Sukhendu Dey | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Sukhendu Dey | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at The University of Burdwan, India 

Dr. Sukhendu Dey is a dedicated Environmental Scientist specializing in aquatic toxicology, risk assessment, and environmental sustainability. Currently serving as a Technical Assistant Gr.-II at The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India, he holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Environmental Science, along with a B.Ed. in Life Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Science (First Class)
  • B.Ed. in Life Science (First Class)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (First Class)

🔬 Research Specialization:

  • 🧪 Biochemistry
  • 🐟 Fish Haematology
  • 🧬 Biomarkers
  • 🌊 Aquatic Toxicology & Risk Assessment
  • 🏭 Environmental Toxicology
  • 🌍 Ecology & Environmental Sciences

📖 Academic Contributions:

  • 📝 Publications: 30 research articles, reviews & editorials
  • 📚 Book Chapters: 31
  • 📖 Edited Books: 5

🎤 Conferences & Workshops:

Actively engaged in organizing and presenting at various international and national conferences on environmental science and sustainability.

📝 Reviewer for International Journals:

  • Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer)
  • Scientific Reports (Springer Nature)
  • Science of The Total Environment (Elsevier)
  • Aquaculture International (Springer)
  • Many more…

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • Environmental Research Excellence Award 2023 – 9th International Conference on Environment and Ecology

Citations:

Citations: 379 (All), 362 (Since 2020)
h-index: 10 (All), 10 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 10 (All), 10 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Valorization of Wastewater: A Paradigm Shift Towards Circular Bioeconomy and Sustainability
  • Integrative Assessment of Biomarker Responses in Teleostean Fishes Exposed to Glyphosate-Based Herbicide (Excel Mera 71)
  • An Insight on Sampling, Identification, Quantification, and Characteristics of Microplastics in Solid Wastes
  • Time-Dependent Naphthalene Toxicity in Anabas testudineus (Bloch): A Multiple Endpoint Biomarker Approach
  • Dose-Specific Responses of Anabas testudineus (Bloch) to Anthracene (PAH): Haematological and Biochemical Manifestation
  • Study on Impacts of Direct Supplementation of Choline into Semi-Intensive Fish Culture System Based on Haematopoietic Alterations
  • Face Masks: A COVID-19 Protector or Environmental Contaminant?
  • Nanoparticle Nutraceuticals in Aquaculture: Recent Advances
  • Blood Biochemical and Erythrocytic Morpho-Pathological Consequences of Naphthalene Intoxication in Indian Teleost, Anabas testudineus (Bloch)
  • Dose-Specific Biochemical and Erythrocytic Alterations of Anthracene Exposure on Blood of Anabas testudineus (Bloch)
  • Bioaccumulation of Metals and Metalloids in Seafood: A Comprehensive Overview of Mobilization, Interactive Effects in Eutrophic Environments, and Implications for Public Health
  • Choline Chloride Induces Growth Performance of Indian Major Carps and Air-Breathing Fish Species with an Outcome of Quality Food-Fish under a Semi-Intensive Culture System
  • Are Population Size and Diverse Climatic Conditions the Driving Factors for the Next COVID-19 Pandemic Epicenter in India?
  • Assessment of the Nutritional Quality of Fish Cultured in Samdihi, an Open Cast Coalpit at the Raniganj Coal Field Areas, West Bengal, India
  • Second-Generation Biofuels Toward Environmental Sustainability
  • Direct Choline Administration in Semi-Intensive Pisciculture System: A Positive Contaminant
  • Food Waste Generation and Its Industrial Utilization: An Overview
  • Alterations in Biochemical Parameters of Fish Species Under Choline Administration Directly into the Pond Water in a Semi-Intensive Fish Farming System: A Comparative Study
  • An Overview of Biomass Conversion from Agricultural Waste: Address on Environmental Sustainability
  • Time-Dependent Ultrastructural Alterations on the Skin, Eye, Barbel, and Fins of the Spawn of Clarias batrachus (Linn. 1758) Exposed to UV-B Radiation

 

Alireza Taab | Weed Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Alireza  Taab | Weed Science | Best Researcher Award

Faculty member at Ilam University,  Iran

Dr. Alireza Taab is the Vice-Chancellor of Research and Technology at Ilam University, Iran, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding. He holds a Ph.D. in Crop Production Science with a specialization in Weed Biology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. His research focuses on weed biology, management, and computational modeling. Dr. Taab has extensive experience in academic leadership, international collaborations, and teaching, mentoring both MSc and Ph.D. students. He is an active member of the European Weed Research Society and has contributed significantly to scientific research, peer review, and editorial boards in the field of weed science.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Crop Production Science – Weed Biology (2009) – Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
  • M.Sc. in Weed Science (2001) – University of Tehran, Iran
  • B.Sc. in Plant Production Engineering (1998) – University of Ilam, Iran

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Vice-Chancellor of Research and Technology (2023–present) – Ilam University
  • Dean, Faculty of Agriculture (2022–2023) – Ilam University
  • Assistant Professor, Weed Science (2009–present) – Ilam University
  • Academic Coordinator for international collaborations with universities in Sweden, Italy, and the Czech Republic

📚 Teaching & Supervision:

  • Courses: Weed Science, Botany, Ecophysiology of Weeds and Crops, Climate Change and Plant Production
  • Supervised multiple M.Sc. and Ph.D. students

🌍 International Collaborations:

  • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Weed Biology Group)
  • University of Tuscia, Italy | Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague
  • European Weed Research Society (EWRS) – Deputy Coordinator, Germination and Early Growth Working Group

🏆 Awards & Grants:

  • Travel grants from Wallenberg Foundation and SLU, Sweden
  • Erasmus+ Mobility Programme (2020-2023) – University of Tuscia, Italy

Citations:

  • Citations: 222 (since 2020: 121)
  • h-index: 9 (since 2020: 7)
  • i10-index: 9 (since 2020: 6)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Competitive Interaction between Maize, Xanthium strumarium, and Datura stramonium Affecting Some Canopy Characteristics
    H. Karimmojeni, H.R. Mashhadi, S. Shahbazi, A. Taab, H.M. Alizadeh
    Australian Journal of Crop Science, 4(9), 684-694 (2010)

  • Seed Dormancy Dynamics and Germination Characteristics of Solanum nigrum
    A. Taab, L. Andersson
    Weed Research, 49(5), 490-498 (2009)

