Dr. Eriona Canga | Nature-based Solutions | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | Alchemia-Nova Research and Innovation | Austria

Dr. Eriona Canga is an environmental researcher whose work centers on innovative, science-driven approaches to water management, nutrient removal, and sustainable eco-technologies. With extensive international research experience, she has developed strong expertise in hydro-geochemistry, constructed wetlands, and nature-based solutions for circular and climate-resilient urban systems. Her research focuses especially on wastewater treatment using multifunctional constructed wetlands and the optimization of phosphorus and nitrogen removal through advanced filter materials. She has contributed to major European and international research initiatives addressing sustainable agriculture, water circularity, biorefinery concepts, biochemical processes, and resource recovery in cities. Eriona’s scientific work demonstrates a deep understanding of hydro-physical behavior, solute transport, hydraulic conductivity, and nutrient retention in granular media and drainage filters. She has authored a body of peer-reviewed work that has achieved 199 citations across 186 documents, with 11 publications contributing to an h-index of 7. Her contributions extend to laboratory experimentation, field-scale assessments, and modeling approaches such as advection–dispersion, stream tube models, and transfer-function methods. She has presented her findings at international conferences focused on wetland systems, water pollution control, hydrology, and environmental technology, helping advance sustainable water treatment strategies. Dr. Eriona Canga is also active in multidisciplinary collaborations involving green chemistry, groundwater protection, and climate-related impacts on Mediterranean and European water systems. With strong capabilities in scientific coordination, laboratory management, project development, and academic supervision, she continues to advance research integrating ecological engineering, circular resource management, and innovative environmental technologies to support sustainable and resilient water infrastructures.

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Featured Publications

Kisser, J., Wirth, M., De Gusseme, B., Van Eekert, M., Zeeman, G., … (2020). A review of nature-based solutions for resource recovery in cities. Blue-Green Systems, 2(1), 138–172.

Canga, E., Dal Santo, S., Pressl, A., Borin, M., & Langergraber, G. (2011). Comparison of nitrogen elimination rates of different constructed wetland designs. Water Science and Technology, 64(5), 1122–1129.

Canga, E., Heckrath, G., & Kjaergaard, C. (2016). Agricultural drainage filters. II. Phosphorus retention and release at different flow rates. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 227(276).

Megyesi, B., Gholipour, A., Cuomo, F., Canga, E., Tsatsou, A., Zihlmann, V., … (2024). Perceptions of stakeholders on nature-based solutions in urban planning: A thematic analysis in six European cities. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 96, 128344.

Canga, E., Iversen, B. V., & Kjaergaard, C. (2014). A simplified transfer function for estimating saturated hydraulic conductivity of porous drainage filters. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 225(1), 1794.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhiyong Luo | Wastewater treatment | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Chongqing University, China

Dr. Zhiyong Luo, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, China. With a strong background in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry, Dr. Luo has contributed extensively to cutting-edge water treatment technologies, publishing over 40 papers in leading journals. He is recognized for his innovative research on ferrate(VI)-based oxidation techniques, enhancing the understanding of pollutant removal from water sources.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Luo holds a Ph.D. in Engineering (2009) and an M.S. in Chemistry (2003) from Chongqing University, following his B.S. in Chemistry from Wuhan University of Technology in 1996. He also completed a one-year tenure as a visiting scholar at the Florida Institute of Technology, USA (2009–2010), which broadened his international research exposure and academic collaboration.

💼 Professional Experience

Currently serving as an Associate Professor, Dr. Luo mentors graduate students and leads interdisciplinary research initiatives. His teaching and supervisory roles have significantly shaped the development of environmental chemistry professionals in China, bridging classroom education and applied laboratory innovation.

🔬 Research Interest

Dr. Luo’s research revolves around Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Environmental Analysis, with a sharp focus on Advanced Oxidation Technologies for Water Treatment. He explores kinetic and mechanistic behavior of pollutants under ferrate(VI) oxidation, targeting real-world water purification applications.

🏆 Awards and Honors

While the document does not explicitly list awards, Dr. Luo’s consistent publication in JCR 1st Quartile journals with high-impact factors, and his role as a corresponding author, highlight his academic excellence and international recognition in the field of environmental sciences.

📚 Publications

Kinetics and mechanism of 2,5-dichlorophenol removal by ferrate(VI)
🔗 Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2025, Vol. 75, Article 107934
Cited by: To be updated post-publication

Removal of 3,4-dichlorophenol from water utilizing ferrate(VI)
🔗 Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 2024, Vol. 10, pp. 1840–1855
Cited by: 6 articles (approx.)

Carbonate and bicarbonate ions impacts on the reactivity of ferrate(VI)
🔗 Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, Vol. 30, pp. 27241–27256
Cited by: 12 articles

Indirect spectrophotometric determination of aqueous ferrate(VI)
🔗 Spectrochimica Acta Part A, 2022, Vol. 278, Article 121301
Cited by: 18 articles

Degradation of 2,6-dichlorophenol by ferrate(VI) oxidation
🔗 Separation and Purification Technology, 2021, Vol. 278, Article 119475
Cited by: 25 articles

pH influence on 2,4,6-trichlorophenol degradation by ferrate(VI)
🔗 Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2021, Vol. 23, Article 101683
Cited by: 15 articles

Oxidative degradation of p-chlorophenol by ferrate(VI)
🔗 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2021, Vol. 9, Article 105810
Cited by: 21 articles

🏁 Conclusion

Dr. Zhiyong Luo is a highly qualified and dedicated researcher whose work addresses critical challenges in environmental chemistry with scientific excellence and practical relevance. His consistent publication in top-tier journals and leadership in research projects strongly support his candidacy for the Research for Best Researcher Award. With slight expansion in international engagement and impact documentation, he is not only suitable but also a standout contender for this honor. 🌍🔬🏅

Eriona Canga | Nature-based Solutions | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Eriona Canga | Nature-based Solutions | Research Excellence Award