Yassine Guendouzi – Oceanography – Best Researcher Award

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Yassine Guendouzi – Oceanography – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yassine Guendouzi distinguished academic and researcher in the field Oceanography. He has been building a substantial career in environmental science since 2011, focusing particularly on marine and coastal environments. Currently, he serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University Center of Tipaza in the Institute of Science, Department of Nature and Life Sciences, a position he has held since October 2018. Before joining academia, he was an Environmental Engineer at the National Laboratory of Control and Analysis of Fishery Products and Aquaculture and Aquatic Environment Safety (LNCAPPASM) in Algiers, Algeria, from March 2015 to October 2018. There, he was involved in crucial safety analyses and control measures for fishery products and aquaculture.

Earlier, from February 2012 to March 2015, he worked as an Environmental Engineer at the Coastal National Commissariat (CNL) in the Tipaza antenna, Algeria. His work there was pivotal in the integrated coastal zone management and he participated actively in the creation of protected marine areas. His first professional role was with The Environment Directorate of the Wilaya of Tipaza, Algeria, where he also served as

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Educations📚📚📚

He has an extensive background in marine sciences, holding several degrees in the field. From 2015 to 2019, he completed his PhD in Ecology and Marine Environment at the University Abdelhamid Ibn Badis in Mostaganem, Algeria. His doctoral research focused on the bioaccumulation of trace metals and radionuclides in the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis and the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus along the Algerian coasts, which can be found detailed in his publication at https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.18200.42243. Prior to his PhD, he earned a Magister in Marine Science and Aquaculture from the same university from 2012 to 2015, researching the quality of seawater in Mostaganem’s coastal region using the same species as bioindicators.

Before his postgraduate studies, he was trained as an Engineer in Marine Sciences at the National Higher School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL) in Algiers, Algeria, where he investigated the impact of chemical pollution on Posidonia meadows in the Bay of Algiers. This project was completed as part of his program from 2005 to 2011. Dr. [Name] began his academic journey after earning his Baccalaureate in the Scientific Section from Mohammed Rekaizi High School in Hadjout, Tipasa, Algeria in 2005.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

  • Sediment pollution: An assessment of anthropogenic and geogenic trace element contributions along the central Algerian coast

    Marine Pollution Bulletin
    2023-01 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114398
    Part of ISSN: 0025-326X
    CONTRIBUTORS: Mohamed Aroua; Mostefa Boulahdid; Olivier Radakovitch; Moustafa Benhalima; Yassine Guendouzi; Scott W. Fowler; Jean-Paul Ambrosi

  • Stock status of the bogue Boops boops (Walbaum, 1792) in Algerian West Coast (Southwestern Mediterranean Sea)

    Regional Studies in Marine Science
    2022-11 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2022.102727
    CONTRIBUTORS: Houria Handjar; Yassine Guendouzi; Abdellatif Niar; Hichem Kara; Moustafa Benhalima

  • Occurrence, contamination level and ecological risk assessment of dissolved and particulate trace elements in rivers entering the southwestern Mediterranean Sea

    Marine Pollution Bulletin
    2022-07 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113723
    Part ofISSN: 0025-326X

  • The Mussel Mytilus Galloprovincialis: Nutritional Quality and Bioindicator of Availability of Radionuclides in the Marine Environment (Algerian Basin)

    Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (2nd Edition)
    2021 | Book chapter
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-51210-1_105
    Part ofISBN: 9783030512095
    Part ofISBN: 9783030512101
    Part ofISSN: 1863-5520
    Part ofISSN: 1863-5539

  • Contamination level and ecological risk assessment of particulate trace metals in Southwestern Mediterranean Sea

    Regional Studies in Marine Science
    2021-07 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2021.101876
    Part ofISSN: 2352-4855

  • Effect of physiological conditions and biochemical factors of mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis in radioactivity monitoring programs along the Algerian coast

    Environmental Science and Pollution Research
    2020-06-22 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09775-0
    Part ofISSN: 0944-1344
    Part ofISSN: 1614-7499

  • Environmental and human health risk assessment of trace metals in the mussel ecosystem from the Southwestern Mediterranean

    Marine Pollution Bulletin
    2020-02 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110820
    CONTRIBUTORS: Yassine Guendouzi; Dina Lila Soualili; Scott W. Fowler; Mostefa Boulahdid

  • Etude de la bioaccumulation des métaux traces et des radionucléides chez la moule M. galloprovincialis et l’oursin P. lividus dans le littoral algérien

    Unpublished
    2019 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.18200.42243

  • Seasonal variation in bioavailability of trace metals in the echinoid Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816) from Algerian coastal waters: Effect of physiological indices

    Regional Studies in Marine Science
    2017 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2017.05.010

    EID:

    2-s2.0-85020921408

    CONTRIBUTORS: Guendouzi, Y.; Soualili, D.L.; Boulahdid, M.; Boudjenoun, M.; Mezali, K.

