T Akilan | Precision Agriculture | Excellence in Innovation

Mr  T Akilan |  Precision Agriculture |  Excellence in Innovation

Research Coordinator at  Amity University Kolkata,  India

Akilan Tamilselvan is dedicated to achieving academic excellence and delivering high-quality education with a strong focus on Computer Science. His commitment to fostering a deep understanding of the subject aims to inspire and equip students with the skills needed to excel in the ever-evolving field of technology.

Profile:

Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering)
    Galgotias University, Registered in Winter, January 2021
  • M.E. (Computer Science and Engineering)
    Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India (2013-2015)
    Aggregate: 7.58/10.0
  • B.E. (Computer Science and Engineering)
    Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India (2009-2013)
    Aggregate: 7.86/10.0
  • HSC
    Ramasamy Chettiar Town Higher Secondary School, Chidambaram, India (2009)
    Aggregate: 61.75%
  • SSLC
    Ramasamy Chettiar Town Higher Secondary School, Chidambaram, India (2007)
    Aggregate: 71.8%

Teaching Experience

  • Subjects Taught for B.Tech:
    • Introduction to Microprocessor
    • Object Oriented System Design
    • Web Technology
    • Operating System

Professional Experience

  • Research Coordinator
    Amity University, Kolkata, India (September 2022 – Present)
  • Assistant Professor
    Apex Institute of Technology (Chandigarh University), Mohali, Punjab, India (August 2022 – September 2022)
  • Assistant Professor
    Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India (July 2018 – July 2022)
  • Data Science Team Lead
    Singapore Leads Inc., India (January 2018 – June 2018)
  • Operations Controller
    SBP Global Pte Ltd, Singapore (September 2017 – November 2017)
  • Logistics Assistant
    Compass Rose Freight Forwarding System Pte Ltd, Singapore (July 2016 – August 2017)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Reusing drainage water for leaching of saline and sodic soils in the Khuzestan province, Iran. Water Supply. (2024). DOI: 10.2166/ws.2024.091
  • Investigating the long-term effect of livestock grazing, slope location, and sampling depth on soil moisture characteristic curves. Rangeland Ecology & Management. (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.01.005
  • Effect of precipitation and sediment concentration on the loss of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Pasikhan River. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua. (2022). DOI: 10.2166/aqua.2022.097
  • Variation entry of sediment, organic matter, and different forms of phosphorus and nitrogen in flood and normal events in the Anzali wetland. Journal of Water and Climate Change. (2022). DOI: 10.2166/wcc.2021.456
  • Assessing the distribution of cadmium under different land-use types and its effect on human health in different gender and age groups. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. (2021). DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12881-2
  • Investigation of soil compaction on yield and agronomic traits of wheat under saline and non-saline soils. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. (2018). DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2018.1431832

 

Eisa Ebrahimi | Livestock Grazing | Best Researcher Award

Dr  Eisa Ebrahimi |  Livestock Grazing |  Best Researcher Award

phd at  guilan university, Iran

Dr. Eisa (Ehsan) Ebrahimi is an accomplished researcher specializing in Soil Science and Environmental Conservation. Born on December 27, 1986, in Kermanshah, Iran, Dr. Ebrahimi completed his B.Sc. at Tabriz University, M.Sc. at Bu Ali Sina University, and earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science and Environmental Conservation from Guilan University. He further pursued research opportunities at the Sharif University of Technology.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Bachelor of Science: Tabriz University, Iran
  • Master of Science: Bu Ali Sina University, Iran
  • Ph.D. in Soil Science and Environmental Conservation: Guilan University, Iran
  • Research Opportunity: Sharif University of Technology

🌱 Field of Expertise:

  • Soil Science: Expertise in soil improvement, erosion, and heavy element pollution.
  • Environmental Conservation: Focus on plant nutrition, water, and soil pollution.
  • Soil Erosion & Sediment Fingerprinting: Advanced techniques for analyzing soil degradation.

🧠 Skills & Tools:

  • Technical Skills: Artificial Neural Networks, Statistics, Multivariate Regression, Diagnostic Analysis
  • Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Datafit, SAS, SPSS, Minitab, Curve-Fit, PLS, Qual2kw, AqQA

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 166 citations from 152 documents
  • Total Documents Published: 21
  • h-index: 8

Publication Top Notes:

  • Reusing drainage water for leaching of saline and sodic soils in the Khuzestan province, Iran. Water Supply. (2024). DOI: 10.2166/ws.2024.091
  • Investigating the long-term effect of livestock grazing, slope location, and sampling depth on soil moisture characteristic curves. Rangeland Ecology & Management. (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.01.005
  • Effect of precipitation and sediment concentration on the loss of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Pasikhan River. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua. (2022). DOI: 10.2166/aqua.2022.097
  • Variation entry of sediment, organic matter, and different forms of phosphorus and nitrogen in flood and normal events in the Anzali wetland. Journal of Water and Climate Change. (2022). DOI: 10.2166/wcc.2021.456
  • Assessing the distribution of cadmium under different land-use types and its effect on human health in different gender and age groups. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. (2021). DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12881-2
  • Investigation of soil compaction on yield and agronomic traits of wheat under saline and non-saline soils. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. (2018). DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2018.1431832

 

kumari vinodhana |  Maize breeding | Best Researcher Award

Dr kumari vinodhana |  Maize breeding | Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor at  Tamil nadu agricultural university,  India

Dr. N. Kumari Vinodhana is an esteemed Assistant Professor in the Department of Millets at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. With a career spanning over a decade, Dr. Vinodhana has made significant contributions to the field of plant breeding and genetics. She earned her B.Sc. in Agriculture, M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics, and Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics, all from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Her educational journey reflects a commitment to excellence, with a remarkable OGPA of 9.51 in her doctoral studies.

Profile:

 

🔬 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2011)
  • M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2007)
  • B.Sc. in Agriculture – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2005)

📚 Teaching Experience:

  • Maize Research Station, Vagarai (2014-2018) – 3 years 10 months
  • Department of Millets, TNAU, Coimbatore (2018-present) – 6 years

🎓 Courses Taught:

  • GPB 812: Heterosis Breeding (Ph.D.)
  • GPB 804: Advanced Plant Breeding Systems (Ph.D.)
  • GPB 511: Crop Breeding – I (M.Sc.)
  • PBG 101: Introduction to Agricultural Botany (UG)
  • PBG 302: Crop Improvement – I (UG)

🏆 Additional Qualifications:

  • Qualified in National Eligibility Test – ASRB (2009)
  • Qualified in Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I & II

Dr. Vinodhana’s extensive teaching and research experience in plant breeding and genetics make her a valued member of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Her contributions span from innovative breeding techniques to advancing our understanding of crop genetics.

📊 Citations:

  • Total Citations: 229
  • Citations Since 2019: 129
  • h-index: 7
  • i10-index: 6 (Overall), 4 (Since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Genetic studies of variability, correlation, and path coefficient analysis in cotton genotypes
    NK Vinodhana, M Gunasekaran, P Vindhiyavarman
    International Journal of Pure and Applied Bioscience, 1 (5), 6-10 (2013)
    Citations: 64
  • Genetic variability and inter-relationship among morpho-economic traits of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) and their implications in selection
    NK Vinodhana, P Sumathi, M Sathya
    Citations: 35 (2013)
  • Genetic variability, character association, and path analysis for yield and yield component traits in maize (Zea mays L.)
    R Prakash, R Ravikesavan, NK Vinodhana, A Senthil
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 10 (2), 518-524 (2019)
    Citations: 29
  • Hierarchical clustering of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br) inbreds for morpho-physiological traits
    M Sathya, NK Vinodhana, P Sumathi
    International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2 (12)
    Citations: 28 (2013)
  • Assessment of genetic distance among the inbred lines of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br) using SSR markers
    M Sumanth, P Sumathi, NK Vinodhana, M Sathya
    International Journal of Biotechnology and Allied Fields, 1 (3), 153-162
    Citations: 17 (2013)
  • Evaluation of morpho-physiological characters in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) genotypes under post-flowering drought stress
    NK Vinodhana, K Ganesamurthy
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 1 (4), 585-589 (2010)
    Citations: 14

 

 

Geena Prasad | Precision Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

Dr Geena Prasad | Precision Agriculture |  Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,  India

Dr. Geena Prasad Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, Kollam, Kerala, India.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus.
  • M.Tech in Technology Management
    University of Kerala (First Class with Distinction).
  • B.E. in Environmental Engineering
    P.E.S College of Engineering Mandya, Mysore University (First Class with Distinction).

Research Interests:

  • Water and wastewater treatment
  • Solid waste management
  • Phytoremediation of heavy metals & Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
  • Bioremediation
  • Physico-chemical analysis of soil, water, and air
  • Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing

Experience:

  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University)
    February 2011 – Present
    Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of Mechanical Engineering.
    Responsibilities include teaching M.Tech, B.Tech, and M.Sc classes, managing lab sessions, preparing course materials, guiding projects, and coordinating green initiatives on campus.
  • Centre for Environment and Development (CED)
    February 2010 – February 2011
    Environmental Engineer.
    Prepared environmental sustainability reports and manuals for solid waste management, developed strategies for wastewater and solid waste management.
  • Project Implementation Unit, Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project (KSUDP)
    July 2007 – February 2010
    Technical Officer (Environment).
    Worked on detailed project reports, designed leachate treatment plants, prepared bid documents, and coordinated various environmental initiatives.
  • Tokyo Engineering Consultants (TEC)
    December 2003 – March 2005
    Junior Engineer.
    Designed and supervised water supply schemes and environmental impact assessments for urban and rural areas.
  • Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)
    April 2003 – September 2003
    Project Fellow.
    Conducted data collection and environmental impact assessments for industrial projects.
  • Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS)
    October 2001 – February 2003
    Environmental Engineer.
    Designed and implemented water and effluent treatment plants, supervised plant operations, and managed biomedical waste.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 208
  • Citations Since 2019: 207
  • h-index: 8
  • h-index Since 2019: 8
  • i10-index: 6
  • i10-index Since 2019: 6

