Wenjing Zhang | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award | 14094

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Prof Dr. Wenjing Zhang | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award 

Jilin University | China

Professor Wenjing Zhang is an established scholar in hydrology, groundwater science, and environmental systems engineering, with internationally recognized contributions to subsurface contaminant transport, groundwater pollution risk assessment, and multi-phase, multi-media environmental processes. She received her Ph.D. in Hydrology and Water Resources from Jilin University and completed postdoctoral research at Beijing Normal University, followed by academic advancement to Full Professor at the College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University. Her research integrates hydrological processes, geochemical interactions, microbiological dynamics, and environmental risk modeling to address complex challenges in groundwater and soil environments under natural and anthropogenic stressors. A central focus of her work is the transport and fate of pathogens, viruses, and colloids in porous media, particularly within the capillary and vadose zones, where coupled physical, chemical, and biological processes govern contaminant migration across groundwater–soil–atmosphere interfaces. Professor Zhang has led multiple nationally funded projects as Principal Investigator, including a National Natural Science Foundation of China General Program and key subprojects under the National Key R&D Program of China. These projects investigate critical mechanisms such as ssRNA virus transport at multiple spatial scales, DNAPL solid–liquid–gas multiphase partitioning, and cross-media interfacial migration and transformation. Her research outcomes have advanced scientific understanding of pathogen mobility, colloid-facilitated transport, and redox-driven contaminant attenuation, while also supporting the development of multidimensional groundwater pollution risk early-warning systems and real-time monitoring technologies. Her scholarly work is widely published in leading international journals, including Science of the Total Environment, Environmental Science & Technology, Journal of Hydrology, Environment International, and Geoscience Frontiers, where she has frequently served as sole first author or corresponding author. These publications are characterized by strong interdisciplinary integration, combining laboratory experiments, field investigations, and process-based modeling to bridge fundamental science with practical environmental management. In addition to academic publications, Professor Zhang has contributed to technology transfer and policy-relevant outcomes through software systems for groundwater monitoring and risk forecasting, which have been applied in contaminated site management and regional groundwater protection. Her research achievements have been recognized through multiple provincial-level Science and Technology Progress Awards and national technology promotion honors. Through sustained innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership in major research programs, Professor Wenjing Zhang continues to play a pivotal role in advancing groundwater environmental science and supporting sustainable water resource protection in China and beyond.

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Dongdong Wang | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Prof Dr. Dongdong Wang | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

University of Science and Technology of China | China

Prof. Dr. Dongdong Wang is a distinguished materials scientist and interdisciplinary researcher whose work bridges chemistry, nanotechnology, biology, and medicine, with a strong focus on nanozyme engineering and metal–organic framework (MOF)–derived functional materials for biomedical applications. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Lanzhou University and earned his Ph.D. in 2018 from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). Following his doctoral training, he conducted postdoctoral research at Nanyang Technological University from 2018 to 2022, where he further expanded his expertise in advanced nanomaterials and catalytic systems. In June 2022, Prof. Wang joined USTC as a Professor and Principal Investigator, establishing an independent and rapidly growing research program. Prof. Wang has authored more than 80 high-impact research articles published in internationally leading journals such as Accounts of Chemical Research, Nature Communications, Angewandte Chemie, Advanced Materials, Chem, ACS Nano, and Advanced Science. His scholarly contributions demonstrate both depth and breadth, ranging from fundamental mechanistic studies to application-oriented innovations. His research is supported by competitive funding, including grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation, reflecting strong national recognition of his scientific leadership. In 2025, he was selected as a JMCB Emerging Investigators, further underscoring his rising international profile. The core of Prof. Wang’s research lies in the rational design and synthesis of porous nanozymes, single-atom nanozymes, and MOF-based hybrid materials. He systematically investigates their enzymatic catalytic mechanisms and explores their applications in tumor imaging, diagnosis, therapy, antibacterial treatment, and immunomodulation. A defining feature of his work is the integration of reactive oxygen species (ROS)–based catalytic therapy with modulation of the tumor microenvironment, providing innovative strategies for precision theranostics. Additionally, he explores the use of microorganisms and microbially synthesized nanomaterials in catalysis and tumor immunotherapy, opening new frontiers at the interface of biology and materials science. Beyond research outputs, Prof. Wang plays an active role in the scientific community as a guest editor for leading journals including Molecules, Materials, and Frontiers in Chemistry, and serves as an invited independent reviewer for top-tier journals such as Nature Communications, Journal of the American Chemical Society, ACS Nano, and Biomaterials. His achievements have been recognized through multiple prestigious honors, including the BaoGang Education Scholarship and the National Graduate Scholarship. Overall, Prof. Dongdong Wang’s research profile reflects originality, interdisciplinary impact, and sustained excellence, making him a strong candidate for the Research Excellence Award.

