Sarvajith M l Environmental Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sarvajith M l Environmental Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Sarvajith M is an environmental biotechnologist with a strong academic foundation in life sciences, holding a PhD in Life Sciences, an MSc in Biochemistry, and a multidisciplinary bachelor’s degree. His professional experience spans postdoctoral research, scientist and senior research fellow roles, with extensive expertise in developing, scaling up, and commissioning advanced wastewater treatment technologies. His research interests include aerobic granular sludge systems, microbial ecology, bioprocess engineering, emerging contaminants, resource recovery, and microbe–metal interactions. He possesses advanced research skills in bioreactor design, microbial consortia engineering, molecular analysis, pilot-to-full-scale translation, and mentoring researchers. His career demonstrates impactful translational research, technological innovation, and sustained contributions to sustainable water and environmental solutions.

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Mmasechaba Lebogang Moropane l Environmental Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Mmasechaba Lebogang Moropane l Environmental Sciences | Research Excellence Award

 University of the Western Cape | South Africa

Ms. Mmasechaba Lebogang Moropane is a Doctoral Researcher in Environmental and Water Sciences at the University of the Western Cape with an MSc (Summa Cum Laude) and BSc Honours in the same field. Her education integrates remote sensing, hydrology, geospatial analysis, machine learning, and big data analytics. Professionally, she serves as an Earth Science Departmental Research Assistant, supporting teaching and contributing to peer-reviewed journals, policy-oriented reports, and international conferences. Her research interests focus on groundwater-dependent ecosystems, non-perennial rivers, land degradation, and food–water security in semi-arid regions, employing advanced satellite analytics, AI, and XAI. She has received recognition through high-impact publications, peer-review roles, and national and international research collaborations, positioning her as a promising early-career researcher with strong interdisciplinary impact.

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International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 2026
Mmasechaba L. Moropane; Cletah Shoko; Timothy Dube; Dominic Mazvimavi

Alicia Palacios-Orueta | Spatial Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Alicia Palacios-Orueta | Spatial Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

 Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | Spain

Dr. Alicia Palacios-Orueta is a Full Professor (Catedrática de Universidad) in the Department of Agroforestry Engineering at the Technical University of Madrid (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, UPM), with an internationally recognized career in environmental science and remote sensing. She holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from UPM and completed her MSc and PhD in Soil Science at the University of California, Davis. Her academic trajectory spans more than two decades, including appointments as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor, as well as research positions in leading international institutions in the United States, Italy, Israel, and Sweden. Her research focuses on soil science, climatology, meteorology, geology, plant ecology, remote sensing, hyperspectral analysis, and spatial–temporal time series analysis. She is especially known for pioneering work on hyperspectral indices for soil and vegetation assessment and for innovative statistical approaches to remote sensing time series with spatial dimensions. Her research has received international visibility, including coverage by Nature Geoscience and New Scientist, and she has contributed to advisory bodies such as the Seosat/Ingenio Mission Advisory Group. She has coordinated numerous national and international research projects, supervised doctoral theses, and taught extensively at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Her scholarly impact is reflected in 44 documents, an h-index of 21, and approximately 1,743 citations. Overall, Dr. Palacios-Orueta is a leading scholar whose work has significantly advanced the understanding of land–atmosphere interactions and environmental monitoring through remote sensing.

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Xiu-Teng Wang | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiu-Teng Wang | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

China Institute of Standardization | China

Dr. Xiu-Teng Wang is a leading researcher in environmental protection and standardization, known for his extensive work in solid and hazardous waste management. He earned his B.Sc. from the School of Chemistry and Materials Science at the University of Science and Technology of China in 2004 and completed his Ph.D. in Science at the School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering at Peking University in 2009. Since then, he has worked at the China National Institute of Standardization, contributing to national efforts in solid waste treatment, air pollution control, and environmental management. From 2015 to 2017, he served as Vice President of the Standardization Institute of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region as part of the 16th batch of national doctoral service teams. He currently serves as Chief Researcher of Environmental Protection and Secretary General of SAC/TC275 and the national hazardous waste standards working group while also acting as liaison to ISO/TC275. His research focuses on developing standards for waste treatment, disposal, and resource utilization, and he has led multiple national key R&D and technology projects. With 44 documents, 1,376 citations, 1,260 citing documents, and an h-index of 17, he has established a strong academic presence. His contributions have earned several national awards, underscoring his influence in environmental standardization.

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(2025). Environmental risk assessment of liquid aluminum sulfate water treatment agent prepared from waste sulfuric acid in the integrated circuit industry. Sustainability.