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Spatio-temporal analysis of land use/land cover changes in an ecologically fragile area—Alappuzha District, Southern Kerala, India”
    • G Prasad, MV Ramesh
    • Journal: Natural Resources Research
    • Volume: 28
    • Pages: 31-42
    • Citations: 75
    • Year: 2019
  • “Delineation of ground water potential zones using GIS and remote sensing–A case study from midland region of Vamanapuram river basin, Kerala, India”
    • G Prasad, SE John
    • Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings
    • Volume: 1952 (1)
    • Citations: 17
    • Year: 2018
  • “Intelligent energy meter with home automation”
    • RT Mathew, S Thattat, KV Anirudh, VPK Adithya, G Prasad
    • Conference: 2018 3rd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT)
    • Pages: 1-4
    • Citations: 14
    • Year: 2018
  • “Land use pattern as an indicator of sustainability: a case study”
    • G Prasad, R Rajesh, K Arun
    • Conference: 10th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and …
    • Citations: 13
    • Year: 2020
  • “Assessment of drinking water quality on public health at Alappuzha district, southern Kerala, India”
    • G Prasad, AS Reshma, MV Ramesh
    • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
    • Volume: 46
    • Pages: 3030-3036
    • Citations: 11
    • Year: 2021
  • “Analysis of air pollution in three cities of Kerala by using air quality index”
    • SN Jyothi, K Kartha, A Mohan, J Pai, G Prasad
    • Journal: Journal of Physics: Conference Series
    • Volume: 1362 (1)
    • Article: 012110
    • Citations: 11
    • Year: 2019
  • “An overview of natural organic matter”
    • G Prasad, JY Kentilitisca, MV Ramesh, N Suresh
    • Conference: ICDSMLA 2019: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Data …
    • Citations: 9
    • Year: 2020
  • “Automated gas pollution detection system”
    • S Ajith, B Harivishnu, TK Vinesh, S Sooraj, G Prasad
    • Conference: 2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT)
    • Pages: 483-486
    • Citations: 9
    • Year: 2017
  • “Geogenic and anthropogenic contamination of groundwater in a fragile eco-friendly region of southern Kerala, India”
    • G Prasad, H Mamane, MV Ramesh
    • Institution: Estonian University of Life Sciences
    • Citations: 8
    • Year: 2022
  • “Portable and efficient graphene-oxide based multistage filtration unit for water purification”
    • P Akshay, S Shreekanth, R Rajesh, G Prasad
    • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
    • Volume: 26
    • Pages: 2344-2350
    • Citations: 7
    • Year: 2020
  • “Trace metal analysis of pre-flood and post-flood drinking water at Alappuzha District, Southern Kerala, India”
    • G Prasad, GM Thomas, MV Ramesh
    • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
    • Volume: 46
    • Pages: 2911-2918
    • Citations: 6
    • Year: 2021
  • “Understanding the impact of microplastic contamination on soil quality and eco-toxicological risks in horticulture: A comprehensive review”
    • NP Gayathri, G Prasad, V Prabhakaran, V Priya
    • Journal: Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
    • Volume: 9
    • Article: 100633
    • Citations: 5
    • Year: 2024

 

Anwar Adem | Land | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Anwar Adem |  Land  |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at  Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Dr. Anwar Adem holds a B.Sc. in Meteorology from Arba Minch University and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Hydrology and Integrated Water Management from Bahir Dar University. His expertise extends to hydrology, GIS, remote sensing, data science, and machine learning. Dr. Adem has contributed significantly to meteorology and water resource engineering, with extensive experience through various roles including a meteorologist at the National Meteorological Institute of Ethiopia and a senior water resource engineer at Competence Design and Supervision Works Enterprise.

Profile:

🔬 Research and Innovations:

Dr. Adem’s research focuses on climatological and hydrological studies, water quality monitoring, land and water management, and GIS applications. Key projects include:

  • 2024: Hydro(Agro)-Meteorological Drought Monitoring (French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs)
  • 2024: SESWME Project for Soil and Water Management (German Ministry of Research and Education)
  • 2023: Effects of Soil and Water Conservation Practices (Global Minds Research Fellowship, University of Ghent)

📈 Citation Index:

  • SCI: 383 Citations, h-index 9
  • Scopus: 538 Citations, h-index 12
  • ResearchGate: 820 Citations, h-index 14
  • Google Scholar: 890 Citations, h-index 14

🏆 Awards and Fellowships:

  • MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Award
  • Coimbra Group Research Fellowship
  • Global Minds Research Fellowship
  • USAID – ILSSI Project Fellowship
  • CARE Ethiopian Fund for SWEEP Project

Publication Top Notes:

  • Assessment of Soil Erosion Using RUSLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in NW Ethiopia
    M Zerihun, MS Mohammedyasin, D Sewnet, AA Adem, M Lakew
    Geoderma Regional, 12, 83-90 (2018)
    188 Citations
  • Comparison of Rainfall Estimations by TRMM 3B42, MPEG, and CFSR with Ground-Observed Data for the Lake Tana Basin in Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, B Maathuis, AA Adem, SS Demissie, S Langan, …
    Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 18 (12), 4871-4881 (2014)
    166 Citations
  • Impact of Climate Change on Streamflow Hydrology in Headwater Catchments of the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, YT Dile, EK Ayana, J Jeong, AA Adem, T Gerik
    Water, 10 (2), 120 (2018)
    105 Citations
  • Identification of Erosion Hotspot Area Using GIS and MCE Technique for Koga Watershed in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    TT Assefa, MK Jha, SA Tilahun, E Yetbarek, AA Adem, A Wale
    American Journal of Environmental Sciences, 11 (4), 245 (2015)
    59 Citations
  • Climate Change Impact on Sediment Yield in the Upper Gilgel Abay Catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AA Adem, SA Tilahun, EK Ayana, AW Worqlul, TT Assefa, SB Dessu, …
    Landscape Dynamics, Soils and Hydrological Processes in Varied Climates, 615-644 (2016)
    47 Citations
  • Evaluating InVEST Model for Estimating Soil Loss and Sediment Export in Data Scarce Regions of the Abbay (Upper Blue Nile) Basin: Implications for Land Managers
    T Gashaw, A Bantider, G Zeleke, T Alamirew, W Jemberu, AW Worqlul, …
    Environmental Challenges, 5, 100381 (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Climate Change Projections in the Upper Gilgel Abay River Catchment, Blue Nile Basin Ethiopia
    AA Adem, AM Melesse, SA Tilahun, SG Setegn, EK Ayana, A Wale, …
    Nile River Basin: Ecohydrological Challenges, Climate Change and … (2014)
    40 Citations
  • Climate Change Impact on Stream Flow in the Upper Gilgel Abay Catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AA Adem, SA Tilahun, EK Ayana, AW Worqlul, TT Assefa, SB Dessu, …
    Landscape Dynamics, Soils and Hydrological Processes in Varied Climates, 645-673 (2016)
    33 Citations
  • Identification of Soil Erosion Hot-Spot Areas for Prioritization of Conservation Measures Using the SWAT Model in Ribb Watershed, Ethiopia
    BF Admas, T Gashaw, AA Adem, AW Worqlul, YT Dile, E Molla
    Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 8, 100059 (2022)
    26 Citations
  • Predicting Reference Evaporation for the Ethiopian Highlands
    AA Adem, DW Aynalem, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 9 (11), 1244-1269 (2017)
    24 Citations
  • Exclosures Improve Degraded Landscapes in the Sub-Humid Ethiopian Highlands: The Ferenj Wuha Watershed
    AA Adem, W Mekuria, Y Belay, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Journal of Environmental Management, 270, 110802 (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Spatial and Temporal Variability of Soil Loss in Gully Erosion in Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    A Bogale, D Aynalem, A Adem, W Mekuria, S Tilahun
    Applied Water Science, 10 (5), 1-8 (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Hydrogeology of Volcanic Highlands Affects Prioritization of Land Management Practices
    AA Adem, GG Addis, DW Aynalem, SA Tilahun, W Mekuria, M Azeze, …
    Water, 12 (10), 2702 (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Assessing Digital Soil Inventories for Predicting Streamflow in the Headwaters of the Blue Nile
    AA Adem, YT Dile, AW Worqlul, EK Ayana, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Hydrology, 7 (1), 8 (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Assessment of Soil Erosion Using RUSLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in NW Ethiopia
    M Zerihun, MS Mohammedyasin, D Sewnet, AA Adem, M Lakew
    Geoderma Regional, 12, 83–90 (2018)
    14 Citations
  • Comparison of TRMM, MPEG, and CFSR Rainfall Estimation with the Ground Observed Data for the Lake Tana Basin, Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, B Maathuis, AA Adem, SS Demissie, S Langan, …
    Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discuss, 11, 8013-8038 (2014)
    13 Citations
  • Ecological Status as the Basis for the Holistic Environmental Flow Assessment of a Tropical Highland River in Ethiopia
    WB Abebe, SA Tilahun, MM Moges, A Wondie, MG Dersseh, WW Assefa, …
    Water, 13 (14), 1913 (2021)
    10 Citations

 

 

Victor Vicent | Food Processing | Best Researcher Award

Dr Victor Vicent |  Food Processing |  Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at  University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dr. Victor Vicent Matabura is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. With a Ph.D. in Bioscience Engineering from KU Leuven, Belgium, and AgroParisTech, France, and an MSc. in Food Technology from KU Leuven and Ghent Universities, Dr. Matabura has extensive expertise in food processing, preservation engineering, and cold chain storage technology.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, Belgium
  • PhD in Food Processing and Preservation, AgroParisTech, France
  • MSc in Food Technology, KU Leuven and Ghent Universities, Belgium
  • BSc in Food and Biochemical Engineering, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

💼 Work Experience:

  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam (2022 – Present)
  • Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology (2019 – 2022)
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Chemical and Mining Engineering (2013 – 2019)
  • Tutorial Assistant, Department of Chemical and Mining Engineering (2010 – 2013)

🔬 Research Interests:

Dr. Matabura’s research spans Food Processing and Preservation Engineering, Cold Chain Storage Technology, Quality Kinetic Modelling, and Value Addition in Food Product Development.

