Carlos Sousa-Oliveira | Environmental Science | Academic Excellence Award

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Academic Excellence Award

Carlos Sousa-Oliveira
Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal

Carlos Sousa-Oliveira
Affiliation Instituto Superior Técnico
Country Portugal
Scopus ID 7202422562
Documents 138
Citations 2,596
h-index 25
Subject Area Environmental Science
Event International Academic Excellence Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-5967-7126

Carlos Sousa-Oliveira reported research metrics and selected publications concerning seismic risk, earthquake impacts, structural heritage, and disaster-response technologies. These topics demonstrate the relevance of interdisciplinary research to environmental resilience, infrastructure safety, and disaster preparedness. The publication details and identifiers below provide pathways for readers to explore the associated research.

Abstract

Carlos Sousa-Oliveira’s listed publications address earthquake engineering, historical seismic events, building-risk assessment, and technological approaches to disaster response. His selected research includes studies of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, the 1969 Cape Saint Vincent earthquake, and building vulnerability in Lisbon. Other work examines video evidence of structural collapse and the application of camera technologies in disaster management. These subjects connect engineering analysis with risk reduction, heritage protection, and societal sustainability. Reported bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative overview of research output and citation activity, although they do not independently establish research quality or individual contribution to each publication. \(1\)

Keywords

Academic Excellence Award, seismic risk, earthquake engineering, structural safety, disaster response, environmental sustainability, historical earthquakes, building assessment, research impact.

Introduction

Earthquake research supports the identification of vulnerable structures, the interpretation of historical hazards, and the development of strategies to reduce disaster consequences. In Portugal, seismic history and the exposure of urban infrastructure make these areas important for engineering and risk-management research. Studies of earthquake effects can inform building assessment, emergency planning, and the preservation of architectural heritage. (3)

Research Profile

The supplied profile lists 138 documents, 2,596 citations, and an h-index of 25 for Scopus author identifier 7202422562. These indicators describe indexed publication activity and citation patterns at the time the metrics were recorded. They can support an initial overview of scholarly visibility but may change as databases update. Subject classifications and author attribution should be checked against the researcher’s official profile before formal evaluation. (1)

Research Contributions

The selected works cover several connected research themes:

  • Assessment of seismic risk for individual buildings in Lisbon.
  • Analysis of earthquake effects on rivers and tributaries in mainland Portugal.
  • Interpretation of structural collapse using video-camera footage.
  • Investigation of camera technologies and disaster-response practices following earthquakes.

Together, these themes illustrate how engineering, historical evidence, and emerging technologies can contribute to understanding seismic hazards and improving disaster preparedness. (2)

Publications

Selected publications include Collapse of the Dharahara Tower During the April 25, 2015 Nepal Earthquake: A New Interpretation Based on Video-Camera Footage (2025); A Rapid Assessment Method for Evaluating the Seismic Risk of Individual Buildings in Lisbon (2025); and An Evaluation of the Effects of the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake on Rivers and Their Tributaries in Mainland Portugal (2025). Other relevant titles include The Role of Video Cameras and Emerging Technologies in Disaster Response to Increase Sustainability of Societies (2024) and “Did You Feel It 50 Years Ago?” The 1969 Mw 7.8 Cape Saint Vincent Earthquake (2024). DOI links are provided in the references for bibliographic verification. (2) (5)

Research Impact

Research on structural vulnerability and earthquake consequences can inform safer infrastructure planning and evidence-based disaster management. Rapid building-assessment methods may assist prioritization, while video records can provide useful observations for post-event analysis. The broader value of these approaches depends on methodological reliability, appropriate data interpretation, and practical application. (3) (4)

Award Suitability

The Academic Excellence Award provides a framework for recognizing research output, scholarly engagement, and contributions to relevant fields. The supplied publication record and citation indicators offer potential evaluation evidence. A comprehensive award assessment should additionally consider publication quality, methodological rigor, originality, verified authorship, collaboration, and the practical or scientific significance of the work. No award outcome is implied by this profile.

