Fleming Sena Campos | Livestock Production | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Fleming Sena Campos | Livestock Production | Best Academic Researcher Award

Professor | USEB | Brazil

Dr. Fleming Sena Campos is currently a Visiting Professor at the Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Brazil, where he contributes extensively to research and teaching in Animal Science, particularly in ruminant nutrition and forage production. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science (Zootechny) from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), with a sandwich doctorate at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, under the supervision of Dr. Karen Ann Beauchemin. He earned his M.Sc. in Zootechny from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) and his B.Sc. in Animal Science from UESB, complemented by a specialization in Ruminant Nutrition from FAZU, Minas Gerais. His research focus encompasses ruminant nutrition, forage conservation, biosaline agriculture, and sustainable livestock systems in semi-arid regions, integrating microbial biotechnology and forage physiology to optimize animal productivity under climate stress. Over the years, Dr. Campos has held key research positions, including as a CNPq Researcher at EMBRAPA Semiárido, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), and a CAPES PNPD Researcher at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA). His major contributions involve advancing sustainable feeding systems through biosaline forage production, microbial inoculants for silage improvement, and soil-water management strategies for semi-arid environments. He has coordinated and collaborated on several national research projects addressing biosaline systems, forage integration, and microbial modulation in ruminant nutrition, generating impactful publications and practical innovations for livestock sustainability. His work has been supported by leading Brazilian funding agencies, including CNPq, CAPES, and FAPEMA, and he has been honored with competitive postdoctoral and development research grants recognizing his scientific excellence. Dr. Campos actively serves as a peer reviewer for agricultural journals and participates in collaborative networks linking academia and industry to promote adaptive livestock technologies. His vision is to foster innovation in sustainable animal production by integrating biotechnology, water-efficient agriculture, and ecological principles—empowering farmers in semi-arid regions to build climate-resilient systems that enhance food security, rural livelihoods, and environmental balance. He has 740 citations from 95 publications, with an h-index of 16.

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Featured Publications

1. Borges, E. N., Araújo, C. A., Monteiro, B. S., Silva, A. S., Albuquerque, L. F., Araújo, G. G. L., Campos, F. S., Gois, G. C., Souza, R. C., & Araújo, A. O. (2025). Buffel grass pre-dried as a modulator of the fermentation, nutritional and aerobic stability profile of cactus pear silage. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 68(2), 1–10.

2. Nascimento, D. B., Magalhães, A. L. R., Teodoro, A. L., Gois, G. C., Santos, K. C., Amaral, T. N. E., Araújo, C. A., Silva, P. B., Severo, F. S., & Campos, F. S. (2025). Chemical composition, mineral profile, carbohydrate fractionation, dry matter digestibility and in vitro gas production of Furcraea foetida (L.) Haw at different phenological stages. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 66(4), 1–9.

3. Araújo, C. A., de Araújo, G. G. L., de Araújo, K. L. G., de Araújo, J. S., Campos, F. S., Lima, D. O., Gois, G. C., Voltolini, T. V., da Silva, T. G. F., & Magalhães, A. L. R. (2025). Different planting densities improve the nutritional composition of cactus pear in Semi-arid region. Food and Humanity, 5(1), 100616.

4. Pontes, K. S., Oliveira, G. M., Campos, F. S., Moura, C. M. S., Araújo, C. A., Silva, J. A., Silva, T. R. R., Lima, J. S., & Gois, G. C. (2025). Fatores que influenciam a composição centesimal da carne ovina. Observatorio de la Economía Latinoamericana, 23(2), e10076.

5. Zanine, A. M., Neto, T. M., Ferreira, D. J., Santos, E. M., Parente, H. N., Parente, M. O. M., Santos, F. N. S., Campos, F. S., Sousa, F. C. S., Reis, S. S., Olivera-Viciedo, D., & Rodrigues, A. A. (2025). Ecophysiological management using light interception technology with the AccuPar equipment: Quality versus quantity of forage. Agriengineering, 7(3), 224–239.

6. Silva, A. G., Araújo, G. G. L., Campos, F. S., Moraes, S. A., Gois, G. C., Silva, T. S., Emerenciano Neto, J. V., & Voltolini, T. V. (2020). Fermentation profile and nutritional quality of silages composed of cactus pear and maniçoba for goat feeding. Journal of Agricultural Science (Online), 8(1), 1–9.

Nicoletta De Vietro | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Nicoletta De Vietro | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | University of Bari "Aldo Moro" | Italy

Dr. Nicoletta De Vietro is a Researcher in Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment (D.B.B.A.) of the University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” where she is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center for Risk Analysis and Management in Health and Environmental Emergencies (C.I.R.S.A.). She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, with advanced specialization in chromatographic and analytical techniques. Her primary research focuses on gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry for the characterization of biological, environmental, and food matrices, while her emerging interests explore innovative material development through non-equilibrium plasma processes for applications in packaging, biomedicine, and surface engineering. Over her academic career, she has held teaching and research roles in analytical chemistry, contributing to cutting-edge experimental methods that integrate chromatographic analysis with solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and surface modification techniques such as deposition, grafting, and etching in cold plasmas. Dr. De Vietro has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, reviews, and patents, advancing both fundamental analytical methods and their industrial applications, particularly in environmental monitoring and food safety. Her contributions include novel methodological approaches for trace analysis and material functionalization, with implications for health risk assessment and sustainable technologies. She has been recognized through competitive research grants and has served as guest editor and peer reviewer for several leading scientific journals. Actively engaged in the international scientific community, she contributes to editorial boards, evaluates manuscripts for high-impact journals, and collaborates in interdisciplinary research networks. Through her research, Dr. De Vietro aims to bridge analytical innovation with real-world challenges, enhancing scientific understanding of complex matrices while supporting industry and regulatory bodies in improving environmental quality, public health, and technological advancement.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1.  Cometa, S., Bonifacio, M. A., Bellissimo, A., Pinto, L., Petrella, A., De Vietro, N., Iannaccone, G., Baruzzi, F., & De Giglio, E. (2022). A green approach to develop zeolite–thymol antimicrobial composites: Analytical characterization and antimicrobial activity evaluation. Heliyon, 8(9), e09551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09551

2. Aresta, A., De Santis, S., Carocci, A., Barbarossa, A., Ragusa, A., De Vietro, N., Clodoveo, M. L., Corbo, F., & Zambonin, C. (2021). Determination of commercial animal and vegetable milks’ lipid profile and its correlation with cell viability and antioxidant activity on human intestinal Caco-2 cells. Molecules, 26(18), 5645. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26185645

3. Aresta, A. M., De Vietro, N., Clodoveo, M. L., Amirante, R., Corbo, F., Schena, F. P., & Zambonin, C. (2021). Determination of hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol in human urine after intake of extra virgin olive oil produced with an ultrasounds-based technology. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 206, 114204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpba.2021.114204

4. De Vietro, N., Aresta, A. M., Picciariello, A., Rotelli, M. T., & Zambonin, C. (2021). Determination of VOCs in surgical resected tissues from colorectal cancer patients by solid phase microextraction coupled to gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Applied Sciences, 11(15), 6910. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11156910

5. Mongioví, C., Lacalamita, D., Morin-Crini, N., Gabrion, X., Ivanovska, A., Sala, F., Placet, V., Rizzi, V., Gubitosa, J., Mesto, E., De Vietro, N., Crini, G., & Cosma, P. (2021). Use of chènevotte, a valuable co-product of industrial hemp fiber, as adsorbent for pollutant removal. Part I: Chemical, microscopic, spectroscopic and thermogravimetric characterization of raw and modified samples. Molecules, 26(15), 4574. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26154574

Aarthi R | Plant Pathology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Aarthi R | Plant Pathology | Best Researcher Award

PhD scholar | Central Rice Research Institute | India

Aarthi is currently pursuing her postgraduate studies as a PG Scholar in Plant Pathology at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, where she focuses on advanced plant–microbe interactions. She holds a strong academic background in agricultural sciences, with specialized training in plant pathology, microbial biotechnology, and biocontrol strategies. Her primary research interests center on the exploration and application of endophytic microorganisms for the biological control of soilborne plant pathogens, alongside the development of sustainable disease management techniques. Emerging interests include molecular mechanisms underlying host–pathogen interactions and the integration of microbial metabolites into crop protection frameworks. Professionally, Aarthi has gained valuable academic research experience through her role at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, contributing to multiple laboratory and field-based studies on crop disease mitigation. Among her key scientific contributions, Aarthi has led investigations into the antifungal properties of endophytes against Rhizoctonia bataticola, revealing novel metabolite profiles and plant defense responses that offer potential for eco-friendly alternatives to chemical fungicides. Additionally, her work on isolating and characterizing saline-tolerant endophytes for the management of groundnut root rot has provided promising insights for agriculture in saline-prone regions, supporting both crop resilience and sustainable farming practices. Her research has resulted in peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals such as Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology and Plant Science Today. Aarthi has been an active participant in scientific dissemination, engaging in peer review, conference presentations, and contributing to the academic community through institutional projects. She is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University’s research network and participates in broader academic and scientific societies related to plant pathology and agricultural innovation. Her vision is to harness microbial biodiversity to develop sustainable, scalable plant disease management solutions that can reduce chemical inputs, enhance crop productivity, and support global food security in the face of climate change.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Aarthi. (2025). Biocontrol potential of endophytes against Rhizoctonia bataticola: Antifungal activity, metabolite profiling, and plant defense mechanisms. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 103(7), Article 102734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2025.102734

2. Aarthi. (2024). Isolation, identification, characterization and in vitro assay of saline tolerant endophytes against groundnut root rot caused by Rhizoctonia bataticola (Taub.) Butler. Plant Science Today, 11(4), 4882. https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.4882

Henda Mahmoudi | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Henda Mahmoudi | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Plant Physiologist | ICBA | Tunisia 

Dr. Henda Mahmoudi is a Plant Physiologist at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Biology (2008) and a Master’s Diploma in Plant Physiology (2002) from the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis and the National Institute of Scientific and Technical Research, Tunisia, with specialization in plant eco-physiology and iron deficiency mechanisms in legumes. Her primary research focuses on plant eco-physiology, salinity management, and sustainable crop production under abiotic stress conditions, with emerging interests in biotechnology-driven soil and water conservation strategies. Dr. Mahmoudi has held several key academic and research positions, including Assistant Professor at the Center of Biotechnology in Borj-Cédria, Tunisia, and Biotechnologist and Visiting Scientist at ICBA. Her research has led to significant contributions in stress-resilient crop development, innovative soil enhancement techniques, and digital agriculture applications, including the development of AI-powered tools for plant disorder detection and contributions to international projects on quinoa drought tolerance and rhizosphere microbiota. She has secured and led numerous competitive grants, including large-scale initiatives funded by USAID, QNRF, and international development agencies, and has contributed to policy-relevant projects across North Africa and the Middle East. Dr. Mahmoudi has received notable research grants and serves on editorial boards, peer-reviews for high-impact journals, and is an active member of various international scientific networks. She has organized international workshops on climate-smart agriculture, women’s empowerment in agricultural innovation, and vertical farming, reflecting her leadership in capacity development. Her vision centers on advancing sustainable agriculture through integrative plant science, biotechnology, and digital innovation to address global food security and climate resilience challenges, fostering knowledge exchange between science, society, and industry.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications 

1. Buchaillot, M. L., Mahmoudi, H., Thushar, S., Yousfi, S., Serret, M. D., Kefauver, S. C., & Araus, J. L. (2025). Monitoring salinity stress in Moringa and Pomegranate: Comparison of different proximal remote sensing approaches. Remote Sensing, 17(2045). https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17122045

