Marzieh Mokarram | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

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Women Researcher Award

Marzieh Mokarram
Shiraz University, Iran
Marzieh Mokarram
Affiliation Shiraz University
Country Iran
Scopus ID 49964190700
Documents 142
Citations 2,389
h-index 25
Subject Area Environmental Science
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-3514-1263

The Women Researcher Award recognizes the academic and scientific contributions of Marzieh Mokarram of Shiraz University, Iran, whose research activities are centered on environmental science, land-surface processes, remote sensing, machine learning, soil erosion assessment, desert dynamics, and environmental monitoring. Her scholarly record reflects sustained engagement with interdisciplinary approaches that combine geospatial information, satellite observations, environmental modelling, and data-driven analytical methods.[1]

Abstract

Marzieh Mokarram is an environmental science researcher affiliated with Shiraz University. Her research profile demonstrates contributions to environmental assessment through remote sensing, geographical information systems, machine learning, land degradation analysis, soil erosion prediction, aerosol studies, and water-quality monitoring. Her recent publications address contemporary environmental challenges through quantitative and interdisciplinary methodologies.[2]

Keywords

Environmental Science; Remote Sensing; Soil Erosion; Machine Learning; Desert Dynamics; Water Quality; Geospatial Analysis.

Introduction

Environmental research increasingly relies on integrated observational and computational methods to understand land degradation, climate interactions, water systems, and ecosystem change. Mokarram’s research interests align with this multidisciplinary direction by applying geospatial datasets and advanced modelling techniques to environmental problems. Her work contributes to the development of analytical frameworks for interpreting complex relationships between environmental variables across regional and global scales.[3]

Research Profile

With 142 indexed documents, 2,389 citations, and an h-index of 25 according to the supplied Scopus research indicators, Mokarram maintains an established publication profile within environmental science. Her work spans land-surface monitoring, environmental mapping, erosion susceptibility, machine learning applications, and satellite-based environmental assessment.[1]

Research Contributions

  • Application of machine learning methods for soil erosion risk mapping and environmental prediction.
  • Investigation of desert variations and effective water availability at global scales.
  • Analysis of mineral aerosols and industrial influences on lake water quality using spectral indices.
  • Integration of multi-sensor remote sensing and deep neural networks for environmental assessment.

Publications

Recent scholarly outputs include research on the Desert Model Intercomparison Project benchmark framework, machine learning approaches to soil erosion risk mapping, global desert variations associated with water availability, mineral aerosol effects on lake water quality, and automatic prediction of soil erosion in arid regions. These studies illustrate continued engagement with environmental monitoring and computational analysis.[2][4]

Research Impact

The citation record and h-index indicate measurable scholarly visibility across environmental science publications. The research portfolio contributes to evidence-based understanding of land and water systems while demonstrating the value of machine learning and remote sensing for environmental decision support.[1]

Award Suitability

The Women Researcher Award is suitable for recognizing Mokarram’s sustained research activity, publication record, interdisciplinary methodology, and contributions to environmental science. Her work demonstrates continued engagement with contemporary scientific challenges involving land degradation, water resources, atmospheric processes, and geospatial technologies.

Conclusion

Marzieh Mokarram’s academic profile represents a sustained contribution to environmental research through geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and computational modelling. Her publication activities and research indicators provide a basis for academic recognition under the Women Researcher Award category at the International Forensic Scientist Awards.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Marzieh Mokarram, Author ID 49964190700. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=49964190700
  2. Mokarram, M. et al. (2026). Machine Learning Approaches to Soil Erosion Risk Mapping: A Comparison between Logistic Regression and Fast Large Margin. Journal of the Civil Engineering Forum.
    https://doi.org/10.22146/jcef.24796
  3. Mokarram, M. et al. (2026). Global Desert Variations During 1985–2024 Associated With Effective Water Availability. Geophysical Research Letters.
    https://doi.org/10.1029/2025GL120826
  4. Mokarram, M. et al. (2026). Global analysis of mineral aerosol and industrial effects on lake water quality using spectral indices and machine learning. Water Research.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2025.125055
  5. Mokarram, M. et al. (2026). Automatic prediction of soil erosion in arid regions using multi-sensor remote sensing integrated with object-based image analysis and deep neural networks. Environmental Earth Sciences.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/S12665-026-12973-7
  6. European Geosciences Union. (2026). Desert Model Intercomparison Project benchmark framework version 1.0 for assessing land-surface dynamics and surface memory in monthly dust aerosol optical depth over North Africa. Egusphere Preprint.
    https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2026-2271

