We are delighted to present the 2023 edition of the RSC Advances Emerging Investigators series! Following the success of our 2022 edition, we are excited to continue highlighting the chemistry research being conducted by some of the leading investigators in our community.
This year’s Series Editors were Professor Shirley Nakagaki (Federal University of Paraná, Brazil) and Dr Fabienne Dumoulin (Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Universit, Türkiye). Eight articles were selected to support emerging researchers who are already making strides in their respective fields of research, both nationally and internationally. In this series, researchers address issues around water pollution, and develop analytical tools for the detection of biologically relevant substances. We also showcase efforts to prepare and characterize new compounds, as well as computational and theoretical research. Read all about the contributions in this accompanying Editorial.
Please see below the biographies of some of the brilliant authors who have been published in the 2023 collection:
Henry Chu
Unidirectional drying of a suspension of diffusiophoretic colloids under gravity
Henry Chu is an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering and an Affiliate Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at University of Florida (UF). He obtained a M.Phil. from The University of Hong Kong advised by Professors Chiu-On Ng and Kwok Wing Chow, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University advised by Professor Roseanna Zia. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University, working with Professors Aditya Khair, Robert Tilton, Stephen Garoff, and Todd Przybycien. The research theme of his group is heterogeneous soft matter transport and design, covering topics such as complex fluid dynamics, colloid and interface science, electrokinetics, and rheology. His group develops predictive multi-scale computational tools and fundamental theory to address National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges, emphasizing on close collaboration with experimental groups to translate knowledge into applications. His work has been recognized through awards, including UF Global Faculty Fellowship, The Royal Society of Chemistry Soft Matter Emerging Investigator, American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund Doctoral New Investigator Grants, and the U.S. Department of Energy Geosciences Research Grants.
Bernardo Almeida Iglesias
Bernardo Almeida Iglesias received his Ph.D. degree from Institute of Chemistry of University of Sao Paulo in 2012, under the guidance of Professor Koiti Araki. Currently, he is Assistant Professor at the Federal University of Santa Maria – Brazil and CNPq Scholarship (PQ-2). His research interests are focused on the synthesis and photobiology of tetrapyrrole macrocycles (porphyrins and corroles) for application in bioinorganic chemistry and photodynamic therapy applications. Authorized 170 research papers and actuates as Coordinator of Chemistry at FAPERGS (Rio Grande do Sul State Research Foundation).
Moses O. Alfred
Distribution and toxicity of dihydroxybenzenes in drinking water sources in Nigeria
Dr Moses O Alfred holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry and an MSc in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry from Redeemer’s University, Nigeria, building upon his foundational BSc in Industrial Chemistry from Adekunle Ajasin University. Throughout his academic journey, Dr Alfred has garnered prestigious scholarships, including The World Academy of Science Master’s Degree Scholarship, the African-German Network of Excellence in Sciences (AGNES) mobility grant, the TWAS-CNPq Sandwich Ph.D. Fellowship and, recently, the Alexander von Humboldt Georg Forster Postdoctoral Fellowship showcasing his exceptional dedication to advancing environmental science. Renowned for his groundbreaking research in the investigation of water quality issues, water purification, and pollution control, Dr. Alfred’s innovative work not only surveys water pollution but also focuses on developing low-cost materials from waste matter to remove toxic contaminants from water sources. His contributions, including novel adsorbents and photocatalytic materials, have earned him international recognition and invitations to present at esteemed conferences and workshops. As an educator, Dr Alfred mentors and supervises students at Redeemer’s University and the African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), shaping the next generation of environmental scientists. Driven by his passion for environmental sustainability, Dr. Alfred’s research, peer review activities, and commitment to mentorship continue to leave a lasting impact on the field, inspiring future scientists.
Vanessa Nascimento
Mother of twins Arthur and Lucca (6 years old). She graduated in Industrial Chemistry from the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (2009). Master (2011) and PhD in Chemistry from the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, with a period funded by PDSE/Capes, at UNIPG, Italy (2015). She completed her postdoctoral, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Faruk Nome, also at UFSC. Since 2016, she has been an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Organic Chemistry at the Universidade Federal Fluminense, where she leads the research group: SupraSelen (SupraSelen Laboratory). She has experience in Chemistry, with an emphasis on Organic Synthesis. Her field of activity mainly covers the synthesis of compounds functionalized with organochalcogens for application in biological tests. She also works in the synthesis and applications of compounds involving Supramolecular Chemistry. She received the PeerJ Award in 2019 and, in the same year, became a Young Scientist of Our State by FAPERJ. Between 2020 and 2024, she served on the Young Researchers team of the Brazilian Chemical Society (secretary during 2022-2024) and the Latin American Network of Young Scientists working in Chemistry (LANYSC). In 2021, she joined the Núcleo Mulheres SBQ (media committee) and the International Younger Chemists Network (Public Outreach Committee). In 2022, she received the Jovem Cientista Fluminense Award from the Brazilian Chemical Society – Rio de Janeiro, where she serves as Treasurer for the period 2024-2026. ACS Premium Membership since 2023 and Full Member of the SBQ since 2008. Topical Advisory Panel and Guest Editor for Processes Journal, International board and secretary of the SeS Redox and Catalysis Network. In 2024, it received the Sustainability Star award from the American Chemical Society.
Looking forward: Emerging Investigator Series 2024!
We are pleased to announce that Shirley and Fabienne will continue as the Series Editors for the 2024 Emerging Investigator series. We can’t wait to see what the next early career investigators have been working on in Chemistry!
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