🌟 Research Interests:

  • AI Drone Design and Application
  • Smart Health/Healthcare
  • Crowd Detection and Measurement Analysis
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 380 (286 since 2019)
  • h-index: 8 (7 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 8 (7 since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Pectin modifications and the role of pectin-degrading enzymes during postharvest softening of Jonagold apples
    SG Gwanpua, S Van Buggenhout, BE Verlinden, S Christiaens, …
    Food Chemistry, 158, 283-291 (2014)
    Citations: 172
  • A new method developed to characterize the 3D microstructure of frozen apple using X-ray micro-CT
    V Vicent, P Verboven, FT Ndoye, G Alvarez, B Nicolaï
    Journal of Food Engineering, 212, 154-164 (2017)
    Citations: 51
  • Effect of dynamic storage temperatures on the microstructure of frozen carrot imaged using X-ray micro-CT
    V Vicent, FT Ndoye, P Verboven, B Nicolaï, G Alvarez
    Journal of Food Engineering (2018)
    Citations: 45
  • Quality changes kinetics of apple tissue during frozen storage with temperature fluctuations
    V Vicent, FT Ndoye, P Verboven, BM Nicolaï, G Alvarez
    International Journal of Refrigeration, 92, 165-175 (2018)
    Citations: 32
  • Managing biological variation in skin background colour along the postharvest chain of ‘Jonagold’ apples
    SG Gwanpua, V Vicent, BE Verlinden, M Hertog, BM Nicolai, …
    Postharvest Biology and Technology, 93, 61-71 (2014)
    Citations: 20
  • Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Mixed Juices from Banana, Pineapple, and Passion Fruits during Storage
    VV Matabura, O Kibazohi
    Tanzania Journal of Science, 47(1), 332-343 (2021)
    Citations: 16
  • Modelling of firmness variability of Jonagold apple during postharvest storage
    VV Matabura
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59(4), 1487-1498 (2022)
    Citations: 10
  • Modeling ice recrystallization in frozen carrot tissue during storage under dynamic temperature conditions
    V Vicent, FT Ndoye, P Verboven, B Nicolai, G Alvarez
    Food Engineering, 278, 109911 (2020)
    Citations: 10
  • Effects of xanthan gum on rheological properties of Aloe vera-moringa leaf juice blends
    VV Matabura, LMP Rweyemamu
    Tanzania Journal of Science, 47(2), 583-596 (2021)
    Citations: 6
  • Formulation of plant-based food and characterization of the nutritional composition: A case study on soy-moringa beverage
    VV Matabura, LMP Rweyemamu
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-12 (2022)
    Citations: 5
  • Modelling biological variation in the skin background colour of ‘Jonagold’ apples during controlled atmosphere storage
    SG Gwanpua, V Vicent, M Hertog, BM Nicolaï, AH Geeraerd, …
    XI International Controlled and Modified Atmosphere Research Conference, 1071 (2013)
    Citations: 4
  • Managing quality changes of green beans and carrots along storage with temperature fluctuations
    V Vicent, FT Ndoye, P Verboven, B Nicolai, G Alvarez
    5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain 2018, 138-143 (2018)
    Citations: 3
  • Impact of temperature fluctuations on quality changes of frozen green beans and carrots during storage
    VV Matabura
    Food Science and Technology International, 29(1), 62-74 (2023)
    Citations: 2
  • Evaluation of the proximate composition, functional, and pasting properties of ichipipi maize flour
    P Mpili, V Vicent, L Rweyemamu
    Applied Food Research, 4(1), 100408 (2024)
    Citations: 1

 

 

Ming-shin Kuo | pest control | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Ming-shin  Kuo | pest control |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  Kainan University, Taiwan

Dr. Ming-Shin Kuo is an Assistant Professor at Kainan University, Taiwan, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), smart agriculture, and transportation systems. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Transportation Management from National Taiwan Ocean University, where his research specialized in AI and transportation systems analysis.

