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

 

Javier Ruiz-del-Solar | Environments | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Javier Ruiz-del-Solar |  Environments | Best Researcher Award

Universidad de Chile,  Chile

Prof. Javier Ruiz-del-Solar S. (b. April 23, 1968) is a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Director of the Advanced Mining Technology Center at the Universidad de Chile. A Chilean national, he earned his Doctor-Engineer degree from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany (1997), following a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • 🧠 Doctor-Engineer – Technical University Berlin, Germany (1997)

  • ⚡ M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering – Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile (1992)

  • 🔌 Electrical Engineer – Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile (1991)

🏆 Selected Awards & Honors:

  • 🏅 Member, Chilean Academy of Engineering (since 2009)

  • 🏆 Best Paper Awards – RoboCup Symposium (2004, 2015, 2017)

  • 🤖 RoboCup @Home Innovation Awards (2007, 2008)

  • 🎤 Distinguished Lecturer, IEEE RAS (2008–2009)

  • 👨‍🏫 Best Teacher Award, Universidad de Chile (2007)

🤖 Research Interests:

  • Robotics & Autonomous Systems

  • Mining Technology

  • Deep Learning & Artificial Intelligence

🔬 Professional Activities:

  • 📚 Academic Accreditation: Comisionado, Comisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA) (2010–2016)

  • 🛠️ Chairman, IEEE Latin American Robotics Council (2003–present)

  • 📝 Editorial Roles:

    • Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems – Associate Editor (2008–2017)

    • IEEE Trans. on Cognitive and Developmental Systems – Associate Editor (2017–2023)

    • Journal of Field Robotics – Advisory Board Member (2022–2024)

🎓 Ph.D. Thesis Supervision (Selected, 2014–2024):

Guided diverse theses in robotics, AI, and mining tech, including:

  • 👕 Recognition of clothing using continuous perception

  • 🧠 Brain-computer interfaces

  • 🤖 Multi-agent reinforcement learning

  • 🛻 Autonomous vehicle environment mapping

  • ⛏️ Geometallurgical unit discovery (Mining)

📚 Teaching (2014–2024):

Led numerous undergraduate and graduate courses, including:

  • 💡 Inteligencia Computacional

  • 🖼️ Procesamiento Avanzado de Imágenes

  • 🤖 Seminario de Robótica y Sistemas Autónomos

  • 🛠️ Diseño e Innovación Tecnológica I, II, III

  • 🧪 Tópicos Especiales en Minería

📈 Citation Metrics:

  • Cited by:

    • All time: 5,930 citations

    • Since 2020: 1,958 citations

  • h-index:

    • All time: 38

    • Since 2020: 25

  • i10-index:

    • All time: 143

    • Since 2020: 59

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Eigenspace-based face recognition: A comparative study of different approaches
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, P. Navarrete
    IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C: Applications and Reviews, 2005.
    247 citations

  2. Recognition of faces in unconstrained environments: A comparative study
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, R. Verschae, M. Correa
    EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, 2009, Article ID 1–19.
    179 citations

  3. Illumination compensation and normalization in eigenspace-based face recognition: A comparative study of different pre-processing approaches
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, J. Quinteros
    Pattern Recognition Letters, 29(14), 1966–1979, 2008.
    171 citations

  4. Real-time hand gesture detection and recognition using boosted classifiers and active learning
    H. Francke, J. Ruiz-del-Solar, R. Verschae
    In: Advances in Image and Video Technology: Second Pacific Rim Symposium, PSIVT 2007.
    141 citations

  5. Object recognition using local invariant features for robotic applications: A survey
    P. Loncomilla, J. Ruiz-del-Solar, L. Martínez
    Pattern Recognition, 60, 499–514, 2016.
    136 citations

  6. A comparative study of thermal face recognition methods in unconstrained environments
    G. Hermosilla, J. Ruiz-del-Solar, R. Verschae, M. Correa
    Pattern Recognition, 45(7), 2445–2459, 2012.
    135 citations

  7. Skin detection using neighborhood information
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, R. Verschae
    In: 6th IEEE International Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition, 2004.
    124 citations

