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. 💊

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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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Rupal Mangukiya | Climate Change | Member

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Dr Rupal Mangukiya | Climate Change |  Member

Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at  Cottey College, United States

Rupal D. Mangukiya is an accomplished professional with 9 years of full-time equivalent experience in teaching and research at the college and university level. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA, with a GPA of 3.7. Her academic journey also includes a Master of Science in Environmental Science & Technology from the Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research in India, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Natubhai V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, India.

 

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🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Sci. and Public Policy, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA (2014-2020)
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Science & Technology, ISTAR, Charuter Vidya Mandal University, India (2009-2011)
  • B.Sc. in Environmental Science, NVPAS, Charuter Vidya Mandal University, India (2006-2009)

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

  • Current Position (08/2021 – Present):
    • Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Environmental Studies at Cottey College, Nevada, MO.
    • Courses: Introductory Environmental Science, Geographic Info Systems, Environmental Justice, World Regional Geography, and Capstone Courses.
    • Responsibilities: Curriculum development, teaching, advising, managing research projects, and organizing co-curricular activities.
    • Administrative duties include updating program goals, curriculum, course schedule, and budget.

Research Focus:

Ph.D. research covered Waterscape Ecology/Management, Environmental Policy, Land use Modeling Techniques, Geographic Information System (ArcGIS), Quantitative Methods, and Intro to Natural Resource Law.

Dr. Rupal D. Mangukiya is a dedicated educator and researcher, passionate about fostering environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Her expertise extends to curriculum development, research, and program coordination. With a commitment to utilizing technology for effective teaching, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the Environmental Studies program at Cottey College. Connect with her on LinkedIn for insights into environmental science and education. 🌿📚

 

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