Renata | Land Use Policy | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Renata | Land Use Policy | Excellence in Research Award

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn | Poland

Prof. Dr.  hab. Renata Marks-Bielska is a distinguished full professor at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, recognized for her leadership in agricultural economics, land management, sustainable development and innovation in the agricultural sector. She completed her academic pathway at the same university, progressing from doctoral studies to senior academic positions in economic sciences and management, steadily developing expertise in agricultural policy, renewable energy use, environmental economics and agribusiness development. Her professional experience includes heading a research project co-financed by the National Support Centre for Agriculture on agricultural real estate trade, as well as contributing to international initiatives focused on agricultural waste upcycling, farm development within the European Green Deal, and climate resilience enhancement in rural regions through Horizon-Europe funding. Her publications span topics such as green agriculture, agroecosystem services, energy security, agricultural land leasing and cooperation between science and industry, published in renowned journals including Land Use Policy, Economic Research, Energies and Agriculture. Her research interests involve agricultural policy, economic sustainability, farm innovation, green resource management, renewable energy in agriculture and market-driven development strategies. She brings strong research skills in policy analysis, econometrics, sustainability assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her honors include national academic scholarships, multiple rector’s awards for achievements in research and teaching, recognition as a science personality supporting business and the Woman of Success of Warmia and Mazury. Her contributions continue to influence sustainable agricultural development, economic policy innovation and the integration of science with industry for environmentally driven progress.

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Featured Publications

Marks-Bielska, R., Bielski, S., Pik, K., & Kurowska, K. (2020). The importance of renewable energy sources in Poland’s energy mix. Energies, 13(18), 4624.

Marks-Bielska, R. (2013). Factors shaping the agricultural land market in Poland. Land Use Policy, 30(1), 791–799. [88 citations]

Kurowska, K., Kryszk, H., Marks-Bielska, R., Mika, M., & Leń, P. (2020). Conversion of agricultural and forest land to other purposes in the context of land protection: Evidence from Polish experience. Land Use Policy, 95, 104614.

Kurowska, K., Marks-Bielska, R., Bielski, S., Kryszk, H., & Jasinskas, A. (2020). Food security in the context of liquid biofuels production. Energies, 13(23), 6247. [68 citations]

Yeasmin Nahar Jolly | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yeasmin Nahar Jolly | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission | Bangladesh

Dr. Yeasmin Nahar Jolly is a distinguished Bangladeshi chemist and environmental scientist currently serving as the Chief Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. She has built a remarkable career in nuclear analytical chemistry, specializing in environmental monitoring with a focus on heavy metal pollution and hazardous chemical constituents affecting ecosystems and human health. Educated at the University of Dhaka, where she earned her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Chemistry with top honors, Dr. Jolly has dedicated her career to advancing analytical research and sustainable environmental practices. Her professional experience spans decades of leadership in the Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, where she applies advanced nuclear analytical techniques such as EDXRF and TXRF to analyze contaminants in soil, water, food, and biological samples. She has led national projects, including environmental impact assessments for major infrastructures such as the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, and has served as a national counterpart for IAEA/RCA initiatives on wetland management. Her research interests include environmental pollution, nuclear chemistry applications, and sustainable resource management. With exceptional research skills, she has authored over a hundred international publications and received numerous professional recognitions for her scientific contributions. Dr. Jolly’s career exemplifies dedication to environmental stewardship and scientific excellence.

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Timur Berdimbetov | Climate change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Timur Berdimbetov | Climate change | Best Researcher Award

Nukus State Technical University | Uzbekistan

Dr. Berdimbetov Timur Tleubergenovich, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science at Nukus State Technical University, is a distinguished academic and researcher whose expertise lies in climate change, remote sensing, GIS technologies, and environmental policy, particularly in the Aral Sea basin and Central Asia. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in information technology from the Nukus Branch of Tashkent University of Information Technologies and a PhD from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he specialized in regional climate-environment interactions. His professional journey includes roles as Dean, Head of Departments, Senior Lecturer, and Researcher across leading institutions in Uzbekistan, reflecting a steady rise through academic and leadership positions. His research interests focus on climate modeling, land degradation, water resource variability, and long-term climatic trends in Central Asia, supported by participation in international projects like Erasmus+ MECAS and CAS Strategic Priority Programs. With over ten Scopus-indexed publications and an H-index of 5, Dr. Berdimbetov has contributed valuable insights into climate variability, vegetation dynamics, and hydrological processes. His research skills encompass QGIS, ARCGIS analytics, Google Earth Engine, and RStudio, enabling advanced spatial and statistical analysis. Recognized with the prestigious CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship, he continues to advance interdisciplinary collaborations. In conclusion, Dr. Berdimbetov’s academic excellence, leadership, and impactful research make him a deserving nominee for the International Cognitive Scientist Awards.

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Featured Publications

Berdimbetov, T., Ilyas, S., Ma, Z., Bilal, M., & Nietullaeva, S. (2021). Climatic change and human activities link to vegetation dynamics in the Aral Sea Basin using NDVI. Earth Systems and Environment, 5(2), 303–318. Citations: 39

Berdimbetov, T., Ma, Z. G., Shelton, S., Ilyas, S., & Nietullaeva, S. (2021). Identifying land degradation and its driving factors in the Aral Sea Basin from 1982 to 2015. Frontiers in Earth Science, 9, 690000. Citations: 26

Berdimbetov, T. T., Ma, Z. G., Liang, C., & Ilyas, S. (2020). Impact of climate factors and human activities on water resources in the Aral Sea Basin. Hydrology, 7(2), 30. Citations: 25

Berdimbetov, T., Shelton, S., Pushpawela, B., Rathnayake, U., Koshim, A. G., … (2024). Use of intensity analysis and transfer matrix to characterize land conversion in the Aral Sea Basin under changing climate. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 10(4), 4717–4729. Citations: 8

Berdimbetov, T., Nietullaeva, S., & Yegizbayeva, A. (2021). Analysis of impact of Aral Sea catastrophe on anomaly climate variables and hydrological processes. International Journal of Geoinformatics, 17(1), 65–74. Citations: 7

Yegizbayeva, A., Ilyas, S., & Berdimbetov, T. (2022). Drought characterisation of Syrdarya River Basin in Central Asia using reconnaissance drought index. IGARSS 2022–2022 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. Citations: 6