Jianhua Yuan | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jianhua Yuan | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jianhua Yuan, University of South China, China

Dr. Jianhua Yuan is an Associate Professor at the University of South China, specializing in solid waste pollution control, resource recovery, and soil bioremediation. His research focuses on developing sustainable remediation technologies to promote environmental conservation and the eco-friendly reuse of contaminated materials. With multiple research projects, over 20 scientific publications, and patents under process, Dr. Yuan is contributing significantly to the field of environmental pollution control.

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Dr. Jianhua Yuan is a dedicated researcher with a solid background in environmental pollution control and sustainable remediation technologies. His academic output, problem-solving focus, and practical applications through patents position him as a leading figure in environmental soil science. His current and ongoing projects address urgent environmental challenges through scientific innovation and applied research.

🎓 Education

Dr. Jianhua Yuan holds a Ph.D. with specialization in solid waste pollution control and resource recovery. His academic training has laid a strong foundation in environmental science, particularly focusing on soil bioremediation and eco-sustainable practices.

💼Experience

Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the University of South China, Dr. Yuan has been actively engaged in both teaching and research. With a strong background in applied environmental science, he has led and participated in multiple research initiatives aimed at sustainable remediation solutions and waste management.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Yuan’s research is centered on environmental pollution control, particularly the development of bioremediation technologies and sustainable approaches for solid waste treatment. His efforts aim to enhance soil quality and ecological safety through scientific advancements. With five completed or ongoing research projects, twenty-one publications in reputed journals, and two patents under process, his work demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation in environmental sustainability.

🛠️Skills

Dr. Yuan is an expert in developing sustainable environmental remediation technologies, with core skills in soil bioremediation, resource recovery, and pollution control. His work integrates innovative scientific principles to promote eco-conservation and the reuse of contaminated or discarded materials, contributing to a more circular environmental approach.

🏆Awards

Dr. Yuan’s consistent contributions to environmental remediation and academic publishing reflect his growing influence in the field. His nomination for the Best Researcher Award under the International Soil Scientist Awards is a recognition of his impactful work and research excellence.

📚 Publications

  • Engineering properties and mechanistic insights of fluid fill material derived from multi-source solid wastes
    Author: Jianhua Yuan
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Environmental Research

  • Microbial of low-concentration antisite defects LiFePO₄ for boosting lithium ion capture
    Author: Jianhua Yuan
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Nano Today

  • Machine learning-assisted prediction and identification of key factors affecting nitrogen metabolism for aerobic granular sludge
    Author: Jianhua Yuan
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Environmental Research

  • Adaptive biodegradation and mechanism study of volatile chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons in landfill cover soil bioreactor zone
    Author: Jianhua Yuan
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Environmental Research

  • Microbial Self-Driven Strategy to Construct High-Loading ZnS–Ni₃S₂ Heterostructures for Boosting Sodium Ion Capture
    Author: Jianhua Yuan
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Conclusion:

Dr. Jianhua Yuan meets and exceeds many of the criteria for the Best Researcher Award. While there is scope to increase his international engagement and leadership roles, his research achievements, innovation, and contributions to sustainable soil management clearly mark him as a deserving candidate. His selection for the award would not only recognize his past contributions but also support and inspire future advancements in the field of soil and environmental sciences.

Dipesh | Environmental Science | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Dipesh | Environmental Science | Outstanding Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dipesh, Sri Rajeshwara University, India 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dipesh is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at Sri Rajeshwara University, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Lovely Professional University and completed his postdoctoral research at Harran University, Turkey. His expertise lies in mathematical modeling and applied mathematics, with academic contributions in teaching, research, and intellectual property rights. Dr. Dipesh is a recipient of the Best Thesis Award and the Scientists Research Award (2025), reflecting his dedication to academic excellence and innovation.

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Dr. Dipesh demonstrates a powerful combination of academic rigor, interdisciplinary thinking, and research application. His work spans across environmental modeling, delay differential equations, and plant-plant interactions, all tied with advanced mathematical techniques. He actively contributes to the development of future-ready scientific models that can inform sustainable policies, economic forecasting, and ecological resilience.

