Ravi Chaturvedi | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

🌟Assist Prof Dr. Ravi Chaturvedi, Ecology, Best Researcher Award🏆

  • Assistant Professor at Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, China

Ravi Kant Chaturvedi is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Integrative Conservation, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, with a Ph.D. in Ecology. With eight years of experience, he specializes in plant functional traits and carbon sequestration, particularly in dry deciduous forests. His research explores the impact of environmental factors on ecosystem processes, emphasizing the distribution and growth patterns of tree species. He has contributed extensively to understanding biodiversity and functional diversity in various ecosystems, including woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

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Chaturvedi’s impact is evident in his author metrics, with a citation index of 710 in reputable databases such as Scopus and Web of Science. His H-index of 17 reflects the influence of his publications within the scientific community, highlighting the significance of his research contributions.

  • Citations: 897 citations by 611 documents
  • Documents: 30
  • h-index: 20

Ravikant Chaturvedi is affiliated with the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Mengla, China. As per Scopus data, he has received 897 citations across 611 documents, with an h-index of 20. His research output includes 30 documents.

Education

Ravi Kant Chaturvedi completed his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees at Banaras Hindu University, India. His doctoral research focused on “Plant Functional Traits in Dry Deciduous Forests of India,” laying the foundation for his expertise in ecology and ecosystem processes.

Research Focus

Chaturvedi’s research primarily revolves around plant functional traits and their role in ecosystem dynamics, particularly in woodlands and other diverse habitats. He investigates the influence of environmental conditions, such as soil moisture and disturbance, on tree species distribution and carbon accumulation. His work extends to urban environments, exploring the potential of trees for phytoremediation of particulate matter.

Professional Journey

Chaturvedi’s professional journey spans diverse roles, including Senior Research Fellow and Research Associate in government-funded projects in India. He transitioned to Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, China, as a Postdoctoral researcher in 2016, where he later became an Assistant Professor. His journey reflects a dedication to advancing ecological research and conservation efforts.

Honors & Awards

Chaturvedi has received notable recognition for his contributions, including the Postdoctoral Outstanding Achievement Award from the Department of Human Resources and Social Security of Yunnan Province, China, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China Research Fund for International Young Scientists. These honors underscore his impact and excellence in the field of ecology.

Publications & Contributions

Chaturvedi’s research output is prolific, with over 50 publications encompassing research articles, books, and book chapters. His contributions range from studies on plant functional traits and carbon sequestration to investigations into urban tree attributes for environmental remediation. His publications have significantly contributed to advancing knowledge in ecological sciences.

“Carbon density and accumulation in woody species of tropical dry forest in India”

  • Authors: RK Chaturvedi, AS Raghubanshi, JS Singh
  • Published in: Forest Ecology and Management
  • Volume: 262
  • Issue: 8
  • Pages: 1576-1588
  • Citations: 183
  • Year: 2011

“Effect of dust load on the leaf attributes of the tree species growing along the roadside”

  • Authors: RK Chaturvedi, S Prasad, S Rana, SM Obaidullah, V Pandey, H Singh
  • Published in: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
  • Pages: 1-9
  • Citations: 127
  • Year: 2012

“Plant functional traits with particular reference to tropical deciduous forests: A review”

  • Authors: RK Chaturvedi, AS Raghubanshi, JS Singh
  • Published in: Journal of biosciences
  • Volume: 36
  • Issue: 5
  • Pages: 963
  • Citations: 106
  • Year: 2012

“Leaf attributes and tree growth in a tropical dry forest”

  • Authors: RK Chaturvedi, AS Raghubanshi, JS Singh
  • Published in: Journal of Vegetation Science
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue: 5
  • Pages: 917-931
  • Citations: 105
  • Year: 2011

“Effect of grazing and harvesting on diversity, recruitment and carbon accumulation of juvenile trees in tropical dry forests”

  • Authors: RK Chaturvedi, AS Raghubanshi, JS Singh
  • Published in: Forest Ecology and Management
  • Volume: 284
  • Pages: 152-162

Research Timeline

Chaturvedi’s research timeline showcases a progressive journey from his doctoral studies to his current position as an Assistant Professor. His investigations have evolved from studying dry deciduous forests in India to exploring diverse ecosystems across China, demonstrating a continuous commitment to advancing ecological understanding and conservation efforts.

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
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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.

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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

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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