Dr. Adewumi Oluwole | Particle Physics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Adewumi Oluwole | University of Pretoria | South Africa

Dr. Adewumi Olufemi Oluwole is a passionate research chemist specializing in the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced nanocomposite materials for environmental remediation and energy storage applications. His work focuses on the degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants, agrochemicals, and industrial and domestic wastes using innovative photocatalytic and nanomaterial-based approaches. He has extensive expertise in graphitic carbon nitride, heterostructured nanocomposites, and ternary heterojunctions. Adewumi applies techniques such as XRD, FTIR, SEM-EDS, HRTEM, UV-Vis, PL, EIS, and BET to investigate material properties and performance. His research interests also include biosensor development, drug delivery systems, and renewable energy storage technologies. He has successfully synthesized novel nanomaterials with enhanced photocatalytic efficiency and energy storage capabilities. Adewumi has authored multiple high-impact publications in journals such as RSC Advances, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, and Journal of Water Process Engineering. He is skilled in supervising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students and managing complex research projects. Adewumi is experienced in presenting research findings at local and international conferences, demonstrating strong communication expertise. His work contributes significantly to sustainable environmental solutions and advanced material science. He is recognized for his innovative approaches in photocatalysis and pollutant degradation studies. Adewumi combines technical proficiency with effective project management and collaboration skills. His research continues to explore multifunctional nanocomposites for practical environmental and energy applications. Adewumi’s dedication to scientific innovation and academic excellence has positioned him as a leading researcher in environmental nanomaterials. His contributions have a notable impact on both fundamental research and applied chemical engineering solutions.

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Featured Publications

Oluwole, A. O., Omotola, E. O., & Olatunji, O. S. (2020). Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in water and wastewater: A review of treatment processes and use of photocatalyst immobilized on functionalized carbon in AOP degradation. BMC Chemistry, 14(1), 62.

Oluwole, A. O., & Olatunji, O. S. (2022). Photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline in aqueous systems under visible light irradiation using needle-like SnO₂ nanoparticles anchored on exfoliated g-C₃N₄. Environmental Sciences Europe, 34(1), 5.

Omotola, E. O., Oluwole, A. O., Oladoye, P. O., & Olatunji, O. S. (2022). Occurrence, detection and ecotoxicity studies of selected pharmaceuticals in aqueous ecosystems: A systematic appraisal. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 91, 103831.

Olufemi Oluwole, A., Khoza, P., & Olatunji, O. S. (2022). Synthesis and characterization of g-C₃N₄ doped with activated carbon (AC) prepared from grape leaf litters for the photocatalytic degradation of enrofloxacin. ChemistrySelect, 7(45), e202203601.

Oluwole, A. O., & Olatunji, O. S. (2023). Synthesis and characterization of binary bismuth tungstate-graphitic carbon nitride (BWO/g-C₃N₄) heterojunction nanocomposites for efficient photodegradation of ibuprofen in aqueous media. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 54,

Assist. Prof. Dr. Banashree Saikia | Plasma Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Banashree Saikia | Sibsagar University, Sivasagar, Assam, India

Dr. Banashree Saikia is a mathematics researcher specializing in plasma physics, nonlinear dynamics, fluid dynamics, MHD, and computational modeling, with significant contributions to the study of wave–particle interactions, plasma instabilities, drift-wave turbulence, and electromagnetic wave behavior in inhomogeneous plasmas. Her research focuses on turbulence-driven wave amplification, ion-acoustic and ion-sound wave instabilities, O-mode and X-mode radiation, and nonlinear modifications in particle distribution functions. She has published impactful journal papers and book chapters on topics such as electrostatic wave amplification, upper-hybrid wave dynamics, Bernstein waves, dusty plasma behavior, and gradient-driven instabilities in magnetized systems. Dr. Saikia has presented her findings at major conferences in nonlinear dynamics, applied mathematics, and plasma physics, contributing to discussions on turbulent plasma processes and theoretical modeling. Her work integrates analytical methods with computational approaches to explore plasma behavior relevant to space, astrophysical, and laboratory environments. She actively participates in professional scientific communities and has attended numerous workshops on plasma physics, astrophysics, mathematical computation, and scientific documentation. In addition to research, she has experience teaching mathematics at undergraduate institutions, supporting academic learning and foundational training in applied mathematics. Her scholarly contributions highlight a strong commitment to advancing the understanding of complex plasma phenomena and promoting interdisciplinary applications within the broader domain of physical sciences.

Featured Publications

Saikia, B., & Deka, P. N. (2024). Role of ion-acoustic wave energy in enhanced X-mode radiation phenomena in magnetospheric plasma. Journal of the Korean Physical Society.

Saikia, B., & Deka, P. N. (2023). Generation of O-mode in the presence of ion-cyclotron drift wave turbulence in a nonuniform plasma. East European Journal of Physics.

Saikia, B., & Deka, P. N. (2022). Non-linear fluctuating parts of the particle distribution function in the presence of drift wave turbulence in Vlasov plasma. In Nonlinear Dynamics and Applications (pp. 225–231). Springer.