Obadia Bishoge | Environmental Health | Best Researcher Award

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🌟Dr. Obadia Bishoge, Environmental Health, Best Researcher Award🏆

 Doctorate at National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania, Tanzania

Professional Profiles:

Dr. Obadia Kyetuza BISHOGE is a Tanzanian national currently serving as a Research Officer at the National Institute for Medical Research in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. With a diverse educational background, including a PhD in Environmental Management, Dr. BISHOGE has dedicated his career to environmental research and sustainable development.

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Education:

PhD in Environmental Management (2019-2022):

Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

MEng with Distinction in Environmental Science and Engineering (2016-2019):

University of Science and Technology Beijing, China.

BA with Honors in Geography and Environmental Studies (2008-2011):

University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Research Focus:

Dr. BISHOGE’s research primarily focuses on environmental health, sustainability, and the intersection of natural resources and development. Specific areas of interest include environmental impact assessments, renewable energy, community participation in the natural gas sector, and climate-smart agricultural practices.

Professional Journey:

Research Officer (Apr. 2020 – Present):

National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania.

Environment Officer (Feb. 2014 – Apr. 2020):

Masasi District Council, Tanzania.

Acting Head of Environment Department (Feb. 2014 – May 2016):

Masasi District Council, Tanzania.

Ward Executive Officer (Dec. 2012 – Feb. 2014):

Masasi District Council, Tanzania.

Honors & Awards:

Pan African University Scholarship (2019-2022):

Awarded for PhD studies in Nigeria.

Excellent Graduate Student (2019):

Recognized at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, China.

China Government Scholarship (2016-2019):

Awarded for Master’s studies in China.

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Dr. BISHOGE has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, covering topics such as mining and sustainable development, climate-smart agricultural practices, hand hygiene practices among students, and challenges in sustainable water supply.

Title: The potential renewable energy for sustainable development in Tanzania: A review

  • Authors: OK Bishoge, L Zhang, WG Mushi
  • Journal: Clean Technologies
  • Volume: 1 (1)
  • Pages: 70-88
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 101

Title: Remediation of water and wastewater by using engineered nanomaterials: a review

  • Authors: OK Bishoge, L Zhang, SL Suntu, H Jin, AA Zewde, Z Qi
  • Journal: Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
  • Volume: 53 (6)
  • Pages: 537-554
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 60

Title: Influence of technology transfer on performance and sustainability of standard gauge railway in developing countries

  • Authors: SM Chege, D Wang, SL Suntu, OK Bishoge
  • Journal: Technology in Society
  • Volume: 56
  • Pages: 79-92
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 45

Title: Renewable energy for sustainable development in sub-Saharan African countries: Challenges and way forward

  • Authors: OK Bishoge, GG Kombe, BN Mvile
  • Journal: Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy
  • Volume: 12 (5)
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 40

Title: Challenges facing sustainable water supply, sanitation and hygiene achievement in urban areas in sub-Saharan Africa

  • Author: OK Bishoge
  • Journal: Local Environment
  • Volume: 26 (7)
  • Pages: 893-907

Author Metrics:

Citations:

The number of citations indicates how many times a researcher’s work (papers, articles, etc.) has been cited by other researchers. In this case, the first entity has 466 citations, and the second entity has 449 citations.

h-index:

The h-index is a measure of both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. It represents the number of papers (h) that have received at least h citations. For example, if a researcher has an h-index of 12, it means that they have 12 papers, each of which has been cited at least 12 times.

i10-index:

The i10-index is specific to Google Scholar and represents the number of publications (articles, papers, etc.) that have at least 10 citations. In this case, the first entity has an i10-index of 13, suggesting that they have at least 13 publications with 10 or more citations.

Research Timeline:

PhD Research Project (2020 – 2022):

Environmental health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among secondary school students in Mtwara-Mikindani Municipality, Tanzania.

MEng Research Project (2016-2019):

Assessment of natural gas policy implementation in developing countries.

BA Research Project (2011):

Factors for the growth of floriculture in Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam city.

Dr. Obadia Kyetuza BISHOGE is a dedicated researcher with a strong academic background and a commitment to addressing environmental challenges in Tanzania. His contributions to the scientific community reflect a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and a passion for sustainable development.

 

Gbenga Adamolekun | Environmental Economics | Best Researcher Award

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🌟 Dr. Gbenga Adamolekun, Environmental Economics, Best Researcher Award🏆

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Dr. Gbenga Adamolekun is currently an Assistant Professor in Finance and Programme Leader at Edinburgh Napier University, UK. He holds a PhD in Finance from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, and is a Chartered Wealth Manager (CWMR) from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). With extensive experience in academia and the finance industry, Dr. Adamolekun has made significant contributions to research, teaching, and enterprise.

Education:

PhD in Finance, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK (2017-2020)

Chartered Wealth Manager (CWMR), Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) (2017 – Present)

M.Sc. in Investment and Finance (Distinction), Bournemouth University, UK (2015-2016)

B.Sc. in Accounting, University of Jos, Nigeria (2008-2011)

Research Focus:

Dr. Adamolekun’s research interests include Sustainable Finance, Behavioural Finance, Corporate Outcomes, Climate Finance, and Corporate Finance. He has produced a significant body of work with a focus on carbon emissions, market valuation, corporate competitiveness, and various aspects of financial management.

Professional Journey:

Assistant Professor in Finance & Programme Leader, Edinburgh Napier University, UK (August 2021 to date)

Lecturer in Finance & Recruitment and Admissions Lead, Coventry University, UK (January 2021 to August 2021)

Adjunct Professor, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, UK (January 2017 to February 2021)

Director of Finance and Investment, Betrevolution (January 2013 to September 2016)

Honors & Awards:

Bournemouth University VC Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Fully funded PhD scholarship for Academic Excellence by Heriot-Watt University

Dr. Emmanuel Egegwu’s Prize for Cost Accounting

Federal Government of Nigeria Academic Excellence Scholarship

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Dr. Adamolekun has contributed significantly to academic literature with papers published in reputable journals. His research spans topics such as carbon pricing, emissions trading schemes, corporate carbon footprints, and the impact of energy poverty on stock market participation.

Title: Corporate carbon emissions and market valuation of organic and inorganic investments

  • Authors: G Adamolekun, NA Kwansa, F Kwabi
  • Journal: Economics Letters
  • Volume: 221
  • Pages: 110887
  • Year: 2022

Title: Excess cash holdings, stock returns, and investment organicity: evidence from UK investment announcements

  • Authors: E Jones, H Li, O Adamolekun
  • Journal: Abacus
  • Volume: 58 (4)
  • Pages: 603-647
  • Year: 2022

Title: Carbon price and firm greenhouse gas emissions

  • Author: G Adamolekun
  • Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
  • Volume: 349
  • Pages: 119496
  • Year: 2024

Title: Cash holding dynamics and competition intensity: Evidence from UK firms

  • Authors: G Adamolekun, E Jones, H Li
  • Journal: Managerial and Decision Economics
  • Volume: 44 (1)
  • Pages: 641-662
  • Year: 2023

Title: Firm-level pollution and membership of emission trading schemes

  • Authors: G Adamolekun, FF Adedoyin, A Siganos
  • Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
  • Volume: 351
  • Pages: 119970

Author Metrics:

Dr. Adamolekun’s research demonstrates a high level of productivity and impact, as evidenced by multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, participation in conferences, and engagement with the academic community.

Citations: 18

h-index: 2

Research Timeline:

PhD in Finance (2017-2020)

Chartered Wealth Manager (CWMR) Certification (2017-Present)

M.Sc. in Investment and Finance (2015-2016)

B.Sc. in Accounting (2008-2011)

Eria Serwajja | Environmental Hazards | Best Researcher Award

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🌟Dr. Eria Serwajja, Environmental Hazards, Best Researcher Award🏆

Doctorate at Makerere University, Uganda

Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Eria Serwajja, PhD., is a Ugandan academic and researcher specializing in Development Studies. He currently serves as a Lecturer at Makerere University, Uganda. With a diverse educational background and a commitment to addressing social and environmental issues, Serwajja has contributed significantly to research and academia.

