Eisa Ebrahimi | Livestock Grazing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr  Eisa Ebrahimi |  Livestock Grazing |  Best Researcher Award

phd at  guilan university, Iran

Dr. Eisa (Ehsan) Ebrahimi is an accomplished researcher specializing in Soil Science and Environmental Conservation. Born on December 27, 1986, in Kermanshah, Iran, Dr. Ebrahimi completed his B.Sc. at Tabriz University, M.Sc. at Bu Ali Sina University, and earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science and Environmental Conservation from Guilan University. He further pursued research opportunities at the Sharif University of Technology.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Bachelor of Science: Tabriz University, Iran
  • Master of Science: Bu Ali Sina University, Iran
  • Ph.D. in Soil Science and Environmental Conservation: Guilan University, Iran
  • Research Opportunity: Sharif University of Technology

🌱 Field of Expertise:

  • Soil Science: Expertise in soil improvement, erosion, and heavy element pollution.
  • Environmental Conservation: Focus on plant nutrition, water, and soil pollution.
  • Soil Erosion & Sediment Fingerprinting: Advanced techniques for analyzing soil degradation.

🧠 Skills & Tools:

  • Technical Skills: Artificial Neural Networks, Statistics, Multivariate Regression, Diagnostic Analysis
  • Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Datafit, SAS, SPSS, Minitab, Curve-Fit, PLS, Qual2kw, AqQA

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 166 citations from 152 documents
  • Total Documents Published: 21
  • h-index: 8

Publication Top Notes:

  • Reusing drainage water for leaching of saline and sodic soils in the Khuzestan province, Iran. Water Supply. (2024). DOI: 10.2166/ws.2024.091
  • Investigating the long-term effect of livestock grazing, slope location, and sampling depth on soil moisture characteristic curves. Rangeland Ecology & Management. (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.01.005
  • Effect of precipitation and sediment concentration on the loss of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Pasikhan River. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua. (2022). DOI: 10.2166/aqua.2022.097
  • Variation entry of sediment, organic matter, and different forms of phosphorus and nitrogen in flood and normal events in the Anzali wetland. Journal of Water and Climate Change. (2022). DOI: 10.2166/wcc.2021.456
  • Assessing the distribution of cadmium under different land-use types and its effect on human health in different gender and age groups. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. (2021). DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12881-2
  • Investigation of soil compaction on yield and agronomic traits of wheat under saline and non-saline soils. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. (2018). DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2018.1431832

 

Maha Al-Zu’bi | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Maha Al-Zu’bi | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

Regional Researcher- Sustainable and Resilient Water Systems at University of Calgary, Jordan

Maha Al-Zu’bi is a seasoned expert in managing international development projects with a strong background in environmental design and sustainability. With over 15 years of experience, she has led and contributed to high-impact initiatives across the Middle East and Central Asia. Her research interests include climate change governance and the energy-water-food nexus. Maha is dedicated to integrating innovative solutions and fostering collaboration to address pressing global challenges. 🌍💧🌱

Profile:

Educational Background:

Ph.D. in Environmental Design with a specialization in Energy Environmental Systems from the University of Calgary, Canada.

Professional Experience:

  • Over 15 years in managing public and internationally funded projects, including those funded by major organizations like the UNDP, GGGI, World Bank, and USAID.
  • Currently co-leading the CGIAR Regional Integrated Initiative “Fragility to Resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa” and serving as a Regional Researcher at the International Water Management Institute.
  • Previously managed major research initiatives and climate change projects, such as the Global Research Initiative in Sustainable Low Carbon Unconventional Resources at the University of Calgary.

Research Interests:

Maha’s research focuses on climate change governance, green roof policy, and the energy-water-food nexus. She is passionate about proposing local climate policies and principles for climate change adaptation and mitigation, particularly in the Arab region. Her work emphasizes fostering interdisciplinary approaches to address complex environmental challenges.

Publication Top Notes:

  • SDG11–Sustainable Cities and Communities: Towards Inclusive, Safe, and Resilient Settlements
    M Al-Zu’bi, V Radovic
    Emerald Publishing Limited, 32, 2018
  • Water, Energy, and Rooftops: Integrating Green Roof Systems into Building Policies in the Arab Region
    M Al-Zu’bi, O Mansour
    Environment and Natural Resources Research, 7(2), 11-36, 2017
  • Jordan’s Climate Change Governance Framework: From Silos to an Intersectoral Approach
    M Al-Zu’bi
    Environment Systems and Decisions, 36, 277-301, 2016
  • African Perspectives on Climate Change Research
    M Al-Zu’bi, SW Dejene, J Hounkpè, OL Kupika, S Lwasa, M Mbenge, …
    Nature Climate Change, 12(12), 1078-1084, 2022
  • Water-Energy-Food-Climate Change Nexus in the Arab Cities: The Case of Amman City, Jordan
    M Al-Zu’bi
    University of Calgary, 2017
  • Shifting Waters: The Challenges of Transitioning from Freshwater to Treated Wastewater Irrigation in the Northern Jordan Valley
    MH Tawfik, H Al-Zawaidah, J Hoogesteger, M Al-Zu’bi, P Hellegers, …
    Water, 15(7), 1315, 2023
  • Strengthening Climate Security in the Middle East and North Africa Region
    P Laderach, DJ Merrey, F Schapendonk, B Dhehibi, S Ruckstuhl, …
    IWMI, 2022
  • Water, Energy and Food: The Problematic Aspects of the Transition from ‘Silo Approach’ to ‘Nexus Approach’ in the Arab Region
    M Al-Zu’bi, N Keough
    Water, Energy, Food and People Across the Global South: ‘The Nexus’ in an …, 2018
  • Towards Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions Agriculture in North Africa Through Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Systematic Review
    Y Brouziyne, A El Bilali, T Epule Epule, V Ongoma, A Elbeltagi, J Hallam, …
    Climate, 11(7), 139, 2023
  • Application of Artificial Intelligence in Monitoring of Animal Health and Welfare
    AZA Ali, M Al-Zu’bi
    Indian Journal of Animal Research, 57(11), 1550-1555, 2023
  • Hydrological Modelling for Reservoir Operation: Application of SWAT Model for Kalu Ganga Catchment, Sri Lanka
    GAT Madushanka, KDW Nandalal, LP Muthuwatta
    ENGINEER, 55(03), 29-41, 2022
  • One Hundred Priority Questions for the Development of Sustainable Food Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
    AJM Devenish, P Schmitter, NP Jellason, N Esmail, NM Abdi, SK Adanu, …
    Land, 12(10), 1879, 2023
  • Climate Security in the MENA Region
    P Läderach, DJ Merrey, F Schapendonk, B Dhehibi, S Ruckstuhl, …
    2022
  • SDG11 and the Associated Challenges to Implementation
    M Al-Zu’bi, V Radovic
    SDG11–Sustainable Cities and Communities: Towards Inclusive, Safe, and …, 2018
  • Cities and Key Interactions
    M Al-Zu’bi, V Radovic
    SDG11–Sustainable Cities and Communities: Towards Inclusive, Safe, and …, 2018
  • Mapping SDG Stories
    M Al-Zu’bi, V Radovic
    SDG11–Sustainable Cities and Communities: Towards Inclusive, Safe, and …, 2018

 

Subhanil Guha | Land use planning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Subhanil Guha |  Land use planning |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher at  NIT Raipur,  India

Subhanil Guha is an accomplished Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Geology, NIT Raipur. His work spans across geological studies, mineral exploration, and environmental geology, with numerous publications and accolades to his name. He is actively involved in both research and teaching, contributing significantly to the field of geology.

Profile:

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Geological studies
  • Mineral exploration
  • Environmental geology

📜 Notable Achievements:

  • Extensive publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Significant contributions to geological research and education

Publication Metrics (All time)

  • H-index: 15
  • Sum of Times Cited: 898
  • Total Publications: 44
  • Web of Science Core Collection Publications: 29

