Oznur Karaca | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oznur Karaca | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oznur Karaca | Environmental Science | Associate Professor at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oznur Karaca is a distinguished researcher in Geological Engineering whose work spans environmental geotechnics, soil mechanics, engineering geology, GIS, and remote sensing, earning her strong recognition in both academic and applied research communities. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oznur Karaca completed her higher education in Geological Engineering, culminating in a doctoral degree that laid the foundation for her internationally oriented research career. She has held progressive academic and professional roles, contributing extensively to university-level teaching, interdisciplinary research supervision, and collaborative international projects focused on sustainable remediation, environmental risk assessment, and geo-environmental engineering solutions. Her research interests include electrokinetic remediation, mine tailing contamination, flood susceptibility mapping, geochemical characterization of sediments, groundwater quality assessment, and the integration of GIS-based multicriteria decision analysis for environmental planning. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oznur Karaca demonstrates strong research skills in geotechnical laboratory experimentation, field investigation, soil and water interaction studies, data modeling, environmental impact assessments, and the development of remediation technologies for metal-contaminated soils. Her scholarly achievements include impactful publications in high-quality journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and IEEE, with notable citation influence highlighted by her cumulative citation record and collaborative outputs with leading researchers worldwide. She has worked with international partners on environmental sustainability projects addressing soil contamination, mining impacts, and groundwater quality, showcasing her capacity to lead and participate in global scientific initiatives. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oznur Karaca has received recognitions and academic honors for her research productivity, contributions to environmental engineering, and involvement in professional scientific societies. Her awards reflect sustained excellence in research dissemination, conference presentations, and community-engaged environmental solutions. She continues to contribute as a reviewer, mentor, and academic leader across research networks, strengthening scientific exchange and advancing multidisciplinary collaboration. In conclusion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oznur Karaca represents a highly accomplished academic whose research, professional expertise, and commitment to environmental problem-solving highlight her as an influential contributor to the field. Her broad skill set, strong publication record, international partnerships, and capacity for innovative geo-environmental solutions underline her potential for continued advancement and recognition within global scientific communities.

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Featured Publications:

  1. Karaca, O., Cameselle, C., & Reddy, K. R. (2018). Mine tailing disposal sites: contamination problems, remedial options and phytocaps for sustainable remediation. Citations: 224

  2. Gül, A., Örücü, M. K., & Karaca, O. (2006). An approach for recreation suitability analysis to recreation planning in Gölcük Nature Park. Citations: 120

  3. Karaca, O., Cameselle, C., & Bozcu, M. (2019). Opportunities of electrokinetics for the remediation of mining sites in Biga peninsula, Turkey. Citations: 44

  4. Karaca, O., Cameselle, C., & Reddy, K. R. (2017). Acid pond sediment and mine tailings contaminated with metals: physicochemical characterization and electrokinetic remediation. Citations: 40

  5. Tiryaki, M., & Karaca, O. (2018). Flood susceptibility mapping using GIS and multicriteria decision analysis: Saricay-Çanakkale (Turkey). Citations: 27

 

 

John Msinde | Climate Change | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. John Msinde | Climate Change | Editorial Board Member

