Maryam Ekhtiari | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

šŸŒŸAssist Prof Dr. Maryam Ekhtiari, Environmental Science, Best Researcher Award šŸ†

Assistant professor at Shiraz University, Iran Environmental Science

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Bio Summary: Maryam Ekhtiari, born on July 31, 1978, in Shiraz, Iran, is an accomplished architect and academician. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Tehran, with a focus on the integral relationship between human needs, desires, and architecture. Currently residing in Shiraz, Iran, Ekhtiari has been a dedicated researcher and educator, contributing significantly to the fields of Green Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, and Environmental Psychology.

Education:

Ph.D. in Architecture: University of Tehran, College of Fine Arts, Faculty of Architecture (2006-2011)

M.Sc. in Architecture & Urbanism: Tehran University of Art, Isfahan, Iran (1996-2003)

Diploma: National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET; 1992-1996)

Professional Journey:

Assistant Professor at Shiraz University, Faculty of Art & Architecture, Department of Architecture (2011-2023)

Research Focus:

Green Architecture

Vernacular Architecture

Environmental Psychology

Quality assessment factors in residential complexes

Muqarnas structure and elements

Domestic water-saving consumption patterns

Social sustainability in urban blocks

Environmental psychology of spatial quality criteria

Vernacular Architecture of Fars Province

Multisensory Landscape Factors in Iranian Gardens

Design process framework for reusing existing buildings

Analysis framework for recognizing behavioral settings in residential spaces

Muqarnas typology and fundamental components

Honors & Awards:

First top graduate student in M.Sc. in Architecture & Urbanism (2003)

Publications Top Note & Contributions:

  • Various research articles in esteemed journals on topics such as Muqarnas, vernacular architecture, environmental psychology, and sustainable design.

Document & Citation Trends:

Title: Investigating the impact of technical, economic and social behavioral saving strategies on domestic water-saving consumption patterns in Shiraz

  • Authors: Esmaeilishirazifard, N., Ekhtiari, M., Nikkar, M., Fattahi, K.
  • Published in: Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, 2024, 12, 100167

Title: Environmental Role of Open Space in Infection and Disease Control

  • Authors: Ekhtiari, M., Akbari, N.
  • Published in: Architectural Factors for Infection and Disease Control, 2022, pp. 166ā€“176

Title: Characterisation of social sustainability in a decayed urban block in Iran (a case study of: Saheb Al-Amri neighbourhood of Ghasr-Dasht, Shiraz)

  • Authors: Motealleh, T., Zakeri, S.M.H., Vakilinezhad, R., Ekhtiari, M.
  • Published in: Local Environment, 2021, 26(9), pp. 1152ā€“1173
  • Citations: 5

Title: Investigating Interaction between Multisensory Landscape Factors in Iranian Gardens-Case Study: Eram Garden (Bagh-e-Eram) in Shiraz

  • Authors: Fathipour, A., Ekhtiari, M.
  • Published in: Journal of Environmental Studies, 2020, 46(3), pp. 537ā€“558

Author Metrics:

  • Prolific contributor with numerous published articles in reputable journals.

Recognized for impactful research in the fields of architecture and environmental studies.

5 Citations by 5 documents

4 Documents

h-index: 1

Author Contributions:

Contributed to research on domestic water-saving strategies, environmental factors in infection and disease control, social sustainability in urban blocks, and multisensory landscape factors in Iranian gardens.

Research Timeline:

2013-2023: Research articles on Green Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, and Environmental Psychology.

2021: Publication on social sustainability in a decayed urban block.

2020: Studies on the design process framework for reusing existing buildings and interaction between multisensory landscape factors in Iranian Gardens.

2019: Exploration of Muqarnas typology and fundamental components, and publication on Vernacular Architecture of Fars Province.

Luisa Massaccesi | Recovery of degraded soils | Best Researcher Award

šŸŒŸDr. Luisa Massaccesi, Recovery of degraded soils, Best Researcher AwardšŸ†

Ā Doctorate at CNR-ISAFOM, Italy

Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Luisa Massaccesi, an Italian researcher specializing in soil science and environmental microbiology. I hold a Ph.D. in Environmental Sustainability and have been actively involved in various research projects, contributing significantly to the understanding of soil-plant interactions, microbial communities, and the impact of agricultural practices on soil health.

Education:

Ph.D. in Environmental Sustainability

University of Perugia, Italy

Thesis Title: “Metals Mobility in Soil-Plant System”

Master’s in Defense of Agro-Food and Environmental Resources

University of Perugia, Italy

Bachelor’s in Sciences and Technologies of Cultivations

University of Perugia, Italy

Research Focus:

Luisa Massaccesi, research has primarily focused on the following areas:

Soil-Plant Interactions: Studied the dynamics of metals in soil-plant systems, with a focus on heavy metal mobility and accumulation in different soil types.

Microbial Ecology: Investigated the microbial communities in various environments, including soil, and their responses to different agricultural practices, antibiotic resistance, and environmental stressors.

Biochar Applications: Explored the use of biochar produced from woody materials as a soil amendment for fertility recovery, as well as its potential in mitigating heavy metal and aromatic hydrocarbon contamination.

Altitudinal and Vegetation Impact: Explored how altitude and vegetation affect soil organic carbon, microbial biomass, and basal respiration in forest soils.

Professional Journey:

Current Position: Researcher (III level) at the National Research Council (CNR) – Institute for Agricultural and Forestry Systems of the Mediterranean (ISAFOM), Perugia.

Previous Positions: Assegnista di Ricerca (Research Fellow) at the University of Tuscia, and Borsista (Fellow) at the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Umbria and Marche.

International Experience: Trained at The Manchester University (UK) on the role of radical exudates in plant response to drought and climate warming.

Honors & Awards:

Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale (ASN): Obtained qualification as an associate professor in Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Genetics, and Pedology.

Affiliations: Member of the Italian Society of Soil Science (SISS), International Humic Substances Society (IHSS), and Italian Society of Pedology (SIPE).

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Authored 42 ‘peer-reviewed’ publications in indexed scientific journals with an H-index of 19.

Reviewed manuscripts for reputable journals such as Soil Biology and Biochemistry, Geoderma, PLOS ONE, and more.

Title: Co-treatment of fruit and vegetable waste in sludge digesters. An analysis of the relationship among bio-methane generation, process stability and digestate phytotoxicity

Authors: F Di Maria, A Sordi, G Cirulli, G Gigliotti, L Massaccesi, M Cucina

Journal: Waste Management

Volume: 34, Issue: 9

Pages: 1603-1608

Year: 2014

Citations: 118

Title: Long-term distribution, mobility and plant availability of compost-derived heavy metals in a landfill covering soil

Authors: D Businelli, L Massaccesi, D Said-Pullicino, G Gigliotti

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Volume: 407, Issue: 4

Pages: 1426-1435

Year: 2009

Citations: 115

Title: Rhizosphere effect of three plant species of environment under periglacial conditions (Majella Massif, central Italy)

Authors: L Massaccesi, GMN Benucci, G Gigliotti, S Cocco, G Corti, A Agnelli

Journal: Soil Biology and Biochemistry

Volume: 89

Pages: 184-195

Year: 2015

Citations: 78

Title: Chemical characterisation of percolate and digestate during the hybrid solid anaerobic digestion batch process

Authors: L Massaccesi, A Sordi, C Micale, M Cucina, C Zadra, F Di Maria

Journal: Process Biochemistry

Volume: 48, Issue: 9

Pages: 1361-1367

Year: 2013

Citations: 78

Title: Gas emissions during olive mill waste composting under static pile conditions

Authors: L Nasini, G De Luca, A Ricci, F Ortolani, A Caselli, L Massaccesi, L Regni

Journal: International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation

Volume: 107

Pages: 70-76

Author Metrics:

Total Citations: 1000

H-index: 19

Research Timeline:

2015-2018: Researcher at the University of Perugia, focusing on soil-plant interactions in different pedoclimatic environments.

2013-2015: Assegnista di Ricerca at the University of Perugia, studying organic carbon sequestration in olive-cultivated soils.

2010-2012: Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of Perugia, contributing to projects on integrated environmental enhancement of organic residues.

2007-2009: Doctoral research on heavy metal pollution in soil-plant systems, including a research period at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility.

Gbenga Adamolekun | Environmental Economics | Best Researcher Award

šŸŒŸ Dr. Gbenga Adamolekun, Environmental Economics, Best Researcher AwardšŸ†

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Dr. Gbenga Adamolekun is currently an Assistant Professor in Finance and Programme Leader at Edinburgh Napier University, UK. He holds a PhD in Finance from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, and is a Chartered Wealth Manager (CWMR) from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). With extensive experience in academia and the finance industry, Dr. Adamolekun has made significant contributions to research, teaching, and enterprise.

Education:

PhD in Finance, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK (2017-2020)

Chartered Wealth Manager (CWMR), Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) (2017 – Present)

M.Sc. in Investment and Finance (Distinction), Bournemouth University, UK (2015-2016)

B.Sc. in Accounting, University of Jos, Nigeria (2008-2011)

Research Focus:

Dr. Adamolekun’s research interests include Sustainable Finance, Behavioural Finance, Corporate Outcomes, Climate Finance, and Corporate Finance. He has produced a significant body of work with a focus on carbon emissions, market valuation, corporate competitiveness, and various aspects of financial management.

Professional Journey:

Assistant Professor in Finance & Programme Leader, Edinburgh Napier University, UK (August 2021 to date)

Lecturer in Finance & Recruitment and Admissions Lead, Coventry University, UK (January 2021 to August 2021)

Adjunct Professor, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, UK (January 2017 to February 2021)

Director of Finance and Investment, Betrevolution (January 2013 to September 2016)

Honors & Awards:

Bournemouth University VC Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Fully funded PhD scholarship for Academic Excellence by Heriot-Watt University

Dr. Emmanuel Egegwuā€™s Prize for Cost Accounting

Federal Government of Nigeria Academic Excellence Scholarship

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Dr. Adamolekun has contributed significantly to academic literature with papers published in reputable journals. His research spans topics such as carbon pricing, emissions trading schemes, corporate carbon footprints, and the impact of energy poverty on stock market participation.

Title: Corporate carbon emissions and market valuation of organic and inorganic investments

  • Authors: G Adamolekun, NA Kwansa, F Kwabi
  • Journal: Economics Letters
  • Volume: 221
  • Pages: 110887
  • Year: 2022

Title: Excess cash holdings, stock returns, and investment organicity: evidence from UK investment announcements

  • Authors: E Jones, H Li, O Adamolekun
  • Journal: Abacus
  • Volume: 58 (4)
  • Pages: 603-647
  • Year: 2022

Title: Carbon price and firm greenhouse gas emissions

  • Author: G Adamolekun
  • Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
  • Volume: 349
  • Pages: 119496
  • Year: 2024

Title: Cash holding dynamics and competition intensity: Evidence from UK firms

  • Authors: G Adamolekun, E Jones, H Li
  • Journal: Managerial and Decision Economics
  • Volume: 44 (1)
  • Pages: 641-662
  • Year: 2023

Title: Firm-level pollution and membership of emission trading schemes

  • Authors: G Adamolekun, FF Adedoyin, A Siganos
  • Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
  • Volume: 351
  • Pages: 119970

Author Metrics:

Dr. Adamolekun’s research demonstrates a high level of productivity and impact, as evidenced by multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, participation in conferences, and engagement with the academic community.

Citations: 18

h-index: 2

Research Timeline:

PhD in Finance (2017-2020)

Chartered Wealth Manager (CWMR) Certification (2017-Present)

M.Sc. in Investment and Finance (2015-2016)

B.Sc. in Accounting (2008-2011)

Kisira Yeeko | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

šŸŒŸMr. Kisira Yeeko Hussain, Environmental Science, Young Scientist AwardšŸ†

Victoria University, Kampala, Uganda, Uganda
Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Yeeko Kisira is a highly skilled and passionate educator and geographer from the Republic of Uganda. With a Master’s Degree in Geography from Makerere University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Kyambogo University, Kisira has dedicated over five years to teaching, including at the university level. Currently affiliated with Victoria University, he has been recognized as the Best University Researcher in 2022.

