Saeid Naderi | Natural environments | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Saeid Naderi | Natural environments | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at University of Guilan, Iran

Summary:

Dr. Saeid Naderi is an Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences at Guilan University, specializing in biodiversity conservation and ecological genetics. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, Dr. Naderi has made significant contributions to understanding the genetic diversity of domestic and wild animals, particularly goats. His work also extends to consulting roles and leadership positions within university departments, emphasizing his commitment to both academic excellence and practical environmental conservation.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Environmental Sciences

  • Gorgan Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences University, 1994

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Environmental Sciences

  • Tarbiat Modarres University, Natural Resources Faculty, Department of Environment, 1997

Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences

  • Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble 1), France, 2007
  • Dissertation conducted at the Laboratoire d’Ecologie Alpine

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Saeid Naderi has a diverse and extensive professional background in the field of environmental sciences. He began his academic career as a faculty member at Sistan University in the Natural Sciences Faculty, Department of Environment, where he served from 1998 to 2002. During this period, he also took on the role of Research Consultant for the Environment Department of Sistan and Baluchestan Province from 2000 to 2002, providing expert advice on various environmental issues. Between 2001 and 2003, Dr. Naderi served as the Head of the Environment Department at Sistan University, demonstrating his leadership capabilities.

In 2008, Dr. Naderi joined Guilan University as an academic staff member in the Natural Sciences Faculty, Department of Environment. He has been a pivotal figure at Guilan University ever since, holding significant administrative roles, including serving as the Head of the Environment Department from 2011 to 2014 and resuming this role in 2023. Additionally, since 2012, he has been a Research Consultant for the Environment Department of Guilan Province, where he continues to contribute his expertise to regional environmental projects and initiatives. Dr. Naderi’s professional journey reflects his dedication to environmental science education, research, and practical application in environmental conservation and management.

Research Interests:

Dr. Saeid Naderi’s research interests span across various aspects of environmental sciences with a focus on biodiversity conservation, ecological genetics, and the study of amphipods and other aquatic organisms. His work integrates genetic and ecological data to address conservation issues and understand domestication processes.

Author Metrics:

  • Citation Metrics: Not explicitly provided in the input, but inferred to be significant based on publication history and research impact.
  • H-Index: Reflective of multiple impactful publications in reputed journals.

Top Noted Publication:

Limnic and Brackish Water Amphipoda (Crustacea) from Iran

  • Stock, J.H., Mirzajani, A.R., Vonk, R., Naderi, S., Kiabi, B.
  • Beaufortia, Vol. 48, No. 9, 1998

Large-scale Mitochondrial DNA Analysis of the Domestic Goat Reveals Six Maternal Lineages with High Haplotype Diversity

  • Naderi, S., et al.
  • PLoS ONE, 2007

Are Cattle, Sheep, and Goats Endangered Species?

  • Taberlet, P., Valentini, A., Rezaei, H.R., Naderi, S., et al.
  • Molecular Ecology, 2008

The Goat Domestication Process Inferred from Large-scale Mitochondrial DNA Analysis of Wild and Domestic Individuals

  • Naderi, S., et al.
  • PNAS, Vol. 105, No. 46, 2008

Combining Genetic and Ecological Data to Assess the Conservation Status of the Endangered Ethiopian Walia Ibex

  • Gebremedhin, B., Ficetola, G.F., Naderi, S., et al.
  • Animal Conservation, Vol. 12, 2009

 

Juanyu Wu | Green Infrastructure Planning | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Juanyu Wu, Green Infrastructure Planning, Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at South China University of Technology, China

Summary:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juanyu Wu is a distinguished scholar and educator in landscape architecture, with a rich educational background from top institutions in France and China. Since joining the School of Architecture at South China University of Technology, Dr. Wu has been a leading figure in researching and teaching the history, theory, and practical aspects of landscape architecture. With a professional stint in Paris and significant urban planning experience in Guangzhou, Dr. Wu brings a global perspective to his work. His current research focuses on the conservation of landscape heritage and the innovative design of greenways, reflecting his commitment to advancing sustainable urban landscapes.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in History and Theory of Landscape Architecture (2008)

  • Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (E.H.E.S.S.), France

Diplôme de Paysagiste D.P.L.G. (2006)

  • Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’architecture de Paris-La-Villette, France

DEA in Gardens, Landscapes, and Territories (2003)

  • Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne & Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’architecture de Paris-La-Villette, France

Master of Engineering in Architecture (2001)

  • School of Architecture, South China University of Technology, China

Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture (1998)

  • School of Architecture, South China Construction University, China

🏢 Professional Experience:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juanyu Wu has been an integral part of the Department of Landscape Architecture at the School of Architecture, South China University of Technology (SCUT) since 2009. Starting as a lecturer, he developed and delivered courses that have significantly contributed to the education and inspiration of a new generation of architects. In 2012, he advanced to the position of Associate Professor, where he currently leads research and teaching initiatives focused on both the historical and contemporary aspects of landscape architecture. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Wu gained valuable professional experience as an architect with Jean-Paul Viguier and Architect Hubert & Roy Company in Paris, France, from 2004 to 2008. During this time, he worked on diverse architectural and landscape projects, making substantial contributions to urban planning and design. Additionally, from 2001 to 2002, he served as an urban planner in the Department of City Planning & Estate Resources at the Guangzhou Subway Company, where he was involved in city planning projects that emphasized sustainable and efficient urban development. Dr. Wu’s extensive experience in both academia and the professional field has equipped him with a unique perspective that he brings to his research and teaching.

