Sabah Ali Rahi | Ecosystem | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sabah Ali Rahi | Ecosystem | Best Researcher Award

Author at AL-FARAHIDI University, Iraq

Dr. Sabah Ali Rahi Almayyahi is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Applied Mathematics and Electrical & Computer Engineering. Currently serving as a lecturer at the Department of Aeronautical Technical Engineering, Al-Farahidi University, Iraq, he also holds the role of Secretary of the College Council. With a career that spans both secondary and higher education, Dr. Sabah has taught mathematics in various settings, including universities in Iraq and academic institutions in Turkey. He is known for his in-depth courses on advanced engineering mathematics and applied systems, often delivered to postgraduate students through online platforms. His interdisciplinary expertise combines mathematical modeling, nonlinear dynamics, and digital signal processing. As a published author of books and numerous research papers, Dr. Sabah has contributed significantly to the fields of ecological systems, predator-prey modeling, and engineering analysis. He is also an active member of professional societies and editorial boards, advocating for research-driven teaching.

Professional Profiles📖

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🎓 Education 

Dr. Sabah earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Electrical & Computer Engineering from Altinbaş University, Turkey, in 2022. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Al-Mustansiriya University in 1995, followed by a Master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Baghdad in 2018. His research and thesis work have focused extensively on mathematical models involving ecological systems and nonlinear dynamics. In addition to formal academic training, Dr. Sabah has completed several advanced teaching qualifications and pedagogical training courses through Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and the University of Technology, covering educational rehabilitation, language precision, and modern teaching methodologies. His multilingual capability—Arabic (native), English (upper-intermediate TOEFL 90), and basic Turkish—further complements his global academic engagement. His education bridges theoretical mathematical knowledge and applied engineering principles, enabling him to teach and research across multiple disciplines.

🏗 Experience 

Dr. Sabah Ali Rahi Almayyahi has accumulated rich teaching and academic leadership experience. He is currently a lecturer in Aeronautical Technical Engineering and Secretary of the College Council at Al-Farahidi University, where he teaches courses such as Engineering Analysis, Fluid Mechanics, and various levels of Mathematics. Between 2008 and 2015, he worked as a high school mathematics teacher at Al-Zahraa Secondary School and previously taught at Al-Nahrain University. He also served as a mathematics instructor for YÖS courses at Hirmizy Group Academy in Istanbul. Dr. Sabah has mentored postgraduate students, offering private courses in advanced mathematics via Zoom since 2020. His commitment to education extends beyond the classroom; he is an editorial board member and a member of the Iraqi Mathematics Society. His diverse teaching settings and roles illustrate his adaptability and devotion to student success and scientific literacy.

🏆 Awards & Honors 

Dr. Sabah has received numerous commendations from the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Al-Farahidi University. Between 2013 and 2024, he earned over ten formal letters of appreciation for his academic service, leadership, and instructional quality. These include honors from the Minister’s Office, the University President’s Office, the College of Engineering Techniques, and the Vice President for Scientific Affairs. His excellence in teaching and contribution to research earned him a respected seat on the editorial board of the Al-Farahidi University Journal of Pure Sciences. His work on educational improvement and research in applied mathematics continues to gain national recognition. Additionally, his published books and conference presentations reflect the academic community’s acknowledgment of his innovative research. These honors highlight his dedication to enhancing mathematical education and modeling practices within Iraq and beyond.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Sabah’s primary research interests lie in the intersection of applied mathematics and ecological systems. His work focuses on nonlinear dynamics, bifurcation theory, and mathematical modeling of predator–prey interactions. His doctoral thesis explored the stability and bifurcation of ecological systems, extending classical models with real-world behavior such as anti-predator strategies and stage-structured populations. His research is interdisciplinary, incorporating electrical and computer engineering techniques like digital signal and image processing. His applied work also includes modeling physical phenomena like overhead power line temperature via optical systems. Dr. Sabah’s studies contribute to both theoretical understanding and applied problem-solving, with implications for ecosystem management, engineering safety, and dynamic systems control. His research has been published in various refereed journals and presented at international conferences, demonstrating both depth and reach in mathematical biology and engineering sciences.