Conclusion

Carlos Sousa-Oliveira’s listed research spans seismic-risk assessment, historical earthquake analysis, structural investigation, and technology-supported disaster response. These subjects are relevant to infrastructure resilience and the understanding of natural hazards. The profile summarizes supplied bibliometric information and selected publications, while the linked identifiers and DOI records enable further examination of the underlying research.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Carlos Sousa-Oliveira, Author ID 7202422562. Scopus.
    [https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7202422562]
  2. International Journal of Architectural Heritage. (2025). Collapse of the Dharahara Tower During the April 25, 2015 Nepal Earthquake: A New Interpretation Based on Video-Camera Footage.
    [https://doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2024.2385964
  3. Sustainability. (2025). A Rapid Assessment Method for Evaluating the Seismic Risk of Individual Buildings in Lisbon.
    [https://doi.org/10.3390/su17136027]
  4. Hydrology. (2025). An Evaluation of the Effects of the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake on Rivers and Their Tributaries in Mainland Portugal.
    [https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology12060150]
  5. Sustainability. (2024). The Role of Video Cameras and Emerging Technologies in Disaster Response to Increase Sustainability of Societies: Insights on the 2023 Türkiye–Syria Earthquake.
    [https://doi.org/10.3390/su16177618]
  6. Seismological Research Letters. (2024). “Did You Feel It 50 Years Ago?” The 1969 Mw 7.8 Cape Saint Vincent Earthquake.
    [https://doi.org/10.1785/0220230191]
  7. ORCID. (n.d.). Carlos Sousa-Oliveira researcher identifier.
    [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5967-7126]

Patrick Minyangu | Environmental Science | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Patrick Minyangu
FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Democratic Republic of the Congo

Patrick Minyangu
Affiliation FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
Scopus ID 57220055670
Documents 1
Citations 8
h-index 1
Subject Area Environmental Science
Event International Academic Excellence Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-9423-5932

Patrick Minyangu is recognized for research addressing agricultural sustainability, food security, and climate resilience within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His work integrates empirical analysis, agricultural innovation, and evidence-based policy evaluation to improve livelihoods among vulnerable farming communities. Through collaborations with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, his research contributes to understanding sustainable production systems, technology adoption, and climate adaptation in Eastern Africa.[1]

Abstract

Patrick Minyangu’s scholarly activities emphasize sustainable agriculture, household food security, and resilience to climate shocks in conflict-affected regions. His research employs robust quantitative methodologies, including instrumental variable estimation and pseudo-panel analysis, to evaluate agricultural interventions and rural development outcomes. The findings provide practical evidence supporting climate-smart agriculture, improved crop technologies, and informed policy development for vulnerable farming systems.[1]

Keywords

  • Environmental Science
  • Climate Resilience
  • Food Security
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Technology Adoption
  • Sustainable Agriculture

Introduction

Agricultural sustainability remains a critical priority for regions experiencing environmental stress and socioeconomic vulnerability. Patrick Minyangu’s work examines these challenges through applied environmental and agricultural research, providing evidence that supports improved decision-making and resilient farming systems. His investigations address household welfare, fertilizer adoption, cassava production technologies, and food security under changing climatic conditions.[2]

Research Profile

Affiliated with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Patrick Minyangu focuses on interdisciplinary environmental science integrating agricultural economics, rural development, and statistical analysis. His publications demonstrate an emphasis on evidence-based evaluation of farming practices and sustainable resource management within Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring agricultural systems.[3]

Research Contributions

His research has contributed to understanding climate-induced food insecurity, adoption of organic and inorganic fertilizers, farmer typologies, cassava technology dissemination, and varietal performance evaluation. These studies support development agencies, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders seeking sustainable solutions supported by empirical evidence and quantitative evaluation techniques.[4]

Publications

  • Climate Shocks and Sustainable Household Food Security in Eastern DRC.
  • FAO DIEM Monitoring Cycle 11 Report.
  • Factors Influencing Fertiliser Adoption for Maize Production.
  • Farmer Typology and Improved Cassava Production Technologies.
  • Rice Varietal Selection Using AMMI Modeling.

