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.

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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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).

Abdol Mohammad Ghaedi | environmental science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdol Mohammad Ghaedi | environmental science | Best Researcher Award

Supervisor | Islamic Azad University | Iran

Abdol Mohammad Ghaedi is a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the Islamic Azad University, Gachsaran Branch, where he has developed extensive expertise in applied chemistry, particularly in the areas of membrane technology, adsorption processes, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and chemical cleaning of membranes. His academic background includes advanced studies in pure and applied chemistry, with research focusing on the preparation and application of membranes for separation and concentration processes, as well as the utilization of chemometric and artificial intelligence methods for modeling and optimization of chemical systems. He has contributed significantly to the fields of industrial chemistry and separation science through teaching courses such as Industrial Chemistry, Corrosion, and Physical and Chemical Methods of Separation, alongside supervising laboratory work in general and industrial chemistry. His research output is reflected in numerous publications in high-impact international journals, addressing topics such as adsorption of dyes and heavy metals, development of nanocomposites and nanoparticles, and predictive modeling using artificial neural networks, random forest methods, and support vector machines. His collaborative work with international scholars demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach bridging chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering. In addition, he has presented research at national and international conferences, showcasing his work on ultrafiltration membranes, adsorption systems, and predictive modeling for thermodynamic and transport properties of chemical solutions. His sustained research productivity and contributions highlight his role in advancing innovative methods for environmental remediation, water treatment, and industrial applications of chemical and nanomaterials. His research profile includes 4,161 citations by 3,061 documents, with 76 published documents indexed internationally.

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  • Ebrahimpoor, S., Kiarostami, V., Khosravi, M., Davallo, M., & Ghaedi, A. (2021). Optimization of tartrazine adsorption onto polypyrrole/SrFe₁₂O₁₉/graphene oxide nanocomposite using central composite design and bat inspired algorithm with the aid of artificial neural networks. Fibers and Polymers, 22(6), 1569–1583.

  • Vafaei, A., Ghaedi, A. M., Avazzadeh, Z., Kiarostami, V., Agarwal, S., & Gupta, V. K. (2021). Removal of hydrochlorothiazide from molecular liquids using carbon nanotubes: Radial basis function neural network modeling and culture algorithm optimization. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 323, 114766.

  • Baneshi, M. M., Ghaedi, A. M., Vafaei, A., Emadzadeh, D., Lau, W. J., Marioryad, H., & Jamshidi, A. (2020). A high-flux P84 polyimide mixed matrix membranes incorporated with cadmium-based metal organic frameworks for enhanced simultaneous dyes removal: Response surface methodology. Environmental Research, 185, 109278.

  • Dehghani, M. H., Karri, R. R., Lima, E. C., Mahvi, A. H., Nazmara, S., Ghaedi, A. M., Fazlzadeh, M., & Gholami, S. (2020). Regression and mathematical modeling of fluoride ion adsorption from contaminated water using a magnetic versatile biomaterial & chelating agent: Insight on production & experimental approaches, mechanism and effects of potential interferers. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 309, 113653.

  • Agarwal, S., Tyagi, I., Gupta, V. K., Ghaedi, M., Masoomzade, M., Ghaedi, A. M., & Mirtamizdoust, B. (2020). Retraction notice to “Kinetics and thermodynamics of methyl orange adsorption from aqueous solutions—artificial neural network-particle swarm optimization modeling” [Journal of Molecular Liquids, 218, 354–362]. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 306, 112621.

 

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.