Jing Xie | environmental factors’ modeling | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Jing Xie | environmental factors’ modeling | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr at Sun Yat-Sen University China

Academic Experience: Associate Professor at Sun Yat-Sen University with extensive teaching and research experience. Research Interests: Specializes in environmental earth observation/remote sensing, geographic information systems, and computer sciences. Technical Expertise: Proficient in machine learning, high-performance computing, and big data processing. Grants and Awards: Recipient of multiple prestigious research grants and awards. Publications and Reviews: Active in academic publishing and peer-review for numerous high-impact journals.šŸŒŸ

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šŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in Earth Observation University of Zurich, Switzerland (2013-2018) Dissertation: Remote sensing-based monitoring of snow-vegetation relationships in the European Alps.. M.Phil. in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (2010-2013) Dissertation: Classification of wetlands using object-oriented method and multi-season remote sensing images in Sanjiang Plain.. B.S. in Resources and Environment and Urban Planning Northwest University, Xiā€™an, China (2006-2010) Dissertation: Association analysis between road transportation and economic development in northern Shaanxi.. B.A. in Finance Northwest University, Xiā€™an, China (2006-2010) Dissertation: Discussion on risk management of China’s commercial banks under New Basel Accord.

šŸ¢ Professional Experiences

Associate Professor, PI (2021.12 ā€“ present) School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) (2019.09 ā€“ 2021.09) Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) (2018.08 ā€“ 2019.03) School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Research Assistant (RA) (2013.10 ā€“ 2018.08) Remote Sensing Laboratories, Department of Geography, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. Research Assistant (RA) (2011.07 ā€“ 2013.07) Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

šŸ”¬ Research Interests

Environmental Earth Observation/Remote Sensing: Mountain environment/ecosystem, quantitative environmental modeling, Vegetation information extraction, phenology, and productivity, Climate change, snow timing, and accumulation, Land use and cover change, urban ecosystems, and urban analytics, SAR technology on grassland, biomass, and livestock, Multi-spectral, hyperspectral, and radar algorithm development and data processing. Geographic Information Systems: Spatial data statistics and mining, Spatiotemporal analytics of big geospatial data, Spatial modeling and environmental data assimilation, Geovisualization. Computer Sciences: Machine learning, High-performance and cloud computing, Big data processing and management

šŸ† Grants and Awards

2024.04: PI, Joint Fund of Collaborative Innovation Center of Geo-Information Technology for Smart Central Plains, Henan Province (Grant No. 232207). 2023.08: PI, Young Scientists Fund, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (Grant No. 42301208). 2023.05: PI, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Sun Yat-sen University (Grant No. 23qnpy15). 2023.02: PI, Basic and Applied Basic Research for PhD Young Scientists, Guangzhou Science and Technology Bureau, China (Grant No. SL2022A04J01793). 2022.12: PI, Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Geospatial Technology for the Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions (Grant No. GTYR202212)

šŸ“š Teaching Experiences

Sun Yat-Sen University: Various courses in geography and urban planning (2022-2024). University of Zurich: Small group teaching and teaching assistant roles in geography (2013-2018)

šŸ’¼ Professional Development and Trainings

2022: Teacher qualification certificate in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems, China, 2019: Scanning Lidar training certificate, Level 1, LiDAR System Training, Hong Kong, 2015: ESA Advanced Training Course on Land Remote Sensing, Romania

šŸ”¬ Journal Review Experiences

  • Reviewed for journals like Remote Sensing of Environment, Journal of Geophysical Research, Science of the Total Environment, and many more.

