Majed Ibrahim | Climate Change | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr.  Majed Ibrahim | Climate Change | Best Academic Researcher Award

Professor at Al al-Bayt University,  Jordan

Prof. Majed Ibrahim is a distinguished professor and researcher in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Al al-Bayt University, Jordan. He holds a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing and Landscape Information Systems from the University of Freiburg, Germany (2014), with research focused on land degradation due to agricultural activities in northeastern Jordan.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • 📍 Ph.D. in Remote Sensing & Landscape Information System – University of Freiburg, Germany (2014)
    Thesis: “The Use of Geoinformatics in Investigating the Impact of Agricultural Activities on Land Degradation in NE Jordan (1990–2010)”

  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Remote Sensing & GIS – Al al-Bayt University, Jordan (2010)

  • 🎓 B.Sc. in Geology and Environmental Sciences – Al al-Bayt University, Jordan (2008)

💼 Professional Roles:

  • 🔹 Professor & Researcher – GIS & Remote Sensing Dept., Faculty of Earth & Environmental Sciences (2023–present)

  • 🔹 Director of Academic Accreditation & Acting Director of Quality and Development Center (2020–present)

  • 🔹 Consultant on University Rankings (QS, THE, UI GreenMetric) – Al al-Bayt University

  • 📍 Former Head of GIS & Remote Sensing Department (2017–2019)

  • 📍 Former Assistant & Associate Professor (2014–2023)

🔬 Research Interests:

  • 🌍 Remote Sensing Applications in Geology, Hydrology, Groundwater, and Environment

  • 🔥 Climate Change Modeling (LST, Evapotranspiration)

  • 🤖 Integration of Remote Sensing with AI

  • 🌱 Land Use / Land Cover Monitoring

🧑‍🔬 Research Visits & Projects:

  • 🏞️ Freiburg University, Germany – Research Visitor (2019)
    Project: Land Surface Temperature in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands

  • 💧 Soil and water quality assessments in NE Jordan

🏆 Certifications & Training:

  • ✅ Certified Internal Auditor (ISO 21001 & ISO 9001)

  • 🏅 External Assessor Qualification – Association of Arab Universities, Egypt

  • 🧭 ABET & AACSB training, Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE), Python & SWAT Analysis

🧑‍💼 Committee Engagements:

  • 🔧 Chair/Member of over 20 internal committees at Al al-Bayt University

  • 🌐 Chair of QS & UI GreenMetric University Ranking Committees

  • 🌿 Chair, University Sustainability Committee (SDGs)

  • 🧪 Member of the Red Sea Projects Committee (Supreme Council for Science)

💻 Technical & Software Proficiency:

  • 🌐 GIS & Remote Sensing Software: ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS, GPS

  • 📊 Data & Statistical Tools: R, R Studio

  • 🧱 Geological Software: Surfer 16, RockWorks 16

  • 🖥️ Microsoft Office, Adobe, Web tools

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • 📄 Total Documents: 25

  • 🔁 Total Citations: 222 (from 201 citing documents)

  • 📈 h-index: 7

Publication Top Notes:

  • Developing a scalable framework for accurate flood forecasting in arid regions: A case study of the Jerash Basin, Jordan
    Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology, 2025.
    DOI: 10.12912/27197050/201999

  • Estimating land and sea surface temperatures using remote sensing and GIS: Insights into built-up areas and lithological formations in Aqaba, Jordan
    Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology, 2025.
    DOI: 10.12912/27197050/200918

  • Hydrological analysis of Wadi Arab Valley Dam by integrating Soil Conservation Service and GIS
    Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology, 2024.
    DOI: 10.12912/27197050/194026

  • Mapping of population growth influence on land use transformation from 1994 to 2015 in Madaba Governorate, Jordan
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2024.
    DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12436-1

  • Derivation of flood hydrographs using SCS synthetic unit hydrograph technique for Housha catchment area
    Water Supply, 2022.
    DOI: 10.2166/ws.2022.169

  • Delineating potential sites for artificial groundwater recharge using remote sensing and GIS techniques
    Water Supply, 2022.
    DOI: 10.2166/ws.2022.046

  • Latest concrete materials dataset and ensemble prediction model for concrete compressive strength containing RCA and GGBFS materials
    Construction and Building Materials, 2022.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.126525

  • Development of prediction model to estimate compressive strength of eco-friendly concrete using multivariate polynomial regression and stepwise method
    Materials, 2022.
    DOI: 10.3390/ma15010317

  • Detection and modeling of soil salinity variations in arid lands using remote sensing data
    Open Geosciences, 2021.
    DOI: 10.1515/geo-2020-0244

  • Evaluate the effect of land surface temperature in arid and semi-arid lands using remote sensing data and GIS techniques
    International Journal of Global Warming, 2021.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2021.116713

  • Surface water quality monitoring and pollution of Ismailia Canal, Egypt, using GIS techniques
    Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 2021.

  • Estimation of changes in the Dead Sea surface water area through multiple water indices and geospatial techniques
    Global NEST Journal, 2021.
    DOI: 10.30955/gnj.004018

 

Zitong Fei | Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zitong Fei | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, China

Dr. Zitong Fei, born in August 1997, is a materials scientist specializing in the recycling and regeneration of spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials. She earned her Ph.D. in Metallurgical Physical Chemistry from Kunming University of Science and Technology in 2024, where she also completed her Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 2020. Under the supervision of Professor Yingjie Zhang, her research has focused on high-voltage LiCoO₂ cathode materials and sustainable regeneration technologies for cobalt-based electrodes.

Profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Metallurgical Physical Chemistry (2020.08 – 2024.06)
    Kunming University of Science and Technology
    Research Focus: Direct regeneration mechanisms of spent LiCoO₂ cathode materials
    Supervisor: Prof. Yingjie Zhang

  • M.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering (2019.08 – 2020.07)
    Kunming University of Science and Technology
    Research Focus: High-voltage LiCoO₂ cathode material design

🧪 Research Expertise:

Dr. Fei’s work revolves around the regeneration and recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries, with a particular focus on cathode material recovery, environmental sustainability, and green chemistry applications.

🛠️ Patents (10+):

  • Targeted oxidative solvent for cathode regeneration

  • Single crystal and rapid regeneration methods for ternary materials

  • Battery disassembly and recycling devices

  • Deep eutectic solvent recovery systems

Dr. Fei holds over 10 national and international patents in advanced lithium battery recycling technologies.

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 522

  • Cited by: 387 documents

  • Total Publications: 20

  • h-index: 10

Publication Top Notes:

  • Su, Y., Fei, Z., Fan, Y., Peng, X., & Dong, P. (2025). Enhanced selective lithium extraction and regeneration of spent LiNi₁/₃Co₁/₃Mn₁/₃O₂ through carbon–sulfur composite roasting. Separation and Purification Technology.

  • Liu, Q., Li, Y., Fei, Z., Peng, X., & Dong, P. (2025). Review and perspectives on direct regeneration of spent ternary cathode materials based on failure mechanisms. (Journal name not specified).

 

Adugna Nigatu Alene | Environmental remediation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Adugna Nigatu Alene |  Environmental remediation | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Bahir Dar University,  Ethiopia

Adugna Nigatu Alene is a Lecturer at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, with an MSc in Organic Chemistry. His research centers on sustainable materials, including bio-sorbents, nanocatalysts, and biodegradable films. With extensive hands-on experience in material characterization techniques (UV-Vis, FTIR, SEM, XRD, TGA, BET, CV), Adugna’s work contributes to environmental remediation, energy sustainability, and green chemistry. He has co-authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications and received multiple innovation awards, including the 2024 Sustainable and Affordable Energy Award by TotalEnergies. Beyond academia, he is active in community outreach, offering training on pesticide safety and supporting local education initiatives.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • MSc in Organic Chemistry (1st Honors), Bahir Dar University – 2018

  • BSc in Chemistry (Very Great Distinction), Ambo University – 2013

🧪 Research & Expertise:

Adugna specializes in organic synthesis, nanomaterials, biodegradable films, and bio-sorbents. His research aims to tackle global challenges in environmental remediation, drug discovery, and sustainable energy. He is skilled in materials characterization using UV-Vis, FTIR, SEM, XRD, TGA, BET, and CV techniques.

🧑‍🏫 Academic Roles:

  • Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Dept., Bahir Dar University (Since 2020)

  • Former Lecturer, Chemistry Dept., Woldia University

  • Technical roles in lab support and instruction from 2015 onward

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • 🥇 Power’Up Energy Award, TotalEnergies (2024)

  • 🥈 Bruh Ethiopia 2024 Business Idea Award

  • 🏅 Tatariwochu-Awash Bank Entrepreneurship Winner (2023)

🤝 Community Engagement:

  • Pesticide safety training for farmers 🌿

  • Chemical disposal consultation for EFDA 🧪

  • Lab setup support for schools 🏫

  • COVID-19 sanitizer production & free tutorials during weekends 🧼📘

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 394 (since 2020: 393)

  • h-index: 7

  • i10-index: 6

Publication Top Notes:

  • Adsorptive Removal of Malachite Green Dye From Aqueous Solution Onto Activated Carbon of Catha edulis Stem as a Low-Cost Bio-Adsorbent

  • A Comparative Study of Acidic, Basic, and Reactive Dyes Adsorption From Aqueous Solution Onto Kaolin Adsorbent: Effect of Operating Parameters, Isotherms, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics

  • Bioadsorption of Basic Blue Dye From Aqueous Solution Onto Raw and Modified Waste Ash as Economical Alternative Bioadsorbent

  • Adsorptive Removal of Basic Green Dye From Aqueous Solution Using Humic Acid Modified Magnetite Nanoparticles: Kinetics, Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Studies

  • Utilization of a Novel Low-Cost Gibto (Lupinus albus) Seed Peel Waste for the Removal of Malachite Green Dye: Equilibrium, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Studies

  • Biodegradable Film From Mango Seed Kernel Starch Using Pottery Clay as Filler

  • Cereal-Based Traditional Beverage of Tella Residue (Attela) as a Green Organic Pollutant Sorbent for Methylene Blue Dye Removal: Equilibrium, Kinetics, and Thermodynamic Studies

  • A Highly Stable Silver Nanoparticle Loaded Magnetic Nanocomposite as a Recyclable Catalyst

  • Studies on the Effects of Extracts of Fresh Khat/Catha edulis Leaves on the Oxidation of Niger Seed Oil

  • Development of Biodegradable Film From Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) Mucilage Loaded With Acid-Leached Kaolin as Filler

  • Effect of Justicia schimperiana (Acanthaceae) Roots Extract on Blood Glucose Level and Lipid Profiles in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice

  • Nutraceutical, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Wild Edible Fruits as Natural Foods

  • Nanocatalytic Reductive Removal of Congo-Red Dye Using Boron-Loaded Cobalt Oxide Nanocomposites From Aqueous Solutions

  • Enhanced Electrochemical Activity of Boron-Doped Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles Towards Supercapacitor Application

 

Elias Charles Nyanza | Environmental | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Elias Charles Nyanza |  Environmental | Best Academic Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at  Catholic University Of Health And Allied Sciences, Tanzania

Dr. Elias Charles Nyanza is a Tanzanian public health expert and environmental and occupational health specialist. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) in Tanzania. Dr. Nyanza holds a Ph.D. in Population and Public Health from the University of Calgary, Canada, along with an MPH and BSc in Environmental Sciences and Management. His expertise spans quality assurance, environmental exposure assessment, and community health research. Over the years, he has played a key role in academic mentorship, research coordination, and program leadership, including serving as a program coordinator for the Master of Public Health at CUHAS. Recognized for his academic excellence and contributions to global health, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and the Global Health Champion Award. His research focuses on HIV immunity, co-morbidities, and metal(loids) exposure, contributing significantly to public health advancements.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2023) – Mwanza Intervention Trial Unit, Tanzania

  • Ph.D. in Population and Public Health (2020) – University of Calgary, Canada

  • Master of Public Health (2011) – Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania

  • B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and Management (2008) – Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (2015) – Prestigious award for leadership and academic excellence

  • Global Health Champion Award (2013) – University of Calgary, Canada

  • Community Health Sciences Achievement Award (2017, 2019)

  • Tom Feasby Graduate Award in Global Health (2014–2017)

  • Vice Chancellor’s Prize (2007, 2008) – Sokoine University of Agriculture

💼 Professional Expertise:

  • Senior Lecturer (2021–Present) – CUHAS, specializing in Public Health, Community Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health

  • Crowdfunding & Social Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator (2014–Present) – University of Calgary & CUHAS partnership

  • Co-Team Leader (2012–Present) – Canadian One Health research-intensive field school in Tanzania

  • Environmental Senior Chemist & Quality Management Representative (2008–2011) – SGS African Assay, Mwanza

Citations:

Citations: 1,733 (All), 1,324 (Since 2020)
h-index: 21 (All), 20 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 34 (All), 31 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Phthalate exposure and children’s neurodevelopment: a systematic review
    M. Ejaredar, E.C. Nyanza, K. Ten Eycke, D. Dewey
    Environmental Research, 142, 51-60 (2015) – Citations: 327

  • Antenatal depression is associated with pregnancy-related anxiety, partner relations, and wealth in women in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
    M. Rwakarema, S.S. Premji, E.C. Nyanza, P. Riziki, L. Palacios-Derflingher
    BMC Women’s Health, 15, 1-10 (2015) – Citations: 189

  • Geophagy practices and the content of chemical elements in the soil eaten by pregnant women in artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, M. Joseph, S.S. Premji, D.S.K. Thomas, C. Mannion
    BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14, 1-10 (2014) – Citations: 108

  • Antenatal care and opportunities for quality improvement of service provision in resource-limited settings: A mixed-methods study
    A. Solnes Miltenburg, L. Van Der Eem, E.C. Nyanza, S. Van Pelt, P. Ndaki, …
    PLOS ONE, 12(12), e0188279 (2017) – Citations: 90

  • A cross-sectional survey on knowledge and perceptions of health risks associated with arsenic and mercury contamination from artisanal gold mining in Tanzania
    E. Charles, D.S.K. Thomas, D. Dewey, M. Davey, S.E. Ngallaba, E. Konje
    BMC Public Health, 13, 1-8 (2013) – Citations: 90

  • Toxic mercury versus appropriate technology: Artisanal gold miners’ retort aversion
    J.B. Jønsson, E. Charles, P. Kalvig
    Resources Policy, 38(1), 60-67 (2013) – Citations: 89

  • Period teasing, stigma, and knowledge: A survey of adolescent boys and girls in Northern Tanzania
    A. Benshaul-Tolonen, S. Aguilar-Gomez, N. Heller Batzer, R. Cai, …
    PLOS ONE, 15(10), e0239914 (2020) – Citations: 70

  • Maternal exposure to arsenic and mercury and associated risk of adverse birth outcomes in small-scale gold mining communities in Northern Tanzania
    F.P.B. Elias C. Nyanza, D. Dewey, M. Manyama, J.W. Martin, …
    Environment International, 137, 105450 (2020) – Citations: 69

  • Spatial distribution of mercury and arsenic levels in water, soil, and cassava plants in a community with a long history of gold mining in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, D. Dewey, D.S.K. Thomas, M. Davey, S.E. Ngallaba
    Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 93, 716-721 (2014) – Citations: 54

  • Effects of prenatal exposure and co-exposure to metallic or metalloid elements on early infant neurodevelopmental outcomes in areas with small-scale gold mining activities in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, F.P. Bernier, J.W. Martin, M. Manyama, J. Hatfield, D. Dewey
    Environment International, 149, 106104 (2021) – Citations: 53

 

Yi Wang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Yi Wang | Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Agricultural Scientist at  Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, United States

Dr. Yi Wang is an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2020 and holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2020) – University of Texas at El Paso
  • B.S. in Chemistry (2012) – University of Science and Technology of China

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Scientist (2022–Present) – Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Postdoctoral Scientist (2020–2022) – Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Research & Graduate Assistant (2015–2020) – University of Texas at El Paso

🌱 Research Focus:

Dr. Wang specializes in the application of nanotechnology in agriculture, enhancing crop nutrition, disease resistance, and environmental safety. His work also explores the interactions between nanomaterials and plants, using advanced analytical techniques to improve agrochemical formulations and assess the impact of contaminants like PFAS and microplastics.

🏆 Research Grants & Projects:

  • PI: USDA NIFA AFRI-funded research on agro-nanomaterials ($299,541)
  • Co-PI: Nanoparticle-based crop disease management ($729,000)
  • Collaborator on multiple high-impact projects totaling millions in research funding

📚 Professional Contributions:

  • Editorial Board Member: ACS Agricultural Science and Technology, Plant Nano Biology, Agronomy
  • Reviewer: Top-tier journals like Environmental Science & Technology, Soil Biology & Biochemistry, and Scientific Reports
  • USDA-NIFA Proposal Panel Reviewer

🏅 Honors & Awards:

  • Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) Student Award (2018)
  • University of California CEIN Travel Award (2019)
  • Dodson Research Grant (2021)

🎓 Teaching & Mentorship:

  • Taught General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Texas at El Paso
  • Mentor for Yale Conservation Scholars Program (2022, 2024)

🌍 Community Engagement:

  • Judge at Sigma Xi Student Research Conference
  • Presenter & Committee Member at Plant Science Day Events

Citations:

Citations: 1,099 (1,063 since 2020)
h-index: 21 (20 since 2020)
i10-index: 31 (30 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Improvement of Nutrient Elements and Allicin Content in Green Onion (Allium fistulosum) Plants Exposed to CuO Nanoparticles
  • Copper Nanowires as Nanofertilizers for Alfalfa Plants: Understanding Nano-Bio Systems Interactions from Microbial Genomics, Plant Molecular Responses, and Spectroscopic Studies
  • Foliar Exposure of Cu(OH)₂ Nanopesticide to Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Variety-Dependent Copper Translocation and Biochemical Responses
  • Bok Choy (Brassica rapa) Grown in Copper Oxide Nanoparticles-Amended Soils Exhibits Toxicity in a Phenotype-Dependent Manner: Translocation, Biodistribution, and Nutritional Impact
  • Copper Oxide (CuO) Nanoparticles Affect Yield, Nutritional Quality, and Auxin-Associated Gene Expression in Weedy and Cultivated Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Grains
  • Enhancing Agrichemical Delivery and Plant Development with Biopolymer-Based Stimuli-Responsive Core–Shell Nanostructures
  • Evaluation of the Effects of Nanomaterials on Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Responses: Underlining the Benefits of Nanotechnology for Agricultural Applications
  • Factors Affecting Fate and Transport of Engineered Nanomaterials in Terrestrial Environments
  • Therapeutic Delivery of Nanoscale Sulfur to Suppress Disease in Tomatoes: In Vitro Imaging and Orthogonal Mechanistic Investigation
  • Effects of Different Surface-Coated nTiO₂ on Full-Grown Carrot Plants: Impacts on Root Splitting, Essential Elements, and Ti Uptake
  • Growth, Gas Exchange, and Mineral Nutrients of Ornamental Grasses Irrigated with Saline Water
  • Unlocking the Potential of Nano-Enabled Precision Agriculture for Efficient and Sustainable Farming
  • Soil and Foliar Exposure of Soybean (Glycine max) to Cu: Nanoparticle Coating-Dependent Plant Responses
  • Impact of Engineered Nanomaterials on Rice (Oryza sativa L.): A Critical Review of Current Knowledge
  • Lignin Nanoparticles as Delivery Systems to Facilitate Translocation of Methoxyfenozide in Soybean (Glycine max)
  • Metabolomic Analysis Reveals Dose-Dependent Alteration of Maize (Zea mays L.) Metabolites and Mineral Nutrient Profiles Upon Exposure to Zerovalent Iron Nanoparticles
  • Engineering Climate-Resilient Rice Using a Nanobiostimulant-Based “Stress Training” Strategy
  • Differential Physiological and Biochemical Impacts of Nano vs. Micron Cu at Two Phenological Growth Stages in Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Plants
  • Surface-Coated Sulfur Nanoparticles Suppress Fusarium Disease in Field-Grown Tomato: Increased Yield and Nutrient Biofortification
  • Soil-Aged Nano Titanium Dioxide Effects on Full-Grown Carrot: Dose- and Surface-Coating-Dependent Improvements on Growth and Nutrient Quality

 

 

Tinawaen Tambol | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Tinawaen Tambol |  Climate Change |  Best Researcher Award

Resource Mobilisation Officer at  Rural Aid Alliance Foundation,  Ghana

Tinawaen Tambol is a Resource Mobilisation Officer at the Rural Aid Alliance Foundation, Ghana, where he leads grant proposal development and strategic funding initiatives. With a background in climate-smart agriculture, sustainable rural transformation, and environmental planning, he has secured and implemented multiple climate resilience projects benefiting women and youth.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • MRes in Sustainable Rural Transformation (2021-2023) – Abdou Moumouni University, Niger
    • Thesis: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Dry Season Farming in Southwestern Niger
  • BSc in Planning (2015-2019) – University for Development Studies, Ghana

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Resource Mobilisation Officer (2024-Present) – Rural Aid Alliance Foundation, Ghana
    • Developed resource mobilisation strategies and secured funding through grant proposals.
  • Research & Planning Coordinator (2022-2024) – Climate and Sustainable Development Action Club, Niger
    • Co-won and implemented projects supporting climate-smart agriculture for women and youth.
  • Undergraduate Research/Teaching Assistant (2019-2020) – University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ghana
    • Conducted environmental research and assisted faculty with teaching activities.

🛠️ Core Skills:

  • Climate Change Adaptation & Sustainability Research
  • Grant Writing & Resource Mobilisation
  • Data Analysis (R, SPSS, Python, ArcGIS)
  • Multilingual: English (C2), French (B2)

🏆 Awards & Memberships:

  • Full DAAD Scholarship – Abdou Moumouni University (2021-2023)
  • Member – World Youth Parliament for Water (Since 2022)
  • Member – Ghana Monitoring and Evaluation Forum (Since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Use of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies in West Africa Peri-Urban Sahel in Niger
  • Impacts of Mining on the Environment in West African Sahel: A Review
  • Estimating Crop Water Requirements and Climate-Smart Farming in Chereponi, Ghana

 

Roberta Trani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Roberta Trani |  Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher fellow at  University of Bari Aldo Moro,  Italy

Dr. Roberta Trani is a Research Fellow at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy. With a strong background in agricultural sciences, she focuses on innovative research to enhance sustainable farming practices. Passionate about scientific advancement, she actively contributes to academia through research and collaborations.

Profile:

Education & Certifications:

  • PhD in Biodiversity, Agriculture & Environment (2021), University of Bari Aldo Moro
    • Thesis: Marine Multi-Trophic Bioremediation in Aquaculture & Biomass Valorization
  • Scientific Diver Certification (2024), A.I.O.S.S.
  • Professional Qualification in Biology – Section A (2021)
  • Foreign Internship on Marine Natural Products Extraction (2019), University of the Balearic Islands, Spain

Work Experience:

Current Roles

  • Principal Investigator (2024–Present): MaSBIA Project – Marine Sponges as Bioremediators in Integrated Aquaculture (ERC SEEDS UNIBA)
  • Research Fellow (2021–Present): Macrozoobenthic Community Analysis in Corallium rubrum Habitats, Puglia
  • Subject Expert in Zoology & Animal Biodiversity (2021–Present), University of Bari Aldo Moro

Previous Roles

  • Research Fellow (2021–2023): Rete Natura 2000 – Habitat & Species Monitoring in Puglia
  • Underwater Surveys & Marine Strategy Puglia Project (2021), CoNISMa
  • Field Research Support in Hard Substrate Benthos Analysis (2021), CoNISMa
  • Bioremediation & Benthos Invertebrate Management (2021), University of Bari
  • REMEDIA Life Project Team Member (2017–2020), University of Bari

Academic and Professional Background

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences (2012)
  • Master’s Degree in Environmental Biology (2015)
  • PhD in Environmental Sciences (2021), University of Bari Aldo Moro
  • Over 14 years of research experience in marine zoology and ecology, with training in Italy, Russia, and the Balearic Islands
  • Since 2018, research focus on marine bioremediation via Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA), contributing to the REMEDIA Life project
  • Current research on marine filter-feeding invertebrates for ecosystem restoration and sustainability

Areas of Research

  • Bioremediation
  • Marine Biodiversity & Ecology
  • Aquatic Ecosystems
  • Marine Zoology & Biology
  • Marine Environment & Natural Product Extraction
  • Underwater Monitoring & Sampling

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 251
  • Citations Since 2020: 249
  • h-Index: 9
  • h-Index Since 2020: 9
  • i10-Index: 9
  • i10-Index Since 2020: 9

Publication Top Notes:

  • An Innovative IMTA System: Polychaetes, Sponges and Macroalgae Co-Cultured in a Southern Italian In-Shore Mariculture Plant (Ionian Sea)
  • Chaetomorpha linum in the Bioremediation of Aquaculture Wastewater: Optimization of Nutrient Removal Efficiency at the Laboratory Scale
  • Filtering Activity and Nutrient Release by the Keratose Sponge Sarcotragus spinosulus Schmidt, 1862 (Porifera, Demospongiae) at the Laboratory Scale
  • Environmental Quality Improvement of a Mariculture Plant After Its Conversion Into a Multi-Trophic System
  • Sponges as Emerging By-Product of Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA)
  • Biofouling Role in Mariculture Environment Restoration: An Example in the Mar Grande of Taranto (Mediterranean Sea)
  • An Integrated Monitoring Approach to the Evaluation of the Environmental Impact of an Inshore Mariculture Plant (Mar Grande of Taranto, Ionian Sea)
  • Nitrogen Metabolism at Tillering Stage Differently Affects the Grain Yield and Grain Protein Content in Two Durum Wheat Cultivars
  • Bioremediation Capabilities of Hymeniacidon perlevis (Porifera, Demospongiae) in a Land-Based Experimental Fish Farm
  • Invertebrate Diversity Associated With a Shallow Rhodolith Bed in the Mediterranean Sea (Mar Piccolo of Taranto, South-East Italy)
  • Anti-Fouling Activity and Toxicity of the Mediterranean Alien Sponge Paraleucilla magna Klautau, Monteiro & Borojevic, 2004 (Porifera, Calcarea)
  • Influence of an Innovative IMTA System (Mediterranean Sea, Italy) on Environmental and Biological Parameters: Seasonal Analysis
  • The REMEDIA LIFE Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture System as a Powerful Sponge Biomass Supply
  • Porifera in the REMEDIA LIFE Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) System
  • Do Sustainably Reared Marine Sponges Represent a Potential New Product in Aquariology? A Citizen Science-Based Approach
  • Metodologie di Allevamento di Poriferi in un Sistema di Acquacoltura Multi Trophica Integrata
  • Synthesis of Brominated Lactones Related to Mycalin A: Selective Antiproliferative Activity on Metastatic Melanoma Cells and Inhibition of the Cell Migration
  • Tethya meloni (Porifera, Demospongiae): A Promising Bioremediator Species and Source of Marine Natural Products
  • Integrated Study for the Assessment of an Inshore Mariculture Plant Impact on the Surrounding Environment (Ionian Sea)
  • Multi-Trophic Species Interactions in a Marine Bioremediation Model Assessment

 

Qing Feng | Reuse of Agricultural Waste | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Qing Feng |  Reuse of Agricultural Waste |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at  Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences),  China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qing Feng is an Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Korea Maritime and Ocean University. Dr. Feng specializes in advanced wastewater treatment, biological nutrient removal, and bioelectrochemical technologies. He has led numerous scientific research projects, published 50 papers, and holds 10 patents. His research innovations, particularly in anaerobic digestion efficiency, have made significant contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development. Dr. Feng has received multiple awards, including the “Best Research Award” at the 3rd International Young Scientist Competition.

Profile:

Academic Background:

Dr. Qing Feng is an associate professor at Qilu University of Technology, where he also serves as the director of the Department of Environmental Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from Korea Maritime and Ocean University. With a strong academic and professional background, Dr. Feng has led 9 scientific research projects and published 50 papers, in addition to obtaining 10 patents.

Research Focus:

Dr. Feng’s research expertise lies in advanced wastewater treatment, biological nutrient removal processes, membrane bioreactors, biogas plants, and bioelectrochemical technologies. His work, particularly in bioelectrochemical anaerobic digestion, has achieved over a 60% improvement in efficiency, contributing significantly to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Awards and Recognition:

He has won several prestigious awards, including 2 Best Oral Presentation Awards and 1 Academic Poster Gold Award at international conferences. Dr. Feng also received the “Cooperation Star Award” at the China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and the “Best Research Award” at the 3rd International Young Scientist Competition.

Editorial Roles:

Dr. Feng serves on the permanent editorial board of the KSCE Civil Engineering Journal and as a guest editor for Fermentation.

Collaborations and Memberships:

He has collaborated internationally on projects, including a Korea-India research initiative in 2016. Dr. Feng is also a member of the Korean Society of Environmental Engineers.

Citations:

Citations: 671
Documents: 441
h-index: 15

Publication Top Notes:

  • Influence of Organic Loading Rate on Methane Production from Brewery Wastewater in Bioelectrochemical Anaerobic Digestion
    Fermentation, 2023-10-26 | DOI: 10.3390/fermentation9110932
  • Modulation of the Structure of the Conjugated Polymer TMP and the Effect of Its Structure on the Catalytic Performance of TMP–TiO2 under Visible Light: Catalyst Preparation, Performance and Mechanism
    Materials, 2023-02-13 | DOI: 10.3390/ma16041563
  • Bioelectrochemical Methane Production from Food Waste in Anaerobic Digestion Using a Carbon-Modified Copper Foam Electrode
    Processes, 2020-04-01 | DOI: 10.3390/pr8040416
  • Enhanced Current Production of the Anode Modified by Microalgae Derived Nitrogen-Rich Biocarbon for Microbial Fuel Cells
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2020-02 | DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.06.199
  • Influence of Neutralization in Acidic Distillery Wastewater on Direct Interspecies Electron Transfer for Methane Production in an Upflow Anaerobic Bioelectrochemical Reactor
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2017-11 | DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.05.228
  • Decoration of Graphite Fiber Fabric Cathode with Electron Transfer Assisting Material for Enhanced Bioelectrochemical Methane Production
    Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 2016-12-20 | DOI: 10.1007/s10800-016-1003-8
  • Performance of the Bio-electrochemical Anaerobic Digestion of Sewage Sludge at Different Hydraulic Retention Times
    Energy Fuels, 2016-01 | DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5b02003

 

Marley Nunes Vituri Toloi | Environmental Impacts | Excellence in Research

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Mrs Marley Nunes Vituri  Toloi | Environmental Impacts | Excellence in Research

Administradora at  Institute Of Financial Management Training And Research, Brazil

Marley Nunes Vituri Toloi is an accomplished researcher and administrator specializing in agricultural production and its intersections with economic, social, and environmental systems. With a Ph.D. from Universidade Paulista, her doctoral research explored the influence of soybean production in Mato Grosso on Brazil’s development. Marley also holds a Master’s in Administration from UFMS, where she analyzed the agricultural sector’s role in socioeconomic growth.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Production Engineering (2021) – Universidade Paulista (UNIP)
    Thesis: Soybean Production in Mato Grosso and Its Influence on Economic, Social, and Environmental Sectors
  • Master’s in Administration (2011) – Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)
    Thesis: The Agricultural Sector in Mato Grosso do Sul and Socioeconomic Development
  • Specializations:
    • Management and Tutoring in Distance Education (UFMS, 2008)
    • Business Management with Marketing Emphasis (Universidade Brasil, 2004)
  • Bachelor’s in Administration (2002) – Universidade Brasil

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Administrator, IFMT – Rondonópolis Campus (2010–Present)
    • Coordinates the Purchasing and Bidding Department.
  • Distance Education Tutor, MEC (2008–2009)
    • Collaborated with UFMS and Universidade Aberta do Brasil.
  • Substitute Professor, UFMS (2006)

🌟 Key Interests:

  • Agricultural production and sustainability
  • Socioeconomic impacts of agribusiness
  • Logistics and supply chain management

Publication Top Note:

  • Development Indicators and Soybean Production in Brazil
    Journal: Agriculture
    Publication Date: November 2021
    Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture11111164
    Contributors: Marley Nunes Vituri Toloi, Silvia H Bonilla, Rodrigo Carlo Toloi, Helton Raimundo Oliveira Silva, Irenilza de Alencar Nääs
    Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
  • CO2 Gas Emissions of Soybean Production and Transportation in the Different Macro-regions of Mato Grosso State – Brazil
    Book: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
    Publication Date: August 2019
    Type: Book Chapter
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-30000-5_25
    Part of ISBN: 9783030299996, 9783030300005
    Part of ISSN: 1868-4238, 1868-422X
    Contributors: Marley Nunes Vituri Toloi
    Source: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

 

Zarmina Gul | Environments | Best Researcher Award

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Ms Zarmina Gul | Environments |  Best Researcher Award

Northeast Forestry University, China

Zarmina Gul is a Ph.D. scholar in Biology at Northeast Forestry University, China. She holds a Master’s degree in Botany from the University of Agriculture, Pakistan, with a stellar CGPA of 3.9/4.0. Zarmina has published nine SCI-indexed articles, including a first and corresponding author publication in MDPI Biology. Her research focuses on plant stress physiology, salinity stress, and phytochemistry, with notable projects on Chenopodium quinoa and Moringa oleifera.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Academic Excellence:

Zarmina Gul is a Ph.D. scholar specializing in Biology with a Master’s in Botany (CGPA: 3.9/4.0) from the University of Agriculture, Pakistan.

🖋️ Research Contributions:

With 9 SCI-indexed publications, including a first and corresponding author article in MDPI Biology, her work spans plant stress physiology, salinity stress, phytochemistry, and medicinal plants. Zarmina has contributed significantly to sustainable agriculture through research on Chenopodium quinoa and Moringa oleifera.

🌟 Achievements:

  • Recipient of three prestigious research awards.
  • Editor at IgMin Research Journal.
  • Reviewer for Physiologia Plantarum and BMC (Plants).
  • Active collaborator with multiple key research laboratories in China.

🤝 Engagements:

Zarmina serves as a Research Fellow at the Pakistan Economic Forum, fostering economic and scientific development.

🏸 Beyond Research:

An international badminton player and recipient of the Best Player Certificate, demonstrating versatility in academia and sports.

🌿 Research Focus Areas:

Abiotic stress tolerance, phytochemistry, plant systematics, ethnobotany, and environmental sciences.

Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 131 by 127 documents
  • Publications: 9
  • h-index: 6

Publication Top Note:

  • An intelligent solvent-responsive surface molecularly imprinted membrane with switchable adsorption/desorption performance for selective separation of psoralen and recognition mechanism
    Luo, Z., Xu, Y., Tian, M., … Li, C., Zhao, C.
    Industrial Crops and Products, 2024, 207, 117766. (8 Citations)
  • Quality Evaluation of Sanguisorbae Radix via Python-Aided Optimization Fingerprint Chromatography Combined with Quantitative Analysis of Multi-Components by Single Marker
    Gao, Y., Qiao, B., Gul, Z., … Zhao, C., Li, C.
    Chromatographia, 2023, 86(11-12), pp. 717–727. (0 Citations)
  • pH-responsive functionalized surface active ionic liquid as an enhanced medium for efficient extraction and in-situ separation of flavonoids in Vitex negundo L. Leaves
    Cheng, J., Tian, M., Gul, Z., … Zhao, C., Li, C.
    Microchemical Journal, 2023, 193, 109080. (1 Citation)
  • Advances of responsive deep eutectic solvents and application in extraction and separation of bioactive compounds
    Zhang, M., Zhang, Z., Gul, Z., … Zhao, C., Li, C.
    Journal of Separation Science, 2023, 46(15), 2300098. (15 Citations)
  • Effects of Ficus carica L. Water Extract on Taxus cuspidata Sieb. et Zucc. Growth
    Li, Q., Huang, J., Yang, X., … Li, C., Zhao, C.
    Forests, 2023, 14(6), 1213. (2 Citations)
  • Effects of riparian buffer and stream channel widths on ecological indicators in the upper and lower Indus River basins in Pakistan
    Hira, A., Arif, M., Zarif, N., … Xiangyue, L., Yukun, C.
    Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2023, 11, 1113482. (11 Citations)
  • Impacts of Stressors on Riparian Health Indicators in the Upper and Lower Indus River Basins in Pakistan
    Hira, A., Arif, M., Zarif, N., … Liu, X., Cao, Y.
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022, 19(20), 13239. (7 Citations)
  • An Insight into Abiotic Stress and Influx Tolerance Mechanisms in Plants to Cope in Saline Environments
    Gul, Z., Tang, Z.-H., Arif, M., Ye, Z.
    Biology, 2022, 11(4), 597. (58 Citations)
  • Effects of exogenous calcium on adaptive growth, photosynthesis, ion homeostasis and phenolics of Gleditsia sinensis Lam. Plants under salt stress
    Guo, Y., Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., … Abozeid, A., Tang, Z.-H.
    Agriculture (Switzerland), 2021, 11(10), 978. (29 Citations)