Vladica Ristić | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Research Excellence Award

Vladica Ristić
Beopolis University, Serbia

Vladica Ristić, Beopolis University, Serbia, is recognized in this academic profile in connection with the Research Excellence Award under the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. The profile summarizes documented research activity in Environmental Science, including publications addressing air pollution, climate adaptation, municipal waste management, ecological security, and sustainability.

Vladica Ristić
Affiliation Beopolis University
Country Serbia
Scopus ID 56467845300
Documents 30
Citations 262
h-index 9
Subject Area Environmental Science
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-8605-1698

The available bibliographic record indicates a research portfolio connecting environmental assessment with quantitative modelling and management-oriented approaches. Recent publications provide evidence of activity across particulate pollution, agricultural adaptation, household municipal waste, and planetary resilience. [1]

Abstract

This profile presents the research record associated with Vladica Ristić and the Research Excellence Award. Bibliographic information identifies 30 documents, 262 citations, and an h-index of 9 in the supplied Scopus record. Recent works demonstrate research interests spanning PM2.5 spatial dispersion, climate-change adaptation in agriculture, municipal waste strategy, and ecological security. [1] [2]

Keywords

  • Environmental Science
  • PM2.5 dispersion
  • Climate adaptation
  • Municipal waste management
  • Ecological security

Introduction

Environmental research increasingly requires integrated methods capable of connecting measurement, modelling, uncertainty, and management decisions. Ristić’s documented publications reflect this interdisciplinary direction through applications to air quality, agricultural systems, waste management, and sustainability. The September 2026 Applied Sciences article specifically addresses a simplified spatial dispersion model for PM2.5 particles in Užice, Serbia. [1]

Research Profile

The supplied bibliometric indicators show a research profile with measurable scholarly output and citation activity. The portfolio is characterized by environmental and sustainability-oriented studies that employ modelling and structured decision-support approaches. These themes provide a coherent basis for examining environmental problems from both analytical and management perspectives. [1]

Research Contributions

The publications supplied for this profile cover several connected environmental challenges. Research on PM2.5 examines spatial dispersion; another study evaluates adaptive agricultural management under climate change using interval type-2 fuzzy sets; and a further paper considers strategic approaches to reducing household municipal waste. [1] [2] [3]

Publications

  1. The Simplified Spatial Dispersion Model for PM2.5 Particles in Užice, Serbia. Applied Sciences, 2026-09-01. [1]
  2. Evaluation of Adaptive Management Strategies for Agricultural Production to Climate Change Using Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Sets with Symmetric Fuzzy Numbers. Symmetry, 2026-06-16. [2]
  3. Evaluation of Strategic Management Strategies for Reducing Household Municipal Waste Using Symmetric Fuzzy Numbers. Symmetry, 2026-02-28. [3]
  4. Ecological Security And Planetary Resilience – Integrated Approaches to a Sustainable Future. Conference paper, 2026. [4]

Research Impact

The supplied citation count of 262 and h-index of 9 provide quantitative indicators of scholarly visibility. The publication portfolio additionally demonstrates relevance to environmental issues with practical management dimensions, including air pollution, agricultural resilience, and waste reduction. These indicators should be interpreted in relation to field, career stage, database coverage, and publication patterns. [1]

Award Suitability

The documented research themes correspond to the academic scope of an award recognizing research excellence, particularly through sustained work on environmental and sustainability-related problems. The combination of bibliometric indicators and recent peer-reviewed publications provides material for an evidence-based recognition profile. Final award decisions remain subject to the applicable evaluation procedures of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards.

Conclusion

Vladica Ristić’s supplied research record presents a multidisciplinary Environmental Science profile supported by 30 documents, 262 citations, and an h-index of 9. Recent publications address air-quality modelling, climate adaptation, waste management, and ecological resilience, establishing a broad thematic connection to contemporary environmental research. [1] [4]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Vladica Ristić, Author ID 56467845300. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56467845300
  2. MDPI. (2026). Evaluation of Adaptive Management Strategies for Agricultural Production to Climate Change Using Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Sets with Symmetric Fuzzy Numbers. Symmetry.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/sym18061042
  3. MDPI. (2026). Evaluation of Strategic Management Strategies for Reducing Household Municipal Waste Using Symmetric Fuzzy Numbers. Symmetry.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/sym18030428
  4. BISEC. (2026). Ecological Security And Planetary Resilience – Integrated Approaches to a Sustainable Future. Conference paper.
    https://doi.org/10.46793/BISEC25.310R
  5. MDPI. (2026). The Simplified Spatial Dispersion Model for PM2.5 Particles in Užice, Serbia. Applied Sciences.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/app16178711
  6. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record for Vladica Ristić.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8605-1698

Namita Das Saha | Environmental Science | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Namita Das Saha | Environmental Science | Excellence in Research

Senior Scientist at NIRCA, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India

Dr. Namita Das Saha is a Senior Scientist at ICAR-CTRI, RS-Dinhata, West Bengal, India. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. Her research focuses on the impact of anthropogenic stressors like agricultural management practices, elevated CO2, temperatures, and ozone (O3) pollution on soil ecosystems, particularly soil biota and nutrient mineralization. She has contributed extensively to areas like microplastic contamination in soil, microbial mitigation techniques for greenhouse gas emissions, and biochar-based soil reclamation. She has also worked on enhancing the production and quality of crops like chili and turmeric using microbial interventions.

Publication Profile : 

Scopus

Education 🎓

Dr. Das Saha completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi (2011), with a focus on climate change variables affecting plant pathogenesis. She earned her M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences from ICAR-IARI in 2007 and a B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, West Bengal, in 2004.

Professional Experience💼

Dr. Saha has a diverse career in academia and research. She currently serves as a Senior Scientist at ICAR-CTRI, Dinhata, West Bengal. Prior to this, she held various positions at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, including Senior Scientist and Scientist. She has also contributed to teaching at Central University of South Bihar and the Central University of Rajasthan.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Saha’s research interests span soil microbiology, biogeochemistry, climate change, and environmental science. She focuses on understanding how agricultural practices, such as organic farming, interact with elevated CO2 and ozone levels to affect soil microbial communities, enzymes involved in nutrient cycling, and soil health. Her work also delves into mitigating GHG emissions from agricultural soils and understanding the effects of microplastic contamination in farm soils.

Awards 🏅

Dr. Saha has received several prestigious awards throughout her career, recognizing her contributions to environmental science and agriculture. These include awards for her work on soil microbial diversity and contributions to sustainable agriculture practices under climate change.

Publications Top Notes 📚

  1. Das Saha, Namita et al. (2024). Vis-NIR spectroscopy based rapid and non-destructive method to quantitate microplastics: An emerging contaminant in farm soil. Science of the Total Environment Link. (Impact Factor: 9.8)
  2. Bhattacharyya, Ranjan et al. (2023). Elevated CO2 alters aggregate-carbon and microbial community but does not affect total soil organic C in the semi-arid tropics. Applied Soil Ecology Link. (Impact Factor: 5.31)
  3. Dutta, A. et al. (2023). Conventional and Zero Tillage with Residue Management in Rice–Wheat System in the Indo-Gangetic Plains: Impact on Thermal Sensitivity of Soil Organic Carbon Respiration and Enzyme Activity. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health Link. (Impact Factor: 4.54)
  4. Das, Sourav et al. (2022). Soil aggregate associated carbon and organic carbon pools as affected by conversion of forest lands to agriculture in an acid soil of India. Soil and Tillage Research Link. (Impact Factor: 7.42)
  5. Das Saha, Namita et al. (2021). Evaluation of Bt cotton effects on belowground microbial community structure and function in tropical western India. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Link. (Impact Factor: 2.86)