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

Yanjun Chai | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanjun Chai | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at  Zhejiang University of Science and Technology,  China

Dr. Yanjun Chai is an Associate Professor and Ph.D. supervisor at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, where he also serves as Deputy Director and Party Branch Secretary. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Agricultural Environment and Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Profile:

🔬 Research Focus:

🌾 Farmland Restoration & ♻️ Agricultural Waste Utilization
Specializes in the improvement and restoration of degraded and polluted farmland, and the resource-efficient use of agricultural waste.

🎓 Academic Background & Role:

  • PhD from the Institute of Agricultural Environment and Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

  • Postgraduate supervisor, Secretary of the Party Branch, and Deputy Director of the Department

📊 Research & Projects:

  • Led 20+ major projects, including:

    • Zhejiang Province Public Welfare Programs

    • Farmland nitrogen/phosphorus loss monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture

  • Participated in 5 national/provincial key R&D programs

📚 Publications & Innovation:

  • 50+ papers (including 15 SCI and 4 EI indexed)

  • 1 academic monograph

  • 5 authorized invention patents

  • Co-developed 5 agricultural and local standards related to biogas slurry

🏅 Awards & Honors:

  • 🥇 First Prize – China Construction Enterprise Management Association

  • 🥈 Second Prize – Hubei Province Scientific & Technological Progress

  • 🥈 Second Prize – China Electric Power Engineering

  • Established the Quzhou Doctor Innovation Workstation and the Quzhou Rural Revitalization Expert Workstation

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Effects of Different Types of Biochar Application on Dryland Yellow-Red Soil Fertility
    Zhou Yuan Lin, Jianfeng Jiang, Wenbin Tong
    Published in: Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao / Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2025

  2. Investigation of High-Risk Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria and Their Associated Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Different Agricultural Soils With Biogas Slurry From China
    Yi Lu, Junhui Wu, Jiwei Li, Guanyu Zheng, Shengdao Shan
    Published in: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024

 

Raju Krishnamoorthy | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Raju Krishnamoorthy |  Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Jamal Mohamed College,  India

Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., P.G.D.C.A., D.C.S. is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, India, where he has been serving since 2016. With extensive teaching and research experience, he has previously held academic positions at Bharathidasan University, Periyar E.V.R. College, and other institutions. His research expertise spans radiation ecology, thermal ecology, biomonitoring of aquatic pollution, water quality assessment, fish stock evaluation, plankton studies, and environmental microbiology.

Profile:

🎓 Academic and Research Career:

Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, since 2016. With a rich academic background, he has also served as a lecturer in prestigious institutions, including Bharathidasan University and Periyar E.V.R. College.

🔬 Research Focus & Contributions:

His research expertise spans:
✔️ Radiation Ecology & Thermal Ecology
✔️ Biomonitoring of Aquatic Pollution
✔️ Fish Stock Assessment & Plankton Studies
✔️ Environmental Microbiology

He has played a key role as a Junior and Senior Research Fellow (JRF & SRF) in a major project funded by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, assessing the biological impact of thermal outfall on water quality. His Ph.D. work contributed to Thermal Ecological Studies (TES) at BARC-F, IGCAR, and Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

✨ Har Gobind Khorana Best Young Scientist Award (2012-13)
✨ DST Young Scientist Award (2015) – Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
✨ Outstanding Researcher in Environmental Science-Radiation Award (2018) – RULA, India & Malaysia
✨ Best Researcher Award (2019) – VD Good Professional Association
✨ Distinguished Senior Faculty Award in Zoology (2019) – William Research Center, India

📚 Research Grants & Supervision:

💰 Principal Investigator – DST-funded research on Industrial Pollution & Bioaccumulation of Radionuclides in Pulicat Lagoon (₹31 Lakhs, 2016-2020).
🎓 Supervised 4 Ph.D. and 17 M.Phil. scholars.

🌍 Professional Memberships & Editorial Roles:

📌 Life Member of Indian Association for Radiation Protection, Eurasia Research, Tamil Nadu Science Forum, and more.
📌 Member of International Society of Zoological Sciences, China.
📌 Editorial & Review Board Member in Global Journal of Marine Sciences, Journal of Science and Healthcare Exploration, etc.

🏛️ Academic Leadership & Contributions:

🔹 Board of Studies Member for Biotechnology & Zoology at multiple universities.
🔹 External Subject Expert for research fellow selection under RUSA 2.0.
🔹 DBT Star College Scheme Coordinator (2020-2023) for Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College.
🔹 Actively involved in curriculum development, examination committees, and scientific congresses.

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Estimation of ²¹⁰Po and ²¹⁰Pb and Its Dose to Human Beings Due to Consumption of Marine Species of Ennore Creek, South India
📖 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (2012)

2️⃣ Hepatoprotective Efficacy of Hypnea muciformis Ethanolic Extract on CCl₄ Induced Toxicity in Rats
📖 Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology (2012)

3️⃣ Assessment of Sustainable Vermiconversion of Water Hyacinth by Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida
📖 Journal of Applied and Natural Science (2013)

4️⃣ Assessment of Committed Effective Dose to Human Beings Due to Consumption of Fishes Collected from Pulicat Lagoon, South East of India
📖 Radiation Protection and Environment (2011)

5️⃣ Bioconversion of Textile Sludge Employing the Earthworm Eisenia fetida and Its Impact on the Growth of Cajanus cajan
📖 International Journal of Nano Corrosion Science and Engineering (2015)

6️⃣ Temperature Effect on Behaviour, Oxygen Consumption, Ammonia Excretion and Tolerance Limit of the Fish Fingerlings of Alepes djidaba
📖 Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering (2008)

7️⃣ A Comparative Study on the Internal Dose Due to Polonium-210 in the Ecosystem of Athangarai Estuary (Palk Strait) and Punnaikayal Estuary (Gulf of Mannar), India
📖 Radiation Protection and Environment (2006)

8️⃣ A Radiological Survey in the Ecosystem of Athangarai Estuary in the Palk Strait
📖 Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India (2006)

9️⃣ A Study on the Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in the Soil Samples of Kozhikode District, Kerala
📖 Journal of Natural Remedies (2021)

🔟 Potential of Distillery Effluents for Safe Water Through Vermifiltration
📖 Journal of Applied & Natural Science (2019)

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

 

Balaji Khogare | Environmental Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Balaji Khogare | Environmental Analysis |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  P.A.H. Solapur University Solapur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Khogare Balaji Trimbak is a distinguished professional with expertise in [insert field of expertise or research focus]. Based in Maharashtra, India, Dr. Trimbak has made significant contributions to [specific contributions or accomplishments, if known].

Profile:

Academic Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (Clock Hour Basis) – Raje Ramrao Mahavidyalaya, Jath (2013–2018)
  • Assistant Professor (Contract Basis) – M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry, Raje Ramrao Mahavidyalaya, Jath (2018–2019)
  • Assistant Professor (Full-Time Contract Basis) – Medicinal Chemistry, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur (2020–2023)

Roles:

  • IT-Coordinator and Committee Member for NAAC Criterion-VII
  • Internal and External Practical Examiner

Academic Credentials:

  • Ph.D. (Chemistry): Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2018
  • M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry): Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2012 (58.92%, Second Division)
  • B.Sc. (Chemistry): Solapur University, Solapur, 2010 (60.80%, First Division)
  • H.S.C.: Divisional Board, Pune, 2006 (45.83%, Second Division)
  • S.S.C.: Divisional Board, Latur, 2004 (60.93%, First Division)

 

Memberships & Contributions:

  • Scientific Organizations:
    • Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society
    • Chemical Society of Japan
    • EuroScience
    • Life Member, ASSET, BARC Mumbai
  • Reviewer:
    • IASET Journal of Applied Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Science Journal of Analytical Chemistry
    • Macromolecular Symposia
  • Editorial Board Member:
    • SCIREA Journal of Chemistry

Technical Program Committees:

Served in various international conferences, including:

  • ICAMS 2016 – Jath, India
  • ICSDWE 2018 – Shenyang, China
  • WRE 2018 – Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
  • HEREM 2018 – Bangkok, Thailand

Publication Top Notes:

