Melina Dritsak | Economics | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Melina Dritsak | Economics | Women Researcher Award |

University of Western Macedonia | Greece

Melina Dritsaki is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Western Macedonia with extensive academic and professional experience spanning Greece and the United Kingdom. She holds a PhD in Applied Informatics from the University of Macedonia, an MSc in International Banking and Financial Studies from the University of Southampton, and a BSc in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Prior to her current role, she served as Senior Health Economist at the University of Oxford and as Research Fellow at the University of Warwick and Brunel University. Her research lies at the intersection of econometrics, applied macroeconomics, health economics, energy economics, and public policy, with a strong emphasis on panel data methods, time-series analysis, and economic evaluation alongside clinical trials. She has published 86 peer-reviewed scientific documents with 1,442 citations and an h-index of 20, reflecting the impact and consistency of her scholarly contributions. Dr. Dritsaki has participated as lead economist or co-applicant in numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects and has supervised postgraduate research in economics and public health. Her work has been recognised with the Young Investigators Award from the European Respiratory Society. Through sustained research productivity, international collaboration, and teaching excellence, she continues to contribute significantly to empirical economic research and evidence-based policymaking.

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Awwal Adamu | Medicinal Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Awwal Adamu | Medicinal Plants | Best Researcher Award

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria | Nigeria

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👤 Summary:

Awwal Abdullahi Adamu is a dedicated M.Sc. student specializing in Petroleum Chemistry at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. With a strong foundation in teaching and research, he also serves as a Chemistry teacher at Government Secondary School, Warsa-Piti, Kaduna State. He is a registered educator under the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), blending academic knowledge with practical teaching experience.

🎓 Education:

Pursuing a Master of Science in Petroleum Chemistry at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

💼 Professional Experience:

Currently a classroom teacher at Government Secondary School Warsa-Piti, Lere LGA, Kaduna State. Registered under the TRCN and actively engaged in both education and scientific research.

📚 Academic Contributions:

Published 2 research papers in reputable journals. Engaged in collaborative research on green corrosion inhibitors and metal ion removal from human plasma using plant-based materials. Key collaborators include Dr. O.R.A. Iyun, Prof. J.D. Habila, and Dr. Abuchi Elebo.

🛠️ Technical Skills:

Skilled in experimental research involving surface chemistry, green chemistry, and modeling techniques such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM).

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

Experienced in secondary education, teaching chemistry to high school students with a focus on conceptual clarity and real-world application.

🔬 Research Interests:

Green chemistry, surface chemistry, corrosion inhibition, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics.

📖Publications

Adsorption and thermodynamic studies of the corrosion inhibition effect of Desmodium adscendens (Swartz) extract on carbon steel in 2 M HCl
  • Authors: Awwal Abdullahi Adamu, Ogunkemi Risikat Agbeke Iyun, James Dama Habila
    Journal: BMC Chemistry
    Year: 2025
Application of Artificial Neural Network and Response Surface Methodology Approach for Modeling In-vitro Removal of Cu(ii) Ion From Human Blood Plasma Using a Medicinal Biomass
  • Authors: Abuchi Elebo, Francis Uchenna Anumonye, Mbah Basil, Ndubueze Chijindu Ifeanyi, Vincent Akandi Johnson, Isaac Omole Areguamen, Awwal Abdullahi Adamu, Amarachi Maureen Udoh
    Journal: Progress in Chemical and Biochemical Research
    Year: 2025