Trung Nguyen | Marine biorefinery | Best Research Article Award

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Dr.Trung Nguyen | Marine biorefinery | Best Research Article Award

Research Associate,Flinders UniversityAustralia

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Short Bio

🌊 Dr. Trung Nguyen is a dedicated marine biorefinery researcher with a strong background in Food Science and Medical Biotechnology. With a Master’s and PhD, Dr. Nguyen specializes in food innovation, natural product development, and sustainable production. Passionate about leveraging underutilized marine resources, he aims to promote a circular blue bioeconomy through innovative research.

Education

🎓 Dr. Nguyen holds both a Master’s and a PhD in Food Science and Medical Biotechnology, equipping him with the knowledge and skills to advance research in marine biorefinery and sustainable production practices.

Experience

🔬 Currently, Dr. Nguyen is a Research Associate at Flinders University, where he focuses on advanced marine biomanufacturing and bioproducts. His previous role in the Centre for Marine Bioproducts Development involved developing proposals for various biorefinery projects and conducting experiments on marine biomasses. Dr. Nguyen has led interdisciplinary teams and supervised postgraduate students, fostering the next generation of researchers.

Research Interests

🔍 Dr. Nguyen’s research interests include biorefinery of marine by-products, food innovation, and the development of value-added products from underutilized marine biomasses. He is particularly focused on the bioprocessing of shrimp, seaweeds, and microalgae to enhance sustainability and efficiency in food production.

Awards

🏆 Dr. Nguyen has received several accolades, including the Marine Midas Award from the Medical Biotechnology Department at Flinders University in 2016 and the Flinders Golden Key, recognizing his academic excellence. He was also acknowledged as a member of the Australian AI, showcasing his contributions to the field.

Publications Top Notes :

📚 Dr. Nguyen has authored several significant publications, including:

  1. Transforming Spirulina maxima Biomass into Ultrathin Bioactive Coatings Using an Atmospheric Plasma Jet: A New Approach to Healing of Infected Wounds (2023, Small). This study introduces an innovative method for creating bioactive coatings from Spirulina biomass, enhancing wound healing and addressing antibiotic resistance.
  2. High Solubility and Bioavailability of Lobster Shell-Derived Calcium for Significantly Proliferating Bone and Skin Cells In Vitro (2023, Marine Drugs). This research demonstrates the potential of lobster shell waste as a viable source of functional calcium, promoting cell proliferation and addressing environmental concerns.

 

Despina Vamvuka | Solid Wastes | Best Research Article Award

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Prof. Despina Vamvuka | Solid Wastes | Best Research Article Award

Despina Vamvuka, Technical University of Crete, Greece

👩‍🔬Despina Vamvuka is a Chemical Engineer and Professor at the School of Mineral Resources Engineering, Technical University of Crete. She specializes in Solid Fuels Beneficiation and Technology, focusing on clean energy production technologies. 🌱🔬

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Education

Despina Vamvuka holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and has built a robust academic foundation that underpins her extensive research and teaching career in the field of solid fuels and clean energy technologies. 🎓📘

Experience

Despina Vamvuka has significant experience in pyrolysis, combustion, gasification, and pollutant emission reduction from solid fuels. She is a seasoned educator and researcher with over 230 scientific publications and a profound involvement in both national and European research projects. 🌐👩‍🏫

Research Interests

Despina Vamvuka‘s research interests are diverse, encompassing solid fuels beneficiation, clean technologies for energy production, pyrolysis, combustion, gasification, and reduction of pollutant emissions from solid fuels. Her work aims at advancing sustainable energy solutions. 🌍⚡

Awards

Throughout her career, Despina Vamvuka has received numerous accolades and has been an integral part of several scientific committees and editorial boards. Her contributions to the fields of energy, environment, biofuels, and hydrogen are widely recognized. 🏆🌟

Publications

  1. “Valorization of a high-sulfur petroleum coke for energy and fuels through its co-processing with a forest waste, using concrete wastes for sulphur and carbon dioxide capture under mild conditions”
    • Journal: Thermochimica Acta
    • Year: 2024
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  2. “Adsorption of ammonium from wastewaters by an almond kernel derived biochar modified by potassium hydroxide or dolomite and activated by steam”
    • Journal: Environmental Advances
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 2
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  3. “Magnesium or bentonite modified almond kernel biochar for phosphate adsorption from contaminated water solutions”
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
    • Year: 2024
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  4. “Gasification Performance of Barley Straw Waste Blended with Lignite for Syngas Production under Steam or Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere”
    • Journal: Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
    • Year: 2024
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  5. “Energy Recovery from Municipal Solid Waste through Co-Gasification Using Steam or Carbon Dioxide with Olive By-Products”
    • Journal: Energies
    • Year: 2024
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