Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulvahed Khaledi Darvishan | Radionuclides Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulvahed Khaledi Darvishan | Radionuclides Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulvahed Khaledi Darvishan, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran

Dr. Abdulvahed Khaledi Darvishan is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Watershed Management at Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran. Born on September 28, 1980, in Sanandaj, Iran, he has dedicated his academic career to advancing the field of watershed management. Dr. Khaledi Darvishan earned his Ph.D. from Tarbiat Modares University, where he researched the effects of initial soil moisture content on runoff and soil erosion processes. His main areas of specialization include soil erosion and sediment fingerprinting, with a keen interest in sediment yield modeling, source identification, and the application of image processing techniques in erosion studies. He is actively involved in several professional organizations, serving as the Councilor of the World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC) and as the Vice President of the Watershed Management Society of Iran. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Dr. Khaledi Darvishan contributes to the scientific community as a member of various editorial boards and organizing committees for international conferences, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in watershed management.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability

Dr. Abdulvahed Khaledi Darvishan is a distinguished researcher in the field of watershed management with extensive experience and expertise in soil erosion, sediment yield modeling, and sediment fingerprinting. His academic journey, culminating in a Ph.D. from Tarbiat Modares University, demonstrates a strong foundation in environmental sciences.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Watershed Management
    Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
    Feb 2009 – Jan 2013
    Thesis: Effects of Initial Soil Moisture Content on Runoff and Soil Erosion Processes
  • M.A. in Watershed Management
    Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
    Sep 2003 – Jan 2005
    Thesis: Downstream Changes of River Bed Sediment Morphometry
  • B.A. in Rangeland and Watershed Management
    Razi University, Iran
    Sep 1999 – Jul 2003

💼 Work Experience

  • Associate Professor
    Tarbiat Modares University, Department of Watershed Management
    Dec 2019 – Present
  • Assistant Professor
    Tarbiat Modares University, Department of Watershed Management
    Feb 2013 – Dec 2019
  • Sabbatical Researcher
    Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Department of Water Engineering and Environmental Restoration
    Apr 2012 – Sep 2012

🌟 Achievements

  • Councilor of the World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC) (2023-2025)
  • Vice President of the Watershed Management Society of Iran (WMSI) (Mar 2023 – Present)
  • Member of the Board of Directors of WMSI (2020 – Present)
  • Executive Secretary of the 3rd International Youth Forum of WASWAC (Oct 2021)
  • Member of Organizing Committee for Agrosym International Symposium (2016-2021)
  • Member of the Editorial Board for several journals, including:
    • Journal of Watershed Engineering and Management
    • Extension and Development of Watershed Management
    • AGROFOR International Journal
  • Member of Scientific Committees for international conferences in Montenegro and Russia

Publication Top Notes:

Temporal Changes in the Average Contribution of Land Uses in Sediment Yield Using the 137Cs Method and Geochemical Tracers

Using radiotracers and topographic metrics for sediment budgeting at pixel and hillslope scales: A case study from western Iran

Tracing suspended and bed sediments during high and low water periods using geochemical characteristics – Case study: Vazrood watershed, northern Iran

Changeability of runoff and soil loss from inclined mid-sized plots under simulated upward wind-driven rain

Watershed health and ecological security zoning throughout Iran

 

Mr. Qing Li | Disaster Detection Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Qing Li | Disaster Detection Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Qing Li, China Jiliang University, China

Qing Li is a distinguished educator and researcher in the field of electrical engineering, with a particular focus on disaster monitoring technology and instruments. After beginning her career in various roles, including a loader and teacher, she pursued her studies in Industrial Electrical Automation at Harbin Institute of Technology, graduating in 1982. She then worked as a microwave circuit designer and researcher at the Shanghai New Asia Wireless Power Plant until 1985, when she joined China University of Metrology. Over the years, Qing has held several prestigious positions, including the current director of the National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Disaster Monitoring Technology and Instruments. Her contributions to education and research have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Excellent Teacher Award and multiple first-place recognitions in teaching and scientific achievements. Qing’s dedication to her field is further demonstrated by her leadership in projects that promote technological advancement, earning her accolades such as the China Patent Excellence Award and recognition as a Leading Talent in the National “Ten Thousand Talents Plan.” Her extensive career reflects a commitment to excellence in both teaching and innovation in the engineering sector.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Qing Li

Qing Li demonstrates exceptional qualifications and a substantial impact in his field, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His career, spanning over four decades, includes significant contributions to industrial electrical automation, disaster monitoring technology, and education in metrology.

Education 🎓

  • Industrial Electrical Automation
    Harbin Institute of Technology, 1978 – 1982

Work Experience 💼

  • Loader, Teacher, Radio and Electrical Repairman
    Various roles from 1974 to 1978
  • Microwave Circuit Designer and Researcher
    Shanghai New Asia Wireless Power Plant (Ministry of Aerospace), 1982 – 1985
  • Teaching and Researcher
    China University of Metrology, March 1985 – Present

    • Current Position: Director, National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Disaster Monitoring Technology and Instruments

Achievements 🌟

  • Significant contributions to education and research in the field of metrology and disaster monitoring technology.
  • Led and participated in numerous research projects and initiatives.

Awards and Honors 🏆

  1. First Prize for Teaching Achievements in Zhejiang Province (2002) – Ranked First
  2. Zhejiang Province Higher Education Teaching Master Award (2003)
  3. Young and Middle-aged Scientific and Technological Personnel with Outstanding Contributions in Zhejiang Province (2003)
  4. Third Prize in Zhejiang Science and Technology Awards (2003, 2005) – Ranked First
  5. First Prize for Excellent Natural Science Paper in Zhejiang Province (2003) – Ranked First
  6. Second Prize for Teaching Achievements in Zhejiang Province (2005) – Ranked Fifth
  7. National Excellent Teacher (2007)
  8. May Day Labor Medal of Zhejiang Province (2007)
  9. Second Prize of Zhejiang Science and Technology Award (2010) – Ranked First
  10. Second Prize of “Science and Technology Driven Inspection” Award by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China (2011)

Publication Top Notes:

An omnidirectional low-frequency wave vibration energy harvester with complementary advantages of pendulum and gyroscope structures

Low-Power and Wireless Communication Research on Underground Displacement Three-Dimensional Monitoring System

Research on Wireless Power Transmission Technology for Underground Deformation 3-D Measurement Device

Design of Miniaturized Sensing Unit for Underground Displacement Three-Dimensional Measurement Sensor

Use of Temporal Convolutional Network with an Attention Mechanism and a Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit to Capture and Predict Slope Debris Flow Risk

 

Dr. Wenjuan Liu | Resonators Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wenjuan Liu | Resonators Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Wenjuan Liu, The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, China

Liu Wenjuan (刘文娟) is a dedicated researcher in the field of Electronic Engineering, specializing in Microelectronics and Solid-state Electronics. she obtained her Ph.D. from Fudan University in 2020, where she focused on the fabrication of micromachined ultrasonic transducers. Liu has extensive international experience, having worked as a visiting student at CNRS-IEMN-DOAE UPHF in France, VIRTUS, School of EEE at NTU in Singapore, and completed an internship at the Institute of Microelectronics A*STAR in Singapore. Her research interests include acoustic sensors for RF and medical imaging, particularly the development of Aluminum Nitride piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducers (PMUT) for high-resolution imaging. Liu has a strong background in Finite Element Method (FEM) modeling and has participated in multiple multi-project wafer (MPW) programs, utilizing EDA tools such as Cadence and Synopsys for circuit design and simulation.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Liu Wenjuan is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of electronic engineering, specifically focusing on acoustic sensors for RF and medical imaging. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Solid-state Electronics from Fudan University, complemented by valuable international experiences in renowned institutions such as CNRS-IEMN in France and the Institute of Microelectronics in Singapore.

Education Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Solid-state Electronics
    Fudan University, 09/2014 – 08/2020

    • Visiting Student at CNRS-IEMN-DOAE UPHF, France (10/2017 – 05/2019)
    • Intern at Institute of Microelectronics A*STAR, Singapore (06/2017 – 09/2017)
    • Visiting Student at VIRTUS, School of EEE NTU, Singapore (02/2016 – 09/2017)
  • M.S. in Integrated Circuit Engineering (Recommended)
    Tianjin University, 09/2011 – 01/2014
  • B.S. in Electronics Science and Technology
    Tianjin University, 09/2007 – 07/2011

Work Experience 💼

  • Ph.D. Researcher
    Fudan University

    • Research Focus: Fabrication of micromachined ultrasonic transducers (PMUT) for high-resolution imaging, using MEMS fabrication and integrated circuit technologies.
  • Project Leader
    Tianjin University

    • Design of Anti-attack Information Security Chip (2011.12 – 2014.1)
      • Led the project aimed at detection and defense against physical-invasive attacks. Integrated detection sensors into an independent IP core for monitoring physical environment variables.

