Cristian Salazar | Water quality | Young Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristian Salazar | Water quality | Young Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Ecuador

Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristian Salazar is an Ecuadorian environmental researcher and academic with extensive experience in water quality, ecological risk, and sustainable development. He holds a PhD in Earth Sciences and serves as Research Professor at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia. His academic journey spans multiple roles across Ecuador and Russia, with a focus on environmental safety, sustainability, and chemical engineering. He is a prolific author with numerous peer-reviewed publications and is actively involved in international scientific conferences. Dr. Salazar is passionate about ecological preservation, climate change, and advancing global environmental education. 🌍📘🌱

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🎓 Education

Dr. Salazar earned his PhD in Earth Sciences and MSc in Ecology and Environmental Management from the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, where he developed a deep understanding of environmental systems and sustainable practices. He holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the Central University of Ecuador, where he was trained in chemical processes, water analysis, and environmental management. His academic education is complemented by specialized training in sanitation systems, atmospheric pollution, remote sensing, AI tools in education, and urban ecology, obtained from institutions in Ecuador, Russia, Switzerland, Germany, and Brazil. 🎓🌎📖

👨‍🏫 Experience

Dr. Salazar currently serves as Assistant at the Department of Environmental Safety in Moscow and Professor at the Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo, Ecuador. His professional journey includes teaching chemistry and sustainability, conducting research at RUDN University, and internships in oil analysis and water treatment. He has also taught at the Armed Forces University – ESPE. His work involves applying environmental assessment tools, guiding students in environmental culture, and developing reports based on field data. He actively integrates innovative teaching techniques like project-based learning and AI tools for academic advancement. 🧪🧑‍🏫🌿

🏅 Awards & Honors

Dr. Salazar received the Honorary Certification for Excellent Academic Performance at ESPOCH and secured First Place at the “From the Screw!” Festival in Russia in 2023. He was awarded PhD and Master’s scholarships by the Russian Ministry of Education and has earned recognition for excellence in scientific and technical creativity. His awards highlight both his academic rigor and creative approaches to environmental science. These accolades affirm his leadership in sustainable development education and innovative research across international platforms. 🏆🎖️🌍

🔍 Research Focus

Dr. Salazar’s research focuses on water quality assessment, ecological risk, wastewater management, and public health impacts of pollution. His studies explore sediment chemistry, disinfection technologies, and the use of stochastic models in environmental systems. He is also engaged in climate science, urban air pollution, and forest ecosystem management. His research combines fieldwork, statistical modeling, and life-cycle assessment to promote sustainable solutions. Through interdisciplinary approaches, he aims to protect ecosystems and improve environmental health standards, particularly in the Andean region. 💧📊🌳

Publication Top Notes

  • 🧪 Оценка риска для здоровья населения при употреблении питьевой воды города Латакунги и кантона Педро Висенте Мальдонадо (Республика Эквадор) — cited by 7, 📅 2022

  • 🔬 Environmental Assessment of Water Treatment Plants of the Republic of Ecuador and Comparative Analysis of Water Disinfection Technologies using the LCA Method — cited by 3, 📅 2022

  • 🌳 Identifying priority management of Ecuadorian forests based on the environmental integrated assessment — cited by 3, 📅 2020

  • ☁️ Quito’s coronavirus curfew: Escalating tropospheric ozone pollution — cited by 2, 📅 2020

  • 🌫️ Analysis of dynamic of tropospheric ozone and nitrogen dioxide in the highest region of the Quito city — cited by 1, 📅 2020

  • 💧 Stochastic State-Space Modeling for Sludge Concentration Height at the Ucubamba Guangarcucho Wastewater Treatment Plant —  📅 2025

  • 🌊 Мутные воды в понимании экологии водных загрязнении — 📅 2024

Conclusion

Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristian Salazar exemplifies the ideals of the Research for Young Researcher Award. His multidisciplinary work in environmental science and sustainability positions him as a strong candidate deserving of this recognition.

