Assil Nurzhanova | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Posted on by ScienceFather

Prof. Dr. Assil Nurzhanova | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Principal reseacher associate Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory of the Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology,of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan

Assil Nurzhanova, born on October 25, 1950, in Kazakhstan, is a distinguished Kazakh scientist specializing in plant physiology and biochemistry. Currently serving as a Principal Researcher at the Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology in Almaty, she has contributed significantly to phytoremediation and plant genetics. With an extensive research career spanning over five decades, Dr. Nurzhanova is renowned for her innovative work in sustainable environmental solutions.

Profile

Google scholar.com

Orcid.org

Education 🎓

  • 2014: Professor in Biology
  • 2007: Doctor of Biological Science in Genetics, Physiology, and Biochemistry, Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Kazakhstan
  • 1986: Associate Professor in Genetics
  • 1979: Candidate of Biological Science in Genetics, Institute of General Genetics, Moscow, Russia

Professional Experience 👩‍🔬

Dr. Nurzhanova has held various research positions, advancing from a Trainee Researcher at the Institute of General Genetics in Moscow to her current role as Principal Researcher. She has extensive experience managing large-scale phytoremediation projects, including collaborative projects with NATO and the United Nations, focusing on bioremediation of heavy metal- and pesticide-contaminated soils.

Research Interests 🌱

Dr. Nurzhanova’s research primarily focuses on phytoremediation and plant-microbe interactions for environmental restoration, with a particular emphasis on bioremediation of contaminated soils. Her innovative work addresses sustainable agriculture, soil recovery, and biochar application in Kazakhstan and beyond.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

  • 2020: Best Scientist of the Year, Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Almaty
  • 2018: Medal “Veteran of Labor,” Ministry of Science and Education, Kazakhstan
  • 2016: Charter of the Ministry of Science and Education, Kazakhstan
  • 2015: Certificate of SpringerLink User Training, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Publications Top Notes:📚

Mamirova, A., Nurzhanova, A., et al. (2024). Biochar-Supported Phytoremediation of Dredged Sediments. Sustainability, 16, 9080. Link

Nurzhanova, A., et al. (2024). Novel Phyto Plant of POP-Pesticides: Energy Crop Miscanthus sinensis. Experimental Biology, 99, 140–152. Link

Nurzhanova, A., et al. (2023). PGPR-Driven Phytoremediation and Physiobiochemical Response of Miscanthus × giganteus. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30, 96098–96113. Link

 

Jamshid Davtalab | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Posted on by ScienceFather

Assoc Prof Dr. Jamshid Davtalab | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Vice-Chancellor of Faculty, University of Zabol, Iran

Jamshid Davtalab is a dedicated architect and academic professional. Since 2012, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Zabol in the Sistan and Baluchestan region of Iran. With a profound interest in sustainable architecture and urban design, he has significantly contributed to the academic community through his research and publications.

Profile 

Education

Jamshid Davtalab earned his Ph.D. in Architecture from Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, Iran. His doctoral studies, which spanned from January 20, 2013, to March 15, 2018, focused on sustainable architectural practices and their impact on urban environments.

Experience

Jamshid Davtalab has been a part of the University of Zabol since January 28, 2012. He has held the position of Associate Professor in the Architecture department, where he has been involved in teaching, research, and mentoring students. His role at the university underscores his commitment to advancing architectural education and sustainable practices.

Research Interests

Jamshid Davtalab’s research interests lie in sustainable urban design, thermal comfort in urban spaces, and the impact of architectural elements on the environment. His studies often focus on the Sistan region in Iran, exploring local climatic conditions and sustainable building practices.

Publications Top Notes

Effect of awning on thermal comfort adjustment in open urban space using PET and UTCI indexes: A case study of Sistan region in Iran
Published in: Sustainable Cities and Society, February 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2024.105175

In-situ measurements of indoor dust deposition in Sistan region, Iran–the effect of windcatcher orientation
Published in: Building and Environment, July 2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109162

The effect of kharkhona on outdoor thermal comfort in Hot and dry climate: A case study of Sistan Region in Iran
Published in: Sustainable Cities and Society, February 2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2020.102607

The impact of green space structure on physiological equivalent temperature index in open space
Published in: Urban Climate, March 2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.uclim.2019.100574