Denitza Zgureva Filipova | Environmental | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Denitza Zgureva Filipova | Environmental | Research Excellence Award

Technical University of Sofia | Bulgaria

Denitza Zgureva-Filipova is a researcher and academic specializing in thermal and nuclear power engineering, with expertise in combustion of organic fuels, thermal power plant systems, nuclear energy technologies, and environmental protection in energy production. Her research focuses on the sustainable management of industrial by-products, particularly the conversion of fly ash from lignite coal combustion into zeolitic materials and their application in carbon dioxide adsorption and emission mitigation systems. Additional areas of interest include power steam generators, radioactive waste management, carbon emission monitoring, energy efficiency of industrial systems, and the integration of sustainable development strategies within public and private organizations. She has made a strong scientific contribution with 33 peer-reviewed documents indexed in international databases, receiving 540 citations from 391 citing documents, demonstrating wide recognition of her research impact. Her scholarly influence is reflected in an h-index of 12, indicating consistent citation performance across multiple publications. In addition to her research output, Denitza Zgureva-Filipova actively contributes to the scientific community through journal reviewing and editorial activities, supervision of doctoral research, and participation in numerous research projects. Her work combines applied engineering solutions with sustainability-driven innovation, supporting cleaner energy production, reduced environmental impact, and long-term resilience of energy systems.

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Self-Sustaining Double-Stage Circularity Through Utilization of Sunflower Agriculture’s Waste in Bio-Fertilizers: Commissioning of a Full-Scale Facility

– Applied Sciences


Harnessing RES Potential in Balkan Peninsula

– IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science


To make a coffee by bicycle riding: Achieving sustainable development in higher education institutions step by step

– IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science


Ensuring Sustainability: Leadership Approach Model for Tackling Procurement Challenges in Bulgarian Higher Education Institutions

– Administrative Sciences


Analysis of the overall potential for electricity production from farm animals manure in Bulgaria

– IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science

Georgina Gordon | Earth | Interdisciplinary Soil Research Award

Ms. Georgina Gordon | Earth | Interdisciplinary Soil Research Award

Ms Georgina Gordon | Geological consulting | Australia 

Georgina Gordon is a highly accomplished geologist and Senior Hyperspectral Geoscientist recognized for her extensive expertise in hyperspectral core scanning and spectral geoscience. With deep experience in applying advanced mineralogical analysis to diverse deposit types, she has significantly contributed to developing innovative techniques that enhance the interpretation of geological materials. Her leadership in managing the HyLogger Project and integrating new technologies such as Raman and Gold Sniffer scanning has strengthened spectral data analysis in mineral exploration. She has been instrumental inmentoring researchers, facilitating industry collaborations, and organizing national and international geoscience workshops and conferences. Georgina’s career reflects a strong focus on innovation, data-driven insights, and collaborative research that bridges academic and industry applications. Her commitment to improving data quality and accessibility has established her as a leading figure in geological spectral analysis. She has published 7 scientific documents, which have collectively earned 207 citations from 181 referencing sources, reflecting her growing research influence and practical impact in the global geoscience community. Her work continues to advance the application of hyperspectral technologies in mineral systems, fostering innovation, sustainability, and deeper understanding of Earth’s complex geological processes.

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Featured Publications

Baudet, E., Tiddy, C., Giles, D., Hill, S., & Gordon, G. (2023). Diverse provenance of the Lower Cretaceous sediments of the Eromanga Basin, South Australia: Constraints on basin evolution. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences,