Anam Khalid | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anam Khalid | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Anam Khalid| University of the Punjab| Punjab

Anam Khalid is a researcher and academic at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, specializing in Environmental Sciences. Her doctoral work focused on the concentration profiling of persistent organic pollutants among breast cancer patients in Punjab. With expertise in environmental health, pollution control, and occupational safety, she has taught, supervised research, and conducted training programs on environmental audits and data analysis. Her academic excellence is highlighted by top positions in her postgraduate studies, and her research continues to address critical issues in industrial pollution, wastewater treatment, and human health risks.

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Summary

Anam Khalid’s research demonstrates both scientific rigor and practical impact. Her studies on pollutants, wastewater treatment, and occupational safety contribute significantly to environmental health. She is also actively engaged in teaching and mentoring, which strengthens her role as both a researcher and educator.

Education

Anam Khalid holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, where her research focused on the concentration profiling and contribution of selected persistent organic pollutants among breast cancer patients in Punjab. She also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Law, securing the top position in her class. Her MS in Environmental Sciences, also from the University of the Punjab, concentrated on reducing heavy metals and EDTA from column leachate using selected adsorption materials in EDTA-assisted phytoextraction of tannery solid waste. Earlier, she earned her BS (Hons) in Environmental Sciences with research on occupational health and safety practices in the pharmaceutical sector. She has a strong foundational background in the sciences, having studied pre-medical at Government College Samanabad, Lahore, and matriculated in science from Nishat High School, Multan.

Experience

Anam has been associated with the College of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, where she has served as visiting faculty, engaging in teaching and research. Prior to this, she worked as a research scholar at the same institution, undertaking academic research, teaching, and administrative duties. She also gained corporate experience as Assistant Manager Sales and Marketing at Indus Home Limited, where she managed global sales, merchandising, and client coordination. Her earlier professional journey includes working as an Environmentalist and Trainee Auditor at Responsible Business Options, where she contributed to environment, health, and safety audits. She also undertook internships and auditor roles in institutions such as INMOL, Greenlays Pakistan, and Sun Rise Green Pakistan, where her work ranged from radiation protection and environmental risk analysis to auditing carbon sink projects and community awareness programs on solid waste management.

Research Focus

Her research contributions revolve around environmental health, pollution control, and occupational safety. She has conducted research on persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals, wastewater treatment, risk assessment, and industrial safety practices. She has supervised multiple theses on groundwater contamination, industrial wastewater treatment efficiency, occupational health and safety, poly-chlorinated biphenyls exposure, and environmental risk assessment in industries.

Skills

Anam possesses strong academic and professional skills, including expertise in environmental audits, occupational health and safety, and risk assessment. She is proficient in IT applications such as Word Processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS for data handling and interpretation. Her communication skills are strengthened by her teaching, supervision, and course-conducting experience. She is fluent in English and Urdu, which enhances her ability to work in diverse environments.

Awards

Anam’s academic excellence is reflected in her top positions during her postgraduate studies, where she stood first in Environmental Law and third in her MS in Environmental Sciences. Her consistent performance highlights her commitment and dedication to academic growth and excellence.

Publications

Noise pollution in the hospital environment of a developing country: A case study of Lahore (Pakistan)
Author: Baqar, M., Arslan, M., Abbasi, S.A., Ashraf, U., Khalid, A., Zahid, H.
Journal: Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health

Synthesizing and Characterizing Sawdust Biochar/Fe3O4 Nanocomposites and its Potential Application in Textile Wastewater Treatment
Author: Nadeem, F., Jamil, N., Moazzam, A., Ahmad, S.R., Lateef, A., Khalid, A., Qadir, A., …
Journal: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

Reuse of textile wastewater after treating with combined process of chemical coagulation and electrocoagulation
Author: Ali, A., Shaikh, I.A., Abid, T., Samina, F., Islam, S., Khalid, A., Firdous, N., Javed, M.T.
Journal: Textile Industries

Application of Chitosan in the Recycling of Spent Wash-off Liquor from Cotton Dyeing
Author: Ali, A., Shaikh, I.A., Abid, T., Qayyum, S., Khalid, A., Naveed, N., Samina, F., …
Journal: Science International

Level of polychlorinated biphenyls in tumor and blood serum of breast cancer patients and control subjects from Punjab, Pakistan
Author: Khalid, A., Abbasi, N.A., Jamil, N., Syed, J.H., Ahmad, S.R., Qadir, A.
Journal: Science of The Total Environment

Surveillance of blood chemistry in breast cancer patients belonging to Punjab, Pakistan
Author: Khalid, A., Qadir, A., Abbasi, N.A., Jamil, N., Shakoor, M.B., Ahmad, S.R.
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Science

Assessment of organochlorine pesticides in blood and tumor of breast cancer patients and control subjects from Punjab, Pakistan
Author: Khalid, A., Abbasi, N.A., Jamil, N., Syed, J.H., Qadir, A., Ahmad, S.R.
Journal: Environmental Geochemistry and Health

Conclusion

Overall, Anam Khalid is well-suited for the Best Researcher Award. Her work reflects excellence, relevance, and dedication, and with further international outreach and strategic growth, she can achieve even greater recognition on the global stage.

