Tiejun Dai | Circular economy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tiejun Dai | Circular economy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tiejun DaiΒ  at Beijing University of Technology, China

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Dr. Tiejun Dai 🌍

Summary ✨

Dr. Tiejun Dai is a distinguished expert in Industrial Ecology and Circular Economy, with over 20 years of dedicated research and academic contributions. He serves as a professor and Ph.D. tutor at Beijing University of Technology and has held various leadership roles in professional societies. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications to advance sustainable development.

Education πŸŽ“

Dr. Dai holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Ecology and completed postdoctoral research in Resources, Environment, and Circular Economy.

Professional Experience 🏒

He is a Professor and Ph.D. Tutor at Beijing University of Technology and serves as a member of several professional committees, including the China Association of Circular Economy and the China Environment Science Society, where he is Vice Chairman of the Green Packaging Committee. He is also a Standing Director in multiple committees of the China Ecological Economics Society and acts as an expert for the government of Yongxing County, Hunan.

Research Interests πŸ”

Dr. Dai focuses on theoretical and applied research in Industrial Ecology, the management and evaluation of renewable resources recycling, and the strategy and policy development for Circular Economy.

Research Areas πŸ“š

  • Industrial Ecology: Development of theories and practices in substance metabolism and eco-industrial parks.
  • Resource Recycling: Evaluation and management strategies for recycling renewable resources.
  • Circular Economy Policy: Formulating development strategies for local governments and enterprises.

Academic Contributions πŸ–ŠοΈ

Dr. Dai has authored and edited multiple influential monographs and textbooks, including Theory and Practice of Substance Metabolism at Different Scales (2019) and Recycling and Management of Packaging Waste (2016, Chief Editor). He has contributed to the Annual Reports on China’s Low-Carbon Economy (2011 & 2012) and published over 50 scientific papers, many in high-impact journals.

Honors & Awards πŸ†

  • Second Prize for Packaging Waste Recycling and Management, China Circular Economy Association (2019).
  • Third Prize for Research on CPI’s Circular Economy Model, National Energy Administration (2010).
  • Outstanding Environmental Science and Technology Worker Award, Chinese Society of Environmental Sciences (2016).
Top Noted Publications πŸ“–
Assessing the Ecological Cost of Material Flow in China’s Waste Paper Recycling System
  • Author: Dai, T.
    Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland)
    Year: 2024
The evolution and decoupling of in-use stocks in Beijing
  • Authors: Dai, T., Yue, Z.
    Journal: Ecological Economics
    Year: 2023
Infrastructure stock in the process of urbanization in Beijing
  • Authors: Dai, T., Qu, Z., Shi, F.
    Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal
    Year: 2022
Path analysis of coordinated development of resource, environment and economy in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region
  • Authors: Dai, T.-J., An, B.-C., Wang, W.-J.
    Journal: Journal of Ecology and Rural Environment
    Year: 2020
Path analysis of Beijing’s dematerialization development based on system dynamics
  • Authors: Dai, T., Shan, S.
    Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland)
    Year: 2020
Dematerialization in Beijing from the perspective of material metabolism
  • Authors: Dai, T., Liu, R.
    Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
    Year: 2018

Elisa Quarta | Environmental restoration | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Elisa Quarta | Environmental restoration | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Elisa Quarta at UniversitΓ  del Salento, Italy

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πŸ“œ Summary

Biologist with a strong focus on ecotoxicology and environmental sustainability. Proven expertise in microbiological assessment in aquaculture and innovative methodologies for marine environmental remediation. Skilled in scientific communication and project management, with a passion for education and public engagement.

πŸŽ“ Education

  • Master’s Degree in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sustainability (LM-75) from University of Siena (2021).
  • Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences (LM-75) from University of Salento (2018).
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (L-13) from University of Salento (2016).

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Currently serving as a Research Fellow at C.N.R. – I.R.S.A. in Taranto, working on the REMEDIA project, focusing on microbiological health assessments in aquaculture. Previously a Scholar at University of Salento (2023) for the Fish RISE project, evaluating fish health in mariculture settings. Also held a position as a Research Assistant at C.N.R. – I.R.S.A. (2022–2023), involved in assessing microplastics. Began my career as an Intern at University of Salento (2020–2021), where I researched polychaete cultivation and innovative fish feed.

πŸ”¬ Research Interests

My research interests include microbial ecology and health in aquaculture, bioremediation techniques for marine environments, the impact of microplastics on aquatic ecosystems, and sustainable aquaculture practices and food safety.

πŸ› οΈ Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, R, GIS, and statistical analysis. Strong organizational and communication skills, with extensive experience in public engagement and scientific dissemination.

πŸ“–Β  Top Noted Publications
Growth Performance of Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819 under an Innovative Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture System (IMTA) in the Mar Grande of Taranto (Mediterranean Sea, Italy)
  • Author: Arduini, D., Portacci, G., Giangrande, A., Quarta, E., Stabili, L.
  • Journal: Water (Switzerland)
  • Year: 2023
Microbiological and chemical analysis of macroalgae biomasses in an Integrated Mariculture System
  • Author: Stabili, L., Acquaviva, M.I., Cavallo, R.A., Verri, T., Quarta, E.
  • Journal: 2023 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea; Learning to Measure Sea Health Parameters, MetroSea 2023 – Proceedings
  • Year: 2023
Microplastic evidence and removal from the seaweed bioremediator Chaetomorpha linum
  • Author: Stabili, L., Licciano, M., Giotta, L., Cecere, E., Quarta, E.
  • Journal: 2022 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea; Learning to Measure Sea Health Parameters, MetroSea 2022 – Proceedings
  • Year: 2022