Valens Habimana | Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Valens Habimana | Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award

KTH university | Sweden

Mr. Valens Habimana is a dedicated PhD student at KTH University whose research expertise spans environmental chemistry, wastewater treatment, and sustainable resource recovery. With a strong scientific foundation shaped by advanced training in environmental sanitation and years of academic engagement, he has contributed significantly to advancing water quality improvement and environmental monitoring initiatives. His work explores innovative treatment solutions such as microbial systems, natural fibers, adsorption techniques, and constructed wetlands, aiming to enhance pollutant removal while promoting circular resource use through biogas generation, nutrient recovery, and water reuse. He has been involved in impactful studies on heavy metals, pesticide residues, pharmaceuticals, food nutrient retention, and the ecological health of freshwater bodies, and holds a growing scholarly presence with 71 citations by 69 documents, 4 documents indexed, and an h-index of 2. His research has appeared in reputable journals such as Science of the Total Environment, Food Science & Nutrition, Water, and other regional and international scientific outlets. Mr. Valens Habimana has collaborated with renowned institutions and environmental organizations to drive research innovations addressing local and global environmental challenges. His contributions also extend to national programs focused on industrial effluent assessments, water quality monitoring, and green growth best-practice verification. As a committed member of several scientific networks and standards committees, he actively promotes knowledge exchange and scientific leadership. Through his ongoing doctoral research and collaborative projects, Valens continues to advance sustainable water management, environmental protection, and applied analytical chemistry, positioning himself as a rising researcher dedicated to impactful, solution-oriented scientific work.

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Featured Publications

Habimana, V., & co-authors. (2024). Characterization and treatment of academic wastewater using volcanic-gravel-constructed wetlands: A study in Rwanda. Water, 17(22), 3200.

Habimana, V., & co-authors. (2024). Bioaccumulation of trace elements in fish from Lake Kivu and its potential risk to consumers in Rwanda.

Habimana, V., & co-authors. (2021). Assessment of heavy metals in water from Lake Kivu, Rwanda. In Recent advances in environmental science from the Euro-Mediterranean and surrounding regions (2nd ed., pp. 655โ€“660).

Habimana, V., & co-authors. (2020). Water physico-chemical characteristics of the Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, Rwanda.

Azadeh Kazemi | Environmental pollution | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Azadeh Kazemi | Environmental pollution | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Arak university, Iran.

Dr. Azadeh Kazemi, Associate Professor at Arak University, Iran, is a renowned environmental scientist specializing in pollution monitoring, climate change impact assessment, and sustainable resource management. With over 20 years of academic and research experience, she has led pioneering projects on GIS-based environmental modeling, urban ecological planning, and microplastics pollution. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒ

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๐ŸŽ“ Education

Dr. Kazemi earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Planning from the University of Tehran (2009โ€“2014), focusing on remote sensing applications for wetland eutrophication. She completed her M.Sc. in Remote Sensing & GIS from Shahid Beheshti University (2003โ€“2007) and her B.Sc. in Natural Resource Engineering at the University of Tehran (1998โ€“2002).

๐Ÿ’ผ Experience

She currently serves as Head of the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at Arak University, leading industrial research projects, supervising Ph.D. candidates, and teaching advanced GIS and environmental management courses. Her career spans roles as Assistant Professor, GIS analyst, and visiting professor at various Iranian universities.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Interests

Her research focuses on environmental pollution monitoring (air, water, and soil), climate change adaptation, geospatial modeling, and socio-ecological dynamics. She integrates GIS and machine learning to develop predictive environmental models, contributing to sustainable urban and natural resource management. ๐ŸŒŽ

๐Ÿ… Awards

Dr. Kazemi has been recognized as the Top Researcher in Industry and Society Outreach (2024), Best Professor of Arak University (2014), and recipient of a full Ph.D. scholarship from Iranโ€™s Ministry of Science. She was also honored for the Selected Academic Project of Iran (2021โ€“2022).

๐Ÿ“š Top Noted Publications

Hydarian, M., Kazemi, A., et al. (2025). Applying Monte Carlo Simulation to Assess Health Risks of Potentially Toxic Elements in Fruits and Nuts Grown in the Capital of Iran. Food and Chemical Toxicology. ๐Ÿ”— Read

Mohammadpour, A., Abbasi, F., Shahsavani, E., & Kazemi, A. (2025). The Impact of Mining on the Ecosystem of Central Iran’s Wetland: A Probabilistic Approach to Assessing Ecological Risk. Environmental Technology & Innovation. ๐Ÿ”— Read

Kazemi, A., Cirella, G. T., et al. (2025). Temporal-spatial Distribution of Surface Urban Heat Island and Urban Pollution Island in an Industrial City: Seasonal Analysis. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. ๐Ÿ”— Read

Conclusion

Dr. Azadeh Kazemiโ€™s combination of applied environmental science, geospatial technology integration, health and ecological risk assessment, and academic leadership positions her as a compelling contender for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her trajectory from nationally top-ranked student to department head engaged in industry and societal outreach demonstrates sustained excellence, innovation, and impact.