 

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Transportation Management
    National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan (2002-2006)
  • MS in Transportation Management
    National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan (2001-2002)

🚀 Current Positions:

  • Advisor, Taoyuan City Government (May 2023 – Present)
  • Assistant Professor, Beachelor Program of Artificial Intelligence Technology and Innovative Design, Kainan University (2024-Present)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Health Industry Management, Kainan University (2023-2024)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Transportation, Kainan University (2015-2023)

🏆 Highlights of Qualifications:

  • Expertise in AI (Fuzzy Systems, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, etc.)
  • Transportation Planning and Management
  • Smart Agriculture and AI Drone Design
  • Big Data Analysis and Decision Analysis

🌟 Research Interests:

  • AI Drone Design and Application
  • Smart Health/Healthcare
  • Crowd Detection and Measurement Analysis
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

📈 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 845
  • Documents: 755
  • h-index: 13

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Exploring motorcycle red-light violation in response to pedestrian green signal countdown device”
    Chen, P.-L., Pai, C.-W., Jou, R.-C., Saleh, W., & Kuo, M.-S.
    Accident Analysis and Prevention, 2015, 75, pp. 128–136
    Citations: 22
  • “Motorcyclists violating hook-turn area at intersections in Taiwan: An observational study”
    Pai, C.-W., Hsu, J.-J., Chang, J.-L., & Kuo, M.-S.
    Accident Analysis and Prevention, 2013, 59, pp. 1–8
    Citations: 27
  • “A soft computing method of performance evaluation with MCDM based on interval-valued fuzzy numbers”
    Kuo, M.-S., & Liang, G.-S.
    Applied Soft Computing Journal, 2012, 12(1), pp. 476–485
    Citations: 122
  • “A novel hybrid decision-making model for selecting locations in a fuzzy environment”
    Kuo, M.-S., & Liang, G.-S.
    Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 2011, 54(1-2), pp. 88–104
    Citations: 36
  • “Optimal location selection for an international distribution center by using a new hybrid method”
    Kuo, M.-S.
    Expert Systems with Applications, 2011, 38(6), pp. 7208–7221
    Citations: 96
  • “Combining VIKOR with GRA techniques to evaluate service quality of airports under fuzzy environment”
    Kuo, M.-S., & Liang, G.-S.
    Expert Systems with Applications, 2011, 38(3), pp. 1304–1312
    Citations: 184
  • “A novel interval-valued fuzzy MCDM method for improving airlines’ service quality in Chinese cross-strait airlines”
    Kuo, M.-S.
    Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 2011, 47(6), pp. 1177–1193
    Citations: 107

 

Yogendra ND | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Yogendra ND |  Soil Science |  Best Researcher Award

Sr Scientist at  CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, India   

Dr. Yogendra N.D. is a Senior Scientist specializing in Agronomy and Soil Science at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) Research Centre in Bengaluru, India. Born on June 22, 1986, he has made significant contributions to agricultural research, particularly in the area of medicinal and aromatic crops.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background

  • B.Sc. (Ag.) in Agriculture (2008) – UAS, Bengaluru (70.10%)
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (2010) – UAS, Bengaluru (86.20%)
  • Ph.D. in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (2015) – UAS, Bengaluru
    • Thesis: “Effect of seaweed liquid extract (SLE) on growth, yield, and biochemical constituents of wetland rice (Oryza sativa L.)”
    • Guide: Dr. P. K. Basavaja

🧑‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Senior Research Fellow – UAS, Bengaluru (Feb 2011 – Jun 2011)
  • Research Associate – AICRP on STCR, UAS, Bengaluru (Jul 2011 – Sep 2011)
  • Senior Research Fellow – AICRP on STCR, UAS, Bengaluru (Jun 2014 – Jun 2015)
  • Research Associate – UAHS, Shivamogga (Jul 2015 – May 2016)
  • Scientist – CSIR-CIMAP, Bengaluru (May 2016 – May 2021)
  • Senior Scientist – CSIR-CIMAP, Bengaluru (May 2021 – Present)

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

  • Best Overall Image (2013) – IPNI
  • Photo Contest – Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies (2014) – BC Fertilis
  • 2nd Prize in the Nitrogen Category (2015) – IPNI

