Majid Kermani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Majid Kermani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Majid Kermani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award | Professor | Iran University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Prof. Majid Kermani is a distinguished environmental health engineer and full professor at the Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Health Engineering from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, after completing an M.Sc. in Environmental Health Engineering at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and a B.Sc. in Environmental Health at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Over his professional career he has held leadership roles including full professor, Associate Professor, head of academic and student affairs committees, and participating in national research centers on air pollution and environmental health. His research interests focus on air quality, particulate matter characterization, exposure assessment, health impact assessment (HIA) and health risk assessment (HRA) of air pollutants, and use of artificial intelligence and remote sensing in predicting pollution-health outcomes. Prof. Kermani’s research skills include advanced air sampling and measurement, modeling and GIS-based analysis, toxicology and epidemiology of air pollutants, application of AI and machine learning in environmental health, and interdisciplinary collaboration across environmental science and public health. His honours include recognition by his institution for contributions to research plan reviews and effective research planning, and being engaged in projects that align with global health and welfare rankings. Given his extensive citation record—over six thousand citations, h-index of 44 and i10-index of 160—and his sustained leadership in environmental health engineering, he continues to push the boundaries of public health research. In conclusion, Prof. Majid Kermani exemplifies academic excellence, impactful research and dedicated mentorship; his work not only advances scientific understanding of air pollution and human health but also informs policy and public health strategies, positioning him as an international leader able to drive future developments in environmental health and sustainable human well-being.

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Featured Publications

  1. Kazemi, Z., Kermani, M., et al. (2023). Estimating the health impacts of exposure to air pollutants in major Iranian cities. Toxicology Reports.

  2. Taghilou, S., Kermani, M., et al. (2022). Incineration of medical waste: Emission of pollutants into the environment. Journal of Air Pollution and Health, 6(4).

  3. Rahmatinia, T., Farzadkia, M., Kermani, M., et al. (2021). Potential cytotoxicity of PM2.5-bound PAHs and toxic metals collected from areas with different traffic densities on human lung epithelial cells (A549). Environmental Research.

  4. Maleki, R., Asadgol, Z., Kermani, M., et al. (2021). Monitoring BTEX compounds and asbestos fibers in the ambient air of Tehran, Iran: Seasonal variations, spatial distribution, potential sources, and risk assessment. Environmental Research.

  5. Rahmatinia, M., Hadei, M., Hopke, P. K., Kermani, M., et al. (2021). Relationship between ambient black carbon and daily mortality in Tehran, Iran: A distributed lag nonlinear time-series analysis. Environmental Research.

  6. Torkashvand, J., Jonidi Jafari, A., Kermani, M., et al. (2021). Occurrence, spatial distribution, seasonal variations, potential sources, and inhalation-based health risk assessment of organic/inorganic pollutants in ambient air of Tehran city. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.

  7. Kermani, M., Shahsavani, A., et al. (2025). Health outcomes attributed to inhalation of microplastics released from masks during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.

 

Wagd Ajeeb | Energy and Sustainability | Excellence in Research Award

Wagd Ajeeb | Energy and Sustainability | Excellence in Research Award

Dr Wagd Ajeeb, IST Tecnico Lisbon University, Portugal

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb 🎓⚙️ is a mechanical engineer specializing in energy systems and climate change. He earned his Ph.D. from Aveiro University, Portugal (2019), focusing on nanofluids in micro heat exchangers. With experience at IST Lisbon, the University of Padua, and IDMEC, he has contributed to cutting-edge projects on green hydrogen, synthetic biofuels, and thermal management. His research includes high-impact publications on nanofluids and renewable energy 🌱🔬. A member of leading R&D centers, he actively participates in scientific conferences and innovation forums. Passionate about sustainable energy, Dr. Ajeeb advances technologies for a cleaner future 🌍⚡.

