Balakrishna S Maddodi | Environmental | Sustainability Achievement Award

Balakrishna S Maddodi | Environmental | Sustainability Achievement Award

Dr. Balakrishna S Maddodi, Manipal Institute of Technology, India.

Publication profile

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Geo-informatics and Geo-evaluation Studies from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2020).
  • 🎓 M.Phil. with distinction in Marine Geology from Mangalore University (1997).
  • 📚 26 years of experience in teaching, administration, and research.
  • 🌍 Expert in Environmental Studies, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, GIS, and Remote Sensing.
  • 📋 Research focused on sediment transport, river basin dynamics, and coastal morphometry.

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Balakrishna S. Maddodi, a visionary Associate Professor at the Manipal Institute of Technology, has been conferred with the prestigious Sustainability Achievement Award for his remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability, water resource management, and societal well-being. With over 26 years of experience spanning teaching, research, administration, and community service, Dr. Maddodi exemplifies excellence in fostering sustainable practices through education, innovation, and community outreach.

Professional Development 

Publications Top Notes

  • Correlation of Geotechnical and Mineralogical Properties of Lithomargic Clays in Uttara Kannada Region of South India (2024) – Geosciences (Switzerland) 🗺️ – 3 citations.
  • Sustainable options for fertilizer management in agriculture to prevent water contamination: a review (2024) – Environment, Development and Sustainability 🌱 – 34 citations.
  • Enhanced Wear Resistance in Carbon Nanotube-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites: A Comprehensive Analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy (2023) – Journal of Composites Science 🧪 – 6 citations.
  • Effect of Polypropylene Macro Fiber on Geotechnical Characteristics of Black Cotton Soil: An Experimental Investigation and Correlation Analysis (2023) – Engineered Science 🛠️ – 7 citations.
  • New polymeric and inorganic membrane materials for water separation (2023) – Modern Approaches in Membrane Technology for Gas Separation and Water Treatment 💧
  • Simulation and Experimental Analysis of L-Section in Reinforced Cement Concrete: Uncertainties in Performance and Strength (2023) – Engineering Proceedings 📏
  • Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Glass Wastes Incorporated Concrete (2022) – Engineered Science 🥽 – 6 citations.
  • Experimental and Statistical Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Green Cement Concrete – Taguchi Integrated Supervised Learning Approach (2022) – Engineered Science 🏗️ – 12 citations.

Abeer Albalawneh | Ecosystem Services | Women Researcher Award

Abeer Albalawneh | Ecosystem Services | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Abeer Albalawneh, National Agricultural Research Center, Jordan.

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Education and Experience

  • Ph.D. in Bio-Environmental Systems Engineering (2016) – National Taiwan University (NTU), Taiwan 🌐
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Management (1998) – University of Jordan, Jordan 🌍
  • B.Sc. in Plant Science (1995) – Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan 🌱
  • 2024-Present – Director, Agricultural Consultation and Training Center 🌿
  • 2021-Present – Advisor on water and environmental issues, NARC 🌊
  • 2017-Present – Expert Researcher, NARC, Jordan 💧
  • 2005-Present – Senior Scientist, NARC, focusing on water reuse projects 🌾

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Abeer Albalawneh stands out as a highly accomplished researcher in environmental science and water resource management, with notable contributions to sustainable water reuse, climate resilience, and agricultural innovation. Her research and leadership in these areas have earned her several prestigious awards and international recognition, making her a distinguished candidate for the Women Researcher Award.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors

  • 2022 – “Ideal Government Employees Award” – Jordan’s First Outstanding Government Employee Award 🥇
  • 2017 – Jordanian Agricultural Engineer Association Award for Best Research in Natural Resource and Environment 🌿
  • 2016 – Unique Agricultural Scientific Paper Prize for wastewater recycling research 📝
  • 2014 – PAWEES 2014 International Conference Award for Best Oral Presentation 🎤

Publications

  • Evaluating the Influence of Nutrient-Rich Substrates on the Growth and Waste Reduction Efficiency of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Sustainability, 2024) – DOI: 10.3390/su16229730 🍃
  • Impact of reclaimed wastewater on alfalfa production under different irrigation methods (Water Practice & Technology, 2024) – DOI: 10.2166/wpt.2024.126 💧
  • Mapping cultural ecosystem services in the hyper-arid environment of south of Jordan (Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2022) – DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.866309 🌍
  • Gendered Perceptions for Identifying Ecosystem Services in the Arid Ecosystem of Wadi Araba in Jordan (Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 2022) – DOI: 10.14505/jemt.v13.3(59).01 🚺🌱
  • The Efficiency of Natural Decentralized Greywater Treatment Systems in Resolving the Wastewater Problems in the Rural Areas of Developing Countries (Environmental Science and Engineering, 2021) – DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-51210-1_25 💧🌍
  • The Ground Water Potential of a Key Junction Zone Between the Afar Rift Floor and Western Afar Margin of Ethiopia (Environmental Science and Engineering, 2021) – DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-51210-1_282 🌍💧
  • Heavy Metals and Microbes Accumulation in Soil and Food Crops Irrigated with Wastewater and the Potential Human Health Risk: A Metadata Analysis (Water, 2021) – DOI: 10.3390/w13233405 🌾💧
  • Local Communities’ Willingness to Accept Compensation for Sustainable Ecosystem Management in Wadi Araba, South of Jordan (Sustainability, 2021) – DOI: 10.3390/su13095190 🌱💰

 

Abdullah Almakrab | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Abdullah Almakrab | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abdullah Almakrab, Royal Comssion for AlUla, Saudi Arabia.

