sini chen | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. sini chen | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Sini Chen, Polytechnic University of Madrid, China

Ms. Sini Chen is a PhD student in Construction and Technology in Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Originally from China, she specializes in sustainable architecture with a focus on vertical greening systems, timber and bamboo structures, and indoor environmental quality. Her interdisciplinary research aims to integrate nature-based solutions into urban design to enhance well-being and environmental performance.

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Summary:

Ms. Sini Chen has established herself as a promising researcher in sustainable architecture. Her work addresses crucial issues such as climate-responsive design and occupant well-being through the integration of natural systems in building environments. With a balance of academic excellence, innovative thinking, and collaborative spirit, she is poised to make substantial contributions to the field.

🎓 Education

Sini Chen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Wuhan University, followed by a Master’s degree in Architecture from the Harbin Institute of Technology. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Construction and Technology in Architecture at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain.

💼Experience

She previously worked as an architect at CCTN Architectural Design Co., Ltd. in China, where she focused on public building design before transitioning into full-time research in academia.

🔬Research Focus

Sini Chen’s research explores the intersection of architecture and sustainability, focusing on vertical greening systems, bamboo and timber architecture, and indoor environmental quality. Her work investigates the restorative benefits and economic performance of nature-integrated architectural systems, aiming to enhance occupant well-being and resource efficiency in the built environment. Through her collaborations in Spain and China, she contributes to advancing climate-responsive design grounded in ecological principles and traditional material innovation.

🛠️Skills

Sini possesses strong expertise in architectural design, sustainable building systems, bamboo and timber architecture, and environmental performance analysis. Her competencies also include daylight simulation, restorative environment evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in architecture and environmental sciences.

🏆Awards

She has co-authored a book on modern wood architecture and holds a patent for a concealed lighting wiring system integrated with curtain walls. Her scientific contributions include multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and a growing presence on Google Scholar with international citations.

📚 Publications

Title: Effects of implanted wood components on environmental restorative quality of indoor informal learning spaces in college
Authors: Chen, Sini 
Year: 2023
Journal: Building and Environment

Conclusion:

Ms. Chen is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her evolving body of work, international collaboration, and passion for sustainable, health-promoting architectural solutions reflect the values and vision this award seeks to honor. With continued development and support, she is likely to emerge as a leading voice in ecological architectural research.

Nadhir Al-Ansari | Environment | Best Scholar Award

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Prof. Dr. Nadhir Al-Ansari | Environment | Best Scholar Award

Prof. Dr. Nadhir AI Ansari, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden

Professor Dr. Nadhir Al-Ansari is a distinguished expert in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering at Lulea University of Technology, Sweden. With a career spanning decades across Europe and the Middle East, his research focuses on hydrology, sediment transport, groundwater modeling, and environmental sustainability. He has authored numerous scientific publications, holds a patent in iron oxide separation, and has received several international awards recognizing his scientific and community contributions. Professor Al-Ansari is also a Fellow of CIWEM and an active member of multiple global scientific societies.

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Prof. Dr. Nadhir Al-Ansari is a globally respected scholar whose contributions to environmental and water sciences have been academically rigorous and socially impactful. His robust academic record, innovative projects, interdisciplinary scope, and community-centered outcomes position him as a leading figure in environmental scholarship. His work addresses real-world challenges, blending traditional hydrological insights with evolving technological tools.

🎓 Education

Professor Nadhir Al-Ansari holds a Ph.D. in Sediment Transport from Dundee University, an M.Sc. in Geology from Baghdad University, and a B.Sc. (Honours) in Geology from the same institution. His early academic foundation was shaped at Baghdad College, an American secondary school, which laid the groundwork for his extensive career in water resources and environmental engineering.

💼Experience

Dr. Al-Ansari has held professorial roles at several prestigious institutions including Lulea University of Technology in Sweden and the Arab Open Academy in Denmark. He has also served as a professor, dean, director, and chairman at Al-al Bayt University and the University of Baghdad. His leadership roles spanned across departments such as Geology, Environmental Sciences, and Astronomy, and included administrative positions such as Dean of Scientific Research and Director of Strategic Research Units.

🔬Research Focus

His research primarily centers on water resources, sediment transport, hydrology, environmental engineering, and sustainability. He has contributed significantly to studies on river systems, sedimentation, groundwater modeling, and environmental management in arid and semi-arid regions. He is also active in interdisciplinary research linking water sciences with policy and community service.

🛠️Skills

Professor Al-Ansari has extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, covering subjects like hydrology, groundwater, hydrochemistry, sediment transport, and environmental policy. His technical skill set includes Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Agresso, Canvas, Zoom, Google Meet, DIVA, Ladok, Time Edit, and the BLACKBOARD learning system. He has developed specialized programs in groundwater movement and solute transport using finite element techniques and has participated in training on advanced computing and internet technologies.

🏆Awards

Professor Al-Ansari has been the recipient of numerous awards for his scientific contributions, including the prestigious Mesopotamia Prize for Water Resources, best postgraduate supervisor, and several recognitions from the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, the British Council, and international scientific conferences. He also holds a patent for the physical separation of iron oxides and has earned accolades for best papers and contributions to scientific arbitration.

📚 Publications

1. Title: Pathway of total petroleum hydrocarbon in a lotic ecosystem: water and sediment of Tigris River, Iraq
Authors: Fikrat M. Hassan, Abdul Hameed M. Jawad Al-Obaidy, Anwar Ridha Noor, Nadhir Alansari
Year: 2025
Journal: Applied Water Science

2. Title: SPAD dynamics in maize crop with precision nitrogen management under rain-fed and irrigated conditions
Authors: K. Shivashankar, M. P. Potdar, Sandeep Gawdiya, Aishwarya Golshetti, Aditya Kamalakar Kanade, Gurupada Balol, D. P. Biradar, K. K. Math, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Salah El-Hendawy, et al.
Year: 2025
Journal: Scientific Reports

3. Title: A comparative analysis of the removal of arsenic from water using magnetite/polyaniline-polypyrrole nanocomposite
Authors: T. Jabeen, M. Rashid, A. Khan, S. Haider, M. Aslam, E. Shahid, H. Shahid, N. Al-Ansari, M. A. Mattar
Year: 2025
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

4. Title: Application of Decision Support Systems to Water Management: The Case of Iraq
Authors: Hayder AL-Hudaib, Nasrat Adamo, Katalin Bene, Richard Ray, Nadhir Al-Ansari
Year: 2025
Journal: Water

5. Title: Optimizing cultivation practices to enhance growth and yield of Indian mustard
Authors: Akshita Sharma, Vandna Chhabra, Swati Mehta, Yudhishther Singh Bagal, Rajesh Kumar, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Salah El-Hendawy, Mohamed A. Mattar, Ali Salem
Year: 2025
Journal: Scientific Reports

Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Nadhir Al-Ansari is highly suitable for the Research for Best Scholar Award. He exemplifies the ideals of scholarly excellence, global impact, and sustainability leadership that this award is designed to honor. With a few strategic steps to increase his digital and global integration, his influence could be further magnified.