🛠 Skills 

Dr. Sabah Ali Rahi Almayyahi brings a well-rounded set of skills that merge deep theoretical insight with practical application across engineering and mathematics. His expertise spans advanced engineering mathematics, digital signal and image processing, fluid mechanics, and nonlinear system stability. He is highly adept at mathematical modeling and simulation, tackling complex systems with precision and clarity. Dr. Sabah is also well-versed in core academic subjects such as Calculus I & II, linear algebra, differential equations, statistics, and mathematical biology. His proficiency with modern computational tools enhances his ability to develop and explain complex engineering solutions, both in classroom settings and through private postgraduate instruction. A skilled communicator and mentor, he fosters innovation and critical thinking in his students. His active participation in editorial boards and academic societies demonstrates his collaborative spirit and dedication to continuous learning, making him a dynamic educator and an asset to both academic and research communities.

Publications Top Notes📚

The Influence of Fear, Refuge, and Additional Food on the Dynamics of a Prey Interacting with a Predator Having an Infectious Disease
📝 SA Rahi, RK Naji
📘 Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Problems, 11(7)
🔢 Citations: 5 | 📅 Year: 2024

Overhead Power Line Inspection Using a Prediction Model Based on System Analysis – Surveillance of Temperature Using a Modeled Optical System
📝 IA Abdulateef, S Hasan, AH Mohammed, SA Rahi, MM Shwaysh, …
📘 7th International Symposium on Innovative Approaches in Smart Technologies
🔢 Citations: 4 | 📅 Year: 2023

The Impact of Fear on a Stage Structure Prey–Predator System with Anti-Predator Behavior
📝 SA Rahi, S Kurnaz, RK Naji
📘 Applied Nanoscience
🔢 Citations: 4 | 📅 Year: 2022

The Impact of Fear on a Stage Structure Prey–Predator System with Anti-Predator Behavior
📝 SA Rahi, S Kurnaz, RK Naji
📘 Applied Nanoscience (duplicate index)
🔢 Citations: 3 | 📅 Year: 2022

A Food Chain Structures and Dynamics Across a Refuge Stage-Structure Prey–Predator Model
📝 AAM, Sabah Ali Rahi
📘 International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)
🔢 Citations: 2 | 📅 Year: 2017

The Role of Fear and Competition in the Dynamic of the Prey-Predator-Scavenger System
📝 SA Rahi, RK Naji
📘 Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 16(8)
🔢 Citations: (Pending) | 📅 Year: 2025

Blockchain-Based Wireless Networks: Technologies and Limitations
📝 AAM Alheeti, LTI Federal, AH Mohammed, SA Rahi, AN Abdulateef, …
📘 8th International Symposium on Innovative Approaches in Smart Technologies
🔢 Citations: (Pending) | 📅 Year: 2024

The Dynamics of Prey-Predator Model with Different Types of Functional Responses
📝 AAM, Sabah Ali Rahi
📘 LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
🔢 Citations: (Pending) | 📅 Year: 2019

The Bifurcation of a Food Chain Across a Refuge Stage-Structure Prey–Predator Model
📝 AA Majeed, SA Rahi
📘 International Journal of Science and Nature
🔢 Citations: (Pending) | 📅 Year: 2017

Conclusion✅

Xiaoguang Ouyang | Mangrove Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xiaoguang Ouyang | Mangrove Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Research Institute at Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), China 

Dr. Xiaoguang Ouyang is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at the College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University. He specializes in mangrove ecology and blue carbon, with a strong interdisciplinary background that spans ecology, biogeochemistry, and environmental science. Dr. Ouyang’s research focuses on understanding the ecological functions and carbon sequestration potential of coastal wetlands, particularly mangrove ecosystems, in the context of global climate change and ecosystem management.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Ouyang earned his Ph.D. in Ecology from the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2018. He previously received an M.S. in Hydrobiology from Jinan University in 2014 and a B.S. in Biology from Jiangxi Normal University in 2011. His academic training has provided a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied environmental sciences.

🧪 Experience

Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Ouyang joined Xiamen University as a postdoctoral researcher, later advancing to Assistant Professor and currently serving as Associate Professor. In these capacities, he has led numerous national and international research initiatives, supervised graduate students, and contributed to the development of advanced methodologies in blue carbon assessment, ecosystem modeling, and wetland restoration.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Ouyang has received several prestigious accolades in recognition of his research excellence. These include the National Scholarship for Ph.D. Students from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2016 and the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award from Jinan University in 2014. These honors reflect his academic rigor and significant contributions to environmental science.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Ouyang’s primary research interests lie in the dynamics of blue carbon in coastal wetlands, especially mangroves. His work explores mangrove restoration, carbon sequestration, biogeochemical cycles of carbon and nitrogen, and the application of ecological modeling. He is particularly engaged in climate change mitigation strategies through nature-based solutions and sustainable ecosystem management.

