Ms. Chigozie Charity Okwuwa | Materials Characterization | Women Researcher Award

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Ms. Chigozie Charity Okwuwa | Materials Characterization | Women Researcher Award

China University of Petroleum Beijing | China

Ms. Chigozie Charity Okwuwa is a Chemical and Process Engineer and PhD researcher at China University of Petroleum, focusing on sustainable catalysis and advanced materials for environmental and pharmaceutical applications. Her research explores low-temperature homogeneous catalysts for degrading polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and the development of nanocellulose-reinforced biocomposites using green solvents. With experience as a graduate research assistant and academic instructor, she has applied advanced characterization techniques and molecular modeling to optimize functional biomaterials. Her interests span nanotechnology, polymer composites, biotechnology, and sustainable materials innovation, contributing to scientific research, laboratory safety practices, Materials Characterization and interdisciplinary engineering education.

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Prof. Zongchao Zhang | Materials Characterization | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Zongchao Zhang | Materials Characterization | Research Excellence Award

Changzhou University | China

Prof. Zongchao Zhang is a National Distinguished Professional and Professor at Changzhou University and the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Connecticut and has built an internationally recognized career across academia, national laboratories, and industry. His professional experience includes senior research and leadership roles at Northwestern University’s Catalysis Center, Johnson Matthey, Akzo Nobel, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and KiOR Inc. His research focuses on industrial catalysis, Materials Characterization and biomass conversion, contributing to the development of sustainable chemical processes and advanced catalytic technologies for energy and environmental applications.

 

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Prof. Richard Minnitt | Metallurgical Process Modeling | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Richard Minnitt | Metallurgical Process Modeling | Research Excellence Award

University of the Witwatersrand | South Africa

Richard Charles Anson Minnitt is a Visiting Emeritus Professor in the School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. A distinguished geologist and mining engineer, his expertise spans mineral economics, geostatistics, ore reserve estimation, and mine valuation. With extensive academic and industry experience, including roles in consulting geology and mining operations, he has contributed significantly to research, postgraduate supervision, Metallurgical Process Modeling and professional training in the minerals sector. A Fellow of leading geological and mining institutes, his work focuses on sampling theory, mineral resource evaluation, investment decision-making, and sustainable development in the global mining industry.

 

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Dr. Mikhail Kuz’min | Non-Ferrous Metals | International Metallurgist Award

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Dr. Mikhail Kuz'min | Non-Ferrous Metals | International Metallurgist Award

Irkutsk National Research Technical University | Russia

Mikhail Kuz’min is a Leading Researcher and Full Professor in the Department of Non-Ferrous Metals at Irkutsk National Research Technical University. A Candidate of Technical Sciences, he specializes in light metals metallurgy, advanced materials processing, Non-Ferrous Metals and resource-efficient extraction technologies. He has held senior academic leadership roles, including Vice-Rector positions in international and academic affairs. His research focuses on the production of scandium oxide and aluminum–scandium master alloys through integrated red mud processing, as well as high-performance ceramic materials for next-generation communication systems. He leads major national and international research projects that contribute to sustainable metallurgical innovation and advanced functional materials development.

 

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