Ali Haji Elyasi | Earth Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ali Haji Elyasi | Earth Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ali Haji Elyasi | Earth Sciences | PhD at University of Tehran | Iran

Mr. Ali Haji Elyasi is a researcher in Civil and Water Resources Engineering with a strong academic foundation and applied research orientation in hydrological systems, groundwater sustainability, and hydraulics. He is pursuing his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Water and Hydraulic Structures) at the University of Tehran, where he has developed expertise in advanced hydro-environmental modeling, geospatial intelligence, machine learning applications, and remote sensing-driven environmental monitoring. His education combines rigorous theoretical training with hands-on field research, enabling him to address complex challenges related to groundwater quality, flood risk assessment, watershed hydrology, and wetland ecosystem dynamics. Professionally, Mr. Ali Haji Elyasi has contributed to several interdisciplinary research projects in collaboration with leading institutions and research groups, focusing on groundwater potential analysis, land-use change detection, aquifer vulnerability assessment, and integrated water resource management strategies. His research interests include sustainable hydrology, resilience-based water infrastructure planning, satellite-based environmental observation, climate impact assessments, and data-driven decision support systems in semi-arid and ecologically sensitive regions. He is skilled in GIS, Remote Sensing, machine learning modeling, hydrological simulation, spatial data analysis, and environmental data interpretation, and he consistently integrates computational methods to enhance predictive accuracy and resource planning outcomes. Mr. Ali Haji Elyasi has published multiple peer-reviewed articles indexed in Scopus and reputable engineering journals, and his scientific contributions have been recognized through increasing citations and scholarly collaborations across universities and research institutions. He has also engaged in academic community development through teamwork, joint authorships, mentoring, and research dissemination activities. Awards and recognitions relate to his contributions in water resource research, collaborative scientific output, and commitment to advancing environmental sustainability. Overall, Mr. Ali Haji Elyasi demonstrates a strong commitment to scientific integrity, research innovation, and practical solutions for sustainable water system management, positioning him as a promising researcher capable of contributing meaningfully to academic scholarship, environmental policy, infrastructure planning, and future scientific leadership.

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Featured Publications:

Eftekhari, M., Mobin, E., Akbari, M., & Elyasi, A. H. (2021). Application assessment of GRACE and CHIRPS data in the Google Earth Engine to investigate their relation with groundwater resource changes (Northwestern region of Iran). Journal of Groundwater Science and Engineering, 9(2), 102–113. Cited 18 times

Eftekhari, M., Eslaminezhad, S. A., Akbari, M., DadrasAjirlou, Y., & Elyasi, A. H. (2021). Assessment of the potential of groundwater quality indicators by geostatistical methods in semi-arid regions. Journal of Chinese Soil and Water Conservation, 52(3), 158–167. Cited 7 times

Eslaminezhad, S. A., Eftekhari, M., Mahmoodizadeh, S., Akbari, M., & Elyasi, A. H. (2021). Evaluation of tree-based artificial intelligence models to predict flood risk using GIS. Iran-Water Resources Research, 17(2), 174–189. Cited 7 times

Eftekhari, M., Eslaminezhad, S. A., Elyasi, A. H., & Akbari, M. (2021). Geostatistical evaluation with Drinking Groundwater Quality Index (DGWQI) in Birjand Plain aquifer. Environment and Water Engineering, 7(2), 267–278. Cited 7 times

Eslaminezhad, S. A., Eftekhari, M., Akbari, M., Elyasi, A. H., & Farhadian, H. (2022). Predicting flood-prone areas using advanced machine learning models (Birjand Plain). Water and Irrigation Management, 11(4), 885–904. Cited 3 times

 

Silvina Fadda | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Silvina Fadda | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Silvina Fadda | Environment | Senior Researcher at CERELA | Argentina

Dr. Silvina Fadda is a highly accomplished female scientist specializing in food microbiology and biochemistry, currently serving as a Research Scientist at CERELA under the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) in Argentina. Dr. Silvina Fadda earned her Doctorate in Biochemistry from the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, where she developed extensive expertise in microbial physiology, fermentation systems, and the characterization of lactic acid bacteria relevant to food safety and preservation. Throughout her professional career, she has focused on studying beneficial and bioprotective microorganisms, particularly lactic acid bacteria and their metabolic, proteomic, and adaptive responses under food processing conditions. Her research interests include microbial ecology in meat processing environments, the antagonistic activity of probiotic strains against foodborne pathogens, and molecular techniques for assessing microbial adaptation and stress tolerance. Dr. Silvina Fadda possesses strong research skills in proteomics, molecular microbiology, bacterial strain characterization, fermentation technology, and the development of microbial-based food safety strategies. She has collaborated on internationally coordinated research projects aimed at improving safe food production practices and developing sustainable microbial biopreservation methods. Her scholarly contributions are reflected in her publications in high-impact, Scopus-indexed journals and her continued role as a reviewer for reputable journals in food chemistry, food microbiology, and biofilm research. Dr. Silvina Fadda has received recognition for her scientific contributions through her longstanding research appointment at CONICET, along with participation in scientific committees and professional networks that advance food microbiology research. Her work demonstrates leadership in laboratory-based research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring early career researchers. In conclusion, Dr. Silvina Fadda exemplifies professional excellence, scientific rigor, and an ongoing commitment to improving global food safety through microbiological innovation, making her a commendable academic and a strong contributor to both scientific research and community knowledge.

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Featured Publications:

  1. Cisneros, L., Baillo, A. A., Ploper, D., Valacco, M. P., Moreno, S., Yantorno, O., Fusco, V., & Fadda, S. (2025). Foodborne lactic acid bacteria inactivate planktonic and sessile Escherichia coli O157:H7 in a meat processing environment: A physiological and proteomic study. Foods. Citations: 5

  2. Terán, L. C., Orihuel, A., Bentencourt, E., Raya, R., & Fadda, S. (2023). Role of curing agents in the adaptive response of the bioprotective Latilactobacillus curvatus CRL 705 from a physiologic and proteomic perspective. Bacteria. Citations: 12

  3. Sandoval-Mosqueda, I. L., Llorente-Bousquets, A., Soto, C., Mercado Márquez, C., Fadda, S., & Del Río García, J. C. (2023). Ligilactobacillus murinus strains isolated from mice intestinal tract: Molecular characterization and antagonistic activity against food-borne pathogens. Microorganisms. Citations: 18

  4. Terán, L. C., Orihuel, A., Bentencourt, E., Raya, R., & Fadda, S. (2023). Role of curing agents in the adaptive response of the bioprotective Latilactobacillus Curvatus CRL 705 from a physiologic and proteomic perspective (Preprint). Citations: 3