Thi Sinh Vo | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Thi Sinh Vo | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea

Summary:

Dr. Thi Sinh Vo is an accomplished researcher in mechanical and chemical engineering with a strong background in functional materials and composite structures. He earned his Ph.D. from Sungkyunkwan University, where he specialized in chitosan-based composites for environmental and sensor applications. His interdisciplinary expertise extends across materials science, nanotechnology, and chemical engineering. Dr. Vo’s contributions to academia include award-winning research and numerous publications in high-impact journals. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, he continues to push the boundaries of material science for environmental and biosensing applications.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Dr. Thi Sinh Vo completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, in August 2023, with a GPA of 3.95/4.5. His doctoral research focused on the “Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Chitosan-Based Functional Composites for Organic Dye Adsorption and Piezoresistive Sensing.” Dr. Vo holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Daegu University, South Korea, which he earned in 2018 with a perfect GPA of 4.0/4.0. His master’s thesis investigated the “Synthesis and Characterization of Crosslinked Polyurethane Utilizing Azide-Alkyne Click Reaction.” Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, Vietnam National University, where he worked on the “Preparation and Characterization of Water-Soluble Chitosan as a Stabilizer for Gamma Irradiation-Assisted Silver Nanoparticles.”

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Vo is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, where he continues to contribute to cutting-edge research in materials science and mechanical engineering. His research career began as a Research Assistant at the Complex Materials Engineering & Systems (COME) Lab at Sungkyunkwan University, where he was involved in the design and fabrication of composite materials for applications in dye removal, human motion sensing, and biosensing. Prior to his Ph.D. studies, Dr. Vo gained valuable industry experience in chemical engineering, working as a Chemical Engineer at CHING LUH Shoes Co., Ltd., and in research and development roles at NAN PAO Resins Chemical Co., Ltd. and WANEK FURNITURE Co., Ltd. In these positions, he contributed to optimizing manufacturing processes, developing water-based adhesives, and improving plastic injection molding techniques.

Research Interests:

Dr. Vo’s research interests span functional composites and structures, electromechanical and electrochemical sensors for human motion sensing and biosensing, and water/wastewater treatment, particularly focusing on organic dye removal. His work aims to develop innovative materials and sensors for applications in environmental protection and healthcare.

Author Metric:

  • Google Scholar h-index: 10 (2024)
  • Google Scholar Citations: 450 (2024)
  • Google Scholar i10-index: 12 (2024)

Top Noted Publication:

Heavy metal removal applications using adsorptive membranes

  • Journal: Nano Convergence
  • Citations: 179 (2020)
  • Co-authors: MM Hossain, HM Jeong, K Kim

Recycling performance of graphene oxide-chitosan hybrid hydrogels for removal of cationic and anionic dyes

  • Journal: Nano Convergence
  • Citations: 65 (2020)
  • Co-authors: TTBC Vo, JW Suk, K Kim

Enhancement of water absorption capacity and compressibility of hydrogel sponges prepared from gelatin/chitosan matrix with different polyols

  • Journal: Progress in Natural Science: Materials International
  • Citations: 28 (2022)
  • Co-authors: TTBC Vo, TT Tran, ND Pham

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.): Chemical components and their effective clinical applications

  • Journal: Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A: Chemistry
  • Citations: 20 (2021)
  • Co-authors: TTBC Vo, TTTN Vo, TNH Lai

Graphene Oxide–Chitosan Network on a Dialysis Cellulose Membrane for Efficient Removal of Organic Dyes

  • Journal: ACS Applied Bio Materials
  • Citations: 19 (2022)
  • Co-authors: MM Hossain, TG Lim, JW Suk, S Choi, K Kim

Ronaldo Goncalves dos Santos | Chemical Engineering | Innovation Trailblazer Award

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Dr. Ronaldo Goncalves dos Santos, Chemical Engineering, Innovation Trailblazer Award

Doctorate at FEI, Brazil

Summary:

Dr. Ronaldo Goncalves dos Santos is an accomplished Chemical Engineer with a strong focus on sustainable energy solutions and biofuel production. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Campinas in 2007, following his Master’s degree from the same institution in 2003. Dr. dos Santos also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Bahia, completed in 2000.