  • Seasonal Changes in Seed Dormancy of Solanum nigrum and Solanum physalifolium
    A. Taab, L. Andersson
    Weed Research, 49(1), 90-97 (2009)

  • Dormancy Breaking and Seed Germination of the Annual Weeds Thlaspi arvense, Descurainia sophia, and Malcolmia africana (Brassicaceae)
    H. Karimmojeni, A. Taab, B. Rashidi, A.H. Bezrafshan
    Journal of Plant Protection Research, 54(2) (2014)

  • Primary Dormancy and Seedling Emergence of Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) and Hairy Nightshade (Solanum physalifolium)
    A. Taab, L. Andersson
    Weed Science, 57(5), 526-532 (2009)

  • Seed Dormancy and Germination in Solanum nigrum and S. physalifolium as Influenced by Temperature Conditions
    A. Taab
    Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2009 (2009:49)

  • Comparing the Emergence of Echinochloa crus-galli Populations in Different Locations. Part II: Similarities and Threshold Parameters
    A. Royo-Esnal, A. Onofri, A. Taab, D. Loddo, J. Necajeva, A. Uludag, et al.
    Weed Research, 62(3), 203-214 (2022)

  • Comparing the Emergence of Echinochloa crus-galli Populations in Different Locations. Part I: Variations in Emergence Timing and Behaviour of Two Populations
    A. Royo-Esnal, A. Onofri, D. Loddo, J. Necajeva, P.K. Jensen, G. Economou, et al.
    Weed Research, 62(3), 192-202 (2022)

  • Modelling the Sprouting Capacity from Underground Buds of the Perennial Weed Sonchus arvensis
    A. Taab, L. Andersson, U. Boström
    Weed Research, 58(5), 348-356 (2018)

  • Ecological Intensification Using Persian Clover to Support Weed Management in Winter Wheat Under Semiarid Conditions
    A. Taab, M. Khazaie, L. Andersson, G. Bergkvist, E. Radicetti
    Crop Protection, 164, 106142 (2023)

  • Effect of Redroot Pigweed Interference on Antioxidant Enzyme and Light Response of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Depends on Cultivars and Growth Stages
    S.Z. Tabatabaiepour, Z. Tahmasebi, A. Taab, S. Rashidi-Monfared
    Scientific Reports, 13(1), 4289 (2023)

  • Phenological Development of Barnyard Grass Plants Originating from Different Geographical Locations
    J. Necajeva, A. Royo-Esnal, D. Loddo, P. Jensen, A. Taab, A. Synowiec, et al.
    Agronomy Journal, 114(6), 3407-3419 (2022)

  • Solanum nigrum and Solanum physalifolium
    A. Taab
    Biology and Management of Problematic Crop Weed Species, 357-373 (2021)

  • Studying the Possibility of Using Undersown Persian Clover in Oilseed Rape for Weed Control
    M. Khazaie, A.R. Taab
    Journal of Crops Improvement (Journal of Agriculture), 21(4), 337-351 (2019)

  • Competition Between Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) and Redroot Pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.) Under Dust Conditions
    M.S. Mousavi, A. Taab, S. Hajinia
    Iranian Plant Protection Research, 37(3) (2023)

  • Weeds and Their Ecological Functions
    A. Taab
    Nova Publishers (2013)

  • How Does Sustainable Management Practices Affect Weed Flora and Tuber Yield of Potato Crop in Mediterranean Environment?
    E. Radicetti, K. Amanullah, V. Petroselli, M. Atait, M. Allam, A. Mihoub, et al.
    Journal of Crop Health, 76(1), 135-144 (2024)

  • Modelling Seedling Emergence of Amaranthus retroflexus Affected by Soil Depth
    T. Alireza, R.E. Aritz
    Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 21(2), e1001-e1001 (2023)

  • Evaluation of the Effect of Wheat Intercropping with Bitter Vetch and Grass Pea on Weed Diversity and Density Under Different Soil Tillage Systems
    E. Amini, A. Taab, E. Radicetti (2021)

  • Evaluation of Response of Red Bean Cultivars with Two Different Growth Habits on Weed Competition
    S.Z. Tabatabaiepour, Z. Tahmasebi, A. Taab, S. Rashidi-Monfared
    Iranian Journal of Pulses Research, 12(1), 68-87 (2021)

 

D Mokatsanyane | Agricultural Derivatives | Best Researcher Award

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Mr D Mokatsanyane | Agricultural Derivatives | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at North-West University, South Africa

Daniel Mokatsanyane is a dedicated researcher and scholar specializing in risk management, with a strong academic and professional background in financial and agricultural risk analysis. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Risk Management at North-West University (VTC), with his research focusing on the development of a basis contract model in South Africa, aiming to enhance financial risk mitigation strategies. He holds a Master of Commerce in Risk Management from NWU (2016), where he explored the relationship between political risk, credit risk, and profitability in the South African banking sector. His earlier academic achievements include a BCom Honours in Risk Management (2015) and a BCom in Economics & Risk Management (2014).

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Risk Management (North-West University, VTC, expected 2025) – Researching basis contract models in South Africa.
  • Master of Commerce in Risk Management (NWU, 2016) – Dissertation on political risk, credit risk, and banking profitability.
  • BCom Honours in Risk Management (NWU, 2015) – Specialized in investment, derivatives, and risk management.
  • BCom in Economics & Risk Management (NWU, 2014).

📚 Research & Achievements:

  • NWU Faculty Teaching Award (2023).
  • Best Paper Award (ICRFSB 2022, Dubai) – Research on sunflower price risk management.
  • Session Chair at IISES 2024 (Portugal) & ICARRM 2022 (Dubai).
  • Peer Reviewer for SSIRC (2020-2024) & AJBER (since 2021).