  8. RoboCup@Home: Analysis and results of evolving competitions for domestic and service robots
    L. Iocchi, D. Holz, J. Ruiz-del-Solar, K. Sugiura, T. Van Der Zant
    Artificial Intelligence, 229, 258–281, 2015.
    118 citations

  9. Offline signature verification using local interest points and descriptors
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, C. Devia, P. Loncomilla, F. Concha
    In: Iberoamerican Congress on Pattern Recognition, 22–29, 2008.
    118 citations

  10. Robotics courses for children as a motivation tool: The Chilean experience
    J. Ruiz-del-Solar, R. Avilés
    IEEE Transactions on Education, 47(4), 474–480, 2004.
    117 citations

 

Firdous Ahmad Dar | Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Firdous Ahmad Dar | Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at National Institute of Technology Srinagar J&K, India

Mr. Firdous Ahmad Dar is a dedicated Civil Engineering professional currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. He holds a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Lovely Professional University (2018) and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Pratap University, Jaipur (2016).

Profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • 🧪 Pursuing Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering – NIT Srinagar (Since 2020)

  • 🏗️ M.Tech in Structural Engineering – Lovely Professional University, Punjab (2018)

  • 🏛️ B.Tech in Civil Engineering – Pratap University, Jaipur (2016)

🔬 Research Interests:

  • 💧 Wastewater Treatment & Fluoride Removal

  • 🌿 Adsorption Using Eco-Friendly Carbonaceous Materials

  • ♻️ Sustainable Construction: Pervious & Recycled Concrete

  • ⚗️ Activated Adsorbents from Organic Waste (Chinar Leaves, Chestnut Shells, Dal Lake Weeds)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Fluoride in Drinking Water: An In-depth Analysis of its Prevalence, Health Effects, Advances in Detection and Treatment
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Materials Today: Proceedings, 102, pp. 349–360, 2024.

  • Recent Advances in Adsorption Techniques for Fluoride Removal – An Overview
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 23, Article ID: 101017, 2023.

  • Removal of Fluoride from Wastewater with the Mg/Al Impregnated Adsorbent Prepared from Chinar Leaves: Adsorption Isotherm, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Environmental Research, Article ID: 121004, 2025.

  • Comprehensive Batch Studies on Removal of Fluoride from Aqueous Solution by Acid and Alkali-Activated Adsorbents Prepared from Dal Lake Weeds: Mechanism, Kinetics and Thermodynamics
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Environmental Research, 259, Article ID: 119493, 2024.

  • Utilization of Organic Waste from Chinar Leaves as Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Adsorbent for Fluoride Removal
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, pp. 1–24, 2024.

  • Study on Defluoridation of Water by Using Activated Carbon Derived from Chestnut Shell as Adsorbent
    F.A. Dar, S. Kurella
    Environmental Research and Technology, 7(4), pp. 547–563, 2024.

  • Adsorption of Fluoride from Wastewater with the Activated Carbon Derived from Coconut Shell
    F.A. Dar, A. Kumar, M. Hussain, J. Sotra, S. Kurella
    International Conference on Sustainable Advanced Technologies for Environmental Management, 2023.

  • Properties of Permeable Concrete Made by Recycled Aggregates
    K. Kapoor, F.A. Dar, D.A. Rather
    In: Sustainable Engineering: Proceedings of EGRWSE 2018, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 30, pp. 359–365, Springer, 2019.

  • Study the Permeability of Pervious Concrete
    K. Kapoor, F.A. Dar
    International Conference on Advances in Construction Materials and Structures, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), July 3–5, 2018.

  • A Device for Measuring the Infiltration Rate of Water Through Pervious Concrete
    F.A. Dar, K. Kapoor
    Indian Patent, Patent No: 362806, Publication Date: 2018/03/16, Application No: 201811008145

 

Elias Charles Nyanza | Environmental | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Elias Charles Nyanza |  Environmental | Best Academic Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at  Catholic University Of Health And Allied Sciences, Tanzania

