Dr. Xiao Fu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiao Fu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Xi`an University Of Science And Technology, China

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Education 🎓

Dr. Xiao Fu is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Xi’an University of Science and Technology. She completed her master’s degree at Nanchang Institute of Technology and her undergraduate studies at Xi’an University of Science and Technology. Throughout her academic career, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication to research and scientific discovery.

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Fu has made significant contributions to the field of bio-cement applications for sand stabilization. Her research focuses on enhancing soil mechanical properties using plant-based bio-cement and organic materials. She has published in leading journals, including Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology and Bioresources & Bioprocessing, collaborating with experts to develop eco-friendly solutions for soil reinforcement.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Dr. Fu is highly skilled in geotechnical testing and analysis, biochemical soil treatment, and multivariate experimental design. Her expertise lies in combining biological and engineering principles to develop sustainable soil stabilization techniques.

Teaching & Mentorship 👨‍🏫

She actively participates in mentorship and academic guidance for postgraduate students, helping them refine their research methodologies. She also delivers guest lectures on soil mechanics and stabilization techniques, fostering knowledge exchange within the academic community.

Awards & Honors 🏅

Dr. Fu has been recognized for her outstanding academic performance, including being a top scorer in her doctoral entrance exams. Her research contributions have received acclaim for their innovation and impact in geotechnical engineering.

Research Interests 🔍

Her research focuses on sustainable soil improvement, bio-cement applications, and desert sand stabilization. Passionate about pioneering eco-friendly geotechnical solutions, Dr. Fu is dedicated to developing innovative, sustainable technologies for the future of soil engineering.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

“Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Cured Sand Combined with Plant-Based Bio-cement (PBBC) and Organic Materials”

Authors: Xiao Fu, Wan-jun Ye, Gang Yuan, Xue-li Zhang, Rui-yuan Niu

Publication Year: 2024

Journal: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Citations: Currently, no available citation metrics

“An experimental study on the curing of desert sand using bio-cement”

Authors: Xiao Fu, Wan-jun Ye

Publication Year: 2024

Journal: Bioresources and Bioprocessing

Citations: No citation metrics available yet

“Experimental study on the mechanical properties of desert sand improved by the combination of additives and bio-cement”

Authors: Wan-jun Ye, Xiao Fu, Yi Wu, et al.

Publication Year: 2024

Journal: Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering

Citations: No citation data available at this time

“Soybean urease induced calcium carbonate precipitation multivariate experimental study”

Authors: Meng Cui, Xiao Fu, Junjie Zheng, et al.

Publication Year: 2022

Journal: Rock and Soil Mechanics

Citations: No specific citation metrics available

Jebin Samuvel T | Engineering | Global Impact in Research Award

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Mr. Jebin Samuvel T | Engineering | Global Impact in Research Award

Research Scholar Indian Institute of Technology Madras India

Jebin Samuvel T is a dynamic research scholar with over 11 years of experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), hydrodynamics, and marine vehicle drag reduction. He has contributed significantly to experimental and numerical studies focused on drag reduction methods using air bubble technology and hull modifications. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on industry-oriented research, he blends theoretical expertise with practical implementation. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at IIT Madras, he continues to explore innovative technologies for enhancing marine and aeronautical efficiency.

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🎓 Education

Jebin began his academic journey with a Diploma in Automobile Engineering from PSG Polytechnic College (2005–2007), followed by a Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering at Anna University, Coimbatore (2007–2010, 7.6 CGPA). He then completed a Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering at Park College of Engineering and Technology (2010–2012, 7.9 CGPA). Presently, he is pursuing his Doctorate in Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras (2018–Present, 7.65 CGPA), focusing on advanced drag reduction techniques in marine vehicles.

💼 Experience

From 2012 to 2018, Jebin served as an Assistant Professor at Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, where he led several student and industry projects in aerodynamics, combustion chambers, and aircraft components. Since 2018, he has been a Research Scholar at IIT Madras, conducting groundbreaking experimental and numerical studies on bubble drag reduction (BDR) in shallow waters, hull vane impact on wave resistance, and ship-surface floater development for deep-sea mining. He has also held the position of Teaching Assistant and Head of Department (in charge) during his academic tenure.

🔬 Research Interests

Jebin’s research primarily focuses on:

  • 🫧 Bubble Drag Reduction techniques in marine vessels
  • 🌊 Shallow and deep water resistance analysis
  • 💨 Fluid dynamics and propulsion systems
  • 🛳️ Hull and stern modifications for drag reduction
  • 🔥 Combustion chamber design optimization
    His work merges CFD simulations using Star CCM+ with real-time experimental validation, targeting sustainable and efficient ship designs.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

  • 🎓 Completed a Short Course on Interfacial Phenomena at IIT Madras
  • 🛠️ Participated in the Engineering Mechanics Workshop by IIT Bombay
  • ⚙️ Attended a National Workshop on Gas Turbine Design at Park College
  • 🏅 Earned the NCC ‘A’ Certificate and actively participated in national NCC camps
  • 📐 Engaged in several faculty development and national-level training programs
    These accomplishments reflect his continuous learning mindset and leadership in engineering education.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Samuvel, J. T., Gokulakrishnan, M., Kumar, A., & Ramamurthy, V. (2022). Numerical Estimation of Frictional Drag on Flat Plate In Shallow Water with & without BDR. OCEANS 2022 – Chennai. Cited by: 3

Gokulakrishnan, M., Samuvel, J. T., Kumar, A., & Ramamurthy, V. (2022). Numerical prediction of hydrodynamic forces and moments of KCS in shallow water. OCEANS 2022 – Chennai. Cited by: 2

Impact of Water Depth on the Resistance of a Mini-Bulk Carrier: An Experimental and Numerical Study

Numerical Analysis of Pre-Heater-II for the Semi-Freejet Test Rig at National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore

Structural Designing of Fighter Aircraft Landing Gear
Advanced Drag Reduction Method using Vortex Generator for Subsonic Aircraft

Lilian Huang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Lilian Huang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor Harbin Engineering University China

Lilian Huang is a professor at the School of Information and Communication Engineering, Harbin Engineering University. With a strong background in navigation, guidance, and control, she has made significant contributions to fractional-order chaotic systems, nonlinear dynamics, and chaos-based encryption. Her research has been widely published in high-impact journals, and she holds multiple patents related to chaotic system control and encryption techniques.

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🎓 Education

Lilian Huang earned her Ph.D. (2005) and Master’s (2002) in Navigation, Guidance, and Control from Harbin Institute of Technology. She completed her Bachelor’s in Automation from Zhongyuan University of Technology in 1996. Her academic journey laid a strong foundation for her expertise in control systems and nonlinear dynamics.

💼 Experience

Currently serving as a professor at Harbin Engineering University since 2012, Lilian Huang has also worked as an associate professor (2005-2012) and postdoctoral researcher (2005-2008) at the same institution. She was a visiting scholar at the University of Delaware in 2016-2017. Before joining academia, she worked as an assistant engineer at Harbin Dong’an Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (1996-2000), gaining industry experience.

🔬 Research Interests

Lilian Huang’s research focuses on fractional-order chaotic systems, nonlinear dynamics, and chaos control. She explores their applications in encryption, secure communication, and dynamic system analysis. Her work contributes to developing novel chaotic systems with enhanced security features for information processing.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

She has led several prestigious research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Heilongjiang Province. Her innovations in chaos-based encryption and nonlinear control have been recognized through numerous patents and high-impact publications.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Multi-Image Encryption Algorithm Based on Novel Spatiotemporal Chaotic System and Fractal Geometry – IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I, 2024. Read here

Design and Implementation of Grid-Wing Hidden Chaotic Attractors with Only Stable Equilibria – IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I, 2023. Read here

Generating Multiwing Hidden Chaotic Attractors with Only Stable Node-Foci – IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2024. Read here

A Construction Method of N-Dimensional Non-Degenerate Discrete Memristive Hyperchaotic Map – Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 2022. Read here

A Novel 3D Non-Degenerate Hyperchaotic Map with Ultra-Wide Parameter Range and Coexisting Attractors – Nonlinear Dynamics, 2023. Read here

Exploring extreme multistability in cyclic symmetric conservative systems via two distinct methods

Image encryption based on 2D-SAHM chaotic system and a novel DNA operation rule

Locally Active Memristor-Based De-Jong map and Information Hiding

 

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)

huayu qi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. huayu qi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Shandong University of Technology China

Qi Huayu is a dedicated researcher and master’s student at Shandong University of Technology. With a strong focus on particle morphology quantification, Qi has contributed significantly to developing innovative methods for characterizing particle structures. Through rigorous research, Qi aims to advance scientific understanding and practical applications in the field of particle analysis.

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Education 🎓

  • Master’s Degree | Shandong University of Technology

Experience 👨‍🔬

  • Engaged in research on particle morphology quantification and regeneration.
  • Published multiple papers in high-impact scientific journals.
  • Developed quantitative analysis methods for particle characterization.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Particle Morphology Quantification
  • Triangle Side Ratio Method for Angularity Characterization
  • Multi-scale Particle Morphological Analysis
  • Application of Morphology Analysis in Engineering and Material Science

Awards 🏆

  • Best Researcher Award (Nominee, 2025)
  • Recognition for innovative contributions in particle morphology quantification.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

“Particle morphology quantification and regeneration based on triangle side ratio”

Granular Matter (2025)

DOI: 10.1007/s40571-025-00919-y

Cited by: Pending citation data

“Triangle Side Ratio Method for Particle Angularity Characterization: From Quantitative Assessment to Classification Applications”

Granular Matter (2024)

DOI: 10.1007/s10035-024-01449-9

Cited by: Pending citation data

“Multi-scale morphological quantification of particle based on altitude-to-chord ratio”

 

Minmin Yang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Minmin Yang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

master Northwestern Polytechnical University China

Minmin Yang is a dedicated researcher and aspiring architect specializing in environmental design and architectural theory. With a strong academic foundation and extensive hands-on experience in sustainable design, Minmin has contributed to innovations in green architecture and thermal environment optimization. She is passionate about creating sustainable and human-centered architectural solutions, particularly in regions with intensive environmental challenges.

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Education 🎓

  • Master of Engineering (Expected)
    Northwestern Polytechnical University (2021-2024)
    Major: Architectural Design and Theory | Weighted Average Score: 87.68/100
  • Bachelor of Arts
    Shanxi University (2017-2021)
    Major: Environmental Design (Landscape) | Weighted Average Score: 87.72/100

Professional Experience 🏢

  • Honing Studio (Assistant Designer)
    Designed waterscapes for the Yantai Yadong Seven Cultural Park project, recognized by the French GPDP International Design Award.
  • L&A Design (Team Leader)
    Analyzed site sunlight and wind impacts using Rhino and Grasshopper and contributed to innovative energy-saving display designs for plateau regions.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Sustainable building design and energy efficiency
  • Thermal comfort and sunlight evaluation in residential and public spaces
  • Innovative methods for reducing carbon emissions in architecture

Awards & Honors 🏆

  • Silver Award at the 2023 China International “Internet+” Competition for innovative cultural heritage preservation.
  • Golden Award at the 2022 China International “Internet+” Competition for Qingzhu Technology, focusing on dual carbon goals.
  • Bronze Prize at the 12th Challenge Cup China College Student Entrepreneurship Competition (2020).

Publications Top Notes: 📚

“An Empirical Study of the Effects of Green Roof on the Outdoor and Indoor Thermal Environment of College Buildings in Winter”
Published in CEAC 2023, March 2023.
Cited by 5 Articles.

“A Case Study on the Design Model of Sunroom in New Rural Houses in West China from the Perspective of Carbon Emission”
Published in CEAC 2023, March 2023.
Cited by 3 Articles.

“Investigation on the Influence of Insolation on Winter Thermal Comfort of Outdoor Activity Space on Campus in a Cold Region of China”
Published in CEAC 2023, March 2023.
Cited by 7 Articles.

“Evaluation of PV Utilization Potential of University Building Roofs Based on PVsyst Software Simulation”
Published in CEAC 2023, March 2023.
Cited by 4 Articles.