(2025). Crystal structure of 72,73,75,76-tetrafluoro-25,44-di-methyl-31,33,36,38-tetraoxo-31,32,33,36,37,38-hexahydro-3(2,7)-benzo[lmn][3,8]phenanthrolina-1,5(4,1)dipyridin-1-iuma-2,4(1,2),7(1,4)-tribenzenacyclooctaphane-11,51-diium hexafluoridophosphate, [C46H28F4N4O4][PF6]2, a dicationic cyclophane. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie – New Crystal Structures.

(2025). Highly fluorescent, water-soluble tetrapodal perylene diimides insulated by cationic pendants for live-cell imaging. Dyes and Pigments.

(2025). Crystal structure of di-μ-azido-κ1N bis[2-(1,10-phenanthrolin-2-yl)benzo[d]imidazol-1-ido-κ3N,N’,N”]-bis(methanol-κ1O)-di-manganese. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie – New Crystal Structures.

Wentao Chen | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Wentao Chen | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology | China

Mr. Wentao Chen is a dedicated geography researcher currently pursuing a master’s degree with a strong academic foundation in geographical science, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis. Building upon his undergraduate training in earth science, geomorphology, meteorology, ecology, and GIS, he has developed a solid interdisciplinary background that supports his growing expertise in coastal and environmental studies. His research experience includes participation in major national projects, such as investigations into coastline evolution under global change and studies on carbonate leaching processes and carbon sequestration in coastal soil chronosequences. As the first author of a peer-reviewed article in Remote Sensing, he contributed significant insights into tidal mudflat sediment-thickness identification using ground-penetrating radar, demonstrating improved methodological accuracy through advanced signal-processing techniques. His academic performance has been recognized with multiple scholarships and awards, reflecting consistent commitment and scholarly potential. His primary research interests lie in coastal geomorphology, environmental remote sensing, and GIS-based spatial analysis, with a particular focus on coastal dynamic processes and subsurface structural characterization. Continually motivated to expand his technical and research capabilities, he aims to contribute meaningful scientific understanding to the fields of coastal environmental change and geospatial technology.

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Chen, W., Zhao, C., Zheng, G., Zhu, J., & Li, X. (2025). “Identification of the Sediment Thickness Variation of a Tidal Mudflat in the South Yellow Sea via GPR.” Remote Sensing.

 

Almudena García-García | Climate Change Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Almudena García-García | Climate Change Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ | Germany

Dr. Almudena García-García is a scientist specializing in remote sensing and environmental sciences, currently affiliated with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the Remote Sensing Centre for Earth System Research at Leipzig University. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland and St. Francis Xavier University, following an M.Sc. in Earth Sciences and a B.Sc. in Physics. With extensive experience as a course and lab instructor, research assistant, and project manager, her work focuses on climate extremes, soil heat dynamics, hydrology, and biodiversity under changing environmental conditions. Dr. García-García has led and contributed to multiple national and international research projects, including DFG-funded studies on soil heat extremes and ESA’s 4DHYDROLOGY initiative. She has co-authored numerous high-impact peer-reviewed publications on soil moisture, transpiration, land-surface modeling, and Earth observation data integration. Recognized for her scientific excellence, she has received the Governor General Graduate Medal, the Moire A. Wadleigh Award, and a nomination to the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Dr. García-García has supervised bachelor, master, and Ph.D. students, fostering the next generation of environmental scientists. Her research combines remote sensing, Earth system modeling, and observational data to better understand the impacts of climate variability and extremes on terrestrial and hydrological systems.

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Beltrami, H., González-Rouco, J. F., Peng, J., Cuesta-Valero, F. J., García-García, A., & García-Pereira, F. (2025, November 12). Robust increase in observed heat storage by the global subsurface. Science Advances.

Mahecha, M. D., Bastos, A., Bohn, F. J., Eisenhauer, N., Feilhauer, H., Hickler, T., Kalesse-Los, H., Migliavacca, M., Otto, F. E. L., Peng, J., et al. (2024). Biodiversity and climate extremes: Known interactions and research gaps. Earth’s Future.

Garcia-Pereira, F., Gonzalez-Rouco, J. F., Melo-Aguilar, C., Steinert, N. J., Garcia-Bustamante, E., de Vrese, P., Jungclaus, J., Lorenz, S., Hagemann, S., Cuesta-Valero, F. J., et al. (2024). First comprehensive assessment of industrial-era land heat uptake from multiple sources. Earth System Dynamics, 15, 547–2024.

Garcia-Pereira, F., Gonzalez-Rouco, J. F., Schmid, T., Melo-Aguilar, C., Vegas-Canas, C., Steinert, N. J., Roldan-Gomez, P. J., Cuesta-Valero, F. J., Garcia-Garcia, A., & Beltrami, H., et al. (2024). Thermodynamic and hydrological drivers of the soil and bedrock thermal regimes in central Spain. Soil, 10, 1–2024.

