Jose Angel Rueda - Environmental Engineering - Best Researcher Award

Universidad del Papaloapan - Mexico

AUTHOR PROFILE

🎓 EXPERT IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

Jose Angel Rueda Barrientos, Ph.D., is a highly skilled Livestock Production Engineer with a rich academic background, including a Master’s Degree in Quantitative Genetics and a Ph.D. focusing on Forages Intended as Energy Crops. He obtained his education from prestigious institutions like Universidad Autónoma Chapingo and Colegio de Posgraduados, where he developed a deep understanding of genetics, livestock production, and sustainable agriculture.

📚 PROFESSOR AT UNIVERSIDAD DEL PAPALOAPAN

Since 2005, Dr. Rueda has been a dedicated professor at Universidad del Papaloapan in Loma Bonita, Oaxaca, Mexico. His teaching repertoire includes subjects like Probability and Statistics, Design of Experiments, Genetics of Livestock, and Facilities for Animal Production. Through his academic role, he has influenced many students and contributed significantly to the field of agricultural sciences.

🔬 PIONEERING RESEARCH IN GENETICS AND AGRICULTURE

Dr. Rueda’s research is renowned for its focus on the genetic and morphological aspects of livestock and crops. He has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports and Biomass and Bioenergy. His work on topics like Sun Declination, Natural Beam Irradiance, and the genetic study of Pelibuey Sheep demonstrates his commitment to advancing knowledge in agriculture and livestock genetics.

🌾 INNOVATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

A significant portion of Dr. Rueda's research is dedicated to sustainable agriculture, specifically the use of forages as energy crops. His studies on elephant grass and Cenchrus purpureus have provided valuable insights into their potential for ethanol production and biomass energy, contributing to the development of renewable energy sources in agriculture.

🏆 RECOGNIZED EXPERT IN THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY

Dr. Rueda's expertise has earned him recognition within the scientific community. He is a member of the National System for Recognition of Researchers in Mexico (SNII CONHACyT), where he has held Level I recognition terms from 2018 to 2020 and 2023 to 2027. This honor underscores his contributions to agricultural science and his standing as a leading researcher in his field.

📖 MENTORSHIP AND THESIS SUPERVISION

Dr. Rueda has mentored numerous students, guiding their research and thesis work in areas such as solar declination, maize yield, and the performance of elephant grass varieties. His direction has helped shape the next generation of researchers, ensuring the continued growth and innovation in agricultural sciences.

🌍 CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

Through his international collaborations and publications, Dr. Rueda has contributed to the global body of knowledge in agricultural research. His studies have had a significant impact on understanding the dynamics of plant and livestock production, making him a vital contributor to the advancement of sustainable agricultural practices worldwide.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

"TILLER DYNAMICS OF Urochloa HYBRID GRASS CV COBRA IN RESPONSE TO CUTTING TIME | DINÁMICA DE TALLOS DEL PASTO Urochloa HÍBRIDO CV COBRA EN RESPUESTA AL TIEMPO DE CORTE"
Authors: Cámara-Acosta, J., Enríquez-Quiroz, J.F., Rueda-Barrientos, J.Á., Ramírez-Bribiesca, J.E., Guerrero-Rodríguez, J.D.D.
Year: 2022
Published in: Revista Fitotecnia Mexicana, 45(3), pp. 303–311

"Morphological composition and fiber partitioning along regrowth in elephant grass CT115 intended for ethanol production"
Authors: Rueda, J.A., Guerrero-Rodríguez, J.D., Ramírez-Ordoñes, S., Hernández-Montiel, W., Ortega-Jiménez, E.
Year: 2020
Published in: Scientific Reports, 10(1), 15118

"Tiller population dynamics in eight cultivars of elephant grass during undisturbed growth"
Authors: Rueda, J.A., Ortega-Jiménez, E., Enríquez-Quiroz, J.F., Palacios-Torres, R.E., Ramírez-Ordoñes, S.
Year: 2018
Published in: African Journal of Range and Forage Science, 35(2), pp. 109–119

"Growth, yield, fiber content and lodging resistance in eight varieties of Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone intended as energy crop"
Authors: Rueda, J.A., Ortega-Jiménez, E., Hernández-Garay, A., Guerrero-Rodríguez, J.D., Quero-Carrillo, A.R.
Year: 2016
Published in: Biomass and Bioenergy, 88, pp. 59–65

"Morphology of the Eggs Chorion of Pachycoris klugii Burmeister and P. torridus (Scopoli), Pest of Jatropha curcas | Morfología del Corion de Huevos de Pachycoris klugii Burmeister y P. torridus (Scopoli), Plagas de Jatropha curcas"
Authors: Lopez, G.G., Palacios, T.R.E., Bustamante, O.A.G., Rueda, J.A., Ramírez, S.A.R.
Year: 2016
Published in: Southwestern Entomologist, 41(1), pp. 133–144

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

DONG-WOOK KWON has extensive research experience in heterogeneous catalysis for environment and energy. His work focuses on reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion exhaust gases through catalytic technology, including selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx by NH3, particularly for diesel engine emission control. Additionally, he has been involved in discovering catalytic materials and improving chemical processes to mitigate atmospheric pollutants from stationary and mobile sources, such as catalytic degradation of NH3, CO, and odorants, and catalytic decomposition of N2O. His research also encompasses the catalytic oxidation of indoor air pollutants to enhance indoor air quality, targeting ambient HCHO & CO oxidation, catalytic oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and catalytic decomposition of ozone.

EDUCATION

DONG-WOOK KWON earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Energy Engineering from Kyonggi University, South Korea, in February 2016. His doctoral thesis focused on the roles of promoters and the SCR performance in metal-promoted vanadium-based deNOx catalysts. He also holds a Master's degree (2012) and a Bachelor's degree (2010) in Environmental Energy Engineering from the same institution.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Since March 2020, DONG-WOOK KWON has been a Senior Researcher at the Extreme Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). He previously worked as a Researcher at KIST from September 2018 to February 2020 and as a Post-Doc at the Materials Architecturing Research Center, KIST, from July 2017 to August 2018.

REGISTERED PATENTS

DONG-WOOK KWON has several registered patents, including:

NOx reduction catalysts enabling their regeneration at low temperatures (Republic of Korea, Japan, USA, China).

Rare-earth metal vanadates catalysts for nitrogen oxide reduction at low temperatures (Republic of Korea, Japan, USA, China).

Heterogeneous catalysts and preparing methods of the same (Republic of Korea).

Platinum-based catalyst for removing hydrogen at room temperature (Republic of Korea).

Preparing method of platinum/vanadium/titania catalyst for removing ammonia (Republic of Korea).

Vanadium-based denitration catalyst and preparing method of the same (Republic of Korea).

RESEARCH THEMES

His research themes include the catalytic reduction of NOx emissions, discovery and improvement of catalytic materials for atmospheric pollutant mitigation, and the catalytic oxidation of indoor air pollutants. His work significantly contributes to the fields of environmental and energy engineering through advanced catalysis technology.