Laleh Kalankesh | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Laleh Kalankesh | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award 

Medical science university | Iran

Dr. Laleh R. Kalankesh is an accomplished environmental health engineer and academic whose research integrates environmental engineering, public health, and environmental epidemiology, with a strong emphasis on water quality, pollution control, and human health risk assessment. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Iran, where she is actively involved in teaching, mentoring postgraduate students, and leading multidisciplinary research projects addressing critical environmental and health challenges in Iran and comparable arid and semi-arid regions. Dr. Kalankesh earned her PhD in Environmental Health Engineering from Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, where her doctoral research focused on monitoring disinfection by-products (DBPs), including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs), in surface water, groundwater, and drinking water distribution networks. Her work also advanced membrane technology by developing graphene oxide–modified polyamide nanofiltration membranes to enhance the removal of DBPs and total organic carbon (TOC). This research built on her earlier MSc and BSc training in environmental health engineering, with a strong foundation in nanoparticle applications for wastewater treatment and heavy metal removal. Her research portfolio spans water and wastewater treatment, membrane processes, nanomaterials, air pollution, and environmental epidemiology. She has made notable contributions to understanding DBP formation and health risks, desalination using microbial desalination cells, photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, and the application of nanoparticles and composites as bactericides and adsorbents. In parallel, her epidemiological studies examine the health impacts of air pollution, meteorological factors, and socio-environmental inequalities, including contributions to large-scale Global Burden of Disease (GBD) studies published in leading journals such as The Lancet Planetary Health and The Lancet Global Health. Dr. Kalankesh has authored 45 peer-reviewed publications, holds an h-index of 21, and is recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists (2025). She has served as principal investigator on numerous nationally funded research projects and is an active peer reviewer for international journals. Her innovative capacity is further reflected in a patented portable device for sterilizing fruits and vegetables. Through her interdisciplinary research and academic leadership, Dr. Kalankesh continues to contribute significantly to advancing environmental health science and evidence-based policy for sustainable development and public health protection.

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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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Peste-Ras (Marcu) Iuliana | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Peste-Ras (Marcu) Iuliana| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award 

Doctoral School of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest | Romania

Peste-Ras (Marcu) Iuliana is an accomplished Chemistry and Physics educator and an emerging researcher dedicated to advancing sustainable practices and innovative methodologies in chemical and environmental sciences. She currently serves as a Chemistry Teacher at High School Toma Socolescu, within the Department of Chemistry in Ploiesti, Romania, where she has been contributing to the academic and personal development of students since 2001. Her teaching career reflects a deep commitment to scientific literacy, hands-on learning, and the promotion of green chemistry principles among young learners. Between 2013 and 2015, she also served as a University Lecturer at the University of Oil and Gas, Ploiesti, Romania, where she taught chemistry-related subjects and guided undergraduate students in research projects. Dr. (PhD candidate) Iuliana Peste-Ras’s academic journey demonstrates a solid foundation in both the natural and applied sciences. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Physics from the University of Petroleum and Gas, Faculty of Letters and Science, Ploiesti in 2001. Pursuing her passion for environmental sustainability, she completed a Master’s degree in Life Sciences and Ecology from the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica, Bucharest in 2019. She is currently a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica, Bucharest, where her research focuses on the valorization of natural products, food chemistry, and eco-friendly analytical methods for assessing the quality and antioxidant potential of horticultural produce. Her scientific contributions include notable research on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) fruits, focusing on their physical and chemical properties, antioxidant capacity, and preservation techniques. Her publications highlight her growing influence in the field of food chemistry and sustainable processing. In 2022, she co-authored “The Effect of Peel and Seed Removal on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Tomato Fruits” published in U.P.B. Scientific Bulletin, Series B (84(3), 78–88). Her 2024 study, “The Effect of Freezing on the Physico-Chemical Properties of Tomato Fruits” (U.P.B. Sci. Bull., 86(1), 166–172), examined the influence of storage conditions on nutritional quality. Her 2025 publication in Horticulturae (Q1, IF: 3) titled “Analysis of the Antioxidant Capacity of Whole-Fruit Tomato Powder Using the FRAP Assay — An Eco-Friendly Approach for the Valorization of Horticultural Products” underscores her commitment to sustainable science and innovation in agricultural product research. Through her teaching excellence, research dedication, and academic leadership, Iuliana Peste-Ras continues to make a meaningful contribution to science education, food chemistry, and ecological sustainability in Romania and beyond.

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Pește-Ras (Marcu), I., Radu, G. L., & Dăncilă, A. M. (2025). Analysis of the antioxidant capacity of whole-fruit tomato powder using the Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) assay—An eco-friendly approach for the valorization of horticultural products. Horticulturae, 11(9), 1145. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11091145