Salma Fatnassi | Soil | Soil Health Advocate Award

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Dr. Salma Fatnassi | Soil | Soil Health Advocate Award

National Institute of Research in Rural Eaux and Forets | Tunisia

Salma Fatnassi is a researcher in soil science and environmental geochemistry whose work focuses on understanding the behavior of micronutrients and trace metals in agricultural systems irrigated with treated wastewater, generating important knowledge on soil–water–plant interactions and contaminant mobility. Her research involves designing and managing collaborative studies that assess soil contamination risks, nutrient cycling, and the environmental sustainability of wastewater reuse in agriculture. She is skilled in soil and water sampling, geochemical laboratory techniques, environmental monitoring, and the application of statistical and spatial tools for interpreting complex environmental datasets. With strong expertise in data analysis using R, Excel, ArcGIS, and SPSS, she evaluates metal bioavailability, transport pathways, and ecological impacts with high analytical rigor. Her scientific contributions include 4 published documents, 24 citations, and an h-index of 3, reflecting her growing influence in the field. Salma Fatnassi has also strengthened her methodological foundation through training in bibliographic research, pedagogy, statistical analysis, and innovative water treatment technologies, enabling her to support interdisciplinary and international research collaborations. Overall, her work advances sustainable soil and water management, improves understanding of trace element dynamics, and supports evidence-based environmental protection strategies in agricultural ecosystems.

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Featured Publications

Fatnassi, S., Hörmann, G., Fohrer, N., Navarro-Pedreño, J., & Hachicha, M. (2025). Boron in soil, drainage water and groundwater in long-term irrigated area by treated wastewater in Northeast Tunisia. Soil Systems.

Ningsheng Chen | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Ningsheng Chen | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

Yangtze University | China 

Ningsheng Chen is a second-level Professor and PhD supervisor recognized for his influential contributions to geological engineering, with a strong focus on debris flows, landslides, and mountain flood disasters. His research portfolio includes 210 publications, of which 151 are indexed documents supported by 2,098 citations from 1,739 citing records, reflecting an h-index of 24. He has authored five monographs and secured 25 patents and software copyrights, demonstrating a commitment to advancing both scientific understanding and practical innovation in hazard mitigation. His work has earned multiple national and provincial science and technology awards, and several of his research outputs have been acknowledged as major scientific advancements in ecological and environmental fields. As a Distinguished Talent of Changjiang University and a Kunlun Outstanding Talent, he has provided national-level expertise through 35 advisory reports and continues to lead significant scientific initiatives, including international cooperation programs and major natural disaster research projects. In addition to his research leadership, he contributes to academic governance as Chairman of the Mountain Branch of the Geographical Society of China and as a member of the National Standards Committee, reinforcing his role as a key figure in promoting scientific progress and disaster-risk reduction in mountainous regions.

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Featured Publications

Wu, Z., Chen, N., Qing, L., Chen, X., Huang, N., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Typhoon–terrain synergy: A critical mechanism driving high-frequency flood disasters in the Beijing region. Water,

Wang, Z., Wen, T., Chen, N., & Tang, R. (2025). Assessment of landslide susceptibility based on the two-layer stacking model—A case study of Jiacha County, China. Remote Sensing,

Hou, R., Wu, M., Chen, N., Wu, K., Chen, X., She, D., Huang, N., & Xiao, M. (2025). Human settlements lie on paleolandslide deposits: Risk, evidence and formation of an ancient river-blocking landslide in the Jinsha River tributary, SE Tibetan Plateau. CATENA,

Peng, T., Chen, N., Hu, G., Tian, S., Ni, H., & Huang, L. (2025). New rulers for estimating the magnitude of catastrophic debris flows. Natural Hazards.

Han, Z., Xie, W., Zeng, C., Li, Y., Chen, G., Chen, N., Hu, G., & Wang, W. (2024). Modelling the temporal-varied nonlinear velocity profile of debris flow using a stratification aggregation algorithm in 3D-HBP-SPH framework. Journal of Mountain Science.

Zhong, Z., Chen, N., Hu, G., Han, Z., & Ni, H. (2024). High-tide hysteresis effect of low-frequency debris flow after earthquake: A case study of Xifan Gully. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment.