Melvin Samuel | Environmental | Environmental Innovation Award
Dr. Melvin Samuel, Marquette University, United States.
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Education and Experience
- Doctor of Philosophy โ Ph.D.ย

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Indiaย โย Environmental Science and Engineering, Biotechnologyย (2013-2016) - Master of Science by Research โ M.S. by Researchย

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Indiaย โย Environmental Science and Engineering, Biotechnologyย (2010-2013) - Bachelor of Technology โ B.Techย

Karunya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Indiaย โย Biotechnologyย (2006-2010) - Senior Research Analystย

Marquette University, USAย (2022-present) - Research Associateย

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USAย (2018-2022) - Science and Policy Advisory Committee Memberย

Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc.ย (2018-2022) - Project Assistantย

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Indiaย (2018) - Post-Doctoral Research Fellowย

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Indiaย (2016-2018)
Suitability For The Award
Dr. Melvin Samuel is highly suitable for the Environmental Innovation Award, given his remarkable contributions to environmental science, particularly in developing groundbreaking solutions for water purification and contaminant degradation. His research has focused primarily on the mitigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a persistent environmental and public health concern, showcasing his commitment to creating innovative methods for pollution control and water treatment.
Professional Developmentย
Awards and Honorsย
- Patent: United States Provisional Patent for antibacterial and anti-biofilm hygiene coatings for water systemsย

- Patent: GO/Cu3(BTC)2/Fe3O4 nanocomposites with enhanced photocatalytic propertiesย

- Patent: Metal-organic framework composite for removing environmental contaminantsย

- Certification: Biosafety/Biosecurity & Risk Management valid until 2026ย

- Certification: Data Security and Privacy, Chemical Hygiene, and Microbiology Lab Safetyย

Publications
ย Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and high-temperature wear performance of additive manufactured IN718ย – Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2024, cited by 0.
ย Enhanced perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) degradation by electrochemical activation of peroxydisulfate (PDS) during electrooxidation for water treatmentย – Science of the Total Environment, 2024, cited by 3.
ย A comprehensive review of the challenges and opportunities in microalgae-based wastewater treatment for eliminating organic, inorganic, and emerging pollutantsย – Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2024, cited by 2.
ย Green energy breakthroughs: Harnessing nano-catalysts and enzymatic catalysts for bioenergy generationย – Industrial Crops and Products, 2024, cited by 1.
ย Ammonia production from microalgal biosystem: Present scenario, cultivation systems, production technologies, and way forwardย – Fuel, 2024, cited by 0.
ย Advancement in integrated ammonia synthesis, and its techno-economic analysis, emission index, and contribution to the hydrogen 2.0 economyย – Fuel, 2024, cited by 3.
ย Production and utilization of green ammonia for decarbonizing the energy sector with a discrete focus on Sustainable Development Goals and environmental impact and technical hurdlesย – Fuel, 2024, cited by 20.
ย Graphene materials in pollution trace detection and environmental improvementย – Environmental Research, 2024, cited by 6.
, with expertise in
. Holding aย Green Cardย
, Dr. Samuel combines his comprehensive research background and advanced technical skills to develop innovative solutions for environmental challenges. With a Ph.D. from Vellore Institute of Technology in
, and holds several patents in water purification and contaminant removal technologyย
. Dr. Samuel is dedicated to advancing research through active professional engagements and educational contributionsย
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. He has engaged in a range of training programs, includingย Biosafety/Biosecurityย andย Risk Managementย (valid until 2026) and certifications inย Data Security, Privacy, andย Chemical Hygieneย
, which ensure his adherence to industry standards. As a member ofย Sweetwater, Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc.ย 


ย Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University (2007โPresent)
ย Chair, Department of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University (2011โ2021)
ย Adjunct Professor, College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, China (2014โPresent)
ย Structural Designer, EKR Consulting Civil Engineers, Egypt (1985โ1993)

2017 Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE)














ย Innovation in Materials Technology: Poonsub Can Co., Ltd. (2021)
ย Production Optimization of Premium Food Can with Distortion Printing under Waving Requirementย (2024) | Cited by: 0