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Education

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb 🎓 is a specialist in Energy Systems and Climate Change with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Aveiro University, Portugal (2015-2019) 🌍🔥. His thesis focused on convective heat transfer of non-Newtonian nanofluids in micro heat exchangers. He earned his M.Sc. in Thermal Machine Engineering from Tishreen University, Syria (2012-2015) ⚡💧, researching hydropower plant design at the 16-Tishreen Dam. His B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Albaath University (2007-2012) 🌬️🔧 explored wind energy potential in Syria. With strong expertise in renewable energy and thermal systems, he contributes to advancing sustainable engineering solutions. ⚙️💡

Employment

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb is a dedicated mechanical engineer and researcher at the Centre for Innovation, Technology, and Policy Research (IN+), IST Lisbon University, Portugal (2023–2024) 🔬⚙️. He collaborates with PRIO on the M-ECO2 project, focusing on green hydrogen and synthetic biofuels 🌿🔋. Previously, he worked at the University of Padua, Italy (2022–2023), researching fouling mitigation in heat exchangers with Hexxcell Ltd ❄️💧. His expertise spans nanofluids for advanced cooling (IST Lisbon, 2020–2022) and CFD simulations for Bosch’s Smart Green Homes project (University of Aveiro, 2019–2020) 🏡⚡. A member of the Syrian Engineers Syndicate, he also worked on renewable energy and power systems in Syria (2013–2015) ⚡🌍.

Research Focus

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb 🔬⚡ specializes in renewable energy, hydrogen production, and nanofluids for thermal applications. His research spans life cycle assessments of green hydrogen and renewable diesel 🌱🔋, published in high-impact Q1 journals. He investigates hydrogen production via alkaline electrolysis and its sustainability implications 🔄⚡. Additionally, he explores nanofluid properties, enhancing heat transfer efficiency in compact heat exchangers ❄️🔥. His work includes experimental and numerical studies on Al₂O₃ and TiO₂ nanofluids, optimizing thermal management solutions. Dr. Ajeeb’s contributions drive advancements in sustainable energy and innovative thermal technologies for a greener future 🌍🚀.

Awards

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb has been recognized for outstanding research contributions with prestigious awards 🌟. He received the Best Paper Award at the 8th World Congress on Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer (MHMT 2023) in Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹, showcasing his excellence in scientific innovation. His achievements continued in July 2024, when he was honored with the Best Research Presentation Award at the 9th International Conference on Green Energy Technologies (ICGET 2024) in Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪. These accolades highlight his dedication to advancing research in energy and heat transfer, reinforcing his impact in the scientific community 🔬🏆.

Association Member

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb is a researcher at the Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research (IN+) at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon 🇵🇹. He is also affiliated with the Mechanical Engineering Institute (IDMEC) at IST and the Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA) at the University of Aveiro ⚙️🔬. His research contributions extend to R&D teams of FCT, including the Laboratório de Robótica e Sistemas de Engenharia (Jun 2020–Aug 2021) 🤖 and the Laboratório Associado de Energia, Transportes e Aeronáutica (July 2021–2023) ✈️⚡. His work focuses on advanced mechanical engineering and automation 🚀.

Scientific Activities

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb is an accomplished researcher in energy and fluid mechanics, actively contributing to international conferences and forums. 🌍⚡ He participated in the LARSyS 2024 Meeting and Be Next | Europe’s Decentralized Energy Innovation Forum in Lisbon. 🇵🇹🔋 In 2023, he attended the Eurogas Annual Conference, the IN+ 25 Years of Innovation event, and chaired a session at the 8th World Congress on Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer. 🎤📊 He has lectured at Lisbon University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Tishreen University. 🎓🔥 His expertise spans renewable energy, thermal fluids, and nanofluids, making significant contributions to global energy sustainability. 🌱💡

Publication Top Notes

Experimental investigation of heat transfer performance of Al2O3 nanofluids in a compact plate heat exchanger

Nanofluids in compact heat exchangers for thermal applications: A State-of-the-art review

Forced convection heat transfer of non-Newtonian MWCNTs nanofluids in microchannels under laminar flow

Performance evaluation of convective heat transfer and laminar flow of non-Newtonian MWCNTs in a circular tube

Experimental and numerical study of convective heat transfer and laminar flow of a MWCNTs nanofluid in a horizontal tube

Life cycle assessment of green hydrogen production through electrolysis: A literature review