Dr. Said Munir | Air Quality | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Said Munir | Air Quality | Best Researcher Award

National Center for Meteorology, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Said Munir is a seasoned Air Quality and Meteorology Expert at the National Center for Meteorology in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With dual nationalities (British and Pakistani) and over 20 years of international experience, he has contributed significantly to the fields of air quality monitoring, emission modeling, atmospheric chemistry, and climate impact assessment. Known for his interdisciplinary research, Dr. Munir thrives in collaborative environments and utilizes machine learning, QGIS, and R to solve complex environmental problems. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and is recognized globally for his work in both academia and public policy.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Said Munir holds a 🎓 Ph.D. in Air Quality and Transport Studies from the University of Leeds, UK (2009–2013), where he conducted pioneering research on the spatial-temporal analysis of traffic-related ground-level ozone ([Link to Thesis]). He previously earned a đŸŒŹïž Master’s degree in Air Pollution Management and Control from the University of Birmingham, UK (2008–2009), focusing his dissertation on the impact of ozone on UK agriculture. Earlier, he completed a 🌍 Master’s in Natural Resources Management at the University of Greenwich, UK (1999–2000), where he assessed atmospheric pollutants using simple methodologies. Dr. Munir began his academic journey with a đŸŒŸ B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture from the Agricultural University Peshawar, Pakistan (1995–1998), graduating with First Class Honours and an impressive GPA of 3.86/4.00. His multidisciplinary education reflects a deep commitment to understanding and managing environmental challenges at the intersection of air quality, transport, and agriculture.

đŸ’Œ Experience

Dr. Said Munir is currently serving as an Air Quality and Meteorology Expert at the National Center for Meteorology, Saudi Arabia (2024–Present), where he leads national-level projects on air quality and drought variability, employing advanced modeling techniques and machine learning. Prior to this, he was a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, UK (2021–2024), contributing to high-impact EU-funded projects such as nPETS and MODALES, focused on nanoparticle emissions, transport, and climate-health policy development. From 2017 to 2021, Dr. Munir worked as a Research Associate at the University of Sheffield, UK, where he managed urban air quality sensor networks, conducted high-resolution pollution mapping, and carried out source apportionment studies, playing a key role in advancing urban environmental monitoring systems.

🔬 Research Interests

đŸŒ«ïž Air Quality Monitoring & Impact Assessment

đŸ’» Machine Learning in Environmental Science

🌍 Emission & Dispersion Modeling (ADMS-Urban, Airviro)

đŸ§Ș Atmospheric Chemistry and Receptor Modelling

đŸ›°ïž Geospatial and Statistical Analysis (QGIS, R)

☀ Climate Change, Drought Indices, and Environmental Policy

🏆 Awards & Grants

Multiple national and international research grants from EU and UK agencies.

Contributor to high-impact environmental policy frameworks in Saudi Arabia and the UK.

Recognized for advancing low-cost sensor technology and nanoparticle emission mitigation.

📚 Selected Publications

Munir et al. (2025) – Drought variabilities in Saudi Arabia: Spatiotemporal trends – Earth Systems and Environment.
DOI: 10.1007/s41748-025-00570-w
Cited by: 2 articles

Munir et al. (2025) – PM2.5 Variability in Saudi Arabia – Atmosphere, 16, 463.
DOI: 10.3390/atmos16040463
Cited by: 4 articles

Munir et al. (2025) – Machine Learning & Source Apportionment in Saudi Arabia – Water, Soil and Air Pollution (Under Review)
Cited by: Awaiting peer review

Munir et al. (2025) – Urban Nanoparticle Emission Modeling – Atmosphere, 16(4), 417.
DOI: 10.3390/atmos16040417
Cited by: 1 article

Al-Hajji et al. (2025) – Dust Storm Climate Study in Riyadh – Int. J. of Environment and Climate Change, 15(3): 381-99.
DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i34780
Cited by: 3 articles

Mr. James Adolphus | Environmental Policy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. James Adolphus | Environmental Policy | Best Researcher Award

Lapin Yliopisto, Finland.

Adolphus James is a Junior Researcher at LUT Business School, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Finland. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Business and Economics, focusing on institutional quality, sustainable development, inequality, and innovation. His work involves advanced econometric techniques and contributes to global research on sustainable transitions and institutional dynamics.

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Adolphus is working towards a PhD in Business and Economics at LUT, with a research focus on Institutional Quality, Sustainable Development, and Innovation. His academic journey is centered on understanding the intersections of institutional dynamics and economic progress, particularly in the context of environmental sustainability and inequality.

đŸ’Œ Experience

Currently, Adolphus serves as a Junior Researcher at the LUT Business School within the Strategy and Accounting Group. His research addresses the role of institutional quality in clean energy investments, environmental degradation, and sustainable development, using advanced econometric methods such as MMQR and PGLS. He actively contributes to international studies on sustainable transitions, focusing on the institutional dynamics that shape them.

