Kerstin Persson Waye | Environmental Medicine Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye | Environmental Medicine Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye, Göteborgs Universitet, Sweden

👩‍🔬 Prof. Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye, born March 30, 1959, is a distinguished environmental medicine researcher and professor at the University of Gothenburg. With a PhD in Public Health and extensive experience in noise research, she leads the Sound Environment and Health research group. Her work focuses on the impact of environmental exposures, particularly noise, on mental health, sleep, and cardiovascular risks, with significant contributions to policy guidelines and international commissions. As a mentor, she has supervised numerous students and postdocs, shaping the next generation of researchers in her field. 🌱

 

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Education

📚 Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye embarked on her academic journey with a BSc in Public Health and Environmental Protection from Umeå University in 1982. Continuing her quest for knowledge, she delved into graduate studies, earning her PhD in Environmental Medicine from the University of Gothenburg in 1995. Her groundbreaking thesis, “On the effects of environmental low-frequency noise,” laid the foundation for her illustrious career. Over the past decade, she has held esteemed positions including Professor of Environmental Medicine at GU and a visiting professorship at Örebro University. With appointments spanning multiple prestigious institutions, her expertise in noise research continues to resonate globally. 🔬

 

Research Focus

🔍 Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye’s research spans various aspects of environmental noise, with a primary focus on understanding its impact on human health and well-being. Her extensive body of work delves into the perception and annoyance caused by wind turbine noise, effects of low-frequency noise on cortisol levels and sleep quality, and evaluations of noise pollution in different environments including hospitals and intensive care units. Through her studies, she aims to elucidate the intricate relationship between noise exposure and various health outcomes, contributing significantly to our understanding of how noise affects individuals’ lives. 🌱

 

Publication Top Notes

  1. Perception and annoyance due to wind turbine noise—a dose–response relationship 📄 Cited by: 656 | Year: 2004
  2. Wind turbine noise, annoyance and self-reported health and well-being in different living environments📄 Cited by: 481 | Year: 2007
  3. Characterizing noise and perceived work environment in a neurological intensive care unit📄 Cited by: 267 | Year: 2008
  4. Low frequency noise enhances cortisol among noise sensitive subjects during work performance 📄 Cited by: 215 | Year: 2002
  5. Psycho-acoustic characters of relevance for annoyance of wind turbine noise📄 Cited by: 205 | Year: 2002
  6. Effects of nighttime low frequency noise on the cortisol response to awakening and subjective sleep quality 📄 Cited by: 200 | Year: 2003
  7. Low frequency noise” pollution” interferes with performance📄 Cited by: 199 | Year: 2001
  8. Effects on performance and work quality due to low frequency ventilation noise 📄 Cited by: 193 | Year: 1997
  9. Noise pollution in hospitals: impact on patients 📄 Cited by: 180 | Year: 2012
  10. The prevalence of annoyance and effects after long-term exposure to low-frequency noise 📄 Cited by: 171 | Year: 2001

Tatiana Chalaya | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Tatiana Chalaya | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Comms Director at  Environmental Association “Nature Protection”, Russia

Tatiana Chalaya is a highly educated professional with a background in Biochemistry and a Master’s degree in Political Analysis and Public Policy from the Higher School of Economics in Moscow. She has honed her skills through various additional courses, including data analysis by R and Python, statistics, sociology, and social psychology.

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Education:

  • 🎓 2022: Master’s Program in Political Analysis and Public Policy, Higher School of Economics, Moscow
  • 🎓 2003: Degree in Biochemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University

Work Experiences:

  • 🌳 Since 2023: Communication/Engagement Director, Association “Nature Protection”
  • 🌍 2018 – 2023: Communication/Engagement Director, Greenpeace Russia
  • 🌿 2015 – 2018: Head of Volunteer Unit, Greenpeace Russia
  • 🌍 2008 – 2014: Project Manager, Greenpeace Russia
  • 🌲 2005 – 2007: Forest Unit Assistant, Greenpeace Russia
  • 🧪 2003 – 2004: Junior Research Scientist, Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry

Skills:

  • 🎙️ Interviews
  • 📊 Surveys, Experimental Research Design
  • 📊 Quantitative and Qualitative Content Analysis
  • 📈 Statistical Analysis in R, SPSS, and Python (Regression, Classification, Clustering)

Research Focus:

Tatiana Chalaya’s research encompasses diverse areas. In her latest work, “Avoiding the blame game,” co-authored with A. Uldanov (2024), she delves into the landscape fire policy debates in Russia, analyzing NGO and government narrative strategies. In collaboration with researchers Schlaufer, Pilkina, Khaynatskaya, Voronova, and Pozhivotko (2022), Chalaya explores how civil society organizations navigate communication in authoritarian settings, focusing on the Russian waste management debate. Additionally, her early contributions include investigating tissue specificity of methylation in human chromosome 19 (2006) and enhancing the specificity of DNA hybridization-based methods (2004). Tatiana’s research spans environmental policy, civil society dynamics, and molecular biology.

 

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Leadership in Research Excellence Award

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Leadership in Research Excellence Award

Introduction: Welcome to the forefront of academic achievement – the Leadership in Research Excellence Award. This distinguished accolade celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in pushing the boundaries of knowledge through groundbreaking research endeavors.

About the Award: The Leadership in Research Excellence Award acknowledges leaders who have made significant contributions to their field through exemplary research initiatives. This award is a recognition of individuals whose leadership has not only advanced their specific domain but has also inspired others to pursue excellence in research.

Eligibility: This award is open to scholars, researchers, and academics of all ages. There are no specific age limits, and nominees must hold a minimum [qualification]. Candidates should showcase a prolific record of impactful publications and a commitment to ongoing research excellence.

Evaluation Criteria: Candidates will be evaluated based on the impact and leadership demonstrated in their research endeavors. The judging panel will consider the significance of publications, leadership in collaborative research projects, and the nominee's role in advancing the overall research community.

Submission Guidelines: To be considered for this esteemed award, applicants must submit a comprehensive biography, an abstract outlining their leadership in research, and supporting files showcasing the impact of their work. Submissions should adhere to the guidelines provided on the official award website.

Recognition: The recipient of the Leadership in Research Excellence Award will receive widespread recognition for their outstanding contributions. This includes featured profiles in prominent academic publications, invitations to present at prestigious events, and the opportunity to share insights with the broader research community.

Community Impact: Beyond individual achievement, this award celebrates the positive impact nominees have had on the research community. Successful candidates will have not only pushed the boundaries of knowledge but also fostered collaboration and mentorship within the research domain.

Biography: Nominees are required to submit a detailed biography highlighting their academic journey, key research milestones, and leadership roles within the research community. This provides a comprehensive understanding of the nominee's impact on research.