Joon Ching Juan : Materials and Catalysis: Best Researcher Award

Professor at Universiti Malaya – Malaysia

👨‍🏫Joon Ching Juan stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Materials and Catalysis . Holding Ph.d in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia his professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚

Summary

👨‍🔬 Driven by innovation, this researcher has excelled in nanomaterial and catalysis studies, boasting 200+ publications and an impressive h-index of 47, garnering over 10,000 citations. Their dedication to pioneering research is evident in securing substantial grants totaling RM 9.5M and filing eight patents.🏆 Recognized as a Top 2% Scientist globally, recipient of prestigious awards like Ten Outstanding Young Malaysian, and honored by ministries and institutions for their contributions. They hold key roles in professional bodies overseeing chemical, environmental, and safety standards.🎓 A dynamic educator and lecturer covering diverse topics from chemical safety to bioenergy, they offer expert guidance to government bodies and industries, cementing their position as a leader in advancing science and innovation.

🌐 Professional Profiles:

🎓 Academic Profile:

Dr. Joon Ching Juan is a Professor of Catalysis and Nanotechnology at the Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. He presently holds the esteemed positions of:

🌐 Professional Roles:

Chair of Frontier Natural World Research Cluster at Universiti Malaya
Head of International Cooperation Relations at NANOCAT

📚 Educational Background:

He obtained his academic qualifications from the National University of Malaysia, Malaysia, including:

BSc (Hons) Chemical Technology – 2003
PhD in Chemistry – 2007

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

💧 Water and Wastewater Processes: Photocatalysis, Volatile Organic Compound Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Natural Coagulants/Flocculants, Biosorbents, Electrochemical Treatment, Biological Treatment. 🔬 Nano-Materials: Mesoporous/Microporous Material, Titanium Dioxide, Graphene, Graphene oxide, 2D Materials, Perovskite, Zeolite, etc.🌿 Biomass Energy Technology: Battery, Biofuel, Flue Gas to Biofuel, Electrochemistry, Ecology of Trees for Biomass & Biohydrogen

🏆 Award and Stewardship

Top 2% Scientist in the World, Stanford University, 2023 (International) Excellence Service Award, University of Malaya, 2023 (University) Gold Medal, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia, 2022 (International) Top 2% Scientist in the World, Elsevier, 2022 (International) Top 2% Scientist in the World, Sandford University, 2021 (International) Certificate of Reviewing-Material Chemistry and Physics (Recognized Reviewer Elsevier), Elsevier, 2020 (International) Certificate of Reviewing-Molecular Catalysis (Recognized Reviewer Elsevier), Elsevier, 2020 (International) Top Outstanding Young Malaysian, Junior Chamber International, 2020 (National) International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA) 2019, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2019 (International) University of Malaya Excellence Award 2019 (Highest External Research Grant Industrial), University of Malaya, 2019 (University) Expert panel in mass media on Nanotechnology, Astro Awani, 2018 (National) Outstanding Reviewer for Journal of Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Elsevier, 2018 (International) Outstanding Reviewer for Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, Elsevier, 2018 (International) Outstanding Reviewer for International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier, 2018 (International) Outstanding Reviewer for Separation and Purification Technology, Elsevier, 2018 (International) Tokoh Akademik Harapan, Ministry of Education, 2018 (National) Outstanding Researcher UM Young Researcher, Universiti Malaya, 2017 (University)

🌍 Research Project:

International 2014 – 2016: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS):Project Title: Reduced Black Titanium Dioxide for Degradation of Organic Pollutants. Role: Principal Investigator (PI)

🌐 Social Responsibility Activities:

National: Advisor for Technical and Educational Visit to Sime Darby At Carey Island (21 Nov 2023). Advisor for Organized Karnival Kemahiran dan Kerjaya Kimia Malaysia (18 Oct 2023). Speaker for Minggu Sains Negara 2023 (17 Oct 2023). Speaker for The Forum Entitled “Our Future Gen Z Chemists: Our Future” (03 Sep 2022). Speaker for Present and Future of Sustainable Nanomaterials for Water Treatment and Energy (14 Jun 2022). Speaker for Frontier of Graphene Composite in Latex (27 Jan 2022). University: Speaker to The Online Pre-26th Industrial Chemistry Seminar (Ski Xxvi) Organised by The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (13 Feb 2023)

Joon Ching Juan ’s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Cited by: All –13838, Since 2019– 10248
h-index: All – 54, Since 2019 –47
i10-index : All -147, Since 2019 -128

Top Noted Publications by Dr.Joon Ching Juan 📚🔍:

Recent developments of zinc oxide based photocatalyst in water treatment technology: a review Paper Published in 2016 Cited by 2084

Microalgae biorefinery: high value products perspectives Paper Published in 2017 Cited by 1156

Recent developments of metal oxide semiconductors as photocatalysts in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for treatment of dye waste‐water Paper Published in 2011 Cited by 729

A review of polymer electrolytes: fundamental, approaches and applications Paper Published in 2016 Cited by 582

Biosequestration of atmospheric CO2 and flue gas-containing CO2 by microalgae Paper Published in 2015 Cited by 525

Biodiesel production from jatropha oil by catalytic and non-catalytic approaches: an overview Paper Published in 2011 Cited by 386

Conventional and emerging technologies for removal of antibiotics from wastewater Paper Published in 2020 Cited by 361

Production of new cellulose nanomaterial from red algae marine biomass Gelidium elegans Paper Published in 2016 Cited by 331

A review of sustainable hydrogen production using seed sludge via dark fermentation Paper Published in 2014 Cited by 316

Process optimization design for jatropha-based biodiesel production using response surface methodology Paper Published in 2011 Cited by 244

🌐 Professional Profiles:

Academic Graduation / Title:

🎓 PhD in Materials Science and Technology (2019-2023): University: Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, UNESP, Brazil Title: “Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Soil-Cement Mixture, using LC3 Cement and the Incorporation of Raw Materials: Silica Fume, Fly Ash, Sugarcane Bagasse Ash, and Açai Seed Ash” Year Obtained: 2023 Keywords: Sustainable Technology, Alternative Raw Materials, Industrial and Agro-industrial Waste, Soil-cement Brick, Life Cycle Assessment Major Area: Engineering Subarea: Civil Engineering📜 Professional Master’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2007-2009)University: Federal University of Campina Grande, UFCG, Brazil Title: “Toxicity Study in an Urban Solid Waste Bioreactor in the City of Campina Grande” Year Obtained: 2009Keywords: Bioreactor, Solid Waste, Toxicity Major Area: Engineering📚 Specialization in Business Administration (2003-2007) : Institution: Fundação Getúlio Vargas, FGV / ISAE, Brazil Title: “Strategy – Business Game”🏗️ Degree in Civil Engineering (1998-2003): University: Federal University of Amazonas, UFAM, Brazil Title: “Economic Viability in Replacing Pebbles with Aggregate Derived from Construction and Demolition”

Professional Performance at Federal University of Amazonas, UFAM, Brazil:

🏫 Employment: Public Servant 👩‍🏫 Job Title: Teacher Department: Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology Regime: Exclusive Dedication📚 Scholarship Monitoring📅 2003 Functional Framework: Student Discipline Monitored: Hydro-sanitary Installations, Faculty of Technology, Civil Engineering Course📚 Scholarship Monitoring📅 2002 – 2003Discipline Monitored: Hydro-sanitary Installations, Faculty of Technology, Civil Engineering Course

Activities at Federal University of Amazonas:

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience: Subject: Fundamentals of Security Engineering Academic Period: 2023/02 Level: Undergraduate🏛️ Boards, Commissions, and Consultancy: Office/Function: Committee for the Preparation of the Unit Development Plan (PDU) of the Faculty of Technology (FT/UFAM) – 2024/2025🌐 Councils, Commissions, and Consultancy: Office/Function: Representative of the Faculty of Technology at CEG/UFAM (Chamber of Undergraduate Education – UFAM)Involvement with Board of World Missions, JMM, Brazil:🌍 Volunteering Experience📅 2005 – 2006, Functional Framework: Volunteer Without Borders Project (Radical Latino Americano) – Exclusive Dedication

Complementary Training:

📱 Social Media – Institutional Use of Networks (2023): Institution: Federal University of Amazonas, UFAM, Brazil. 🗑️ Solid Waste Management (2012): Institution: Ministry of the Environment and Legal Amazonia, MMA, Brazil. 🏗️ Bidding and Supervision of Public Works (2009): Institution: School of Administration and Training, ESAFI, Brazil. 💰 BDI Calculation (2009): Institution: Qualifica Specialized Teaching Center, QUALIFIA, Brazil. 🗑️ Design and Dimensioning of Sanitary Landfills (2008): Institution: Brazilian Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, ABES, Brazil. 🖥️ AutoCAD 2000 (2001): Institution: Create CAD Computer Graphics, CREATE CAD, Brazil. 💻 Basic Computing (1997): Institution: Contact Processing Data Ltd, CONTACT, Brazil. 📚 Support Program for Primary Education (1994):Institution: Federal University of Amazonas, UFAM, Brazil

Scientific Research:

🌳 Luana Borba Teixeira de Carvalho: Title: Environmental Diagnosis in Parque Richuelo II (2018), Type: Scientific Initiation (Graduating in Civil Engineering), University: Federal University of Amazonas. 👩‍⚕️ Alice Barroso Miranda: Title: Health Diagnosis in Parque Richuelo II (2018), Type: Scientific Initiation (Graduating in Civil Engineering), University: Federal University of Amazonas

Participation in Events, Congresses, Exhibitions, and Fairs:

🌐 1st Posmat Virtual Technical Meeting (2020), Type: Other🔬 22nd Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering – Sicem (2020), Type: Symposium🧪 I Brazilian Interdisciplinary Congress on Science and Technology – Cobicet (2020), Type: Congress 📚 XLVIII Brazilian Congress of Engineering Education (COBENGE) and III ABENGE International Symposium on Engineering Education (2020),Type: Congress♻️ VIII UEA Biology Week: Lecture: “What It’s Like to Live Trying to Stop Producing Waste in Brazil” (2018)🎓 XLV Brazilian Congress of Engineering Education (2017), Type: Congress