Carolina Constantin | Chemical Engineering | Research and Development Achievement Award

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Carolina Constantin | Chemical Engineering | Research and Development Achievement Award

PhD at National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania.

Carolina Constantin is a distinguished Romanian environmental engineer with a deep expertise in soil pollution, bioremediation, and sustainable agricultural practices. She has made significant contributions to soil protection, focusing on the impact of pollutants like petroleum products and detergents. Her extensive research and teaching experience, spanning over two decades, reflect her commitment to addressing environmental challenges. Carolina’s work in the field of soil remediation and pollution mitigation has had a lasting impact on both the scientific community and industry practices in Romania.

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Education 🎓

Carolina Constantin’s educational journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in Technology of Inorganic Substances from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest (1989-1995), followed by a Master’s degree in Depollution of Effluents from the same institution. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 2008. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in pedagogy at the Politehnica University of Bucharest (2002-2003), which further bolstered her teaching career in higher education.

Experience💼

Carolina Constantin’s professional experience spans from research assistant roles in the 1990s to senior positions, including Scientific Researcher and Lecturer at the National Research and Development Institute for Pedology, Agrochemistry, and Environmental Protection (ICPA). She has led research initiatives on soil pollution, focusing on petroleum products, detergents, and phenols, while also contributing to soil conservation and reclamation practices. Her work in training laboratory staff and her involvement in scientific boards highlight her leadership and mentorship in environmental science.

Research Interests 🔬

Carolina Constantin’s primary research interests lie in soil pollution, particularly the effects of industrial pollutants such as petroleum residues and detergents. She specializes in developing and optimizing analytical methods for environmental monitoring and remediation. Her work on bioremediation techniques, utilizing microorganisms to degrade pollutants, has contributed significantly to sustainable practices in soil management. Additionally, Carolina is involved in environmental protection and restoration projects, addressing soil degradation through recultivation efforts and the use of organic waste.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Throughout her career, Carolina Constantin has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to environmental engineering. Notable awards include the AGIR Award (2003) for Environmental Engineering, multiple accolades from the Gheorghe Ionescu Şișești Academy for her work on pollution impacts, and a Diploma of Excellence at the “PRO INVENT 2012” exhibition. She also received the UEFISCDI award for her article on scouring efficiency and various prizes for her research presentations at international conferences. These awards underline her excellence in research and her contributions to sustainable environmental practices.

Conclusion 🔚 

Carolina Constantin demonstrates a profound commitment to environmental research with clear, impactful results. Her deep expertise, record of scientific achievement, and role in advancing soil science and pollution control establish her as an exceptional candidate for the Research and Development Achievement Award.

Publications Top Notes 📚

  • “Glass Fibre-Reinforced Composite Materials Used in the Aeronautical Transport Sector: A Critical Circular Economy Point of View”
    Authors: Săftoiu, G.-V., Constantin, C., Nicoară, A.-I., Ficai, D., Ficai, A.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0
  • “Innovative Collagen Based Biopolymers Tested as Fertilizers for Poor Soils Amendment”
    Authors: Constantin, C., Stefan, D.S., Manea-Saghin, A.-M., Meghea, I.
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 1
  • “Glass Fabrics Functionalization for the Development of High-Performance Sandwich Structures”
    Authors: Săftoiu, G.-V., Constantin, C., Nicoară, A.-I., Ficai, D., Ficai, A.
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 0
  • “U(VI) Removal from Diluted Aqueous Systems by Sorption–Flotation”
    Authors: Constantin, C., Popescu, I.-C., Oprea, O., Stoica, L.
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 7
  • “Innovative Polycomposite Fertilizer Obtained by Recycling and Processing Three Organic Wastes”
    Authors: Lacatusu, A.R., Meghea, A., Rogozea, A.E., Constantin, C.
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1
  • “Water Quality Monitoring from Avicola Slobozia S.A.”
    Authors: Dobrin, A.-A., Constantin, C., Nechifor, G.
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 0
  • “Cr(III)aq Separation by Flotation with Multipolar Collector”
    Authors: Craioveanu, M.G., Stoica, L., Constantin, C., Oprea, O.
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 8
  • “Equilibrium and Kinetics of U(VI)aq Adsorption on In Situ Generated Fe₂O₃ . NH₂O”
    Authors: Popescu, I.C., Stoica, L., Constantin, C., Stanescu, M.
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 2
  • “Discoloration of Food Dyes from Aqueous Media by Ozonation. Case Study: Brilliant Blue”
    Authors: Marcvart, M., Constantin, C., Stoica, L.
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 1
  • “Removal of Tartrazine from Aqueous Solution by Adsorption on Activated Red Mud”
    Authors: Bacioiu, I.-G., Stoica, L., Constantin, C., Stanescu, A.-M.
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 18

Ali Alshamrani | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ali Alshamrani | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor at Taifuniversity, Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Ali M. Alshamrani is an accomplished mechanical engineer with a strong background in both academia and industry. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Taif University, his expertise lies in fluid mechanics, oil spill behavior, and renewable energy. His extensive research has led to multiple peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals, focusing on areas such as oil slick contraction and fragmentation, and renewable energy solutions like solar distillation. With a solid foundation in teaching and research, Dr. Alshamrani continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of mechanical engineering.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Alshamrani earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida (USF) in 2022, graduating with an impressive GPA of 3.9/4.0. His doctoral studies focused on fluid mechanics, material science, and oil spill behavior. He also completed his M.Eng. at USF in 2018 with a GPA of 3.86/4.0, where he conducted research on material sciences and manufacturing processes. Dr. Alshamrani’s academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Umm Al Qura University in 2014, where he worked on a vortex tube cooler for his graduation project.

💼 Experience

Dr. Alshamrani’s experience spans both industry and academia. He completed internships at Saudi Aramco and King Abdullah & Al Salam Co., where he gained hands-on experience in refinery operations, aircraft maintenance, and construction projects. In academia, he has held teaching positions, including as a lecturer and lab instructor at Taif University, and as a teaching and research assistant at USF. Currently, as an Assistant Professor at Taif University, he teaches courses on fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics while continuing his research in mechanical engineering.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Alshamrani’s research interests focus on fluid mechanics, oil spill dynamics, and renewable energy systems. His work has explored the contraction and fragmentation of crude oil slicks using chemical herders, an innovative approach to oil spill mitigation. He is also involved in research on the design and performance of wind turbines and solar distillers. His interest in combining mechanical engineering principles with environmental challenges positions him at the forefront of sustainable engineering solutions.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Alshamrani has consistently demonstrated excellence, reflected in his high GPAs during his graduate studies. His research has been recognized at international conferences, including the American Physical Society’s Division of Fluid Dynamics meetings, where his work on oil spill dynamics was featured. Additionally, his contributions to the study of renewable energy technologies have garnered attention within the academic community, further cementing his reputation as a leading researcher in his field.

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Ali M. Alshamrani is highly qualified for a Best Researcher Award due to his academic excellence, impactful research contributions, and teaching achievements. His expertise in mechanical engineering, particularly fluid mechanics and oil spill research, combined with his real-world industry experience, makes him a strong contender. Expanding his research scope and fostering international collaboration could further strengthen his candidacy in future awards.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Application of an AI-based optimal control framework in smart buildings using borehole thermal energy storage combined with wastewater heat recovery
Alshamrani, A., Abbas, H.A., Alkhayer, A.G., El-Shafay, A.S., Kassim, M.
Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 101, 113824
Citations: 0

Insights into water-lubricated transport of heavy and extra-heavy oils: Application of CFD, RSM, and metaheuristic optimized machine learning models
Alsehli, M., Basem, A., Jasim, D.J., Musa, V.A., Maleki, H.
Fuel, 2024, 374, 132431
Citations: 2

Enhancing pyramid solar still performance using suspended v-steps, reflectors, Peltier cooling, forced condensation, and thermal storing materials
Alshamrani, A.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2024, 61, 105109
Citations: 0

Conceptual design and optimization of integrating renewable energy sources with hydrogen energy storage capabilities
Zhao, Q., Basem, A., Shami, H.O., Ahmed, M., El-Shafay, A.S.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 79, pp. 1313–1330
Citations: 1

Intelligent computing approach for the bioconvective peristaltic pumping of Powell–Eyring nanofluid: heat and mass transfer analysis
Akbar, Y., Huang, S., Alshamrani, A., Alam, M.M.
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2024, 149(15), pp. 8445–8462
Citations: 1

Dimensionless dynamics: Multipeak and envelope solitons in perturbed nonlinear Schrödinger equation with Kerr law nonlinearity
Afsar, H., Peiwei, G., Alshamrani, A., Alam, M.M., Aljohani, A.F.
Physics of Fluids, 2024, 36(6), 067126
Citations: 2

Intelligent computing for the electro-osmotically modulated peristaltic pumping of blood-based nanofluid
Akbar, Y., Çolak, A.B., Huang, S., Alshamrani, A., Alam, M.M.
Numerical Heat Transfer; Part A: Applications, 2024
Citations: 0

Neural network design for non-Newtonian Fe3O4-blood nanofluid flow modulated by electroosmosis and peristalsis
Akbar, Y., Huang, S., Alshamrani, A., Alam, M.M.
Modern Physics Letters B, 2024, 2450394
Citations: 1

Analysis of interfacial heat transfer coefficients in squeeze casting of AA6061 aluminum alloy with H13 steel die: Impact of section thickness on thermal behavior
Khawale, V.R., Alshamrani, A., Palanisamy, S., Sharma, M., Alrasheedi, N.H.
Thermal Science, 2024, 28(1), pp. 223–232
Citations: 0

Investigation of the performance of a double-glazing solar distiller with external condensation and nano-phase change material
Alshamrani, A.
Journal of Energy Storage, 2023, 73, 109075
Citations: 4