Saad A. Aljlil | Water and Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Saad A. Aljlil | Water and Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

Chief researcher | King Abdullaziz City for Science and Technology | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Saad A. Aljlil’s research is deeply rooted in sustainability and environmental innovation, focusing on advanced technologies for water treatment, desalination, and resource recovery. His extensive experience at the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) includes managing multidisciplinary projects in membrane technology, renewable energy integration, and environmental remediation. Dr. Aljlil has led and contributed to numerous funded projects on polymer and ceramic membrane development, hybrid ion exchange-nanofiltration systems, and adsorption technologies for removing heavy metals and dyes from wastewater. His work on solar desalination, greywater treatment, and lithium extraction from desalination brines demonstrates his commitment to addressing global water and energy challenges through green technologies. He has developed patented innovations in desalination and wastewater purification, particularly focusing on adsorbent synthesis from natural and waste materials to promote circular economy practices. His collaboration with national and international research centers has resulted in high-impact publications and novel applications such as smart water networks, ceramic membrane distillation, and AI-assisted sustainable filtration systems. As Editor-in-Chief of Applied Water Science and a board member in energy and water sustainability programs, he has contributed significantly to advancing environmental policy and technological foresight. His research interests also extend to nanotechnology applications, including the study of nanoplastics' environmental impacts and the integration of metal-organic frameworks in water purification. Through his visionary approach and applied research leadership, Dr. Aljlil has strengthened Saudi Arabia’s role in global sustainability initiatives like the Saudi Green Initiative, emphasizing eco-innovation, renewable resource utilization, and efficient water management systems. His work exemplifies the fusion of scientific excellence with environmental stewardship, creating pathways for sustainable water and energy solutions in future smart cities.

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Featured Publications:

  • Synthesis, cytotoxicity, molecular docking, DFT analysis and ADMET studies of imidazo[1,2-b][1,2,4]triazine based pyrimidine derivatives as PI3Kα selective inhibitors. Journal of Molecular Structure.

  • Antibiotic removal from wastewater via ceramic membrane distillation: Toward clean water and antimicrobial resistance mitigation aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology.

  • Biomass-engineered rGO coupled with ytterbium doped cobalt pyrovanadate: A sustainable electrode material for supercapacitor and OER activity. Diamond and Related Materials.

  • Upcycling waste plastics into rGO-Yb@NiFe₂O₄ hybrid electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors and hydrogen evolution. Diamond and Related Materials.

Noor Ahmed Nahyoon – Wastewater Treatment – Best Researcher Award

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Noor Ahmed Nahyoon | Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

Visiting Faculty | Liaquat University of Medical Health Sciences Jamshoro | Pakistan

Noor Ahmed Nahyoon is a dedicated environmental professional currently serving as Field Supervisor (BPS-16) at the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency, Government of Sindh, Pakistan, where responsibilities extend to monitoring, planning, reviewing environmental impact assessments, initial environmental examinations, and environmental management plans, alongside proposal writing, awareness activities, coordination with agencies, and capacity building initiatives. With an MPhil in Environmental Sciences from the University of Sindh, complemented by MSc and BSc degrees in Chemistry, the academic foundation provides a strong base for applied research and professional contributions. Since 2009, extensive government service has been enriched with teaching experience as Visiting Faculty at Liaqat University of Health and Sciences, Jamshoro, where lectures on environmental forensics and quality management systems are delivered. Research contributions are remarkable, with publications in internationally recognized journals covering photocatalytic degradation, wastewater treatment, renewable energy generation through photocatalytic fuel cells, and nanomaterial-based environmental solutions, many of which carry significant impact factors. The ability to integrate scientific innovation with practical environmental management reflects a commitment to sustainable development and pollution control. Recognized with SIE Student Star awards in 2018 and 2019 for outstanding research performance at Dalian University of Technology, China, achievements highlight both academic and professional excellence. Skills extend to training and mentoring new staff, providing technical assistance in environmental law, and conducting workshops on water quality management, risk assessment, pollution remediation, and human rights, supported by international exposure through training sessions in collaboration with institutions in China, USA, and Japan. Proficiency in English, Urdu, Sindhi, and Chinese, along with publications, conference presentations, and active participation in capacity-building programs, demonstrate a profile combining academic rigor, professional service, and international collaboration, making Noor Ahmed Nahyoon a versatile contributor to advancing environmental sustainability and scientific innovation.

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Publications

  1. Iqbal, M., Ali, A., Nahyoon, N. A., Majeed, A., Pothu, R., Phulpoto, S., & Thebo, K. H. (2019). Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant with nanosized cadmium sulfide. Materials Science for Energy Technologies, 2(1), 41–45. Cited by 136

  2. Nahyoon, N. A., Liu, L., Rabe, K., Thebo, K. H., Yuan, L., Sun, J., & Yang, F. (2018). Significant photocatalytic degradation and electricity generation in the photocatalytic fuel cell (PFC) using novel anodic nanocomposite of Fe, graphene oxide, and titanium. Electrochimica Acta, 271, 41–48. Cited by 95

  3. Meher-Un-Nisa Khilji, N. H., Nahyoon, N. A., Mehdi, M., & Hussain, K. (2023). Synthesis of novel visible light driven MgO@GO nanocomposite photocatalyst for degradation of Rhodamine 6G. Optical Materials, 135, 113260. Cited by 65

  4. Rabé, K., Liu, L., Nahyoon, N. A., Zhang, Y., & Idris, A. M. (2019). Enhanced Rhodamine B and coking wastewater degradation and simultaneous electricity generation via anodic g-C3N4/Fe0 (1%)/TiO2 and cathodic WO3 in photocatalytic fuel cell. Electrochimica Acta, 298, 430–439. Cited by 41

  5. Sekyerebea Diko, S. F. C., Qu, Y., Henglin, Z., Li, Z., & Nahyoon, N. A. (2020). Biosynthesis and characterization of lead selenide semiconductor nanoparticles (PbSe NPs) and its antioxidant and photocatalytic activity. Arabian Journal of Chemistry. Cited by 39