Ioana Caprar | Environmental Science | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Ioana Caprar — Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai din Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Ioana Caprar
Affiliation Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai din Cluj-Napoca
Country Romania
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Subject Area Environmental Science
Event International Research Awards
ORCID 0009-0001-2685-5336

Ioana Caprar is affiliated with Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai din Cluj-Napoca in Romania and is associated with the subject area of Environmental Science. This recognition profile presents the researcher in the context of the Innovative Research Award and the International Research Awards, while limiting claims to the biographical information and identifiers supplied for this article. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents Ioana Caprar, affiliated with Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai din Cluj-Napoca, Romania, within the field of Environmental Science. The profile is prepared in connection with the Innovative Research Award under the International Research Awards. It summarizes the supplied institutional affiliation, country, research subject area, ORCID identifier, and award context. Environmental Science addresses interactions between natural systems, human activities, resources, and environmental change, requiring interdisciplinary approaches to evidence, sustainability, and responsible decision-making. The article therefore provides a structured scholarly overview while avoiding unsupported claims concerning publication counts, citations, research metrics, specific projects, or documented scientific achievements. [1]

Keywords

Environmental Science; sustainability; environmental research; ecological systems; climate research; environmental management; sustainable development; research innovation; academic recognition. .[3]

Introduction

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary field concerned with understanding environmental processes and the relationships among ecosystems, societies, resources, and human activities. Contemporary environmental research increasingly emphasizes integrated evidence and sustainability-oriented approaches because environmental challenges frequently cross disciplinary and geographic boundaries. These characteristics provide an appropriate scholarly context for evaluating research-oriented recognition. [2]

Research Profile

The supplied profile identifies Ioana Caprar with Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai din Cluj-Napoca and places the research subject area within Environmental Science. The available ORCID identifier is 0009-0001-2685-5336, providing a persistent researcher identifier for distinguishing scholarly records.  Specific research themes, projects, appointments, and quantitative bibliometric indicators were not supplied. [2]

Research Contributions

Within an Environmental Science recognition framework, research contributions may be considered through the quality of scientific inquiry, methodological rigor, environmental relevance, reproducibility, and potential contribution to sustainable decision-making. Established sustainability scholarship emphasizes the importance of maintaining environmental systems while addressing societal needs.  No specific contribution is attributed to Ioana Caprar here without supporting publication or project documentation.[3]

Publications

A verified publication list was not included in the supplied information for this profile. Accordingly, individual articles, journals, publication dates, citation counts, and digital object identifiers are not assigned to the researcher in this section. The ORCID profile may provide a suitable starting point for reviewing records associated with the supplied researcher identifier. [2]

Research Impact

Research impact in Environmental Science can encompass scholarly influence, methodological advancement, environmental applications, policy relevance, public benefit, and contributions to sustainable practices. Robust assessment normally requires documented evidence such as publications, citations, datasets, collaborations, implemented findings, or policy outcomes. Because these records were not provided, this profile does not assign a quantitative impact measure.[3]

Award Suitability

The supplied affiliation and subject area establish a clear disciplinary context for consideration under an environmental research recognition category. The Innovative Research Award may be considered in relation to documented research quality, originality, relevance, and evidence of scholarly contribution. Final eligibility or selection should be determined according to the official criteria and assessment procedures of the International Research Awards. [2]

Conclusion

Ioana Caprar is presented in this profile as a researcher affiliated with Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai din Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in Environmental Science. The profile records the supplied ORCID and award context while avoiding unsupported bibliometric or achievement claims. Additional publications, projects, metrics, and research outcomes would strengthen any comprehensive assessment of scholarly contribution and impact.[3]

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record for Ioana Caprar. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2685-5336
  2. Caprar, I., Martín Monerris, M., Hernandez-Crespo, C., Calzadilla Cabrera, D., & Baciu, C. (2025). Tancat de la Pipa wetland as a natural filter: Microplastic dynamics and control mechanisms. In Deltas & Wetlands 2025: Book of Abstracts (Vol. 11). Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/app16178748
  3. International Research Awards. (n.d.). International Research Awards.
    https://researchawards.net/

João Teixeira e Costa | Sustainable | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

João Teixeira e Costa — University of Porto

João Teixeira e Costa
Researcher João Teixeira e Costa
Affiliation University of Porto
Country Portugal
Documents 3
Subject Area Sustainable Research
Event International Research Awards
ORCID 0009-0007-5246-0278

