Tommaso Giordano | Environmental Science| Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Tommaso Giordano | Environmental Science| Best Researcher Award

Istituto per la Bioeconomia, Italy

Tommaso Giordano is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Bioeconomy of the National Research Council (CNR-IBE) and a Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Engineering at the University of Florence. Under the guidance of Dr. Beniamino Gioli and Prof. Fabio Castelli, he contributes to international and local environmental research initiatives. Holding an MSc in Development Economics from a joint degree between the University of Florence and the University of Göttingen, Tommaso’s academic journey bridges economics, engineering, and environmental science. His work revolves around the use of applied statistics and data integration (from IoT sensors to satellite products) for urban analysis and population risk assessments. Dedicated to exploring sustainable urban ecosystems, he combines socio-economic insights with environmental modeling. He is passionate about improving data-driven strategies for climate adaptation and ecosystem services through innovative sensor networks, geospatial analysis, and risk mapping to support resilience and sustainable development in urban settings.

Profile

Scholar

🎓 Education 

Tommaso is currently pursuing an International Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Florence, focusing on environmental systems modeling and statistical analysis. He previously earned a joint MSc in Development Economics from the University of Florence and the University of Göttingen (EQF Level 7), graduating with 109/110 and 1.8 respectively, with a thesis on “Environmental regulation and innovation: empirical evidence for plastic.” His strong interdisciplinary background merges economics, environmental policy, and technical data handling. Earlier, he completed high school at Liceo Scientifico “Piero Gobetti” in Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, achieving a final grade of 71/100. Throughout his academic path, he has cultivated competencies in advanced statistics, GIS, and programming. Proficient in Italian (native), he is also fluent in English, German, and Spanish. His educational trajectory highlights a balance of environmental science, economics, and engineering—fueling his capability to handle complex environmental and socio-economic datasets.

💼 Experience 

Tommaso has worked as a Research Fellow at CNR-IBE since March 2021, contributing to multiple nationally and internationally funded urban sustainability projects. He is currently involved in the ADESFUR project, processing geo-spatial and socio-economic data for urban forestry planning. Prior to that, he supported the AIRQINO Smart Cities initiative, analyzing ecological and socio-environmental urban data. Between 2021 and 2024, he played a pivotal role in the “Prato Urban Jungle” UIA project, collecting and analyzing data to explore interactions between urban infrastructure and the environment, including urban heat islands and pollution. In 2020, he completed a sales internship at IRPLAST SpA, gaining experience in customer service and data management. His experience blends technical research with real-world application, showcasing his ability to work across diverse interdisciplinary contexts. He is skilled in data analysis, GIS, and sensor integration, with a growing publication record in environmental research.

🏅 Awards and Honors 

Tommaso Giordano has contributed to numerous high-impact scientific publications and international research collaborations, gaining recognition through his involvement in projects funded by respected institutions like the National Research Council and the EU’s Urban Innovative Actions. His academic excellence is evident in his near-top MSc grade (109/110) and publication record in top-tier journals such as Urban Climate, Atmospheric Pollution Research, and Environmental Research. He has co-authored research exploring heat risk, pollution, and sensor technologies for environmental monitoring, and has presented at international conferences including the EGU General Assembly (Vienna, 2023) and AISAM (Lecce, 2024). His master’s thesis, which applied empirical methods to environmental regulation, earned praise and contributed to policy-relevant findings. Through his academic and professional endeavors, Tommaso continues to receive commendation from peers and supervisors for his interdisciplinary capabilities, analytical precision, and commitment to data-driven environmental problem solving across urban ecological domains.

🔬 Research Focus 

Tommaso’s research centers on the integration of multi-source environmental and socio-economic data to analyze urban dynamics and human vulnerability to hazards. His key focus areas include environmental risk assessment, urban heat islands, air pollution exposure, and ecosystem service quantification. He employs applied statistics, remote sensing, IoT sensor networks, and spatial analysis to monitor and model urban environments. Through his doctoral research, he is developing tools to assess population-level risks using geospatial indicators and advanced data visualization. His work supports climate adaptation strategies, urban sustainability planning, and real-time environmental monitoring. Projects like Prato Urban Jungle and ADESFUR illustrate his dedication to using science for practical urban resilience outcomes. By merging economics, data science, and environmental engineering, Tommaso aims to contribute to interdisciplinary solutions for greener, healthier cities. His scientific publications reflect a commitment to innovation in urban environmental assessment and the development of low-cost, scalable monitoring systems.

📝 Conclusion

Tommaso Giordano is a strong emerging researcher with a solid foundation in environmental data analysis, urban sustainability, and applied economics. His research contributions to European urban environmental monitoring projects, publication record, and cross-disciplinary skills make him a viable candidate for an early-career or young researcher award. For highly competitive Best Researcher Awards, enhancing leadership visibility, independent research initiatives, and international recognition would significantly boost his profile.

Publication

  1. Title: Assessment of seasonal variations in particulate matter accumulation and elemental composition in urban tree species
    Year: 2024
    Authors: B.B. Moura, F. Zammarchi, J. Manzini, Y. Hoshika, L. Brilli, C. Vagnoli, B. Gioli, …

 

  1. Title: Diurnal outdoor thermal comfort mapping through ENVI-met simulations, remotely sensed and in situ measurements
    Year: 2023
    Authors: E. Fiorillo, L. Brilli, F. Carotenuto, L. Cremonini, B. Gioli, T. Giordano, …

 

  1. Title: Development of low-cost air quality stations for next-generation monitoring networks: calibration and validation of NO and O sensors
    Year: 2023
    Authors: A. Cavaliere, L. Brilli, B.P. Andreini, F. Carotenuto, B. Gioli, T. Giordano, …

 

  1. Title: Potential of low-cost PM monitoring sensors to fill monitoring gaps in areas of Sub-Saharan Africa
    Year: 2024
    Authors: G. Gualtieri, K. Ahbil, L. Brilli, F. Carotenuto, A. Cavaliere, B. Gioli, T. Giordano, …

 

  1. Title: Intensive campaign on continuous isotopic sampling for environmental criticality in the Stalactites cave of Altamira karst
    Year: 2023
    Authors: M. Nardino, A.P. Freixedo, D. Famulari, L. Brilli, A. Cavalieri, F. Carotenuto, …

 

  1. Title: Performance Assessment of Two Low-Cost PM2.5 and PM10 Monitoring Networks in the Padana Plain (Italy)
    Year: 2024
    Authors: G. Gualtieri, L. Brilli, F. Carotenuto, A. Cavaliere, T. Giordano, S. Putzolu, …

 

  1. Title: Assessment of risk components for urban population to heat intensity and air pollution through a dense IoT sensor network
    Year: 2025
    Authors: T. Giordano, L. Brilli, G. Gualtieri, F. Martelli, A. Cavaliere, F. Carotenuto, …

 

  1. Title: Winter 2022 thermal anomaly and energy crisis impact on air quality in urban and rural areas assessed with dense sensor networks
    Year: 2023
    Authors: T. Giordano, L. Brilli, F. Carotenuto, A. Cavaliere, G. Gualtieri, B. Gioli, …

 

  1. Title: Istituto per la BioEconomia
    Year: Not specified (likely institutional or collaborative paper)
    Authors: L. Brilli, F. Carotenuto, A. Cavaliere, B. Gioli, T. Giordano, G. Gualtieri, …

 

 

Arathi Rameshan | Climate Change | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Arathi Rameshan | Climate Change | Young Scientist Award

 Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Germany

Arathi Rameshan is a doctoral student at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, specializing in atmospheric and environmental sciences. She holds a BS-MS dual degree from IISER Bhopal and has extensive research experience in climate change, remote sensing, and meteorology. Arathi has worked on multiple projects, including elevation-dependent climate change in the Third Pole and post-monsoon tropical cyclone variability in the Bay of Bengal. With expertise in Python, MATLAB, GIS, and environmental field techniques, she actively contributes to climate modeling and atmospheric research. She has presented at international conferences and published in high-impact journals. A recipient of the prestigious INSPIRE Scholarship, she is a dedicated scientist committed to understanding climate dynamics and environmental sustainability.

Publication Profile

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🎓Education

Arathi Rameshan is currently pursuing a PhD at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, focusing on climate science. She completed her BS-MS dual degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences from IISER Bhopal (2016-2021). Her master’s thesis investigated post-monsoon tropical cyclone variability over the Bay of Bengal. She completed her higher secondary education at CGHSS St. Clare’s, Thrissur, Kerala (2016), and her high school education at AVS Govt. Higher Secondary School, Karivellur, Kerala (2014). Her strong academic foundation in environmental sciences and climate studies has paved the way for her advanced research in atmospheric processes.

💼Experience

Arathi is a PhD researcher at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt, working on elevation-dependent climate change in the Third Pole (2022-present). She conducted her master’s research at IISER Bhopal, analyzing post-monsoon tropical cyclone variability (2020-2021). She interned at the Central University of Kerala, performing a temporal analysis of vegetation changes using remote sensing (2019). Her internship at the Centre for Human Genetics (2018) focused on mutational analysis, and at Cochin University of Science and Technology (2017), she studied gravity theories. She has also participated in geological and environmental field studies, enhancing her expertise in field data collection and analysis.

🏆Awards and Honors

Arathi has received the INSPIRE Scholarship from the Government of India (top 1% among 0.5 million students, 2016-2021). She presented her research at the CLM-Community Assembly in Belgium (2023) and the Elevation-Dependent Climate Change Workshop in Austria (2022). She was an institute nominee for Girl ‘STEM STARs’ of India (2021) and participated in the IISER Bhopal Annual EES poster presentation (2021). She is a member of Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad (People’s Science Movement of Kerala) and has engaged in UNFCCC’s Green Revolution Global Program (2018). She was also a student member of the Indian Science Congress (2016-2017) and participated in Kerala’s state-level science congresses.

