Magda Psichoudaki | Green Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Magda Psichoudaki | Green chemistry | Research Excellence Award

University of Nicosia |  Cyprus

Dr. Magda Psichoudaki is an academic and researcher specializing in chemistry and pharmaceutical analysis with a strong multidisciplinary background. Her research focuses on plant metabolomics, contaminant uptake pathways, and the development of green analytical methods. She possesses advanced expertise in liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry and chromatography-based method development. Her work effectively integrates analytical chemistry with pharmaceutical and environmental applications. She has demonstrated scientific leadership through the coordination and participation in high-impact research projects. Her scholarly contributions include a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications and active engagement in international conferences. Her research impact is evidenced by citation metrics of 702 and 413, an h-index of 13 and 12, and an i10-index of 15 and 15.

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Featured Publications

Characterization of Fresh and Aged Organic Aerosol Emissions from Meat Charbroiling
– Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2016 (85 Citations)

Natural Radioactivity Measurements in the City of Ptolemais (Northern Greece)
– Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 2008 (79 Citations)

Temporal Variability and Sources of VOCs in Urban Areas of the Eastern Mediterranean
– Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2016 (73 Citations)

The Finokalia Aerosol Measurement Experiment (FAME-08): An Overview
– Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2010 (69 Citations)

Nasma Bouchelkia | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nasma Bouchelkia |Chemical Engineering
| Best Researcher Award

 

Research at Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires, Algeria

Dr. Nasma Bouchelkia is a Senior Researcher at the Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires (CRTAA), Algeria. She holds a Ph.D. in Process Engineering from the University of Abderrahmane Mira, Bejaia. Her research focuses on wastewater treatment, environmental pollution, adsorption processes, and sustainable industrial solutions. With extensive academic and industry experience, she has published multiple international research papers on water remediation, pollutant adsorption, and advanced oxidation processes. Dr. Bouchelkia is dedicated to developing eco-friendly technologies and optimizing material characterization for environmental sustainability.

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Education :

Dr. Nasma Bouchelkia holds a Ph.D. in Process Engineering from the University of Abderrahmane Mira, Bejaia, Algeria (2024). She is also a member of the LGVRNAQ research laboratory at Bouira University. She earned her Magister in Chemical Engineering in 2015 from the same institution. Additionally, she holds both an Engineer’s degree (2012) and a Master’s degree (2012) in Chemical Engineering from the National Polytechnic School, Algiers, Algeria.

 Experience :

Dr. Bouchelkia is currently serving as a Senior Researcher (Class B) at the National Research Center for Agri-Food Technologies (CRTAA), Bejaia, Algeria, since November 2024. Her responsibilities include research and development, collaboration and networking, academic publications, and technology transfer.

Previously, she was a Faculty Lecturer at Akli Mohand Oulhadj University, Bouira (2014–2024), where she taught various courses, including Process Modeling and Simulation, Environmental Analysis and Protection, Drinking Water Treatment, and Analytical Methods.

She also has industry experience, having worked as a Manager at Eurl ELEM Lab (2019–2023) and as a Quality Control Manager (2015–2018) and Quality & Development Engineer (2014–2015) at Cosider-Lafarge Plâtre COLPA SPA. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Agent at Granitex New Products Production Unit, Algiers (2012–2013).

Research Focus :

Dr. Bouchelkia’s research interests revolve around sustainable solutions for industrial and environmental challenges. She is currently engaged in multiple projects, including the valorization of industrial by-products and agri-food waste, green corrosion inhibitors for metal packaging, and plastic food packaging innovations. She is also involved in developing advanced wastewater treatment techniques, such as biological and photocatalytic processes, and investigating nanoparticles for antimicrobial applications.

Skills:

Dr. Bouchelkia possesses extensive expertise in wastewater treatment, environmental pollution, water quality, adsorption techniques, and surface chemistry. She has a strong background in chemical engineering, food chemistry, material characterization, physicochemical analysis, kinetic modeling, and advanced oxidation processes. Her work also focuses on quality control, optimization, and the remediation of heavy metal and dye pollution.

Awards:

Dr. Bouchelkia has been recognized for her contributions to scientific research and environmental engineering. She has published numerous high-impact research papers in international journals, including the Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, and Water. Her work in adsorption and wastewater treatment has been particularly influential, with applications in industrial and environmental sectors.

 

Publication :

  • Bouchelkia, N. (2024). Innovative surface modification of Kaolinite by direct grafting of an anionic surfactant to improve pollutant adsorption and effluent decontamination. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2024.2448761]

  • Bouchelkia, N., & Co-authors. (2022). Jujube Stones-Based Highly Efficient Activated Carbon for Methylene Blue Adsorption: Kinetics and Isotherms Modeling, Thermodynamics, and Mechanism Study, Optimization via Response Surface Methodology and Machine Learning Approaches. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. [DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2022.12.028]

  • Bouchelkia, N., & Co-authors. (2023). Study and Characterization of H₃PO₄ Activated Carbons Prepared from Jujube Stones for the Treatment of Industrial Textile Effluents. Processes. [DOI: 10.3390/pr11092694]

  • Bouchelkia, N., & Co-authors. (2023). Efficient and Low-Cost Water Remediation for Chitosan Derived from Shrimp Waste, an Eco-friendly Material: Kinetics Modeling, Response Surface Methodology Optimization, and Mechanism. Water. [DOI: 10.3390/w15213728]

  • Bouchelkia, N., & Co-authors. (2016). Removal of Lead(II) from Water Using Activated Carbon Developed from Jujube Stones, a Low-Cost Sorbent. Separation Science and Technology. [DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2016.1178289]

  • Bouchelkia, N., & Co-authors. (2023). Energy and Exergy Analysis of Solar Air Gap Membrane Distillation System for Seawater Desalination. Water. [DOI: 10.3390/w15061201]

  • Bouchelkia, N. (Under Review). Optimizing Adsorption Efficiency: A Novel Application of SVM_Boosting_IGWO for Methylene Blue Dye Removal Using Low-Cost Fruit Peels Adsorbents. Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems.

  • Bouchelkia, N. (Under Submission). Eco-Friendly Adsorbents from Industrial By-Products: Effective Treatment of Synthetic Dye Solutions and Real Textile Effluents.

  • Second Author. (Under Submission). Complete Removal of Cu²⁺ from Wastewater Using Chitosan Derived from Shrimp Shells: A Kinetic and Thermodynamic Study, with Process Optimization and Modeling through Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs).

  • Bouchelkia, N. (In Redaction). Valorization of Agri-Food Waste and By-Products in Wastewater for Sustainable Treatment: Case Study in Agri-Food Industry – A Review.

 

 Conclusion

Dr. Nasma Bouchelkia is an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding contributions in environmental pollution control, wastewater treatment, and adsorption technology. Her extensive publication record, interdisciplinary research, and leadership in academia and industry make her a strong contender.

To further strengthen her profile, she could focus on securing research grants, filing patents, and expanding industrial collaborations. Given her impressive achievements and dedication to solving critical environmental challenges, she is highly deserving of this prestigious recognition.