Lekan Amusan | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Lekan Amusan | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Covenant University | Nigeria

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lekan M. Amusan is an academic and researcher with recognized contributions in engineering science and technology, particularly in construction and building technology, sustainable human settlements, and interdisciplinary areas spanning environmental sciences and business-related aspects of the built environment. He is affiliated with Covenant University, Nigeria, and has collaborative associations with the University of Johannesburg, including work linked to centers of excellence in sustainable human settlements. His scholarly output, published under various name formats, reflects a strong focus on sustainability-driven research and applied innovation, and his contributions to the academic community have been acknowledged through distinctions such as an Excellent Reviewer recognition.

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George Papatheodorou | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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George Papatheodorou | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Research Excellence Award

University of Patras, Oceanus-Lab, Department of Geology | Greece

Prof. Dr. George Papatheodorou is a distinguished Professor of Geological and Environmental Oceanography whose career has significantly advanced the scientific understanding of marine systems, seabed processes, and environmental change. Serving at the Department of Geology at the University of Patras, he has held several key academic leadership roles, including Vice Head and later Head of the Geology Department, and subsequently Dean of the School of Natural Sciences across two consecutive terms. As Director of the Laboratory of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography (Oceanus-Lab), he has led pioneering research initiatives that integrate marine geophysics, marine sedimentology, marine geochemistry, and geological oceanography to investigate active faults, submarine gravitational sediment movements, seabed fluid flows, and the dynamics of marine and lacustrine environments. His work extends to critical interdisciplinary domains such as marine pollution, with a particular focus on marine litter, coastal erosion processes, hypoxic and anoxic landlocked basins, and the mapping of marine and freshwater habitats. Over the course of his academic trajectory, he has contributed extensively as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and full Professor, shaping both research and education in marine sciences. His early professional experience includes significant appointments in chemical oceanography, fisheries–aquaculture technology, and oceanography teaching roles, reflecting the breadth of his expertise across aquatic and marine disciplines. He is also recognized for his contributions to marine geoarchaeology, offering scientific insights into submerged cultural landscapes and coastal heritage. Through decades of scholarship, leadership, and mentorship, his work has provided valuable frameworks for understanding geological processes, environmental risks, and anthropogenic impacts on marine ecosystems, positioning him as a leading figure in the field of marine geology and environmental oceanography.

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Dragana Tomašević Pilipović | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dragana Tomašević Pilipović | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad | Serbia

Dragana Tomašević Pilipović, a Serbian national born in Croatia, is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, with over 15 years of distinguished academic and research experience in environmental chemistry. She specializes in sediment remediation, water quality assessment, and the development of green nanomaterials for sustainable pollution management. Throughout her career, she has authored 40 SCI-indexed publications,  and has led multiple national and international research projects as Principal Investigator. Professor Tomašević Pilipović has a strong teaching record, developing innovative curricula and delivering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses in Environmental Protection and Chemistry, consistently earning top student evaluations. She holds a BSc in Chemistry with a focus on quality control and environmental management, an MSc in Chemistry specializing in water metal content analysis, and a PhD in Environmental Protection Science, where her research advanced the application of stabilized nano zero-valent iron and commercial immobilization agents for sediment remediation. Her professional experience includes roles as Associate and Assistant Professor, research assistant, and analytical chemist in accredited laboratories, where she gained expertise in advanced analytical techniques such as AAS, ICP-MS, IC, and TOC. Actively engaged in scientific exchange and professional organizations, she has collaborated with international institutions, serves on multiple scientific boards, and contributes to policy and outreach programs. Her work integrates research excellence, innovative teaching, and impactful science communication to advance environmental protection and sustainable solutions across Europe.

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  • Radenović, D., Kerkez, D., Tomašević Pilipović, D., Dubovina, M., Šeljiša, M., Tenodi, S., & Peško, I. (2024). The beneficial reuse of contaminated sediment: Long-term assessment of fly ash and lime-based mixtures. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 20, e02711.

  • Tenodi, S., Krčmar, D., Pejin, Đ., Rađenović Veselić, D., Slijepčević, N., Zrnić Tenodi, K., & Tomašević Pilipović, D. (2025). Application of the FUCOM-SAW model for comprehensive risk assessment of contaminated sediments: A case study of the Great Bačka Canal and Begej River. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 274, 104644.

  • Tomašević Pilipović, D., Slijepčević, N., Rađenović Veselić, D., Šešlija, M., Bulatović, V., & Duduković, N. (2025). Utilization of phosphogypsum and sediment in subgrade material for pavement construction. Applied Sciences, 15(347).

  • Tomić, T., Jurca, T., Rađenović Veselić, D., Slijepčević, N., Krčmar, D., Bečelić-Tomin, M., & Tomašević Pilipović, D. (2025). An integrated approach to assessing the quality of sediments in the Great Bačka and Bega canals, Serbia. Environmental Sciences Europe, 37, 25.

  • Tomašević Pilipović, D., Bečelić-Tomin, M., Krčmar, D., Tenodi, S., Kerkez, D., Slijepčević, N., & Šešlija, M. (2025). Methodological framework for sediment management in developing countries: Shifting the paradigm from waste to resource. Water, 17, 618.