Abdelfattah Zalat | Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Abdelfattah Zalat | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Abdelfattah Zalat,Tanta University, Faculty of Science, Geology Department, Egypt

Prof. Abdelfattah Zalat is a distinguished micropaleontologist specializing in diatom research, environmental studies, and Quaternary geology. He earned his Ph.D. in 1991 from a channel system between Köln University, Germany, and Tanta University, Egypt. With over 35 years of research experience, his work focuses on diatom applications in paleoecology, climate change assessment, and geoarchaeology. He has led multiple research projects funded by the Polish National Science Centre and National Natural Sciences Foundation of China. Currently, he is a Professor at Tanta University, Egypt, contributing extensively to micropaleontology, biostratigraphy, and past climate studies. 🌊🔬

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Prof. Abdelfattah Zalat holds a Ph.D. (1991) from a channel system between Köln University, Germany, and Tanta University, Egypt, specializing in micropaleontology (diatoms), environmental studies, and Quaternary geology. His doctoral research focused on the Quaternary diatomite of the Fayoum Depression, Western Desert, Egypt. He earned his M.Sc. (1987) in micropaleontology, stratigraphy, and Cenozoic geology from Tanta University, where he studied Eocene limestones at Gebel Mokattam and Mishgigah. He completed his B.Sc. (1982) in geology from Tanta University. His expertise spans diatom analysis, climate change studies, and biostratigraphy, significantly contributing to geological and paleoenvironmental research. 🏔️🔬

🏛️ Professional Employment

Prof. Abdelfattah Zalat has an extensive academic career in geology and micropaleontology. He began as a Demonstrator of Geology and Paleontology at Tanta University, Egypt (1982–1987), later serving as an Assistant Lecturer (1987–1988). He worked as a Research Scientist at the University of Köln, Germany (1988–1991). Returning to Tanta University, he became a Lecturer (1991–1997), then Associate Professor (1997–2003). Since February 2003, he has been a Professor of Micropaleontology (Diatoms) and Environmental Geology, contributing significantly to research in diatom applications, paleoenvironmental studies, and climate change. 🔬📖

Research and Experiences🌍

Prof. Abdelfattah Zalat has over 35 years of expertise in diatom systematics and their applications in environmental studies. His research focuses on using diatom analysis to assess environmental and climatic changes, human impacts, and paleoecological reconstructions in European and Egyptian aquatic ecosystems, including archaeological sites. He also specializes in microfossils such as phytoliths, ostracoda, foraminifera, and calcareous nanofossils. His recent projects include climate reconstructions in Poland, the Nile Climate Change Project, and studies on Holocene climate dynamics in Faiyum Oasis, Egypt, funded by institutions like the Polish National Science Centre and NSFC. 🌿📜

🦠🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Abdelfattah Zalat specializes in micropaleontology, particularly diatoms, ostracods, foraminifera, and calcareous nannofossils. His research explores paleoecology, biostratigraphy, paleoclimatology, paleoceanography, and geoarchaeology, focusing on environmental and climate change during the Holocene. He has studied Egyptian Delta lakes, Faiyum Oasis, and Sinai to reconstruct past ecosystems. His interdisciplinary work integrates fossil diatom analysis, palynology, and remote sensing to assess historical climate fluctuations and human-environment interactions. His studies have broad applications in environmental geology, sedimentology, and archaeological site analysis, particularly in Europe and North Africa. 🌿🌊🏺

