Fatih Durmaz | Environmental Health | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Fatih Durmaz | Environmental Health | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Selcuk University | Turkey

Dr. Fatih Durmaz is a distinguished analytical chemist currently serving as a faculty member at the Department of Chemistry, Selçuk University, Türkiye. His academic and research journey reflects an enduring commitment to advancing the field of analytical and environmental chemistry through innovative chromatographic and membrane-based techniques. With a strong foundation in the physical and analytical aspects of chemistry, his work encompasses chromatography, HPLC column packing materials, gas chromatography, trace element determination, industrial oil analysis, and water purification technologies. Dr. Durmaz has published extensively in high-impact international journals such as Applied Physics A, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, Journal of Electronic Materials, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, and Desalination and Water Treatment, among others. His collaborative projects often intersect with interdisciplinary domains, integrating analytical chemistry with nanomaterial synthesis, environmental monitoring, and food chemistry. He has contributed to European Union and TÜBİTAK-funded research initiatives focusing on sustainable biosorbents, green synthesis processes, and the development of advanced chromatographic systems for detecting trace compounds in complex matrices. His mentorship has guided several postgraduate theses exploring environmentally conscious analytical methodologies, including humic acid extraction, membrane-based water purification, and lipid characterization in edible oils. Through his scholarly activities, Dr. Durmaz has significantly advanced sustainable analytical techniques and environmental remediation strategies that align with global goals for clean water and green technology. His research impact extends beyond academia, influencing industrial practices in water analysis and oil processing through the application of modern chromatographic and separation technologies. Widely recognized for his method development and contributions to analytical instrumentation, Dr. Durmaz continues to bridge fundamental chemistry with practical environmental solutions, fostering collaborative scientific innovation within Türkiye and the broader international research community. He has 425 citations from 30 documents with an h-index of 11.

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Publications

1. Durmaz, F., & Andirici, Y. (2020). Ultrafiltration membrane separation technique for drinking water. Emerging Materials Research.

2. Durmaz, F. (2020, October 7). Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm. extract alters the expression of some apoptosis related genes. The Journal of Fungus.

3. Khokhar, T. S., Memon, F. N., Memon, A. A., Durmaz, F., Memon, S., Panhwar, Q. K., & Muneer, S. (2019). Removal of ciprofloxacin from aqueous solution using wheat bran as adsorbent. Separation Science and Technology (Philadelphia).

4. Chandio, A. A., Ali Memon, A., Memon, S., Memon, F. N., Panhwar, Q. K., Durmaz, F., Nizamani, S. M., & Brohi, N. A. (2019). Synthesis and antimicrobial assessment of Fe³⁺ inclusion complex of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene diamide derivative. Journal of Chemistry.

5. Junejo, R., Memon, S., Memon, F. N., Memon, A. A., Durmaz, F., & Bhatti, A. A. (2019). Thermodynamic and kinetic studies for adsorption of Reactive Blue (RB-19) dye using calix[4]arene-based adsorbent. Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data.

Zaira Ahmad | Environmental Health | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zaira Ahmad | Environmental Health | Best Researcher Award 

Assistant Professor | Lahore College for Women University | Pakistan

Dr. Zahra Molazem is a distinguished academic and healthcare researcher currently serving as an Associate Professor at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. She earned her Ph.D. in Nursing Education from the same institution, where she also completed her M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Nursing. Dr. Molazem’s research primarily focuses on patient-centered care, digital health innovations, psychosocial support, and nursing education reform, with a special emphasis on cardiovascular and oncology patient management. Her scholarly contributions include notable 2025 studies such as the evaluation of smartphone-based self-help interventions for patients with acute coronary syndrome and the clinical application of Citrus aurantium aromatherapy to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients. She has also published influential qualitative research on caregiving burdens, patient handoffs, and family-centered care models, widely recognized for advancing evidence-based practice and holistic healthcare. Dr. Molazem has received several institutional awards for research excellence and innovation in nursing education and has actively participated in national and international conferences promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare. Beyond her research, she serves on editorial boards and peer-review panels for several reputable scientific journals in nursing and clinical health sciences, contributing to the global dissemination of best practices in patient care and digital health integration. Through her academic leadership and commitment to compassionate, evidence-driven practice, Dr. Zahra Molazem continues to shape the evolving landscape of modern healthcare education and clinical research. She has 121 citations from 11 documents with an h-index of 4.

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Publications

1. Khawar, M. B., Abbasi, M. H., Hussain, S., Riaz, M., Rafiq, M., Mehmood, R., et al. (2021). Psychological impacts of COVID-19 and satisfaction from online classes: Disturbance in daily routine and prevalence of depression, stress, and anxiety among students of Pakistan.

2. Fahim, S., Nisar, N., Ahmad, Z., Asghar, Z., Said, A., Atif, S., Ghani, N., Qureshi, N., et al. (2019). Managing paper and pulp industry by-product waste utilizing sludge as a bio-fertilizer.

3. Nisar, N., Mehmood, S., Nisar, H., Jamil, S., Ahmad, Z., Ghani, N., Oladipo, A. A., et al. (2018). Brassicaceae family oil methyl esters blended with ultra-low sulphur diesel fuel (ULSD): Comparison of fuel properties with fuel standards.

4. Abbasi, A. M., David, K., Idnan, M., Ahmad, Z., & Qureshi, R. (2018). Effect of time-lapse administration of Panadol (Paracetamol) on spleen and kidney functions of adult albino mice. RADS Journal of Biological Research & Applied Sciences.

5. Khawar, T. M. B., Fatima, N., Abbasi, M. H., Sheikh, N., & Amaan, A. N. (Year not specified). Role and molecular mechanisms of lysosomes and cathepsins in neuropathology and aging: New insights.