Amin El Mehadi | Applied Chemistry | Best Innovator Award

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Mr. Amin El Mehadi | Applied Chemistry | Best Innovator Award

Independent Researcher and Inventor, Algeria

Mr. Amin El Mehadi holds an Applied University Degree in Industrial Chemistry from Abou Bekr Belkaid University in Tlemcen, Algeria, where his academic work focused on the study of active compounds in Berberis vulgaris L.. He is an independent researcher and innovator dedicated to advancing industrial chemistry and applied technologies through practical and impactful solutions. His work emphasizes addressing healthcare and everyday challenges by designing and conceptualizing innovative devices with real-world applications. He has actively participated in international innovation competitions and exhibitions, gaining recognition for his contributions. Among his notable achievements is the development of a smart device for detecting urine traces in diapers, which received a Silver Medal at the iCAN International Competition for Innovation and Invention. His innovation also earned distinguished honors including the Nazar Award and a Special Award from the Global Distinguished Innovator Awards. He has been officially nominated for the Distinguished Innovator Award in recognition of his impactful contributions. His work highlights excellence in applied research and problem-solving. He is recognized globally among innovators contributing to healthcare and smart systems. His dedication continues to drive meaningful advancements in innovation and technology.

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Ahmad Hazim Abdul Aziz | Separation Process | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ahmad Hazim Abdul Aziz | Separation Process | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia

Dr. Ahmad Hazim Abdul Aziz is a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, specializing in green extraction technologies with a strong background in Chemical Engineering. His work focuses on supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, subcritical water extraction, optimization, and mathematical modelling for high-value natural products. He has published extensively, including 18 articles in 2024, contributing to a total of 64 indexed documents with 728 citations from 514 citing sources and an h-index of 17. Dr. Ahmad Hazim leads several competitive research grants involving process optimization, modelling, and product development, and actively participates in innovation and invention competitions where he transforms scientific findings into functional prototypes and value-added solutions. His research integrates engineering principles with food science to advance sustainable product development in the food and natural products industries. He holds two editorial appointments, maintains two active research collaborations, and is a member of two professional bodies as a Professional Technologist and Graduate Engineer. His contributions strengthen Malaysia’s capacity for sustainable extraction technologies and support industry-driven innovation aligned with national and global sustainability objectives.

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Featured Publications

Khurun Hizar, S. A., Mamat, H., Pindi, W., Julmohammad, N., Mohd Amin, S. F., Awang, M. A., Roslan, J., Ahmad Zaini, M. A., Putra, N. R., Jaziri, A. A., et al. (2025). Solubility modeling of Sabah green robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) bean oil extracted using supercritical carbon dioxide. Sci, 7(4), 139.

Md Sarip, M. S., Nik Daud, N. M. A., Idham, Z., Mohd Zainudin, M. A., Abu Bakar, A. R., Ruslan, M. S. H., & Abdul Aziz, A. H. (2025, June 10). The effect of temperature on the upscaling process of 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol extraction from Zingiber officinale using subcritical water extraction. Engineering Proceedings.

Mamat, H., Mohd Faizal, A. N., Mohd Amin, S. F., Julmohammad, N., Kobun, R., Mohamad, N. E., Md Sarip, M. S., Putra, N. R., Ahmad Zaini, M. A., & Abdul Aziz, A. H. (2025). Application of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of bioactive compounds from cat’s whiskers leaves. Separation Science Plus.

Leong, K. Y., Ibrahim, S. N., Ronie, M. E., Abdul Aziz, A. H., Kobun, R., Pindi, W., Roslan, J., Md Ridhwan, N., Putra, N. R., & Mamat, H. (2024). Quality characteristics of cookies made with red rice flour composite flour. Akademik Gıda, 22(?), Article 1609371.

Putra, N. R., Abdul Aziz, A. H., Rizkiyah, D. N., Che Yunus, M. A., Alwi, R. S., & Qomariyah, L. (2023). Green extraction of valuable compounds from rubber seed trees: A path to sustainability. Applied Sciences, 13(24), 13102.

Abdul Aziz, A. H., Rizkiyah, D. N., Qomariyah, L., Irianto, I., Che Yunus, M. A., & Putra, N. R. (2023). Unlocking the full potential of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) spice: An overview of extraction techniques, bioactivity, and future opportunities in the food and beverage industry. Processes, 11(8), 2453.