Ling Han | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ling Han | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Peking University | China

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🌱 Early Academic Pursuits

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ling Han began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from East China Normal University. She then pursued both her Master’s and Ph.D. in Environmental Planning and Management at Peking University. Her early research laid the foundation for her lifelong focus on environmental sustainability, circular economy, and industrial ecology.

🏛️ Professional Endeavors

Dr. Han is an Associate Professor at the College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University. She has dedicated her career to advancing urban and industrial sustainable transitions, emphasizing circularity and inclusion. As one of the pioneering scholars in China to study material flow analysis (MFA) and life cycle assessment (LCA), she has influenced national waste management policies and industrial sustainability strategies.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Han has been at the forefront of research on post-consumer waste management. In 2000, she and her advisor proposed treating the waste recycling industry as the "fourth industry," advocating for a new industrial system aligned with circular economy principles. Over the past five years, she has used coupled MFA-LCA, agent-based modeling (ABM), and optimization methods to analyze material flow evolution in solid waste generation, mobility, and utilization.

Her major research projects include:
📌 National Key R&D Program on solid waste, studying the interaction between environmental resources and solid waste.
📌 Sino-Dutch NSF collaboration on inclusive circular economy, proposing a community-driven post-consumption waste management system.
📌 Research on urban kitchen waste composting, integrating garden waste for carbon sequestration and soil improvement.

🏅 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Han’s innovative contributions have earned her numerous research grants and prestigious roles in international collaborations. She has played a key role in national sustainability policies, advising on carbon peak strategies and low-carbon certification technologies.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Beyond academia, Dr. Han has significantly influenced sustainable education. In 2018, she launched the "Sustainable Campus Practice" course at Peking University, guiding students to identify and solve real-world sustainability challenges. Her efforts have fostered a new generation of environmentally conscious leaders.

🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Han continues to shape the future of industrial sustainability and circular economy models. She remains committed to advancing research on biomass resource utilization and decision-making support for waste management. Her work will play a crucial role in achieving global sustainability goals and fostering a greener, more inclusive world.

Publications

📄 "Does the Household Clean Energy Transition Benefit the Mental Health of the Elderly in Rural China? Evidence from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study"

  • Authors: Hengxing Yin, Ling Han, Li Yan, Chenhao Liu

  • Journal: Environment International

  • Year: 2025

📄 "Assessing the Sustainability Performances of the Supply Chain of Decentralized Urban Food Waste Composting for Urban Green Spaces"

  • Authors: Wenrui Shen, Haoran Qiao, Xin Tong, Yilong Xiao, Ling Han

  • Journal: Resources, Conservation and Recycling Advances

  • Year: 2025

 

Taeyeol Jung | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Taeyeol Jung | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award 

Kyungpook National University | South Korea

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Taeyeol Jung embarked on his academic journey at Kyungpook National University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1987. His academic prowess and passion for landscape architecture led him to Tokyo Institute of Technology, where he obtained both his Master of Arts in 1998 and his Ph.D. in 2001. These formative years laid the foundation for his distinguished career in landscape architecture, particularly in the fields of Korean traditional landscape design and urban regeneration.

🌍 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Jung’s professional career spans several decades, marked by significant contributions to both academia and industry. After completing his Ph.D., he gained valuable experience working with Tokyo Landscape Architects, INC. in Japan from 1990 to 2002. He then moved to Seoul, Korea, where he continued his professional journey with Soul Landscape Co., Ltd., from 2003 to 2012. His extensive industry experience enriched his academic role when he joined Kyungpook National University as a professor in 2012, where he has been a key figure in landscape architecture education and research.

🏞️ Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Jung's research is deeply rooted in landscape planning and design, with a strong emphasis on Korean traditional landscape design and restoration. His work also extends to urban regeneration and ground landscape planning and design, where he utilizes cutting-edge technologies such as deep learning and machine learning to analyze and interpret landscape perceptions and urban environments. His research outputs include studies on tourists’ emotional experiences, restorative perceptions of urban streets, and the aesthetic characteristics of historical landscapes like Mount Tai.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Jung's expertise and contributions to the field have earned him recognition in both academic and professional circles. His work on urban streets and landscape aesthetics, often employing innovative methodologies such as Google Street View and deep learning, has been widely published and respected. His role as a professor at Kyungpook National University further solidifies his standing as a leading expert in landscape architecture, particularly in the areas of urban regeneration and traditional landscape restoration.

🌟 Impact and Influence

Dr. Jung's impact on the field of landscape architecture is profound. His integration of traditional Korean landscape principles with modern urban design has influenced both academic research and practical applications. His work not only enhances the aesthetic and functional aspects of landscapes but also addresses the psychological well-being of urban residents. By bridging traditional and contemporary approaches, Dr. Jung has significantly contributed to the evolving discourse on sustainable and restorative urban environments.

🌿 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking forward, Dr. Jung’s legacy is one of innovation, tradition, and dedication to enhancing the human experience through landscape architecture. His ongoing research and teaching continue to inspire a new generation of landscape architects who will carry forward his commitment to sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and psychologically restorative environments. As urban landscapes face new challenges, Dr. Jung's contributions will remain a guiding force in shaping the future of cities and their green spaces.

Publications 📖

  • 📖 Changes in Wuhan’s Carbon Stocks and Their Spatial Distributions in 2050 under Multiple Projection Scenarios
    Authors: Yujie Zhang, Xiaoyu Wang, Lei Zhang, Hongbin Xu, Taeyeol Jung, Lei Xiao
    Journal: Sustainability
    Year: 2024
  • 📖 Analysing the causes of tourists’ emotional experience related to tourist attractions from a binary emotions perspective utilising machine learning models
    Authors: Yin, X., Jung, T.
    Journal: Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research
    Year: 2024
  • 📖 ‘Thousand Years of Charm’: Exploring the Aesthetic Characteristics of the Mount Tai Landscape from the Cross-Textual Perspective
    Authors: Yu, Y., Liu, B., Ma, L., Han, X., Jung, T.
    Journal: Land
    Year: 2023
  • 📖 Analysis of spatial perception and the influencing factors of attractions in Southwest China’s ethnic minority areas: The case of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
    Authors: Yin, X., Han, X., Jung, T.
    Journal: PLoS ONE
    Year: 2023
  • 📖 Restorative perception of urban streets: Interpretation using deep learning and MGWR models
    Authors: Han, X., Wang, L., He, J., Jung, T.
    Journal: Frontiers in Public Health
    Year: 2023

 

 

 

Md Naimur Rahman | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Md Naimur Rahman | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology | Bangladesh

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Early Academic Pursuits

Mr. Md Naimur Rahman's academic journey began with a strong foundation in science at The Millennium Stars School and College, Rangpur, followed by Notre Dame College, Dhaka, where he excelled in his Higher Secondary and Secondary School Certificate examinations. His passion for urban planning emerged during his Bachelor's and ongoing Master's studies at Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), where he achieved top honors with a remarkable CGPA of 3.91.

Professional Endeavors

Mr. Rahman's professional career has seen significant growth. Starting as an intern at Sheltech Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd., he swiftly transitioned to an Assistant Urban Planner, contributing actively from March 2023 to January 2024. Currently, he serves as a Lecturer at RUET's Department of Urban & Regional Planning, a role that underscores his dedication to both academia and practical urban development.

Contributions and Research Focus

His research contributions focus on critical urban issues, including housing satisfaction assessments, land use dynamics impacting temperature variations, and the environmental impacts of urban expansion on carbon emissions. His studies, such as those examining urban residential satisfaction and sustainability indicators, are pivotal in shaping sustainable urban development strategies in Bangladesh.

Accolades and Recognition

Throughout his academic and professional journey, Mr. Rahman has garnered multiple scholarships and awards, including prestigious recognitions from the H.S.C, S.S.C, and J.S.C Board scholarships, underscoring his consistent academic excellence and commitment to urban planning research.

Impact and Influence

Through his professional engagements and academic pursuits, Mr. Rahman has made a tangible impact on urban planning practices in Bangladesh. His research outputs contribute to informed decision-making and policy formulation aimed at sustainable urban development.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Mr. Rahman aims to further expand his research portfolio in urban and regional planning, addressing emerging challenges such as climate resilience, urban mobility, and equitable urban development. His future contributions are poised to influence urban policy and practice, shaping sustainable cities for future generations.

 

Notable Publications

Assessing the impact of urban expansion on carbon emission 2024

Analyzing the Pattern of Land Use Land Cover Change and its Impact on Land Surface Temperature: A Remote Sensing Approach in Mymensingh, Bangladesh 2020 (27)

An Assessment on the Housing Satisfaction of Padma Residential Area, Rajshahi 2020 (4)

Assessing Satisfaction Level of Urban Residential Area: A Comparative Study Based on Resident’s Perception in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh 2019 (11)