Mr. ENOH JEANOT FONGOH | Aquifer Geology | Young Scientist Award

Research Assistant at Aquifer Geology, Institute of Geological and Mining Research, Yaounde, Cameroon

Enoh Jeanot Fongoh is an experienced water resource management expert with proficiency in planning and executing fieldwork, coordinating logistics, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting hydrochemical and environmental data. With a strong ability to prepare investigation reports aligned with project goals, Enoh possesses excellent demonstrative and communication skills. Seeking opportunities to contribute to the growth of emerging regional and global economies, Enoh aims to further expand their knowledge in the field.

Professional Profiles:

Experience:

Mr. Enoh Jeanot Fongoh works at the Water and Climate Research Centre, Institute of Geological and Mining Research in Cameroon as a Research Assistant since April 2018. His responsibilities include designing, executing, and coordinating research operations in water sciences. He collects data for various development projects related to water resource management and contributes to the development of knowledge in water sciences. His work involves studying the interaction and genetic links between surface water and groundwater, as well as the impact of climate change on key processes in the hydrological cycle. Mr. Fongoh is also involved in understanding global changes and disseminating data and up-to-date hydrological products. Additionally, he manages natural water resources.

Education:

Mr. Enoh Jeanot Fongoh is a PhD student in a fellowship program on water resources management using environmental isotopes, jointly at the University of Franche-Comte in France and the University of Douala in Cameroon since November 2019. His research involves GIS training on spatial analysis and map production using ArcGIS and QGIS. He evaluates different components of the hydrological cycle and their implications in climate change and water resources management. Mr. Fongoh identifies the origin and processes of groundwater recharge using environmental stable isotopes for water resources evaluation and management. He also studies aquifer vulnerability and identifies sources of contamination in groundwater systems using nitrogen isotopes and hydrochemistry. Additionally, he characterizes groundwater mineralization and processes controlling groundwater composition using major ions hydrogeochemistry. His work includes manipulation of Ion chromatography system (ICS) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-AES) for anion and cation analyses respectively. Mr. Fongoh is involved in writing scientific reports and publications.

Skills:

Mr. Enoh Jeanot Fongoh possesses a diverse skill set including proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, SURFER, GoogleEarth, Adobe Illustrator, Global Mapper, R, AquaChem, DIAGRAMMES, MS Office, spreadsheets, and holds a ‘B’ driver’s license. He is a native English speaker and has an intermediate level of proficiency in French.

Workshops:

Mr. Enoh Jeanot Fongoh has participated in several professional development programs and workshops to enhance his skills and knowledge in the field. He attended an Online Refresher Course on Post-Pandemic Actions in the Water Sector in Africa organized by IHE Delft, Netherlands (10-13 July 2023). He also completed a JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) on Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction organized by JICA in collaboration with the Japanese government (October 21 to November 26, 2021). Additionally, he participated in a workshop on Ethics in Research, Research and Entrepreneurship, the importance of patent in Research and funding opportunities in research organized by the Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists (August 18, 2021).

Publications:

Groundwater quality constrains and new opportunities for water supply from hard rock aquifers in a fast-expanding city of Sub-Saharan Africa, Yaoundé-Cameroon
- Journal: Journal of African Earth Sciences
- Year: 2024-04
- DOI: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2024.105207
Review of Isotope Hydrology Investigations on Aquifers of Cameroon (Central Africa): What Information for the Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources?
- Journal: Water
- Year: 2023-11-22
- DOI: 10.3390/w15234056
Hydrogeological proxies of urban weathered hard rock aquifers in Central Africa: Contribution for a sustainable water management and supply in high populated city
- Publication Type: Preprint
- Year: 2023-05-15
- DOI: 10.5194/egusphere-egu23-130
Multitracer approach towards an improved understanding of shallow hard rock aquifers and a more sustainable groundwater management, case of Yaounde, Cameroon
- Journal: Environmental Earth Sciences
- Year: 2023-02
- DOI: 10.1007/s12665-023-10783-9

Prof. Qing Yang | Water pollution control | Best Researcher Award

Secretary of the Party Committee of Beijing at Water pollution control, Beijing University of Technology, China

Yang Qing is a Professor at Beijing University of Technology with expertise in Environmental Science and Engineering. His research focuses on biological sewage treatment and allergen gas release and abatement in wastewater treatment plants. He holds a Doctor of Engineering degree and has 14 years of experience in the field.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Prof. Qing Yang is a distinguished scholar and leader in environmental engineering. Born in 1979 in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, he obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Harbin Institute of Technology, and later earned his doctorate from Beijing University of Technology. Currently serving as the Secretary of the Party Committee of Beijing – Dublin International College at Beijing University of Technology (BIT), Prof. Yang has received numerous accolades for his outstanding contributions to the field. He has been honored with the National Nomination Award for 100 Excellent Articles, recognized as the Beijing Rising Star of Science and Technology, and acknowledged as Beijing Outstanding Talent. Prof. Yang is also known as the first Outstanding Youth in China’s Water Industry. In addition to his administrative roles, he holds the position of Director of the Young Teachers’ Committee at Beijing Institute of Technology and serves as the Lead Teacher of the National Quality Courses and the National Quality Video Open Courses.

Research Areas:

Prof. Qing Yang’s primary research areas focus on the new process of biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal from wastewater and its process control, as well as malodorous gas release and abatement control in wastewater treatment processes. He has led over 20 national and provincial scientific research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Innovative Research Group of NSFC. Prof. Yang has authored 5 monographs, published more than 100 papers, and secured over 40 patents. His contributions have been recognized with more than 20 national and provincial awards, including the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the First Prize of China Construction Science and Technology Progress of the Ministry of Construction.

Researcher’s Profile Highlights:

The researcher has completed and is currently working on a total of 45 research projects. Their citation index in Scopus, Web of Science, or PubMed/Indian Citation Index is greater than 230. They have been involved in 3 consultancy and industry-sponsored projects. Additionally, they have published 5 books with ISBNs, including texts, references, chapters, and conference proceedings. The total cost of all their projects amounts to USD 865,604.85. They have published 52 patents and have 45 journal publications indexed in SCI and SCIE. They hold editorial appointments in 10 journals and conferences, serving as editor, reviewer, and member. Furthermore, they have published 45 journals in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed indexes, and 78 journals in other indexes. They have graduated 22 research scholars and have 20 scholars currently ongoing. The cumulative impact factor of their publications in the last 3 years is 80.44. Their H-index, based on bibliometrics from Scopus/Web of Science, is not specified. They have been invited as a speaker/resource person 5 times and have organized 1 research conference/workshop. They have engaged in a total of 6 collaborative activities for research, including joint publications and projects. They have received a total of 60 awards and recognitions. They have 20 functional MoUs with other universities, industries, and corporates. Additionally, they are members of 20 professional bodies.

Research Interest:

Prof. Qing Yang’s primary research areas encompass biological sewage treatment and the management of allergen gas release in wastewater treatment plants. Their work focuses on developing innovative processes for the efficient removal of pollutants and the mitigation of environmental impacts in wastewater treatment systems. Prof. Yang’s research contributes to advancing the field of wastewater treatment and environmental management, addressing key challenges in water quality and pollution control.