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: 67

 

Tarun Kumar Lohani | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Prof. Tarunkumar Lohani | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Academic Researcher Award

Professor | Arba Minch University | India

Prof. Tarun Kumar Lohani is a researcher at Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, specializing in hydrology, groundwater science, watershed management, and geospatial–machine learning applications for water resources. He has authored 77 peer-reviewed publications, receiving 665 citations with an h-index of 14, reflecting consistent scholarly impact. His work addresses groundwater quality, recharge dynamics, land-use change, sedimentation, and sustainable water management in major Ethiopian basins. Lohani actively collaborates with a wide international network of researchers 113 co-authors, contributing to interdisciplinary solutions for water security. His research supports evidence-based policymaking, sustainable resource planning, and climate-resilient development in water-stressed regions.

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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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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.

Tarun Kumar Lohani | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Prof. Tarun Kumar Lohani | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Academic Researcher Award

Professor | Arba Minch University | India

Prof.  Tarun Kumar Lohani is a distinguished Professor at the Arba Minch Water Technology Institute (AWTI), Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, specializing in Water Technology, hydrological modelling, groundwater systems, climate-change–induced water challenges, GIS–based environmental analysis, and machine-learning applications in hydrology. With an extensive research portfolio comprising 119 scholarly documents, 1063 citations, an h-index of 16, and 31 i10-index publications, he has established himself as a leading contributor to contemporary water resource science and sustainability research.Prof. Lohani’s early work on construction materials, particularly the highly cited study on the optimum utilization of quarry dust as a partial replacement of sand in concrete 143 citations demonstrated his ability to bridge engineering materials research with green and cost-efficient construction practices. Over the years, his scholarship has evolved toward advanced hydrological systems climate resilience and watershed modelling. His research contributions span critical themes such as flood susceptibility mapping using multi-criteria decision-making and machine learning 70 citations groundwater quality assessment in Ethiopia’s major basins sediment transport modelling using HEC-RAS and the application of the WetSpass and SWAT models for surface–subsurface water balance and sediment yield simulations.A hallmark of his career is his strong interdisciplinary and international collaboration reflected in joint publications with researchers across India Ethiopia China and multiple global institutions. His work intersects water resource engineering environmental science remote sensing and emerging computational techniques. Notable contributions include hydrodynamic modelling of climate-change scenarios reservoir operation optimization MIKE11-NAM streamflow simulations for data-scarce regions LULC change detection using SVM and ANN models and the integration of metaheuristic and machine-learning approaches in agricultural and environmental systems.Through his research Prof. Lohani has significantly advanced understanding of sustainable water management climate-induced hydrological risks and water security in vulnerable regions. His work supports government agencies local communities and international stakeholders in improving disaster preparedness groundwater sustainability and environmental planning. Recognized for scientific rigor collaborative leadership and societal impact Prof. Lohani continues to contribute meaningfully to global water research and capacity building in the Horn of Africa.

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Featured Publications

1.Lohani, T. K., Padhi, M., Dash, K. P., & Jena, S. (2012). Optimum utilization of quarry dust as partial replacement of sand in concrete. International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Research, 1(2), 391–404. Cited by : 143

2.Rakhra, M., Singh, R., Lohani, T. K., & Shabaz, M. (2021). Metaheuristic and machine learning-based smart engine for renting and sharing of agriculture equipment. Cited by : 82

3.Sharma, C., Amandeep, B., Sobti, R., Lohani, T. K., & Shabaz, M. (2021). A secured frame selection based video watermarking technique to address quality loss of data: Combining graph-based transform, singular value decomposition, and hyperchaotic. Cited By : 57

4.Yao, Q., Shabaz, M., Lohani, T. K., Bhatt, M. W., Panesar, G. S., & Singh, R. K. (2021). 3D modelling and visualization for vision-based vibration signal processing and measurement. Cited By : 57

5.Ukumo, T. Y., Abebe, A., Lohani, T. K., & Edamo, M. L. (2023). Flood hazard mapping and analysis under climate change using hydro-dynamic model and RCPs emission scenario in Woybo River catchment of Ethiopia.
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Prof. Lohani’s work advances hydrological modelling and climate-resilient water management, providing scientifically robust tools that strengthen water security, disaster preparedness, and sustainable resource planning for vulnerable regions.