Dr. John Msinde | Climate Change | Lecturer at University of Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Dr. John Msinde is a dedicated scholar in the domains of poverty studies, migration, rural livelihoods, and sustainable agricultural development, widely recognized for his evidence-based contributions to socioeconomic transformation in Tanzania and beyond. Dr. John Msinde completed his advanced academic training culminating in a Ph.D. in areas related to rural development and livelihood economics, where he developed rigorous quantitative and qualitative competencies that now guide his scholarly work and community engagement. His professional experience includes serving as a Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam, where he has taught, supervised, and mentored students in development economics, agricultural systems, and rural policy analysis while actively contributing to departmental research initiatives and institutional outreach programs. Dr. John Msinde’s research interests span climate variability impacts, agricultural technology adoption, off-farm employment dynamics, sustainable agricultural practices, livelihood resilience, and poverty reduction mechanisms in smallholder farming communities, particularly within agro-ecological regions of Tanzania. His research skills include socioeconomic data analysis, econometric modelling, survey design, impact assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling him to produce high-quality publications indexed in reputable platforms such as Scientific Reports, Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, and several development-oriented international journals. Dr. John Msinde has earned recognition for his contributions through participation in international research projects, collaborative field studies, and scholarly engagements that highlight his commitment to advancing inclusive development. His awards and honors reflect his growing academic visibility and his role in generating policy-relevant insights that inform sustainable agricultural strategies and poverty-reduction programs. With a citation record of 45 citations and an h-index of 3, he continues to strengthen his scholarly presence while contributing to impactful research on livelihood systems, social capital, climatic suitability, and labor dynamics in rural communities. Dr. John Msinde’s work demonstrates a strong alignment between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications, positioning him as a researcher dedicated to improving the socioeconomic conditions of vulnerable populations. Looking forward, he aims to expand his international collaborations, advance publications in higher-impact global journals, and further integrate innovative analytical techniques into his research. Overall, Dr. John Msinde’s contributions reflect academic rigor, practical relevance, and a sustained commitment to improving agricultural and livelihood systems across developing regions, making him a valuable contributor to global development discourse.

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Featured Publications:

  1. Beteri, J., Lyimo, J. G., & Msinde, J. V. (2024). The influence of climatic and environmental variables on sunflower planting season suitability in Tanzania. Scientific Reports. Citations: 15.

  2. Haji, A. K., Salehe, S. S., & Msinde, J. (2018). Adoption of rainfed paddy production technologies among smallholder farmers: A case of Central District-Zanzibar, Tanzania. SCIENCEDOMAIN International. Citations: 6.

  3. Msinde, J., Urassa, J. K., & Nathan, I. (2016). Off-farm employment and income poverty in favourable agro-climatic areas of Tanzania: Evidence from Kilombero Valley. International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE). Citations: 5.

  4. Mugula, J. J., Ahmad, A. K., Msinde, J., & Kadigi, M. (2023). Impacts of sustainable agricultural practices on food security, nutrition, and poverty among smallholder maize farmers in Morogoro region, Tanzania. African Journal of Empirical Research. Citations: 3.

  5. Beteri, J., Msinde, J. V., & Lyimo, J. G. (2025). Spatiotemporal change of climatic suitability in sunflower-growing areas of Tanzania. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth. Citations: 2.

 

Silvina Fadda | Environment | Best Researcher Award

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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.

Academic Profile: ORCID | Scopus

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

 

 

Saule Kenzhebayeva | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof . Saule Kenzhebayeva | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof . Saule Kenzhebayeva | Biological Sciences | professor at al-Farabi Kazakh national University | Kazakhstan

Saule Berkimbaeva Kenzhebekovna holds her Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences degree in the specialty of “Theory and Methodology of Vocational Education,” and she completed her higher education in English teaching from the Alma-Ata Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages. She has over three decades of professional teaching and research experience, including long tenure at the Faculty of Philology and World Languages where she has taught and developed courses in pedagogy, psychology, methods of vocational education and professional pedagogy. Her research interests lie in the methodology of foreign language teaching, formation of academic texts in scientific research, models of academic text construction, and integrating modern pedagogical technologies (e.g., texts, professional education theory, psychosocial work) into teaching. She has developed strong research skills in academic writing, Scopus-indexed journal publication, text construction, educational material development, and supervising student-oriented research. She has published nearly one hundred articles, a number of textbooks or teaching aids, and several works indexed in Scopus; she has also participated in international seminars and professional development trainings such as Erasmus+ in Kazakhstan. Among her honors, Saule has been recognized with certificates of professional development, and has contributed to improving quality of education through modern approaches, including work on academic text models and foreign language teaching methodology. In conclusion, Saule embodies a committed academic educator-researcher, combining pedagogical expertise, publication record, curriculum development, and international collaboration; with her strong foundation in research methodology and text pedagogy, she is well positioned to continue contributing to both theoretical and applied education sciences, including mentoring younger academics and expanding her influence in pedagogical reforms and international scholarly communities.