🔬Research Focus

Arathi’s research focuses on atmospheric and climate sciences, particularly elevation-dependent climate change in the Third Pole. She examines climate variability using reanalysis datasets and climate models. Her master’s research explored post-monsoon tropical cyclone variability over the Bay of Bengal. She has worked on remote sensing-based vegetation analysis and GIS applications for climate and environmental studies. Her expertise includes climate modeling, meteorological data analysis, and environmental monitoring techniques. She actively contributes to understanding global climate dynamics, focusing on the interactions between atmospheric processes and regional climate change.

Conclusion

Arathi Rameshan is a highly promising candidate for the Young Scientist Award due to her strong academic foundation, international research experience, technical expertise, and impactful publications. While she can enhance her profile with more leadership roles, independent research grants, and outreach activities, her current achievements already position her as a strong contender for this recognition.

Publications

  • Title: Cross-Examination of Reanalysis Datasets on Elevation-Dependent Climate Change in the Third Pole Region
    Year: 2025
    Authors: Arathi Rameshan, Prashant Singh, Bodo Ahrens
    Link: DOI: 10.3390/atmos16030327

 

  • Title: Understanding the post‐monsoon tropical cyclone variability and trend over the Bay of Bengal during the satellite era
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Gaurav Tiwari, Arathi Rameshan, Pankaj Kumar, Aaquib Javed, Dr. Alok Kumar Mishra
    Link: DOI: 10.1002/qj.4189

 

Joseph Arhavbarien | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Joseph Arhavbarien | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Director/Researcher at Rockedge Ventures (UK) Ltd United Kingdom

Dr. Joseph Arhavbarien, Ph.D., is a seasoned expert in sustainable business practices with a career spanning over three decades. He earned his Ph.D. in Business and Management from the University of Bedfordshire, UK, focusing on green processes and supply chain management. Joseph’s industrial experience is complemented by his academic prowess, demonstrated through his peer-reviewed publications and extensive teaching in supply chain resilience and structural equation modeling. Now, he is transitioning to academia, where he aims to merge his practical knowledge with research and teaching. 📚🌱

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🎓Academic Qualification

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) in Microbiology
University of Lagos, Nigeria
📅 September 1985 – November 1989

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business
University of East London, United Kingdom
📅 September 2012 – June 2015

Ph.D. in Business and Management
University of Bedfordshire Business School, United Kingdom
📅 March 2020 – August 2023

Certificate in Agile Project Management (Course & Practice Workshop)
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
📅 September 2023

💼Professional Development

Throughout his career, Dr. Joseph Arhavbarien has developed a robust skill set that bridges industrial operations and academic research. He holds a Ph.D. in Business and Management from the University of Bedfordshire, focusing on sustainable operations. Joseph’s professional journey includes pivotal roles in renowned companies like Tesco and Morrisons, where he honed his expertise in continuous improvement and sustainable practices. His academic credentials are further solidified by teaching engagements and published research in environmental management. Joseph’s development reflects a commitment to enhancing business sustainability through education and innovation. 🌱📈

Top Skills/Tools

📊 Experienced in Statistical Analysis, Data Interpretation, and Problem Solving. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools—Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Skilled in 5S methodology, Numeracy, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), Scrum/Project Management, Business Strategy, Change Management, and Building High-Performance Teams. Knowledgeable in Balanced Scorecard Application, Financial and Structural Equation Modelling, and Supply Chain Sustainability. Specializes in ESG Implementation and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) delivery. Excels in high-care operations and committed to enhancing organizational efficiency and sustainability.

🌟Teaching/Supporting experience

📚 Joseph brings a wealth of industry expertise and academic rigor to his teaching and mentoring roles. He has successfully guided M.Sc. and Ph.D. candidates in subjects such as Supply Chain Resilience and the application of AMOS for Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). His lectures on Reflective and Formative Constructs, and Measurement Model Analysis reflect his commitment to enhancing research methodologies. Joseph fosters a dynamic learning environment, leveraging his extensive background in green processes and sustainable operations to inspire students in Operations Management, Business Strategy, and Environmental Management. His dedication is evident in his impactful contributions to academia and industry alike.

 

🔬Research Involved

Joseph’s research focus revolves around green processes and sustainable operations, particularly in embedding a green culture within businesses. His Ph.D. study at the University of Bedfordshire emphasized green value internalization and its implications for sustainable business decisions. Leveraging quantitative techniques within a positivist paradigm, Joseph applies tools like Qualtrics for survey administration and SPSS/AMOS for data analysis. His research trajectory aims to develop green criteria for stakeholder engagement, contributing to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. With a keen interest in circular economy and reverse logistics, Joseph seeks to drive eco-design concepts to enhance societal and environmental impact while bolstering organizational competitiveness. 🌱

Publications Top Notes

  • 📄 Publication: Arhavbarien, J., Duan, Y., Ramanathan, R. (2024). An investigation of antecedents and consequences of green value internalisation among sampled UK enterprises.
    🔗 Cited by: 0
    📅 Year of Publication: 2024