🌍 Research Impact & Interests:

  • Specializes in financial risk, agricultural risk, and economic stability.
  • Contributions in risk modeling, banking sector risk, and contract pricing.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Credit Risk and Securitisation in the South African Banking Sector
    D. Mokatsanyane, P.F. Muzindutsi, D. Viljoen
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 13(2), 2017

  • Evaluating the Credit Risk and Macroeconomic Interaction in South African Banks
    S. Khumalo, S. Ferreira-Schenk, J.J. Van Rensburg, D. Mokatsanyane
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 17(5), 2021

  • Analysing Volatility During Extreme Market Events Using the Mid Cap Share Index
    S.M. Selemela, S. Ferreira, D. Mokatsanyane
    Economica, 17(3), 229-249, 2021

  • The Relationship Between Political Risk, Credit Risk, and Profitability in the South African Banking Sector
    D. Mokatsanyane
    North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016

  • The Impact of COVID-19 on the Performance of Hedge Funds Compared to Mutual Funds in South Africa
    T.P. Muridili, R. Sgammini, S. Ferreira-Schenk, J.G.J. Van Rensburg, D. Mokatsanyane, et al.
    International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 12(6), 133-144, 2022

  • Volatility Forecasting During Extreme Market Events Using the (JSE) Small Cap Share Index
    S.M. Selemela, S. Ferreira, D. Mokatsanyane
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 17(4), 2021

  • Volatility Forecasting in Small and Mid-Cap Shares Using EWMA and GARCH (1,1) Models
    S.M. Selemela
    North-West University (South Africa), 2021

  • Strict Banking Regulations: Measuring the Impact on Bank Risk
    T.S. Nasa
    North-West University (South Africa), 2020

  • Evaluating the Impact of Location Differentials on Soybean Futures in South Africa: Price Dynamics and Silo Re-Deliveries
    D. Mokatsanyane, M. Geyser, A. Pretorius
    Agriculture, 15(6), 587, 2025

  • Grain Price Discovery and Location Differentials in South Africa
    D. Mokatsanyane, M. Geyser
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 20(6), 2024

  • Examining Macroeconomic Variables on Credit Risk in the South African Banking System
    D. Mokatsanyane, L. Stiglingh
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 19(6), 18-30, 2023

  • Analysing the Relationship Between Financial Technology and Commercial Banks’ Financial Performance in South Africa
    D.K. Tshukudu, D. Mokatsanyane, S. Ferreira-Schenk, J.G.J. Van Rensburg, et al.
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 18(6), 2022

  • Analysing Interest Rate and Exchange Rate Volatility on South African Banks’ Stock Returns Considering the COVID-19 Pandemic
    L. Reabetswe, D. Mokatsanyane, S. Ferreira-Schenk, J.J. Van Rensburg, et al.
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 18(6), 2022

  • Tracking the Performance of Listed Shares: A Comparison Between JSE Single-and Dual-Listed Shares
    M. Muller, S. Ferreira-Schenk, J.G.J. Van Rensburg, D. Mokatsanyane, et al.
    International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 12(6), 145-154, 2022

  • The Relationship Between Regulation and Solvency Risk for the Top Five South African Banks
    S.N. Tafara, D. Mokatsanyane, Z. Dickason-Koekemoer
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 16(6), 2020

  • Risk and Regulation for the Soundest Banking Systems in the World
    T.S. Nasa, D. Mokatsanyane, Z. Dickason-Koekemoer
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 16(5), 2020

  • Evaluating Perceptions of Ethics Risk in a South African Government Organisation
    S. Ferreira, N. Mokoke, D. Mokatsanyane
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Administratio, 12(2), 2020

 

Raju Krishnamoorthy | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Raju Krishnamoorthy |  Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Jamal Mohamed College,  India

Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., P.G.D.C.A., D.C.S. is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, India, where he has been serving since 2016. With extensive teaching and research experience, he has previously held academic positions at Bharathidasan University, Periyar E.V.R. College, and other institutions. His research expertise spans radiation ecology, thermal ecology, biomonitoring of aquatic pollution, water quality assessment, fish stock evaluation, plankton studies, and environmental microbiology.

Profile:

🎓 Academic and Research Career:

Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, since 2016. With a rich academic background, he has also served as a lecturer in prestigious institutions, including Bharathidasan University and Periyar E.V.R. College.

🔬 Research Focus & Contributions:

His research expertise spans:
✔️ Radiation Ecology & Thermal Ecology
✔️ Biomonitoring of Aquatic Pollution
✔️ Fish Stock Assessment & Plankton Studies
✔️ Environmental Microbiology

He has played a key role as a Junior and Senior Research Fellow (JRF & SRF) in a major project funded by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, assessing the biological impact of thermal outfall on water quality. His Ph.D. work contributed to Thermal Ecological Studies (TES) at BARC-F, IGCAR, and Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

✨ Har Gobind Khorana Best Young Scientist Award (2012-13)
✨ DST Young Scientist Award (2015) – Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
✨ Outstanding Researcher in Environmental Science-Radiation Award (2018) – RULA, India & Malaysia
✨ Best Researcher Award (2019) – VD Good Professional Association
✨ Distinguished Senior Faculty Award in Zoology (2019) – William Research Center, India

📚 Research Grants & Supervision:

💰 Principal Investigator – DST-funded research on Industrial Pollution & Bioaccumulation of Radionuclides in Pulicat Lagoon (₹31 Lakhs, 2016-2020).
🎓 Supervised 4 Ph.D. and 17 M.Phil. scholars.

🌍 Professional Memberships & Editorial Roles:

📌 Life Member of Indian Association for Radiation Protection, Eurasia Research, Tamil Nadu Science Forum, and more.
📌 Member of International Society of Zoological Sciences, China.
📌 Editorial & Review Board Member in Global Journal of Marine Sciences, Journal of Science and Healthcare Exploration, etc.

🏛️ Academic Leadership & Contributions:

🔹 Board of Studies Member for Biotechnology & Zoology at multiple universities.
🔹 External Subject Expert for research fellow selection under RUSA 2.0.
🔹 DBT Star College Scheme Coordinator (2020-2023) for Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College.
🔹 Actively involved in curriculum development, examination committees, and scientific congresses.

