine

Tetiana Tatarchuk is an accomplished Ukrainian chemist and Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, where she has been serving since 2005. Her research primarily focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of metal oxide and ferrite nanomaterials for environmental remediation, catalytic processes, and water treatment. She has extensively explored the development of cobalt, nickel-cobalt, zinc-cobalt, and gadolinium-substituted ferrites, emphasizing their structural, morphological, magnetic, optical, and catalytic properties. Her work includes green and eco-friendly synthesis approaches using plant extracts, demonstrating significant advancements in adsorption, photocatalysis, and Fenton-like oxidation for the degradation of organic pollutants such as dyes, pharmaceuticals, and toxic chemicals. Tatarchuk has also contributed to studies on TiO₂-based photocatalysts, halloysite nanotubes, and magnetite nanoparticles, highlighting their potential in environmental purification, hyperthermia applications, and advanced oxidation processes. Her publications in high-impact journals reveal a consistent focus on sustainable and practical solutions for environmental challenges, including water disinfection, pollutant degradation, and heavy metal removal. In addition to experimental research, she has investigated fundamental aspects of spinel ferrite defects, cation distribution, inversion degree, and their influence on catalytic performance, combining theoretical modeling with practical applications. Tatarchuk has collaborated extensively with international researchers, contributing to multidisciplinary projects that integrate chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering. She has also reviewed topics such as virus elimination, microplastics removal, and green synthesis principles, reflecting her commitment to addressing global environmental and health issues. With over 80 publications, numerous citations, and active engagement in peer review, her career demonstrates a blend of innovative research, teaching excellence, and scientific leadership, establishing her as a prominent figure in nanomaterials and environmental chemistry. Her work continues to impact sustainable technology development and water treatment methodologies, emphasizing the translation of laboratory research into real-world solutions for pollution control and resource management.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. Tatarchuk, T., Kotsyubynsky, V. (2025). CeO2-Cobalt Ferrite Composite as a Dual-Function Catalyst for Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition and Organic Pollutants Degradation. Metals, 15(9), 985.

  2. Tatarchuk, T., Bilovol, V., Shyichuk, A., Danyliuk, I., Sokołowski, K., Gajewska, M. (2025). Mesoporous Co-Mn ferrites as highly radical-forming catalysts for wet peroxide oxidation of 4-nitrophenol. Applied Surface Science, 2025, 162610.

  3. Starko, I., Tatarchuk, T., Sokolowski, K., Naushad, M. (2025). Engineering of Mesoporous Gd-substituted Ni-Co Ferrites as Adsorbents for Efficient Elimination of Congo Red Dye and Oxytetracycline. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 236, 78.

  4. Tatarchuk, T., Shyichuk, A., Kotsyubynsky, V., Danyliuk, N. (2025). Catalytically active cobalt ferrites synthesized using plant extracts: Insights into structural, optical, and catalytic properties. Ceramics International, 51, 470.

  5. Liaskovska, M., Tatarchuk, T., Kotsyubynsky, V. (2025). Green Synthesis of Cobalt–Zinc Ferrites and Their Activity in Dye Elimination via Adsorption and Catalytic Wet Peroxide Oxidation. Metals, 15(1), 44.

Tetiana Tatarchuk’s work advances sustainable environmental chemistry by developing innovative nanomaterials and green catalytic processes for water purification and pollutant removal. Her research bridges fundamental science and practical applications, offering solutions that benefit society, industry, and global environmental sustainability.

Abdul Jalil | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Assist Prof. Dr. Abdul Jalil | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Assistant Professor | Allama Iqbal Open University | Pakistan

Abdul Jalil is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), specializing in condensed matter physics and materials science, with a strong focus on nanostructures, photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and energy-related applications. With over 2,200 citations, an h-index of 19, and more than 30 influential publications, his work demonstrates significant impact in both fundamental science and applied research. Jalil has collaborated extensively with international scholars, including researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hainan University, Auburn University, and the University of Ioannina, reflecting his active engagement in global scientific networks. His notable contributions include advancing solar-driven nitrogen fixation through defect engineering in W18O49, developing novel luminescent phosphors such as YPO4:Dy3+/Eu3+/Tb3+ and Ca2YTaO6:Bi3+/Eu3+ double perovskites, and exploring the optoelectronic and solar energy applications of ZnO nanostructures. He has also made strides in the development of high-performance electromagnetic wave-absorbing aerogels, halide perovskite nanocrystals, and two-dimensional materials like phosphorene-like InP3 and B4C3 monolayers for catalysis and sensing applications. His research integrates experimental synthesis, structural characterization, optical and electronic property tuning, and environmental applications, including photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and assessment of fossil fuel impacts. Through these multidisciplinary studies, Jalil has contributed to both sustainable technologies and advanced materials science, demonstrating innovation in defect tuning, material design, and functional performance optimization. His work has garnered recognition in top journals such as the Journal of the American Chemical Society, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Materials Chemistry, and Journal of Alloys and Compounds, highlighting his role as a leading contributor to the fields of materials science, condensed matter physics, and nanotechnology, with a lasting impact on both academic research and practical applications in energy, environment, and optoelectronic technologies.

