Saad A. Aljlil | Water and Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Saad A. Aljlil | Water and Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

Chief researcher | King Abdullaziz City for Science and Technology | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Saad A. Aljlil’s research is deeply rooted in sustainability and environmental innovation, focusing on advanced technologies for water treatment, desalination, and resource recovery. His extensive experience at the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) includes managing multidisciplinary projects in membrane technology, renewable energy integration, and environmental remediation. Dr. Aljlil has led and contributed to numerous funded projects on polymer and ceramic membrane development, hybrid ion exchange-nanofiltration systems, and adsorption technologies for removing heavy metals and dyes from wastewater. His work on solar desalination, greywater treatment, and lithium extraction from desalination brines demonstrates his commitment to addressing global water and energy challenges through green technologies. He has developed patented innovations in desalination and wastewater purification, particularly focusing on adsorbent synthesis from natural and waste materials to promote circular economy practices. His collaboration with national and international research centers has resulted in high-impact publications and novel applications such as smart water networks, ceramic membrane distillation, and AI-assisted sustainable filtration systems. As Editor-in-Chief of Applied Water Science and a board member in energy and water sustainability programs, he has contributed significantly to advancing environmental policy and technological foresight. His research interests also extend to nanotechnology applications, including the study of nanoplastics' environmental impacts and the integration of metal-organic frameworks in water purification. Through his visionary approach and applied research leadership, Dr. Aljlil has strengthened Saudi Arabia’s role in global sustainability initiatives like the Saudi Green Initiative, emphasizing eco-innovation, renewable resource utilization, and efficient water management systems. His work exemplifies the fusion of scientific excellence with environmental stewardship, creating pathways for sustainable water and energy solutions in future smart cities.

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Featured Publications:

  • Synthesis, cytotoxicity, molecular docking, DFT analysis and ADMET studies of imidazo[1,2-b][1,2,4]triazine based pyrimidine derivatives as PI3Kα selective inhibitors. Journal of Molecular Structure.

  • Antibiotic removal from wastewater via ceramic membrane distillation: Toward clean water and antimicrobial resistance mitigation aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology.

  • Biomass-engineered rGO coupled with ytterbium doped cobalt pyrovanadate: A sustainable electrode material for supercapacitor and OER activity. Diamond and Related Materials.

  • Upcycling waste plastics into rGO-Yb@NiFe₂O₄ hybrid electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors and hydrogen evolution. Diamond and Related Materials.

Nelson Rubens Nascimento Del’Antonio | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Nelson Rubens Nascimento Del’Antonio | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Federal Institute of Education | Brazil

Prof. Dr. Nelson Rubens Nascimento Del’Antonio’s research focuses on environmental engineering with emphasis on water treatment, effluent management, and pulp and paper industry sustainability. His studies contribute significantly to improving industrial wastewater quality through the application of activated carbon and sequencing batch reactors in treating kraft pulp mill effluents. Nelson’s work explores the reduction of chronic toxicity and estrogenicity in pulp mill discharges, promoting environmentally safer industrial practices. His investigations into the influence of process variables—such as acid leaching of wood chips and maintenance shutdowns—highlight the relationship between production efficiency and environmental performance. Through multiple collaborations with experts like Cláudio Mudadu Silva and Jorge Luiz Colodette, Nelson integrates applied chemistry, hydrology, and industrial ecology to enhance effluent biodegradability and optimize pulp bleaching processes. His scholarly output in leading journals such as Chemosphere, Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal, and International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology demonstrates technical depth and practical impact in environmental sustainability. In addition to his research, Nelson’s professional experience includes teaching and technical leadership roles in environmental regulation, hydrological management, and industrial sanitation, providing him a holistic understanding of environmental systems and policy frameworks. His academic trajectory reflects a continuous commitment to developing eco-efficient technologies and advancing environmental quality standards within the forest-based and manufacturing sectors. Nelson Rubens Nascimento Del’Antonio has achieved substantial recognition through his multidisciplinary approach, integrating science, engineering, and environmental management to contribute toward sustainable industrial development and improved water resource protection.

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Featured Publications

Del’Antonio, N. R. N., Amaral, J. P., & Silva, C. M. (2025). Effect of adding powdered activated carbon in sequencing batch activated sludge reactors for treating pulp mill effluents. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Del’Antonio, N. R. N., Mounteer, A. H., da Silva, P. R., Monteiro, K. A., Furley, T. H., & Silva, C. M. (2025). Reduction of chronic toxicity and estrogenicity in kraft pulp mill effluents through the addition of powdered activated carbon (PAC) in sequencing batch activated sludge reactors (SBR). Chemosphere.

Del’Antonio, N. R. N., Silva, C. M., de Oliveira, K. D., Nascimento, B. A., & Amaral, J. P. F. (2025). Evaluation of the potential use of powdered activated carbon in the treatment of effluents from bleached kraft pulp mills. Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal.

Del’Antonio, N. R. N., Fioreze, M., Caliari, M., Amaral, J. P., & Silva, C. M. (2023). Effects of programmed maintenance shutdowns on effluent quality of a bleached kraft pulp mill. Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal.