Guiying You | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Guiying You | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

postdoctor | Peking University | China

Guiying You is an environmental scientist specializing in air pollution and control with extensive research on volatile organic compounds, greenhouse gases, and atmospheric chemistry. She has actively contributed to multiple national, provincial, and municipal projects focusing on emission characterization, pollution prevention, and control strategies. Her research integrates large-scale data analysis, field experiments, and numerical modeling to understand pollutant behavior and mitigation approaches. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, serving as both first author and co-author, and her work has advanced knowledge in VOCs source profiling, emission factors, and pollution control technologies across various industries such as petroleum refining, automobile manufacturing, packaging, and printing. Her academic journey reflects strong dedication to environmental science and engineering, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and practical solutions for improving air quality. With strong analytical expertise and technical experience, she continues to drive impactful research that bridges science and environmental policy.

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Education

Guiying You pursued her academic career in environmental science and engineering with a focus on air pollution control, beginning with a strong foundation in conservation of water and soil at undergraduate level, where she gained knowledge of environmental systems and resource management. She deepened her expertise through a master’s degree in environmental science, concentrating on global greenhouse gas emissions and gaining skills in analyzing climate-related environmental data. She further advanced her specialization through doctoral research in environmental engineering, focusing on volatile organic compound emissions from key industries such as petroleum refining, chemical processing, industrial coating, and printing. Her doctoral study established methodologies for emission factor determination, pollution source identification, and source profile establishment, contributing to comprehensive VOCs management frameworks. Across her academic journey, she consistently achieved strong academic performance while building a solid background in laboratory instrumentation, field measurement techniques, statistical modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches linking environmental science with sustainable solutions.

Professional Experience

Guiying You has participated in several large-scale funded research projects addressing air pollution, climate change, and emission reduction strategies. Her work on soil respiration and greenhouse gas sensitivity contributed to global-scale understanding of temperature effects on ecosystem functions. She has been actively involved in projects tackling atmospheric pollution in urban-industrial regions, conducting field observations, equipment operation, data processing, and project reporting. Her research on anthropogenic VOC emissions has led to detailed source profiling, emission factor estimation, and control strategy formulation for industries such as refining, automobile manufacturing, and packaging. She has also contributed to collaborative studies on multi-medium air pollution, integrating spatiotemporal emission patterns, inventory development, and advanced pollution control technologies. In addition, her role in city-level air quality projects has involved identifying key pollutants, analyzing ozone formation mechanisms, and proposing coordinated policies for PM2.5 and ozone control. These experiences highlight her versatility in both academic and applied research.

Awards and Honors

Throughout her academic and research career, Guiying You has been recognized with multiple awards and honors that reflect her academic excellence, research achievements, and contributions to student and institutional development. She has been awarded the National Inspirational Scholarship multiple times, placing among the top percentile of her peers, and recognized as an Outstanding Graduate for her consistent performance. She has also received distinctions as a Meritorious Student and Study Activist, demonstrating both academic commitment and proactive engagement in research and learning. Beyond academics, she has been active in cultural and artistic pursuits, earning awards including first prize, second prize, and runner-up positions in university-level competitions, showcasing a balanced profile of intellectual and extracurricular excellence. These recognitions underscore her dedication, discipline, and broad skillset, positioning her as a high-achieving researcher who combines technical expertise with leadership qualities, creativity, and continuous pursuit of excellence in both scientific and personal development.

Research Focus

The research focus of Guiying You lies in air pollution and control, with specialization in the emission characteristics of volatile organic compounds and their environmental and health impacts. Her work emphasizes developing comprehensive methodologies for pollution source identification, emission factor estimation, source profile establishment, and full-process measurement of VOCs across major industries including petroleum refining, automobile manufacturing, industrial coating, and printing. She integrates field measurements, laboratory experiments, and advanced modeling techniques to build accurate emission inventories and evaluate reduction potentials. Her studies also address greenhouse gas sensitivities, ecosystem respiration, and mechanisms of ozone formation, linking atmospheric science with climate change and human health risks. She employs advanced analytical instruments and statistical tools to process complex environmental data, contributing to evidence-based solutions for coordinated control of PM2.5 and ozone. Her research ultimately aims to provide scientific support for air quality management, sustainable industrial development, and effective environmental policies at multiple scales.