Education:

Post-doctoral fellow at Makerere University Kampala (2017–2019).

PhD in Development Studies from the University of the Western Cape (2011–2014).

Master of Philosophy in Development Studies from NTNU, Norway (2006–2008).

Bachelor of Urban Planning from Makerere University.

Research Focus:

Serwajja’s research has primarily focused on the environmental, social, and economic intricacies of artisanal gold mining, land grabbing in post-conflict regions, and gender-based violence related to oil industry developments. He has actively participated in projects examining humanitarianism in protracted crises, political participation of women in Africa, and environmental issues associated with extractive industries.

Professional Journey:

Currently a Lecturer at the Department of Development Studies, Makerere University (since 2015).

Research Collaboration at Makerere University (2015-2019).

Researcher at the Centre of Excellence in Food Security (2013-2014).

Program Coordinator for Young African Researchers in Agriculture [YARA] (2014-2021).

Honors & Awards:

Recipient of various research grants, including NORGLOBAL funding for the ‘Holding aid accountable’ project.

Awards include Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship from the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and Young African Scholars Grant from The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation.

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Authored and co-authored numerous research papers on topics such as artisanal gold mining, land grabbing, and gender-based violence.

Contributions to conferences and workshops on displacement, environmental justice, and sustainable development.

Book Chapter: “Self-reliance and refugee economics in Uganda” (2023)

  • Authors: Serwajja, E., Refstie, H.
  • Handbook on Forced Migration, pp. 363–376
  • Not yet cited

Article (Open Access): “Environmental, health and safety intricacies of artisanal mining in the gold-rich landscapes of Karamoja, north-eastern Uganda” (2021)

  • Authors: Serwajja, E., Mukwaya, P.I.
  • Journal of Sustainable Mining, 20(2), pp. 90–108
  • 1 citation

Article: “Condemned to the periphery: The lived experiences of women in artisanal gold mining activities in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda” (2020)

  • Authors: Serwajja, E., Mukwaya, P.I.
  • Extractive Industries and Society, 7(4), pp. 1511–1524
  • 10 citations

Article (Open Access): “Urban growth of Kampala, Uganda: Pattern analysis and scenario development” (2012)

  • Authors: Vermeiren, K., Van Rompaey, A., Loopmans, M., Serwajja, E., Mukwaya, P.
  • Landscape and Urban Planning, 106(2), pp. 199–206
  • 175 citations

Author Metrics:

Citations: 186 by 185 documents

h-index: 2

Research Timeline:

2006–2008: Master’s research on childhood experiences in Gulu, Northern Uganda.

2011–2014: PhD research on land grabbing in post-conflict Amuru District, Northern Uganda.

2017–2019: Post-doctoral research on the intricacies of artisanal gold mining in Moroto District, Karamoja region.

2018–2020: Investigated gender-based conflicts triggered by the emerging oil industry in mid-western Uganda.

Eria Serwajja’s professional journey reflects a commitment to addressing pressing social and environmental challenges through research and academic contributions. His work has garnered recognition, and he continues to actively engage in collaborative projects that contribute to the development studies field.

 

Mehrzad Shams| PEM Fuel Cell | Best Researcher Award

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🌟 Prof. Mehrzad Shams, K.N.Toosi University of Technology, Iran: PEM Fuel Cell🏆

Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Dr. Mehrzad Shams is a highly accomplished professor with extensive experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Thermofluid and Energy Conversion. He is currently a Professor at K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. With a diverse background in academia, industry, and consultancy, Dr. Shams has made significant contributions to the understanding of multiphase flows, heat transfer, and energy systems. His expertise extends to areas such as CFD simulations, renewable energy, and the design of power plants.

Education:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermofluid), Petroleum University, 1991.
  • M.S. in Energy Conversion, Sharif University of Technology, 1994.
  • Ph.D. in Energy Conversion from Clarkson University (USA) and Amirkabir University of Technology, 2001.

