Guoyi Jiang | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Guoyi Jiang | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award 

Assistant Professor at Shantou University | China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Guoyi Jiang is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in environmental and wind engineering with a strong interdisciplinary foundation bridging engineering science and the built environment. He holds advanced academic training in aerospace-related engineering, fluid mechanics, and architectural wind engineering, which has shaped his expertise in complex flow phenomena and environmental aerodynamics. His professional experience spans both national research institutes and university-level teaching and research, where he has contributed significantly to engineering education and applied scientific investigation. His research interests focus on wind engineering, industrial aerodynamics, disaster prevention and mitigation, computational fluid dynamics, large eddy simulation, urban wind and thermal environments, pollutant dispersion, and wind-resistant building design. Through high-quality peer-reviewed publications, his work advances scientific understanding and practical solutions for safer, healthier, and more resilient urban environments. His scholarly output includes 14 documents, achieving 281 citations from 226 documents and an h-index of 7, reflecting sustained research impact, methodological rigor, and recognized contributions to environmental science and engineering.

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Dongqiang zhang | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Dongqiang zhang | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor at Baoshan University | China

Mr. Dongqiang zhang is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Baoshan University, where he serves as Vice Dean of the School of Art Design and Jewelry and leads the Environmental Design program. He earned his doctoral degree from Dalian University of Technology and has developed a distinguished academic and professional profile in planning and design education. His experience includes leadership as a Yunnan Provincial Teaching Master in Curriculum-based Ideological and Political Education, head of the province’s inaugural demonstration teaching team in this area, leader of the Dianxi Mountainous Rural Planning and Design Research Innovation Team, and member of the Urban and Rural Planning Design Project Review Expert Panel of Baoshan City. His research interests focus on urban–rural and regional planning theories, methodologies, and technical sciences. He has authored multiple monographs and peer-reviewed publications, led several provincial and municipal research projects, and directed numerous urban–rural planning practices integrating village planning, regulatory coordination, and conservation-oriented development.

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Bilal jan Haji Muhammad | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bilal jan Haji Muhammad | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

PhD Scholar and Researcher at Northeast normal university | Afghanistan

Dr. Bilal Jan Haji Muhammad is a dedicated GIS and Remote Sensing specialist recognized for his strong interdisciplinary expertise across geospatial sciences, geology, and environmental research. With an academic foundation shaped through advanced studies in Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, and Rural Development, he has built a diverse professional background spanning higher education research, hydrogeological engineering, and geo-material analysis. His experience includes troubleshooting and managing GIS/RS systems, conducting spatial modeling, coordinating with data providers, leading geotechnical investigations, mentoring students, and supporting large-scale infrastructure and environmental projects. Throughout his career, Dr. Bilal Jan Haji Muhammad has developed comprehensive command over remote sensing, Google Earth Engine, geostatistics, deep learning for spatial prediction, and R-based environmental modeling. His research portfolio reflects contributions across land use and land cover modeling, geochemical exploration, forest canopy assessment, tectonic interpretation, petrography, ecological monitoring, surface urban heat island dynamics, vegetation analysis, and geoenvironmental process evaluation. He has published academic work in journals such as the Scottish Geographical Journal, Georeview, Journal of Mountain Area Research, Kuwait Journal of Sciences, and GeoJournal, demonstrating impactful scholarship supported by 6 citations, an h-index of 2, and an i10-index of 0. Dr. Bilal Jan Haji Muhammad has also contributed to international scientific forums as an invited speaker and participant, especially in areas linking remote sensing, surface science, and environmental change. His professional development includes specialized training in modern geo-applications, climate-focused GIS, and advanced geospatial techniques using global platforms. Alongside his academic achievements, he has engaged in significant projects in hydrogeology, deep rock drilling, and dam-related geoengineering, expanding his applied technical capacity. His interests extend to environmental sustainability, land degradation assessment, urban ecological dynamics, and the integration of remote sensing with Earth science diagnostics for informed decision-making. Driven by a commitment to scientific rigor, community engagement, and technological innovation, Dr. Bilal Jan Haji Muhammad continues to advance geospatial research and contribute to sustainable development challenges through high-quality analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful scholarly work.

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Featured Publications:

1. Muhammad, B. J. H., Ping, W., Mohabbat, M. J., Ahmad, I., & Islam, I. (2025). Modelling and prediction of land use land cover change dynamics based on the land change modeller in Kunar Province, Eastern Afghanistan. Scottish Geographical Journal, 1–24.

2. Ahmad, I., Ping, W., Razzaq, A., Muhammad, B. J. H., & Ali, W. (2024). Assessing urban thermal field variance and surface urban heat island effects: An ecological study in Malakand Division, Pakistan. Georeview, 34(2).

