Feifei Wang | Soil | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Feifei Wang | Soil | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Feifei Wang, Shanghai University, China

Feifei Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, China. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. Her research focuses on organic pollution control in water and soil, including the analysis and mitigation of disinfection by-products and the degradation of emerging micropollutants. She has led multiple national and international research projects and has published extensively in top environmental science journals. She is also a recipient of the Shanghai Youth Oriental Scholar Talent Program.

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Summary:

Ms. Feifei Wang is a distinguished researcher with a strong academic and professional background in environmental science. Her contributions to micropollutant control, water treatment, and organic pollution mitigation have significantly advanced knowledge in her field. She has demonstrated leadership in research and has been recognized through prestigious awards and research funding. While she already excels in many areas, expanding her international collaborations, funding opportunities, and policy engagement could further enhance her impact.

🎓 Education

Feifei Wang earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands on May 16, 2018. She also holds an M.Sc. in Ecology from East China Normal University, China, which she completed in June 2022.

💼Experience

She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology at the School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, a position she has held since March 2024. Before this, she served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from January 2019 to February 2024. From February 2018 to January 2019, she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Water Management, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.

🔬Research Focus

Her research focuses on organic pollution control, particularly in water and soil systems. She has made significant contributions to understanding the transformation and degradation of emerging micropollutants, as well as the mitigation of disinfection by-products. She has led and participated in multiple research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and other provincial and ministerial-level programs. Her work is widely published in high-impact journals such as Environmental Science & Technology and Water Research, and she has also contributed to patent development in water treatment technologies.

🛠️Skills

Feifei Wang specializes in organic pollution control in water and soil. She has expertise in the analysis, identification, formation, transformation, and comprehensive control of disinfection by-products in water. Her skill set includes advanced reduction and oxidation degradation methods for emerging organic micropollutants. She is also proficient in leading and managing large-scale research projects and has contributed to multiple national and international research initiatives.

🏆Awards

She was selected for the Shanghai Youth Oriental Scholar Talent Program by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission in 2020. She has also received recognition for her work in environmental science and technology innovation, presenting her research at the 2023 Environmental Science and Technology Innovation Conference in Kunming, Yunnan.

📚 Publications

Title: Urban stormwater discharge contributes more micropollutants to surface water in humid regions of China: Comparison with treated wastewater
Authors: Yang, Wenyuan; Wang, Feifei; Que, Qidong; Xu, Zuxin; Chu, Wenhai
Year: 2025
Journal: Water Research

 

2. Title: A critical review on the use of flue gas desulfurization gypsum to ameliorate saline-alkali soils and its prospect for reducing carbon emissions
Authors: Wang, Haoqian; Wang, Feifei; Qin, Weiran; Liang, Xia; Li, Xiaoping
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal information unavailable

 

3. Title: Enhancing bio-remediation of nitrate-contaminated drinking water source using a newly prepared solid-phase carbon source and evaluating risks of disinfection by-product formation and biostability
Authors: Wang, Feifei; Zhou, Jie; Pan, Jiazheng; Hofman, Jan A.M.H.; van der Hoek, Jan Peter
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Water Process Engineering

 

4. Title: Effects of running time on biological activated carbon filters: water purification performance and microbial community evolution
Authors: Shi, Shuangjia; Wang, Feifei; Hu, Yulin; Zhang, Haiting; He, Chiquan
Year: 2024
Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research

 

5. Title: Spartina alterniflora raised sediment sulfide in a tidal environment and buffered it with iron in the Jiuduansha Wetland
Authors: Li, Yuanhang; Hua, Jing; He, Chiquan; Chen, Xueping; Liu, Xiaoyan
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Soils and Sediments

Conclusion:

Ms. Feifei Wang is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her expertise, strong publication record, and commitment to solving critical environmental challenges make her a strong contender. With further efforts in international collaboration and research funding, she could further elevate her standing as a leading researcher in the field.

Liang Zhao | Soil Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Liang Zhao | Soil Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Liang Zhao, Moutai Institute, China

Prof. Liang Zhao is an Associate Professor at Moutai Institute, specializing in microbiology, fermentation science, and plant-microbe interactions. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University and has extensive experience in microbial ecology and brewing research. His work focuses on rhizosphere microbial communities, endophytic bacteria, and their applications in sorghum cultivation and fermentation processes. He has led multiple research projects and holds several patents related to microbial applications in brewing and agriculture. His contributions have been published in high-impact journals, advancing the understanding of microbial diversity and biotechnology in fermentation.

