Jos Lelieveld | Climate | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Jos Lelieveld | Climate | Distinguished Scientist Award

Prof. Dr. Jos Lelieveld | Climate | Professor at Max Planck Institute for Chemistry | Germany

Prof. Dr. Jos Lelieveld is an internationally distinguished environmental scientist and atmospheric chemist widely recognized for his foundational contributions to atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric physics, Earth system science, and planetary health, with a career that has profoundly influenced global understanding of air pollution, climate change, and human health interactions. Prof. Dr. Jos Lelieveld completed his doctoral training at a leading European research university, where his Ph.D. research laid the groundwork for advanced studies in atmospheric processes and global climate systems, establishing a strong theoretical and applied scientific foundation.

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The Contribution of Outdoor Air Pollution Sources to Premature Mortality on a Global Scale

– Nature, 2015 · 6489 Citations
Indian Ocean Experiment: An Integrated Analysis of the Climate Forcing and Effects of the Great Indo-Asian Haze

– Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 2001 · 1663 Citations
Radiative Forcing of Climate

– Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion (NASA), 1991 · 1550 Citations
Role of Mineral Aerosol as a Reactive Surface in the Global Troposphere

– Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 1996 · 1362 Citations
COVID-19 Lockdowns Cause Global Air Pollution Declines

– Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2020 · 1128 Citations

 

Nazzareno Diodato | Climate | Visionary Research Impact Award

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Dr. Nazzareno Diodato | Climate | Visionary Research Impact Award

Dr. Nazzareno Diodato | Climate | Met European Research Observatory | Italy

Dr. Nazzareno Diodato is a distinguished environmental scientist whose academic and professional career reflects sustained excellence in climatology, hydroclimatology, and environmental system analysis, with a strong emphasis on long-term climate variability and its interaction with terrestrial and atmospheric processes. Dr. Nazzareno Diodato completed his doctoral education in an environmental and atmospheric sciences discipline at a recognized European university, where he developed a rigorous foundation in climate dynamics, applied statistics, and environmental modeling, which continues to guide his scholarly approach. His professional experience includes long-standing research affiliations with internationally recognized atmospheric and climate research institutions, where he has contributed to multidisciplinary and cross-border research initiatives addressing regional and continental-scale climate behavior, hydrological extremes, and environmental sustainability.

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Roghayeh Jahdi | Natural hazards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Roghayeh Jahdi | Natural hazards | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | University of Mohaghegh Ardabi | Iran

Associate Professor Roghayeh Jahdi is a distinguished expert in forest science and wildfire management based at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili in Ardabil, Iran. Since 2018, she has served as Associate Professor and also acts as a Wildfire Management Consultant for Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. With post‑doctoral experience at Italy’s National Research Council (CNR-IBE) and active roles in wildfire risk committees and GFMC liaison, she brings global insight to wildfire ecology and risk mitigation.

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Education

Dr. Jahdi earned her Ph.D. in Forestry and Forest Economics from the University of Tehran (2011–2015) with a dissertation on fire behavior simulation in Golestan National Park. Prior to that, she completed an M.S. in Forestry & Forest Economics (2006–2008), studying urban green space change, and a B.Sc. in Natural Resources Engineering – Forestry (2002–2006) at Gorgan University. She also completed a Ph.D. internship at the University of Sassari (Italy) focused on environmental resource modeling.

Experience

Since 2018, Dr. Jahdi has held the position of Associate Professor at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili and provides wildfire management consultancy to Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture. She has coordinated over 20 research projects, contributed to national wildfire strategy, and trained environmental professionals through the Department of Environment and GFMC initiatives. Her multifaceted roles blend research, policy development, and capacity building.

Research Interests

Dr. Jahdi focuses on wildfire ecology and risk, fire spread modeling, environmental remote sensing, and landscape change modeling. She develops fuel models, simulates fire behavior using algorithms like FARSITE and MTT, and assesses forest health dynamics driven by climate and vegetation change. Her work spans multiple ecosystems and contributes to risk-informed land management practices.