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Distribution of diatom assemblages and their relationship to environmental variables in the surface sediments of three northern Egyptian lakes – Cited by 79 (2005) 🌊🔬
2️⃣ Environmental change in Northern Egyptian Delta lakes during the late Holocene, based on diatom analysis – Cited by 77 (2007) 🌍📊
3️⃣ Maastrichtian-Early Eocene ostracodes from west-central Sinai, Egypt-taxonomy, biostratigraphy, paleoecology and paleobiogeography – Cited by 47 (2008) 🦠🗿
4️⃣ Distribution and origin of diatoms in the bottom sediments of the Suez Canal lakes and adjacent areas, Egypt – Cited by 44 (2002) 🌿🌊
5️⃣ Holocene lake sediments from the Faiyum Oasis in Egypt: a record of environmental and climate change – Cited by 42 (2018) 📜⏳
6️⃣ Distribution and paleoecological significance of fossil diatom assemblages from the Holocene sediments of Lake Manzala, Egypt – Cited by 30 (2000) 🏞️🔍
7️⃣ Calcareous nannoplankton and diatoms from the Eocene/Pliocene sediments, Fayoum Depression, Egypt – Cited by 27 (1995) 🦠🦴
8️⃣ Some Upper Cretaceous macroinvertebrates from Gebel El-Hamra and Gebel Um Heriba, Mitla Pass, western-central Sinai, Egypt – Cited by 25 (1992) 🐚🗺️
9️⃣ Diatoms from the Quaternary sediments of the Nile Delta, Egypt, and their palaeoecological significance – Cited by 24 (1995) 🌊📖
🔟 Holocene diatom assemblages and their palaeoenvironmental interpretations in Fayoum Depression, Western Desert, Egypt – Cited by 21 (2015) 📜🔬

Conclusion

Highly Suitable for the Best Researcher Award based on his extensive research experience, international collaborations, significant scientific contributions, and impact in the fields of micropaleontology, paleoenvironmental studies, and climate change.

Simeon Tchakonte | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Simeon Tchakonte | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Simeon Tchakonte , University of Buea, Cameroon

Dr. Simeon Tchakonte’s extensive educational background, qualifications, and contributions to the field of Hydrobiology and Environmental Health, he appears to be a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Here’s a formatted summary highlighting his qualifications and research achievements:

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Education and Training

Dr. Simeon Tchakonte holds a PhD in Animal Biology (2016) from the University of Yaoundé I, specializing in Hydrobiology and Environment. He also obtained his MSc (2010) and BSc (2008) in the same field from the same institution. His academic journey began with a Baccalauréat D in 2005.

Qualifications and Research Focus

As an expert in Hydrobiology and Environmental Health, Dr. Tchakonte’s research primarily addresses water pollution, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and the epidemiology of waterborne diseases. His work emphasizes water quality assessment using biological indicators, biodiversity conservation, and water treatment. His skills in biostatistics and modeling enhance his ability to analyze aquatic organisms’ responses to environmental changes.

Professional Experience

Dr. Tchakonte currently serves as a Medical Research Assistant at Plenitude Clinic, and as a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Buea, where he teaches courses on data analysis and aquatic ecosystem conservation. He also has part-time positions at the University of Douala and the Institute of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

Research Experience and Funding

He has significant research experience, having received funding for projects such as the ASPIRE Research Grant for studying freshwater crustaceans in the Dja Rainforest. He also secured laboratory equipment through the IDEA WILD Grant Programme for his research on bioindicators of land-use pressure.

International Engagement

Dr. Tchakonte actively participates in international workshops and conferences. His recent work includes contributions to the FISH4ACP initiative and presentations at conferences discussing the application of artificial intelligence in biomonitoring.

Selected Publications

  1. Influence of Tides on Health Risks: Explores the dissemination of intestinal helminths along Kribi beaches, highlighting public health concerns.
  2. Machine Learning in Freshwater Studies: Utilizes AI models to assess the population dynamics of the invasive snail Physa acuta in polluted urban streams.
  3. Water Quality and Plankton Communities: Analyzes the impact of the Memve’ele hydroelectric dam on the River Ntem’s ecosystem.
  4. New Protozoan Species: Describes four new species of Hysterocinetida from earthworms in the lower Nyong estuary.

Publication Top Notes

Influence of tides on the dissemination and related health risks of intestinal helminths along the Kribi beaches (Atlantic Coast, Southern Cameroon)

Using machine learning models to assess the population dynamic of the freshwater invasive snail Physa acuta Draparnaud, 1805 (Gastropoda: Physidae) in a tropical urban polluted streams-system

Four new species of Hysterocinetida (Protozoa: Ciliophora) from the digestive tract of earthworms collected to the lower Nyong estuary (South Coast, Cameroon)

Evaluation of the health risks linked to two swimming pools regularly frequented from the city of Yaounde in Cameroon (Central Africa)

Diversity, dynamic and ecology of freshwater snails related to environmental factors in urban and suburban streams in Douala–Cameroon (Central Africa)

Conclusion

Dr. Tchakonte’s comprehensive qualifications, innovative research contributions, and commitment to environmental sustainability position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.