Award Winners

Award Winners

 Title First Name Last Name Institution/Organization Country Subject Track Subject Area Selected for Winner Profile
DrDr.FaheemJanBacha Khan University, Charsadda PakistanPakistanData Science and AnalyticsStatisticsInnovative Research AwardView Profile
MsIoanaCaprarBabes-Bolyai UniversityRomaniaEnvironmental ScienceAssessing 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 solutionsInnovative Research AwardView Profile
DrAbolfazlMozaffariAzad universityIranBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biologynanofibers / plasma / tissue engineeringBest Review Paper AwardView Profile
Assist Prof DrMBaranitharanAVS College of Arts & SciencesIndiaBiology and Life SciencesEntomology, Vector Control, Phytochemistry, Nanotechnology, Toxicology, and Medicine & BiochemistryExcellence in Innovation AwardView Profile
DrMohammad-RezaNeadmoghaddamAvicenna Research InstituteIranNanotechnologyAntibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs)Best Researcher AwardView Profile
Prof DrstellagirousiAUthGreeceEnvironmental Scienceanalytical chemistryWomen Researcher AwardView Profile
DrMd. HakimulHaqueAustralian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of QueenslandAustraliaAgricultural and Biological SciencesMicrobiologyBest Researcher AwardView Profile
Prof DrPrashantSinghAtma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of DelhiIndiaChemistry and Materials ScienceSensingDistinguished Scientist AwardView Profile
MrSai krishna reddykhambamat&t services incUnited StatesCybersecurity and CryptographyBest Researcher AwardView Profile
Assoc Prof DrAhmed Abdou O.AbeedAssiut University, Faculty of ScienceEgyptChemistry and Materials ScienceOrganic chemistry and biological activityBest Paper AwardView Profile
DrFrancescoFerraraAsl Napoli 3 SUDItalyHealth ProfessionsPharmacistInnovative Research AwardView Profile
DrKirubadeviSAnna University Regional Campus CoimbatoreIndiaEngineeringBest Researcher AwardView Profile
MstugbaagbalAnkara Etlik City HospitalTurkeyMedicine and Health SciencesEctopic pregnancyBest Researcher AwardView Profile
Prof DrHongboPanAnhui university of technologyChinaAdvanced Materials Engineeringmaterials scienceBest Researcher AwardView Profile
Prof DrHengfuShuiAnhui University of TechnologyChinaChemical EngineeringCoal chemical engineeringBest Researcher AwardView Profile
MrDazhaoLiuAnhui Polytechnic UniversityChinaAdvanced Materials Engineeringceramic compositeBest Researcher AwardView Profile
DrMinghuiLiAnhui Normal UniversityChinaEnvironmental and Sustainable Materialswater treatment and recycling of pollutantsBest Researcher AwardView Profile
DrHuaxunWuAnhui Medical UniversityChinaPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical ScienceSjögren's syndromeOutstanding Contribution AwardView Profile
Assoc Prof DrHou-YunYangAnhui Jianzhu University/ChinaChinaEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental EngineeringBest Researcher AwardView Profile
DrKanthlalS KAmrita Vishwa VidyapeethamIndiaPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical SciencePharmacologyBest Researcher AwardView Profile
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