Awards

She has received several accolades including Best Researcher in Agriculture and Natural Resources at her university in January 2024, as well as Best Oral Paper Presentation awards in November 2023 at both national and international conferences in Iran and New Delhi. Her early academic excellence is also marked by Ph.D. and poster awards during her doctoral studies and internship in Italy.

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Conclusion

Dr. Roghayeh Jahdi is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Her scientific excellence, international collaboration, and policy-level impact in the field of wildfire ecology and environmental modeling distinguish her as a leading expert in forest sciences and climate resilience. With a career defined by rigorous research, educational leadership, and national policy influence, she is a deserving and competitive candidate for this prestigious recognition.

Maral Habibi | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Maral Habibi | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

climate and environment, University of Graz: Karl-Franzens-Universitat Graz, Austria 

Dr. Maral Habibi is a Climate Research Scientist at the University of Graz, Austria 🌍. With over a decade of experience in climatology, remote sensing, and environmental modeling, she has significantly contributed to drought monitoring, snow drought analysis, and climate vulnerability studies. Her research bridges science and policy, focusing on sustainable solutions for climate challenges such as water scarcity and extreme weather events 💧🌪️. She has served at leading institutions like GeoSphere Austria and ASMERC, and remains actively involved in EU and national climate projects, delivering impactful science that informs SDG policy and resilience planning 📊.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Habibi holds a Ph.D. in Physical Geography with a specialization in Climate Impacts, where she developed advanced modeling tools to assess climate-induced vulnerabilities across arid and mountainous terrains 🏔️📚. Her academic journey was shaped by rigorous training in geospatial analysis, meteorology, and environmental systems at esteemed institutions, building a strong foundation in climate sciences. Her education not only provided technical expertise but also fostered a passion for translational research — turning data into decisions for communities and ecosystems under stress 🌿.

Experience 💼

Dr. Habibi has served in multiple scientific and academic roles across Europe and the Middle East 🗺️. She is currently a Climate Research Scientist at the University of Graz, contributing to EU-funded projects such as HISTALP and SDGHub. At GeoSphere Austria, she supported climate reporting systems and national adaptation strategies 🛰️. As a researcher at ASMERC/RIMAS, she focused on dust storm dynamics and extreme climate events in arid regions. With visiting research experience at Padova University (Italy), she’s also involved in international collaborations on hydrological modeling and bias correction for climate data 🌧️🌬️.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Habibi’s research centers on climate change impact assessment, drought and snow drought monitoring, and geostatistical climate data interpolation 📡. She specializes in satellite-based environmental change detection, mountain hydrology, dust storm modeling, and sustainability indicators aligned with SDGs 🌎📈. Her innovations, such as improved kriging-based interpolation techniques and multi-index vulnerability frameworks, support risk mapping and policy applications. Her work applies remote sensing and AI to model environmental extremes and inform adaptation planning, making her research vital for climate-resilient futures 🔄.

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Recognized for her impactful work in climate modeling and sustainability, Dr. Habibi is a prime candidate for the Best Researcher Award by Environmental Scientists Awards 🏆. Her portfolio includes over 25 peer-reviewed publications, coordination in national and EU-level projects, and active participation in global research networks such as the EGU and Copernicus 🌐. Her contributions to climate services, drought detection, and SDG indicator development have supported policy initiatives in Austria and beyond, marking her as a leader in applied environmental science 🏛️.

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📘 Drought Characteristics and Variability in the Urmia Lake Basin: Application of the SPI and SPEI, Water, 2022 – Cited by 17

📘 Assessing Snow Drought in the Alpine Region Using Homogenized Time Series, Atmosphere, 2023 – Cited by 9

📘 Climate Vulnerability Index for Drying Lakes: A Case from Iran, Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2022 – Cited by 6

📘 Geostatistical Interpolation of Climate Indicators: Kriging with External Drift Method, Remote Sensing, 2021 – Cited by 11

📘 Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in Arid Regions, Land, 2022 – Cited by 8

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Maral Habibi is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Her interdisciplinary research, international collaborations, and application of climate science for real-world environmental planning strongly support her candidacy. With continued growth in citation impact and expanded leadership roles, her contributions to sustainable environmental solutions are both commendable and forward-looking.