Lidi Shi | Earth | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Lidi Shi | Earth | Young Scientist Award

University of Toronto | Canada

Lidi Shi is a researcher with strong expertise in stratified flows in reservoirs, lakes, and rivers, with a particular focus on the mixing dynamics of confluent flows, stratification processes, and their ecological impacts on phytoplankton distributions. His current work emphasizes winter limnology, where he investigates oxygen dynamics under ice-covered lakes and examines how thermal stratification in dimictic lakes influences fish habitat availability. Motivated by the goal of generating meaningful environmental benefits, he integrates high-resolution field measurements with advanced numerical modeling to better understand physical–ecological interactions in inland waters. He is proficient in Matlab, Fortran, and Python, with full command of Delft-3D and Mike21 hydrodynamic modeling systems, and is experienced in using specialized field instruments such as temperature chains, ADV, ADCP, VMP, and fish telemetry. His scientific contributions are reflected in 13 research documents, 82 citations, and an h-index of 7, demonstrating both productivity and growing influence within the aquatic sciences community. Lidi Shi’s research advances predictive insights into water quality, ecosystem resilience, and habitat dynamics, positioning him as a promising scientist committed to applying limnological understanding toward tangible and positive environmental change.

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Featured Publications

Shi, L., Sun, J., Zuo, X., Morovati, K., Gualtieri, C., & Lin, B. (2025). Interplay between convection and wind in driving surface mixing in the Xiangjiaba Reservoir, China. Hydrological Sciences Journal.

Shi, L., Sun, J., Wells, M., Morovati, K., Gualtieri, C., Wu, M., Wang, X., Lin, B., & Zuo, X. (2025). Near-surface turbulence mixing in a large channel-type reservoir: Potential impacts on phytoplankton distribution. Journal of Hydrology.

Li, Y., Sun, J., Feng, H., Wang, X., Shi, L., & Lin, B. (2024). A comparative study on aquatic environment of two mega reservoirs in the mainstream of Yangtze River. Journal of Hydrology.

Morovati, K., Tian, F., Pokhrel, Y., Someth, P., Shi, L., Zhang, K., Nakhaei, P., & Ly, S. (2024). Fishery and agriculture amidst human activities and climate change in the Mekong River: A review of gaps in data and effective approaches towards sustainable development. Journal of Hydrology.

Aniekan Ekanem | Earth | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Aniekan Ekanem | Earth | Best Researcher Award

Akwa Ibom State University | Nigeria

Dr. Aniekan Martin Ekanem is a dedicated geophysics scholar whose research spans seismic wave theory, geo-electromagnetic methods, exploration geophysics, radiometric techniques, and nuclear geophysics, with strong emphasis on advancing subsurface imaging, geophysical data processing, and sustainable resource exploration. His academic portfolio demonstrates substantial contributions to both theoretical and applied geophysics, reflected in a robust record of 55 scholarly documents, 591 citations, and an h-index of 15, underscoring the global relevance and impact of his work. Dr. Ekanem’s expertise covers seismic acquisition and analysis, potential field methods, electrical and borehole geophysics, and non-conventional energy physics, providing innovative insights into earth structure, energy systems, and environmental applications. He has successfully supervised multiple postgraduate and undergraduate research projects, contributing to capacity building in geosciences and fostering advanced scientific inquiry. His extensive service roles—including academic coordination, quality assurance, curriculum harmonization, journal editorial work, and programme leadership—highlight his commitment to institutional development and academic excellence. As an active reviewer for leading international journals, he continuously supports the integrity and progression of geophysical research. Overall, his scientific achievements and professional engagements position him as an influential contributor to modern geophysics and interdisciplinary earth science research.

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Featured Publications

Ndoma, I. G., George, N. J., Ekanem, A. M., Orosun, M. M., Ahamad, T., Adesina, K. E., Kaur, S., Bello, S., Akinyemi, A., Agbo, E., & Essiett, A. (2025). Assessment of radioactivity levels and health hazards in welding electrodes using spectrometric and statistical methods. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity.

Yahweh, B., Ekanem, A. M., & George, N. J. (2025). From qubits to QCuries: A quantum computing framework for Tc-99m ultra-precise optimization. European Physical Journal Plus.