šŸ› ļø Skills and Tools

Programming & Tools: C, R, API, Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, QGIS, eCognition, SNAP, ENVI, ERDAS, SPSS, PARGE, and ATCOR, Field Skills & Tools: Camera, ASD, GPS, LAI 2000, UAV, Leosphere Lidar system, Project Management: Planning and coordination of work packages

Publication:šŸ“

    • Title: Spatial inequalities of COVID-19 mortality rate in relation to socioeconomic and environmental factors across England
      Journal: Science of the Total Environment
      Year: 2021
      DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143595
      Contributors: Y Sun, X Hu, J Xie
    • Title: Improved machine-learning mapping of local climate zones in metropolitan areas using composite Earth observation data in Google Earth Engine
      Journal: Building and Environment
      Year: 2021
      DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.107879
      Contributors: LCH Chung, J Xie, C Ren
    • Title: Altitudeā€dependent influence of snow cover on alpine land surface phenology
      Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences
      Year: 2017
      DOI: 10.1002/2016JG003665
      Contributors: J Xie, M KneubĆ¼hler, I Garonna, C Notarnicola, L De Gregorio, R De Jong, …
    • Title: Future ā€œlocal climate zoneā€ spatial change simulation in Greater Bay Area under the shared socioeconomic pathways and ecological control line
      Journal: Building and Environment
      Year: 2021
      DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108077
      Contributors: G Chen, J Xie, W Li, X Li, LCH Chung, C Ren, X Liu
    • Title: A comprehensive assessment of MODIS-derived GPP for forest ecosystems using the site-level FLUXNET database
      Journal: Environmental Earth Sciences
      Year: 2015
      DOI: 10.1007/s12665-015-4636-5
      Contributors: X Tang, H Li, N Huang, X Li, X Xu, Z Ding, J Xie
    • Title: Land surface phenology and greenness in Alpine grasslands driven by seasonal snow and meteorological factors
      Journal: Science of the Total Environment
      Year: 2020
      DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138380
      Contributors: J Xie, T Jonas, C Rixen, R de Jong, I Garonna, C Notarnicola, S Asam, …
    • Title: Characterizing ecosystem water-use efficiency of croplands with eddy covariance measurements and MODIS products
      Journal: Ecological Engineering
      Year: 2015
      DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2015.04.027
      Contributors: X Tang, Z Ding, H Li, X Li, J Luo, J Xie, D Chen
    • Title: Investigating pedestrian-level greenery in urban forms in a high-density city for urban planning
      Journal: Sustainable Cities and Society
      Year: 2022
      DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2022.103755
      Contributors: J Hua, M Cai, Y Shi, C Ren, J Xie, LCH Chung, Y Lu, L Chen, Z Yu, …
    • Title: Modeling spatiotemporal carbon emissions for two mega-urban regions in China using urban form and panel data analysis
      Journal: Science of the Total Environment
      Year: 2023
      DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159612
      Contributors: M Cai, C Ren, Y Shi, G Chen, J Xie, E Ng
    • Title: Relative influence of timing and accumulation of snow on alpine land surface phenology
      Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences
      Year: 2018
      DOI: 10.1002/2017JG004321
      Contributors: J Xie, M KneubĆ¼hler, I Garonna, R de Jong, C Notarnicola, L De Gregorio, …

Sitotaw Erena | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Sitotaw Erena | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

 

Dr at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Sitotaw Haile Erena, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Food Security Studies, College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, specializing in environmental planning. His expertise lies in mitigating urban and peri-urban flood hazards through flood mapping, vulnerability assessment, and landscape-based management strategies. With a robust academic background from Ethiopian and international universities, he has conducted extensive research and published numerous papers on flood risk analysis, urban flood vulnerability, and environmental management. Sitotaw also leads impactful projects in environmental and social compliance audits, demonstrating his commitment to sustainable development in Ethiopia.

 

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šŸŒŸQualification

PhD in Environmental Planning Mitigating and Adapting to urban and peri-urban flood hazards through flood mapping, vulnerability assessment and landscape based management strategies

šŸ’¼Work Experience

March 24, 2023 – Present Assistant Professor Center for Food Security Studies (CFSS), College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Teaching and Research. March 2019 ā€“ March 23, 2023 Assistant Professor Haramaya University, Ethiopia Teaching and Research. August 10, 2010 – October 2013 Haramaya University, Ethiopia Teaching and Research Lecturer High school teacher Gute High School, East Wollega zone, Wayyu Tuka Woreda, Ethiopia Teaching

 

šŸŽ“Education and Training

October 2013 – March 2019 Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Planning Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building, construction and City Development (EiABC), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. September 11, 2008 – July 22, 2010 Master of Art in Geography and Environmental Studies Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. September 11, 2000 – July 29, 2004 Bachelor of Education in Geography Dilla University, Ethiopia

šŸ§‘ā€šŸ”¬Research Experience

  • Detailed list of research projects and publications available upon request

Publications Top NotesšŸ“

 

  • Title: Impacts of Land Use/Land Cover Changes on the Hydrology of the Fafan Catchment Ethiopia
    Authors: Amare, M.T., Demissie, S.T., Beza, S.A., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis
    Volume: 8(1)
    Article Number: 10

 

  • Title: Flood vulnerability mapping and local mitigation strategies: The case of Adama City, Ethiopia
    Authors: Erena, S.H., Reddy, R.U., Wodnimu, M.A., Mohamed, A.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Urban Climate
    Volume: 55
    Article Number: 101906

 

  • Title: Land Cover Change Detection and Prediction in the Fafan Catchment of Ethiopia
    Authors: Amare, M.T., Demissie, S.T., Beza, S.A., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis
    Volume: 7(2)
    Article Number: 19

 

  • Title: Customers’ satisfaction towards Addis Ababa City’s minibus taxi service
    Authors: Deyas, G.T., Woldeamanuel, M.G., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 9(11)
    Article Number: e22102

 

  • Title: Spatiotemporal trends of NDVI and its response to climate variability in the Abbay River Basin, Ethiopia
    Authors: Hussien, K., Kebede, A., Mekuriaw, A., Beza, S.A., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 9(3)
    Article Number: e14113

 

  • Title: Determinant factors hinder urban structure plan implementation: The case of Nekemte Town, Ethiopia
    Authors: Negeri, M.D., Guta, M.S., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 9(3)
    Article Number: e13448

 

  • Title: Modelling spatiotemporal trends of land use land cover dynamics in the Abbay River Basin, Ethiopia
    Authors: Hussien, K., Kebede, A., Mekuriaw, A., Asfaw Beza, S., Haile Erena, S.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Modeling Earth Systems and Environment
    Volume: 9(1)
    Pages: 347ā€“376

 

Aleksandar Goranov | Analytical environmental chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ā Dr. Aleksandar Goranov | Analytical environmental chemistry | Best Researcher Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

I am an analytical environmental chemist with expertise in applying a diverse suite of analytical techniques to investigate environmental questions. My research focuses on studying the composition and environmental fate of pyrogenic (fire-derived) organic matter (pyOM) and soil/aquatic natural organic matter (NOM). I employ ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometry (FT-ICR-MS), various spectroscopies (e.g., fluorescence, NMR), liquid- and gas-chromatographic techniques, as well as stable isotopes to develop novel analytical methods.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

 

 

šŸ”¬Research Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher at Old Dominion University (ODU), focusing on various projects related to environmental degradation processes and characterization of organic matter. Postdoctoral Researcher at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), involved in characterizing organic matter in different environmental matrices. Graduate Research Assistant at ODU, investigating the fate and behavior of pyrogenic organic matter in the environment. Undergraduate Research Assistant at various institutions, exploring topics such as solvatochromism and marine ecology.

šŸŽ“Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Old Dominion University (ODU)
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ)

Honors and awards

  • Young Investigator Award by the International Humic Substances Society (IHSS)
  • ACS CAS Top 100 Future Leader
  • Dominion Scholar Fellowship
  • Various other awards recognizing research and academic achievements.

 

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« Teaching Experience šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«

In addition to my research endeavors, I have extensive experience in teaching and mentoring students in various analytical techniques and laboratory practices.

Highlights:

Developed and instructed an informal course on elemental analysis ā€“ isotope-ratio mass spectrometry (EA-IRMS) in Fall 2021, aimed at training students in using EA-IRMS for analytical purposes. Served as a guest lecturer for the Environmental Measurements course (ERTH 4190) in Summer 2021, where I designed and delivered an interactive laboratory exercise on quantification of dissolved calcium in riverine waters using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. Led numerous virtual workshops covering topics such as fluorescence spectroscopy, stable carbon isotopes analysis, FT-ICR-MS data processing, statistical analysis, and more, benefiting researchers across different labs. Previous teaching assistant roles include General Chemistry I Lab at ODU and various labs at RCNJ covering organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and instrumental analysis. Provided tutoring support in general & organic chemistry as well as calculus.

Analytical Skills:

Proficient in a wide range of analytical techniques including UV-VIS, FT-IR, NMR spectroscopy (both liquid-state and solid-state), fluorescence spectroscopy, chromatography (HPLC, GCxGC-TOF-MS), elemental analysis (EA-IRMS, EA-TCD), and mass spectrometry (ESI-FT-ICR-MS). Familiarity with advanced data analysis techniques including isotopic corrections, multidimensional data analysis, exploratory statistics, and PARAFAC deconvolution. Proficient in MATLAB programming and ethical usage of ChatGPT, with beginner proficiency in R and Python programming languages.

 

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

Title: Molecular heterogeneity in pyrogenic dissolved organic matter from a thermal series of oak and grass chars
Authors: AS Wozniak, AI Goranov, S Mitra, KW Bostick, AR Zimmerman
Journal: Organic Geochemistry
Year: 2020
Volume: 148
Pages: 104065
Citations: 45

 

Title: Photolability of pyrogenic dissolved organic matter from a thermal series of laboratory-prepared chars
Authors: KW Bostick, AR Zimmerman, AI Goranov, S Mitra, PG Hatcher
Journal: Science of the total environment
Year: 2020
Volume: 724
Pages: 138198
Citations: 42

 

Title: Biolability of fresh and photodegraded pyrogenic dissolved organic matter from laboratoryā€prepared chars
Authors: KW Bostick, AR Zimmerman, AI Goranov, S Mitra, PG Hatcher
Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences
Year: 2021
Volume: 126
Issue: 5
Article number: e2020JG005981
Citations: 36

 

Title: Online quantification and compoundā€specific stable isotopic analysis of black carbon in environmental matrices via liquid chromatographyā€isotope ratio mass spectrometry
Authors: S Wagner, J Brandes, AI Goranov, TW Drake, RGM Spencer, A Stubbins
Journal: Limnology and Oceanography: Methods
Year: 2017
Volume: 15
Issue: 12
Pages: 995-1006
Citations: 32

 

Title: Photochemistry after fire: Structural transformations of pyrogenic dissolved organic matter elucidated by advanced analytical techniques
Authors: AI Goranov, AS Wozniak, KW Bostick, AR Zimmerman, S Mitra
Journal: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
Year: 2020
Volume: 290
Pages: 271-292
Citations: 31

Title: Effects of environmental aging on wildfire particulate and dissolved pyrogenic organic matter characteristics
Authors: AS Wozniak, S Mitra, AI Goranov, AR Zimmerman, KW Bostick
Journal: ACS Earth and Space Chemistry
Year: 2024
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Pages: 104-118
Citations: 1

 

Title: Biogeochemistry of dissolved organic matter and inorganic solutes in soil profiles of tropical pasturelands
Authors: JV dos Santos, AI Goranov, LR Bento, PPA Oliveira, JRM Pezzopane
Journal: Soil and Tillage Research
Year: 2024
Volume: 240
Pages: 1-15

 

Title: Using the benzenepolycarboxylic acid (BPCA) method to assess activated biochars and their PFAS sorption abilities
Authors: AI Goranov, E Sormo, N Hagemann, G Cornelissen, AR Zimmerman
Journal: Chemosphere
Year: 2024
Article number: 141750

 

Title: Stabilization of PFAS-contaminated soil with sewage sludge-and wood-based biochar sorbents
Authors: E SĆørmo, CBM Lade, J Zhang, AG Asimakopoulos, GW ƅsli, M Hubert
Journal: Science of The Total Environment
Year: 2024
Volume: 922
Pages: 1-12

 

Title: Carbon fate, iron dissolution, and molecular characterization of dissolved organic matter in thawed Yedoma permafrost under varying redox conditions
Authors: MS Carneiro Barreto, RP Wani, AI Goranov, TD Sowers, M Fischel
Journal: Environmental Science & Technology
Year: 2024
Volume: 58
Issue: 9
Pages: 4155-4166