Education:

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Kyambogo University, Uganda (2021-2022)

Master of Arts in Geography, Makerere University, Uganda (2016-2020)

Bachelor of Arts (Geography Major), Makerere University, Uganda (2011-2014)

Research Focus:

Yeeko Kisira specializes in education, refugees/migration, climate-related hazards, natural disaster resilience, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), energy, and disability. His research and consultancy work have contributed to government and non-government initiatives, including the development of the National Report on climate change and WASH intersectionality.

Professional Journey:

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Geography, Makerere University (2020-2021)

Awarded Best University Researcher in 2022 by Victoria University

Honors & Awards:

District Quota University Scholarships for Best Candidates (Government of the Republic of Uganda, 2011/2012)

Partial Masterā€™s Scholarship (IDA-SAREC Project 2016-2020, Makerere University)

Best University Researcher Award (Victoria University, 2022)

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Yeeko Kisira has made significant contributions to the academic community with several publications. Notable works include papers on climate-induced migration, resilience of persons with disabilities to landslides, and spatial patterns of infiltration in various regions of Uganda.

Title: Urban refugees’ digital experiences and social connections during Covid-19 response in Kampala, Uganda

  • Authors: H. Sseviiri, A. Alencar, Y. Kisira
  • Journal: Media and Communication
  • Volume: 10, Issue: 2
  • Pages: 276-286
  • Year: 2022

Title: Mapping the susceptibility of persons with disabilities to landslides in a highland landscape of Bushika Sub County, Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda

  • Authors: M. Ssennoga, F. Mugagga, D.L. Nadhomi, Y. Kisira
  • Journal: JĆ mbĆ”: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies
  • Volume: 14, Issue: 1
  • Pages: 1-9
  • Year: 2022

Title: Resilience of persons with disabilities to climate-induced landslide hazards in the vulnerable areas of Mount Elgon, Uganda

  • Authors: M. Ssennoga, Y. Kisira, F. Mugagga, D. Nadhomi
  • Journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Volume: 80
  • Pages: 103212
  • Year: 2022

Title: Effect of Climate Variability and Change on Land Suitability for Irish Potato Production in Kigezi Highlands of Uganda

  • Authors: N.D. Luliro, D.S. Ddumba, I. Nammanda, Y. Kisira
  • Book: Remote Sensing of African Mountains: Geospatial Tools Toward Sustainability
  • Year: 2022

Title: Persons with disabilities and resilience: coping with environmental hazards case of landslides in Mount Elgon region, Uganda

  • Authors: Y. Kisira, M. Ssennoga, F. Mugagga, D. Nadhomi
  • Journal: Environmental Hazards
  • Volume: 22, Issue: 4
  • Pages: 349-366

Author Metrics:

Manuscript ID for Recent Publication: E. Serwajja, Y. Kisira & Y. Bamutaze, 2024, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Elsevier publishers Ltd.

The h-index is a metric that reflects both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. An h-index of 2 means that the author has at least 2 papers that have been cited at least 2 times each. The i10-index indicates the number of publications by an author that have at least 10 citations each.

Research Timeline:

2019: Participated in the Food, Disability, Water, and Sanitation training in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda.

2020-2021: Served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Makerere University.

2022: Awarded Best University Researcher at Victoria University.

Please note that some specific metrics, such as H-Index and Citation Count, are not provided in the information provided. Additionally, the complete research timeline and details may not be exhaustive due to the length limitations.

Xintai Su | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

šŸŒŸProf Dr. Xintai Su, Environmental Science, Best Researcher AwardšŸ†

Professor at South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, China

Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Dr. Xintai Su, currently serving as a Professor and the Director of the “Base for International Science and Technology Cooperation” at the School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China. With a solid background in Chemistry and Material Science, my expertise lies in the fields of Adsorption and Water Treatment, Solid Waste Treatment, and Resource Utilization, as well as Solid Waste Catalysis and its Applications.

