Amirarsalan Molan Assistant Professor

• Email:fq9368@wayne.edu
• Department:Department of Civil Engineering
• University:University of Mississippi
• Country:USA

Biography:

Amir M. Molan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi. He obtained his BS and MS degrees from Azad University in Tehran, Iran, and his doctoral degree from Wayne State University. To date, he has served as the first author and co-author of over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles in civil engineering journals and conferences. One of Amir's articles has been selected as the 2018 best paper in the ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering.

Amir has also been the principal investigator (PI) or Co-PI for seven research projects funded by state DOTs and UTCs, totaling over one million dollars in funding. He is an active researcher in the field of alternative intersections, traffic operation analysis, highway safety, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and traffic simulation modeling. Particularly, Amir is interested in evaluating innovative designs to enhance the performance of existing interchanges and intersections, providing better service for all transportation users (drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, etc.). Amir has invented multiple designs for intersections and interchanges, including an interchange design called a super DDI (super diverging diamond interchange) as an alternative for failing interchanges.

Research Interests:

Transportation Planning Traffic Engineering Road Safety Accident Analysis Pavement Engineering Civil Engineering Simulation Modeling Simulation Automotive Industry Vehicle Safety

Javid Khan Post Doctoral Research Fellow

• Email:khanj3@mail.sysu.edu.cn
• Department:School of Chemistry (Inorganic)
• University:Sun Yat-sen University
• Country:P. R. China

Biography:

Dr. Javid Khan Postdoc Fellow at School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University 2017-2019 2014-2017 Postdoc PhD Major: University: Major: University: Dissertation: Advisor: Material Sciences Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. Chemistry (Inorganic) Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. Studies on Multi-Dimensional Anatase TiO2 Materials for High-Performance Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Prof. Wu Mingmei 2011-2014 MPhil Major: University: Dissertation: Advisor: Chemistry (Inorganic/ Analytical Chemistry) Hazara University Mansehra, Pakistan, Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO nanomaterials via xerogel from Zn(II) beta-diketonates Dr. Hameedullah 2008-2010 MSc Major: University: Dissertation: Advisor Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry) University of Science and Technology Bannu, Pakistan Physico-Chemical Analysis of the Drinking Water Sources of Village Khadar Khel Tehsil Lachi, District Kohat. Dr. Abdul Niaz 2007-2008 B.Ed University: University of Malakand 2005-2007 BSc Major: University: Chemistry, Botany, Zoology University of Malakand 2003-2005 HSSC Major: Board Chemistry, Physics, Biology BISE Malakand 2001-2003 SSC Major: Board Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics ,Biology BISE Malakand

Research Interests:

Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanostructures
Fabrication of Thin Film Devices
Dye Sensitized/ Perovskite Solar Cells
Photocatalysis
Water Splitting
CO2 Reduction

Prachi Srivastava Assistant Professor

• Email:psrivastava@amity.edu
• Department:Bioinformatics
• University:AMITY University Uttar Pradesh
• Country:India

Biography:

Prachi Srivastava Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Lucknow Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus Malhaur (Near Railway Station), Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow- 226 028, Uttar Pradesh, India

During the course of my research period, work was focused on the biochemical assays. Involvement of free radicals has been monitored in different ocular disorders like Eales’ Uveitis and Diabetic retinopathy. Different parameters like LPO, GSH, SOD, Catalase etc. were estimated by using standard protocols. Further therapeutic aspects of antioxidant “Ridage” (commercial available antioxidants) and Curcumin (A natural herbal antioxidant) were also observed. All studies were carried out in platelets. It was predicted during the study that platelets could be used as an effective model to monitor the oxidants-anti-oxidant status in such disease conditions at follow up treatment.

Stepping in the career of Bioinformatics I have gone through different database developments. Otherin silico identified areas were Gene identifications and expression analysis, proteins secondary to tertiary structure prediction studies, Insilico characterization, Molecular Docking, Microarray data analysis and Nano bioinformatics.

Research Interests:

Bioinformatics, Genomics Proteomics, Computational biology , Animal sciences, Computational Systems biology Virtual Screening and Drug Designing, Systems biology approaches,Genomics and Proteomics with reference to Neuro, ocular and Animal biology.

Muhammad Ahsan Asghar Master (Crop cultivation and farming system)

• Email:ahsanasghar2017@outlook.com
• Department:Agricultural
• University:Sichuan Agricultural University
• Country:P. R. China

Biography:

Muhammad Ahsan Asghar Mohallah Rehmanabad, Kachehri Road, Tehsil Ahmad Pur East, District Bahawalpur, Province Punjab, Pakistan Become a good agri-scientist 2017- 2020 Master (Crop cultivation and farming system) Sichuan Agricultural University, P. R. China (http://english.sicau.edu.cn/)During my master degree, I worked on the combined effect of shade and drought stresses on soybean seedlings.

I did the experiment in order to investigate the hypothesis that shade pretreatment enhanced drought resistance of soybean. The main finding of this study is that, shade enhanced drought resistance due to the biosynthesis of abscisic acid. This study reported that, ABA contents were significantly enhanced under shade at 12 hours. Moreover we found that shade had significantly up-regulated the expression of ABA biosynthetic (AAO3 and NCED3) and signaling genes (ABI4 and ABI5), suggesting that 12 hours of shade can enhance the ABA contents which are able to mitigate the drastic effects of drought stress.

On the other hand, another part of the project was about the combined effect of shade and drought stresses on the morpho-physiological and biochemical attributes of soybean. The main finding of this research is that, shade enhanced the drought resistance in soybean by increasing the antioxidant defence system, enhancing the osmolytes production and scavenging more reactive oxygen species via ABA and auxin biosynthesis. Interactive effect of shade and drought on the physio-hormonal, biochemical and molecular mechanisms of soybean seedlings.

Expected to be completed in June 2020 (86%) 2013-2017 Bachelor of Agriculture (Agronomy) University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan (http://uaf.edu.pk/) Specialized in Agronomy, actively participated in agriculture conferences and symposiums. Served as conferences and seminars organizer. 2011-2013 Intermediate (Fsc.) Government Sadiq Abbas Degree College, DNS, BWP, Pakistan Studies focused in medical subjects such as Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Learned basic concepts and applied these concepts to practical issues. 2009-2011 Matriculation Muslim Public High School, APE, BWP, Pakistan

Research Interests:

• 1. Crop responses to abiotic stresses.
• 2. Physiology and ecology of legumes especially soybean.
• 3. Crop production techniques, intercropping, tillage practises etc.
• 4. Crop management under stressful environment.

Carmen Menacho Miralles Researcher

• Email:carmen.menacho@outlook.com
• Department:Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technologies
• University:Zaragoza's University
• Country:Spain

Biography:

I have been working in quality control and research laboratories related to agro-food and environment, topics in which I am interested in, during three years. During this time, I have been able to acquire different instrumental technique skills as well as research projects development capacity. In 2018, I joint the Water and Environmental Health Research Group (University of Zaragoza, Spain), where I focused my research on wastewater treatments, chemical and microbiological water quality and studies about intestinal parasites, free-living amoebae and endosymbiont bacteria.

Since then, I have participated in several national and international conferences, I have attended several courses related to environment and sustainability, I have taught some laboratory practice courses for students, I have reviewed an article submitted for an international journal and, recently, I have published an article on a Q1 International Journal.

My current research and PhD project addresses the relationship between the presence of antibiotics, antibiotic-resistances, free-living amoebae and amoebae-resistant bacteria in water and their public health and environmental related risks. I consider myself as an organised, hard-working, rigorous and persistent person, full of aptitudes and motivation for success in multiple tasks.

PREVIOUS POSITIONS AND ACTIVITIES Employing entity City employing entity Professional category Start date Duration Universidad de Zaragoza Zaragoza, Spain Researcher 18/10/2018 1 year - 14 days Employing entity City employing entity Professional category Start date Duration Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral Guayaquil, Ecuador Biotechnologist, Researcher 02/04/2018 3 months - 29 days Employing entity City employing entity Professional category Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral Guayaquil, Ecuador Intern

Research Interests:

Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technologies, Department Environmental Technologies (Engineering and Architecture)

Damir Valic Research associate

• Email:damir.valic@irb.hr
• Department:Division for Marine and Environmental Research
• University:University of Zagreb
• Country:Croatia

Biography:

Dr. Damir Valic Research associate, Division for Marine and Environmental Research, LABORATORY Laboratory for Aquaculture and Pathology of Aquatic Organisms Education: 2010: PhD in Biology at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, Croatia; 2006: MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, Croatia; 2001: Bachelor (BA) degree in Biology - Ecology and professor of Biology at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, Croatia Employment: Ru?er Boškovi? Institute, Division for Marine and Environmental Research, Zagreb, Croatia: 2013 – present: Research Associate; 2010 – 2013: Senior Research Assistant; 2004-2010: Research Assistant; Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Laboratory for Aquaculture, Split, Croatia: 2001-2004: Research Assistant Research interest: Systematics and phylogeny of freshwater fishes using cytogenetic and molecular methods, disease diagnostics of marine and freshwater fishes, especially parasitological diseases, fish management studies and monitoring. Research projects:

1) Project of Croatian Science Foundation: ''Aquatic microbial ecology as an indicator of the health status of the environment'' 2015 – 2019; 2) ''Evaluation of water quality of the river Krka and the potential risks to the Krka National Park using the new bio-indicators and biomarkers’’, Adris Foundation 2014 – 2016; 3) ''Study of growth, development and resistance to diseases in different populations of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) originating from the IHOR PARK dd, Crna Mlaka fish farm'', University of Zagreb 2015; 4) „Pathology of organisms from the water in relation to contaminants and aquaculture“, no. 098-0982934-2752, MZOŠ, 2007 - 2013; 5)

Co-leader „Bacterial and parasitical communities of chub as indicators of the status of environment exposed to mining activities“ Collaborative research project between Republic of Croatia and Republic of Macedonia, 2012 – 2014; 6) Project SARIB: „Sava River Basin: Sustainable use, management and protection of resources“ (EU FP6 project, no. INCO-CT-2004-509160); WP3.B Availability and impact of pollutants on biota, 2004 - 2007; 7) Project „Jadran“ - „Systematic Research of the Adriatic Sea as a Base for Sustainable Development of the Republic of Croatia“, 2004 – 2010, RH; 8) „Aquaculture and maintain of the ecological characteristics of the water“, no. 0098125, MZOŠ, 2004 – 2006; 9) Biology and ecology of new species in aquaculture, MZOŠ 0001004, 2004 – 2004; 10) Scientific project Octopus aquaculture (VIP), Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, 2003 – 2004; 11) „ Mariculture – biological, genetic and ecological evaluation”, MZOŠ, 2001 – 2004; 12) Small farms model for cage farming of marine fish (VIP), Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, 2001 – 2002 Relevant publications: Vali? et al. (2013) Identification, phylogenetic relationships and a new maximum size of two rudd populations (Scardinius, Cyprinidae) from the Adriatic Sea drainage, Croatia. Biologia 68 (3) 539-545; Vardi? Smrzli? et al (2012) Molecular characterization of Anisakidae larvae from fish in Adriatic Sea. Parasitol Res 111(6):2385- 2391; Vali? et al. (2010)

The karyotype and NOR phenotype of Telestes ukliva (Cyprinidae). Folia Zoologica 59: 169-174 Awards: Coauthor of two awarded posters on international conferences Membership and functions: Reviewer of the journals: ''Science of the Total Environment'', ''Croatian Journal of Fisheries'' and ''African Journal of Biotechnology'', Evaluator for national scientific projects - Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia; Member of the Croatian Ichthyological Society, Member of the Croatian Botanical Society, Member of the organizing committee for International scientific workshop ''Influence of active mines on freshwater ecosystems'' at RBI, 2014; Member of the organizing committee for ZS3V at RBI, 2011; Member of the Board of Research Assistants at RBI. Teaching: 2014–2017 University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Postgraduate specialist study: Applied fish forensics Papers: Coauthor of one chapter in the book, published over 160 scientific papers and studies, 20 papers cited in WOS, 75 citations, h-index=5; participation on over 50 national and international conferences

Research Interests:

Systematics and phylogeny of freshwater fishes using cytogenetic and molecular methods, disease diagnostics of marine and freshwater fishes, especially parasitological diseases, fish management studies and monitoring.

Abdelatty Mohamed Abdelatty Saleh Assistant Lecturer and Quality Manager

• Email:abdelattysaleh@fsh.kfs.edu.eg
• Department:Fish processing and Biotechnology
• University:Kafrelsheikh University
• Country:Egypt

Biography:

Mohamed Abdelatty Saleh Assistant Lecturer Kafrelsheikh University Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt Assistant Lecturer of Aquaculture Biotechnology, Kafrelsheikh University, Faculty of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences, Department of Fish processing and Biotechnology, Egypt. • Quality Manager of the project entitled " Qulifying and International accreditation Central Laboratory for Aquatic Organisms Health and Safety (CLAHS), Kafrelsheikh University", HEI Labs accreditation Project , according to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 from Egyptian Accrediation Council (EGAC), 24 Apil 2019 to present.

Educations and Academic History ? M.Sc in Microbiology [2017], Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt. o Thesis title: Screening Study on Some Multi-Drug Resistant Food-Borne Pathogens in Beheira Fresh Produce: Control and Prevention. ? B.Sc in Biotechnology & Chemistry [2012], Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt. o Major: Biotechnology Minor: Chemistry o CGPA: 3.59 from 4, (Excellent). o My academic rank is second on the Biotechnology Class.

Graduation Project: (Excellent) Project Title: Production of Biodiesel from Microalgae. Teaching Experiences ? I participate in teaching the lectures for the following courses: • Food-Borne Diseases and Toxicology • Food Microbiology • Food Chemistry and Analysis ? I teach the practical parts for the following Courses: • Food-Borne Diseases and Toxicology • Food Microbiology • Food Chemistry and Analysis

Research Interests:

Food-Borne Diseases/Toxicology • Food Microbiology • Food Chemistry and Analysis ? I teach the practical parts for the following Courses: • Marine Biotechnology • Food-Borne Diseases/Toxicology • Food Microbiology • Food Chemistry and Analysis

Mamdouh El Haj Assad Associate professor

• Email:massad@sharjah.ac.ae
• Department:Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
• University:University of Sharjah
• Country:United Arab Emirates

Biography:

Mamdouh EL Haj Assad Associate professor College of Engineering | Sustainable & Renewable Energy Engineering Department Address: University of Sharjah, Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, P. O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates EDUCATION 1990: B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

1992: M. Sc. in Nuclear Engineering Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey 1998: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki, Finland Major subject: Thermal Engineering, minor subject: Power Plant Engineering COURSES TAUGHT 1- Classical thermodynamics 2- Chemical thermodynamics 3- Technical thermodynamics 4- Irreversible thermodynamics 5- Heat transfer 6- Mass transfer 7- Fluid mechanics 8- Geothermal energy systems 9- Solar energy systems 10- Statics and dynamics 11- Engineering management 12- Maintenance 13- Wind energy Lab 14- Heat transfer Lab 15- Energy storage Lab 16- Workshop for mechanical engineers

Geothermal energy, applications of renewable energy in industry, absorption chillers, heat exchangers , artificial neural network analysis of renewable energy systems. RESEARCH INTERESTS Renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, energy and exergy analysis, evaporative cooling, energy conversion systems and industrial ventilation. COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office, Origin, COMSOL, Maple and Matlab.

Research Interests:

Geothermal energy, applications of renewable energy in industry, absorption chillers, heat exchangers , artificial neural network analysis of renewable energy systems.

Renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, energy and exergy analysis, evaporative cooling, energy conversion systems and industrial ventilation.

Zhenci Xu Postdoctral Fellow

• Email:xuzhencinl@gmail.com
• Department:School of Environment and Sustainability
• University:University of Michigan
• Country:Michigan, USA

Biography:

Zhenci Xu School of Environment and Sustainability University of Michigan, EMPLOYMENT Postdoctral Fellow., School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan Advisor: Dr. Arun Agrawal, Dr. Meha Jain 2019-2020 summer. EDUCATION: Ph.D., Sustainability Science, Michigan State University Advisor:

Dr. Jianguo (Jack) Liu 2014 - 2019 B.A., Hydraulic engineering, China Agricultural University 2010-2014 AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Sustainable Development Goals, food-energy-water nexus, China development, human environment interactions, ecology EMPLOYMENT: 2014 - 2019 - Research assistant, Michigan State University, Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability (Dr. Jianguo (Jack) Liu).

PUBLICATIONS: Manuscripts under peer-review Xu, Z., Chau, S., Connor, T., Li, Y., & Liu, J. Food-energy-water-CO2 nexus across metacoupled systems. Under major revision in Nature Communication. Xu, Z., Li, Y., Chau, S., Diets, T., Zhang, L., .. & Liu, J. Impacts of International Trade on Global Sustainable Development. Under 2nd round of review in Nature Sustainability. Published papers Xu, Z., Chau, S.N., Chen, X….& Liu, J. Assessing progress towards sustainable development over space and time. Nature 577, 74–78 (2020) doi:10.1038/s41586-019-1846-3

Research Interests:

Environment and Sustainability

Manuel Pinto Professor

• Email:mpinto@estv.ipv.pt
• Department:Civil Engineering
• University:Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto
• Country:Portugal

Biography:

Manuel António Pinto da Silva Amaral Prof., since October 1998, at School of Technology & Management - Department of Civil Engineering - PORTUGAL PhD in Civil Engineering, by the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), having prepared a thesis entitled "Natural and Mixed Ventilation Systems in Residential Buildings", supervised by Prof. Vasco Freitas (DEC-FEUP), completed in February 2009.

As part of his research activity, he prepared the following articles (indexed scientific journals): - Pinto, M.; Viegas, J.; Freitas, V., Air Permeability Measurements of Dwellings and Building Components in Portugal, Building and Environment, vol. 46, n.º 12, p. 2480-2489, 2011 (DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.06.009); - Pinto, M.; Viegas, J., The Influence of Ventilation Systems on Domestic Gas Appliances: an Experimental Study, Building and Environment, vol. 69, p. 1-13, 2013 (DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.07.008); - Pinho P.; Pinto M.; Almeida, R.; Lopes S.; Lemos L., Aspects Concerning the Acoustical Performance of School Buildings in Portugal, Applied Acoustics, vol. 106, p. 129-134, 2016 (DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2016.01.002); - Almeida, R.; Pinto, M.; Pinho, P.; Lemos, L., Natural Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Educational Buildings:

Experimental Assessment and Improvement Strategies, Energy Efficiency, vol. 10, n.º 4, p. 839-854, 2017 (DOI: 10.1007/s12053-016-9485-0); - Pinto, M.; Viegas, J.; Freitas, V., Performance Sensitivity Study of Mixed Ventilation Systems in Multifamily Residential Buildings in Portugal, Energy and Buildings, vol. 152, n.º 1, p. 534-546, 2017 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.048); - Pinho P.; Pinto M.; Almeida, R.; Lopes S.; Lemos L., Aspects Concerning the Acoustical Performance of School Cafeterias, Applied Acoustics, vol. 136, p. 36–40, 2018 (DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2018.02.020);

- Pinto, M.; Lanzinha, J.; Viegas, J.; Infante, C.; Freire, T., Quality of the Indoor Environment in Elderly Care Centers in Two Cities in Central Portugal: Viseu and Covilhã, Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 16, n.º 20, 3801, 2019 (DOI:10.3390/ijerph16203801). As part of his research activity, he prepared the following articles (international conferences): - Pinto, M.; Freitas, V., Characterization of Natural Ventilation Systems in Residential Buildings in Portugal - The Importance of Standardization, 30th IAHS World Congress on Housing, Vol. III, p. 1487-1494, Coimbra, FCTUC, 2002; - Pinto, M. et al, Air Change Rates in Multi-Family Residential Buildings in Northern Portugal, Healthy Buildings 2003, Vol. II, p. 333-338, Singapura, 2003; - Pinto; M.; Freitas, V.; Viegas, J., Experimental Characterization of Hybrid Ventilation Systems in Residential Buildings, 26th AIVC Conference, p. 129-134, Bruxelas, Bélgica, 2005; - Pinto, M.; Freitas, V., Caracterização Experimental de um Sistema de Ventilação Misto em Edifícios de Habitação, 2.º Encontro Nacional sobre Patologia e Reabilitação de Edifícios (PATORREB), p. 349-358, Porto, FEUP, 2006;

Research Interests:

Sustainability, Green Building, Energy Efficiency in Building, Natural Ventilation, Building Technology, Building Simulation, Indoor Environment Quality, Indoor Air Quality, Thermal Comfort, Envelope Airtightness

João Carlos Gonçalves Lanzinha Assistant Professor

• Email:joao.lanzinha@ubi.pt
• Department:Civil Engineering and Architecture
• University:University of Beira Interior
• Country:Portugal

Biography:

João Carlos Gonçalves Lanzinha, Assistant Professor Civil Engineering and Architecture University of Beira Interior Institutional address: Faculty of Engineering Universidade da Beira Interior Edifício Engenharia II Calçada Fonte do Lameiro 6200 Covilhã - Portugal LABSED - Buildings Rehabilitation - Diagnostic and Intervention Methodology (Buildings Rehabilitation - Diagnostic and Intervention Methodology), Doctoral Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal (Nov06)

MASTER THESIS Hygrothermal properties of building materials (Hygrothermal properties of building materials), MSC Faculty of Thesis, Science and Technology, University of Coimbra, Portugal (Jun98) Building Health Laboratory - Coordinator of LABSED - Building Health Laboratory Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture -

Professor of the Department of Civil and Architecture C-MADE | Center of Materials and Building Technologies - Researcher Inspection, Diagnosis and Intervention in Buildings (9754) Sustainable Building Technology (9763) Works Direction and Management (10296) Construction Pathology (10308) Building Evaluation, Quality and Rehabilitation (10312) Sustainable Construction (12004) Networks and Facilities (14114)

Sustainable Construction (14129)Researcher of C-Made - Centre of Materials and Building Technologies, Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal Foreign collaborating member in the research group GPAC - Grupo de Pesquisa no Ambiente Construído da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Brasil since 4Aug2017 Foreign collaborating member in the research group IGNIS: Grupo de Pesquisa em Tecnologia e Ciência do Incêndio da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais UFMG - Brasil since 8feb2017

Research Interests:

Civil Engineering, Retrofit / Rehabilitation, Quality Assessment of Buildings, Housing and Health. Energy Efficiency in buildings

Kartlos Kachiashvili Professor

• Email:kkachiashvili@gmail.com
• Department:Electronic engineer (Computers), Applied Mathematics
• University:Georgian Technical University
• Country:Georgia

Biography:

Kartlos Kachiashvili has his expertise in Mathematical Statistics, Data Analysis, Mathematical Mo¬deling and Simulation, New Computer Technologies Development, System Analysis, Com¬pu¬ting He developed his activities in scientific production associations, research institutes and universities of different countries (Georgia, Russia, Pakistan).

Developed by him methods, models, systems, methodologies, program packages were practically realized in real systems of different countries of former USSR. His research results are published in 216 scientific articles and 7 monographs published in many well-known, international journals and publishing houses. He obtained scientific degree “Candidate of Sciences” in March, 1978, in Moscow Power Institute (Technical University) – ??? (Russia).

The next scientific degree “Doctor of Sciences” (Dr. of Sc.) he obtained in October, 1990, in D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia (Moscow). Research Interest: Mathematical Statistics, Data Analysis (Environmental, Agricultural, Medical), Mathematical Modeling and Simulation, New Computer Technologies Development, System Analysis (Environmental Water Pollution), Computing Mathematics.

School (1957-1967). Graduated with Gold Medal. Electronic engineer. Georgian Polytechnic Institute. Specialty “Electronic computing Machinery”. Diploma with Honors. Tbilisi (1967-1972). M-4000 super computer maintenance, Kiev, Ukraine (SeptemberDecember of 1972). Applied mathematics. Post-graduate course at the Moscow Power Institute (Technical University) – ???, chair of applied mathematics, Moscow, Russia (1974-1977). Candidate of Sciences (Cand. of Sc.). (Ph.D.) (March, 1978) Specialty: “Technical Cybernetics and Information Theory”.

Thesis was defended in Moscow Power Institute (Technical University) – ??? (Russia). Thesis theme: “Detection and Tracking of moving object on the basis of radio location measurement information”. Doctor of Sciences (Dr. of Sc.) (October, 1990) Specialties: “Application of computer science techniques, mathematical simulation and mathematical methods in research” and “Instruments and Methods for controlling the natural environment, substances, materials and goods”. Thesis was defended in D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia (Moscow). Thesis title: “Mathematical models, methods and algorithms of the system automation of water media contamination level control”.

Research Interests:

Mathematical Statistics, Data Analysis (Environmental, Agricultural, Medical), Mathematical Modeling and Simulation, New Computer Technologies Development, System Analysis (Environmental Water Pollution), Computing Mathematics.

V L Mangesh Associate Professor

• Email:vlmangesh@cmcmarine.in
• Department:Department of Marine Engineering
• University:Coimbatore Marine College Affiliated to Indian Maritime University
• Country:India

Biography:

V L Mangesh Associate Professor Department of Marine Engineering Coimbatore Marine College Affiliated to Indian Maritime University Passionate for research, teaching, new projects, and solutions to environmental pollution, which can benefit society. • PhD research findings focussed on finding solutions to convert waste plastics to diesel. • PhD work resulted in confirmation of advanced technology for sustainable waste plastic disposal. • PhD experimental work done in collaboration with the National Centre for Catalysis Research, IIT Madras, Chennai, India.

Applied 5 US patents in 2019 with claims to the conversion of waste plastic to diesel. • Published two web of science papers during PhD work in Journal of Cleaner Production (IF 7.0) and Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF 7.65). • Awarded the Best Faculty in 2019 for Research and Academics by Coimbatore Marine College. EDUCATION • 2020, PhD, (Thesis submitted), Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed University), Chennai-60119, India. • 2015, M.Tech., Automobile Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed University), Chennai-60073, India. (University First in M Tech and Page | 1 Gold medalist with CGPA of 9.6 /10). • 2007, MBA, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India. • 1991, A.M.I.E., Mechanical Engineering, Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata, 700020, India.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • April 2018 – to date: Associate Professor, Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore, India. • 2015-2018: Assistant Professor, School of Maritime Studies, Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (Deemed University). • 2010-2013: • Lecturer, School of Maritime Studies, Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (Deemed University), Chennai, India. • 1997-2010: Marine Engineer, onboard ocean-going ships, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management, Hong Kong. 1996-1997: • Marine Engineer, onboard ocean-going ships, Univan Ship Management, Hong Kong. • 1994-1996: • Trainee Marine Engineer, onboard ocean-going ships, Neptune Orient Lines, Singapore. • 1992-1994: Trainee Marine Engineer, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai, India • 1988-1991: Service Engineer, Ashok Leyland Ltd, Chennai, India • 1986-1988: Trainee Service Engineer, Ashok Leyland Ltd, Chennai, India.

Research Interests:

Marine Engineering, environmental pollution

Chee Kong Yap Associate Professor

• Email:yapckong@hotmail.com
• Department:Department of Biology
• University:Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Country:Malaysia

Biography:

Dr. Chee Kong YAP (Male; Chinese) is a Malaysian and was born in Kuala Lumpur in July 1973. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) since May 2009 and previously he was appointed as a lecturer and senior lecturer in 2003 and 2007, respectively, at the same Department. He obtained his Bacelor of Science with Education (Hons), Masters of Science and Ph.D. degrees in 1998, 2000 and 2003, respectively, from the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies from UPM. As an academician for more than 15 years in UPM and 20 years as a researcher, he has been active in teaching and doing research since his first degree.

He has been teaching the courses of Biological Concepts, Ecology, Ecotoxicology, and Aquatic Ecosystem Management in the undergraduate level, and Research Methodology at the postgraduate level, with more than 180 credit hours since 2003. He has supervised more than 78 undergraduates and 31 postgraduate students (as a Chairman and Member of Supervisory Committee) in the fields of ecotoxicology, environmental pollution, environmental biology, environmental sciences, water quality and ecotoxicological genetics. His research area is mainly focused on biomonitoring and monitoring of inorganic pollutants (heavy metals) in the aquatic environment using mollusks and sediments.

Under his chairmanship, three PhD and seven Master students have successfully graduated so far in UPM. In recognition of his expertise and research capabilities, he has been awarded ten research grants as principal investigator (PI) including from Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI, Malaysia), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE, Malaysia) and Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS, Universiti Putra Malaysia), with nine successfully completed projects and one is still going on. In addition, he has also been a Co-PI with three completed projects nationally and internationally currently with University of Tabuk (KSA) under University of Tabuk Deanship for Scientific Research.

Owing to recognition in his field, he has been invited as a reviewer in various prominent impact factor journals besides some non-cited journals. Until November 2018, he has reviewed voluntarily more than 380 citation-indexed and noncitation–indexed journal manuscripts for more than 110 different academic international journals. Dr. Yap has been active in publications as evidenced with his research ouputs with more than 261 published in refereed academic journals, 5 books, 32 book chapters, more than 22 international conferences/ proceedings, 45 national conferences/ proceedings, 9 invited papers and 32 poster presentations (with 1 Gold Medal, 6 Silver Medals and 14 Bronze Medals at UPM’s Invention, Research and Innovation Exhibition (PRPI). His single-authored book entitled ‘Mussel Watch in Malaysia: Past, Present and Future’ (UPM Press, 2012) is his significant output of his 20-year research endeavour.

Two papers were ranked among the Top 25 Hottest (Most Downloaded) Articles in the Environment International (Q1 journal) and Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (Q2 journal). From 2002 until December 2018, he has already published 261 peer-reviewed papers in which he is the first author/ corresponding author for more than 200 papers. In addition, he has published 21 papers (8.60%) as single author of the paper. Until December 2018, 192 of them (including book chapters) have now been indexed in Elsevier’s Scopus with an H-index of 22 (>2072 citations) and H-index of 26 (>3284 citations) based on Google Scholar.

