Saad Mohallel | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saad Mohallel | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saad Mohallel, Desert Research Center, Egypt

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saad Mohallel is a groundwater expert at the Desert Research Center, Egypt, specializing in hydrogeology, geomorphology, and hydrology. With extensive experience in groundwater studies, he has led field research on desert water resources, stable isotope analysis, and aquifer recharge mechanisms. He has contributed to 16 scientific research projects and has expertise in data interpretation for sustainable water management. His work plays a crucial role in understanding groundwater dynamics in arid regions.

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Summary:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saad Mohallel is a leading expert in groundwater studies, with a strong research portfolio and significant contributions to desert hydrology. His work plays a vital role in water sustainability and environmental conservation, making him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

Saad Ahmed Mohallel has a strong academic background in groundwater studies, hydrogeology, and environmental sciences. His education has provided him with the expertise needed to analyze desert hydrology, geomorphology, and geological formations. His academic training has equipped him with advanced knowledge in stable isotope analysis and groundwater recharge mechanisms.

💼Experience

As an Associate Professor at the Desert Research Center in Egypt, Saad Ahmed Mohallel has extensive experience in groundwater studies and data interpretation in desert environments. He has led numerous scientific field trips, recording field observations and conducting measurements related to geomorphology, geology, and hydrology. His expertise extends to the interpretation of stable isotope data, which is crucial for understanding groundwater aquifers’ age and recharge sources. He has also contributed to 16 scientific research projects, further strengthening his impact in the field of desert hydrology.

🔬Research Focus

His research primarily revolves around groundwater studies, including hydrogeology, geomorphology, and hydrology. He specializes in stable isotope analysis to determine groundwater recharge sources and ages. He has been involved in 16 scientific research projects, contributing significantly to desert hydrology and water resource management.

🛠️Skills

His skill set includes hydrogeological data analysis, field research techniques, geomorphological assessments, groundwater recharge evaluation, and stable isotope data interpretation. He is proficient in conducting scientific surveys and analyzing hydrological systems to support sustainable water management.

🏆Awards

Saad Ahmed Mohallel has been nominated for an international award in soil science, reflecting his contributions to groundwater research and desert hydrology. His research and consultancy efforts have had a notable impact on scientific understanding and water resource management in arid environments.

📚 Publications

  • Title: Recharge Sources and Hydrogeochemical Evolution of the Groundwater in the Quaternary Aquifer El Gallaba Plain, Southwestern Desert, Egypt
    Authors: S.A. Sharawey, S.A. Mohallel, Saad Ahmed, E.A. Mohamed, Essam A.
    Journal: Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
    Year: 2024

Conclusion:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saad Mohallel is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. His work is essential for addressing critical water resource challenges in arid regions, and with continued advancements, he can further enhance his global research influence.

Liu Xingchen | Environmental Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Liu Xingchen | Environmental Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Liu Xingchen, Chongqing Jiaotong University, China

Dr. Liu Xingchen is a researcher at Chongqing Jiaotong University, China, specializing in geotechnical engineering, tunnel engineering, and innovative concrete materials. His work focuses on advancing construction materials and engineering techniques, with multiple SCI and Scopus-indexed publications. He has contributed to consultancy and industry projects, holds three patents, and actively engages in scientific research. Dr. Liu’s expertise includes geotechnical analysis, tunnel design, and material innovation, making significant contributions to civil engineering advancements.

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Dr. Liu Xingchen’s suitability depends on their track record in publishing influential research, securing funding, fostering innovation, and mentoring future researchers. If they have a strong citation impact, industry or policy influence, and international collaborations, they would be a strong contender for the award.

 

🎓 Education

Xingchen Liu is currently a PhD student in Civil Engineering at Chongqing Jiaotong University, where he is conducting scientific research in geotechnical properties, tunnel engineering, and new concrete materials.

 

💼Experience

Xingchen Liu has actively participated in multiple research projects, including consultancy and industry-related work. He has contributed to developing new materials and construction techniques, with three patents published and one under process. His research output includes high-impact publications and ongoing collaborations in engineering advancements.

