Kriveshini Pillay | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Kriveshini Pillay | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Kriveshini Pillay at University of Johannesburg, South Africa

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Summary 📚

Prof. Kriveshini Pillay is a distinguished academic in Environmental Chemistry, currently serving as a Full Professor at the University of Johannesburg. With over 20 years of teaching and research experience, she is dedicated to advancing knowledge in water remediation technologies and nanomaterials.

Education 🎓

Prof. Pillay holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of the Witwatersrand (2011), a Master of Science in Applied Science from the University of Cape Town (2001), and both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Natal-Pietermaritzburg (1996, 1997).

 Professional Experience 🏫

Throughout her career, Prof. Pillay has held various academic roles, including Full Professor (2020-Present) and Associate Professor (2017-2020) at the University of Johannesburg. She has also served as a Senior Lecturer (2011-2017) and has extensive teaching experience from her time as a Temporary Teacher and Demonstrator in various institutions. Additionally, she has taken on leadership roles, including Deputy HOD for Teaching and Learning and Director for NIC/DST/MINTEK projects focused on water remediation.

🔬 Research Interests

Prof. Pillay’s research focuses on the removal of heavy metals and organic pollutants from industrial effluents using adsorption and photocatalysis. She is currently supervising multiple MSc and PhD students on projects involving modified conducting polymers and environmental remediation. Additionally, she leads a research group exploring nano-structured materials for forensic applications, collaborating with the South African Police Force.

 

Top Noted Publications 📖

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes as adsorbents for the removal of parts per billion levels of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution
    • Authors: K. Pillay, E. M. Cukrowska, N. J. Coville
    • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
    • Volume: 166
    • Issue: 2-3
    • Pages: 1067-1075
    • Year: 2009
Recent developments in the use of metal oxides for photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants in water—a review
    • Authors: T. Velempini, E. Prabakaran, K. Pillay
    • Journal: Materials Today Chemistry
    • Volume: 19
    • Pages: 100380
    • Year: 2021
Nanosponge cyclodextrin polyurethanes and their modification with nanomaterials for the removal of pollutants from waste water: A review
    • Authors: A. L. Taka, K. Pillay, X. Y. Mbianda
    • Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers
    • Volume: 159
    • Pages: 94-107
    • Year: 2017
Selective removal of toxic Cr (VI) from aqueous solution by adsorption combined with reduction at a magnetic nanocomposite surface
    • Authors: N. H. Kera, M. Bhaumik, K. Pillay, S. S. Ray, A. Maity
    • Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
    • Volume: 503
    • Pages: 214-228
    • Year: 2017
Magnetic chitosan–GO nanocomposite: synthesis, characterization and batch adsorber design for Cr (VI) removal
    • Authors: S. Debnath, A. Maity, K. Pillay
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
    • Volume: 2
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 963-973
    • Year: 2014
Ageing of chromium (III)-bearing slag and its relation to the atmospheric oxidation of solid chromium (III)-oxide in the presence of calcium oxide
    • Authors: K. Pillay, H. Von Blottnitz, J. Petersen
    • Journal: Chemosphere
    • Volume: 52
    • Issue: 10
    • Pages: 1771-1779
    • Year: 2003

Thu Bac Vuong | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Thu Bac Vuong | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (INST), Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM) , Vietnam

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 🌟 Summary

Dr. Thu Bac Vuong is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Impact Assessment, Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (INST), Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM) in Hanoi. With extensive expertise in environmental radiation and pollutant assessment, he is dedicated to advancing research in radiation safety and environmental impact.

🎓 Education

Dr. Vuong earned his BSc from Dalat University in 1982 and his PhD from the Nuclear Training Center at the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute in 2013.

💼 Professional Experience

With a robust background in scientific research, Dr. Vuong has extensive experience in teaching and training in experimental nuclear physics. His work includes radiation safety, incident response, radiation measurement, monitoring, and environmental impact assessments. He has also contributed to the development of professional orientations and legal documents related to nuclear safety.

🔍 Research Interests

His research interests encompass aerosol pollution in mega cities, environmental impact assessments of pollutants, long-range transport of air pollutants, applications of nuclear analytical techniques, environmental radiation monitoring and warning, and nuclear and radiation emergency preparedness.

Jesús M. Marín-Benito | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jesús M. Marín-Benito, Environmental Data Analysis, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Spain

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Summary

Jesús María Marín-Benito is a Senior Scientist at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), with a distinguished academic background in Chemistry from the University of Salamanca. He has extensive international research experience, including significant roles in numerous R&D projects focusing on pesticide dynamics in agricultural soils and environmental modeling. His career highlights include leadership in national and international research initiatives, substantial publication in high-impact journals, and editorial responsibilities in prominent scientific publications. His current work emphasizes conservation agriculture practices and their impact on soil and water sustainability.

Education

Dr. Jesús María Marín-Benito completed his academic journey with a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Salamanca, Spain, in 2011, where he was distinguished with the Extraordinary Doctorate Award. His doctoral research laid the foundation for his subsequent career in environmental science and agriculture, focusing on the dynamics of pesticides in agricultural ecosystems. This educational background equipped him with a deep understanding of chemical processes and their environmental implications, pivotal to his current role as a Senior Scientist at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).

Professional Experience

Jesús María Marín-Benito brings a wealth of professional experience as a Senior Scientist at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). With a career spanning pivotal roles in international research centers and prestigious fellowships, including a Juan de la Cierva-Incorporation at IRNASA-CSIC, he has emerged as a leading expert in environmental chemistry and agricultural sustainability. His research leadership includes overseeing multiple national and international projects, focusing on pesticide dynamics in agricultural soils and environmental modeling. Dr. Marín-Benito’s contributions extend beyond academia, encompassing editorial responsibilities for esteemed scientific journals and active engagement in professional networks promoting soil and water conservation practices.

Research Interests

Dr. Jesús María Marín-Benito’s research interests revolve around the intersection of environmental chemistry, agriculture, and sustainability. His primary focus lies in understanding the dynamics of pesticides in agricultural soils and their environmental impact, particularly under various soil management practices such as conservation agriculture. He is deeply engaged in developing and applying environmental models to assess and predict the fate of pesticides and their metabolites, aiming to mitigate contamination risks to soil and water resources. Dr. Marín-Benito’s work contributes significantly to advancing knowledge in soil science, advocating for sustainable agricultural practices that balance productivity with environmental preservation.

📖 Publication Top Noted

Title: Sustainable agricultural practices influence s-metolachlor, foramsulfuron and thiencarbazone-methyl degradation and their metabolites formation

    • Authors: Doubi, M., Rodríguez-Cruz, M.S., Sánchez-Martín, M.J., Marín-Benito, J.M.
    • Journal: Science of the Total Environment
    • Volume: 945
    • Pages: 174039
    • Year: 2024

Title: Changes in Soil Microbial Parameters after Herbicide Application in Soils under Conventional Tillage and Non-Tillage

    • Authors: Douibi, M., Carpio, M.J., Rodríguez-Cruz, M.S., Sánchez-Martín, M.J., Marín-Benito, J.M.
    • Journal: Processes
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 827
    • Year: 2024

Title: Mulching vs. organic soil amendment: Effects on adsorption-desorption of herbicides

    • Authors: Douibi, M., Krishtammagari, A., Sánchez-Martín, M.J., Rodríguez-Cruz, M.S., Marín-Benito, J.M.
    • Journal: Science of the Total Environment
    • Volume: 892
    • Pages: 164749
    • Year: 2023

Title: Effect of Applying an Organic Amendment on the Persistence of Tebuconazole and Fluopyram in Vineyard Soils

    • Authors: Herrero-Hernández, E., Andrades, M.S., Sánchez-Martín, M.J., Marín-Benito, J.M., Rodríguez-Cruz, M.S.
    • Journal: Agronomy
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 1270
    • Year: 2023

Title: Changes in vineyard soil parameters after repeated application of organic-inorganic amendments based on spent mushroom substrate

    • Authors: Carpio, M.J., Andrades, M.S., Herrero-Hernández, E., Sánchez-Martín, M.J., Rodríguez-Cruz, M.S.
    • Journal: Environmental Research
    • Volume: 221
    • Pages: 115339
    • Year: 2023

Title: Organic Amendment for the Recovery of Vineyard Soils: Effects of a Single Application on Soil Properties over Two Years

    • Authors: Herrero-Hernández, E., Andrades, M.S., Eguren, G.V., Rodríguez-Cruz, M.S., Marín-Benito, J.M.
    • Journal: Processes
    • Volume: 10
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 317
    • Year: 2022

Title: Pesticide Fate in Soils Under Different Agricultural Management Practices

    • Authors: Carpio, M.J., Rodríguez-Cruz, M.S., Sánchez-Martín, M.J., Marín-Benito, J.M.
    • Book Chapter: Handbook of Environmental Chemistry
    • Volume: 113
    • Pages: 251-286
    • Year: 2022