2. Ali, S., Mir, R. A., Tyagi, A., Manzar, N., Kashyap, A. S., Mushtaq, M., ... Mahmoudi, H., & Bae, H. (2023). Chromium toxicity in plants: Signaling, mitigation, and future perspectives. Plants, 12(7), 1502. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12071502

3. Tyagi, A., Ali, S., Ramakrishna, G., Singh, A., Park, S., Mahmoudi, H., & Bae, H. (2022). Revisiting the role of polyamines in plant growth and abiotic stress resilience: Mechanisms, crosstalk, and future perspectives. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-022-10847-3

4. Kouhen, M., García-Caparrós, P., Twyman, R. M., Abdelly, C., Mahmoudi, H., Schillberg, S., & Debez, A. (2022). Improving environmental stress resilience in crops by genome editing: Insights from extremophile plants. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1080/07388551.2022.2042481

5. Mahmoudi, H., Koyro, H. W., & Abdelly, C. (2009). Comparison of two chickpea varieties regarding their responses to direct and induced iron deficiency. Experimental and Environmental Botany, 66, 349–356. https://doi.org/10.1080/07388551.2022.2042481

Milen Chanev | GIS in organic farming | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Milen Chanev | GIS in Organic Farming | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Space Research and Technology Institute | Bulgaria

Dr. Milen Chanev is a Chief Assistant Professor at the Space Research and Technology Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, where he leads innovative research at the intersection of remote sensing and sustainable agriculture. He holds a master’s degree in organic farming and a PhD in Earth remote sensing, specializing in the use of satellite data for monitoring and predicting yields in organic cereal systems. His research focuses on applying Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 data, UAV platforms, and advanced geospatial analytics to optimize crop monitoring, enhance yield forecasting, and support precision organic farming. He has previously contributed as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Agriculture in Karnobat under the Agricultural Academy of Bulgaria, where he advanced interdisciplinary research in agro-technologies. Over the course of his career, Dr. Chanev has produced impactful studies on organic barley, einkorn, and wheat, pioneering the use of satellite-derived vegetation indices and SAR-optical data fusion for crop development assessment. His contributions include methodological advancements for organic wheat crop monitoring, innovative use of UAV data for evaluating crop heterogeneity, and remote sensing approaches for evapotranspiration estimation and water productivity analyses. He has co-authored work on global biomass change mapping and has contributed to Springer and Elsevier publications, demonstrating both scientific depth and international relevance. His achievements have been recognized with multiple awards for best presentation by young scientists, including honors from the Sixteenth International Scientific Conference “Space, Ecology, Safety” in 2020 and the Seventh International Conference on Ecological Engineering and Environment Protection in 2021. Dr. Chanev is actively involved in scientific dissemination through peer-review roles, workshop participation, and membership in professional research communities. He contributes to academic dialogue through proceedings, international collaborations such as the Dragon-5 program, and workshops related to the EU Copernicus Programme. His vision centers on leveraging satellite and UAV technologies to promote resilient, climate-smart, and resource-efficient agricultural systems. By integrating Earth observation data into practical frameworks, his work supports sustainable food production, environmental monitoring, and policy development in precision agriculture and land management. He has 40 citations from 13 publications, with an h-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

1. Chanev, M., Kamenova, I., Dimitrov, P., & Filchev, L. (2025). Evaluation of Sentinel-2 Deep Resolution 3.0 data for winter crop identification and organic barley yield prediction. Remote Sensing, 17(6), 957. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17060957

2. Chanev, M., & Dimitrov, Z. (2025). Study the applicability of Sentinel-2 optical data, as well as benefits from the Sentinel-1 SAR data, for predicting the yield of organic barley. Aerospace Research in Bulgaria, 37, 82–92. https://doi.org/10.3897/arb.v37.e08

3. Filchev, L., Chanev, M., & Petrov, G. (2025). Earth observation for comprehensive soil health assessment and monitoring. Revue Internationale de Géomatique, 34(1), 513–533. https://doi.org/10.32604/rig.2025.064280

Farhad Maleki | Bioenergy Production | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Farhad Maleki | Bioenergy Production | Best Researcher Award

Master student | Amir Kabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) | Iran

Farhad Maleki is a doctoral researcher in Energy Systems Engineering at K. N. Toosi University of Technology and serves as a teaching and research assistant at Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic). He completed his M.Sc. in Energy Systems Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology, specializing in thermochemical and biochemical waste-to-energy conversion and low-carbon technologies. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field at K. N. Toosi University of Technology, expanding his expertise in circular carbon systems and industrial energy optimization. His primary research centers on waste-to-chemicals, circular economy frameworks, thermoeconomics, and sustainable hydrogen systems. Emerging interests include port decarbonization, techno-economic assessments, solar desalination materials, and energy demand forecasting. He has contributed to academic and applied research as a teaching and research assistant at Amirkabir University of Technology. His industry-linked experience includes energy auditing at Shahid Beheshti Power Plant and process modeling for Butia Iranian Steel Company under academic supervision. Farhad has developed exergy and thermoeconomic models for converting agricultural waste, municipal solid waste, and CO₂ into value-added fuels such as ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen. His work advances scalable low-carbon industrial development through circular carbon integration, process optimization, and environmental assessment. His research outputs support global decarbonization, resource efficiency, and green transition strategies. He has accumulated 41 citations on Google Scholar  reflecting his impactful academic contributions and emerging research influence. He actively collaborates with faculty researchers in sustainable energy and waste valorization domains. His research aims to bridge industrial sustainability, circular carbon technologies, and renewable energy integration. By linking waste valorization with low-carbon process engineering, he seeks to support global climate neutrality, resilient energy infrastructures, and sustainable policy innovation. He has 33 citations from 5 publications, with an h-index of 2.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ResearchGate

Featured Publications 

1. Maleki, F. (2025). Exergy and thermoeconomic comparison of sustainable methanol and ammonia production from waste and CO₂. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.119148

2. Maleki, F. (2025). Unveiling the potential of bio-based petrochemical development for a sustainable circular economy: A global perspective. Chemical Engineering Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.167974

3. Maleki, F. (2025). 2D cotton fabric coated with 3D chitosan/carbon-black aerogel for continuous efficient solar desalination. Chemical Engineering Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.163276

4. Maleki, F. (2024). Integrated analysis of a hydrogen-based port: Energy, exergy, environmental, and economic sustainability. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.12.332

5. Maleki, F. (2024). Sustainable hydrogen supply chain development for low-carbon transportation in a fossil-based port region: A case study in a tourism hub. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.03.362

Sherif Ramzy | Food safety | Global Food Systems Innovator Award 

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Prof. Dr. Sherif Ramzy | Food safety | Global Food Systems Innovator Award 

Professor | National Research Centre | Egypt

Dr. Sherif Ramzy Mohamed is a Professor of Food Toxicology and Contaminants at the National Research Centre (NRC), Egypt, where he has served since 2018 following earlier roles as Assistant Professor (2013) and researcher. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology (2008), preceded by an M.Sc. (2002) and B.Sc. (1997) in the same specialization. His research centers on food toxicology, mycotoxins, food contaminants, rapid detection techniques, biodegradation mechanisms, and non-traditional strategies for food safety risk mitigation. Emerging interests include smartphone-integrated diagnostic systems, microbial enzymatic degradation of toxins, fungal genomics, and sustainable biocontrol technologies. Over his career at NRC and through joint Egyptian-Chinese scientific collaborations, he has led major projects on the early warning, monitoring, and prevention of mycotoxins in grain supply chains, securing international research partnerships and grants. Among his key contributions are the development of manganese dioxide nanoribbon-based sensors for aflatoxin B1 detection, smartphone-controlled infrared spectrometry for fumonisin identification, genome-based interventions to reduce toxin biosynthesis, and innovative biological mechanisms for toxin degradation. He has also co-developed methods for eliminating fungal contaminants via autophagy control and pioneered research on bacterial strains capable of degrading zearalenone and other estrogenic toxins. His work has resulted in multiple patents, including a 2023 international patent on enzymatic biodegradation of zearalenone and earlier patents on rice straw applications and antiviral botanical extracts. He has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers in Q1 and Scopus-indexed journals and vetted more than 150 manuscripts. His roles extend to editorial boards of international journals such as Annals of Food and Nutrition Research, Nutrition and Food Toxicology, Universal Journal of Food Science and Technology, and Journal of Food Technology and Food Chemistry. He is a fellow of the Board of Quality Standards (BU-FBQS) and an active member of professional bodies including the Egyptian Society of Natural Toxins, Asia Society of Researchers, and the International Society of Substance Use Professionals. His honors include multiple research productivity awards from the NRC and the Khayria Naguib Prize (2015). Through his scientific advisory work, conference participation, and supervision of postgraduate theses, he has shaped food safety research in Egypt and internationally. His long-term vision is to reduce the economic and health burden of foodborne contaminants by developing rapid, affordable detection tools, eco-safe biodegradation technologies, and evidence-based policies that enhance global food security, public health protection, and industrial innovation. He has 1007 citations from 33 publications, with an h-index of 15.

