Prof. Dr. Zhifei Li | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award | 2605

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Prof. Dr. Zhifei Li | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Zhifei Li | Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou | China

Zhifei Li is a distinguished researcher known for advancing aquaculture science, environmental engineering, and sustainable fisheries. His work spans freshwater pond healthy aquaculture, industrial recirculating aquaculture systems, ecological treatment of aquaculture tailwater, and large-water-area ecological fisheries. He has taken on significant scientific and advisory responsibilities within research institutions, engineering technology centers, and regional environmental governance bodies. His contributions are recognized through leadership roles in aquaculture pollution remediation, rural science and technology service, and expert consultation for large-scale aquaculture improvement initiatives. Zhifei Li has led numerous national and provincial research programs, including foundational research projects, key R&D initiatives, and regional technological innovation schemes. He has also collaborated on multiple multidisciplinary projects involving biofilm regulation, quorum sensing mechanisms, engineered bacteria, and low-temperature wastewater treatment systems for aquaculture. His research emphasizes practical and scalable solutions for improving water quality, enhancing aquaculture system efficiency, and promoting ecological fisheries development. Scientifically, his contributions are well-documented. He has authored 120 research documents, accumulating 1,756 citations from 1,362 citing documents, and holds an h-index of 23, reflecting strong academic influence. His publication record includes articles in recognized international journals, as well as contributions to several academic books. His innovation output features multiple authorized invention patents, software copyrights, and ongoing patented technologies with domestic and international relevance. Zhifei Li is also active in consultancy and industry-linked projects, providing technical solutions to aquaculture enterprises and environmental management programs. His collaborations extend to engineered microbial systems for wastewater treatment and biofilm regulation. Professionally, he serves in important roles within committees related to aquaculture environment and wastewater treatment and contributes to the development of future researchers as a supervisor in advanced academic programs.

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Featured Publications

Li, J., Ma, J., Li, Z., Xie, J., Zhang, Y., Yu, M., Xia, Y., Gong, W., Zhang, K., Wang, G., et al. (2025). C4-HSL drives rapid biofilm formation in low-temperature aquaculture effluent: Strengthening structural stability of biofilm and improving nitrogen removal efficiency. Environmental Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2025.122408

Li, J., Ma, J., Li, Z., Xie, J., Zhang, Y., Yu, M., Xia, Y., Gong, W., Zhang, K., Wang, G., et al. (2025). C4-HSL drives rapid biofilm formation in low-temperature aquaculture effluent: Strengthening structural stability of biofilm and improving nitrogen removal efficiency. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5237275

Zhang, W., Ji, M., Wang, B., Xie, J., Wang, G., Gong, W., Li, H., Xia, Y., Zhang, K., Li, Z., et al. (2025). Comparative analysis of muscle metabolomics and gut microbiome provides new insights into the high fat intolerance mechanism of juvenile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Aquaculture Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102864

 Zhang, K., Luo, Y.-M., Xie, J., Gong, W.-B., Li, Z.-F., Xia, Y., Xie, W.-P., Tian, J.-J., Li, H.-Y., Wang, G.-J., et al. (2025). Effect of complex carbon sources on the vertical distribution and exchange flux of nitrogen nutrient at the sediment–water interface. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5098069

Tian, J., Wang, B., Ji, M., Gong, W., Li, H., Xia, Y., Zhang, K., Li, Z., Xie, W., Wang, G., et al. (2025). Effects of berberine combined with Pennisetum sinese Roxb meal on growth, hepatic lipid metabolism, and intestinal health of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Aquaculture Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102702

 Wang, Z., Xie, J., Wang, G., Li, Z., Zhang, K., He, Z., Tian, J., Xie, W., Li, H., & Xia, Y., et al. (2025). Effects of Clostridium butyricum or Chinese herbal preparation on hepatic antioxidant capacity, immune function, and gut microbiota of bullfrog tadpoles and froglets (丁酸梭菌或中草药制剂对牛蛙蝌蚪和幼蛙肝脏抗氧化能力、免疫功能及肠道菌群的影响). Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.12418/CJAN2025.438

Shailendra Pratap Singh | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Shailendra Pratap Singh | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

Mr. Shailendra Pratap Singh |  Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University | India

Shailendra Pratap Singh is an emerging researcher in Atmospheric Chemistry with a specialized focus on bio-aerosols and the biochemical and physical characteristics of particulate matter (PM₂.₅ and PM₁₀). He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, where his research centers on understanding the chemical composition, microbial load, and environmental behavior of airborne particulates in urban regions. His academic foundation includes an M.Phil. in Chemistry with research on toxic metal levels in maternal and neonatal biological samples, and an M.Sc. in Chemistry, both from the same university. He has hands-on expertise with advanced aerosol and air-quality monitoring instruments, including the Grimm Aerosol Spectrometer, SKC Sioutas Cascade Impactor, Dichotomous Sampler, Fine Particulate Sampler, and Aerosol Black Carbon Monitor. His technical experience is supported by more than two and a half years as a Post Project Assistant in a state-funded research project focusing on indoor and outdoor particulate pollution in school environments and its associated health impacts. Shailendra has published research in prominent journals covering aerosol chemistry, metal concentrations in particulate matter, morphology of primary aerosol particles, seasonal pollution patterns, and black carbon variability. His contributions also include a book chapter with Springer on the geographic distribution and transport of atmospheric particulate matter. He has actively engaged in national training programs, workshops, and conferences organized by premier institutions such as IIT Delhi, IITM Pune, CSIR-NPL, CSIR-NEERI, and UNESCO-affiliated bodies. His scientific work has been recognized through conference presentations and awards, including Best Oral Presentation at an international conference. He has also been awarded the prestigious International Travel Grant by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to present his work at the European Aerosol Conference 2025.

