Dhekra Ben Amara | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dhekra Ben Amara | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor | Qingdao Hengxing University | China

Dr. Dhekra Ben Amara is a scholar in eco-innovation, sustainable development, and green growth, with a strong focus on the nexus between economic growth, environmental performance, and policy innovation. She has authored 14 peer-reviewed publications in leading SCI/SSCI journals such as Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Environmental Management, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research, accumulating 261citations. Her research applies advanced econometric and spatial models to address climate change, circular economy, and inclusive growth. Dr. Ben Amara actively collaborates with international researchers across Asia, Africa, and Europe, contributing evidence-based insights that support sustainable business practices and environmental policymaking worldwide.

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Driving factors for eco-innovation orientation: Meeting sustainable growth in Tunisian agribusiness.

– International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal. (2022). Citations: 65

 

Daniel Eshimiakhe | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Daniel Eshimiakhe | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

Researcher | Ahmadu Bello University | Nigeria

Dr. Daniel Eshimiakhe is a Nigerian geophysicist and researcher at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, specializing in electrical resistivity, seismology, magnetics, and machine-learning–enhanced geophysical analysis. His work focuses on subsurface characterization, mineral exploration, groundwater assessment, and environmental geophysics, with applications that support public health, sustainable resource management, and geological risk evaluation. He has authored and co-authored 28 scientific publications, accumulating over 109 citations, an h-index of 7, and an i10-index of 3, reflecting a growing influence in applied geosciences.Eshimiakhe’s research portfolio spans a wide range of geophysical techniques, including 2D/3D electrical resistivity tomography, seismic refraction tomography, aeromagnetic data interpretation, and geoelectrical modeling. His notable works include studies on landfill leachate migration, seasonal geochemistry impacts on groundwater systems, mineshaft imaging, kaolin deposit delineation, and gold mineral potential zone mapping across Northern Nigeria. His papers in Scientific Reports contributed significantly to groundwater potential mapping and environmental monitoring using integrated geoelectrical and geochemical approaches.He has collaborated extensively with multidisciplinary teams across Nigeria, contributing to research that integrates remote sensing, open-source geophysical modeling, and unsupervised machine learning, particularly in the refinement of Werner deconvolution for geologic depth estimation. His early work also includes participation in international conferences such as the AGU Fall Meeting, where he presented findings on subsurface cavity detection and mineral feature mapping through aeromagnetic techniques.Beyond academic contributions, Eshimiakhe’s research has substantial societal relevance, informing mining safety, infrastructure development, groundwater management, and environmental protection in resource-sensitive regions. His commitment to advancing geophysical science through innovative methodologies positions him as an emerging figure in applied Earth sciences, with ongoing work contributing to data-driven geological interpretation and sustainable natural resource exploration.

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Featured Publications

1.Katz, D. H., Tahir, U. A., Ngo, D., Benson, M., Bick, A. G., Pampana, A., Gao, Y., … & Eshimiakhe, D. (2020). Proteomic profiling in biracial cohorts implicates DC-SIGN as a mediator of genetic risk in COVID-19. MedRxiv. Cited By: 23

2.Alao, J. O., Otorkpa, O. J., Abubakar, F., Eshimiakhe, D., Aliyu, A., Abdulsalami, M., … & [Other authors if applicable]. (2024). Geoelectrical resistivity and geochemistry monitoring of landfill leachates due to the seasonal variations and the implications on groundwater systems and public health. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 26542. Cited By: 20

3.Osumejeh, J. O., Eshimiakhe, D., Kudanmya, E. A., Ojo, F., & Lawal, K. M. (2023). Geophysical investigation of part of Ahmadu Bello University farm, Nigeria. African Scientific Reports, 49, 49-49. Cited By: 13

4.Osumeje, J. O., Eshimiakhe, D., Oniku, A. S., & Lawal, K. M. (2024). Application of remote sensing and electrical resistivity technique for delineating groundwater potential in North Western Nigeria. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 22299.  Cited By: 8

5.Osumeje, J., Eshimiakhe, D., Bello, Y., & Lawal, K. (2023). Assessment of open-software resources in Python using real two-dimensional geophysical model. SSRN. Cited By: 8

Daniel Eshimiakhe’s research integrates geophysical techniques, remote sensing, and machine learning to advance subsurface characterization, mineral exploration, and groundwater assessment. His work informs sustainable resource management, environmental protection, and public health, bridging scientific innovation with societal and industrial applications.

Gamal Khater | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Gamal Khater | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor | National Research Centre | Egypt

Prof. Dr. Gamal Khater is a distinguished researcher specializing in applied mineralogy, glass technology, and ceramic materials. He completed his B.Sc. in Geology and Chemistry from Mansoura University, followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology from Ain Shams University. He has extensive professional experience as a professor emeritus at the National Research Centre, with prior roles including technical expertise and consultancy in Saudi Arabia, executive advisor positions, and industrial project leadership. His research interests focus on glass-ceramics, industrial waste valorization, dental and bioactive glasses, refractory ceramics, and radiation shielding applications, integrating both academic and industrial applications. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including national and international honors for research excellence, environmental management, and innovation, and holds patents related to high-performance basaltic glass and industrial glass marble production. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses, contributed to international collaborations, and actively participates in professional societies such as the Mineralogical Society of Egypt and the Egyptian Geological Society. His research skill set includes materials characterization, crystallization studies, thermal and electrical property evaluation, and development of sustainable industrial applications from natural and industrial wastes. His work has achieved 1,163 citations by 896 documents, with 58 h-index and 20 documents, reflecting a high level of impact and international recognition in his field.

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Featured Publications

1. Khater, G. A., Abu Safiah, M. O., & Hamzawy, E. M. A. (2015). Augite-anorthite glass-ceramics from residues of basalt quarry and ceramic wastes. Processing and Application of Ceramics.

2. Khater, G. A., & Morsi, M. M. (2011). Glass-ceramics based on spodumene-enstatite system from natural raw materials. Thermochimica Acta.

3. Khater, G. A. (2010). Diopside-anorthite-wollastonite glass-ceramics based on waste from granite quarries. Glass Technology: European Journal of Glass Science and Technology Part A.

4. Khater, G. A. (2010). Glass-ceramics in the CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 system based on industrial waste materials. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids.

5. Khater, G. A., & Idris, M. H. (2009). Effect of some nucleating agents on crystallizing phases and microstructure in Li2O-BaO-Al2O3-SiO2 system. Ceramics International.

Mahbubeh Tangestani | Monitoring Environmental contaminants | Breakthrough Research Award

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Ms. Mahbubeh Tangestani | Monitoring Environmental contaminants | Breakthrough Research Award

Researcher | Addiction and Lifestyle Research Center of Bushehr University | Iran

Ms.  Mahbubeh Tangestani is an Iranian researcher in Environmental Health Engineering with strong expertise in air pollution, human biomonitoring, exposure assessment, and environmental epidemiology. She completed her Master of Science in Environmental Health Engineering at Iran University of Medical Sciences with top academic ranking, and her Bachelor degree in the same field at Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, both with outstanding GPAs. Her professional experience includes roles as a process engineer in wastewater treatment plant design, an environmental health auditor, and currently as an environmental health assessor at the Addiction and Lifestyle Research Center of Bushehr University of Medical Sciences. Her research interests focus on indoor and outdoor air quality, risk assessment, air pollution modeling, and health impact assessment, with publications in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports, Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, Environmental Research, and Marine Pollution Bulletin. She has presented her work at national and international conferences and has contributed to collaborative studies addressing environmental pollutants, microplastics, fluoride exposure, and bioaerosols in healthcare settings. She has received several honors including recognition as a distinguished student and selected researcher at Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, and she has played a leadership role as a founding board member of the Environmental Health Association at Iran University of Medical Sciences. Her technical expertise spans laboratory analysis, exposure monitoring, microbial culture, data modeling, and risk analysis, supported by proficiency in specialized software and project management. She has 442 citations by 340 documents, 17 publications, and an h-index of 6.

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Featured Publications

1.Akhbarizadeh, R., Dobaradaran, S., Nabipour, I., Tangestani, M., Abedi, D., & … (2021). Abandoned Covid-19 personal protective equipment along the Bushehr shores, the Persian Gulf: An emerging source of secondary microplastics in coastlines. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 168, 112386.

2.De-la-Torre, G. E., Dioses-Salinas, D. C., Dobaradaran, S., Spitz, J., Nabipour, I., & … (2022). Release of phthalate esters (PAEs) and microplastics (MPs) from face masks and gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Environmental Research, 215, 114337.

3.Dobaradaran, S., Akhbarizadeh, R., Mohammadi, M. J., Izadi, A., Keshtkar, M., & … (2020). Determination of phthalates in bottled milk by a modified nano adsorbent: Presence, effects of fat and storage time, and implications for human health. Microchemical Journal, 159, 105516.

4.Tangestani, M., Naeimi, B., Dobaradaran, S., Keshtkar, M., Salehpour, P., & … (2022). Biosorption of fluoride from aqueous solutions by Rhizopus oryzae: Isotherm and kinetic evaluation. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 41(1), e13725.

5.Jamali, M., Dobaradaran, S., Mahvi, A. H., Raeisi, A., Tangestani, M., Saeed, R., & … (2020). Assessing the non-carcinogenic risk due to the intake of fluoride from fruit juice available in the market in Bushehr. Fluoride, 53(1), 136–153.