Profiles:  Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications 

1. Abdel-Wahhab, M. A., Hassan, N. S., El-Kady, A. A., Mohamed, Y. A., El-Nekeety, A. A., Sherif, R. M., Sharaf, H. A., & Mannaa, F. A. (2010). Red ginseng extract protects against aflatoxin B1 and fumonisins-induced hepatic pre-cancerous lesions in rats. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 48(3), 733–742.

2. Cai, X., Liang, M., Ma, F., Zhang, Z., Tang, X., Jiang, J., Guo, C., Ramzy Mohamed, S., Abdel Goda, A., Dawood, D. H., Yu, L., & Li, P. (2022). Nanozyme-strip based on MnO₂ nanosheets as a catalytic label for multi-scale detection of aflatoxin B1 with an ultrabroad working range. Food Chemistry, 377, 131965. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131965

3. Yu, C., Liu, X., Zhang, X., Zhang, M., Gu, Y., Ali, Q., Mohamed, M. S. R., Xu, J., Shi, J., Gao, X., et al. (2021). Mycosubtilin produced by Bacillus subtilis ATCC6633 inhibits growth and mycotoxin biosynthesis of Fusarium graminearum and Fusarium verticillioides. Toxins, 13(11), 791. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins13110791

4. Shena, G., Kanga, X., Sua, J., Qiua, J., Liu, X., Xu, J., Shi, J., & Mohamed, S. R. (2022). Rapid detection of fumonisin B1 and B2 in ground corn samples using smartphone-controlled portable near-infrared spectrometry and chemometrics. Food Chemistry, 384, 132487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132487

5. Hu, J., Wang, G., Hou, M., Du, S., Han, J., Yu, Y., Gao, H., He, D., Shi, J., Lee, Y.-W., Mohamed, S. R., Dawood, D. H., Hong, Q., Liu, X., & Xu, J. (2023). New hydrolase from Aeromicrobium sp. HA for the biodegradation of zearalenone: Identification, mechanism, and application. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 71(5), 2411–2420. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.2c06410

John Baptist Walier Kabo-Bah | Agribusiness and Marketing | Best Research Award

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Mr. John Baptist Walier Kabo-Bah | Agribusiness and Marketing | Best Research Award
CEO | Afrivoices for Climate Change | Ghana 

