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.

F. Patricio Ojeda | Marine ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. F. Patricio Ojeda | Marine ecology | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pont. Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile

Federico Patricio Ojeda Rossi is a distinguished Chilean marine ecologist and a Professor Titular at the Faculty of Biological Sciences at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile . He earned his Licentiate degree in Biology from the University of Chile 🏫 (1973-1981) and later pursued his Ph.D. in Zoology at the University of Maine 🇺🇸 (1983-1987). His career is marked by his significant contributions to the study of marine community ecology and eco-physiology of coastal fish . Throughout his tenure at the university, he has dedicated himself to advancing research in marine ecosystems, focusing on fish population dynamics, coastal recruitment processes, and larval transport mechanisms .

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Education:

Federico’s academic journey began with his studies in Biology at the University of Chile, where he earned his Licentiate in Biology in 1981. He then moved to the University of Maine in the USA, obtaining his Ph.D. in Zoology in 1987, where his dissertation explored rocky subtidal community structures 🧠.

Experience:

Professor Ojeda Rossi has held several academic positions at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, starting as an Auxiliary Professor in 1988 and advancing to Full Professor in 2004 . His research has primarily focused on marine ecology, especially fish species in Chilean coastal environments .

Awards and Honors:

Federico’s work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Presidential Scholarship and the University Research Fellowship from the University of Maine . His significant contributions to marine science have earned him respect and admiration within the scientific community.

Research Focus:

Professor Ojeda Rossi’s research is primarily centered on the ecology and eco-physiology of coastal fish , with particular focus on long-term studies of population dynamics, recruitment phenomena, and larval distribution in the Chilean coast . His work is essential for understanding the effects of climate events like El Niño (ENSO) on marine life .

Conclusion:

Federico Patricio Ojeda Rossi has made significant strides in marine biology, with decades of research dedicated to understanding the complex dynamics of coastal ecosystems. His work continues to influence the study of marine communities and fish eco-physiology worldwide 🌎.

Publications:

Morfometría y nicho trófico de Coelorhynchus patagoniae (Pisces: Macrouridae). Boletín del Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, Santiago, 35, 99-104. Link

Nuevos registros para la ictiofauna de Arica, Chile. Noticiero Mensual del Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, Santiago, 22(261), 7-9. Link

Apterygopectus avilesi nuevo género y especie de lenguado para aguas australes chilenas (Pisces: Pleuronectiformes). Noticiero Mensual del Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, Santiago, 23(267), 3-10. Link

Proporciones corporales y utilización del hábitat en doce especies de Liolaemus de Chile central (Lacertilia: Iguanidae). Anales del Museo de Historia Natural de Valparaiso, 12, 59-68. Link

Utilización diferencial de recursos alimenticios por dos poblaciones simpátricas de Scomber japonicus peruanus y Sarda sarda chiliensis en el norte de Chile (Pisces: Teleostei). Medio Ambiente, 4, 19-23. Link

Trophic ecology of the clingfish Gobiesox marmoratus (Gobiesocidae): experimental evaluation of constraints to foraging behaviour. Marine Biology Research, 2025-01-02. Link 🔗

Presettlement schooling behaviour of a rocky fish in a shallow area. Is it related to local environmental conditions? Scientia Marina, 2020-09-04. Link 🔗

Morteza Zanganeh | marine science | Best Innovation Award

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Dr. Morteza Zanganeh | marine science | Best Innovation Award

Professor at ISF College of Pharmacy,  India

👨‍🏫 Dr. Morteza Zanganeh, an accomplished Iranian civil engineer, born on July 13, 1980, in Golestan, holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Engineering. His expertise encompasses coastal engineering, wave prediction, and marine structures. As an Assistant Professor at Golestan University, he has made significant contributions to academia, heading the Natural Hazard Institute. With a rich portfolio of publications and diverse projects, Zanganeh’s work extends to numerical code developments, teaching, and leadership roles. His multidimensional skills in programming, numerical modeling, and soft computing methods underline his commitment to advancing hydraulic and coastal engineering fields.. 📚

