Dr. Lucilaine Santos | Wastewater treatment | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lucilaine Santos is a dedicated researcher specializing in sanitation, environment, and water resources, with a focus on biological and advanced oxidative processes for wastewater treatment. She earned her Ph.D. (2014) and Master’s (2008) from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil, focusing on environmental chemistry. She completed a research exchange at the Catalan Institute for Water Research, Spain. Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Researcher at CEFET/MG, working on sustainable water treatment solutions. Her expertise integrates analytical chemistry, wastewater management, and emerging pollutant control, contributing to cleaner water and environmental sustainability. 🌱💧🔬

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Suitability of Dr. Lucilaine Santos for the Best Researcher Award 🏆

Dr. Lucilaine Santos is a highly qualified researcher in sanitation, environmental chemistry, and water resources, with a strong focus on wastewater treatment and emerging pollutants. Her expertise in biological and advanced oxidative processes contributes significantly to water sustainability. Her research directly addresses pressing global challenges such as antibiotic contamination in water and industrial wastewater treatment, making her a valuable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education & Experience 🎓💼

Doctorate (2011-2014) 🏆 – Sanitation, Environment & Water Resources, UFMG, Brazil
- Thesis: Advanced oxidative processes for treating antibiotics in water
- Research Exchange at Catalan Institute for Water Research, Spain 🌍🔬
Master’s (2007-2008) 🏅 – Sanitation, Environment & Water Resources, UFMG, Brazil
- Thesis: Organic compounds in pulp bleaching effluent
Undergraduate (2002-2006) 📚 – Chemistry Teaching Degree, UFMG, Brazil
Technical Education (1997-2000) 🏭 – Industrial Chemistry, CEFET/MG, Brazil
Postdoctoral Research (2022-Present) 🔬 – Process & Product Technology, CEFET/MG

Professional Development 🚀📖

Dr. Lucilaine Santos has completed numerous specialized training programs, enhancing her expertise in environmental chemistry, analytical instrumentation, and higher education. She has received training in ICP-OES & ICP-MS (PerkinElmer), pipetting techniques (Metrohm Pensalab), and carbon analysis (Shimadzu). She also pursued professional courses in distance education, student engagement, and contingency-based teaching to refine her academic skills. Her multidisciplinary development spans scientific instrumentation, environmental sustainability, and advanced analytical methods, ensuring she stays at the forefront of innovations in water treatment and pollution control. 🌊🧪📊

Research Focus 🔬🌿💧

Dr. Lucilaine Santos specializes in environmental chemistry and wastewater treatment technologies. Her research tackles emerging pollutants, particularly antibiotics and organic contaminants in aquatic environments. She focuses on biological and advanced oxidation processes, working to improve water quality through innovative treatment methods. Her work integrates industrial wastewater treatment, analytical chemistry, and sustainability, aiming to develop eco-friendly, efficient water purification systems. By addressing challenges in sanitation, pollution control, and resource recovery, her research promotes cleaner water solutions for public health and environmental preservation. 🌍💙

Awards & Honors 🏅🎖️

FAPEMIG Research Grant (Doctoral Funding) 💰🎓
Research Exchange Fellowship at Catalan Institute for Water Research 🌍🔬
Recognition for Excellence in Environmental Research 🏆🌱
Outstanding Contribution in Wastewater Treatment Innovations 🏅💧
Academic Distinction in Process and Product Technology 🎖️📚

Publication Top Notes:

📄 Pre-oxidation and coagulation-flocculation as a pretreatment to UF-RO applied for surface water treatment and arsenic removal – F.C.R. Costa et al., Desalination, 2024 📅 | 🔍 Cited by: 6 📖
📚 Occurrence, environmental risks, and removal of bisphenol A and its analogues by membrane bioreactors – C.R.D. Santos et al., Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 📅 | 🔍 Cited by: 1 📖
💧 Direct contact membrane distillation for surface water treatment and phenolic compounds retention: From bench to pilot scale – R.L. Ramos et al., Desalination, 2024 📅 | 🔍 Cited by: 5 📖
🦇 Ecotoxicology of heavy metal contamination of Neotropical bats – L.L.L. Vidal et al., Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2024 📅 | 🔍 Cited by: 1 📖
⚗️ Hybrid membrane distillation and ion exchange process for resources recovery from mining wastewater – Y.A.R. Lebron et al., Desalination, 2024 📅 | 🔍 Cited by: 7 📖

Dr. Mahmoud Saad Abdel-Wahed , National Research Centre , Egypt

Mahmoud Saad Abdel-Wahed Mohamed, born on December 17, 1986, in Qualibia, Egypt, is a dedicated researcher specializing in photocatalyst preparation, membrane desalination, and wastewater treatment. He has been a researcher at the National Research Centre’s Water Pollution Control Department since December 2020 and has held various positions at the same institution since 2008. Dr. Abdel-Wahed earned his PhD in Chemistry in 2020 and his Master’s degree in 2014 from Ain Shams University, where he also completed his Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry in 2007. His research focuses on solar-driven photocatalysis technology, advanced oxidation processes, and environmental risk assessment. He has expertise in physiochemical analysis, monitoring water pollutants, and developing wastewater treatment technologies.

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Mahmoud Saad Abdel-Wahed Mohamed, born on December 17, 1986, in Qualibia, Egypt, is a dedicated researcher specializing in photocatalyst preparation, membrane desalination, and wastewater treatment. He completed his academic journey at Ain Shams University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry in 2007, followed by Pre-Master Courses in Water Pollution Control from 2008 to 2009. In 2014, he obtained a Master of Science in Chemistry, focusing on enhancing the biological treatment of wastewater containing toxic pollutants through photocatalytic oxidation techniques. Most recently, in 2020, he successfully defended his PhD dissertation at Ain Shams University’s Chemistry Department, titled “Solar-Driven Photocatalysis Technology for Wastewater Treatment and Energy

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Mahmoud Saad Abdel-Wahed Mohamed has been actively engaged in research and development at the Water Pollution Control Department of the Environment and Climate Change Research Institute, National Research Centre, Egypt, throughout his career. Beginning as a Specialist on a temporary contract from June 2008 to March 2012, he focused on photocatalyst preparation, characterization, and wastewater treatment. From March 2012 to November 2012, he continued in a Specialist role, expanding his responsibilities in these areas. Subsequently, as a Research Assistant from November 2012 to November 2014, Mahmoud contributed to photocatalyst preparation, characterization, and wastewater treatment processes.

Publication Top Notes:

1. Core Double-Shell MnFe2O4@ rGO@ TiO2 Superparamagnetic Photocatalyst for Wastewater Treatment Under Solar Light

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Citations: 59
Authors: MS Abdel-Wahed, AS El-Kalliny, MI Badawy, MS Attia, TA Gad-Allah

2. Fabrication of Ag/TiO2 Photocatalyst for the Treatment of Simulated Hospital Wastewater Under Sunlight

Journal: Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy
Publication Date: 2014
Citations: 30
Authors: MI Badawy, EMR Souaya, TA Gad‐Allah, MS Abdel‐Wahed, M Ulbricht

3. Nanomaterials: A Review of Emerging Contaminants with Potential Health or Environmental Impact

Journal: Discover Nano
Publication Date: 2023
Citations: 18
Authors: AS El-Kalliny, MS Abdel-Wahed, AA El-Zahhar, IA Hamza, TA Gad-Allah

4. Nanocrystalline Bi2O3–B2O3–(MoO3 or V2O5) Glass-Ceramic Systems for Organic Pollutants Degradation

Journal: Ceramics International
Publication Date: 2015
Citations: 16
Authors: FH Margha, MS Abdel-Wahed, TA Gad-Allah

5. A Facile Chemical Synthesis of Nanoflake NiS2 Layers and Their Photocatalytic Activity

Journal: RSC Advances
Publication Date: 2022
Citations: 14
Authors: MM Gomaa, MH Sayed, MS Abdel-Wahed, M Boshta