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

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

 

Aivars Aboltins | Forest Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Aivars Aboltins | Forest Science | Best Researcher Award

Leading researcher at  Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia

Aivars Aboltins is a distinguished researcher based at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies in Jelgava, Latvia, where he holds the position of Leading Researcher since 2018. Prior to this, he served as a Leading Researcher at Latvia University of Agriculture’s Faculty of Engineering from 2007 to 2018. Aivars Aboltins received his Master of Science in Engineering (Mg.sc.ing.) from Latvia University of Agriculture in Jelgava, and a Master of Mathematics (M math.) from Latvia University in Riga. His research interests encompass heat and mass transfer, mathematical modeling, renewable energy, partial differential equations (PDEs), and emission studies.

 

Profile:

Education and Training:

1993 – Dr. sc.ing. Agriculture Engineering Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia 1991 – Mg.sc.ing. Agriculture Engineering Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia 1986 – Mg mat. Numerical Mathematics Latvia State University, Riga, Latvia 1979 – Bc.mat. Mathematics Latvia State University, Riga, Latvia

Work Experience:

Since 2007 – Leading Researcher Faculty of Engineering, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia Participation in scientific projects, writing proposals, research articles, and project reports. Supervising Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD theses. Since 2013 – Guest Professor Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Modelling of heat transfer processes, research, and lectures for students 2015 – 2022 – Guest Professor Faculty of Information Technologies, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia Development of study course programs, lectures, and seminars. 2001 – 2007 – Professor Faculty of Information Technologies, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia Development of study course programs, supervision of theses, lectures, and seminars. 2001 – 2007 – Guest Professor Baltic International Academy, Ozolnieki, Latvia Course development, lectures, and exams. Since 2013 – Latvian Council of Science Expert Expert in Environmental Engineering, Energy, and Agricultural Biotechnology. 1986 – 2007 – Head of Department of Mathematics Faculty of Information Technologies, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia. Organized departmental work, research, and academic activities.

 Research Focus Forest Science:

Aivars Aboltins is a researcher with a focus on Forest Science. His research interests likely include various aspects related to forestry and forest ecosystems. Given his affiliation with Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU), his research may encompass topics such as:

  1. Forest Management: Techniques and strategies for sustainable forest management, including timber production, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem services.
  2. Forest Ecology: Studying the interactions between organisms and their environment within forest ecosystems, including plant communities, wildlife, and soil dynamics.
  3. Climate Change and Forests: Investigating the impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems, including adaptation strategies and carbon sequestration potential.
  4. Forest Health and Pathology: Researching diseases, pests, and other threats to forest health, and exploring methods for prevention and management.
  5. Silviculture: Studying the principles and practices of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
  6. Forest Biodiversity: Examining patterns of biodiversity within forest ecosystems, including the role of forests in supporting a wide array of species and genetic diversity.
  7. Forest Economics and Policy: Analyzing the economic aspects of forestry, including forest products markets, policy interventions, and sustainable development goals.
Publication Top Notes:
  • Theoretical Study of the Motion of a Cut Sugar Beet Tops Particle along the Inner Surface of the Conveying and Unloading System of a Topping Machine
    • AgriEngineering, 2024-02-15
    • DOI: 10.3390/agriengineering6010025
    • Contributors: Simone Pascuzzi, Volodymyr Bulgakov, Ivan Holovach, Semjons Ivanovs, Aivars Aboltins, Yevhen Ihnatiev, Adolfs Rucins, Oleksandra Trokhaniak, Francesco Paciolla
  • Theory of Movement of the Sugar Beet Tops in Loading Mechanism, Taking into Account the Influence of the Air Flow
    • Applied Sciences, 2023-10-12
    • DOI: 10.3390/app132011233
    • Contributors: Volodymyr Bulgakov, Ivan Holovach, Semjons Ivanovs, Aivars Aboltins, Oleksandra Trokhaniak, Yevhen Ihnatiev, Mariia Ruzhylo
  • Computer Investigation of Mineral Fertiliser Particle Movement along Centrifugal Spreader Disc Inclined under Angle to Horizontal Plane
    • Conference Paper, 2023-05-24
    • DOI: 10.22616/ERDev.2023.22.TF109
    • Contributors: Volodymyr Bulgakov, Adolfs Rucins, Ivan Holovach, Oleg Adamchuk, Aivars Aboltins, Hrihorii Zabolotnyi, Larysa Kolomiiets, Svitlana Polishchuk
  • Experimental Research on Performance of Flexible Screw Conveyor when Transporting Agricultural Materials
    • Conference Paper, 2023-05-24
    • DOI: 10.22616/ERDev.2023.22.TF118
    • Contributors: Volodymyr Bulgakov, Semjons Ivanovs, Ivan Beloev, Oleksandra Trokhaniak, Aivars Aboltins, Mycola Tkachenko, Adolfs Rucins, Yevhen Ihnatiev
  • Numerical Analysis for System of Parabolic Equations with Periodic Functions
    • Conference Paper, 2023-05-24
    • DOI: 10.22616/ERDev.2023.22.TF157
    • Contributors: Harijs Kalis, Ilmars Kangro, Aivars Aboltins
  • Reinforcement Impact on State of Cracks in Concrete Slabs
    • Conference Paper, 2023-05-24
    • DOI: 10.22616/ERDev.2023.22.TF143
    • Contributors: Volodymyr Bulgakov, Oleksii Kutsenko, Anastasiya Kutsenko, Aivars Aboltins, Semjons Ivanovs
  • Research in Mineral Fertiliser Particle Throwing Distance from New Centrifugal Fertilizer Spreader Working Tool
    • Conference Paper, 2023-05-24
    • DOI: 10.22616/ERDev.2023.22.TF110
    • Contributors: Volodymyr Bulgakov, Ivan Holovach, Oleg Adamchuk, Adolfs Rucins, Aivars Aboltins
  • Research on Gas Dynamic Flows in Poultry House Lateral Ventilation System Using CFD Modelling
    • Conference Paper, 2023-05-24
    • DOI: 10.22616/ERDev.2023.22.TF164
    • Contributors: Volodymyr Bulgakov, Aivars Aboltins, Viktor Trokhaniak, Hristo Beloev, Oleksandra Trokhaniak, Ivan Holovach, Oleksandr Synyavskiy
  • Simulation of New Design Heat-Exchange Equipment for Microclimate Maintenance Systems in Poultry Houses
    • Conference Paper, 2023-05-24
    • DOI: 10.22616/ERDev.2023.22.TF226
    • Contributors: Viktor Trokhaniak, Aivars Aboltins, Semjons Ivanovs, Ivan Holovach, Valerii Adamchuk, Oleh Chernysh
  • Study on Power Parameters of Moving Grain Materials with Pneumatic Screw Conveyor
    • Conference Paper, 2023-05-24
    • DOI: 10.22616/ERDev.2023.22.TF119
    • Contributors: Volodymyr Bulgakov, Semjons Ivanovs, Ivan Beloev, Oleksandra Trokhaniak, Aivars Aboltins, Hryhorij Kaletnik, Zinoviy Ruzhylo