 

🔬Research Focus

His research primarily focuses on geotechnical engineering, tunnel engineering, and innovative concrete materials. He has published five journal articles in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, contributing significantly to advancements in these fields.

 

Awards

Xingchen Liu has applied for the Best Research Scholar Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to civil engineering research. His work has been cited in reputable journals, highlighting its impact on the academic and industrial sectors.

Skills

He possesses expertise in geotechnical analysis, tunnel design, and concrete material innovation. His technical skills extend to engineering problem-solving, scientific research, and material development for construction applications.

 

Publications

Publication Title: Effects of Two Different Cooling Impact Treatments on the Thermal Damage and Mechanical Properties of High-Temperature Granite

Authors: Xingchen Liu, Feng Huang, Aichen Zheng, Dong Yang

Journal: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering

Year: 2025

Citations: 0

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Liu excels in both fundamental and applied research with a significant global impact, they would be a suitable candidate. However, if their work is less recognized internationally or lacks broad applicability, they may need to focus on wider collaborations and innovation translation to strengthen their case.

Mohammad Mosaferi | Soil | Soil Toxicology Research Award

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Prof. Mohammad Mosaferi | Soil | Soil Toxicology Research Award

Prof.Mohammad Mosaferi, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Prof. Mohammad Mosaferi is a professor of Environmental Health Engineering at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Engineering from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed a sabbatical at UCL-Birkbeck, London. His research focuses on water quality, arsenic contamination, environmental epidemiology, and wastewater treatment. With over two decades of academic and administrative experience, he has published extensively, achieving an H-index of 20 (Scopus) and 27 (Google Scholar). Prof. Mosaferi is an active member of multiple scientific associations and serves on editorial boards of prominent journals.

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Prof. Mohammad Mosaferi is a highly qualified environmental health expert with significant contributions to soil toxicology, particularly in the areas of arsenic and heavy metal contamination. His interdisciplinary research approach, teaching, and leadership roles make him a valuable asset in addressing global soil contamination issues. His work effectively bridges the gap between environmental toxicology and public health, emphasizing sustainable solutions.

 

 

🎓 Education

Mohammad Mosaferi earned his B.Sc. in Environmental Health Engineering from the College of Abureyhan, University of Tehran, Iran, in 1996. He completed his M.Sc. in Environmental Health Engineering at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 1999 and subsequently obtained his Ph.D. in the same field from the same institution in 2005. During his doctoral studies, he undertook a sabbatical leave with the London Arsenic Group at the Research School of Earth Sciences, UCL-Birkbeck, London, under the supervision of Prof. Karen Hudson-Edwards (2004–2005).

 

💼Experience

Prof. Mosaferi currently serves as a full professor in the Department of Environmental Health Engineering at the Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (since 2014). Previously, he held positions as an associate professor (2011–2014) and assistant professor (2005–2011) in the same department. He has also served as Deputy of Education at the Faculty of Health (2013–2016) and Head of the Department of Environmental Health Engineering (2006–2010). Additionally, he was an honorary research assistant at the Department of Earth Sciences, College of Birkbeck, UCL, London, UK (2004–2009). Prof. Mosaferi has been actively involved in administrative roles, including leadership positions in environmental committees, strategic councils, and research groups at both national and provincial levels.

 

🔬Research Focus

Prof. Mosaferi’s research interests encompass water quality and treatment, the environmental and health impacts of arsenic, environmental epidemiology, wastewater treatment, environmental health impact assessment, waste management, and passive defense. His work emphasizes public health solutions and sustainable environmental practices.

 

 

Awards and Honors

Prof. Mosaferi has received multiple accolades, including being named Selected Researcher in Environmental Protection for East Azerbaijan Province and Selected Young Researcher by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education in Iran. He achieved first rank in entrance exams and academic courses at the B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. levels, reflecting his consistent academic excellence.

 

International Participation

Prof. Mosaferi actively engages in international collaboration and training, including participation in the 8th International Course on Alternative Methods for the Reduction of Pesticide Use in Izmir, Turkey (2018). His international involvement underscores his commitment to addressing global environmental challenges.

