Ahmed Ahmed Olaitan | Global Health and Infectious Disease Burden | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Ahmed Ahmed Olaitan | Global Health and Infectious Disease Burden | Young Scientist Award

PhD Scholar  |  Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin  |  Nigeria

Mr. Ahmed Ahmed Olaitan is an emerging academic and research scholar whose work bridges sociology, environmental studies, and sustainable development. His professional experience spans research, teaching, and community leadership, with active roles as a Lecturer at the Federal College of Forest Resources Management in Ishiagu, Nigeria, and a Research Fellow at the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria. His research contributions focus on traditional healthcare practices, indigenous community development, social and environmental sustainability, and the socio-economic dimensions of forestry and agroforestry. He has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles that explore the intersections of social systems, environmental conservation, and cultural knowledge transmission. His scholarly efforts extend to participation in national and international conferences, where he has presented research on environmental management, indigenous education, and climate change awareness. Ahmed’s research skills encompass qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data analysis using PLS-SEM, SPSS, NVivo, and Excel, and the development of community-based research frameworks that support sustainable livelihoods. His academic excellence has been recognized with honors, including the Graduate on Time Award from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, highlighting his dedication to timely and impactful scholarship. He has also served in leadership capacities such as Treasurer of the International Student Society at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin and Principal of Sheikh Ahmad Islamic School in Ilorin, Nigeria, where he promotes education and community empowerment. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to social innovation, research excellence, and practical approaches to achieving sustainable development goals. With a growing academic profile and a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary inquiry, Ahmed continues to contribute significantly to both scholarly research and societal advancement. He has achieved 22 Citations, 9 Documents, 3 h-index .

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Featured Publications

  1. GO Victory, Oyewole, A. L., & Olaitan, A. A. (2022). Climate-smart agricultural practices at Oyo State, Nigeria. South Asian Journal of Social Review, 1(1), 1–7.
    Citations: 45

  2. Tokede, A. M., Banjo, A. A., Ahmad, A. O., Fatoki, O. A., & Akanni, O. F. (2020). Farmers’ knowledge and attitude towards the adoption of agroforestry practices in Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 24(10), 1775–1780.
    Citations: 31

  3. Ibrahim, A., Abdullah, R., Ismail, W. N. A. T., & Olaitan, A. (2023). Strategy formulation to empower indigenous community involvement in cultural ecological tourism of Kuala Tahan National Park. Planning Malaysia, 21, 36–47.
    Citations: 19

  4. Ibrahim, A., Olaitan, A. A., Jazmina, W. N., Simin, M. H. A., & Nizam, M. S. (2023). Capacity building of indigenous youth through skills and career training programs in Malaysia. ISVS e-journal, 10(6), 151–163.
    Citations: 13

  5. Rose, A. O., Morenike, T. A., Ahmad, A. O., & Anne, T. F. A. (2020). Predictor of research productivity among married female research scientists in Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Finance and Economics, 8(5), 232–236.
    Citations: 9

Dr. Cyrine Belhadj | Global Health | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Cyrine Belhadj | Global Health | Best Researcher Award

National Engineering school of Tunis | Tunisia.

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🎓Education

Cyrine Belhadj is a passionate geoscientist and researcher specializing in geospatial analysis, environmental monitoring, and marine pollution. She holds a Doctorate in Geosciences from the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis. Her academic journey also includes multiple prestigious qualifications in bioinformatics, hydraulics, environmental modeling, and aquatic ecosystems management.

💼Professional Experience

Cyrine has taught at prestigious institutions such as the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, where she covers topics like Spatial Modeling and Remote Analysis. She has also taught GIS & Webmapping at the Polytechnic Higher Institute (ULT) and worked as a researcher at the National Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT), focusing on Geotechnical & Geohazard Engineering. Additionally, Cyrine has gained valuable experience through internships with organizations such as the Tunisian Petroleum Activities Company (ETAP), the Petroleum Research and Development Center (CRDP), and the Pasteur Institute of Tunis.