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Prof. Liang Zhao is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to microbiology, fermentation science, and brewing engineering. His work has led to significant advancements in microbial community research, fermentation optimization, and plant-microbe interactions. His ability to translate research into patents and industry applications further solidifies his impact.

🎓 Education

Zhao Liang holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (2009-2015), where he also completed his Master’s degree in Microbiology (2006-2009). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from South China University of Tropical Agriculture, now Hainan University (2002-2006).

💼Experience

He has been an Associate Professor at Moutai College, Department of Brewing Engineering, since 2018. Prior to this, he completed postdoctoral research at Kweichow Moutai Distillery (Group) Co., Ltd. from 2015 to 2018, focusing on microbial applications in brewing science.

🔬Research Focus

His research primarily explores microbial ecology, rhizosphere microbe interactions, endophytic bacteria, and fermentation microbiology. His work contributes significantly to understanding how root-associated microbes influence sorghum cultivation and its application in brewing processes.

🛠️Skills

Zhao Liang specializes in microbiology, microbial ecology, fermentation science, plant-microbe interactions, and metagenomics. His expertise includes molecular techniques for microbial characterization, microbial strain development, and biotechnological applications in brewing and agriculture.

🏆Awards

His contributions to microbiology and brewing science have been recognized through patents and research grants. His patented methodologies and microbial discoveries have applications in brewing, soil health, and plant growth promotion, highlighting his impact on both academic research and industrial biotechnology.

📚 Publications

  • Publication Title: Optimization of the fermentation process of Moutai-flavored Daqu with the addition of green tea: impacts on bacterial succession and endogenous factors
  • Authors: L. Zhao, Liang; X. Wang, Xiangyong; Z. Luo, Zhenbiao; Y. Zhong, Yanxia; X. Wang, Xinye
  • Year: 2025
  • Journal: Journal of Food Science and Technology

Conclusion:

Prof. Zhao is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Strengthening international collaborations, increasing citations, and expanding mentorship efforts would further enhance his research profile and impact.

Houda Oueriemmi | Soil Scientist | Best Researcher Award

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 Dr. Houda Oueriemmi | Soil Scientist | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Houda Oueriemmi, Arid Region Institute, Tunisia

Dr. Houda Oueriemmi is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Arid Region Institute of Medenine, Tunisia. Her research focuses on soil fertility, desertification control, and sustainable land management in arid and semi-arid regions. She holds a Ph.D. in Water and Earth Sciences from the Higher Institute of Water Sciences and Techniques of Gabès, specializing in organic soil amendments and their role in improving degraded soils. Dr. Oueriemmi has collaborated on international projects, including the European ISFERALDA initiative, and has published extensively on composted organic waste, biochar applications, and soil health.

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Summary:

Dr. Houda Oueriemmi has demonstrated remarkable expertise in soil fertility enhancement and sustainable land management, particularly in arid regions. Her work is internationally recognized, and she actively contributes to high-impact research projects. Her publications and collaborations underscore her scientific excellence. Strengthening her research impact through increased citations, mentorship, and funding acquisition could further elevate her standing in the global scientific community.

 

🎓 Education

Houda Oueriemmi holds a Ph.D. in Water and Earth Sciences from the Higher Institute of Water Sciences and Techniques of Gabès, completed in 2021 at the Laboratory of Eremology and Combating Desertification, Arid Regions Institute (IRA) of Médenine. She earned a Master’s degree in Geology of Sedimentary Basins in 2015 and another Master’s in Valorization of Geomaterials in 2012, both from the Faculty of Sciences of Gabès. She also obtained a Licence degree in Natural Sciences and Applications in 2010 from the same institution and completed her Scientific Baccalaureate at Ibn Roched High School, Zarzis, in 2007.

💼Experience

Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Arid Region Institute of Medenine, contributing to the European project ISFERALDA, which focuses on improving soil fertility in arid and semi-arid regions using local organic date palm residues. Her research experience includes multiple internships, notably at the Institute of Agrobiological Research of Galicia (IIAG-CSIC) in Spain in 2018 and 2019, under the supervision of Dr. Petra Susan Kidd, Dr. Ángeles Prieto-Fernández, and Dr. Carmen Trasar-Cepeda. She has also conducted extensive Ph.D. research at the Laboratory of Eremology and Combating Desertification at IRA Médenine and completed Master’s and technician internships at institutions such as ECUMED Petroleum, the Cement Company of Gabès, and COTUSAL of Zarzis.

