Nikos Theodoulidis | Geophysics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nikos Theodoulidis | Geophysics | Best Researcher Award

Research Director | Institute Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Engineering | Greece

Dr. Nikos Theodoulidis is a distinguished geologist and seismologist serving as Research Director with extensive experience in engineering seismology and earthquake engineering. He has been a dedicated researcher at the Institute of Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Engineering in Thessaloniki, Greece, where he also held the position of Director. His work focuses on strong ground motion modeling, seismic hazard assessment, surface geophysics, and evaluating site effects using both earthquake and ambient noise data. He has made significant contributions to understanding the consequences of destructive earthquakes and has been instrumental in planning, operating, and analyzing data from accelerometric networks. As a lead scientist, he has overseen numerous national and European research projects, contributing to advancements in earthquake engineering practice and policy. He has authored and co-authored over 108 documents, cited more than 3,556 times across 2,631 documents, and holds an h-index of 30, reflecting his sustained impact on the field. His expertise bridges theoretical research and practical application, providing critical insights into earthquake risk mitigation, infrastructure resilience, and public safety, while demonstrating a long-standing commitment to advancing seismology and mentoring the next generation of researchers.

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Xun, Z., Theodoulidis, N., et al. Estimation of vertical amplification correction function (VACF) in Greece based on the generalized inversion technique of strong motion and diffuse field concept on earthquakes. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.

Xun, Z., Theodoulidis, N., et al. Ground-motion dependency on seasonal variations: Observations at the ARGONET array, Cephalonia, Greece. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.

Xun, Z., Theodoulidis, N., et al. Analyzing the stability of P-wave seismogram method for estimating VS30: Insights from two accelerometer arrays in Greece. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.

Xun, Z., Theodoulidis, N., et al. Towards site-specific ground motion estimates in Greece using a partially non-ergodic, mixed-effects, neural network approach. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering.

Xun, Z., Theodoulidis, N., et al. Constraining the near-surface VS structure by the joint inversion of SH wave transfer function, Rayleigh wave dispersion and ellipticity information. Geophysical Journal International.

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.