Adeyinka Alao | Chemical Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Adeyinka Alao
Federal University of Technology, Nigeria

Adeyinka Alao
Affiliation Federal University of Technology
Country Nigeria
Scopus ID 56307955300
Documents 4
Citations 36
h-index 3
Subject Area Chemical Engineering
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards
Google Scholar durZ8RwAAAAJ

Adeyinka Alao is a researcher associated with the Federal University of Technology, Nigeria, whose academic activities span chemical engineering, separation processes, food engineering, bioresource utilization, and sustainable process development. His scholarly contributions include studies on liquid–liquid equilibria, extraction technologies, food quality assessment, and environmentally oriented engineering solutions. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, he has contributed to research addressing industrial process optimization and agricultural value addition.[1]

Abstract

This article presents an overview of the academic profile and research accomplishments of Adeyinka Alao. His work demonstrates engagement with chemical engineering applications involving extraction systems, thermodynamic equilibrium studies, food processing technologies, and sustainable engineering practices. Published studies indicate contributions to both fundamental and applied research, supporting industrial efficiency and agricultural innovation.[2]

Keywords

Chemical Engineering, Liquid–Liquid Equilibria, Lactic Acid Extraction, Food Engineering, Sustainable Processing, Agricultural Technology, Bioenergy, Process Optimization.

Introduction

Research in chemical engineering increasingly integrates sustainability, resource efficiency, and process innovation. Adeyinka Alao’s publications contribute to this evolving landscape through investigations of extraction systems, food product quality, and environmentally relevant technologies. His collaborative research reflects the application of engineering principles to practical industrial and agricultural challenges.[3]

Research Profile

The research portfolio of Adeyinka Alao spans chemical process engineering, separation science, food quality evaluation, and waste-to-resource technologies. His academic record includes studies examining equilibrium behavior in solvent systems, extraction of fermentation-derived products, and engineering approaches for food processing and renewable energy generation.[4]

Research Contributions

  • Investigation of liquid–liquid equilibria involving water, lactic acid, and methyl isobutyl ketone systems.
  • Research on extraction methodologies for recovering lactic acid from fermentation broth.
  • Contributions to food quality assessment through studies involving biscuits produced from wheat and pineapple peel flour.
  • Participation in research on microbial fuel cells and bioelectricity generation from fruit waste streams.
  • Support for engineering innovation through applied process and product development research.

Publications

  1. Liquid–liquid equilibria of water + lactic acid + methyl isobutyl ketone (2014).
  2. Quality evaluation biscuits produced from wheat and pineapple peel flour (2017).
  3. Extraction of lactic acid from fermentation broth using long-chain alkanones (2023).
  4. Microbial fuel cell performance during fruit waste biotreatment (2024).

Research Impact

Available citation metrics indicate scholarly recognition within chemical engineering and related disciplines. His publications have contributed to discussions on sustainable extraction processes, food engineering applications, and renewable bioresource utilization. The citation record and collaborative research outputs demonstrate measurable academic influence and interdisciplinary engagement.[5]

Award Suitability

The research profile of Adeyinka Alao aligns with the objectives of the International Forensic Scientist Awards under the Innovative Research Award category. His contributions emphasize innovation, practical engineering applications, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scientific advancement. The combination of process engineering research and sustainable technology development provides evidence of continued scholarly activity and professional relevance.[6]

Conclusion

Adeyinka Alao has contributed to chemical engineering research through investigations of extraction systems, food processing technologies, and environmentally focused engineering solutions. His publication record reflects a commitment to addressing practical challenges through scientific inquiry and collaborative research, supporting consideration for academic recognition within innovation-focused award programs.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Adeyinka Alao, Author ID 56307955300. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com
  2. Afolabi, T.J., & Alao, A.I. (2014). Liquid–liquid equilibria of water + lactic acid + methyl isobutyl ketone. Fluid Phase Equilibria.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fluid.2014.06.015
  3. Adeoye, B.K., Alao, A.I., & Famurewa, J.A.V. (2017). Quality evaluation biscuits produced from wheat and pineapple peel flour. Applied Tropical Agriculture.
  4. Alao, A.I., Afolabi, T.J., & Agarry, S.E. (2023). Extraction of lactic acid from fermentation broth using long-chain alkanones. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data.
    https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jced.2c00666
  5. Akinwumi, O.D., et al. (2024). Bioelectricity generation performance of microbial fuel cells during fruit waste biotreatment. Environmental Processes.
  6. International Forensic Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Award evaluation framework and recognition criteria.
    forensicscientist.org

Spomenka Kobe | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Spomenka Kobe | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Distinguished Scientist Award

The Jožef Stefan Institute | Slovenia

Prof. Dr. Spomenka Kobe is a distinguished materials scientist and one of Europe’s leading experts in nanostructured materials, magnetic materials, and sustainable alloy design. Her pioneering research has advanced the scientific understanding and technological innovation in rare-earth magnet technology, nanostructured thin films, and magnetic materials recycling. She played a pivotal role in establishing rare-earth magnet research in Slovenia, leading major national and European research programs on critical raw materials and sustainable magnet production. Her Scopus-indexed research portfolio includes 169 publications, which have collectively received 2,350 citations from 1,949 documents, reflecting an h-index of 22. Her work spans critical areas of magnetism, solid-state physics, thin-film engineering, and microstructural analysis, significantly influencing global research directions in advanced materials science. Prof. Dr. Spomenka Kobe’s scientific leadership is exemplified through her coordination of the FP7 European Project ROMEO (Replacement and Original Magnet Engineering Option) and the International Associated Laboratory PACS2 (Push-Pull AlloyS and Complex Compounds) in collaboration with CNRS, France. She has also been a principal investigator on numerous EU and national R&D projects and an active contributor to international academic and industrial innovation networks. Her applied research achievements include seven patents (four European patents), three innovations, and multiple technology transfers to industrial production, showcasing her ability to translate advanced materials research into practical applications. She has authored several book chapters, delivered numerous invited lectures, and contributed to major international conferences on magnetic and nanostructured materials.

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Featured Publications

• Schieren, L., Semsari Parapari, S., Tomše, T., Žužek, K., Šturm, S., Kobe, S., & Burkhardt, C. (2025). Evaluating citric acid as a selective leaching agent to extract Nd₂Fe₁₄B matrix phase from end-of-life magnets. Journal of Rare Earths, 43(7). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jre.2025.04.020

• Grau, L., Moreno López, R., Kubelka, P., Burkhardt, F., Tomše, T., Kobe, S., & Burkhardt, C. (2024). Effects of thermal demagnetization in air on the microstructure and organic contamination of NdFeB magnets. Materials, 17(22), 5528. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17225528

• Tomše, T., Burkhardt, F., Krasniqi, L., Ivekovič, A., Kocjan, A., Kobe, S., Podmiljšak, B., Burkhardt, C., Šturm, S., & Žužek Rožman, K. (2024, September). An alternative sintering strategy for anisotropic Nd–Fe–B magnet based on recycled content. International Materials Science and Engineering Congress (MSE 2024).

• Grau, L., Fleissner, P., Kobe, S., & Burkhardt, C. (2024). Processability and separability of commercial anti-corrosion coatings produced by in situ hydrogen-processing of magnetic scrap (HPMS) recycling of NdFeB. Materials, 17(11), 2487. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112487

• Tomše, T., Podmiljšak, B., Scherf, L. M., Kessler, R., Kobe, S., Kocjan, A., Šturm, S., & Žužek Rožman, K. (2024). Unravelling the intricacies of micro-nonuniform heating in field-assisted sintering of multiphase metallic microstructures. Journal of Materials Processing Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2024.118405