{"id":2299,"date":"2025-08-06T10:12:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T10:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/?p=2299"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:16:09","slug":"dr-sheela-wins-best-presenter-at-inexco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/2025\/08\/06\/dr-sheela-wins-best-presenter-at-inexco\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Sheela Wins Best Presenter at INeXCo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"552\">Johor Bahru, 6 August 2025 \u2013 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates <strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"392\">ChM. Dr. Sheela Chandren<\/strong> from the Department of Chemistry for winning the <strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"466\">Best Presenter Award<\/strong> at the <strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"522\">International Nexus Conference (INeXCo 2025)<\/strong>, held from 3\u20136 August 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"1162\">Dr. Sheela\u2019s winning presentation, titled <strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"712\">\u201cPhotochromic Titania Thin Films by Magnetron Sputtering Method for the Photodegradation of Dimethyl Phthalate,\u201d<\/strong> showcased innovative research on sustainable nanomaterials for environmental applications. Her work focuses on <strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"853\">titania (TiO\u2082) thin films<\/strong>, which were successfully deposited on glass substrates via magnetron sputtering. These films demonstrated strong adhesion without peeling or cracking and showed significant photocatalytic activity in degrading <strong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1092\">dimethyl phthalate (DMP)<\/strong>, a harmful plasticizer linked to environmental and health concerns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1202\">Key highlights of her study include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1534\">\n<li data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1283\">\n<p data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1283\">Successful deposition of durable TiO\u2082 thin films using magnetron sputtering.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1391\">\n<p data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1391\">Demonstration of photocatalytic activity against dimethyl phthalate, even after multiple cycles of use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1534\">\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1534\">Enhancement of visible light absorption by incorporating photochromic materials, extending the films\u2019 efficiency in pollutant degradation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1784\">This research addresses critical environmental challenges by proposing an effective approach for removing <strong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1706\">dimethyl phthalate and similar pollutants from water sources<\/strong>, aligning with global efforts for sustainable water treatment technologies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"2013\">The award not only highlights Dr. Sheela\u2019s excellence in scientific presentation but also strengthens UTM\u2019s international reputation for impactful research in green chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2196\">The Faculty of Science extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Sheela Chandren for this remarkable achievement and looks forward to more pioneering contributions in the future.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/08\/Sheela.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sheela&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/08\/Sheela-2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sheela 2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johor Bahru, 6 August 2025 \u2013 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates ChM. 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