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Featured Publications

Singh, S. P., Gupta, A., Tripathi, T., & Taneja, A. (2025). Metal concentration in PM₂.₅ and PM₁₀ and their microbial nature in ambient air of Agra region during winter season. Trends in Environmental Sciences, 1(1), 8–15. https://doi.org/10.21124/tes.2025.08.15

Pipal, A. S., Kaur, P., Singh, S. P., Rohra, H., & Taneja, A. (2024). Morphology, aspect ratio, and surface elemental composition of primary aerosol particles at an urban region of India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31, 47946–47959. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-34372-w

Rajouriya, K., Dubey, S., Singh, S. P., Tripathi, T., John, R., & Taneja, A. (2023). Levels of particulate matter, black carbon, and toxic gases (O₃, NO₂) in Taj City Agra and their health implications on human beings. Pollution, 9(3), 1208–1224. https://doi.org/10.22059/poll.2023.352851.1731

Pipal, A. S., Dubey, S., Singh, S. P., & Taneja, A. (2022). Geographical distribution and transport of atmospheric particulate matter. In Airborne Particulate Matter (pp. 29–46). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5387-2_3

Pipal, A. S., Singh, S. P., Tripathi, T., & Taneja, A. (2022). Variations in black carbon and particulate matter (PM₁, PM₂.₅, and PM₁₀) during firecracker bursting episodes and biomass burning: A case study during the Diwali festival. Journal of Air Pollution and Health, 7(4), 347–360. https://doi.org/10.18502/japh.v7i4.11383

Atar Singh Pipal | Climate Solutions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Atar Singh Pipal | Climate Solutions | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Atar Singh Pipal | Devic Earth, Technology Research Park, IIT, hyderabad | India

Dr. Atar Singh Pipal is a leading Air Quality Scientist specializing in atmospheric chemistry, aerosol particle analysis, and air pollution mitigation. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Savitribai Phule Pune University, he brings over a decade of research experience across premier institutions including IITM Pune, PRL Ahmedabad, and international collaborations in Taiwan. He has authored over 40 high-impact publications , contributed to cutting-edge work on particulate matter characterization, health risk assessment, and CO₂ reduction technologies, and remains actively involved in international scientific forums and editorial boards.

Academic Profile 

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Education

Dr. Atar Singh Pipal holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a specialization in Atmospheric Chemistry from Savitribai Phule Pune University, awarded in 2016. His doctoral work focused on analyzing the chemical composition and morphological characteristics of particulate matter in urban environments. He also earned an M.Phil. in Chemistry from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, in 2009, where he studied water-soluble cations in PM10. His earlier education includes an M.Sc. in Chemistry and a B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry, both from the same university, graduating with distinction.

Experience

Dr. Pipal has accumulated over 10 years of research experience across prominent institutions. He is currently an Air Quality Scientist at Devic Earth, associated with IIT Hyderabad. Previously, he worked as a Project Scientist-II at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune. He has also held postdoctoral fellowships in India and Taiwan and served as a lecturer in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry, contributing significantly to research, field studies, and environmental monitoring.

Research Interests

His research interests span atmospheric aerosols, air pollution, aerosol morphology, black carbon, secondary pollutants, and climate-relevant emissions. He is also involved in air quality monitoring, source apportionment, and the development of low-cost sensor technologies for urban air quality management.

Awards

Dr. Pipal has received multiple accolades, including the International Young Scientist Award (2020), CSIR and SERB travel grants, and recognition from global conferences in the USA, Japan, and Europe. He is a member of leading scientific societies such as RSC, AGU, and AAAR and contributes to several editorial boards and scientific journals.

Publications

Carbonaceous aerosols and pollutants over Delhi urban environment: Temporal evolution, source apportionment and radiative forcing

Authors: DS Bisht, UC Dumka, DG Kaskaoutis, AS Pipal, et al.
Journal: Science of the Total Environment (2015)

Characterization and morphological analysis of airborne PM2.5 and PM10 in Agra

Authors: AS Pipal, A Kulshrestha, A Taneja
Journal: Atmospheric Environment,  (2011)

Variability in atmospheric particulates and meteorological effects on their mass concentrations over Delhi, India

Authors: S Tiwari, DS Bisht, AK Srivastava, AS Pipal, et al.
Journal: Atmospheric Research, (2014)

Study of surface morphology, elemental composition and origin of atmospheric aerosols over Agra

Authors: AS Pipal, R Jan, PG Satsangi, S Tiwari, A Taneja
Journal: Aerosol and Air Quality Research, (2014)

Intra-urban variability of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and its relationship with optical properties of aerosols over Delhi

Authors: S Tiwari, PK Hopke, AS Pipal, et al.
Journal: Atmospheric Research (2015)

Characteristics of trace metals in PM2.5 and PM10 and health risk assessment in indoor environments in India

Authors: PG Satsangi, S Yadav, AS Pipal, N Kumbhar
Journal: Atmospheric Environment (2014)

Conclusion

Dr. Atar Singh Pipal stands out as a dedicated and accomplished researcher in atmospheric and environmental sciences, with a strong academic foundation, diverse international experience, and impactful research contributions. His work bridges scientific investigation with real-world environmental solutions, particularly in the areas of air quality and climate mitigation. Through his active participation in global collaborations, editorial roles, and professional societies, he continues to advance the understanding of air pollution and its broader implications. His profile reflects a strong commitment to scientific excellence and societal relevance.