Best Innovation Award

Awalina Satya
National Research and Innovation Agency,Indonesia

Awalina Satya is a researcher affiliated with the National Research and Innovation Agency Rep. of Indonesia, with research interests in Chemical Engineering and environmental applications of adsorption, biomass-based materials, and wastewater treatment. Her publication record includes studies addressing cadmium removal, cyanobacterial biomass, adsorption modelling, and integrated membrane treatment systems.

Awalina Satya
Affiliation	National Research and Innovation Agency
Country	Indonesia
Scopus ID	57200257281
Documents	33
Citations	202
h-index	7
Subject Area	Chemical Engineering
Event	International Academic Excellence Awards
Google Scholar Profile	55CBykQAAAAJ&hl

Abstract

Awalina Satya’s research profile reflects a focus on Chemical Engineering and environmental treatment technologies. Her documented publications include investigations into cadmium biosorption using dried Aphanothece biomass, fixed-bed adsorption performance, empirical modelling, phytomining-related environmental applications, and integrated membrane–adsorption treatment. These studies demonstrate an applied research direction connecting process engineering with environmental remediation and resource-efficient treatment technologies. The reported Scopus record comprises 33 documents, 202 citations, and an h-index of 7, providing bibliometric context for evaluating her research activity.

Keywords

Chemical Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Cadmium Removal; Biosorption; Adsorption; Cyanobacterial Biomass; Wastewater Treatment; Membrane Technology; Environmental Remediation; Process Modelling.

Introduction

Environmental pollution control increasingly requires treatment systems that combine effective contaminant removal with practical process design. Heavy-metal removal is particularly important because contaminants such as cadmium can persist in aquatic environments and require reliable treatment approaches. Satya and colleagues investigated biosorption using dried Aphanothece biomass, establishing a research direction centered on biological adsorbents and engineering evaluation of their performance.[2]

Research Profile

The available publication record indicates interdisciplinary work spanning Chemical Engineering, environmental technology, adsorption science, water treatment, and process modelling. Her research includes both batch and fixed-bed systems, allowing investigation of adsorption behaviour under different operational configurations.[2] [3]

• Adsorption and biosorption for heavy-metal removal.
• Use of cyanobacterial biomass as an alternative adsorbent.
• Fixed-bed adsorption and empirical process modelling.
• Integration of membrane and adsorption technologies for wastewater treatment.

Research Contributions

A notable contribution is the investigation of dried Aphanothece biomass for cadmium biosorption. The 2020 study examined batch adsorption behaviour and provided an engineering-oriented assessment of biomass as a treatment material.[2] A subsequent study evaluated fixed-bed adsorption performance and empirical modelling, extending the work toward continuous treatment configurations and process interpretation.[3] Another publication explored the combination of submerged membrane treatment and adsorption, illustrating an integrated approach to contaminant removal.[5]

Publications

• “Batch Study of Cadmium Biosorption by Carbon Dioxide Enriched Aphanothece sp. Dried Biomass,” Water, 2020, 12(1), 264.[2]
• “Fixed-bed adsorption performance and empirical modeling of cadmium removal using adsorbent prepared from the cyanobacterium Aphanothece sp. cultivar,” Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2021, 21, 101194.[3]
• “Integrated treatment of submerged membrane and adsorption using dried Aphanothece sp. for removing cadmium from synthetic wastewater,” Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2021, 41, 102022.[5]
• “Identification of potential phytoacumulator plants from tailings area as a gold phytomining agent,” Journal of Ecological Engineering, 2022, 23(1), 169–181.

Research Impact

The reported bibliometric indicators of 33 documents, 202 citations, and an h-index of 7 provide measurable evidence of scholarly activity. The cited publications also indicate continued engagement with environmental treatment problems, particularly cadmium removal and biomass-based adsorption. The combination of laboratory investigation, adsorption modelling, and integrated treatment technologies gives the research profile practical relevance to sustainable water-treatment engineering.[1]

Award Suitability

For the Best Innovation Award, Satya’s profile can be considered in relation to the documented development and evaluation of innovative environmental treatment approaches. In particular, the use of biological biomass as an adsorbent and the investigation of combined membrane–adsorption systems demonstrate efforts to address contaminant removal through alternative and integrated engineering methods.[2] [5] Award assessment should additionally consider the originality, reproducibility, broader applicability, and practical outcomes of the submitted research materials.

Conclusion

Awalina Satya presents a research profile centered on Chemical Engineering applications in environmental remediation and water treatment. Her publications address biosorption, adsorption modelling, fixed-bed systems, phytomining, and integrated membrane treatment. The documented scholarly indicators and subject-focused publication record provide a substantive basis for consideration within an innovation-oriented academic recognition program.

External Links

• Scopus Author Profile
• Google Scholar Profile
• International Academic Excellence Awards

References

1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Awalina Satya, Author ID 57200257281. Scopus.
   https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57200257281
2. Satya, A., Harimawan, A., Haryani, G. S., Johir, M. A. H., Vigneswaran, S., Ngo, H. H., et al. (2020). Batch Study of Cadmium Biosorption by Carbon Dioxide Enriched Aphanothece sp. Dried Biomass. Water, 12(1), 264.
   https://doi.org/10.3390/w12010264
3. Satya, A., Harimawan, A., Haryani, G. S., Johir, M. A. H., Nguyen, L. N., Nghiem, L. D., et al. (2021). Fixed-bed adsorption performance and empirical modeling of cadmium removal using adsorbent prepared from the cyanobacterium Aphanothece sp. cultivar. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 21, 101194.
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2020.101194
4. Kurniawan, R., Henny, C., Hamim, H., et al. (2022). Identification of potential phytoacumulator plants from tailings area as a gold phytomining agent. Journal of Ecological Engineering, 23(1), 169–181.
5. Satya, A., Harimawan, A., Haryani, G. S., Johir, M. A. H., Vigneswaran, S., et al. (2021). Integrated treatment of submerged membrane and adsorption using dried Aphanothece sp. for removing cadmium from synthetic wastewater. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 41, 102022.
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.102022
6. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Awalina Satya — publication and citation record.
   https://scholar.google.co.id/citations?hl=en&user=55CBykQAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=title

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