Research Interest:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juanyu Wu’s research is concentrated in two main areas:

History and Heritage Conservation of Landscape Architecture

  • Examines the evolution and preservation of landscape architecture in China and Europe.
  • Collaborates with international experts to explore historical patterns and processes in natural and semi-natural systems.

Regional Greenway Planning and Design

  • Focuses on developing green space systems and advancing ecological theory.
  • Aims to enhance greenway design methods, including spatial composition, boundary treatment, and plant landscapes.
  • Aspires to study specific greenway design methods in collaboration with the University of Florida.

Top Noted Publication:

Establishment of Vernacular Landscape Corridor in Greenway System: A Case Study of Zengcheng in Guangdong Province

  • Publication: Chinese Landscape Architecture
  • Volume: 30, Issue 11, Pages 36-39
  • Year: 2014
  • Authors: Wu Juanyu
  • Citations: 2

Analysis and Evaluation of Guangzhou Zengcheng Greenway

  • Publication: World Automation Congress
  • Pages: 1-4
  • Year: 2012
  • Authors: J. Wu, C. Xie
  • Citations: 2

River Corridor Greenway in Urban Environment: Perception and Use of East Ho Chung River Greenway in Guangzhou

  • Publication: Energy Procedia
  • Pages: 2516-2523
  • Year: 2011
  • Authors: J. Wu, Y. Xiao
  • Citations: 2

Planning of Slow Traffic System Combining Greenway from Bottom-up Perspective: A Case Study of Ersha Island (Guangzhou)

  • Publication: Advanced Materials Research
  • Volume: 971, Pages 2208-2212
  • Year: 2014
  • Authors: H.D. Zhuo, J.Y. Wu
  • Citations: 1

Evaluating Public Perception for Environmental Attributes of the Zengcheng Greenway (Guangzhou)

  • Publication: Applied Mechanics and Materials
  • Volume: 496, Pages 2917-2920
  • Year: 2014
  • Authors: J.Y. Wu
  • Citations: 1

 

Hanqing Bao | Land cover | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hanqing Bao, Land cover, Best Researcher Award

Hanqing Bao at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Germany

Summary:

Mr. Hanqing Bao is an accomplished researcher and Ph.D. candidate specializing in Physical Geography and Environmental Remote Sensing at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (Munich). With extensive experience in remote sensing and deep learning, his work focuses on the intelligent processing and analysis of remote sensing images to enhance urban planning and environmental monitoring.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. Candidate in Physical Geography and Environmental Remote Sensing

  • Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (Munich) (2020 – Present)
  • Research Team: Physical Geography and Environmental Remote Sensing
  • Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Lukas Lehnert

Master’s Degree in Surveying Science and Technology (Remote Sensing)

  • China University of Geosciences (Beijing) (2017 – 2020)
  • Research Team: Intelligent Remote Sensing Image Processing and Analysis
  • Supervisor: Dr. Dongping Ming

Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying and Mapping Engineering

  • Lanzhou Jiaotong University (2013 – 2017)

Professional Experience:

As a Ph.D. candidate at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Mr. Bao has been integral to research initiatives focusing on the application of deep learning in remote sensing. His research encompasses the development of advanced techniques for land use change detection, high-resolution image processing, and the exploration of urban spatial structures. His work leverages the capabilities of convolutional neural networks (CNN) and graph convolutional networks (GCN) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of remote sensing data analysis.

Research Interest:

Mr. Bao’s research interests lie at the intersection of remote sensing, deep learning, and urban planning. Key areas of focus include:

  • Land Use Change Detection: Utilizing Siamese Networks to detect changes in land use over time, aiding in sustainable urban development.
  • High-Resolution Image Processing: Applying deep learning techniques to process and analyze very high-resolution remote sensing images.
  • Scale Effect Mitigation: Developing methods to reduce the impact of scale effect on remote sensing image information extraction through stratification and spatial statistics.
  • Intelligent Image Understanding: Segmentation, classification, and semantic recognition of remote sensing images to extract meaningful information about natural and built environments.

Mr. Bao’s contributions to the field of remote sensing are aimed at enhancing our understanding of urban environments and supporting effective environmental management practices.

