Adeoluwa Olasehinde | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr.  Adeoluwa Olasehinde |  Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Scientist at Gannon University, United States

Adeoluwa Olasehinde is an Environmental Scientist specializing in sustainable agriculture, hydroponics, and environmental health. He is currently a Research Scientist/Grower at Eriez Manufacturing in Erie, PA, where he develops advanced hydroponic systems that enhance crop yield and resource efficiency.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Gannon University – Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management (Dec 2024) | GPA: 3.6/4.0

  • University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign – Certificate in Environmental Law and Policy (2021) | GPA: 3.7/4.0

  • University of Ibadan, Nigeria – B.Sc. in Biochemistry (2019) | CGPA: 3.0/4.0

🔬 Professional Experience:

🌿 Research Scientist/Grower | Eriez Manufacturing (Feb 2025 – Present)

  • Designed hydroponic systems that increased crop yield by 35% and reduced water use by 90%.

  • Developed optimized nutrient delivery protocols, enhancing plant health and growth.

  • Integrated IoT sensors for real-time environmental monitoring, improving productivity by 20%.

♻️ Environmental Research & Development Specialist | Eriez Manufacturing (Jan 2024 – Dec 2024)

  • Pioneered magnetic separation technology for water recycling, cutting operational costs by 20%.

  • Led research supporting 3 new patent applications in agricultural technology.

  • Managed a $250,000 research budget with 0% overspending.

🧪 Graduate Research Scientist | Gannon University (Jan 2023 – May 2024)

  • Developed hydroponic nutrient solutions, improving germination rates by 18%.

  • Published findings on sustainable farming, boosting program citations by 8%.

🏛️ Environmental Health & Safety Officer | National Environmental Standards Agency (2019 – 2022)

  • Conducted environmental impact assessments for 15+ industrial projects.

  • Spearheaded air quality monitoring programs, enhancing emissions control strategies.

🎓 Teaching Experience:

📚 Graduate Teaching Assistant | Gannon University (Aug 2023 – May 2024)

  • Led environmental science lab sessions, focusing on hydroponics and soil analysis.

  • Earned high student ratings:

    • Knowledge of Subject: ⭐ 4.83/5.00

    • Teaching Ability: ⭐ 4.13/5.00

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Biodegradable Growth Media Alternatives for Sustainable Hydroponic Farming
A. Olasehinde
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 44(3), 147-152 (2025)

2️⃣ Evaluation of Crop Diversity in Hydroponic Systems for Maximizing Nutritional Output
A.A. Olasehinde
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 44(3), 141-146 (2025)

3️⃣ Sustainable Indoor Farming: Integrating IoT and Data-driven Strategies to Optimize Hydroponic Crop Production
A.A. Olasehinde
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 44(3), 114-124 (2025)

4️⃣ Advancing Hydroponic Farming through Magnetic Separation Technology: Enhancing Nutrient Recovery and Water Efficiency
A.A. Olasehinde
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 44(3), 91-98 (2025)

Ehsan Rahimi | Land use change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Ehsan Rahimi | Land use change | Best Researcher Award

Postdoc at Andong National University, South Korea

Ehsan Rahimi is a dedicated researcher specializing in [specific research focus]. With expertise in [key skills or achievements], he has contributed to [mention any significant publications, projects, or roles]. Fluent in Persian and English, he actively engages in academic and professional collaborations.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences (Land Use Planning)
    • Environmental Sciences Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
    • Period: September 2017 – December 2021
    • GPA: 18/20
    • Thesis: “Exploring forest ecosystem fragmentation effects on thresholds flow of pollination service”
    • Supervisors: Dr. Shahindokht Barghjelveh (Shahid Beheshti University), Dr. Pinliang Dong (University of North Texas, USA)
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Land Use Planning)
    • Environment Faculty, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
    • Period: September 2013 – October 2015
    • GPA: 18.29/20
    • First Class Honor
    • Thesis: “A comparison of discrete and continuous approaches in measuring landscape fragmentation”
    • Supervisor: Dr. Abdolrassoul Salmanmahiny
  • B.Sc. in Natural Resources
    • Natural Resources Faculty, Behbahan University
    • Period: January 2009 – July 2013
    • GPA: 17.20/20

Professional Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Pollination Ecology
    • Institution: Andong National University, South Korea
    • Period: July 2022 – Present

Research Interests:

  • Pollination Ecology
  • Landscape Fragmentation and Land Use Planning
  • Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Ecology
  • Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystems
  • Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Modeling

Professional Skills:

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Remote Sensing (RS)
  • Ecological Niche Modeling (ENM)
  • Statistical Analysis (R, Python)
  • Scientific Writing and Publishing

Affiliations & Memberships:

  • Member, International Association for Landscape Ecology (IALE)
  • Member, Society for Conservation Biology (SCB)
  • Member, Ecological Society of America (ESA)

Awards & Honors:

  • First Class Honor – M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, Gorgan University
  • Top Researcher – Shahid Beheshti University (2021)

Citations:

Citations: 281 (280 since 2020)
h-index: 9 (since 2020)
i10-index: 9 (since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

1. A review of diversity of bees, the attractiveness of host plants, and the effects of landscape variables on bees in urban gardens
E. Rahimi, S. Barghjelveh, P. Dong
Agriculture & Food Security, 11(1), 6 (2022) – Citations: 40

2. How effective are artificial nests in attracting bees? A review
E. Rahimi, S. Barghjelveh, P. Dong
Journal of Ecology and Environment, 45, 1-11 (2021) – Citations: 28

3. Estimating potential range shift of some wild bees in response to climate change scenarios in northwestern regions of Iran
E. Rahimi, S. Barghjelveh, P. Dong
Journal of Ecology and Environment, 45, 1-13 (2021) – Citations: 25

4. Quantifying how urban landscape heterogeneity affects land surface temperature at multiple scales
E. Rahimi, S. Barghjelveh, P. Dong
Journal of Ecology and Environment, 45, 1-13 (2021) – Citations: 24

5. Using the Lonsdorf model for estimating habitat loss and fragmentation effects on pollination service
E. Rahimi, S. Barghjelveh, P. Dong
Ecological Processes, 10(1), 22 (2021) – Citations: 23

6. Estimating landscape structure effects on pollination for management of agricultural landscapes
E. Rahimi, S. Barghjelveh, P. Dong
Ecological Processes, 10, 1-12 (2021) – Citations: 22

7. Amount, distance-dependent, and structural effects of forest patches on bees in agricultural landscapes
E. Rahimi, S. Barghjelveh, P. Dong
Agriculture & Food Security, 11(1), 10 (2022) – Citations: 18

8. Global trends in climate suitability of bees: Ups and downs in a warming world
E. Rahimi, C. Jung
Insects, 15(2), 127 (2024) – Citations: 15

9. A comparison of discrete and continuous metrics for measuring landscape changes
E. Rahimi, S. Barghjelveh, P. Dong
Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 50(7), 1257-1273 (2022) – Citations: 12

10. Identifying barriers and pinch-points of large mammal corridors in Iran
E. Rahimi, P. Dong
Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 13(2), 285-297 (2023) – Citations: 9