João Teixeira e Costa is affiliated with the University of Porto and is presented in connection with the Innovative Research Award under the sustainable research subject area. The recognition is associated with the International Research Awards and emphasizes research activity relevant to sustainability, innovation, and the development of knowledge addressing contemporary environmental and societal challenges. The available profile information identifies the researcher’s institutional affiliation and ORCID record, while detailed bibliometric indicators such as Scopus Author ID, document count, citation count, and h-index have not been provided.[1]

Abstract

The Innovative Research Award profile recognizes João Teixeira e Costa of the University of Porto for research associated with the broad field of sustainable research. Sustainability-oriented research encompasses approaches that seek to address environmental, economic, and societal requirements while considering long-term resource use and resilience. The profile is linked to an ORCID identifier, providing a persistent digital identifier for distinguishing the researcher and connecting scholarly contributions across research systems. [1]

Keywords

Sustainability, Sustainable research, Research innovation, Environmental research, Sustainable development, Academic research, Research impact, Scientific innovation [2]

Introduction

Sustainable research has become an important interdisciplinary area of scholarship because environmental pressures, resource constraints, technological transitions, and social requirements increasingly intersect. Contemporary sustainability research commonly considers interactions among environmental systems, economic activity, technological development, and human well-being. International sustainability frameworks likewise emphasize the importance of integrating economic, social, and environmental dimensions of development. [2]

Research Profile

João Teixeira e Costa is associated with the University of Porto, Portugal. The supplied academic profile identifies sustainable research as the principal subject area for the recognition. His ORCID identifier is 0009-0007-5246-0278, which provides a persistent identifier for scholarly identity management and research attribution. [1]

Research Contributions

Research in sustainability may generate contributions at several levels, including the development of evidence, methodologies, technologies, and frameworks for addressing complex environmental and societal problems. Such contributions are often interdisciplinary and can connect scientific findings with policy, engineering, resource management, and responsible innovation. [2]

Publications

A complete publication list for João Teixeira e Costa was not included in the supplied profile information. For academic accuracy, individual publications, journal titles, publication dates, citation counts, and DOI identifiers should be added only after verification through the relevant publisher, DOI registry, ORCID record, Scopus profile, or institutional repository. [3]

Research Impact

Research impact in sustainability can be considered through several dimensions, including scholarly influence, methodological contribution, technological development, knowledge transfer, policy relevance, and practical contribution to sustainable development. Bibliometric indicators such as publications and citations can provide quantitative evidence of scholarly visibility, but they represent only one dimension of research impact. [2]

Award Suitability

The subject area identified for João Teixeira e Costa is sustainable research, which is directly relevant to an award category focused on innovative research. Sustainability is inherently connected with innovation because addressing long-term environmental and societal challenges frequently requires new methods, technologies, analytical approaches, and interdisciplinary forms of collaboration. International sustainability policy frameworks also recognize innovation and scientific knowledge as important components of sustainable development. [2]

Conclusion

João Teixeira e Costa, affiliated with the University of Porto, is presented as a researcher associated with sustainable research within the International Research Awards. The Innovative Research Award profile highlights the relationship between research innovation and sustainability-oriented scholarship. The available information supports the identification of the researcher, institution, subject area, event, and ORCID record, while additional bibliometric and publication information remains subject to verification.[1]

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID: Connecting research and researchers. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5246-0278
  2. International Research Awards. (n.d.). International Research Awards.
    https://researchawards.net/
  3. Teixeira e Costa, J., Vila, M. C., & Carvalho, M. M. (2026). A systematic review of integrative approaches for the multidimensional analysis of sustainable soil rehabilitation. Sustainability, 18(17), 8916.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/su18178916

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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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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Heer Wang | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Heer Wang | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award 

