BelmiraĀ Neto |Ā Sustainability criteria |Ā Best Researcher Award

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ProfĀ Ā BelmiraĀ Neto |Ā Sustainability criteria |Ā Best Researcher Award

Prof atĀ Ā University Porto,Ā 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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šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“ 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).

šŸ’¼ 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.

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ Research Focus:

Belmira Neto’s research spans diverse environmental topics with a primary focus on sustainability and carbon footprint assessment. šŸŒ Her notable contributions include groundbreaking studies on the Dietary Carbon Footprint of Portuguese Adults, exploring mitigation scenarios for greenhouse gas emissions. šŸ½ļø Additionally, she has delved into the sustainability dimensions of the Mediterranean Diet, systematically reviewing indicators and results. šŸ“Š 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. šŸ›¢ļø Addressing broader sustainability challenges, she contributed to an editorial on Waste Challenges in 2022. ā™»ļø Her research extends to end-of-life management strategies for pharmaceuticals in Portuguese households. šŸ’Š

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. šŸ“š This metric underscores the significance of her scholarly contributions, recognizing the depth and breadth of her work in the academic community. šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ The h-index, combined with the citation count, showcases the enduring impact and relevance of Belmira Neto’s research in her field. šŸ†

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Rupal Mangukiya | Climate Change | Member

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DrĀ Rupal Mangukiya |Ā Climate Change |Ā Ā Member

Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator atĀ Ā Cottey College,Ā 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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šŸŽ“ 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)

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« Teaching Experience:

  • Current Position (08/2021 ā€“ 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. šŸŒæšŸ“š

 

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