Somvir Singh | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Somvir Singh
Affiliation Aligarh Muslim University
Country India
Scopus ID 56389374000
Documents 4
Citations 5
h-index 1
Subject Area Environmental Science
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-8708-8444

Somvir Singh
Aligarh Muslim University, India

Somvir Singh is a researcher affiliated with Aligarh Muslim University, India, whose scholarly contributions span environmental science, hydrogeology, human development studies, public health, urbanization, and socio-economic sustainability research. His publication record demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement, ranging from groundwater investigations in the Himalayan region to studies addressing human development and health outcomes in India. Through peer-reviewed publications and scholarly book chapters, his work contributes to understanding environmental systems and human welfare challenges within rapidly changing socio-economic landscapes.[1][2]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of Somvir Singh and evaluates his research achievements in relation to the Best Researcher Award category under the International Forensic Scientist Awards. His body of work demonstrates multidisciplinary scholarship involving environmental science, hydrogeological investigations, public health studies, urban development analysis, and human welfare research. Notable contributions include groundwater and aquifer characterization studies in the Garhwal Himalaya as well as investigations into health and development indicators within Indian regions. These scholarly outputs collectively contribute to scientific understanding and evidence-based policy discussions across environmental and social domains.[1][3]

Keywords

Environmental Science; Hydrogeology; Groundwater Research; Human Development; Public Health; Urbanization Studies; Sustainability; Aquifer Dynamics; Socioeconomic Research; Best Researcher Award.

Introduction

Modern environmental and sustainability challenges require interdisciplinary approaches that integrate geoscience, public health, social development, and policy-oriented research. Somvir Singh’s scholarly record reflects engagement with these interconnected themes. His publications examine groundwater systems, regional development patterns, health outcomes, and human welfare indicators, thereby contributing to broader discussions concerning sustainable development and resource management.[1][4]

Research Profile

Somvir Singh is associated with Aligarh Muslim University and has authored publications indexed in Scopus across multiple disciplines. His research portfolio encompasses environmental science, hydrogeology, urban studies, human development, and public health. The diversity of his work reflects a commitment to understanding both environmental processes and their implications for human societies. His recent research investigates aquifer dynamics using integrated geophysical and hydrogeochemical methods in the Doon Valley region of the Garhwal Himalaya, contributing valuable insights into groundwater resource assessment and sustainable management.[1]

Research Contributions

  • Advanced understanding of aquifer dynamics through integrated geophysical and hydrogeochemical investigations in Himalayan environments.[1]
  • Evaluation of female education and health outcomes at the micro-regional level, contributing to social sustainability research.[2]
  • Assessment of urbanization trends and associated public health conditions in western Uttar Pradesh.[3]
  • Analysis of human development indicators in West Bengal and western Uttar Pradesh, supporting regional development studies.[4][5]

Publications

  1. Unveiling aquifer dynamics through integrated geophysical and hydrogeochemical insights from Doon Valley, Garhwal Himalaya (Discover Water, 2026).
  2. Female education and health outcomes: A micro level study of Aligarh District (U.P.) (2022).
  3. Urbanization and status of health in western Uttar Pradesh (2017).
  4. Status of Human Development in Murshidabad District of West Bengal (2013).
  5. Status of Human Development in Western Uttar Pradesh (2013).

Research Impact

Based on available Scopus metrics, Somvir Singh has authored four indexed publications, received five citations, and achieved an h-index of one. While quantitative metrics provide one perspective on scholarly impact, the interdisciplinary nature of his research portfolio demonstrates engagement with topics of environmental sustainability, groundwater security, public health, and regional development. His work contributes to knowledge generation in areas relevant to both scientific communities and policymakers.[1]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award recognizes scholarly excellence, research quality, and contributions to scientific advancement. Somvir Singh’s publication record demonstrates sustained academic engagement across environmental science and human development research domains. His studies address significant environmental and societal challenges while incorporating evidence-based methodologies. These characteristics align with the objectives of academic recognition programs that value interdisciplinary research and meaningful contributions to scientific knowledge.[1][4]

