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.

Dr. Daniel Jacob | Wildlife Refuge | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Daniel Jacob | Wildlife Refuge | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Daniel Jacob, University of Uyo, Nigeria 

Dr. Daniel Etim Jacob is a dedicated Nigerian academic and conservationist specializing in Forestry and Wildlife Management. He holds a Ph.D. in Park Planning and Recreational Development from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Currently a Lecturer I at the University of Uyo, he has contributed significantly to research on biodiversity conservation, wildlife ecology, and resource governance. Dr. Jacob is an active member of several professional bodies, including the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and the Society of Conservation Biology. His work extends to national and international conservation initiatives, emphasizing sustainable environmental practices.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Daniel Etim Jacob is a highly qualified and accomplished researcher in the field of Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management. His academic background, professional experience, research contributions, and active membership in professional bodies make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Park Planning and Recreational Development – Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (2017) 🎓
  • M.Sc. in Wildlife Resources Management – University of Uyo (2014) 🌿
  • Bachelor of Forestry and Wildlife (B.For) – University of Uyo (2009) 🌳
  • GCE & NECO SSCE Certificates (2001) 🏫
  • First School Leaving Certificate (1993) ✏️

💼 Work Experience

Before University Appointment:

  • Graduate Assistant (NYSC) – Forestry and Wildlife, University of Maiduguri (2010-2011) 🎓
  • Environmental Officer – Herwa Community Development Center, Maiduguri (2010-2011) 🌱

At University of Uyo:

  • Lecturer I – Forestry and Wildlife/Wildlife Resources Management Faculty (2011 – Present) 📚
  • Assistant Departmental Examination Officer (2017-2019) ✍️
  • Departmental Board Secretary (2018) 📝
  • Departmental Time-Table Coordinator (2018-2019) 📅
  • Acting Postgraduate Board Secretary (2018-2019) 🎓
  • Departmental Examination Officer (2019-2023) 🏛️
  • Examination Officer (GST) (2019 – Present) 📖
  • Postgraduate Board Secretary (2019) 📜
  • Faculty Representative to Faculty of Social Science (2019 – Present) 🤝
  • Editorial Assistant – Journal of Forestry, Environment, and Sustainable Development (JOSFED) (2020) 🖊️

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • Exxon Mobil Undergraduate Scholarship (2006-2008) 🎖️
  • Best Graduating Student – Forestry & Wildlife Department (2009) 🥇
  • Award of Excellence – Akwa Ibom Graduate Association, Borno Chapter (2010) 🌟
  • Member of Multiple Professional Bodies (NEST, NIM, SCB, PCI, IUCN, WISON, CCSG, The Wildlife Society – Western Section, USA) 🌍

Publication Top Notes:

Cultural and socio-economic perspectives of the conservation of Asanting Ibiono Sacred Forests in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

CITED:35

Socio-cultural importance of sacred forests conservation in south southern Nigeria

CITED:30

Issues in Conflict Resolution in Cross River National Park, Southeastern Nigeria

CITED:26

Wildlife Poaching in Nigeria National Parks: A Case study of Cross River National Park

CITED:25

Community participation in protected area management: A case study of Cross River National Park.

CITED:25

Dr Milad Mirzaei Aminiyan | Environmental Pollution and Remediation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Milad Mirzaei Aminiyan | Environmental Pollution and Remediation | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D. in Soil Science-Biophysics at University of Tehran, Iran

Dr. Milad Mirzaei Aminiyan is a PhD scholar specializing in Environmental Sciences with a focus on Soil and Water Resources Management. Affiliated with the University of Tehran, his research explores the interactions between emerging pollutants, soil health, and plant growth. With an h-index of 9 and numerous peer-reviewed publications, he has earned recognition as a top researcher in his field. 📚✨

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🎓 Education

  • PhD in Soil Biophysics (2018–2024)
    University of Tehran (UT), Iran
    Thesis: Impact of Microplastic Particles on Soil and Plant Growth.
  • Guest Ph.D. Student (2023)
    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    Research: Polyethylene Microplastics and Microrubber Particles Effects on Willow Growth.
  • M.Sc. in Soil Physics and Conservation (2010–2013)
    Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran
    Thesis: Nanozeolite Effects on Soil Organic Carbon Fractions.
  • B.Sc. in Environmental Soil Science (2006–2010)
    Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Iran
    Project: Effects of Pistachio Wastes on Soil Properties.