Prof. Dr. Gianluigi Bacchetta | Herbarium | Lifetime achievement Award

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Prof. Dr. Gianluigi Bacchetta | Herbarium | Lifetime achievement Award 

Prof. Dr. Gianluigi Bacchetta, University of Cagliari

Gianluigi Bacchetta is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy at the University of Cagliari, Italy. He earned his degree in Life Sciences in 1996 and subsequently completed a Master in Landscape Planning (1997) and a Master in Vegetation Analysis (2000). He holds a PhD in Geomorphology and Geobotany from the Marche Polytechnic University, completed in 2000, and also obtained a European PhD in Plant Biology from the University of Valencia in 2002. His academic career includes positions as Lecturer at the Marche Polytechnic University (2000–2002), Assistant Professor (2002–2006), and Associate Professor (2006–2015) at the University of Cagliari. From 2015 to 2023, he served as the Director of the Hortus Botanicus Karalitanus (HBK), the university’s botanical garden.

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Summary of Suitability for Lifetime Achievement Award – Prof. Gianluigi Bacchetta

Professor Gianluigi Bacchetta demonstrates exceptional suitability for a Lifetime Achievement Award in research, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in plant biology, geobotany, and biodiversity conservation. His extensive academic contributions, including leadership roles and influential publications on Italian vascular flora and endemic plant modeling, reflect profound impact on botanical sciences. As a Full Professor and former Director of the HBK Botanical Garden, he has significantly advanced scientific knowledge and conservation practices. His lifetime of dedication, scholarly excellence, and international recognition make him a highly deserving candidate for this prestigious honor.

🎓 Education

  • 📘 BSc in Life Sciences – University of Cagliari, Italy (1996)

  • 🌿 Master in Landscape Planning – University of Cagliari, Italy (1997)

  • 🌱 Master in Vegetation Analysis: Survey and Data Elaboration on Flora, Vegetation, and Soil – Marche Polytechnic University, Italy (2000)

  • 🧭 PhD in Geomorphology and Geobotany – Marche Polytechnic University, Italy (Completed December 2000)

  • 🌍 European PhD in Plant Biology (025 C) – University of Valencia, Spain (Suficiencia Investigadora obtained in November 2002)

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Lecturer – Marche Polytechnic University (2000–2002)

  • 🧪 Assistant Professor – Faculty of Science, University of Cagliari (2002–2006)

  • 📚 Associate Professor – Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Cagliari (2006–2015)

  • 🧬 Full Professor – Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy, University of Cagliari (2015–present)

  • 🌺 Director of HBK (Hortus Botanicus Karalitanus) – University of Cagliari (2015–2023)

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • 🧑‍🔬 Recognized expert in geobotany, plant biology, and vegetation analysis

  • 🌍 Held a European PhD, signifying international recognition of academic excellence

  • 🌱 As Director of HBK, contributed significantly to botanical conservation, research, and public education

  • 🌟 Leadership roles in academic and scientific institutions, promoting biodiversity and plant science research

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An annotated checklist of the Italian vascular flora

CITED: 2000

An updated checklist of the vascular flora native to Italy

CITED: 932

An updated checklist of the vascular flora alien to Italy

CITED: 626

Integrazioni alla checklist della flora vascolare italiana

CITED: 397

Using MaxEnt modeling to predict the potential distribution of the endemic plant Rosa arabica Crép. in Egypt

CITED: 301

Ebrahim Sepehr | Soil and Water Pollution | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Ebrahim Sepehr | Soil and Water Pollution | Best Researcher Award

Professor in Environmental Soil Chemistry at the Department of Soil Science at Urmia University , Iran

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🌱 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Ebrahim Sepehr’s academic journey began with a strong foundation in soil chemistry and fertility. He pursued advanced education in these disciplines, which culminated in his role as a professor at Urmia University, Iran. His passion for understanding soil’s intricate properties laid the groundwork for his future contributions to agriculture and environmental science.