With over a decade of professional experience, Dr. dos Santos has served as an Associate Professor at Centro Universitário FEI since 2011, where he contributes to both teaching and research activities. He has also worked as a Senior Researcher at the Center for Petroleum Studies (CEPETRO) from 2009 to 2013, gaining valuable insights into petroleum engineering and related fields.

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👩‍🎓Education & Qualification:

1995-2000: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Bahia, 2000

2001-2003: Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas, 2003

2003-2007: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas, 2007

2007-2008: Postdoctoral research in Chemical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Professional Experience:  

Dr. Ronaldo Goncalves dos Santos has a diverse professional experience spanning both academia and research institutions. Since 2011, he has served as an Associate Professor at Centro Universitário FEI, where he contributes to teaching and research activities in the field of Chemical Engineering. Prior to his current position, from 2009 to 2013, Dr. dos Santos worked as a Senior Researcher at the Center for Petroleum Studies (CEPETRO), where he was involved in conducting research related to the petroleum industry. Additionally, he has engaged in various international collaborations, including serving as a Visiting Professor at Teesside University (UK) and as a Fellow at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NOR). His extensive professional background reflects his commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Research Interest:

Synergistic interactions between SARA fractions in asphaltene aggregation.

Obtaining fuel from biofuels through pyrolysis and liquid-vapor extraction.

Fractionation of biofuel and valorization of the decentralized biomass production chain.

Development and evaluation of thermochemical routes integrated with biomass production and biochemical routes for advanced biofuel production.

Identification and characterization of high-value-added bio-oil products derived from biomass pyrolysis.

Research Timeline:

2003-2007: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

  • University of Campinas

2007-2008: Postdoc in Chemical Engineering

  • Norwegian University of Science and Technology

2009-2013: Senior Researcher

  • Center for Petroleum Studies (CEPETRO)

2011-Current: Associate Professor

  • Centro Universitário FEI

2016-2017: Visiting Professor

  • Teesside University (UK)

2020-Current: Fractionation of biofuel and valorization of decentralized biomass production chain

2021-Current: Obtaining fuel from biofuels through pyrolysis and liquid-vapour extraction

2023-Current: Synergistic interactions between SARA fractions in asphaltene aggregation

2019-Current: Valorization of decentralized biomass production chain aiming at advanced biofuels production

2017-2018: Identification and characterization of high value-added bio-oil products from biomass pyrolysis

Publication Top Noted:

“An overview of heavy oil properties and its recovery and transportation methods”

  • Authors: RGD Santos, W Loh, AC Bannwart, OV Trevisan
  • Journal: Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering
  • Volume: 31
  • Pages: 571-590
  • Citations: 510
  • Year: 2014

“Biomass-derived syngas production via gasification process and its catalytic conversion into fuels by Fischer Tropsch synthesis: A review”

  • Authors: RG dos Santos, AC Alencar
  • Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Volume: 45
  • Issue: 36
  • Pages: 18114-18132
  • Citations: 321
  • Year: 2020

“Contact angle measurements and wetting behavior of inner surfaces of pipelines exposed to heavy crude oil and water”

  • Authors: RG dos Santos, RS Mohamed, AC Bannwart, W Loh
  • Journal: Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
  • Volume: 51
  • Issues: 1-2
  • Pages: 9-16
  • Citations: 104
  • Year: 2006

“Physico-chemistry properties of fuel blends composed of diesel and tire pyrolysis oil”

  • Authors: ER Umeki, CF de Oliveira, RB Torres, RG dos Santos
  • Journal: Fuel
  • Volume: 185
  • Pages: 236-242
  • Citations: 81
  • Year: 2016

“Physico-chemical properties of heavy crude oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by mixtures of ionic and non-ionic ethoxylated nonylphenol surfactants and medium chain alcohols”

  • Authors: RG Dos Santos, AC Bannwart, MI Briceño, W Loh
  • Journal: Chemical Engineering Research and Design
  • Volume: 89
  • Issue: 7
  • Pages: 957-967
  • Citations: 70
  • Year: 2011