Dr. Arash Pakravesh | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Arash Pakravesh | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher | Energy and Thermodynamics Research Organization | Iran

Dr. Arash Pakravesh is a leading researcher in thermodynamics, specializing in the development and application of equations of state, with particular emphasis on the Statistical Associating Fluid Theory (SAFT). His work integrates theoretical modeling, computational simulations, and experimental validations to accurately describe the thermophysical properties of pure compounds and complex mixtures, including hydrogen and industrial solvents. By systematically evaluating and comparing models such as PρT-SAFT, PC-SAFT, CPA, and cubic equations of state, he advances the predictive capability of density, thermal expansion, isothermal compressibility, heat capacities, speed of sound, and vapor pressures in diverse chemical systems. His research significantly contributes to hydrogen technology, renewable energy applications, and industrial process optimization. With extensive publications in high-impact journals and active collaborations across more than 20 research groups, Dr. Pakravesh has established a strong international presence. His Google Scholar profile reports 78 citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 3, while Scopus shows 72 citations across 52 documents with an h-index of 4, highlighting his growing impact in the thermodynamics community. Beyond publications, he has contributed to patents, consultancy projects, and editorial boards, reinforcing his commitment to both academic advancement and industrial relevance. Dr. Pakravesh’s research combines rigorous scientific methodology with practical applications, positioning him as a key contributor to the development of advanced thermodynamic models and their implementation in chemical engineering and energy systems.

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Featured Publications : 

Pakravesh, A., Mohammadi, A. H., & Richon, D. (2025). A comparative evaluation of friction theory, free-volume theory, entropy scaling, and Helmholtz energy scaling viscosity models coupled with the PρT-SAFT equation of state for pure and binary mixtures of ethylene glycols and alkanolamines. International Journal of Thermophysics, 46, 98.

Pakravesh, A., Mohammadi, A. H., & Richon, D. (2025). Modeling of supercritical hydrogen thermodynamic properties using cubic and SAFT type equations of state. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 106588.

Pakravesh, A., Mohammadi, A. H., & Richon, D. (2025). Performance evaluation of PρT-SAFT, PρT-PC-SAFT, PC-SAFT, and CPA equations of state for predicting density, thermal expansion coefficient, isothermal compressibility, isobaric heat capacity, speed of sound, and saturated vapor pressure of three pure ethylene glycols and their mixtures. International Journal of Thermophysics, 46, 30.

Pakravesh, A., & Zarei, H. (2024). Thermodynamic modeling of pure, binary, and ternary mixtures of alkanolamines using three versions of SAFT equations of state. Journal of Chemical Engineering Data, 70(3), 1182–1194.

Pakravesh, A. (2025). From molecules to industry: The expanding role of SAFT equation of state in engineering science. Clareus Scientific Science and Engineering, 2, 01–03.

Konstantin Bogolitsyn | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Konstantin Bogolitsyn | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Konstantin Bogolitsyn | Northern (Arctic) Federal University | Russia

Prof. Konstantin Bogolitsyn is a distinguished Russian chemist, science organizer, and academic leader, widely recognized for his pioneering contributions to the chemistry of plant biopolymers and environmental safety. A Doctor of Chemical Sciences (1987), Professor (1988), and Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation (1999), he has played a key role in advancing both theoretical and applied chemistry, particularly through the foundation of the scientific school Physical Chemistry of Plant Polymers in Arkhangelsk. Over his career, he has served in numerous influential positions, including Director of the Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of Wood, Scientific Director at the Institute of Environmental Problems of the North, and Vice-Rector for Research at NArFU, while also contributing to national and international scientific councils and editorial boards. His research achievements include the development of thermodynamic models of lignocarbohydrate matrices, modern oxidative and organosolvent delignification methods, supercritical fluid technologies, and analytical approaches to industrial wastewater treatment. He has supervised more than 40 doctoral and candidate dissertations, led over 30 major research projects, and contributed to more than 800 publications, including 11 monographs, 35 textbooks, and over 40 patents. With 996 citations across 744 documents and an h-index of 16, his work demonstrates lasting scientific influence. He is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Order of (2004), Vernadsky Medal (2014), “Professor of the Year” (2018), the Heritage of the North Award (2020), and the State Mentoring Award (2021), reflecting his enduring impact as both a researcher and mentor.

Profile:  Scopus

Featured Publications

  • Effects of the acidity of the medium on the structure of Nile Red. (2025). Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A.

  • Electrophysical properties of heartwood and sapwood of Scots pine. (2025). Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science.

  • Physicochemical aspects of hydrogel preparation from algal cellulose. (2025). International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

  • Evaluation of the bioactive potential of four Arctic brown algae. (2025). Chemistry of Natural Compounds.

  • Plant polymers and their sorption activity to radium ions. (2025). Turczaninowia. (Open access).

 

Caiyan Tian | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Caiyan Tian | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Caiyan Tian | Leibniz Institute for Analytical Sciences – ISAS – Registered Association | Germany

Dr. Caiyan Tian is a Research Associate and Ph.D. candidate in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering at the Leibniz Institute for Analytical Sciences (ISAS) and Technische Universität Dortmund, Germany, with research interests focused on ambient mass spectrometry, soft ionization, and plasma characterization. She holds a B.Sc. in Life Science from Tianshui Normal University (2014) and an M.Sc. in Biochemical and Molecular Biology from Sichuan University (2017), followed by professional experience in project management at Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (2018–2020). Since 2020, she has been actively engaged in advanced plasma science research, contributing as a key participant in the Horizon 2020 project “Twinning in Atmospheric Plasma Science and Applications . Her scholarly record includes nine peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as Spectrochimica Acta Part B and Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, addressing fundamental mechanisms of soft ionization in flexible micro-tube plasmas, optical diagnostics, and ionization of semi-fluorinated compounds under controlled conditions. She is also a co-inventor on a German patent  for gas-phase ionization using plasma discharge, demonstrating her innovation in translating fundamental findings into practical technologies. With 18 citations across 9 documents and an h-index of 3, her growing impact reflects both the novelty and relevance of her research. Looking forward, her expertise in soft ionization mechanisms and plasma-based ionization sources is expected to significantly advance analytical sciences and expand applications in environmental, biomedical, and pharmaceutical analysis.

Profile:  Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

  • Tian, C., Speicher, L., Xue, D., Moreno-González, D., Marggraf, U., Ahlmann, N., Brandt, S., Franzke, J., & Niu, G. (2022). Ionization of semi-fluorinated n-alkanes in controlled atmosphere using flexible micro-tube plasma (FμTP) ionization source with square- and sine-wave voltage. Talanta, 252, 123662.

    Tian, C., Ahlmann, N., Brandt, S., Franzke, J., & Niu, G. (2021). Optical characterization of miniature flexible micro-tube plasma (FμTP) ionization source: A dielectric guided discharge. Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy, 180, 106222.

    Tian, C., Yin, J., Zhao, Z., Zhang, Y., & Duan, Y. (2017). Rapid identification and desorption mechanisms of nitrogen-based explosives by ambient micro-fabricated glow discharge plasma desorption/ionization (MFGDP) mass spectrometry. Talanta, 165, 502–509.

    Tian, C., Ding, X., Yin, J., & Duan, Y. (2016). Preliminary study of microfabricated glow discharge plasma for mass spectrometry imaging. Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 44(1), 92–98.