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Ju-Dong Jang | Environmental Science | Global Health Impact Award

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Prof. Ju-Dong Jang | Environmental Science | Global Health Impact Award

Konyang University & World Association for Health Education (WAHE) | South Korea

Dr. Ju-Dong Jang is a Professor at the Graduate School of Public Health and Welfare, Konyang University, Republic of Korea, and serves as President of the World Association for Health Education (WAHE). His interdisciplinary research integrates environmental health, infection control, behavioral science, and health promotion, with a particular focus on aerosol transmission and indoor air quality. He has contributed to impactful research, including the development of innovative source-control technologies for aerosol suppression and evidence-based strategies for infection prevention. Dr. Jang has authored several peer-reviewed publications in international journals and collaborates with global researchers across public health and environmental sciences. His work significantly advances community-based integrated care systems and promotes healthier environments, demonstrating strong societal impact in both healthcare settings and public health policy development.

Featured Publications

Man-Gyu Song, Sumin Kim, Sang-Gyu Kim, Philip Kofie, Ju-Dong Jang, Muhammad Sarfraz (2026).
Experimental Evaluation of a Source‐Control Toilet System for Aerosol Suppression Using Ammonia (NH3) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gases. Indoor Air | Journal Article · 2026 · DOI: 10.1155/ina/6686313

Achangwa, C., Ryu, H. S., Lee, J. K., & Jang, J. D. (2022).
Adverse effects of smartphone addiction among university students in South Korea: A systematic review
Healthcare | Journal Article · 2022 · DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11010014

Minhsuan Chen | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Minhsuan Chen | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Department of Environmental Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan

Assist. Prof. Dr. Minhsuan Chen demonstrates strong potential for recognition through this award based on his rapidly developing track record, multidisciplinary research strengths, and contributions to advancing circular economy–based waste valorization strategies. His research portfolio reflects a solid and impactful foundation in environmental engineering, with a particular focus on sewage sludge utilization, organic waste recycling, heavy metal stabilization, and bioresource conversion technologies. His specialized work with Black Soldier Fly (BSF) bioconversion—particularly in lipid upgrading toward sustainable biofuels such as biodiesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel—positions him within an emerging research frontier aligned with global sustainability priorities, carbon-neutral transitions, and climate policy goals. Dr. Chen has contributed meaningfully to the field through national-scale sludge assessment studies that address the often-overlooked variability and data scarcity impacting waste recycling policy frameworks in Asia. His publication record includes 88 authored documents indexed in Scopus, supported by 2,503 citations and an h-index of 27, which reflects strong visibility, scientific contribution, and growing global recognition at an early career stage. These indicators, combined with ongoing funded projects and editorial responsibilities, demonstrate capacity for research leadership and field shaping. Areas for further development include widening international collaborations, strengthening interdisciplinary application in industrial-scale deployment, and accelerating patentable innovations or technology transfer outcomes to bridge laboratory research to commercial adoption. Enhancing engagement with global sustainability networks, EU frameworks, industry accelerators, and policy-making bodies may further elevate the impact and translatability of his work. Looking ahead, Dr. Chen’s trajectory suggests significant potential to become a leading figure in sustainable waste-to-resource systems, circular bioeconomy engineering, and applied environmental biotechnology. His ongoing projects on carbon-negative bioresource pathways, microbial–insect synergistic conversion models, and heavy metal risk mechanisms signal a compelling roadmap for impactful research, scalable eco-innovation, and policy-relevant outcomes. With continued productivity, increased international partnerships, and expanded community-based implementation models, Dr. Chen is positioned to contribute meaningfully to global waste valorization strategies and the development of next-generation sustainable energy solutions.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Chen, M., Oshita, K., Mahzoun, Y., Takaoka, M., Fukutani, S., & Shiota, K. (2021). Survey of elemental composition in dewatered sludge in Japan.

Chen, M., Oshita, K., Takaoka, M., & Shiota, K. (2022). Co-incineration effect of sewage sludge and municipal solid waste on the behavior of heavy metals by phosphorus.

Oleszek, S., Shiota, K., Chen, M., & Takaoka, M. (2022). Effective Separation and Recovery of Manganese and Potassium from Biomass Ash by Solvent Extraction.

Chen, M., Oshita, K., & Takaoka, M. (2021). Feasibility Study on the Co-incineration of Municipal Solid Waste and Sewage Sludge in Taiwan.

Satish Bhagwatrao Aher | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Satish Bhagwatrao Aher | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

ICMR- National Institute for Research in Environmental Health | India

Dr. Satish Bhagwatrao Aher is a dedicated Environmental Scientist currently serving as Scientist-C at the Indian Council of Medical Research–National Institute for Research in Environmental Health (ICMR-NIREH), Bhopal. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, his core expertise encompasses atmospheric pollution, environmental health, air quality monitoring, heavy metal exposure assessment, and climate–pollution interactions. Over the last decade, Dr. Aher has significantly contributed to translational research addressing environmental risks and public health burden, particularly in the context of Central India’s industrial and agricultural pollution landscape. Dr. Aher’s scientific output includes more than 30 peer-reviewed publications, with five indexed in PubMed, reflecting steady contributions to environmental monitoring, pollutant behaviour analysis, climate impacts, and exposure-based health risk assessments. His work demonstrates a growing scholarly footprint, reflected in an H-index of 16. He has served as first, last, or corresponding author in several high-impact publications, underscoring his leadership in research execution and scientific communication. His research additionally spans interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in soil science, climate modelling, atmospheric chemistry, and community health systems. As Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator, Dr. Aher has successfully executed multiple large-scale environmental health projects funded by national bodies including ICMR and industrial partners. His portfolio includes research on particulate matter characterization, crop-residue burning, trace metal profiling, respiratory disease epidemiology, environmental exposure in vulnerable populations, and mitigation frameworks for community-scale pollution management. Notably, he is actively involved in the flagship ICMR-funded CRISPI project, examining chronic respiratory disease burden associated with environmental exposures across India. Dr. Aher is also recognized as a Fellow of prestigious scientific bodies including UGC, ICAR-IISS, IIAPC, and ISCA, reflecting his credibility, scientific leadership, and contribution to national research priorities. His work continues to support public health policies, air quality mitigation strategies, and sustainable environmental governance—bridging scientific evidence with societal benefit.

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Featured Publications

Aher, S. B., Lakaria, B. L., Kaleshananda, S., Singh, A. B., Ramana, S., Ramesh, K., et al. (2015). Effect of organic farming practices on soil and performance of soybean (Glycine max) under semi-arid tropical conditions in Central India. Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 7(1), 67–71.

Aher, S. B., Sengupta, B., & Bhaveshananda, S. (2012). Organic agriculture: Way towards sustainable development. International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 3(1), 209.

Rajput, P. S., Srivastava, S., Sharma, B. L., Sachidanand, B., Dey, P., Aher, S. B., et al. (2016). Effect of soil-test-based long-term fertilization on soil health and performance of rice crop in Vertisols of Central India. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 9(5).

Aher, S. B., Lakaria, B. L., Swami, K., Singh, A. B., Ramana, S., Thakur, J. K., et al. (2018). Soil microbial population and enzyme activities under organic, biodynamic and conventional agriculture in semi-arid tropical conditions of Central India. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Science, 6(5), 763–773.

Yashona, D. S., Mishra, U. S., & Aher, S. B. (2018). Response of pulse crops to sole and combined mode of zinc application: A review. Journal of Soils and Crops, 28(2), 249–258.