Belmira Neto | Sustainability criteria | Best Researcher Award

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Prof  Belmira Neto | Sustainability criteria | Best Researcher Award

Prof at  University Porto, Portugal

Belmira de Almeida Ferreira Neto, born on June 14, 1968, is a Portuguese national and female academician specializing in environmental sciences and sustainability. She currently resides at Av. Comendador Ferreira de Matos 465, Hab 302, 4450-124, Matosinhos, Portugal.

 

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👩‍🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University, Netherlands (2002-2007).
  • Master’s in Materials Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (1994-1996).
  • Bachelor’s in Metallurgical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (1987-1992).
  • Post-graduation in Environmental Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (1996).

💼 Work Experience:

  • Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Porto University (since April 1, 1998).
    • Specialization in teaching Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability.
    • Research focus on Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment.
    • Active involvement in faculty management duties.
  • Technical/Scientific Officer at the European Commission – Joint Research Center, Seville, Spain (September 1, 2013 – September 1, 2016).
    • Managed projects related to environmental and sustainable product/service policies for EU Ecolabel and EU Green Public Procurement.
  • Project Researcher at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Vienna, Austria (September 1, 2006 – December 20, 2006).
    • Conducted technical and cost analysis of pollution mitigation options for the metals industry.
  • Scientific Researcher at TNO, Apeldoorn, Netherlands (January 1, 2002 – April 1, 2007).
    • Engaged in project research related to environmental sciences.
  • Ph.D. Researcher at Wageningen University, Netherlands (September 1, 2001 – April 1, 2007).
    • Specialized in modeling the LCA environmental impact of the industrial metals sector.
    • Conducted cost analysis of pollution mitigation options.
    • Performed scenarios analysis of forecasted strategies for pollution reduction.

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Belmira Neto’s research spans diverse environmental topics with a primary focus on sustainability and carbon footprint assessment. 🌍 Her notable contributions include groundbreaking studies on the Dietary Carbon Footprint of Portuguese Adults, exploring mitigation scenarios for greenhouse gas emissions. 🍽️ Additionally, she has delved into the sustainability dimensions of the Mediterranean Diet, systematically reviewing indicators and results. 📊 Belmira has also examined the life cycle flaring emissions mitigation potential of innovative Fischer-Tropsch gas-to-liquid microreactor technology for synthetic crude oil production. 🛢️ Addressing broader sustainability challenges, she contributed to an editorial on Waste Challenges in 2022. ♻️ Her research extends to end-of-life management strategies for pharmaceuticals in Portuguese households. 💊

Citations:

Belmira Neto has accumulated an impressive academic impact with 508 citations across 470 documents. Her research influence is reflected in a substantial h-index of 14. 📚 This metric underscores the significance of her scholarly contributions, recognizing the depth and breadth of her work in the academic community. 👩‍🔬 The h-index, combined with the citation count, showcases the enduring impact and relevance of Belmira Neto’s research in her field. 🏆

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Susannah Sallu | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Susannah Sallu | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds, United Kingdom,

Dr. Susannah M. Sallu is an Associate Professor in Environment and Development at the Sustainability Research Institute, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK. With a background in interdisciplinary research, she focuses on rural livelihoods, environmental change, marginalization, natural resource governance, and agricultural development in tropical and subtropical environments. Dr. Sallu specializes in the theoretical and empirical intersections of political ecology, complex systems science, and environmental justice, with regional expertise in Africa.

 

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📚 Education:

  • DPhil. Geography, University of Oxford, UK (2003-2007)
  • MSc. Environmental Technology, Imperial College, University of London, UK (1998-1999)
  • BSc (Hons). Tropical Environmental Science, University of Aberdeen, UK (1994-1998)

🌱 PhD Supervision:

With a strong commitment to early career researchers, Dr. Sallu is currently supervising four PhD researchers and has successfully mentored 15 others to completion, covering diverse topics in environmental science and development.

🌍 Academic Service and Leadership:

Dr. Sallu serves as the Director of Masters Education at the School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds, and has been actively involved in various leadership roles, committees, and research groups.

📚 Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

Dr. Sallu has contributed to impactful research, including an upcoming article that challenges universal applications of Western definitions and measurement indicators of women’s empowerment.

Research Focus 📝:

Dr. Sallu’s research encompasses transformative adaptation for climate-smart nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa, as evidenced by her recent article in Nature Food. 🍽️ Stakeholder-driven approaches are vital for addressing climate challenges in agriculture and nutrition.

Additionally, she explores the dynamics of gender mainstreaming in Tanzania’s climate-smart agricultural policy, contributing to the discourse on inclusive and equitable climate strategies. 🌱 Her work extends to international humanitarian narratives, investigating the intersection of disasters, crises, and Indigeneity.

Dr. Sallu’s expertise also shines in methodological lessons for negotiating power and resilience in climate change research, as demonstrated in World Development. 🌐 Lastly, her contribution to understanding the role of agricultural fallows in natural forest regeneration in Tanzania is highlighted in Environmental Research Letters. 🌳

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,735
  • Total Documents: 1,604
  • Total Number of Publications: 63
  • h-index: 22

The h-index is a measure that combines both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. An h-index of 22 suggests that there are 22 publications that have each been cited at least 22 times.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. “Stakeholder-driven transformative adaptation is needed for climate-smart nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa”
    • Authors: Jennings, S., Challinor, A., Smith, P., Horgan, G., Benton, T.
    • Journal: Nature Food, 2024, 5(1), pp. 37–47
  2. “How gender mainstreaming plays out in Tanzania’s climate-smart agricultural policy: Isomorphic mimicry of international discourse”
    • Authors: Smith, R., Mdee, A., Sallu, S.
    • Journal: Development Policy Review, 2023, 41(6), e12718
  3. “International humanitarian narratives of disasters, crises, and Indigeneity”
    • Authors: Mosurska, A., Clark-Ginsberg, A., Ford, J., Sallu, S.M., Davis, K.
    • Journal: Disasters, 2023, 47(4), pp. 913–941
  4. “Methodological lessons for negotiating power, political capabilities, and resilience in research on climate change responses”
    • Authors: Tschakert, P., Parsons, M., Atkins, E., Steen, K., Ziervogel, G.
    • Journal: World Development, 2023, 167, 106247
  5. “Agricultural fallows are the main driver of natural forest regeneration in Tanzania”
    • Authors: Doggart, N., Mugasha, W.A., Mpiri, A., Sallu, S.M., Spracklen, D.V.
    • Journal: Environmental Research Letters, 2023, 18(5), 054008

 

Tiyasha Tiyasha | Climate Change | Women Researcher Award

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Dr Tiyasha Tiyasha: Climate Change
Assistant Professor at  Dev Bhoomi Uttarakh and University, India

Tiyasha is an accomplished assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun, India. She recently completed her Ph.D. in water quality modeling using artificial intelligence tools from Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tiyasha has a strong background in environmental engineering, with a Master’s from Rajasthan Technical University and a Bachelor’s from Vinayaka Missions University in India. With over 6 years of teaching experience, Tiyasha has published extensively in international journals and demonstrated her commitment to research. She has a B1 level proficiency in Vietnamese and has contributed significantly to the field of civil engineering.

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👨‍🎓 Education:

🎓 Ph.D. (2019-2023) Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: GPA: 8.81 🔬 Master of Technology (2011-2013) in Environmental Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, INDIA 🛠️ Bachelor of Engineering (2007-2011), Vinayaka Missions University, INDIA 🎓 12th (2006), Kendriya Vidayalaya, Muzaffarpur, CBSE: 74% 🏫 10th (2004), Kendriya Vidayalaya, Muzaffarpur, CBSE: 74%

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

👩‍🏫 Currently: Assistant Professor/Research Publication Head at Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun, India 🌍 Previously: Lecturer/Project Manager at IOT Ambo University, Ethiopia 🌍 📰 Editor-in-chief of Institute of Technology Newsletter, Ethiopia 📰 🔧 Served as DAC, Tutor, Placement Coordinator, and Project Guide at Poornima Group of Institution, Jaipur, India 💼 Product Training Manager at Olestra Life Sciences, Jaipur (Nov 2011-June 2012)

🍇 Research Focus:

🔍 Tiyasha’s research spans a diverse range, showcasing a multifaceted expertise. Her focus areas include numerical analysis of foundation systems, seasonal analysis of river systems, machine learning applications in wastewater treatment, and the integration of AI for environmental assessments. She delves into groundwater prediction, urban expansion mapping, and coastal sediment lead prediction. Tiyasha explores the dynamics of water choices through market basket analysis and employs deep learning for water quality index classification. Her work also involves simulating surface water dissolved oxygen using hybrid tree-based AI models. 🌊📊🤖 With a keen eye on both theoretical and applied aspects, Tiyasha contributes significantly to the interdisciplinary field of environmental engineering.

 

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Sisira Ediriweera | Ecosystem Services | Excellence in Research

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Prof Sisira Ediriweera: Ecosystem Services
Professor at Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka

Dr. Ediriweera P. S. Kumara is a distinguished forestry and environmental science professor based in Sri Lanka. Born on April 8, 1975, he holds a Ph.D. in Biophysical Remote Sensing from Southern Cross University, Australia, with a focus on predicting forest structure and biomass using remote sensing techniques in complex landscapes. His educational journey includes an M.Phil. in Tropical Forest Ecology from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a BSc in Biological Sciences from the same institution. Dr. Kumara’s international diploma in Plant Conservation was earned at Kew Botanic Gardens, UK.

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🎓 Education:
  • Ph.D. in Biophysical Remote Sensing from Southern Cross University, Australia (2013).
  • M.Phil. in Tropical Forest Ecology from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2004).
  • International Diploma in Plant Conservation from Kew Botanic Gardens, UK (2005).
  • BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (1999).
🏫 Professional Experience:

Currently serving as a Professor in Forestry & Environmental Science at Uva Wellassa University. Holds various roles, including Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, and Research Assistant from 2000 to date.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Received multiple Presidential Research Awards/NRC Merit Awards for Research. Recognized with SUSRED Awards and various travel grants for international workshops.

🎉 Personal Achievements:
  • Awarded Best Presentation (Gold Medal) at Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka, in 2006.
  • Holds prestigious international scholarships like the Kew Scholarship and IPRS in Australia.

Dr. Ediriweera P. S. Kumara’s dedication to forestry research and environmental conservation has earned him both national and international recognition. His work continues to shape the future of sustainable forest management. 🌲🌍

Research Focus 🌱🔍

Dr. Ediriweera P. S. Kumara is a distinguished forestry professor with a primary research focus on forest structure and dynamics. His work spans diverse topics, from the intricate relationships in mycorrhizal networks 🍄 to predicting stem diameter increments in Sinharaja rainforest 🌳. Notably, his contributions extend to the conservation of threatened tree species and the exploration of new orchid species in Sri Lanka’s montane cloud forest 🌺. As the last author in numerous publications, he signifies senior authorship, guiding graduate students and researchers in unraveling the complexities of global forest ecosystems. Explore his research journey on his Google Scholar page.

 

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