Haibin Chen | Soil Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haibin Chen | Soil Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Minnan Normal University | China

Haibin Chen has made notable contributions to soil science and environmental geochemistry, particularly in advancing the understanding of element migration, transformation, and ecological impacts within complex soil systems. His research primarily focuses on the environmental effects of activities such as mining, with a strong emphasis on the biogeochemical cycling of rare earth elements and their influence on soil quality and ecosystem stability. By applying advanced analytical techniques alongside field-based investigations, his work evaluates contamination pathways, element mobility, and associated ecological risks in affected environments. His research also explores innovative strategies for soil remediation and ecological restoration, supporting the recovery of degraded lands and promoting sustainable soil management practices. Through the integration of geochemical analysis and environmental assessment, his contributions provide valuable insights into soil–environment interactions and long-term ecosystem resilience. With 27 scholarly documents, 352 citations across 313 citing documents, and an h-index of 9, his research demonstrates a strong and growing academic impact. Overall, his work significantly contributes to both scientific knowledge and practical solutions for environmental protection and sustainable land use.

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Featured Publications


Integrated Nano-Aeration and Microbial Approaches for Controlling Harmful Algal Blooms and Eutrophication in Reservoir Systems


– Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 2026


Spatial Distribution Patterns of Soil Nutrients in a Ferralic Cambisol Watershed


– Nitrogen, 2025

Srimathie Indraratne | Soil Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Srimathie Indraratne | Soil Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Srimathie Indraratne | University of Winnipeg | Canada

Dr. Srimathie Indraratne is a highly accomplished soil and environmental scientist whose work spans soil chemistry, nutrient dynamics, contaminant mobility, and sustainable land management. With a strong academic foundation and extensive university-level teaching, research, and leadership experience, she has contributed significantly to advancing scientific understanding of soil processes across diverse agroecosystems. Her research portfolio reflects a deep commitment to environmental sustainability, with key investigations focusing on soil amendments, trace element behavior, organic inputs, and climate-resilient soil management strategies. She has authored 45 scientific documents that collectively demonstrate the depth and rigor of her research contributions. Her scholarship has earned substantial recognition within the scientific community, evidenced by 836 citations from 689 citing documents, alongside an impressive h-index of 15, highlighting the influence and continuity of her work. In addition to her research achievements, she has made notable contributions to capacity building through supervising undergraduate and graduate research and supporting interdisciplinary environmental science education. Her expertise is further reflected in her active roles in proposal review and academic evaluation, positioning her as a respected leader whose research continues to inform soil conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable agricultural practices at national and international levels.

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Featured Publications

Hansima, M. A. C. K., Amarakoon, I., Indraratne, S., Zvomuya, F., Farenhorst, A., & Brown, A. K. (2025). Characterization of liquid swine manure-derived humic substances and their role in sulfamethoxazole sorption to bentonite clay. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.

Indraratne, S., Haak, M., Anil, B., Singh, D., Goltz, D., & Kumaragamage, D. (2025). Stability of vanadium in alkaline soils amended with biochar and metal oxide nanoparticles under simulated seasonal temperature fluctuations. Remediation Journal.

Dissanayake, A. I., Kumaragamage, D., Amarakoon, I., Indraratne, S., Applin, D. M., Cloutis, E. A., & Goltz, D. (2025). Changes of soil test phosphorus and phosphorus fractions with single and blended soil chemical amendments. Canadian Journal of Soil Science.

Perry, M. M., Kumaragamage, D., Goltz, D., Casson, N. J., Amarakoon, I., & Indraratne, S. P. (2024). Residual benefits of alum, gypsum, and magnesium sulfate amendments in reducing phosphorus losses to snowmelt runoff. CATENA.