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Analytical study of land surface temperature with NDVI and NDBI using Landsat 8 OLI and TIRS data in Florence and Naples city, Italy
    • Authors: Guha, Subhanil; Govil, Himanshu; Gill, Neetu
    • Published: January 2018
    • Journal: European Journal of Remote Sensing
    • DOI: 10.1080/22797254.2018.1474494
    • Citations: 258
  2. An assessment on the relationship between land surface temperature and normalized difference vegetation index
    • Authors: Guha, Subhanil; Govil, Himanshu
    • Published: February 2021
    • Journal: Environment, Development and Sustainability
    • DOI: 10.1007/S10668-020-00657-6
    • Citations: 78
  3. Dynamic analysis and ecological evaluation of urban heat islands in Raipur city, India
    • Authors: Guha, Subhanil; Govil, Himanshu; Mukherjee, Sandip
    • Published: July 2017
    • Journal: Journal of Applied Remote Sensing
    • DOI: 10.1117/1.JRS.11.036020
    • Citations: 71
  4. Seasonal evaluation of downscaled land surface temperature: A case study in a humid tropical city
  5. Analytical study of seasonal variability in land surface temperature with normalized difference vegetation index, normalized difference water index, normalized difference built-up index, and normalized multiband drought index
    • Authors: Guha, Subhanil; Govil, Himanshu; Diwan, Prabhat
    • Published: May 2019
    • Journal: Journal of Applied Remote Sensing
    • DOI: 10.1117/1.JRS.13.024518
    • Citations: 45
  6. A long-term seasonal analysis on the relationship between LST and NDBI using Landsat data
    • Authors: Guha, Subhanil; Govil, Himanshu; Dey, Anindita
    • Published: February 2021
    • Journal: Quaternary International
    • DOI: 10.1016/J.QUAINT.2020.06.041
    • Citations: 41
  7. An investigation on seasonal variability between LST and NDWI in an urban environment using Landsat satellite data
    • Authors: Guha, Subhanil; Govil, Himanshu; Besoya, Monika
    • Published: January 2020
    • Journal: Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk
    • DOI: 10.1080/19475705.2020.1789762
    • Citations: 40
  8. Analytical study on the relationship between land surface temperature and land use/land cover indices
    • Authors: Guha, Subhanil; Govil, Himanshu; Dey, Anindita
    • Published: April 2020
    • Journal: Annals of GIS
    • DOI: 10.1080/19475683.2020.1754291
    • Citations: 37
  9. Annual assessment on the relationship between land surface temperature and six remote sensing indices using landsat data from 1988 to 2019
    • Authors: Guha, Subhanil; Govil, Himanshu
    • Published: March 2021
    • Journal: Geocarto International
    • DOI: 10.1080/10106049.2021.1886339
    • Citations: 32
  10. A case study on the relationship between land surface temperature and land surface indices in Raipur City, India
    • Authors: Guha, Subhanil; Govil, Himanshu; Gill, Neetu
    • Published: January 2020
    • Journal: Geografisk Tidsskrift-Danish Journal of Geography
    • DOI: 10.1080/00167223.2020.1752272
    • Citations: 32

 

 

Beatrice Fiore | Agroforestry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Beatrice Fiore | Agroforestry | Best Researcher Award

Research fellow, University of Florence, Italy

Beatrice Fiore is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of environmental and forestry sciences. With a strong foundation in forest and environmental management, Beatrice has worked extensively in landscape planning and GIS analysis. Her contributions to the field are reflected in her role at the University of Florence and various professional engagements in Italy.

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Education 🎓

Beatrice obtained her Laurea Magistrale in Scienze e Tecnologie dei Sistemi Forestali e Ambientali with honors from the University of Florence in 2020, specializing in landscape planning and forest technology. She completed her Laurea di Primo Livello in Scienze Forestali e Ambientali in 2018 at the same institution, focusing on forest management and environmental monitoring. Her foundational education includes a diploma in graphic design from Istituto Professionale per i Servizi Commerciali, Turistici e della Pubblicità in 2015.

Experience 💼

Beatrice is currently a Marketing and National Coordination Manager at the Associazione dei Paesaggi Rurali di Interesse Storico and a Research Assistant at the University of Florence’s Department DAGRI. She has also served as a Research Fellow focusing on GIAHS site analysis and GIS data processing. Her previous roles include working in technical-scientific secretariat positions and contributing to the management plan of the Colline del Prosecco. Additionally, she has experience in academic and public communication through her blog, Passaporto Futuro.

Research Interests 🔬

Beatrice’s research interests revolve around landscape planning, forest management, and GIS analysis. She is dedicated to studying the impact of forest area changes on environmental risks, evaluating cultural landscapes, and preserving agrobiodiversity. Her work often involves analyzing and documenting cultural and historical landscapes, particularly within the framework of UNESCO’s GIAHS program.

Publications Top Notes 📖

Santoro, A., Venturi, M., Piras, F., Fiore, B., Corrieri, F., & Agnoletti, M. (2021). Forest Area Changes in Cinque Terre National Park in the Last 80 Years. Consequences on Landslides and Forest Fire Risks. Land, 10, 293. Link

Venturi, M., Piras, F., Corrieri, F., Fiore, B., Santoro, A., & Agnoletti, M. (2021). Assessment of Tuscany Landscape Structure According to the Regional Landscape Plan Partition. Sustainability, 13, 5424. Link

Piras, F., Zanzana, A., Pinto, L., Fiore, B., & Venturi, M. (2021). The role of the jessour system for agrobiodiversity preservation in Southern Tunisia. Biodiversity and Conservation. Link

Santoro, A., Piras, F., Fiore, B., Frassinelli, N., Bazzurro, A., & Agnoletti, M. (2022). The Role of Trees Outside Forests in the Cultural Landscape of the Colline del Prosecco UNESCO Site. Forests, 13, 514. Link

Piras, F., Fiore, B., & Santoro, A. (2022). Small Cultural Forests: Landscape Role and Ecosystem Services in a Japanese Cultural Landscape. Land, 11, 1494. Link