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.

Adrianna Piasek | Environmental Health | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Adrianna Piasek | Environmental Health | Best Researcher Award

Research Lead | Warsaw University of Technology | Poland

Dr. Adrianna Maria Piasek is a Research Lead at EcoBean and an industrial PhD candidate at the Warsaw University of Technology, where she also earned her BSc and MSc degrees in Biotechnology. Her research focuses on sustainable biotechnology, particularly the valorization of spent coffee grounds and microalgae-based production of bioactive compounds for cosmetic and biomedical applications. Dr. Piasek’s scientific contributions bridge biotechnology, chemistry, and process engineering, emphasizing green extraction methods, antioxidant recovery, and 3D skin model development. She has authored and co-authored seven peer-reviewed publications in journals indexed by Scopus and Web of Science, including Current Medicinal Chemistry, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, and Waste and Biomass Valorization. In addition to her publications, she co-authored a book chapter on the medicinal potential of anandamide and contributed to a patent application on comprehensive coffee waste processing. Dr. Piasek’s innovative research has earned her conference presentation awards and recognition within the sustainable bioprocessing community. She has collaborated with renowned institutions such as the Ruđer Bošković Institute and the Polish Academy of Sciences, strengthening international partnerships in biotechnology and materials research. A member of the Groupe Polyphenols since 2025, Dr. Piasek is also actively involved in mentoring young scientists and promoting circular economy principles through industrial R&D. Her ongoing work continues to advance the interface of biotechnology and health sciences, contributing to the development of environmentally responsible innovations for industrial and medical use. She has 23 citations from 7 documents with an h-index of 4.

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Publications

1. Piasek, A. M., Bardadyn, P., Trojan, Z., Jelonek, K., Wysocki, Ł., Kobiela, T., & Sobiepanek, A. (2025). Research on spent coffee grounds: From oil extraction to its potential application in cosmetics. Waste and Biomass Valorization.

2. Adewale, O. O., Wińska, P., Piasek, A., & Cieśla, J. (2024). The potential of plant polysaccharides and chemotherapeutic drug combinations in the suppression of breast cancer. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

3. Wysocki, Ł., Adamczuk, P., Bardadyn, P., Gabor, A., Jelonek, K., Kudelska, M., Kukuć, M., Piasek, A., Pietras, M., Słomka, M., et al. (2024). Development of lactic acid production from coffee grounds hydrolysate by fermentation with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology.

4. Piasek, A. M. (2022). Aptamer-based advances in skin cancer research. Current Medicinal Chemistry.

5. Piasek, A. M. (2021). Zastosowanie metabolitów pozyskanych z mikroalg w biomedycynie, a w szczególności w diagnostyce i terapii chorób nowotworowych. In Zagadnienia aktualnie poruszane przez młodych naukowców (Vol. 19). Wydawnictwo Naukowe Tygiel.