Niruban Chakkaravarthy Dhanasekaran | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Xianglin Dai | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Xianglin Dai | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xianglin Dai | Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences | China

Prof. Xianglin Dai is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Institute of Coastal Agriculture, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, where he has made notable contributions to agricultural and environmental research. He serves as a Committee Member of the Nutrient Cycling Committee of the Chinese Society of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers and as a Guidance Expert for the Compilation of Achievements for the Third National Soil Census in Hebei Province, reflecting his influence in advancing soil and nutrient management practices in China. Prof. Dai has successfully led more than six major research projects, including the Hebei Natural Science Foundation General Project, the Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences Innovation Talent Construction Project, the Tibet Autonomous Region Natural Science Foundation Youth Project, the Tangshan City Science and Technology Plan Project, and the Open Project of the State Key Laboratory of Barley and Yak Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement jointly supported by the Ministry and Province. His interdisciplinary research focuses on soil fertility, nutrient cycling, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem productivity in coastal and high-altitude regions, providing critical insights into optimizing soil health and crop performance under changing climatic conditions. As first author or corresponding author, he has published more than 10 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact international and national journals such as Soil Biology and Biochemistry, Geoderma, Soil and Tillage Research, European Journal of Soil Biology, Applied Soil Ecology, Chinese Journal of Eco-Agriculture, and Journal of Applied and Environmental Biology, which are widely recognized for their scientific rigor and applied relevance. His research outputs have been cited extensively, accumulating over 350 citations with an h-index of 8 on Google Scholar, highlighting his growing academic impact in soil science and environmental sustainability. Beyond research, Prof. Dai has demonstrated innovation and knowledge transfer by securing 2 authorized patents as first inventor and 2 registered software copyrights, supporting technological applications in agricultural resource management. He has also authored 1 monograph as editor-in-chief and contributed to 2 additional scholarly books, further strengthening the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Through his dedication to soil ecology, nutrient dynamics, and sustainable agricultural systems, Prof. Dai continues to play a key role in advancing both theoretical research and its practical implementation, contributing to environmental conservation, agricultural modernization, and food security in China.

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Dai, X., Song, D., Guo, T., Cui, J., Zhou, W., Huang, S., Shen, J., Liang, G., & He, P. (2022). Organic amendment regulates soil microbial biomass and activity in wheat–maize and wheat–soybean rotation systems. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 340, 107974.

Dai, X., Liu, Y., Sun, J., Zhao, Z., Wang, X., & Zhang, G. (2022). Response of soil bacterial community structure and function under two salt-tolerant plants in a coastal saline soil area of eastern Hebei province of China. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 24(9), 911–922.

Dai, X., Cui, J., Song, D., Xu, X., He, P., Wang, X., Liang, G., Zhou, W., & Zhu, P. (2021). Effects of long-term cropping regimes on SOC stability, soil microbial community and enzyme activities in the Mollisol region of Northeast China. Applied Soil Ecology, 166, 103941.

Dai, X., Song, D., Guo, Q., Zhou, W., Liu, G., Ma, R., Liang, G., He, P., & Sun, G. (2021). Predicting the influence of fertilization regimes on potential N fixation through their effect on free-living diazotrophic community structure in double rice cropping systems. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 155, 108220.

Dai, X., Guo, Q., Song, D., Zhou, W., Liu, G., Liang, G., He, P., Sun, G., & Yuan, F. (2021). Long-term mineral fertilizer substitution by organic fertilizer and the effect on the abundance and community structure of ammonia-oxidizing archaea and bacteria in paddy soil of south China. European Journal of Soil Biology, 103, 103288.

Dai, X., Song, D., Zhou, W., Liu, G., Liang, G., He, P., Sun, G., Yuan, F., & Liu, Z. (2021). Partial substitution of chemical nitrogen with organic nitrogen improves rice yield, soil biochemical indicators and microbial composition in a double rice cropping system in south China. Soil and Tillage Research, 206, 104753.

Dai, X., Zhou, W., Liu, G., Liang, G., He, P., & Liu, Z. (2019). Soil C/N and pH together as a comprehensive indicator for evaluating the effects of organic substitution management in subtropical paddy fields after application of high-quality amendments. Geoderma, 337, 1111–1119.

Fengxiang Zhu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

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Prof. Dr. Fengxiang Zhu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Prof. Dr. Fengxiang Zhu is a distinguished researcher in Microbiology and Agricultural Resource Utilization, currently serving at the Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences. A graduate of Zhejiang University’s School of Life Sciences, he has devoted his career to sustainable agriculture, waste resource utilization, and environmental protection. Recognized as a Zhejiang Province “151” Talent Project (Second Level) scholar and a National Green and Low-Carbon Science and Technology Service Expert in Animal Husbandry, he has made pioneering contributions to livestock waste recycling and pollution reduction. Prof. Zhu serves as Vice Leader of the Livestock Waste Resource Utilization Group in Zhejiang’s Agricultural Technology Extension Service Team and holds key roles in several national and provincial environmental committees. Since the “11th Five-Year Plan,” he has led more than 10 major provincial and ministerial-level research projects focused on eco-friendly agricultural innovation and resource efficiency. As first or corresponding author, he has published 8 SCI-indexed papers, contributing to the advancement of microbial applications and agricultural sustainability. His impactful research has been recognized with one first-class, one second-class, and one third-class Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards. Prof. Zhu holds 18 authorized national invention patents, alongside one European Union and one U.S. patent, reflecting his global influence in environmental biotechnology. He has also led the development and implementation of three Zhejiang Provincial local standards promoting eco-innovation and sustainable agricultural practices. His work has been cited widely in the field, earning him an h-index of 9 with over 300 citations, underscoring his leadership in agricultural microbiology and environmental resource utilization.

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Souad Kies | Environmental Science | Best Research Article Award

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Mrs. Souad Kies | Environmental Science | Best Research Article Award

Dr. Tahar Moulay University of Saida | Algeria

Dr. Souad Kies is a Research Professor at the University Dr. Tahar Moulay in Saida, Algeria, where she works in the Modeling and Calculation Methods Laboratory and has been a dedicated civil servant since 2002. She holds a degree in Hydraulic Engineering (1991) and a Master’s in Hydraulics with specialization in hydroelectric works (2002), both from the University of Science and Technology, Oran. Over the years, she has combined teaching, research, and academic leadership with equal commitment, offering courses in General Hydraulics, Statistics, Chemistry, Sanitation, and MIRE while also supervising numerous final year projects. Her research and supervision particularly focus on environmentally sustainable solutions for wastewater treatment, exploring innovative approaches such as the use of plants, biomaterials, and natural polymers. In addition to her teaching and research activities, Dr. Kies has taken on key administrative roles, serving as Head of the Master’s Program in Urban Hydraulics (2018–2024), Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Faculty of Technology (2021–2024), and currently as a Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Department of Civil Engineering and Hydraulics. Recognized for her ability to teach, mentor, and coordinate, she actively participates in management and decision-making processes within academic boards, organizes educational activities, and promotes innovative teaching methods. With her interdisciplinary expertise and passion for environmental sustainability, Dr. Kies continues to contribute significantly to hydraulics and civil engineering, fostering both scientific advancement and the training of future engineers and researchers in Algeria.

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Experimental investigation into biomaterial valorization as eco-friendly coagulants and flocculants for wastewater treatment in semi-arid regions