  • Biological Indices and Monitoring of Trace Metals in the Mussel from the Southwestern Mediterranean (Algeria): Seasonal and Geographical Variations

    Thalassas: An international journal of marine sciences
    2017-08-28 | Journal article
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41208-017-0043-0

Lakmali Weerasena – Ecological Conservation Award – Best Researcher Award

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Lakmali Weerasena – Ecological Conservation Award – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lakmali Weerasena distinguished academic and researcher in the field Ecological Conservation. She specializes in scientific computing with a particular focus on analyzing complex optimization problems and designing efficient algorithms using graph data structures for modeling and data analysis, both theoretically and in practical applications. Her research interests span various domains including engineering, conservation biology, and management science, where she explores emerging models. Drawing from classical optimization techniques, statistical concepts, and modern methodologies such as machine learning, she seeks to address multifaceted challenges. Her contributions extend beyond theoretical investigations to applied research, as evidenced by her publications across diverse areas in applied mathematics, operations research, and statistics in esteemed scientific journals. Furthermore, she actively engages with the academic community by organizing conference sessions and presenting her research as both an invited and contributing speaker, demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in her field.

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Educations📚📚📚

Lakmali Weerasena holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Clemson University, where she completed her dissertation on “Approximation in Multiobjective Optimization with Applications,” under the guidance of Professor Margaret Wiecek. Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned a Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences from Clemson University, focusing on optimization models for designing spatially compact ecological reserve systems, supervised by Professor Emeritus Douglas Shier. Lakmali’s academic journey began at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Mathematics. Additionally, she pursued non-degree graduate studies at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, delving into Introduction to Machine Learning offered by the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering during the spring of 2023. With her diverse educational background spanning across mathematics, optimization, and machine learning, Lakmali Weerasena exhibits a multidisciplinary approach to her academic pursuits.

 Work experiences

 

She has built a distinguished career in academia, currently serving as the UC Foundation Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga since August 2022. Prior to this role, she held positions as Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the same institution from August 2016 to August 2022, and as Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Limited Term) at Albany State University from August 2015 to May 2016. Earlier in her career, she served as a Lecturer at Kennesaw State University from August 2014 to May 2015 and as a Visiting Lecturer. Her academic journey began at Clemson University, where she served as a Graduate Teacher of Record from August 2007 to December 2013 while completing her Ph.D. in Operations Research. These experiences have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of mathematics education and research, allowing her to excel in her current role as an esteemed faculty member.

Teaching Experience

In her tenure at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, TN, USA, since August 2016, she has demonstrated her versatility and expertise in teaching across a wide range of courses in the Department of Mathematics. Her teaching portfolio encompasses both undergraduate and graduate levels, covering topics such as computational and applied mathematics, probability and statistics, mathematical statistics, operations research (both linear and nonlinear), applied statistics, mathematical programming, introductory statistics, discrete mathematics for computer science, elementary linear algebra, calculus, and precalculus. Additionally, she supervises graduate-level courses focused on doctoral research, graduate research, and thesis preparation. Through her dedication and proficiency in teaching diverse mathematical subjects, she plays a pivotal role in fostering students’ understanding and appreciation for mathematics at both introductory and advanced levels.

Conferences

Invited Presentations
1. Breadth First Search Algorithm to Identify Connected Reserve Systems, ASB Special Session
on Women in Biology Inspired by Women in Biology, March 2024, Association of Southeastern
Biologists
2. A Sequential Approach to the Design of Compact and Connected Reserve Systems, Research
Colloquium in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya,
Sri Lanka, January 2024.
3. An integrated approach to the design of compact and connected reserve systems, AWM Special
Session on Exploring the Intersection of Mathematics and Ecology: Research Applications and
Findings, September 2023, AWM Research Symposium.
4. Spatially explicit mathematical model for invasive species management, AMS Special Session
on New Developments in Operations Research and Management Sciences I, October 2022, 2022
Fall Southeastern Sectional Meeting.
5. Advancing local search approximations for multiobjective combinatorial optimization problems,
Department of Mathematics Colloquium, October 2021, UTC, TN, US
6. An approximation approach for the generalized multiobjective set cover problem, Multi-Criteria
Decision Making (MCDM) section, INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the
Management Sciences) Conference, October 2021, California.
7. An approximation algorithm for the generalized multiobjective set cover problem, Approximation
Approaches for Multiobjective Optimization in stream Multiobjective Optimization session
under Multiobjective Optimization, 31st European Conference on Operational Research Conference,
July 2021, Athens, Greece (supported by UTC SimCenter grant).
8. Design of an algorithm with multiple-cost efficient rules for the generalized multiobjective set
cover problem, SimCenter and Department of Mathematics Colloquium, April 2021, UTC, TN,
USA.
9. Generalized set cover problem with conflict objective functions: algorithm and applications in
ecological conservation., Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) section, INFORMS (Institute
for Operations Research and the Management Sciences) Conference, October 2019, Seattle, USA
(supported by UTC grant).
10. Combinatorial optimization for ecological conservation, the 43rd Annual Meeting of the SIAM
Atlantic Section, September 2019, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, TN (supported by
UTC grant).
11. Approximation method for optimum design of a fin, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville,
Knoxville, TN, February 14, 2019 (supported by Department of Mathematics, The University
of Tennessee at Knoxville).
12. Multiobjective design of a fin in a steady-state regime, Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM)
section, INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences) Conference,
November 2018, Arizona, USA (supported by UTC grant).