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Estimation of ²¹⁰Po and ²¹⁰Pb and Its Dose to Human Beings Due to Consumption of Marine Species of Ennore Creek, South India
📖 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (2012)

2️⃣ Hepatoprotective Efficacy of Hypnea muciformis Ethanolic Extract on CCl₄ Induced Toxicity in Rats
📖 Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology (2012)

3️⃣ Assessment of Sustainable Vermiconversion of Water Hyacinth by Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida
📖 Journal of Applied and Natural Science (2013)

4️⃣ Assessment of Committed Effective Dose to Human Beings Due to Consumption of Fishes Collected from Pulicat Lagoon, South East of India
📖 Radiation Protection and Environment (2011)

5️⃣ Bioconversion of Textile Sludge Employing the Earthworm Eisenia fetida and Its Impact on the Growth of Cajanus cajan
📖 International Journal of Nano Corrosion Science and Engineering (2015)

6️⃣ Temperature Effect on Behaviour, Oxygen Consumption, Ammonia Excretion and Tolerance Limit of the Fish Fingerlings of Alepes djidaba
📖 Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering (2008)

7️⃣ A Comparative Study on the Internal Dose Due to Polonium-210 in the Ecosystem of Athangarai Estuary (Palk Strait) and Punnaikayal Estuary (Gulf of Mannar), India
📖 Radiation Protection and Environment (2006)

8️⃣ A Radiological Survey in the Ecosystem of Athangarai Estuary in the Palk Strait
📖 Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India (2006)

9️⃣ A Study on the Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in the Soil Samples of Kozhikode District, Kerala
📖 Journal of Natural Remedies (2021)

🔟 Potential of Distillery Effluents for Safe Water Through Vermifiltration
📖 Journal of Applied & Natural Science (2019)

Ratibor Štrbanović | Vegetable Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Ratibor Štrbanović | Vegetable Plants | Best Researcher Award

Senior Research Associate at  Institute for Plant Protection and Environment,  Serbia

Dr. Ratibor Štrbanović is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Plant Protection and Environment in Belgrade, Serbia. He specializes in forage crop genetics, seed quality assessment, and molecular breeding. He earned his Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Belgrade in 2016, focusing on the identification of alfalfa cultivars using molecular markers.

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🎓 Education & Expertise:

Dr. Ratibor Štrbanović is an accomplished plant scientist specializing in forage crop genetics, seed quality, and molecular breeding. He earned his Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Belgrade (2016), focusing on the identification of alfalfa cultivars using molecular markers.

🔬 Research & Professional Experience:

  • Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Plant Protection and Environment, Belgrade (2012–present)
    • Head of the Laboratory for Seed Quality Testing
    • Specializes in seed quality assurance, genetic improvement, and molecular breeding
    • Oversees ISO/IEC 17025:2017 implementation in laboratory testing
  • Research Assistant at the Institute for Forage Crops, Kruševac (2006–2011)
    • Focused on selection and breeding of perennial legumes

📑 Research Contributions & Impact:

✅ 167 scientific publications in international and national journals
✅ Key researcher in multiple national projects on forage breeding, genetic improvement, and sustainable livestock production
✅ Member of national commissions for soybean variety recognition
✅ Active in scientific societies, including the Society of Geneticists and Plant Breeders of Serbia

🛠 Skills & Achievements:

✔ Expertise in genetic variability, plant breeding, and seed technology
✔ Strong background in laboratory quality management and risk analysis
✔ Fluent in English and proficient in computer applications
✔ Experienced in international collaboration and research supervision

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 104
  • h-index: 6
  • Total Publications: 21
  • Cited Documents: 97

Publication Top Notes:

  • Seed Quality and Seedling Growth After Applying Ecological Treatments to Crimson Clover Seeds
    Plants, 2025-03-07. DOI: 10.3390/plants14060839
    Authors: Ratibor Štrbanović, Branimir Šimić, Mariana Stanišić, Dobrivoj Poštić, Nenad Trkulja, Violeta Oro, Rade Stanisavljević

  • Dynamics of Moisture Release from Maize Husks as a Function of Crop Density
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49481
    Authors: Marijneka Tabaković, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ivana Živković, Ratibor Štrbanović, Ljubiša Kolarić, Mile Sečanski, Rade Stanisavljević, Violeta Oro

  • Evaluation of the Quality Indicators of Pepper Hybrid Seeds During Germination
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49491
    Authors: Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Marijenka Tabaković, Nenad Đurić, Nenad Pavlović, Sanja Đurović, Rade Stanisavljević

  • Quality of Alfalfa Seeds from Different Regions of Serbia During Storage Up to 42 Months
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49467
    Authors: Rade Stanisavljević, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Violeta Oro, Jasmina Milenković, Marijenka Tabaković, Dragoslav Đokić

  • Application of Alternative Methods of Crop Protection in Sustainable Agriculture
    Selekcija i Semenarstvo, 2023. DOI: 10.5937/SelSem2301043T
    Authors: Marijenka Tabaković, Vesna Dragičević, Ratibor Štrbanović, Ivana Živković, Milan Brankov, Sveto Rakić, Violeta Oro

  • Changes in Quality Indicators of Different Cucumber Hybrid Seeds During Five Years of Aging
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2023. DOI: 10.5937/jpea27-42793
    Authors: Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Marijenka Tabaković, Nenad Đurić, Ivana Živković, Marija Milivojević, Rade Stanisavljević

  • Influence of the Presence of Weeds and Other Impurities in Natural Alfalfa Seed on Finishing Machines Work and Seed Quality During Three Years
    Romanian Agricultural Research, 2023. DOI: 10.59665/rar4025
    Authors: Dragoslav Đokić, Dragan Terzić, Jasmina Knežević, Aleksandar Vuković, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Rade Stanisavljević

 

Sofia Das | Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Sofia Das |  Aquaculture |  Best Researcher Award

Post Doctoral Fellow at  National Taiwan Ocean University,  Taiwan

Dr. Sofia Priyadarsani Das is a molecular geneticist specializing in fish genomics, quantitative genetics, and next-generation sequencing. She holds a Ph.D. in Fishery Science (Fish Genetics) from Utkal University, India. Her research focuses on genome sequencing, transcriptomics, metagenomics, and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to improve disease resistance in aquaculture species.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Fishery Science (Fish Genetics), Utkal University, India (2015)
  • Master’s Degree in Fishery Science, Utkal University, India (2008)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Utkal University, India (2006)

🔬 Research Expertise:

  • Molecular Genetics & Marker-Assisted Breeding
  • Genome Sequencing & Metagenomics
  • Population Genetics & QTL Mapping
  • Transcriptomics & RNA-seq Analysis
  • Computational Biology (R, Python, Linux)

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow (2023–Present) – National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
    Focus on genome sequencing, transcriptomics, and GWAS in crustaceans for disease resistance and genetic improvement.
  • Assistant Professor (2017–2019) – Amity University, India
    Taught UG/PG students and mentored research projects in marine biotechnology.
  • DBT-Early Career Women Scientist (2017–2019) – ICAR-CIFA, India
    Led a genomic research project on Anabas testudineus for breed improvement and hypoxia tolerance.
  • Research Associate (2013–2017) – ICAR-CIFA, India
    Worked on whole genome sequencing of economically important fish species (Labeo rohita, Clarias batrachus).