Changlin Zhan | Pollution | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Changlin Zhan | Pollution | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Changlin Zhan, Hubei Polytechnic University, China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Changlin Zhan is a respected academic at Hubei Polytechnic University, China, specializing in materials science and environmental sustainability. His research focuses on resource efficiency and pollution control, and he has published extensively in leading scientific journals. Known for his dedication to teaching and mentorship, Dr. Zhan is highly regarded by students and peers alike for his contributions to science and education.

 

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Dr. Changlin Zhan’s background and expertise make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work on pollution, black carbon, and heavy metals contributes to understanding industrial impacts on environmental and public health. His contributions are grounded in rigorous science, and he demonstrates an ability to publish impactful research that addresses critical environmental issues in China and beyond.

 

🎓 Education

Dr. Zhan holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Rural Planning & Resource Management from Henan Polytechnic University, a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Wuhan University of Technology, and a Ph.D. in Earth and Human Settlements Science and Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University.

💼Experience

Dr. Zhan currently serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Environmental Science & Engineering at Hubei Polytechnic University. Since 2013, he has advanced from a lecturer to his present role, leading research projects, mentoring students, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on various environmental studies, especially concerning pollution in Central China.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Zhan’s research primarily explores the historical accumulation and sources of black carbon and heavy metals in lake sediments and atmospheric dust. His work extends to assessing pollution levels and the health risks posed by heavy metals in urban environments, contributing valuable insights into the environmental impacts of industrial activities and the spatial distribution of pollutants in Central China.

🏆Awards

Dr. Zhan has contributed significantly to environmental science literature, publishing widely on pollution and public health, and is recognized for his rigorous analysis of pollutant distribution and impacts on ecosystems. His publications appear in top environmental journals, reflecting his esteemed contributions to environmental health research.

Skills

Dr. Changlin Zhan specializes in environmental science, with expertise in analyzing black carbon, heavy metals, and various pollutants in sediments, dust, and atmospheric particles. He demonstrates proficiency in laboratory techniques for quantifying environmental pollutants and health risk assessment, applying advanced analytical methods to examine complex ecological data, and proficiently handling large datasets to model pollutant distributions.

 

Publications

  • Assessing Bioavailability Risks of Heavy Metals in Polymetallic Mining Regions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Soils with Varied Land Uses
    Authors: Liu, S., Li, Y., Zhan, C., Fang, L., Wang, Y.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 196(10), 975.

 

  • Distribution, Sources, and Burial Flux of Black Carbon in Sediment of Daye Lake, Central China
    Authors: Zhan, C., Han, Y., Zhang, J., Xiao, W., Cao, J.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: International Journal of Sediment Research, 39(5), 750–760.

 

  • Sources and Factors Influencing Lacustrine Carbon Burial Over the Last Century: Case Study of Yinjia Lake, Central China
    Authors: Zhan, C., Wan, D., Han, Y., Xiao, W., Cao, J.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Journal of Paleolimnology, 72(3), 283–298.

 

  • Educational Approaches for Integrating Advanced Environmental Remediation Technologies into Environmental Engineering: The ‘Four Styles’ Model
    Authors: Liu, S., Zhang, J., Tao, M., Li, Y., Liu, X.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Processes, 12(8), 1569.

 

  • A Review on the Analytical Methods, Chemical Structures, Distribution Characteristics, Sources, and Biogeochemical Processes of Dissolved Black Carbon
    Authors: Zhan, C., Shu, A., Han, Y., Cao, J., Liu, X.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Environmental Reviews, 32(2), 186–202.

 

  • Seasonal Distributions and Possible Sources of Low Molecular Weight Organic Acids in PM2.5 from a Typical Mining City after Decade Green Mining Developing in Southeastern Hubei, Central China
    Authors: Liu, S., Kawamura, K., Kunwar, B., Zhang, J., Quan, J.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Atmospheric Environment, 325, 120455.

 

  • Increased Black Carbon (Soot) Accumulation during the Anthropocene in a Less-Developed Region of Xinjiang, Northwestern China
    Authors: Lei, D., Han, Y., Zhan, C., Zhang, J., Li, J.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Anthropocene, 45, 100425.

 

  • Unveiling the Spatial Patterns and Potential Sources of Black Carbon in Lake Sediments from Diverse Developing Areas in a Representative Mining and Metallurgy Region of Central China
    Authors: Xiao, Z., Yu, L., Li, J., Wang, Y., Liu, S.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Journal of Soils and Sediments, 24(2), 970–979.

 

  • Source-Based Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Soil: A Case Study from a Polymetallic Mining Region in Southeastern Hubei, Central China
    Authors: Li, Y., Liu, S., Zhan, C., Fang, L., Wang, Y.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 46(1), 12.

 

  • Source-Specific Health Risk of PM2.5-Bound Metals in a Typical Industrial City, Central China, 2021–2022
    Authors: Liu, Z., Zhan, C., Liu, H., Zhang, J., Qu, C.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Atmosphere, 14(9), 1406.

 

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Zhan’s research achievements, coupled with his commitment to addressing urgent environmental challenges, position him as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While expanding his focus and enhancing policy engagement would further his impact, his contributions to environmental science and pollution studies already stand out in their scientific merit and societal importance.