Edmund Udemba | Environmental development | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Edmund Udemba | Environmental development | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of Research Institute at Shanxi Tech & Business University, China

Dr. Edmund Ntom Udemba is a Professor at Shanxi Technology and Business University, China, and Deputy Director of the Low-carbon Economics Research Center. With over 70 publications in high-impact journals, his research focuses on inclusive sustainable development, integrating socio-economic, environmental, and energy concerns. He has expertise in macroeconomic growth, energy policy, trade openness, foreign direct investment, and financial development. Recognized in the Stanford University global scientist rankings for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023), he has delivered keynote addresses at numerous international conferences and has served on the editorial boards of prestigious journals. His academic journey spans roles in Nigeria, Cyprus, and Turkey, with significant contributions to the field of sustainable economic development.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Dr. Edmund Ntom Udemba holds a PhD in Economics from Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Cyprus, with a focus on the relationship between offshore economic activities, environmental quality, and factors like economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), and energy consumption. Prior to his PhD, he earned both an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Economics from EMU and Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. His academic journey has been guided by notable supervisors, including Prof. Dr. Hassan Gungor and Assoc. Prof. Dr. ÇAĞAY COŞKUNER.

💼 Professional Experience :

Dr. Udemba currently serves as a Professor at Shanxi Technology and Business University in Taiyuan, China. He also holds the position of Deputy Director of the Low-carbon Economics Research Center. In his role, he leads research initiatives focused on inclusive sustainable development, promoting dynamic academic seminars, and securing grants to fund cutting-edge research. His academic career spans several years, with prior experience as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey, where he taught courses related to international trade, finance, energy economics, and sustainable development. Dr. Udemba has over 70 publications in leading academic journals and has been recognized as one of the Top 2% Global Scientists in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by Stanford University.

📚 Research Interests : 

Dr. Udemba’s research interests lie at the intersection of socio-economic-environmental development, with a particular focus on sustainable growth, energy policies, and environmental management. He explores the dynamics between macroeconomic growth, trade openness, FDI, and financial development, with an emphasis on their effects on environmental sustainability. His research also delves into energy consumption, carbon emissions, and the role of technological innovation in inclusive sustainable development. Additionally, he investigates the implications of foreign direct investment (FDI) and offshore economic activities in relation to environmental quality and carbon neutrality goals.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Udemba, E. N. (2020). A sustainable study of economic growth and development amidst ecological footprint: New insight from the Nigerian perspective. Science of the Total Environment, 732, 139270. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.sciotenv.2020.139270
  2. Udemba, E. N., Magazzino, C., & Bekun, F. V. (2020). Modeling the nexus between pollutant emission, energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and economic growth: New insights from China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(15), 17831-17842. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.17831
  3. Magazzino, C., Udemba, E. N., & Bekun, F. (2020). Modelling the nexus between pollutant emission, energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and economic growth: New insights from China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 17831-17842. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.17831
  4. Adebayo, T. S., Udemba, E. N., Ahmed, Z., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2021). Determinants of consumption-based carbon emissions in Chile: An application of non-linear ARDL. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(32), 43908-43922. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.43908
  5. Udemba, E. N. (2019). Triangular nexus between foreign direct investment, international tourism, and energy consumption in the Chinese economy: Accounting for environmental quality. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(24), 24819-24830. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2019.24819
  6. Udemba, E. N., Güngör, H., & Bekun, F. V. (2019). Environmental implication of offshore economic activities in Indonesia: A dual analysis of cointegration and causality. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(31), 32460-32475. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2019.32460
  7. Udemba, E. N. (2019). Offshore economic activities and environmental quality: Nexus among economic growth (GDP), foreign direct investment (FDI), trade openness, energy consumption, and carbon (CO2) dioxide emission. PhD Thesis, Eastern Mediterranean University.
  8. Udemba, E. N., Güngör, H., Bekun, F. V., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2021). Economic performance of India across high CO2 emissions. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 27, 52-60. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.spc.2021.52
  9. Udemba, E. N. (2020). Mediation of foreign direct investment and agriculture towards ecological footprint: A shift from single perspective to a more inclusive perspective for India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(21), 26817-26834. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.26817
  10. Udemba, E. N., Kamil, A. A., & Özaydın, O. (2022). Environmental performance of Turkey amidst foreign direct investment and agriculture: A time series analysis. Journal of Public Affairs, 22(2), e2441. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.jpa.2022.2441
  11. Udemba, E. N. (2020). Ecological implication of offshore economic activities in Turkey: Foreign direct investment perspective. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(30), 38015-38028. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.38015
  12. Udemba, E. N., & Agha, C. O. (2020). Abatement of pollutant emissions in Nigeria: A task before multinational corporations. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(21), 26714-26724. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.26714
  13. Koondhar, M. A., Udemba, E. N., Cheng, Y., Khan, Z. A., Koondhar, M. A., Batool, M., & Kong, R. (2021). Asymmetric causality among carbon emission from agriculture, energy consumption, fertilizer, and cereal food production: A nonlinear analysis for Pakistan. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 45, 101099. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.seta.2021.101099
  14. Udemba, E. N. (2021). Nexus of ecological footprint and foreign direct investment pattern in carbon neutrality: New insight for United Arab Emirates (UAE). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(26), 34367-34385. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.34367
  15. Udemba, E. N. (2021). Mitigating environmental degradation with institutional quality and foreign direct investment (FDI): New evidence from asymmetric approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(32), 43669-43683. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.43669
  16. Udemba, E. N. (2019). The triangular nexus causality among economic growth, trade, FDI and oil price: Time series analyzes of Nigeria. OPEC Energy Review, 43(4), 470-491. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.opec.2019.470

 

 

 

Wenhui Shi | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Wenhui Shi | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Asociate professor of Zhejiang A&F University, China

🌿 Dr. Wenhui Shi is a dedicated forestry expert with a Ph.D. in Agronomy and extensive research experience in plant-microbe-soil interactions and forest cultivation. As a Master’s supervisor at Zhejiang A&F University, Dr. Shi has led groundbreaking research on bamboo forests and tree physiology, contributing to advancements in sustainable forest management. 📚🔬

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Educational Background :

Dr. Shi earned his Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Northwest A&F University in 2011. He then pursued a combined Master’s and Ph.D. program at Beijing Forestry University, completing his Ph.D. in Agronomy in 2018. His doctoral research focused on the impact of seed nutrient variability on the quality and afforestation effectiveness of Quercus variabilis seedlings.