Achievements 🏆

  • Aluminum Nitride Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (PMUT)
    • Developed a high-frequency ultrasonic array (20-80 MHz) for imaging applications. Conducted theoretical simulations and realized designs using MEMS fabrication techniques.
  • Anti-attack Information Security Chip
    • Completed overall circuit design, layout design, and post-layout simulation. The chip was successfully taped out using SMIC 0.18µm and GF 0.18µm processes, and a patent was applied.

Awards and Honors 🎖️

  • The Excellent Graduate Student Scholarship, Fudan University (2015-2017)
  • Campus France Scholarship (2017-2019)
  • Excellent Student Cadre of Tianjin University (2012-2013, 2011-2012, 2009-2010)
  • Excellent Graduates of Tianjin University (01/2014, 06/2011)
  • Merit Student of Tianjin University (2010-2011)

Publication Top Notes:

A Near Spurious-free 6 GHz Laterally-excited Bulk Acoustic Resonator with Single-sided Wavy Electrodes

A Laterally Excited Bulk Acoustic Wave Resonator Based on LiNbO3 with Arc-Shaped Electrodes

A Sc0.096Al0.904N-Based Bimorph Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Using 3 × 3 Circular Diaphragms

Suppression of spurious modes in lateral-excited bulk acoustic wave resonators using piston mode electrodes

Theoretical Analysis and Verification on ScAlN-Based Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers With DC Bias

A ScAlN-Based Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone With Sector-Connected Cantilevers

Prof. Dr. Xiaogang Lin | Biosensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Xiaogang Lin | Biosensor Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Xiaogang Lin, Chongqing University, China

Xiaogang Lin He earned his B.E. degree in Precision Instrument from Xi’an Technological University in 1998, followed by his M.A.Eng and Ph.D. degrees in Optical Engineering from Chongqing University in 2003 and 2008, respectively. Dr. Lin began his career as a technician at Mingguang Instrument Factory in 1998 before transitioning to academia as a Lecturer at Chongqing University’s College of Opto-electronic Engineering in 2003. He has since risen through the ranks, becoming an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor in 2010, and Professor in 2017. His research interests focus on photoelectric biosensing, biosensors, precision testing technology, and intelligent instruments, resulting in over 40 high-quality technical publications. Dr. Lin has also served as a visiting scholar at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 2014 and 2017. He is an active member of the third Council of Opto-mechatronics Technology and Systems under the China Instrument and Control Society, as well as a senior member of the society. Additionally, he is an international TRIZ Association three-level certified expert and a national second-level innovation engineer. Dr. Lin has received the first prize of the Chongqing Science and Technology Progress Award and has hosted and participated in more than 20 provincial and ministerial research projects, including significant initiatives like the National Key R&D Program of China and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Xiaogang Lin

Dr. Xiaogang Lin is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive academic and professional achievements in the field of optical engineering and biosensing technologies. Born in Chongqing, China, in 1975, Dr. Lin has built a remarkable career, marked by significant contributions to research and education.

Education 🎓

  • B.E. in Precise Instrument
    Xi’an Technological University, Xi’an, China (1998)
  • M.A. in Optical Engineering
    Chongqing University, Chongqing, China (2003)
  • Ph.D. in Optical Engineering
    Chongqing University, Chongqing, China (2008)

Work Experience 💼

  • Technician
    Mingguang Instrument Factory, China (1998)
  • Lecturer
    College of Opto-electronic Engineering, Chongqing University (2003)
  • Assistant Professor
    College of Opto-electronic Engineering, Chongqing University (2003 – 2010)
  • Associate Professor
    College of Opto-electronic Engineering, Chongqing University (2010 – 2017)
  • Professor
    College of Opto-electronic Engineering, Chongqing University (2017 – Present)
  • Visiting Scholar
    University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA (2014, 2017)

Achievements 🌟

  • Over 40 high-quality technical publications in the field of optical engineering and biosensing.
  • Member of the Third Council of Opto-mechatronics Technology and Systems, China Instrument and Control Society.
  • Senior member of the China Instrument and Control Society.
  • International TRIZ Association three-level certified expert.
  • National second-level innovation engineer.

