Ababo Workineh Tadesse | Water Treatment | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Ababo Workineh Tadesse | Water Treatment | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Huazhong University of Science and Tecnology | China 

Ms. Ababo Workineh Tadesse is a dedicated researcher in pollution ecology whose work focuses on understanding and mitigating the impacts of emerging environmental pollutants on ecosystems and human health. Her research addresses critical contaminants such as PFAS, POPs, OCPs, PCBs, PBDEs, PAHs, heavy metals, microplastics, and other hazardous substances released through increasing anthropogenic activities. She has extensively investigated the occurrence, distribution, sources, and ecological as well as human health risks of these pollutants within key environmental compartments, including soils, water bodies, sediments, and plants. Her publications in reputable international journals have contributed significant insights into pollutant behavior, risk pathways, and contamination patterns in central China, particularly through studies on organochlorine pesticides, organohalogenated contaminants, and trace elements. Beyond pollutant assessment, she is actively advancing environmentally responsible remediation methods, with current work emphasizing biochar-based treatment for wastewater purification. Her research integrates analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring, and risk assessment to generate evidence essential for environmental management and policy decisions. Through her sustained contributions, she supports global efforts to understand pollution threats and develop effective solutions that safeguard ecological and public health, positioning her as a highly impactful and influential researcher in the field of environmental pollution science.

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Featured Publications

Gereslassie, T., Workineh, A., Atieno, O. J., & Wang, J. (2019). Determination of occurrences, distribution, health impacts of organochlorine pesticides in soils of central China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(1), 146.

Gereslassie, T., Workineh, A., Liu, X., Yan, X., & Wang, J. (2018). Occurrence and ecological and human health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soils from Wuhan, central China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(12), 2751.

Wei, L., Tadesse, A. W., & Wang, J. (2019). Organohalogenated contaminants in surface sediments and water of East Dongting Lake and Hong Lake, China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 76(2), 157–170.

Tadesse, A. W., Gereslassie, T., Xu, Q., Tang, X., & Wang, J. (2018). Concentrations, distribution, sources, and ecological risk assessment of trace elements in soils from Wuhan, Central China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(12), 2873.

Tadesse, A. W. (2021). Occurrences, potential sources, and health impacts of organochlorine pesticides in soil from Wuhan, Central China. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 107(2), 296–311.

Shabnam Ahmadi | Environmental Health | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Shabnam Ahmadi | Environmental Health | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Shabnam Ahmadi | Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Dr. Shabnam Ahmadi is an accomplished environmental researcher whose work centers on advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies, with a strong emphasis on adsorption, advanced oxidation processes, nanomaterial synthesis, and pollutant degradation. Her extensive research output spans high-impact studies on removing pharmaceuticals, dyes, heavy metals, fluoride, chloramphenicol, aniline, nitrate, arsenic, biogenic amines, and other emerging contaminants from industrial and municipal effluents. She has contributed significantly to the development and optimization of novel adsorbents, including LaFeO₃ nanoparticles, graphene quantum dots, zero-valent iron composites, nickel oxide, MgO-based nanomaterials, P-γ-Fe₂O₃ nanostructures, rare-earth oxides, and green-synthesized materials, frequently applying kinetic, equilibrium, thermodynamic, and modeling approaches such as RSM, ANN, and GA. Her collaborative reviews and research articles explore sustainable, cost-effective remediation pathways using sonochemical, sonoelectrochemical, peroxydisulfate-enhanced, hydrothermal, and combined oxidation–adsorption systems for tackling recalcitrant pollutants. Dr. Ahmadi’s work extends to environmental health, where she has assessed air quality impacts such as PM10 exposure, and to food safety through studies on microbial contamination and biogenic amine formation. She has co-authored influential reviews on treatment strategies for acid mine drainage, dye-laden wastewater, ciprofloxacin removal, and novel green adsorbents, contributing to scientific advancements in environmental protection. Her multidisciplinary collaborations across environmental chemistry, materials science, microbiology, and process engineering highlight her role in shaping innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions for water purification and pollution control, positioning her research as an important contribution to global efforts aimed at cleaner water resources and safer ecosystems.

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Featured Publications

Falyouna, O., Maamoun, I., Ghosh, S., Malloum, A., Othmani, A., Eljamal, O., Amen, T., Oroke, A., Bornman, C., Ahmadi, S., Dehghani, M. H., Mahvi, A. H., Nasseri, S., Tyagi, I., & Koduru, J. R. (2022). Sustainable technologies for the removal of chloramphenicol from pharmaceutical industries effluent: A critical review. Journal of Molecular Liquids.

Akpomie, O., Ejechi, B. O., Banach, A. M., Adewuyi, I., Ayobola, E. D., Akpomie, K. G., Ghosh, S., & Ahmadi, S. (2022). Biogenic amine production from processed protein-based foods contaminated with Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis. Journal of Food Science and Technology.

Ghosh, S., Al Sharify, Z. T., Maleka, M. F., Onyeaka, H., Maleke, M., Malloum, A., Godoy, L., Meskini, M., Rami, M. R., Ahmadi, S., Al Najjar, S. Z., Ahmed, S. M., & Dehghani, M. H. (2022). Propolis efficacy on SARS-COV viruses: A review on antimicrobial activities and molecular simulations. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

Ghosh, S., Malloum, A., Bornman, C., Othmani, A., Osagie, C., Kashitarash, Z., Khanday, W., Ahmadi, S., & Dehghani, M. (2022). Novel green adsorbents for removal of aniline from industrial effluents: A review. Journal of Molecular Liquids.

Ghosh, S., Malloum, A., Igwegbe, C., Ighalo, J. O., Ahmadi, S., Dehghani, M., Othmani, A., Gökkuş, Ö., & Mubarak, N. (2022). New-generation adsorbents for the removal of fluoride from water and wastewater: A review. Journal of Molecular Liquids.

Oluwaseun Nubi | Waste Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Oluwaseun Nubi | Waste Management | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Sustainable Solutions Services | United Kingdom

Dr. Oluwaseun Nubi is an accomplished researcher, educator, and sustainability consultant with a Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainability from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, and over a decade of experience in research, education, and consultancy. He also holds an MSc in Chemical Process Engineering and a BEng in Chemical Engineering from University College London, and a BSc in Engineering Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. His research focuses on life cycle sustainability assessment, waste management, renewable energy, and environmental management, with several peer-reviewed publications examining waste-to-energy systems in developing countries. Dr. Nubi has collaborated with academic and industry experts to assess the environmental, economic, and social impacts of sustainable energy technologies, particularly in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. As Founder and Lead Consultant of Sustainable Solutions Services in London, he develops sustainability strategies, conducts environmental assessments, and designs circular economy and renewable energy solutions for global clients. He is also an experienced educational consultant and lecturer, having trained and mentored numerous students in mathematics and science, achieving exceptional academic outcomes. His professional achievements include certifications in life cycle assessment, energy management, and solid waste management from globally recognized institutions such as MIT, Harvard University, and the World Bank. A member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers and the International Association of Impact Assessment, Dr. Nubi combines technical expertise with a passion for environmental innovation, community education, and policy development, contributing significantly to advancing sustainable development practices worldwide.

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Featured Publications

  • Nubi, O., Morse, S., & Murphy, R. J. (2021). A prospective social life cycle assessment (sLCA) of electricity generation from municipal solid waste in Nigeria. Sustainability, 13(18), 10177.

  • Nubi, O., Morse, S., & Murphy, R. J. (2022). Electricity generation from municipal solid waste in Nigeria: A prospective LCA study. Sustainability, 14(15), 9252.

  • Nubi, O., Morse, S., & Murphy, R. J. (2022). Prospective life cycle costing of electricity generation from municipal solid waste in Nigeria. Sustainability, 14(20), 13293.

  • Nubi, O., Morse, S., & Murphy, R. J. (2022). Life cycle sustainability assessment of electricity generation from municipal solid waste in Nigeria: A prospective study. Energies, 15(23), 9173.

  • Nubi, O., Murphy, R., & Morse, S. (2024). Life cycle sustainability assessment of waste-to-energy systems in the developing world: A review. Environments, 11(6), 123.

  • Nubi, O. O. (2023). Life cycle sustainability assessment of electricity generation from municipal solid waste in Nigeria. Doctoral dissertation, University of Surrey.

Jae-Kwang Kim | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jae-Kwang Kim | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Jae-Kwang Kim | Cheongju University | South Korea