Professional Experience :

Since joining Zhejiang A&F University in 2018, Dr. Shi has been dedicated to advancing knowledge in forest cultivation. He has conducted extensive research on the relationships between tree root characteristics, soil nutrient cycling, and microbial dynamics. His work has particularly emphasized the ecological functions of bamboo forests, exploring the mechanisms of phosphorus uptake and the role of functional soil microorganisms. Dr. Shi has led several key research projects, including those funded by the National Key R&D Program for Young Scientists and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

Research Interests : 

Dr. Shi’s research interests include plant-microbe-soil interactions, plant nutrient physiology, tree stress physiology, and tree seedling cultivation. He has made significant contributions to understanding the complex interactions within forest ecosystems, particularly in the context of bamboo cultivation and nutrient management.

Publication Top Notes :

  1. Chengjian Hong, Ning Gao, Zhulei Wu, Yuanchun Yu, Lei Jiang, Yeqing Ying, Wenhui Shi (2024). Changes in soil ammonium-to-nitrate ratio and nutritional symbionts enhance Phyllostachys edulis suppression of heterogeneous competitors in shade. Geoderma, 449, 117008.
  2. Yijing Xing, Fucheng Wang, Sirui Yu, Ying Zhu, Yeqing Ying, Wenhui Shi (2024). Enhancing Phyllostachys edulis seedling growth in phosphorus-deficient soil: complementing the role of phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Plant and Soil, 497, 449-466.
  3. Ruiqian Zhu, Ning Gao, Jiali Luo, Wenhui Shi (2024). Genome and transcriptome analysis of the Torreya grandis WRKY gene family during seed development. Genes, 15(3), 267.
  4. Chengjian Hong, Wenhui Shi, Shulei Wu, Yuelin He, Yeqing Ying (2023). The inferior root plasticity of Phoebe chekiangensis and Torreya grandis seedlings intercropped with Phyllostachys edulis leads to worse plant performance than monocultures under shade conditions. Plant and Soil, 488, 305-324.
  5. Jiali Luo, Zhihui Liu, Jiawen Yan, Wenhui Shi, Yeqing Ying (2023). Genome-Wide Identification of SPX Family Genes and Functional Characterization of PeSPX6 and PeSPX-MFS2 in Response to Low Phosphorus in Phyllostachys edulis. Plants, 12(7), 1496.
  6. Yuelin He, Yilei Tang, Lin Lin, Wenhui Shi, Yeqing Ying (2023). Differential responses of phosphorus accumulation and mobilization in Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J. Houz) seedlings to short-term experimental nitrogen deposition. Annals of Forest Science, 80, 10.
  7. Wenhui Shi, Yijing Xing, Ying Zhu, Ning Gao, Yeqing Ying (2022). Diverse responses of pqqC– and phoD-harbouring bacterial communities to variation in soil properties of Moso bamboo forests. Microbial Biotechnology, 15(7), 2097-2111.
  8. Yijing Xing, Wenhui Shi, Ying Zhu, Fucheng Wang, Hangyan Wu, Yeqing Ying (2021). Screening and activity assessing of phosphorus availability improving microorganisms associated with bamboo rhizosphere in subtropical China. Environmental Microbiology, 23(10), 6074-6088.
  9. Wenhui Shi, Lin Lin, Shanlu Shao, Anguo He, Yeqing Ying (2020). Effects of simulated nitrogen deposition on Phyllostachys edulis (Carr.) seedlings under different watering conditions: is seedling drought tolerance related to nitrogen metabolism? Plant and Soil, 448, 539-552.
  10. Wenhui Shi, Pedro Villar-Salvador, Guolei Li, Xiaoxu Jiang (2019). Acorn size is more important than nursery fertilization for outplanting performance of Quercus variabilis container seedlings. Annals of Forest Science, 76, 22.
  11. Wenhui Shi, Steven C. Grossnickle, Guolei Li, Shuchai Su, Yong Liu (2019). Fertilization and irrigation regimes influence on seedling attributes and field performance of Pinus tabuliformis Carr. Forestry, 92, 97-107.
  12. Fangfang Wan, Amy L. Ross-Davis, Wenhui Shi, Christopher Weston, Xiehai Song, Xiaochao Chang, Anthony S. Davis, Yong Liu, Fei Teng (2019). Subirrigation effects on Larch seedling growth, root morphology, and media chemistry. Forests, 10, 38.
  13. Wenhui Shi, Pedro Villar-Salvador, Douglass F. Jacobs, Guolei Li, Xiaoxu Jiang (2018). Simulated predation of Quercus variabilis acorns impairs nutrient remobilization and seedling performance irrespective of soil fertility. Plant and Soil, 423, 295-306.
  14. Wenhui Shi, Mark Bloomberg, Guolei Li, Liming Jia, Shuchai Su (2017). Combined effects of cotyledon excision and nursery fertilization on root growth, nutrient status, and outplanting performance of Quercus variabilis container seedlings. PLOS ONE, 12, e0177002.