Dr. Rashida Akter | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rashida Akter | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rashida Akter, Kongju National University, South Korea

Dr. Rashida Akter is a dedicated analytical chemist specializing in electrochemistry 🔬⚡. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Chungnam National University, South Korea 🇰🇷, and has pursued extensive postdoctoral research at institutions like Curtin University, Australia 🇦🇺, and Gongju National University, South Korea. With expertise in biosensors, nanomaterials, and electrochemical analysis, she has contributed to high-impact research and publications 📚. Her work focuses on advancing electrochemical immunosensors for biomedical applications 🏥🧬. Dr. Akter has received prestigious awards, including the Australian Government Endeavour Postdoctoral Fellowship and multiple Best Poster Awards 🏆.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rashida Akter is a highly accomplished analytical chemist specializing in electrochemistry and biosensors, making her an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her extensive research contributions, prestigious academic background, and numerous accolades highlight her significant impact on the field.

Education & Experience 🎓🔬

✅ Ph.D. in Chemistry (2010-2013) – Chungnam National University, South Korea 🇰🇷
✅ Non-Matriculated Graduate Course (1997-1998) – Osaka City University, Japan 🇯🇵
✅ M.Sc. in Chemistry (1986-1987) – University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
✅ B.Sc. in Chemistry (1983-1986) – University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

🔬 Postdoctoral Fellow (2023-Present) – Gongju National University, South Korea 🇰🇷
🔬 Full-time Researcher (2018-2023) – Chungnam National University, South Korea
🔬 Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2015) – Curtin University, Australia 🇦🇺
🔬 Postdoctoral Researcher (2013-2015) – Chungnam National University, South Korea

Professional Development 🚀📖

Dr. Rashida Akter has been actively engaged in cutting-edge research in electrochemical biosensors 🏥🔬, contributing to groundbreaking analytical chemistry innovations. She has collaborated with leading international research groups, enhancing her expertise in nanomaterials, biosensors, and electroanalysis ⚛️. Her work includes the development of novel immunosensors and non-enzymatic detection methods, pushing the boundaries of sensitive and selective biomarker detection 🎯. Throughout her career, she has participated in numerous conferences, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations 🌍🤝. Her dedication to research and development continues to drive advancements in biomedical electrochemical sensing 💉📊.

Research Focus 🔬⚛️

Dr. Rashida Akter’s research revolves around electrochemistry and biosensing technologies 🔍. Her work integrates nanomaterials, carbon nanotubes, and dendrimer-encapsulated nanoparticles to develop highly sensitive electrochemical immunosensors 🧬. She specializes in protein detection, cancer biomarker analysis, and non-enzymatic label-based electrochemical sensing 🏥. Her studies contribute to early disease diagnosis, point-of-care medical devices, and environmental monitoring 🌱🩺. Through innovative electrochemical methodologies, Dr. Akter aims to enhance biomedical diagnostics, clinical testing, and sensor technology đź“Š. Her contributions bridge analytical chemistry and nanotechnology to revolutionize biosensor applications 🚀.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

🥇 Best Poster Award in Analytical Chemistry – Annual Conference of Korea Chemical Society (2012) 🧪
🥇 Best Poster Award in Analytical Chemistry – Annual Conference of Korea Chemical Society (2015) 📊
🏅 Australian Government Endeavour Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015) – Curtin University, Australia 🇦🇺

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Rapid and sensitive melamine detection via paper-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate: Plasma-assisted in situ growth of closely packed gold nanoparticles on cellulose paper”

 

Dr. Mawuse Amedzo-Adore | Electrochemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mawuse Amedzo-Adore | Electrochemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mawuse Amedzo-Adore, Dongguk University, South Korea

Dr. Mawuse Amedzo-Adore is an Energy Materials Engineer with a Ph.D. in Energy and Materials Engineering from Dongguk University, South Korea. His research expertise includes the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanomaterials for energy-conversion systems, particularly focusing on lithium and sodium rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors. Dr. Amedzo-Adore has held positions such as Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Visiting Graduate Student Researcher, where he contributed to the development of materials for energy storage systems and supervised graduate student research. He has published multiple articles in reputable journals and presented his work at international conferences, showcasing his proficiency in material synthesis, electrode fabrication, and electrochemical testing. With a strong background in collaborative research, he is committed to advancing innovations in energy materials.

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Suitability Summary for Mawuse Amedzo-Adore, Ph.D. for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mawuse Amedzo-Adore’s comprehensive expertise in energy materials, demonstrated research capabilities, impressive publication record, and dedication to collaboration and mentorship make him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work has the potential to influence the future of energy storage technologies significantly, reinforcing his suitability for this prestigious recognition

🎓Education:

Dr. Mawuse Amedzo-Adore holds a Ph.D. in Energy and Materials Engineering from Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea, completed in August 2023. His doctoral research, supported by the SRD Fellowship, focused on the modification of Vanadyl Phosphate (VOPOâ‚„) through intercalation reactions to develop electrode materials for metal-ion batteries and supercapacitor applications. Additionally, he conducted research projects on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for lithium- and sodium-ion batteries, as well as supercapacitors. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, in June 2010, where his dissertation explored the production of bioethanol from cassava using both acid and enzyme hydrolysis methods.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Mawuse Amedzo-Adore is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Flexible Display and Printed Electronic Laboratory within the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea, where he has been since September 2023. In this role, he is responsible for the research and development of materials for energy storage systems, managing laboratory operations, and supervising graduate student research while also editing manuscripts. Additionally, he serves as a Peer Journal Reviewer for the Journal of Power Sources since October 2023. Previously, he was a Visiting Graduate Student Researcher at the Energy Storage and Conversion Materials Laboratory at Korea University, Seoul, from September 2019 to July 2021, where he focused on the research and development of materials for energy storage systems and managed laboratory equipment, including an electrospinning machine, glovebox, and microwave-assisted hydrothermal machine.

🏅Awards:

Dr. Mawuse Amedzo-Adore was awarded the SRD Fellowship during his Ph.D. studies at Dongguk University, recognizing his exceptional research contributions and commitment to advancing the field of Energy and Materials Engineering. This fellowship supported his work on the modification of Vanadyl Phosphate (VOPOâ‚„) as electrode materials for metal-ion batteries and supercapacitor applications.

🔬Research Focus:

Dr. Mawuse Amedzo-Adore’s research focuses on the design and synthesis of nanomaterials, specifically aimed at developing advanced materials for energy conversion and storage systems. He primarily investigates energy storage systems, including lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, as well as supercapacitors. His work also encompasses electrode fabrication and testing, where he fabricates electrodes for energy storage applications and conducts electrochemical tests to evaluate their performance.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Surfactant-Assisted NiCo2S4 for Redox Supercapacitors
  • Surfactant-Assisted Binder-Free NiCo2S4 with Enhanced Electrochemical Performance in Aqueous Supercapacitor Application
  • Synergistic effect of MnS@Bi2S3 nanosheets for enhanced electrochemical performance in aqueous electrolyte supercapacitor application
  • All layered iron vanadate (FeV3O9.2.1H2O) as electrode for symmetric supercapacitor application in aqueous electrolyte
  • Bioinspired redox-coupled conversion reaction in FeOOH-acetate hybrid nanoplatelets for Na ion battery