Professional Experience 👩‍🔬

  • Technical & Commercial Manager, ABENEGAHDAR Organic Fertilizer Factory (2013–2018)
  • Environmental Scientist, Rafsanjan’s Eco-Industrial Zone (2014–2018)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Biodegradation and interaction of microplastics
  • Emerging contaminants: PAHs, pesticides, and metals
  • Hydrogeochemistry and water quality modeling
  • Ecotoxicology and risk assessment

Awards and Honors 🏆

  • 2022: Top Researcher, Soil Sciences and Engineering Department, University of Tehran
  • 2018: 2nd Rank in Iranian PhD Entrance Exam (Soil Physics)
  • 2013: Best M.Sc. Thesis, Bu-Ali Sina University
  • 2010: National Elite Foundation Award for Top Graduates

Achievements 🌟

  • Secured grants from Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and Iranian Nanotechnology Innovation Council (INIC).
  • Conducted impactful studies on microplastic pollution and soil health improvement.

Upcoming Projects 🚀

  • Exploring microplastic transport in porous media.
  • Risk assessment of polyethylene microplastics on agriculture.
  • Advanced hydrogeochemical modeling for water resource sustainability.

 Publications 📄

Environmental Pollution (Emerging Hazardous Substances)

  1. Aminiyan, M.M., Shorafa, M., Pourbabaee, A.A. (2024)
    Mitigating the detrimental impacts of low- and high-density polyethylene microplastics using a novel microbial consortium on a soil-plant system: Insights and interactions.
    Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
  2. Aminiyan, M.M., Rahman, M.M., Rodríguez-Seijo, A., Begloo, R.H., Cheraghi, M., Aminiyan, F.M. (2022)
    Elucidating of potentially toxic elements contamination in topsoils around a copper smelter: Spatial distribution, partitioning, and risk estimation.
    Journal: Environmental Geochemistry and Health
  3. Aminiyan, M.M., Kalantzi, O.I., Etesami, H., Khamoshi, S.E., Begloo, R.H., Aminiyan, F.M. (2021)
    Occurrence and source apportionment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in dust of an emerging industrial city in Iran: Implications for human health.
    Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
  4. Moghtaderi, T., Aminiyan, M.M., Alamdar, R., Moghtaderi, M. (2019)
    Index-based evaluation of pollution characteristics and health risk of potentially toxic metals in schools’ dust of Shiraz megacity, SW Iran.
    Journal: Human and Ecological Risk Assessment
  5. Aminiyan, M.M., Baalousha, M., Mousavi, R., Aminiyan, F.M., Hosseini, H., Heydariyan, A. (2018)
    The ecological risk, source identification, and pollution assessment of heavy metals in road dust: a case study in Rafsanjan, SE Iran.
    Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
  6. Aminiyan, M.M., Baalousha, M., Aminiyan, F.M. (2018)
    Evolution of human health risk based on EPA modeling for adults and children and pollution level of potentially toxic metals in Rafsanjan road dust.
    Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
  7. Aminiyan, M.M., Aminiyan, F.M. (2020)
    Comprehensive integrated index-based geochemistry and hydrochemical analyses of groundwater resources for multiple consumptions under coastal conditions.
    Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
  8. Aminiyan, M.M., Aitkenhead-Peterson, J., Aminiyan, F.M. (2018)
    Evaluation of multiple water quality indices for drinking and irrigation purposes for the Karoon River, Iran.
    Journal: Environmental Geochemistry and Health
  9. Aminiyan, M.M., Aminiyan, F.M., Heydariyan, A. (2016)
    Study on hydrochemical characterization and annual changes of surface water quality for agricultural and drinking purposes in a semi-arid area.
    Journal: Sustainable Water Resources Management
  10. Aminiyan, M.M., Aminiyan, F.M., Heydariyan, A., Sadikhani, M. (2016)
    The assessment of groundwater geochemistry of some wells in Rafsanjan plain, Iran.
    Journal: Eurasian Soil Science

 

Prof Xiaosong Tian | Agricultural environmental protection | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Xiaosong Tian | Agricultural environmental protection | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at Chongqing vocational institute of engineering, China

Xiaosong Tian is an associate professor at Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering, with significant contributions to agricultural environmental protection. He serves on various professional committees and editorial boards, driving research and innovation in eco-environmental fields.

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Professional Experience💼 

From 2011 to 2018, he worked at the Chongqing Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources and the China Merchants Chongqing Transportation Research and Design Institute, contributing significantly to ecological and environmental protection projects.

Research Interests🔬

His main research areas include agroecological environment protection, restoration of heavy metal-polluted farmland, and sustainable development of selenium-rich functional agriculture.

Technical Skills🛠️

Xiaosong has expertise in environmental remediation, biochar applications, and the analysis of heavy metal uptake in crops, supported by his work on over 100 consultancy projects.

