Dongsheng Di | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Dongsheng Di | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D. Candidate at Epidemiology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Tongji Medical College, China

Dongsheng Di is a prolific researcher whose work primarily focuses on environmental health, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and related diseases. Their research includes studies on the effects of air pollution on cardiovascular mortality, the impact of long-term outdoor air pollution on rheumatoid arthritis, and the identification of genetic susceptibility loci for rheumatoid arthritis. They have also investigated the associations between multiple metals and bone mineral density, as well as the effects of various dietary factors and environmental exposures on osteoporosis risk. Additionally, Dongsheng Di has conducted research on the microbiota-gut-brain axis and its relationship to osteoporosis risk. Their work demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding the complex interplay between environmental factors, genetics, and health outcomes.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Qi Wang holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Epidemiology and Biology Statistics (2020) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Preventive Medicine (2017) from Anhui Medical University. They completed their Doctoral degree in Public Health and Preventive Medicine in 2022.

Research:

Dr. Qi Wang has contributed to several research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Program focusing on the role and biological mechanisms of gut microbiota regulation on postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) during the trans-menopause period. Another project involved the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission Preventive Medicine Research Special, investigating the association between volatile organic compounds exposure and bone health in middle-aged and older populations. Dr. Wang also participated in the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Program, Wuhan Interaction with Stockholm Evidence-based Research (WISER) project, which focused on health perspectives in the older population facing the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. Additionally, Dr. Wang contributed to the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation Project, screening and studying the mechanisms of Semaphorin 3A (Sema3A) mutations associated with susceptibility to postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. Finally, Dr. Wang was involved in the National Key R&D Program of China, sub-project, focusing on key technology research on risk assessment of food contaminants.

Experience:

Dr. Qi Wang’s professional experience includes serving as a Research Team Member on various projects related to public health and preventive medicine. Dr. Wang also completed a doctoral degree in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, focusing on an association study of plasma metals and plasma metabolites with the risk of primary osteoporosis. Furthermore, Dr. Wang has been actively involved in research projects such as evaluating credible capacity and SOE for generalized energy storage under multiple uncertainties and cooperative control of multiple dispersed bidirectional power resources. Dr. Wang’s research contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of these complex issues and have the potential to impact public health and environmental policies.

Interest:

Dr. Qi Wang’s research interests lie in the key technologies and applications of energy storage, flexibility, and resilience enhancement of smart grids. They are also interested in demand-side management and power pricing, as well as the operation and control of agricultural networks. Dr. Wang’s diverse research interests reflect a commitment to addressing complex challenges in the fields of energy, environment, and public health, with a focus on improving sustainability and efficiency in these areas.

Awards:

Dr. Qi Wang has received several awards and honors for their outstanding contributions to research and academia. These include being named a Fellow of the Research for an 8-month stay at Université Paris Saclay, France, in 2018. Additionally, they have been awarded the International Association of Geoanalysis (IAG) bursary Award for attending the Geoanalysis 2022 conference in Freiberg, Germany, and have been selected for The Goldschmidt Grant Program for early career delegates for attending the Goldschmidt 2023 conference in Lyon, France. These awards recognize Dr. Wang’s excellence in their field and their dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and understanding.

Publications:

  1. Association between air pollution and cardiovascular mortality in Hefei, China: a time-series analysis
    • Authors: C Zhang, R Ding, C Xiao, Y Xu, H Cheng, F Zhu, R Lei, D Di, Q Zhao, …
    • Journal: Environmental Pollution
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 117
  2. Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution and the risk of development of rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    • Authors: D Di, L Zhang, X Wu, R Leng
    • Journal: Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 38
  3. Identification of new susceptibility loci associated with rheumatoid arthritis
    • Authors: RX Leng, DS Di, J Ni, XX Wu, LL Zhang, XF Wang, RS Liu, Q Huang, …
    • Journal: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 33
  4. Associations of multiple metals with bone mineral density: A population-based study in US adults
    • Authors: M Wei, Y Cui, H Zhou, W Song, D Di, R Zhang, Q Huang, J Liu, Q Wang
    • Journal: Chemosphere
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 25
  5. Genetic variant in microRNA-146a gene is associated with risk of rheumatoid arthritis
    • Authors: LL Zhang, XX Wu, XF Wang, DS Di, Q Huang, RS Liu, ZW Shuai, DQ Ye, …
    • Journal: Annals of Medicine
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 13
  6. Manganese, iron, copper, and selenium co-exposure and osteoporosis risk in Chinese adults
    • Authors: M Wei, Q Huang, Y Dai, H Zhou, Y Cui, W Song, D Di, R Zhang, C Li, …
    • Journal: Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 10
  7. The effect of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics on CD4 counts in HIV-infected patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    • Authors: YS Fu, QS Chu, AA Ashuro, DS Di, Q Zhang, XM Liu, YG Fan
    • Journal: BioMed Research International
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 10
  8. Multiple vitamin co-exposure and mortality risk: a prospective study
    • Authors: Y Cui, H Zhou, M Wei, W Song, D Di, R Zhang, S Wei, J Liu, Q Wang
    • Journal: Clinical Nutrition
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 9
  9. Integrative Analysis of LGR5/6 Gene Variants, Gut Microbiota Composition and Osteoporosis Risk in Elderly Population
    • Authors: D Di, C Li, Y Dai, M Wei, S Wang, W Song, H Zhou, Y Cui, R Zhang, …
    • Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 9
  10. Exposure to phenols, chlorophenol pesticides, phthalate and PAHs and mortality risk: A prospective study based on 6 rounds of NHANES
    • Authors: D Di, R Zhang, H Zhou, M Wei, Y Cui, J Zhang, T Yuan, Q Liu, T Zhou, …
    • Journal: Chemosphere
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 7

Mr. Enyew Demelash | Exposure Assessment | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Enyew Demelash | Exposure Assessment | Best Researcher Award

PhD student at Exposure Assessment, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia

Mr. Enyew Demelash is a public health and environmental exposure researcher working towards significant improvements in public health practices, particularly in the Global South. His work focuses on preventing disease by understanding environmental risk factors and the health effects of interventions, with a specific interest in household air pollution (HAP).

Professional Profiles:

🎓 Academic Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Public Health
  • MPH in General Public Health, AAU
  • BSc in Environmental Health, JU

🔧 Professional Trainings

  • Evidence-based Public Health, Stellenbosch University and AHRI
  • Complex Survey Analysis Course, Harvard T.H. Chan SPH, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
  • Systematic Review with Its Statistical Software
  • Methods and Procedures of Data Analysis Using SAS

📊 Data Collection and Supervision

  • 17-26/10/2023: Worked as a supervisor for qualitative data collection, Johns Hopkins University
  • 5-16/01/2022: Worked as a qualitative data collector, Johns Hopkins University
  • Feb 11 – Mar 18, 2021: Worked as a research assistant on qualitative data collection, EPHA, Ethiopia
  • Jan 6- Feb 3, 2021: Worked as a research assistant on a qualitative study, ACIPH, Ethiopia
  • March 20,-April 30,2015: Worked as a research assistant on a qualitative study, ACIPH, Ethiopia
  • Dec 28,2015-Jan11,2016: Worked as a quantitative data collector, FHI360, Ethiopia

Publications:

Habtamu Demelash Enyew. (2024). The effect of chimney fitted improved stove on kitchen fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations in rural Ethiopia: Evidence from a randomized controlled trial. Environmental Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118488

Habtamu Demelash Enyew. (2023). Kitchen fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations from biomass fuel use in rural households of Northwest Ethiopia. Frontiers in Public Health. DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1241977

