Omar Israel González Peña | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Omar Israel González Peña | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Mexico

Prof. Dr. Omar Israel González Peña is a multidisciplinary researcher and academic with expertise in electrochemical engineering, micro/nanotechnology, and educational innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, an M.S. in Electrochemistry from CIDETEQ, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Guadalajara. Currently advancing his studies in educational research and statistical techniques at TECH Global University in Spain, he integrates cutting-edge research with transformative teaching methods. His work spans microfabrication, lab-on-a-chip systems, electrochemical sensors, energy storage technologies, and environmental remediation. Passionate about sustainable innovation and knowledge transfer, he actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and open science through the Penta Helix model. Prof. González Peña’s contributions reflect a strong commitment to advancing both scientific progress and human development through holistic, impactful research and education.

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Education

Prof. Dr. Omar Israel González Peña holds a diverse and interdisciplinary academic background spanning chemical engineering, electrochemistry, and educational research. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Statistical Techniques at TECH Global University, Spain, with expected completion in 2026. He has also completed a Master of Education in Research in Education at the same institution in 2025, with the degree documentation currently being processed. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, in 2015. His doctoral dissertation, titled “Mass transport enhancement during copper electrodeposition due to gas co-evolution,” was supervised by Prof. Uziel Landau. Prior to this, he completed a Master’s degree in Electrochemistry in 2007 at the Center of Research and Technologic Development in Electrochemistry (CIDETEQ) in Querétaro, Mexico. His thesis, under the mentorship of Prof. Rene Antaño López, focused on the fundamental behavior of citrate and thiocyanate additives at the metal/solution interface in electrodeposition processes. Prof. González Peña began his academic journey at the University Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering (CUCEI) at the University of Guadalajara in Mexico, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 2003. Notably, he earned a Certification of Satisfactory Academic Performance from the National Center for Higher Education Assessment (CENEVAL) during his undergraduate graduation review.

Experience

Prof. Dr. Omar Israel González Peña has amassed significant academic and research experience across a multidisciplinary spectrum, blending electrochemical engineering, educational innovation, and environmental sustainability. As a professor and researcher, he has developed and implemented pedagogical strategies rooted in emotional intelligence, neurocognition, flipped classrooms, and experiential learning. His work emphasizes knowledge management and holistic education, aiming to cultivate human competencies and disruptive innovation. His technical expertise spans the design and fabrication of microelectronic materials and micro/nano structures, including advanced applications in microfluidics, electrochemical sensors, programmable system-on-a-chip technologies, and lab-on-a-chip platforms. He has conducted pioneering research in energy conversion and storage technologies such as microbial fuel cells, flow batteries, supercapacitors, and green hydrogen production. His experience also extends to environmental engineering, where he has contributed to the development of remediation systems for emerging pollutants using electrochemical and photocatalytic processes. Furthermore, he has actively participated in the formulation and analysis of public policies and certifications related to hazardous waste, desalination, electronic waste management, and pollution control. With a strategic focus on innovation, he promotes collaborative networks through open innovation hubs based on the Penta Helix model, fostering synergies between academia, industry, government, civil society, and media to drive sustainable technological advancement.

Research Interests

Prof. Dr. Omar Israel González Peña’s research interests lie at the intersection of science, technology, education, and sustainability, approached through a holistic and interdisciplinary lens. He integrates personal and professional competencies to drive scientific inquiry, with a strong focus on knowledge management, emotional intelligence, neurocognition, and innovative teaching methodologies such as flipped classrooms, problem-based learning, and experiential education. His research is deeply rooted in the development and application of electrochemical systems for health, energy, and environmental solutions. He specializes in microelectronic materials and micromachining techniques for fabricating micro- and nanoscale structures, including microfluidic systems such as lab-on-a-chip and organ-on-a-chip platforms, which are used for drug delivery, single-cell analysis, and clinical diagnostics. His expertise also covers advanced electrochemical power systems like microbial fuel cells, supercapacitors, flow batteries, photovoltaics, and green hydrogen production. Moreover, he investigates environmental remediation technologies, including advanced oxidation processes and heterogeneous photocatalysis for removing emerging pollutants from wastewater. He is also engaged in electrodeposition techniques utilizing complex fluids and protic ionic liquids for developing multifunctional materials with electronic, magnetic, or optical properties. Additionally, he explores the design and modeling of electrochemical systems for energy storage and conversion, applying system dynamics, transport phenomena, and chemical engineering principles. His broader vision incorporates public policy, environmental legislation, and the creation of open innovation ecosystems using the Penta Helix model to facilitate technology transfer, circular economy practices, and citizen science initiatives.

