Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone | Waste Bioconversion | Best Scholar Award

Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone | Waste Bioconversion | Best Scholar Award

Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone | Waste Bioconversion | University of Naples Federico II | Italy

Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone earned a Ph.D. in Civil Systems Engineering from the University of Naples “Federico II” after earlier studies in Environmental and Land Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering. Over his career, Gennaro Trancone has built strong expertise in environmental biotechnology, waste-to-energy systems, wastewater and sludge treatment, waste valorization, and sustainable civil/environmental engineering practices. In his academic role at the University of Naples “Federico II”, he lectures and leads courses in sanitary and environmental engineering, waste management, contaminated-site remediation and soil bioengineering; he also functions as subject expert in environmental engineering at other Italian universities. His research interests include anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation, biofilm reactors, biogas production, construction and demolition waste valorization (e.g. concrete waste treatment), treatment of sewage sludge, phosphorus recovery, marine/coastal environmental monitoring and contaminant mobility, and circular bioeconomy approaches to waste and resource management. Gennaro Trancone is skilled in environmental engineering methodologies such as biological leaching, chemical treatment of waste, adsorption/adsorbent design, biofilm reactor design and operation, waste-to-energy system modelling, sewage-sludge processing and resource recovery, contaminated-site risk assessment, and sediment & marine pollution analysis. Through his publications and collaborations, he has contributed to improving sustainable waste treatment and circular economy practices. In conclusion, Gennaro Trancone combines rigorous academic training, hands-on research in environmental biotechnology and waste management, and a commitment to sustainable engineering making him a capable leader in advancing eco-friendly, circular solutions for waste, resource recovery, and environmental protection.

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Selected publications 

  • Trancone, G. (2025). Optimization of NaOH Chemical Treatment Parameters for Biomass-Based Adsorbents in Cationic Dye Removal Processes. Process Research & Development.

  • Achouri, O., Bianco, F., Trancone, G., & Race, M. (2025). A critical review of anaerobic biofilm reactors for the renewable biogas production from food waste. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.

  • Trancone, G., Policastro, G., Spasiano, D., Race, M., Parrino, F., Fratino, U., Fabbricino, M., & Pirozzi, F. (2025). Treatment of concrete waste from construction and demolition activities: Application of organic acids from continuous dark fermentation in moving bed biofilm reactors. Chemical Engineering Journal.

  • Ferraro, A., Marino, E., Trancone, G., Race, M., Mali, M., Pontoni, L., Fabbricino, M., & Spasiano, D. (2023). Assessment of environmental parameters effect on potentially toxic elements mobility in foreshore sediments to support marine-coastal contamination prediction. Marine Pollution Bulletin.

  • Veropalumbo, R., Oreto, C., Viscione, N., Pirozzi, F., Pontoni, L., Trancone, G., Race, M., & Russo, F. (2023). Exploring the effect on the environment of encapsulated micro- and nano-plastics into asphalt mastics for road pavement. Environmental Research.

  • Ferraro, A., Panico, A., Pirasteh-Anosheh, H., Race, M., Spasiano, D., Trancone, G., & Pirozzi, F. (2023). Innovative treatment processes for emerging contaminants removal from sewage sludge. Handbook of Environmental Chemistry.

  • Ferraro, A., de Sario, S., Attanasio, A., …, Spasiano, D., Trancone, G., et al. (2023). Phosphorus recovery as struvite and hydroxyapatite from the liquid fraction of municipal sewage sludge with limited magnesium addition.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anxiang Guan | Carbon Fixation | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anxiang Guan | Carbon Fixation | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anxiang Guan, Guangxi University, China

Anxiang Guan is a male chemist from Beihai, Guangxi, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University. He previously worked as a Senior Engineer at Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Materials Science and Engineering Mobile Research Station, Fudan University. He also participated in an exchange program at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. from the Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, and holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from Guangxi University. His research focuses on electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide, electrocatalytic reduction of carbon monoxide, and electroorganic synthesis, with expertise in in situ infrared and Raman spectroscopy for reaction mechanism studies. He has contributed to projects involving MEA device fabrication, electrocatalyst design, and rare earth fluorescent materials for LED applications. Recognized for his academic excellence, he has received numerous awards, including the Super Postdoctoral Fellow Award at Fudan University and the National Scholarship for Masters. He has also actively participated in international symposiums and academic conferences in electrocatalysis, energy storage, and rare earth materials.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Anxiang Guan

Dr. Anxiang Guan is an accomplished researcher in electrocatalysis, carbon dioxide electroreduction, and materials science, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work on sustainable energy solutions, particularly in electrochemical CO₂ conversion and advanced material synthesis, has had a significant impact on the field.

