Md Mamunur Rashid | Earth | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Md Mamunur Rashid | Earth| Best Researcher Award

University of Southern Mississippi | United States

Dr. Md Mamunur Rashid is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor of Coastal Risk and Engineering at the University of Southern Mississippi, USA. He earned his Ph.D. in Water Engineering (Hydro-climatology) from the University of South Australia. His research contributions span hydro-climatology, compound flooding, climate change impacts, and environmental data analysis. With a strong academic publication record, he has authored 33 peer-reviewed journal articles, 33 conference papers, and one book chapter, demonstrating sustained productivity and international collaboration. According to Google Scholar metrics, Dr. Rashid’s work has accumulated 1,419 citations, reflecting significant scholarly influence, with an h-index of 20 and an i10-index of 30, indicating both productivity and impact across his career. His research outputs appear in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications Earth & Environment, Scientific Reports, and Journal of Hydrology. He has secured multiple research grants from leading organizations including the U.S. EPA, NSF, and NOAA, contributing to coastal flood resilience and hydrologic risk modeling. Dr. Rashid also serves as a co-guest editor for Weather and Climate Extremes (Elsevier) and as a committee member of the ASCE Task Committee on Compound Flooding, underscoring his growing leadership in coastal and climate risk research.

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Featured Publications

  • Rashid, M. M., Moftakhari, H., & Moradkhani, H. (2024). Stochastic simulation of storm surge extremes along the contiguous United States coastlines using the max-stable process. Communications Earth & Environment, 5, Article 39.

  • Camus, P., Haigh, I. D., Quinn, N., Wahl, T., Benson, T., Gouldby, B., Nasr, A. A., Rashid, M. M., Enríquez, A. R., Darby, S. E., & de Almeida, G. A. M. (2024). Tracking the spatial footprints of extreme storm surges around the coastline of the UK and Ireland. Weather and Climate Extremes, Article 100662.

  • Ali, J., Wahl, T., Enríquez, A. R., Rashid, M. M., Morim, J., Gall, M., & Emrich, C. T. (2023). The role of compound climate and weather extreme events in creating socio-economic impacts in South Florida. Weather and Climate Extremes, Article 100625.

Jingtao Zhang | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jingtao Zhang | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jingtao Zheng,  Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, China.

Prof. Jingtao Zhang is a Full Professor at the College of Tobacco Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, China. His research focuses on biological nanomaterials, photocatalytic disinfection, and food safety. He has published over 40 SCI papers in renowned journals like ACS Nano and Chemical Engineering Journal and holds seven Chinese invention patents. A recipient of the Henan Provincial Outstanding Young Scholar Award, he has guided numerous master’s students and actively contributes to scientific innovation and education.

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Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Jingtao Zhang began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Biotechnology from Henan University, followed by an M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the prestigious Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences , laying a strong interdisciplinary foundation spanning biotechnology, molecular biology, and material science.

Professional Endeavors

Prof. Zhang joined the Zhengzhou University of Light Industry (ZZULI) in 2014 as a Lecturer and progressively rose through academic ranks. He served as Associate Professor from 2018 to 2023 and became a Full Professor in 2024 at the College of Tobacco Science and Engineering. He has also held key leadership roles as Director of the Experimental and Practical Teaching Center across different colleges. His international experience includes being a Visiting Scholar at Aalborg University, Denmark.

Contributions and Research Focus On Environmental 

Prof. Zhang’s research primarily explores biological nanomaterials, with a specialized focus on photocatalytic disinfection, nano-antibacterial agents, and food safety. His work investigates the biological effects of nanomaterials, particularly in relation to their interaction with microbial cells and the underlying mechanisms of photocatalytic sterilization. He has actively contributed to over eight national and provincial-level research projects, enhancing our understanding of nanotechnology’s role in environmental and agricultural biosafety.

Impact and Influence

Prof. Zhang has published over 40 SCI-indexed articles in top journals including ACS Nano, Chemical Engineering Journal, and Journal of Hazardous Materials. His work has been instrumental in understanding nanomaterial-pathogen interactions and enhancing photocatalytic technologies. He is widely cited in fields such as environmental engineering, agricultural microbiology, and applied nanoscience.

Research Skills

Prof. Zhang demonstrates advanced capabilities in nanomaterials synthesis, photocatalysis, microbial disinfection assays, and surface characterization techniques. His skillset includes fabrication of novel photocatalysts, cellular stress response analysis, and interdisciplinary applications integrating biology, chemistry, and materials science. His expertise in experimental design and mentorship has led to the successful guidance of 15 master’s students, reinforcing his role as a scientific mentor and educator.

Awards and Honors

A recipient of the Henan Provincial Natural Science Foundation Outstanding Young Scholar Project, Prof. Zhang is recognized as a young backbone teacher in higher education and an outstanding academic talent at ZZULI. These distinctions acknowledge his research excellence, pedagogical contributions, and commitment to regional scientific development. His leadership in high-level research projects underscores his prominence in China’s scientific community.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Prof. Zhang is poised to further influence the future of sustainable nanomaterials and antimicrobial strategies through ongoing research and innovation. His integrative approach to material science and biology is vital for developing next-generation solutions to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens and enhance environmental hygiene. His legacy is defined by translational research, innovation-driven teaching, and the cultivation of future scientific leaders.

Publications Top Notes

SRS: An intelligent and robust approach for confirmation of plant transcription factor–DNA interactions
Plant Biotechnology Journal, 2025
Citations: 2

Preparation and Antibacterial Performance Study of CeO₂/g-C₃N₄ Nanocomposite Materials
Molecules, 2024
Citations: 3

Copper doping and oxygen vacancy synergistic modification of zinc oxide nanosheets: Significantly improved antibacterial properties
Materials Letters, 2024
Citations: 1

Synthesis of carbon nitride nanosheets with N vacancies boosted by S doping for photocatalytic efficient killing of E. coli under visible light
Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2024
Citations: 2