Maryam Ekhtiari | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

🌟Assist Prof Dr. Maryam Ekhtiari, Environmental Science, Best Researcher Award 🏆

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. 166–176

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. 1152–1173
  • 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. 537–558

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.

Kisira Yeeko | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

🌟Mr. Kisira Yeeko Hussain, Environmental Science, Young Scientist Award🏆

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 Master’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: Jàmbá: 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

🌟Prof Dr. Xintai Su, Environmental Science, Best Researcher Award🏆

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. 114327–114335
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: Sol–gel synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous Fenton catalysts for enhanced carbamazepine degradation
Authors: Ivanets, A., Prozorovich, V., Ruzimuradov, O., …, Srivastava, V., Sillanpää, M.
Journal: Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2023, 108(2), pp. 325–338
Abstract: The study presents the sol–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

zeynab hallaj | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

🌟 Ms. zeynab hallaj, Tarbiat modares university, Iran: Environmental🏆

Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Ms. Zeynab Hallaj is a dedicated researcher and scholar specializing in Agricultural Extension and Education. She completed her B.Sc. in Agricultural Extension and Education at Zabol University, Zabol, Iran, from 2010 to 2014. Continuing her academic journey, she pursued an M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension and Education at Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran, from 2014 to 2017.

Zeynab’s Master’s thesis focused on “Farmers’ Pro-environmental Behavior in Sistan Region in the Face of the Drought Crisis of Lake Hamuon.” Her commitment to academic excellence is evident in her achievements, as she was recognized as the Top Student in both her B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs.

Education:

B.Sc. (2010-2014)

  • Agricultural Extension and Education
  • Zabol University, Zabol, Iran.

M.Sc. (2014-2017)

  • Agricultural Extension and Education
  • Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran.
  • M.Sc. Thesis Title: “Farmers’ Pro-environmental Behavior in Sistan Region in the Face of the Drought Crisis of Lake Hamuon”

Ph.D. Student (2021-Up to now)

  • Sustainable Agricultural Extension and Natural Resources
  • Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran.
  • Ph.D. Dissertation Title: “Farmers’ Pro-environmental Behavior in Sistan Region in the Face of the Drought Crisis of Lake Hamuon”

Ms. Zeynab Hallaj’s research focuses on understanding and promoting pro-environmental behavior among farmers, particularly in the context of environmental challenges such as the drought crisis in Lake Hamuon in the Sistan Region. Her academic pursuits reflect a commitment to sustainable agriculture and the responsible management of natural resources.

BOOK CHAPTERS:

Ms. Zeynab Hallaj has made valuable contributions to the academic landscape through her involvement in book chapters. Here are the details of her book chapters:

Title: Strategizing Agricultural Management for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.

  • Authors: Karimi, V., Valizadeh, N., Bijani, M., Hallaj, Z., & Karimi, M.
  • Year: 2022
  • Book: Adaptation and Maladaptation to Climate Change: Farmers’ Perceptions
  • Publisher: Springer

Title: Communities’ Empowerment and Resilience in Dry Areas

  • Authors: Hallaj, Z., Bijani, M.
  • Year: 2023 (submitted)
  • Book: Watershed Resilience

These contributions reflect Ms. Zeynab Hallaj’s engagement in research related to climate change, agricultural management, and community empowerment in dry areas. Her work contributes to the understanding of climate change impacts on agriculture and strategies for building resilience in communities facing environmental challenges.

HONORS & AWARDS :

Ms. Zeynab Hallaj has received notable honors and awards for her academic achievements. Here are the details:

Top Student in B.Sc. (2010-2014)

  • Field: Agricultural Extension and Education
  • University: Zabol University, Zabol, Iran

Top Student in M.Sc. (2014-2017)

  • Field: Agricultural Extension and Education
  • University: Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran

Highest M.Sc. Thesis Score

  • Department: Agricultural Extension and Education
  • University: Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
  • Score: A, 19.75

These honors and awards recognize Ms. Hallaj’s outstanding academic performance at both the undergraduate and master’s levels, highlighting her commitment to excellence in the field of Agricultural Extension and Education.

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Ms. Zeynab Hallaj has contributed to several research articles, focusing on diverse aspects of environmental behavior and sustainability. Here are some of her notable publications:

Title: Human ecological analysis of farmers’ pro‐environmental behaviour in the face of drought: Application of Norm Activation Theory

  • Authors: Z Hallaj, H Sadighi, H Farhadian, M Bijani
  • Journal: Water and Environment Journal
  • Volume: 35 (4)
  • Pages: 1337-1347
  • Year: 2021

Title: Tourism development during the pandemic of coronavirus (COVID-19): Evidence from Iran

  • Authors: Z Hallaj, M Bijani, E Abbasi, N Valizadeh, M Mohammadi
  • Journal: Frontiers in Public Health
  • Volume: 10
  • Article Number: 881381
  • Year: 2022

Title: Towards conserving wetlands: Application of the social identity model of collective action

  • Authors: N Valizadeh, K Sadeghi Shahrnoy, M Bijani, D Hayati, Z Hallaj, H Azadi
  • Journal: Land Degradation & Development
  • Volume: 33 (18)
  • Pages: 3703-3717
  • Year: 2022

Title: Investigation Environmental Attitude values in Pro-Environmental Behavior of Sistan Region’s Farmers in Coping with Drought

  • Authors: Z Hallaj, H Sadighi, H Farhadian
  • Journal: Journal of Rural Research
  • Volume: 9 (1)
  • Pages: 136-147
  • Year: 2018

Title: Encouraging adoption of green manure technology to produce clean rice product

  • Authors: N Valizadeh, S Jalilian, Z Hallaj, S Esfandyari Bayat, D Hayati, …
  • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Volume: 13 (1)
  • Article Number: 8690
  • Year: 2023

These publications reflect Ms. Hallaj’s engagement in research related to environmental attitudes, pro-environmental behavior, tourism development, and sustainable agricultural practices.