Awards

She has mentored several students who have received prestigious awards and recognition for their academic achievements. Chathuri Aththanayaka participated in and presented a poster at the AWM Research Symposium, supported by the Division of Mathematical Sciences at the National Science Foundation (NSF DMS 2113506) in 2023. Christopher Tompkins received the NCUR Support Award from UTC in the same year. Delwyn Sam and Jonathan Stegmann were both honored with the Honor College Student Award from UTC in 2021 and 2018, respectively, highlighting their exceptional academic performance and contributions. Dell Zimmerman was granted the Scholarship, Engagement, the Arts, Research, Creativity, & Humanities (SEARCH) grant at UTC in 2018, where Dr. Soubantika Palchoudhury led the project. Additionally, Nichols Graham received the Undergraduate Research Award from Albany State University in 2016, recognizing his outstanding research endeavors under her guidance. These accolades underscore her dedication to mentoring and nurturing talented students, fostering their growth and success in academia.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

1. Weerasena L., Aththanayaka C., Bandara D., Advances in the decision-making of set covering
models under uncertainty, Annals of Operations Research (forthcoming, 2024):
(Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany).
2. Fadul M., Reising D., Weerasena L., Loveless T.D., Sartipi M., Tyler J., Improving RF-DNA
Fingerprinting Performance In An Indoor Multipath Environment Using Semi-Supervised Learning,
IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security (2024): 1-16
(Publisher: IEEE).
3. Fadul M., Reising D., Weerasena L., An Investigation into the Impacts of Deep Learning-based
Re-sampling on Specific Emitter Identification Performance, The Journal of Engineering (2023):
1:11 (Publisher: Wiley, New Jersey, US).
4. Weerasena L., Shier D., Tonkyn D., McFeaters M., Collins C., Sequential approach to reserve
design with compactness and contiguity considerations, Ecological Modelling (2023): 478:10281
(Publisher: Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands). CrossRef Google Scholar
5. Weerasena, L., Ebiefung, A., Skjellum, A., Design of a heuristic algorithm for the generalized
multi-objective set covering problem, Computational Optimization and Applications (2022): 82:717-
751
(Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany) CrossRef Google Scholar
6. Weerasena, L., Hunt, N., Bandara, D., McKnight, M., Spatially Explicit Multi-objective Mathematical
Model for Invasive Species Management, Biological Invasions (2022): 24:1839–1862
(Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany) CrossRef Google Scholar
7. Belinskiy, B., Hinton, D., Weerasena, L., Khan, M., On the Sturm–Liouville problem describing
an ocean waveguide covered by pack ice, Applicable Analysis (2021): 1-23
(Publisher: Taylor and Francis, London, United Kingdom) CrossRef Google Scholar
8. Weerasena, L., Advancing local search approximations for multiobjective combinatorial optimization
problems Journal of Combinatorial Optimization (2021): 1-24.
(Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany) CrossRef Google Scholar
9. Weerasena, L., Belinskiy, B. P., Hiestand, J. W., Optimal effectiveness and efficiency of a fin in
steady-state: multiobjective approach Optimization and Engineering (2020): 1157-1180.
(Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany) CrossRef Google Scholar
10. Weerasena, L. Algorithm for Generalized multiobjective set covering problem with an application
in ecological conservation, Int. J. of Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Optimisation (2020):
Volume 10 No.2, 167 – 186.
(Publisher: Inderscience, Geneva, Switzerland) CrossRef Google Scholar
11. Belinskiy, B. P., Hiestand, J. W., Weerasena, L., Optimal design of a fin in a steady-state regime.
Applied Mathematical Modeling (2020): Volume 77, Part 2, 1188-1200.
(Publisher: Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands) CrossRef Google Scholar
12. Gunasekera, S., Weerasena, L., Saram, A., Ajumobi, O., Exact inference for the Youden index to
discriminate individuals using two-parameter exponentially distributed pooled samples, Biostatistics
& Epidemiology (2019): 38-61.
(Publisher: Taylor and Francis, London, United Kingdom) CrossRef Google Scholar
13. Weerasena L., Wiecek M.M., A tolerance function for the multiobjective set covering problem.
Optimization Letters (2018): 1–19.
(Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany) CrossRef Google Scholar
14. Palchoudhury S., Jungjohann K.,Weerasena L., Arabshahi A., Gharge U., Albattah A., Miller
J., Patel K., Holler R., Enhanced legume root growth with pre-soaking in α Fe2O3 nanoparticle
fertilizer. Royal Society of Chemistry Advances (2018): 24075–24083.
(Publisher: The Royal Society of Chemistry, London, United Kingdom) CrossRef Google Scholar
15. Vanderpooten D., Weerasena L., Wiecek M.M., Covers and approximations in multiobjective
optimization. Journal of Global Optimization (2017): 67(3) 601–619.
(Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany) CrossRef Google Scholar

