Seungbum Hong | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Seungbum Hong | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

National Institute of Ecology | South Korea

Dr. Seungbum Hong is a Senior Research Scientist at the National Institute of Ecology, where he has been conducting research since 2014. His work focuses on climate and environmental systems, supported by extensive experience in academic and research institutions. Previously, he served as a Research Professor at Ewha Womans University, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin in the Climate System Science Group, and a visiting researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. He completed his Ph.D. in Geological Sciences at the University of South Carolina, where he also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and gained teaching experience as an undergraduate teaching assistant.

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Wan-Yu Liu | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Wan-Yu Liu | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

National Chung Hsing University | Taiwan

Dr. Wan-yu Liu is a distinguished scholar in environmental economics and forest resource management, widely recognized for his extensive contributions to climate change mitigation, carbon sequestration, natural carbon sinks, and environmental resource planning. With academic training spanning financial management, agricultural economics, and environmental economics, he has built a multidisciplinary foundation that shapes his rigorous and solutions-oriented research. His career includes faculty positions in natural resources and forestry, culminating in his early promotion to full professor and subsequent appointment as Distinguished and later Tenured Distinguished Professor at National Chung Hsing University, reflecting his exceptional academic achievements. Dr. Liu’s award-winning research honored by major academic societies in land economics, rural economics, and rural development has advanced understanding of afforestation incentives, carbon sink mechanisms, and economic strategies for environmental conservation. He has published more than 100 journal articles and conference papers in influential international journals across applied science and environmental science. His leadership extends to service as director or board member of multiple professional societies, while his work has been repeatedly recognized through prestigious awards, including multiple first-place honors at national academic conferences, the Outstanding Young Scholar Research Achievement Award, and notable distinctions from international publishers. He has also received top teaching and service awards from his institution, demonstrating excellence across research, education, and academic leadership. In recent years, he has earned some of the highest honors in Taiwanese agriculture and forestry, including recognition as one of the National Top Ten Outstanding Agricultural Experts and major academic society awards. His expertise has further led to national policy roles, including appointment to the National Sustainable Development Council. His global impact is acknowledged through his inclusion among Stanford University’s “World’s Top 2% Scientists,” underscoring his sustained influence on environmental sustainability research and policy.

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Liu, C.-L., & Liu, W.-Y. (2025). Assessing tourism pressure on wildlife in a protected area: A social big data approach using photo-sharing data and species distribution modeling. Ecological Informatics.

Lin, C.-C., Zhang, S.-Y., Chou, Y.-L., & Liu, W.-Y. (2025). Energy management scheduling of a smart factory with carbon capture and storage, carbon emission quota cap-and-trade, and green energy trading. Energy.

Yu, H. W., & Liu, W.-Y. (2025). Strategic decision-making in wildfire risk management: Risk attitudes, strategy shifts, and policy implications in Taiwan. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction.

Liu, W.-Y., Yen, C.-C., Lee, R. S. K., & Lin, C.-C. (2025). Navigating crowds: Reconsidering visitor recreational experience and crowding preference for a forest park in Taiwan. Forest Policy and Economics.

Chen, Y.-C., & Liu, W.-Y. (2025). Market opportunities for forest-based products: A case study of understory-cultivated bamboo mushrooms. Agroforestry Systems.

Liu, C.-L., & Liu, W.-Y. (2025). Sacred heritage and environmental sustainability: Carbon and biodiversity insights from Taiwan’s Fo Guang Shan Monastery and Buddha Museum. npj Heritage Science.

Asri, A. K., Chang, H.-T., Yu, C.-P., Liu, W.-Y., Chern, Y.-R., Xie, R.-H., Lung, S.-C. C., Chi, K. H., Chen, Y.-C., Cheng, S.-S., et al. (2025). Spatiotemporal estimation of ambient forest phytoncides: Unveiling patterns through geospatial-based machine learning approach. Ecological Indicators.

Imed Ghiloufi | Environmental Science | Best Paper Award

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Imed Ghiloufi | Environmental Science | Best Paper Award

Crten | Tunisia

Dr. Imed Ghiloufi is a distinguished Professor of Physics specializing in plasma physics, nanomaterials synthesis, and environmental applications. He earned his Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) and his Ph.D. in Plasma Physics, both from Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France, where his research focused on plasma-based waste treatment and nanoparticle synthesis. With a B.S. in Physics from the University of Sfax, Tunisia, Dr. Ghiloufi has built a prolific academic and research career across Tunisia, France, and Saudi Arabia. He served as Professor and previously Associate Professor at Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University, Saudi Arabia, where he contributed significantly to teaching, curriculum development, and laboratory establishment, before joining the Center of Research and Technology of Energy, Technopole Borj Cedria, Tunisia. His research spans plasma processing for waste valorization, nanoparticle production, solar cell development, and wastewater treatment, with several projects funded by national and international agencies. Dr. Ghiloufi has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and is an active member of scientific societies including the American Materials Research Society (MRS), the Saudi Physical Society, and the Saudi AMOP Physics Group. A recognized peer reviewer for leading journals such as Journal of Hazardous Materials and Environmental Chemical Engineering, he also serves on editorial boards and scientific committees. His work bridges plasma technology and environmental sustainability, advancing innovative materials and processes for energy and ecological applications.

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1. Ghiloufi, I., El Ghoul, J., Modwi, A., & El Mir, L. (2016). Ga-doped ZnO for adsorption of heavy metals from aqueous solution. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 42, 102–106.

2. Lemine, O. M., Ghiloufi, I., Bououdina, M., Khezami, L., M’hamed, M. O., & El Mir, L. (2014). Nanocrystalline Ni doped α-Fe₂O₃ for adsorption of metals from aqueous solution. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 588, 592–595.

3. Khezami, L., Taha, K. K., Amami, E., Ghiloufi, I., & El Mir, L. (2017). Removal of cadmium (II) from aqueous solution by zinc oxide nanoparticles: Kinetic and thermodynamic studies. Desalination and Water Treatment, 62, 346–354.

4. Khezami, L., Taha, K. K., Ghiloufi, I., & El Mir, L. (2016). Adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of malachite green by vanadium doped zinc oxide nanoparticles. Water Science and Technology, 73(4), 881–889.

5. Khezami, L., Modwi, A., Ghiloufi, I., Taha, K. K., Bououdina, M., ElJery, A., & El Mir, L. (2020). Effect of aluminum loading on structural and morphological characteristics of ZnO nanoparticles for heavy metal ion elimination. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(3), 3086–3099.

6. Khezami, L., Modwi, A., Ghiloufi, I., Taha, K. K., Bououdina, M., ElJery, A., & El Mir, L. (2020). Synthesis and characterization of polyamide thin-film nanocomposite membrane reached by aluminum doped ZnO nanoparticles. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(3), 3086–3099.

Iqra Qaisar | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Iqra Qaisar | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Fatima Jinnah Women University | Pakistan

Iqra Qaisar, a passionate Science Educator from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, has over four years of teaching experience in Biology and Chemistry at middle and secondary levels, with a strong commitment to fostering inquiry-based and inclusive learning environments. She earned her Bachelor of Environmental Sciences from Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, graduating with an A grade, following her F.Sc. Pre-Medical from Army Public School and College and Matriculation in Science from Civil College of Commerce & Management. Currently serving as a Science Teacher at The Spirit School, Rawalpindi, she also brings prior experience from Future Foundation School and various coaching institutes, where she specialized in delivering tailored Biology and Chemistry lessons aligned with the national curriculum. Beyond academics, she gained valuable exposure as a Weekend Carer at Shifa Medical Complex and an intern at the National Cleaner Production Centre, contributing to sustainability awareness programs. Her professional development includes certifications from WHO, UNICEF, Georgia Tech, and Udemy, reflecting her dedication to continuous learning and global engagement. Actively collaborating with international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), she integrates environmental and health perspectives into her teaching practice. Iqra is multilingual, proficient in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, and adept at using digital tools to enhance student engagement. She has also presented research and posters at scientific events, with her recent publication.

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Qaisar, I. (2025). Investigating the impact of air pollution and smog on human health in Pakistan: A systematic review. Journal Name, 10(2), 123–135.