Awards and Honors 🏆

  • First Prize of Chongqing Science and Technology Progress Award
    For significant contributions to the field of optical engineering and biosensing.
  • Hosted and participated in more than 20 provincial and ministerial research projects, including:
    • National Key R&D Program of China
    • National Natural Science Foundation of China

Publication Top Notes:

A Study on Pigment Composition of Buddhist Cave Paintings Based on Hyperspectral Technology

A Perovskite Material Screening and Performance Study Based on Asymmetric Convolutional Blocks

Advancements in Chemical and Biosensors for Point-of-Care Detection of Acrylamide

ACEK Biosensor for the Minute-Scale Quantification of Breast Cancer ctDNA

An alternating current electrokinetics biosensor for rapid on-site serological screening of Taenia solium cysticercosis infection

Assoc Prof Dr. Sophia Barinova | Chlorophyta Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Sophia Barinova | Chlorophyta Award | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc Prof Dr. Sophia Barinova, University of Haifa, Israel

Sophia Barinova is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in botany and chemistry, with a career spanning several decades. She completed her M.Sc. in Chemistry at Far-Eastern State University (1969-1973) and later earned her Ph.D. in Botany from the Institute of Botany, Russian Academy of Science, in St. Petersburg (1989-1991). Her professional journey began as a researcher at the Institute of Biology and Soil Science in Vladivostok (1968-1989), followed by significant roles at the Institute of Nature Conservation in Moscow, where she served as both a Senior Researcher and Senior Research Scientist. Since moving to Israel, she has held various academic positions at the University of Haifa’s Institute of Evolution, culminating in her current role as Associate Professor since 2015.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Sophia Barinova

Overview: Sophia Barinova stands out as an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her extensive academic and research contributions over several decades. Her career showcases a commitment to advancing knowledge in aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental conservation.

Education:

Higher Education:

  • M.Sc.
    Institution: Far-Eastern State University, Faculty of Chemistry
    Period: 1969-1973
    Specialization: Chemistry
  • Ph.D.
    Institution: Institute of Botany, Russian Academy of Science, St.-Petersburg
    Period: 1989-1991
    Specialization: Botany

Work Experience:

Academic Ranks and Tenure:

  • Researcher
    Institution: Institute of Biology and Soil Science, Far-Eastern Branch, Acad. Sci. USSR, Vladivostok
    Years: 1968-1989
  • Senior Researcher
    Institution: Institute of Nature Conservation, Ministry of Ecology, Moscow
    Years: 1989-1993
  • Senior Research Scientist
    Institution: Institute of Nature Conservation, Ministry of Ecology, Moscow
    Years: 1994-2001
  • Lecturer (KAMEA)
    Institution: Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa
    Years: 2001-2005
  • Senior Research Scientist (KAMEA)
    Institution: Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa
    Years: 2006-2015
  • Associate Professor
    Institution: Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa
    Years: 2015-present

Publication top Notes:

Diatoms’ Diversity in the Assessment of the Impact of Diamond and Oil and Gas Mining on Aquatic Ecosystems of the Central Yakut Plain (Eastern Siberia, Yakutia) Using Bioindication and Statistical Mapping Methods

Correction to: Multi-Interacting Natural and Anthropogenic Stressors on Freshwater Ecosystems: Their Current Status and Future Prospects for 21st Century (Water, (2024), 16, 11, (1483), 10.3390/w16111483)

Kazakhstan Has an Unexpected Diversity of Medicinal Plants of the Genus Acorus (Acoraceae) and Could Be a Cradle of the Triploid Species A. calamus

Diatoms of the Macroalgae Epiphyton and Bioindication of the Protected Coastal Waters of the Kazantip Cape (Crimea, the Sea of Azov)

Benthic Diatoms on Macrophytes of the Israeli Mediterranean Coast