Enrique González Ortegón – Ecology – Best Researcher Award

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Enrique González Ortegón – Ecology

Dr. Enrique Gonzalez Ortegon distinguished academic and researcher in the field Ecology. His active participation in research projects is noteworthy. He has been involved in 25 competitive and 13 non-competitive projects. These projects have been diverse, ranging from an Antarctic survey in 2022 to 8 scientific campaigns aboard research vessels like R/V Alvariño, Margalef, and Oliver. Notably, he has also conducted 115 studies using a traditional boat in estuaries. His research findings have been shared widely, with him presenting 100 works at national and international conferences, showcasing his dedication and influence in the field of marine science.

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Since October 2017, he has been a distinguished researcher at ICMAN, where he has made significant contributions to the field of marine science. His focus areas include larval ecology, invasive species, and community ecology. In his role, he has successfully supervised 4 PhD theses and 6 Master’s dissertations, with 5 of the Master’s students continuing their work at research institutions across Spain. He has also acted as a postdoctoral supervisor for three PhDs working on larval ecology and modelling. His mentorship extends to 12 graduate dissertations.

In terms of publications, he has an impressive record of 114 works. This includes 72 peer-reviewed international publications and 6 book chapters, with 2 of these chapters being peer-reviewed and included in Advances in Ecological Research. Additionally, he has written 8 dissemination articles, 24 scientific-technical reports, and 3 normative documents relevant to fisheries.

Since October 2017, he has been a distinguished researcher at ICMAN, where he has made significant contributions to the field of marine science. His focus areas include larval ecology, invasive species, and community ecology. In his role, he has successfully supervised 4 PhD theses and 6 Master’s dissertations, with 5 of the Master’s students continuing their work at research institutions across Spain. He has also acted as a postdoctoral supervisor for three PhDs working on larval ecology and modelling. His mentorship extends to 12 graduate dissertations.

In terms of publications, he has an impressive record of 114 works. This includes 72 peer-reviewed international publications and 6 book chapters, with 2 of these chapters being peer-reviewed and included in Advances in Ecological Research. Additionally, he has written 8 dissemination articles, 24 scientific-technical reports, and 3 normative documents relevant to fisheries.

 

 

RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION : 🏆👏

  • He has achieved considerable success in the realm of research, innovations, and extension, marked by his completion and ongoing management of 25 research projects. His scholarly work is well-recognized, as evidenced by his citation index in Scopus/Web of Science or PubMed/Indian Citation Index, which stands at an impressive 1,254. In addition to this, he has undertaken 8 consultancy and industry-sponsored projects, reflecting his ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

    His contributions to academic literature include the publication of 5 books with ISBN, encompassing text, reference, chapters, and conference proceedings. The total cost of all his projects amounts to a substantial USD 7,256,302. However, he has not yet ventured into patent publishing and processing, as indicated by a count of zero in this area.

    His scholarly articles have a wide reach, with 72 journals published in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed index, and an additional 42 in other indexes. He holds 30 editorial appointments in various journals and conferences, underscoring his expertise and reputation in the academic community.

    His research focuses on coastal ecology, particularly in understanding the impacts of global change stressors like plastic pollution and heatwaves on marine life. He specializes in the benthic ecology of marine invertebrates, larval ecology of marine crustaceans, and the dynamics of marine communities, employing various models to study these aspects. His extensive work in the Guadalquivir estuary over 18 years has provided him with deep insights into taxonomy and estuary functioning.

    Previously, he worked at Regensburg University on a German/Spanish project, conducting genetic studies of European shrimp populations. From 2010 to 2017, he received five postdoctoral fellowships, including international stints in the UK (funded by the Spanish Ministry and Marie Curie) and national positions in Spain. In 2008, he contributed to the ‘First action lines for the management of invasive exotic species in Andalusia,’ an initiative by the European Conference of Invasive Exotic Species. Furthermore, in 2012, he worked on a project for the DFO in Canada, focusing on shrimp species, including the reporting of an exotic species.

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