Madiha Ijaz | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Madiha Ijaz | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Madiha Ijaz, University of the Punjab, Pakistan

Dr. Madiha Ijaz is a dedicated academic and researcher in the field of Environmental Sciences with a specialization in occupational health and safety (OHS). She has been serving as a Lecturer and Head of the Geology Department at Govt. Postgraduate College for Women in Lahore since 2018. Dr. Ijaz completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, focusing on ergonomic hazards in mining and quarrying industries. With over 12 years of experience, she has authored 11 research papers and is involved in various environmental and occupational safety initiatives. Dr. Ijaz is also an active participant in national and international scientific conferences. 📚💼

 

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Academic Background 🎓🌱

Dr. Madiha Ijaz holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in ergonomic hazards and exposure assessments (OHS) from the University of the Punjab (2021). She completed her M.Phil. in Environmental Sciences at GC University Lahore in 2015, and her M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences from the University of the Punjab in 2011. Additionally, Dr. Ijaz earned a Bachelor’s in Education (B.Ed.) in 2015 from Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, enhancing her teaching expertise. She also holds a B.Sc. in Double Mathematics and Physics from Postgraduate College for Women, Sialkot. 📚👩‍🎓

 

Professional Experience 🌍👩‍🏫

Dr. Madiha Ijaz has diverse experience in academia and environmental consultancy. Since November 2021, she has been teaching Fundamentals of Ergonomics and Noise Pollution to MPhil OHS students at the College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab. She has served as a Lecturer in Geology at Govt. Postgraduate College for Women, Lahore since January 2018. Dr. Ijaz has also managed examination systems for 21 disciplines and contributed to the M.Phil. OHS admission committee. Previously, she worked as an Environmental Analyst at Weekly Cutting Edge Magazine (2015-2016) and as an Environmentalist at Universal Environmental Consultants (2011-2014). 🌱📚

 

Training and Workshops 📚🎓

Dr. Madiha Ijaz has actively participated in various professional development programs. In November 2019, she attended a two-day workshop on “Teaching as a Profession” at the Faculty Development Academy, Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), Pakistan. She also completed a two-week Induction Training in April-May 2018 at the same institution. Dr. Ijaz enhanced her skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by attending a course from August 5 to 27, 2017, at the College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab. Additionally, she participated in a one-day workshop on Contaminated Site Assessment in February 2016. 🌱👩‍🏫

 

Research Focus

Dr. Madiha Ijaz’s research primarily focuses on environmental health and occupational safety. Her work addresses musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) among workers, particularly in sectors like construction, coal mining, and brick manufacturing, highlighting the impact of ergonomics, dust exposure, and socioeconomic factors on workers’ health. Additionally, she explores environmental pollution through studies on contaminated sites, water quality, and the use of phytoremediation for waste management. Dr. Ijaz also investigates heat-related illnesses in mining environments and the role of microorganisms in environmental cleanup. Her interdisciplinary research links environmental sciences, public health, and sustainable development. 🌍🔬👷‍♀️

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Task-based evaluation of WRMSDs prevailing amongst workers in building construction: An occupational and socioeconomic perspective
    Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | Published: 2024-08-26 | DOI: 10.3233/bmr-240078 📊
  • Workplace induced heat-related-illness and kidney disorders amongst coal cutters of underground mines
    Indoor and Built Environment | Published: 2024-07 | DOI: 10.1177/1420326X241229431 💪
  • Environmental conditions and the associated health effects amongst workers of electronic industry
    Pakistan Journal of Science | Published: 2024-03-01 🏭
  • Burkholderia cepacia CS8 improves phytoremediation potential of Calendula officinalis for tannery solid waste polluted soil
    International Journal of Phytoremediation | Published: 2023-02-28 | DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2183717 🌱
  • Risk Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Upper and Lower Back Pain in Male Underground Coal Miners in Punjab, Pakistan
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | Published: 2020-06-09 | DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17114102 🔧
  • Biogas Synthesis from Leather Industry Solid Waste in Pakistan
    Polish Journal of Environmental Studies | Published: 2020-06-08 | DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/110444 ♻️
  • Dust Generation and Respiratory Impact of Underground Coal-Producing Mines in Pakistan
    Polish Journal of Environmental Studies | Published: 2020-06-08 | DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/115329 🌫️
  • Cross-Sectional Survey of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Workers Practicing Traditional Methods of Underground Coal Mining
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | Published: 2020-04-09 | DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17072566 🛠️
  • Quantitative and qualitative assessment of musculoskeletal disorders and socioeconomic issues of workers of brick industry in Pakistan
    International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics | Published: 2020-03 | DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2020.102933 🧱
  • Role of Acinetobacter sp. CS9 in Improving Growth and Phytoremediation Potential of Catharanthus longifolius under Cadmium Stress
    Polish Journal of Environmental Studies | Published: 2018-11-20 | DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/80806 🌿

