Azadeh Kazemi | Environmental modelling | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Azadeh Kazemi | Environmental modelling | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor| Arak University | Iran

Dr. Azadeh Kazemi is an accomplished Associate Professor whose research advances the fields of remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and environmental modelling with a strong interdisciplinary perspective. Her work integrates multispectral and hyperspectral imagery for water quality assessment, land use and land cover monitoring, and the detection of environmental pollution across diverse ecological systems. She specializes in spatiotemporal analysis of environmental dynamics, climate-change impact evaluation, and the development of GIS-based decision-support tools for natural resource management. A significant part of her scholarship focuses on the integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, UAVs, and CubeSat platforms, to enhance precision environmental monitoring and automated change-detection capabilities. Her scientific influence is reflected in her citation record, with 171 citations in total and 154 citations since 2020, along with an h-index of 7 (6 since 2020) and an i10-index of 4 (4 since 2020). She contributes to sustainable resource management research through studies on ecosystem service assessment, watershed management, environmental impact assessment methodologies, and strategies that support climate adaptation and mitigation. Her interests extend to socio-ecological interactions, urban environmental planning, and community-based approaches to natural resource governance. She has authored impactful publications on urban heat islands, ecological risk assessment, air and water quality modelling, soil salinity mapping, habitat analysis, industrial pollution, remote sensing optimization, and environmental health risk evaluations using probabilistic and machine-learning frameworks. Her wider contributions include research on green space distribution, heavy-metal contamination, renewable energy site selection, eco-tourism sustainability, and policy-support tools addressing complex environmental challenges. Through her extensive research output and innovative integration of technology, she continues to advance sustainable environmental management globally.

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Featured Publications

Aghmashhadi, A. H., Zahedi, S., Kazemi, A., Fürst, C., & Cirella, G. T. (2022). Conflict analysis of physical industrial land development policy using game theory and graph model for conflict resolution in Markazi Province. Land, 11(4), 501.

Mohammadpour, A., Abbasi, F., Gili, M. R., Kazemi, A., & Bell, M. L. (2024). Evaluation of concentration and characterization of potential toxic elements and fluorine in ambient air dust from Iran’s industrial capital: A health risk assessment using geospatial and statistical modelling. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 132, 103965.

Mohammadpour, A., Kazemi, A., Baghapour, M. A., Samaei, M. R., Kannan, K., & others. (2024). Bioengineered FeZn/GA@Cu nanocomposite utilizing spent coffee ground extract and gum arabic: Enhanced nitrate removal via (RSM) and machine learning optimization. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 277, 134060.

Kazemi, A., & Ghorbanpour, M. (2017). Introduction to environmental challenges in all over the world. In Medicinal plants and environmental challenges (pp. 25–48).

Zare Abianeh, H., Sabziparvar, A., Marofi, S., Ghiyami, F., Mirmasoud, S. S., & others. (2015). Analyzing and monitoring the meteorological droughts in the region of Sistan and Balouchestan. Environmental Science and Technology Quarterly, 17(1), 49–61.

Evangelia Koukianaki | Environmental Modeling | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Evangelia Koukianaki | Environmental Modeling| Best Researcher Award

Researcher, Technical University of Crete, Greece

Evangelia Koukianaki is a dedicated Research Associate at the Technical University of Crete, contributing her expertise at the Hydro-geochemical Engineering and Soil Remediation Laboratory (HERS LAB). With a strong foundation in Environmental Engineering, she focuses on sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Her work spans innovative projects funded by EU programs such as PRIMA and H2020, tackling issues from desertification to ecosystem modeling. Passionate about integrating science with policy, Evangelia’s research supports decision-makers in designing climate-resilient strategies. 🌿🌍📊

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Education 🎓

Evangelia holds a Master’s degree in Sustainable Engineering and Climate Change, with a specialization in Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management, from the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Crete. 🧪📘 She earned Award of Excellence distinctions for both her undergraduate (Grade: 8.34/10) and postgraduate (Grade: 9.81/10) performances, reflecting her academic dedication and high merit. 🎓🏅

Experience 💼

Over the past 2.5 years, Evangelia has served as a Researcher at HERS LAB, contributing to EU-backed projects like EcoFuture, Carbon Farming MED, and eLTER PLUS. 🌱🔬 Her role encompasses data modeling, stakeholder collaboration, and ecosystem assessment, with a strong interdisciplinary orientation. Through these projects, she collaborates with international researchers, companies, and institutions to advance sustainable practices and research impact. 🤝🌐📈

Research Interest 🔍

Her research interests include ecosystem services modeling, carbon sequestration, and the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus optimization. 🔁🌍 She integrates environmental modeling tools to forecast system behaviors under different management scenarios, supporting sustainable policy development. Evangelia’s approach blends geochemical analysis, model-based forecasting, and land use optimization—critical areas in combating climate change and land degradation. 📉🌳💧

Awards 🏆

Evangelia has been honored with two Awards of Excellence: one for her outstanding undergraduate GPA and another for securing the highest average score in her Master’s Program. 🏅📑 These distinctions highlight her strong academic discipline and research potential. She has also been provisionally selected for the Best Researcher Award for her impactful publication on forest soil function modeling. 🌲🧠

Publications 📄

Optimizing the water-ecosystem-food nexus using nature-based solutions at the basin scale — Frontiers in Water, 2024. Cited by: 1+

Optimizing the water-ecosystem-food nexus of avocado plantations — Frontiers in Water, 2024. Cited by: 1+

Modeling soil functions of forested ecosystems — Journal of Environmental Management, 2025. Cited by: Pending (new release)

Conclusion

Evangelia Koukianaki is a promising early-career researcher with strong academic credentials, highly relevant research themes, and meaningful contributions to European-funded environmental research projects. Despite being at an early stage in her career (2.5 years), she demonstrates clear scientific vision, a commitment to sustainable development goals, and potential for impactful research. With time and broader engagement in publishing, networks, and industry, she is well-positioned to become a leading researcher in her field.