Fenghong Wang | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fenghong Wang |  Environmental |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Inner Mongolia Medical University, China

Dr. Fenghong Wang is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the Department of Hygiene and Toxicology, Inner Mongolia Medical University. Her research focuses on the identification and mechanisms of environmental toxicants and their health risks in populations, with specific emphasis on cardiovascular toxicity caused by nano-silica, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and rare earth dust.

Profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Toxicology – Capital Medical University (2019–2022)
    Supervisor: Prof. Sun Zhiwei

  • M.Sc. in Occupational & Environmental Health – Jilin University (2012–2015)
    Supervisor: Prof. Li Jing

  • B.Sc. in Preventive Medicine – Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology (2007–2012)

🧪 Research Focus:

Wang Fenghong specializes in the mechanistic toxicology of environmental pollutants with public health implications, focusing on:

  • 🧼 Cardiovascular toxicity of nano-silica

  • 🧪 Toxic effects of PFOA on the cardiovascular system

  • 🌍 Health risks from environmental exposure to rare earth dust

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience:

  • 2023–Present: Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University

  • 2015–2019: Public Health Physician, Industrial Hygiene Dept., Baotou Guoyao Beifang Hospital

📊 Research Projects:

  • 🔬 PI, Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation
    (100,000 RMB – Nanosilica & Cardiac Fibrosis)

  • 🎯 PI, High-Level Talent Research Start-up Fund
    (Particulate Matter & Cardiovascular Toxicity)

  • 💉 PI, Inner Mongolia Dept. of Finance
    (PFOA-induced Cardiomyocyte Injury in Mice)

📚 Selected Publications (First Author):

  1. 2025 – Silica nanoparticles & cardiac hypertrophy (Toxicological Science)

  2. 2022 – ROS/NLRP3/Caspase-1-mediated pyroptosis (Free Radic Biol Med)

  3. 2021 – PM2.5 & atrial fibrillation meta-analysis (Sci Total Environ)

  4. 2020 – PM2.5 & heart rate variability (Chemosphere)

👩‍🎓 Graduate Supervision:

  • Supervised 3 master’s students

  • Admission field: Public Health and Preventive Medicine

🏆 Honors & Awards:

  • 🥈 Second Prize – Innovation Forum, Inner Mongolia Medical University

  • 🥉 Third Prize – Provincial-level Experimental Design Competition

🧬 Research Contribution Summary:

  • 🧾 4 SCI first-author papers published

  • 📑 3 SCI papers under review

  • 🏥 Expertise in cardiovascular toxicology, occupational health, and environmental exposure impact

📈 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 299

  • Cited By: 275 documents

  • Total Publications: 12

  • h-index: 11

Publication:

Ferritinophagy was involved in long-term SiNPs exposure-induced ferroptosis and liver fibrosis
Authors: Qingqing Liang, Yuexiao Ma, Fenghong Wang, Junchao Duan, Zhiwei Sun
Journal: Nanotoxicology, 2023
Citations: 11

Tamirat Wato | Environmental | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Tamirat Wato | Environmental | Young Researcher Award

Bonga University, Ethiopia

Mr. Tamirat Wato Wana is a senior lecturer and researcher at Bonga University, Ethiopia, specializing in Plant Science. He holds a BSc in Plant Science from Wachemo University and an MSc in Crop and Irrigation Agronomy from Debre Markos University. With over seven years of experience, he has served in various leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Plant Science and Director of Indigenous Knowledge. He is currently the Coordinator of Research and Director of Indigenous Knowledge at Bonga University.

Profile:

🔬 Research & Innovations:

Tamirat’s research focuses on solving socio-economic challenges related to agriculture. His work has led to significant contributions in areas such as traditional medicinal plants, crop production, and sustainable agriculture practices. Notable projects include his involvement in apple, pineapple, and coffee research. He is committed to furthering agricultural development through innovative research and collaboration with other scholars.

📚 Publications & Citations:

Tamirat has published over 28 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research can be found in journals such as Heliyon, Asian Journal of Science, and Agricultural Science.
Citation Index: h-index: 7

🧑‍💼 Professional Roles & Consultancy:

  • Editorial Board Member: Makira Journal of Natural Resource Management

  • Farm Consultant: Afri-herbal, Solomon Agricultural Products

  • Active Reviewer for various international journals

🌱 Areas of Research:

Tamirat’s expertise spans Agronomy, Crop Production, Sustainable Agriculture, Irrigation, Soil and Water Conservation, Horticultural Crop Production, and Herbal Plants.

🌍 Collaborations & Recognition:

He has collaborated extensively with universities such as Addis Ababa, Bonga, Debre Birhan, and Arba Minch on various projects. Additionally, Tamirat has completed over 49 certified online courses to enhance his professional development.

🏆 Contributions:

Through his extensive work in agriculture and education, Tamirat has earned recognition and awards for his significant contributions to both the academic community and his local community.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Identification of enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) Landraces and Farmers’ Preference in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    Environmental Research Communications | 2024-10-01 | DOI: 10.1088/2515-7620/ad78bb
    Contributors: Abera Asfaw, Tamirat Wato, Alemu Andualem

  • Significance of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers in Maintaining Soil Fertility and Increasing Crop Productivity in Ethiopia: A Review
    Environmental Research Communications | 2024-10-01 | DOI: 10.1088/2515-7620/ad79be
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato, Tilahun Negash, Alemu Andualem, Amare Bitew

  • Review of: “Growth, Instability and Trend Analysis of Rice Production Indicators in Nigeria”
    2023-12-11 | Book chapter | DOI: 10.32388/DA7YOZ
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato

  • Response of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Grain Yield to Biofertilizer Rates and Inter Row Spacings at Kaffa Zone, South Western Ethiopia
    Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka | 2023-05-02 | DOI: 10.4038/jas.v18i2.10253
    Contributors: Worku Alemu, Tamirat Wato

  • Study on Character Association and Path Analysis in Korarima (Aframomum corrorima (Braun) Jansen) Germplasms at Jimma Southwestern, Ethiopia
    Heliyon | 2022-01 | DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08812
    Contributors: Simegn Kinfu, Tamirat Wato, Tilahun Negash

  • Application of Logistic Regression Model for Predicting the Association of Climate Change Resilient Cultural Practices with Early Blight of Tomato (Alternaria solani) Epidemics in the East Shewa, Central Ethiopia
    Journal of Plant Interactions | 2022-01-01 | DOI: 10.1080/17429145.2021.2009581
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato, Meseret Tadelo, Tilahun Negash

  • Tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc)] Grain Yield Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates in East Badewacho District, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    Cogent Food & Agriculture | 2021-01-01 | DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2021.1909203
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato, Manuel Tejada Moral

 

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

 

N.C. Mondal | Soil Pollution | Best Researcher Award

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Dr N.C.  Mondal |  Soil Pollution |  Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientist & Assoc. Prof. at  CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, India

Dr. N.C. Mondal is a distinguished Principal Scientist at the CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute and an Associate Professor at the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR) in Hyderabad, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Groundwater Geophysics from Osmania University, where he focused on contaminated groundwater delineation.

 

Publication Profile

Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Groundwater Geophysics (2005) – Osmania University, India
  • M.Sc. (Tech.) in Exploration Geophysics (2000) – Banaras Hindu University, India
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics (1996) – University of Burdwan, India

Research Focus:

Dr. Mondal’s research centers on groundwater exploration and management, encompassing hydrochemistry, aquifer modeling, and the application of entropy theory in water resources. His notable contributions include:

  • Developing techniques for estimating groundwater potential zones using geophysical and remote sensing data.
  • Creating the Saline Water Mixing Index (SWMI) for assessing saline water intrusion in aquifers.
  • Innovating methods to distinguish between natural and anthropogenic sources of groundwater pollution.
  • Designing an entropy-based model to evaluate natural groundwater reserves.
  • Implementing models for assessing hydrogeological vulnerability.

Professional Experience:

  • Principal Scientist (2020-present) – CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad
  • Senior Scientist (2016-2020) – CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute
  • BOYSCAST Fellow (2009-2010) – Texas A&M University, USA

Awards and Recognition:

  • Fellow, Geological Society of India (GSI) (2022)
  • National Geoscience Award (2017) – Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India
  • Best Researcher Award, VDGOOD Professional Association (2021)

Memberships:

  • International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)
  • Geological Society of India (GSI)
  • Association of Global Groundwater Scientists (AGGS)

Citations:

Citations: 4,085 (since 2019: 2,334)
h-index: 33 (since 2019: 24)
i10-index: 66 (since 2019: 48)

Publication Top Notes

  • Deciphering potential groundwater zone in hard rock through the application of GIS
    R.K. Prasad, N.C. Mondal, P. Banerjee, M.V. Nandakumar, V.S. Singh
    Environmental Geology, 55, 467-475 (2008)
    Citations: 517
  • Determining the interaction between groundwater and saline water through groundwater major ions chemistry
    N.C. Mondal, V.P. Singh, V.S. Singh, V.K. Saxena
    Journal of Hydrology, 388(1-2), 100-111 (2010)
    Citations: 388
  • Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones Using RS, GIS, and AHP Techniques: A Case Study in a Part of Deccan Volcanic Province (DVP), Maharashtra, India
    V.A. Kumar, N.C. Mondal, S. Ahmed
    Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 48(3), 497-511 (2020)
    Citations: 224
  • Anthropogenic nitrate in groundwater and its health risks in the view of background concentration in a semi-arid area of Rajasthan, India
    A. Rahman, N.C. Mondal, K.K. Tiwari
    Scientific Reports, 11(9279), doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88600-1 (2021)
    Citations: 148
  • Trace element concentration in groundwater of Pesarlanka Island, Krishna Delta, India
    N.C. Mondal, V.S. Singh, S.C. Puranik, V.P. Singh
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 163, 215-227 (2010)
    Citations: 144
  • Hydrochemical characteristic of coastal aquifer from Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India
    N.C. Mondal, V.P. Singh, S. Singh, V.S. Singh
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 175(1-4), 531-550 (2011)
    Citations: 141
  • Assessment of groundwater pollution due to tannery industries in and around Dindigul, Tamilnadu, India
    N.C. Mondal, V.K. Saxena, V.S. Singh
    Environmental Geology, 48, 149-157 (2005)
    Citations: 138
  • Use of hydrochemical parameters for the identification of fresh groundwater resources, Potharlanka Island, India
    V.K. Saxena, V.S. Singh, N.C. Mondal, S.C. Jain
    Environmental Geology, 44, 516-521 (2003)
    Citations: 96
  • Appraisal and evolution of hydrochemical processes from proximity basalt and granite areas of Deccan Volcanic Province (DVP) in India
    S. Sonkamble, A. Sahya, N.C. Mondal, P. Harikumar
    Journal of Hydrology, 438, 181-193 (2012)
    Citations: 93
  • Improvement of groundwater quality due to fresh water ingress in Potharlanka Island, Krishna delta, India
    N.C. Mondal, V.S. Singh, V.K. Saxena, R.K. Prasad
    Environmental Geology, 55, 595-603 (2008)
    Citations: 93