🔬 Research Interests

Adolphus' research interests encompass:

Institutional Economics and Development

Sustainable Energy and Environmental Economics

Inequality and Social Welfare Measurement

Quantile Regression and Panel Data Econometrics

These areas guide his ongoing work in understanding how institutional quality influences economic development, with a special focus on clean energy investments and environmental degradation.

📚 Publication

James, A. (2025). The Effect of Institutions on Clean Energy Investments and Environmental Degradation across Income Groups: Evidence Based on the Method of Moments Quantile Estimation. To be published in: Energy.

 

 

 

Dr. Dardo R. LOPEZ | Resilience and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dardo R. LOPEZ | Resilience and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

INTA- EstaciĂłn Forestal Villa Dolores (EEA Manfredi), Argentina.

Dardo Rubén López is a Researcher at INTA Forestry Station, specializing in Ecology, Socioecological Resilience, and Sustainability of Rural Socioecosystems. With over 20 years of experience, he has led numerous science and technology projects, both nationally and internationally. His academic journey began with a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the National University of Rosario (Argentina), followed by a Ph.D. in Ecology from UNCo, Bariloche. As a professor in postgraduate programs, he teaches courses on ecosystem ecology, resilience, and socio-ecological system management, shaping future researchers and professionals in sustainable land use.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Dardo R. LĂłpez is an Agricultural Engineer from the National University of Rosario, Argentina, with a Ph.D. in Biology specializing in Ecology from the National University of Comahue, Bariloche Regional University Center. His research focuses on ecological processes, environmental sustainability, and agricultural development, contributing to a deeper understanding of ecosystem dynamics and land management.

đŸ’Œ Experience

Dr. Dardo R. López is a researcher at INTA (National Institute of Agricultural Technology) since 2008, currently serving at a group leader level. From 2008 to 2015, he was a researcher at INTA Bariloche in the Natural Resources Research Area. His expertise lies in ecology, natural resource management, and sustainable agricultural systems. In addition to his research, Dr. López is a dedicated postgraduate professor at several institutions, including the National University of Rosario, where he teaches in Master’s and Doctorate programs, the National University of Comahue, specializing in Grassland Ecology and Agroecology, and the National University of Cuyo, where he focuses on Ecosystem and Disturbance Studies. His work contributes significantly to understanding ecosystem dynamics and sustainable land-use strategies.

🔬 Research Interests

Sustainable Management of Socio-Ecological Landscapes

Integration of biological and socio-productive diversity

Spatiotemporal interventions for ecosystem resilience

Resilience Management & Global Change

Mitigation of socio-environmental disturbances

Adaptation strategies for climate change and land-use shifts

Ecosystem & Landscape Ecology

Ecological dynamics of grasslands and agroecosystems

Biodiversity conservation in managed landscapes

Remote Sensing & GIS Applications

Spatial analysis of socio-ecological systems (SES)

Monitoring land-use changes and environmental impacts

Socioecology & Human-Nature Interactions

Sustainable resource use and rural development

Policy and governance for socio-ecological resilience

🏆 Awards & Achievements

H-index: 17 | i10-index: 27 | Scopus H-index: 10

30 SCI/Scopus-indexed journal publications

4 books published (ISBN)

30 research projects completed

International & national funding grants recipient

Leader in ecological resilience research

📚 Notable Publications

Remote Sensing & Forest Conservation

Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing for Forest Conservation and Management: A Case Study of the Gran Chaco in Central Argentina
Remote Sensing, 2025-02-21
Contributors: Francisco G. Alaggia, Michele Innangi, Laura Cavallero, Dardo Rubén López, Federica Pontieri, Flavio Marzialetti, Ramon Riera-Tatché, Paolo Gamba, Maria Laura Carranza

Avance de la frontera urbana a expensas de bosques nativos en diferentes categorĂ­as de protecciĂłn en el valle de Traslasierra, CĂłrdoba (Argentina)
Boletín de la Sociedad Argentina de Botånica, 2024-03-08 
Contributors: Laura Cavallero, Francisco G. Alaggia, Dardo Rubén López

Ecosystem & Vegetation Studies

Tracking Floristic Archetypes of Patagonian Steppes
Applied Vegetation Science, 2024-01 
Contributors: Marcos Horacio Easdale, Valeria Leticia Martin‐Albarracin, Daiana Vanesa Perri, Dardo RubĂ©n LĂłpez, Octavio Augusto Bruzzone

Degradation Influences Equilibrium and Non‐Equilibrium Dynamics in Rangelands: Implications in Resilience and Stability
Applied Vegetation Science, 2022-07 
Contributors: Dardo Rubén López, Laura Cavallero, Priscila Willems, Brandon Thomas Bestelmeyer, Miguel Angel Brizuela

Sustainable Land Use & Silvopastoral Systems

Conceptual Framework to Define Management Strategies for Silvopastoral Systems in Native Forests
Ecología Austral, 2022-08 
Contributors: Dardo R. LĂłpez, Pablo L. Peri, Yamina M. Rosas, MarĂ­a V. Lencinas, Laura Cavallero, Guillermo MartĂ­nez Pastur