Dr. Mohsen Shams Solari | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Tehran University | Iran

Mohsen Shams Solari is an environmental engineer and physicist whose research integrates atmospheric chemistry, air pollution control, energy sustainability, and advanced environmental technologies. His expertise spans renewable energy, aerosol science, air quality monitoring, and nanotechnology applications, with a strong focus on practical solutions for cleaner energy production in the oil, gas, and power sectors. He has extensive experience managing industrial-scale projects involving electron beam technologies for wastewater and flue gas treatment, including pilot plant development, engineering design, and techno-economic assessments. His academic background combines environmental engineering with condensed matter and solid-state physics, enabling a multidisciplinary approach to complex environmental challenges. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as Desalination, Journal of Environmental Health Science & Engineering, and Journal of Applied Physics, covering topics like particulate matter chemistry, aerosol carbon content, PAH risk assessments, and innovative solar-based cogeneration systems. He has conducted laboratory work involving GC, IC, ICP, and spectrophotometric analyses for pollutant characterization, and has applied computational methods such as Monte Carlo, Geant4 simulations, and density functional theory to study environmental and nanomaterial phenomena. His professional experience includes environmental research at academic institutions, management of meteorological and environmental monitoring projects, CFD simulation work, and contributions to solar energy research. He has also held teaching and mentoring roles in environmental engineering and physics, and his work in nanotechnology has earned national recognition. He is an active member of multiple professional scientific associations related to physics, clean air, and radiation protection.

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Featured Publications

Montazeri, A., Babrgir, A., Solari, M. S., Soodani, M. H. A., Abolhasani, E., Asadi, B., … & Alghorayshi, S. T. K. (2025). Innovative solar-based cogeneration system combining dual Rankine cycles and hybrid desalination: Techno-economic analysis and optimization with non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II and particle swarm optimization. Desalination, 119416.

Shams Solari, M., Ashrafi, K., Pardakhti, A., Hassanvand, M. S., & Arhami, M. (2022). Meteorological dependence, source identification, and carcinogenic risk assessment of PM₂.₅-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in high-traffic roadside, urban background, and remote suburban areas. Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, 20(2), 813–826.

Shams Solari, M., Ashrafi, K., Pardakhti, A., & Ozturk, F. (2025). Elemental and organic carbon in PM₂.₅ and PM₁₀ aerosols: A case study in Tehran.

Tooski, S. B., Godarzi, A., Solari, M. S., Ramyar, M., & Roohforouz, A. (2011). Optical properties of carbon nanotube gas sensor. Journal of Applied Physics, 110(3).

Ms. Syeda Safina Ali | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Analyst at National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Syeda Safina Ali is a dedicated Environmental Scientist from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, and a strong academic background in climate adaptation, wastewater treatment, GIS, and sustainable energy. With professional experience as a Research Analyst at the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), she has contributed to national projects such as the PHCSP, BISP, and Pakistan’s Green Taxonomy.

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🎓 Academic Excellence:

MSc in Environmental Sciences (93%, CGPA 3.75/4) – NUST, Islamabad
BSc in Environmental Sciences (82%, CGPA 3.82/4) – IIUI, Islamabad
Specialized in climate adaptation, wastewater treatment, water management, and GIS.

📚 Research Contributions:

5 Publications (Published/Accepted/In Progress) in Springer, MDPI, and national journals.
Topics include:
- Photosynthetic microbial desalination cells
- Strategic Environmental Assessment in infrastructure
- Snowmelt runoff modelling for water resource management
Thesis work directly aligned with SDGs 6, 7, 9, 13 & 15.

🧪 Technical Expertise:

GIS/RS: ArcGIS, QGIS
Numerical Modelling: HEC-RAS, SRM
Data Analysis: R, OriginLab, MS Excel
Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Drafting

💼 Professional Roles:

Research Analyst (Climate Change) – NDRMF, Islamabad
Supporting national & international climate projects (PHCSP, BISP, Green Taxonomy)
HSE Trainer (Part-Time) – Burj Al-Emarat Training Services
Internships with PepsiCo, NHA, PMD, NARC – Hands-on field and policy experience

🌱 Volunteer & Reviewer:

Peer Reviewer for Elsevier & Springer Nature journals
Volunteer with Ministry of Climate Change, Youth Campaigns & Plantation Drives
Freelance GIS/RS Specialist, Transcriber & Content Writer

🏆 Certifications & Training:

✅ ISO 14001, 9001, 45001
✅ OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
✅ Risk Assessment, Environmental Sustainability
✅ Courses by UN, World Bank, UNITAR, Oxford Climate Society

🌍 Conferences & Global Engagement:

Speaker/Participant at:
- 8th Intl. Conf. on Water Sciences – MDPI
- ADB Workshop on Women & Heat Stress
- Virtual Summer School – Green Chemistry, Indonesia
- Climate Action Fellowship, Oxford Climate Society School

Publication:

Integration of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in Motorway/Highway Planning and Construction: A Case Study for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Pakistan
SS Ali, A Batool
NUST Journal of Natural Sciences, 9(4), 1 (2024)
Sugar Industry Wastewater Treatment Through Photosynthetic Microbial Desalination Cells: A Sustainable Approach
SS Ali, Z Sheikh
Environmental and Earth Sciences Proceedings, 32(1), 9 (2025)

Mohsen Shams Solari | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohsen Shams Solari | Environment | Best Researcher Award