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

 

Adeoluwa Olasehinde | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr.  Adeoluwa Olasehinde |  Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Scientist at Gannon University, United States

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

Profile:

🎓 Education:

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

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

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

🔬 Professional Experience:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Conducted environmental impact assessments for 15+ industrial projects.

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

🎓 Teaching Experience:

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

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

  • Earned high student ratings:

    • Knowledge of Subject: ⭐ 4.83/5.00

    • Teaching Ability: ⭐ 4.13/5.00

Publication Top Notes:

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

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

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

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