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

Posted on 05/05/2025 by sciencefather

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

Posted on 19/04/2025 by sciencefather

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Asmoay – Environmental hydrogeochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Posted on 11/04/2025 by sciencefather

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Asmoay – Environmental hydrogeochemistry – Best Researcher Award

National Research Centre, Egypt

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🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Ahmed Asmoay earned his Ph.D. in Science (Environmental Geology) from the Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Egypt, in December 2017. His doctoral thesis, titled “Hydrogeochemical studies on the water resources and soil characteristics in the western bank of the River Nile between Abu Qurqas and Dayr Mawas, El Minya Governorate, Egypt”, reflects his deep involvement in studying Egypt’s vital natural resources. He received his Master’s degree in Science (Applied Mineralogy) from the same university in December 2011, with a thesis focused on “Geological studies on wadi deposits of Esh El-Mellaha area, the western coastal plain of the Red Sea-Egypt”. Dr. Asmoay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science (Special Geology) from Al-Azhar University, Assuit branch, awarded in May 2003, graduating with honors and a very good grade (78.9%).

🧪 Professional Experience

With a career spanning nearly two decades, Dr. Asmoay has steadily risen through the ranks at the National Research Centre (NRC). In March 2024, he was promoted to Associate Professor, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey. Since February 2018, he has served as a Researcher and Lecturer, following earlier roles as a Researcher/Lecturer Assistant (2012–2018) and Assistant Researcher (2011–2012). His journey at NRC began with a fellowship from 2006 to 2011, after a brief stint at the Desert Research Centre in 2006. Before entering the research field, he worked as a Science Teacher at the Preparatory Stage under Egypt’s Ministry of Education from January to December 2005, highlighting his commitment to education at all levels.

🧭 Areas of Research Interest

Dr. Asmoay’s scientific curiosity revolves around Mineralogy, Petrography, Mapping, and the use of GIS in geological applications. His core strengths lie in hydrogeochemical analysis, environmental geology, and inorganic mineral resources, which are crucial for sustainable development and resource conservation in arid regions like Egypt.

📚 Scientific Activities

Throughout his career, Dr. Asmoay has been a dedicated research student, actively contributing to the academic community at Al-Azhar University during both his Ph.D. (2014–2017) and M.Sc. (2006–2011) programs. His research has played a pivotal role in understanding soil and water systems in Egypt, especially along the River Nile and the Red Sea coastal plains.

🧑‍💼 Professional Memberships

Dr. Asmoay is an active member of several esteemed organizations. He joined the Geologic Society of Egypt in 2011 and became a member of the Egyptian Society of Environmental Sciences in 2017, reflecting his strong engagement with both geological and environmental scientific communities.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Dr. Asmoay is proficient in a wide range of software and technical tools, including Surfer, Grapher, GIS, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office applications. His expertise extends to hardware and software upkeep, image processing, and environmental research, making him a well-rounded and tech-savvy researcher.

Notable Publications📝

📝Appraisal of fluoride contaminate in groundwater at an industrial area, Northwest Gulf of Suez, Egypt

Authors: Ahmed A. Asmoay

Journal: Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences

Year: 2025

📝Appraisal of rock–water interaction and frailty of groundwater to corrosion and salinization, northwestern Gulf of Suez, Egypt

Authors: Ahmed A. Asmoay; Walid A. Mabrouk

Journal: Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences

Year: 2024

📝Evaluating groundwater quality and salinity dynamics in the Western-west area of El Minya Governorate, Egypt, based on geochemical modelling and multivariate analysis

Authors: Ahmed Asmoay

Journal: Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences

Year: 2024

📝Water quality assessment in dry regions using statistical methods

Authors: Ahmed Asmoay; Ahmed Mohamed; Fahad Alshehri; Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh; Nadhir Al-Ansari; Abdullah Othman

Journal: Journal of King Saud University – Science

Year: 2023

📝Simulation of Surface and Subsurface Water Quality in Hyper-Arid Environments

Authors: Ahmed Mohamed; Ahmed Asmoay; Saad S. Alarifi; Musaab A. A. Mohammed

Journal: Hydrology

Year: 2023

Dr. Jagdish Kumar – Environmental Analytical Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jagdish Kumar – Environmental Analytical Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, India

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🎓Academic and Professional Journey

Dr. Jagdish Kumar is a distinguished environmental scientist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, a Fellow of the Institution of Chemists (FIC), and a Chartered Chemist. With an extensive career spanning 39 years, he has made remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability, pollution control, and waste management. His expertise covers diverse areas, including solid and hazardous waste management, air and water pollution control, landfill gas assessment, resource recovery, and climate change mitigation. Over the years, Dr. Kumar has played a crucial role in shaping environmental policies and implementing sustainable solutions to combat pollution.

