Shameem Habeeba | Veterinary | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Shameem Habeeba | Veterinary | Women Researcher Award

Microbiology Specialist | AbuDhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Shameem Habeeba is a Veterinary Parasitologist specializing in veterinary parasitology with a strong focus on parasitic and vector-borne diseases affecting livestock and companion animals. Her research centers on molecular and conventional diagnostics of parasitic infections, anthelmintic and acaricide resistance, tick-borne hemoparasites, and emerging zoonotic pathogens, with increasing emphasis on One Health surveillance and transboundary animal diseases. She has held key academic and research roles in veterinary parasitology and has actively contributed to collaborative research programs across India and the Middle East, particularly in camel, goat, and small ruminant health. Dr. Habeeba’s major contributions include molecular identification of Theileria and other hemoparasites, resistance profiling of ticks and parasites, and evidence-based insights supporting improved parasite control strategies. Her impact vision is to strengthen disease surveillance, enhance sustainable parasite management, and support animal and public health systems through translational research and international collaboration.

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Guillermo Pratta | Crop Science | AgriInnovator in Academia Award

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Dr. Guillermo Pratta | Crop Science | AgriInnovator in Academia Award

Investigador Principal | CONICET | Argentina

Guillermo Pratta is a researcher specializing in plant genetics, crop improvement, and quantitative genetics, with a strong focus on horticultural and agroecological systems. His research addresses genetic variability, gene expression regulation, and the identification of quantitative trait loci associated with fruit quality, stress tolerance, and disease resistance, alongside emerging work on agroecological aptitude and genetic resource conservation. He serves as a faculty member at the National University of Rosario and is affiliated with CONICET, contributing to both academic research and applied breeding programs. Dr. Pratta’s key contributions include advances in tomato genomics, multivariate genetic analysis, identification of resistance genes, and the development of genetic resources for sustainable crop production. His work integrates molecular, statistical, and breeding approaches to enhance crop performance and resilience. Through translational research and international publications, he aims to support sustainable agriculture, strengthen food systems, and foster innovation in plant breeding and genetic resource management.

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Konstantinos Voudouris | Water Management | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Voudouris | Water Management | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Aristotle Uiversity of Thessaloniki | Greece

Dr. Konstantinos (Kostas) S. Voudouris is a Professor of Hydrogeology specializing in groundwater systems, aquifer vulnerability, and sustainable water resources management. His research focuses on groundwater quality assessment, pollution risk mapping, aquifer recharge, seawater intrusion, and integrated hydrogeological modeling, with emerging emphasis on climate-change-driven droughts and sustainable groundwater governance. He has held long-standing academic leadership roles at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, serving as Director of the Laboratory of Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology, and has also contributed internationally as a Guest Professor in China. Dr. Voudouris has made significant contributions through the development of innovative vulnerability assessment methods, groundwater management frameworks, and decision-support tools widely applied in Europe and beyond. His work informs environmental policy, water resource planning, and ecosystem protection initiatives. Driven by an impact-oriented vision, he aims to advance science-based groundwater management solutions that support water security, environmental sustainability, and resilient socio-economic development globally.

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Sarah Ephrida Tione | Agricultural Policy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sarah Ephrida Tione | Agricultural Policy | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Malawi

Sarah Ephrida Tione is a researcher specializing in Development and Agricultural Economics, with a strong focus on land markets, land tenure and property rights, agricultural markets, and agri-food policy. Her research examines how land governance, rental markets, and climate-related shocks influence food security, household welfare, and adoption of climate-smart agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. She has held key research and policy-oriented roles, including postdoctoral research appointments linked to international collaborative projects and senior economist responsibilities within the public agricultural policy sector. Her work bridges empirical economic analysis and policy relevance, contributing evidence on land market participation, contract structures, and behavioral responses to risk and incentives. Through peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, she has advanced understanding of land-use dynamics and development outcomes. Her impact vision centers on generating rigorous, policy-relevant insights that support equitable land governance, resilient agricultural systems, and informed decision-making for sustainable development at national and global levels.

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Ferdinando Branca | Urban Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Ferdinando Branca | Urban Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

Full Professor | University of Catania | Italy

Ferdinando Branca is a senior researcher and academic specializing in horticultural science, plant genetics, and sustainable agriculture, with a strong focus on vegetable crop improvement and agrobiodiversity conservation. His research centers on Brassica crops, plant stress physiology, bioactive compounds, and the development of resilient, high-quality cultivars under Mediterranean and climate-stressed environments, integrating molecular markers, phenotyping, and sustainable production systems. He has held long-term academic positions at the University of Catania, progressing through research and professorial roles and currently serving as a Full Professor in agricultural and environmental sciences. His key contributions include advances in Brassica germplasm characterization, identification of stress- and disease-resistance traits, and innovations in sustainable and organic horticultural practices with relevance to breeding and policy-oriented agrobiodiversity management. His impact vision emphasizes translating plant genetic research into sustainable food systems, supporting climate adaptation, biodiversity preservation, and global innovation in horticulture and crop resilience.

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Poonam Karki | Microbial Ecology | SustainableAg Leadership Award

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Dr. Poonam Karki | Microbial Ecology | SustainableAg Leadership Award

Research Associate | Lincoln University of Missouri | United States

Poonam Karki is a researcher specializing in soil health, cover cropping systems, and organic agriculture, with strong expertise in statistical analysis and data-driven agronomic research. Her research focus centers on integrating living perennial cover crops into organic vegetable systems, evaluating soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics, and assessing sustainable land-use practices that enhance ecosystem resilience and productivity. She currently serves as a Research Assistant at Lincoln University of Missouri, where she contributes to interdisciplinary projects examining soil health gradients, cover crop performance, and organic system transitions. Her key contributions include advancing knowledge on perennial versus annual cover crop impacts, generating evidence-based insights for organic management strategies, and supporting sustainable agriculture frameworks through empirical field research. Her impact vision is to strengthen climate-smart and regenerative agricultural systems by translating soil health science into scalable practices that improve environmental sustainability, food system resilience, and long-term agroecosystem performance.

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Nokwazi Carol Mbili | Plant Pathology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Nokwazi Carol Mbili | Plant Pathology | Research Excellence Award

Senior Lecturer | University of KwaZulu-nATAL | South Africa

Dr. Nokwazi Carol Mbili is a researcher specializing in Plant Pathology, with strong expertise in Postharvest Pathology, Postharvest Technology, Food Safety, and Biological Control. Her research focuses on sustainable management of postharvest diseases in horticultural crops, emphasizing plant-based extracts, biological control agents, and integrated disease management strategies to enhance food quality and safety. She also explores innovative, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic fungicides for fresh produce preservation. Dr. Mbili currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where she contributes to teaching, postgraduate supervision, and collaborative research in plant health and postharvest systems. Her key contributions include advancing knowledge on natural antifungal compounds, edible coatings, and integrated control strategies for fungal pathogens affecting fruits and cereals. Her work supports sustainable agriculture by reducing postharvest losses, improving food safety, and promoting environmentally responsible technologies with direct relevance to industry, policy development, and global food security initiatives.

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Emmanuel Olatunbosun Benjamin | Urban Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Emmanuel Olatunbosun Benjamin | Urban Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

Technical Advisor | Aglobe Development Center | Nigeria

Emmanuel Olatunbosun Benjamin is a researcher specializing in Agricultural and Resource Economics with strong expertise in Development Economics, currently affiliated with the Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on the economics of sustainable agriculture, agroforestry systems, Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES), climate policy, and smallholder livelihood resilience, with emerging interests in gender equity, environmental incentives, and climate-smart food systems. He has held key academic and research roles through international collaborations addressing sustainability challenges in Africa and developing economies. His major contributions include influential empirical evidence on PES effectiveness, agroforestry adoption, women’s economic empowerment, and policy-relevant analyses of climate and energy transitions. Through interdisciplinary and impact-driven research, his work informs evidence-based policymaking, supports sustainable land-use strategies, and advances inclusive economic development. His impact vision centers on bridging environmental conservation with poverty alleviation by translating rigorous economic research into scalable solutions for global sustainability and climate resilience.

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Marina Lopez-Pozo | Climate Change Mitigation | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Marina Lopez-Pozo | Climate change mitigation | Research Excellence Award

Postdoctoral Researcher | University of Colorado Boulder | United States

Dr. Marina López-Pozo is a plant ecophysiologist specializing in photosynthesis, plant stress biology, and functional plant responses to extreme environments. Her research focuses on photoprotection mechanisms, desiccation and freezing tolerance, carotenoid dynamics, and the ecological and evolutionary performance of terrestrial and aquatic plants, with emerging emphasis on Lemnaceae as sustainable crops for CO₂ sequestration and nutritional innovation. She holds a research appointment at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she contributes to interdisciplinary plant biology and climate-related research initiatives. Dr. López-Pozo has played a key role in advancing understanding of xanthophyll cycles, stress resilience in Antarctic and resurrection plants, and the optimization of duckweed systems for food and bioresource applications. Her work has generated high-impact publications influencing plant physiology, environmental adaptation research, and sustainable agriculture strategies. Her impact vision centers on translating plant stress-tolerance mechanisms into scalable solutions for climate resilience, food security, and environmentally responsible bio-innovation.

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