Irfan Ullah | Land | Young Scientist Award

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Mr  Irfan Ullah | Land | Young Scientist Award

Gottingen University Germany,  Germany

Irfan Ullah is a dedicated plant scientist from Kaddi Sikandari, Razzar, District Swabi, KPK, Pakistan. Born on March 15, 1998, he holds an MPhil in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and a BS in Botany from Government Postgraduate College, Swabi. His research focuses on plant taxonomy, microbiology, molecular biology, and environmental sustainability.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • MPhil in Plant Sciences – Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (2023) 🏅

  • BS in Botany – Government Postgraduate College, Swabi (2021)

  • Associate Degree in Education (ADE) – AIOU (2020)

  • B.Ed – Sarhad University, Peshawar (2023)

  • Matriculation – Government High School Sikandari (2016)

🔬 Research & Projects:

  • Saprobic Macrofungi of the Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest (Morphological & Molecular Study)

  • Green Synthesis of Manganese Nanoparticles from Chlorophyllum molybdites & Its Effects on Plants

  • Local Farmers’ Perception of Climate Change & Its Impact on Plants (District Buner)

🛠 Skills & Expertise:

  • Plant Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry

  • Mushroom Cultivation & Microscopy Techniques

  • Software Proficiency: MS Office, SPSS, MEGA X, BioEdit

  • Research Methodology & Data Analysis

  • Excellent Communication & Leadership Skills

🏆 Achievements & Awards:

  • Gold Medalist 🎖️

  • BHEEF Scholarship Holder (1st in each semester of BS)

  • Best Teacher Award 🏅

  • Fellowship in MPhil (Secured above 80%)

👨‍🏫 Work Experience:

  • Biology Subject Specialist – Government High School Sikandari (2020-2021)

  • Teacher – PMI (Philip Morris International) (2018)

Publication: 

  • Biocultural Diversity at Risk Amidst and Beyond Overtourism: The Decline in Wild Green Foraging in Corfu over the Past 50 Years

 

Sathish Mohan B | Environmental Assessment | Excellence in Research

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Dr Sathish Mohan B |  Environmental Assessment |  Excellence in Research

Director at  Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions,  India

Dr. Sathish Mohan Botsa is a scientist specializing in environmental chemistry, nanotechnology, and global climate change studies. With a Ph.D. from Andhra University, his research focuses on developing multifunctional nanocomposites for environmental remediation, including water purification, corrosion resistance, and pollutant degradation. He has extensive experience in analytical chemistry, microbiology, and material science, contributing to major research projects and mentoring students. A former Project Scientist at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), he was part of India’s 38th Antarctic Research Expedition. Currently, he serves as a scientist at Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions, leading advancements in environmental monitoring and sustainable solutions. Dr. Botsa has received numerous awards, including the Young Scientist Award and Research Excellence Award, and actively contributes as an editorial board member and reviewer for various high-impact scientific journals.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry – Andhra University, India (Nanocomposites for environmental applications)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry – Andhra University, India
  • B.Ed. (Physical & Biological Sciences) – Pydah College of Education, India
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry – Dr. V.S. Krishna Govt. Degree College, India

🏢 Professional Experience:

  • Scientist, Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions (2022–Present)
  • Project Scientist-B, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (2018–2022)
  • JRF, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, UGC (2016–2018)
  • JRF, DST Research Project on Water Quality & Kidney Disease (2013–2014)

🔬 Research Interests:

✅ Global Climate Change Studies
✅ Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation
✅ Water Quality Monitoring & Heavy Metal Removal
✅ Microbiology & Pathogen Inactivation

🌍 Key Achievements & Honors:

🏅 Antarctica Research Expedition Member (2018–19, 38th Indian Scientific Expedition)
🏅 Young Scientist Award (Science Father, KIER Awards, INSc) 2020–2021
🏅 Research Excellence Award 2021 (CPACE)
🏅 UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (2016)

💻 Technical & Software Skills:

🖥 Programming & Analysis: Origin, SPSS, Chem Office, Surfer, Grapher
⚗ Lab Techniques: Nanocomposite Synthesis, Environmental Monitoring, Hydro-geochemical Analysis

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 1,221
  • Citations Since 2020: 1,156
  • h-index: 19
  • h-index Since 2020: 19
  • i10-index: 28
  • i10-index Since 2020: 26

Publication Top Notes:

  • Facile Green Synthesis of Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Leaf Extract of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. for Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue
    AV Ramesh, D Rama Devi, S Mohan Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 6(2), 145-155 (2018) – 141 citations

  • Photocatalytic Degradation of Polyethylene Plastics by NiAl₂O₄ Spinels – Synthesis and Characterization
    C Venkataramana, SM Botsa, P Shyamala, R Muralikrishna
    Chemosphere, 265, 129021 (2021) – 111 citations

  • Visible Light Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue by Ternary Nanocomposite, MoO₃/Fe₂O₃/rGO
    RB Anjaneyulu, BS Mohan, GP Naidu, R Muralikrishna
    Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 6(3), 183-195 (2018) – 98 citations

  • Enhanced UV–Visible Triggered Photocatalytic Degradation of Brilliant Green by Reduced Graphene Oxide-Based NiO and CuO Ternary Nanocomposite and Their Antimicrobial Activity
    GS Sree, SM Botsa, BJM Reddy, KVB Ranjitha
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 13(4), 5137-5150 (2020) – 87 citations

  • Fe₂O₃/RGO Nanocomposite Photocatalyst: Effective Degradation of 4-Nitrophenol
    BS Mohan, K Ravi, RB Anjaneyulu, GS Sree, K Basavaiah
    Physica B: Condensed Matter, 553, 190-194 (2019) – 72 citations

  • Hazardous Heavy Metals in the Pristine Lacustrine Systems of Antarctica: Insights from PMF Model and ERA Techniques
    NS Magesh, A Tiwari, SM Botsa, T da Lima Leitao
    Journal of Hazardous Materials, 412, 125263 (2021) – 58 citations

  • Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Dolichos lablab for Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities
    MH Kahsay, D RamaDevi, YP Kumar, BS Mohan, A Tadesse, G Battu, …
    OpenNano, 3, 28-37 (2018) – 49 citations

  • ZrO₂/Fe₂O₃/RGO Nanocomposite: Good Photocatalyst for Dyes Degradation
    RB Anjaneyulu, BS Mohan, GP Naidu, R Muralikrishna
    Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 108, 105-111 (2019) – 48 citations

  • Flower-Like SnO₂-Fe₂O₃-rGO Ternary Composite as a Highly Efficient Visible Light-Induced Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants from Contaminated Water
    SM Botsa, GP Naidu, M Ravichandra, SJ Rani, RB Anjaneyulu, …
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9(6), 12461-12472 (2020) – 42 citations

  • Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Cationic Dyes Under Visible Light Irradiation by CuWO₄-RGO Nanocomposite
    MJ Babu, SM Botsa, SJ Rani, B Venkateswararao, R Muralikrishna
    Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 3, 205-212 (2020) – 40 citations

  • Removal of Nitrophenols from Wastewater by Monoclinic CuO/RGO Nanocomposite
    SM Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 4, 1-7 (2019) – 40 citations

  • A Facile Synthesis of Cu₂O and CuO Nanoparticles via Sonochemical Assisted Method
    SM Botsa, R Dharmasoth, K Basavaiah
    Current Nanoscience, 15(2), 209-213 (2019) – 34 citations

  • Fabrication of Multifunctional TANI/Cu₂O/Ag Nanocomposite for Environmental Abatement
    SM Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Scientific Reports, 10(1), 14080 (2020) – 30 citations

  • ZnO/RGO Nanocomposite via Hydrothermal Route for Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes in the Presence of Visible Light
    KBBVR K Ravi, B Sathish Mohan, G Satya Sree, I Manga Raju
    International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(6), 20-26 (2018) – 29 citations

  • Facile Simultaneous Synthesis of Tetraaniline Nanostructures/Silver Nanoparticles as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Efficient Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol
    SM Botsa, YP Kumar, K Basavaiah
    RSC Advances, 10(37), 22043-22053 (2020) – 26 citations