🎓 Education

Dr. Dipesh holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Lovely Professional University, Punjab, and completed his postdoctoral research in Applied Mathematics at Harran University, Turkey. His academic journey began with a strong foundation in science subjects, securing first division in both high school and intermediate education from HBSE Board, Haryana. He earned his undergraduate degree in science from MDU University, Rohtak, and completed his post-graduation in Applied Mathematics from IGU University, Rewari.

💼Experience

Dr. Dipesh has diverse teaching and research experience. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, School of Computer Sciences and Artificial Intelligence at SR University, Warangal. He has completed postdoctoral research at Harran University, Turkey, where he focused on advanced mathematical modeling. Previously, he worked at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, as an Assistant Professor in both the School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Science and the Department of Intellectual Property Rights, Research & Development Cell. He also contributed as a subject expert in courses such as MTH174, MTH162, and GEN333. Earlier in his career, he worked as a trainer for numerical aptitude for SSC at a Panipat branch, demonstrating his strong foundation in quantitative reasoning and pedagogy.

🔬Research Focus

His core research interests lie in mathematical modeling, applied mathematics, and intellectual property strategy in academia. Through his work, he aims to enhance institutional ranking, student placement, and quality teaching. He is committed to creating a collaborative and resource-efficient academic environment that supports continuous improvement and external engagement.

🛠️Skills

Dr. Dipesh specializes in mathematical modeling and applied mathematics, with teaching proficiency in MATLAB and LaTeX. He has expertise in Intellectual Property Rights, including drafting patents and trademarks, preparing FER responses, and conducting workshops on IPR. He demonstrates effective academic coordination, leadership in organizing workshops and conferences, and the ability to work collaboratively to improve institutional outcomes.

🏆Awards

Dr. Dipesh has received several prestigious recognitions. He was honored with the Best Thesis Award in 2023 and the Best Reviewer Award in 2023 by the Asian Research Journal of Mathematics. In 2025, he was awarded the Scientists Research Award-1542 for his contributions to mathematics and research.

📚 Publications

  • Title: Mathematical model of Cynodon dactylon’s allelopathic effect on perennial ryegrass for exploring plant-plant interactions based upon ordinary differential equations
    Author: Dr. Dipesh
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Partial Differential Equations in Applied Mathematics

  • Title: Modelling the role of delay in blood flow dynamics in human body using delay differential equations
    Author: Dr. Dipesh
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications

  • Title: On the modeling the impact of delay on stock pricing fluctuations using delay differential equations
    Author: Dr. Dipesh
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications

  • Title: On the Hopf bifurcation and equilibrium points of partial benefit symbiosis of financial market using delay differential equations
    Author: Dr. Dipesh
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Fractals

  • Title: Stability analysis of GDP-national debt dynamics using delay differential equation
    Author: Dr. Dipesh
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Fractals

  • Title: Modeling the effect of discrete delay in SIR epidemic model with logistic growth
    Author: Dr. Dipesh
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Advances in Mathematical and Computational Sciences

Conclusion:

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dipesh is highly suitable for the Research for Outstanding Scientist Award. His academic accomplishments, research productivity, and commitment to education make him a strong contender. With continued expansion into leadership roles and broader collaborative networks, he is poised to become a globally recognized figure in mathematical and environmental sciences.

Hui Wang | Environmental Science | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Hui Wang | Environmental Science | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Dr. Hui Wang, Shenyang University, China

Prof. Dr. Hui Wang is a distinguished environmental scientist at Shenyang University, China, specializing in environmental remediation, monitoring, and assessment. With a Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he has led impactful research on pollutant behavior, ecological restoration, and health risk assessment. As a professor and former visiting scholar at Dalhousie University, Canada, he has contributed to numerous national and international projects. His work has earned him prestigious awards including the Science and Technology Progress Awards from Liaoning Province and Shenyang City.

