Dr. Myriam Rojas | Analiytical chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Myriam Rojas | Analiytical chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Myriam Rojas, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

Ph.D. in Engineering – Energy Systems from the National University of Colombia, Dr. Myriam Rojas is an expert in biomass valorization, thermochemical processes, and sustainable energy systems πŸŒ±βš™οΈ. With 15+ years in academia and research institutions across Colombia, Germany, and the Netherlands, she excels in R&D project management, process modeling, and advanced analytics πŸ“Š. Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at KIT (Germany), she has published widely on biofuels, bio-based detergents, and pyrolysis πŸ”₯πŸ“˜. Passionate about sustainable innovation, Dr. Rojas actively collaborates across sectors to drive energy transition and circular bioeconomy solutions. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is learning Dutch

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πŸŽ“ Educational Background

Dr. Myriam Rojas Salas holds a Ph.D. in Engineering – Energy Systems from the National University of Colombia (2016–2020) πŸŽ“βš‘, where she specialized in sustainable energy technologies and biomass valorization. She previously earned a Master’s degree in Agro-industrial Engineering (2012–2014) 🌾πŸ§ͺ from the same institution and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of NariΓ±o (2003–2008) πŸšœπŸ“˜. In addition to her formal education, Dr. Rojas pursued further training in Practical Data Science with MATLAB (MathWorks) and Innovation Management through Erasmus University Rotterdam πŸ“ŠπŸ’‘, enhancing her interdisciplinary expertise in engineering, analytics, and innovation.

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Dr. Myriam Rojas Salas is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ, where she advances biofuels upgrading and EU Horizon-funded R&D initiatives πŸ”¬βš—οΈ. Previously, at ICIPC in Colombia πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄, she managed chemical recycling projects and mentored Master’s students in process optimization β™»οΈπŸ‘©β€πŸ«. At In3 Corporation, she led innovations in bio-based detergents and patented sustainable technologies πŸŒ±πŸ”. Her research journey includes cocoa roasting kinetics at the University of Groningen πŸ‡³πŸ‡± and leadership roles in CIAD and ROIC SAS, focusing on biomass valorization and biochar energy recovery 🌾πŸ”₯. She also co-founded the INNOUS Research Group

πŸ”¬ Research Focus

Dr. Myriam Rojas Salas’s research lies at the intersection of bioenergy, thermal conversion, and sustainable materials 🌱πŸ”₯. Her work explores non-isothermal kinetics of lignocellulosic biomass such as cocoa shells, sugarcane bagasse, and fique residues during processes like pyrolysis, roasting, and torrefaction πŸŒΎβ™»οΈ. She is particularly skilled in analytical techniques (GC-MS, TGA, HPLC, FTIR) for characterizing thermal degradation and volatile compounds πŸ’‘πŸ§ͺ. Dr. Rojas also investigates bioproduct development, including bio-based detergents and fungistatic agents, aligning with goals in circular economy and waste valorization πŸŒπŸ”. Her work supports innovation in green chemistry and renewable energy systems

Publication Top Notes

πŸ“˜ Non-isothermal kinetics of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin degradation during cocoa bean shell pyrolysis (2023) | Cited by: [Unknown] | πŸ”₯🌱
πŸ“˜ Analysis of cocoa particle roasting process in a ΞΌ-reactor (2022) | Cited by: [Unknown] | πŸ«βš—οΈ
πŸ“˜ Analysis of the performance and products in the torrefaction of sugarcane bagasse with different particle sizes (2022) | Cited by: [Unknown] | 🍬🌾
πŸ“˜ Physicochemical Phenomena in the Roasting of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) (2022) | Cited by: [Unknown] | πŸ«πŸ”¬
πŸ“˜ Kinetic Studies on Cocoa Roasting Including Volatile Characterization (2021) | Cited by: [Unknown] | ⏱️🍫
πŸ“• Fique biomass: industrial, biocide and biofuel potential (2021) | Cited by: [Unknown] | 🌿πŸ§ͺ
πŸ“˜ Roasting impact on the chemical and physical structure of Criollo cocoa variety (Theobroma cacao L.) (2020) | Cited by: [Unknown] | πŸ«πŸ—οΈ
πŸ“„ Heating rate effect on the formation of pyrazines in the process of cocoa roasting (2019) | Cited by: [Unknown] | πŸ”₯β˜•
πŸ“‹ Effect of heating rate on the process of roasting cocoa particles using TGA and PTV-GC-MS analysis (2019) | Cited by: [Unknown] | πŸ”₯πŸ“Š
πŸ“˜ Spray drying of sisal liquids extracts (Furcraea spp.): Overall performance of the drying process (2017) | Cited by: [Unknown] | πŸŒΏπŸ’¨
πŸ“˜ Spray drying of Furcraea spp extracts and evaluation of their fungistatic ability (2016) | Cited by: [Unknown] | 🦠🌾
πŸ“— Aprovechamiento de jugos y bagazos del beneficio de fique en elaboraciΓ³n de abonos orgΓ‘nicos (2013) | Cited by: [Unknown] | πŸŒ±πŸ“—