Kunming University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Heer Wang is an emerging scholar in applied economics whose research lies at the intersection of industrial transformation, climate change, labor mobility, and sustainable economic development. His work explores how evolving economic structures and environmental shocks shape household behavior, productivity, and long-term growth pathways, particularly within developing and transitional economies. By integrating rigorous microeconometric evaluation methods with rich empirical data, he contributes meaningful insights into how societies adapt to climate risks and structural shifts. A major strand of his research investigates the socioeconomic consequences of climate variability, especially extreme rainfall and its implications for rural livelihoods. His publications in leading journals such as Science of The Total Environment and Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy highlight how climate shocks influence labor mobility, household vulnerability, agricultural productivity, and consumption smoothing. His studies provide evidence-based perspectives that deepen the understanding of how rural communities manage risk, adjust labor allocation, and navigate long-term adaptation strategies under environmental uncertainty. Another important area of his work focuses on industrial structure upgrading and technological capability. Through theoretical and empirical analyses published in the Asian Journal of Technology Innovation, his research examines the depth and sophistication of structural transformation, revealing how technological capacity and sectoral linkages drive high-quality economic development. His work contributes to policy discussions on how emerging economies can enhance industrial competitiveness while maintaining sustainable growth. In addition to published work, he has developed several working papers addressing market integration, climate-induced behavioral responses, and the dynamics of agricultural adaptation. These studies reflect a consistent research theme: understanding how economic agents respond to shocks and incentives within rapidly evolving socioeconomic environments. His research portfolio is reinforced by participation in multiple interdisciplinary and national research projects funded by major institutions. These projects span topics such as digital economy development, fertility policy evaluation, labor mobility under technological disruption, climate risk prediction using artificial intelligence, and the economic implications of population aging. His role across these initiatives demonstrates strong capabilities in empirical modeling, policy analysis, and data-driven decision support. He brings expertise in microeconometrics, policy evaluation techniques, and quantitative analysis using software platforms such as Stata, R, and SPSS. His work contributes directly to academic knowledge, policymaking, and practical interventions aimed at improving resilience, enhancing productivity, and supporting sustainable economic progress. Overall, his research advances critical conversations on how economies can navigate structural change while adapting to environmental and demographic challenges.

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Suocheng Dong | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Suocheng Dong | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

Prof. Dong Suocheng is a leading scholar in regional economic geography, ecological economics, and green development studies, widely recognized for his influential contributions to the understanding of resource–environment interactions and sustainable development pathways in China and across Eurasia. As a senior professor at the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), Chinese Academy of Sciences, he has built a distinguished academic career centered on the theory, methodology, and empirical assessment of ecological economic systems, regional sustainable development, and the coupling mechanisms between urbanization, economic growth, and the ecological environment. His research spans a broad range of topics including regional ecological economic differentiation, circular economy models, eco-city construction, ecological civilization pathways, green development strategies, and the quantitative analysis of urban–environment coordination. He has contributed extensively to the development of frameworks for evaluating ecological risks, optimizing regional resource allocation, and guiding policy for cross-border sustainable development initiatives such as the Belt and Road, the China–Mongolia–Russia corridor, and regional integration across Northeast and Central Asia. Prof. Dong has led nearly one hundred major national-level, ministerial, and regional research projects, including key programs of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and strategic cooperation initiatives. His contributions have resulted in more than 360 academic publications, monographs, and research reports that have significantly shaped scholarly discourse and policy formulation in resource economics, environmental management, and regional planning. More than forty of his advisory reports have been acknowledged and adopted by national decision-making bodies, demonstrating his strong impact on high-level sustainable development policy. His influential publications include seminal works on the coupling coordination between urbanization and the eco-environment in Mongolia, ecological and socioeconomic risks in international infrastructure projects, spatial–temporal drivers of carbon emissions in interprovincial trade, and assessment of circular economy systems in energy-intensive industries. His research in Land Use Policy, Environmental Science & Technology, Sustainability, Journal of Geographical Sciences, and Resources Science has become central to the advancement of regional ecological economics and spatial sustainable development. Through decades of rigorous scholarship, multidisciplinary collaboration, and strategic policy engagement, Prof. Dong has established himself as a major contributor to the evolution of ecological economic theory, regional green development models, and the science–policy interface essential to achieving sustainable development in rapidly transforming regions.

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Dong, S., Chen, C., & Li, Y. (2016). An investigation report on economic and social sciences in Northern China and its adjacent areas. Science Press.

Dong, S., & Sun, J. (2017). Regional sustainable development of Northeast and Central Asia. Science Press.

Dong, S., Zheng, J., Li, Y., Li, Z., Li, F., Jin, L., & Yang, Y. (2019). Quantitative analysis of the coupling coordination degree between urbanization and eco-environment in Mongolia. Chinese Geographical Sciences, 29(5), 861–871.

Dong, S., Yang, Y., Li, F.*, et al. (2018). An evaluation of the economic, social, and ecological risks of China-Mongolia-Russia high-speed railway construction and policy suggestions. Journal of Geographical Sciences, 28(7), 900–918.

Dong, S., Wang, Z., Li, Y., Li, F., Chen, F., & Cheng, H. (2017). Assessment of comprehensive effects and optimization of a circular economy system of coal power and cement in Kongtong District, Pingliang City, Gansu Province, China. Sustainability, 9(787). https://doi.org/10.3390/su9050787

Dong, S., Cheng, H., Guo, P., et al. (2016). Transportation industry patterns and strategy of the Belt and Road. Bulletin of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 31(6), 663–670.