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • Best Young Scientist Award (2021) – Society of Fisheries & Life Sciences, India
  • DBT-Biocare Early Career Scientist Award (2016) – Dept. of Biotechnology, India
  • AFSIB Young Scientist Award (2014) – Asian Fisheries Society, India
  • Multiple Best Research Scholar & Poster Awards

Publication Top Notes:

  • Biochar-based technologies for sustainable aquaculture: A review of synthesis, properties, and application in water quality improvement and nutrient management
    Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2025
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107338
    Contributors: Nandini Rai, Ankit Kachore, J.M. Julka, Sofia Priyadarsani Das

  • Unraveling the Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Potamalpheops Sp. (Purple Zebra Shrimp) (Crustacea: Decapoda) Provides Insights Into Its Phylogenetic Relationships and Gene Order Rearrangements
    Ecology and Evolution, 2024
    DOI: 10.1002/ECE3.70546
    Contributors: Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Kao Yu-Kai, Nguyen Huu-The, Lin Yu-Ru, Liao Zhen-Hao, Hu Yeh-Fang, Nan Fan-Hua

  • Low depth sequencing reveals the critically endangered Batagur kachuga (Red-crowned roofed turtle) mitochondrial genome and its evolutionary implications
    Gene, 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148671
    Contributors: Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Rama Krishnan, Mohit Sunil, Ashutosh Majhi, Yakshita, Fan-Hua Nan, Ashutosh Srivastava

  • Plantago asiatica seed as a protective agent for mitigating metals toxicity on Penaeus vannamei
    Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2024.109824
    Contributors: Zhen-Hao Liao, Yeh-Fang Hu, Wen-Shao Wu, Huu-The Nguyen, Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Huai-Ting Huang, Yu-Ru Lin, Po-Tsang Lee, Fan-Hua Nan

  • An In Vitro System Mimics the Intestinal Microbiota of Striped Beakfish (Oplegnathus fasciatus) and Inhibits Vibrio alginolyticus by Limosilactobacillus reuteri-Derived Extracellular Vesicles
    Animals, 2024
    DOI: 10.3390/ani14121792
    Contributors: Bao-Hong Lee, Yeh-Fang Hu, Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Yu-Ting Chu, Wei-Hsuan Hsu, Fan-Hua Nan

  • Complete mitogenome sequence analysis of an Indian Black Bengal goat, Capra hircus, and its phylogenetic consequences
    3 Biotech, 2024
    DOI: 10.1007/s13205-024-03993-w
    Contributors: Basanta Pravas Sahu, Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Subrat Kumar Swain, Ayushman Gadnayak, Niranjana Sahoo, Debasis Nayak

  • Morphometric and genetic characterization of cultured and wild populations of tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, in India
    3 Biotech, 2024
    DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03895-3
    Contributors: Charles Koffi Boussou, Sofia P. Das, Mausumee Mohanty, Gargee Das, Dhananjay K. Verma, Lakshman Sahoo, Padmanava Routray, Paramananda Das

  • Development of novel SSR markers and validation by assessing the genetic diversity of endangered Deccan mahseer, Tor khudree
    Molecular Biology Reports, 2024
    DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-09188-5
    Contributors: Gargee Das, Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Amrita Bit, Lakshman Sahoo, Subrat Kumar Swain, Channaveer Huchappa Raghavendra, N. P. Krishnaprasoon, Sangram Ketan Sahoo, Paramananda Das

  • Deciphering the influence of dietary synbiotics in white shrimp gut and its effects in regulating immune signaling pathways
    Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024
    DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2023.1342708
    Contributors: Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Zaenal Abidin, Huai-Ting Huang, Yu-Ru Lin, Chih-Yang Huang, Yu-Sheng Wu, Yeh-Fang Hu, Fan-Hua Nan

  • High Genetic Differentiation and Genetic Diversity in Endangered Mahseer Tor khudree (Sykes, 1839) as Revealed from Concatenated ATPase 6/8 and Cyt b Mitochondrial Genes
    Biochemical Genetics, 2024
    DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10623-2
    Contributors: Gargee Das, Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Lakshman Sahoo, Subrat Kumar Swain, Channaveer Huchappa Raghavendra, Sangram Ketan Sahoo, Pallipuram Jayasankar, Jitendra Kumar Sundaray, Paramananda Das

 

Sathish Mohan B | Environmental Assessment | Excellence in Research

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Dr Sathish Mohan B |  Environmental Assessment |  Excellence in Research

Director at  Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions,  India

Dr. Sathish Mohan Botsa is a scientist specializing in environmental chemistry, nanotechnology, and global climate change studies. With a Ph.D. from Andhra University, his research focuses on developing multifunctional nanocomposites for environmental remediation, including water purification, corrosion resistance, and pollutant degradation. He has extensive experience in analytical chemistry, microbiology, and material science, contributing to major research projects and mentoring students. A former Project Scientist at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), he was part of India’s 38th Antarctic Research Expedition. Currently, he serves as a scientist at Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions, leading advancements in environmental monitoring and sustainable solutions. Dr. Botsa has received numerous awards, including the Young Scientist Award and Research Excellence Award, and actively contributes as an editorial board member and reviewer for various high-impact scientific journals.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry – Andhra University, India (Nanocomposites for environmental applications)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry – Andhra University, India
  • B.Ed. (Physical & Biological Sciences) – Pydah College of Education, India
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry – Dr. V.S. Krishna Govt. Degree College, India

🏢 Professional Experience:

  • Scientist, Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions (2022–Present)
  • Project Scientist-B, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (2018–2022)
  • JRF, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, UGC (2016–2018)
  • JRF, DST Research Project on Water Quality & Kidney Disease (2013–2014)

🔬 Research Interests:

✅ Global Climate Change Studies
✅ Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation
✅ Water Quality Monitoring & Heavy Metal Removal
✅ Microbiology & Pathogen Inactivation

🌍 Key Achievements & Honors:

🏅 Antarctica Research Expedition Member (2018–19, 38th Indian Scientific Expedition)
🏅 Young Scientist Award (Science Father, KIER Awards, INSc) 2020–2021
🏅 Research Excellence Award 2021 (CPACE)
🏅 UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (2016)

💻 Technical & Software Skills:

🖥 Programming & Analysis: Origin, SPSS, Chem Office, Surfer, Grapher
⚗ Lab Techniques: Nanocomposite Synthesis, Environmental Monitoring, Hydro-geochemical Analysis

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 1,221
  • Citations Since 2020: 1,156
  • h-index: 19
  • h-index Since 2020: 19
  • i10-index: 28
  • i10-index Since 2020: 26

Publication Top Notes:

  • Facile Green Synthesis of Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Leaf Extract of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. for Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue
    AV Ramesh, D Rama Devi, S Mohan Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 6(2), 145-155 (2018) – 141 citations

  • Photocatalytic Degradation of Polyethylene Plastics by NiAl₂O₄ Spinels – Synthesis and Characterization
    C Venkataramana, SM Botsa, P Shyamala, R Muralikrishna
    Chemosphere, 265, 129021 (2021) – 111 citations

  • Visible Light Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue by Ternary Nanocomposite, MoO₃/Fe₂O₃/rGO
    RB Anjaneyulu, BS Mohan, GP Naidu, R Muralikrishna
    Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 6(3), 183-195 (2018) – 98 citations

  • Enhanced UV–Visible Triggered Photocatalytic Degradation of Brilliant Green by Reduced Graphene Oxide-Based NiO and CuO Ternary Nanocomposite and Their Antimicrobial Activity
    GS Sree, SM Botsa, BJM Reddy, KVB Ranjitha
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 13(4), 5137-5150 (2020) – 87 citations

  • Fe₂O₃/RGO Nanocomposite Photocatalyst: Effective Degradation of 4-Nitrophenol
    BS Mohan, K Ravi, RB Anjaneyulu, GS Sree, K Basavaiah
    Physica B: Condensed Matter, 553, 190-194 (2019) – 72 citations

  • Hazardous Heavy Metals in the Pristine Lacustrine Systems of Antarctica: Insights from PMF Model and ERA Techniques
    NS Magesh, A Tiwari, SM Botsa, T da Lima Leitao
    Journal of Hazardous Materials, 412, 125263 (2021) – 58 citations

  • Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Dolichos lablab for Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities
    MH Kahsay, D RamaDevi, YP Kumar, BS Mohan, A Tadesse, G Battu, …
    OpenNano, 3, 28-37 (2018) – 49 citations

  • ZrO₂/Fe₂O₃/RGO Nanocomposite: Good Photocatalyst for Dyes Degradation
    RB Anjaneyulu, BS Mohan, GP Naidu, R Muralikrishna
    Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 108, 105-111 (2019) – 48 citations

  • Flower-Like SnO₂-Fe₂O₃-rGO Ternary Composite as a Highly Efficient Visible Light-Induced Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants from Contaminated Water
    SM Botsa, GP Naidu, M Ravichandra, SJ Rani, RB Anjaneyulu, …
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9(6), 12461-12472 (2020) – 42 citations

  • Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Cationic Dyes Under Visible Light Irradiation by CuWO₄-RGO Nanocomposite
    MJ Babu, SM Botsa, SJ Rani, B Venkateswararao, R Muralikrishna
    Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 3, 205-212 (2020) – 40 citations

  • Removal of Nitrophenols from Wastewater by Monoclinic CuO/RGO Nanocomposite
    SM Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 4, 1-7 (2019) – 40 citations

  • A Facile Synthesis of Cu₂O and CuO Nanoparticles via Sonochemical Assisted Method
    SM Botsa, R Dharmasoth, K Basavaiah
    Current Nanoscience, 15(2), 209-213 (2019) – 34 citations

  • Fabrication of Multifunctional TANI/Cu₂O/Ag Nanocomposite for Environmental Abatement
    SM Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Scientific Reports, 10(1), 14080 (2020) – 30 citations

  • ZnO/RGO Nanocomposite via Hydrothermal Route for Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes in the Presence of Visible Light
    KBBVR K Ravi, B Sathish Mohan, G Satya Sree, I Manga Raju
    International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(6), 20-26 (2018) – 29 citations

  • Facile Simultaneous Synthesis of Tetraaniline Nanostructures/Silver Nanoparticles as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Efficient Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol
    SM Botsa, YP Kumar, K Basavaiah
    RSC Advances, 10(37), 22043-22053 (2020) – 26 citations

  • Nanohybrid Material of Co–TiO₂ and Optical Performance on Methylene Blue Dye Under Visible Light Illumination
    SM Botsa, P Seetharam, IM Raju, P Suresh, G Satyanarayana, …
    Hybrid Advances, 1, 100008 (2022) – 23 citations

  • Hydrogeochemistry of the Deglaciated Lacustrine Systems in Antarctica: Potential Impact of Marine Aerosols and Rock-Water Interactions
    NS Magesh, SM Botsa, S Dessai, M Mestry, TDL Leitao, A Tiwari
    Science of the Total Environment, 706, 135822 (2020) – 23 citations

  • Evaluation of Micro-Structural and Magnetic Properties of Nickel Nano-Ferrite and Mn²⁺ Substituted Nickel Nano-Ferrite
    J Suresh, B Trinadh, BV Babu, P Reddy, BS Mohan, AR Krishna, …
    Physica B: Condensed Matter, 620, 413264 (2021) – 22 citations

  • Fabrication of a Heterostructure Composite with CuO and FeS₂ as an Efficient Photocatalyst for Decolourisation of Brilliant Green
    AG Raju, BD Rao, G Himabindu, SM Botsa
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 17, 2648-2656 (2022) – 20 citations

  • A Facile Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanorods for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutant and Inactivation of Pathogens
    SM Botsa, D Ramadevi, K Basavaiah
    Journal of Nanoscience and Technology, 467-470 (2018) – 18 citations

 

Parastoo Majidian | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr  Parastoo  Majidian |  Plant Breeding |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization,  Iran

Dr. Parastoo Majidian is an Assistant Professor in the Crop and Horticultural Science Research Department at the Mazandaran Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Sari, Iran. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding with a specialization in Genetic Engineering and Molecular Genetics from Sari University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Her research focuses on plant genetics, breeding, molecular biology, proteomics, and stress resistance in crops. Dr. Majidian has extensive teaching experience in biotechnology, genetic engineering, and plant physiology at various academic institutions. She has conducted workshops on soybean and camelina cultivation and is a member of several scientific societies in genetics, biotechnology, and agronomy.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Plant Breeding – Genetic Engineering & Molecular Genetics (2016) – Sari University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
    • Thesis: Evaluation of artificial regulation system in Bacillus subtilis in order to transcriptional control
  • M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering – Plant Biotechnology (2011) – Sari University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
    • Thesis: Genetic diversity of apricot cultivars using SSR and AFLP markers
  • B.Sc. in Plant Pathology (2007) – University of Mazandaran

