Sayyar Ali Shah | Nanomaterials for Energy | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sayyar Ali Shah | Nanomaterials for Energy | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Jiangsu University of Science and Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sayyar Ali Shah is a highly cited researcher in nanomaterials and energy-related materials science, with 2,275 citations across 67 peer-reviewed publications (h-index 29, i10-index 42). His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and mechanistic understanding of advanced nanocomposites for electrocatalytic and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, overall water splitting, and energy conversion and storage technologies. He has made significant contributions to metal–carbon hybrids, transition-metal dichalcogenides, graphene-based composites, and heterojunction catalysts, combining experimental materials engineering with theoretical insights into catalytic mechanisms. His work is widely published in high-impact Q1 journals and selected scholarly reviews, demonstrating strong citation impact and international recognition. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sayyar Ali Shah has led and contributed to competitive, externally funded research projects, translating fundamental nanoscience into scalable R&D outcomes for sustainable energy applications. He is actively engaged in scientific innovation, serves as an editor for themed journal issues, reviews for leading international journals, and contributes to conference leadership, advancing global research in catalysis and functional nanomaterials.

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Prof. Dr. Gael Plantard | Energy Nanomaterials Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Gael Plantard | Energy Nanomaterials Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Gael Plantard , Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique , France

Gaël Plantard is a University Professor in the Chemical and Process Engineering Department at the University of Perpignan-Via Domitia, where he has been a key member of the Processes, Materials, and Solar Energy Laboratory (UPR 8521) since 2006. His research focuses on developing innovative photocatalytic materials for solar applications, and he has published over 50 papers in this field. Plantard was awarded the Habilitation to Supervise Research in 2014 and was appointed University Professor in 2018. He has led numerous national and international projects and collaborations, contributing significantly to advancements in solar technologies. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the Occitanie Region “Chercheur Avenir” in 2013 and a nomination for the Frans Habraken Best Paper Award in 2022. In addition to his research, he has held various academic administrative roles, including serving as Head of the Chemical and Process Engineering Department and as an elected member of several university councils.

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Suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award: Gael Plantard

Gael Plantard is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding research contributions, innovative approach to solar energy and photochemical processes, significant mentorship role, and recognized excellence in his field. His extensive publication record, leadership in research initiatives, and notable awards collectively underscore his impact and commitment to advancing science and technology.

🎓Education:

Gaël Plantard holds a Habilitation to Supervise Research (HDR), awarded in 2014. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Perpignan-Via Domitia, with the exact year not specified. Additionally, he completed both his Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at the same institution, although the specific years are not detailed.

🏢Work Experience:

Gaël Plantard has served as a University Professor in the Chemical and Process Engineering Department at the University of Perpignan-Via Domitia since 2018. He has been a researcher at the Processes, Materials, and Solar Energy Laboratory (UPR 8521) since 2006. From 2009 to 2015, he was the Head of the Chemical and Process Engineering Department. Additionally, Plantard has been an elected member of various university councils and committees at the University of Perpignan-Via Domitia from 2020 to 2024

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Implementation of an Advanced Photooxidation Process to Intensify Pharmaceuticals Removal by a Membrane Bioreactor”

    Citations: 4

  • “Continuous Degradation of Micropollutants in Real World Treated Wastewaters by Photooxidation in Dynamic Conditions”

    Citations: 4

  • “Photo-oxidation of Three Major Pharmaceuticals in Urban Wastewater Under Artificial and Solar Irradiations”

    Citations: 5