Xiao MA | Soil pollution | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiao MA | Soil pollution | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Hubei Normal University, China

Dr. Xiao Ma, born on August 1, 1986, in the People’s Republic of China, is an associate professor in environmental engineering at Hubei Normal University. With a distinguished background in research and academia, he specializes in environmental pollutant mitigation, focusing on biochar-coal gangue composites and soil phosphorus transfer mechanisms. Dr. Ma is recognized for his dedication to sustainable environmental solutions and impactful research, contributing significantly to advancements in pollutant control technologies.

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Education πŸŽ“

Dr. Ma earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Wuhan University of Technology in 2015, with his research focusing on phosphorus loss from agricultural sources. He also completed his M.S. in Environmental Engineering at Wuhan University of Technology in 2011, where he analyzed pollution loading in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, and his B.E. in Environmental Engineering from Hubei Normal University in 2009.

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

Currently an Associate Professor at Hubei Normal University since December 2019, Dr. Ma previously held positions as a lecturer and director of the Teaching and Research Group for Environmental Engineering at the same institution. His expertise in environmental research has led him to develop significant academic and practical insights in his field, especially in sustainable pollutant control.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

Dr. Ma’s research focuses on biochar-coal gangue composites and their regulatory effects on soil phosphate. He examines the interaction between biochar and soil minerals to reduce phosphorus transfer and improve heavy metal immobilization in polluted soils. His studies include laboratory and field tests to validate biochar’s potential for improving agricultural soil quality and mitigating environmental contaminants.

Honors and Awards πŸ†

Dr. Ma has been recognized multiple times for his excellence in teaching and research, including the β€œTop Ten Outstanding Teachers” award at Hubei Normal University in 2020 and several β€œExcellent Teaching Awards” from 2016-2019. Additionally, he received the National Ph.D. Scholarship from China’s Ministry of Education in 2012 and various awards for his outstanding academic contributions.

Selected Publications πŸ“š

  1. Ma, Xiao, Zhang, Xiaoyu, Li, Yinqiu, et al. β€œP-reparation of chitosan-coated fly ash-supported biochar sphere for enhanced removal of Cr(VI) from polluted water and soil.” Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2024. Link. Cited by 15 articles.
  2. Ma, Xiao, Cooper, Patricia, Shi, Heliang, et al. β€œTemporal trends of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soils amended with sludge, compost, and manure.” Environmental Pollution, 2024. Link. Cited by 10 articles.
  3. Yang, Jie, Ma, Xiao*, Xiong, Qiao, et al. β€œFunctional biochar fabricated from red mud and walnut shell for phosphorus wastewater treatment.” Environmental Research, 2023. Link. Cited by 22 articles.
  4. Ma, Xiao, Li, Ye, Li, Bolin, et al. β€œNitrogen and phosphorus losses by runoff erosion.” Catena, 2016, 147: 797-808. Link. Cited by 35 articles.
  5. Ma, Xiao, Li, Ye, Zhang, Meng, et al. β€œAssessment and Analysis of Non-Point Source Nitrogen and Phosphorus Loads in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area.” Science of the Total Environment, 2011, 412-413: 154-161. Link. Cited by 45 articles.

 

Debananda Roy | Air Quality Management | Best Reseacher Award

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Debananda Roy | Air Quality Management | Best Reseacher Award

Research Professor, Yonsei University, South Korea

 

Dr. Debananda Roy, Ph.D., is an accomplished researcher in Environmental Science and Engineering, specializing in airborne pollutants and their impact on human health. With extensive research and teaching experience, he currently serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Yonsei University, South Korea.

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πŸŽ“ Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India (2014).
  • Master of Technology in Environmental Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India (2010).
  • B.Tech in Leather Technology from the Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology (GCELT), Kolkata, India.

πŸ’Ό Experience:

  • Research: Dr. Roy has been a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Yonsei University since February 2020. Prior to this, he was a Korean Researcher Fellow (KRF) in the Department of Environmental Engineering at the same university from December 2016 to February 2020.
  • Teaching: He has also served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at Marwadi Education Foundation and Group of Institutions, Rajkot, Gujarat (GTU) from November 2013 to November 2016.
  • Industrial: Dr. Roy worked as a Technical Executive at C&E Ltd., Baddi, H.P., from June 2006 to June 2008.

πŸ”¬ Research Interests:

Dr. Roy’s research focuses on the identification, quantification, and distribution of airborne pollutants, particularly particulate matter and microplastics. He also investigates the human health risks associated with these pollutants, atmospheric dispersion of mercury, and its toxicity.

πŸ† Awards:

  • International Fellowship: Postdoctoral Fellowship as a Korea Researcher Fellow (KRF) in 2016.
  • National Fellowship: Junior Researcher Fellow (JRF) at the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad in 2010.

πŸ“š Publications Top Notes

Dr. Roy has published extensively in high-impact journals. Here are some of his key publications with hyperlinks and citation prompts:

Commuters health risk associated with particulate matter exposures in subway system – Globally – Building and Environment, 2022. (IF: 7.4)

Identification and Elucidating of Anthropogenic Sources Contribution in PM10 pollutant: Insight gain from Dispersion and Receptor models – Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2016. (IF: 6.9)

Particulate Matter and Black Carbon Exposure in Seoul Subway: Implications for Human Health Risk – Journal of Building Engineering, 2024. (IF: 6.7)

Transboundary movement of mercury in the Northeast Asian region predicted by CAMQ-Hg from anthropogenic emissions distribution – Atmospheric Research, 2018. (IF: 5.96)