🛠️  Research Skills

He is proficient in a range of ecological and environmental tools, including InVEST and SWAT for modeling, and R and Python for statistical analysis. His expertise also covers remote sensing, GIS applications, field monitoring technologies, scientific writing, and research project management, enabling him to tackle complex environmental challenges with a multidisciplinary approach.

Publications Top Notes📚

Updated estimates of carbon accumulation rates in coastal marsh sediments
X. Ouyang, S.Y. Lee
Biogeosciences, 2014369 citations

Improved estimates on global carbon stock and carbon pools in tidal wetlands
X. Ouyang, S.Y. Lee
Nature Communications, 2020227 citations

Mangroves give cause for conservation optimism, for now
D.A. Friess, E.S. Yando, G.M.O. Abuchahla, J.B. Adams, S. Cannicci, …
Current Biology, 2020213 citations

The role of root decomposition in global mangrove and saltmarsh carbon budgets
X. Ouyang, S.Y. Lee, R.M. Connolly
Earth-Science Reviews, 2017146 citations

Paradigms of mangroves in treatment of anthropogenic wastewater pollution
X. Ouyang, F. Guo
Science of the Total Environment, 2016119 citations

Fate and effects of macro- and microplastics in coastal wetlands
X. Ouyang, C. Duarte, S.G. Cheung, N.F.Y. Tam, S. Cannicci, C. Martin, H.S. Lo, …
Environmental Science & Technology, 2022109 citations

Feeding strategies for the acquisition of high‐quality food sources in stream macroinvertebrates
F. Guo, S.E. Bunn, M.T. Brett, B. Fry, H. Hager, X. Ouyang, M.J. Kainz
Limnology and Oceanography, 201888 citations

Integrated fuzzy AHP with MDS in selecting natural wastewater treatment alternatives
X. Ouyang, F. Guo, D. Shan, H. Yu, J. Wang
Ecological Engineering, 201578 citations

Structural equation modeling reveals factors regulating surface sediment OC and CO₂ efflux
X. Ouyang, S.Y. Lee, R.M. Connolly
Science of the Total Environment, 201764 citations

Spatially-explicit valuation of coastal wetlands for cyclone mitigation
X. Ouyang, S.Y. Lee, R.M. Connolly, M.J. Kainz
Scientific Reports, 201853 citations

Effect of nitrate addition on transformation of pentachlorophenol in paddy soil
H.Y. Yu, Y. Wang, P.C. Chen, F. Li, M. Chen, M. Hu, X. Ouyang
Journal of Environmental Management, 201452 citations

Lipid biomarkers from aquatic environments reflect paleoclimate change
X. Ouyang, F. Guo, H. Bu
Quaternary Science Reviews, 201546 citations

Carbon accumulation rates in salt marsh sediments suggest high carbon storage
X. Ouyang, S.Y. Lee
Biogeosciences Discussions, 201338 citations

Intuitionistic fuzzy AHP for selecting paradigms of mangrove wastewater treatment
X. Ouyang, F. Guo
Chemosphere, 201837 citations

Conceptualizing ecosystem degradation using mangrove forests
E.S. Yando, T.M. Sloey, F. Dahdouh-Guebas, K. Rogers, G.M.O. Abuchahla, …
Biological Conservation, 202135 citations

Response of macrophyte litter decomposition in blue carbon ecosystems to climate change
X. Ouyang, E. Kristensen, M. Zimmer, C. Thornber, Z. Yang, S.Y. Lee
Global Change Biology, 202331 citations

Basal resources of river food webs affect fatty acid profiles of freshwater fish
F. Guo, N. Ebm, B. Fry, S.E. Bunn, M.T. Brett, X. Ouyang, H. Hager, M.J. Kainz
Science of the Total Environment, 202229 citations

Impact of super-typhoon Mangkhut on sediment nutrient dynamics in mangroves
X. Ouyang, F. Guo, S.Y. Lee
Science of the Total Environment, 202121 citations

✅ Conclusion 

Dr. Xiaoguang Ouyang is an exemplary candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” His research has made substantial and sustained contributions to the understanding of blue carbon ecosystems and environmental sustainability. He combines scientific rigor with applied relevance and interdisciplinary breadth. While he could enhance his global policy and public engagement presence, his academic excellence, innovation, and leadership make him a compelling and highly deserving nominee for this honor.