Marzia Ciampittiello | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Marzia Ciampittiello | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

CNR IRSA | Italy

Dr. Marzia Ciampittiello is a distinguished researcher at the Italian National Research Council’s Water Research Institute (CNR-IRSA) in Verbania Pallanza, where she has held a permanent position since 2001. With over two decades of experience, she leads the research group focused on hydraulics, hydrology, hydro-morphology, meteorology, and climate studies. Her expertise encompasses the comprehensive study of hydrological and meteorological processes, the morphodynamics of rivers and lakes, and the development of innovative environmental monitoring systems. Dr. Ciampittiello’s scientific work integrates field observations, data analysis, and modeling to understand water systems under changing climatic conditions. Her research contributes to sustainable water management, flood risk assessment, and climate change adaptation strategies. Before her current position, she served as an external assistant at the Institute of Ecosystem Study of the Italian National Research Council, where she conducted statistical analyses of extreme weather events, evaluated climatic trends in rainfall, temperature, and wind, and studied the hydrology of the Lake Maggiore basin. Earlier in her career, she collaborated with the Lions Club and the Institute of Hydrobiology in Verbania Pallanza as a freelance professional, contributing to studies on hydrological and hydraulic processes in aquatic systems. Skilled in analytical tools such as R, QGIS, and Ground Water Vistas, she integrates data-driven methods with field-based research to advance environmental science. Her scientific contributions have significantly enhanced understanding of hydro-climatic interactions and watershed processes in Italian and European contexts. Through her leadership, Dr. Ciampittiello continues to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and the application of hydrological research to real-world environmental challenges, reinforcing her reputation as an influential figure in the fields of hydrology and climate research.

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Featured Publications

Garzoli, L., Mammola, S., Ciampittiello, M., & Boggero, A. (2020). Alien crayfish species in the deep subalpine Lake Maggiore (NW-Italy), with a focus on the biometry and habitat preferences of the spiny-cheek crayfish. Water, 12(5), 1391.

Boon, P., Argillier, C., Boggero, A., Ciampittiello, M., England, J., Monika, P., Radulović, S., Rowan, J., Soszka, H., & Urbanič, G. (2019). Developing a standard approach for assessing the hydromorphology of lakes in Europe. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 29(4), 655–669.

Ciampittiello, M., Dresti, C., Saidi, H., & Manca, D. (2019). Indagini sul bacino imbrifero. Caratteristiche idrologiche. In Ricerche sull’evoluzione del Lago Maggiore. Aspetti limnologici. Programma triennale 2016–2018. Campagna 2018 e relazione triennio 2016–2018 (pp. 9–21, 96–100). Commissione Internazionale per la Protezione delle Acque Italo-Svizzere. ISSN 1013-8099.

Saidi, H., Dresti, C., Manca, D., & Ciampittiello, M. (2018). Quantifying impacts of climate variability and human activities on streamflow of an Alpine river. Environmental Earth Sciences, 77, 690.

Brocca, L., Adamo, M., Boggero, A., Ciampittiello, M., Copetti, D., De Girolamo, A. M., Dresti, C., Garnier, M., Marziali, L., Massari, C., Polesello, S., & Rana, F. M. (2024). Acque superficiali e invasi. In E. Romano & I. Portoghese (Eds.), Siccità, scarsità e crisi idriche (Habitat Signa 1, pp. 237–264).

Dereba Megersa | Environmental Science | Most Cited Article Award

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Dereba Megersa | Environmental Science | Most Cited Article Award

Ethiopia Meteorlogy Institute | Ethiopia

Dr. Dereba Muleta Megersa,  in Arsi Bekoji, Oromia, Ethiopia, is a dedicated meteorologist and climate science professional with a strong academic and international training background. He began his education at Tulu Nageso Elementary School and progressed through Bekoji Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, completing his preparatory studies. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Arba Minch University and later pursued a Master’s degree at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China, graduating. Currently engaged in advanced studies, Dereba has consistently expanded his expertise through numerous international workshops and training programs. His participation includes the FY2023 Fengyun Satellite User Conference in Xiamen, China; seminars on global climate change, agricultural meteorology, and disaster mitigation hosted by NUIST and CMA; and specialized courses on atmospheric policy and weather forecasting across China and South Korea. These experiences reflect his commitment to enhancing meteorological forecasting and environmental resilience in developing countries. Dereba is fluent in professional communication and actively collaborates through platforms like WeChat and ORCID. With a career rooted in academic excellence and global engagement, Dereba continues to contribute to climate science and disaster preparedness, embodying a proactive approach to international collaboration and sustainable development.

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Featured Publications

Megersa, D. M., Abera, M., Geremew, T., Zainab, Z., & Luo, X. S. (2025). Effects of climate on malaria transmission: The role of temperature, rainfall, and humidity across Africa. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 156, 438.

Megersa, D. M., & Luo, X.-S. (2025). Effects of climate change on malaria risk to human health: A review. Atmosphere, 16(1), 71.

Geremew, T., Ullah, I., Akinsanola, A. A., Muleta, D., Teshome, F., Syed, S., & Rafi, R. (2025). Unravelling Southern Ocean sea surface temperatures impacts on long rainfall variability in East Africa. Atmospheric Research, 310, 108406.

Luo, X.-S., Muleta, D., Hu, Z., Tang, H., Zhao, Z., Shen, S., & Lee, B.-L. (2017). Inclusive development and agricultural adaptation to climate change. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 24, 78–83.

Yohannes, T., Yu, J., Jonah, K., Oo, K. Y. T., Muleta, D., Adem, K., & Geremew, T. (2024). A bibliographic review on anthropogenic climate change and drought. Environmental Science & Policy, 160, 103830.

Abdela, K. A., Fantabil, A., & Muleta, D. (2023). Bibliographic review on drought and water level articles. Discover Water, 3, 17.