Masoud Bijani | Ecology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Masoud Bijani | Ecology | Editorial Board Member

Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Dr. Masoud Bijani is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Extension and Education in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Education at the College of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran, recognized for his extensive academic, administrative, and research contributions across agricultural extension, rural sociology, natural resources, and environmental studies. He holds multiple academic degrees in Agricultural Extension and Education from Shiraz University, the University of Tehran, and the Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch, with each stage of his training culminating in high-ranking scholarly performance, including first-grade standings in his B.Sc., M.Sc., and initial Ph.D. programs and second-grade distinction in his additional Ph.D. specialization in Agricultural Extension. His scholarly journey includes a study leave at Freie Universität Berlin under the supervision of leading experts in water conflicts and environmental sociology, where he also taught applied statistics and SPSS for doctoral students. Dr. Bijani has served in a wide range of influential academic roles, including faculty positions at the Islamic Azad University Boroujerd Branch and Ramin University of Ahwaz, research affairs director, head of department, portal committee director, vice-chancellor of national agricultural academic networks, head of the College of Agriculture library, and board member or council member in numerous national scientific, technical, agricultural extension, and water resource organizations. His research interests span agricultural extension productivity, ICT in agriculture, rural development, social studies in agriculture and natural resources, water conflict analysis, environmental decision-making, e-learning, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and statistical applications in social sciences. He is widely recognized for his professional mastery of SPSS, Word, PowerPoint, and extension teaching methods, holding editorial and guest editor roles in various scholarly journals. Dr. Bijani is also author of major academic works including Learning of Triple Knowledge (Knowledge for Knowing, Knowledge for Doing, Knowledge for Being) and Introduction on Analyzing and Measuring Agricultural Extension Productivity, illustrating his long-standing dedication to advancing agricultural education, sustainability, and human–environment interaction.

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Featured Publications : 

Human ecological analysis of conflict toward using natural resources: Evidence from Iran. (2025). Environmental Challenges.

Digital markets, local products: Psychological drivers of buying nomadic local foods online. (2025). Foods.

Mapping socio-institutional studies of biodiversity governance and climate change justice in wetland ecosystems. (2025).

Assessment of sustainability trend of apicultural industry: Evidence from beekeepers in Iran. (2025). Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology.

Comparing predictive power of planned behavior and social cognition theories on students’ pro-environmental behaviors: The case of University of Zanjan, Iran. (2025). Journal of Cleaner Production.

Toward tenure security: The relationship between women’s land ownership, formal land title documents and their empowerment. (2025). Land Use Policy.

 

Morteza Jafarsalehi | Ecology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Morteza Jafarsalehi | Ecology | Editorial Board Member

Ph.D. Student at Kashan University of Medical sciences | Iran

Dr. Morteza Jafarsalehi is an environmental health engineering professional with a strong interdisciplinary background bridging environmental biotechnology, wastewater treatment innovation, and sustainable engineering solutions, recognized for his extensive experience across hospital environmental management, wastewater system design, and advanced academic research. His academic journey includes foundational and advanced studies in environmental health engineering, culminating in research focused on nutrient removal using enhanced anaerobic baffled reactor–anammox configurations and earlier work on carbon dioxide biofixation from flue gases through Spirulina microalgae cultivation in photobioreactors, supported by additional projects evaluating phosphorus removal and microalgal biomass production. He has authored publications addressing CO₂ removal using microalgae, phosphorus recovery in wastewater, carbon capture from residential combustion gases, biogas optimization in wastewater treatment facilities through co-digestion strategies, and cleaner biomass combustion practices for NOx mitigation, reflecting his commitment to environmentally sustainable technologies. Professionally, he has maintained a long-term role as an Environmental Health Officer at a major hospital, supervising critical systems including wastewater treatment operations, sterile services, ventilation systems, hazardous waste handling, infection control measures, and environmental risk management, alongside responsibilities in procurement and training. In parallel, he has contributed as a wastewater treatment designer involved in packaged treatment plants, anaerobic baffled reactors, septic systems, and grease traps. His earlier engineering roles included sewer planning, hydraulic calculations, pipeline pressurization, field surveying, and software-based sewer network modeling. His research and professional interests span CO₂ biofixation, carbon capture and storage, high-rate anaerobic systems, enhanced biomethane generation, energy–environment integration, autonomy in wastewater treatment plants, and sustainable management of desalination brine. His profile reflects a blend of scientific depth, engineering practice, and environmental stewardship dedicated to advancing cleaner technologies.

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Featured Publications : 

Jafarsalehi, M. (in press). Primary measures for cleaner biomass combustion to reduce NOx: A narrative review on solid biomass fuels, NOx sources, small-scale boilers, auxiliary equipment, fuel management and fuel quality improvement. Fuel.

Jawad Hussain | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jawad Hussain | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad | Pakistan

Mr. Jawad Hussain is a Pakistani researcher and nature enthusiast specializing in Plant Ecology, Phytogeography, Endemism, Ethnobotany, and Conservation, with an exceptional academic record and research experience that spans ecological modeling, biodiversity assessment, and environmental sustainability. He holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad—Pakistan’s top-ranked research institution—where his thesis focused on the ethno-ecological studies and species distribution modeling of selected medicinal endemic plants from Northern Pakistan, reflecting his deep commitment to plant conservation and ecological balance. His scientific work integrates ecosystem ecology, species distribution modeling (SDM), GIS mapping, phytoremediation, vegetation and population ecology, and climate change assessment, advancing the understanding of biotic-abiotic interactions and their influence on species survival under changing climatic scenarios. Jawad has contributed to several impactful publications in high-impact journals such as Journal of Environmental Management, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, and Biology Bulletin Reviews, with research highlighting endangered species modeling, invasive species monitoring, and sustainable forest management. He has also worked extensively under the PSF-NSFC collaborative project focusing on ecological and molecular assessments of prioritized endemic plants, emphasizing the need for scientific-based conservation strategies. Skilled in advanced analytical tools including R, Python, Google Earth Engine, GIS, SEM, and multivariate statistical modeling, Jawad brings a strong quantitative dimension to plant ecological research. His broad field and laboratory experience across regions like Swat, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and Dir underscores his dedication to biodiversity documentation and conservation in mountainous ecosystems. With honors including a Silver Medal and Position Holder Award, and multiple international conference presentations, Jawad Hussain exemplifies a new generation of dedicated young scientists committed to advancing global ecological research, plant diversity conservation, and sustainable environmental stewardship.

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Featured Publications

Khan, M. S., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, Liu, J., Wu, Z. Y., Hussain, J., Zeb, S. A., … & Ali, S. (2025). Ecological assessment of Iris hookeriana across subalpine and alpine regions of the Hindu-Himalayas. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 8, 1539025.

Shah, M., Khan, S. M., Manan, F., Hussain, J., Din, Z. U., Shah, I., Arshad, M., … & Ahmad, I. (2025). Role of the plant nurseries in spread of invasive alien plant species in Pakistan’s subtropical region; A threat for urban greening. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 105, 128688.

Hussain, J., Khan, S. M., Khan, M. S., Saqib, Z., Ahmad, Z., Shah, M., Mohammad, N., … & Liu, J. (2025). Distribution modelling and future prediction of a threatened species—Heracleum candicans Wall. ex DC.; Within the framework of biotic and abiotic interactions. Journal of Environmental Management, 387, 125818.

Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Kipkoech, A., Zeb, S. A., Haq, Z., Manan, F., Ahmad, Z., Khan, M. S., Hussain, J., & Balslev, H. (2025). Phosphorus dynamics in Nannorrhops ritchieana (Mazri) forests across different climatic zones of Pakistan: A framework for sustainability and management. Wild, 2(4), 41.

Ali, N., Ullah, S., Maula, F., Saba, M., Ali, A., & Hussain, J. (2025). First report of Singerocybe alboinfundibuliformis from Pakistan based on morphological and molecular phylogenetic studies. Biology Bulletin Reviews, 15(2), 300–305.

Hiroto Yamamoto | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hiroto Yamamoto | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D Student at Department of Natural Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo | Japan

Mr. Hiroto Yamamoto is a dedicated marine scientist currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to the advancement of fisheries science and marine technology. He earned his Master’s degree in Fishery Science from the Graduate School of Kindai University, where he developed a deep interest in the intersection of aquatic biology, fishery management, and technological innovation in marine research. As a researcher, Mr. Yamamoto focuses on exploring advanced methodologies for understanding and conserving marine megafauna, particularly through the integration of modern imaging techniques and quantitative analysis. His publication “Estimating Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, Length Using Multi-Stereo-Image Measurement” highlights his contribution to the field of marine biology and his expertise in applying digital and imaging technologies to enhance accuracy in aquatic species assessment. His work demonstrates how innovative image-based approaches can provide non-invasive, reliable, and scalable solutions for monitoring large marine organisms, which are often challenging to study in natural habitats. By combining field-based observation with computational modeling, he aims to contribute toward sustainable ocean resource management and the broader goals of marine biodiversity conservation. Based at the University of Tokyo’s Kashiwa Campus in Chiba, Hiroto Yamamoto continues to expand his research portfolio through interdisciplinary collaborations and cutting-edge techniques in marine ecosystem analysis. His forward-looking research vision reflects a deep passion for understanding the dynamics of ocean life and advancing the scientific foundation for global marine sustainability.

