Chen Ru | Climate Change | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Chen Ru | Climate Change | Editorial Board Member

Tsinghua University | China

Dr. Chen Ru is a scholar specializing in ecological economics, environmental management, and climate-related sustainability transitions, with research spanning carbon footprint analysis, agricultural sustainability, and policy-driven environmental performance. His work offers influential insights into how production systems particularly agricultural and food sectors interact with carbon emissions, climate risk, and broader environmental impacts. He has contributed substantially to advancing carbon footprint methodologies, especially through investigations of variable system boundaries, total factor productivity perspectives, and greenhouse gas accounting frameworks across diverse socio-ecological contexts. His studies explore whether agricultural production functions as a carbon sink or source, evaluate climate-neutral pathways for regional agricultural systems, and assess the carbon effects of modern agricultural cooperatives. Beyond agricultural systems, he has examined links between stringent environmental regulations, air pollution, and corporate innovation, revealing how policy design shapes organizational response and environmental outcomes. His research also addresses the role of compensation policies, cooperation mechanisms, and government intervention in enhancing farmers’ livelihood resilience, mitigating risk shocks, and improving cooperative performance under carbon-constrained conditions. Through interdisciplinary approaches blending ecological indicators, cleaner production principles, and environmental policy analysis, Dr. Chen provides actionable knowledge that bridges scientific assessment and real-world decision-making. His scholarly contributions support more sustainable production models, improved environmental governance, and enhanced climate resilience, positioning him as an important voice in the evolution of ecological sustainability and low-carbon development strategies.

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Featured Publications

Chen, R. (2024). Carbon footprint assessment of agricultural production systems under the variable system boundary scenarios. In Carbon Footprint Assessments: Case Studies & Best Practices (pp. 201–236).

Chen, R., & Kong, Y. (2022). Redefine carbon footprint performance with the total factor productivity: A case from a regional food production system. Ecological Indicators, 144, 109540.

Chen, R., & Kong, Y. (2023). A comprehensive review of greenhouse gas based on subject categories. Science of The Total Environment, 866, 161314.

Chen, R., Zhang, R., & Han, H. (2021). Where has carbon footprint research gone? Ecological Indicators, 120, 106882.

Chen, R., Zhang, R., Han, H., & Jiang, Z. (2020). Is farmers’ agricultural production a carbon sink or source?–Variable system boundary and household survey data. Journal of Cleaner Production, 266, 122108.

Rabia Benaddi | Environmental Science | Outstanding Contributions in Academia Award

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Dr. Rabia Benaddi | Environmental Science | Outstanding Contributions in Academia Award

Agence Du Bassin Hydraulique De Tensift | Morocco

Dr. Rabia Benaddi is a Moroccan researcher specializing in environmental chemistry, water quality management, and material sciences. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of phosphate-based materials and their application in the adsorption and removal of phenolic and organic pollutants from wastewater, contributing significantly to sustainable water treatment technologies. He has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals such as the Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, Journal of African Earth Sciences, and Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology. His work also encompasses the assessment of wastewater treatment systems, natural lagoon performance, groundwater contamination, and the environmental impacts of industrial effluents in arid and semi-arid regions. Professionally, he has extensive experience in water quality monitoring, environmental impact assessment, and management of wastewater reuse projects. He has actively contributed to research collaborations, student supervision, and capacity-building initiatives in water resource management, climate change adaptation, and environmental sustainability. Through numerous conference presentations and international training programs, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing scientific understanding and practical solutions for sustainable water and environmental systems.

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Featured Publications

Benaddi, R., Osmane, A., Zidan, K., El Harfi, K., & Ouazzani, N. (2023). A review on processes for olive mill wastewater treatment. Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology, 24(7).

Benaddi, R., Osmane, A., Zidan, K., El Harfi, K., & Ouazzani, N. (2023). A review on the adsorption of phenol derivatives from wastewater. Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology, 24(6).

Benaddi, R., Aziz, F., El Harfi, K., & Ouazzani, N. (2022). Column adsorption studies of phenolic compounds on nanoparticles synthesized from Moroccan phosphate rock. In Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation (pp. 181–192). Springer.

Benaddi, R., Ferkan, Y., Bouriqi, A., & Ouazzani, N. (2022). Impact of landfill leachate on groundwater quality – A comparison between three different landfills in Morocco. Journal of Ecological Engineering, 23(5), 213–223.

Benaddi, R., Aziz, F., El Harfi, K., & Ouazzani, N. (2021). Adsorption and desorption studies of phenolic compounds on hydroxyapatite–sodium alginate composite. Desalination and Water Treatment, 227, 1–11.

Mohsen Shams Solari | Environment | Best Researcher Award

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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).

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.