Dr. Elias Charles Nyanza is a Tanzanian public health expert and environmental and occupational health specialist. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) in Tanzania. Dr. Nyanza holds a Ph.D. in Population and Public Health from the University of Calgary, Canada, along with an MPH and BSc in Environmental Sciences and Management. His expertise spans quality assurance, environmental exposure assessment, and community health research. Over the years, he has played a key role in academic mentorship, research coordination, and program leadership, including serving as a program coordinator for the Master of Public Health at CUHAS. Recognized for his academic excellence and contributions to global health, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and the Global Health Champion Award. His research focuses on HIV immunity, co-morbidities, and metal(loids) exposure, contributing significantly to public health advancements.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2023) – Mwanza Intervention Trial Unit, Tanzania

  • Ph.D. in Population and Public Health (2020) – University of Calgary, Canada

  • Master of Public Health (2011) – Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania

  • B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and Management (2008) – Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (2015) – Prestigious award for leadership and academic excellence

  • Global Health Champion Award (2013) – University of Calgary, Canada

  • Community Health Sciences Achievement Award (2017, 2019)

  • Tom Feasby Graduate Award in Global Health (2014–2017)

  • Vice Chancellor’s Prize (2007, 2008) – Sokoine University of Agriculture

💼 Professional Expertise:

  • Senior Lecturer (2021–Present) – CUHAS, specializing in Public Health, Community Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health

  • Crowdfunding & Social Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator (2014–Present) – University of Calgary & CUHAS partnership

  • Co-Team Leader (2012–Present) – Canadian One Health research-intensive field school in Tanzania

  • Environmental Senior Chemist & Quality Management Representative (2008–2011) – SGS African Assay, Mwanza

Citations:

Citations: 1,733 (All), 1,324 (Since 2020)
h-index: 21 (All), 20 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 34 (All), 31 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Phthalate exposure and children’s neurodevelopment: a systematic review
    M. Ejaredar, E.C. Nyanza, K. Ten Eycke, D. Dewey
    Environmental Research, 142, 51-60 (2015) – Citations: 327

  • Antenatal depression is associated with pregnancy-related anxiety, partner relations, and wealth in women in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
    M. Rwakarema, S.S. Premji, E.C. Nyanza, P. Riziki, L. Palacios-Derflingher
    BMC Women’s Health, 15, 1-10 (2015) – Citations: 189

  • Geophagy practices and the content of chemical elements in the soil eaten by pregnant women in artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, M. Joseph, S.S. Premji, D.S.K. Thomas, C. Mannion
    BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14, 1-10 (2014) – Citations: 108

  • Antenatal care and opportunities for quality improvement of service provision in resource-limited settings: A mixed-methods study
    A. Solnes Miltenburg, L. Van Der Eem, E.C. Nyanza, S. Van Pelt, P. Ndaki, …
    PLOS ONE, 12(12), e0188279 (2017) – Citations: 90

  • A cross-sectional survey on knowledge and perceptions of health risks associated with arsenic and mercury contamination from artisanal gold mining in Tanzania
    E. Charles, D.S.K. Thomas, D. Dewey, M. Davey, S.E. Ngallaba, E. Konje
    BMC Public Health, 13, 1-8 (2013) – Citations: 90

  • Toxic mercury versus appropriate technology: Artisanal gold miners’ retort aversion
    J.B. Jønsson, E. Charles, P. Kalvig
    Resources Policy, 38(1), 60-67 (2013) – Citations: 89

  • Period teasing, stigma, and knowledge: A survey of adolescent boys and girls in Northern Tanzania
    A. Benshaul-Tolonen, S. Aguilar-Gomez, N. Heller Batzer, R. Cai, …
    PLOS ONE, 15(10), e0239914 (2020) – Citations: 70

  • Maternal exposure to arsenic and mercury and associated risk of adverse birth outcomes in small-scale gold mining communities in Northern Tanzania
    F.P.B. Elias C. Nyanza, D. Dewey, M. Manyama, J.W. Martin, …
    Environment International, 137, 105450 (2020) – Citations: 69

  • Spatial distribution of mercury and arsenic levels in water, soil, and cassava plants in a community with a long history of gold mining in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, D. Dewey, D.S.K. Thomas, M. Davey, S.E. Ngallaba
    Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 93, 716-721 (2014) – Citations: 54

  • Effects of prenatal exposure and co-exposure to metallic or metalloid elements on early infant neurodevelopmental outcomes in areas with small-scale gold mining activities in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, F.P. Bernier, J.W. Martin, M. Manyama, J. Hatfield, D. Dewey
    Environment International, 149, 106104 (2021) – Citations: 53

 

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

 

Sukhendu Dey | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Sukhendu Dey | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at The University of Burdwan, India 

Dr. Sukhendu Dey is a dedicated Environmental Scientist specializing in aquatic toxicology, risk assessment, and environmental sustainability. Currently serving as a Technical Assistant Gr.-II at The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India, he holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Environmental Science, along with a B.Ed. in Life Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Science (First Class)
  • B.Ed. in Life Science (First Class)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (First Class)

🔬 Research Specialization:

  • 🧪 Biochemistry
  • 🐟 Fish Haematology
  • 🧬 Biomarkers
  • 🌊 Aquatic Toxicology & Risk Assessment
  • 🏭 Environmental Toxicology
  • 🌍 Ecology & Environmental Sciences

📖 Academic Contributions:

  • 📝 Publications: 30 research articles, reviews & editorials
  • 📚 Book Chapters: 31
  • 📖 Edited Books: 5

🎤 Conferences & Workshops:

Actively engaged in organizing and presenting at various international and national conferences on environmental science and sustainability.

📝 Reviewer for International Journals:

  • Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer)
  • Scientific Reports (Springer Nature)
  • Science of The Total Environment (Elsevier)
  • Aquaculture International (Springer)
  • Many more…

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • Environmental Research Excellence Award 2023 – 9th International Conference on Environment and Ecology

Citations:

Citations: 379 (All), 362 (Since 2020)
h-index: 10 (All), 10 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 10 (All), 10 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Valorization of Wastewater: A Paradigm Shift Towards Circular Bioeconomy and Sustainability
  • Integrative Assessment of Biomarker Responses in Teleostean Fishes Exposed to Glyphosate-Based Herbicide (Excel Mera 71)
  • An Insight on Sampling, Identification, Quantification, and Characteristics of Microplastics in Solid Wastes
  • Time-Dependent Naphthalene Toxicity in Anabas testudineus (Bloch): A Multiple Endpoint Biomarker Approach
  • Dose-Specific Responses of Anabas testudineus (Bloch) to Anthracene (PAH): Haematological and Biochemical Manifestation
  • Study on Impacts of Direct Supplementation of Choline into Semi-Intensive Fish Culture System Based on Haematopoietic Alterations
  • Face Masks: A COVID-19 Protector or Environmental Contaminant?
  • Nanoparticle Nutraceuticals in Aquaculture: Recent Advances
  • Blood Biochemical and Erythrocytic Morpho-Pathological Consequences of Naphthalene Intoxication in Indian Teleost, Anabas testudineus (Bloch)
  • Dose-Specific Biochemical and Erythrocytic Alterations of Anthracene Exposure on Blood of Anabas testudineus (Bloch)
  • Bioaccumulation of Metals and Metalloids in Seafood: A Comprehensive Overview of Mobilization, Interactive Effects in Eutrophic Environments, and Implications for Public Health
  • Choline Chloride Induces Growth Performance of Indian Major Carps and Air-Breathing Fish Species with an Outcome of Quality Food-Fish under a Semi-Intensive Culture System
  • Are Population Size and Diverse Climatic Conditions the Driving Factors for the Next COVID-19 Pandemic Epicenter in India?
  • Assessment of the Nutritional Quality of Fish Cultured in Samdihi, an Open Cast Coalpit at the Raniganj Coal Field Areas, West Bengal, India
  • Second-Generation Biofuels Toward Environmental Sustainability
  • Direct Choline Administration in Semi-Intensive Pisciculture System: A Positive Contaminant
  • Food Waste Generation and Its Industrial Utilization: An Overview
  • Alterations in Biochemical Parameters of Fish Species Under Choline Administration Directly into the Pond Water in a Semi-Intensive Fish Farming System: A Comparative Study
  • An Overview of Biomass Conversion from Agricultural Waste: Address on Environmental Sustainability
  • Time-Dependent Ultrastructural Alterations on the Skin, Eye, Barbel, and Fins of the Spawn of Clarias batrachus (Linn. 1758) Exposed to UV-B Radiation

 

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).

 

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)