🌐 Professional Profiles:

🎓 Educational Background:

Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Water Engineering Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran, 2006-2012 Dissertation: “Two-phase modeling of current-induced scour beneath pipelines via combined Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and Distinct Element Method.” M.Sc. Civil Engineering, Water Engineering (Coastal Engineering) Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran, 2003-2006 Thesis: “A combined model of Fuzzy Inference Systems and Genetic Algorithm (FIS-GA) for prediction of wave parameters and its comparison with ANFIS and empirical methods.” B.S. Civil Engineering Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Isfahan, Iran, 1999-2003

👩‍💼 Work Experiences and Projects:

Head of Natural Hazard Institute, Golestan University, 2022-now. Assistant Professor, Golestan University, Faculty of Engineering, 2013-now. Dean of Faculty, Golestan University, Faculty of Engineering, 2017-2022. Vice president in education and research, Golestan University, Faculty of Engineering, 2016-2017. Head of Civil Engineering section, Golestan University, Faculty of Engineering, 2013-2016. Consulting Engineer at Sazeh Pardazi Iran (SPI) Consulting Engineers, Tehran, Iran, 2011-2013. Research Assistant in various projects related to storm water networks, wastewater treatment, and marine activities.

Research Interests:

Application of Soft Computing Methods (ANN, GA-FIS, PSO-FIS, GP, and COA) in Marine Events Prediction, Water Hammer Modeling, Ram Pump Design, and Hydropower plant. Coastal Stabilization and Beach Nourishment. Coastal and Marine Structures. Modeling of Wave and Marine Currents. Two-phase Flow Modeling and Turbulence Modeling. Sea Water Intake Including Deep water, Infiltration Galleries, and Outfall System.

Teaching Assistant Experiences:

Served as a teaching assistant in courses related to Coastal Engineering, Open Channel Hydraulics, and Design of Coastal Structures.

Academic Honors:

Achieved high rankings in university entrance exams for B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees.

Research Focus

Morteza Zanganeh is a distinguished researcher specializing in Coastal and Marine Engineering. His groundbreaking work, published in renowned journals like ELSEVIER and IWA Publishing, spans predictive modeling of wave parameters, scour beneath marine pipelines, and two-phase flow simulations. With expertise in soft computing methods, his research integrates Genetic Algorithms, Particle Swarm Optimization, and Fuzzy Inference Systems. Zanganeh’s contributions extend to numerical modeling, optimizing wave predictor models, and enhancing ANFIS-based wave predictions using Particle Swarm Optimization. His work significantly advances the understanding of coastal dynamics and hydraulic systems, earning accolades for innovation and excellence. 🌊🔍

Peer Reviewer & Academic Engagements

Dr. Morteza Zanganeh citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

Citations: 269 (All), 152  (Since 2018)
h-index: 9 (All), 7 (Since 2018)
i10-index: 9 (All), 6 (Since 2018)

 

Top Noted Publications 📚:

A Hybrid Genetic Algorithm-Adaptive-Network-Based Fuzzy Inference System for Prediction of Wave Parameters, Paper Published in 2009 Cited by 71.

 

Combined Particle Swarm optimization and Fuzzy Inference System Model for Estimation of Current-induced Scour beneathPipelines, Paper Published in 2010.

 

Predictive Model-based for the Critical Submergence of Horizontal Intakes in Open Channel Flows with Different Clearance Bottoms Using CART, ANN and Linear Regression Approaches, Paper Published in 2011.

 

LagrangianCoupling Two-phase Flow Model to Simulate Current–Induced Scour beneath Marine Pipelines, Paper Published in 2012.

 

Two-Phase Flow Modeling of Bed-Load Transport Using A Lagrangian-Lagrangian Model, Paper Published in 2013.
Euler-Lagrange Two-phase Model for Simulating Live-bed Scour Beneath Marine Pipelines, Paper Published in 2013.