Hasan Sayğılı | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Hasan Sayğılı | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

Editorial Board Member | Batman University | Turkey

Hasan Sayğılı is a Turkish researcher specializing in the valorization of biomass and industrial waste into high-performance materials for environmental and electrochemical applications. His work focuses on the synthesis and functionalization of carbon-based adsorbents derived from agricultural residues such as lentil shells, hazelnut and pistachio shells, black tea waste, and citrus fruit by-products. Through advanced techniques including hydrothermal conversion, magnetic engineering, and microwave-assisted activation, Sayğılı has developed materials with exceptional adsorption capacities for heavy metals like Pb²⁺ and Cu²⁺, as well as for organic contaminants such as tetracycline and dyes. His research combines environmental remediation with energy storage applications, exemplified by his work on supercapacitor materials derived from biowaste, highlighting a commitment to sustainable and circular approaches in material science. Over the past several years, he has published extensively in high-impact journals including Talanta, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Separation Science and Technology, and various Turkish scientific journals, contributing significantly to the fields of adsorbent design, hydrochar production, and the evaluation of thermophysical properties of biowaste-derived aerogels. Beyond his publications, Sayğılı participates in peer review for journals focused on biomass conversion, chemical engineering, environmental management, and sustainable production, reflecting his recognized expertise in the scientific community. His research integrates fundamental studies of adsorption mechanisms and kinetics with practical applications for water treatment and energy storage, offering innovative solutions to environmental pollution and resource recovery challenges. By bridging material synthesis, environmental chemistry, and sustainable engineering, Hasan Sayğılı’s work provides impactful insights into the development of eco-friendly materials that address pressing global issues related to waste management, heavy metal contamination, and renewable energy technologies. His contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on transforming low-value residues into multifunctional materials, establishing him as a prominent figure in applied materials science and environmental engineering.

Profiles: ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. Sayğılı, H., Akkaya Sayğılı, G., & Levent, A. (2025). Design of microwave-supported activated carbon derived from lentil processing residual for efficient heavy metals adsorption and supercapacitor applications. Talanta. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2025.128068

  2. Akkaya Sayğılı, G., Sayğılı, H., & Levent, A. (2025). Lentil shell-based magnetically engineered activated carbon as a bidirectional hybrid material for environmental and electrochemical performances. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2025.114872

  3. Akkaya Sayğılı, G., & Sayğılı, H. (2023). Co-conversion of industrial biowaste mixtures by hydrothermal method and application to Cu²⁺ adsorption. Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1329561

  4. Sayğılı, H., & Akkaya Sayğılı, G. (2023). Use of novel hydrochar from co‑carbonization of hazelnut and pistachio shells for tetracycline removal from aqueous solution. Bayburt Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.55117/bufbd.1357853

  5. Işık, M. Z., Oktay, H., Kayır, M., & Sayğılı, H. (2023). Aerogel production and determination of its thermophysical and characteristic properties. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1348351

Hasan Sayğılı’s research transforms agricultural and industrial waste into advanced carbon-based materials, offering sustainable solutions for water purification, heavy metal remediation, and energy storage. His work bridges environmental science and material innovation, driving impactful advancements in sustainable technologies and circular economy applications.

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.

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.

Zonglin He | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Zonglin He | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Taiyuan University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Zonglin He is an accomplished Associate Professor at Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, specializing in Mechanical Engineering with research expertise in metal plastic forming theory and high-performance engineering numerical calculation. He earned his Doctorate in Engineering from Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, where his academic foundation in mechanical systems and materials science evolved into a distinguished research career. Dr. He’s professional experience spans teaching, supervising master’s students, and leading multiple funded research and industrial projects that integrate theoretical modeling with practical application. His research interests focus on metal deformation mechanics, bimetallic and composite pipe forming, and numerical simulation for advanced materials design. He possesses strong research skills in computational modeling, metallurgical structure analysis, and the development of mathematical models for forming processes. Dr. He has published four peer-reviewed papers in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, accumulating 22 citations and an h-index of 3 and 4 Document , which reflect the growing international recognition of his scientific contributions. Alongside his publications, he holds three national invention patents and has collaborated with Steel Heli Company to develop cladding pipe manufacturing technologies, demonstrating his commitment to research with industrial impact. His pioneering work on the Pilger hot-rolling process for bimetallic seamless clad pipes has significantly advanced understanding in metallurgical bonding and deformation mechanisms. In recognition of his excellence in academic innovation and teaching, he received the Second Prize of Shanxi Provincial Teaching Achievement. Dr. He’s dedication to combining engineering research with industrial application positions him as a forward-thinking scholar with strong potential for global collaboration and leadership. In conclusion, his achievements, innovation-driven mindset, and contributions to sustainable material processing make Dr. Zonglin He a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

He, Z., and Li, Y. (2024). Enhanced mechanical properties of bimetal metallurgical cladding tube by non-vacuum Pilger hot-rolling. Materials Letters.

He, Z., and [Co-author(s)]. (2020). The bonding mechanism and experimental verification of Pilger hot rolling clad tube.