Jean-Paul Montagner | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jean-Paul Montagner | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Paris Cité University, IPGP | France

Prof. Jean-Paul Montagner, based at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, France (Scopus ID: 7004338438), is an eminent French seismologist internationally recognized for his groundbreaking research on the Earth’s deep structure, mantle dynamics, and seismic anisotropy. His pioneering contributions to seismic tomography, anisotropy inversion, and the understanding of mantle convection have significantly advanced global geophysics. According to Scopus, he has authored 156 scientific publications with 7,550 citations from 4,671 documents and holds an h-index of 46. His research spans a broad spectrum including mantle and core structure, seismic wave propagation in heterogeneous and anisotropic media, global and regional seismology, geophysical instrumentation, and planetary seismology. Prof. Jean-Paul Montagner has been instrumental in developing large-scale seismological networks such as GEOSCOPE and has led international collaborations integrating seismological data from multiple observatories. His work on three-dimensional Earth models and vectorial tomography has laid the foundation for modern seismic imaging of velocity and anisotropy structures. He has coordinated major European research and training programs, including the European RTN SPICE, ITN QUEST, and Erasmus Mundus GeoDES Doctoral School, fostering next-generation scientific excellence in global seismology. A recipient of numerous prestigious awards—including the Inge Lehmann Medal (AGU, 2021), Beno Gutenberg Medal (EGU, 2010), CNRS Bronze Medal (1988), and election as Fellow of the AGU (2004) Prof. Jean-Paul Montagner’s scientific influence extends across continents. He has served as editor, reviewer, and scientific board chair for leading journals and international programs, and as panelist for ERC Advanced Grants, AGU Fellows Selection Committee, and various European and Indo-French research committees. His intellectual leadership is further evidenced by his roles in organizing numerous high-level international workshops and conferences bridging seismology, geodynamics, and Earth system science. Prof. Jean-Paul Montagner’s research innovations continue to shape the understanding of Earth’s internal structure, seismic anisotropy, and dynamic processes linking geophysics with planetary exploration.

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Featured Publications

• Montagner, J.-P., Romanowicz, B., Dongmo Wamba, M., & Burgos, G. (2025). Upwellings and mantle ponding zones in the lower mantle transition zone (660–1000 km). Geosciences, 15(11), 413. https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences15110413

• Aminian, M. A., Crawford, W. C., Stutzmann, E., & Montagner, J.-P. (2025). Shallow crustal structures of the Indian Ocean derived from compliance function analysis. Geophysical Journal International, 242(3). https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggaf253

• Tang, L., Igel, H., Montagner, J.-P., & Hadziioannou, C. (2024). Seasonality of microseisms in Southern California from 6C ground motions. ESSOAr Preprint. https://doi.org/10.22541/essoar.172901301.13982448/v1

• Tang, L., Igel, H., Montagner, J.-P., & Vernon, F. (2024). Seismic anisotropy from 6C ground motions of ambient seismic noise. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 129(6). https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JB028959

• Tang, L., Igel, H., Montagner, J.-P., & Vernon, F. L. (2024). Seismic anisotropy from 6C ground motions of ambient seismic noise. Authorea Preprint. https://doi.org/10.22541/au.170967620.01260055/v1

Nana Oumarou Baba | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Nana Oumarou Baba | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Young Researcher Award

Higher school of Mines and Energy Resources Transformation, University Of Bertoua | Cameroon

Mr. Nana Oumarou Baba is an emerging researcher and Teaching Assistant at the Advanced School of Mines, Processing and Energy Resources, Cameroon, and a doctoral candidate in Hydrogeology at the University of Maroua. He holds a Master’s degree in Geological and Mining Engineering and an Engineering Diploma in Geomatics and Geological Mapping from the University of Ngaoundéré. His research focuses on the characterization and sustainable management of Pan-African basement aquifers in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon, integrating remote sensing, GIS, and Kriging-based modeling to map groundwater potential, identify recharge zones, and understand aquifer dynamics. Mr. Nana Oumarou Baba has published influential papers in Discover Water, Journal of Geosciences and Geomatics, and the European Scientific Journal, which have collectively advanced scientific understanding of groundwater flow systems in semi-arid regions. His work demonstrates the integration of geospatial analysis, field data, and hydrological modeling to support sustainable water governance and rural development. Beyond academia, he collaborates with development organizations such as AFR100 and CBLT on projects addressing land restoration, water resource management, and ecosystem conservation. As Secretary General of the Association of Mining Engineers of Cameroon (ASSIMIC), he promotes academic excellence and professional collaboration among young scientists. Mr. Baba’s innovative approach, academic rigor, and commitment to environmental sustainability reflect his potential to make lasting contributions to hydrogeological science and sustainable natural resource management in Africa.

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Featured Publications

• Baba, N. O., Mboudou Guillaume, E., & Firmin, B. A. (2025). 2D and 2.5D modeling of the piezometric surface of the Pan-African basement aquifers in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon using the Kriging method. Discover Water. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-025-00269-z

• Baba, N. O., Mboudou Guillaume, E., Fang, K. E., Kepnamou Amadou, D., Mouctar, M., & Gabriel, M. (2024). Geomatics applied to update the geological map of the Benoue Upstream Watershed (BUW). Journal of Geosciences and Geomatics, 12(4). https://doi.org/10.12691/jgg-12-4-2

• Baba, O. N., Mboudou Guillaume, E., Kepnamou Amadou, D., & Gabriel, M. (2024). Cartographie des fractures productives en eau souterraine dans le bassin versant de la Bénoué : apport de la géomatique. European Scientific Journal, 20(33), 265–278. https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2024.v20n33p265