  • Development of novel solvent extraction method for determination of gold (III) using 4-heptylaminopyridine: application to alloys and environmental analysis
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 4(3), 3075-3083, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, GS Kamble, AN Kokare, SB Zanje, VJ Suryavanshi, …
    Citations: 26
  • Selective and sensitive liquid-liquid extraction and spectrophotometric determination of tellurium (IV) using sulfur containing reagent
    Chemical Data Collections, 19, 100173, 2019
    Authors: UB Barache, BT Khogare, AB Shaikh, SA Deodware, BN Kokare, …
    Citations: 19
  • Extractive Spectrophotometric Determination of Platinum in Cisplatin Injection, Alloys and Catalysts Assisted by 2-Nitrobenzaldehydethiocarbohrdrazone
    J. Trace Anal. Food Drug, 24, 1, 2016
    Authors: SB Zanje, AN Kokare, VJ Suryavanshi, GD Kore, BT Khogare, MA Anuse
    Citations: 12
  • Highly reproducible, simple and selective analytical method for extractive UV–visible spectrophotometric determination of ruthenium (III): Analysis of catalyst, fissium alloy
    Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 243, 118814, 2020
    Authors: AB Shaikh, UB Barache, BT Khogare, R Goswami, BN Kokare, …
    Citations: 7
  • Development of a solvent extraction system with 4-heptylaminopyridine for the selective separation of palladium (II) from synthetic mixtures, catalysts and water samples
    Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(45), 21634-21644, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, MA Anuse, PB Piste, BN Kokare
    Citations: 6
  • Development of a solvent extraction system with 4-heptylaminopyridine for the selective separation of platinum (IV) from catalysts, anticancer injections and water samples
    Analytical Methods, 8(10), 2156-2163, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, MA Anuse, PB Piste, BN Kokare
    Citations: 3
  • Ion-Pair Based Solvent Extraction of Rhodium (III) from Malonate Medium Using 4-heptylaminopyridine as an Extractant: Application to Alloys and Environmentally Relevant Matrices
    Analytical Chemistry Letters, 8(2), 230-243, 2018
    Authors: BT Khogare, UB Barache, SH Gaikwad, MA Anuse, PB Piste, BN Kokare
    Citations: 1
  • Green separation protocol for Nickel-Palladium-Platinum
    Proceedings of the Ninth DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium, 2021
    Authors: SH Gaikwad, AB Shaikh, SA Deodware, TN Lokhande, PC Dhale, …
  • Determination of Cr (VI) from industrial wastewater from Kolhapur City
    Proceedings of the Ninth DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium, 2021
    Authors: UB Barache, AB Shaikh, SA Deodware, TN Lokhande, BT Khogare, …
  • Medicinal uses of neem (Azadirachta indica) in human life: A Review
    Recent Advances in Zoology, 10, 1-4, 2018
    Authors: RKKKBN Khogare Balaji T, Kulal Shivaji R
  • Recent advances in carbon soot coated superhydrophobic materials for oil-water separation (Short Review)
    Advances in Material Science, 64-67, 2017
    Authors: KKRSSL Balaji T. Khogare, Rajaram S. Sutar
  • A polystyrene modified sponge for effective oil/water separation
    Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Materials Science, 2016
    Authors: BT Khogare, SR Kulal, KK Rangar, GD Salunkhe, PG Pawar, …

 

 

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

 

Subir Kumar Nag | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Subir Kumar Nag | Climate Change |  Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientist at  ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute,  India

Dr. Subir Kumar Nag is a Principal Scientist at the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, India. With a strong background in agricultural chemistry and soil science, he holds a Ph.D. from ICAR-IARI and a Diploma in Management from IGNOU. Dr. Nag has held various positions in ICAR, including Scientist and Senior Scientist, and has contributed extensively to research in pesticide residue analysis, ecosystem health, and organic feeding systems for livestock. He has received prestigious awards such as the Lal Bahadur Shastri Young Scientist Award and Fellowship Awards from both the Range Management Society of India and the Inland Fisheries Society of India.