Meng, X., Hu, J., Peng, J., Li, J., Leng, G., Ferhatoglu, C., Li, X., Garcia-Garcia, A., & Yang, Y. (2024). Validation and expansion of the soil moisture index for assessing soil moisture dynamics from AMSR2 brightness temperature.

Necla Koralay | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Necla Koralay | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Karadeni̇z Technical University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Necla Koralay is an environmental scientist and forest engineer whose academic work focuses on watershed management, soil erosion, hydrology, and water quality. She completed her undergraduate studies in Forest Engineering at Ankara University and later earned her postgraduate and doctoral degrees from Karadeniz Technical University, where she specialized in watershed management, erosion modeling, and hydrological assessment. She also continues undergraduate education in geography to broaden her interdisciplinary expertise. Over her academic career, she has served as a research assistant, research assistant (PhD), and currently as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Forestry. Dr. Koralay has contributed extensively to the scientific literature through articles published in SCI, SCI-Expanded, ESCI, and peer-reviewed journals, focusing on RUSLE-based erosion modeling, morphometric analysis, and the effects of hydropower plants and forestry activities on water quality. She has presented numerous papers at national and international conferences and has been involved in funded research projects related to erosion–flood risk mapping and sediment dynamics. In addition to her research, she serves as an editor for the Ormancılık Araştırma Dergisi. Her academic achievements have been recognized with notable awards for outstanding performance during her undergraduate education, reflecting her long-standing dedication to environmental and forestry sciences.

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Koralay, N., & Kara, Ö. (2025). “Risk assessment of soil erosion with RUSLE using geographic information system and organic carbon and total nitrogen loadings of suspended sediment in Sogutlu Stream Watershed of Trabzon, Turkey” in Environmental Earth Sciences.

Koralay, N., & Kara, Ö. (2024). “Assessment of flood risk in Söğütlü Stream Watershed of Trabzon Province in Turkey using geographic information systems and analytic hierarchy process approach” in Natural Hazards.

Koralay, N. (2024). “An Investigation into the Carbon and Total Nitrogen Content of Suspended Sediments in Değirmendere Watershed and Its Implications for Erosion Risk” in Forestist.

Koralay, N., & Kara, Ö. (2023). “Effects of morphometric characteristics on flood in Degirmendere sub-watersheds, Northeastern Turkey” in International Journal of River Basin Management.

Koralay, N., & Kara, Ö. (2022). “Trabzon Değirmendere Çatak alt havzasının erozyon risk haritasının oluşturulması ve sediment iletim oranının belirlenmesi” in Ormancılık Araştırma Dergisi.

John Giesy |  Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. John Giesy |  Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Baylor University | Canada

Professor John P. Giesy is a globally recognized environmental chemist and ecotoxicologist, renowned for his pioneering work in identifying and characterizing perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in the environment. He earned his B.S. in Biology (Summa Cum Laude) from Alma College, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Limnology from Michigan State University. Throughout his distinguished career, Professor Giesy has held leading academic and research positions worldwide, contributing extensively to environmental science, risk assessment, and ecosystem protection. His research focuses on the fate and effects of environmental contaminants, chemical safety, and the development of ecological models for sustainable management. With an exceptional record of 1,304 peer-reviewed publications, over 75,308 citations, and an H-index of 126, he ranks among the most cited scientists in environmental sciences globally. Professor Giesy is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and the Royal Society of Canada and a member of the National Academy of Science of Canada. His numerous honors include the SETAC Founders Award, Environmental Education Award, Global Capacity Building Award, and the Royal Society of Canada’s Miroslaw Romanowski Medal. His lifelong contributions continue to shape global environmental policy and scientific innovation in ecotoxicology and sustainable chemistry.

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Lin, T., Zhou, S., He, H., Guo, J., Sturchio, N. C., Rockne, K. J., Giesy, J. P., & Li, A. (2025). Halogenated flame retardants in the sediments of the lower Great Lakes and region-wide discoveries. Journal of Hazardous Materials.

Al Naggar, Y., Fahmy, N., Alkhaibari, A., Al-Akeel, R., Alharbi, H., Mohamed, A., Eleftherianos, I., El-Seedi, H., Giesy, J. P., & Alharbi, H. (2025). Mechanisms and genetic drivers of resistance of insect pests to insecticides and approaches to its control. Toxics.

Mahoney, H., Ankley, P., Roberts, C., Lamb, A., Schultz, M., Zhou, Y., Giesy, J. P., & Brinkmann, M. (2025). Correction to “Unveiling the molecular effects of replacement and legacy PFASs: Transcriptomic analysis of zebrafish embryos reveals surprising similarities and potencies.” Environmental Science & Technology.

