Majid Kermani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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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.

 

Amir Hossein Nafez | Environmental Science | Environmental Impact Award

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Dr. Amir Hossein Nafez | Environmental Science | Environmental Impact Award

Academic Member | Isfahan University of medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Amir Hossein Nafez is a distinguished environmental health engineer whose academic and research career reflects a deep commitment to sustainability, environmental biotechnology, and waste management innovation. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Health Engineering from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, where his doctoral research focused on evaluating sewage sludge composting using biological and environmental parameters to enhance compost maturity and stability. Dr. Nafez also holds a Master’s degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, which together built a strong foundation in water, wastewater, and solid waste management. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, he leads pioneering research projects on solid waste treatment, biosolids management, composting, and microbial risk assessment. His research interests encompass solid waste management, hazardous waste handling, biological waste treatment, composting and vermicomposting, biosolids recycling, and microbial quality assessment. Dr. Nafez has co-authored more than 35 peer-reviewed articles in globally recognized journals, including Waste Management, Environmental Research, Environmental Technology & Innovation, and Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, where his work on microbial stability, heavy metal assessment, and biochar application in composting has been widely cited. His research skills include advanced laboratory analysis, microbial examinations, leachate treatment, bioremediation, and environmental monitoring. As a proactive academic, Dr. Nafez collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address complex environmental and public health challenges while mentoring students in environmental sustainability and waste recovery methods. His professional engagements extend to collaborative research on microbial risk mitigation, pollution control, and the development of safe waste disposal practices in healthcare and industrial sectors. Dr. Nafez’s notable contributions have earned him recognition within the scientific community, highlighting his commitment to promoting eco-efficient waste management systems and innovative recycling strategies. He has also contributed to national and international research initiatives aimed at reducing environmental contamination and improving urban health outcomes. Through his extensive research, teaching, and scientific collaborations, Dr. Amir Hossein Nafez continues to influence the advancement of environmental engineering practices globally. His scholarly dedication, technical expertise, and vision for sustainable development underscore his significant role in shaping future environmental health strategies, making him a deserving candidate for recognition and professional distinction in the global research community.

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Featured Publications

  1. Nikaeen, M., Nafez, A. H., Bina, B., Nabavi, B. F., & Hassanzadeh, A. (2015). Respiration and enzymatic activities as indicators of stabilization of sewage sludge composting. Waste Management, 39, 104–110. (Citations: 112)

  2. Nafez, A. H., Nikaeen, M., Bina, B., & Hassanzadeh, A. (2015). Composting of sewage sludge in different strategies of aeration with a mixture of green plant wastes as bulking agent. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 24(6), 2406–2414. (Citations: 58)

  3. Nafez, A. H., Nikaeen, M., Kadkhodaie, S., & Hatamzadeh, M. (2015). Sewage sludge composting: Quality assessment for agricultural application. Environmental Monitoring & Assessment, 187(709), 1–9. (Citations: 85)

  4. Sadeghi, S., Nafez, A. H., Nikaeen, M., Mohammadi, F., & Hadi, M. (2022). Microbial characteristics of municipal solid waste compost: Occupational and public health risks from surface-applied compost. Waste Management, 144, 98–105. (Citations: 47)

  5. Nafez, A. H., Nikaeen, M., Hassanzadeh, A., & Kadkhodaei, S. (2020). Changes in microbial populations during co-composting of dewatered sewage sludge with pruning wastes in windrow piles. Biodiversitas, 21(10), 4655–4662. (Citations: 22)

  6. Sharafi, S. M., Ebrahimpour, K., & Nafez, A. H. (2021). Environmental disinfection against COVID-19 in different areas of health care facilities: A review. Reviews on Environmental Health, 36(2), 193–198. (Citations: 95)

  7. Yavari, A., Nazar, M. M., Sharafi, S. M., & Nafez, A. H. (2022). Evaluation of stability and maturity indices during composting process from a mixture of poultry waste and sawdust by windrow method. Iranian Journal of Health and Environment, 15(4), fa1–fa16. (Citations: 19)