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

Hanin Othman | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Hanin Othman | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Hanin Othman | The Pennsylvania State University | United States

Dr. Hanin Othman is an accomplished Architect, Researcher, and Designer whose work bridges sustainable architecture, environmental sensing, and computational design. Currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Architecture (Sustainability) at The Pennsylvania State University (USA), she explores innovative intersections between indoor environmental quality monitoring, IoT-based sensor technologies, robotics, and climate-responsive design. Her research advances the integration of low-cost, data-driven sensing systems for health-equitable and energy-efficient built environments, while also engaging in digital fabrication and robotic material processes that merge craft with computational design. She serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Artist & Maker in Residence at Penn State’s College of Engineering, where she leads interdisciplinary workshops on Arduino-based environmental monitoring and IoT applications in architecture. Dr. Othman’s academic career spans over a decade, including extensive teaching and studio leadership at The Hashemite University (Jordan), where she taught across design studios, architectural theory, heritage conservation, and environmental systems. Her research contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including the ICDS Rising Researcher Award, Fox Scholar Award, Artists and Makers in Residence Fellowship, and Sustainability Graduate Student Award Nomination at Penn State. She also received the Best Master Thesis Published Paper Award from the University of Jordan  and the Best Graduation Project Award from The Hashemite University . Her scholarly output demonstrates her growing global recognition, with 45 citations across 45 documents and an h-index of 1, reflecting emerging influence in the fields of smart building systems, urban thermal comfort modeling, and IoT-driven architectural innovation. Through her interdisciplinary and human-centered approach, Dr. Othman continues to contribute to shaping a more sustainable, resilient, and health-conscious built environment aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Featured Publications

Othman, H., Sieves, G., Guimarães, T., & Azari, R. (2025). A calibration chamber framework for low-cost indoor air quality sensor validation. Building and Environment, 283, 113856. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113856

Othman, H., Azari, R., & Guimarães, T. (2024). Low-cost IoT-based indoor air quality monitoring. Technology | Architecture + Design, 8(2), 2405403. https://doi.org/10.1080/24751448.2024.2405403

Othman, H., Sieves, G., Guimarães, T., & Azari, R. (2024, November 13). Development of a calibration chamber to evaluate the performance of a low-cost IAQ sensing device. In SIGraDi 2024 – Biodigital Intelligent Systems Conference.

Othman, H. (2023). Exploring low-cost sensors for indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring. In C+++: Computation, Culture, and Context – Proceedings of the 11th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design (ASCAAD).

Imam, C. A., Othman, H. A. S., & Çapunaman, Ö. B. (2023). Robotic plaster carving: Formalizing subtractive detailing of plaster surfaces for construction and crafts. In Proceedings of the 41st International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe) (Vol. 1, pp. 397–406). https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.397