Mahmoud Mashal | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mahmoud Mashal | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Mahmoud Mashal is a distinguished scholar and researcher in Civil Engineering, specializing in Hydraulics, with extensive academic and professional experience spanning several decades. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Hydraulics from the University of Manchester following his M.Sc. in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering  and B.Sc. in Irrigation Engineering  from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. Throughout his career, Dr. Mashal has been dedicated to advancing research and education in hydraulic structures, water resource management, and irrigation systems. His work integrates theoretical insights with practical applications to address complex challenges in water engineering, sustainable irrigation design, and environmental hydraulics. As a faculty member at the University of Tehran’s Aburaihan Campus, he has played a key role in teaching, mentoring graduate students, and conducting interdisciplinary research aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of water systems in arid and semi-arid regions. His scholarly contributions include numerous research papers, conference presentations, and technical reports that have strengthened the field’s understanding of hydraulic modeling, sediment transport, and water flow dynamics. Dr. Mashal’s expertise and leadership have earned him recognition within academic and professional circles, where he continues to contribute to national and international collaborations focused on water resource development and environmental protection. His commitment to innovation and applied research reflects a lifelong dedication to addressing global water challenges and fostering sustainable engineering practices for future generations.
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Featured Publications

  • Shokati, H., Mahmoud, M., Noroozi, A. A., Mirzaei, S., Mohammadi-Doqozloo, Z., Nabiollahi, K., Faghizadeh-Mehrjerdi, R., Khosravani, P., Adhikari, R., Hu, L., & Scholten, T. (2025). Comparing UAV-based hyperspectral and satellite-based multispectral data for soil moisture estimation using machine learning. Water, 17(11), 1715.

  • Zanjani, M., Mahmoud, M., & Pour Gholam Amiji, M. (2025). The effect of biochar and irrigation water quality on maize yield and water productivity. Iranian Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, 18(6), 927–936.

  • Ghasemnezhad, S., Nikoo, M. R., Mahmoud, M., Al-Rawas, G., Nazari, R., Azadegan, B., Mishra, A., & Simunek, J. (2025). A copula framework for depth-stratified water quality monitoring in reservoirs. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2(2), 1–22.

  • Seyed Ali, H., Javadi, S., Mahmoud, M., Azadegan, B., & Havid, K. (2024). Assessment of water, food, and energy efficiency indicators with a nexus approach and sustainable agricultural management. Drought and Climate Change Research, 2(2), 57–76.

  • Shokati, H., Mahmoud, M., Noroozi, A. A., Abkar, A. A., Mirzaei, S., Mohammadi Forough, Z., Faghizadeh-Mehrjerdi, R., Khosravani, P., Nabiollahi, K., & Scholten, T. (2024). Random forest-based soil moisture estimation using Sentinel-2, Landsat-8/9, and UAV-based hyperspectral data. Remote Sensing, 16(11), 1962.

  • Bourbour, H., Abdolahipour, M., Abdollahi, H., & Mahmoud, M. (2024). Barley yield forecasting based on remote sensing data and XGBoost and SVM machine learning algorithms. Journal of Water and Irrigation Management (Journal of Agriculture), 13(4), 1119–1137.

Anam Azam | Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Anam Azam | Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI (FHG) | Germany

Dr. Anam Azam is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in energy and environmental economics, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow under the International Climate Protection (ICP) Fellowship Program at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI in Karlsruhe, Germany. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the School of Economics and Management at North China Electric Power University, China, where her doctoral dissertation explored the complex nexus between energy, growth, environment, and development in emerging economies. Her academic journey reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation, with advanced degrees in International Economics and Trade, Sociology, Education, and Economics, obtained from leading universities in China and Pakistan. Prior to her current fellowship, Dr. Azam held research and academic positions at renowned institutions, including the Research Center in Agri-Food Economy and Development (CREDA) in Barcelona and the University of Lahore, where she served as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research interests span a broad spectrum of critical global issues, including energy economics, carbon neutrality, climate change adaptation, sustainable development, and circular economy models. She is also engaged in advancing methodologies in life-cycle energy assessment (LCA), sustainable urban infrastructure, green buildings, and transport policy, integrating modern tools such as machine learning and environmental policy impact assessment. Dr. Azam’s work contributes to developing innovative frameworks for achieving low-carbon transitions and sustainable economic growth, particularly within developing countries. As a Humboldt Fellow, she continues to collaborate on international research projects aimed at addressing climate and sustainability challenges, reflecting her strong commitment to bridging scientific research with practical policy applications that promote environmental resilience and socio-economic sustainability.

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Featured Publications

1. Azam, A. (2024). How environmental policy stringency, foreign direct investment, and eco-innovation supplement the energy transition: New evidence from NICs. Sustainability, 16(7), 3033.

2. Azam, A., Rafiq, M., & Shafique, M. (2023). Moving toward sustainable agriculture: The nexus between clean energy, ICT, human capital, and environmental degradation under SDG policies in European countries. Energy Strategy Reviews, 50, 101252.

3. Azam, A., Rafiq, M., Shafique, M., & Yuan, J. (2023). Interpreting the dynamic nexus between green energy, employment, fossil fuel energy, and human development index: A panel data investigation. Energies, 16(7), 3132.

4. Azam, A., Ateeq, M., Rafiq, M., Shafique, M., & Yuan, J. (2022). Primary energy consumption–growth nexus: The role of natural resources, quality of government and fixed capital formation. Energy, 263, 125570.

5. Azam, A., Rafiq, M., Shafique, M., & Yuan, J. (2022). Mitigating carbon emissions in China: The role of clean energy, technological innovation and political-institutional quality. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10, 182.

6. Azam, A., Rafiq, M., Shafique, M., & Yuan, J. (2022). Towards achieving environmental sustainability: The role of nuclear energy, renewable energy and ICT in top-five carbon emitter countries. Frontiers in Energy Research, 10, 971.

Ana Moreno-Reyes | Chemistry | Best Article Award

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Ana Moreno-Reyes | Chemistry | Best Article Award

Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción Eduardo Torroja | Spain

Dr. Ana María Moreno is a distinguished researcher in the field of chemical sciences, specializing in the design, development, and characterization of innovative cement-based materials with advanced environmental functionalities. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from the University of Castilla-La Mancha in 2022, following her master’s and undergraduate studies in chemistry from the same institution. Currently serving as a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Construction Sciences Eduardo Torroja (IETcc-CSIC) within the Department of Materials, she is an active member of the “Recycling of Materials” research group. Her work focuses on promoting sustainability within the construction sector by developing materials capable of acting as CO₂ sinks while incorporating recycled and industrial by-products, aligning her research with the principles of the circular economy. Dr. Moreno’s scientific contributions emphasize the valorization of waste materials to reduce environmental impact and enhance the performance of construction materials. She has also been instrumental in developing novel methodologies for measuring gamma radioactivity in cement-based materials, contributing to safer and more sustainable material design. Her multidisciplinary approach bridges chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering, addressing global challenges related to waste management, decarbonization, and sustainable construction practices. Through her research, Dr. Moreno demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing green technologies and circular solutions, fostering innovation that supports both scientific progress and environmental responsibility.

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Featured Publications

Frías, M., Alujas, A., Moreno-Reyes, A. M., Ibañez, J. A., Paredes, M. V., & Vegas, I. (2024). Advances in understanding R3 chemical reactivity in various traditional and emerging pozzolans: Chemical, mineralogical and calorimetric dimensions. Construction and Building Materials, 457, 139474. Elsevier.

Frías, M., Moreno-Reyes, A. M., Vigil de la Villa, R., García, R., Villar-Cociña, E., Oleaga, A., & Vegas, I. (2024). Scientific advances regarding the effect of carbonated alkaline waste materials on pozzolanic reactivity. Journal of Building Engineering, 98, 111423.

Frías, M., Moreno de los Reyes, A. M., Villar-Cociña, E., García, R., Vigil de la Villa, R., & Vidak Vasić, M. (2024). New eco-cements made with Marabou weed biomass ash. Materials, 17(20), 5012.

Frías, M., Moreno-Reyes, A. M., Vigil de la Villa, R., García, R., Martínez-Ramírez, S., Moreno, J., & Oleaga, A. (2024). Advances in the understanding of alkaline waste materials as potential eco-pozzolans: Characterisation, reactivity and behaviour. Journal of Building Engineering, 92, 109744. Elsevier.

Moreno-Reyes, A. M., Suárez-Navarro, J. A., Alonso, M. M., Gascó, C., Sobrados, I., & Puertas, F. (2022). Hybrid cements: Mechanical properties, microstructure and radiological behavior. Molecules, 27(2), 498.

Puertas, F., Suárez-Navarro, J. A., Gil-Maroto, A., Moreno-Reyes, A. M., Gascó, C., Pachón, A., & Alonso, M. M. (2021). Microstructural, mechanical and radiological characterization of mortars made with granite sand. Materials, 14(19), 5656.