Javier Ruiz-del-Solar | Environments | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Javier Ruiz-del-Solar |  Environments | Best Researcher Award

Universidad de Chile,  Chile

Prof. Javier Ruiz-del-Solar S. (b. April 23, 1968) is a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Director of the Advanced Mining Technology Center at the Universidad de Chile. A Chilean national, he earned his Doctor-Engineer degree from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany (1997), following a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • 🧠 Doctor-Engineer – Technical University Berlin, Germany (1997)

  • M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering – Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile (1992)

  • 🔌 Electrical Engineer – Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile (1991)

🏆 Selected Awards & Honors:

  • 🏅 Member, Chilean Academy of Engineering (since 2009)

  • 🏆 Best Paper Awards – RoboCup Symposium (2004, 2015, 2017)

  • 🤖 RoboCup @Home Innovation Awards (2007, 2008)

  • 🎤 Distinguished Lecturer, IEEE RAS (2008–2009)

  • 👨‍🏫 Best Teacher Award, Universidad de Chile (2007)

🤖 Research Interests:

  • Robotics & Autonomous Systems

  • Mining Technology

  • Deep Learning & Artificial Intelligence

🔬 Professional Activities:

  • 📚 Academic Accreditation: Comisionado, Comisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA) (2010–2016)

  • 🛠️ Chairman, IEEE Latin American Robotics Council (2003–present)

  • 📝 Editorial Roles:

    • Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems – Associate Editor (2008–2017)

    • IEEE Trans. on Cognitive and Developmental Systems – Associate Editor (2017–2023)

    • Journal of Field Robotics – Advisory Board Member (2022–2024)

🎓 Ph.D. Thesis Supervision (Selected, 2014–2024):

Guided diverse theses in robotics, AI, and mining tech, including:

  • 👕 Recognition of clothing using continuous perception

  • 🧠 Brain-computer interfaces

  • 🤖 Multi-agent reinforcement learning

  • 🛻 Autonomous vehicle environment mapping

  • ⛏️ Geometallurgical unit discovery (Mining)

📚 Teaching (2014–2024):

Led numerous undergraduate and graduate courses, including:

  • 💡 Inteligencia Computacional

  • 🖼️ Procesamiento Avanzado de Imágenes

  • 🤖 Seminario de Robótica y Sistemas Autónomos

  • 🛠️ Diseño e Innovación Tecnológica I, II, III

  • 🧪 Tópicos Especiales en Minería

📈 Citation Metrics:

  • Cited by:

    • All time: 5,930 citations

    • Since 2020: 1,958 citations

  • h-index:

    • All time: 38

    • Since 2020: 25

  • i10-index:

    • All time: 143

    • Since 2020: 59

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Eigenspace-based face recognition: A comparative study of different approaches
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, P. Navarrete
    IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C: Applications and Reviews, 2005.
    247 citations

  2. Recognition of faces in unconstrained environments: A comparative study
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, R. Verschae, M. Correa
    EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, 2009, Article ID 1–19.
    179 citations

  3. Illumination compensation and normalization in eigenspace-based face recognition: A comparative study of different pre-processing approaches
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, J. Quinteros
    Pattern Recognition Letters, 29(14), 1966–1979, 2008.
    171 citations

  4. Real-time hand gesture detection and recognition using boosted classifiers and active learning
    H. Francke, J. Ruiz-del-Solar, R. Verschae
    In: Advances in Image and Video Technology: Second Pacific Rim Symposium, PSIVT 2007.
    141 citations

  5. Object recognition using local invariant features for robotic applications: A survey
    P. Loncomilla, J. Ruiz-del-Solar, L. Martínez
    Pattern Recognition, 60, 499–514, 2016.
    136 citations

  6. A comparative study of thermal face recognition methods in unconstrained environments
    G. Hermosilla, J. Ruiz-del-Solar, R. Verschae, M. Correa
    Pattern Recognition, 45(7), 2445–2459, 2012.
    135 citations

  7. Skin detection using neighborhood information
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, R. Verschae
    In: 6th IEEE International Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition, 2004.
    124 citations

  8. RoboCup@Home: Analysis and results of evolving competitions for domestic and service robots
    L. Iocchi, D. Holz, J. Ruiz-del-Solar, K. Sugiura, T. Van Der Zant
    Artificial Intelligence, 229, 258–281, 2015.
    118 citations

  9. Offline signature verification using local interest points and descriptors
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, C. Devia, P. Loncomilla, F. Concha
    In: Iberoamerican Congress on Pattern Recognition, 22–29, 2008.
    118 citations

  10. Robotics courses for children as a motivation tool: The Chilean experience
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, R. Avilés
    IEEE Transactions on Education, 47(4), 474–480, 2004.
    117 citations

 

Tunde Etchie | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr Tunde  Etchie |  Environmental Chemistry |  Best Researcher Award

Lecturer & Researcher at  Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State,  Nigeria

Dr. Tunde O. Etchie is a dedicated Environmental Chemist focused on understanding the hazardous chemical compositions of air, water, and arable land and their impact on public health in Africa and Asia. His research explores how meteorology, demography, and socioeconomic status influence exposure to chemical pollutants and associated health burdens.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Environmental Chemistry & Pollution Control | University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2016)
  • MSc in Environmental Chemistry & Pollution Control | University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2009)
  • BSc in Biochemistry | Delta State University, Nigeria (2005)

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Lecturer | Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria (2019 – Present)
  • Director | Meteorology, Environment & Demographic Surveillance Ltd, Port Harcourt, Nigeria (2017 – Present)
  • Lecturer | Landmark University, Kwara State, Nigeria (2018 – 2019)
  • Senior Research Officer | The INCLEN Trust International, New Delhi, India (2016 – 2017)

🔬 Research Interests:

Dr. Etchie is dedicated to understanding how hazardous chemical compositions in air, water, and arable land affect the burden of disease in Africa and Asia. His work explores the impact of meteorology, demography, and socioeconomic status on exposure to pollutants and related health outcomes.

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 391
  • Citations Since 2020: 264
  • h-index: 12 (9 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 13 (8 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • The health burden and economic costs averted by ambient PM2.5 pollution reductions in Nagpur, India
    Environment International, 102, 145-156 (2017). [68 citations]

  • The gains in life expectancy by ambient PM2.5 pollution reductions in localities in Nigeria
    Environmental Pollution, 236, 146-157 (2018). [60 citations]

  • Determination of petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals in surface water and sediment of Ubeji river, Warri, Nigeria
    Bioremediation, Biodiversity and Bioavailability, 5, 46-51 (2011). [54 citations]

  • The burden of disease attributable to ambient PM2.5-bound PAHs exposure in Nagpur, India
    Chemosphere, 204, 277-289 (2018). [46 citations]

  • Influence of seasonal variation on water quality in tropical water distribution system: Is the disease burden significant?
    Water Research, 49, 186-196 (2014). [22 citations]

  • Season, not lockdown, improved air quality during COVID-19 State of Emergency in Nigeria
    Science of the Total Environment, 768, 145187 (2021). [21 citations]

  • Health risk assessment of exposure to metals in a Nigerian water supply
    Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 20(1), 29-44 (2014). [21 citations]

  • Prioritizing hazardous pollutants in two Nigerian water supply schemes: A risk-based approach
    Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 91, 553-561J (2013). [19 citations]

  • Burn to kill: Wood ash a silent killer in Africa
    Science of the Total Environment, 748, 141316 (2020). [13 citations]

  • Evaluation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and some related heavy metals in soil and groundwater of Ubeji settlement, Warri Metropolis, Nigeria
    Terrestrial and Aquatic Environmental Toxicology, 6(1), 61-65 (2012). [13 citations]

  • Source identification of chemical contaminants in a rural settlement
    Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, 5(9), 730-740 (2011). [13 citations]

  • Theoretical prediction of molar entropy of modified shifted Morse potential for gaseous molecules
    Chemical Physics, 582, 112294 (2024). [12 citations]

  • Burden of disease at the same limit of exposure to airborne polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons varies significantly across countries depending on the gap in longevity
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 180, 420-429 (2019). [11 citations]

  • Can the Indian national ambient air quality standard protect against the hazardous constituents of PM2.5?
    Chemosphere, 303, 135047 (2022). [5 citations]

  • Systemic chronic health risk assessment of residential exposure to Cd²⁺ and Cr⁶⁺ in groundwater
    Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, 94(1), 181-194 (2012). [5 citations]

  • Chronic exposure to heavy metals in public water supply and human health risk assessment
    Terrestrial and Aquatic Environmental Toxicology, 6(2), 106-111 (2012). [5 citations]

  • Dangerous organic chemicals identified in inhalable particulate matter air pollution
    IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 640(1), 012094 (2019). [2 citations]

  • Development of national health-based target for regulating airborne polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Nigeria
    Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1299(1), 012088 (2019). [1 citation]

  • COVID lockdowns significantly affect statewide atmospheric fine aerosols in India after excluding long-term pollution patterns and time-lag effect
    Atmospheric Environment, 343, 121013 (2025).

  • Is wood ash a silent killer in sub-Saharan Africa
    Health & Medicine, 10.32907/RO-119-3033 (2020).

 

Abdulkadir Jelani Abubakar | Environmental Sustainability | Global Food Systems Innovator Award

Mr Abdulkadir Jelani Abubakar | Environmental Sustainability |  Global Food Systems Innovator Award

JICA Scholar and Principal Standards Officer at  Yamagata University and SON,  Japan

Abubakar AbdulKadir Jelani is a seasoned expert in compliance, quality assurance, and food safety, with over a decade of experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Bioproduction Science at Yamagata University, Japan. His research primarily focuses on the use of organic and synthetic fertilizers for Okra and the flood tolerance of NERICA rice in both upland and lowland systems.

Publication profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

Abdulkadir Jelani Abubakar is an expert in compliance, quality assurance, and food safety, boasting over a decade of experience. He holds a Bachelor’s in Agriculture and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Bioproduction Science at Yamagata University, Japan.

🌱 Research Focus:

His research specializes in:

  • Organic and Synthetic Fertilizers: Impact on Okra yield and quality.
  • Flood Tolerance in NERICA Rice: Performance in upland and lowland systems.
  • Sustainability Studies: Adaptability of rice varieties across different agroecological systems.

📊 Innovations & Contributions:

  • ISO Management Systems: Developed and implemented ISO 9001, 22000, and 14001 for enhanced food safety and quality control.
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Innovated frameworks that boost operational efficiency and compliance.

 

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Effect of Sawmill Wastes, Animal Manure and NPK Fertilizer on the Performance of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) on an Alfisol
    MO Aduloju, OB Fawole, AJ Abubakar, JO Olaniyan
    Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 17-25, 2010
  2. Potential for the Development of Algal-Bioconversion to Biogas for Utilization in Rural Areas of Northern Nigeria
    A Abubakar, AA Zuru
    Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy, 4(1), 24-29, 1996
  3. Extraction and Physicochemical Characterization of Seed Oil from Seed
    A Abubakar, A Auwal, H Yakubu, S Yushau
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 5(1), 60-64, 2020
  4. Production and Biodegradability of Biodiesel from Lagenaria siceraria Seed Oil
    AA Mahmoud, SI Kwada, A Jauro, A Abubakar
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 5(3), 94-98, 2020
  5. Pesticide Residue Contamination of Some Cereals and Their Consequential Health Implications in the Food Chain of Taraba Northern Geo-political Region, Taraba State
    BW Barau, WN Yusufu, A Abubakar, AS Fadilah
    Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, 22(1), 1-18, 2023
  6. Effect of Sawmill Wastes, Animal Manure and NPK Fertilizer on the Performance of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentum) on an Alfisol
    MO Aduloju, OB Fawole, AJ Abubakar, O JO
    Journal of Environmental Issue, 4, 73-77, 2010
  7. A Study of the Effect of Addition of Calcium, Boron, Cobalt and the Combination of the Three Ions on Biogas Production from Cow Dung
    AA Zuru, A Ekpekurede, A Abubakar
    Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy, 5, 1, 1997
  8. Evaluation of Root Distributions of NERICA in Saline Conditions
    OB Sy, AJ Abubakar, R Tajima, H Nasukawa
    Abstracts of Meeting of the CSSJ, The 257th Meeting of CSSJ, 41, 2024
  9. Tolerance of NERICA Rice Varieties to Flash-Flood in Upland and Lowland Conditions
    AJ Abubakar, OB Sy, R Tajima, H Nasukawa
    Abstracts of Meeting of the CSSJ, The 257th Meeting of CSSJ, 42, 2024

 

 

Anwar Adem | Land | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Anwar Adem |  Land  |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at  Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Dr. Anwar Adem holds a B.Sc. in Meteorology from Arba Minch University and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Hydrology and Integrated Water Management from Bahir Dar University. His expertise extends to hydrology, GIS, remote sensing, data science, and machine learning. Dr. Adem has contributed significantly to meteorology and water resource engineering, with extensive experience through various roles including a meteorologist at the National Meteorological Institute of Ethiopia and a senior water resource engineer at Competence Design and Supervision Works Enterprise.

Profile:

🔬 Research and Innovations:

Dr. Adem’s research focuses on climatological and hydrological studies, water quality monitoring, land and water management, and GIS applications. Key projects include:

  • 2024: Hydro(Agro)-Meteorological Drought Monitoring (French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs)
  • 2024: SESWME Project for Soil and Water Management (German Ministry of Research and Education)
  • 2023: Effects of Soil and Water Conservation Practices (Global Minds Research Fellowship, University of Ghent)

📈 Citation Index:

  • SCI: 383 Citations, h-index 9
  • Scopus: 538 Citations, h-index 12
  • ResearchGate: 820 Citations, h-index 14
  • Google Scholar: 890 Citations, h-index 14

🏆 Awards and Fellowships:

  • MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Award
  • Coimbra Group Research Fellowship
  • Global Minds Research Fellowship
  • USAID – ILSSI Project Fellowship
  • CARE Ethiopian Fund for SWEEP Project

Publication Top Notes:

  • Assessment of Soil Erosion Using RUSLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in NW Ethiopia
    M Zerihun, MS Mohammedyasin, D Sewnet, AA Adem, M Lakew
    Geoderma Regional, 12, 83-90 (2018)
    188 Citations
  • Comparison of Rainfall Estimations by TRMM 3B42, MPEG, and CFSR with Ground-Observed Data for the Lake Tana Basin in Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, B Maathuis, AA Adem, SS Demissie, S Langan, …
    Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 18 (12), 4871-4881 (2014)
    166 Citations
  • Impact of Climate Change on Streamflow Hydrology in Headwater Catchments of the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, YT Dile, EK Ayana, J Jeong, AA Adem, T Gerik
    Water, 10 (2), 120 (2018)
    105 Citations
  • Identification of Erosion Hotspot Area Using GIS and MCE Technique for Koga Watershed in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    TT Assefa, MK Jha, SA Tilahun, E Yetbarek, AA Adem, A Wale
    American Journal of Environmental Sciences, 11 (4), 245 (2015)
    59 Citations
  • Climate Change Impact on Sediment Yield in the Upper Gilgel Abay Catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AA Adem, SA Tilahun, EK Ayana, AW Worqlul, TT Assefa, SB Dessu, …
    Landscape Dynamics, Soils and Hydrological Processes in Varied Climates, 615-644 (2016)
    47 Citations
  • Evaluating InVEST Model for Estimating Soil Loss and Sediment Export in Data Scarce Regions of the Abbay (Upper Blue Nile) Basin: Implications for Land Managers
    T Gashaw, A Bantider, G Zeleke, T Alamirew, W Jemberu, AW Worqlul, …
    Environmental Challenges, 5, 100381 (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Climate Change Projections in the Upper Gilgel Abay River Catchment, Blue Nile Basin Ethiopia
    AA Adem, AM Melesse, SA Tilahun, SG Setegn, EK Ayana, A Wale, …
    Nile River Basin: Ecohydrological Challenges, Climate Change and … (2014)
    40 Citations
  • Climate Change Impact on Stream Flow in the Upper Gilgel Abay Catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AA Adem, SA Tilahun, EK Ayana, AW Worqlul, TT Assefa, SB Dessu, …
    Landscape Dynamics, Soils and Hydrological Processes in Varied Climates, 645-673 (2016)
    33 Citations
  • Identification of Soil Erosion Hot-Spot Areas for Prioritization of Conservation Measures Using the SWAT Model in Ribb Watershed, Ethiopia
    BF Admas, T Gashaw, AA Adem, AW Worqlul, YT Dile, E Molla
    Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 8, 100059 (2022)
    26 Citations
  • Predicting Reference Evaporation for the Ethiopian Highlands
    AA Adem, DW Aynalem, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 9 (11), 1244-1269 (2017)
    24 Citations
  • Exclosures Improve Degraded Landscapes in the Sub-Humid Ethiopian Highlands: The Ferenj Wuha Watershed
    AA Adem, W Mekuria, Y Belay, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Journal of Environmental Management, 270, 110802 (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Spatial and Temporal Variability of Soil Loss in Gully Erosion in Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    A Bogale, D Aynalem, A Adem, W Mekuria, S Tilahun
    Applied Water Science, 10 (5), 1-8 (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Hydrogeology of Volcanic Highlands Affects Prioritization of Land Management Practices
    AA Adem, GG Addis, DW Aynalem, SA Tilahun, W Mekuria, M Azeze, …
    Water, 12 (10), 2702 (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Assessing Digital Soil Inventories for Predicting Streamflow in the Headwaters of the Blue Nile
    AA Adem, YT Dile, AW Worqlul, EK Ayana, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Hydrology, 7 (1), 8 (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Assessment of Soil Erosion Using RUSLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in NW Ethiopia
    M Zerihun, MS Mohammedyasin, D Sewnet, AA Adem, M Lakew
    Geoderma Regional, 12, 83–90 (2018)
    14 Citations
  • Comparison of TRMM, MPEG, and CFSR Rainfall Estimation with the Ground Observed Data for the Lake Tana Basin, Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, B Maathuis, AA Adem, SS Demissie, S Langan, …
    Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discuss, 11, 8013-8038 (2014)
    13 Citations
  • Ecological Status as the Basis for the Holistic Environmental Flow Assessment of a Tropical Highland River in Ethiopia
    WB Abebe, SA Tilahun, MM Moges, A Wondie, MG Dersseh, WW Assefa, …
    Water, 13 (14), 1913 (2021)
    10 Citations