Anubhava Srivastava | Ecosystem | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anubhava Srivastava | Ecosystem | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Sharda University, India

Dr. Anubhava Srivastava is an accomplished academic and researcher in Computer Science, currently serving as Assistant Professor at Sharda University. With a Ph.D. from RGIPT, Jais, his research bridges artificial intelligence, machine learning, geoinformatics, and remote sensing. His innovative doctoral thesis focused on LU/LC mapping and classification using AI/ML on Google Earth Engine. Dr. Srivastava’s academic journey reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary applications of data science, from precision agriculture to environmental monitoring. He has published extensively in SCI/Scopus journals and international conferences, authored book chapters with Springer and Elsevier, and holds patents related to IoT applications. A GATE qualifier, he has also completed numerous professional certifications through Coursera. With an H-index of 9 (Google Scholar), his work is well-cited and widely recognized. Passionate about sustainability and digital innovation, Dr. Srivastava’s contributions make him a leading voice in AI-driven geospatial solutions for real-world problems.

Professional Profiles📖

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🎓 Education 

Dr. Srivastava holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, completed in 2023 with a CPI of 8.67. His doctoral thesis focused on LU/LC classification using AI/ML techniques and Google Earth Engine. He earned his M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, in 2015,  Prior to that, he completed his B.Tech in Computer Science in 2012 with 71.84%. His early education includes a Higher Secondary Certificate (57.60%) and a Secondary Certificate (71.32%) from GIC Sultanpur. His academic training spans critical subjects such as database systems, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and remote sensing algorithms. Dr. Srivastava’s educational background is a blend of foundational computer science and advanced AI-geoinformatics, equipping him to tackle complex, data-driven challenges in environmental science, spatial computing, and smart systems.

🏗 Experience 

Dr. Srivastava has over 9 years of academic experience. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Sharda University, Greater Noida (since May 2023), in the Department of Computer Science. Prior to that, he was with Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (2022–2023) and Rajarshi Rananjay Sinh Institute of Management & Technology, Amethi (2015–2022). His responsibilities have included mentoring postgraduate and undergraduate students, supervising research projects, and teaching cutting-edge courses in AI, machine learning, remote sensing, and databases. Dr. Srivastava has also guided students in developing projects using Google Earth Engine, satellite data, and real-time geospatial analytics. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application, data literacy, and sustainability. His contributions extend beyond academics through research collaborations, IEEE conference participation, and involvement in AI-based solutions for socio-economic development and smart agriculture. His interdisciplinary experience bridges academia, technology, and field-based environmental intelligence.

🏆 Awards & Honors 

Dr. Srivastava has made significant strides in both academia and applied research. His design patents—on RFID-based animal tracking and irrigation water supply management—highlight his innovation in IoT for environmental and agricultural applications. He has earned repeated recognition through his publications in high-impact SCI and Scopus journals such as Science of the Total Environment and Applied System Innovation. With an H-index of 9 on Google Scholar and 8 on Scopus, his scholarly work on AI, remote sensing, and GIS is widely cited. He has qualified the prestigious GATE exam thrice (2013, 2016, 2017). Dr. Srivastava’s work has been presented in multiple IEEE and Springer conferences, showcasing his leadership in AI-powered geospatial research. He also contributed chapters to international volumes with Elsevier, CRC Press, and Springer. His recognition as a thought leader in environmental computation, digital literacy, and rural innovation places him among promising young researchers in India.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Anubhava Srivastava’s research lies at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and geospatial data analytics. His Ph.D. work involved LU/LC classification and environmental change detection using AI/ML techniques over Google Earth Engine. He focuses on developing intelligent systems that analyze temporal and spatial patterns of land, forest, and urban landscapes. His recent publications address critical challenges such as forest degradation, fire detection, and digital literacy through geoinformatics. His research integrates NDVI, vegetation indices, satellite image classification, and climate change modeling using Sentinel-2 and Landsat datasets. Beyond environmental domains, his contributions also include cybersecurity in P2P networks, real-time earthquake monitoring, and structural health analysis using 3D point clouds. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, he aims to support SDGs by designing AI-based frameworks that enable informed policymaking, sustainable agriculture, and urban resilience. His long-term goal is to expand geospatial intelligence applications through ethical and scalable AI innovations.

🛠 Skills 

Dr. Srivastava brings a comprehensive skillset in artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and remote sensing. He is proficient in using Google Earth Engine, Python, MATLAB, and GIS tools for environmental data modeling and visualization. His technical expertise includes supervised and unsupervised classification algorithms, NDVI-based analysis, satellite data processing, API integration, and cloud-native development. He is also adept in computer networks, particularly P2P security protocols, demonstrated in his M.Tech thesis and conference papers. He has authored secure overlays like Heal Gossip and FCCC for environmental and communication systems. Dr. Srivastava’s coursework and certifications from Coursera further validate his mastery in web development, AI, GIS mapping, and cloud computing. His interpersonal and academic skills include research mentorship, technical writing, and effective presentation in reputed conferences. He actively collaborates across disciplines, enhancing his role as a researcher, mentor, and digital innovation advocate.

Publications Top Notes

Review of structural health monitoring techniques in pipeline and wind turbine industries

Authors: VB Sharma, K Singh, R Gupta, A Joshi, R Dubey, V Gupta, S Bharadwaj, A Srivastava

Citations: 44

Year: 2021

Mapping vegetation and measuring the performance of machine learning algorithm in LULC classification in the large area using Sentinel-2 and Landsat-8 datasets of Dehradun

Authors: A Srivastava, S Bharadwaj, R Dubey, VB Sharma, S Biswas

Citations: 35

Year: 2022

Exploring forest transformation by analyzing spatial-temporal attributes of vegetation using vegetation indices

Authors: A Srivastava, S Umrao, S Biswas

Citations: 18

Year: 2023

A probabilistic Gossip-based secure protocol for unstructured P2P networks

Authors: A Srivastava, P Ahmad

Citations: 18

Year: 2016

Determination of optimal location for setting up cell phone tower in city environment using LiDAR data

Authors: S Bharadwaj, R Dubey, MI Zafar, A Srivastava, VB Sharma, V Bhushan

Citations: 16

Year: 2020

Analyzing land cover changes over Landsat-7 data using Google Earth Engine

Authors: A Srivastava, S Biswas

Citations: 14

Year: 2023

GIS mapping of short-term noisy event of Diwali night in Lucknow city

Authors: R Dubey, S Bharadwaj, MI Zafar, V Mahajan, A Srivastava, S Biswas

Citations: 14

Year: 2022

Comparison of Sentinel and Landsat datasets over Lucknow region using gradient tree boost supervised classifier

Authors: A Srivastava, R Dubey, S Biswas

Citations: 13

Year: 2023

FCCC: Forest cover change calculator user interface for identifying fire incidents in forest region using satellite data

Authors: A Srivastava, S Umrao, S Biswas, R Dubey, MI Zafar

Citations: 11

Year: 2023

GIS based road traffic noise mapping and assessment of health hazards for a developing urban intersection

Authors: MI Zafar, R Dubey, S Bharadwaj, A Kumar, KK Paswan, A Srivastava

Citations: 9

Year: 2023

AI-driven environmental monitoring using Google Earth Engine

Authors: A Srivastava, H Sharma

Citations: 5

Year: 2024

A method for extracting deformation features from terrestrial laser scanner 3D point clouds data in RGIPT building

Authors: VB Sharma, R Dubey, A Bhatt, S Bharadwaj, A Srivastava, S Biswas

Citations: 4

Year: 2022

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Itai Beeri | Environmental Studies| Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Itai Beeri | Environmental Studies| Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Haifa, Israel

Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller is a seasoned and accomplished researcher whose interdisciplinary work in sustainable aquaculture, renewable energy, and biological engineering stands at the intersection of scientific innovation and practical sustainability. His applied contributions have reshaped marine research infrastructure and aquaculture practices in Germany and internationally. His strong industry collaborations, academic mentorship, and global volunteerism further establish him as a leader in translating scientific knowledge into real-world solutions.

Professional Profiles📖

🎓 Education

Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller studied biology at the Free University of Berlin and the Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel. He obtained his diploma in biology (Diplom Biologe) and later earned his doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) with a focus on marine sciences. His academic training laid the foundation for his interdisciplinary work combining biology, marine sciences, and engineering.

🧪 Experience

Prof. Waller has had a distinguished academic and applied research career in marine and aquaculture sciences. His early scientific work was conducted at the Institut für Meereskunde (IfM) in Kiel, where he specialized in fisheries biology, fish physiology, fish behavior, and aquaculture biotechnology. He supervised doctoral students, served on the board of the IfM, and curated the Kiel Aquarium, where he modernized technical systems to meet international standards.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller has received multiple honors for his pioneering contributions to sustainable aquaculture and environmental engineering. In 2001, he was awarded the prestigious “Maritime Technology” Prize by the K.E.R.N region in Schleswig-Holstein for his innovative work in aquaculture system development. His scientific and economic concept for the Gesellschaft für Marine Aquakultur (GMA) in Büsum was a milestone, leading to the creation of a prominent marine research facility now affiliated with the Fraunhofer Society. In 2012, the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) recognized his integrated recirculating aquaculture systems as a model for sustainability. His work on the PISA project demonstrated the feasibility of sustainable, animal welfare-compliant closed-loop aquaculture and received international recognition. Additionally, Waller’s expertise has been sought globally, including involvement in German aid programs such as the post-tsunami recovery in Southeast Asia, underlining his role in international development and science diplomacy.