 

Pin-Chun Huang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Pin-Chun Huang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Pin-Chun Huang, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan

Dr. Huang is an expert in hydrology and river engineering with extensive experience in rainfall-runoff modeling and flood prediction. He holds a Ph.D. from NTOU and has received numerous awards, including the 2022 Excellent Young Scholars Award from Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council. He has published widely in high-impact journals, focusing on hydrological and geomorphological systems for flood and coastal inundation forecasting. 🌊💧🌐📚

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Professional Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Pin-Chun Huang has a diverse academic and research background. Since February 2022, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Harbor and River Engineering at National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU). He also has experience as a Visiting Scholar at several prestigious institutions, including the University of California, Irvine (2019) and Moscow State University (2017). Dr. Huang worked as an Assistant Research Fellow at NTOU’s Center of Excellence for Ocean Engineering from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he held a postdoctoral position at NTOU from 2016 to 2018. 🌍🔬📚

Education

Assist. Prof. Dr. Pin-Chun Huang has an extensive academic foundation in Harbor and River Engineering from National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU). He earned his Ph.D. in 2016, following a Master’s degree in 2013, both from NTOU’s Department of Harbor and River Engineering. Dr. Huang’s academic journey began at NTOU in 2007, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2011. His solid educational background equips him with deep expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and engineering research. 📘🎓🌊

Awards and Honors

Assist. Prof. Dr. Pin-Chun Huang has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. In 2022, he was honored with the Excellent Young Scholars Award by Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council. Dr. Huang also received the Academic Research Advancement Award from National Taiwan Ocean University in 2021. His academic excellence has been recognized with an Honorary Membership in the Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society (2016), and the Best Paper Award at the Disaster Management Conference (2013). Additionally, he was awarded the Engineering, Science, and Technology Scholarship by China Engineering Consultants in 2011 and 2012. 🏅🎖️📜

Research Interests

 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Pin-Chun Huang’s research interests are focused on surface hydrology and channel hydraulics, aiming to better understand water flow and flood behavior in various environments. His expertise includes rainfall-runoff modeling, which helps predict stormwater runoff, and flood forecasting for urban and rural areas. He also specializes in coastal inundation simulation to evaluate flood risks in coastal regions, integrating storm surge and topographic characteristics. Additionally, Dr. Huang works on geomorphologic analysis, studying the impact of landscape features on hydrological processes. 🌊💧🌍🏞️🌧️

Publication Top Notes

  • “Distinctions of geomorphological properties caused by different flow-direction predictions from digital elevation models” – Cited by: 21, Year: 2016 🌍📊
  • “An efficient method for DEM-based overland flow routing” – Cited by: 21, Year: 2013 🚶‍♂️🌧️
  • “Evaluating the adequateness of kinematic-wave routing for flood forecasting in midstream channel reaches of Taiwan” – Cited by: 21, Year: 2012 🌊🔮
  • “Influence of topographic features and stream network structure on the spatial distribution of hydrological response” – Cited by: 16, Year: 2021 🏞️📈
  • “An effective alternative for predicting coastal floodplain inundation by considering rainfall, storm surge, and downstream topographic characteristics” – Cited by: 11, Year: 2022 🌧️🌊
  • “Improvement of two-dimensional flow-depth prediction based on neural network models by preprocessing hydrological and geomorphological data” – Cited by: 11, Year: 2021 🤖🌐
  • “Efficient DEM‐based overland flow routing using integrated recursive algorithms” – Cited by: 11, Year: 2017 🌍🔄
  • “A simple depression-filling method for raster and irregular elevation datasets” – Cited by: 11, Year: 2015 🏔️🧑‍💻
  • “Assessment of flood mitigation through riparian detention in response to a changing climate–a case study” – Cited by: 9, Year: 2018 🌎🌧️
  • “An alternative for predicting real-time water levels of urban drainage systems” – Cited by: 8, Year: 2023 🌆💧
  • “Analysis of hydrograph shape affected by flow-direction assumptions in rainfall-runoff models” – Cited by: 7, Year: 2020 🌧️🔍
  • “Channel hydrological response function considering inflow conditions and hydraulic characteristics” – Cited by: 5, Year: 2020 🌊⚙️
  • “Channel-flow response function considering the downstream tidal effect and hydraulic characteristics” – Cited by: 3, Year: 2021 🌊🔄
  • “Refinement of the channel response system by considering time‐varying parameters for flood prediction” – Cited by: 3, Year: 2020 🌧️📈
  • “Establishing a shallow-landslide prediction method by using machine-learning techniques based on the physics-based calculation of soil slope stability” – Cited by: 2, Year: 2023 🌍🔮
  • “A novel method of estimating dynamic partial contributing area for integrating subsurface flow layer into GIUH model” – Cited by: 2, Year: 2023 🌍🧠

Efthalia Karkou | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Efthalia Karkou | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate at  Technical University of Crete, Greece.

Efthalia Karkou is an emerging researcher in the field of sustainable engineering and process management, currently pursuing her PhD at the Technical University of Crete, Greece. With a strong academic background in chemical engineering, her research integrates innovative technologies and sustainability principles to address contemporary environmental challenges in the process industry. Efthalia has contributed significantly to various projects focusing on circular water use, resource recovery, and environmental impact.

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Education

Efthalia Karkou holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Engineering and Climate Change from the Technical University of Crete. She is currently working on her PhD in Production Engineering & Management at the same university, focusing on “Holistic, Circular and Smart Water Management Strategies in the Process Industry.” Prior to that, she completed an Integrated Master’s in Chemical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens, where she specialized in chemical process engineering and environmental science.

Experience

Efthalia Karkou has been involved in multiple prestigious research projects, including XTRACT and AquaSPICE, where she focuses on modeling industrial processes and simulating digital twins for process industries. She has worked as a researcher in several EU-funded initiatives and has experience in academic research, project management, and teamwork. Additionally, Efthalia has demonstrated leadership skills by managing research teams and guiding undergraduate students through their projects.

Research Focus

Efthalia’s research is centered on sustainable water management strategies in industrial settings, with a particular emphasis on circular water use and resource recovery. Her work aims to integrate smart and holistic solutions in water and energy systems, contributing to environmental sustainability. She has developed mathematical models for innovative industrial processes, and her projects focus on the optimization of energy and water management in the context of climate change.

Awards and Honors 

Efthalia Karkou has received recognition for her research contributions in sustainable engineering. While still early in her career, her work in the projects she has contributed to has been highly praised by peers. Her academic achievements, combined with her leadership in multidisciplinary research teams, have positioned her as a promising researcher in her field. Efthalia’s commitment to sustainability and technological innovation continues to gain attention, making her a key figure in the advancement of circular economy principles.

Conclusion

Efthalia Karkou is undoubtedly a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award, with her interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sustainability, process engineering, and circular economy. Her innovative approach to solving complex environmental issues, combined with her leadership, technical skills, and academic contributions, positions her as an outstanding young researcher in the field of sustainable engineering and process industry management.

Publication Top Notes  

Process innovations and circular strategies for closing the water loop in a process industry
Authors: Karkou, E., Angelis-Dimakis, A., Parlapiano, M., Fatone, F., Arampatzis, G.
Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
Year: 2024
Citation: 0

Industrial circular water use practices through the application of a conceptual water efficiency framework in the process industry
Authors: Karkou, E., Teo, C.J., Savvakis, N., Poinapen, J., Arampatzis, G.
Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
Year: 2024
Citation: 0

Life cycle environmental impact assessment of slaughterhouse wastewater treatment
Authors: Teo, C.J., Karkou, E., Vlad, O., Arampatzis, G., Angelis-Dimakis, A.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Research and Design
Year: 2023
Citation: 5

Design and optimization of edible coating and osmotic dehydration processes for the development of high-value fruits and vegetables with extended shelf-life
Authors: Karkou, E., Oikonomopoulou, V., Papadaki, S., Krokida, M.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Transactions
Year: 2021
Citation: 0