Lynn Fainsilber Katz | Material Science | Best Researcher Award-2385

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Prof. Dr. Lynn Fainsilber Katz | Material Science | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Lynn Fainsilber Katz is a Research Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington, specializing in child clinical and developmental psychology. She serves as Associate Director of the Center for Child and Family Well-Being and directs the MA program in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology. Her research focuses on emotion regulation, parenting interventions, child behavior disorders, and the effects of family conflict and trauma. With over three decades of experience, she integrates research, teaching, and clinical practice to improve child and family mental health.

Prof. Lynn Fainsilber Katz ,  University of Washington, United States

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🎓 Education

Dr. Lynn Fainsilber Katz holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completed. Prior to that, she earned a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from the New School for Social Research in New York City. Her academic journey began at McGill University in Montreal, where she graduated with honors in Psychology . Her educational foundation is deeply rooted in psychological theory and research, forming the basis for her extensive academic and clinical career.

💼 Experience

Dr. Katz has served as a Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington , where she specializes in Child Clinical Psychology and Developmental Psychology. She is also the Associate Director of the Center for Child and Family Well-Being and directs the university’s Master of Arts program in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology with a focus on prevention and treatment. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses such as Research Methods in Child Clinical Psychology, Seminar in Child Clinical Psychology, Core Concepts in Affective Science, and Social and Emotional Development in Children. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Katz has maintained an active clinical practice , offering services such as parental access evaluations, family therapy, and neuropsychological assessments. , she has conducted evaluations for custody disputes and provided expert witness testimony. Her clinical training includes a comprehensive internship at the University of Washington’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral

🛠️ Contributions

Dr. Lynn Fainsilber Katz has significantly advanced understanding of child emotional development, parenting, and family dynamics in high-risk populations. Her research on emotion coaching and parent training interventions has improved outcomes for children with behavioral disorders. She has made important contributions to studies on pediatric cancer, intimate partner violence, and antisocial behavior development. Through her clinical work and academic leadership, she bridges science and practice to support child and family well-being.

📡 Research Projects 

Dr. Lynn Fainsilber Katz has led and contributed to numerous research projects funded by prestigious institutions such as the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Cancer Institute. Her ongoing work includes developing parent training and emotion coaching interventions for children with oppositional defiant disorder. She has investigated emotion regulation and stress response in pediatric cancer survivors and maltreated toddlers. Her long-term studies explore the development of antisocial behavior from early childhood and the impact of family conflict, parenting, and marital violence on children’s emotional well-being.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Katz’s research centers on child development, family dynamics, emotion regulation, and the psychological effects of trauma and conflict. She has been the Principal Investigator on numerous prestigious grants, primarily funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the National Cancer Institute. Her current research includes developing parent training and emotion coaching interventions for children with oppositional defiant disorder and low prosocial emotions. She has also investigated family conflict in families facing pediatric cancer, the impact of intimate partner violence on parenting, and stress reactivity in maltreated toddlers. Her long-term research includes over two decades of work on the continuity and change of antisocial behavior from preschool to middle childhood, as well as studies on adolescent depression, marital conflict, and their impacts on children’s emotional and behavioral outcomes.

📘 Publications

Parental Meta‑Emotion Philosophy: A Review of Research and Theoretical Framework

👨‍🔬 Authors: Lynn Fainsilber Katz, Ashley C. Maliken, Nicole M. Stettler
📘 Journal: Child Development Perspectives
📅 Year: 2012
📌 Overview: This review synthesizes research on parental meta-emotion philosophy and presents a theoretical model highlighting its role in child emotion regulation and adjustment.

Domestic Violence, Emotion Coaching, and Child Adjustment

👨‍🔬 Authors: Lynn Fainsilber Katz, Bess Windecker‑Nelson
📘 Journal: Journal of Family Psychology
📅 Year: 2006
📌 Overview: The study explores how maternal emotion coaching can buffer children from negative outcomes associated with exposure to domestic violence.

Parental Meta‑Emotion Philosophy in Families with Conduct‑Problem Children: Links with Peer Relations

👨‍🔬 Authors: Lynn Fainsilber Katz, Bess Windecker‑Nelson
📘 Journal: Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
📅 Year: 2004
📌 Overview: Investigates how variations in parental emotional awareness and coaching affect peer relationships in children with conduct problems.

Parental Emotion Coaching and Child Emotion Regulation as Protective Factors for Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder

👨‍🔬 Authors: Lynn Fainsilber Katz, et al.
📘 Journal: Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (PubMed indexed)
📅 Year: ~2013–2014
📌 Overview: Demonstrates how parental emotion coaching improves emotion regulation and reduces behavioral issues in children diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder.

Parental Emotion Socialization in Clinically Depressed Adolescents: Enhancing, and Dampening Positive Affect

👨‍🔬 Authors: Lynn Fainsilber Katz, Joann Wu Shortt, Nicholas B. Allen, Betsy Davis, Erin Hunter, Craig Leve, Lisa Sheeber
📘 Journal: Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
📅 Year: 2014
📌 Overview: Examines parental responses to adolescent positive affect in families with clinical depression, highlighting patterns of emotional dampening and enhancement.

Prof Norasikin Othman | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Norasikin Othman | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Norasikin Othman is a distinguished professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). With a career spanning over three decades, she has made significant contributions to chemical engineering research, particularly in liquid membrane technology and solvent extraction processes. She is a passionate educator, accomplished researcher, and active professional member in renowned engineering societies.

Prof Norasikin Othman, Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia 

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🎓 Academic Background

Prof. Dr. Norasikin Othman is a highly accomplished Chemical Engineer 🏗️ with an extensive academic background from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She earned her PhD in Chemical Engineering 🧪 in 2006, specializing in metal recovery using emulsion liquid membrane technology. Prior to this, she obtained her Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering ⚙️ in 1997, enhancing her expertise in separation processes. Her journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering 🔬 in 1992, building a strong foundation in industrial applications. With her vast knowledge, she has contributed significantly to research, innovation, and academic excellence. 🚀

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience 

Prof. Dr. Norasikin Othman is a distinguished researcher and chemical engineering expert ⚙️ with extensive experience in academic evaluations, journal reviewing, and scientific conferences 🌍. She serves as a reviewer for high-impact Q1 & Q2 journals 📖, including Journal of Separation and Purification, Desalination, and Chemical Engineering Research & Design. She is also a technical evaluator panel member for major research grants, including GUP TIER 1, FRGS, and YUTP 🏆. A sought-after invited speaker 🎤, she has shared her insights at ICoST, ICCSS, and UTM seminars. Her contributions extend to book evaluations, panel reviews, and scientific committee roles. 🏅

🏆 Honors & Awards 

Prof. Dr. Norasikin Othman has received numerous prestigious awards 🏅 for her contributions to chemical engineering research and innovation 🔬. She has won multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals 🥇🥈🥉 at INATEX, MTE, and Seoul International Invention Fair, recognizing her groundbreaking work in silver recovery, dye recovery, and high-voltage demulsification ⚙️. She also received the Excellence Service Award (2008, 2012) for her dedication to academia 🎓. Notably, she earned the Best Award (MTE 2010) and Publication Award (2007) 📖. Her Bio-Inno Awards highlight her contributions to biotechnology and applied sciences, making her a distinguished researcher in her field. 🚀

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Norasikin Othman specializes in separation processes ⚗️, with a focus on solvent extraction and liquid membrane technology 🌊. Her research aims to develop synergistic liquid membranes for removing and recovering pollutants from industrial wastewater 🚰. She explores reactive dye removal, phenol extraction kinetics, and chromium removal using eco-friendly membranes 🍃. Her innovative work on green liquid membrane formulation enhances metal and dye recovery, contributing to sustainable environmental solutions 🌍. By integrating advanced membrane fabrication 🏭, she addresses critical challenges in wastewater treatment, promoting cleaner industrial practices and efficient resource recovery 🔄.

📚 Publications

Separation of silver from photographic wastes by emulsion liquid membrane system 🧪
👨‍🏫 Authors: N. Othman, H. Mat, M. Goto
📖 Journal: Journal of Membrane Science 282 (1-2), 171-177 (2006)
📊 Citations: 210

Review of research progress on aluminium–magnesium dissimilar friction stir welding 🔩
👨‍🏫 Authors: L.H. Shah, N.H. Othman, A. Gerlich
📖 Journal: Science and Technology of Welding and Joining 23 (3), 256-270 (2018)
📊 Citations: 160

Performance of plastic wastes in fiber-reinforced concrete beams 🏗️
👨‍🏫 Authors: F.S. Khalid, J.M. Irwan, M.H.W. Ibrahim, N. Othman, S. Shahidan
📖 Journal: Construction and Building Materials 183, 451-464 (2018)
📊 Citations: 128

Easy removal of phenol from wastewater using vegetable oil-based organic solvent in emulsion liquid membrane process 🌱💧
👨‍🏫 Authors: N. Othman, N.F.M. Noah, L.Y. Shu, Z.Y. Ooi, N. Jusoh, M. Idroas, M. Goto
📖 Journal: Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering 25 (1), 45-52 (2017)
📊 Citations: 111

Highly selective transport of palladium from electroplating wastewater using emulsion liquid membrane process ⚛️
👨‍🏫 Authors: N.F.M. Noah, N. Othman, N. Jusoh
📖 Journal: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 64, 134-141 (2016)
📊 Citations: 90