Zhiguo Meng | Earth Science | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Zhiguo Meng | Earth Science | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Jilin University | China

Zhiguo Meng is a professor and doctoral supervisor at the College of Geoexploration Science and Technology, Jilin University (Changchun, China). His primary research area is microwave remote sensing — especially using passive microwave radiometry to probe the thermal and physical properties of planetary surfaces. A key focus of Meng’s work is the study of the lunar regolith (the Moon’s surface “soil”): its dielectric properties, temperature distribution, composition, and thickness. For example, in one influential paper, he and colleagues demonstrated that the abundance of iron oxide (FeO) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in lunar soil strongly influences microwave thermal emissions — but these compositional effects aren’t the only controls on emission behaviour.Meng’s group also investigates how the dielectric constant of lunar soil changes with frequency and temperature (using simulant materials in the lab), showing that both variables significantly affect microwave brightness temperature — a critical factor for interpreting data from lunar orbiters accurately.Using data from the passive microwave sounder instruments onboard the lunar missions Chang’e-1 and Chang’e-2, Meng has contributed to mapping subsurface structure, regolith thickness, and basalt–mare units on the Moon by developing frameworks to parse “brightness temperature” anomalies that are invisible in optical or infrared data. Overall, Meng’s work lies at the intersection of geophysics, planetary science, and microwave remote sensing. His research improves our ability to infer the composition, layering, and thermal properties of planetary surfaces — especially the Moon — from orbit, supporting lunar geology, exploration, and future mission planning.

Profiles: Scopus | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Chang, W., Meng, Z., Bugiolacchi, R., Xu, Y., Zheng, Y., Zong, Q., Zhang, X., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Geological evolution of Rima Bode on the Moon revealed by multi-source remote sensing data. Remote Sensing, 17, 3824.

  2. Shu, C., Meng, Z., Yang, Y., Wang, Y., Liu, S., Zhang, X., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Deep learning-based InSAR time-series deformation prediction in coal mine areas. Geo-Spatial Information Science, 2025, 1-23.

  3. Liu, R., Zhang, X., Zhao, S., Xu, Y., Luo, P., Li, Y., Zeng, X., Sun, C., Pang, R., Li, C., Li, X., Xie, L., Meng, Z., Zong, Q., & Wang, C. (2025). Million-year solar wind irradiation recorded in Chang’E-5 and Chang’E-6 samples. Nature Communications, 16, 9197.

  4. Mei, L., Liu, C., Meng, Z., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Bugiolacchi, R., Zong, Q., Cheng, W., Ping, J., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Definition of effective brightness temperature difference and its geological significance. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 63, Article 4508411.

  5. Bugiolacchi, R., Meng, Z., Hu, G. P., & Mall, U. (2025). Oceanus Procellarum and Mare Imbrium lava flows: A new comparative look using microwave radiometer data. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, 130, e2024JE008827.

Prof. Dr. Zhiguo Meng’s research advances planetary science by improving our ability to interpret microwave remote sensing data for exploring the Moon’s geological history, surface composition, and subsurface structure. His work strengthens global lunar exploration efforts, supports resource-mapping for future missions, and enhances Earth-based applications such as InSAR deformation monitoring for mining and geohazard assessment. Through innovative modeling, deep-learning approaches, and multi-mission data analysis, he contributes valuable scientific tools that benefit both fundamental research and practical engineering, fostering technological progress and informed decision-making in space science and Earth observation.

Rasoul Yarahmadi | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Rasoul Yarahmadi | Environmental Science | Editorial Board Member

Professor | Iran University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Rasoul Yarahmadi is a distinguished researcher in the field of Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, and Air Pollution Control, whose scientific contributions have significantly advanced industrial safety, pollution mitigation, and public health management. With over 1,500 citations, an h-index of 21, and an i10-index of 47, his impactful research bridges science and society by integrating innovative technologies with sustainable health and safety practices.His work spans multiple disciplines, emphasizing air pollution modeling, exposure assessment, health risk analysis, environmental management systems (HSE-MS), and non-thermal plasma-based pollutant control. Dr. Yarahmadi’s research has provided new frameworks for air quality improvement, chemical exposure control, and industrial hygiene, offering vital insights for safer and cleaner work environments.Notably, his highly cited studies—such as “Oxidative/Nitrosative Stress, Autophagy and Apoptosis as Therapeutic Targets of Melatonin in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis” and “Decomposition of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds Using Non-Thermal Plasma Coupled with TiO₂/GAC Systems”—reflect his commitment to applying scientific innovation to human health and environmental preservation. His publications in Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets, Journal of Electrostatics, Safety Science, and Journal of Environmental Management demonstrate a balanced integration of toxicology, engineering, and occupational health.Dr. Yarahmadi’s research also advances risk management and safety optimization through methodologies like STAMP-fuzzy DEMATEL and fuzzy TOPSIS, helping industries make informed decisions in accident prevention, sustainability planning, and safety performance evaluation. His collaborative studies on nanomaterial exposure control, filtration systems, and ergonomic intervention have further contributed to improving occupational well-being and industrial air quality standards.Through interdisciplinary research and global collaborations, Dr. Yarahmadi continues to influence policies and practices in industrial hygiene, environmental protection, and sustainable occupational systems. His scientific vision focuses on developing data-driven, technology-enabled solutions for cleaner air, safer workplaces, and healthier communities, thereby strengthening the link between scientific innovation and societal well-being.

Profiles: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Hosseinzadeh, A., Javad-Moosavi, S. A., Reiter, R. J., Yarahmadi, R., & others. (2018). Oxidative/nitrosative stress, autophagy and apoptosis as therapeutic targets of melatonin in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets, 22(12), 1049–1061.
Citations: 110

Khadem, M., Faridbod, F., Norouzi, P., Rahimi Foroushani, A., Ganjali, M. R., & others. (2017). Modification of carbon paste electrode based on molecularly imprinted polymer for electrochemical determination of diazinon in biological and environmental samples. Electroanalysis, 29(3), 708–715.
Citations: 103

Abedi, K., Ghorbani-Shahna, F., Jaleh, B., Bahrami, A., Yarahmadi, R., & others. (2015). Decomposition of chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs) using NTP coupled with TiO₂/GAC, ZnO/GAC, and TiO₂–ZnO/GAC in a plasma-assisted catalysis system. Journal of Electrostatics, 73, 80–88.
Citations: 86

Gholami, P. S., Nassiri, P., Yarahmadi, R., Hamidi, A., & Mirkazemi, R. (2015). Assessment of Health Safety and Environment Management System function in contracting companies of one of the petro-chemistry industries in Iran: A case study. Safety Science, 77, 42–47.
Citations: 74

Abareshi, F., Yarahmadi, R., Solhi, M., & Farshad, A. A. (2015). Educational intervention for reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and promoting productivity. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 21(4), 480–485.
Citations: 62

Dr. Rasoul Yarahmadi’s research in environmental and occupational health has transformed scientific understanding of air pollution control, risk assessment, and sustainable safety systems. His innovations empower industries to minimize emissions, protect public health, and advance global sustainability through data-driven, eco-conscious solutions.