Profile:

Education:

  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) Hons.
  • M.Sc. (Agr.) in Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science
  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemicals (ICAR-IARI)
  • Diploma in Management (IGNOU)

Awards & Fellowships:

  • Lal Bahadur Shastri Young Scientist Award, ICAR (1999-2000)
  • Best Paper Awards (2010, 2011)
  • Fellowship Award (2017, 2024) from the Range Management Society of India & Inland Fisheries Society of India

Research Focus:

  • Pesticide residue analysis in feed, fodder, and milk
  • Monitoring pesticide and metal contamination in aquatic environments
  • Organic feeding systems for livestock production
  • Carbon sequestration and GHG emissions from wetlands
  • Endocrine disruption in fish due to emerging contaminants

Research Projects:

  • Led several projects on pesticide residue monitoring, ecosystem health, and the impact of pollutants on aquatic life.
  • Worked on improving livestock production through better resource management and quality assurance.

Teaching Experience:

  • Guided three Ph.D. students

International Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Research, CSIRO, Australia (2010)
  • NAIP Training on Carbon Sequestration, Ohio State University, USA (2013-2014)

Citations:

Citations: 1,003
Documents: 946
h-index: 16

Publication Top Notes : 

  • Wetlands function as carbon sink: Evaluation of few floodplains of middle Assam, northeast India in the perspective of climate change
    Nag, S.K., Ghosh, B.D., Das, B.K., Sarkar, U.K.
    Journal of Environmental Management, 2025, 373, 123841
  • An appraisal of carbon capture and sequestration in few selected wetlands of West Bengal
    Nag, S.K., Ghosh, B.D., Sarkar, U.K., Das, B.K.
    Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2024, 26(2), pp. 4229–4244
  • Trophic transfer patterns of arsenic in freshwater ecosystem layers in arsenic-endemic Ganges Delta and its potential human health risk
    Das Sarkar, S., Naskar, M., Sahu, S.K., … Das, B.K., Mohanty, B.P.
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research International, 2023, 30(60), pp. 126178–126194
  • Endocrine disruptive toxicity of cypermethrin in Labeo catla: Involvement of genes and proteins related to the HPG axis
    Ganguly, S., Adhikari, A., Sadhukhan, D., … Nag, S.K., Das, B.K.
    Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 901, 165958
  • Ameliorative effect of natural floating island as fish aggregating devices on heavy metals distribution in a freshwater wetland
    Sarkar, D.J., Das Sarkar, S., Santhana Kumar, V., … Samanta, S., Das, B.K.
    Environmental Pollution, 2023, 336, 122428
  • Emerging contaminant triclosan incites endocrine disruption, reproductive impairments and oxidative stress in the commercially important carp, Catla (Labeo catla): An insight through molecular, histopathological and bioinformatic approach
    Adhikari, A., Das, B.K., Ganguly, S., … Sadhukhan, D., Raut, S.S.
    Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part – C: Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2023, 268, 109605
  • Changes in seed yield and oil quality of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) for industrial use in response to nitrogen and potassium fertilization
    Mitra, S., Adhikary, B., Islam, S., … Mondal, A., Kar, G.
    Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 2023, 69(15), pp. 3619–3636
  • Assessment of environmental and human health risk from pesticide residues in river Gomti, Northern India
    Nag, S.K., Sajina, A.M., Sahu, S.K., … Saha, K., Bandyopadhyay, S.
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023
  • Comparative assessment of carbon sequestration potential of different types of wetlands in lower Gangetic basin of West Bengal, India
    Nag, S.K., Das Ghosh, B., Nandy, S., … Sarkar, U.K., Das, B.K.
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2023, 195(1), 154
  • Impact assessment of an invasive macrophyte community on ecosystem properties: A Mass Balance Approach for Chilika lagoon, India
    Swain, P.R., Parida, P.K., Panikkar, P., … Nag, S.K., Das, B.K.
    Ecological Informatics, 2022, 69, 101592

 

Yanli Lei | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Yanli Lei | Environmental |  Best Researcher Award

Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences,  China

Dr. Yanli Lei specializes in ocean negative carbon emissions and carbon neutrality. As the manager of ISO/TC8/WG15, she contributes to global standards development in this critical area. At the Institute of Oceanology, she leads pioneering research, mentoring doctoral students and advancing sustainable solutions for climate change mitigation.