  • Nanohybrid Material of Co–TiO₂ and Optical Performance on Methylene Blue Dye Under Visible Light Illumination
    SM Botsa, P Seetharam, IM Raju, P Suresh, G Satyanarayana, …
    Hybrid Advances, 1, 100008 (2022) – 23 citations

  • Hydrogeochemistry of the Deglaciated Lacustrine Systems in Antarctica: Potential Impact of Marine Aerosols and Rock-Water Interactions
    NS Magesh, SM Botsa, S Dessai, M Mestry, TDL Leitao, A Tiwari
    Science of the Total Environment, 706, 135822 (2020) – 23 citations

  • Evaluation of Micro-Structural and Magnetic Properties of Nickel Nano-Ferrite and Mn²⁺ Substituted Nickel Nano-Ferrite
    J Suresh, B Trinadh, BV Babu, P Reddy, BS Mohan, AR Krishna, …
    Physica B: Condensed Matter, 620, 413264 (2021) – 22 citations

  • Fabrication of a Heterostructure Composite with CuO and FeS₂ as an Efficient Photocatalyst for Decolourisation of Brilliant Green
    AG Raju, BD Rao, G Himabindu, SM Botsa
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 17, 2648-2656 (2022) – 20 citations

  • A Facile Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanorods for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutant and Inactivation of Pathogens
    SM Botsa, D Ramadevi, K Basavaiah
    Journal of Nanoscience and Technology, 467-470 (2018) – 18 citations

 

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

 

 

Tunde Etchie | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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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).

 

Chaojie Zhang | Environmental Pollutants | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Chaojie Zhang |  Environmental Pollutants |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at Tongji University, China

Prof. Dr. Chaojie Zhang is a professor at Tongji University specializing in environmental engineering. With an active research and teaching career since 2004, her work focuses on emerging pollutant control, CO₂ resource utilization, industrial wastewater desalination, and biological nitrogen removal. She has led multiple research projects, published over 40 papers, and holds 4 patents. In addition to her research, she teaches courses like “Environmental Monitoring” and has received awards for her contributions to scientific progress.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background & Experience:

Dr. Chaojie Zhang is a professor at Tongji University with extensive expertise in environmental engineering. She has been actively engaged in research and teaching since 2004.

🔬 Research Focus:

Her work primarily addresses:

  • 🏭 Emerging Pollutant Control
  • ♻️ CO₂ Resource Utilization
  • 💧 Industrial Wastewater Desalination
  • 🦠 Biological Nitrogen Removal

📑 Research Contributions:

  • 📄 40+ published papers
  • 🏅 4 patents in environmental engineering
  • 🔍 Led multiple research projects

🏆 Awards & Teaching:

  • 🎖️ Recognized for scientific progress contributions
  • 📚 Teaches “Environmental Monitoring” and other courses

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 2,314
  • Citing Documents: 1,901
  • Total Publications: 79
  • h-index: 23

Publication Top Notes:

  • Yao, Z., Wang, Q., Fan, J., Zhang, C., & Zhou, X. (2025). Efficient decontamination and detoxification of phenols by photocatalytic CQDs@Ag₃PO₄: Re-insights into the targeted reduction and coupling processes of ·O₂⁻ and ¹O₂. Separation and Purification Technology.

  • Zhao, Y., Zhang, C., Xue, Y., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotics and elimination of N-nitrosodimethylamine formation potential by BiOCl/ZnIn₂S₄ heterostructure under visible-light irradiation. Journal of Environmental Management.

  • Gao, J., Zhang, C., Chu, L., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Influence of aqueous constituents on hexafluoropropylene oxide trimer acid (HFPO-TA) defluorination by UV/sulfite/iodide system. Water Science and Technology.

  • Sun, X., Xie, T., Zhang, C., Zhang, Y., & Zhou, X. (2024). Research of photosynthetic microorganisms in the resourceful treatment of livestock and poultry breeding wastewater. Industrial Water Treatment.

  • Zhai, Z., Zhang, C., Chu, L., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Effective defluorination of novel hexafluoropropylene oxide oligomer acids under mild conditions by UV/sulfite/iodide: Mechanisms and ecotoxicity. Water Research.

  • Xue, Y., Zhang, C., Li, S., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Enhanced denitrification by graphene oxide–modified cathode for the secondary effluent of wastewater treatment plants in three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactors. Water Science and Technology.

  • Zhang, H., Liang, J., Li, Z., Wu, Y., & Zhang, C. (2024). Preparation of forward osmosis composite membrane with Chitosan/Tannic acid co-deposition interlayer and its fluoride removal performance. Separation and Purification Technology.

 

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

 

Balaji Khogare | Environmental Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Balaji Khogare | Environmental Analysis |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  P.A.H. Solapur University Solapur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Khogare Balaji Trimbak is a distinguished professional with expertise in [insert field of expertise or research focus]. Based in Maharashtra, India, Dr. Trimbak has made significant contributions to [specific contributions or accomplishments, if known].

Profile:

Academic Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (Clock Hour Basis) – Raje Ramrao Mahavidyalaya, Jath (2013–2018)
  • Assistant Professor (Contract Basis) – M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry, Raje Ramrao Mahavidyalaya, Jath (2018–2019)
  • Assistant Professor (Full-Time Contract Basis) – Medicinal Chemistry, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur (2020–2023)

Roles:

  • IT-Coordinator and Committee Member for NAAC Criterion-VII
  • Internal and External Practical Examiner

Academic Credentials:

  • Ph.D. (Chemistry): Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2018
  • M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry): Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2012 (58.92%, Second Division)
  • B.Sc. (Chemistry): Solapur University, Solapur, 2010 (60.80%, First Division)
  • H.S.C.: Divisional Board, Pune, 2006 (45.83%, Second Division)
  • S.S.C.: Divisional Board, Latur, 2004 (60.93%, First Division)

 

Memberships & Contributions:

  • Scientific Organizations:
    • Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society
    • Chemical Society of Japan
    • EuroScience
    • Life Member, ASSET, BARC Mumbai
  • Reviewer:
    • IASET Journal of Applied Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Science Journal of Analytical Chemistry
    • Macromolecular Symposia
  • Editorial Board Member:
    • SCIREA Journal of Chemistry

Technical Program Committees:

Served in various international conferences, including:

  • ICAMS 2016 – Jath, India
  • ICSDWE 2018 – Shenyang, China
  • WRE 2018 – Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
  • HEREM 2018 – Bangkok, Thailand

Publication Top Notes:

  • Development of novel solvent extraction method for determination of gold (III) using 4-heptylaminopyridine: application to alloys and environmental analysis
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 4(3), 3075-3083, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, GS Kamble, AN Kokare, SB Zanje, VJ Suryavanshi, …
    Citations: 26
  • Selective and sensitive liquid-liquid extraction and spectrophotometric determination of tellurium (IV) using sulfur containing reagent
    Chemical Data Collections, 19, 100173, 2019
    Authors: UB Barache, BT Khogare, AB Shaikh, SA Deodware, BN Kokare, …
    Citations: 19
  • Extractive Spectrophotometric Determination of Platinum in Cisplatin Injection, Alloys and Catalysts Assisted by 2-Nitrobenzaldehydethiocarbohrdrazone
    J. Trace Anal. Food Drug, 24, 1, 2016
    Authors: SB Zanje, AN Kokare, VJ Suryavanshi, GD Kore, BT Khogare, MA Anuse
    Citations: 12
  • Highly reproducible, simple and selective analytical method for extractive UV–visible spectrophotometric determination of ruthenium (III): Analysis of catalyst, fissium alloy
    Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 243, 118814, 2020
    Authors: AB Shaikh, UB Barache, BT Khogare, R Goswami, BN Kokare, …
    Citations: 7
  • Development of a solvent extraction system with 4-heptylaminopyridine for the selective separation of palladium (II) from synthetic mixtures, catalysts and water samples
    Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(45), 21634-21644, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, MA Anuse, PB Piste, BN Kokare
    Citations: 6
  • Development of a solvent extraction system with 4-heptylaminopyridine for the selective separation of platinum (IV) from catalysts, anticancer injections and water samples
    Analytical Methods, 8(10), 2156-2163, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, MA Anuse, PB Piste, BN Kokare
    Citations: 3
  • Ion-Pair Based Solvent Extraction of Rhodium (III) from Malonate Medium Using 4-heptylaminopyridine as an Extractant: Application to Alloys and Environmentally Relevant Matrices
    Analytical Chemistry Letters, 8(2), 230-243, 2018
    Authors: BT Khogare, UB Barache, SH Gaikwad, MA Anuse, PB Piste, BN Kokare
    Citations: 1
  • Green separation protocol for Nickel-Palladium-Platinum
    Proceedings of the Ninth DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium, 2021
    Authors: SH Gaikwad, AB Shaikh, SA Deodware, TN Lokhande, PC Dhale, …
  • Determination of Cr (VI) from industrial wastewater from Kolhapur City
    Proceedings of the Ninth DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium, 2021
    Authors: UB Barache, AB Shaikh, SA Deodware, TN Lokhande, BT Khogare, …
  • Medicinal uses of neem (Azadirachta indica) in human life: A Review
    Recent Advances in Zoology, 10, 1-4, 2018
    Authors: RKKKBN Khogare Balaji T, Kulal Shivaji R
  • Recent advances in carbon soot coated superhydrophobic materials for oil-water separation (Short Review)
    Advances in Material Science, 64-67, 2017
    Authors: KKRSSL Balaji T. Khogare, Rajaram S. Sutar
  • A polystyrene modified sponge for effective oil/water separation
    Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Materials Science, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, SR Kulal, KK Rangar, GD Salunkhe, PG Pawar, …

 

 

Mojtaba Hadavifar | Environmental Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Mojtaba Hadavifar |  Environmental Sciences |  Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at  Hakim Sabzevari University, Iran

Mojtaba Hadavifar is a dedicated scholar and expert in environmental sciences, affiliated with Hakim Sabzevari University. He specializes in [insert specific research focus or expertise, if applicable]. With a commitment to advancing sustainable practices, Mojtaba contributes significantly to the academic and scientific community.

Profile:

Education and Training:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Pollution
    • Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Marine Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Noor, Iran
    • Thesis: Removal of Mercury and Cadmium from Aqueous Solution in Batch and Continuous System by Amino and Thiol Modified Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes
    • Research Course: Griffith University, Queensland, Brisbane, Australia (2013-2014)
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering
    • Tarbiat Modares University, Noor, Iran (2006-2008)
    • Thesis: Application of Integrated Ozone and Activated Carbon for Decolorization and COD Reduction of Vinasse from Alcohol Distilleries
  • B.Sc. in Environmental Pollution Control Technology
    • Karaj, Iran (2002-2004)
  • Associate Degree in Environmental Sciences Technology
    • Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran (2000-2002)

Research Areas of Interest:

  • Heavy Metals Removal from Wastewater
  • Biosorption of Heavy Metals
  • Wastewater Treatment (Reactor and Bioreactor Systems)
  • Mass Transfer and Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Microbial Fuel Cells
  • Renewable Energies
  • Climate Change Assessment

Software Skills:

  • Design of Experiment (DOE)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • SigmaPlot
  • CS ChemOffice