🧪 Research & Expertise:

✅ Plant Genetics & Breeding | ✅ Genetic Engineering | ✅ Proteomics | ✅ Molecular Biology
✅ Plant Physiology | ✅ Biometric & Statistical Genomics | ✅ Abiotic & Biotic Stress Resistance

🏫 Teaching & Academic Contributions:

  • Lecturer at Payam Noor University & Sana Institute of Higher Education
  • Courses: Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Plant Breeding & Physiology
  • Conducted multiple workshops on soybean and camelina cultivation & breeding

🏆 Honors & Achievements:

  • Research grant recipient, Ministry of Science, Research & Technology (2014-2015)
  • Researcher at Kobe University, Japan (2014-2015) & ABRII, Iran (2009-2011)
  • Member of Iranian Genetic Society, Iranian Biotechnology Society, Iranian Agronomy & Plant Breeding Society

Citations:

Citations: 366 (since 2020: 288)
h-index: 8 (since 2020: 6)
i10-index: 6 (since 2020: 5)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Metabolic engineering of microorganisms for biofuel production – Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 82, 3863-3885 (2018)
  • Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni responses to salt stress and chitosan elicitor – Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants (2020)
  • Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), a monomorphic or polymorphic species? – Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 12 (3), 753-762 (2014)
  • Molecular variability and genetic relationship and structure of Iranian Prunus rootstocks revealed by SSR and AFLP markers – Scientia Horticulturae 172, 258-264 (2014)
  • Integration of molecular and geographical data analysis of Iranian Prunus scoparia populations in order to assess genetic diversity and conservation planning – Scientia Horticulturae 247, 49-57 (2019)
  • Achieving agricultural sustainability through soybean production in Iran: Potential and challenges – Heliyon 10 (2024)
  • Assessment of Iranian apricot cultivars resistant, susceptible, and mutant to late spring frost – Journal of Plant Molecular Breeding 4 (2), 9-16 (2016)
  • Identification of self-compatibility and self-incompatibility genotypes in almond and some Prunus species using molecular markers – (2012)
  • Bacillus subtilis GntR regulation modified to devise artificial transient induction systems – The Journal of General and Applied Microbiology 62 (6), 277-285 (2016)
  • Study of some morphological responses of Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) to chitosan elicitor under salt stress – Journal of Crop Breeding 12 (33), 150-161 (2020)
  • Commercial Iranian olive cultivars: morphological traits, molecular diversity, and genetic structure – The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 91 (4), 404-411 (2016)
  • First report of a set of genetic identities in Prunus rootstocks by SSR markers – Journal of Plant Molecular Breeding 4 (1), 17-25 (2016)
  • Salinity Stress in Plants: Challenges in View of Physiological Aspects – Abiotic Stress in Crop Plants – Ecophysiological Responses and Molecular (2024)
  • The potential application of biochar and salicylic acid to alleviate salt stress in soybean (Glycine max L.) – Heliyon 10 (4) (2024)
  • Phylogenetic relationships among Iranian and Spanish date palms (Phoenix dactylifera L.) revealed by microsatellite markers – The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 89 (2), 115-120 (2014)
  • Evaluation of genetic relationships of some apricot accessions using fluorescent-AFLP markers – XIII Eucarpia Symposium on Fruit Breeding and Genetics 976, 265-269 (2013)
  • Deciphering genotype-by-environment interaction in new soybean lines based on multiple traits using different adaptability and stability methods – Food Science and Nutrition (2024)
  • Changing trends of soil properties and canola yield under maize rotation by sulfur treatments – Applied Soil Research 10 (3), 66-77 (2022)
  • Response of Aloysia citriodora L. to treatments of titanium dioxide nanoparticle and salt stress – Environmental Stresses in Crop Sciences 14 (2), 557-567 (2021)
  • Management of sulfur application on some morphological properties and yield of L17 promising canola line – Journal of Crop Breeding 12 (36), 205-215 (2020)

 

Elham Shadkam | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Elham Shadkam |  Agriculture |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Khayyam University,  Iran

Dr. Elham Shadkam is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khayyam University, Mashhad, Iran. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, where she specialized in simulation optimization for multi-objective problems in supply chain management.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering – Isfahan University of Technology (2015) 🏅
    Thesis: Simulation Optimization for Multi-Objective Problems in Supply Chain Management
  • M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering – K.N. Toosi University of Technology (2010) 🏆
  • B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering – Sadjad University of Technology (2007) 🎖️

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Khayyam University (2013–Present)
  • Former Head & Deputy Head, Industrial & Mechanical Engineering Department, Khayyam University (2014–2023)
  • Visiting Fellow, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia (2023–2024) 🌍
  • Research Assistant, Strategic Planning Initiative in Construction Management, UNSW (2024)

🏆 Achievements & Recognition:

  • Top Researcher at Khayyam University (2021) 🥇
  • Ranked 1st in MSc & BSc programs in Industrial Engineering 🏅
  • Member of the Young Researchers Club (Brilliant Talents) ✨
  • Exceptional Academic Performance: Ranked in top 0.2% (MSc) & 0.5% (BSc) in National Exams 🎯

Citations:

Citations: 708 (645 since 2020)
h-index: 16 (16 since 2020)
i10-index: 20 (19 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • A novel artificial intelligent approach: Comparison of machine learning tools and algorithms based on optimization DEA Malmquist productivity index for eco-efficiency evaluation
    M. Mirmozaffari, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, K. Kabirifar, R. Yazdani, …
    International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 15(3), 523-550 (2021) – Citations: 70

  • Cuckoo optimization algorithm in reverse logistics: A network design for COVID-19 waste management
    E. Shadkam
    Waste Management & Research, 40(4), 458-469 (2022) – Citations: 65

  • An integrated strategic framework for large-scale crop planning: Sustainable climate-smart crop planning and agri-food supply chain management
    A. Hajimirzajan, M. Vahdat, A. Sadegheih, E. Shadkam, H. El Bilali
    Sustainable Production and Consumption, 26, 709-732 (2021) – Citations: 49