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Featured Publications

  1. Zhang, N., Jalil, A., Wu, D., Chen, S., Liu, Y., Gao, C., Ye, W., Qi, Z., Ju, H., Wang, C., … et al. (2018). Refining defect states in W18O49 by Mo doping: A strategy for tuning N2 activation towards solar-driven nitrogen fixation. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 140(30), 9434–9443.

  2. Hassan, A., Ilyas, S. Z., Jalil, A., & Ullah, Z. (2021). Monetization of the environmental damage caused by fossil fuels. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(17), 21204–21211.

  3. Khan, S. A., Jalil, A., Khan, Q. U., Irfan, R. M., Mehmood, I., Khan, K., Kiani, M., … et al. (2020). New physical insight into crystal structure, luminescence and optical properties of YPO4: Dy3+/Eu3+/Tb3+ single-phase white-light-emitting phosphors. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 817, 152687.

  4. Zahoor, R., Jalil, A., Ilyas, S. Z., Ahmed, S., Hassan, A., & … et al. (2021). Optoelectronic and solar cell applications of ZnO nanostructures. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 2, 100003.

  5. Sial, M. A. Z. G., Baskaran, S., Jalil, A., Talib, S. H., Lin, H., Yao, Y., Zhang, Q., Qian, H., … et al. (2019). NiCoFe oxide amorphous nanoheterostructures for oxygen evolution reaction. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44(41), 22991–23001.

Abdul Jalil’s research advances the frontiers of materials science and condensed matter physics by developing innovative nanostructures, photocatalysts, and optoelectronic materials. His work contributes to sustainable energy solutions, environmental remediation, and advanced technological applications, driving global scientific innovation and practical societal benefits.

Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss | Material Sciences | Editorial Board Member

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Prof Dr. Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss | Material Sciences | Editorial Board Member 

Professor | Tallinn University of Technology | Estonia

Prashanth, Konda Gokuldoss is a highly prolific materials scientist based in Tallinn, Estonia, currently affiliated with Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, with an internationally recognized research profile in advanced materials, metallurgy, and additive manufacturing. With 188 Scopus-indexed publications, over 7,238 citations from 4,565 citing documents, and a strong h-index of 41, his scientific impact reflects sustained excellence and global collaboration across 347 co-authors and 31 major research topics. His core expertise spans microstructure evolution, strengthening mechanisms, titanium alloys (notably Ti-6Al-4V), Inconel, metallic glasses, amorphous alloys, high-entropy alloys, and advanced powder-based manufacturing routes such as selective laser melting, laser powder bed fusion, and spark plasma sintering. His research addresses both fundamental and applied aspects of materials science, including mechanical behavior, corrosion resistance, crack mitigation, bio-response, and functional performance of metals, ceramics, and hybrid metal–ceramic composites. A significant portion of his work focuses on tailoring microstructures through process optimization, preheating strategies, alloy modification, and reinforcement with ceramic phases like TiC and TiB to achieve superior strength, durability, and multifunctional properties. He has also contributed to emerging areas such as craniofacial implant materials, virucidal ceramic–metal composites, and crack-free alloy design for additive manufacturing. His multidisciplinary output, published in leading journals such as Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Additive Manufacturing, Ceramics International, Metals, and Journal of Materials Science and Technology, reflects both academic rigor and strong industrial relevance. Through sustained scholarly productivity, international collaboration, and high citation influence, Prashanth, Konda Gokuldoss has established himself as a leading figure in the science and engineering of next-generation structural and functional materials for advanced manufacturing applications.

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Featured Publications

  1. Chen, H., Kosiba, K., Lu, T., Prashanth, K. G., & Suryanarayana, C. (2023). Hierarchical microstructures and strengthening mechanisms of nano-TiC reinforced CoCrFeMnNi high-entropy alloy composites prepared by laser powder bed fusion. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 136, 245–259.

  2. Singh, N., Ummethala, R., Surreddi, K. B., Chatterjee, K., & Prashanth, K. G. (2022). Effect of TiB addition on the mechanical and biological response of spark plasma sintered Ti6Al7Nb matrix composites. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 924, 166502.

  3. Maurya, H. S., Kosiba, K., Juhani, K., Sergejev, F., & Prashanth, K. G. (2022). Effect of powder bed preheating on the crack formation and microstructure in ceramic matrix composites fabricated by laser powder-bed fusion process. Additive Manufacturing, 58, 103013.

  4. Maya, J., Sivaprasad, K., Sarath Kumar, G. V., Lykov, P., & Prashanth, K. G. (2022). Microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of 06Cr15Ni4CuMo processed by selective laser melting. Metals, 12(8), 1303.

  5. Rahmani, R., Kamboj, N., Brojan, M., Antonov, M., & Prashanth, K. G. (2022). Hybrid metal–ceramic biomaterials fabricated through powder bed fusion and powder metallurgy for improved impact resistance of craniofacial implants. Materialia, 24, 101465.

Prashanth, Konda Gokuldoss is driving transformative advances in additive manufacturing and advanced alloys by bridging fundamental microstructure science with real-world industrial applications. His innovations enable stronger, safer, and more functional materials for aerospace, biomedical, and energy sectors, accelerating sustainable global manufacturing.