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Prof. Dr. Hui Wang exemplifies the qualities of a research leader committed to solving complex environmental problems through scientific excellence, innovation, and practical impact. His specialization in pollutant monitoring, risk assessment, and soil and water remediation positions him as a valuable contributor to sustainable development and ecological resilience. His achievements reflect consistency, relevance, and depth in environmental science over more than a decade.

🎓 Education

Hui Wang completed his Doctoral studies in Environmental Science at the Shenyang Institute of Ecological Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2012. He earned a Master’s degree in Management Science and Engineering from Shenyang University in 2007 and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from the same institution in 2003

💼Experience

Hui Wang has been a Professor at the Key Laboratory of Regional Environment and Eco-Remediation, Ministry of Education, Shenyang University since 2007. He further enhanced his academic experience as a visiting scholar at the School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University in Canada from July 2020 to May 2021

🔬Research Focus

His research centers on environmental remediation, environmental monitoring, environmental assessment, and polluted site investigation. He has conducted significant studies on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and organic pollutants in urban dust, river sediments, and soils, contributing to environmental health risk evaluation and ecological restoration strategies

🛠️Skills

He is skilled in environmental pollution assessment, bioremediation techniques, monitoring network optimization, and pollutant behavior analysis. His capabilities include advanced field investigation, laboratory research, data modeling, and interdisciplinary integration across ecological, chemical, and engineering domains

🏆Awards

Hui Wang was honored with the Second Prize for Science and Technology Progress in Liaoning Province in 2018 and the Third Prize for Science and Technology Progress in Shenyang City in 2014, reflecting his impactful scientific and technological contributions

📚 Publications

Title: Contamination Level, Distribution, and Inventory of Dechlorane Plus (DP) in the Surface Soil of Shenyang City, China
Author: Hui Wang
Year: 2025
Journal: Toxics

Title: Characteristics and Health Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals in Urban Topsoil in Shenyang City, Northeast China
Author: Hui Wang
Year: 2019
Journal: CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water

Title: Optimal River Monitoring Network Using Optimal Partition Analysis: A Case Study of Hun River, Northeast China
Author: Hui Wang
Year: 2019
Journal: Environmental Technology

Title: Influence of Celery on the Remediation of PAHs-contaminated Farm Soil
Author: Hui Wang
Year: 2019
Journal: Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal

Title: Characterization and Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Surface Water from Liaohe River, Northeast China
Author: Hui Wang
Year: 2018
Journal: Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds

Title: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Surface Water of the Taizi River in Northeast China
Author: Hui Wang
Year: 2017
Journal: Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds

Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Hui Wang is a strong candidate for the Research for Outstanding Scientist Award. His scholarly contributions, technical expertise, and research leadership make him well-deserving of this honor. With continued international engagement and policy-level influence, his already significant impact can be amplified even further.

Kevin OShea | Environmental Science | Outstanding Contribution Award

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Prof. Dr. Kevin OShea | Environmental Science | Outstanding Contribution Award

Prof. Dr. Kevin Oshea, Florida International University, United States

Prof. Dr. Kevin E. O’Shea is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida International University, United States. With a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from UCLA and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas at Austin, his research focuses on environmental chemistry, advanced oxidation processes, and the remediation of emerging pollutants. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles and delivered around 300 scientific presentations worldwide. A recognized leader in his field, Dr. O’Shea has received numerous awards for excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring, and has secured nearly $4 million in research funding.

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Prof. Dr. Kevin O’Shea exemplifies the spirit of the Research for Outstanding Contribution Award through his extensive scholarly productivity, impactful environmental research, and dedicated mentorship. His contributions have shaped critical areas of environmental chemistry, particularly in water treatment and pollutant remediation, backed by a long history of funded research and international collaboration.

🎓 Education

Kevin E. O’Shea earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors from California State University, Sacramento. He pursued a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles under Professor Christopher S. Foote, where his dissertation explored the photoxygenation of complex organic molecules. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas at Austin with Professor Marye Anne Fox, focusing on reactive species for anti-cancer agents and photochemistry in supercritical fluids.