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Pharmaceuticals market, consumption trends and disease incidence are not driving the pharmaceutical research on water and wastewater

Cited: 279

Analysis of competency assessment of educational innovation in upper secondary school and higher education: a mapping review

Cited: 48

Use of cyclic voltammetry to describe the electrochemical behavior of a dual-chamber microbial fuel cell

Cited: 44

Mathematics anxiety and self-efficacy of mexican engineering students: Is there gender gap?

Cited: 43

Implicaciones de la gamificación en educación matemática, un estudio exploratorio

Cited: 43

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Maryam Yazdi | Computational Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Maryam Yazdi | Computational Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Maryam Yazdi, Ialamic Azad University of Malard, Iran

Maryam Yazdi is an Assistant Professor at the Islamic Azad University of Malard, Tehran, Iran. With a background in Mathematics, she has contributed significantly to the fields of equilibrium problems, fixed-point theory, and optimization. Her research has been widely published in various renowned academic journals, and she is committed to advancing mathematical methods with practical applications. Maryam is known for her dedication to teaching and research, bridging theoretical concepts with real-world solutions.

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Maryam Yazdi is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her significant contributions to the field of mathematics, specifically in areas related to variational inequalities, equilibrium problems, and fixed-point problems. Her extensive academic and professional background, alongside a remarkable publication record, showcases her dedication to advancing mathematical theories and methods.

🎓Education:

Maryam Yazdi holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran (2012). She also completed her MS (2005) and BS (2003) in Mathematics at the same institution, Imam Khomeini International University, and Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, respectively. Her academic background has been the foundation of her extensive research and teaching career.

🏢Experience:

Since 2014, Dr. Yazdi has been an Assistant Professor at the Islamic Azad University of Malard, where she teaches and mentors students in advanced mathematical theories. Prior to this, she worked in various academic roles, contributing to the research and development of mathematical methods for equilibrium and fixed-point problems. Her expertise also extends to supervising graduate research projects.

🏅Awards and Honors:

Dr. Yazdi has earned recognition for her outstanding contributions to mathematical research. She has received several accolades, including awards for her publications and her innovative approaches to solving equilibrium and fixed-point problems. These honors reflect her significant impact on the field of Mathematics.

🔬Research Focus:

Maryam Yazdi’s research primarily focuses on iterative methods, equilibrium problems, and fixed-point theory in the context of non-expansive mappings and variational inequalities. She aims to develop new mathematical techniques to address complex optimization problems, with applications in computational mathematics and optimization theory. Her work on viscosity approximation methods and hybrid iterative methods is highly regarded.

Publication Top Notes:

  • “A Hybrid Viscosity Approximation Method for a Common Solution of a General System of Variational Inequalities, an Equilibrium Problem, and Fixed Point Problems”
    • Citations: 2
  • “A Viscosity Approximation Method for Solving General System of Variational Inequalities, Generalized Mixed Equilibrium Problems and Fixed Point Problems”
    • Citations: 1
  • “Strong Convergence Theorem for a General System of Variational Inequalities, Equilibrium Problems, and Fixed Point Problems”
    • Citations: 2
  • “Coefficient Bounds for a Subclass of Harmonic Mappings Convex in One Direction”
    • Citations: 1
  • “A New Extragradient Method for Equilibrium, Split Feasibility, and Fixed Point Problems”
    • Citations: 6