Research Impact

Although at an early stage according to indexed publication metrics, Patrick Minyangu’s research demonstrates measurable scholarly visibility with documented citations and international dissemination. His work provides practical value for sustainable development initiatives, agricultural policy, and resilience planning across environmentally sensitive regions.[5]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award appropriately recognizes research that combines methodological rigor with practical societal relevance. Patrick Minyangu’s investigations address pressing environmental and agricultural challenges using analytical approaches that generate actionable evidence for improving food security, sustainable farming, and rural resilience, aligning well with the objectives of international academic recognition.[1]

Conclusion

Patrick Minyangu’s scholarly portfolio reflects a balanced combination of environmental science, agricultural innovation, and policy-oriented research. His contributions strengthen understanding of sustainable agricultural systems while supporting evidence-informed interventions that enhance food security and climate resilience. These characteristics make his research profile consistent with the objectives of the International Academic Excellence Awards.

External Links

References

  1. Minyangu P. Climate Shocks and Sustainable Household Food Security in Eastern DRC. Sustainability (2026). DOI: 10.3390/su18157821.
  2. FAO. DIEM Monitoring Cycle 11 Report, 2026. FAO Repository.
  3. Minyangu P. Factors Influencing the Adoption of Inorganic and Organic Fertilisers. African Journal of Agricultural Research. DOI: 10.5897/AJAR2025.17095.
  4. Minyangu P. Farmer Typology and Adoption of Improved Cassava Production Technologies. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience. DOI: 10.1079/ab.2025.0018.
  5. Minyangu P. Rice Varietal Selection Using AMMI Modeling. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science.

Manuel Toledo Padrón | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Manuel Toledo Padrón | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

University of Cordoba | Spain

Manuel is a young and internationally recognized researcher specializing in odour emissions from organic waste and wastewater treatment. His scientific career began in 2015 with a competitive F.P.I. pre-doctoral contract at the University of Córdoba, where he launched a pioneering research line on odour impact assessment in waste management. During his doctoral studies, he published six JCR-indexed papers, presented at multiple international congresses, and undertook two research stays abroad, advancing knowledge on sulphur compound behaviour in air-sampling materials. His work represented a significant step forward in odour quantification and minimisation, essential for sustainable waste treatment. In 2018, he continued as a postdoctoral researcher at Córdoba, contributing to odour mitigation strategies in co-composting plants, with three additional JCR publications. A subsequent postdoctoral stay at Ghent University focused on biofiltration of volatile organic compounds and novel analytical methods for water odorant detection, resulting in two high-impact articles. Since 2021, Manuel has been a Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral researcher at the University of Valladolid and a member of the Institute of Sustainable Processes (ISP), focusing on odour prevention in sewage networks and treatment plants. He has participated in national and international projects, research contracts with companies, and teaching innovation initiatives, while supervising degree, master’s, and doctoral theses. With 21 scientific publications, 16 conference participations, editorial roles, and prestigious awards—including the extraordinary thesis prize and the Abbás Ibn Firnás award—Manuel has established himself as a leading researcher. His medium- and long-term goals center on advancing sustainable odour and GHG mitigation strategies for environmental protection and industrial application.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

  • Odour prevention strategies in wastewater treatment and composting plants: A review  – Journal of Environmental Management, 2025.

  • Activated sludge process versus rotating biological contactors in WWTPs: Evaluating the influence of operation and sludge bacterial content on their odor impact  – Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2022.

  • Optimization of activated sludge recycling and oxidized ammonium recycling as odour control strategies in wastewater treatment plants  – Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2022.

  • Enhanced removal of hydrophobic volatile organic compounds in biofilters and biotrickling filters: A review on the use of surfactants and the addition of hydrophilic compounds  – Chemosphere, 2021.

  • Study of the Tagus River and Entrepeñas reservoir ecosystem around the Trillo nuclear power plant using chemometric analysis: Influence on water, sediments, algae and fish  – Chemosphere, 2021.

  • Biofiltration of butyric acid: Monitoring odor abatement and microbial communities – Environmental Research, 2020.

  • Co-composting of chicken manure, alperujo, olive leaves/pruning and cereal straw at full-scale: Compost quality assessment and odour emission  – Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2020.