Education:

B.S., Yili Normal College, Chemistry, 1995

M.S., Xinjiang University, Physical Chemistry, 2003

Ph.D., University of Science and Technology Beijing, Material Science, 2007

Research Focus:

My primary research interests include:

Adsorption and Water Treatment

Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Utilization

Solid Waste Catalysis and Its Applications

Professional Journey:

2007.3- Associate Professor, Xinjiang University

2011.11- Professor, Xinjiang University

2018.03-2018.6, Professor, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University

2018.6-now, Professor, South China University of Technology

2009.03-2010.03- Post Doctor, Seoul National University, Korea, sponsoring professor advisor-Hyeon TH.

2014.03-2015.03- Senior Visiting Scholar, Griffith University, Australia, sponsoring professor advisor-Huijun Zhao.

Honors & Awards:

Outstanding young talent, NSFC (Natural Science Foundation of China)- Joint fund of Xinjiang, 2016

The second prize, The Science and Technology Progress Award of Xinjiang, 2016

The second prize, The Invention Patent Award of Xinjiang, 2016

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Title: Removal of chromium from electroplating sludge by roasting-acid leaching and catalytic degradation of antibiotics by its residue
Authors: Zhou, Z., Zhang, L., Yan, B., …, Chu, S., Su, X.
Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024, 12(1), 111754
Abstract: This study focuses on the removal of chromium from electroplating sludge using a roasting-acid leaching process. Additionally, the residue obtained is explored for its catalytic potential in the degradation of antibiotics. The research contributes to the understanding of effective waste management and the utilization of residues for environmental applications.

Title: Highly Efficient Adsorption of Pb(II) by Functionalized Humic Acid: Molecular Experiment and Theoretical Calculation
Authors: Xu, Q., Yan, Y., Jiao, Y., …, Yan, X., Su, X.
Journal: Materials, 2023, 16(23), 7290
Abstract: The article investigates the highly efficient adsorption of Pb(II) using functionalized humic acid. Both molecular experiments and theoretical calculations are employed to analyze the adsorption process. This work provides insights into sustainable water treatment methods.

Title: Study on adsorption of hexavalent chromium by composite material prepared from iron-based solid wastes
Authors: Qi, J., Li, B., Zhou, P., …, Wang, Z., Liang, X.
Journal: Scientific Reports, 2023, 13(1), 135
Abstract: The study explores the adsorption of hexavalent chromium using a composite material derived from iron-based solid wastes. The research contributes to the development of effective and environmentally friendly methods for hexavalent chromium removal.

Title: Recovery of carbon from spent carbon cathode by alkaline and acid leaching and thermal treatment and exploration of its application in lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Zhou, H., Zhang, D., Jiang, Y., …, Romanovski, V., Bi, R.
Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, 30(53), pp. 114327ā€“114335
Abstract: The article discusses the recovery of carbon from spent carbon cathodes through alkaline and acid leaching, thermal treatment, and explores its potential application in lithium-ion batteries. This research contributes to the sustainable recovery and reuse of carbon-based materials.

Title: Solā€“gel synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous Fenton catalysts for enhanced carbamazepine degradation
Authors: Ivanets, A., Prozorovich, V., Ruzimuradov, O., …, Srivastava, V., SillanpƤƤ, M.
Journal: Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2023, 108(2), pp. 325ā€“338
Abstract: The study presents the solā€“gel synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous Fenton catalysts aimed at enhancing carbamazepine degradation. The research contributes to the development of advanced catalysts for efficient pharmaceutical degradation in water treatment processes.

Author Metrics:

Citations: 6,329

Documents: 200

h-index: 43

Research Timeline:

2007: Started as an Associate Professor at Xinjiang University

2011: Promoted to Professor at Xinjiang University

2018: Temporary position as Professor at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University

2018: Joined South China University of Technology as a Professor

2009-2010: Post Doctoral Research at Seoul National University, Korea

2014-2015: Senior Visiting Scholar at Griffith University, Australia