Journal of Environmental Innovation and Sustainability
Editorial Board
The Editorial Board of the journal is responsible for maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal's content. The board members are experts in their respective fields and play a crucial role in the peer review process, ensuring that all articles published meet the highest academic standards.
The Editorial Board is committed to upholding the principles of academic excellence, transparency, and ethical publishing practices. They work closely with authors, reviewers, and the editorial team to facilitate a smooth publication process.
Editor-in-Chief
Ahmed E Abasaeed PhD [View Profile]
Editor-in-Chief [Instituional Profile Link]Department: Department of Environmental Engineering
Affiliation: King Saud University, Riyadh
Designation: Professor
Email: abasaeed@ksu.edu.saCountry: Saudi Arabia
Ahmed E. Abasaeed is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. He has over three decades of academic, research, and professional experience in chemical and biochemical engineering. He has taught and supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students and has served on numerous departmental, college, and university committees. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to catalysis, reaction engineering, and sustainable chemical processes and is ranked among the top 2% scientists worldwide.
Editorial Members
Kelvin Tang Kang Wee PhD
Editorial Member [View Profile]Affiliation: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Department: Department of Built Environment and Surveying
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Email: tkkelvin@utm.myCountry: Malaysia
Kelvin received his B. Eng. (Geomatics)(Hons) from UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia (UTM), Master of Remote Sensing & GIS from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and completed his Ph.D specialize in Hydrography from UTM. He is currently a Professional Technologist (P. Tech) registered under the Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT), Fellow of Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), Professional Member of Institution of Geospatial and Remote Sensing Malaysia (IGRSM) and Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).His expertise lies in hydrography, marine surveying, and applied geospatial engineering, with research interests encompassing bathymetric mapping, satellite-derived bathymetry, coastal and offshore surveying, and marine spatial analysis. He has published more than 16 indexed journal articles and has led or contributed to several competitive research grants and community-based projects, particularly in support of coastal management and climate change mitigation initiatives. His work integrates advanced geospatial technologies with rigorous field-based hydrographic surveys, aiming to enhance coastal resilience, maritime safety and sustainable marine and urban development.
Touqeer Ahmed PhD
Editorial Member [View Profile]Affiliation: Asharqyiah Universirty, Ibra
Department: Department of Electrical Engineering
Designation: Assistant Professor
Email: touqeer.ahmed@asu.edu.omCountry: Oman
Touqeer Ahmed received his B.E degree in Electrical Engineering from Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Pakistan, in 2010, his M.E in Energy Systems Engineering from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan in 2016 and his Ph.D. in Swarm Intelligence based Microgrid Controls from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia in 2020. He joined the Faculty of Engineering at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan in January 2012 as Lecturer. He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor and Assocaite Professor in 2016 and 2022 respectively in same department. Dr. Touqeer has led the Department of Electrical Engineering Mehran University of Engineering and Technology as Chairperson for the two years from September 2022 to September 2024. He joined A’Sharqiyah University, Oman in October 2024 as Assistant Professor in department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is a reviewer of several ISI-indexed journals and published about 50 journal and conference articles. His research interests include swarm intelligence-based optimization methods for microgrid controls, Machine learning based classification and prediction methods and applications of artificial intelligence and evolutionary algorithms in different control schemes.
Anila Kanwal Master’s
Editorial Member [View Profile]Affiliation: Universidade Federal do Tocantins UFT, Palmas
Department: Department of Forest Sciences Agronomy
Designation: Research Assistant
Email: anila.kanwal@mail.uft.edu.brCountry: Brazil
Anila Kanwal is a dedicated Agricultural Scientist specializing in sustainable plant protection and forest pathology. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Forest Sciences at the Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Brazil, with a research focus on the biological control of Eucalyptus canker using essential oils. She further expanded her expertise through a Specialization in Plant Protection from the Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HAAS) in China, where she studied the rearing and management of the Asian corn borer.
Professionally, she has gained valuable research experience as a Research Assistant at the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) and as a Research Executive at the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI). She currently contributes as a Research Assistant at the Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Her applied research has resulted in peer-reviewed publications on topics such as the management of fall armyworm in maize and the temporal progress of sheath blight in irrigated rice, reflecting her commitment to integrated pest management and sustainable agriculture.