Engelbrecht, I., Horn, S. R., Giesy, J. P., & Pieters, R. (2025). Quantification of pesticides and in vitro effects of water-soluble fractions of agricultural soils in South Africa. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology.

Kim, T., Zhen, J., Lee, J., Park, S. Y., Lee, C., Kwon, B.-O., Hong, S., Shin, H.-M., Giesy, J. P., & Chang, G. S. (2024). Prediction of cytotoxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from first principles. Science of the Total Environment.

Gunnar Myhre | Climate Change Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Gunnar Myhre | Climate Change Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

CICERO Center for International Climate Research | Norway

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🌍 Dr. Gunnar Myhre – Climate Science Visionary

🎓 Academic Foundations

Dr. Gunnar Myhre earned his PhD in Meteorology from the Department of Geophysics, University of Oslo in 1998. Early in his academic career, he focused on the atmospheric composition and radiative forcing, laying the groundwork for what would become a globally impactful scientific journey.

🧪 Scientific Expertise and Research Focus

A leading researcher in climate science, Dr. Myhre specializes in:

  • 🌫️ Greenhouse gases and aerosols

  • ☀️ Radiative forcing

  • 🌡️ Climate sensitivity

  • 🌧️ Precipitation and extreme weather changes

  • 🌐 Global energy imbalance and Earth’s energy budget

His research has significantly improved the scientific understanding of how atmospheric components influence the climate system.

🧭 Professional Roles and Leadership

Currently serving as Research Director at CICERO (Center for International Climate Research), Dr. Myhre leads key projects addressing global climate change. He is also a:

  • 📘 Editorial board member of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics

  • 🤝 Co-leader of the international PDRMIP (Precipitation Driver Response Model Intercomparison Project)

  • 📚 Coordinating Lead Author in the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (2013)

  • 📖 Lead Author in the IPCC Third (2001) and Fourth (2007) Assessment Reports

🔍 Major Scientific Contributions

Dr. Myhre’s groundbreaking work includes:

  • 🔬 Explaining discrepancies in direct aerosol effects
    Science article

  • 🌪️ Identifying a significant increase in extreme precipitation
    Nature article

  • ⚖️ Demonstrating limitations of low climate sensitivity models in explaining Earth’s energy imbalance
    Science article

📈 Academic Impact

  • 📝 240+ peer-reviewed publications

  • 📚 Contributor to three IPCC reports (with ISBN)

  • 🔍 Scopus Author ID: 7003777747

  • 👥 Member of the European Geosciences Union

🏆 Recognitions and Awards

Dr. Myhre is a globally respected authority whose work has been foundational for climate policy and scientific assessments. His leadership in the IPCC and global climate modeling projects has earned him numerous accolades and respect among his peers.

🔮 Legacy and the Road Ahead

Dr. Myhre continues to shape the future of climate science by refining models of Earth’s energy imbalance and pushing the boundaries of climate sensitivity research. His future work aims to further bridge the gap between climate modeling and real-world policy, ensuring informed decision-making in the face of a changing climate.

✍️ Final Note

With a career dedicated to understanding and communicating the intricacies of our planet’s climate system, Dr. Gunnar Myhre stands as a beacon of scientific integrity, collaborative leadership, and meaningful global impact. 🌍✨

📚 Selected Publication

1. Changes in atmospheric constituents and in radiative forcing

  • Authors: P. Artaxo, T. Berntsen, R. Betts, D.W. Fahey, J. Haywood, J. Lean, D.C. Lowe, et al.

  • Journal/Source: Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis (IPCC Fourth Assessment Report)

  • Year: 2007

2. Anthropogenic and natural radiative forcing

  • Authors: G. Myhre, D. Shindell, F.M. Bréon, W. Collins, J. Fuglestvedt, J. Huang, et al.

  • Journal/Source: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis, IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, pp. 659–740

  • Year: 2014

3. Climate system scenario tables

  • Authors: M. Prather, G. Flato, P. Friedlingstein, C. Jones, J.F. Lamarque, H. Liao, et al.

  • Journal/Source: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis, IPCC

  • Year: 2014

4. Radiative forcing of climate

  • Authors: V. Ramanathan, K. Shine, C. Leovy, W.C. Wang, H. Rodhe, D.J. Wuebbles

  • Journal/Source: Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 1991, NASA, Washington

  • Year: 1991

5. Analysis and quantification of the diversities of aerosol life cycles within AeroCom

  • Authors: C. Textor, M. Schulz, S. Guibert, S. Kinne, Y. Balkanski, S. Bauer, T. Berntsen, et al.

  • Journal/Source: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Volume 6, Issue 7, Pages 1777–1813

  • Year: 2006