Didem Kavuran | Environmental Science | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Didem Kavuran
Trakya University, Turkey

Didem Kavuran
Affiliation Trakya University
Country Turkey
Google Scholar ID J7924z8AAAAJ
Documents 14
Citations 25
h-index 3
Subject Area Environmental Science
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-7437-5858

Didem Kavuran is affiliated with Trakya University and works within the broad field of Environmental Science. The supplied research record includes studies addressing land-use and land-cover change, urban environmental conditions, ecological design, sustainable urban parks, and SITES-informed landscape approaches. These publications provide a documented basis for considering the scope and development of the researcher’s academic work.

Abstract

This academic recognition profile documents the research record of Didem Kavuran in Environmental Science. The available publication portfolio demonstrates engagement with urban ecological design, land-use and land-cover assessment, land surface temperature, sustainable landscape planning, and ecological criteria for public spaces. Recent work examines GIS-based environmental assessment in Edirne and sustainable retrofit approaches for wetland-adjacent urban parks. [1][2]

Keywords

Environmental Science; GIS; land-use change; land-cover change; land surface temperature; urban parks; ecological design; SITES; sustainable landscapes; urban planning.

Introduction

Urban environmental research increasingly integrates spatial assessment with landscape planning and ecological design. Kavuran’s listed publications reflect this interdisciplinary direction, with research connecting geospatial assessment, urban surfaces, thermal conditions, public landscapes, and sustainability-oriented design frameworks. The Edirne-focused study specifically addresses land-use and land-cover change, artificial surfaces, and land surface temperature for planning purposes. [1]

Research Profile

The supplied research indicators comprise 14 documents, 25 citations, and an h-index of 3. The publication record spans journal and preprint outputs from 2023 through 2026. Its thematic continuity is visible in studies of ecological urban parks, sustainable landscape certification, GIS-supported environmental assessment, and landscape retrofit strategies. [2][3]

Research Contributions

  • GIS-based assessment of land-use, land-cover, artificial surfaces, and land surface temperature.
  • Ecological design criteria for improving urban park environments.
  • Application of SITES concepts to sustainable landscape and park development.

Publications

Land Use/Land Cover Change, Artificial Surfaces, and Land Surface Temperature in a Border City: A GIS-Based Assessment for Planning in Edirne, Türkiye, published in Land on 22 September 2026. [1] A related 2026 preprint, A SITES-Informed Retrofit Framework for Wetland-Adjacent Urban Parks: Evidence from Mogan Park, Ankara, Türkiye, examines a sustainability-oriented retrofit framework. [2] Earlier publications address ecological improvement of Edirne Kent Ormanı and ecological children’s play areas using SITES principles. [3][4]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric record reports 25 citations across 14 documents and an h-index of 3. These indicators provide quantitative context for the research record, while the publication topics provide qualitative evidence of sustained attention to environmental planning and sustainable urban landscape issues. Citation metrics should be interpreted alongside publication age, field differences, and the distinction between journal articles and preprints.

Award Suitability

For an Innovative Research Award profile, the documented work provides identifiable research themes relevant to environmental innovation, spatial planning, ecological design, and sustainable urban development. The 2026 publications are particularly relevant to contemporary questions concerning urban environmental assessment and sustainable landscape adaptation. [1][2]

Conclusion

Didem Kavuran’s documented research profile combines environmental assessment with ecological landscape planning and sustainable urban-space design. The listed publications demonstrate a coherent interest in applying spatial and sustainability-oriented approaches to practical environmental planning challenges. The profile therefore presents a substantive academic record within the stated Environmental Science subject area.

References

  1. Land. (2026). Land Use/Land Cover Change, Artificial Surfaces, and Land Surface Temperature in a Border City: A GIS-Based Assessment for Planning in Edirne, Türkiye.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/land15101769
  2. Research Square. (2026). A SITES-Informed Retrofit Framework for Wetland-Adjacent Urban Parks: Evidence from Mogan Park, Ankara, Türkiye.
    https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9967444/v1
  3. Peyzaj Araştırmaları ve Uygulamaları Dergisi. (2023). EKOLOJİK TASARIM KRİTERLERİNE GÖRE KENT PARKLARININ İYİLEŞTİRİLMESİ EDİRNE KENT ORMANI ÖRNEĞİ.
    https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1213415
  4. Peyzaj Araştırmaları ve Uygulamaları Dergisi. (2023). KENTSEL MEKÂNLARDA EKOLOJİK ÇOCUK OYUN ALANLARI VE SİTES (THE SUSTAINABLE SITES INITIATIVE) SERTİFİKALANDIRMA SİSTEMİ.
    https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1209401
  5. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record for Didem Kavuran.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7437-5858
  6. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Author profile associated with J7924z8AAAAJ.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=J7924z8AAAAJ

James Adolphus | Environmental Policy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. James Adolphus | Environmental Policy | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at University of Lapland, Finland

Adolphus James is a Junior Researcher at LUT Business School, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Finland. Currently pursuing a PhD in Business and Economics, his work focuses on the intersection of institutional quality, sustainable development, inequality, and innovation. His research combines advanced econometric modeling with cross-country analysis to explore clean energy investments and institutional dynamics in the context of sustainable transitions. James has contributed to international workshops and research communities and is particularly skilled in Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR) and panel data analysis.

Publication Profile 

Orcid

Educational Background 🎓

PhD in Business and Economics (In Progress)
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Finland

  • Research Focus: Institutional Quality, Sustainable Development, Inequality, and Innovation

Professional Experience 💼

Junior Researcher
LUT Business School – Strategy and Accounting Group

  • Conducts empirical research on institutional quality, clean energy, and sustainable development

  • Applies advanced econometric techniques including MMQR and PGLS

  • Collaborates on international projects examining institutional dynamics and sustainable transitions

Research Interests 🔬

  • Institutional Economics and Development

  • Sustainable Energy and Environmental Economics

  • Inequality and Social Welfare Measurement

  • Quantile Regression and Panel Data Econometrics

Conferences & Workshops

  • Presenter, International Workshop & Summer School on The Political Economy of Green-Digital Transition (June 2024)

    • Presented: The Role of Institutional Quality in Sustainable Development

  • Participant, Institutional and Organizational Economics Academy (IOEA), Université Côte d’Azur, France

    • Engaged in institutional theory, seminars, and applied economics

Technical Skills

  • Econometrics: MMQR, PGLS, Instrumental Variables (IV) Estimation

  • Software: R, Stata, MATLAB

  • Data Expertise: World Bank datasets (WGI, WDI), Panel Data Analysis

Languages

  • English (Fluent)

  • Finnish (Basic)

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Selected participant at the prestigious Institutional and Organizational Economics Academy (IOEA)

  • Presenter at International Workshop on The Political Economy of Green-Digital Transition

Conclusion🌟

Adolphus James is an emerging scholar in institutional and environmental economics with a strong analytical background and international academic exposure. His research contributes to the global discourse on sustainable development, with a quantitative lens on how institutional quality influences inequality, innovation, and environmental outcomes. As he continues his doctoral work, he remains actively engaged with the academic community through publications, workshops, and collaborative research.

Publications 📚

📘 Title: The Effect of Institutions on Clean Energy Investments and Environmental Degradation Across Income Groups: Evidence Based on the Method of Moments Quantile Estimation
📰 Journal: Energy
📅 Publication Date: June 2025
✍️ Authors: James Adolphus, Heli Arminen, Tiia-Lotta Pekkanen
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.136018
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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. 📚🔬

Publication Profile : 

Scopus

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.