Fahanwi Asabuwa Ngwabebhoh | Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Fahanwi Asabuwa Ngwabebhoh | Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

Research Scientist at Kocaeli University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Fahanwi Asabuwa Ngwabebhoh is a materials and polymer scientist recognized for advancing functional biomaterials, nanocomposites, and environmentally responsive polymers through research that integrates synthesis, structural modification, and performance optimization. His scientific work centers on bioinspired hydrogels, nanocellulose-derived systems, electroactive polymer composites, and sustainable biopolymer materials designed for applications in adsorption, drug delivery, wound healing, environmental remediation, energy storage, and biosensing. With 1,385 citations, 48 published documents, and a Scopus h-index of 19, he is widely acknowledged for producing high-impact research that bridges fundamental materials chemistry with practical technological solutions. His investigations have yielded important contributions to controlled drug delivery systems, injectable and self-crosslinking hydrogels, microbial cellulose biocomposites, conductive polymer–based electrodes for supercapacitors, photodegradation materials, and agro-waste-derived sustainable composites. He has also developed optimized nanostructured adsorbents and membrane systems for emerging pollutant removal, applying advanced modeling tools such as response surface methodology and kinetic–isotherm analysis to enhance material efficiency and predict functional behavior. His research on nitrogen-doped cellulose gels, enzymatically crosslinked hydrogels, and biodegradable nanofibrous scaffolds has been influential in both environmental and biomedical materials science. Dr. Ngwabebhoh’s work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary depth, combining polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, materials characterization, and applied engineering principles to generate innovation-driven scientific output. His publication profile and research achievements reflect impactful contributions that support sustainable technologies, advanced biomaterials, and green material design, establishing him as a leading researcher suited for recognition through the Research Excellence Award.

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Featured Publications

Ngwabebhoh, F. A., Gazi, M., & Oladipo, A. A. (2016). Adsorptive removal of multi-azo dye from aqueous phase using a semi-IPN superabsorbent chitosan-starch hydrogel. Chemical Engineering Research and Design. Citation: 173

Ngwabebhoh, F. A., Erdagi, S. I., & Yildiz, U. (2018). Pickering emulsions stabilized nanocellulosic-based nanoparticles for coumarin and curcumin nanoencapsulations: In vitro release, anticancer and antimicrobial activities. Carbohydrate Polymers. Citation: 165

Erdagi, S. I., Ngwabebhoh, F. A., & Yildiz, U. (2020). Genipin crosslinked gelatin-diosgenin-nanocellulose hydrogels for potential wound dressing and healing applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Citation: 142

Nguyen, T. H., Fei, H., Sapurina, I., Ngwabebhoh, F. A., Bubulinca, C., Munster, L., & others. (2021). Electrochemical performance of composites made of rGO with Zn-MOF and PANI as electrodes for supercapacitors. Electrochimica Acta. Citation: 131

Ngwabebhoh, F. A., Zandraa, O., Patwa, R., Saha, N., Capáková, Z., & Saha, P. (2021). Self-crosslinked chitosan/dialdehyde xanthan gum blended hypromellose hydrogel for the controlled delivery of ampicillin, minocycline and rifampicin. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Citation: 103

Rogério Navarro Correia de Siqueira | Sustainable Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Rogério Navarro Correia de Siqueira | Sustainable Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro | Brazil

Prof. Dr. Rogério Navarro Correia de Siqueira is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), where he earned his Ph.D. and has served as an adjunct professor. His research spans nanomaterials synthesis, bio-based materials processing, and thermodynamic modeling of non-ideal systems, with significant contributions in the development of oxidized nanocatalysts supported by cellulose nanofibers for hydrogen generation, adsorption of transition metals from aqueous solutions, and the design of hybrid nanomaterials for energy storage and sustainable energy applications. Prof. Siqueira has led multiple projects, including two completed and two ongoing funded research initiatives, alongside consultancy experience and patent development, reflecting both academic and industrial engagement. He has published 26 papers in international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, has served as guest editor for special issues in Minerals and Metals (MDPI), and actively collaborates with leading institutions such as TU-Berlin, UERJ, and UFOP on advanced nanocatalyst design and CO₂ capture modeling. According to Scopus, his work has been cited 167 times, and he has an h-index of 9, reflecting an emerging but growing impact in nanomaterials and energy transition research. His contributions to efficient computational methods for vapor–liquid equilibria, adsorption studies on functionalized nanocellulose, and catalytic hydrogen generation highlight his role in advancing sustainable materials science and metallurgical engineering applications. Prof. Siqueira continues to build international recognition through innovative approaches that bridge fundamental research with real-world energy solutions.

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Feautured Publications

Braz, W. F., Teixeira, L. T., Navarro, R., & Pandoli, O. G. (2025). Nanocellulose application for metal adsorption and its effect on nanofiber thermal behavior. Metals, 15(8), 832.

Rego, A. S. C., Navarro, R. C. S., Brocchi, E. A., & Souza, R. F. M. (2024). Kinetic study on the thermal decomposition of iron (II) sulfate using a global optimization approach. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 304, 129869.

Moreira, P. H. L. R., Siqueira, R. N. C., & Vilani, C. (2024). A simple chemical equilibrium algorithm applied for single and multiple reaction systems. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 32(3), 987–1004.

Teixeira, L. T., Lima, S. L. S. de, Rosado, T. F., Liu, L., Vitorino, H. A., dos Santos, C. C., Mendonça, J. P., Garcia, M. A. S., Siqueira, R. N. C., & da Silva, A. G. M. (2023). Sustainable cellulose nanofibers-mediated synthesis of uniform spinel Zn-ferrites nanocorals for high performances in supercapacitors. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(11), 9169.

Teixeira, L. T., Braz, W. F., Siqueira, R. N. C., Pandoli, O. G., & Geraldes, M. C. (2021). Sulfated and carboxylated nanocellulose for Co²⁺ adsorption. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 15, 123–135.