Delagnon Assou | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Delagnon Assou | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Laboratoty of Ecology and Ecotoxicology (LaEE), University of Lomé | Togo

Delagnon ASSOU is an ecologist specializing in the sustainable use and management of natural resources, with particular expertise in biodiversity assessment, wildlife and protected areas management, ecological genomics, and fishery productivity evaluation. He holds a PhD in Ecology and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources from the University of Lomé and has received advanced international training in wildlife conservation practice from the University of Oxford. His academic background includes a Master’s degree in Natural Resources Management with a focus on wildlife conservation, as well as solid training in animal biology and ecology. His research and professional work emphasize applied conservation science, data-driven ecological analysis, and the integration of geospatial and statistical tools to support evidence-based decision-making.

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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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Mohammad Marjani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mohammad Marjani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Memorial University of Newfoundland | Canada

Dr. Mohammad Marjani is a dedicated researcher and academic specializing in remote sensing, geospatial intelligence, and artificial intelligence applications for environmental monitoring. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where his research focuses on developing advanced remote sensing and deep learning algorithms for environmental and climate-related analysis under the supervision of Dr. Masoud Mahdianpari. He earned his Master of Science in Geospatial Information Systems from K.N. Toosi University of Technology, where he conducted innovative research on wildfire spread modeling using deep learning techniques. His undergraduate degree in Geodesy and Geomatic Engineering from the same university explored 3D change detection methods in point clouds. His academic journey reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation in remote sensing, GIS, machine learning, and computer vision, particularly applied to natural disaster management and environmental systems. Dr. Marjani has contributed as a peer reviewer for high-impact journals such as IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, Theoretical and Applied Climatology, and Remote Sensing. Professionally, he serves as a Research Scientist at C-CORE, where he develops AI-driven environmental modeling algorithms using satellite data. Alongside his research, he has demonstrated academic leadership through multiple teaching assistantships, delivering courses in C++, MATLAB, and Python programming across topics such as computational intelligence and image processing. He is also a co-founder of GeoHoosh, an educational group dedicated to promoting artificial intelligence applications in geomatics and geospatial engineering. Dr. Marjani’s research interests encompass wildfire modeling, satellite image analysis, WebGIS, and GeoAI, reflecting his commitment to advancing the integration of artificial intelligence with geospatial sciences for sustainable environmental solutions.

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  • Marjani, M., Ahmadi, S. A., & Mahdianpari, M. (2023). FirePred: A hybrid multi-temporal convolutional neural network model for wildfire spread prediction. Ecological Informatics, 78, 102282.

  • Marjani, M., Mahdianpari, M., & Mohammadimanesh, F. (2024). CNN-BiLSTM: A Novel Deep Learning Model for Near­-Real-Time Daily Wildfire Spread Prediction. Remote Sensing, 16(8), 1467.

  • Marjani, M., & Mesgari, M. S. (2023). The large-scale wildfire spread prediction using a multi-kernel convolutional neural network. In ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Vol. 10(4/W1-2022), pp. 483-488.

  • Marjani, M., Mohammadimanesh, F., Varon, D. J., Radman, A., & Mahdianpari, M. (2024). PRISMethaNet: A novel deep learning model for landfill methane detection using PRISMA satellite data. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 218, 802-818.

  • Bahrami, H., McNairn, H., Mahdianpari, M., & Homayouni, S. (2022). A meta-analysis of remote sensing technologies and methodologies for crop characterization. Remote Sensing, 14(22), 5633.

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.

Mohamed Ali | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mohamed Ali | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

King Saud University | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Mohamed Elsayed Ali, an Egyptian scholar, is a distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. he has established himself as a global authority in thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. With over three decades of academic and research contributions, Prof. Ali has supervised numerous master’s and doctoral theses, authored influential publications, and filed patents in innovative thermal insulation and sustainable materials. His work focuses on developing eco-friendly solutions, such as recycling agro-waste into thermal insulation materials, and advancing nanofluid-based heat transfer applications. Prof. Ali has received international recognition through awards, editorial positions, and inclusion in global rankings like Stanford University’s Top Scientists. He is also a recipient of prestigious invention awards from Geneva, London, and Washington. Widely cited and respected, his research impact is reflected in an impressive h-index across major databases, solidifying his status as a leading figure in mechanical engineering.

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Education

Prof. Mohamed Elsayed Ali pursued his higher education with a focus on mechanical engineering, specializing in thermal sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, USA, graduating with an outstanding . His doctoral studies built upon his earlier Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, also obtained from the University of Colorado, Boulder,where he concentrated on thermodynamics and heat transfer. His strong academic foundation began in Egypt, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Power Engineering from Helwan University, Cairo. Excelling as one of the top-ranking students during his undergraduate studies, he was awarded a stipend for academic distinction. Prof. Ali’s educational journey was supported by competitive international scholarships and fellowships, including the AMIDEAST Peace Fellowship and Egyptian government sponsorships, which enabled him to study in the United States and build the foundation for his prolific academic and research career.

Experience

Prof. Mohamed Elsayed Ali has built an extensive career in academia and research spanning more than four decades. He began as an Instructor at Helwan University, Cairo, before pursuing advanced studies in the USA. Following his Ph.D., he served as Assistant Professor at Helwan University  and later as Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado. His long-standing academic journey at King Saud University began, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, and then Professor to the present. He also held visiting professorships at leading institutions such as the University of Colorado, Ohio State University, and Northwestern University. Over years of teaching, he has instructed undergraduate and graduate courses in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. In addition to teaching, Prof. Ali has supervised numerous graduate theses, led major research initiatives, and contributed to global knowledge exchange through conferences, editorial roles, and innovation-driven collaborations.

Honors and Awards

Prof. Ali has received numerous prestigious honors recognizing his excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. He is currently Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer and Frontiers in Thermal Engineering, alongside serving on multiple editorial boards. His innovative work earned global acclaim, including the TechConnect Innovation Award (Washington DC), Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions Gold Medal , Bronze Medal , and the British Invention Show Gold Medal. At King Saud University, he was honored with multiple excellence and research awards, including the Best Researcher Award and Gold Medal for new insulation materials. He has been consistently ranked among the world’s top scientists, appearing in Stanford University’s Top  Scientists list and AD Scientific Index rankings. His international recognition extends to keynote speaking, conference chairing, and inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who in the World. These awards underscore his global influence in mechanical engineering research and innovation.

Research Focus

Prof. Mohamed Elsayed Ali’s research is centered on thermal fluid sciences, with specialization in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. His expertise lies in both experimental and computational methods, addressing critical challenges in energy efficiency and sustainable materials. A major focus of his research is natural and forced convection heat transfer, particularly with nanofluids, which have potential applications in renewable energy and cooling technologies. His pioneering work explores eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions by recycling agro-waste and natural fibers into thermal insulation and sound-absorbing materials, contributing to sustainable building technologies. Prof. Ali’s patents and award-winning inventions highlight his leadership in developing natural fiber-based insulation with strong environmental benefits. Additionally, he investigates stability of fluids, performance optimization in solar stills, and vehicle radiator cooling using nanofluids. His interdisciplinary research bridges mechanical engineering with material science and environmental engineering, making impactful contributions to energy conservation, sustainable design, and industrial applications worldwide.

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  • New Bound and Hybrid Composite Insulation Materials from Waste Wheat Straw Fibers and Discarded Tea Bags

  • New Eco-Friendly Thermal Insulation and Sound Absorption Composite Materials Derived from Waste Black Tea Bags and Date Palm Tree Surface Fibers

  • New Composites Derived from the Natural Fiber Polymers of Discarded Date Palm Surface and Pineapple Leaf Fibers for Thermal Insulation and Sound Absorption

  • Tilt Angle Effect on Natural Convection Heat Transfer from an Inclined Array of Square Cylinders

  • Sunflower and Watermelon Seeds and Their Hybrids with Pineapple Leaf Fibers as New Novel Thermal Insulation and Sound-Absorbing Materials

Conclusion

Prof. Mohamed Elsayed Ali stands out as a globally recognized mechanical engineering scholar whose career reflects a blend of academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and impactful innovation. His journey from Egypt to leading universities in the USA and Saudi Arabia demonstrates a lifelong commitment to education, science, and technology. Through decades of teaching and supervising graduate research, he has shaped future generations of engineers, while his pioneering work on sustainable insulation materials has earned international acclaim. His awards and recognitions across continents highlight the societal relevance and global reach of his contributions. With an exceptional research profile, including a high h-index across major databases, Prof. Ali continues to push the boundaries of heat transfer and renewable material applications. His legacy is one of advancing knowledge, addressing sustainability challenges, and inspiring innovation, making him a respected authority and role model in the field of mechanical and thermal engineering worldwide.