| Dr | Mohammad Mehdi | Panahi | University of Tehran | Iran | Environmental Science | Urban Disaster Risk Management | Young Scientist Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Joseph Ikechukwu | Nwachukwu | Federal University of Technology, Owerri | Nigeria | Environmental Science | Pollution Control Technology | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Amirhossein | Nik Zad | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore | Italy | Environmental Science | Life cycle assessment of various agrivoltaic systems across Europe | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Prof Dr | Minglu | Zhang | Beijing University of Technology and Business | China | Environmental Science | Environmental microbiology | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Wei-Hong | Lin | National Health Research Institutes | Taiwan | Environmental Science | Emerging Contaminants | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |
| Prof Dr | Dongdong | Wang | University of Science and Technology of China | China | Environmental Science | Nanozyme | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Prof Dr | Wenjing | Zhang | Jilin University | China | Environmental Science | Hydrogeology | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Assist Prof Dr | Laleh | Kalankesh | Medical science university | Iran | Environmental Science | pollution and risk assessment | Women Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Ms | Styliani | Biliani | University of Patras | Greece | Environmental Science | Environmental Engineering | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Rong | Zhao | Jiangsu Institute of Metrology（Jiangsu Energy Metrology Data Center） | China | Environmental Science | Laser absorption spectroscopy for combustion diagnostics , industrial trace gas metrology | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Dr | João | Teixeira e Costa | FEUP | Portugal | Environmental Science | Sustainable Soil Remediation | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Ms | Ioana | Caprar | Babes-Bolyai University | Romania | Environmental Science | Assessing the Potential Microplastic Sources and Retention Efficiency in Valencia’s Tancat de la Pipa Wetland Abstract Constructed wetlands are promising nature-based solutions for mitigating environmental pollution, able to retain suspended solids as microplastic (MP) particles. This study aims (i) to identify potential sources and transport pathways of MPs in the Tancat de la Pipa constructed wetland (Spain), using a conceptual source-attribution approach based on spatial distribution, particle characteristics, catchment characteristics, hydrological connections, and the available literature and official information, as well as (ii) to evaluate the effectiveness of the wetland in retaining MPs within the investigated size range. Sampling was conducted at six locations representing two inlet canals, two internal sites, and two outlet points of the wetland towards Albufera Lake. Higher MP abundances were recorded at the inlet, while lower concentrations at internal and outlet sites indicated partial retention, with apparent removal efficiencies ranging from 24% to 50%, depending on the sampling campaign. Blue and transparent MPs predominated, while polyethylene (47%) and polyester (18%) were the dominant polymers, followed by polymethyl methacrylate (10%), polystyrene (8%), and polypropylene (7%). The spatial distribution and particle characteristics, together with catchment land use and hydrological connections, indicated potential contributions from mixed sources, including packaging, agricultural activities, wastewater, traffic runoff, fisheries, and industrial activities. These findings provide an initial assessment of potential MP sources and transport pathways in a Mediterranean wetland and indicate partial retention of MPs within the investigated size range, supporting the need for longer-term and source-specific monitoring to improve source attribution and evaluate seasonal variability. Keywords: microplastics; wetland; Albufera; pollution; nature-based solutions | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Mrs | Agusta Thora | Jonsdottir | University of Iceland | Iceland | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Sustainale business model strategies | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Dong | Wang | Xi'an university of technology | China | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Light Industry Technology and Engineering | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Minghui | Li | Anhui Normal University | China | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | water treatment and recycling of pollutants | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | POORNIMA | SINGH | Amity University | India | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Electronic Vehicles | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Ms | manqing | li | Shanghai University | China | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | biomass | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Yan | Wang | Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Fenton-like Catalysis, Heterogeneous catalysts | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Xiangyang | Dong | Wuhan University | China | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Biomass | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Yu-Xin | Miao | Shenyang Normal University | China | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Chemistry | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |