Takumi Moriyama | Conservation Biology | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Takumi Moriyama | Conservation Biology | Excellence in Research Award

Utsunomiya University | Japan

Prof. Takumi Moriyama is an accomplished researcher in rural ecological engineering and freshwater biodiversity, with a focus on the ecology and conservation of pond-dwelling amphibians and freshwater fish in Japan. His work spans the study of seasonal and hibernation behaviors of species such as the Tokyo Daruma Pond Frog and Tohoku Salamander, as well as the assessment of aquatic ecological environments in rural landscapes, including paddy fields and irrigation networks. He has contributed significantly to understanding the impacts of agricultural practices on biodiversity, integrating historical data and modern ecological methods such as environmental DNA and SNP analysis. His research also explores the historical and cultural dimensions of fish diversity in rural areas, including dialectal naming patterns and traditional ecological knowledge. Prof. Moriyama has published extensively in journals on irrigation, drainage, rural planning, and conservation, with 4 documents, and his work has been cited 5 times, resulting in an h-index of 2. His contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Best Paper Award from the Rural Planning Society of Japan, and he has led and participated in multiple funded projects aimed at biodiversity conservation, habitat assessment, and sustainable management of rural freshwater ecosystems.

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Featured Publications

  • Ogawa, K., Moriyama, T., Nakashima, N., Kato, T., & Fukuda, S. (2025). Historical data to recover the distribution of freshwater fishes across 1950s Japan. Biological Conservation, 313, 111644.

  • Motegi, M., Moriyama, T., & Nakashima, N. (2023). Selectivity of wintering habitat for the Tokyo Daruma Pond Frog. Transactions of The Japanese Society of Irrigation, Drainage and Rural Engineering, 91, I_1–I_10.

  • Aoyama, K., & Moriyama, T. (2023). Exploration of the Tohoku Salamander in non-breeding season using the passive internal transponder tag system. Transactions of The Japanese Society of Irrigation, Drainage and Rural Engineering, 91, IV_5–IV_8.

  • Motegi, M., Moriyama, T., & Nakashima, N. (2021). Impact of paddy field water management practices on the reproduction of Tokyo Daruma Pond Frog. Transactions of The Japanese Society of Irrigation, Drainage and Rural Engineering, 89, I_353–I_362.

  • Moriyama, T., & Moriyama, H. (2021). Clarification of diversification factors and succession of dialectal names of freshwater fish in rural areas in Tochigi Prefecture. Journal of Rural Planning Studies, 1, 48–59.

  • Nakashima, N., Moriyama, T., Motegi, M., Mori, A., & Watabe, K. (2021). Underground behavior of overwintering Tokyo Daruma Pond Frogs in early spring. Paddy and Water Environment, 19, 127–135.

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 🌍🧠

Solomon Tesfay Gebrekiros | Aquatic ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Solomon Tesfay Gebrekiros | Aquatic ecology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Solomon Tesfay Gebrekiros, Wollo University, Ethiopia

Solomon Tesfay 🌊 is an Assistant Professor and Ph.D. candidate in Aquatic Ecology at Katholiek Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. Holding a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in biology from Mekelle University, Ethiopia, he specializes in freshwater ecosystems and water quality management. With over a decade of experience, he’s published extensively on fish ecology and habitat assessment. Solomon is dedicated to teaching, research, and community service, having led various projects and supervised students. His passion for aquatic conservation shines through his work, making significant contributions to understanding and preserving freshwater environments. 🐟📚

 

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Education:

Solomon Tesfay embarked on his academic journey at Mekelle University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biology in July 2009. He delved into the intricacies of plant physiology, focusing on sorghum landraces and water deficit tolerance for his research thesis. Continuing his pursuit of knowledge, he obtained a Master’s degree in Zoology in June 2014, exploring the diversity and habitat selectivity of fish communities in northern Ethiopia’s Tekeze sub-basin. Since August 2009, Solomon has been nurturing young minds as an Assistant Professor at CNCS/Biology, engaging in teaching, research, and community outreach. He’s a dedicated member of professional bodies, fostering his passion for aquatic sciences. 📚🔬

 

Employment:

Solomon Tesfay’s professional journey reflects a commitment to education and scientific inquiry. Beginning as a Teacher and Laboratory Technician at Tadagiwa Ethiopia Senior Secondary School from July 2004 to November 2009, he honed his skills in biology and chemistry, nurturing young minds. Since November 2009, Solomon has served as an Assistant Professor at Mekelle University, where he continues to inspire students and contribute to the field of biology. His dual roles as an educator and researcher exemplify his dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering academic excellence. 📚🔬

 

Research Focus:

Solomon Tesfay’s research primarily focuses on the ecology and conservation of freshwater ecosystems in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. His studies investigate various aspects of aquatic environments, including habitat selectivity of freshwater fish, post-harvest losses in fishery associations, and the assessment of macroinvertebrate communities. Through meticulous analysis, Solomon aims to understand the factors influencing stream fish community composition and habitat suitability. His work contributes significantly to the knowledge of aquatic biodiversity and informs conservation efforts in the region. 🐟🌿

 

publication Top Notes:

  1. Habitat selectivity of freshwater fishes in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia 🐟
    • Published in Journal of Ecology and Environment, 2019
    • DOI: 10.1186/s41610-019-0107-6
    • Cited by: Not specified
  2. Assessment of fish post-harvest losses in northern Ethiopia 🎣
    • Published in Agriculture & Food Security, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1186/s40066-016-0081-5
    • Cited by: Not specified
  3. Assessment of Macroinvertebrate Communities in Mekelle, Ethiopia 🦐
    • Published in Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2016
    • Cited by: Not specified
  4. Factors Affecting Stream Fish Community Composition and Habitat Suitability 🏞️
    • Published in Journal of Aquaculture & Marine Biology, 2016
    • DOI: 10.15406/jamb.2016.04.00076
    • Cited by: Not specified
  5. Yield and Condition Factor of Oreochromis niloticus in Tigray, Ethiopia 🐟
    • Published in World, 2015
    • Cited by: Not specified