📚 Education

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Chemistry – Fudan University (2017.09 – 2021.01)

  • 🎓 Master’s in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering – Guangxi University (2014.09 – 2017.07)

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering – Guangxi University (2010.09 – 2014.07)

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor – School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University (2024.06 – Present)

  • 🏢 Senior Engineer – Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (2023.02 – 2024.06)

  • 🔬 Postdoctoral Researcher – Materials Science & Engineering Mobile Research Station, Fudan University (2021.01 – 2023.01)

  • 🔄 Postdoctoral Exchange Researcher – Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2021.03 – 2022.01)

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🏅 Super Postdoctoral Fellow Award – Fudan University (2021.03)

  • 🌟 Excellent Communist Youth League Member – Fudan University (2020.06)

  • 🎖️ Excellent Scholarship for Doctoral Students – Fudan University (2017.12)

  • 🏆 Outstanding Graduates Award – Guangxi University (2017.05)

  • 🏅 Dr. Ma Junwu Memorial Scholarship – Guangxi University (2017.03)

  • 🌟 Excellent Communist Youth League Member – Guangxi University (2016.05)

  • 🏅 National Scholarship for Masters (2016.12)

  • 🔬 Scientific Research Model Award – Guangxi University (2015-2016)

  • 🎓 Outstanding Graduate Student – Guangxi University (2015.12)

Publication Top Notes:

Electrocatalytic Glycerol Upgrading into Glyceric Acid on Ni<sub>3</sub>Sn Intermetallic Compound

Promoting CO Electroreduction to C<sub>2+</sub> Oxygenates by Distribution of Water Dissociation Sites

Electrocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> Upgrading to Triethanolamine by Bromine‐Assisted C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> Oxidation

Nitrogen-Adsorbed Hydrogen Species Promote CO<sub>2</sub> Methanation on Cu Single-Atom Electrocatalyst

Photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub>conversion: from C1 products to multi-carbon oxygenates

Delocalization state-induced selective bond breaking for efficient methanol electrosynthesis from CO2

Dr. Majani Edward | Global Warming | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Majani Edward | Global Warming | Young Scientist Award 

Dr. Majani Edward, St.Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania

Dr. Majani Edward is a distinguished global public health researcher and an influential leader dedicated to addressing health inequities through evidence-based research and transformative leadership. With over four years of experience, his expertise spans infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and primary health care. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree at St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences, where his research focuses on caregivers’ readiness to attend epilepsy clinics for their children. Dr. Edward has held leadership roles as Chief of Party for youth-led research programs and has contributed significantly to global health discourse as an Associate Editor and Guest Editor for the Journal of Public Health Research. He has also served as a reviewer for multiple international journals. His academic journey includes fellowships and specialized training in research communication, data visualization, and implementation science. Passionate about empowering communities and fostering sustainable health systems, Dr. Edward continues to drive impactful research and advocacy initiatives to reduce health disparities worldwide.

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Summary of Suitability

Dr. Majani Edward is a distinguished global public health researcher and an influential leader with over four years of experience dedicated to advancing health equity. His work encompasses infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and primary health care, with a particular focus on addressing health disparities. As an Associate Editor at the Journal of Public Health Research under SAGE Publishing, Dr. Edward plays a pivotal role in disseminating vital public health knowledge by overseeing the peer review process and ensuring the publication of high-quality research. ​

🎓 Education:

  • Doctor of Medicine (2020 – 2025) | St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania

    • Dissertation: Caregivers’ readiness to attend epilepsy clinic for their children and associated factors in Ifakara, Tanzania

    • Advisor: Professor Albino Kalolo

  • Research Project Management (2023-2024) | African Cancer Strategic Training Achievement for Research Success (STARS)

    • Dissertation: Clinical epidemiology and pathological profile of cervical cancer patients attending Good Samaritan Cancer Hospital in Ifakara, Tanzania

    • Advisor: Dr. Salvatory Mlaga

💼 Work Experience:

  • Chief of Party – Youth-Led Research Program (2024 – 2025) | Youth Health Action Network, Tanzania

    • Led youth-led research initiatives, empowering young researchers.

    • Managed timelines, objectives, and research execution.

    • Conducted capacity-building workshops and knowledge-sharing forums.

  • Guest Editor (December 2024 – Present) | Journal of Public Health Research (SAGE Publishing)

    • Leading a special collection on “Mpox: Global Perspectives, Public Health Response, and Future Directions.”

    • Collaborating with researchers on epidemiology and policy interventions.