Habtamu Demelash Enyew. (2023). Health risk perceptions of household air pollution and perceived benefits of improved stoves among pregnant women in rural Ethiopia: a mixed method study. BMJ Open. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072328

Habtamu Demelash Enyew. (2023). Environmental exposures and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288240

Habtamu Demelash Enyew. (2023). Safety Practices and Associated Factors among Healthcare Waste Handlers in Four Public Hospitals, Southwestern Ethiopia. Safety. DOI: 10.3390/safety9020041

Habtamu Demelash Enyew. (2023). Aflatoxin contamination of animal feeds and its predictors among dairy farms in Northwest Ethiopia: One Health approach implications. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1123573

Habtamu Demelash Enyew. (2022). Factors associated with sexual violence among waitresses working in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia: a mixed-method study. BMC Women’s Health. DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01806-x

Habtamu Demelash Enyew. (2021). Intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-03908-0

Habtamu Demelash Enyew. (2021). Biomass fuel use and acute respiratory infection among children younger than 5 years in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Public Health. DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2020.12.016

Ms. Sarah Khan | Air quality Modelling | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Sarah Khan | Air quality Modelling | Best Researcher Award

Senior Associate at Air quality Modelling, CSTEP, India

👨‍🎓She remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 She successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Summary:

Proactive Energy System Modeler with a stellar nine-year track record, leading the charge in advancing sustainable solutions within India’s dynamic energy sector. Proven expertise in harnessing system dynamics for in-depth analyses and creative pathway identification. Demonstrated leadership in high-impact collaborative projects, offering valuable insights to drive and support clean energy transitions. Committed to spearheading transformative and sustainable solutions in the ever-evolving field of energy systems.

Education:

Ms. Sarah Khan holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, with her thesis submitted in 2023. She completed her M. Tech in Environmental Engineering from Delhi Technological University, Delhi, in 2013, graduating with a remarkable 9.16/10 and earning the Gold Medal. Ms. Khan also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from SGSITS, Indore, where she achieved a score of 77.72% in 2011.

Professional Experience:

Ms. Sarah Khan has been serving as a Senior Associate at CSTEP in Bengaluru since June 2022, focusing on Energy System Modelling. She led a pioneering collaboration with the International Sustainable Energy Foundation (ISEF) as the Principal Investigator for a net-zero modelling project aimed at steering India’s building sector towards a sustainable future. She developed a robust system dynamics model to analyze energy consumption, materials, and construction practices, identifying innovative low-carbon pathways that contribute to India’s ambitious net-zero target. Additionally, Ms. Khan played a crucial role in a collaborative project with the International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) on budgeting for net-zero electric mobility in India. She conducted stakeholder consultations and contributed to the analysis of India’s support for electric mobility, identifying gaps and proposing innovative funding mechanisms to accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy. Ms. Khan has also been actively involved in Bloomberg’s net-zero sub-projects for India, contributing to the development of economy-wide net-zero scenarios for the transport sector. She has utilized the in-house system dynamics model, SAFARI (Sustainable Alternatives Futures for India), to formulate low-carbon strategies, playing an integral role in shaping sustainable pathways to support India’s transition towards a net-zero future.

Software Skills:

Sarah Khan possesses a range of software skills, including proficiency in System Dynamics Modelling. She has working knowledge of software such as Vensim and Stella Architect for system dynamics modelling. Additionally, she has working knowledge of data analysis software MATLAB, AutoCAD for design purposes, and Python for programming. Ms. Khan is also skilled in using data analysis tools like Power BI and is proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Awards and Extra Curriculum:

Sarah Khan has received several awards and has participated in various extracurricular activities. She conducted a closed roundtable discussion with experts on net-zero scenario development for India’s buildings sector in Bengaluru in December 2023. At Energise 2023, organized by the Alliance for Energy Efficient Economy, held in Goa from November 1-4, 2023, she presented a paper titled “Decarbonising India’s residential sector: Insight and pathways from a system dynamics model.” Sarah participated in “Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems,” part of the UK-India Innovation Net Zero Initiative, organized by Energy Systems Catapult and the Indian Institute of Science in March 2023 in Bengaluru. She also participated in a model dissemination workshop, Indian Zero Carbon Energy Pathways (IDEEA), organized by The Sustra Group, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and SusPoT-Center for Sustainability, and Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, in February 2023 in Bengaluru. Sarah presented a paper titled “System Dynamics Model of Interaction between Transportation Sector and Air Pollution for an Urban Region” at the 9th Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region (CECAR9): Sustainable Design and Eco Technologies for Infrastructure, organized by The Institution of Civil Engineers, held in Goa from September 21-23, 2022. She served as the co-convenor of the International Conference on Design and Applications of Multifunctional Materials, Interfaces, and Composites (DAM2IC), held at K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram, from June 4 to 6, 2022. Sarah worked on an assignment for shaping the E-two vehicle market for the Gujarat Government under Dr. Anup Bandivadekar, The International Council on Clean Transportation. She received the Vice-Chancellor Gold Medal for exceptional academic progress in her Master’s program and certification for French Language A1 Level from DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française). Sarah also received certification for working as a volunteer in the 62nd Annual National Conference, Indian Association of Occupational Health-2013, Delhi.

 

 

Mrs. Merve Buke Sahin | Environmental Health

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🎉🏆 Congratulations, Mrs. Merve Buke Sahin , on Your Outstanding Achievement as the Best Researcher! 🏆🎉
Assoc Mrs. Merve Buke Sahin : Leading Researcher in Pre-service teacher education

Congratulations, Mrs. Merve Buke Sahin, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Sciencefather! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Mrs. Merve Buke Sahin, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a M.D. in Environmental Health from Hacettepe University, Turkey. Her academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles:

🏫 Institutional Background

  1. Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
    • Duration: 2010-2016
    • Degree: MD 🎓
  2. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health
    • Duration: 2018-2022
    • Degree: Public Health Specialist 🌐🏥

📚 Education and Experiences

  1. Tuşba Community Health Center (2016)
    • Position: General Practitioner 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️
  2. Van Tuberculosis Dispensary (2017)
    • Position: Provincial Coordinator 🌍🏥
  3. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health (2018-2022)
    • Position: Resident 👩‍⚕️🏠

Medical Specialization:

  • Specialist Medical Doctor with a background in Public Health and General Practice.

Areas of Interest:

  • Environmental Health and Research 🌍🔬
  • Epidemiology 📊
  • Community Nutrition 🍏

Thesis Topic:

  • “Detection of Bisphenol-A, F, S and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone and Free T4 Hormone Levels in Cord Blood in a University Hospital.”

Thesis Supervisor:

  • Ass. Prof. Cavit Işık Yavuz 🎓

Courses Completed in Public Health Residency Program:

  • Infectious diseases 🦠
  • General public health 🏥
  • Epidemiology 📊
  • Biostatistics methods in public health practice 📈
  • Health demographics 📊
  • Health economics 💰
  • Healthcare management 🏥
  • International health 🌍

Computer Skills:

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows 💻
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 📝📊📈
  • Good knowledge of SPSS 📊📈

Publications:

Lectures/Presentations:

  • Presented at various local, national, and international meetings 🌐🗣️

Notable Presentations:

  • Sleep Quality and Associated Characteristics of Term VI Students of a Medical Faculty 😴📚
  • Occupational Health and Safety Content Distribution of Publications in the Journal of Occupational Health and Safety 🏥📰
  • Benefiting from the Sun, Vitamin D Deficiency and Vitamin D Supplementation Among the Faculty of Medicine ☀️💊
  • Caffeinated Beverage Consumption in University Students: A Descriptive Study ☕📊
  • Hopelessness Levels of Students of a Faculty of Dentistry and Associated Factors 🦷💔