Aurora Gullotta | water engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Aurora Gullotta | water engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof Adrian Pisla, University of Catania Italy

Aurora Gullotta, an Italian Assistant Professor at the University of Catania, specializes in Hydraulic and Maritime Constructions and Hydrology. With a PhD in Urban and Land Risks and extensive teaching and research experience, she focuses on sustainable water systems and equity in resource distribution. An active scholar, she has authored numerous impactful publications and collaborated internationally, notably during her visiting PhD tenure at the University of Exeter. Aurora excels in leveraging advanced modeling tools like EPA-SWMM for innovative solutions in urban and water management challenges.

Publication Profile

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🎓Education

PhD in Urban and Land Risks (2017–2020) University of Catania; Thesis on intermittent water distribution systems. Visiting PhD Student (2019–2020) Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, UK. Master’s in Land and Environmental Engineering (2014–2017) University of Catania; Graduated summa cum laude. Bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2010–2014) University of Catania; Graduated summa cum laude.

🏢Experience

Assistant Professor (2022–Present) University of Catania; Lecturer of Hydrology and Sustainable Water Systems. Teaching Assistant (2017–2020) University of Catania; Co-supervised theses in hydrology and hydraulic constructions. Conference Organizer and Speaker Presented research at international forums like EGU and IAHR. Peer Reviewer Reviewed manuscripts for renowned journals in hydrology and water systems.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Top Citations: 111 citations and an h-index of 7 (as of December 2024). Summa Cum Laude: Awarded for both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. International Collaborator: Visiting PhD at University of Exeter, UK. Active Conference Presence: Speaker at leading forums like NOVATECH and CCWI. Journal Reviewer: Reviewer for top-tier journals in hydrology and water resources.

🔬 Research Focus

Water Distribution Systems: Intermittent supply modeling and equity improvement. Urban Drainage: Simulation and sustainable drainage systems (SUDs). Leakage Detection: Real-time pressure control and reduction techniques. Hydrological Modeling: Using tools like EPA-SWMM and EPANET. Rainwater Harvesting: Conceptualizing urban solutions for water conservation.

Conclusion

Aurora Gullotta is a highly accomplished researcher with significant contributions to hydrology and hydraulic engineering. Her innovative work, global collaborations, and dedication to education make her an excellent candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” By broadening the scope of her research and enhancing her engagement with policy and interdisciplinary fields, she could further strengthen her candidacy.

Publication Top Notes

  • Using EPA-SWMM to simulate intermittent water distribution systems
    Authors: A. Campisano, A. Gullotta, C. Modica
    Published in: Urban Water Journal, 2018
    Citations: 38
  • Optimal location of valves to improve equity in intermittent water distribution systems
    Authors: A. Gullotta, D. Butler, A. Campisano, E. Creaco, R. Farmani, C. Modica
    Published in: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 2021
    Citations: 28
  • A simplified methodology for optimal location and setting of valves to improve equity in intermittent water distribution systems
    Authors: A. Gullotta, A. Campisano, E. Creaco, C. Modica
    Published in: Water Resources Management, 2021
    Citations: 24
  • Trend analysis and identification of the meteorological factors influencing reference evapotranspiration
    Authors: T.M. Aschale, D.J. Peres, A. Gullotta, G. Sciuto, A. Cancelliere
    Published in: Water, 2023
    Citations: 14
  • Evaluation of reference evapotranspiration estimation methods for assessing hydrological impacts of photovoltaic power plants in Mediterranean climates
    Authors: T.M. Aschale, G. Sciuto, D.J. Peres, A. Gullotta, A. Cancelliere
    Published in: Water, 2022
    Citations: 14
  • Long-term experiments for the evaluation of the potential for storm water control of modular blue roofs in Mediterranean climate
    Authors: A. Campisano, C. Modica, A. Gullotta
    Published in: Urban Water Journal, 2021
    Citations: 14
  • Laboratory experiments and simulation analysis to evaluate the application potential of pressure remote RTC in water distribution networks
    Authors: A. Campisano, C. Modica, F. Musmeci, C. Bosco, A. Gullotta
    Published in: Water Research, 2020
    Citations: 12
  • Simulation of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks by EPA-SWMM: Comparing Model Results and Field Experiments
    Authors: A. Gullotta, A. Campisano
    Published in: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 2024
    Citations: 1

 

 

Amechi Nwankwegu | Frehwater eutrophication | Best Researcher Award

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 Dr. Amechi Nwankwegu | Frehwater eutrophication | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amechi S. Nwankwegu, with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Engineering from Hohai University, China, is a dedicated researcher specializing in environmental biotechnology and ecology. His expertise spans microbial degradation of hydrocarbons, freshwater eutrophication, and algal bloom management. As a Postdoctoral Fellow at Southwest University, Chongqing, he has published extensively on topics related to ecosystem sustainability and climate change impacts on aquatic environments. Dr. Nwankwegu is an active member of several international academic bodies and has received prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to environmental science. He is committed to advancing sustainable solutions through innovative research and collaborative efforts globally.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Engineering Hohai University, Nanjing, China 2017-2021. M.Sc. in Environmental Microbiology Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria 2013-2014. B.Sc. in Microbiology (First Class Honours)
Tansian University, Nigeria 2007-2011

💼Work Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow Southwest University, Chongqing, China 2021 – 2024. Laboratory Assistant
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria 2015-2016 Assisted professor as Master’s degree mentor. Mathematics Tutor
Okorma Community Secondary School, Nigeria 2012 – 2013 Tutored senior secondary 1 and 2 students

📑Research Areas

Environmental biotechnology and ecology. Air-Soil-Water-environment protection and sustainability, climate change/biotic and abiotic stressors. Freshwater eutrophication, phytoplankton ecology, nutrient limitation, and algal bloom management. Molecular biology and modeling biodegradation of hydrocarbons. Microbial degradation of hydrocarbons. Microbial cell immobilization. Remediation of petroleum and heavy metal contaminated water and soil

🏢Association/Professional Bodies

Organization of African Academic Doctors (2019-present). Nigerian Society for Microbiology (2015-present). American Society for Microbiology (Outreach member, 2010-present). Applied Microbiology International (AMI) (Full member, 2015-present). Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB) (2015-present). Association of Nigerians in Nanjing (ANN), China (2017-present)

 

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Article 1

    • Title: Metabolites dynamics exacerbated by external nutrients inputs into a Ceratium hirundinella-dominated bloom in the Pengxi River, Three Gorges Reservoir, China
    • Journal: Aquatic Toxicology
    • Year: 2023-05
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106507
    • Contributors: Amechi S. Nwankwegu; Lei Zhang; Deti Xie; Okugbe E. Ohore; Yiping Li; Guanglang Yang; Xuexing Yao; Zenghui Song; Qing Yang

    Article 2

    • Title: Ecological mechanisms of sedimental microbial biodiversity shift and the role of antimicrobial resistance genes in modulating microbial turnover
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
    • Year: 2023-01
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116547
    • Contributors: Okugbe Ebiotubo Ohore; Yuwen Wang; Yunjie Wei; Edmond Sanganyado; Muhammad Shafiq; Xiaoyang Jiao; Amechi S. Nwankwegu; Wenhua Liu; Zhen Wang

    Article 3

    • Title: Storm and floods increase the duration and extent of phosphorus limitation on algal blooms in a tributary of the Three Gorges Reservoir, China
    • Journal: Journal of Hydrology
    • Year: 2022
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2022.127562
    • EID: 2-s2.0-85124181977
    • Contributors: Li, Y.; Huang, Y.; Ji, D.; Cheng, Y.; Nwankwegu, A.S.; Paerl, H.W.; Tang, C.; Yang, Z.; Zhao, X.; Chen, Y. et al.

    Article 4

    • Title: The Daily Dynamics of Algal Blooms: A Case Study in a Tributary of Three Gorges Reservoir
    • Source: SSRN
    • Year: 2022
    • EID: 2-s2.0-85123336717
    • Part of ISSN: 15565068
    • Contributors: Zhang, L.; Tan, B.; Hu, P.; Niu, X.; Zhang, X.; Liu, J.; Nwankwegu, A.S.; Frenken, T.; Hamilton, P.B.; Haffner, G.D.

    Article 5

    • Title: Tracking the influence of antibiotics, antibiotic resistomes, and salinity gradient in modulating microbial community assemblage of surface water and the ecological consequences
    • Journal: Chemosphere
    • Year: 2022-10
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135428
    • Contributors: Okugbe Ebiotubo Ohore; Yunjie Wei; Yuwen Wang; Amechi S. Nwankwegu; Zhen Wang

    Article 6

    • Title: Variabilities in autumn cyanobacterial responses to ecosystem external enrichments based on nutrient addition bioassay in Pengxi River, Three Gorges Reservoir, China
    • Journal: Environmental Pollution
    • Year: 2022-06
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119103
    • Contributors: Amechi S. Nwankwegu; Lei Zhang; Deti Xie; Yiping Li