📊 Citation Metrics

  • Citations: 185 (Total), 151 (Since 2019)
  • h-index: 6 (Total), 5 (Since 2019)
  • i10-index: 5 (Total), 4 (Since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of seaweed sap as foliar spray on growth and yield of hybrid maize
    PK Basavaraja, ND Yogendra, ST Zodape, R Prakash, A Ghosh
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 41 (14), 1851-1861. Cited by: 67 (2018)
  • Effect of silicon on real-time nitrogen management in a rice ecosystem
    ND Yogendra, BH Kumara, N Chandrashekar, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, …
    African Journal of Agricultural Research 9 (9), 831-840. Cited by: 31 (2014)
  • Influence of seaweed saps on germination, growth, and yield of hybrid maize under Cauvery Command of Karnataka, India
    S Dilavarnaik, PK Basavaraja, ND Yogendra, A Ghosh
    International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 6 (9), 1047-1056. Cited by: 21 (2017)
  • Real-time nitrogen management in aerobic rice by adopting leaf color chart (LCC) as influenced by silicon
    ND Yogendra, BH Kumara, N Chandrashekar, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, …
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 40 (9), 1277-1286. Cited by: 12 (2017)
  • Effect of calcium silicate on yield and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of wetland rice
    ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, MT Malagi, BH Kumara, RM Kumar, …
    Plant Archives 13 (1), 89-91. Cited by: 11 (2013)
  • Geo-reference based soil fertility status in Hassan district of Karnataka, India for development of nutrient plan
    PK Basavaraja, P Dey, HM Saqeebulla, ND Yogendra
    Cited by: 9 (2017)
  • Effect of soil test-based fertilizer application on yield and nutrient uptake by hybrid maize under dryland condition
    PK Basavaraja, K Naik, CR Nethradhani Raj, ND Yogendra
    The Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences 48 (4), 514-521. Cited by: 6 (2014)
  • Comparative morphological assessment of lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.) cultivars for oil yield, chemical composition, and quality parameters under southern region of India
    ND Yogendra, M Nazeer, MK Yadav, K Baskaran, VS Pragadheesh, …
    Madras Agricultural Journal 108. Cited by: 4 (2021)
  • Effect of calcium silicate and need-based nitrogen on pest management in aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, AK Amarendra Kumar
    Cited by: 4 (2016)
  • Effect of long-term fertilizer experimentation on growth, yield, and availability of nutrients in finger millet in alfisol soils of Bengaluru
    CV Manuja, MR Suma, ND Yogendra, N Chandrashekar, RC Gowda
    Madras Agricultural Journal 100 (Jul-Sep), 1. Cited by: 4 (2013)
  • Assessment of soil moisture stress-induced variability in oil content and composition in mint species
    D Kumar, A Punetha, A Khan, P Suryavanshi, ND Yogendra, RC Padalia
    Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 113, 104774. Cited by: 3 (2024)
  • Effect of Calcium Silicate on Nitrogen Management by Adopting LCC in Aerobic Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, M Kumar, NB Prakash
    Madras Agricultural Journal 101 (Jul-Sep), 1. Cited by: 3 (2014)
  • Studies on physico-chemical properties of different vineyards in Bijapur Taluk, Karnataka
    AC Mahendra, H Asangi, ND Yogendra
    African Journal of Agricultural Research 8 (16), 1477-1481. Cited by: 3 (2013)
  • Effect of calcium silicate and need-based nitrogen management in aerobic rice
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, N Chandrashekar
    ORYZA-An International Journal on Rice 50 (4), 358-364. Cited by: 2 (2013)
  • Livelihood enhancement and resource use efficiency under lemongrass intercropping with food crops
    ND Yogendra, PE Keerthi, M Nazeer, AC Jnanesha, RS Verma, …
    Ecological Frontiers 44 (2), 266-274. Cited by: 1 (2024)
  • Floral biology insights into essential oil yield and chemical composition in davana (Artemisia pallens Bess), a high-value aromatic plant of India
    RR Kumara, PE Keerthi, ND Yogendra
    Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops 32 (1), 80-89. Cited by: 1 (2023)
  • Biodiversity of medicinal plants in the dry deciduous (thorny scrub) forest of Karnataka, India
    R Ravikumara, P Keerthi, N Yogendra
    Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 44 (1-2), 46-54. Cited by: 1 (2022)

 

Uma Chaurasiya | Medicinal plant | Women Researcher Award

Dr Uma Chaurasiya | Medicinal plant |  Women Researcher Award

Research Scholar at  Jiwaji University, Gwalior,  India

Dr. Uma Chaurasiya, born on August 1, 1990, is a distinguished researcher in the field of Botany, currently based in Pune, Maharashtra. She earned her Ph.D. in Botany from Jiwaji University, Gwalior in 2024, with a focus on the phytochemical analysis and antifungal screening of the post-harvest pathogen Colletotrichum capsici using selected plant extracts. Her M.Phil. was completed at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh in 2015, where she investigated iron and manganese-induced physiological and biochemical changes in Brassica nigra seedlings.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. (Botany), Jiwaji University, Gwalior (2024)
    Topic: Phytochemical Analysis and Antifungal Screening of Colletotrichum capsici
  • M.Phil. (Botany), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh (2015)
    Topic: Iron and Manganese-Induced Changes in Brassica nigra Seedlings
  • M.Sc. (Botany), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh (2013)
  • B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh (2011)

🏆 Awards:

  • CSIR-UGC JRF (2015)
  • Best Oral Presentation and Poster Awards at National and International Conferences

🛠 Skills & Expertise:

  • Natural product isolation and application
  • Antimicrobial assay techniques
  • Plant metabolome extraction and identification
  • Plant-microbe interactions
  • Ethnobotany and Agricultural Botany

Publication Top Notes:

  • Modern Era of Microbial Biotechnology: Opportunities and Future Prospects
    DK Maurya, A Kumar, U Chaurasiya, T Hussain, SK Singh
    Microbiomes and Plant Health, pp. 317-343, 2021
  • Medicinal Plant Extracts Enhanced the Shelf Life of Chilli Fruits Against the Anthracnose Disease Through Defense Modulation
    U Chaurasiya, MK Solanki, S Patel
    Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 107, 104604, 2023
  • The Effect of Colchicine on Vicia faba and Chrysanthemum carinatum (L.) Plants and Their Cytogenetical Study
    KS Kushwah, S Patel, U Chaurasiya, MB Wani
    Vegetos, 34, pp. 432-438, 2021
  • Iron Induce Different Changes at Different Stages of the Development of Brassica nigra
    U Chaurasiya, S Patel, RK Agnihotri
    Discov Nat, 12, pp. 77-81, 2018
  • Antifungal Activity of Peristrophe paniculata Against Colletotrichum capsici
    U Chaurasiya, UMACS PATEL*
    Life Science Bulletin, 16 (1&2), pp. 209-212, 2019
  • Microbial Intervention in Waste Remediation for Bio-Energy Production
    U Chaurasiya, A Joshi, A Kumar, W Merkle, HJ Nägele, DK Maurya, …
    Current Research Trends and Applications in Waste Management, pp. 163-190, 2023
  • ‘Omics’ Approaches for Structural and Functional Insights of ‘Waste to Energy’ Microbiome
    A Kumar, Neeraj, U Chaurasiya, DK Maurya, S Basu, A Kumar, S Patel, …
    Current Research Trends and Applications in Waste Management, pp. 371-402, 2023
  • Endorsement of Antifungal Properties of Medicinal Plants Extract in Post-Harvest Diseases Management of Colletotrichum capsici
    U Chaurasiya
    International Journal of Botany Studies, 6 (Issue 5), pp. 913-920, 2021
  • Effect of Iron and Manganese Induced Heavy Metals Stress on Physiological Changes in Vegetative Growth of Brassica nigra
    U Chaurasiya, RK Agnihotri, R Sharma
    Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 7 (3), pp. 555-557, 2016
  • Biochemical Changes in Seedlings of Brassica nigra Imposed by Iron and Manganese Induced Heavy Metals Stress
    U Chaurasiya, RK Agnihotri, R Sharma
    IndianJournals.com, 6 (1), pp. 47-53, 2016
  • Phytochemical Analysis and Antifungal Screening of Post-Harvest Pathogen Colletotrichum capsici by the Use of Selected Plant Extracts
    U Chaurasiya
    Gwalior

 

Ershen Zhang | Urben planning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ershen Zhang | Urben planning | Best Researcher Award

School of Urban Design at Wuhan University, China

📚💡 Ershen Zhang is a dedicated researcher in urban design, currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Wuhan University. Born in Henan, China, he has a strong academic background with a Bachelor’s degree from Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics and further studies at Henan University. With 15 published papers to his name, Ershen’s work focuses on spatial-temporal evolution and urban planning. His research is making a significant impact on understanding and improving urban environments in China.

Profile:

Educational Background:

Ershen Zhang was born in Henan, China, in 1994. He began his academic journey at Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2018. He then continued his studies at Henan University from 2019 to 2022. Currently, Ershen is pursuing a Ph.D. at the School of Urban Design, Wuhan University.

Professional Experience:

Ershen Zhang has made significant contributions to the field of urban design. His work has led to the publication of 15 research papers, many of which are indexed in prestigious databases such as SCI, SSCI, CSSCI, and CSSCD. His research focuses on spatial-temporal patterns and the influencing factors within urban environments, particularly in China.

Research Interests:

Ershen Zhang’s research interests include urban planning, spatial-temporal evolution, and the analysis of factors influencing urban environments. His studies cover a range of topics, including the distribution patterns of hotels in the Yellow River Basin, the variations in grain yield across major Chinese provinces, and the development of China’s new energy vehicle industry.

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Analysis of Income Transformation and Influencing Factors for Impoverished Households in Underdeveloped Mountainous Areas: Based on Survey Data From × County, Hubei Province”
    Wang, Z.-P., Zhang, E.-S., Chen, G.-J., Huang, M.-J., Zhu, X.-Y.
    Resources and Environment in the Yangtze Basin, 2024, Vol. 33(7), pp. 1424–1436.
  • “A Study on the Influencing Factors of Rural Land Transfer Willingness in Different Terrain Areas: Based on Questionnaire Survey Data of Anhui Province and Qinghai Province, China”
    Zhang, E., Wang, G., Su, Y., Chen, G.
    PLoS ONE, 2024, Vol. 19(6), e0303078.
  • “Spatiotemporal Variation and Influencing Factors of Grain Yield in Major Grain-Producing Counties: A Comparative Study of Two Provinces from China”
    Wang, Z., Zhang, E., Chen, G.
    Land, 2023, Vol. 12(9), 1810.
  • “Spatial-Temporal Evolution Patterns and Influencing Factors of Hotels in Yellow River Basin from 2012 to 2022”
    Zhang, E., Wang, Z., Chen, G., Hu, P., Zhao, H.
    Land, 2023, Vol. 12(4), 770.
  • “Study on the Spatial Pattern and Influencing Factors of China’s New Energy Vehicle Industry: Based on Data of Relevant Listed Companies from 2008–2021”
    Chen, D., Wang, G., Yuan, Z., Zhang, E.
    Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023, Vol. 15(4), 3058.