An active participant in the scientific community, she engages with networks such as the Research Network on Biodiversity and Sustainability and has attended workshops and symposia on bioinformatics and sustainability. Fluent in English, Urdu, Arabic, and Portuguese, she brings a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective to her work. Her expertise spans Agronomy, Phytosanitary, Agricultural Entomology, and Forest Resources, aligning closely with the interdisciplinary goals of environmental science and sustainability.
Zunaira Khalid PhD
Editorial Member [View Profile]Affiliation: Xian Jiaotong University, Xian
Department: Department of Biophysics
Designation: Researcher
Email: zunairakhalid@stu.xjtu.edu.cnCountry: china
I am a PhD researcher in Biophysics at Xi'an Jiaotong University, affiliated with the School of Basic Medicine. I hold an MPhil in Zoology from University of Lahore and a BSc (Hons) in Zoology from the University of Sargodha.
My research focuses on biosensor design and development, including electrochemical and nanobiosensors, label-free and FET-based biosensing platforms, wearable and microfluidic biosensors, and point-of-care diagnostics. I havepublished in international journals and actively contributes to the scientific community as a peer reviewer. I also have a experience as a visiting lecturer and research assistant, with strong expertise in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and scientific communication.
Ahmad Basheer PhD
Editorial Member [View Profile]Affiliation: The Arab Academic College for Education, Haifa
Department: Department of Science Education
Designation: Vice President
Email: ahmadb@arabcol.ac.ilCountry: Israel
Dr.AhmadBasheerisaseniorlecturerinscienceeducationattheArabAcademic College for Education in Israel – Haifa. He holds several key administrative and academic positions at the college, including Vice President of the College, Dean of Academic Studies, Head of the Undergraduate Studies Department, and Head of the Department for Continuing Education and Teacher Training. He is also a member of the Appointments Committee and the Academic Council. In addition to his administrative roles, he lectures in the Chemistry Department for both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and supervises numerous graduate students.
Dr. Basheer has led various international projects in collaboration with the EuropeanUnion,mostrecentlyservingasthedirectorofthePRESSProject,which promotes context-based science educationfor sustainability. He alsochaired the Chemistry Department at the college from 2009 to 2019.
He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and a teaching certificate in Chemistry from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1997–2002) and earned his Ph.D. with distinction in Physical Organic Chemistry from the same university (2007). He completed postdoctoral research in Asymmetric Organic Chemistry at the Technion – Israel InstituteofTechnologyinHaifa(2008–2010).Duringthistime,hereceivedthe
Excellence in Research Award in Chemistry from the Israel Chemical Society for outstanding Ph.D. students (2007), and a prestigious Shulich Postdoctoral FellowshipfromtheSchulichFacultyofChemistry,Technion(2008–2010).Hewas alsoawardedaresearchgrantfromtheMofetInstitutefordevelopingcurriculain Green Chemistry and Sustainability (2019).
Throughouthisacademiccareer,Dr.Basheerhaspublishedover30articlesin international scientific journals, as well as educational publications and local articlesinthefieldsofChemistryandScienceEducation.Hehasparticipatedin leading international science education conferences such as ESERA, ECRICE, and others. He has also served as a visiting lecturer at several European universitiesinAustria,Germany,Ireland,andbeyond.
His main research interests include physical-organic chemistry, asymmetric organic chemistry, education for sustainability, environmental and social justice, green chemistry in education “sustainable chemistry”, context-based teaching and learning in chemistry and science, students’ alternative conceptions and learning difficulties in science, and strategies for diagnosing misconceptions to improve understanding in chemistry.
Javier Santa Cruz Alvarez Msc
Editorial Member [View Profile]Affiliation: Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaso, Valparaiso
Department: Department of Agronomic and Environmental Sciences
Designation: Lecturer
Email: javier.santa@mail.pucv.clCountry: Chile
Javier Santa Cruz Álvarez is a Chilean Agricultural Engineer and MSc researcher in Agronomic and Environmental Sciences with cross-disciplinary expertise in botany, horticulture, soil science, and environmental assessment. He has extensive experience in applied research, technical consulting, and higher education teaching. His academic work focuses on plant–soil interactions, metal toxicity, phytoremediation, alien plant species, and plant diagnostic methodologies. He has contributed to 13 peer-reviewed scientific publications indexed in Web of Science and Scopus and has participated in over 70 national and international scientific conferences. He actively collaborates with multidisciplinary research teams aimed at sustainable plant management in natural and productive ecosystems.