DRAGANA TOMAŠEVIĆ PILIPOVIĆ – Dredged Sediment Management – Research Excellence in Civil and Environmental Engineering Award

DRAGANA TOMAŠEVIĆ PILIPOVIĆ - Dredged Sediment manegement - Research Excellence in Civil and Environmental Engineering Award

Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad - Serbia

AUTHOR PROFILE

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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:

DRAGANA TOMAŠEVIĆ PILIPOVIĆ embarked on her academic journey with a strong focus on environmental sciences. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Quality Control and Environmental Management from the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia (2004-2009). Her commitment to academic excellence is evident in her thesis on comparing solidification/stabilization and thermal remediation of sediment polluted with metals Dredged Sediment Management.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS:

Over the years, Dragana has seamlessly transitioned through academic ranks, demonstrating her expertise and commitment. She started as a Research Assistant at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia, in November 2010. Subsequently, she advanced to the roles of Assistant Professor (2014-2020) and currently holds the position of Associated Professor (from February 2020).

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS Dredged Sediment Management:

Dragana's research spans diverse environmental areas, including water, soil, and sediment analysis, wastewater treatment, environmental risk assessment, and green chemistry. Her doctoral thesis, supervised by Professor Božo Dalmacija, focused on the application of stabilized nano zero-valent iron for the remediation of sediment contaminated with toxic metals.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE:

As an active researcher, Dragana has significantly contributed to her field. Her work has addressed crucial environmental challenges, such as the long-term assessment of fly ash and lime-based mixtures for the beneficial reuse of contaminated sediment. Noteworthy contributions include publications on recycling polluted dredged sediment for building new materials for plant growth and a novel co-contaminated sediment treatment approach using Quercus petraea leaf-extracted nZVI.

ACADEMIC CITES:

Dragana's scholarly work has garnered substantial recognition, with 581 citations (excluding self-citations) from SCOPUS. Her Hirsch index, an indicator of research impact, stands at 11.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS:

Participating in a range of national and international research projects, Dragana has consistently aimed to improve remediation technologies and assess the risk of polluted sites. Her engagement in projects such as BEuSED and SmartWaterTwin showcases her dedication to advancing environmentally friendly technologies and wastewater management Dredged Sediment Management.

AWARDS AND PRIZES:

Dragana received a special award from the Dr. Milena Dalmacija Foundation for her Ph.D. dissertation, recognizing her significant scientific contribution to environmental protection at Serbian universities.

REVIEWING AND COLLABORATION:

Dragana actively contributes to the scientific community by reviewing articles for esteemed journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production, Chemosphere, and Waste Management . Her international collaborations include participation in the COST action CA18224 on Green Chemical Engineering Network.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

A cost effective method for immobilization of Cu and Ni polluted river sediment with nZVI synthesized from leaf extract.  2021 (26)

Xupeng He – Modeling and Monitoring – Best Researcher Award

Xupeng He - Modeling and Monitoring - Best Researcher Award

Saudi Aramco - Saudi Arabia

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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:

Xupeng He's academic journey commenced at Chang'an University in Xi'an, China, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Resource Exploration Engineering (Oil and Gas) with an impressive GPA of 3.76/4.0. He furthered his education at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, obtaining a Master's in Earth Science and Engineering and subsequently a Ph.D. in Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering. His research focus during his Ph.D. was on "Fluid Flow in Fractured Rocks: Analysis and Modeling."

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS:

Xupeng's professional profile showcases his role as a Petroleum Scientist in the EXPEC Advanced Research Center (EXPEC ARC) at Saudi Aramco, where he has been contributing since December 2022. Prior to this, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Ali I. Al-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center (ANPERC) at KAUST from May 2022 to December 2022.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS:

Xupeng has made substantial contributions to the field of energy resources and petroleum engineering. His research interests span a wide spectrum, including modeling coupled flow-geochemical-geomechanical processes, machine learning for geo-energy applications, CO2 leakage analysis and monitoring, and underground hydrogen storage.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE:

As evidenced by his role as a reviewer for high-ranking journals and his involvement in various research projects, Xupeng has established himself as a valuable contributor to the scientific community. He has actively engaged in collaborative efforts and demonstrated leadership as a founding member of ARMA (American Rock Mechanics Association) KAUST Student Chapter.

ACADEMIC CITES:

Xupeng's influence is apparent not only in his active participation in the academic community but also in the recognition he has received. His receipt of the Dean's Award, the prestigious KAUST Fellowship, and numerous other accolades underscore his academic excellence and impact.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS:

Xupeng He's legacy is marked by his significant contributions to projects such as the Underground Hydrogen Storage Demonstration Project and the Development of Projection-based Embedded Discrete Fracture Model (pEDFM) Preprocessor for GigaPOWERS. His future contributions are anticipated as he continues to lead and participate in cutting-edge research projects.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

A Novel Projection-based Embedded Discrete Fracture Model (pEDFM) for Anisotropic Two-phase Flow Simulation Using Hybrid of Two-point Flux Approximation and Mimetic Finite Difference (TPFA-MFD) Methods.