  • A novel hybrid parametric and non-parametric optimisation model for average technical efficiency assessment in public hospitals during and post-COVID-19 pandemic
    M. Mirmozaffari, R. Yazdani, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, L.S. Tavassoli, …
    Bioengineering, 9(1), 7 (2021) – Citations: 47

  • Developing a novel integrated generalised data envelopment analysis (DEA) to evaluate hospitals providing stroke care services
    M. Mirmozaffari, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, M. Yazdani
    Bioengineering, 8(12), 207 (2021) – Citations: 42

  • Evaluation the efficiency of cuckoo optimization algorithm
    E. Shadkam, M. Bijari
    arXiv preprint arXiv:1405.2168 (2014) – Citations: 41

  • Multi-objective simulation optimization for selection and determination of order quantity in supplier selection problem under uncertainty and quality criteria
    E. Shadkam, M. Bijari
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2015) – Citations: 39

  • A hybrid COA-constraint method for solving multi-objective problems
    E. Shadkam, N. Jahani
    arXiv preprint arXiv:1509.08302 (2015) – Citations: 34

  • VCS and CVS: New combined parametric and non-parametric operation research models
    M. Mirmozaffari, R. Yazdani, E. Shadkam, L.S. Tavassoli, R. Massah
    Sustainable Operations and Computers, 2, 36-56 (2021) – Citations: 32

  • An integrated artificial intelligence model for efficiency assessment in pharmaceutical companies during the COVID-19 pandemic
    M. Mirmozaffari, R. Yazdani, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, M. Mahjoob, …
    Sustainable Operations and Computers, 3, 156-167 (2022) – Citations: 29

 

Yi Wang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Yi Wang | Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Agricultural Scientist at  Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, United States

Dr. Yi Wang is an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2020 and holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2020) – University of Texas at El Paso
  • B.S. in Chemistry (2012) – University of Science and Technology of China

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Scientist (2022–Present) – Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Postdoctoral Scientist (2020–2022) – Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Research & Graduate Assistant (2015–2020) – University of Texas at El Paso

🌱 Research Focus:

Dr. Wang specializes in the application of nanotechnology in agriculture, enhancing crop nutrition, disease resistance, and environmental safety. His work also explores the interactions between nanomaterials and plants, using advanced analytical techniques to improve agrochemical formulations and assess the impact of contaminants like PFAS and microplastics.

🏆 Research Grants & Projects:

  • PI: USDA NIFA AFRI-funded research on agro-nanomaterials ($299,541)
  • Co-PI: Nanoparticle-based crop disease management ($729,000)
  • Collaborator on multiple high-impact projects totaling millions in research funding

📚 Professional Contributions:

  • Editorial Board Member: ACS Agricultural Science and Technology, Plant Nano Biology, Agronomy
  • Reviewer: Top-tier journals like Environmental Science & Technology, Soil Biology & Biochemistry, and Scientific Reports
  • USDA-NIFA Proposal Panel Reviewer

🏅 Honors & Awards:

  • Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) Student Award (2018)
  • University of California CEIN Travel Award (2019)
  • Dodson Research Grant (2021)

🎓 Teaching & Mentorship:

  • Taught General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Texas at El Paso
  • Mentor for Yale Conservation Scholars Program (2022, 2024)

🌍 Community Engagement:

  • Judge at Sigma Xi Student Research Conference
  • Presenter & Committee Member at Plant Science Day Events

Citations:

Citations: 1,099 (1,063 since 2020)
h-index: 21 (20 since 2020)
i10-index: 31 (30 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Improvement of Nutrient Elements and Allicin Content in Green Onion (Allium fistulosum) Plants Exposed to CuO Nanoparticles
  • Copper Nanowires as Nanofertilizers for Alfalfa Plants: Understanding Nano-Bio Systems Interactions from Microbial Genomics, Plant Molecular Responses, and Spectroscopic Studies
  • Foliar Exposure of Cu(OH)₂ Nanopesticide to Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Variety-Dependent Copper Translocation and Biochemical Responses
  • Bok Choy (Brassica rapa) Grown in Copper Oxide Nanoparticles-Amended Soils Exhibits Toxicity in a Phenotype-Dependent Manner: Translocation, Biodistribution, and Nutritional Impact
  • Copper Oxide (CuO) Nanoparticles Affect Yield, Nutritional Quality, and Auxin-Associated Gene Expression in Weedy and Cultivated Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Grains
  • Enhancing Agrichemical Delivery and Plant Development with Biopolymer-Based Stimuli-Responsive Core–Shell Nanostructures
  • Evaluation of the Effects of Nanomaterials on Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Responses: Underlining the Benefits of Nanotechnology for Agricultural Applications
  • Factors Affecting Fate and Transport of Engineered Nanomaterials in Terrestrial Environments
  • Therapeutic Delivery of Nanoscale Sulfur to Suppress Disease in Tomatoes: In Vitro Imaging and Orthogonal Mechanistic Investigation
  • Effects of Different Surface-Coated nTiO₂ on Full-Grown Carrot Plants: Impacts on Root Splitting, Essential Elements, and Ti Uptake
  • Growth, Gas Exchange, and Mineral Nutrients of Ornamental Grasses Irrigated with Saline Water
  • Unlocking the Potential of Nano-Enabled Precision Agriculture for Efficient and Sustainable Farming
  • Soil and Foliar Exposure of Soybean (Glycine max) to Cu: Nanoparticle Coating-Dependent Plant Responses
  • Impact of Engineered Nanomaterials on Rice (Oryza sativa L.): A Critical Review of Current Knowledge
  • Lignin Nanoparticles as Delivery Systems to Facilitate Translocation of Methoxyfenozide in Soybean (Glycine max)
  • Metabolomic Analysis Reveals Dose-Dependent Alteration of Maize (Zea mays L.) Metabolites and Mineral Nutrient Profiles Upon Exposure to Zerovalent Iron Nanoparticles
  • Engineering Climate-Resilient Rice Using a Nanobiostimulant-Based “Stress Training” Strategy
  • Differential Physiological and Biochemical Impacts of Nano vs. Micron Cu at Two Phenological Growth Stages in Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Plants
  • Surface-Coated Sulfur Nanoparticles Suppress Fusarium Disease in Field-Grown Tomato: Increased Yield and Nutrient Biofortification
  • Soil-Aged Nano Titanium Dioxide Effects on Full-Grown Carrot: Dose- and Surface-Coating-Dependent Improvements on Growth and Nutrient Quality