📚Academic Contributions

Cyrine Belhadj has authored several impactful publications, including “Integrated GIS & Remote Sensing Approach for Oil Contamination Sources in Tunisia” (2023), published in Regional Studies in Marine Science, which explores innovative methods for identifying and analyzing oil contamination in Tunisia. She also contributed to “Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment using GIS-based Techniques” (2024), a comprehensive work published by Springer, which discusses the application of GIS tools in assessing the vulnerability of groundwater resources to contamination.

🧑‍🔬Technical Skills 

Cyrine is proficient in a variety of cutting-edge tools and software, including QGIS, ArcGIS, MODFLOW, Python, MATLAB, and R. These technical skills enable her to effectively analyze complex environmental data, implement remote sensing solutions, and use geostatistics for environmental modeling.

📚Teaching Experience

Cyrine has shared her expertise by teaching at prominent institutions such as the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Polytechnic Higher Institute, and National Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT). She educates students in spatial modeling, remote sensing, GIS, and bio-chemistry, cultivating the next generation of environmental scientists.

🏆Certifications and Awards

Her excellence in research and practice is evidenced by multiple certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45000. Cyrine’s research on oil contamination along Tunisia’s northern coast earned her the 1st Award for Best Scientific Project by Springer Nature, establishing her as a recognized leader in her field.

🔬Research Interests

Cyrine’s primary research focus includes sustainable environmental development, marine pollution, and the impacts of climate change on aquatic ecosystems. She continues to explore solutions that balance ecological sustainability with scientific progress in addressing global environmental challenges.

🌏Mentorship and Supervision

Beyond her research, Cyrine is dedicated to mentoring young scientists and supervising student research projects. Her mentorship inspires the next generation of environmental scientists to make meaningful contributions to global environmental issues and sustainability.

🌐Scientific Contributions

Cyrine’s scientific work has earned her recognition in high-impact journals like Regional Studies in Marine Science and Environmental Sustainability Indicators. Noteworthy publications include her studies on oil contamination along Tunisia’s northern coast and groundwater vulnerability. Her research has been featured at prominent conferences such as CISAI, the Mediterranean Geosciences Union, and the Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration

📑Notable Publications 

“Advanced groundwater potential and contamination vulnerability assessment using integrated GIS-based AHP techniques: A case study from the Bizerte watershed, Tunisia”

Authors: Belhadj, C.; Riahi, R.; Sebei, A.; Sifi, S.; Rebai, N.
Publication Year: 2025
Journal: Environmental and Sustainability Indicators

“Remote sensing and numerical modeling to assess the drought in Ichkeul Lake, a RAMSAR wetland and UNESCO biosphere reserve, under climate change”

Authors: Belhadj, C., Sebei, A., Rebai, N., Harzallah, A., Béjaoui, B.
Publication Year: 2025
Journal: Regional Studies in Marine Science, Volume 82, Article 103986

“Contribution to the Assessment of the State of Oil Contamination in the Northern Coast of Tunisia (Southwestern Mediterranean Sea)”

Authors: Belhadj, C., Rifi, M., Mohamed, A.B., Rebai, N., Shili, A.
Publication Year: 2024
Journal: Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation, pp. 597–601

” An integrated GIS, remote sensing, geochemical, and ecological approach for correlating and identifying oil contamination sources of Tunisia’s northern coast”

Authors: Belhadj, C., Rifi, M., Mohamed, A.B., Rebai, N., Shili, A.
Publication Year: 2024
Journal: Regional Studies in Marine Science, Volume 69, Article 103320

“Forensic Fingerprinting of Biomarkers for the Geochemical Characterization of Oil Spills and Soil Contamination in the Coastal Area of Bizerte, Tunisia”

Authors: Belhadj, C., Mohamed, A.B., Rebai, N.
Publication Year: 2023
Journal: Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation, pp. 155–159