Conclusion

Somvir Singh’s scholarly contributions reflect interdisciplinary research spanning environmental science, hydrogeology, human development, and public health. Through publications addressing groundwater systems, sustainability challenges, and socio-economic development, he has contributed to the advancement of knowledge across multiple fields. His academic record supports consideration within scholarly recognition frameworks such as the International Forensic Scientist Awards Best Researcher Award category.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Somvir Singh, Author ID 56389374000. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56389374000
  2. Singh, S. (2022). Female education and health outcomes: A micro level study of Aligarh District (U.P.).
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96760-4_14
  3. Singh, S. (2017). Urbanization and status of health in western Uttar Pradesh.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47145-7_34
  4. Singh, S. (2013). Status of Human Development in Murshidabad District of West Bengal.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0973703020130106
  5. Singh, S. (2013). Status of Human Development in Western Uttar Pradesh. Man in India.
  6. Singh, S., et al. (2026). Unveiling aquifer dynamics through integrated geophysical and hydrogeochemical insights from Doon Valley, Garhwal Himalaya. Discover Water.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-025-00337-4

Neusa Steiner | Ecology and Conservation | Women Researcher Award

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Women Researcher Award

Neusa Steiner
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, United States
Neusa Steiner
Affiliation University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Country United States
Scopus ID 7006954823
Documents 60
Citations 957+
h-index 17
Subject Area Ecology and Conservation
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-6063-9242

Neusa Steiner is a researcher associated with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa whose scholarly work has contributed significantly to plant biotechnology, conservation biology, seed physiology, somatic embryogenesis, and cryopreservation studies. Her academic record reflects sustained contributions to the understanding of ex situ plant conservation and the developmental physiology of forest and tropical plant species.[1] Through collaborative international research, Steiner has contributed to advances in plant developmental biology and ecological conservation methodologies relevant to sustainable biodiversity management.[2]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of the research profile and scholarly contributions of Neusa Steiner in the fields of ecology, conservation biology, plant physiology, and biotechnology. Steiner’s research activities have focused on somatic embryogenesis, conservation of forest genetic resources, cryopreservation technologies, seed biology, and in vitro culture systems for endangered and economically significant plant species.[3] Her publication record demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific engagement across multiple botanical and environmental research domains. The article further examines her suitability for recognition through the Women Researcher Award presented at the International Forensic Scientist Awards.

Keywords

Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Conservation, Somatic Embryogenesis, Cryopreservation, Seed Physiology, Forest Genetic Resources, In Vitro Culture, Ex Situ Conservation, Araucaria angustifolia, Women Researcher Award

Introduction

The advancement of plant biotechnology and conservation sciences has become increasingly important in response to global biodiversity loss and environmental change. Researchers contributing to these areas play a critical role in developing strategies for species preservation, propagation, and ecological sustainability. Neusa Steiner has contributed to this scientific landscape through research on embryogenic cultures, seed conservation technologies, and physiological mechanisms associated with plant development.[4]

Her academic collaborations have involved institutions and researchers across Latin America and international scientific communities, with studies frequently addressing conservation challenges related to Araucaria angustifolia and other native species.[5] The integration of molecular, histological, and physiological methodologies within her research portfolio has contributed to broader understanding in plant developmental biology and biotechnology.

Research Profile

Neusa Steiner’s scholarly profile reflects a sustained commitment to plant conservation and developmental physiology. Her documented academic output includes more than sixty indexed publications with substantial citation activity across biotechnology and ecological sciences.[1] Her work frequently investigates somatic embryogenesis and cellular differentiation processes in gymnosperm species, particularly Araucaria angustifolia.

Steiner’s research interests include:

  • Ex situ plant conservation methodologies
  • Seed physiology and seed storage technologies
  • Cryopreservation systems for endangered plant species
  • In vitro culture and embryogenic development
  • Forest genetic resource conservation

Her collaborations with specialists in plant developmental physiology, molecular biology, and environmental biotechnology demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to botanical sciences.[6]

Research Contributions

Steiner’s scientific contributions include investigations into polyamine-mediated regulation of embryogenic cultures and endogenous hormone interactions in conifer species.[7] Her studies have explored how biochemical signaling pathways influence embryogenic competence and developmental transitions in plant tissue cultures.