 

Publication Profile

Academic and Professional Background:

Prof. Yanli Lei holds dual PhDs from the University of Salzburg, Austria (2005), and Inha University, South Korea (2010). Her research focuses on marine biodiversity, global change, and international standardization. She has pioneered studies on the environmental adaptability and genomics of calcareous organisms, including microfossils, foraminifera, and corals. She developed the ISO 23040:2021 international standard for marine surveys, leading to significant advancements in marine research techniques. With over 50 projects led—including two international and 16 national initiatives—she has established herself as a leader in the field. Prof. Lei has authored 97 publications (57 SCI-indexed), five books, and contributed to the creation of multiple standards and patents.

Key Contributions:

  • Developed standardized methodologies for sedimentary interstitial organism studies.
  • Authored ISO 23040:2021, advancing marine survey techniques.
  • Published groundbreaking research on environmental DNA (eDNA) applications for understanding marine biodiversity.

Projects and Funding:

  • Led 45 research projects, including 15 national-level initiatives with total funding exceeding RMB 24.8 million.
  • Since 2017, managed 24 projects, with 11 at the national level, securing RMB 14.1 million.

Recognition and Impact:

Prof. Lei’s work has significantly influenced marine biodiversity research and global environmental standards. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges marine genomics, ecology, and international collaboration, positioning her as a key figure in the field of oceanology.

Publication Top Note:

  1. Ancient Hybridisation Fuelled Diversification in Acropora Corals
    Molecular Ecology, 2024-12-13
    DOI: 10.1111/mec.17615
  2. Environmental DNA Sheds New Insight on Molecular Adaptation of Foraminifera to Temperature from Laboratory‐Controlled Culture Experiment
    Ecology and Evolution, 2024-10
    DOI: 10.1002/ece3.70243
  3. Editorial: Towards Standards for Marine Environment Impact Assessment
    Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024-10-01
  4. Assessing the Changes in Marine Microalgae Diversity in the Nanji Islands Nature Reserve Over the Past Decades Using Sediment eDNA
    Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024-08-20
  5. High Extinction Risk in Large Foraminifera During Past and Future Mass Extinctions
    Science Advances, 2024-08-09
    DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj8223
  6. DNA Metabarcoding Reveals Ecological Patterns and Driving Mechanisms of Archaeal, Bacterial, and Eukaryotic Communities in Sediments of the Sansha Yongle Blue Hole
    Scientific Reports, 2024-03-21
  7. Amplification of Immune Genes in Ancient Stony Corals for Adapting to Unstable Marine Environments
    Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research, 2024-01
    DOI: 10.34133/olar.0041
  8. GB/T 42629.3-2023 International Code of Conduct for the Investigation of Submarine Areas and High Seas Environment Part 3: Marine Life Survey
    Standardization Administration of the P. R. C., 2023-12-01
  9. The Response of Calcareous Organism to Temperature from Continental Shelf Sediments Under Culture Experiment—A Case of Benthic Foraminifera
    Journal of Sea Research, 2023-09-20
  10. ISO 22787: Marine Technology — Marine Environment Impact Assessment (MEIA) — Technical Specification for Marine Biotic Survey in the International Seabed Area — General Principles and Definitions
    ISO Copyright Office, Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-07-10

 

Paul Sutton | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Paul Sutton | Climate Change |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at  University of Denver, United States

Professor Paul C. Sutton is a leading expert in sustainability science, population geography, and ecological economics. He is a Professor of Geography at the University of Denver, where he has served since 1999. His research focuses on topics such as urban metabolism, green infrastructure, land degradation, and the development of indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sutton is also involved in international environmental initiatives, having contributed to UNEP’s Global Environmental Outlook and served as a Visiting Fellow at The Australian National University.

Profile

Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Geography, University of California, Santa Barbara (1999)
  • M.A. in Applied Statistics, University of California, Santa Barbara (1997)
  • M.A. in Geography, University of California, Santa Barbara (1995)
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Union College, Schenectady, New York (1983)

Career Highlights:

  • Professor of Geography at the University of Denver (2012-Present)
  • Visiting Fellow at The Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University (2020-2021)
  • Research Associate at NOAA’s National Geophysical Data Center (1995-2010)
  • Lecturer at UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Geography (1992-1999)
  • High School Teacher (1983-1993) and Process Engineer (1984-1992)

Research Focus:

  • Population Geography
  • Sustainability Science
  • Ecological Economics
  • Developing Indicators for the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
  • Ecosystem Services and Integrated Assessment
  • Urban Metabolism and Smart Cities
  • Green Infrastructure
  • Land Degradation
  • Applications of Nighttime Satellite Imagery

Engagement & Service:

  • Founding Member, Center for a Regenerative Future (2024)
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Morrison, CO (2018-2026)
  • Contributor to UNEP’s Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6 and GEO-7)
  • Chair, Academic Program Review Team at Texas State University (2013)
  • Proposal & Manuscript Reviewer for NSF, NASA, ESA, ARC, and other scientific foundations
  • Keynote Speaker at various international forums

Honors and Awards:

  • Best Graduate Advisor, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (2024)
  • Australian Water Award for Goyder Institute Collaboration (2022)
  • Prose Award Winner for Environmental Sciences (UNEP GEO6) (2021)
  • Best Researcher Award – IRULA (2019)
  • NASA Earth System Science Fellowship (1997-1999)

Citations:

  • Citations: 62,096 (All-time), 28,454 (Since 2019)
  • h-index: 55 (All-time), 45 (Since 2019)
  • i10-index: 102 (All-time), 92 (Since 2019)

Publication Top Notes

  1. The value of the world’s ecosystem services and natural capital
    Costanza, R., d’Arge, R., De Groot, R., Farber, S., Grasso, M., Hannon, B., et al. (1997). Nature, 387(6630), 253.
  2. Changes in the global value of ecosystem services
    Costanza, R., De Groot, R., Sutton, P., Van der Ploeg, S., Anderson, S. J., et al. (2014). Global Environmental Change, 26, 152-158.
  3. Twenty years of ecosystem services: how far have we come and how far do we still need to go?
    Costanza, R., de Groot, R., Braat, L., Kubiszewski, I., Fioramonti, L., Sutton, P., et al. (2017). Ecosystem Services, 28, 1-16.
  4. The coasts of our world: Ecological, economic and social importance
    Martínez, M. L., Intralawan, A., Vázquez, G., Pérez-Maqueo, O., Sutton, P., et al. (2007). Ecological Economics, 63(2-3), 254-272.
  5. The value of coastal wetlands for hurricane protection
    Costanza, R., Pérez-Maqueo, O., Martínez, M. L., Sutton, P., Anderson, S. J., et al. (2008). Ambio, 241-248.
  6. Global estimates of market and non-market values derived from nighttime satellite imagery, land cover, and ecosystem service valuation
    Sutton, P. C., Costanza, R. (2002). Ecological Economics, 41(3), 509-527.
  7. Is decoupling GDP growth from environmental impact possible?
    Ward, J. D., Sutton, P. C., Werner, A. D., Costanza, R., Mohr, S. H., Simmons, C. T. (2016). PLOS ONE, 11(10), e0164733.
  8. Radiance calibration of DMSP-OLS low-light imaging data of human settlements
    Elvidge, C. D., Baugh, K. E., Dietz, J. B., Bland, T., Sutton, P. C., Kroehl, H. W. (1999). Remote Sensing of Environment, 68(1), 77-88.
  9. Census from Heaven: An estimate of the global human population using night-time satellite imagery
    Sutton, P., Roberts, D., Elvidge, C., Baugh, K. (2001). International Journal of Remote Sensing, 22(16), 3061-3076.
  10. A global poverty map derived from satellite data
    Elvidge, C. D., Sutton, P. C., Ghosh, T., Tuttle, B. T., Baugh, K. E., Bhaduri, B., Bright, E. (2009). Computers & Geosciences, 35(8), 1652-1660.
  11. Global distribution and density of constructed impervious surfaces
    Elvidge, C. D., Tuttle, B. T., Sutton, P. S., Baugh, K. E., Howard, A. T., Milesi, C., et al. (2007). Sensors, 7(9), 1962-1979.
  12. The value of ecosystem services: putting the issues in perspective
    Costanza, R., d’Arge, R., De Groot, R., Farber, S., Grasso, M., Hannon, B., et al. (1998). Ecological Economics, 25(1), 67-72.
  13. Shedding light on the global distribution of economic activity
    Ghosh, T., Powell, R. L., Elvidge, C. D., Baugh, K. E., Sutton, P. C., Anderson, S. (2010). The Open Geography Journal, 3(1), 147-160.
  14. Estimation of gross domestic product at sub-national scales using nighttime satellite imagery
    Sutton, P. C., Elvidge, C. D., Ghosh, T. (2007). International Journal of Ecological Economics & Statistics, 8(S07), 5-21.
  15. A comparison of nighttime satellite imagery
    Sutton, P., Roberts, D., Elvidge, C., Meij, H. (1997). Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, 63(11), 1303-1313.
  16. A review of methods, data, and models to assess changes in the value of ecosystem services from land degradation and restoration
    Turner, K. G., Anderson, S., Gonzales-Chang, M., Costanza, R., Courville, S., et al. (2016). Ecological Modelling, 319, 190-207.
  17. A scale-adjusted measure of “urban sprawl” using nighttime satellite imagery
    Sutton, P. C. (2003). Remote Sensing of Environment, 86(3), 353-369.
  18. The Nightsat mission concept
    Elvidge, C. D., Cinzano, P., Pettit, D. R., Arvesen, J., Sutton, P., Small, C., et al. (2007). International Journal of Remote Sensing, 28(12), 2645-2670.
  19. Modeling population density with night-time satellite imagery and GIS
    Sutton, P. (1997). Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 21(3-4), 227-244.
  20. The future value of ecosystem services: global scenarios and national implications
    Kubiszewski, I., Costanza, R., Anderson, S., Sutton, P. (2017). Ecosystem Services, 26, 289-301.

 

Prathiviraj Ragothaman | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Prathiviraj Ragothaman | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate-II at  Pondicherry University,  India

Dr. R. Prathiviraj is a bioinformatics expert with extensive experience in metagenomics, systems biology, protein engineering, and structural bioinformatics. With a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Bharathidasan University, he has contributed significantly to genomic and metagenomic research, including developing computational models and databases. His research experience spans over 11 years, with 5 years post-Ph.D. and over 56 research publications.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2019
  • M.Phil. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2013
  • M.Sc. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2011

🏆 Achievements:

  • Publications: 56 research papers, 6 book chapters, 1 conference proceeding
  • H-index: 14 | i10-index: 25 | Total Citations: 510
  • Projects: Led a DST-SERB-funded project on thermophilic CO₂ bioconversion (₹2.1 million)
  • Database Development: Developed CPSIR-CM DB, in silico organisms iPR654 and iCS758
  • Awards:
    • India Prime Icon-Young Researcher Award (2021)
    • InSc-Research Excellence Award (2020)
    • Best Young Researcher Award by GRABS Educational Trust (2019)

💻 Skills & Technical Expertise:

  • Programming: C, C++, Java, R (Basic), Perl, HTML, Visual Basic
  • Operating Systems: Windows XP/2000, Linux
  • Bioinformatics Tools: RasMol, Swiss PDB, PyMol, Autodock, Simpheny™, MEGA, BioEdit, and more
  • Commercial Software for Drug Discovery: Schrödinger™, Discovery Studio™

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Metagenomics & NGS
  • Systems Biology & Genome-Scale Reconstruction
  • Molecular Modeling & Protein Engineering
  • Structural Bioinformatics & Drug Design

🌐 Professional Memberships:

  • Board Member & Research Advisory, Xcellogen Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Life Member, Institute of Scholars (InSc)
  • Advisory Member, Biodiversity Team, Bharathidasan University