Research Interests:

1. ecotoxicology, 2. environmental biology, 3. environmental sciences, 4. water quality and 5. ecotoxicological genetics

Massimo Lucarini Researcher

• Email:massimo.lucarini@crea.gov.it
• Department:Council for Agricultural and Economics Research (CREA)
• University:Research Center for Food and Nutrition (CREA-AN)
• Country:Rome, Italy

Biography:

Massimo Lucarini, He got a master Degree in Industrial Chemistry "cum laude" of the University of Rome "La Sapienza", Italy (1992) and a PhD in Chemistry also of the University of Rome "La Sapienza". The research activity is mainly aimed at the evaluation of nutrient content, molecules with biological and anti-nutrient activity in foods and diets, studies of stability to technological treatments of food products using specific process markers. Particular interest is addressed to the evaluation of the nutritional quality of foods, the bioavailability of nutrients and bioactive components and their interaction with the food matrix (using in vitro models and cellular models), and to applications in the nutraceutical field; recent attention in the exploitation of waste from the agri-food industry, with a view to sustainable agri-food production.

In relation to the study of bioactive molecules, the experience gained in this field is wide ranging from carotenoids to phenolic substances, from caseinophosphopeptides (CPP) to the components of dietary fiber. An integral part of the research carried out is linked to institutional activity, including: Food Composition Tables, Guidelines for Healthy Nutrition, evaluation of fraud risk in the agri-food system. In relation to the production system, the effects of technological treatments on molecules of nutritional interest are also evaluated. He is also interested in using natural substances with strong antioxidant properties to improve the shelf-life of food products.

The research activity is also aimed at the development of new analytical methods, the exchange of scientific information and the acquisition of new skills both at national and international level, through training courses, participation in congresses and seminars. The dissemination activity is carried out through the production of scientific articles, interviews released in national journals and broadcasting systems, creation of web pages, participation in congresses, educational and informative activities. Publications: Author ID 7004303581 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Massimo_Lucarini https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7004303581

Research Interests:

Natural compounds; nutraceuticals; natural products; food science and nutrition; food composition databases; bioaccesibility; dietary intake

Collins Amoah-Antwi Research Assistant/Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher

• Email:collins.amoah-antwi@pw.edu.pl
• Department:Spatial Planning and Environmental Sciences
• University:Warsaw University of Technology
• Country:Poland

Biography:

Collins Amoah-Antwi Warsaw University of Technology · Spatial Planning and Environmental Sciences M.Sc Advanced Food Safety EDUCATION Ph.D. Agricultural and Soil Sciences Jan. 2017 to June 2020 Warsaw University of Technology (Warsaw, Poland) MSc. Advanced Food Safety Sept. 2015 to Dec. 2016 Queen’s University Belfast (Belfast, United Kingdom) BSc. Biochemistry (Honours) Aug. 2009 to June 2013 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Kumasi, Ghana)

WORK/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Fellow (Secondment) May to August 2019 University of Sheffield (Sheffield, United Kingdom) Summary of Roles • Illumina MiSeq sequencing and analysis of data fragments for fungal DNA extracted from soils amended with different low-cost organic materials (farmyard manure, brown coal, biochar) • Quantitative PCR (qPCR) for fungal DNA extracted from soils amended with different low-cost organic materials • Specific surface area analysis organic-amended soils and humic acids by BET • Spectroscopic/analytical characterization of humic acids from organic-amended soils by attenuated total reflectance FTIR (ATR-FTIR), CP/MAS 13C-NMR, HPLC, DSC, EPR. Research Fellow (Secondment) July-October 2018 University of Sheffield (Sheffield, United Kingdom)

Summary of Roles • Assessed the effects of different organic amendments (biochar, brown coal, farmyard manure) on soil fungal diversity as an index of the efficiency of soil amendment by PCR using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of fungal DNA • Characterized the dynamics of soil organic matter transformation by characterizing humic acids extracted from different organic amendments with ATR-FTIR. • Characterized morphological and surface properties of soils, organic amendments and humic acids - scanning electron microscope (SEM) Research Assistant Jan. 2017 to Jan. 2020 Warsaw University of Technology (Warsaw, Poland) Summary of Roles Conducting research on ‘Dynamics of soil organic matter transformation to improve soil function and productivity by addition of reusable waste materials’

• Review of scientific literature relevant to the research • Conducting field and laboratory experiments in line with research objectives in collaboration with other network partners to investigate: o Effects of organic amendments (farmyard manure, brown coal and biochar) on bioavailability of soil heavy metals o Effects of organic amendments on soil nutrients cycling and biomass production o Changes in fungal diversity following soil amendment with different organic amendments o Quality changes in humic acids from organic-amended soils

• Interpretation of research results and writing scientific articles for publication Visiting Research Fellow University of Nanjing/Chinese Academy of Sciences (Nanjing/Xiamen, China) July to August 2016 Summary of Roles • Designed a double-sided multi-gel micro diffusive gradient in-thin-films (DGT) probe for in situ measurement of bioavailable multi-elements (arsenic, iron, lead and sulfur) at three different depths in rice paddy soil. • Installation of micro DGT probes with ferrrihydrite, zirconium and chelex gels, with DET probes for simultaneous real-time multi-element measurements in a commercial rice paddy field. • Laser Ablation Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) measurements of elements from dried gels.

• Mapping of biogeochemical distribution of elements to provide information for development of management solutions to control trace element contamination in paddy soils. Food Quality Evaluation Analyst Sept 2013 to August 2014 Ghana Standards Authority (Accra, Ghana) Summary of Roles • Laboratory food quality analysis - composition/proximate analysis and quality evaluation. • Analysis of contaminants in drinks, food and feed raw materials - chemical and physical sample preparation and instrumental analysis. • Regular in-training on GLPs and HACCP • Reporting of laboratory analyses using ISO references and regulatory limits/ranges for food

Research Interests:

Environment, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Impact Assessmen,t Soil Organic Carbon, Soil Organic Matter Nutrient Recycling Soil Science Heavy metal bioavailability

Shoichiro Ozaki Professor

• Email:ozaki-0991@jcom.zaq.ne.jp
• Department:Department of Chemical Industry
• University:Professor Emeritus Ehime University
• Country:Japan

Biography:

Shoichiro Ozaki, Japanese, male Date of birth April 17,1930 Place of birth: Okayama, Japan Marital Status: Married, two children Home address: 4 -14-1 Dai Kamakurashi, Japan Telephone Fax 81- 0467-67-0991 Educational: 1953.3 BS.Okayama University 1958.3 Ph.D in Chemistry, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Prof.Hoshino Toshio, Prof. Mukaiyama,Teruaki)

Ozaki’s primary contribution is to achieve the first total synthesis of optically active myo-inositol trisphosphate, and a wide range of other inositol phosphates and lipids for subsequent physiological studies. Ozaki found that DAB (Diphenyl (amino acidonate O,N )borane ) and many other boron compounds inhibited Huntington cell aggregation proportionally at SOCE inhibition activity of compounds and Huntington cell aggregation inhibition activity. Osaka discovered anti-aging reagent (sulfo disaccharides) which cooperate with the anti-aging gene (Klotho) to regulate Ca2+ homeostasis and consequent anti-aging and long life Ozaki is proposing method to protect global warming. His method is promotion of CO2 assimilation by effective use of NOx and drainage nitrogen, phosphorous,. Many countries hating NOx as pollution gas and eliminating by ammonia. Ozaki is considering that NOx is best promotor of CO2 assimilation . For the promotion of CO2 assimilation, NOx elimination should be stopped. Drainage NP elimination should be stopped.

Professional: 1958.4-1981.3 Mitsui Chemical Industries Ltd. 1962.2-1963.8 Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn .Post Doctoral (Prof.C.G.Overberger)(Fulbright ) 1963.9-1964.10 Universitat Mainz Post Doctoral (Prof.H.Kammerer)(Alexander von Fumboldt) 1981.4-1996.3 Professor at Ehime University,Department of Chemical Industry Present Professor Emeritus Ehime University University of Konstanz Visiting Professor (Prof.Pfleiderer) 1996.4-7 NewYork State University at Stony Brooks Visiting Professor (Prof.G.Prestwich) 1996.8-1997.8 Shangdong University, Visiting Professor(Prof.Kong,X.Z) 1997.9-2002.9 the University of Utah,

Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Post Doctoral(Prof.G.Prestwich) 2002.10-2012.11 The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research. Research Chemist A wards: 1. 1995 Gakujutsusho (Academic Prize)(Japan Chemical Society) for the synthesis of biologically active compounds (Carmofur, IP3). 2. 1984 Hatsumeishou(Invension Prize) (Hatsumei kyoukai) for the invention of Carmofur (antitumor agent). 3. 1961 Fulbright Award 4. 1963, 1989 Alexander von Fumboldt Award.

Research Interests:

Chemistry, Physical and Chemical Research, Climate, Global warming, Promotion of CO2 assimilation

Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami Research Assistant/Contact tracer

• Email:2017jgmanyami@uhas.edu.gh
• Department:School of Public Health, UHAS
• University:University of Health and Allied Sciences
• Country:Ghana, West Africa

Biography:

Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami, SUMMARY I am a trained, experienced and skilful environmental officer, field epidemiologist, and researcher who contributes to the field of public health and positively transforms the lives of individuals, groups and communities. I always bring my expertise to bare, meet set objectives, enhance productivity and avail myself to learn quickly on any given assignment.