3. Muhammad, B. J. H., Rahmani, N. R., Mohabbat, M. J., Islam, I., Ahmad, I., & Ping, W. (2025). Integration of remote sensing and geochemical analysis of chromite bodies in Logar Ophiolitic Complex, Southeast Afghanistan. Kuwait Journal of Science, 100427.

4. Muhammad, B. J. H., Ping, W., Mohabbat, M. J., Patmal, M. H., & Ahmad, I. (2024). Morpho-tectonic and satellite image interpretation for identifying Gardez Fault in Afghanistan. Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology, 9(2), 221–226.

5. Muhammad, B. J. H., Ping, W., Mohabbat, M. J., Islam, I., & Khattak, S. A. (2025). Examining the relationship among land surface temperature (LST), land use/land cover (LULC) and spectral indices in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. GeoJournal, 90(5), 237.

6. Gebreyesus, M. Z., Zhang, H., Ibrahim, H. M., & Muhammad, B. J. H. (2025). Assessment of land degradation recovery measures and its socioeconomic challenges in the southern region of Eritrea. Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, 46(3), 410–426.

7. Muhammad, B. J. H., Ping, W., & Mohabbat, M. J. (2024). Integration of GIS and remote sensing for evaluating forest canopy density index in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Georeview, 34(1), 12.

8. Ping, W., Mohabbat, M. J., Islam, I., & Ahmad, I. (2024). Comparative analysis of mechanical strength and petrographic features of andesite and basalt from Sawabi area, NW Pakistan: Implications for construction engineering. Journal of Mountain Area Research, 9, 92–106.
9. Zerom, M., Hongyan, Z., Ibrahim, H. M., & Muhammad, B. J. H. (2025). Assessing land degradation recovering measures in Southern Region of Eritrea and its socio-economic challenges.

10. Ping, W., & Muhammad, B. J. H. (n.d.). Assessing urban thermal field variance and surface urban heat island effects: An ecological study in Malakand Division. Manuscript version listed online.

Ranran Li | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Ranran Li | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award 

Associate Professor at Yanshan University | China

Mr. Ranran Li is a distinguished scholar and master supervisor who received his Ph.D. in Economics from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics and is recognized as an excellent talent under the Yanshan Scholars program at Yanshan University. As a CCF member, he has built an influential research profile with 1,254 citations across 1,074 documents, 28 publications, and an h-index of 16, reflecting the high impact of his work, and his scholarly contributions continue to influence the field despite the View h-index button being disabled in preview mode. Professionally, Mr. Ranran Li serves as an anonymous reviewer for leading journals including Technovation, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, Applied Energy, Energy, Journal of Cleaner Production, and many others, demonstrating his authority and expertise in his domain. His research interests encompass energy demand forecasting, environmental comprehensive evaluation, financial risk early-warning, and air pollution monitoring and management, with extensive experience leading projects funded by national and provincial foundations, including studies on air environment governance, urban environmental system evaluation, carbon emission rights allocation, and wind energy resource assessment using machine learning and intelligent optimization algorithms. He has also guided students to success in national and international modeling competitions, exemplifying his mentorship in applied research and mathematical modeling. Mr. Ranran Li’s research skills include multi-objective optimization, fuzzy synthetic evaluation, hybrid forecasting models, support vector machines, neural networks, and data-driven predictive modeling, enabling him to address complex problems in energy, environment, and financial systems. His numerous publications in top-tier journals, along with his awards and recognition for scientific excellence, highlight his scholarly impact. In conclusion, Mr. Ranran Li exemplifies a combination of rigorous scholarship, innovative research, and effective mentorship, establishing him as a leading researcher whose contributions advance knowledge and practice across energy, environmental, and financial risk domains.

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Featured Publications:

  • Li, R., & Jin, Y. (2018). A wind speed interval prediction system based on multi-objective optimization for machine learning method. Applied Energy, 228, 2207–2220.

  • Jiang, P., Li, R., et al. (2020). A novel composite electricity demand forecasting framework by data processing and optimized support vector machine. Applied Energy, 260, 114243.

  • Li, R., & Jin, Y. (2018). The early-warning system based on hybrid optimization algorithm and fuzzy synthetic evaluation model. Information Sciences, 435, 296–319.

  • Li, R., Dong, Y., Zhu, Z., et al. (2019). A dynamic evaluation framework for ambient air pollution monitoring. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 65, 52–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2018.07.052

  • Li, R., Hu, Y., Heng, J., & Chen, X. (2021). A novel multiscale forecasting model for crude oil price time series. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 173, 121181.

  • Li, R., Chen, X., Balezentis, T., Streimikiene, D., & Niu, Z. (2021). Multi-step least squares support vector machine modeling approach for forecasting short-term electricity demand with application. Neural Computing & Applications, 33, 301–320.

  • Li, R., Jiang, P., et al. (2020). A novel hybrid forecasting scheme for electricity demand time series. Sustainable Cities and Society, 55, 102036

Steve Lyon | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Steve Lyon | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

Professor at The Ohio State University | United States

Dr. Steve Lyon is a distinguished scholar in hydrology and environmental sciences, currently serving as Professor at the School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University. His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing sustainable water resource management through innovative research and global collaboration. With academic foundations in agricultural and biological engineering Dr. Steve Lyon has expanded his expertise to  encompass hydrology, water quality, and environmental resilience. He has contributed extensively to both research and applied science, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical solutions. His global engagement underscores his leadership in addressing pressing water challenges.

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Dr. Steve Lyon holds a Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University, where his dissertation focused on spatial structures of shallow water tables in hydrology. Prior to his doctorate, he earned an M.S. from Cornell University, developing methods to apply topographic indices in runoff prediction. His academic journey began at Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, complemented by a minor in Mathematics. He later achieved the prestigious title of Docent at Stockholm University, emphasizing Physical Geography with Hydrology. These milestones shaped his expertise in interdisciplinary and applied environmental sciences.

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Dr. Steve Lyon has held leadership and research roles across renowned institutions and organizations. At Ohio State University, he progressed from Associate Professor to Professor, contributing to the school’s mission of advancing environmental knowledge and outreach. His earlier tenure at Stockholm University as Professor of Physical Geography included supervising doctoral and postdoctoral research while expanding hydrology teaching. His applied impact was evident during his role as Freshwater and Conservation Scientist with The Nature Conservancy, where he advanced conservation initiatives. He has also contributed through postdoctoral research in Arizona and Sweden, furthering hydrological modeling and climate adaptation studies.

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Dr. Steve Lyon’s research focuses on hydrology, water resources, and environmental sustainability. His work emphasizes understanding nutrient transport, water quality dynamics, and agricultural drainage systems, with direct applications in mitigating harmful algal blooms and improving watershed health. He is particularly engaged in advancing controlled drainage technologies and nature-based solutions to strengthen climate resilience. His interdisciplinary approach connects physical hydrology with environmental policy, agricultural engineering, and community collaboration. By integrating high-frequency monitoring, isotopic analysis, and modeling techniques, Dr. Steve Lyon contributes innovative frameworks for sustainable management of water resources at local, regional, and international scales.

Awards and Honors:

Dr. Steve Lyon has received recognition for both academic excellence and impactful applied science. His research was honored with an Outstanding Paper of the Year Award from the Hydrological Processes journal, highlighting his contributions to advancing hydrological knowledge. He has been recognized by agricultural and environmental organizations, including awards for county-level excellence in sustainability practices. Prestigious fellowships and scholarships from international foundations have further acknowledged his academic achievements. These distinctions underscore his dedication to innovative research, impactful teaching, and effective collaboration across disciplines, ensuring his contributions are both scientifically significant and societally relevant.

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Title: Wetlands as large-scale nature-based solutions: Status and challenges for research, engineering and management
Citation: 416
Year of Publication: 2017

Title: How old is streamwater? Open questions in catchment transit time conceptualization, modelling and analysis
Citation: 376
Year of Publication: 2010

Title: Using a topographic index to distribute variable source area runoff predicted with the SCS curve‐number equation
Citation: 232
Year of Publication: 2004

Title: Identifying hydrologically sensitive areas: bridging the gap between science and application
Citation: 216
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Title: The master transit time distribution of variable flow systems
Citation: 190
Year of Publication: 2012

Title: Thermokarst lake, hydrological flow and water balance indicators of permafrost change in Western Siberia
Citation: 189
Year of Publication: 2012

Title: Improving agricultural water use efficiency with biochar–A synthesis of biochar effects on water storage and fluxes across scales
Citation: 178
Year of Publication: 2019

Conclusion:

Dr. Steve Lyon’s career demonstrates exceptional leadership in hydrology, sustainability, and environmental resource management. His global perspective, grounded in rigorous scientific research and community-focused engagement, highlights his ability to bridge theory with practice. Through extensive teaching, mentorship, and scholarly contributions, he has shaped the next generation of environmental scientists. His recognition by leading scientific and agricultural organizations underscores the value of his work in addressing real-world challenges. By advancing innovative methods for sustainable water and land management, Dr. Steve Lyon has established himself as an influential figure, making him an outstanding candidate for prestigious awards.