Jae-Kwang Kim is an accomplished materials scientist and energy storage researcher currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Energy Conversion Engineering at Cheongju University, Korea, since 2015. He previously held a research-focused Assistant Professorship at UNIST and completed both his postdoctoral research and Ph.D. at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, specializing in material science. With over 150 international publications and multiple patents, his work spans lithium-metal, sodium, and seawater battery systems, solid and hybrid electrolytes, organic polymer electrodes, and flexible energy storage technologies. His research contributions have appeared in leading journals such as Advanced Energy Materials, Nano Energy, Energy Storage Materials, Chemical Engineering Journal, and NPG Asia Materials. Kim has led projects in both academia and industry, having worked as an assistant researcher at VK EIG, Hanwha Chemical, and Kaya MA, contributing to cathode development and electrochemical testing. He also served as Research Director at the Solar Research Institute (2018–2019) and currently advises the Chungcheongbuk-do government on energy strategies. His innovations have resulted in more than a dozen patents covering hybrid solid electrolytes, secondary batteries, and organic electrode technologies. Recognized internationally, he received the Korea Minister of Education Award in 2017 and has been ranked by Elsevier among the top 2% most influential researchers worldwide in 2023 and 2024. Through decades of interdisciplinary work bridging materials chemistry, electrochemistry, and device engineering, Kim continues to advance high-performance, sustainable, and scalable energy storage solutions.

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Featured Publications

Kim, J.-K., Lee, J., & Yang, J. (2025). Mechanically reinforced solid-state polymer electrolyte using illite filler for flexible all-solid-state Li-metal batteries. Journal of Power Sources.

Kim, J.-K., Lee, J., & Yang, J. (2025). Effect of plasticizers on the electrochemical performance of PEO-based solid polymer electrolytes for rechargeable lithium batteries. Journal of Power Sources.

Wu, F., Kim, J.-K., & Zhang, X. (2021). Dual-anion ionic liquid electrolyte enables stable Ni-rich layered oxide cathodes in lithium batteries. Joule, 5(7), 1736–1750.

Na, D., Kim, J.-K., & Lee, J. (2022). Highly safe and stable Li–CO₂ batteries using conducting polymer composites. Electrochimica Acta, 421, 140–149.

Lee, J. H., Kim, J.-K., & Lee, J. (2022). A high-stable polyacrylonitrile/ceramic composite electrolyte for all-solid-state lithium batteries. Materials Science and Engineering: B, 273, 115–123.

Adel | Sustainability | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Adel | Sustainability | Best Academic Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Vienna University of Economics and Business | Austria

Dr. Adel Aazami, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Transport and Logistics Management, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), Austria. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Iran University of Science and Technology, where he graduated with distinction, and has previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sharif University of Technology. His academic journey also includes a visiting research position at the University of Toronto. Dr. Aazami’s research focuses on operations research, optimization, sustainable supply chains, logistics, production and distribution planning, competition and game theory, stochastic programming, and decomposition algorithms. He has published extensively in leading international journals such as Sustainability, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, and Computers & Industrial Engineering, contributing impactful work on vehicle routing, perishable goods distribution, and robust optimization models. He has authored books in Persian and presented his work at renowned international conferences, strengthening his presence in the global academic community. Recognized with prestigious awards such as the Iranian Nobel Award (Alborz National Foundation) and multiple accolades from the National Elites Foundation, he has been consistently ranked among the top students and researchers throughout his academic career. Alongside his teaching roles at WU and several Iranian universities, he has supervised numerous theses and conducted industrial research projects in areas like productivity management, innovation systems, and green supply chains. A dedicated reviewer for more than 30 leading international journals, he contributes to advancing scholarship across industrial engineering and logistics. Complementing his academic career, Dr. Aazami is actively engaged in community service through volunteer work with the Iranian Red Crescent Society, showcasing a strong commitment to both professional excellence and social responsibility.

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Featured Publications

Aazami, A., & Saidi-Mehrabad, M. (2021). A production and distribution planning of perishable products with a fixed lifetime under vertical competition in the seller-buyer systems: A real-world application. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 58, 223–247.

Goli, A., Aazami, A., & Jabbarzadeh, A. (2018). Accelerated cuckoo optimization algorithm for capacitated vehicle routing problem in competitive conditions. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 16(1), 88–112.

Makui, A., Heydari, M., Aazami, A., & Dehghani, E. (2016). Accelerating Benders decomposition approach for robust aggregate production planning of products with a very limited expiration date. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 100, 34–51.

Saeedi Mehrabad, M., Aazami, A., & Goli, A. (2017). A location-allocation model in the multi-level supply chain with multi-objective evolutionary approach. Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 10(3), 140–160.

Aazami, A., & Saidi-Mehrabad, M. (2019). Benders decomposition algorithm for robust aggregate production planning considering pricing decisions in competitive environment: A case study. Scientia Iranica, 26(5), 3007–3031.

Heydari, M., & Aazami, A. (2018). Minimizing the maximum tardiness and makespan criteria in a job shop scheduling problem with sequence dependent setup times. Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 11(2), 134–150.

Zarreh, M., Khandan, M., Goli, A., Aazami, A., & Kummer, S. (2024). Integrating perishables into closed-loop supply chains: A comprehensive review. Sustainability, 16(15), 6705.