  • Associate Editor (May 2024 – Present) | Journal of Public Health Research (SAGE Publishing)

    • Overseeing peer review processes for high-quality publications.

    • Coordinating with authors, reviewers, and editorial boards.

    • Enhancing journal visibility and impact.

  • Chief of Party – Gender-Based Violence & Leadership Program (2024) | Youth Health Action Network, Tanzania

    • Led strategies to combat gender-based violence and promote leadership among youth.

    • Supervised multidisciplinary teams and collaborated with stakeholders.

    • Monitored and evaluated program impact.

  • Reviewer (March 2022 – Present) | Journal of Health Science Reports, Advances in Research, International Journal of Surgery (IJS), Public Health Challenges

    • Conducted in-depth manuscript reviews, ensuring scientific rigor and clarity.

    • Provided constructive feedback to authors and editors.

    • Contributed to maintaining research integrity and high publication standards.

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors:

  • Research Communication Scholar (2025) 🗣️ | Leaders of Africa Institute

  • Data Visualization for Social Impact (2025) 📊 | Leaders of Africa Institute

  • Africa SDGs Mentorship Programme (2025) 🌍 | Advance Initiative for Innovation and Development

  • YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa (2024) 🎓

  • International Summer School in Global Health (2024) 🏥 | Barcelona Institute of Global Health

  • Millennium Fellowship (2024) 🌟

  • Aspire Leaders Program (2024) 🚀 | Aspire Institute

  • Youth Capacity Building (YOCAB) (2023 – 2024) 📚 | Tanzania Health Summit

Publication Top Notes:

Climate change and contagion: the emerging threat of zoonotic diseases in Africa

Bullying Among University Students: Challenges and Future Direction

Timely Diagnosis of PID: Leveraging Ultrasound for Effective Management

Breaking the Silence: Ending the Stigma Around Gender‐Based Violence

TIMELY DIAGNOSIS OF PID: LEVERAGING ULTRASOUND FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT

ASSESSMENT OF THE APPLICATION OF RADIATION PHYSICS KNOWLEDGE DURING CLINICAL TRAININGS AMONG CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, ENUGU CAMPUS

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohan Fonseka | Environmental Disclosure Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohan Fonseka | Environmental Disclosure Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohan Fonseka, Xian Jiaotong University, China

Dr. Makram A. Fakhri is a distinguished professor and researcher specializing in nano photonic crystal lasers. He obtained his Ph.D. in Nano Photonic Crystal Laser Engineering from the Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering (INEE) at UniMAP, Malaysia, in 2016. He also holds an M.Sc. in Optoelectronic Engineering and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Technology (UOT), Baghdad. With extensive academic experience, he has served as a lecturer at UOT from 1994 to 2017 and currently holds the position of Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs. Dr. Fakhri has an impressive research record, with an H-index of 37 on Google Scholar, 35 on Scopus, and 28 on Publons. He has received multiple awards, including a Gold Medal at the Iraqi Sovereign Festival and recognition as one of the top 2% scientists worldwide by Stanford University. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including IEEE, OSA, and the Association of Laser and Optical Electronics. His contributions to academia and research have earned him a place on editorial boards of esteemed journals, and he has been recognized as a top peer reviewer globally.

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Meimanage Mohan Pradeep demonstrates a strong academic and professional background in Accounting and Finance, making him a competitive candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Below are the key factors supporting his suitability

🎓 Education

📍 Ph.D. in Accounting & Finance – Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (2009-2013)
📍 MBA in Finance – University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2004-2008)
📍 B.Sc. in Agri-Business Management – Wayamba University, Sri Lanka (1999-2004)
📍 Certified Management Accountants (CMA) Professional Certification (2000-2003)

💼 Work Experience

🏦 Financial & Credit Analyst – Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (2003-2009)
📚 Associate Professor – Xian International Studies University, China (2013-2015)
🌏 Visiting Scholar/Academic – Adelaide University, Australia (2015)
🎓 Assistant Professor – Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (2015-2018)
🏫 Associate Professor – Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (2018-Present)
🗽 Visiting Scholar – Rochester Institute of Technology, USA (2017)

🏆 Achievements & Awards

🥇 Category “A” Foreign Expert – Shaanxi Province, China (Since 2013)
📖 30+ Research Publications – High-impact SSCI-indexed journals
🎖 Best Young Scholar in Teaching & Research – Xi’an Jiaotong University
🏅 Editorial Board Member & Associate Editor – Three International Journals
🌍 Invited Keynote Speaker – Prestigious conferences in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, and Sri Lanka
💼 Consulting Expertise – Promoting cross-border business in China

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