“From Whole Building to Partial Sketches – Analysis of the Design Significance of Xiangshan Hotel”
Published in Urban Architecture, August 2019.
Cited by 12 Articles.

 

H M Arifur Rahman | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. H M Arifur Rahman | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Graduate Research Assistant University Of Nebraska-Lincoln United States

H.M. Arifur Rahman is a dedicated researcher specializing in advanced antenna design for modern communication systems. With a strong academic and professional background, he is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA. His contributions span innovative designs in wireless technologies and body-centric communication systems, earning recognition through impactful publications and research initiatives.

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Education 🎓

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Ongoing) – Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2024–Present).
  • Master of Science (M.S.) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering, North South University, Bangladesh (2018). Thesis: Design and Analysis of a Compact Band Notch UWB Antenna for Body Area Network.
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering, American International University-Bangladesh (2016). Project: Design and Implementation of a Wall Climbing Robot.

Experience 🏢

  • Graduate Research Assistant (2024–Present), University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Focus: Advanced antenna and multiplexer designs.
  • Research Assistant (2021–2024), North South University. Projects on mmWave and THz antennas for healthcare and 5G communications.
  • Lab Officer (Part-Time) (2023–2024), North South University.
  • Physics & Mathematics Teacher (2019–2021), Radium School and College.
  • Technical Support Engineer (2017–2018), Banglalion Communications Ltd.

Research Interests 🔬

H.M. Arifur Rahman’s research interests include:

  • Miniaturized antenna design for UWB, 5G, mmWave, and THz frequencies.
  • MIMO and array structures for radar systems and wireless power transfer.
  • Body-Centric Wireless Communication (BCWC) and Wireless Body Area Networks (WBAN).
  • Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics applications.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

  • Nominee for various innovation awards for his pioneering research on antenna systems.
  • Consistently recognized for excellence in academic and research endeavors.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Novel Compact Design and Investigation of a Super Wideband Millimeter Wave Antenna for Body‐Centric Communications

Design and study of a miniaturized millimeter wave array antenna for wireless body area network

Dual‐Band Self‐Complementary 5G Antenna for Wireless Body Area Network

Design and Analysis of a 5G Wideband Antenna for Wireless Body‐Centric Network

Design and analysis of a compact band notch UWB antenna for body area network

Conformal Design of a 60 GHz Textile Based Self-Complementary Antenna for Wireless Body Area Network

A UWB Antenna for Wireless Body Area Network and its Characteristics Analysis

Jingyang Mao | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jingyang Mao | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer Shanghai Institute of Technology China

🧑‍🏫 Dr. Jingyang Mao is a dedicated lecturer at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Intelligence Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology. With a Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (2022), he specializes in cutting-edge research on networked control systems and cyber-physical systems. His academic journey also includes a visiting scholar tenure at Louisiana State University, USA (2019–2021). Dr. Mao’s work bridges theoretical innovations with practical applications in modern engineering systems.

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🎓 Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering (2022)

  • University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China

✈️ Visiting Scholar (2019–2021)

  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Louisiana State University, USA

Experience

👨‍💻 Lecturer (2022–Present)

  • School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology
  • Focus: Cyber-physical systems, networked control, and adaptive filtering

Research Interests

🔍 Dr. Mao’s research interests lie in the fields of:

  • Cyber-physical systems 🌐
  • Multi-rate systems ⏱️
  • Joint recursive filtering 🔄
  • Unknown input estimation ❓
  • Adaptive event-triggered mechanisms ⚙️

Awards

🏆 Award Nomination: Best Researcher Award
Recognized for groundbreaking contributions to the theory and application of cyber-physical systems.

Publications Top Notes:

📄 “Recursive filtering of multi-rate cyber-physical systems with unknown inputs under adaptive event-triggered mechanisms”

Event‐based reduced‐order H∞$H_{\infty }$ estimation for switched complex networks based on T‐S fuzzy model

Recursive filtering of multi-rate cyber-physical systems with unknown inputs under adaptive event-triggered mechanisms

Event-Based Distributed Adaptive Kalman Filtering With Unknown Covariance of Process Noises

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.