Dong, S., Huang, Y., Li, Z., et al. (2014). Economic development patterns and regional economic integration modes for the Silk Road Economic Zone. Resources Science, 36(12), 2451–2458.

Wu, Y., & Dong, S.* (2018). Quantifying urban land expansion dynamics through improved land management institution model—Application in Ningxia–Inner Mongolia, China. Land Use Policy, 78, 386–396.

 

Shimelash Molla Kassaye | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Shimelash Molla Kassaye | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

Mattu University | Ethiopia

Dr. Shimelash Molla Kassaye is a highly dedicated scholar and researcher specializing in Hydrology and Water Resources Management, with an extensive academic background and a strong record of scientific contributions in the field of environmental and water sciences. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Mattu University, Ethiopia, where he continues to advance research and teaching in hydrology, climate change, and watershed management. His professional journey reflects consistent excellence and commitment to solving pressing environmental and water-related challenges affecting the African continent. Dr. Kassaye earned his Ph.D. in Water Management (Hydrology and Water Resources Management) from the African Centre of Excellence in Water Management (ACEWM) at Addis Ababa University in 2024. His doctoral research, titled “Evaluating the Hydrological Dynamics under Land Use/Cover and Climate Change in the Baro River Basin, Ethiopia,” focused on understanding the complex interactions between climate variability, land use change, and hydrological responses in one of Ethiopia’s key river basins. His research offers vital insights into sustainable water resource management and policy planning under changing climatic conditions. Prior to his Ph.D., he obtained an M.Sc. in Hydraulic Engineering from Jimma University in 2017 with an outstanding CGPA of 3.88/4.00 and a B.Sc. in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering from Arbaminch University in 2011. His professional experience spans over a decade of teaching, research, and academic service. Before assuming his current position, Dr. Kassaye worked as a Researcher and Lecturer at Mattu University (2014–2021) and as a Graduate Assistant at Arbaminch University (2012–2014). Through these roles, he has contributed significantly to the training of young engineers and scientists, supervising research projects, and integrating innovative technologies into water resource education and management practices. Dr. Kassaye’s research expertise covers a broad range of topics, including hydrologic modeling, climate change and variability, drought monitoring and prediction, integrated watershed management, natural resource management, and hydrometeorological risk assessment. His multidisciplinary approach, combining remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and hydrological modeling, enables comprehensive assessments of environmental systems under stress from both natural and anthropogenic factors. He has published multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers in high-impact international journals such as Water, Environmental Earth Sciences, Environmental Systems Research, and Earth. His publications have explored critical themes such as the sensitivity of meteorological dynamics to catchment variability, the integrated impact of land use and topography on hydrological extremes, and the quantification of climate change effects on streamflow dynamics. His academic excellence, combined with practical expertise and a strong publication record, positions him as a leading early-career researcher contributing to Ethiopia’s and Africa’s sustainable water resource management efforts. His dedication to advancing hydrological science underscores his commitment to building climate resilience and fostering sustainable development in vulnerable regions.

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Kassaye, S. M., Tadesse, T., Tegegne, G., & Hordofa, A. T. (2024). Quantifying the climate change impacts on the magnitude and timing of hydrological extremes in the Baro River Basin, Ethiopia. Environmental Systems Research, 13(1), 1–15.

Belay, H., Melesse, A. M., Tegegne, G., & Kassaye, S. M. (2025). Flood inundation mapping using the Google Earth Engine and HEC-RAS under land use/land cover and climate changes in the Gumara Watershed, Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia. Remote Sensing, 17(7), 1283.

Malede, D. A., Elumalai, V., Andualem, T. G., Mekonnen, Y. G., Yibeltal, M., Kassaye, S. M., & others. (2025). Understanding flood and drought extremes under a changing climate in the Blue Nile Basin: A review. Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, 100638.

Kassaye, S. M., Tadesse, T., & Tegegne, G. (2024). Quantifying the climate change impacts on the magnitude and timing of hydrological extremes in the Baro River Basin, Ethiopia. Environmental Systems Research, 13(2).

Kassaye, S. M., Tadesse, T., Tegegne, G., Hordofa, A. T., & Malede, D. A. (2024). Relative and combined impacts of climate and land use/cover change for the streamflow variability in the Baro River Basin (BRB). Earth, 5(2), 149–168.

