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).

 

Lelethu Mdoda | Climate change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Lelethu Mdoda | Climate change | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at  University of KwaZulu-Natal,  South Africa

Dr. Lelethu Mdoda is a Senior Lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, specializing in Agricultural Economics. He earned his PhD at 25 from the University of Fort Hare, focusing on market participation and value chain integration among smallholder farmers in South Africa.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • PhD in Agriculture – Agricultural Economics (2017) – University of Fort Hare
    • Thesis: Market participation and value chain integration among smallholder farmers in Eastern Cape
  • MSc in Agriculture – Agricultural Economics (2015) – University of Fort Hare
    • Dissertation: Farmers’ awareness of climate change and its effects on productivity
  • BSc in Agriculture – Agricultural Economics/Economics (2013) – University of Fort Hare

🔬 Research Focus & Expertise:

Dr. Mdoda specializes in agricultural policy, climate change adaptation, smallholder economies, food security, and rural development. His expertise extends to agribusiness, value chains, sustainability, and resource economics. He has extensive experience in applied econometric modeling, data analysis, and market research.

📚 Professional Career & Contributions:

  • Senior Lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • Published over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • NRF Rating: Y2
  • Active in mentoring, research, and project management

🌍 Professional Memberships & Leadership:

  • President of the African Farm Management Association (AFMA)
  • Member of AEASA, IAAE, and IFAMA

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • DAAD German Scholarship (2016)
  • NRF Bursary for MSc (2015)
  • Best Agricultural Student Award (2007)
  • Travel Grants from IFAMA (2016, 2017)

🤝 Community Engagement & Projects:

  • Founder & Executive Director of #HaySureLesner Foundation – Youth mentorship, drug abuse awareness, and career guidance
  • Nguni Project – Market coordination for livestock farming
  • Keiskamahoek Market Day – Supporting smallholder farmers with market access
  • WRC Project – Enhancing smallholder irrigation farming in Eastern Cape

Publication Top Notes:

  • Factors affecting the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by livestock farmers in the Eastern Cape province
    L Mdoda, L Mdiya
    Cogent Social Science 8 (1), 2026017 (43 citations, 2022)

  • Factors affecting subsistence farming in rural areas of Nyandeni Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province
    S Qange, L Mdoda
    South African Journal of Agricultural Extension 48 (2), 92-105 (43 citations, 2020)

  • The direct and indirect economic contribution of small-scale black agriculture in South Africa
    M Aliber, L Mdoda
    Agrekon 54 (2), 18-37 (36 citations, 2015)

  • RETRACTED: Factors impacting sugarcane production by small-scale farmers in KwaZulu-Natal Province-South Africa
    Z Thibane, S Soni, L Phali, L Mdoda
    Heliyon 9 (1) (30 citations, 2023)

  • Analysis of profitability of smallholder irrigated food plots in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
    L Mdoda, A Obi
    Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development 3 (53), 225–232 (23 citations, 2019)

  • Socio-economic factors affecting home gardens as a livelihood strategy in rural areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
    L Mdiya, L Mdoda
    South African Journal of Agricultural Extension 49 (3), 1-15 (21 citations, 2021)

  • Adoption drivers of improved open-pollinated (OPVs) maize varieties by smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
    M Sigigaba, L Mdoda, A Mditshwa
    Sustainability (20 citations, 2021)

  • Profit efficiency in family-owned crop farms in Eastern Cape Province of South Africa: A translog profit function approach
    N Mujuru, A Obi, S Mishi, L Mdoda
    Agriculture & Food Security 11 (20), 2-9 (18 citations, 2022)

  • Determinants of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies adoption by smallholder food crop farmers in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Free State
    A Makamane, J Van Niekerk, O Loki, L Mdoda
    South African Journal of Agricultural Extension 51 (4), 52-74 (14 citations, 2023)

  • Use of information systems (Mobile phone app) for enhancing smallholder farmers’ productivity in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: Implications on food security
    L Mdoda, M Christian, I Agbugba
    Journal of the Knowledge Economy 15 (1), 1993-2009 (13 citations, 2024)

 

Shuguang Deng | Agriculture Wastes | Best Scholar Award

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Prof Shuguang Deng | Agriculture Wastes |  Best Scholar Award

Research Scholar at  Arizona State University, United States

Dr. Shuguang Deng is a leading chemical engineer specializing in nanostructured materials, adsorption technology, carbon capture, and sustainable energy solutions. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and has held academic and industry positions at New Mexico State University, The BOC Group, and SINOPEC.

