Megha Bansal | Environmental Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Megha Bansal | Environmental Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Delhi Technological University, India

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🎓 Academic & Professional Background

Dr. Megha Bansal is a dedicated Research Scholar at Delhi Technological University who completed her Ph.D. in Biotechnology in December 2024. She has contributed to the scientific community by publishing multiple research papers in reputed journals relevant to her field.

🔬 Area of Research Focus

Her primary research area is Environmental Biotechnology, with a specialized focus on the degradation of microplastics and nanoplastics. This work addresses a pressing environmental challenge caused by the accumulation of plastic pollutants.

🌍 Contribution to Environment

Dr. Bansal’s research provides vital scientific insights into how micro- and nano-plastics break down in the environment. Her findings help develop sustainable strategies for plastic pollution remediation, thus playing an important role in protecting ecosystems and human health.

Notable Publications📝


📝Simulated dump yard microbes drive significant biodegradation of polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride microplastics

Authors: Megha M. Bansal, Deenan D. Santhiya, Jai Gopal J.G. Sharma

Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

Year: 2025

 

Prof. Yanjing Lou | plant ecology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yanjing Lou | plant ecology | Best Researcher Award

Northeast institute of geography and argoecology, CAS, China

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🎓 Academic Background

Prof. Lou began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Ecology from Northeast Normal University (1998.09–2002.07). She then pursued her doctoral studies at the Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, CAS, where she earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Science (2003.09–2008.06). Her advanced research training laid the foundation for a career dedicated to ecological restoration and environmental sustainability.

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

Her academic career has been closely associated with the Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, CAS, where she has taken on progressive roles. Starting as a Research Assistant (2002–2006), she advanced to Assistant Professor (2006–2011), followed by her appointment as Associate Professor (2011–2019). Since December 2020, she has been serving as a full Professor, where she leads major research initiatives and supervises doctoral candidates in environmental science and ecology.

🌱 Research Interests

Prof. Lou’s primary research focuses on wetland vegetation ecology, particularly examining species diversity and the mechanisms by which plants adapt to environmental changes. Her work addresses critical issues in ecosystem dynamics, climate change response, and sustainable wetland management. Through field studies, data modeling, and cross-disciplinary approaches, she contributes to the scientific understanding of biodiversity conservation in sensitive ecological zones.

🌍 International Research Collaborations

Prof. Lou has enriched her expertise through international research experiences at leading institutions. From August 2017 to August 2018, she was a Visiting Scholar at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen, UK. Earlier, she spent a year (2013–2014) at the Department of Plant Ecology and Evolution, Uppsala University, Sweden, and in 2012–2013, she conducted research at the National Wetlands Research Center, USA. These collaborations have played a crucial role in shaping her global perspective on plant ecology and wetland conservation.

🏅 Awards and Recognitions

Prof. Lou’s outstanding research has earned her several prestigious awards. She received the Second Prize of the Jilin Provincial Natural Science Award in 2023 (First Rank) for her study on the spatiotemporal dynamics of marsh vegetation in Northeast China. In 2020, she was honored with the First Prize of the Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (Seventh Rank) for her work on wetland restoration technologies. Most recently, she was awarded the Second Prize of the Liangxi Forestry Science and Technology Award in 2024 (Seventh Rank) for her contributions to wetland restoration and community economic development.

Notable Publications📝


📝Allometric equations for estimating above- and below-ground biomass of reed (Phragmites australis) marshes

Authors: Jin, Xianglong; Lou, Yanjing; Zhang, Peng; Zhang, Qiyao; Smith, Pete

Journal: Journal of Plant Ecology

Year: 2025


📝Soil microbial functional diversity is primarily affected by soil nitrogen, salinity and alkalinity in wetland ecosystem

Authors: Zhu, Mengyuan; Liu, Zhendi; Song, Yanyu; Gao, Zhenling; Song, Changchun

Journal: Applied Soil Ecology

Year: 2024


📝Nitrogen availability affects the responses of marsh grass and sedge plants (Phragmites australis and Bolboschoenus planiculmis) to flooding time

Authors: Tang, Haoran; Liu, Ying; Lou, Yanjing; Lu, Xianguo; Jiang, Ming

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Year: 2024


📝Helophytes adapt to water and N-enrichment stresses by adjusting and coordinating stoichiometry characteristics in main organs

Authors: Zhou, Mengdie; Jin, Xianglong; Jiang, Ming; Lu, Xianguo; Lou, Yanjing

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Year: 2023

Dr. Dongdong Ge – Solid waste treatment and resource utilization – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dongdong Ge – Solid waste treatment and resource utilization – Best Researcher Award

Jiangsu University of Technology, China

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👨‍🏫 Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Dongdong Ge, currently an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Jiangsu University of Technology, earned his Ph.D. in 2020 from the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research is primarily centered on environmental solid waste treatment and resource utilization. He has successfully led over 10 funded research projects, including those supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, along with enterprise-commissioned initiatives. Dr. Ge has published more than 30 SCI-indexed papers in internationally reputed journals such as Water Research, with three of them ranked among the Top 1% Highly Cited Papers in ESI, demonstrating the global impact of his work.

🔬 Research Areas 

Dr. Ge’s core research areas include solid waste treatment and resource utilization, with a notable focus on sludge dewatering technologies. He has pioneered a cutting-edge process using tannic acid conditioning to enhance sludge dewaterability. This innovative technique involves protein-targeted complexation precipitation, effectively removing extracellular proteins that impair dewatering performance. The method not only delivers rapid improvements but also contributes to long-term sludge management efficiency. Around this technology, Dr. Ge has published 7 SCI-indexed research papers, including one ESI Highly Cited Paper. This work was recognized as reaching an internationally advanced level and was honored with the First-Class Prize of the Shanghai Technology Invention Award in 2022.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

For his technological innovation in sludge treatment, Dr. Ge received the prestigious Shanghai Technology Invention Award (First-Class) in 2022. This accolade reflects both the academic excellence and practical application value of his research, solidifying his status as a leader in environmental engineering.

👨‍🔧 Professional Memberships

Dr. Ge is actively engaged in professional and academic communities at the national level. He is an Expert Member of the Water Environment Management Committee of the China Environmental Protection Federation, a Member of the Youth Expert Committee of the China Renewable Resources Industry Technology Innovation Strategy Alliance, and also serves on the Hazardous Waste Academic Committee under the Solid Waste and Ecological Materials Branch of the China Silicate Society. These affiliations demonstrate his leadership and influence in shaping future directions in environmental research and policy.

Notable Publications📝 


📝Complete solidification of landfill concentrated leachate using a minimal dosage of mayenite and its reutilization for carbonyl sulfide degradation

Authors: Zhou, Pin; Li, Xin; Ge, Dongdong; Zhu, Binglong; Huang, Shouqiang

Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

Year: 2025


📝Resourceful recovery of Friedel’s salt for efficiently removing fluoride ions from wastewater

Authors: Lin, Jiahong; Yue, Dongting; Ge, Dongdong; Xie, Pengfei; Huang, Shouqiang

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2025


📝Study on the chloride removal performance of porous anion exchange resin models constructed via 3D printing technology

Authors: Li, Xin; Cheng, Shi; Ge, Dongdong; Jiang, Min; Huang, Shouqiang

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2025


📝Light-enhanced lattice chloride elution of BiOCl for cyclic removal of chloride ions in water: performance, mechanism, and advantages

Authors: Ge, Dongdong; Li, Xin; He, Xu; Xie, Pengfei; Huang, Shouqiang

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2025

Prof. jinhui li – Resource recycling – Best Researcher Award

Prof. jinhui li – Resource recycling – Best Researcher Award

Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Professor Jinhui Li is a highly esteemed academic and researcher in the field of Chemical Engineering and Technology. He serves as the Head of the National First-Class Professional Construction at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology. His expertise and contributions have earned him a position as a member of the Expert Committee of the Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance. In addition to his academic leadership, Professor Li is a certified expert of the Non-Ferrous Metals Think Tank under the Society of Non-Ferrous Metals. He actively contributes to scientific research evaluation as a judge for the Ganzhou Science and Technology Association. Furthermore, he plays a key editorial role in Jiangxi Metallurgy and Non-Ferrous Metals Science and Engineering Journals. His expertise is recognized globally as a guest reviewer for authoritative journals such as Hydrometallurgy and Minerals Engineering.

🏆 Honors & Recognitions

Professor Jinhui Li was selected into the Jinggang Scholars Distinguished Professor Talent Plan of Jiangxi Province Universities in 2021. This prestigious recognition comes with funding of 2 million yuan and underscores his exceptional contributions to chemical engineering research. His work continues to make a significant impact on metallurgical science, sustainable resource management, and non-ferrous metal processing, shaping the future of chemical engineering and materials research.

Notable Publications📝


📝Cross-city insights on sustainable consumption: consistency and disparities in willingness to buy and pay for green air conditioners

Authors: Jiachao Ke, Shujie Zhao, Yaozhong Guo, Ni Sheng, Jinhui Li

Journal: Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering

Year: 2025


📝Heavy metal pollution from standardized e-waste dismantling activities: Pollution index, risk assessment and intervening measures

Authors: Kaihan Cai, Xi He, Li Wang, Jinhui Li, Yibing Ma

Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

Year: 2025


📝Recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries via sulfidation shock

Authors: Beikai Zhang, Lanbin Wang, Duanmei Song, Jiadong Yu, Jinhui Li

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2025


📝Red mud used as roadbed material: Revealing the long-term leaching characteristics of heavy metals and associated health risk

Authors: Wentao Ji, Lili Liu, Quanyin Tan, Jinhui Li

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2025


📝Utilization of molybdenum tailings in subgrade materials: Orthogonal experiments, long-term leaching behavior of heavy metals, and environmental impact assessment

Authors: Wentao Ji, Shuo Pan, Jialin Yu, Quanyin Tan, Jinhui Li

Journal: Process Safety and Environmental Protection

Year: 2025

 

Ms. Dou Luming- water and soil resources and environment- Best Researcher Award

Ms. Dou Luming- water and soil resources and environment- Best Researcher Award

Sichuan university – China

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🎓 Academic Background

Dou Luming is currently a Master’s Degree Candidate at Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, where he is pursuing advanced studies at the College of Water Resources and Hydropower. His academic journey is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for sustainable environmental management.

🔬 Research Focus

Dou Luming’s research primarily revolves around Water and Soil Resources and Environment, addressing critical issues related to ecological conservation and resource sustainability. His work aims to enhance the understanding of water-soil interactions, promoting effective strategies for environmental protection and sustainable development.

Notable Publications📝


📝Single-atom Ag confined with nitrogen coordination in porous tubular g-C₃N₄ as Fenton-like photocatalyst for solar-powered water purification

Authors: Yanchun Huang, Weifang Huang, Luming Dou, Lai Bo, Naiwen Li, et al.
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
Year: 2025

Dr. Udeme Dickson | Environmental Chemistry and Remediation | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Udeme Dickson | Environmental Chemistry and Remediation | Excellence in Research Award

Doctorate at Independent Researcher | United Kingdom

Dr. Udeme John Dickson is a distinguished Environmental Earth Scientist, Educator, and Consultant, combining academic rigor with practical experience. With expertise in pollution analysis, sustainable remediation, and environmental diagnostics, he is at the forefront of addressing pressing global environmental issues.

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📚 Education & Qualifications

Dr. Udeme John Dickson is a highly accomplished environmental scientist and chemist with a robust academic background. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Science from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom, in 2020, where he developed innovative analytical and remediation techniques for managing contaminated soils. Earlier, he completed a Master of Science in Environmental Chemistry at the University of Benin, Nigeria, in 2012, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Uyo, Nigeria, in 2006. These academic milestones have laid a strong foundation for his expertise in environmental geoscience and analytical chemistry.

🎓 Professional Memberships

Dr. Dickson is actively involved in several esteemed professional organizations, reflecting his dedication to the advancement of environmental science. He is a member of the Geological Society Academic Accreditation Committee of the Geological Society of London and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Additionally, he holds memberships in globally renowned organizations, including the Royal Society of Chemistry, British Society of Soil Science, British Ecological Society, American Chemical Society, and International Soil Science Society.

🧪 Research Interests

Dr. Dickson’s research is broad and multidisciplinary, addressing critical environmental challenges. His expertise spans environmental geochemistry, applied environmental monitoring, and remediation, particularly focusing on land, water, and atmospheric pollutants. He has a keen interest in the analysis and remediation of organic pollutants, including petroleum hydrocarbons, microplastics, dioxins, and persistent organic compounds, as well as trace metals and their speciation studies. He is actively involved in exploring myco- and phytoremediation as sustainable approaches to environmental restoration.
Dr. Dickson’s research also delves into climate change and climate-induced hazards, such as flooding and wildfires. His work on energy balance in ecosystems, including hydrogen and carbon capture in soils, contributes to the development of sustainable energy solutions. Furthermore, he employs environmental diagnostics and forensics for pollutant source apportionment, wildlife crime investigations, and ecosystem assessments.

📊 Employment & Professional Experience

Currently, Dr. Dickson serves as a Lecturer in Environmental Geoscience at University College London (UCL), UK, where he has made significant contributions to curriculum design, module development, and student mentorship. His teaching responsibilities include leading modules such as Introduction to Environmental Geosciences, GIS and Remote Sensing, Environmental Geochemistry, and Geological and Environmental Mapping. He has played a pivotal role in redesigning modules, introducing advanced concepts, and ensuring practical, hands-on learning experiences for students.
Dr. Dickson has also served as an External Examiner at Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, China (2021–2023), demonstrating his international reputation as a subject matter expert.

🏆 Awards & Accomplishments

Dr. Dickson’s achievements include receiving the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Award (2015) and the Nottingham Trent University Scholarship Award (2015). His dedication to excellence in teaching has been recognized through positive student feedback and accolades for his contributions to UK universities.

Publications Top Noted📝

Investigating the potential of sunflower species, fermented palm wine, and Pleurotus ostreatus for treatment of petroleum-contaminated soil

Authors: Dickson, U.J., Coffey, M., Mortimer, R.J.G., Ray, N., Di Bonito, M.

Journal: Chemosphere

Year: 2020

Mycoremediation of petroleum-contaminated soils: Progress, prospects, and perspectives

Authors: Dickson, U.J., Coffey, M., Mortimer, R.J.G., Di Bonito, M., Ray, N.

Journal: Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts

Year: 2019

Physicochemical studies of Nigeria’s crude oil blends

Authors: Dickson, U.J., Udoessien, E.I.

Journal: Petroleum and Coal

Year: 2012

Industrial potentials for alcohol obtained from locally produced rice (Oryza sativa) in some communities of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Authors: Dickson, U.J., Udoessien, E.I.

Journal: European Journal of Scientific Research

Year: 2012

A physicochemical study of Nigerian crude oil blends

Authors: Udoessien, E.I., Dickson, U.J.

Journal: European Journal of Scientific Research

Year: 2012

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

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🎓Education 

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Production Engineering

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

Higher Secondary Certificate

Birshreshtha Noor Mohammod Public College

Secondary School Certificate

Bashurhat A.H.C Government High School

💼Professional Experience 

Business Analyst – SCM, Zenith Safety Solution

Analyzing operations and sales data, predictive analysis, and improving supply chain operations.

Intern – Supply Chain, GAO Tek Inc.

Sourcing products, logistics management, and participating in training sessions.

🔬Research Interests 

Operations research

Decision analysis

Stochastic optimization

Supply chain and logistics management

Machine Learning

Waste management

🛠️Technical Skills 

Computer-aided Design: SOLIDWORKS, Fusion 360 (Basic)

Numerical Analysis: MS Excel, Minitab, MATLAB

Programming Languages: Python (Basic), C

Software: MS Word, LibreOffice, MS PowerPoint, Canva

Operating Systems: macOS, Windows

🏆Awards and Honors 

1st Runner-up in ‘CaseScape’ national industrial case-solving competition (2022)

Outstanding Project Showcase Award in Product Design and Development course (2021)

National Education Board Scholarships for HSC (2017) and SSC (2015)

Publication📚

“Municipal solid waste management: Identification and analysis of technology selection criteria using Fuzzy Delphi and Fuzzy DEMATEL technique”

Authors: M.H. Shanta, I.A. Choudhury, S. Salman

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2024