Several of her publications address the conservation and propagation of Araucaria angustifolia, a species of ecological and conservation significance in South America. Research outputs associated with this work have provided insights into embryogenic tissue characterization, metabolic regulation, and somatic embryo development.[8]

Her work has additionally contributed to:

  • Improvement of somatic embryogenesis protocols
  • Morphological and ultrastructural characterization of embryogenic tissues
  • Biochemical analysis of developmental pathways
  • Studies related to seed dormancy and environmental adaptation
  • Biotechnological approaches for forest species conservation

Publications

Selected publications associated with Neusa Steiner include the following:

  1. Steiner, N., Santa-Catarina, C., Silveira, V., Floh, E.I.S., and Guerra, M.P. “Polyamine effects on growth and endogenous hormones levels in Araucaria angustifolia embryogenic cultures.” Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, 89(1), 55–62 (2007).
  2. Steiner, N., Santa-Catarina, C., Guerra, M.P., Cutri, L., Dornelas, M.C., and Floh, E.I.S. “A gymnosperm homolog of SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS RECEPTOR-LIKE KINASE-1 is expressed during somatic embryogenesis.” Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, 109(1), 41–50 (2012).
  3. Farias-Soares, F.L., Steiner, N., Schmidt, É.C., Pereira, M.L.T., et al. “The transition of proembryogenic masses to somatic embryos in Araucaria angustifolia is related to endogenous contents of IAA and ABA.” Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 36(7), 1853–1865 (2014).
  4. Stefenon, V.M., Steiner, N., Guerra, M.P., and Nodari, R.O. “Integrating approaches towards the conservation of forest genetic resources.” Biodiversity and Conservation, 18(9), 2433–2448 (2009).

Research Impact

The research impact associated with Neusa Steiner is reflected through citation metrics, interdisciplinary collaborations, and long-term scientific contributions to conservation biotechnology.[9] Her studies are widely referenced in research concerning plant embryogenesis, seed conservation, and forest biotechnology.

Steiner’s work has supported improved understanding of developmental physiology in threatened plant species while contributing to conservation-oriented biotechnology applications. Her research findings continue to inform ongoing investigations into cryopreservation, tissue culture optimization, and environmental adaptation mechanisms in plants.[10]

Award Suitability

Neusa Steiner demonstrates several characteristics aligned with the objectives of the Women Researcher Award presented through the International Forensic Scientist Awards. Her publication record, citation performance, collaborative scientific engagement, and contribution to ecological and conservation sciences collectively indicate sustained academic productivity and research influence.[11]

The interdisciplinary relevance of her work in biotechnology, conservation, and plant developmental physiology reflects scientific leadership in areas important to biodiversity preservation and sustainable environmental research. Her contributions also illustrate the role of women researchers in advancing international scientific collaboration and innovation within applied biological sciences.

Conclusion

Neusa Steiner has established a notable academic profile through her contributions to plant biotechnology, ecology, and conservation-oriented research. Her investigations into somatic embryogenesis, cryopreservation, and seed physiology have contributed to scientific understanding of plant developmental processes and forest genetic resource conservation. Through a combination of scholarly publications, collaborative research, and interdisciplinary scientific engagement, Steiner’s work represents a meaningful contribution to contemporary conservation biology and plant science research.[12]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Neusa Steiner, Author ID 7006954823. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7006954823
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Neusa Steiner ORCID Profile.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6063-9242
  3. Steiner, N. et al. (2007). Polyamine effects on growth and endogenous hormones levels in Araucaria angustifolia embryogenic cultures.
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11240-007-9216-5
  4. Santos, A.L.W. et al. (2002). Somatic embryogenesis in parana pine (Araucaria angustifolia).
  5. Stefenon, V.M., Steiner, N., Guerra, M.P., and Nodari, R.O. (2009). Integrating approaches towards the conservation of forest genetic resources.
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10531-009-9600-z
  6. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. (n.d.). Research affiliation and academic activities.
  7. Dutra, N.T. et al. (2013). Polyamines affect cellular growth and structure of pro-embryogenic masses.
  8. Farias-Soares, F.L. et al. (2014). Transition of proembryogenic masses to somatic embryos in Araucaria angustifolia.
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11738-014-1560-6
  9. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Neusa Steiner citation metrics and publication records.
  10. Castander-Olarieta, A. et al. (2019). Thermal stress and metabolite profiles during radiata pine somatic embryogenesis.
  11. Steiner, N. et al. (2016). Morphological and ultrastructural characterization of proembryogenic masses and early somatic embryos.