💼Experience

Professor O’Shea has held numerous academic positions over his career. He began as an Assistant Professor at Florida International University in 1991, later promoted to Associate Professor and eventually full Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. He served in key administrative roles including Interim Dean and Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School at FIU. He has been a visiting professor at institutions such as the University of Miami, University of California Davis, and Georgia Institute of Technology. His extensive teaching experience spans undergraduate and graduate-level organic chemistry, laboratory design, and interdisciplinary honors courses.

🔬Research Focus

His research specializes in environmental chemistry, advanced oxidation processes, photochemistry, and nanomaterials for water purification. He has led investigations into the degradation of cyanotoxins, perfluorinated compounds, and pharmaceutical contaminants using innovative photocatalytic and sonochemical methods. O’Shea has been consistently funded for over three decades, securing approximately $4 million in extramural support from organizations such as the National Science Foundation, EPA, DOE, NIH, and others. He has mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students in original research projects, producing substantial contributions to environmental remediation science.

🛠️Skills

Professor O’Shea is highly skilled in organic synthesis, physical organic chemistry, spectroscopic structural elucidation, and environmental contaminant degradation. His publications emphasize both experimental and computational approaches in environmental chemistry. His scholarly output includes over 150 peer-reviewed papers and approximately 300 scientific presentations delivered globally. His research has garnered more than 16,000 citations with an h-index of 65, reflecting significant impact in the scientific community.

🏆Awards

Professor O’Shea has received several accolades throughout his career. These include the FIU University Graduate School Lifetime Achievement Award, Excellence in Research Award, Excellence in Teaching and Advising Awards, and Excellence in Mentoring Award. He was named a Henry Dreyfus Teacher Scholar and has been honored with honorary membership in the Golden Key Honor Society. His work has also earned recognition such as top-cited and editor’s pick articles in prestigious journals. He has served extensively in leadership roles within the American Chemical Society and other professional organizations.

📚 Publications

  • Title: Ultrasound induced mineralization of legacy and emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
    Authors: Xuexiang He, Danni Cui, Natalia Soares Quinete, Kevin E. O’Shea
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

  • Title: Molecular insights into the bonding mechanisms between selenium and dissolved organic matter
    Authors: Zhe Zhang, Lance M. Miller, Huan He, Kevin E. O’Shea, Dionysios D. Dionysiou
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Science of the Total Environment

  • Title: Reaction rate coefficient study of the perfluoroalkyl and ω-Perfluoroalkyloic acid radicals
    Authors: Claude Bernard Paultre, Alexander M. Mebel, Kevin E. O’Shea
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Chemical Physics Letters

  • Title: Impact of chromium (VI) as a co-contaminant on the sorption and co-precipitation of uranium (VI) in sediments under mildly alkaline oxic conditions
    Authors: Mariah S. Doughman, Kevin E. O’Shea, Nikolla P. Qafoku, Kenneth C. Carroll, Yelena P. Katsenovich
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Journal of Environmental Management

  • Title: Ferrate(VI) mediated degradation of the potent cyanotoxin, cylindrospermopsin: Kinetics, products, and toxicity
    Authors: Cen Zhao, Luís E. Vera Arroyo-Mora, Anthony P. DeCaprio, Kevin E. O’Shea, Virender K. Sharma
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Water Research

  • Title: The effects of soil properties and sorbent amendments on immobilization of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) in contrasting soils: Experimental and numerical study
    Authors: Anahita Esmaeilian, Natalia Soares Quinete, Piero R. Gardinali, Kevin E. O’Shea
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Conclusion:

Prof. O’Shea is highly deserving of the Research for Outstanding Contribution Award. His body of work reflects sustained excellence, innovation, and global impact. Recognizing his achievements through this award would honor a career that continues to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Suzhen Qi | Ecotoxicology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suzhen Qi | Ecotoxicology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suzhen Qi, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suzhen Qi is a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China, specializing in ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment. Her work focuses on the hazardous impacts of pesticides, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and emerging contaminants, particularly their effects on pollinators and ecological health. With a Ph.D. in Pesticide Science and over a decade of experience, she leads nationally funded projects exploring the stereoselective behavior and toxicity of agrochemicals.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suzhen Qi is a highly competent and impactful researcher whose work addresses pressing issues at the intersection of agriculture, environmental safety, and toxicology. She has demonstrated consistent excellence in project leadership, publication, and innovative research methodologies. Her focus on bee colony health, pesticide behavior, and environmental pollutants aligns closely with global sustainability and food safety concerns.

🎓 Education

Suzhen Qi holds a Ph.D. in Pesticide Science from China Agricultural University, where she studied from September 2008 to June 2014. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering from Shandong Agricultural University between 2004 and 2008. Her strong academic foundation laid the groundwork for her specialized research in pesticide toxicology and environmental pollutants.

💼Experience

Currently serving as an Associate Professor in Risk Assessment at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences since July 2016, Suzhen Qi has extensive experience in the field of ecotoxicology. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Ecotoxicology at China Agricultural University from July 2014 to July 2016. Her professional journey reflects a consistent focus on environmental health and chemical safety.

🔬Research Focus

Her primary research interests lie in ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment. She focuses particularly on the hazardous impacts of pesticides, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and emerging environmental contaminants. Her work emphasizes the stereoselective and enantioselective behavior of chemicals in ecological systems, especially their effects on pollinators like bees.

🛠️Skills

Suzhen Qi is skilled in the assessment of chemical risks to the environment, with expertise in stereoselective toxicology, pesticide behavior analysis, and the ecological impact of hazardous substances. Her interdisciplinary knowledge bridges environmental science, toxicology, and agricultural chemistry.

🏆Awards

Suzhen Qi has led several nationally funded projects, demonstrating her leadership in cutting-edge research. Notable among these is her role as Principal Investigator on projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Beijing Natural Science Foundation. Her recent research includes the stereoselective activity and mechanisms of the acaricide flumethrin and its impact on bee colonies, as well as the effects of the insecticide sulfoxaflor on pollination in greenhouse environments.

📚 Publications

  • Title: Assessing the distribution and human health risks of cationic surface-active agents in honey from China
    Year: 2025
    Authors: Ren, Caijun; Luo, Teng; Qi, Suzhen; Wu, Liming; Zhao, Liuwei
    Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

  • Title: Novel neonicotinoid insecticide cycloxaprid exhibits sublethal toxicity to honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) workers by disturbing olfactory sensitivity and energy metabolism
    Year: 2025
    Authors: Zhang, Wei; Jiang, Zhiyang; Ding, Mu; Qiu, Lihong; Qi, Suzhen
    Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

  • Title: Discovery of Novel Neonicotinoids with Conjugated Diene Enabled by Cascade Allylation/Isomerization Synthetic Methodology
    Year: 2025
    Authors: Zhang, Dongxu; Zhou, Cong; Qi, Suzhen; Li, Zhong; Yang, Wulin
    Journal: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

  • Title: Contamination profile and hazards of neonicotinoid insecticides in honey from apiaries in Beijing, China
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Huang, Yuan; Tang, Benyan; Wu, Liming; Solomon, Keith R.; Qi, Suzhen
    Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research

  • Title: Tissue-Specific Accumulation of Orally Administered Short- and Medium-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins in Honeybees (Apis mellifera L.)
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Dong, Shujun; Qi, Suzhen; Zhang, Su; Wang, Peilong; Wu, Liming
    Journal: Environmental Science and Technology

Conclusion:

Dr. Suzhen Qi is strongly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her demonstrated commitment to advancing scientific understanding in pesticide safety and environmental toxicology, along with her leadership in competitive research programs, make her a compelling candidate. While enhancing international outreach and broader engagement could further strengthen her portfolio, her current achievements clearly reflect the excellence this award aims to recognize.

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.