🔬Research Focus

Her research primarily revolves around soil fertility, desertification control, organic soil amendments, and sustainable land management in arid and semi-arid regions. She has worked extensively on evaluating composted organic wastes, biochar applications, and farmyard manure to improve soil fertility in sandy and degraded lands.

Awards

Houda Oueriemmi has been actively involved in international collaborations and research projects, receiving recognition for her contributions to soil fertility improvement and sustainable agricultural practices in arid environments.

Skills

Her technical skills include proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and remote sensing tools like ArcGIS and ArcView. She also has experience with CorelDRAW. She is multilingual, with fluency in Arabic and French, strong proficiency in English, and basic knowledge of German.

Publications

 

  • Publication: Assessment of Earthworm Viability and Soil Health after Two Years of Raw and Composted De-Inking Paper Sludge Amendment
    Journal: Agriculture (Switzerland)
    Authors: Rahma Inès Zoghlami, Wael Toukabri, Khaoula Boudabbous, Mohamed Moussa, Haithem Bahri, et al.
    Year: 2023

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Oueriemmi is a deserving candidate for a Best Researcher Award due to her valuable contributions to soil science and environmental sustainability. With continued efforts in research expansion, funding acquisition, and mentorship, she has the potential to become a leading figure in her field.

Habib Hakimzadeh | Soil Erosion | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Habib Hakimzadeh | Soil Erosion | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Habib Hakimzadeh, Sahand University of Technology, Iran

Prof. Habib Hakimzadeh is a faculty member at Sahand University of Technology, Iran, specializing in coastal and hydraulic engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Coastal Engineering from Bradford University, UK, and has extensive expertise in numerical simulation of flow and sediment transport, turbulence modeling, reservoir sedimentation, and scour hydraulics. With numerous research and industry projects completed, he has published extensively in high-impact journals and serves on editorial boards. His contributions to hydraulic engineering and sediment transport have earned him recognition in academia and industry.

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Prof. Habib Hakimzadeh is an accomplished researcher in coastal and hydraulic engineering, with a strong academic background, extensive research output, and significant industry collaborations. His work in numerical simulations, sediment transport, and scour hydraulics has earned him recognition in both academic and industrial sectors. His editorial and professional roles further establish his influence in the field.

 

🎓 Education

Habib Hakimzadeh holds a Ph.D. in Coastal Engineering from Bradford University, UK, awarded in 1997, where his research focused on turbulence modeling of tidal currents in rectangular harbors. He earned his M.Sc. in Hydraulic Structures from Tabriz University, Iran, in 1991, with a thesis on the numerical and experimental investigation of plate buckling. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Water) from Tabriz University in 1988, equipping him with a strong foundation in hydraulic and water resources engineering.

 

💼Experience

Habib Hakimzadeh has led and completed four major research projects and five industry projects, demonstrating his expertise in applied hydraulic engineering. His research contributions extend to numerical modeling of flow and sediment transport, turbulence modeling, reservoir sedimentation, scour hydraulics, and dam breach analysis. He has published 16 papers in JCR and Scopus-indexed journals, 45 papers in ISC-indexed journals, and presented four papers at SCI-indexed conferences.He has also contributed to at least ten international and national conferences and is an active member of the Iranian Association of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and the Iranian Hydraulic Association.

🔬Research Focus

Prof. Hakimzadeh has completed four major research projects and five industry projects, showcasing his commitment to applied research in hydraulic and environmental engineering. His work spans numerical simulation of flow and sediment transport, turbulence modeling, reservoir sedimentation, scour hydraulics, and dam breach analysis.

 

Awards

Prof. Hakimzadeh’s extensive contributions to research and industry have positioned him as a leading expert in hydraulic engineering and sediment transport. His work continues to influence academia and industry, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

 

Publications

  • Hosseini, D., & Hakimzadeh, H. (2025). Experimental investigation of scour beneath a pipeline due to tidal currents in a Strait. Marine Georesources and Geotechnology. 0 citations.

 

  • Aghaee-Shalmani, Y., & Hakimzadeh, H. (2022). Large eddy simulation of flow around semi-conical piers vertically mounted on the bed. Environmental Fluid Mechanics. 3 citations.

Conclusion:

 Prof. Habib Hakimzadeh is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While he excels in multiple aspects, expanding his international collaborations, increasing grant acquisitions, and pursuing patents could further elevate his research impact. Nevertheless, his expertise and dedication make him a deserving contender for this prestigious recognition.