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,048
  • Citations Since 2020: 677
  • h-index: 11 (all years), 11 (since 2020)
  • i10-index: 12 (all years), 11 (since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Influence of tailor-made TiO₂/API bentonite nanocomposite on drilling mud performance: Towards enhanced drilling operations
    Applied Clay Science, 199, 105862 (2020) | Citations: 110
  • Investigation of irrigation water requirements for major crops using the CROPWAT model based on climate data
    Water, 14(16), 17 (2022) | Citations: 37
  • Highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor for detection of Escherichia coli by using L-cysteine functionalized iron nanoparticles
    Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 166(4), B227 (2019) | Citations: 34
  • Water quality analysis of old and new Phuleli Canal for irrigation purposes in the vicinity of Hyderabad, Pakistan
    Water Practice & Technology, 17(2), 529–536 (2022) | Citations: 29
  • Synthesis of L-cysteine capped silver nanoparticles in acidic media at room temperature and detailed characterization
    Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 28, 863–870 (2018) | Citations: 20
  • Fabrication of highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensors for detection of paracetamol by using piroxicam stabilized gold nanoparticles
    Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 164(9), B427 (2017) | Citations: 20
  • Estimation of irrigation water requirement and irrigation scheduling for major crops using the CROPWAT model and climatic data
    Water Practice & Technology, 18(3), 685–700 (2023) | Citations: 18
  • A novel approach for real-time enumeration of Escherichia coli ATCC 47076 in water through high multi-functional engineered nano-dispersible electrode
    Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 168(3), 037514 (2021) | Citations: 17
  • Dual responsive disposable electrode for the enumeration of Escherichia coli in whole blood
    Electroanalysis, 32, 1–10 (2020) | Citations: 17
  • Health and safety assessment in Lakhra coal mines and its mitigation measures
    Iranian Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 4(3), 775–780 (2017) | Citations: 17

 

Martin Pasqualetti | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Martin Pasqualetti |  Renewable Energy |  Best Researcher Award

Professor and Senior Global Futures Scholar at  Arizona State University, United States

Martin J. Pasqualetti is a distinguished scholar specializing in the intersection of energy, land use, and societal impacts. His research focuses on renewable energy transitions, energy landscapes, and environmental sustainability. As a Senior Global Futures Scientist at Arizona State University, he contributes to advancing innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

 

Publication Profile

Academic Background:

  • B.A. – University of California, Berkeley
  • M.A. – Louisiana State University
  • Ph.D. – University of California, Riverside

Professional Roles:

  • Professor, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
  • Graduate Faculty, School of Sustainability
  • Senior Global Futures Scientist, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory
  • Faculty, Barrett Honors College & Global Challenges Scholars Program

Awards & Honors:

Dr. Pasqualetti has contributed extensively to global energy and sustainability discourse, earning recognition for his innovative approaches to renewable energy and its societal integration.

Research Focus:

Dr. Pasqualetti’s research addresses the intersections of energy landscapes, sustainability, and societal impacts. Key topics include:

  • Conflicts in energy development
  • Renewable energy adoption on Indigenous lands
  • Visual and societal impacts of wind and solar energy
  • Food-energy-water nexus under drought conditions

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 4,866
  • Citations Since 2019: 2,355
  • h-index: 30 (23 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 55 (35 since 2019)

Publication Top Note:

  • Policy and Institutional Dimensions of the Water–Energy Nexus
    CA Scott, SA Pierce, MJ Pasqualetti, AL Jones, BE Montz, JH Hoover
    Energy Policy, 39(10), 6622-6630, 2011 (553 citations)
  • Integrating Social Science in Energy Research
    BK Sovacool, SE Ryan, PC Stern, K Janda, G Rochlin, D Spreng, …
    Energy Research & Social Science, 6, 95-99, 2015 (456 citations)
  • Opposing Wind Energy Landscapes: A Search for Common Cause
    MJ Pasqualetti
    Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 101(4), 907-917, 2011 (440 citations)
  • Social Barriers to Renewable Energy Landscapes
    MJ Pasqualetti
    Geographical Review, 101(2), 201-223, 2011 (333 citations)
  • Morality, Space, and the Power of Wind‐Energy Landscapes
    MJ Pasqualetti
    Geographical Review, 90(3), 381-394, 2000 (288 citations)
  • Wind Power in View: Energy Landscapes in a Crowded World
    M Pasqualetti, P Gipe, R Righter
    Academic Press, 2002 (262 citations)
  • Wind Energy Landscapes: Society and Technology in the California Desert
    MJ Pasqualetti
    Society & Natural Resources, 14(8), 689-699, 2001 (178 citations)
  • Dual Use of Agricultural Land: Introducing ‘Agrivoltaics’ in Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area, USA
    D Majumdar, MJ Pasqualetti
    Landscape and Urban Planning, 170, 150-168, 2018 (156 citations)
  • The Predominance of Economic Development in the Support for Large-Scale Wind Farms in the US Great Plains
    MC Slattery, BL Johnson, JA Swofford, MJ Pasqualetti
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(6), 3690-3701, 2012 (149 citations)
  • Mobile Education and Entertainment System, Method, and Device
    R Boscamp, M Pasqualetti, M Housley, D Ly
    US Patent App. 10/163,674, 2003 (123 citations)

