Richard Beach | Ecology | Best Researcher Award | 13648

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Prof. Richard Beach | Ecology | Best Researcher Award 

University of Minnesota | United States

Professor Richard W. Beach is an internationally respected scholar and Professor Emeritus of English Education at the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. With a distinguished academic career spanning over five decades, Dr. Beach has been a pioneering voice in the fields of literacy education, literature pedagogy, digital media in education, and adolescent identity in English classrooms. He holds a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University, an M.A. in Education from Trinity College, and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Professor Beach is the author, co-author, or editor of 30 major academic books, most published by leading educational publishers such as Routledge, Teachers College Press, and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). His body of work reflects a deep and sustained commitment to rethinking how literature, writing, media, and critical inquiry are taught in secondary and post-secondary classrooms. His books such as Teaching Literature to Adolescents, Teaching Climate Change to Adolescents, and Teaching to Exceed the English Language Arts Standards have become foundational texts in English teacher education and are widely used in teacher training programs internationally. His work has garnered broad academic recognition, with an estimated 4,000+ citations and an h-index of 30+, reflecting both the influence and reach of his scholarship across educational research domains. He has collaborated with prominent scholars and co-edited multidisciplinary volumes like Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Literacy Research, and continues to shape the discourse around literacy instruction, digital literacies, and critical pedagogy in the ELA classroom. Dr. Beach’s research is characterized by its responsiveness to changing cultural, technological, and ecological landscapes. He has advocated for student-centered approaches to learning that honor learners’ identities, social worlds, and real-world concerns. His recent work on teaching climate change and fostering critical digital literacies demonstrates a progressive and action-oriented vision for education.

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Featured Publications

Beach, R. (1993). A teacher’s introduction to reader-response theories. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.

Taylor, B. M., & Beach, R. W. (1984). The effects of text structure instruction on middle-grade students’ comprehension and production of expository text. Reading Research Quarterly, 19(2), 134–146.

Purves, A. C., & Beach, R. (1972). Literature and the reader: Research in response to literature, reading interests, and the teaching of literature. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.

Newell, G. E., Beach, R., Smith, J., & VanDerHeide, J. (2011). Teaching and learning argumentative reading and writing: A review of research. Reading Research Quarterly, 46(3), 273–304.

Appleman, D., Beach, R., Simon, R., & Fecho, B. (2016). Teaching literature to adolescents (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.

Galda, L., & Beach, R. (2001). Response to literature as a cultural activity. Reading Research Quarterly, 36(1), 64–73.

Beach, R. (1976). Self-evaluation strategies of extensive revisers and nonrevisers. College Composition and Communication, 27(2), 160–164.

 

Lanhui Zhang | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award | 13425

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Prof Dr Lanhui Zhang | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Lanhui Zhang,Lanzhou university,China

Prof. Lanhui Zhang is nominated for the Best Researcher Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to environmental science and hydrology. Her pioneering work in land surface-atmosphere interactions and the integration of AI into hydrological modeling has significantly advanced the field. With over 40 publications, leadership in national research projects, and recognized international service, Prof. Zhang exemplifies innovation, impact, and academic excellence.

 Profile

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Lanhui Zhang embarked on her academic journey with a deep curiosity about atmospheric sciences and their interactions with the Earth’s surface. She pursued her higher education at Lanzhou University, one of China’s leading institutions in environmental and earth sciences. In 2011, she earned her Ph.D. in Meteorology, laying the foundation for her lifelong commitment to hydrological research and land-atmosphere dynamics.

👩‍🔬 Professional Endeavors

Prof. Zhang has risen through the academic ranks to become a Professor at the Key Laboratory of West China’s Environmental System (Ministry of Education), under the College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University. She was promoted to this position in 2024, after years of research excellence and academic leadership.

Her professional career is defined by active leadership in nationally funded research projects, with three projects under her leadership and contributions to three others supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). These projects tackle critical issues such as two-dimensional soil water movement, land use change, and the assimilation of remote sensing data into hydrological models—areas crucial for the environmental management of China’s vulnerable mountain ecosystems.

🧠 Contributions and Research Focus

Prof. Zhang’s primary research interests include land surface-atmosphere interactions, hydrological modeling, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in environmental systems. Her work represents a forward-thinking fusion of physical science with machine learning, aimed at improving the precision and adaptability of environmental simulations.

🏅 Accolades and Recognition

Prof. Zhang’s research excellence has earned her national and international recognition. From 2016 to 2024, she served as the Executive Director of the Steering Committee for the IGU Water Sustainability Commission, showcasing her leadership on a global platform concerned with water sustainability and climate resilience.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Prof. Zhang’s research extends beyond academia. By applying her models to real-world challenges in water management, especially in China’s ecologically sensitive mountain regions, she has contributed to sustainable agricultural and water resource practices. Her integration of AI in hydrological modeling has sparked interest among younger researchers and provided a framework for interdisciplinary collaborations, bridging environmental science, computer modeling, and engineering. Her hybrid modeling techniques are being adapted and cited in multiple environmental modeling platforms, influencing both research direction and educational curricula across institutions.

🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking forward, Prof. Zhang is committed to expanding the frontier of intelligent environmental modeling. She envisions developing adaptive, AI-driven hydrological models that respond in real-time to environmental changes—tools that will be critical in an era of accelerating climate variability. She also plans to mentor young scientists, expand international collaborations, and contribute to national policy through science-based guidance on water and land sustainability. Prof. Zhang’s work stands as a legacy of scientific innovation, real-world relevance, and educational impact. Her ongoing contributions promise to shape the future of environmental modeling and water resource management both in China and internationally.

Publications Top Notes

The effect of heat treatment on the electrochemical properties of additive manufactured TC4 titanium alloy

Author: S., Che, Shuanghang, Y., Zhang, Yifei, Q., Yuan, Quan, … L., Kong, Lu, J., Li, Jianzhong

Journal: International Journal of Electrochemical Science This link is disabled

Year: 2025

Thermodynamics study for Y2O3-Al2O3-SiO2 system: Emphasis on the equilibrium phase relationship at 1400℃ and 1600℃

Author: S., Li, Sheng, J., Shi, Junjie, D., Li, Dong, … Y., Qiu, Yuchao, J., Li, Jianzhong

Journal: Journal of Alloys and CompoundsThis link is disabled

Year: 2025

Effect of 5wt% Fe3O4 addition on the phase equilibria of the CaO-SiO2-TiO2 system at 1400°C in air

Author: J., Shi, Junjie, C., Jiang, Chenglong, Y., Cao, Yifei, … M., Yao, Maoxi, J., Li, Jianzhong

Journal: International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials This link is disabled

Year: 2025