Gamal Khater | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Gamal Khater | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor | National Research Centre | Egypt

Prof. Dr. Gamal Khater is a distinguished researcher specializing in applied mineralogy, glass technology, and ceramic materials. He completed his B.Sc. in Geology and Chemistry from Mansoura University, followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology from Ain Shams University. He has extensive professional experience as a professor emeritus at the National Research Centre, with prior roles including technical expertise and consultancy in Saudi Arabia, executive advisor positions, and industrial project leadership. His research interests focus on glass-ceramics, industrial waste valorization, dental and bioactive glasses, refractory ceramics, and radiation shielding applications, integrating both academic and industrial applications. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including national and international honors for research excellence, environmental management, and innovation, and holds patents related to high-performance basaltic glass and industrial glass marble production. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses, contributed to international collaborations, and actively participates in professional societies such as the Mineralogical Society of Egypt and the Egyptian Geological Society. His research skill set includes materials characterization, crystallization studies, thermal and electrical property evaluation, and development of sustainable industrial applications from natural and industrial wastes. His work has achieved 1,163 citations by 896 documents, with 58 h-index and 20 documents, reflecting a high level of impact and international recognition in his field.

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Featured Publications

1. Khater, G. A., Abu Safiah, M. O., & Hamzawy, E. M. A. (2015). Augite-anorthite glass-ceramics from residues of basalt quarry and ceramic wastes. Processing and Application of Ceramics.

2. Khater, G. A., & Morsi, M. M. (2011). Glass-ceramics based on spodumene-enstatite system from natural raw materials. Thermochimica Acta.

3. Khater, G. A. (2010). Diopside-anorthite-wollastonite glass-ceramics based on waste from granite quarries. Glass Technology: European Journal of Glass Science and Technology Part A.

4. Khater, G. A. (2010). Glass-ceramics in the CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 system based on industrial waste materials. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids.

5. Khater, G. A., & Idris, M. H. (2009). Effect of some nucleating agents on crystallizing phases and microstructure in Li2O-BaO-Al2O3-SiO2 system. Ceramics International.

Prof Franklyn Lisk | Development Economics | Excellence in Research

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Prof Franklyn Lisk | Development Economics | Excellence in Research

Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Africa) at University of Warwick, UK , United Kingdom

Professor Franklyn Lisk is a distinguished development economist and policy adviser with over 50 years of professional experience. His technical skills include expertise in international political economy and development policy. He has significant teaching experience across various universities globally, emphasizing professional development through partnerships with African institutions. Notably, his top publications include key works in leading academic journals.

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Education 🎓

Professor Lisk earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Birmingham, UK, where he began his academic career as a lecturer in development economics in 1973.

Professional Experience 🏢

Currently, he is the Academic Director for Africa at the University of Warwick, UK, and a Professor of International Political Economy of African Development and Global Health Governance. Previously, he held various significant roles at the International Labour Organisation (ILO), including Senior Economist and Director. He is also a co-founder of the Center for Research on Political Economy (CREPOL) in Dakar and a visiting professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Research Interests 🔍

Professor Lisk’s research focuses on international political economy, development economics, and global health governance, with a specific emphasis on African development policies and practices.

Awards 🏆

Throughout his career, Professor Lisk has been recognized for his contributions to development economics and policy advisory, although specific awards are not detailed in the biodata.

Top Noted Publications📖

  • The Political Economy of HIV/AIDS in Africa. Global Health Action.(2013)
  • Employment and Labour Market Policies in Africa. African Journal of Economic Policy.(2009)
  • Globalization and Development in Africa: An Overview. Journal of African Economies.(2007)
  • The Role of International Organizations in African Development. Development Policy Review.(2005)
  •  HIV/AIDS and the World of Work: The ILO’s Global Programme. International Labour Review.(2004)