🌍Expertise in Pollution Control and Waste Management

Dr. Kumar has established himself as an expert in environmental risk assessment, cleaner production techniques, and process control audits. His work focuses on tackling critical environmental challenges such as pollutant dispersion modeling, landfill site selection, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable waste disposal strategies. As an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Coordinator and Functional Area Expert (FAE) accredited by the Quality Council of India (QCI) and the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), he has assessed numerous industrial and infrastructural projects, ensuring they meet national and global environmental standards.

📜Regulatory and Technical Committee Contributions

As a key figure in environmental governance, Dr. Kumar serves on various technical committees of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). He has been actively involved in the formulation of national standards for industrial water quality, chemical hazards, and environmental safety regulations. Additionally, he has been designated multiple times from 2006 to 2024 as a Government Analyst under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India. His expertise has been sought after in shaping environmental regulations and ensuring their effective implementation.

🏆Accreditations and Professional Certifications

Dr. Kumar is an Approved Functional Area Expert (FAE) by QCI/NABET, specializing in solid and hazardous waste management, water pollution control, meteorology, air quality modeling, and risk management. As an Approved EIA Coordinator, he has led numerous environmental impact assessments for projects in oil and gas transportation, special economic zones (SEZs), hazardous chemical storage, and industrial emissions control. His contributions have been pivotal in ensuring industrial projects align with sustainability and environmental safety norms.

🔬Research Contributions and Environmental Innovations

Dr. Kumar’s research is focused on finding innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. His work includes pollutant dispersion modeling, air pollution control, water quality assessment, and climate change adaptation. He has been instrumental in advancing resource recovery techniques, landfill gas potential assessments, and disaster management planning. His research has significantly contributed to reducing environmental footprints and promoting circular economy principles.

🌐Professional Memberships and International Collaborations

Dr. Kumar is a Life Member of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing & Geomatics (ISRO) and has been a key contributor to EU-India bilateral Technical Cooperation for the Environment, aiming to build the capacity of stakeholders in India and Europe to implement cleaner, greener and climate-friendly technologies in the areas of waste management. Through these affiliations, he collaborates with global experts on sustainable waste management, water conservation, and environmental governance. His expertise has been recognized on both national and international platforms, making him a sought-after consultant in environmental policy and regulation.

Notable Publications📝

📝Arsenic contamination in groundwater – hotspots discovered through GIS model during recent survey in Bihar and U.P.

Authors: Jagdish Kumar, Manish Wasuja, A Gupta, V.K. Verma, R.K. Khandal

Journal: Sustainable Management of Water Resources: Emerging Science and Technology Issues in South Asia (Book)

Year: 2009

📝A reliable model to strengthen community-based water quality monitoring and surveillance via field test kits

Authors: Jagdish Kumar, Aarti Garg, Gaurav, Vivek Narayan Singh, Mukul Das

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2025

📝Strengthening Water Quality Testing and Remediation System – Role of Training and Capacity Building

Authors: Jagdish Kumar, Vivek Narayan Singh, Mukul Das

Journal: Jal Jeevan Samvad

Year: 2024

📝Significance of Quantitative Risk Assessment and Onsite Emergency Plan for Chemical Industries (Part-2)

Authors: V.K. Verma, Jagdish Kumar

Journal: ENVIRO ANNOTATIONS

Year: 2020

📝Management and hygienization of municipal sewage sludge- existing practices and future potential for radiation processing technology

Authors: J. George, S. Rajput, Jagdish Kumar, D.S. Chatterjee, Mukesh Garg, V.K. Verma, R.K. Khandal

Journal: Radiation Processing Technology Applications (Book)

Year: 2010

Assoc Prof Dr. Shuli Liu, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Posted on 09/10/2024 by sciencefather

Assoc Prof Dr. Shuli Liu, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Shuli Liu, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, China

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🎓 Education & Research Experience

Shuli Liu holds a PhD in Municipal Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology. Her thesis focuses on the anabolism of valuable organic materials from food processing wastewater treatment using photosynthetic bacteria. She has served as an Associate Professor at the North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power in the School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering since December 2021. Prior to this, she was a Lecturer at the same institution from August 2016 to November 2021. Liu began her academic journey as a PhD student from July 2012 to July 2016, followed by a Postgraduate degree in Environmental Microbiology from September 2010 to June 2012, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Bioscience from September 2006 to June 2010.

🔬 Research Programs in Charge

Assoc Prof Dr. Liu leads several innovative research programs focused on resource utilization in wastewater treatment. She is involved in the Key Research and Promotion Special Project of Henan Province (2020-2022) and the High-end Foreign Expert Introduction Program by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2022-2023). Additionally, her current projects include enhancing Material Synthesis and Membrane Pollution Control (2023-2024), as well as studying the anabolism and recycling of valuable organic materials from wastewater (2018-2020).

🏆 Awards & Grants

In recognition of her academic achievements, Liu received the National Award for Distinguished Doctorates from Harbin Institute of Technology in 2015.

🛠️ Skills

Liu possesses extensive skills in wastewater treatment using photosynthetic bacteria, along with proficiency in nitrogen and phosphorus removal from domestic sewage and the treatment of activated sludge for resource utilization.

Publications Top Noted📚

Performance, mechanism regulation and resource recycling of bacteria-algae symbiosis system for wastewater treatment: A review

Authors: Liu, S., Kong, Z., Guo, H., Zhang, P., Song, G.

Journal: Environmental Pollution

Year: 2024

The resistance mechanism of humic acids and proteins in soluble microbial products from activated sludge against silver nanoparticles

Authors: Kang, J., Wang, Y.-H., Zhang, Y.-W., Song, G.-F., Wang, B.-H.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2024

Magnetic iron-based waterworks sludge modified by chitosan and FeS for aqueous Cr(vi) adsorption and reduction

Authors: Tie, J., Li, W., Duan, X., Liu, S., Zhao, W.

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2024

Effects of nitrogen and carbon source addition on biomass and protein production by Rhodopseudomonas via the RSM-CCD approach

Authors: Liu, S., Zhang, Y., Zhao, C., Zhang, P., Song, G.

Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment

Year: 2024

Recent progress and prospects for chain elongation of transforming biomass waste into medium-chain fatty acids

Authors: Liu, Y., Chen, L., Duan, Y., Liu, S., Li, G.

Journal: Chemosphere

Year: 2024

Prof. Ashraf El-Shamy, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ashraf El-Shamy, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Professor at National Research Centre, Egypt

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🎓Education

PhD: Physical Chemistry, Ain Shams University, 2003

M.Sc.: Biological Chemistry, Cairo University, 1997

B.Sc.: Special Chemistry, Zagazig University, 1989

💼 Professional Experience

Teaching: Chemical Engineering at Higher Technological Institutes and King Abdul-Aziz University

Training Courses: Covered topics from General to Physical Chemistry, Corrosion, and Microbial Corrosion

🔬 Research Interests

Eco-friendly Corrosion Protection: Organic materials for metals in polluted saltwater

Heavy Metal Removal: By-products for wastewater treatment

Nanomaterials: Waste removal with nanomaterials

Desalination: Electro-dialysis cell development

Biocide Improvement: Enhancing biocides for sulfate-reducing bacteria

Wastewater Treatment: Physical and chemical methods for petroleum industry

🧪 Techniques

Surface Analysis: UV/Vis, IR/FTIR, XPS, SEM, TEM, AFM

Film Monitoring: Electrochemical impedance, Quartz crystal microbalance

Corrosion Monitoring: Weight loss, polarization techniques

Scale Monitoring: NACE standard methods

Microbial Corrosion: Biocide efficacy tests

Publication Top Noted 📝

“Flawless polyaniline coating for preservation and corrosion protection of ancient steel spearheads: an archaeological study from military museum, Al-Qala, Egypt”

Authors: Megahed, M.M., Elashery, N.H., Saleh, S.M., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2024

“Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities for different extracts of Casuarina equisetifolia”

Authors: Abdallah, W.E., Shams, K.A., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

Year: 2024

“Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by waste of Murcott Mandarin peel as a sustainable approach for efficient heavy metal removal from metal industrial wastewater”

Authors: Aboelghait, K.M., Abdallah, W.E., Abdelfattah, I., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2024

“Integrating Science, Culture, and Conservation in Safeguarding Brass Antiquities from Microbial Corrosion”

Authors: Sedek, M.Y., Megahed, M.M., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion

Year: 2024

“Continuous Removal of Organic Micropollutants from Municipal Treated Effluents and Studying Kinetics of Removal of Methylene Blue as a Model Micropollutant Component in Batch and Continuous Flow Systems”

Authors: Abdelfattah, I., Maurer, P., Duelli, G., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2024

“Nanoinert diatomaceous and emamectin benzoate: Enhancing wheat protection against fall armyworms for sustainable management”

Authors: Wahba, T.F., El-Bassyouni, G.T., El-Shamy, A.M., Wahba, M.N.

Journal: South African Journal of Botany

Year: 2024