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Maryam Vahidipour | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Maryam Vahidipour | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

Shiraz university | Iran

Dr. Maryam Vahidipour is an accomplished environmental geologist with a strong academic foundation and extensive research experience in hydrogeology, environmental contamination, and wetland restoration. She earned her B.Sc. (2010), M.Sc. (2014), and Ph.D. (2021) degrees in Earth and Environmental Geology from Shiraz University, Iran, where she consistently excelled, ranking first in her master’s entrance examination and seventh in her doctoral entrance exam. Her academic journey is marked by deep engagement with the hydro-environmental challenges of Iran’s fragile ecosystems, particularly those associated with groundwater pollution and wetland degradation. Dr. Vahidipour’s M.Sc. thesis focused on nitrate contamination in karstic aquifers and its monitoring methods in Shiraz city—an interdisciplinary investigation combining environmental and hydrogeological insights. Her Ph.D. dissertation, titled “Bakhtegan Lake Crisis: Environmental, Hydrogeological, and Restoration Approaches,” provided an in-depth evaluation of heavy metal contamination and the hydrological dynamics of the Bakhtegan-Tashk wetlands, with practical recommendations for sustainable restoration. Her international research collaboration at Wageningen University, Netherlands (2019) enhanced her expertise in saltwater intrusion modeling using SEAWAT, reinforcing her analytical and computational capabilities in groundwater flow modeling and hydrochemistry. Her professional experience includes advanced laboratory analyses in hydrochemistry and groundwater pollution at Shiraz University, as well as field-based environmental projects such as dye tracing at Seymare Dam and studying the socio-environmental impacts of wetland shrinkage on indigenous communities. Dr. Vahidipour’s research has been published in high-impact journals, including Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies and Environmental Technology & Innovation, focusing on topics such as saltwater intrusion, heavy metal contamination, and temporal dynamics of lake systems. Technically proficient, she is skilled in GIS, ENVI, SPSS, PHREEQC, MODFLOW, SEAWAT, and R, enabling her to integrate spatial analysis, statistical modeling, and hydrogeochemical simulation for data-driven environmental assessments. She has presented her findings at national and international conferences, contributing significantly to the understanding of Iran’s hydro-environmental systems. Fluent in Persian and proficient in English scientific writing, Dr. Vahidipour continues to advance research at the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental monitoring, and sustainable water management. Her work embodies a commitment to addressing real-world environmental crises through scientific innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and practical solutions aimed at preserving vital ecosystems such as the Bakhtegan-Tashk wetlands.

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Vahidipour, M., Raeisi, E., & van der Zee, S. E. T. A. M. (2021). Active saltwater intrusion of shrinking Bakhtegan–Tashk Lakes in South Iran threatens the freshwater resources of coastal aquifers. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, 34, 100790.

Vahidipour, M., Raeisi, E., & van der Zee, S. E. T. A. M. (2022). Heavy metals in sediments, surface water, and groundwater of the RAMSAR wetlands Bakhtegan–Tashk, South Iran: Distribution and source assessment. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 28, 102789.

Vahidipour, M., Raeisi, E., & van der Zee, S. E. (2024). Temporal dynamics of inundation area, hydrochemistry, and brine in Bakhtegan Lake, South-Central Iran. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, 52, 101714.

Mohammadi, E., Vahidipour, M., & Raeisi, E. (2024). In situ wind tunnel experiment, lake bed geomorphology and PM10 and PM2.5 emissions from shrinking Bakhtegan–Tashk Wetlands, South Iran. Aeolian Research. Manuscript under review (Manuscript No. AEOLIA-D-24-00083).

Heidarizade, T., Vahidipour, M., & Zarei, M. (2024). Assessment of organic contaminants in water and sediment of Gotvand Reservoir, Southwest of Iran. Manuscript submitted for publication.