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Assist. Prof. Dr. Virginie Boy| Thermal processes| Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Virginie Boy Université Bretagne Sud, France

Dr. Virginie Boy is an Assistant Professor at the Institut de Recherche Dupuy de Lôme (IRDL), Université Bretagne Sud, France, since September 2015.She specializes in process engineering, focusing on the drying processes of bioproducts such as fruits, vegetables, digestate from anaerobic digestion, and marine products like seaweeds and starfish. Her expertise encompasses both experimental and modeling aspects of drying techniques, including hot-air drying, fluidized bed drying, and freeze-drying, as well as the characterization of product quality in terms of texture, rehydration, and color.

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Education 🎓

2002 – 2004: University Technology Degree (DUT) in Chemical Engineering and Process Engineering, Université de Toulouse2004 – 2006: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, specializing in Physical and Chemical Processes, Université de Toulouse2006 – 2008: Master’s degree in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Université de Toulouse2008 – 2012: PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Université de Toulouse

work Experience💼

Oct 2008 – Mar 2012: PhD Researcher, Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, ToulouseJan 2012 – Aug 2012: Temporary Assistant, Teaching and Research, Université de ToulouseJan 2013 – Jan 2014: Postdoctoral Researcher, Laboratory of Separation Technology, Lappeenranta, FinlandJan 2014 – Jan 2015: Postdoctoral Researcher, Laboratoire M2P2, Aix-en-Provence, FranceSep 2015 – Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, University Institute of Technology (IUT), IRDL UMR CNRS 6027, UBS

Research Focus

Dr. Virginie Boy’s research is centered on process engineering, particularly in thermal processes and drying techniques for biological and environmental applications. Her work involves the study of drying processes for bioproducts, including fruits, vegetables, digestate from anaerobic digestion, and marine products like seaweeds and starfish. She specializes in experimental and mathematical modeling of drying methods such as hot-air drying, fluidized bed drying, and freeze-drying. Additionally, she focuses on optimizing drying efficiency and improving product quality concerning texture, rehydration, and color retention. Her research also extends to membrane science and water treatment technologies.

Awards & Honors🏆 

Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Virginie Boy has been recognized for her contributions to process engineering and drying technologies, receiving acknowledgments for her research impact in thermal processing and membrane science. Her publications have been widely cited in the scientific community, highlighting her influence in the field.

Conclusion✅

Dr. Boy’s contributions to chemical engineering research, her extensive publication record, and her commitment to mentorship and international collaboration position her as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With further focus on expanding research funding and industry ties, she could elevate her impact even further in the scientific community. Based on her credentials, she is highly suitable for this recognition.

📚Publications to Noted

  • Boy, V., Roux-de Balmann, H., & Galier, S. (2012). Relationship between volumetric properties and mass transfer through NF membrane for saccharide/electrolyte systems. Journal of Membrane Science, 390-391, 254-262.

  • Boy, V., Roux-de Balmann, H., & Galier, S. (2017). How do ions enhance the transfer during nanofiltration of saccharides? Experimental assessment of the dehydration assumption. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 95(5), 974-984.

  • Liu, X., Souli, I., Chamaa, M.-A., Lendormi, T., Sabourin, C., Lemée, Y., Boy, V., Chaira, N., Ferchichi, A., Morançais, P., & Lanoisellé, J.-L. (2018). Effect of thermal pretreatment at 70 °C for one hour (EU hygienization conditions) of various organic wastes on methane production under mesophilic anaerobic digestion. AIMS Environmental Science, 5(2), 117-129.

  • Bahar, T., Boy, V., Lemée, Y., Magueresse, A., Lendormi, T., Glouannec, P., & Lanoisellé, J.-L. (2018). Air impingement drying of foods: modelling and experimental approach. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 70, 1957-1962.

  • Boy, V., Liu, X., Chamaa, M.-A., Lemée, Y., Sabourin, C., Lendormi, T., & Lanoisellé, J.-L. (2019). Air impingement drying of digestate. Experimental and modelling study. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 146, 436-448.

  • Boy, V., Ben Khalifa, W., Drévillon, L., Lemée, Y., Lendormi, T., & Lanoisellé, J.-L. (2021). Air impingement and intermittent drying: application to apple and to mango. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 99(1), 120-134. (Article selected to appear in a Virtual Special Issue in honor of International Women in Engineering Day).

  • Liu, X., Boy, V., Lendormi, T., Lemée, Y., & Lanoisellé, J.-L. (2021). Valorization of common starfish (Asterias rubens) by air impingement drying and mesophilic anaerobic digestion: a preliminary study. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 12, 2969-2981.

  • Le Loeuff, J., Boy, V., Morançais, P., Colinart, T., Bourgougnon, N., & Lanoisellé, J.-L. (Year Unknown). Mathematical modeling of air impingement drying of brown algae. (Publication details incomplete).

Virginie Boy | Thermal processes | Best Researcher Award

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