sahar azarkamand | Biotretmanet | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. sahar azarkamand | Biotretmanet | Best Academic Researcher Award

Researcher, UNESCO chair in Life Cycle and Climate change ESCI-UPF, Spain

Dr. Sahar Azarkamand is a dual Ph.D. holder in Sustainability and Environmental Management, specializing in carbon footprint analysis, green supply chains, and life cycle assessment. 🌱🔬 With extensive experience as a researcher, lecturer, and environmental consultant, she is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change, ESCI-UPF, Spain. Her work is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in ports, packaging, and food systems through academic research, teaching, and international collaboration. 🌍📚

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🎓 Education

Dr. Azarkamand earned her Ph.D. in Sustainability from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain (2021), focusing on a standardized carbon footprint tool for ports. She also holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Management from Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran (2013), and completed her M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Environmental Management and Natural Resources Engineering, respectively. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to sustainability, carbon reduction, and strategic environmental planning. 🎓📘🌏

💼 Experience

Dr. Azarkamand has over 15 years of experience across academia and industry. She currently teaches Sustainability Management at ESCI-UPF and will join BSM-UPF in 2025 to teach Carbon and Water Footprint. 👩‍🏫 Previously, she was a researcher at the BETA Tech Center and contributed to multiple environmental impact assessments in Iran. She has supervised M.Sc. theses, conducted workshops, and collaborated with numerous environmental engineering firms, showcasing her robust and interdisciplinary career. 🧪🌍📊

🔍 Research Interest

Her research interests span carbon footprint calculation, life cycle assessment (LCA), circular economy, green supply chains, and sustainable packaging. She is especially focused on environmental metrics for ports and food systems, aligning academic rigor with real-world sustainability solutions. 📉♻️📦 Her interdisciplinary work bridges the gap between engineering, environmental policy, and sustainability science.

🏆 Awards

While her biography doesn’t list specific awards, Dr. Azarkamand’s numerous international publications, conference presentations (e.g., UNFCCC COP28), and invited lectures are a testament to her academic excellence and recognition in the field of sustainability. 🌟🏅 Her dual Ph.D.s, teaching roles at prestigious European universities, and postdoctoral fellowships mark her as a standout contributor in her domain.

📚 Publications

Assessing environmental impacts of various biofertilizers in Europe, Sustainable Production and Consumption, 2025.

Development and application of a nutritional quality model, Sustainable Production and Consumption, 2024.

True costs of protein sources integrating environmental costs, Sustainable Production and Consumption, 2024.

Circularity entanglement: Secondary packaging in Spain, Heliyon, 2024.

Life cycle assessment of bio-based fertilizers, The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2023.

Environmental management in European ports, Science of the Total Environment, 2021.

Carbon footprint in ports, Journal of Maritime Research, 2020.

Challenges for the port sector in climate change, Sustainability Journal, 2020.

Climate change and carbon footprint initiatives, Scholarly Community Encyclopedia, 2020.

Reducing CO₂ in ports, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020.

Standardized carbon footprint tool for ports, Science of the Total Environment, 2020.

🏆 Conclusion

Dr. Sahar Azarkamand exhibits strong qualifications and a robust research portfolio aligned with sustainability and environmental sciences. Her innovative tools, prolific publications, international exposure, and multidisciplinary teaching make her a highly suitable candidate for the Best Academic Researcher Award. With additional focus on research leadership and long-term academic service, her profile could be elevated even further for future prestigious recognitions.

 

 

Tiehua Cao | Soil pollution remediation | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Tiehua Cao | Soil pollution remediation | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environments, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (Northeast Agricultural Research Center of China), China

Tiehua Cao is a distinguished researcher at the Peanut Research Institute, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, specializing in agricultural safety and disaster prevention. With a Ph.D. from Chiba University, Japan, he has garnered notable experience in environmental risk assessment and agricultural production techniques. His expertise spans crop science, disaster mitigation, and environmental interactions within agricultural ecosystems. 🌱📚

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Education

Tiehua Cao earned his Ph.D. in Life Resources Science from Chiba University (2007). He also holds a Master’s degree from the same institution (2004) and a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Crop Science from Yanbian University (1998). 🎓🌍

Experience

Dr. Cao has extensive experience in agricultural research, working as a researcher at the Peanut Research Institute since 2023. He previously contributed to the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment from 2015 to 2023, enhancing the development of agricultural systems. His expertise is further extended through his roles in key R&D projects and leadership positions within agricultural organizations. 🌾🔬

Research Interests

Dr. Cao’s research focuses on safe agricultural production, disaster prevention, and environmental management. His work aims to develop innovative disaster mitigation technologies for crops such as rice and maize, focusing on improving agricultural resilience to cold damage and pollution. 🌿💡

Awards

Dr. Cao has received numerous accolades, including being named a Top Innovative Talent in Jilin Province (2019) and awarded the Jilin Province Outstanding Contribution Expert title (2020). His groundbreaking work earned him second prize in the Jilin Province Science and Technology Progress Award (2018) and the third prize in the Jilin Provincial Natural Science Award (2013). 🏆🌟

Publications Top Notes

Dr. Cao has published extensively in leading journals. Notable works include:

“Effect of Planting Density on Population Structure and Yield of Rice under Wet Film Mulching”, Journal of Northeast Agricultural Sciences, 2024, 49(04), 1-4. Link

“Effects of Low Temperature and Low Soil Moisture on Maize Germination”, Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2024, 40(05), 9-15. Link

“Pollution and Transfer Regular of Heavy Metals in Maize Fields at Different Distances around Nickel Mining Areas”, Journal of Maize Sciences, 2022, 30(04), 56-61. Link
His research is widely cited, contributing significantly to advancements in agricultural science. 📖🌍

Conclusion

Dr. Tiehua Cao is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his groundbreaking work in agricultural disaster prevention, crop cultivation, and environmental management. His leadership roles, innovative projects, and dedication to addressing critical challenges in agriculture make him a strong contender. With further efforts to enhance his global collaborations and mentorship activities, Dr. Cao’s contributions to agricultural sciences will continue to flourish, establishing him as a leader in sustainable agricultural development.