Wonder Dlamini | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wonder Dlamini | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Researcher, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Dr. Wonder Nathi Dlamini is a researcher, educator, and innovator specializing in environmental science, nanotechnology, and microbial research. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Technology from NYCU and an MSc in Soil and Environmental Sciences from NCHU. His work focuses on sustainable technologies for global challenges.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Dr. Dlamini holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Technology from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and an MSc in Soil and Environmental Sciences from National Chung Hsing University (NCHU). He received multiple scholarships, grants, and awards during his studies.

Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

Dr. Dlamini has experience as a Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, and Project Director at NYCU. He has also worked as an Educator at American Eagle Institute and as a Chief Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at NCHU. Additionally, he has industry experience as a Supervisor of Operations and Educator at TECH TOOL 2000 (PTY) LTD.

Awards and Awards ๐Ÿ†

Dr. Dlamini has received several awards and honors, including the Best Researcher Award, Outstanding Research Achievement Award, and Outstanding Reviewer Certificates. He has also received research grants, travel grants, and scholarships from various organizations.

Research Focus

Dr. Dlamini’s research focuses on environmental science, nanotechnology, and microbial research. He explores sustainable technologies for global challenges, including air and water pollution, climate change, and public health.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

1. Exploring the Interaction Dynamics of Growth-Promoting Bacterial Endophytes and Fertilizer on Oryza sativa L. Under Heat Stress
2. Unveiling the Thermotolerance and Growth-Promoting Attributes of Endophytic Bacteria Derived from Oryza sativa: Implications for Sustainable Agriculture
3. Enhanced Removal of Viral Aerosols Using Nanosilver/TiO2-Chitosan Filters Combined with a Negative Air Ionizer
4. Assessment of Air Pollution Emitted During Cooking in Shiselweni, Eswatini
5. Effectiveness of Oil-Free Cooking in Reducing Air Pollutants from Meat Cooking
6. The Journey to Gratification and Self-Discovery
7. A Step to Be Taken (2nd Ed.)
8. Rise Above: Transforming Toxicity into Triumph

Conclusion

Dr. Wonder Nathi Dlamini is an exceptional researcher with a strong track record of interdisciplinary research, international recognition, leadership, and collaboration. His commitment to policy recommendations, public engagement, and advancing sustainable technologies demonstrates his dedication to creating positive societal impact. While there are areas for improvement, Dr. Dlamini’s strengths make him an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Jingdi Li | Ecology and evolution | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jingdi Li | Ecology and evolution | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral researcher, University of British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Jingdi Li is a postdoctoral fellow in Zoology at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Her research focuses on host-microbiome interactions, thermal tolerance, and climate resilience. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oxford and has published numerous papers in reputable scientific journals.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Postdoctoral fellow, Zoology, University of British Columbia, Canada (2024-present) Ph.D. Biology, University of Oxford, UK (2020-2024) ย M.S. Bioinformatics, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), China & EMBL-EBI, Cambridge, UK (2017-2020) ย B.S. Biotechnology, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi’an, China (2013-2017)

Experience ๐Ÿงช

Postdoctoral fellow, Zoology, University of British Columbia, Canada (2024-present) ย Research assistant, University of Oxford, UK (2020-2024 Teaching assistant, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), China (2017-2018) ย Intern, Department of Public Information, UN NY (2019)

Awards & Honors๐Ÿ†

Dean of Graduate Fund, Pembroke (GBPยฃ250) (2022, 2023) Eurofins Award, Oxford Biology (GBPยฃ225) (2022) Pembroke Alumni Scholarship (GBPยฃ4,000) (2021) The First Prize, Biology Transfer Viva, Oxford (2021)

Research Focus ๐Ÿ”

Host-microbiome interactions Thermal tolerance and climate resilience Microbiome-based early detection systems for disease risk Evolutionary ecology and epidemiology

Publications๐Ÿ“š

1. ๐ŸŒŸ “Microbial Primer: Microbiome and thermal tolerance – a new frontier in climate resilience?” (Microbiology, 2025)
2. ๐ŸŒŽ “Warming during different life stages has distinct impacts on host resistance ecology and evolution” (Ecology Letters, 2025)
3. ๐ŸŒก๏ธ “Excess mortality of infected ectotherms induced by climate change depends on pathogen kingdom and evolutionary history” (PLoS Biol, 2024)
4. ๐ŸŒฟ “Dual stressors of infection and warming can destabilize host microbiomes” (Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 2024)
5. ๐Ÿ“Š “Experimental temperatures shape host microbiome diversity and composition” (Global Change Biology, 2023)
6. ๐ŸŒŸ “The evolution history of Fe-S cluster A-type assembly protein reveals multiple gene duplication events and essential protein motifs” (Genome Biology and Evolution, 2020)
7. ๐Ÿ“š “The Microbiome Protocols eBook Initiative: Building a Bridge to Microbiome Research” (iMeta, 2024)
8. ๐ŸŒฟ “Gut microbiota of the critically endangered Saiga antelope across two wild populations in a year without mass mortality” (Scientific Reports, 2023)
9. ๐ŸŒก๏ธ “Symbiosis and host responses to heat” (Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 2022)
10. ๐Ÿ“Š “Microbiome response to temperature changes across diverse host species” (Poster, 1st Applied Hologenomics Conference, 2022)

Conclusion

Dr. Jingdi Li’s impressive academic background, research excellence, interdisciplinary approach, and leadership skills make her an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While there are areas for improvement, her strengths and achievements demonstrate her potential to make a significant impact in her field.