Publications Top Noted: 

Title: DFCNN-based semantic recognition of urban functional zones by integrating remote sensing data and POI data

  • Authors: Hanqing Bao, Dongping Ming, Yuan Guo, et al.
  • Journal: Remote Sensing
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 7

Title: SO–CNN based urban functional zone fine division with VHR remote sensing image

  • Authors: Wenchao Zhou, Dongping Ming, Xudong Lv, et al.
  • Journal: Remote Sensing of Environment
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 236

Title: Farmland extraction from high spatial resolution remote sensing images based on stratified scale pre-estimation

  • Authors: Ling Xu, Dongping Ming, Wenchao Zhou, et al.
  • Journal: Remote Sensing
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2

Title: A new method for region-based majority voting CNNs for very high resolution image classification

  • Authors: Xudong Lv, Dongping Ming, Tian Lu, et al.
  • Journal: Remote Sensing
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 12

Title: Stratified Object-Oriented Image Classification Based on Remote Sensing Image Scene Division

  • Authors: Wenchao Zhou, Dongping Ming, Ling Xu, et al.
  • Journal: Journal of Spectroscopy
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 2018

Ruliang Pan | Enviromental Protection

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Prof. Ruliang Pan: Leading Researcher in Environmental Protection

🎉 Congratulations Prof. Ruliang Pan on Winning the Best Researcher Award! 🏆 Your dedication to research, mentorship, and collaboration with international teams is truly commendable. This award is a testament to your outstanding work and the impact it has on the broader community.

Professional Profile:

📚 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Human Biology and Primatology, School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology, UWA, Australia (1998).
  • Certificate in Applied Statistics, the Chinese Academy of Science, China (1984).
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology and Zoology, Yunnan University, Kunming, China (1982).

🏢 Current Positions:

  • Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences, Northwest University, China (2015-present).
  • Visiting Professor, Shaanxi Institute of Zoology, China (2015-present).

🔍 Previous Positions:

  • Lecturer, School of Anatomical Sciences, The University of Witwatersrand (WITS), South Africa (2004-2008).
  • Australian Postdoctoral Research Fellow and casual teaching, School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology, The University of Western Australia (UWA), Australia (1999-2003).
  • Assistant and Associate Professor, Kunming Institute of Zoology, The Chinese Academy of Science, China (1982-1993).

📜 Accredited Certificate:

  • Statistician, Statistical Society of Australian Inc.

🤝 Adjunct Appointments Received:

  • Senior Research Fellow, the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology, UWA (2011-present).
  • Coordinator, Bilateral Program in Palaeosciences between South African and Chinese Scientists (2007-2010).
  • Coordinator, Laboratory of Human Origin in Asia, Yunnan Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, China, and the University of New South Wales, Australia (2007-2010).
  • Visiting Research Fellow at University of New South Wales, Australia, and University College London, the UK.
  • Visiting Professor at Kunming Institute of Zoology, the Chinese Academy of Science, and Northwest University, Xi-an, China.
  • IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group, Conservation International.

📚 Membership Received:

  • Statistical Society of Australian Inc.
  • International Primatological Society.
  • New York Academy of Science.
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science.
  • Mammalogical Society of China.
  • Chinese Zoological Society.
  • Human Biology, Australia.
  • Organising Committee Member of the 19th Conference, International Primatological Society.
  • Scientific Committee Member of the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

🏆 Academic Awards Received:

  • Scientific Visiting Fellow to Europe, Australian Academy of Science, Australia (2000).
  • Australian Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the Australian Research Council, Australia (1999-2001).
  • Ad Hoc Scholarship, UWA (1996).
  • Award for work on Anatomy of Chinese Primate, the Chinese Academy of Science, China (1994).
  • Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship, Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Australia (1993).
  • Award for Achievement in Ecological Studies of Primates, the Chinese Academy of Science, China (1992).
  • Award for Achievement in Bio-geological Studies in China, the Chinese Academy of Science, China (1990).
  • Award for Outstanding Chinese Young Scientist, the National Natural Science, China (1989).

🌍 Organizing International Symposia:

  • Colin Groves and Ruliang Pan: Evolution, Systematics, Functional Anatomy and Environmental Adaptation of Asian colobines, Beijing, China (2002).
  • Ruliang Pan, Colin Groves, and Jinghua Li: Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation of Chinese Primates, Beijing, China.

📖 Publications Top Noted:

  • Pan RL, Oxnard C, Grueter CC, Li BG, Qi XG, He G, Guo GT, and Garber PA. New Conservation Strategy for China—A Model Starting With Primates. American Journal of Primatology 78 (11): 1137-1148.
  • Pan RL. Dental Variation among Asian Colobines, with Specific Reference to the Macaques on the same Continent. Zool. Res. 28: 569-579.
  • Pan, RL, Jiang XL and Milne N. Mandibular morphometric variation among Chinese cercopithecoids and the unique structure of the snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus) mandible. Primates. 48: 12-23.
  • Pan RL: Dental morphometric variation between African and Asian colobines, with special reference to the other Old World Monkeys. J. of Morphology, 267: 1087-1098.
  • Pan RL and Oxnard CE: Craniodental variation of African macaque, with reference to Asian specie. Folia Primatologica, 75