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY 2019 Master of Philosophy (Applied Epidemiology), University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho 2016 Bachelor of Public Health (Environmental Health), University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho 2012 WASSCE Certificate (General Science), Labone Senior High School, Accra OTHER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION (ONSITE) 2019 Certificate of Completion, Field Epidemiology Training Program Frontline Course (May 6 to August 1, 2019) 2019 Certificate of Participation in Safe Abortion Care Workshop, Marie Stopes Ghana, International Health Students Summit- University of Ghana, Accra (27th 2019) 2017 Certificate of participation in malaria workshop, Centre for Malaria Research Institute for Health Research, UHAS; UHAS-SPH Seminar (2nd November, 2017)

OTHER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION (ONLINE) 2018 Introduction to Clinical Research, Global Health Training Centre 2018 ICT Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2), Global Health Training Centre 2018 Ethics of Ancillary Care in Research, Global Health Training Centre 2018 Diploma in Legal Studies, Alison 2018 Understanding the Ebola Virus and How You Can Avoid It, Alison 2018 Data Safety and Monitoring Boards for Clinical Trials, Global Health Training Centre 2018 Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis, Global Health Training Centre 2018 Introduction to Informed Consent, Global Health Training Centre 2018 Ethics and Best Practices in Sharing Individual-Level Research Data, Global Health Training Centre 2018 The Research Question, Global Health Training Centre 2018 The Study Protocol: Part One, Global Health Training Centre 2018 The Study Protocol: Part Two, Global Health Training Centre

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY April, 2020 till date Contact tracer, COVID-19 pandemic, Hohoe Municipality February, 2020 till date Research Assistant, The dynamics of healthcare utilization in the context of RTS,S/AS01 Vaccine introduction in Ghana. A qualitative longitudinal study June- August 2019 Project consulting team member, Formative Research Report on WASH in the Oti Region, Ghana ‘Contribute to improve the control of Buruli Ulcer and achieve elimination of Leprosy and Yaws in two (2) endemic districts in the Oti Region of Ghana’. March 2018 Field Epidemiologist; Ghana Field Epidemiology Laboratory and Training Program, Ghana Health Service. 2016/2017 Teaching Assistant; School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe (National Service). 2016 Part-Time Tutor; ICare Health Training College, Hohoe. June – August 2015 Student Intern; Hohoe Municipal Health Directorate. June – August 2014 Student Intern; Adaklu District Health Directorate June – September 2013 Student Intern; Ho Municipal Health Directorate

Research Interests:

Health Education Health Promotion Public Health Education Epidemiologic Studies Health Care Management Preventive Medicine Community Medicine Health Statistics Health Literacy Public Health Communication

Era Upadhyay Associate professor

• Email:eupadhyay@jpr.amity.edu
• Department:Environmental Science
• University:Amity University Rajasthan
• Country:Jaipur, India

Biography:

Era Upadhyay, Associate Professor, Environmental Science, Amity University Rajasthan, EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PhD in Botany (Environmental Sciences) awarded in 2004 from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Title of PhD: Impact of Particulate Air Pollutants on Brassica juncea L. and Linum usitatussimum L. Masters of Science in Botany (Plant Pathology) in 1997 from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra RESEARCH INTEREST Biochemical and morphological analysis of plants Physico-chemical properties of soil and plant samples Amendment of particulate matters in soil and their impacts on plants Monitoring and Modeling of Air Quality Data Analysis Risk Assessment

WORKING EXPERIENCES Ansal Institute of Technology, Gurgaon o Research Officer (September, 2008 - September, 2010) o Assistant Professor (September, 2010 - August 2011) Job profile: Research & Teaching Ansal Institute of Technology & Management, Lucknow o Assistant Professor ( August 2011 - August 2015) Job profile: Academic- Research & Teaching Administrative- Head-International programs and Administrative Hostel Warden Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur o Assistant Professor (November 2015 to January 2017) Job profile: Research & Teaching Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur o Associate Professor (January 2017 to till date)

Job profile: Research & Teaching Research Profile: Invited as an expert in the workshop on “Orienting Audit for SDGs: Ideas to Work Upon” held at the International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development (iCED) on 1st June 2018 on the occasion of iCED’s 9th Foundation Day. Core-committee member in “Rajasthan Science Congress” at Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur (13-15 August 2017). Core-committee member in “International conference on Nano-Technology in Energy, Nano-bio interface & Sustainable Environment (INTENSE-2017)” at Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur (19-21 August 2017). Coordinated ‘FDP on ‘Developing high resolution figures for research publications’ at AIB, AUR (May 29- June 02, 2017)’ at AIB, AUR in May 2017. Organized a National Conference on ‘Impact of Climate Change on Air Quality, Biodiversity & Agriculture’ as Organizing Secretary at Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur on 13-15 October 2016)

Environmetal Science SAS & MATLAB Industrial Waste management Management of food industry waste Research Interests:

Research Interests:

Air Quality Environmental Science Statistics

Muhammad Abdul-Hady El-Alfy Researcher

• Email:muhammad.elalfy@yahoo.com
• Department:Department of Marine Pollution
• University:National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)
• Country:Egypt

Biography:

Muhammad Abdul-Hady El-Alfy, Muhammad Abdul-Hady El-Alfy, Department of Marine Pollution, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Egypt 

Qualifications: ? PhD. in Botany Science, Plant Ecology, entitled "Comparative Ecological Studies on the Northern Deltaic Lakes using Geographic Information System - Egypt". Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Egypt, 2015. ? MSc. in Environmental Sciences, quality monitoring, entitled "An integrated approach for monitoring the effect of industrial activities on the north-eastern part of Manzala Lake - Egypt", Faculty of Science at Damietta, Mansoura University, Egypt, 2012.

? BSc. in Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science at Damietta, Mansoura University, Egypt, 2008. Occupation ? Assistant Researcher at Marine Pollution Department, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Egypt (2013-2016). ? Researcher at Marine Pollution Department, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Egypt.(2016 till now).

? Hydroponics, Introduction and Applications by using different types of water. ? Water and Sanitation in Africa and the Middle East, Bibliotheca Alexandria 10/2013. ? 5th International Conference on Biological and Environmental Sciences from 21- 25 March, 2016 Mansoura – Sharm El-Sheikh. ? Conference titled with " water pollution, reasons, hazards, solutions", 12/2016. ? GIS Applications in Climate Change (By: ARCA) ? Training workshop "An Introduction Course of GIS" ? Training workshop "the modern knowledge cycle & introduction on the EKB, 4/2017.

? Workshop " the modern knowledge cycle ", 3/2017. ? 1st Castle conference of advanced sciences, 3/2017. ? Workshop entitled with:" Sustainable development of Lake Burullus in light of environmental challenges and climatic changes" 12/2018. ? Advanced webinars of several training courses by NASA's applied remote sensing training program (ARSET); 1- processing satellite imagery for monitoring water quality, September 5-19, 2018. 2- change detection for land cover mapping, September 28- October, 5, 2018. 3- Remote sensing for conservation & biodiversity, January 22-24, 2015. 4- Earth observation for indigenous-led land management, Feb 5-19, 2019. 5- SAR for land cover applications August 28 & September 4, 2019.

? Workshop titled with " An Overview of Pollution in Different Egyptian Ecosystem Environments" Part (I): Mediterranean Sea Coast, 6/2019. Scholarships: ? The National Committee of Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) Scholarship for Local Young Researchers and produced a research within 6 months on "A Study on the Environmental Impacts of Petrochemical Industries on Ashtoum El-Gamil Protectorate-Egypt.” 2009 - 2010.

Research Interests:

Botany Science, Plant Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Marine Pollution

Khem Prasad Bhattarai Master of Engineering/Site engineer

• Email:kpb63@outlook.com
• Department:Department of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering
• University:Hohai University, Nanjing
• Country:China

Biography:

Khem Prasad Bhattarai is a master's graduate majoring in Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering from Hohai University, China. His research works mainly include Water Conservancy and Hydropower projects. Their most recent publication is 'Assessment of Hydrological Alteration and Selection of Representative Hydrological Indicators in Erdu River, China'.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: BACHELORS DEGREE (2011-2015, 64.88%): College: IOE, Pulchowk Campus, Lalitpur, Nepal. Major: Civil Engineering Final Year Project Work: Design and Analysis of Multi-Storied Apartment Building. MASTERS DEGREE (2016-2019, 87.26%): College/University: Hohai University, Nanjing, China. Major: Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering Master’s Thesis: Numerical Modeling and Hydraulic Optimization of Surge Tank by Using Particle Swarm Optimization.

RESEARCH INTERESTS: Research and works based on water conservancy and hydropower projects. SKILLS: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), AutoCAD, MATLAB, GIS, SAP Software, FLUENT, MS Project. Curriculum Vitae 2 020 Experience: 1. Site engineer at Super Madi Hydroelectric Project, 44MW (Nov 2019 - Apr 2020). AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: 1. The college full scholarship in IOE, Pulchowk Campus. 2. Second runner up in the external model competition in the first National Civil-Mechanical Engineering Exhibition 2071. 3. CSC full scholarship for masters’ study through collaboration between MOE, Nepal and China Government 2016. 4. Organizer and dais member of Model United Nations’ Society Conference held at Hohai University (HUMUNS) 2018. 5. Participation in various conferences, seminars and symposiums.

Research Interests:

Water conservancy and hydropower projects

Gihan Suresh Aluvihara Postgraduate Scholar (M.Sc.)

• Email:sureshaluvihare@gmail.com
• Department:Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
• University:University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya
• Country:Sri Lanka

Biography:

Gihan Suresh Aluvihara Educational Qualifications- ? B.Sc. (Hons) in Mineral Science at Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka in the year ? 2017.(Special degree with four years duration period)? ? M.Sc. Eng. in Environmental and Pollution Control at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (pending for results) (Two years postgraduate engineering degree including one-year research component and one year course works studies)

? Current Position- Postgraduate Scholar (M.Sc.) Research Interest- ? ? Successfully completed the undergraduate research with six credits.? ? ? Included one abstract publication at the university conference.? ? ? Including one thesis publication at GRIN publications in Germany.? ? ? Waiting on decisions of submitted manuscripts for some recognized journals.? ?

Writing a new research proposal for the postgraduate degree.? Objectives- ? ? To improve the knowledge on research basis works.? ? ? To gain day today updated technological concepts and new investigations.? ? ? To share the knowledge and assistance for the research publication works.? ? To enhance scientific literacy and familiarity with experiences.? I hereby certify the above details are true and accurate according to the best of my knowledge.

