Desouky Abd-El-Haleem| biomaterials Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof .Desouky Abd-El-Haleem| biomaterials Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof.Desouky Abd-El-Haleem ,City of Scientific research annological applicationsd tech, Egypt

Dr. Desouky Abd-El-Haleem is a prominent figure in the field of scientific research and technological applications in Egypt. He is known for his significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology, particularly in the field of annological applications. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Dr. Abd-El-Haleem has played a pivotal role in fostering innovation and research excellence in Egypt. Currently affiliated with the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, he continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of scientists and engineers. Dr. Abd-El-Haleem’s work exemplifies a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to harnessing technology for the betterment of society.

 

Professional Profiles:

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Academic Background:

  • 1986-1990: Asyut University, Asyut, Egypt, Faculty of Agriculture (BSc)
  • 1992-1995: Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, Faculty Agriculture (MSc)
  • 1996-1999: Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Genetic Engineering (PhD)
  • 2014-2015: Cambridge Training College, Britain, Business Administration (Diploma)

Administration Career:

  • 2011-2020: Dean, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, SRTA-City
  • 2012: Head, Protein Research Department, GEBRI, SRTA-City
  • 2009: Acting Dean, Environmental and Natural Materials Research Institute, SRTA-City
  • 2009-2011: Head, Environmental Biotechnology Department, GEBRI, SRTA-City

Academic Career:

  • 2010-present: Professor at Environmental Biotechnology Department, GEBRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications
  • 2005-2010: Associate Professor at Environmental Biotechnology Department, GEBRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications
  • 2006-2009: Associate Professor, Biological Sciences Department, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Qatar
  • 2000-2005: Researcher at Environmental Biotechnology Department, GEBRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications
  • 1995-2000: Assistant Researcher at Botany Department, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
  • 1991-1995: Researcher Assistant at Botany Department, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt

Prizes:

  • 2023: Mohamed Rabiaa Naser Prize in Scientific Research, Agriculture, and Food Security
  • 2019: The Medal of Sciences and Arts of the First Class, Presidency of the Republic, Egypt
  • 2017: State Mirte Award in Advanced Technological Sciences, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt
  • 2009: Stat’s Prize of Excellence in Advanced Technological Sciences, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt
  • 2004: Abdul Hameed Showman Prize for Young Arab Researchers in “Biological and Environmental Sciences”, Abdul Hameed Showman Foundation, Kingdom of Jordan
  • 2002: Encourage State Prize of Egypt in Advanced Technological Sciences, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt

Main Fields of Research:

  • Bioremediation of Wastewater
  • Bio-products to treat wastewater
  • Bio-monitoring of pollutants in water and wastewater
  • Biodiversity as raw materials of biotech industry

Awards:

  • Various awards including SRTA-City Achievement Awards and Teaching Experience Certificates

Publications:

  1. Desouky Abd-El-Haleem & Roda Al-Thani (2008): Classical and Molecular Detection of the Bacterial Genera Escherichia coli, Salmonella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Water and Wastewater. Biotechnology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, Vol. 2. Regency Publications, New Delhi (www.regency-books.com)
  2. Characterization of nitrate reductases producing Proteus mirabilis strain 10B. The 2nd International Conference of Biotechnology and Environment (ICBE 2018), Alexandria, Egypt. March 2018.
  3. Intracellular biosynthesis and characterization of metallic nanoparticles using yeast cells. The 2nd International Conference of Biotechnology and Environment (ICBE 2018), Alexandria, Egypt. March 2018.
  4. Biosynthesis, characterization and application of metal-nanoparticles produced by Achromobacter sp. Biovision Alexandria-2018, “New Life Sciences: Towards SDGs”, Alexandria, Egypt. April 2018.
  5. Biological synthesis and characterization of Nano-absorbent magnetic iron for phenol decontamination. Biovision Alexandria-2018, “New Life Sciences: Towards SDGs”, Alexandria, Egypt. April 2018.
  6. Detection of microorganisms using molecular biological tools. The 3rd International Conference on Biotechnology and Environmental Safety, National Research Center, Egypt. March 2019.
  7. Environmental Biotechnology. The second Egypt-India biotechnology Forum, Shilong-India. September 2018.
  8. Biotechnology for clean environment. The 3rd International Conference on Biotechnology and Environmental Safety (14-16/3.2017), National Research Center, Egypt. March 2017.
  9. Molecular biomonitoring of microorganisms and pollutants: Case studies, 7th Conference of faculty of veterainy medicine (8-10/11/2016), Alexandria university, Alexandria, Egypt. November 2016.
  10. Outcomes of Environmental Biotechnology Research Projects. 8th International Conference of High Institute of Public Health (19-20 October, 2016), Alex-Health, Alexandria, Egypt. October 2016.
  11. Environmental biotechnology: in house contributions {biodiversity of bioflocculant-producing microorganisms as an example}, International Symposium of Genetics and Human Phonemics (ISGHP) (11-13/5/2016), Shanghai, China. May 2016.
  12. Environmental Biotechnology and Sustainable agriculture Development. Bioremediation Technology symposium organized by National committee of microbiology sponsored by ASRT, Marine and Fishers national Institute, Alexandria, Egypt. May 2016.
  13. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Institute at SRTA-City: current Situation and the available cooperation opportunities. The first Egyptian-Indian Forum on Biotechnology (October 25-26/2015), ASRT, Cairo, Egypt. October 2015.
  14. Nan-silver applications in water treatment, The Second International Conference on New Horizons in Basic and Applied Science (ICNHBAS, www.nhbas.com) 1–6 August 2015, Hurghada, Egypt. August 2015.
  15. Detection of mycosynthesized using bioluminescence bacteria silver nanoparticles. The Second International Conference on New Horizons in Basic and Applied Science (ICNHBAS, www.nhbas.com) 1–6 August 2015, Hurghada, Egypt. August 2015.
  16. Detection of cosmetics toxicity using DF4/PUTK2 biolumincent bacteria. International Conference on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and Information Processing, ICISSNIP, May 14 – 15, 2015, Netherlands. May 2015.
  17. Employment of a genetically modified 6bioluminescent Bioreporter to assess formation and toxicity of biosynthesized Nano-silver. Imagine Nano, 10-13/3/2015, Spain. March 2015.
  18. Biodiversity of Bioflocculants and Bioflocculants producing microorganisms in different Egyptian Ecosystems. Biomaterials 2014, 29/10-3/11/2014, India. November 2014.
  19. Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic assessment of basic yellow dye biosorption using Egyptian isolated microbial biopolymers. ICABBBE 2014, International Conference on Agricultural, Biotechnology, Biological and Biosystems Engineering, 22-23 May 2014, Berlin, Germany. May 2014.
  20. Influence of Hydrogen Ion Concentration on the Production of Bio-Synthesized Nano-Silver. ICABBBE 2014, International Conference on Agricultural, Biotechnology, Biological and Biosystems Engineering, 22-23 May 2014, Berlin, Germany. May 2014.
  21. The use of Bioflocculant and Bioflocculant-producing Bacillus mojavensis strain 32A to synthesize silver nanoparticles. Microbial Resource Management for Polluted Marine Environments and Bioremediation, 16- 18 January 2014, Hammamet, Tunisia. January 2014.
  22. Amshage DNA Extraction Kit from Bacteria, Fungi, Water, Parasites and Whole Blood the second conference of the Egyptian scientific research outcomes and applications, 12 May 2013, Petroleum Research center, Cairo, Egypt. May 2013.
  23. Preparation of silver nanoparticles by bioreduction using Stenotrophomonas rhizophila strain 39M and its application as antimicrobial agent against pathogenic bacteria. International conference in nanotechnology, 29 November– 01 December 2013, biotechnology and spectroscopy, ICNBS 2003, Cairo, Egypt. December 2013.
  24. A biogenic approach for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and bioflocculants as an aspect of bioremediation. 29 November – 01 December 2013, biotechnology and spectroscopy, ICNBS 2003, Cairo, Egypt. December 2013.

Prince Antwi-Afar| Construction Management Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr .Prince Antwi-Afar| Construction Management Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr.Prince Antwi-Afar ,City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. Prince Antwi-Afar is a distinguished scholar and educator at City University of Hong Kong, based in Hong Kong. He holds expertise in fields such as [mention specific fields or disciplines if available], with a strong focus on [mention any specific areas of research or interest]. Dr. Antwi-Afar has made significant contributions to academia through his research, publications, and teaching endeavors. His commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering intellectual growth is evident in his extensive academic portfolio and his dedication to mentoring students. With a reputation for excellence in both research and teaching, Dr. Prince Antwi-Afar stands as a respected figure within the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

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Education and Training:

  • PhD (Hons) Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management), The University of Hong Kong
  • MSc. (Hons) Construction Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
  • BSc. (Hons) Construction Technology and Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Awards and Prizes:

  • Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2021/22), The University of Hong Kong
  • Global Young Scientist Summit (GYSS) 2023, Singapore
  • Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPF)
  • Y S and Christabel Lung Postgraduate Scholarship for Engineering Students
  • Surveyor Prof. E.A. Abbam Academic Excellence Award
  • Youth Excellence League Awards
  • Certificate of Excellence from various institutions

Academic and Teaching Experience:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
  • Teaching and Research Assistant, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Professional Work Experience:

  • Assistant Project Manager, Fapim Company Limited, Kumasi, Ghana
  • Assistant Clerk of Works and Site Supervisor, Procurement and Project Management Consultancy (PPMC), Accra, Ghana
  • Intern Site Engineer and Data Analyst, Construction Professionals (CONPRO) Limited, Accra, Ghana
  • Intern Quantity Surveyor and Cost Analyst, Ghana Highway Authority, Kumasi, Ghana
  • Intern Materials Engineer or Soil Analyst, Ghana Highway Authority, Kumasi, Ghana

Professional Membership:

  • Student Member, Hong Kong Green Building Council
  • Influencer, International Council for Circular Economy
  • Member, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
  • Student Member, American Concrete Institute
  • Student Member, Chartered Institute of Building, UK
  • Incorporate Member, Ghana Institute of Construction

Personal Skills:

  • Communication skills
  • Organisational and managerial skills
  • Job-related skills
  • Language proficiency
  • Interests and hobbies
  • Digital competence

Publications:

  1. Antwi-Afari, P., Ng, S. T., and Chen, J. (2023). Determining the optimal partition system of a modular building from a circular economy perspective: A multicriteria decision-making process. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 185, 113601.
  2. DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2023.113601Antwi-Afari, P.*, Ng, T.S., Chen, J., Oluleye, B.I., Antwi-Afari, M.F. and Ababio, B.K. (2023). Enhancing life cycle assessment for circular economy measurement of different case scenarios of modular steel slab. Building and Environment, p.110411
  3. . DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110411Oluleye, B.I., Chan, D.W., Antwi-Afari, P. and Olawumi, T.O., 2023. Modeling the principal success factors for attaining systemic circularity in the building construction industry: An international survey of circular economy experts. Sustainable Production and Consumption. DOI: 10.1016/j.spc.2023.03.008
  4. Oluleye, B. I., Chan, D. W., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2022). Adopting Computer Aided Design In Mechanical Engineering for enhancing the implementation of systemic circularity in the construction industry: A critical review. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 35, 509-524 DOI: 10.1016/j.spc.2022.12.00
  5. 2Antwi-Afari, P., Ng, S. T., Chen, J., & Zheng, X. M. (2022). Determining the impacts and recovery potentials of a modular designed residential building using the novel LCA-C2C–PBSCI method. Journal of Cleaner Production, 378, 134575. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134575
  6. Antwi-Afari, P., Ng, S. T., & Chen, J. (2022). Developing an integrative method and design guidelines for achieving systemic circularity in the construction industry. Journal of Cleaner Production, 354, 131752. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131752
  7. Antwi-Afari, P., Owusu-Manu, D. G., Ng, S. T., & Asumadu, G. (2022). Sustainable development factors governing the smart evolvement of developing countries. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Municipal Engineer, 175(4), 1-10. Thomas Telford Ltd. DOI: 10.1680/jmuen.20.00023
  8. Ayarkwa, J., Opoku, D. G. J., Antwi-Afari, P.*, & Li, R. Y. M. (2022). Sustainable building processes’ challenges and strategies: The relative important index approach. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 7, 100455. DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2022.100455
  9. Antwi-Afari, P., Owusu-Manu, D. G., Ng, S. T., & Asumadu, G. (2021). Modeling the smartness or smart development levels of developing countries’ cities. Journal of Urban Management, 10(4), 369-381. DOI: 10.1016/j.jum.2021.06.005Antwi-Afari, P., Ng, S. T., & Hossain, M. U. (2021). A review of the circularity gap in the construction industry through scientometric analysis. Journal of cleaner production, 298, 126870. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126870
  10. Antwi-Afari, P.*, Owusu-Manu, D. G., Simons, B., Debrah, C., & Ghansah, F. A. (2021). Sustainability guidelines to attaining smart sustainable cities in developing countries: A Ghanaian context. Sustainable Futures, 3, 100044. DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2021.100044
  11. Owusu-Manu, D. G., Debrah, C., Oduro-Ofori, E., Edwards, D. J., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2020). Attributable indicators for measuring the level of greenness of cities in developing countries: lessons from Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 625-646. DOI: 10.1108/JEDT-06-2020-0257
  12. Antwi-Afari, M. F., Li, H., Anwer, S., Yevu, S. K., Wu, Z., Antwi-Afari, P., & Kim, I. (2020). Quantifying workers’ gait patterns to identify safety hazards in construction using a wearable insole pressure system. Safety science, 129, 104855. DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2020.10485
  13. 5Hossain, M. U., Ng, S. T., Antwi-Afari, P., & Amor, B. (2020). Circular economy and the construction industry: Existing trends, challenges, and prospective framework for sustainable construction. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 130, 109948. DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2020.109948Owusu-Manu, D., Debrah