Dr. Mudassir Hussain Tahir | Pyrolysis | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Nanjing Forestry University | China

Dr. Mudassir Hussain Tahir is a highly accomplished researcher whose prolific scientific contributions and multidisciplinary impact make him an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With 2,411 citations, 119 peer-reviewed publications, and an impressive Scopus h-index of 27, he has established a strong global research footprint in biomass thermochemical conversion, catalytic pyrolysis, heterogeneous catalyst development, sustainable hydrogen-rich syngas production, CO₂ adsorption, bio-based chemical synthesis, and machine-learning-assisted materials discovery. His work has advanced fundamental understanding of pyrolysis kinetics, reactor design, catalyst–feedstock interactions, and waste-to-energy pathways, leading to high-value bio-oils, green chemicals, and sustainable aviation fuel precursors. He has published influential articles in leading journals such as Energy & Fuels, Bioresource Technology, Fuel, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, ACS Omega, and Applied Thermal Engineering, covering both experimental innovation and computational materials design. His research also integrates advanced data-driven methodologies for designing organic semiconductors, dyes, polymers, and photovoltaic materials, positioning him at the frontier of clean energy materials research. In addition to his extensive publication record, he has served as Guest Editor and Review Editor for reputable journals, reflecting strong leadership and recognition within the scientific community. His contributions span renewable energy, waste valorization, catalysis, environmental sustainability, and predictive materials chemistry, demonstrating both depth and breadth in research excellence. Dr. Tahir’s sustained scholarly productivity, high citation impact, and transformative contributions to biomass energy and materials innovation exemplify the qualities of a distinguished and forward-thinking scientist, making him thoroughly deserving of the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Müsellim, E., Tahir, M. H., Ahmad, M. S., & Ceylan, S. (2018). Thermokinetic and TG/DSC-FTIR study of pea waste biomass pyrolysis. Applied Thermal Engineering, 137, 54–61. Cited by 350

Mahmood, A., Khan, S. U. D., Rana, U. A., Janjua, M. R. S. A., Tahir, M. H., Nazar, M. F., … (2015). Effect of thiophene rings on UV/visible spectra and non-linear optical (NLO) properties of triphenylamine based dyes: A quantum chemical perspective. Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry, 28(6), 418–422. Cited by 137

Tahir, M. H., Çakman, G., Goldfarb, J. L., Topcu, Y., Naqvi, S. R., & Ceylan, S. (2019). Demonstrating the suitability of canola residue biomass to biofuel conversion via pyrolysis through reaction kinetics, thermodynamics and evolved gas analyses. Bioresource Technology, 279, 67–73. Cited by 136

Tahir, M. H., Zhao, Z., Ren, J., Rasool, T., & Naqvi, S. R. (2019). Thermo-kinetics and gaseous product analysis of banana peel pyrolysis for its bioenergy potential. Biomass and Bioenergy, 122, 193–201. Cited by 131

Mahmood, A., Tahir, M. H., Irfan, A., Al-Sehemi, A. G., & Al-Assiri, M. S. (2015). Heterocyclic azo dyes for dye sensitized solar cells: A quantum chemical study. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, 1066, 94–99.Cited by 108

Dr. Mahsa Baniasadi | Biomass Energy | Women Researcher Award

Research Fellow at Cranfield University | United Kingdom

Dr. Mahsa Baniasadi is an accomplished researcher in environmental biotechnology whose work focuses on sustainable resource recovery, waste valorisation, and low-impact chemical processes, evidenced by 914 citations, 15 publications, and a Scopus h-index of 10. Her research advances innovative biotechnological strategies to treat solid waste, wastewater, and complex industrial residues, with a strong emphasis on bioleaching-based recovery of valuable metals from electronic waste, gold mine tailings, and spent lithium-ion batteries. She has developed integrated bioprocesses combining microbial systems, chemical leaching, and electrowinning for closed-loop recycling, contributing significantly to the circular economy and critical-materials resilience. Her work also explores the application of acidophilic microorganisms, adapted fungal systems, and mixed cultures to enhance metal extraction efficiency from challenging waste streams. In parallel, she has contributed to advancements in thermochemical conversion of biomass and agricultural waste through pyrolysis, producing cleaner energy carriers and value-added products. Her research portfolio includes optimisation studies for catalytic upgrading in pyrolysis, environmental modelling, life-cycle assessments, reactor design, and examination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon degradation in bioreactors. Dr. Baniasadi’s work has been featured in respected journals in environmental engineering, industrial chemistry, waste management, and sustainable metallurgy, supported by conference presentations and contributions to the scientific understanding of bioremediation and green processing technologies. Her research impact demonstrates a sustained commitment to reducing environmental burdens, enabling renewable resource pathways, and advancing industrial sustainability, placing her among the notable emerging women researchers in the field.

Featured Publications

Baniasadi, M., Vakilchap, F., Bahaloo-Horeh, N., Mousavi, S. M., & Farnaud, S. (2019). Advances in bioleaching as a sustainable method for metal recovery from e-waste: A review. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Cited by 280.

Heydarian, A., Mousavi, S. M., Vakilchap, F., & Baniasadi, M. (2018). Application of a mixed culture of adapted acidophilic bacteria in two-step bioleaching of spent lithium-ion laptop batteries. Journal of Power Sources Cited by 246.

Bahaloo-Horeh, N., Mousavi, S. M., & Baniasadi, M. (2018). Use of adapted metal tolerant Aspergillus niger to enhance bioleaching efficiency of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion mobile phone batteries. Journal of Cleaner Production Cited by 238.

Baniasadi, M., Tugnoli, A., Conti, R., Torri, C., Fabbri, D., & Cozzani, V. (2016). Waste to energy valorization of poultry litter by slow pyrolysis. Renewable Energy Cited by 77.

Ray, D. A., Baniasadi, M., Graves, J. E., Greenwood, A., & Farnaud, S. (2022). Thiourea leaching: An update on a sustainable approach for gold recovery from e-waste. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy Cited by 73.