Yingchun Niu l Data Processing | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Yingchun Niu l Data Processing | Research Excellence Award

Hebei University | China

Mr. Yingchun Niu is a researcher in intelligent information processing with a doctoral background in Control Science and Engineering and strong expertise in artificial intelligence and computer vision. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in engineering and computing-related disciplines and has professional experience as a researcher and faculty member in cyberspace security and computer science. His research interests include point cloud semantic segmentation, uncertainty-aware learning, big data analytics, and visual understanding. His research skills cover deep learning, weakly supervised learning, 3D vision, model uncertainty estimation, and SCI journal publishing, with scholarly recognition demonstrated through high-impact international publications contributing to trustworthy and efficient intelligent perception systems.

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Weakly Supervised Point Cloud Semantic Segmentation with the Fusion of Heterogeneous Network Features

– Image and Vision Computing, 2024
Beyond Accuracy: More Trustworthy Weakly Supervised Point Cloud Semantic Segmentation with Primary–Auxiliary Structure

– Computers & Electrical Engineering, 2024
Weakly Supervised Point Cloud Semantic Segmentation Based on Scene Consistency

– Applied Intelligence, 2024
Neighborhood Spatial Aggregation MC Dropout for Efficient Uncertainty-Aware Semantic Segmentation in Point Clouds

– IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 2023
Beyond-Skeleton: Zero-Shot Skeleton Action Recognition Enhanced by Supplementary RGB Visual Information

– Expert Systems with Applications, 2025

Rosa Maria Roman-Cuesta l Climate Change Mitigation-Paris Agreement | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Rosa Maria Roman-Cuesta l Climate Change Mitigation-Paris Agreement | Research Excellence Award

European Commission. Joint Research Centre | Italy

Dr. Rosa Maria Roman-Cuesta is a forest ecologist with over 20 years of experience in land-use mitigation and adaptation under UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement. Her education includes a PhD in Forest Sciences from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and postdoctoral research at Oxford University and the Technical University of Munich. Her professional experience spans the European Commission JRC, FAO, CIFOR, and multiple international consultancies. Her research interests focus on AFOLU, Nature-Based Solutions, carbon dynamics, REDD+, and climate policy. Her research skills include remote sensing, GIS, carbon accounting, and land-use modeling. Her awards include the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship. Overall, Dr. Rosa Maria Roman-Cuesta bridges science and policy to support global climate action.

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Land Remains a Blind Spot in Tracking Progress under the Paris Agreement Due to Lack of Data Comparability

Communications Earth & Environment, 2025 · Open Access

A Global Assemblage of Regional Prescribed Burn Records — GlobalRx

Scientific Data, 2025 · Open Access

Considerations for Determining Warm-Water Coral Reef Tipping Points

Earth System Dynamics, 2025 · Open Access

Relationship of Litterfall Anomalies with Climatic Anomalies in a Mangrove Swamp of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

PLOS ONE, 2024 · Open Access

Correction to: Current National Proposals Are Off Track to Meet Carbon Dioxide Removal Needs

Nature Climate Change, 2024 · Erratum · Open Access

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

Chongchong Zhou | Data Protection | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Chongchong Zhou | Data Protection | Research Excellence Award

Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, CAS | China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chongchong Zhou received his Ph.D.  the State Key Laboratory of Precision Geodesy, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Wuhan, China. He currently serves as an Engineer at the National Geodetic Observatory, Wuhan, under the Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology of CAS. His education and professional experience center on space geodesy and satellite navigation. His research interests include precise orbit determination of low Earth orbit satellites, DORIS, and satellite laser ranging data processing. Dr. Chongchong Zhou possesses strong skills in geodetic modeling, data analysis, and satellite tracking, has received academic recognition within CAS, and continues to contribute to high-precision Earth observation research.

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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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Rozana Ghandy | Digital Data | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rozana Ghandy | Digital Data | Best Researcher Award

 Islamic Azad University, Tehran | Iran

Dr. Rozana Ghandy is an academic researcher in physical oceanography, pursuing doctoral studies at the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, where her work focuses on analyzing heat fluxes over the North Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf using advanced weather reanalysis datasets. She holds a master’s degree in oceanography from Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, where she investigated geostrophic currents through field measurements and satellite observations, and a bachelor’s degree in science from Isfahan University. With extensive teaching experience across multiple educational levels—including physics instruction at pre-university, high-school, and laboratory settings—she has contributed significantly to academic development and educational leadership. Her research interests include air–sea interactions, ocean circulation, climate variability, regional sea dynamics, and the application of remote sensing in marine studies. She has presented and published studies on physical parameters in coastal regions, surface flux behavior, and standardized approaches to air–sea heat flux assessment across key marine basins. Her academic achievements include competitive rankings in national entrance examinations and scholarships recognizing her scientific potential. Overall, her work reflects a dedication to advancing understanding of ocean–atmosphere processes and contributing to the broader field of marine and climate science.

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Study of surface fluxes over the Northern Indian Ocean Seas, 2023

Fan Xiao | Data Processing | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fan Xiao | Data Processing | Research Excellence Award

Sun Yat-sen University | China

Xiao Fan is an Associate Professor and PhD advisor at the School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, recognized for his contributions to mineral exploration, mathematical geoscience, and data-driven Earth system analysis. He received his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in mineral resource exploration from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), with joint doctoral training at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on mineral system modeling, multi-physics numerical simulation, fractal and singularity analysis, machine-learning-based mineral prospectivity, and knowledge-driven geoscientific data integration. As a core member of major national innovation teams, he has led or participated in several national and provincial research projects and contributed to the creation of an advanced UAV-based geophysical–geochemical acquisition and processing platform. He has published 54 documents with 986 citations from 706 sources and holds an h-index of 19, along with multiple patents, software copyrights, and highly cited works in leading SCI journals. He serves on editorial boards and scientific committees, including roles as youth editor and guest editor, and has organized sessions for the International Geological Congress. His work advances quantitative mineral prediction and computational geoscience, contributing impactful models and methods that enhance understanding of mineralization processes and exploration efficiency.

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(2025). “Three-Dimensional Prospectivity Modeling of Jinshan Ag-Au Deposit, Southern China by Weights-of-Evidence.” Journal of Earth Science.

(2025). “Lithologic mapping of intermediate-acid intrusive rocks in the eastern Tianshan Gobi Desert using machine learning and multi-source data fusion.” Earth Science Frontiers.

(2025). “A DFT study on mechanisms of indium adsorption on sphalerite (100), (110), and (111) surfaces: Implications for critical metal mineralization.” Ore Geology Reviews.

(2025). “Data-driven expeditious mapping and identifying granites in covered areas via deep machine learning: A case study on the implications for geodynamics and mineralization of Eastern Tianshan.” Lithos.

(2025). “Numerical Modeling and Exploration Data Coupled-driven Mineral Prospectivity Mapping: A Case Study of Fankou Pb-Zn Deposit.” Geotectonica et Metallogenia.

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.

A. A. Bidokhti | Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. A. A. Bidokhti | Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

University of Tehran | Iran

A.A. Aliakbari Bidokhti is a professor of environmental and geophysical fluid dynamics whose work spans atmospheric and oceanic processes, turbulence, aerosols, climate modeling, and numerical simulation of complex environmental flows. He earned a Ph.D. in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics with specialization in the dynamics of the atmosphere and ocean, followed by postdoctoral research in the United Kingdom at Newcastle and Cambridge. Since 1992, he has served as a faculty member at the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran, contributing extensively to research and education in fluid mechanics, environmental physics, oceanography, and atmospheric sciences. His research interests cover turbulence with rotation and stratification, convection, atmospheric pollution, ozone dynamics, ocean currents, mesoscale eddies, and computational fluid dynamics. He is skilled in experimental fluid mechanics, hot-wire anemometry, SODAR studies, and numerical modeling of environmental systems. His publication record includes impactful journal articles and several books, among them Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics and An Introduction to the Atmospheric Boundary Layer, the latter recognized as a distinguished science book in 2023. As a scientific member of national geophysical and marine societies, he contributes to advancing environmental research. His work continues to support understanding of climate, ocean processes, and atmospheric dynamics.

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Bafandeh, B., Bidokhti, A.A., Lari, K., & Ezam, M. (2022). “Experimental and numerical study of gas to liquid ratio in stratified gas-saturated liquid blowouts’ plumes” in International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Gholami, Z., Lari, K., Aliakbari Bidokhti, A., & Javid, A. (2021). “Revisiting the derivation of bulk longshore sediment transport rates using meta-heuristic algorithms” in Ocean and Coastal Research.

Mogaddam, S.F., Bidokhti, A.A., Givi, F.A., & Ezam, M. (2020). “Evaluation of physical changes (temperature and salinity) in the Persian Gulf waters due to climate change using field data and numerical modeling” in International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Tajfirooz, B., Ezam, M., Bidokhti, A.A., & Lari, K. (2020). “Evaluation of probabilistic and deterministic methods for estimating energy potential of tidal currents in the Khuran Strait, the Persian Gulf” in International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Arghavani, S., Malakooti, H., & Ali Akbari Bidokhti, A.-A. (2020). “Numerical assessment of the urban green space scenarios on urban heat island and thermal comfort level in Tehran Metropolis” in Journal of Cleaner Production.