Skills

Prof. Mosaferi is an expert in designing and managing water treatment systems, assessing environmental and health impacts of development projects, analyzing pollutants using advanced methods, and addressing public health challenges through environmental health engineering.

 

Publications

  • “A comprehensive review of cyclic activated sludge processes in wastewater treatment: Current perspectives and future challenges”
    Authors: Mosaferi, M., Shekoohiyan, S., Behnami, A., Allaeaiea, H., Pourakbar, M.
    Year: 2025
    Citations: 0

 

  • “Experimental and numerical study of efficient sulfate reduction and heavy metal elimination from real acid mine drainage”
    Authors: Afsar, E., Nejaei, A., Mosaferi, M.
    Year: 2025
    Citations: 0

 

  • “Importance of Quality of Groundwater Resources in Transboundary River with Emphasis on Hydro-geochemical Properties, Case study: Aras Transboundary River (Northern Iran)”
    Authors: Ghayurdoost, F., Firouzsalari, N.Z., Nikmaram, S., Baba, A., Mosaferi, M.
    Year: 2025
    Citations: 0

 

  • “Evaluation of cumulative exposures to multiple pesticide residues in three characteristic fruits in the Northwest of Iran: a risk assessment using Monte Carlo Simulation”
    Authors: Abbaszadeh, L., Maleki, N.S., Mosaferi, M., Asl Hashemi, A., Safari, G.H.
    Year: 2025
    Citations: 0

 

  • “Interplay of arsenic exposure and cigarette smoking on oxidative DNA damage in healthy males”
    Authors: Nemati-Mansour, S., Mosaferi, M., Babaie, J., Nikniaz, L., Miri, M.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 1

 

  • “Advances in microbial exoenzymes bioengineering for improvement of bioplastics degradation”
    Authors: Rahmati, F., Sethi, D., Shu, W., Thomson, A., Price, G.W.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 5

 

  • “Investigating the types and amounts of pesticides used in agriculture in the East Azerbaijan province”
    Authors: Mosaferi, M., Yahyazadeh, J., Mohammadian, Y., Moshtaghi, F.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 1

 

Conclusion:

Prof. Mosaferi is an excellent candidate for the Research for Soil Toxicology Research Award. His strong academic background, impactful research, and commitment to addressing critical environmental challenges position him as a leader in the field. However, he could further strengthen his application by emphasizing more soil-specific toxicology research and highlighting his recent work through increased outreach and collaborations. Overall, his expertise and achievements make him a compelling contender for this recognition.

Zoubir Mehdi Sbartaï | Environmental Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zoubir Mehdi Sbartaï | Environmental Materials | Best Researcher Award

 Prof. Zoubir Mehdi Sbartai, University of Bordeaux, France

Professor Zoubir Mehdi Sbartaï is a Full Professor at the University of Bordeaux, France, specializing in Civil Engineering and Construction. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Toulouse, France, and the University of Sherbrooke, Canada. His research focuses on the development of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques for infrastructure diagnosis and predictive maintenance, with an emphasis on acoustic, electrical, and electromagnetic methods. Professor Sbartaï has published over 45 papers in international journals and has supervised numerous Master’s and Ph.D. students. He is actively involved in national research projects and holds leadership roles in various academic committees.

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Prof. Sbartaï’s research embodies the spirit of innovation, sustainability, and excellence required for this prestigious award. His work continues to shape the future of civil engineering, making him an ideal candidate for recognition as the Best Researcher in his field.

 

🎓 Education

Zoubir Mehdi Sbartaï holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Materials, and Structures from the University of Toulouse, France (2005), as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Sherbrooke, Canada. He earned his Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials and Structures from INSA of Toulouse, France, in 2002. In 2016, he was awarded the Habilitation for Research Direction from the University of Bordeaux.

 

💼Experience

Professor Sbartaï has extensive academic experience. From 2020, he has served as a Full Professor at the University of Bordeaux, in the Civil Engineering and Construction Department. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the same institution from 2007 to 2020. His career also includes roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Toulouse (2006-2007) and at INSA de Toulouse (2005-2006). Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Professor during his PhD preparation at INSA de Toulouse (2002-2005).

 

🔬Research Focus

Professor Sbartaï’s research primarily revolves around developing methodologies for more reliable diagnosis of civil engineering structures using Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques under uncertainties. His focus is on the optimization of predictive maintenance for infrastructure like bridges, nuclear power plants, built heritage, and wooden construction. He is particularly interested in combining acoustic, electrical, and electromagnetic techniques. His research also includes the development of new sensors for concrete monitoring and advanced radar-based scanning systems to inspect materials.

 

Awards

Professor Sbartaï has a notable academic reputation with over 45 papers published in international journals (Scopus) and more than 50 papers presented at international conferences. He has achieved an h-index of 20, reflecting his influential work in the field. Furthermore, he has supervised 12 Master’s theses, 12 Ph.D. dissertations, and 5 post-doctoral researchers.

 

Skills

In addition to his academic responsibilities, Professor Sbartaï has taken on significant leadership roles. He was responsible for the “Management of Risks in Construction” bachelor program from 2017 to 2022 and has been involved in various national research projects such as C2D2 ACDC, ANR EvaDéOS, and ANR Scaning. He has also led Work Packages in prestigious committees like the RILEM Technical Committee on NDT of Concrete. Since 2018, he has been responsible for WP1 of the BEST project at the University of Bordeaux, further solidifying his leadership in the field of civil engineering research.

 

Publications

  • Method for the Mixing Design and Physical Characterization of Air-Foamed Lightweight Clay Concrete: A Response to the Issue of Recycling Dredged Sediments
    • Authors: Zambon, A., Sbartaï, Z.M., Sayouri, N.
    • Journal: Materials
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 24
    • Article Number: 6248
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Damage Monitoring of Masonry Structures Using the Acoustic Emission Technique – From Tensile and Shear Characterization Tests to Shear Wall Tests
    • Authors: Peng, S., Parent, T., Sbartaï, Z.-M., Morel, S.
    • Journal: Engineering Fracture Mechanics
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 296
    • Article Number: 109845
    • Citations: 2

 

  • New Multi-Objective Optimization to Evaluate the Compressive Strength and Variability of Concrete by Combining Non-Destructive Techniques
    • Authors: Kouddane, B., Sbartaï, Z.M., Elachachi, S.M., Lamdouar, N.
    • Journal: Journal of Building Engineering
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 77
    • Article Number: 107526
    • Citations: 5

 

  • Influence of the Number of Cores on Concrete Strength Assessment by Nondestructive Tests in Old Existing Structures
    • Authors: Boussahoua, Y., Kenai, S., Sbartaï, Z.M., Breysse, D., Ali-Benyahia, K.
    • Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 1731-1745
    • Citations: 5

 

  • Machine Learning Prediction of Concrete Compressive Strength Using Rebound Hammer Test
    • Authors: El-Mir, A., El-Zahab, S., Sbartaï, Z.M., Saliba, J., El-Hassan, H.
    • Journal: Journal of Building Engineering
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 64
    • Article Number: 105538
    • Citations: 36

 

  • Pressure-Induced Damage Monitoring in Prestressed Concrete of Nuclear Containment Wall Segments Using Acoustic Emission Technique – Application to VeRCoRs Containment Building
    • Authors: Hamdi, S.E., Sbartaï, Z.-M., Boniface, A., Saliba, J., Henault, J.-M.
    • Journal: Engineering Fracture Mechanics
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 281
    • Article Number: 109089
    • Citations: 6

 

  • A Fast and Robust Method for Estimating the Parameters of Ground Penetrating Radar Waves of Concrete Structures
    • Authors: Kemache, N., Hacib, T., Grimes, M., Mai, T.C., Sbartaï, Z.M.
    • Journal: Russian Journal of Nondestructive Testing
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 59
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 381-391
    • Citations: 0

 

Conclusion:

Prof. Sbartaï is undoubtedly a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award, given his prolific research output, impactful contributions, and leadership in the civil engineering domain. His work significantly contributes to improving the safety, longevity, and sustainability of critical infrastructure systems. By expanding his research network and embracing broader interdisciplinary collaboration, Prof. Sbartaï could further enhance his already exceptional contributions to the field of sustainable infrastructure and environmental materials.