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – University of Idaho (2021)
  • 🎓 Master of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Idaho (2017)
  • 🎓 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Idaho (2016)
  • 🏗️ Technical Manager – Royal Commission for AlUla (2022 – Present)
  • 🏗️ Civil Engineer – Germer Construction, Inc. (2021)
  • 🏗️ Senior Civil Inspector – Saudi Aramco (2010 – 2011)
  • 🏗️ Project Control Coordinator – Al-Suwaidi Industrial Services Co. Ltd. (2007 – 2010)

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Abdullah Almakrab is a seasoned engineering expert with over a decade of experience in civil engineering, specializing in large-scale and complex projects. His commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability aligns with the core values of impactful research and development in the field. His diverse portfolio, which includes significant contributions to engineering design, project management, and technical oversight, establishes him as a leading candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors 

  • 🏅 Certified Saudi Aramco Quality Control Inspector
  • 🏅 Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – University of Idaho (2021)
  • 🏅 Recognition from Saudi Aramco South and West Province Team for QA/QC contributions
  • 🏅 Published Research in International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
  • 🏅 Member of Saudi Council of Engineers, SEA, ACI, ASCE

Publications

Assoc Prof Dr. Ana Vinha| Resíduos Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Ana Vinha| Resíduos Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Ana Vinha ,

Ana Cristina Mendes Ferreira da Vinha 🎓🌿 é uma destacada investigadora e professora associada na Universidade Fernando Pessoa, especializada em Química Analítica e Alimentar. Possui um Doutoramento Europeu em Biologia Funcional e Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade de Vigo, um Mestrado em Controlo de Qualidade em Água e Alimentos pela Universidade do Porto, e uma Licenciatura em Engenharia Alimentar pela Universidade Católica do Porto. Ana Vinha publicou 67 artigos em revistas especializadas, 16 em atas de congressos, 36 capítulos de livros internacionais, e 7 livros, acumulando mais de 1920 citações com um índice h de 18. Atualmente, é investigadora no FP-I3ID e colaboradora no REQUIMTE/LAQV. Além de ter orientado mais de 60 teses e dissertações, participou em mais de 40 congressos internacionais e nacionais. É fluente em português, inglês, espanhol e francês, e atua nas áreas de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde, Ciências Agrárias e Nutrição, focando-se em Bromatologia, Farmacognosia, Fitoterapia, e Biotecnologia Alimentar.

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Formação Académica 🎓

  • Doutoramento Europeu em Biologia Funcional e Ciências da Saúde
    • Especialização em Química Analítica e Alimentar
    • Universidade de Vigo, 2010
    • Classificação: Excelente
  • Mestrado em Controlo de Qualidade de Água e Alimentos
    • Universidade do Porto, 2003
    • Classificação: Excelente
  • Licenciatura em Engenharia Alimentar
    • Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1997

Carreira Profissional 💼

  • Investigador
    • Instituto de Investigação, Inovação e Desenvolvimento da Universidade Fernando Pessoa (FP-I3ID) (2021 – Atual)
    • REQUIMTE/LAQV, Universidade do Porto (2010 – Atual)
  • Professor Associado
    • Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Fernando Pessoa (2023 – Atual)

Experiência Adicional em Docência 📚

  • Professor Auxiliar
    • Universidade Fernando Pessoa (2011 – 2023)
  • Professor Coordenador
    • CESPU – Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário (2010 – 2011)
  • Professor Adjunto
    • CESPU (2003 – 2010)
    • Instituto Piaget (2003 – 2004)

Outras Experiências Profissionais 🏢

  • Coordenador Técnico
    • Grupo Auchan (1999 – 2000)
    • Eurolis Transitários Lda (1998 – 1999)

Produção Científica 📄

  • Artigos: 67 em revistas especializadas, 16 em atas de congressos
  • Capítulos de Livros: 36 internacionais
  • Livros: 7
  • Citações: Mais de 1920
  • Índice h: 18 (Scopus)

Orientação Acadêmica 🎓

  • Teses de Mestrado: Mais de 40
  • Mestrados Integrados e Dissertações de Licenciatura: 22
  • Arguente Principal: 23 Mestrados e Monografias

Participação em Congressos 🌍

  • Internacionais e Nacionais: Mais de 40 comunicações orais e escritas

Domínios de Atuação 🔬

  • Ciências da Engenharia e Tecnologias
  • Química
  • Ciências Agrárias
  • Engenharia e Tecnologia Alimentar
  • Ciências da Saúde – Nutrição e Dietética

Idiomas 🌐

  • Português (Nativo)
  • Inglês (B2)
  • Espanhol/Castelhano (B1)
  • Francês (A2)

Projetos de Pesquisa Recentes 🔍

  • Cascas de castanea sativa como fonte de ingredientes ativos para Alimentos Funcionais e Cosméticos
    • Financiadores: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (PTDC/ASP-AGR/29277/2017)
    • Período: 2018/07/15 – 2022/01/15
  • Laboratório Associado para a Química Verde – Tecnologias e Processos Limpos
    • Financiadores: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (UID/QUI/50006/2019)
    • Período: 2019/01/01 – 2019/12/31
  • UFP Energy, Environment and Health Research Unit
    • Financiadores: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (UID/Multi/04546/2019)
    • Período: 2019/01/01 – 2019/12/31

 

Publications Top Notes 📄

Nutritional, chemical and antioxidant/pro-oxidant profiles of silverskin, a coffee roasting by-product

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Hardy kiwifruit leaves (Actinidia arguta): An extraordinary source of value-added compounds for food industry

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Therapeutic, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of Acorns (Quercus Nuts): A Review

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Nutraceuticals based on Portuguese grape pomaces as a potential additive in food products | Nutracêuticos à base de bagaços de uva portuguesa como potencial aditivo em produtos alimentares

High-Value Compounds in Papaya By-Products (Carica papaya L. var. Formosa and Aliança): Potential Sustainable Use and Exploitation