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Featured Publications

Yamamoto, H., Sasaki, A., Kanna, T., Mitsunaga, Y., & Torisawa, S. (2025, October 10). Estimating whale shark (Rhincodon typus) length using multi-stereo-image measurement. Fishes, 10(10), 513.

Fabricio Leandro Damasceno | Ecology | Best Scholar Award

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Mr. Fabricio Leandro Damasceno | Ecology | Best Scholar Award

PhD at Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro | Brazil

Mr. Fabricio Leandro Damasceno is an emerging environmental scholar and PhD student at the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, specializing in ecology, environmental geoscience, and geochemistry. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in geological and environmental sciences, with advanced training in the application of geotechnologies for ecological monitoring and environmental analysis. Professionally, he has contributed to multiple research initiatives addressing marine and coastal ecosystem health, particularly in southeastern Brazil, focusing on Guanabara, Sepetiba, and Ilha Grande Bays. His research interests center on ecological quality assessment, environmental pollution, biogeochemical processes, and the use of living benthic foraminifera as bioindicators for ecosystem evaluation. Equipped with strong research skills in geochemical analysis, biomonitoring, isotopic modeling, and ecological data interpretation, he effectively integrates field observations with laboratory-based methods to provide holistic environmental insights. Damasceno’s works published in high-impact journals such as Environmental Pollution, Chemosphere, and Marine Environmental Research demonstrate his innovative approach to environmental diagnostics. He has been recognized for his scholarly contributions and collaboration in advancing ecological assessment frameworks in Brazil. Overall, his research and academic achievements reflect a deep commitment to sustainable coastal management and the development of reliable tools for environmental decision-making.

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Featured Publications

Nunes, M., Martins, M. V. A., Frontalini, F., Bouchet, V. M. P., Francescangeli, F., & Damasceno, F. L. (2023). Inferring the ecological quality status based on living benthic foraminiferal indices in transitional areas of the Guanabara Bay (SE Brazil). Environmental Pollution, 320, 121003.

Damasceno, F. L., Martins, M. V. A., Frontalini, F., Pawlowski, J., Cermakova, K., & others. (2024). Assessment of the ecological quality status of the Sepetiba Bay (SE Brazil): When metabarcoding meets morphology on foraminifera. Marine Environmental Research, 195, 106340.

Damasceno, F. L., Martins, M. V. A., Senez-Mello, T. M., Santos, L. G. C., & others. (2024). Potential ecological risk by metals in Sepetiba Bay (SE Brazil): Exporting metals to the oceanic region. Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 141, 104934.

Senez-Mello, T. M., Martins, M. V. A., de Lima Ferreira, P. A., Figueira, R., & Damasceno, F. L. (2024). Assessment of anthropogenic pollution in Guanabara Bay (SE Brazil) through biogeochemical data and stable isotope mixing models. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(22), 32972–32997.

Ferreira, F. L. D., & da Silva, T. P. (2019). Avaliação morfotectônica com base em assimetria de bacias de drenagem em um setor da depressão topográfica do Rio Pomba (Palma/MG–RJ). Revista Multidisciplinar Mundo Livre (UFF-Campos), 5(2).

Mehdi Bibak | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Bibak | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Persian Gulf University | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Bibak is a dedicated environmental scientist and faculty member at Persian Gulf University, Iran, specializing in marine ecology and pollution assessment. He holds a Ph.D. in Marine Ecology, with a strong academic foundation in environmental monitoring, bioremediation, and ecological risk analysis. Over his academic journey, Dr. Bibak has authored 22 scientific documents cited by 134 publications, achieving an h-index of 9, reflecting the impact and consistency of his research. His professional experience spans over a decade of teaching, research supervision, and leadership in projects addressing heavy metal contamination, nutrient reduction, and sustainable ecosystem management in the Persian Gulf region. His research interests encompass marine pollution modeling, biosorption using algae, and environmental data analytics based on entropy and information-theoretic approaches. Dr. Bibak’s research skills include advanced analytical techniques for metal quantification, data-driven ecological modeling, and interdisciplinary collaboration across environmental and marine sciences. He has published in reputed Scopus- and SCI-indexed journals such as Deep Sea Research Part II and Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Recognized for his scholarly excellence and contributions to marine environmental protection, Dr. Bibak’s ongoing work continues to support regional sustainability goals and inspire future researchers dedicated to preserving aquatic ecosystems.

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Featured Publications

Bibak, M., Sattari, M., Agharokh, A., Tahmasebi, S., & Imanpour Namin, J. (2018). Assessing some heavy metals pollutions in sediments of the northern Persian Gulf (Bushehr province). Environmental Health Engineering and Management Journal, 5(3), 175–179.

Raeisi, H., Daliri, M., Paighambari, S. Y., Shabani, M. J., Bibak, M., & Davoodi, R. (2011). Length-weight relationships, condition factors and relative weight of five fish species of Bushehr waters, Northern Persian Gulf. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10(82), 19181–19186.

Bibak, M., Sattari, M., Tahmasebi, S., Kafaei, R., Sorial, G. A., & Ramavandi, B. (2021). Trace and major elements concentration in fish and associated sediment–seawater, northern shores of the Persian Gulf. Biological Trace Element Research, 199(7), 2717–2729.

Sattari, M., Bibak, M., Bakhshalizadeh, S., & Forouhar Vajargah, M. (2020). Element accumulations in liver and kidney tissues of some bony fish species in the Southwest Caspian Sea. Journal of Cell and Molecular Research, 12(1), 33–40.

Agharokh, A., Taleshi, M. S., Bibak, M., Rasta, M., Torabi Jafroudi, H., … (2022). Assessing the relationship between the abundance of microplastics in sediments, surface waters, and fish in the Iran southern shores. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(13), 18546–18558.

Shakil Zeb | Ecology | Best Scholar Award

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Mr. Shakil Zeb | Ecology | Best Scholar Award

PhD Scholar at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad | Pakistan

Mr. Shakil Zeb, a promising scholar at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan, specializes in plant ecology, conservation, and riparian vegetation studies. He earned his M.Phil. in Plant Sciences (2020) and M.Sc. in Botany (2017) from Quaid-i-Azam University, and holds additional degrees in Education from Allama Iqbal Open University. His research experience spans field data collection, plant identification, herbarium specimen processing, soil analysis, GIS mapping, and statistical analysis using PCORD and CANCOO, alongside laboratory expertise in PCR, atomic absorption spectrometry, and nanodrop systems. With 6 published documents, cited 40 times across 39 citing documents, and an h-index of 3, he has contributed to studies on riparian vegetation classification, ethnobotany, wild edible mushrooms, and carbon sequestration in the Hindukush-Himalaya region. Mr. Zeb has actively participated in international symposia, poster presentations, workshops, and volunteer initiatives, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and academic engagement. He has received multiple recognitions for research contributions, academic excellence, and community involvement. His expertise and interdisciplinary skills indicate strong potential for producing high-impact publications, expanding international collaborations, and advancing applied research in ecology. With a commitment to conservation and sustainable resource management, Mr. Shakil Zeb is poised to become a leading researcher and mentor, contributing significantly to ecological science and environmental sustainability at both national and global levels.

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Featured Publications

Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river Panjkora—Classification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 87(4), 518–542.

Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223.

Muhammad Shakeel Khan, F. M. S. A., Shujaul Mulk Khan, S. M.*, Abdullah, & Liu, J. (2025). Ecological assessment of Iris hookeriana across subalpine and alpine regions of the Hindu-Himalayas. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 8, 1–15.

Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the River Panjkora—Classification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. Botanical Review, 1–25.

Bashir ud Din, N. Z. S. A. Z., Hadi, F., Zahoor ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., … & Zeb, S. A. (2020). Ethno botanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.

Prince Owusu | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Prince Owusu | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Ghana

Mr. Prince Owusu is an emerging ecologist and natural resources scholar from Ghana with a strong academic and professional background in environmental governance, sustainability, and forest management. He earned a BSc in Natural Resources Management (Silviculture and Forest Management option) in 2023 and an MPhil in Natural Resources and Environmental Governance in 2025, both from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Professionally, he has worked with leading organizations including the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), UNESCO, the Forestry Commission of Ghana, CIAT in partnership with Mondelez, and the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance under the European Forest Institute. His research interests span ecological economics, environmental governance, climate change, ecosystem services, rural livelihoods, and landscape restoration, with special attention to socio-economic dimensions of conservation. He possesses advanced research skills in data collection, SPSS and R-based statistical analysis, GIS applications, and technical report writing. Owusu has published in reputable outlets such as Journal of Sustainable Forestry (Taylor & Francis), Scientific African (Elsevier), and Journal of Sustainability Science (Springer). His academic excellence has been recognized through multiple awards including Best Thesis Presenter at KNUST and the Aspire Leaders Program Award (Harvard Business School). With proven leadership, outreach, and research capacity, he is poised to make significant contributions to ecology and sustainable development globally.

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Featured Publications

Owusu, P., Asare, B. W., Aikins, B., Dogbe, P. Y., & Asaah, D. W. (2025, December). Willingness to pay for urban heat island mitigation through increased tree coverage: A contingent valuation study in Accra and Kumasi, Ghana. City and Environment Interactions, 18, 100242.