Mahbubeh Tangestani | Monitoring Environmental contaminants | Breakthrough Research Award

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.

Profiles : Google Scholar | ORCID | Scopus

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.

Ms. Aiswarya Pati | Environmental Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Aiswarya Pati | Environmental Toxicology | Best Researcher Award 

Ms. Aiswarya Pati, Sambalpur University, India

Aiswarya Pati is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the School of Life Sciences, Sambalpur University, under the supervision of Dr. Binata Nayak. Her research focuses on aquatic toxicology, particularly the impact of toxic materials and pesticide residues on the environment and human health. She is actively involved in studying bioaccumulation, leaching of pesticides into drinking water, and their health effects on farming communities. Aiswarya has co-authored several research articles in reputed journals and is passionate about bridging environmental research with community well-being. Her innovative work contributes toward sustainable environmental practices and public health awareness.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability Best Researcher Award:

Aiswarya Pati demonstrates strong potential and merit for the Best Researcher Award through her focused and socially impactful research in the field of aquatic toxicology and environmental health. Her ongoing Ph.D. work under the guidance of Dr. Binata Nayak has already contributed to several notable publications in high-quality journals such as ChemistrySelect, Discover Water, and Discover Applied Sciences. These publications highlight her contributions to advanced molecular simulations, environmental monitoring, and nanoparticle research.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. (Continuing)School of Life Sciences, Sambalpur University
    🧪 Specialization: Aquatic Toxicology & Environmental Impact Assessment
    👩‍🏫 Under the guidance of Dr. Binata Nayak

💼 Work Experience / Research Background

  • 🔬 Currently engaged in bio-monitoring of pesticide residues, their environmental flow, and associated public health risks.

  • 🌾 Studies focus on farmers’ health, leaching of pesticides in drinking water, and tracking disease patterns linked to chemical exposure.

  • 🧫 Research on biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles and their anti-bacterial applications.

🏆 Achievements

  • 📄 Published research articles in SCI/Scopus indexed journals:

    1. Biogenic Synthesis and Characterization of Selenium Nanoparticles

    2. A Review on Toxicity Prediction of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

    3. Evaluation of Spatio‑Temporal Water Quality Status of Jeera River, Odisha

  • 📊 Actively contributing to environmental sustainability through community-based research.

🥇 Awards & Honors

  • 🏅 Award Category Preference: Best Researcher Award

  • 🧑‍🔬 Recognized for cutting-edge research in environmental toxicology and community health monitoring.

Publication Top Notes:

Advanced Integrated Molecular Simulations Based Prediction of Sulfonamide Natural Compound Binding to Cytosolic Carbonic Anhydrase Enzymes

Exploring the binding potential of natural compounds to carbonic anhydrase of cyanobacteria through computer-based simulations

Evaluation of spatio-temporal water quality status of Jeera river, Odisha, India

Potential phytochemicals as microtubule-disrupting agents in cancer prevention