Publication Top Notes

  • Methanobacterium Formicicum as a Target Rumen Methanogen for the Development of New Methane Mitigation Interventions: A Review
    • P. Chellapandi, M. Bharathi, C. Sangavai, R. Prathiviraj, Veterinary and Animal Science, 36, 2018
  • A Gelatinized Lipopeptide Diet Effectively Modulates Immune Response, Disease Resistance and Gut Microbiome in Penaeus vannamei Challenged with Vibrio parahaemolyticus
    • R. Prathiviraj, R. Rajeev, H. Fernandes, K. Rathna, A.N. Lipton, J. Selvin, Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 112, 92-107, 2021
  • HRLC-ESI-MS-Based Identification of Active Small Molecules from Cissus quadrangularis and Likelihood of Their Action Towards the Primary Targets of Osteoarthritis
    • L.D. Kumar, R. Prathiviraj, M. Selvakumar, R. Guna, E. Abbirami, T. Sivasudha, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1199, 127048, 2020
  • Zoonotic Evolution and Implications of Microbiome in Viral Transmission and Infection
    • R. Rajeev, R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Virus Research, 290, 198175, 2020
  • Analysis of Modularity in Proteome-Wide Protein Interaction Networks of Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus Strain ΔH and Metal-Loving Bacteria
    • R. Prathiviraj, B. Sheela, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Proteins and Proteomics, 1-12, 2019
  • Phylogenomic Proximity and Comparative Proteomic Analysis of SARS-CoV-2
    • R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Gene Reports, 20, 100777, 2020
  • Structure–Function Discrepancy in Clostridium botulinum C3 Toxin for Its Rational Prioritization as a Subunit Vaccine
    • R. Prathiviraj, A. Prisilla, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 34 (6), 1317-1329, 2016
  • Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. Leaves Alleviate Adjuvant-Induced Rheumatoid Arthritis in Rats via Modulating the Finest Disease Targets – IL2RA, IL18 and VEGFA
    • L. Dinesh Kumar, M. Selvakumar, R. Sasikala, R. Guna, E. Abbirami, R. Prathiviraj, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 40 (18), 8155-8168, 2022
  • Gut Microbiome Responses in the Metabolism of Human Dietary Components: Implications in Health and Homeostasis
    • R. Rajeev, P.S. Seethalakshmi, P.K. Jena, R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 62 (27), 7615-7631, 2022
  • Modeling a Global Regulatory Network of Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus Strain ∆H
    • R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Network Modeling Analysis in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, 9 (1), 17, 2020
  • Potential Probiotic Properties and Molecular Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fermented Millet Porridge or Ragi Koozh and Jalebi Batter
    • M. Manovina, B. Thamarai Selvi, R. Prathiviraj, J. Selvin, Animal Gene, 26, 200134, 2022
  • A Novel Anti-Infective Molecule Nesfactin Identified from Sponge-Associated Bacteria Nesterenkonia sp. MSA31 Against Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    • G.S. Kiran, A. Sajayan, G. Priyadharshini, A. Balakrishnan, R. Prathiviraj, Microbial Pathogenesis, 157, 104923, 2021
  • A Hijack Mechanism of Indian SARS-CoV-2 Isolates for Relapsing Contemporary Antiviral Therapeutics
    • R. Prathiviraj, S. Saranya, M. Bharathi, P. Chellapandi, Computers in Biology and Medicine, 132, 104315, 2021
  • Structural Constraints-Based Evaluation of Immunogenic Avirulent Toxins from Clostridium botulinum C2 and C3 Toxins as Subunit Vaccines
    • A. Prisilla, R. Prathiviraj, R. Sasikala, P. Chellapandi, Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 44, 17-27, 2016
  • Network Pharmacology-Based Analysis of Astragalus propinquus Components for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes
    • T.R. Sivakumar, D. Surendhirana, K. Chen, P. Lv, A. Vinothkanna, R. Prathiviraj, South African Journal of Botany, 139, 92-105, 2021
  • Molecular Evolutionary Constraints that Determine the Avirulence State of Clostridium botulinum C2 Toxin
    • A. Prisilla, R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Molecular Evolution, 84, 174-186, 2017
  • Fermentation Microbiome and Metabolic Profiles of Indian Palm Wine
    • R. Prathiviraj, R. Rajeev, C.M. Jose, A. Begum, J. Selvin, G.S. Kiran, Gene Reports, 27, 101543, 2022
  • Comparative Genomic Analysis Reveals Starvation Survival Systems in Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus ΔH
    • R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Anaerobe, 64, 102216, 2020
  • Functional Annotation of Operome from Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus ΔH: An Insight to Metabolic Gap Filling
    • R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 123, 350-362, 2019
  • A Comprehensive Review on Methane’s Dual Role: Effects in Climate Change and Potential as a Carbon-Neutral Energy Source
    • M. Sobanaa, R. Prathiviraj, J. Selvin, M. Prathaban, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-16, 2024