Amazigh Ouaksel | Milieux aquatiques | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Amazigh Ouaksel | Milieux aquatiques | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Amazigh Ouaksel, CEREGE – Aix Marseille université, France

Dr. Amazigh Ouaksel is a researcher in environmental chemistry, specializing in the risks associated with (nano)particle exposure in freshwater ecosystems. He holds a PhD (2020–2023) from Aix-Marseille University, focusing on the environmental impacts of tungsten-based nanomaterials. With research experience at CEREGE, France, and the University of Bejaia, Algeria, he has investigated nanoparticle aggregation, bio-lixiviation, and pollutant fate. He has presented at SETAC and Goldschmidt conferences and co-authored studies on nuclear dismantling exposure. Currently, he serves as an ATER at Aix-Marseille University. 🌍🔬📚

Publication Profile

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Amazigh Ouaksel holds a PhD in Environmental Chemistry (2020–2023) from Aix-Marseille University, where he focused on the environmental risks associated with the life cycle of energy technologies, particularly the exposure and impacts of tungsten-based (nano)particles. He earned a Master’s degree (2018–2020) in Waste Management and Polluted Sites (GSDP, MAEVA) from Aix-Marseille University, conducting research at CEREGE. Prior to that, he completed a Master’s in Mineral Resource Valorization (2015–2017) at the University of Bejaia, Algeria. His academic journey has equipped him with expertise in environmental risk assessment, nanoparticle behavior, and sustainable resource management. 🌍🔬📚

🔬 Research Experience

Dr. Amazigh Ouaksel has gained extensive research experience in environmental chemistry and nanoparticle behavior. In 2020, he conducted a six-month research internship at CEREGE, Aix-en-Provence, France, studying the fate of TiO₂ and CeO₂ nanoparticles in freshwater ecosystems. In 2019, during a three-month internship at the same institute, he analyzed the hetero-aggregation kinetics of metal oxide nanoparticles with clays. Earlier, in 2017, he undertook a three-month research project at the BBBS Laboratory, University of Bejaia, Algeria, optimizing the physico-chemical parameters of bioleaching for gold ore mineralization. His work contributes to understanding environmental risks and nanoparticle interactions. 🌍🧪🔎

📚 Scientific Training

Dr. Amazigh Ouaksel is actively engaged in scientific training and outreach. Since 2020, he has participated in the Fête de la Science in Aix-en-Provence, France, presenting on nanoparticle properties 🧪🌍. In 2022, he completed the Aster’X training on X-ray spectroscopy, tomography, and emission analysis (32.5 hours) 🔬📊. Since 2023, he has been leading interactive workshops, including Fresques du Sol, de l’Économie Circulaire, Ma Terre en 180 Minutes, and Ma Terre en Classe, fostering environmental awareness and education 🌱📖. His contributions bridge scientific research and public engagement, promoting sustainability and technological understanding.

🎓 Teaching Experience

Dr. Amazigh Ouaksel has extensive teaching experience in environmental chemistry and geosciences. From 2020 to 2023, he served as a Teaching Associate (CME) at IUT d’Aix-Marseille, delivering practical chemistry courses in general and organic chemistry 🧪📚. He also developed a professional simulation project on water analysis 💧🔬. Since 2023, as a Temporary Lecturer and Researcher (ATER) at Aix-Marseille University (OSU Pythéas), he has been teaching biogeochemical cycles, soil science, ecotoxicology, and water chemistry 🌍📊. His expertise spans data analysis, GIS, and environmental risk assessment, integrating fieldwork and laboratory experiments to enhance student learning.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Amazigh Ouaksel specializes in environmental chemistry and nanoparticle ecotoxicology 🌍🧪. His research focuses on the behavior, fate, and environmental risks of metallic and engineered nanoparticles (e.g., tungsten, titanium dioxide, and cerium dioxide) in freshwater ecosystems 💧⚛️. He investigates nanoparticle aggregation, mobility, bioavailability, and toxicity in aquatic environments, assessing their impact on benthic organisms and water quality 🦠🦐. His work also contributes to nuclear decommissioning impact studies and sustainable waste management. His expertise spans biogeochemical cycles, soil-water interactions, and environmental risk assessment, advancing knowledge in pollution mitigation and ecosystem safety 🌱.

Publications Top Notes

1️⃣ Ouaksel A., Vidal V., Proux O., Pailles C., Rose J., Auffan M. (2023) – Coupling High-Energy Resolution Fluorescence Detected X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy with Microfluidic Cells for in Situ Monitoring of Tungsten Nanoparticles Redox Transformation. ACS Earth and Space Chemistry.

2️⃣ Ouaksel A., Carboni A., Slomberg D., Vidal V., Proux O., Santella C., Brousset L., Angeletti B., Thiéry A., Rose J., Auffan M. (2025) – Behavior and fate of ITER-like tungsten nanoparticles potentially released into freshwater ecosystems during tokamak reactor operation and maintenance. Journal of Hazardous Materials.

3️⃣ Slomberg D., Auffan M., Payet M., Carboni A., Ouaksel A., Brousset L., Angeletti B., Thiéry A., Grisolia C., Rose J. (2023) – Tritiated stainless steel (nano)particle release following a nuclear dismantling incident scenario: Significant exposure of freshwater ecosystem benthic zone. Journal of Hazardous Materials.