Hanna Liventseva | Geological Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Hanna Liventseva | Geological Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Geosciences Barcelona GEO3BCN, CSIC | Spain

Dr. Hanna Liventseva is a distinguished Ukrainian geologist and researcher at Geosciences Barcelona (GEO3BCN-CSIC), Spain. She earned her Master of Science in Geology from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and later completed her Ph.D. in Geological Sciences at the Institute of Geological Sciences, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Liventseva has held key academic and administrative positions, including Rector of the PHEI Tutkovsky Institute and Chairman of the Board of the Ukrainian Association of Geologists. Her professional journey includes leadership roles in the JSC Nadra Group, editorial stewardship of the journal Ukrainian Geologist, and coordination of numerous EU-funded research initiatives such as INFACT, CROWDTHERMAL, REFLECT, ENGIE, and CRM-geothermal under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe. Her research interests encompass geological surveying, mineral exploration, geothermal energy, and sustainable resource management. She has significantly contributed to international scientific collaboration, notably promoting Spanish-Ukrainian partnerships through memorandums of understanding and the “Global Vision of Ukrainian Geology” conference series. With over 25 research documents, an h-index of 4, and more than 70 citations, Dr. Liventseva continues to advance geoscientific research and education, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and youth engagement in Earth sciences.

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Featured Publications

Barylo, A., & Liventseva, H. (2025, October 23). Preliminary zoning of the territory of Ukraine based on the geothermal play types. Geothermal Energy.

Liventseva, H. (2025, May). Science diplomacy in action: Geological museums and collections: Their role in science, education and tourism. Conference paper.

Liventseva, H. (2025, May 22). Geothermal energy of Spain as a part of the green transition. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the XXI Century. Conference paper.

Kitchka, A., Liventseva, H., & Ohar, V. (2024). Fedir Lysenko and discovery of the Dnipro-Donets petroleum super-basin: The lost name of the pioneer. Magazine article

Liventseva, H., & Krochak, M. (2024, September 12). Significance of geological collections for European school education. State, problems and prospects for the development of mineralogical science and education in Ukraine: Materials of the Thirteenth Scientific Readings named after Academician Yevhen Lazarenko.

Chunsong Cheng | Medicinal Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chunsong Cheng | Medicinal Plants | Best Researcher Award

Lushan Botanical Garden, CAS & Jiangxi Province | China

Cheng Chunsong, Ph.D., is a researcher at the Lushan Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), specializing in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and medicinal plant resources. He currently leads the Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Group and serves as the Director of the Lushan Botanical Garden’s Southern Branch, while also holding leadership roles in several key laboratories and institutes dedicated to TCM research and the sustainable utilization of medicinal plant resources. Dr. Cheng has participated in over 20 research projects funded by national and provincial agencies, including the National Natural Science Foundation and Jiangxi Provincial Key R&D Programs. His research focuses on the sustainable utilization of medicinal plant resources, with particular emphasis on genetic breeding and quality control of TCM materials. He has published more than 80 academic papers, including over 30 SCI-indexed articles in journals such as Food Chemistry, Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, and Biochemical Pharmacology. His work contributes significantly to advancing TCM research and the development of sustainable practices in medicinal plant utilization. Dr. Cheng’s research interests include sustainable utilization of medicinal plant resources, genetic breeding, and quality control of TCM materials. He has been recognized as a Jiangxi Province “Double Thousand Talent,” an overseas talent in short supply, and a visiting scholar under the “Western Light” program of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee. Overall, Dr. Cheng Chunsong’s extensive research, publications, and leadership roles underscore his pivotal contribution to advancing sustainable practices, quality control, and innovation in the field of traditional Chinese medicine and medicinal plant resources.

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Featured Publications

Cheng, C. (2025). Association between high jugular bulb and sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A computed tomography based study. International Journal of General Medicine.

Cheng, C. (2025). Ecological risk assessment of future suitable areas for Piper kadsura under the background of climate change. Frontiers in Plant Science.

Cheng, C. (2025). Identification and classification of Aquilaria (Thymelaeaceae): Inferences from a phylogenetic study based on matK sequences. PeerJ.

Cheng, C. (2025). MYB polymorphism molecular marker: A novel molecular marker for authenticity and geographical origin identification of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium. Chinese Herbal Medicines.

Cheng, C. (2025). Phytochemical profile of stem extract of Carthamus oxycantha and identification of herbicidal and antimicrobial constituents. Plant Protection Science.