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 

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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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Fanghua Wu | ESG | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fanghua Wu | ESG | Best Researcher Award

PHD at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr. Fanghua Wu is a PhD economist specializing in digitalization, carbon emissions, sustainability, and green innovation. Her research focuses on understanding how the digital economy impacts carbon emissions and the long-term implications for environmental and social sustainability. Through data-driven analysis, she provides valuable insights to policymakers and industry leaders, aiding the development and implementation of sustainability strategies. Her work has been published in several high-impact academic journals.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • PhD in Economics – Universiti Sains Malaysia

Professional Experience 💼

  • Researcher in Economics, Digitalization, and Sustainability
    • Conducts in-depth research on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), green innovation, economics, finance, and sustainable development.
    • Explores how digitalization affects sustainability strategies and long-term economic growth.
    • Uses empirical analysis to support policy development and business innovation in green finance.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policies
  • Green Innovation and Sustainable Development
  • Digital Economy and Finance
  • Carbon Emission Control and Climate Change Mitigation
  • Impact of Green Finance on Economic Growth

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Nominee for Best Researcher Award
  • Recognized for significant contributions to research on sustainability, digital transformation, and carbon emissions.
  • Published in renowned journals, including:
    • Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
    • Journal of Environmental Management

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Fanghua Wu is a dedicated economist whose research bridges the gap between digitalization and sustainability. By leveraging quantitative analyses and case studies, she demonstrates how green finance, ESG criteria, and innovation contribute to sustainable economic development. Her contributions not only advance academic knowledge but also provide a foundation for policymakers and industries to implement effective sustainability strategies.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Spatial and Temporal Evolution Patterns and Spatial Spillover Effects of Carbon Emissions in China in the Context of Digital Economy

  • 🖊️ Authors: C. Wang, H. Ibrahim, F. Wu, W. Chang
  • 📖 Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
  • 🔢 Volume: 373
  • 📄 Article: 123811
  • 🔢 Cited by: 2
  • 📅 Year: 2025

2️⃣ Impact of Green Finance on Carbon Emissions: Empirical Analysis Based on Chinese Provincial Panel Data

  • 🖊️ Authors: F. Wu, C. Wang, H. Ibrahim, P. Liu
  • 📖 Journal: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

Linhua Jiang | Clean Production | Best Innovation Award

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Prof. Linhua Jiang | Clean Production | Best Innovation Award

Professor II at College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, China

Dr. Jiang Linhua is a distinguished second-level professor and tenured faculty member at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, where she serves as the Chief Scientist of the Clean Production Research Center. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Dr. Jiang specializes in clean production technologies, pollution reduction in industrial processes, and environmental sustainability. She has been recognized with numerous national science and technology awards, including the Second Prize for National Science and Technology Progress. Dr. Jiang is also deeply involved in the development of real-time monitoring technologies for hazardous waste and pollution sources, making significant contributions to industrial environmental management. 🌱🔬🌍

Publication Profile : 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • 2003-2006: Master’s in Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology
  • 2006-2009: Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)
  • 2009-2012: Postdoctoral Fellow, Clean Production Center, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Jiang Linhua’s career journey began with her postdoctoral research at the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, where she worked closely with academician Duan Ning. From 2012 to 2017, she held various research and leadership roles at the Heavy Metal Clean Production Engineering Technology Center, focusing on pollution control technologies for heavy metals in industrial processes. In 2021, she joined Tongji University as a tenured second-level professor and Chief Scientist of the Clean Production Research Center. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Jiang led several key research projects aimed at reducing heavy metal pollution in industries such as copper smelting and zinc electrolysis, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability in China. 🏅📚💼

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Jiang’s research revolves around developing advanced technologies for pollution prevention and environmental cleanup in industrial processes. Her key research areas include:

  1. Clean production technologies for heavy metal pollution reduction in process industries.
  2. Real-time monitoring and spectroscopy for assessing the original form, valence, and phase of species in complex solutions.
  3. Pollution reduction technologies for hazardous waste and high-concentration industrial effluents.
  4. Development of intelligent, non-destructive monitoring systems for industrial pollution sources and processes.
  5. Circular economy principles and integration of sustainable practices in industrial manufacturing. 🌿🔧⚗️

Publications 📚

  • Sun, X., Jiang, L., Duan, N., Song, Z., Zhang, R. (2024). Diversified competitive sulfuration behaviors of concomitant heavy metal ions on copper recovery from copper smelting waste acid. Chemical Engineering Journal, 500, 157279.
  • Zhu, G., Jiang, L., Duan, N., Sun, X., Jin, H. (2024). The sulfurization precipitation and competition mechanisms of Cu(II) and As(V) in electrolyte towards efficient recovery of copper. Journal of Cleaner Production, 473, 143526.
  • Zhang, R., Jiang, L., Duan, N., Liao, J., Jin, H. (2024). High-accuracy quantitative model for phosphate anions in solution based on absorption spectroscopy and machine learning algorithms. Journal of Cleaner Production, 467, 142871.
  • Wang, Y., Duan, N., Jiang, L., Chen, Y., Xu, Y. (2024). Rapid determination of major and minor components in zinc concentrate by handheld X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. Yejin Fenxi/Metallurgical Analysis, 44(8), pp. 11–17.
  • Liang, Q., Jiang, L., Zheng, J., Duan, N. (2024). Determination of High Concentration Copper Ions Based on Ultraviolet—Visible Spectroscopy Combined with Partial Least Squares Regression Analysis. Processes, 12(7), 1408.
  • Sun, X., Jiang, L., Duan, N., Liu, Y., Zhang, R. (2024). Efficient recovery of copper resources from copper smelting waste acid based on Cu(Ⅱ)/As(Ⅲ) competitive sulfuration mechanism. Journal of Cleaner Production, 451, 141975.
  • Zhu, G., Duan, N., Jiang, L., Sun, X., Lin, F. (2024). Direct determination of high-concentration As(III) by UV high-reference differential absorption spectroscopy for cleaner As(III) removal promotion via sulfurization. Spectrochimica Acta – Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 310, 123884.
  • Zhang, R., Liu, H., Jiang, L., Zhu, G., Wang, J. (2024). High-sensitivity detection of low-concentration heavy metal ions in solution by multiple reflection enhanced absorption (MREA) spectroscopy. Analytical Methods, 16(11), pp. 1674–1685.
  • Chen, Y., Duan, N., Jiang, L., Cheng, W., Xu, Y. (2024). Direct generation of Zn metal using laser-induced ZnS to eradicate carbon emissions from electrolysis Zn production. Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering, 18(1), 7.
  • Ma, Z., Jiang, J., Duan, L., Jiang, L., Duan, N. (2024). Synergistic promotion of particulate matter reduction and production performance via adjusting electrochemical reactions in the zinc electrolysis industry. Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering, 18(1), 2.

 

 

 

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 : 

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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.