Zeinab Mozafari | Analytical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Zeinab Mozafari | Analytical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Researcher at SHAHROOD UNIVERSITY of technology, Iran

Dr. Zeinab Mozafari is a Ph.D. holder in Analytical Chemistry from Shahrood University of Technology (2017-2022). Her expertise spans instrumental analysis πŸ§ͺ (AAS, UV-Vis, ICP), drug design πŸ’Š (molecular docking, QSAR modeling), and chemometrics πŸ“Š (ANN, random forest). She leads chemistry and quality control labs in the copper mineral processing industry and lectures at Shahrood University. Dr. Mozafari has published extensively in QSAR modeling and computational chemistry, contributing to high-impact journals. Her research focuses on variable selection techniques in QSPR studies.

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πŸŽ“ Education

Dr. Zeinab Mozafari holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (2017-2022) from Shahrood University of Technology, where she focused on applying penalized regression techniques for variable selection in QSAR and QSPR studies πŸ§ͺ. Her research was supervised by Dr. Mansour Arab Chamjangali, with advisors Dr. Mohammad Arashi and Dr. Nasser Goudarzi. She earned her M.Sc. (2014-2016) in Analytical Chemistry, studying the QSAR of pyridine and pyrimidine derivatives as HIV inhibitors 🦠. Dr. Mozafari completed her B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry (2010-2014) at the University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran, building a strong foundation in chemical sciences βš—οΈ.

πŸ† Honors and Awards

Dr. Zeinab Mozafari has received several prestigious accolades for her outstanding academic and research achievements 🌟. In 2021, she was recognized as the Best Ph.D. Student Researcher at Shahrood University of Technology for her contributions to analytical chemistry πŸ§ͺ. She was also honored as the Best Ph.D. Student in Analytical Chemistry in 2018, showcasing her excellence in the field. Her academic brilliance was evident early on when she was named the Best M.Sc. Student in Analytical Chemistry in 2015. These awards highlight her dedication, innovation, and expertise in analytical and computational chemistry πŸ”¬.

Β πŸ”¬ Research Interests

Dr. Zeinab Mozafari’s research focuses on both instrumental and theoretical aspects of analytical chemistry. Her expertise in instrumental techniques πŸ§ͺ includes Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), sample preparation, and titrimetric analysis. She is also deeply engaged in drug design πŸ’Š, specializing in molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and QSAR modeling, with proficiency in software like Autodock and Discovery Studio. Additionally, her work in chemometrics πŸ“Š involves variable selection methods, artificial neural networks, random forest, and QSPR modeling, utilizing advanced tools such as R, R-Studio, and MATLAB for predictive analytics.

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ LASSO-BR-ANN for QSAR studies – Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems, 22 citations, πŸ“… 2020 πŸ”¬πŸ“Š
2️⃣ Ridge regression with new variable elimination in QSAR – Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems, 12 citations, πŸ“… 2023 πŸ€–πŸ“ˆ
3️⃣ Radial distribution functions in QSAR of 4-anilinoquinazoline derivatives – Structural Chemistry, 12 citations, πŸ“… 2020 πŸ§¬πŸ’Š
4️⃣ LAD-LASSO in ANN-based QSAR for potent inhibitors – Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems, 9 citations, πŸ“… 2022 πŸ§ͺ🧠
5️⃣ QSRR models for VOCs using ANN – Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 7 citations, πŸ“… 2022 πŸ“‘πŸ“‰
6️⃣ SCAD as a variable selection method in ANN-based QSAR – Journal of Chemometrics, 7 citations, πŸ“… 2021 πŸ“Šβš™οΈ
7️⃣ Ligand–receptor interactions in QSAR using RF-ANN – Chemical Biology & Drug Design, 7 citations, πŸ“… 2020 πŸ₯πŸ”
8️⃣ QSAR model for 3CLPro inhibitors as anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents – SAR and QSAR in Environmental Research, 6 citations, πŸ“… 2021 πŸ¦ πŸ’Š
9️⃣ 1,2,3-triazoles-linked pyrazole carboxamides as anti-microbial and anti-cancer agents – Results in Chemistry, πŸ“… 2024 🦠πŸ§ͺ
πŸ”Ÿ LM-ANN-based QSAR model for NNRTI inhibitors – Network Modeling Analysis in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, πŸ“… 2020 πŸ§¬πŸ’»