Prof. Artak Kostanyan | Separation Processes | Best Paper Award

Prof. Artak Kostanyan | Chief Researcher | N.S. Kurnakov Institute Of General And Inorganic Chemistry | Russia

Prof. Artak Kostanyan is a distinguished Russian scientist specializing in the development of advanced extraction and reaction processes, as well as the design of industrial separation devices. His research has profoundly influenced the theory and practice of multiphase extraction, liquid-liquid chromatography, and extraction-chromatographic separation processes. Kostanyan has pioneered original multiphase processes and devices, many of which have been patented internationally, including in Europe, the USA, Canada, China, and Japan, in collaboration with industry leaders such as Bayer. His work integrates theoretical modeling with experimental investigation to optimize separation efficiency and scalability, particularly in non-ferrous and rare-earth metals processing. According to Scopus, he has authored 114 documents, which have accumulated 1,129 citations, yielding an h-index of 22, reflecting significant scientific impact. Kostanyan’s research has advanced the understanding of three-phase and multi-stage extraction systems, centrifugal extractors, and liquid membrane technologies, with applications extending from laboratory studies to industrial implementation. His contributions also include innovative methods for using deep eutectic solvents in extraction, mathematical modeling of separation processes, and techniques for enhancing elution efficiency in recycling liquid-liquid chromatography. His work continues to shape both academic research and industrial applications in chemical engineering, extraction technology, and separation science.

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Featured Publications :

Kostanyan, A. E., Lobovich, D. V., Zakhodyaeva, Y. A., Tsivadze, A. Y., & Voshkin, A. A. (2025). Multistage three-phase extraction as a tool for application of deep eutectic solvents in non-ferrous metals separation processes. Chemical Engineering Research and Design.
Lobovich, D. V., Zinov’eva, I. V., Milevskii, N. A., Kostanyan, A. E., Zakhodyaeva, Y. A., & Voshkin, A. A. (2024). Extraction kinetics of pyridine, quinoline, and indole from the organic phase with natural deep eutectic solvents and separation study using a centrifugal extractor. Processes.
Kostanyan, A. E., Belova, V. V., Tsareva, Y. V., & Petyaeva, M. M. (2023). Separation of rare earth elements in multistage extraction columns in chromatography mode: Experimental study and mathematical simulation. Processes.
Kostanyan, A. E., Voshkin, A. A., Belova, V. V., & Zakhodyaeva, Y. A. (2023). Modelling and comparative analysis of different methods of liquid membrane separations. Membranes.
Kostanyan, A. E., Belova, V. V., Zakhodyaeva, Y. A., & Voshkin, A. A. (2023). Extraction of copper from sulfuric acid solutions based on pseudo-liquid membrane technology. Membranes.

Prof. Ahmad Akbari | Nanofiltration | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ahmad Akbari | Scientific Member | University Of Kashan | Iran

Prof. Ahmad Akbari is a distinguished researcher with extensive expertise in membrane technology, nanofiltration, wastewater treatment, and environmental nanotechnology. His research focuses on the design, fabrication, and modification of advanced nanostructured membranes for the treatment of textile dye effluents, pharmaceutical contaminants, and industrial wastewater. He has pioneered the development of UV-photografted nanofiltration membranes, electrospun nanofibers, and composite membranes incorporating nanomaterials such as TiO2, graphene oxide, PAMAM dendrimers, and magnetic ferrites to enhance water flux, anti-fouling properties, and selective separation efficiency. His work also extends to green synthesis of magnetic nanocomposites for biomedical and environmental applications, highlighting his interdisciplinary approach in combining chemical engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology. Akbari’s research has been widely recognized and cited, with over 3,659 citations by 3,203 documents, an h-index of 29, and i10-index of 63 according to Google Scholar, while Scopus reports 4,638 citations across 72 documents, an h-index of 27, and i10-index of 51. His contributions have significantly advanced both fundamental understanding and practical applications of membrane processes, nanomaterials, and environmental remediation technologies, demonstrating innovative strategies for pollutant removal and resource recovery.

Featured Publications :

Akbari, A., Homayoonfal, M., & Jabbari, V. (2010). Fabrication of new photografted charged thin film composite (TFC) nanofiltration membrane applied to waste water treatment: Effect of filtration parameters on the rejection of salts and dyes. J. Waste Water Treatment & Analysis, 1, 1–9.

Yunessnia Lehi, A., & Akbari, A. (2017). A novel nanofiltration membrane prepared with PAMAM and graphene oxide for desalination. J Nanostruct, 7(4), 331–337.

Akbari, A., Soleimani, H., & Mojallali Rostami, S. M. (2015). Preparation and characterization of novel positively charged nanofiltration membrane based on polysulfone (PSf). J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 132(22).

Amiri, M., Salavati-Niasari, M., & Akbari, A. (2019). Magnetic nanocarriers: Evolution of spinel ferrites for medical applications. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 265, 29–44.

Zeinali, S., & Akbari, A. (2021). Preparation of hydrophile nanofiltration membranes using κ-Carrageenan as additive and application to treatment of anionic colored wastewater. Desalination and Water Treatment, 220, 63–72.