Jin Qian | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc Prof Dr. Jin Qian | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member 

Associate Professor | Northwestern Polytechnical University | China

Jin Qian is an Associate Researcher at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China, whose work focuses on advanced environmental catalysis, water and wastewater treatment, and sustainable energy–environment systems, as reflected by his Scopus profile showing 67 indexed publications, more than 2,549 citations across 2,127 citing documents, and an h-index of 31, indicating both productivity and sustained scholarly impact. His recent research emphasizes catalytic oxidation processes, antibiotic degradation, sulfur-driven and thiosulfate-mediated denitrification, and carbon-based functional materials for environmental remediation. In 2025 alone, he contributed to multiple high-impact studies, including dual-metal-catalyzed Fenton-like reactions on CdₓZn₁₋ₓS@biochar for efficient water purification in Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, and the development of phosphorus-strengthened nickel single-atom catalysts enabling selective nonradical generation in Advanced Functional Materials, highlighting his strong integration of materials science with environmental engineering. His work in Bioresource Technology explores microbial responses to antibiotics such as norfloxacin in sulfur-based denitrification systems and the use of iron–carbon enhanced constructed wetland microbial fuel cells for simultaneous wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation, demonstrating a systems-level approach that bridges microbiology, electrochemistry, and process engineering. Additionally, his comprehensive review on carbon-based material additives for enhancing anaerobic digestion performance reflects his broader commitment to sustainable energy recovery from waste streams. Collectively, Jin Qian’s research advances mechanistic understanding of pollutant transformation, catalytic reaction pathways, and microbe–material interactions, while also offering scalable technological solutions for water purification, antibiotic resistance mitigation, and low-carbon energy production, positioning him as a rising contributor to the fields of environmental catalysis and sustainable environmental engineering.

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Featured Publications

  1. Qian, J., et al. (2025). Dual-metal-catalyzed Fenton-like reaction on CdxZn1–xS@biochar: Mechanistic insights into sulfide–metal interactions for water purification. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental.

  2. Qian, J., et al. (2025). Insights into norfloxacin biodegradation and the fate of antibiotic resistance genes associated with sulfur-driven autotrophic denitrification. Chemical Engineering Journal.

  3. Qian, J., et al. (2025). Iron–carbon enhanced constructed wetland microbial fuel cells for tetracycline wastewater treatment: Efficacy, power generation, and the role of iron–carbon. Bioresource Technology.

  4. Qian, J., et al. (2025). Mechanistic insights into microbial and functional responses to norfloxacin in a thiosulfate-mediated denitrification granular sludge system. Bioresource Technology.

  5. Qian, J., et al. (2025). “P-strengthening strategy” of nickel single-atom catalyst with boosting selective generation of nonradicals: Synergy of metal center and substrate. Advanced Functional Materials.

Jin Qian’s research advances the fundamental understanding and practical application of environmental catalysis, microbial wastewater treatment, and sustainable energy systems. His work provides innovative solutions for water purification, antibiotic resistance mitigation, and low-carbon energy recovery, bridging scientific discovery with societal and industrial impact on a global scale.

Mr. Hayatullah Mushwani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hayatullah Mushwani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

Lecturer | Kabul Institute | Afghanistan

Mr. Hayatullah Mushwani is a highly committed research scientist and lecturer in the Disaster Management Department, Environment Faculty, at Kabul University, Afghanistan. With over eight years of experience in teaching, research, and consulting, he has developed deep expertise in disaster risk reduction, climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental management, and sustainable development. He holds a Master’s degree in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, and Management from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, completed in 2023, and a Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management from Kabul University in 2017. His professional experience includes serving as a lecturer since 2018, delivering courses in disaster risk reduction, climatic hazards, GIS, and resilience studies. He has also contributed to several humanitarian and research-driven organizations such as ADRA International, Redr UK, CWSA Japan, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), focusing on climate adaptation, curriculum development, and resilience planning. His research interests encompass disaster risk analysis, climate change policy, hazard modeling, resilience assessment, and community-based risk management. He is skilled in GIS and remote sensing applications, AHP numerical modeling, SPSS data analysis, and advanced research design methodologies. Mr. Mushwani has published over ten peer-reviewed articles in international Q1 and Q2 journals, including ScienceDirect and Springer Nature, with an H-index of 4 and more than 46 citations and 7 Documents . His dedication to academic excellence is reflected through multiple honors, including appreciation letters from international institutions in Singapore, the USA, and India for outstanding teaching and volunteer contributions. His academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and knowledge transfer. In conclusion, Mr. Mushwani’s blend of scholarly rigor, teaching excellence, and global engagement demonstrates his potential to contribute meaningfully to international research and policy frameworks in disaster management and climate resilience.

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Featured Publications

  1. Safi, L., Mujeeb, M., Sahak, K., Mushwani, H., & Hashmi, S. K. (2024). Climate change impacts and threats on basic livelihood resources, food security, and social stability in Afghanistan. GeoJournal, 89(2), 85. Citations: 36

  2. Mushwani, H., Ahmadzai, M. R., Ullah, H., Baheer, M. S., & Peroz, S. (2024). A comprehensive AHP numerical module for assessing resilience of Kabul City to flood hazards. Urban Climate, 55, 101939. Citations: 13

  3. Morshed, M. A., Mushwani, H., Sahak, K., & Hairan, M. H. (2024). The current state of early warning system in South Asia: A case study of Afghanistan. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 100, 104201. Citations: 13

  4. Mushwani, H., Arabzai, A., Safi, L., Ullah, H., Afghan, A., & Parven, A. (2025). Evaluation of flood hazard vulnerabilities and innovative management strategies in Afghanistan’s central region. Natural Hazards, 121(4), 4639–4655. Citations: 6

  5. Mushwani, H., Arabzai, A., Safi, L., Chaiya, C., & Sahak, K. (2025). Evaluation of gender-based challenges during natural disasters in the central region of Afghanistan: A case study of Parwan Province. World Development Perspectives, 37, 100646. Citations: 2