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Waller’s research is centered on integrated recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), including fish and prawn farming, automation, and remote control technologies. He has pioneered secondary recycling systems involving microalgae and plants and has developed photobioreactor-based microalgae production systems. His work emphasizes sustainable aquaculture through biological process engineering and the integration of aquaculture with renewable energy and nutrient recycling.

🛠️  Research Skills

Prof. Waller possesses a unique blend of scientific and engineering competencies that bridge biology, environmental science, and technology. His core skills include the design and optimization of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), bioprocess engineering, and the development of integrated recycling systems for water, nutrients, and energy. He is proficient in microalgae cultivation using photobioreactors, aquaculture automation, and remote monitoring technologies. His teaching and academic leadership have been shaped by a strong foundation in biology, marine ecology, and renewable energy systems, particularly in engineering curricula. In addition, he has extensive experience in project management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international capacity building, having worked with universities, industry partners, and development agencies across Europe and Asia. His ability to integrate natural and engineering sciences has established him as a leading figure in sustainable aquaculture and environmental systems design.

✅ Conclusion 

Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, particularly one that values applied science, sustainability, interdisciplinary integration, and global impact. His profile exemplifies the modern researcher—one who not only generates knowledge but also implements it for societal and environmental benefit. While enhancing publication visibility could strengthen his candidacy in highly competitive academic contexts, his comprehensive contributions already distinguish him as a transformative figure in his field.

Publications Top Notes📚

  • Change-oriented organizational citizenship behavior in public administration: The power of leadership and the cost of organizational politics
    Authors: E. Vigoda-Gadot, I. Beeri
    Journal: Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 22(3), 573–596
    Citations: 440
    Year: 2011

  • Advancing ethics in public organizations: The impact of an ethics program on employees’ perceptions and behaviors in a regional council
    Authors: I. Beeri, R. Dayan, E. Vigoda-Gadot, S.B. Werner
    Journal: Journal of Business Ethics, 112, 59–78
    Citations: 294
    Year: 2013

  • Does performance management relate to good governance? A study of its relationship with citizens’ satisfaction with and trust in Israeli local government
    Authors: I. Beeri, A. Uster, E. Vigoda-Gadot
    Journal: Public Performance & Management Review
    Citations: 215
    Year: 2018

  • Group-level organizational citizenship behavior in the education system: A scale reconstruction and validation
    Authors: E. Vigoda-Gadot, I. Beeri, T. Birman-Shemesh, A. Somech
    Journal: Educational Administration Quarterly, 43(4), 462–493
    Citations: 183
    Year: 2007

  • Wind(ow) of Change: A Systematic Review of Policy Entrepreneurship Characteristics and Strategies
    Authors: N. Frish Aviram, N. Cohen, I. Beeri
    Journal: Policy Studies Journal
    Citations: 155
    Year: 2019

  • Low-level bureaucrats, local government regimes and policy entrepreneurship
    Authors: I.B. Neomi Frisch-Aviram, N. Cohen
    Journal: Policy Sciences, 51(1), 39–57
    Citations: 99
    Year: 2018

  • Local political corruption: Potential structural malfunctions at the central–local, local–local and intra-local levels
    Authors: I. Beeri, D. Navot
    Journal: Public Management Review, 15(5), 712–739
    Citations: 83
    Year: 2013

  • Lack of Reform in Israeli Local Government and Its Impact on Modern Developments in Public Management
    Author: I. Beeri
    Journal: Public Management Review
    Citations: 50
    Year: 2020

  • Don’t push too hard. Examining the managerial behaviours of local authorities in collaborative networks with nonprofit organisations
    Authors: A. Uster, I. Beeri, D. Vashdi
    Journal: Local Government Studies, 45(1), 124–145
    Citations: 44
    Year: 2019

  • Turnaround management strategies in public systems: The impact on group-level organizational citizenship behavior
    Author: I. Beeri
    Journal: International Review of Administrative Sciences, 78(1), 158–179
    Citations: 40
    Year: 2012

Yanjun Chai | Ecosystem | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanjun Chai | Ecosystem | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Chai Yanjun is an accomplished Associate Professor and PhD supervisor at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology. As Deputy Director and Party Branch Secretary in the Department of Environmental Engineering, he plays a pivotal role in both research and academic leadership. With a strong background in agricultural environmental sciences, Dr. Chai has dedicated his career to restoring degraded farmland and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. His prolific research has led to over 50 academic publications, several patents, and numerous national and provincial projects. 🌿📘 His innovations serve not just academia, but also rural revitalization and ecological restoration. He is also actively involved in training the next generation of environmental engineers and researchers.

