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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Jan Otto Andersson | Ecological Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Jan Otto Andersson |  Ecological Economics | Best Researcher Award

Emeritus at  Åbo Akademi,  Finland

Jan Otto Andersson is a prolific Finnish economist and scholar born in 1953. With a focus on Marxist theories, imperialism, and ecological economics, Andersson has contributed significantly to various fields. He has authored numerous publications, including books, articles, and reviews, addressing topics such as economic democracy, the Nordic welfare state, climate change, and the impact of globalization on world trade.

 

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👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Jan Otto Andersson’s research focuses on diverse topics, spanning imperialism, global trade ethics, and the ethical dilemmas in the world economy. 🌐 His work delves into critical examinations of imperialism, tracing Marxist theories, and exploring the impact of power dynamics in global affairs. 📚 Additionally, he contributes to discussions on the challenges and possibilities of a more just world trade system, emphasizing issues of inequality and ethical considerations. 🌍 Andersson is actively engaged in examining the Finnish perspective on universal basic income, collaborating on studies that explore its support in Finland. 💼

 

Publications Top Notes:
  1. Article: “Idéernas betydelse för vår välfärd”
    • Journal: Ekonomiska Samfundets Tidskrift, 2023, (1), pp. 46–49
  2. Article: “Kapitalism i var tid – skuldexplosion i en överutnyttjad värld”
    • Journal: Ekonomiska Samfundets Tidskrift, 2020, 2020(2), pp. 23–29
  3. Article: “Aktuella böcker: En stor berättelse om den smala frihetskorridoren”
    • Journal: Ekonomiska Samfundets Tidskrift, 2020, 2020(1), pp. 45–47
  4. Book Chapter: “International trade in a full and unequal world”
    • Book: International Trade and Environmental Justice: Toward a Global Political Ecology, 2013, pp. 113–125
  5. Article: “Degrowth | Nedväxt – Behärskad ekonomisk nedtrappning”
    • Journal: Ekonomiska Samfundets Tidskrift, 2012, 65(3), pp. 123–131