 

Yanli Lei | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Yanli Lei | Environmental |  Best Researcher Award

Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences,  China

Dr. Yanli Lei specializes in ocean negative carbon emissions and carbon neutrality. As the manager of ISO/TC8/WG15, she contributes to global standards development in this critical area. At the Institute of Oceanology, she leads pioneering research, mentoring doctoral students and advancing sustainable solutions for climate change mitigation.

 

Publication Profile

Academic and Professional Background:

Prof. Yanli Lei holds dual PhDs from the University of Salzburg, Austria (2005), and Inha University, South Korea (2010). Her research focuses on marine biodiversity, global change, and international standardization. She has pioneered studies on the environmental adaptability and genomics of calcareous organisms, including microfossils, foraminifera, and corals. She developed the ISO 23040:2021 international standard for marine surveys, leading to significant advancements in marine research techniques. With over 50 projects led—including two international and 16 national initiatives—she has established herself as a leader in the field. Prof. Lei has authored 97 publications (57 SCI-indexed), five books, and contributed to the creation of multiple standards and patents.

Key Contributions:

  • Developed standardized methodologies for sedimentary interstitial organism studies.
  • Authored ISO 23040:2021, advancing marine survey techniques.
  • Published groundbreaking research on environmental DNA (eDNA) applications for understanding marine biodiversity.

Projects and Funding:

  • Led 45 research projects, including 15 national-level initiatives with total funding exceeding RMB 24.8 million.
  • Since 2017, managed 24 projects, with 11 at the national level, securing RMB 14.1 million.

Recognition and Impact:

Prof. Lei’s work has significantly influenced marine biodiversity research and global environmental standards. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges marine genomics, ecology, and international collaboration, positioning her as a key figure in the field of oceanology.

Publication Top Note:

  1. Ancient Hybridisation Fuelled Diversification in Acropora Corals
    Molecular Ecology, 2024-12-13
    DOI: 10.1111/mec.17615
  2. Environmental DNA Sheds New Insight on Molecular Adaptation of Foraminifera to Temperature from Laboratory‐Controlled Culture Experiment
    Ecology and Evolution, 2024-10
    DOI: 10.1002/ece3.70243
  3. Editorial: Towards Standards for Marine Environment Impact Assessment
    Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024-10-01
  4. Assessing the Changes in Marine Microalgae Diversity in the Nanji Islands Nature Reserve Over the Past Decades Using Sediment eDNA
    Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024-08-20
  5. High Extinction Risk in Large Foraminifera During Past and Future Mass Extinctions
    Science Advances, 2024-08-09
    DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj8223
  6. DNA Metabarcoding Reveals Ecological Patterns and Driving Mechanisms of Archaeal, Bacterial, and Eukaryotic Communities in Sediments of the Sansha Yongle Blue Hole
    Scientific Reports, 2024-03-21
  7. Amplification of Immune Genes in Ancient Stony Corals for Adapting to Unstable Marine Environments
    Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research, 2024-01
    DOI: 10.34133/olar.0041
  8. GB/T 42629.3-2023 International Code of Conduct for the Investigation of Submarine Areas and High Seas Environment Part 3: Marine Life Survey
    Standardization Administration of the P. R. C., 2023-12-01
  9. The Response of Calcareous Organism to Temperature from Continental Shelf Sediments Under Culture Experiment—A Case of Benthic Foraminifera
    Journal of Sea Research, 2023-09-20
  10. ISO 22787: Marine Technology — Marine Environment Impact Assessment (MEIA) — Technical Specification for Marine Biotic Survey in the International Seabed Area — General Principles and Definitions
    ISO Copyright Office, Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-07-10