Professional Profile 

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🎓 Education

Dr. Chai Yanjun received his PhD from the prestigious Institute of Agricultural Environment and Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. 📚🌱 His academic foundation is rooted in understanding the interactions between agricultural systems and environmental sustainability. During his doctoral studies, he focused on farmland pollution, biogas utilization, and nutrient cycling—laying the groundwork for his lifelong research pursuits. His academic training enabled him to bridge theoretical knowledge with field-based application, especially in the realm of sustainable land use and agricultural waste management. His education continues to influence his innovative approach to solving modern agricultural and environmental challenges. 🎓🧪

💼 Experience

With over two decades of academic and field-based experience, Dr. Chai has led more than 20 funded research projects, including major programs under the Zhejiang Province Public Welfare and Natural Science Foundations. 🌾🧠 His collaborations span governmental agencies, academic institutes, and industry, reflecting a dynamic approach to solving environmental problems. He has also played key roles in five national and provincial R&D projects. Currently, as an Associate Professor and Department Deputy Director, he not only teaches and mentors graduate students but also manages academic and strategic initiatives within the department. He has also successfully established two innovation workstations in Quzhou, aimed at rural development and scientific innovation. 🏢🌍

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Chai’s research excellence has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards. 🏆 He has won the Second Prize of Scientific and Technological Progress of Hubei Province, the Second Prize from China Electric Power Engineering, and the First Prize of Achievements from the China Construction Enterprise Management Association. His contributions extend beyond academia, influencing environmental policy and regional development strategies. Furthermore, he was approved to establish two impactful platforms: the Quzhou Doctor Innovation Workstation and the Quzhou Rural Revitalization Expert Workstation, both of which contribute significantly to local innovation and sustainability efforts. 🌟🎖️

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Chai’s research primarily targets the restoration of degraded and polluted farmland, and the resource-efficient use of agricultural waste. 🌾♻️ His work combines soil science, environmental chemistry, and ecological engineering to improve agricultural productivity while reducing environmental impact. A core part of his research involves biogas slurry treatment and the mitigation of nitrogen and phosphorus loss from farmland. He actively works on creating practical, scalable solutions that benefit both farmers and the environment. Through standard development, patented technologies, and rural innovation workstations, he translates academic research into real-world benefits. His research supports China’s sustainability goals and rural revitalization strategy. 🧪🌱

🛠️ Skills

Dr. Chai Yanjun brings a rich and diverse set of interdisciplinary skills to his academic and research endeavors. 👨‍🔬 His expertise in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering allows him to address complex challenges in farmland restoration and pollution control with scientific precision. As a seasoned project leader, he excels in project coordination and strategic planning, guiding multi-institutional collaborations to success. 📊 His deep knowledge of sustainable waste management empowers him to turn agricultural byproducts into valuable resources, supporting both environmental and economic sustainability. ♻️ With multiple patents to his name, Dr. Chai is also a strong innovator, advancing technologies that bridge theory and real-world impact. 🧬 He plays a pivotal role in formulating policies and agricultural standards, ensuring that his work benefits not just academia, but society at large. 📑 In addition to his research contributions, he is a dedicated scholar involved in academic publishing, peer review, and the mentorship of postgraduate students, nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders. ✍️🎓 His leadership in rural revitalization programs further reflects his commitment to sustainable development at the grassroots level. 🏡

Conclusion

Dr. Chai Yanjun is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. His work is deeply rooted in addressing real-world environmental and agricultural challenges through science and innovation. With a well-rounded portfolio of publications, patents, projects, and recognition, he embodies the qualities of a top-tier researcher making both academic and societal impact. Minor improvements in international engagement and broader interdisciplinary focus could further elevate his research profile. Nonetheless, his achievements to date already represent excellence deserving of this honor.

Publications Top Notes

“Investigation of high-risk antibiotic resistance bacteria and their associated antibiotic resistance genes in different agricultural soils with biogas slurry from China”

Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials

Year: 2024

Citations: 4

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134775

“Effects of different types of biochar application on dryland yellow-red soil fertility”

Journal: Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao / Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering

Year: 2025

Citations: 0 (as of now)