Ayomide Olubaju | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Ayomide Olubaju | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Lecturer | First Technical University Ibadan | Nigeria

Mr. Olubaju Ayomide Emmanuel is a prospective PhD candidate in GIS and Remote Sensing with strong academic training in surveying and geoinformatics from the Federal University of Technology, Akure. His research focuses on environmental degradation, climate change impact assessment, urban growth, geospatial analysis, and machine learning applications. He has research and teaching experience in GIS, remote sensing, and environmental modeling, and currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer. His professional background includes engineering and cadastral surveying using GNSS and advanced geospatial tools. He has contributed to several scholarly publications and actively participates in conferences, training programs, and professional organizations, demonstrating a clear commitment to interdisciplinary research, teaching, and public service.

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Featured Publications

Geospatial Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Mining Sites on Water Sources in Itagunmodi, Osun State, Nigeria – Journal of Environmental Engineering and its Scope, 2024 (34-38) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Artificial Intelligence Technique for Prediction of Carbon Stocks and Uncertainty Estimates in Tropical Forests – SN Computer Science, 2025 (vol. 6, no. 4) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Geospatial Assessment of Environmental Impact of Urban Growth in Akure South, Ondo State, Nigeria – Journal of Environment, 2024 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Boosting – Trees, Forests and People, 2025 *(pending official publication link)* :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Integrative Water Quality Assessment and Geostatistical Analysis of Mining-Impacted Groundwater: A Multi-Parameter Evaluation – Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2025 *(preprint link)* :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Mukululi Ndlovu | Environmental Science | Best Research Article Award

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Mr. Mukululi Ndlovu | Environmental Science | Best Research Article Award 

Ecologist | Zimbabwe Parks an Wildlife Management Authority | Zimbabwe

Mr. Ndlovu Mukululi is a Zimbabwean terrestrial ecologist whose professional trajectory and research output make him a strong candidate for a Best Research Article Award, supported by over a decade of progressive experience in wildlife management, ecological monitoring, and biodiversity conservation. Beginning his career as Assistant Park Manager at Umfurudzi Park from 2013 to 2016, he advanced to Ecologist at the same park until 2019, and currently serves as a Terrestrial Ecologist with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, where he contributes to national conservation programs and scientific assessments. His academic foundation includes an MSc in Biodiversity Conservation, earned with a First Class degree, and a Bachelor of Science Honours in Wildlife and Safari Management, demonstrating strong theoretical competence reinforced by extensive field experience. His professional development includes international capacity-building training under CITES in China, as well as specialized preparation in field ranger operations and wildlife management processes. His broad expertise covers ecological research and monitoring, environmental impact assessments, habitat suitability evaluations for wildlife introductions and reintroductions, game capture and translocation, fire management, park infrastructure planning, and mining administration, reflecting a comprehensive skill set aligned with modern conservation science. With six research publications, he has contributed meaningful scientific insights that address regional biodiversity challenges and inform evidence-based conservation decisions. Operating from Sengwa Wildlife Research Institute, he conducts rigorous ecological assessments that support species protection, habitat restoration, and sustainable wildlife management. His academic excellence, applied ecological knowledge, and peer-reviewed research collectively demonstrate the originality, scientific merit, and practical impact expected of work recognized by the Best Research Article Award.

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Featured Publications

  1. Ndlovu, M., Hungwe, C., Kusangaya, S., Muzamba, C., & Chinoitezvi, H. (2024). Modelling poaching risk zones in Sengwa Wildlife Research Area: A progressive step towards poaching management. Open Access Library Journal, 11, 1–16.

  2. Ndlovu, M. (2021). An analysis of the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on wildlife protection in Zimbabwean protected areas in 2020. Science of the Total Environment – Regional Studies, 3, 100052.

  3. Ndlovu, M., et al. (2022). Exploring opportunities and threats associated with conservation of ground pangolin (Smutsia temminckii) in Zimbabwe. Journal of Wildlife Research, 9(2), 112–120.

  4. Ndlovu, M., et al. (2022). Seasonal trend and distribution of wire-snaring activities and possible hotspots in the Sengwa Wildlife Area, Zimbabwe. Open Access Library Journal, 9, 1–12.

  5. Ndlovu, M., et al. (2024). Climate and weather monitoring research at the Terrestrial Ecology Unit, Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. Terrestrial Research and Monitoring Projects Report, 32, 1–40.

The nominee’s work advances environmental science through evidence-based research that strengthens ecosystem resilience and informs sustainable resource management. His contributions support policy development, enhance conservation effectiveness, and provide scalable solutions that improve societal well-being and long-term environmental security.