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Featured Publications:

  • Atabayeva, S. D., Kenzhegalieva, A. K., Nurmahanova, A. S., Rakhymgozhina, A. B., Kenzhebayeva, S. S., Shoinbekova, S. A., & Beisenova, A. Z. (2025). Effect of Cd on physiological and biochemical processes of plants. Experimental Biology.

  • Amirova, A., Usenbekov, B., Berkimbay, Kh., Mynbayeva, D., Atabayeva, S., Baiseitova, G., Meldebekova, A., Zhunusbayeva, Zh., Kenzhebayeva, S., & Mukhambetzhanov, S. (2024). Selection of rice breeding lines for resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Brazilian Journal of Biology.

  • Atabayeva, S. D., Rakhymgozhina, A. B., Nurmahanova, A. S., Kenzhebayeva, S. S., Usenbekov, B. N., Alybayeva, R. A., Asrandina, S. Sh., Tynybekov, B. M., Amirova, A. K., & Bhat, S. A. (2022). Rice plants (Oryza sativa L.) under Cd stress in Fe deficiency conditions. BioMed Research International.

  • Kenzhebayeva, S. S., Atabayeva, S. D., & Sarsu, F. (2021). Iron-deficiency response and differential expression of iron homeostasis related genes in spring wheat. Crop and Pasture Science.

 

 

Bo Zhang | Environmental Science | Best Research Article Award

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Mr. Bo Zhang | Environmental Science | Best Research Article Award

Mr. Bo Zhang | Environmental Science | Associate Professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University | China

Mr. Bo Zhang is an accomplished researcher whose career reflects a distinguished trajectory in the fields of remote sensing, geoinformation science, and artificial intelligence applications for environmental monitoring, and he has consistently demonstrated excellence through impactful research contributions and global collaborations. Educated with a doctoral degree in Remote Sensing from a leading academic institution, Mr. Bo Zhang has established a solid academic foundation that underpins his expertise in applying advanced computational methods to real-world environmental challenges. His professional experience includes multiple collaborative projects with internationally recognized scholars from institutions such as Tsinghua University, Southeast University, Technical University of Munich, University of Hong Kong, and others, through which he has advanced the use of deep learning techniques, satellite image downscaling, and GIS-based data integration for earth observation and climate-related studies. Mr. Bo Zhang’s research interests lie primarily in satellite remote sensing, super-resolution reconstruction of geospatial datasets, atmospheric and environmental data analysis, epidemiological mapping, and the integration of machine learning for improved predictive accuracy in public health and ecological monitoring, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that combines computing, earth science, and applied technology. His research skills span deep learning model development, neural network applications for image processing, spatial epidemiology analysis, super-resolution algorithms, and the integration of volunteered geographic information into traditional mapping platforms, enabling him to contribute both theoretically and practically to geospatial sciences.

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Featured Publications:

  • Zhu, B., Liu, J., Fu, Y., Zhang, B., & Mao, Y. (2018). Spatio-temporal epidemiology of viral hepatitis in China (2003–2015): Implications for prevention and control policies. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(4), 661. Citations: 73.

  • Pan, D., Zhang, M., & Zhang, B. (2021). A generic FCN-based approach for the road-network extraction from VHR remote sensing images—Using OpenStreetMap as benchmarks. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. Citations: 59.

  • Zhang, B., Zhang, M., Kang, J., Hong, D., Xu, J., & Zhu, X. (2019). Estimation of PMx concentrations from Landsat 8 OLI images based on a multilayer perceptron neural network. Remote Sensing, 11(6), 646. Citations: 29.

  • Zhang, B., Xiong, W., Ma, M., Wang, M., Wang, D., Huang, X., Yu, L., Zhang, Q., … (2022). Super-resolution reconstruction of a 3 arc-second global DEM dataset. Science Bulletin, 67(24), 2526–2530. Citations: 25.