Prof. kawther Ben Mabrouk | Catalyse | Top Researcher Award

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Prof. kawther Ben Mabrouk | Catalyse | Top Researcher Award

Prof. kawther Ben Mabrouk | Catalyse | Water Research and Technologies Center | Tunisia

Prof. kawther Ben Mabrouk is a distinguished physicist and Assistant Professor at the Water Research and Technologies Center (CERTE) in Tunisia, recognized for her pioneering research in optical sensing, nanomaterials, and environmental remediation. She obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Lorraine, France, where she specialized in Raman spectroscopy and optical sensing. Her academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Humboldt University of Berlin, supported by the Humboldt Innovation Grant, where she advanced her expertise in material characterization and sustainable environmental technologies. Prof. Kawther BEN MABROUK has built a robust research portfolio focused on the synthesis, design, and optimization of functional nanomaterials for photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, microplastic detection, and water purification applications. Her contributions extend to participation in multiple international research collaborations, particularly through European COST Actions (ICPLASTIC and PRIORITY), where she serves as Leader of the Subgroup Sampling (WG4) and plays a key role in developing standardized microplastic detection methods through machine learning integration. Her professional experience spans academia, applied research, and international scientific exchange, having contributed as a full-time researcher at the Research and Technology Center of Energy and as a senior postdoctoral researcher in Germany. She possesses strong research skills in Raman and infrared spectroscopy, catalysis, nanomaterial synthesis, and environmental sensor development, complemented by proficiency in analytical instrumentation and data modeling. Prof. Kawther BEN MABROUK has published 15 Scopus-indexed papers, delivered numerous conference presentations, and contributed a book chapter on nanomaterial applications in environmental physics. Her awards and honors include the Humboldt Innovation Grant, the IUPAP Women in Physics Award, and recognition from the Tunisian Physical Society for academic excellence.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Ben Mabrouk, K., Sassi, S., Khemissi, I., Zaghouani, R. B., Khezami, L., Elfil, H., Bouich, A., Soucase, B. M., & Hajjaji, A. (2025). Electrodeposition of BiVO4 nanoparticles on TiO2 nanotubes: Characterization and synergetic photocatalytic degradation activity of Amido Black dye. Molecules. (Citations: 3)

  2. Khemissi, I., Laajimi, R., Ben Mabrouk, K., Hajjaji, A., & Rahmani, M. (2025). An in-depth study by machine learning models of the absorbance properties of stable Ta2O5 nanotubes decorated by PbS nanoparticles for photocatalytic applications. Materials Research Bulletin. (Citations: 2)

  3. Ghribi, K., Ouertani, R., Ben Mabrouk, K., Khirouni, K., & Dimassi, W. (2019). Effect of electrophoresis time deposition of colloidal gold nanoparticles on inducing the crystallization of amorphous Si thin films. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing. (Citations: 5)

  4. Mabrouk, K. B., Kauffmann, T. H., & Fontana, M. D. (2013). Abilities of Raman sensor to probe pollutants in water. Journal of Physics: Conference Series. (Citations: 6)

  5. Aroui, H., Ben Mabrouk, K., & Boussassi, R. (2013). Line-mixing effect on NH3 line intensities. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer. (Citations: 4)

  6. Kauffmann, T. H., Ben Mabrouk, K., & Fontana, M. D. (2013). Raman probe for the simultaneous measurement of anion concentration in mixtures of salt solutions. Proceedings of IEEE Sensors. (Citations: 5)

  7. Ben Mabrouk, K., Kauffmann, T. H., & Fontana, M. D. (2013). Raman probe of pollutants in water: Measurement process. Proceedings of IEEE Sensors. (Citations: 3)

Prof. Hui Xue | Electro Catalysis Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hui Xue | Electro Catalysis Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Hui Xue, Inner Mongolia University, China

Dr. Hui Xue is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, specializing in inorganic chemistry and electrocatalytic nanomaterials. She earned her Ph.D. from the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and has been deeply involved in the development of interface-engineered catalysts for energy conversion processes such as oxygen evolution and ammonia synthesis. Dr. Xue has led and contributed to numerous National Natural Science Foundation projects, focusing on MNC composite catalysts, spinel/clay functional materials, MOF-based systems, and near-infrared fluorescence probes. Her work has been published in prestigious journals including Green Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Journal, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, with several papers recognizing her as co-corresponding author. She has also received regional funding and presented at major national conferences. Dr. Xue’s research emphasizes interface microenvironment modulation and defect engineering, contributing significantly to advancements in electrocatalysis and environmental remediation.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Xue Hui is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with significant contributions to the fields of inorganic chemistry, electrocatalysis, and nanomaterials engineering. As an Associate Professor at Inner Mongolia University, Dr. Xue has demonstrated a consistent trajectory of research excellence, innovation, and collaborative impact in cutting-edge areas of sustainable energy and catalysis.

🎓 Education

  • 📍 Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry (2012.09 – 2017.06)
    Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • 📍 B.Sc. in Chemistry (2008.09 – 2012.06)
    Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities

🧑‍🏫 Work Experience

  • 🏫 Associate Professor (2022.01 – Present)
    Inner Mongolia University, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

  • 🧪 Lecturer (2017.07 – 2021.12)
    Inner Mongolia University, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

🧬 Research Projects & Achievements

  • 🧪 Principal Investigator of National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project (2023–2025)
    “Post-modified MNC oxygen reduction catalyst”

  • 🔬 Participant in 6 additional NSFC projects from 2021–2025, covering fields such as photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, wastewater treatment, and antibacterial materials

  • 🧱 Inner Mongolia NSFC General Project (2024–2026):
    “Controllable construction of MNC composite catalysts” – Host

  • 📄 Published in leading journals:
    Green Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Journal, ChemComm, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Chinese Chemical Letters

  • ✍️ Co-corresponding author of multiple peer-reviewed articles on interface modulation, heterojunctions, and catalytic nanomaterials

🏅 Academic Awards & Honors

  • 🌟 Co-corresponding author in internationally recognized journals

  • 🧑‍🔬 Presenter:
    “Defect construction and electronic structure regulation of electrocatalytic nanomaterials” – 5th Academic Conference on New Energy Materials and Devices of China, 2023

  • 🧑‍🏫 Active contributor to national and regional scientific advancements in electrocatalysis and nanomaterial engineering

Publication Top Notes:

Activating Inert Palmeirite Through Co Local-Environment Modulation and Spin Electrons Rearrangement for Superior Oxygen Evolution

Triggered Directed Electron Redistribution Endowed by Efficient Ohmic Contacts of NiMoN/Ni3S2 for Boosting Large Current-Density Overall Seawater Splitting

The 3d-4f electron transition of the CoS2/CeO2 heterojunction for efficient oxygen evolution