Upcoming Projects📈

He is currently leading ongoing research funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing and the Science and Technology Research Key Program of the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission.

Awards and Honors🏆

Xiaosong’s research has led to multiple awards, and he has six patents authorized, with two additional patents in process. His work is widely recognized, having been cited 141 times on ResearchGate.

Publication Top Notes📄

  • Evolutionary Trend Analysis of Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution Load in Chongqing
    Journal: Agronomy
    Year: 2024
  • Analysis of Evolving Carbon Stock Trends and Influencing Factors in Chongqing under Future Scenarios
    Journal: Land
    Year: 2024
  • Evolving Trends and Influencing Factors of the Rural Green Development Level in Chongqing
    Journal: Land
    Year: 2023
  • Response of Methylmercury in Paddy Soil and Paddy Rice to Pristine Biochar: A Meta-Analysis and Environmental Implications
    Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
    Year: 2023
  • A New Insight into the Role of Iron Plaque in Arsenic and Cadmium Accumulation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Roots
    Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
    Year: 2023
  • Identification of Heavy Metal Pollutants and Their Sources in Farmland: An Integrated Approach of Risk Assessment and X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
    Journal: Scientific Reports
    Year: 2022
  • Simultaneous Adsorption of As(III) and Cd(II) by Ferrihydrite-Modified Biochar in Aqueous Solution and Their Mutual Effects
    Journal: Scientific Reports
    Year: 2022
  • Role of the Rhizosphere of a Flooding-Tolerant Herb in Promoting Mercury Methylation in Water-Level Fluctuation Zones
    Journal: Journal of Environmental Sciences
    Year: 2022
  • Risk Identification of Heavy Metals in Agricultural Soils from a Typically High Cd Geological Background Area in Upper Reaches of the Yangtze River
    Journal: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
    Year: 2022
  • Mercury in Human Hair and Its Implications for Health Investigation
    Journal: Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health
    Year: 2021
  • Total Mercury and Methylmercury in Human Hair and Food: Implications for the Exposure and Health Risk to Residents in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region, China
    Journal: Environmental Pollution
    Year: 2021
  • Does Biochar Inhibit the Bioavailability and Bioaccumulation of As and Cd in Co-Contaminated Soils? A Meta-Analysis
    Journal: Science of The Total Environment
    Year: 2021
  • Spatial Distribution of As and Cd in Co-Contaminated Soils Within the Rice Root Microzone
    Journal: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
    Year: 2021

 

 

Mr JOSEPH KARANJA | Siltation of Reservoirs | Best Researcher Award

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Mr JOSEPH KARANJA | Siltation of Reservoirs | Best Researcher Award

Research and Development Coordinator at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, Kenya

Joseph Thuku Karanja is a seasoned Hydrologist from Kenya, boasting over 24 years of experience in water resource management and research. He currently serves as the Research Coordinator at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd, where he oversees hydrological investigations and reservoir management. His expertise extends across various aspects of hydrology, including flood analysis, water resource protection, and the implementation of integrated water management systems. 🌍

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Academic Background

  • B.Sc. in Geography and Chemistry – Egerton University, 1998
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Hydrology and Water Information Systems – University of Nairobi & IMTR, 1999
  • Postgraduate Studies in Integrated Water Resources Management – University of Nairobi, 2009
  • Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management – University of Nairobi, 2018

Professional Experience

  • Research Coordinator at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
    • Coordinating research activities within the company.
  • Dam Coordinator at various dams (Sasumua, Ruiru, Ndakaini/Thika)
    • Oversaw dam operations, including daily measurements of rainfall, inflows, and reservoir levels.
    • Prepared management reports and advised top management on water management decisions.
  • Hydrologist at GIBB (Eastern Africa) Ltd
    • Worked on river rainfall runoff modeling, reservoir storage management, and hydrological investigations.
    • Analyzed hydrological data using software such as HYDATA and TRRL.

Research Interests

  • River rainfall runoff modeling, hydrological investigations, and catchment resource protection.
  • Recent publications include a co-authored paper on catchment dynamics and an authorship on hydrology in road design.

Membership in Professional Societies

Skills

  • Extensive experience in flood hydrology analysis, hydro-meteorological data collection, and reservoir management.
  • Proficient in hydrological modeling software and quantitative analysis.

Publications

These publications contribute significantly to the field of hydrology, addressing critical issues in water resource management and providing empirical data for future research. 📚

  • Using multi-proxy analysis to determine the long-term impacts of catchment dynamics on water reservoirs – A case from a tropical reservoir (Ruiru Basin, Kenya) (2024)
  • Kenya Road Design Manual; Hydrology and Drainage (2024)