Prof. Andrea LandƔzuri | Nanomaterials for Energy | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Andrea LandƔzuri, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador
Prof. Andrea LandĆ”zuri is a visionary chemical engineer from Ecuador šŖšØ. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona, she leads the Applied Circular Engineering & Simulation Group (GICAS) at Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Her diverse research interests span sustainable electronics, environmental transport, and wastewater treatment. Driven by a passion for green science, she founded the Engineers Without Borders chapter in Ecuador and directs projects fostering circular engineering. As a Full Professor, she imparts knowledge in subjects like Transport Phenomena and Computational Methods. An advocate for STEM entrepreneurship, she is also the owner of Natural Eco ā Body, Home & HealthĀ®, crafting vegan cosmetics with ecological packaging. Prof. LandĆ”zuri’s impactful contributions extend globally, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and the water, energy, and food (WEF) nexus. š±šš¬
š Education:
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, The University of Arizona, 2016. M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, The University of Arizona, 2011. B.S. in Chemical Engineering (Cum Laude), USFQ, Ecuador, 2007.
š Recognitions:
USFQ College of Science and Engineering Award of Leadership 2017. USFQ College of Science and Engineering Award of Entrepreneurship 2016. Newton Scholar for Undergraduate Studies-USFQ.
š Memberships:
Science Academy of Ecuador. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), USFQ. BiĆ³sfera Institute of Environmental and Biological Studies, USFQ.
š± Relevant Experience:
Founder and Director of the Applied Circular Engineering & Simulation Group (GICAS) since 2014. Founder of Engineers Without Borders-Ecuador in 2015. Owner of Natural Eco ā Body, Home & HealthĀ® since 2020. Public servant in the Program for the Decontamination of Quitoās Rivers (2012-2014). Research Assistant at the University of Arizona (2007-2011).
š¬ Relevant Grants:
Leader in projects on hydrochars, nanomedicine, and removal of pollutants, securing grants from various sources including CEDIA, Ben Gurion University, and the Inter-American Development Bank.
š Academic Contributions:
Actively involved in academia, serving as a Board Member of the Science Academy of Ecuador, AIChE Student Chapter Advisor, and a 21st Century Faculty member at Virginia Tech.
š Entrepreneurship:
Dr. LandƔzuri supports entrepreneurship projects by advising the AIChE Student Chapter and has founded a vegan cosmetics brand, Natural Eco.
š Global Impact:
Her Applied Circular Engineering & Simulation Group focuses on developing sustainable solutions with a global perspective, contributing to fields like green process engineering, electronics, and wastewater treatment.
š Publications and Editorial Roles:
Dr. LandĆ”zuri serves as an Editorial Board member in the Journal “Avances en Ciencias e IngenierĆa” at USFQ and has contributed to education blogs and papers.
Professional Profiles:
The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:
- Cited by: All ā 996.
- Citations ā 996.
- h-index ā 8.
- Documents ā 53.
A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!
š¬ Research Focus:
Prof. Andrea LandĆ”zuri’s research focuses on environmental engineering šæ, with a particular emphasis on sustainable water treatment technologies š§. Her work delves into the intricate interplay between contaminants and natural resources, such as metals and metalloids from mining operations, and explores innovative methods for their removal and mitigation. Through her studies on materials like Moringa oleifera Lam., she seeks to harness nature’s potential in addressing water pollution challenges sustainably. Dr. LandĆ”zuri’s dedication to circular bioeconomy š and zero-waste technologies underscores her commitment to advancing environmental sustainability and fostering sustainable development š.
Publications Top Note:
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Cited by: 619 Ā Year: 2012
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Cited by: 175 Ā Year: 2011
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Cited by: 84 Ā Year: 2021
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Cited by: 29 Ā Year: 2018
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Cited by: 15 Ā Year: 2019
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Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf powder antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity in human primary fibroblastsCited by: 10 Ā Year: 2020
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Cited by: 9 Ā Year: 2019
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Cited by: 8 Ā Year: 2010
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Cited by: 7 Ā Year: 2014
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Cited by: 6 Ā Year: 2021