Megersa Adugna | Chemical Engineering | Excellence in Research award

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Mr. Megersa Adugna | Chemical Engineering | Excellence in Research award

Wollega University | Ethiopia

Megersa Tadesse Adugna is a lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Wollega University, where he has served since November 2022, following an earlier role as assistant lecturer. He holds a master’s degree in Chemical (Process) Engineering from Adama Science and Technology University and a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Wollega University. His research expertise centers on green catalysis, biomass valorization, heterogeneous catalysts, photocatalysis, and hydrogen production, particularly demonstrated in his work on the “Synthesis of Furfural from Xylose Using Carbon-Based Bifunctional Solid Acid Catalyst” published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering (2024).  More recently, he contributed to a study on Zn–Al-doped nanocomposites for dye removal published in Scientific Reports (2025). According to Google Scholar, with several citations to his work. He is experienced in curriculum development, student supervision, lab management, and community engagement, and has also earned professional certifications such as E-SHE from Arizona State University. His academic commitment is complemented by his drive for sustainable engineering solutions, and he continues to mentor students and advance research in green and renewable chemical technologies.

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Featured Publications

Adugna, M. T., Tefera, Z. T., & Yilma, M. (2024). Synthesis of furfural from xylose using carbon-based bifunctional solid acid catalyst in the biphasic system. International Journal of Chemical Engineering.

Matla, S., Talathoti, G., Adugna, M. T., Bate, T. L., King, P., & Vangalapati, M. (2025). Sustainable synthesis of Zn/Al-doped nanocomposite from bio-waste: Characterization and RSM-guided brilliant blue dye adsorption optimization. Scientific Reports.

Moganesh Govindhan | Medicinal Plants | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Moganesh Govindhan | Medicinal Plants | Editorial Board Member

Brict Research Center | India

Dr. Moganesh Govindhan is an accomplished researcher in physics and nanotechnology with an h-index of X, X citations, and X published documents, recognized for his innovative contributions to green synthesis, photocatalysis, and advanced energy materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Thiruvalluvar University, specializing in the synthesis and characterization of pure and doped TiO₂ for photocatalytic applications, followed by an M.Phil. in Nuclear Physics from the University of Madras and an M.Sc. in Physics from Annamalai University. Dr. Govindhan has extensive experience in material science, nanomaterial synthesis, solar cell fabrication, and electrochemical applications, with expertise in hydrothermal, sol-gel, precipitation, and photon-induced synthesis methods. His research includes solar cells, photocatalysts, green nanotechnology, energy-storage materials, and biomedical applications such as anticancer and antidiabetic studies. He has authored several impactful publications in journals like Chemical Physics Letters, Ionics, Materials Letters, Journal of Molecular Liquids, and Materials Today Energy. Dr. Govindhan received the Best Researcher Award from ScienceFather and is recognized for discovering the Photon-Induced Method for material synthesis. His work continues to advance sustainable nanotechnology and innovative solutions for environmental and energy challenges.

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Featured Publications

Sasikumar, P., Chinnaiah, K., Abbas, M., Govindhan, M. (Corresponding Author), & Gurushankar, K. (2024). Evaluating the antimicrobial and electrochemical performance of phenoytoin nanoparticles from Catharanthus roseus plant. Chemical Physics Letters.

Selvam, P. P., Rathinam, M., & Govindhan, M. (Corresponding Author). (2023). Synthesis effect of Mg-doped ZnO nanoparticles for visible light photocatalysis. Ionics.

Nagaraj, G., Govindhan, M., Chinnaiah, K., & Gurushankar, K. (2022). Nano-sized neem plant particles as an electrode for electrochemical storage applications. Ionics.

Nagaraj, G., Mohammed, M. K. A., & Tamilarasu, S. (2022). Nano-sized plant particles for next generation green-medicine. Materials Letters