Publication

Emission Factors and Source Profiles of Volatile Organic Compounds in the Petroleum Refining Industry through On-Site Measurement from Multiple Refineries
Year: 2024

Characterizing VOCs emissions of five packaging and printing enterprises in China and the emission reduction potential of this industry
Year: 2023

Emission factors and source profiles of volatile organic compounds in container manufacturing industry
Year: 2024

Emission factors and source profiles of volatile organic compounds from the automobile manufacturing industry
Year: 2024

High performance of coal dust suppression with waste activated sludge using microbially induced calcite precipitation technology
Year: 2022

Conclusion

Guiying You is a highly capable and promising researcher whose contributions to the study of VOCs emissions, greenhouse gases, and air pollution control position her as a strong candidate for recognition. Her strengths in rigorous experimentation, detailed emission profiling, and comprehensive control strategy development highlight her potential to address critical environmental challenges. With continued international engagement and expanded interdisciplinary impact, she is well-suited to achieve further distinction and make lasting contributions to both science and policy in environmental sustainability.

Sahassawas Poojeera | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sahassawas Poojeera | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus Thailand

Mr. Sahassawas Poojeera is an Assistant Professor at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus. His expertise lies in mechanical engineering, renewable energy, biomechanics, and finite element analysis (FEA). With a strong academic and research background, he has significantly contributed to biofuels, thermoelectric cooling, and alternative energy solutions. He has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals and actively supervises graduate students in mechanical and biomedical engineering.

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🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2014–2020) – Khon Kaen University
  • M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering (2012–2013) – Khon Kaen University
  • B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering (2008–2011) – Khon Kaen University
  • High School (Math & Science) (2002–2007) – Khon Kaen Wittayayon School

💼 Experience

  • Assistant Professor (2022–Present), Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus
    • Conducts research on renewable energy, biomechanics, and sports injuries
    • Supervises graduate students in mechanical and biomedical engineering
    • Publishes research in high-impact journals

🔬 Research Interests

  • Biofuels & Alternative Energy 🔋
  • Renewable Energy Applications in Agriculture 🌱
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) & Heat Transfer 🔥
  • Biomechanics & Sports Injury Prevention 🏃‍♂️

🏆 Awards & Nominations

  • Recognized for outstanding contributions to renewable energy and mechanical engineering
  • Active reviewer for top-tier journals in energy and thermodynamics
  • Recipient of research grants for biogas burner and Yang-Na oil fuel studies

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Experimental investigations on bio-diesel from Schleichera oleosa operated indirect injection and direct injection diesel engine: a combined application of ANN and RSM-based optimization (2025) – Discov Appl Sci (Q1)

Embedded Copper Foam Effect on the Nanofluids Thermal Cooling Performance of the Electric Vehicle Battery Pack (2025) – Engineered Science (Q1)

Modeling Airflow and Temperature in a Sealed Cold Storage System for Medicinal Plant Cultivation Using CFD (2024) – Agronomy 14(12), 2808 (Q1)

Optimized performance of closed-loop control electromagnetic field for electric generators with energy storage (2024) – Engineered Science (Q1)

Heat transfer and flow analysis for square tube with oscillating electromagnetic field with ANN (2024) – Cogent Engineering 11(1), 2430431 (Q1)

Oscillating electromagnetic field effect on Nusselt number and pressure drop of ferrofluid in fluted tubes (2024) – Engineered Science 32, 1307 (Q1)

Development of rubber mattresses with cooling systems to reduce pressure sores for the elderly (2024) – Engineered Science 30, 1153 (Q1)

Numerical and experimental study on PPE suit cooling in COVID-19 with a thermoelectric module (2023) – Engineered Science 26(2), 990 (Q1)

Performance and emission characteristics of diesel engine fueled by Yang oleoresin blended diesel fuel (2024) – Energy Sources, Part A (Q1)

Study on Thermal Performance of Small-Scale Air Conditioning with Thermoelectric Cooling (2022) – Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Problems 9(4) (Q2)

Fereshteh Emami | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Fereshteh Emami | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor Southeastern Louisiana University United States

Dr. Fereshteh Emami is a tenured Associate Professor at Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU), where she serves in the Departments of Chemistry & Physics and Integrated Science and Technology. As the Director of both the Analytical-Environmental Chemistry Laboratory and the Chemometrics and Biomathematics Laboratory, she leads innovative research in AI-driven bioanalytical challenges and the development of VR environments for STEM education.