Research Interests:

Environmental and Pollution, Mineral Science, Chemical and Process Engineering

Farhad Sakhaee PhD Candidate

• Email:farhad.sakhaee@slu.edu
• Department:Civil Engineering
• University:Saint Louis University
• Country:USA

Biography:

Farhad Sakhaee, PhD Candidate EDUCATION: PhD Candidate in Civil Engineering Saint Louis University: 2018- 2022 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Edwardsville, IL Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental/Water Resources 2016-2018 University of Tehran Tehran, Iran Master of Environmental Engineering, Sea & Coastal pollution 2013- 2015 Sistan & Baluchestan University Zahedan, Iran Bachelor of Civil Engineering August 2008 AWARDS &

QUALIFICATIONS: ? Reviewer of Technium Sciences Journal, June 2020 ? Peter Jackalus Graduate Fellowship, May 2020 ? Volunteer Judge for SIUE Science and Engineering Research Challenge, (SERC, March 2020) ? Cox Research Fund August 2019- June 2020 ? Saint Louis University Teaching Certificate Fall 2020 ? MSCE, E.I.T, Civil Engineering FE 2018 ? Nominated for International Exchange Program at JERC University Jaipur, India (2015) o Field of research: Water Quality ? Certification of Building Engineering Council Act: o License to Profession of Engineering: Iran [Legal Practice]. 2014 o License to Profession of Engineering: Iran [Supervisory Branch]. 2013

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: ? RA (Research Assistant in Sediment Transport, Tehran University) ? RA (Research Assistant in Soil Mechanics Lab), at SIUE. Civil Eng. Dept. summer 2016 Working on all fundamental soil lab tests such as: Atterberg tests, Standard proctor test, direct shear test, triaxial tests (CD, CU, UU) and EFA (Erosion Function Apparatus) test at SIUE ? TA (Teaching Assistant), CE/ME 315, Fluid Mechanics at SIUE, helping Professor Andrew Dorgan. Fall 2016. ? TA (Teaching Assistant), CE 460: Municipal Infrastructure Design at SIUE, helping my adviser Prof. Zhou. Fall 2016 ? TA (Teaching Assistant and Co-Instructor), CE 460: Municipal Infrastructure Design at SIUE, helping Prof. Rohan Benjankar, Spring 2017 ? TA (Teaching Assistant), CE 492: Applications of GIS in Hydrologic Analysis at SIUE, helping Prof. Rohan Benjankar, Spring 2017 ? Civil Engineering, Lab-Assistant, helping Mr. Brent Vaughn and Mrs. Joy Tedford at civil Eng. Dept. Spring 2017 ? TA (Teaching Assistant), CE/ME 315, Fluid Mechanics at SIUE, helping Professor Andrew Dorgan. Fall 2017. ? TA (Teaching Assistant and Co-Instructor), CE 416: Engineering Hydrology at SIUE, helping Professor Rohan Benjankar, Fall 2017 ? TA (Teaching Assistant and Co-Instructor), CE 415L: Applied Fluid Mechanics Fall 2017 ? RA (Research Assistant) Modeling Silver Creek Watershed Fall 2017 ? TA (Teaching Assistant and Co-Instructor), CE 492: Water Resources Management Spring 2018 ? TA (Teaching Assistant) CVNG-3140-50 Hydraulic Engineering Lab Spring 2019, SLU. ? TA (Teaching Assistant) CVNG-3140-50 Hydraulic Engineering Lab Spring 2020, SLU.

Research Interests:

Image Processing: Particle Image Velocimetry, Sediment transport modeling, Flood plain delineation, Environmental assessment impact, Hydrological modeling

Anna Laura Pisello Professor of Applied Physics

• Email:anna.pisello@unipg.it
• Department:Energy Engineering
• University:University of Perugia
• Country:Italy

Biography:

Anna Laura Pisello, Professor of Applied Physics, Energy Engineering, Passionate about building physics from the small scale of smart envelope materials to the urban environment, through a human-centric approach. Graduated cum laude in Building Engineering at Politecnico di Milano in 2009. Ph.D. in Energy Engineering in 2013. Visiting scholar at Columbia University and the City University of New York in 2010-11. Post-doc fellow in 2013, and currently Assistant Professor of Applied Physics at University of Perugia and visiting research associate at Princeton University (NJ). Winner of several international academic awards and international grants.

2018-present RTD B type - Professor in Environmental Applied Physics, Department of Engineering Perugia, Italy ? Main research focus: smart and innovative materials for energy-efficient and comfortable built environment; microclimate analysis and mitigation; building energy simulation and human-building interaction; thermal-energy storage; renewable energies. ? Responsible scientist of the Environmental Applied Physics Lab at the Department of Engineering, University of Perugia

? Lecturing Professor of Applied Physics (Fisica Tecnica) at the Architectural Engineering school (Academic Years 2017-2018, 2018-2019) ? Principal investigator of national and international projects (Horizon 2020 projects – see the section below) ? Member of the Ph.D. board of professors in Energy and Sustainable Development, advisor of more than 5 PhDs. 2018-present Visiting research associate, Princeton University NJ, USA ? Scientific coordinator of the bilateral agreement between Princeton University and University of Perugia ? Co-advisor of visiting Ph.D. students and co-PI of research projects about smart materials for the built environment and microclimate in urban heat islands. 2014-present Assistant Professor in Applied Physics, Department of Engineering Perugia, Italy ? Responsible scientist of the Environmental Applied Physics Lab at the Department of Engineering, University of Perugia. ? Lecturing Professor of Applied Physics (Fisica Tecnica) at the Architectural Engineering school (Academic Year 2016-2017) ? Lecturing Professor of Environmental Applied Physics (Fisica Tecnica Ambientale) at the Medicine School (Academic Year 2015-2016) +206>>

Research Interests:

Fluid Mechanics Electrical Power Engineering Renewable Energy Technologies Environment Thermal Engineering Power Generation Building Sustainability Architecture Construction

Elisa Marrasso Research Fellow

• Email:marrasso@unisannio.it
• Department:DING-Department of Engineering
• University:University of Sannio
• Country:Italy

Biography:

Ing. Elisa Marrasso Ph.D. in Information Technologies for Engineering DING-Department of Engineering University of Sannio, EXPERIENCE  Research Fellow University of Sannio Simulative and experimental analysis of innovative geothermal energy technologies-SSD ING/IND 10 Benevento, Italy October 2018 - September 2019 Research Fellow University of Sannio Techno-economic analysis of distributed polygeneration systems in Campania Region-SSD ING/IND 10 Benevento, Italy February 2018 - the August 2018 Research Contract University of Sannio Simulative and experimental analysis on hybrid polygeneration systems in small scale applications Benevento, Italy October 2013 - October 2014 Research Contract University of Sannio Analysis of methods and applications for the recent use of energy in the tertiary sector

EDUCATION Benevento, Italy 2018 Doctor of Philosophy University of Sannio Ph.D. Course in Information Technologies for Engineering -Curriculum Energy and Environment XXX Cycle, Title of Thesis "EWcient energy use in residential and tertiary applications" (in English), Supervisor. Prof. Maurizio Sasso, Commission evaluation: Excellent Sorrento (Naples), Italy 2017 Summer School of Applied Physics Committee of University Professors of Applied Physics The Future Building: the contribution of physical applied research Sorrento (Naples), Italy 2016 Summer School of Applied Physics Committee of University Professors of Applied Physics Energy for Industry Benevento, Italy 2015 Summer School of Applied Physic Committee of University Professors of Applied Physics Applied Physics &... Benevento, Italy 2014 Summer School of Applied Physic Committee of University Professors of Applied Physics Zero Energy Buildings: envelope and modeling Benevento, Italy 2013 Degree in Energetic Engineering University of Sannio Title of Thesis: "Standard and Methodology test for micropolygeneration systems" (in Italian) Supervisor: Prof. Maurizio Sasso, Co-supervisor: Eng. Giovanni Angrisani, (vote 110/110 cum laude).

Principal subjects: Electrical, chemical and thermodynamic topics Benevento, Italy 2010 Undergraduate in Energetic Engineering University of Sannio Title of Thesis:" Energy rationalization international at Research Centre Biogem in Ariano Irpino" (in Italian), Supervisor: Prof. Maurizio Sasso, Co-supervisor: Prof. Carlo Roselli, (vote 110/110 cum laude). Principal subjects: Electrical, chemical and thermodynamic topics Benevento, Italy 2006 Scientific high school diploma State High School Principal subjects: scientific, humanistic and linguistic topics, vote (100/100)

Research Interests:

Energy Renewable Energy Technologies Energy Engineering Thermal Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Energy Management Energy Conversion Engineering Thermodynamics Energy Conservation

Amir Aghsami Research and Teaching Assistance

• Email:a.aghsami@alumni.ut.ac.ir
• Department:Industrial Engineering
• University:Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology
• Country:Iran

Biography:

Amir Aghsami is currently a Ph.D. candidate of Industrial Engineering at the School of Industrial Engineering, Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology. He received his MS in Industrial engineering from the University of Tehran, Iran, in 2015 where he also received his BS in Industrial engineering from the University of Tabriz, Iran, in 2012. Also, He is working as a researcher at the University of Tehran.

He is an invited reviewer to several ISI Web of Science/Scopus index journals such as Journal of industrial and production engineering, Environmental Engineering and Management Journal (EEMJ), International Journal of Systems Science (IJSS), etc.

CERTIFICATION: Certificate of Teaching Assistant Training, University of Tehran (March 2015), Certificate of Kaizen & 5S, Tabriz University, Iran, (February 2011).

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: Senior lecturer of Plant Layout and Material Handling, Engineering Economy, Transportation Planning, Probability Theory, Maintenance planning at the School of Industrial Engineering, College of engineering, Karaj Branch of Azad University (2017-present), Research Assistant, helping Prof, Jolai for Queueing systems and stochastic process courses, University of Tehran (2017 - present). Research Assistant, helping Prof, Rabbani for Advanced engineering economy course, University of Tehran (2018-present). Teaching Assistant, helping Dr. Samimi for Probability theory course, Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology (2017-2018). Teaching Assistant, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6 software, University of Tehran (2013-2018).

 Publications:

Mohtashami, Z., Aghsami, A., and Jolai, F., 2020. A green closed-loop supply chain design using a queuing system for reducing environmental impact and energy consumption. Journal of Cleaner Production, 242, p.118452.

Aghsami, A., and Jolai, F., 2020. Equilibrium threshold strategies and social benefits in the fully observable Markovian queues with partial breakdowns and interruptible setup/closedown policy. Quality Technology & Quantitative Management, pp.1-38.

Azadeh, A., Sheikhalishahi, M., and Aghsami, A., 2015. An integrated FTA-DFMEA approach for reliability analysis and product configuration considering warranty cost. Production Engineering, 9(5-6), pp.635-646.

Rabbani, M., Aghsami, A., Farahmand, S., and Keyhanian, S., 2018. Risk and revenue of a lessor's dynamic joint pricing and inventory planning with adjustment costs under differential inflation. International Journal of Procurement Management, 11(1), pp.1-35.

Amirkhalili,Y.S., Aghsami,A., Jolai,F.(2020). "Comparison of Time Series ARIMA Model and Support Vector Regression". International Journal of Hybrid Information Technology, 13(1), pp.7-18. doi:10.21742/IJHIT.2020.13.1.02

Aghsami, A., Tavakkoli-Moghaddam, R. and Rahimi, Y., A Multi-Source and Multi-Product Inventory Location Problem with Stochastic Constraints for a Two-Level Supply Chain, The 6th National & International Logistics & Supply Chain Conference, January 24, 2015.

Yazdani, M A., Mirafzal M R., Aghsami A., Jolai F., Queueing systems in a two-stage supply chain of agro-materials with uncertain demand and price discounts, 16th Iran International Industrial Engineering Conference, January 23, 2020.

Research Interests:

Queueing theory, stochastic process, operations research, green supply chain management, inventory control, environmental assessment impact, reliability, mathematical modeling, humanitarian logistics, disaster management, health care, transportation, time series analysis, and project management

Dr. Madhumita Mukhopadhyay Assistant Professor- II

• Email:madhubanerji@gmail.com
• Department:Department of Chemistry/Physics
• University:Amity Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS) Amity University
• Country:Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Biography:

Dr. Madhumita Mukhopadhyay Assistant Professor

• Department: Department of Chemistry
• University: Amity Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS), Amity University, Kolkata
• Country: India

Dr. Madhumita Mukhopadhyay is associated with Amity University, Kolkata as an Assistant Professor. She bears expertise in the area of High-temperature Fuel Cell and Polymer Electrolyte. She does research in Materials Science, Solid State Physics, and the synthesis of functional materials. Her areas of the research involve the development of functional Materials for alternate energy sources, application of polymer-based composites.

Educational Qualification:

• Ph. D (Science) – Jadavpur University (2012)
• M.Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry): University of Calcutta (2006)

Awards / Recognition:

• Awarded with National Eligibility Test (NET) CSIR – 5-year scholarship for the year 2007 in Chemical Sciences
• Best poster award in “Photometric study of the interaction of Zinc (II) Complexes of Schiff bases with Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide.” National Conference on Exotic Materials and Devices (NCEMD-2019). January 8th-9th 2019. Department of Physics (MMV), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221005. 
• Awarded outstanding Reviewer’s Certificate by Material Chemistry and Physics (2018) and Material Science and Engineering B (2016).
• Selected as the Area Advisory Board member of Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida
• Reviewer for Course’s at Amity Institutions

Professional Membership:

1. Life membership in "Material Research Society of India" (MRSI) [Membership Number: LMB3159]
2. Life membership in "Condensed Matter Physics Research Centre" (CMPRC-Jadavpur University)
3. The reviewer of the International SCI journal: a) Material Science and Engineering B, b) Material Chemistry and Physics, c) Chemical Communication, d) Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic polymer materials.

Publications:

Research Journals: More than 24 (UGC funded project)
Patent: 1
Book Chapters: 1
Conference articles: 42

Research Interests:

High-temperature Fuel Cell and Polymer Electrolyte. Solid State Devices, Functional Materials, and applications, Materials Processing, Inorganic hybrid materials, Inorganic- Macromolecular (protein) association, Electrochemistry. Fuel cell, material development

Hao Ding Doctor of Philosophy

• Email:hao.2.ding@uconn.edu
• Department:Chemical Engineering
• University:University of Connecticut
• Country:USA

Biography:

Hao Ding, I am a graduate student at the University of Connecticut, pursuing my Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering. As a knowledgeable chemist, I have expertise in Chemistry, Coatings, and Material characterizations. I have done AFM/SEM/TEM microscopy imaging for multiple collaborators for more than three years. Thanks to my background in both Polymers and Inorganic chemistry, I am more than ready for the cutting-edge materials. I am seeking exciting chemistry/materials internship opportunities, and would love to connect with you!

Education

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT                         

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. student), Chemical Engineering, expected 2021

Honors: Field Electron and Ion (FEI) Fellowship, UCONN FEI Center of Excellence in Microscopy, July 2017

Fudan University, Shanghai, China                         

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, June 2016           

Honors: Third Prize Scholarship for Outstanding Students, three times, June 2016, December 2015, December 2014; Freshman Scholarship, December 2012

Research Experience

Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Multifunctional Nanostructured Materials, November 2016 - Present

• Design the nanostructured materials and assemble the devices with stimuli-responsive properties
• Prepare samples and operate electron microscopies (SEM and TEM) and AFM for collaborators to achieve publishable images
• Coordinate and discuss with faculty and fellow graduate students across departments to complete

Intercalation and Exfoliation of Layered Materials, October 2017 - Present

• Execute small-scale tests to optimize the experiments followed with mechanism exploration through characterizations, mainly XRD
• Supervise and directly work with the undergraduate students, helping them develop fundamental laboratory skills and motivating them to explore science

Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Preparation and Crystallization of PEO/CdS Nanocomposites, March 2015 – May 2016

• Designed, conducted, and optimized the synthesizing experiments and work-up from summarizing the reference reading
• Received training on various standard characterization instruments to help understand the crystallization phenomenon

The Synthesis of CdSe Nanorods, August 2014 – March 2015

• Read references, summarized the field and made notes to draft the manuscript
• Assisted the post-doctoral student with high-temperature low-pressure experiments

Teaching Experience

Teaching assistant, Biochemical Engineering, January 2017 – May 2017

Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut

• Coached the students how to code in MATLAB to solve the ODEs encountered in biomolecular engineering
• Graded assignments and exams, and gave suggestions to the students on the course projects

Teaching assistant, Unit Operations & Process Simulation August 2016 – December 2016

Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut

• Assisted the professor during the lectures and helped students use Aspen HYSYS and COSMOL in class to improve their practical experiences
• Graded the quizzes and assignments to evaluate how students understood the lectures

Research Interests:

• Design the nanostructured materials and assemble the devices with stimuli-responsive properties
• Prepare samples and operate electron microscopies (SEM and TEM) and AFM for collaborators to achieve publishable images
• Coordinate and discuss with faculty and fellow graduate students across departments to complete
• Chemical Engineering | Knowledge of Polymer and Chemistry | Experienced in Material Characterizations

Jayanta Mukhopadhyay Principal Scientist/Associate Professor

• Email:jayanta_mu@cgcri.res.in
• Department:Fuel Cell & Battery Division
• University:Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
• Country:India

Biography:

Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay has joined CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata in 2006 and is presently working as a Principal Scientist in Fuel Cell & Battery Division. He is currently also the Associate Professor in the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). Prior to joining at CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, Dr. Mukhopadhyay served International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad from 2003 – 2006 as the capacity of a Research Scientist. Dr. Mukhopadhyay obtained his B. Sc. (Chemistry Hons) from the University of Calcutta in 1997 and was awarded with National Scholarship from the Ministry of “Human Resources and Development” (MHRD) during his graduation.

He obtained his B. Tech (Chemical Technology) in 2000 and M.Tech. (Ceramic Engineering) in 2002 from the University of Calcutta. He was the recipient of Gold Medal (1st Class 1st Award Certificate) both in B. Tech and M.Tech. from the University. Dr. Mukhopadhyay secured all India rank 52 in Engineering Science in Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) in Engineering in 2002. He obtained his Ph.D. in Engineering from Jadavpur University in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. Dr. Mukhopadhyay is one of the key members for the development of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Technology at CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata who has demonstrated indigenously made 1 kW SOFC stack with H2 and O2/air and also with Reformed Natural Gas (NG) and O2/air successfully for the first time in India.

He is one of the leading persons from CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata for the “Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Cell Consortium Project” (Project targeted value: 30.00 Crores) that is being framed out with ARCI, Hyderabad, and industries like BHEL, IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, h2e power for effective commercialization of the Fuel Cell and Electrolyser Cell Technologies in National perspective. Dr. Mukhopadhyay was a visiting researcher in Imperial College, London, (UK), University of St. Andrews, Scotland (UK), Energy Research Institute (ERI), King Abdulaziz City of Science & Technology (KACST), Saudi Arabia, CSIRO, Australia and Karlsruhe University of Technology, Germany. At present Dr. Mukhopadhyay is an adjunct Faculty (Associate Professor) in the Department of Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta & Department of Renewable Energy (Under School of Energy and Environmental Sciences), Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) 2 Dr.

Mukhopadhyay has published 35 research articles in various reputed SCI Journals, 35 numbers of articles in refereed International and National conference proceedings, filed 03 numbers of patents, and 01 number of Book Chapter in various fields of SOFC/SOEC researches. He has delivered around 25 invited talks in different National and International events. His present research interests include solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC), dense mixed ionic and electronic conducting (MIEC) oxides for gas separation, high-temperature spray pyrolysis for the multicomponent ceramic oxide powder synthesis and films, etc. He has guided 10 numbers of M.Tech & M. Sc students and also 02 numbers of Ph.D. students on various fields of SOFC and SOEC research activity.

Research Interests:

Fuel Cell & Battery Division, Material ScienceCeramic Engineering, Fuel CellMIEC membrane

Jana Chovancová Professor (Assistant)

• Email:jasa.chovancova@gmail.com
• Department:Department of Environmental Management
• University:University of Presov in Presov
• Country:Slovakia

Biography:

Ing. Jana Chovancová, Ph.D. Department of Environmental Management Faculty of Management University of Prešov in Prešov WORK EXPERIENCE 01/11/2007–31/01/2008 Technical expert I.P.R. a.s., Košice (Slovakia) - project development and implementation 01/04/2008–31/08/2008 Assistant Rectorat of Technical university in Košice, Košice (Slovakia) - project preparation and implementation 01/04/2008–31/08/2008 Assistant of director Košice IT Valley Association, Košice (Slovakia) - meetings coordination - communication with members of the association - project administration

01/09/2008–The present Assistant professor University of Prešov in Prešove, Faculty of Management, Department of environmental management, Prešov (Slovakia) - lecturing - publication activities - project activities 01/02/2008–Present Director and chief executive Pro Enviro, n. o., Košice (Slovakia) - managing the nonprofit organization - communication with partners - project preparation, administration, and implementation - publication

Current research interests: Sustainability Assessment of Energy sector Methods and techniques: Decoupling analysis

Research Interests:

Energy Renewable Energy Technologies Sustainability Sustainable Development Energy Efficiency in Building Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Management Environment Environment Protection Natural Resource Management

Maurizio AZZARO di Rosamarina Researcher - Head of the operative unit of Messina

• Email:maurizio.azzaro@cnr.it
• Department:Department of Earth systems science and environmental technologies
• University:Institute of Polar Sciences, Rome
• Country:Italy

Biography:

Maurizio AZZARO di Rosamarina, Researcher - Head of the operative unit of Messina, Department of Earth systems science and environmental technologies, Institute of Polar Sciences, Rome, Italy.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

-1999-present. Maurizio Azzaro works at the Italian National Research Council - CNR (Institute of Polar Sciences– ISP). Qualification – Researcher.
-2019-present. Head of the Institute of Polar Sciences in the section of Messina (Italy).
-2018-present. He is among the experts of the Enlarged Working Group (GLA) of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) for Antarctic issues. The present assignment involves the participation in the meetings of the GLA convened by the MAECI, and the international missions that the same Ministry deems appropriate, in particular in the field of ATCM (Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting), CEP (Committee for Environmental Protection) and CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources). As part of the same assignment, he participates in the discussion of the "Bill drawing up provisions for the implementation of international obligations deriving from Italy's participation in the Antarctic Treaty System";
-2018-present. He is a member of the "Antarctic Interlaboratory System" Management Committee (SIA) of the Italian National Antarctic Research Program (PNRA). The SIA aims to strengthen in a coordinated way a network of laboratories in Italy, where instruments of significant scientific and technological value, of great interest for the Antarctic scientific community (national and otherwise) and immediately usable by it, and destined for the examination, characterization, and analysis of inorganic and biological materials collected in Antarctica;
-2017-present. Member of the Pool of Experts of the United Nations (UN) for Global Reporting and Assessment of the state of the Marine Environment, including socio-economic aspects (World Ocean Assessment II);
-2017. Member of the Working Group (10 Italian Scientists), appointed by the Italian National Scientific Commission for Antarctica (CSNA), who has developed the Italian monitoring plan for the Marine Protected Area in the Ross Sea Region (CCAMLR - Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources - April 26-28, 2017, Farnesina, Rome, Italy);
-2017. He took part in a scientific expedition in the Ross Sea, within the Italian National Research Programme in Antarctica (PNRA);
-2017-present. Scientific coordinator of a research unit in PNRA (Italian National Research Program in Antarctica) project “Climate Change and Permafrost Ecosystems in Continental Antarctica (Clic-PerEco);
-2016-present. Scientific coordinator of a research unit in PNRA project "CDW effects on glacial melting and on the bulk of Fe in the Western Ross Sea (CELEBER)";

Research Interests:

Environment, Water Quality, Environmental Impact Assessment, Marine Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology Marine Environment Climate Change Ecology Microbiology Metabolism

Dr Ashok Kumar (Yadav) Professor & Head (Agriculture)

• Email:yadavakdr@gmail.com
• Department:Horticulture, Research & Development
• University:Himalayan University, Jollang Campus (Itanagar) Arunachal Pradesh
• Country:India

Biography:

Dr Ashok Kumar (Yadav) [M.Sc. (Ag) Horticulture + PhD Horticulture (GBPUA&T-Pant Nagar) + NET (Horticulture-Fruit Science) . +NET (Economic Botany) + 20 Years Teaching at (UG&PG) level, Research & Development].

Virtues: - Capability to work under conditions of stress and strain to obtain the set target. Dedication and devotion to the job. Swiftness along with strangers and to develop with others a healthy relationship. Understanding of essentialities for streamlining the team to achieve the common goal. Dexterity in gaining the trust of subordinates. Faithfulness towards the bestowed responsibility makes a character of senior Confidence. Easy development of friendliness with colleagues.

Professional abridgment:-

? A seasoned professional with 20 years of success achieving revenue, profit, and business growth objective within startup & turnarounds and rapid-changed environments.
? Highly skilled in identifying and correcting plant problems.
? In-depth knowledge of most plants, nutrients levels, and related logistics hands-on experienced recognising and controlling damages related to soil compaction and weather extremes.
? Extensive experience in setting up and managing business operations with required deep understood of critical business drivers in multiple markets and industries
? High success in building relationships in upper levels of decision makers and business partners.
? An effective c

Key skills:- Seeking senior-level managerial assignments in Landscape architect, architect interior designer, Horticulture design & preparation of presentation and working design, coordination with clients & service consultants, preparation of tender drawing & documents, coordination with various agencies, thus ensuring successful completion of project opportunities to work & development of finer senses of design application in Landscape design & planting. Exposure to international design projects with the latest emerging design processes of high repute.

Personnel Summary: - A competent, physically fit and hardworking Landscape Horticulturist who has a track record of creating and maintaining gardens, lawns, and parks that’s are tidy, environmentally friendly and safe possessing compare intensive knowledge of botany and horticulture as well as the various planting seasons for trees, vegetables, and flowers. Comfortable with working in all weather and seasons. Presently looking for a suitable landscape Horticulturist/Senior Horticulturist/ Professor-Horticulture position with a reputed employer who will provide competitive salary and holy days benefits.

Research Interests:

Horticulture-Fruit Science, Agriculture

Wen ZHOU Professor/Adjunct Professor

• Email:wenzhou@cityu.edu.hk
• Department:Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences & Institute of Atmospheric Sciences
• University:Fudan University
• Country:China

Biography:

WEN ZHOU Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences & Institute of Atmospheric Sciences Fudan University No.2005 Songhu Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200438, China.

Education:

B.S. (Atmospheric Science)                            Sun Yat-sen University                                  1990

M.S. (Atmospheric Science)                            Sun Yat-sen University                                  1996

Ph.D. (Atmospheric Science)                          City University of Hong Kong                       2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Professor, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences & Institute of Atmospheric Sciences, Fudan University, Jan 2022 -.

Director, Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Jul 2021 –Dec 2021.

Deputy Director, Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Jul 2020-Jun 2021

Professor, School of Energy and Environment, Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Jul 2019 –Dec 2021.

Associate Professor, School of Energy and Environment, Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Jul 2014-Jun 2019.

Team Leader, CAS/SAFEA International Partnership Program for Creative Research Teams. Jul 2014-present.

Visiting Professor, Institute of Tropical and Marine Meteorology, China Meteorological Administration. Guangzhou, China. Jan 2014-present.

Visiting Professor, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. Jan 2013-present.

Assistant Professor, School of Energy and Environment, Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Sep 2009-Jun 2014.

Scientific Advisor, Hong Kong Observatory, Hong Kong, 2008-2018.

Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, Institute for Geophysics and Meteorology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany. July-Dec 2008.

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Feb 2008-Aug 2009.

Lecturer, Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong. Nov 2006-Jan 2008.

Research Fellow, Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Aug-Oct 2006.

Post-Doctoral Fellow, State Key Laboratory of Numerical Modeling for Atmospheric Sciences and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (LASG), Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. Oct 2004-Aug 2006.

Lecturer (part-time), School of Public Administration, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macao, China. Sep 2004-Aug 2005.

Lecturer, Department of Atmospheric Science, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. Sep 1996-Aug 2001.

Weather Forecaster, Zhongshan Weather Observatory, Zhongshan, China. Sep 1990-Aug 1993. 

ACADEMIC AWARDS

2017  Outstanding Supervisor Award

2017  Guangzhou City Science and Technology Advancement Award (1st Class Award)

2017  Shenzhen City Innovation Science and Technology Award

2008  Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship

2006  KC Wong Post-doctoral Research Fellowship

Research Interests:

My research area centers on the monsoon climate of East Asia, tropical intraseasonal oscillations, and the different types of El Niño and their effects on climate. We aim to understand the variability and predictability of the East Asian winter/summer monsoon and to detect and attribute climate variability and climate extremes over the Asia-Pacific region. We also look to advance our understanding of natural hazards such as flood and drought, cold surges and heatwaves, and sea-level rise and storm surge over the Asia-Pacific region and how these relate with different climate drivers in both present and future scenarios.

LEI Guowei Associate Professor

• Email:200461000044@jmu.edu.cn
• Department:School of Science and engineering
• University:Jimei University
• Country:China

Biography:

LEI Guowei, Ph.D, Assoc. Prof. Date of Birth: May 23, 1977 Place of Birth: Jiangxi Province, P.R. China Gender: Male Nationality: China School of Science, Jimei University 361021 Xiamen City, Fujian Province China. Guo-wei LEI received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D degree from Gannan Normal University, Xiamen University, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications in 1999, 2004, 2019 respectively. He is with the school of science at Jimei University in China.

Qualifications 

2019 Ph.D., Beijing University of posts & telecommunication, China, Engineering 

2004 M.A., Xiamen University, China, Science 

1999 B.S., Gannan normal university, China, Science 

Research Interests:

His research interests include wireless communications, signal processing and electronics.

Osama M. Farid Associate Professor

• Email:osama.m.farid@gmail.com
• Department:Department, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority(EAEA)
• University:University of Nottingham, UK
• Country:Dubai, UAE

Biography:

Dr. Osama M. Farid Associate Professor of Chemical and Nuclear Engineer at Reactors Department, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority(EAEA). Experienced chemical engineer; possessing over 20 years of professional and technical experience in academic and nuclear industrial sectors. I held many positions in the nuclear sector in design, construction, operation, decommissioning, safety appraisal in a safety case environment, with a sound understanding of the current nuclear industry context and understanding of relevant principles and practices. Many of the concepts I work with are based on materials processing, which is my core competency. My research includes nuclear fuel, immobilization of radioactive waste, membrane separation systems, and involves a combination of experimental and theoretical analysis. I involve in the safe and effective disposal and/or reuse of radioactive wastes from nuclear fuel cycle that makes nuclear power more efficient and cost-effective.

PhD University of Nottingham, UK - PhD Chemical Engineering, Dissertation title: Investigating membrane selectivity based on polymer swelling.

TEACHING & SUPERVISION

I am passionate about teaching science to students from all backgrounds, and I have continuously developed my teaching skills from the time I was an undergraduate. My interest in teaching undergraduates extends back over a decade: As a postgraduate at University of Nottingham, I served as a Teaching Assistant in introductory chemistry lab courses. Additionally, I participated in the teaching preparation program at Ain Shams University, where I taught integrated chemical engineering, process chemical engineering, and reaction kinetics. These courses and workshops have taught me strategies based on education research that are designed to accommodate all learners. Because of my training, I create a classroom environment in which students from all backgrounds can achieve their potential and learn to think as scientists.

Research Interests:

Nuclear fuel cycle, Radioactive waste Management, Waste Immobilization systems, National strategy for RWM, Membrane Separation, Chemical engineering principals, Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers, Thermodynamics.