🌟 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Sepehr has held several prestigious positions, showcasing his leadership in academia and the agricultural sector. Since 2021, he has served as the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Urmia University. He also presides over the Soil Science Society of West Azerbaijan, Iran, since 2016, and chairs the Agriculture & Environment Committee of the region. His tenure as Head of the Soil Science Department (2014-2016) solidified his reputation as a dedicated educator and administrator.

📚 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Sepehr’s research spans critical areas such as soil and water pollution, remediation of contaminated soils, and advanced plant nutrition. His work has significantly influenced sustainable agriculture, particularly in the realm of nutrient use efficiency and organic matter management. Beyond journal articles, he has co-authored influential books like Soil and Water Chemistry: An Integrative Approach and contributed to seminal works on soil fertility in Iran.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Sepehr’s excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including the Best University Teacher (2023) and Best Researcher (2024) in West Azerbaijan. These accolades underscore his dedication to advancing soil science education and research.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Sepehr’s studies on eco-friendly solutions, such as using biochar and sustainable fertilizers, have contributed to global efforts to combat soil degradation and pollution. His innovative approaches, such as employing artificial neural networks for detecting nutrient deficiencies, reflect his forward-thinking methodology.

✨ Legacy and Future Contributions

As a leader in soil science, Dr. Sepehr continues to inspire future generations through his teaching and research. His enduring focus on integrating modern technology with traditional agricultural practices positions him as a pioneer in sustainable soil management. With his ongoing work in combating salinity and enhancing nutrient recovery, his contributions are poised to leave a lasting impact on both local and global agricultural ecosystems.

Publication Top Notes 

Esmaillou, Z., Asghari, M., Zaare-Nahandi, F., & Sepehr, E. (2024). Effect of rootstock and magnetized water on apple saplings under salinity stress. 🌱 Plant Productions.

Piri, M., Sepehr, E., & Sharifmand, M. (2024). Combined phosphorus-organic matter fertilizer effects on Moldavian Balm. 🌸 Iranian Journal of Soil and Water Research, 55(3), 401–413.

Mirbolook, A., Rasouli-Sadaghiani, M., Sepehr, E., et al. (2024). Responses of bread wheat to Zn-Glycine and Zn-Alanine fertilizers under saline soil. 🌾 Journal of Plant Nutrition, 1–19.

Ashrafi-Saiedlou, S., Rasouli-Sadaghiani, M., Samadi, A., Barin, M., & Sepehr, E. (2024). Aspergillus niger for eco-friendly potassium release. 🍄 Heliyon, 10(7).

Hajizadeh, N., Sepehr, E., Maleki, R., & Imani, A. (2024). Detecting iron deficiency in peaches using AI. 🍑 Iranian Journal of Soil and Water Research, 55(1), 69–81.

Miran, N., Rasouli-Sadaghiani, M., Feiziasl, V., Sepehr, E., et al. (2024). Nutritional status of dryland wheat via DRIS method. 🌾 Applied Soil Research, 11(4), 18–29.

Piri, M., & Sepehr, E. (2024). Struvite/biochar composites as phosphorus fertilizers for maize. 🌽 Journal of Plant Nutrition, 47(3), 433–447.

Azimzadeh, Z., Hassani, A., Mandoulakani, B. A., & Sepehr, E. (2024). Oregano responses to salinity stress. 🌿 Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 46(2), 14.

Sharifmand, M., Sepehr, E., Rasouli-Sadaghiani, M., & Asri-Rezaei, S. (2023). Study of ciprofloxacin hysteresis in soil. 🌍 Iranian Journal of Soil and Water Research, 54(10), 1597–1608.

Piri, M., Sepehr, E., & Ghavidel, S. Z. (2023). Leonardite/struvite phosphorus fertilizers for calcareous soils. 🌾 Journal of Cleaner Production, 430, 139723.