Research Focus:

Dr. Shams’ current research interests include:

  • Two Phase Boiling Heat Transfer in MEMS
  • Heat Transfer Enhancement Caused by Nano Particle Injection
  • PEM Fuel Cell Flooding Problems
  • Thermo Economy Design of Hybrid Fuel Cell and Gas Turbine
  • Generating Heat from Waste Using Hot Fluidized Bed
  • Bio-Mechanical Engineering

Professional Journey:

  • Industrial Experience:
    • National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Engineering and Construction, South West Oil Fields, Ahvaz
    • Sadid Industrial Group, Karun III Dam, Karun I Dam, and small hydropower projects
    • MAPNA (EPC Contractor of Power Plants), South Pars Gas Field, Phase I, Utility Part
    • Water and Power Resources Development CO., Development Projects
  • Consultantship:
    • Power and Water Resources Development Company
    • Mapna General Contractor (Pars Gas Field Project)
    • Sadid Tadbir Consultant Engineers (CFD Simulation of Dams)
    • Nehadab Consultant Engineers
    • Renewable Energy Design
  • Academic Experience:
    • Teaching and research roles at Sharif University of Technology, Amirkabir University, Azad Islamic University, and K.N. Toosi University of Technology.
    • Visiting Scholar at Clarkson University, New York, USA.
    • Guest Professor at the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, University of Toronto.

Honors & Awards:

  • Registration Number 81921 for the “Porous Burner Test Stand” patent by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Iranian Science and Tech. Research Organization.
  • Various grants for feasibility studies, design, and research projects.

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

  • Author of multiple journal papers, including but not limited to publications in Energy Reports, International Journal of Multiphase Flow, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, and many more.
  • Author of books such as “Fundamentals of Small Hydro Powers” and “Multiphase Flow in Process Industry.”
Title: Experimental study of the stable region of electrospray of ethanol-water mixtures with different concentrations by high-speed imaging
  • Authors: Bagherian Dehaghi, M., Shams, M., Sohani, F., Naderi, P.
  • Journal: Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2023, 8, 100541
  • Citations: 0
Title: Multi-objective optimization of a double tapered flow field Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel cell
  • Authors: Farokhi, E., Ghasabehi, M., Shams, M.
  • Journal: Energy Reports, 2023, 10, pp. 1652–1671
  • Citations: 1
Title: Enhancement in the pool boiling heat transfer of copper surface by applying electrophoretic deposited graphene oxide coatings
  • Authors: Alimoradi, H., Shams, M., Ashgriz, N.
  • Journal: International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2023, 159, 104350
  • Citations: 10
Title: Multi-objective optimization of two-phase flow in the proton exchange membrane fuel cells based on a data-driven surrogate model
  • Authors: Ghasabehi, M., Farokhi, E., Shams, M.
  • Journal: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2023
  • Citations: 0
Title: Numerical investigation and deep learning-based prediction of heat transfer characteristics and bubble dynamics of subcooled flow boiling in a vertical tube
  • Authors: Eskandari, E., Alimoradi, H., Pourbagian, M., Shams, M.
  • Journal: Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2022, 39(12), pp. 3227–3245
  • Citations: 14

Author Metrics:

  • Dr. Shams has a significant body of work with numerous publications in reputable journals.
  • His research contributions span various areas, including multiphase flow, heat transfer, fuel cells, and renewable energy.
  • He has actively participated in national and international conferences, contributing to the academic community.
  • Total Citations: 2,394
  • Documents: 125
  • h-index: 27

Research Timeline:

  • 1992-1993: Teaching assistance of advanced fluid dynamics at Sharif University of Technology.
  • 1998-2000: Visiting Scholar at Clarkson University, New York, USA.
  • 2003-2015: Faculty Member (Associate Prof.) at K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
  • 2015-2016: Guest Professor at the University of Toronto.
  • 2016-Now: Faculty Member (Prof.) at K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.