Naseem Akhtar | Environmental Health | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Naseem Akhtar | Environmental Health | Editorial Board Member

Postdoctoral Fellow | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Malaysia

Naseem Akhtar is a dedicated PhD researcher in the School of Industrial Technology at the Department of Environmental Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, whose scholarly work advances critical understanding of hydrology, hydrogeology, and environmental science with particular attention to water quality, groundwater dynamics, and pollution assessment in vulnerable landscapes. His research portfolio reflects a strong commitment to addressing the complex interactions among natural processes, anthropogenic pressures, and hydrogeochemical transformations that influence freshwater sustainability. Through influential publications in reputable international journals, he has contributed to major domains such as water quality index refinement using decision-support methodologies, multivariate analysis of heavy metals in groundwater systems, hydrogeochemical characterization for drinking and irrigation suitability, and the identification of pollution hotspots within rapidly urbanizing watersheds. His collaborative engagements span multidisciplinary teams across environmental technology, analytical chemistry, public health, and sustainable agriculture, demonstrating a capacity to integrate scientific rigour with applied relevance. He has co-authored impactful studies that inform groundwater management strategies, highlight the risks associated with heavy metal contamination, and propose improved frameworks for monitoring and decision-making in water-stressed regions. His contributions also extend to cross-sectoral research involving sustainability modelling and early disease detection programs, underscoring the broader societal relevance of his work. With an expanding citation record and a growing body of scholarly outputs, he continues to shape contemporary discourse on environmental resilience, resource management, and hydrological sustainability. His research trajectory positions him as an emerging scholar committed to producing evidence-based solutions that address global water challenges and support long-term environmental stewardship. He has 1253 citations from 21 documents with an h-index of 7.

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Publications

1. Akhtar, N., Ishak, M. I. S., Bhawani, S. A., & Umar, K. (2021). Various natural and anthropogenic factors responsible for water quality degradation: A review.

2. Akhtar, N., Ishak, M. I. S., Ahmad, M. I., Umar, K., Md Yusuff, M. S., Anees, M. T., … (2021). Modification of the water quality index (WQI) process for simple calculation using the multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method: A review.

3. Akhtar, N., Syakir, M. I., Rai, S. P., Saini, R., Pant, N., Anees, M. T., Qadir, A., & Khan, U. (2020). Multivariate investigation of heavy metals in groundwater for irrigation and drinking in Garautha Tehsil, Jhansi District, India.

4. Ahmed, S., Akhtar, N., Rahman, A., Mondal, N. C., Khurshid, S., Sarah, S., … (2022). Evaluating groundwater pollution with emphasis on heavy metal hotspots in an urbanized alluvium watershed of Yamuna River, northern India.

5. Akhtar, N., Syakir, M. I., Anees, M. T., Qadir, A., & Yusuff, M. S. (n.d.). Characteristics and assessment of groundwater.

David Camann | Environmental Health | Leading Environmental Health Scientist Award

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Mr. David Camann | Environmental Health | Leading Environmental Health Scientist Award

Technical Advisor | Southwest Research Institute | United States

David E. Camann is a Technical Advisor in the Organic Section of the Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Department within the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division. He earned his M.S. in Statistics from the University of Chicago in 1970 and a B.S. in Mathematics and Physics from Valparaiso University in 1966, with additional graduate study in Epidemiology at the University of Texas School of Public Health between 1980 and 1983. Mr. Camann is an accomplished researcher in environmental epidemiology, human exposure assessment, and toxicology, focusing on the effects of aerosolized pathogens, pesticides, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, and endocrine-disrupting semivolatile organic chemicals on human health. His work has included landmark studies linking prenatal and childhood chemical exposures to adverse birth outcomes, neurodevelopmental deficits, and increased risks of viral infections and cancers, with findings published in leading peer-reviewed journals in environmental health and exposure science. Throughout his career, Mr. Camann has been recognized for his contributions to methodological innovation in chemical exposure measurement, including the development of foam roller samplers and wipe-based pesticide collection methods. He has served as a Councilor of the International Society of Exposure Science (1998–2001) and as a member of its Editorial Review Board (2013–2018), reflecting his sustained impact on the field. His research achievements, extensive publication record, and editorial leadership have earned him broad recognition among peers, establishing him as a distinguished figure in the study of environmental exposures and human health outcomes. He has 11703 citations from 91 documents with an h-index of 55.

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Publications

1. Wheelock, K., Zhang, J., McConnell, R., Tang, D., Volk, H. E., Wang, Y., Herbstman, J. B., Wang, S., Phillips, D. H., Camann, D., Gong, J., & Perera, F. (2018). A novel method for source-specific hemoglobin adducts of nitro-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts.

2. Dixon, H. M., Scott, R. P., Holmes, D., Calero, L., Kincl, L. D., Waters, K. M., Camann, D. E., Calafat, A. M., Herbstman, J. B., & Anderson, K. A. (2018). Silicone wristbands compared with traditional polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure assessment methods. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry.

3. Dodson, R. E., Udesky, J. O., Colton, M. D., McCauley, M., Camann, D. E., Yau, A. Y., Adamkiewicz, G., & Rudel, R. A. (2017). Chemical exposures in recently renovated low-income housing: Influence of building materials and occupant activities. Environment International.

4. Jedrychowski, W. A., Perera, F. P., Maugeri, U., Majewska, R., Mroz, E., Flak, E., Roen, E. L., et al. (2017). Prenatal exposure to fine particles and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and birth outcomes: A two-pollutant approach. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health.

5. Lovinsky-Desir, S., Miller, R. L., Bautista, J., & Jung, K. H. (2016). Differences in ambient polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon concentrations between streets and alleys in New York City: Open space vs. semi-closed space. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.