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

Dr. Hamza Kahri | Porous Materials | Editorial Board Member

Senior Research Scientist at Poitiers University | France

Dr. Hamza Kahri is a materials chemist whose research integrates metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and catalytic hydrogen generation, with a strong focus on sustainable energy applications. His work centers on designing and optimizing advanced nanostructured catalysts for hydrogen production from chemical hydrides, water splitting, and biomass-derived substrates, contributing to cleaner and more efficient energy conversion pathways. He has developed high-surface-area MOFs such as ZIF-8 and ZIF-67, as well as MOF-derived carbon and metal oxide composites, applying them to gas adsorption, pollutant removal, photocatalysis, and electrochemical sensing. In analytical electrochemistry, he has advanced MOF–polymer hybrids and bimetallic nanoparticle-based sensor platforms for the detection of heavy metals, glucose, dopamine, urea, and various environmental and biological analytes, demonstrating both methodological innovation and practical relevance. His publications appear in reputable journals including Nano Research, Separation and Purification Technology, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, Electrochimica Acta, and the Journal of the Electrochemical Society, reflecting consistent scholarly contribution and citation visibility. With approximately 36 peer-reviewed publications and an estimated Scopus citation 569 with an h-index of 14 he has established a solid research footprint across materials chemistry, catalysis, and environmental engineering. Additionally, his role as a reviewer for high-impact journals in hydrogen energy, nanomaterials, and electrochemical engineering underscores his academic reliability and editorial-level judgment. Collectively, his interdisciplinary expertise, publication record, and reviewing experience position him as a strong and capable candidate for an Editorial Board Member role in journals aligned with materials science and sustainable energy research.

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Featured Publication

Kahri, H., Sevim, M., & Metin, Ö. (2017). Enhanced catalytic activity of monodispersed AgPd alloy nanoparticles assembled on mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride for the hydrolytic dehydrogenation of ammonia borane. Nano Research, 10(5), 1627–1640.

Badri, A., Slimi, S., Guergueb, M., Kahri, H., & Mateos, X. (2021). Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Prickly Pear peel fruit extract: Characterization and catalytic activity. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 134, 109027.

Missaoui, N., Kahri, H., & Demirci, U. B. (2022). Rapid room-temperature synthesis and characterizations of high-surface-area nanoparticles of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) for CO₂ and CH₄ adsorption. Journal of Materials Science, 57(34), 16245–16257.

Ahmadipour, M., Bhattacharya, A., Sarafbidabad, M., Sazali, E. S., Ghoshal, S. K., … & Kahri, H. (2024). CA19-9 and CEA biosensors in pancreatic cancer. Clinica Chimica Acta, 554, 117788.

Missaoui, M. A. N., Chrouda, A., Kahri, H., Gross, A. J., … & Mohammad (2023). PEG-templated synthesis of ultramicroporous n-ZIF-67 nanoparticles with high selectivity for the adsorption and uptake of CO₂ over CH₄ and N₂. Separation and Purification Technology.