Profile:

📍 Education & Expertise:

Dr. Shuguang Deng earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati (1996) and holds M.S. and B.S. degrees from Zhejiang University, China. His research focuses on nanostructured materials, adsorption technology, carbon capture, sustainable aviation fuels, and chemical upcycling of plastics.

🏆 Leadership & Achievements:

He is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of Carbon and Sustainability and an Editor for Separation and Purification Technology. He has served in leadership roles at ASU and NMSU, including Interim Program Chair and Faculty Recruitment Chair.

🎖️ Honors & Awards:

  • Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Energy Conservation (2012)
  • Westhafer Award for Excellence in Research, NMSU (2012)
  • University Research Distinguished Career Award, NMSU (2011)
  • Innovation Excellence Award, The BOC Group (2001)

🔬 Research Impact:

Dr. Deng is a leading expert in carbon capture, gas separation, hydrogen technologies, hydrothermal liquefaction, and water purification. His innovations contribute to sustainability, clean energy, and environmental remediation.

Citations:

Citations: 26,361 (Since 2020: 13,907)
h-index: 85 (Since 2020: 63)
i10-index: 326 (Since 2020: 265)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Metallo-organic molecular sieve for gas separation and purification – Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2002.
  • Adsorption of CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, and N₂ on MOF-5, MOF-177, and Zeolite 5A – Environmental Science & Technology, 2010.
  • Application of carbon nanotube technology for removal of contaminants in drinking water: A review – Science of the Total Environment, 2009.
  • Optimization of biodiesel production from edible and non-edible vegetable oils – Fuel, 2009.
  • Adsorption of CO₂ and CH₄ on a magnesium-based metal-organic framework – Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2011.
  • Renewable and sustainable approaches for desalination – Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2010.
  • Optimization of direct conversion of wet algae to biodiesel under supercritical methanol conditions – Bioresource Technology, 2011.
  • Microwave energy potential for biodiesel production – Sustainable Chemical Processes, 2013.
  • Adsorption of ethane, ethylene, propane, and propylene on a magnesium-based metal–organic framework – Langmuir, 2011.
  • Adsorption of CO₂, CH₄, and N₂ on ordered mesoporous carbon: Approach for greenhouse gases capture and biogas upgrading – Environmental Science & Technology, 2013.
  • Uranium removal from groundwater by natural clinoptilolite zeolite: Effects of pH and initial feed concentration – Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2010.
  • Microwave synthesis and characterization of MOF-74 (M= Ni, Mg) for gas separation – Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2013.
  • Hydrothermal liquefaction of Spirulina and Nannochloropsis salina under subcritical and supercritical water conditions – Bioresource Technology, 2013.
  • Occurrence and treatment of arsenic in groundwater and soil in northern Mexico and southwestern USA – Chemosphere, 2011.
  • Optimization of microwave-assisted transesterification of dry algal biomass using response surface methodology – Bioresource Technology, 2011.
  • Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using sulfuric acid and microwave irradiation processes – Journal of Environmental Protection, 2012.
  • Ammonia adsorption and its effects on framework stability of MOF-5 and MOF-177 – Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2010.
  • Comparison of direct transesterification of algal biomass under supercritical methanol and microwave irradiation conditions – Fuel, 2012.
  • Conversion of waste cooking oil to biodiesel using ferric sulfate and supercritical methanol processes – Fuel, 2010.
  • Fine pore engineering in a series of isoreticular metal-organic frameworks for efficient C₂H₂/CO₂ separation – Nature Communications, 2022.

 

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

 

Guilong Peng | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Guilong  Peng |  Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  Southwest University,  China

Dr. Guilong Peng is an Associate Professor at Southwest University, specializing in Environmental Analytical Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Municipal Engineering from Chongqing University and completed postdoctoral research in Environmental Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University. Dr. Peng’s research focuses on advanced oxidation processes, biochar applications, and environmental contaminant degradation. He has published extensively in prominent journals, contributing valuable insights into contaminant treatment and metal recovery. Dr. Peng is dedicated to advancing environmental chemistry, with a particular emphasis on practical solutions for pollution management.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Postdoctoral Research, Environmental Science & Engineering, Tsinghua University (2017-2019)
  • Ph.D., Municipal Engineering, Chongqing University (2014-2017)
  • M.Sc., Analytical Chemistry, Southwest University (2011-2014)
  • B.Sc., Chemistry, Sichuan Normal University (2004-2008)

🧪 Research Focus:

  • Environmental Analytical Chemistry
  • Advanced Oxidation Processes
  • Biochar Applications

🏫 Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor, Southwest University (2021–present)
  • Lecturer, Southwest University (2019–2021)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Analysis of the Steady-State Concentrations of Reactive Species and Their Role in Contaminant Degradation by the Iron-Biochar/Persulfate Advanced Oxidation Process: Comparison of Probe Compound and Quenching Agent Methods
    Separation and Purification Technology (2025-02)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128502
  • Activation of Metabisulfite by Dissolved Fe(III) at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations for Organic Contaminants Degradation
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2025-01-23)
    DOI: 10.3390/ijms26030953
  • Highly Efficient Removal of Organic Pollutants with HCO3−-Enhanced Ru(III)/NaClO Process
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2025-01-15)
    DOI: 10.3390/ijms26020677
  • The Role of Fe(IV) in the Zero-Valent Iron Biochar Activated Persulfate System for Treatment of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
    Chemical Engineering Journal (2024)
    DOI: 10.1016/J.CEJ.2024.150553
  • New Insights into the Quantification of Fe(IV) Using Methyl Phenyl Sulfoxide (PMSO) as Probe in the Iron-Based Heterogeneous Catalyst Activated Persulfate Process
    Environmental Pollution (2024-12)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124924
  • Cu-EDTA Decomplexation by UV/Peracetic Acid Oxidation and Coupled Cu Recovery by Alkaline Precipitation: Efficiency and Mechanism
    Chemical Engineering Journal (2024-10)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.155678
  • Catalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin in Aqueous Solution by Peroxymonosulfate Activated with a Magnetic CuFe2O4@Biochar Composite
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2023)
    DOI: 10.3390/IJMS24065702
  • Synthesis of an Environmentally Friendly Modified Mulberry Branch-Derived Biochar Composite: High Degradation Efficiency of BPA and Mitigation of Toxicity in Silkworm Larvae
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2023)
    DOI: 10.3390/IJMS24043609
  • Enhanced Fe(III)/Fe(II) Redox Cycle for Persulfate Activation by Reducing Sulfur Species
    Catalysts (2022)
    DOI: 10.3390/CATAL12111435
  • Activation of Peroxymonosulfate by Pyrophosphate for the Degradation of AO7 at Neutral pH
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022-07)
    DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15391-3
  • Decomplexation of Ni(II)-Citrate and Recovery of Nickel from Chelated Nickel Containing Electroplating Wastewater by Peroxymonosulfate with Nickel
    Separation and Purification Technology (2022-01)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120142
  • A Facile Method to Fabricate AC/CuO for Efficient Removal of Organic Pollutants by Adsorption and Persulfate-Based Advanced Oxidation Processes
    AQUA – Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society (2021)
    DOI: 10.2166/AQUA.2020.094

 

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

 

Md. Hossain Ali | Irrigation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Md. Hossain  Ali | Irrigation |  Best Researcher Award

Chief Scientific Officer at  Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA),  Bangladesh

Dr. Md. Hossain Ali is a distinguished expert in agricultural engineering with extensive experience leading innovative research and development at the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA). As the Chief Scientific Officer and Head of the Agricultural Engineering Division, he has made significant contributions to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and technologies.

Profile:

Academic Background:

  • Post-Doctorate: University Sains Malaysia, Civil Engineering (Water Management)
  • Ph.D.: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Irrigation & Water Management
  • M. Engg. Sci.: University of Melbourne, Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • M.Sc. (Agril. Engg.): Bangladesh Agricultural University
  • B.Sc. (Agril. Engg.): Bangladesh Agricultural University

Expertise:

Dr. Ali specializes in Irrigation and Water Resources Management, Agro-meteorology, and Agro-economics, with over 31 years of professional experience spanning teaching, research, and administration. His technical expertise includes using advanced models like AquaCrop, DSSAT, and HYDRUS-1D for agricultural applications.

Achievements:

  • Recipient of the Shudhachar Award (2022) and Best Scientist Award (2016) from BINA.
  • Recognized in international directories such as WHO’S WHO IN THE WORLD and 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century.
  • Developed innovative tools and models like M-RechargeCal, M-EToCal, and CropET0.

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 2,677
  • Citations Since 2020: 1,267
  • h-index: 18 (13 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 30 (16 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Increasing Water Productivity in Crop Production—A Synthesis
    M.H. Ali, M.S.U. Talukder
    Agricultural Water Management, 95(11), 1201-1213, 685 citations, 2008
  • Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Yield, Water Productivity, and Economic Returns of Wheat
    M.H. Ali, M.R. Hoque, A.A. Hassan, M.A. Khair
    Agricultural Water Management, 92, 151-161, 614 citations, 2007
  • Fundamentals of Irrigation & On-farm Water Management
    M.H. Ali
    ISBN: 978-1-4419-6334-5, 560 pages, 219 citations, 2010
  • Practices of Irrigation & On-farm Water Management: Volume 2
    H. Ali
    Springer Science & Business Media, 142 citations, 2011
  • Effective Rainfall Calculation Methods for Field Crops: An Overview, Analysis, and New Formulation
    M.H. Ali, S. Mubarak
    Asian Research Journal of Agriculture, 7(1): 1-12, DOI: 10.9734/ARJA/2017/36812, 93 citations, 2017
  • A New Novel Index for Evaluating Model Performance
    M.H. Ali, I. Abustan
    Journal of Natural Resources and Development, 4, 1-9, 90 citations, 2014
  • Effect of Deficit Irrigation at Different Growth Stages on the Yield of Potato
    A.A. Hassan, A.A. Sarkar, M.H. Ali, N.N. Karim
    Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 5(2), 128-134, 72 citations, 2002
  • Sustainability of Groundwater Resources in the North-Eastern Region of Bangladesh
    M.H. Ali, I. Abustan, M.A. Rahman, A.A.M. Haque
    Water Resources Management, 26, 623-641, 61 citations, 2012
  • Crop Water Requirement and Irrigation Scheduling
    M.H. Ali
    Fundamentals of Irrigation and On-farm Water Management: Volume 1, 399-452, 58 citations, 2010
  • Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Yield, Water Productivity and Economic Return of Sunflower
    A.J. Mila, M.H. Ali, A.R. Akanda, M.H. Rashid, M.A. Rahman
    Cogent Food & Agriculture, 3: 1287619, 37 citations, 2017

 

Silas Ochieng | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Silas Ochieng | Climate Change |  Best Researcher Award

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Director at  DT Global,  Kenya

Silas Ochieng, a Kenyan national, is a seasoned Market Systems Development and Evaluations Practitioner with over 16 years of experience. He specializes in designing and implementing programs in financial inclusion, resilience programming, value chain development, and climate change adaptation.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Socio-Economics (February 2020 – Present)
    Maseno University
    Research Topic: Influence of Covariate Shocks on Determinants of Resilience Capacities Among Rural Fishing and Aquaculture Households in Kenya.
  • M.Sc. Research Methods and Applied Statistics (August 2009 – December 2011)
    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
    Thesis: Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security Status in East Africa: A Comparative Study of Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia.
  • B.Sc. Agriculture (2004 – 2009)
    Moi University

Professional Experience:

Director – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (Deputy Chief of Party)

DT Global, Somalia (September 2022 – Present)

  • Managed the $65M MSD-Inclusive Resilience in Somalia (IRiS) program, focusing on fisheries, livestock, and agriculture.
  • Developed and implemented the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP).
  • Ensured quality assurance for program deliverables and led learning events and strategic reviews.

Regional Monitoring & Results Measurement Manager

NIRAS Africa (FCDO Funded) – Uganda, Malawi, Nepal (June 2019 – August 2022)

  • Designed MEL systems for the $32M Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness program.
  • Developed business plans for six value chains across three countries.
  • Led data management, quality assurance, and adaptation learning sessions.

Monitoring & Results Measurement Manager

Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI), Somalia (January 2015 – April 2019)

  • Delivered the $16M Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS) program.
  • Achieved consecutive high ratings (A) in annual reviews.

Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Manager

FSD Kenya (USAID Funded) (February 2012 – December 2015)

  • Designed and implemented value chain finance strategies.
  • Led FinaAccess surveys and data monitoring systems.

Certifications & Training:

  • Market Systems Development Programming – Springfields, Bangkok (July 2018)
  • Inclusive Markets Training – Swiss Contact (April 2019)
  • DCED Standards for Results Measurement – MDF, Netherlands (August – September 2017)
  • Outcome Mapping/Outcome Harvesting – Outcome Mapping Community, Nairobi (April 2023)
  • Applied Statistics – University of Reading (July 2010)
  • Trainer of Trainers in Agricultural Value Chain Financing – FAO UN (April 2013)

Key Skills:

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Systems
  • Market Systems Development Programming
  • Mixed Methods Program Evaluation (Outcome Mapping, Outcome Harvesting)
  • Database Development and Mobile/Web-Based Monitoring Tools (SurveyCTO, ODK, CommCare, Kobo Toolbox)
  • Value for Money Measurement
  • Theory of Change, Log Frame, and Results Chain Development

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, Global BEAM Exchange
  • Contributor, DCED Forums for Results Measurement
  • Member, Market Systems Resilience Community of Practice

Citations Overview:

  • Total Citations: 1,984
  • Citations Since 2020: 1,182
  • h-index: 20 (16 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 27 (18 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • The uptake of the ecosystem services concept in planning discourses of European and American cities
    R. Hansen, N. Frantzeskaki, T. McPhearson, E. Rall, N. Kabisch, …
    Ecosystem Services, 12, 228–246 (2015) – 357 citations
  • Key insights for the future of urban ecosystem services research
    P. Kremer, Z. Hamstead, D. Haase, T. McPhearson, N. Frantzeskaki, …
    Ecology and Society, 21 (2) (2016) – 260 citations
  • Waste picker organizations and their contribution to the circular economy: Two case studies from a global south perspective
    J. Gutberlet, S. Carenzo, J.H. Kain, A. Mantovani Martiniano de Azevedo
    Resources, 6 (4), 52 (2017) – 147 citations
  • Ecosystem services in urban land use planning: Integration challenges in complex urban settings—Case of Stockholm
    A. Kaczorowska, J.H. Kain, J. Kronenberg, D. Haase
    Ecosystem Services, 22, 204–212 (2016) – 144 citations
  • Beyond residential segregation: A spatiotemporal approach to examining multi-contextual segregation
    Y.M. Park, M.P. Kwan
    Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 71, 98–108 (2018) – 106 citations
  • Management of complex knowledge in planning for sustainable development: The use of multi-criteria decision aids
    J.H. Kain, H. Söderberg
    Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 28 (1), 7–21 (2008) – 97 citations
  • Bridging weak links of solid waste management in informal settlements
    J. Gutberlet, J.H. Kain, B. Nyakinya, M. Oloko, P. Zapata, M.J. Zapata Campos
    The Journal of Environment & Development, 26 (1), 106–131 (2017) – 88 citations
  • Exploring local consequences of two land-use alternatives for the supply of urban ecosystem services in Stockholm year 2050
    J.H. Kain, N. Larondelle, D. Haase, A. Kaczorowska
    Ecological Indicators, 70, 615–629 (2016) – 77 citations
  • Socio-environmental entrepreneurship and the provision of critical services in informal settlements
    J. Gutberlet, J.H. Kain, B. Nyakinya, D.H. Ochieng, N. Odhiambo, M. Oloko, …
    Environment and Urbanization, 28 (1), 205–222 (2016) – 66 citations
  • Using role-playing games to broaden engineering education
    J.R. McConville, S. Rauch, I. Helgegren, J.H. Kain
    International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 18 (4), 594–607 (2017) – 61 citations