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Education 📚📜

Dr. Emami earned her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Bu-Ali Sina University in 2013, following her M.Sc. in the same field in 2007. She completed her B.Sc. in Chemistry at Razi University in 2005, establishing a strong foundation in analytical and computational chemistry.

Professional Experience 🏢💼

Her career includes tenure-track roles at SLU, Chief Data Scientist at Digital Factory, Inc., and research positions at Clarkson University and Bowling Green State University. She has applied advanced mathematical techniques to air quality data and explored innovative bioanalytical methods using AI and machine learning.

Research Interests 🔍💡

Dr. Emami’s research spans environmental chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, biomedical engineering, and data science. She focuses on pollutant degradation in water, AI-driven biosensors, VR-assisted molecular studies, and predictive modeling for environmental and biomedical data analysis.

Awards and Grants 🏆💰

Dr. Emami has been awarded substantial grants, including the Air Products-funded “Chemical Monitoring of Lake Maurepas” project phases, totaling over $12 million. Her contributions to research in AI-driven sensing and environmental monitoring reflect her dedication to scientific advancement.

Publications Top Notes:📖🔗

Gunawardhana, T., et al. “Spatial pattern assessment and prediction of water quality changes in Lake Maurepas.” Environments, 11(12), 2024. View Article

Rahman, M.A., et al. “Chemical variations in Lake Maurepas: vertical distribution and source identification.” Environmental Science & Technology, Submitted, 2024.

Rahman, M.A., et al. “Assessment of the vertical distribution of contaminants in Lake Maurepas,” Louisiana Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, 2024.

Gunawardhana, T., et al. “Examining heavy metals in Lake Maurepas,” Louisiana Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, 2024.

Miaomiao Wen | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

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Ms. Miaomiao Wen | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

senior engineer China Classification Society China

Wen Miaomiao, born on April 4, 1981, is a senior engineer from China. With a Ph.D. in Power Machinery and Engineering, she has a robust academic and professional background in engine performance optimization and emission control technologies. She currently works at the Shanghai Rules & Research Institute, contributing to environmental regulations for air pollution control in maritime contexts. Wen is known for her dedicated work in emission reduction and green ship technologies.

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Education 🎓

Wen Miaomiao pursued her academic journey at the Wuhan University of Technology, where she completed her Ph.D. in Power Machinery and Engineering (2005-2009). Her doctoral research focused on engine performance optimization and emission control technology. She also earned a Master’s in Marine Engineering (2002-2004) and a Bachelor’s degree in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering (1998-2002), all from the same institution, emphasizing emission reduction techniques and engine advancements.

Experience 💼

Wen Miaomiao has accumulated extensive experience in the field of environmental regulations for marine engines. Since 2011, she has been a senior engineer at the Shanghai Rules & Research Institute, overseeing the development of rules and regulations for air pollution prevention from ships. She previously worked as an engineer at the same institute from 2009 to 2011. Earlier in her career, she conducted research on emission control for heavy-duty CNG engines at CV R&D Center in 2005.

Research Interests 🔬

Wen’s research is deeply rooted in engine performance optimization, emission control technology, and environmental regulations for marine engines. She has worked on projects related to Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology for NOx emission reduction, combustion optimization for CNG engines, and the development of green ship technologies. Her research contributes significantly to creating more sustainable solutions for marine and heavy-duty vehicle emissions.

Awards 🏆

Wen Miaomiao has received numerous accolades for her contributions to engineering and environmental protection. These include the Excellent Graduate Student Award from Wuhan University of Technology (2002-2003), First Prize in Science and Technology Progress Award from the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (2016), and Grand Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award from the Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (2022). Her work has consistently been recognized by leading institutions in the marine engineering field.

Publications Top Notes 📚 :

Modeling of Urea-SCR Exhaust Aftertreatment System for Diesel. Transactions of CSICE, 2009. Cited by 30 articles.

Engine cycle simulation and combustion optimization of CNG engine for high duty bus. 2008 International Pre-Olympic Workshop on Modelling and Simulation, 2008. Cited by 20 articles.

One-dimensional numerical simulation of CNG engine cycle. Journal of Wuhan University of Technology, 2007. Cited by 15 articles.

Engine Cycle Simulation and development of a gasoline Engine. SAE paper 2007-01-4103, 2007. Cited by 25 articles.

Analysis of induction distribution non-evenness of EQD180N-20 engine. Journal of Wuhan University of Technology, 2006. Cited by 12 articles.