Kassaye, S. M., Tadesse, T., Tegegne, G., & Tadesse, K. E. (2022). The sensitivity of meteorological dynamics to the variability in catchment characteristics. Water, 14(22), 3776.

Kassaye, S. M., Tadesse, T., Tegegne, G., & Hordofa, A. T. (2024). Integrated impact of land use/cover and topography on hydrological extremes in the Baro River Basin. Environmental Earth Sciences, 83(2), 49.

Kassaye, S. M., Ebissa, T. N., Gutema, B. G., & Gurmesa, G. T. (2020). Site selection and design of mini hydropower plant for rural electrification in Keber River. American Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 9(5), 82–96.

Ebissa, T. N., Kassaye, S. M., & Malede, D. A. (2024). Hydrological response to climate change in Baro Basin, Ethiopia, using representative concentration pathway scenarios. Environmental Systems Research, 13(1), 42.

Waheed, A., Kousar, S., Khan, M. I., & Fischer, T. B. (2025). Environmental and Sustainability Indicators. Environmental and Sustainability Indicators.

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

Minglu Zhang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Minglu Zhang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Beijing University of Technology and Business | China

Dr. Minglu Zhang is currently a professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at Beijing Technology and Business University, having previously served as associate professor (2015–2019) and lecturer (2012–2015) in the same discipline. After completing a postdoctoral appointment in the School of Environment at Tsinghua University (2010–2012) and earlier research experience at the University of California, Irvine (2008–2010), he has built a distinguished career in environmental microbiology and water systems research. His primary research interests encompass microbial ecology and molecular microbiology in water and solid waste systems, with a special focus on antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistance genes in drinking water systems. Dr. Zhang has led and contributed to several major national research projects. For example, he is the principal investigator on the “Typing and Traceability System for VBNC State Pathogens of Major Digestive Tract at Ports” (2022–2025, National Key R&D Program), as well as on the “Technology and Equipment Development for Monitoring, Early Warning and Purification of Malodorous Gas Emissions under Classified Collection of Domestic Waste” (2020–2024, National Key R&D Program). Earlier, he also led work on the distribution and migration of antibiotic resistance genes at multi-phase interfaces in drinking water distribution systems (2015–2017, National Natural Science Foundation of China). To date, Dr. Zhang has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications. According to his ResearchGate profile, his publication count is 79, with more than 1,300 citations. His academic impact is further reflected by his h-index, which is listed as 5 on the SciSpace author profile. Among his representative works are: “Metagenomics analysis of antibiotic resistance genes, bacterial community and virulence factor genes of fouled filters and effluents from household water purifiers in drinking water” (Science of the Total Environment, 2023); “Global transcriptional analysis for molecular responses of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris spores in drinking water after low- and medium-pressure UV irradiation” (Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024); and “Highly efficient degradation of ethanol, acetaldehyde, and ethyl acetate removal by bio-trickling filter reactors” (Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2024). These works illustrate how he combines high-throughput molecular methods (e.g. metagenomics, transcriptional profiling) with applied engineering systems (e.g. drinking water treatment, gas emission purification) to address critical environmental microbiology challenges. Over the course of his career, Dr. Zhang has established himself as a leading scholar at the intersection of environmental engineering and microbial molecular ecology. His work not only advances fundamental understanding of microbial community dynamics and resistance gene behavior in engineered systems, but also yields practical solutions for water quality protection, public health, and waste management. His contributions are broadly recognized in China’s environmental research community and are increasingly cited in the international literature.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, M., et al. (2025). Adsorption and desorption characteristics of nano-metal-modified zeolite for removal of oxygenated volatile organic compounds. Coatings, 15(10), 1206. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15101206

Jiang, J., Zhang, Y., Cui, R., Ren, L., Zhang, M., & Wang, Y. (2023). Effects of two different proportions of microbial formulations on microbial communities in kitchen waste composting. Microorganisms, 11(10), 2605. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11102605

Wang, Y., Cui, R., Jiang, H., Bai, M., Zhang, M., & Ren, L. (2022). Removal of hydrogen sulfide and ammonia using a biotrickling filter packed with modified composite filler. Processes, 10(10), 2016. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10102016

Xu, S., Zhang, L., Lin, K., Bai, M., Wang, Y., Xu, M., Zhang, M., Zhang, C., Shi, Y., & Zhou, H. (2021). Effects of light and water disturbance on the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa and the release of algal toxins. Water Environment Research, 93, 2958–2970. https://doi.org/10.1002/wer.1644