John Baptist Walier Kabo-Bah is the Founder and current leader of Afrivoices for Climate Change in Ghana, where he drives strategic initiatives in sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and community livelihoods while also serving as Business Development Manager at Banhart Specialist Hospital and a Board Member of the Clinton Global University Initiative. He holds an MPhil in Agribusiness Management from the University of Energy and Natural Resources, a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from the Catholic University of Ghana, and certificates in civic leadership from the University of Georgia and land governance from the University of Western Cape and PLAAS. His research centers on agribusiness innovation, value chain development, digital entrepreneurship, and climate-smart solutions, with emerging interests in inclusive technology adoption, food systems resilience, and youth-led sustainability ventures. With over seven years of professional experience, he has held key roles including Project/Research Associate at 3A Environmental Solutions Ltd, Project Manager at Langmaal Center for Rural Development Initiatives, and Accounts Officer at Nandom Rural Bank. His major contributions include research on e-commerce adoption among grain traders, innovative models for technology transfer in agriculture, and community-based strategies for climate adaptation and livelihoods. He has presented at international forums including the UN Summit of the Future, the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit, and Thought for Food Global Summit. Recognized as a 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow, he is also a winner of the IFAMA Future of Food Contest and has been featured in Business and Financial Times for thought leadership in agribusiness and food systems. He is affiliated with the Mandela Washington Fellowship Association of Ghana and the African Community of Practice on Underutilized Food Commodities under FARA and actively serves as a peer contributor in sustainability dialogues. His work is driven by the vision of transforming agribusiness through technology, community empowerment, and policy-relevant research that advances climate action, food security, and inclusive economic growth across Africa and beyond. He has 3 citations from 1 publications, with an h-index of 1.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | LinkedIn

Featured Publications 

1. Kabo-Bah, J. B. W., & Bannor, R. K. (2024). E-commerce among grain traders and its impact on marketing. Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship, 4(1), 100090. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stae.2024.100090

2. Kabo-Bah, J. B. W., & Mishra, S. (2023). Leveraging technology innovation partnership for inclusive adoption and sustainable development: A farmer-centric platform to revolutionize Moringa. In P. K. Mishra & J. K. Verma (Eds.), Rural Entrepreneurship Issues & Challenges (pp. 92–117). Corvette Press, India.

 

Hesham Ghazzawy | Sustainable Agriculture | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Hesham Ghazzawy | Sustainable Agriculture | Excellence in Research Award

Head of the Biotechnology Program | King Faisal University | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Hesham Sayed Tawfik Ghazzawy is a Professor at the Central Laboratory for Date Palm Research and Development under the Agricultural Research Center (ARC) in Egypt and serves concurrently at the Date Palm Research Center of Excellence (DPRC), King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. He earned his Ph.D. in Pomology from Banha University in 2010 after completing his M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Pomology and Horticulture, respectively, at Cairo University. His research focuses on biotechnology, date palm physiology, crop improvement, somatic embryogenesis, and tissue culture innovations, with additional interests in sustainable horticulture, plant stress tolerance, and agricultural by-product utilization. Over a three-decade career, he has held progressive academic and research positions including Research Assistant, Associate Professor, and Consultant to international organizations such as FAO, AOAD, and ACSAD. His major contributions include advancements in in vitro propagation of date palm, improvements in fruit quality enhancement techniques, and innovations in agricultural biotechnology demonstrated through patents such as nanocomponent-based tissue culture media and color-changing food storage wrappers. He has also contributed to strategic projects in Saudi Arabia addressing crop resilience, waste recycling, biochar production, and postharvest technologies. Prof. Ghazzawy has received competitive research grants from agencies such as King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and the Date Palm Research Center of Excellence, reflecting his leadership in applied plant science. He serves on editorial boards for journals such as Advances in Agricultural Technology & Plant Sciences and the Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary, and actively reviews manuscripts for MDPI journals, the International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, and other agricultural and biotechnology publications. His professional affiliations include the Scientific Society for Flowers and Ornamental Plants and the International Association for Plant Biotechnology, underscoring his engagement in global scientific networks. With a prolific publication record spanning plant genetics, crop physiology, postharvest sciences, and climate-resilient agronomy, his work has informed both academic research and agricultural policy. His vision focuses on strengthening food security, modernizing sustainable crop production systems, and advancing plant biotechnology to support industry, environmental resilience, and global agricultural innovation. He has 595 citations from 42 publications, with an h-index of 13.

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Featured Publications

1. Shabir, M. A., Khan, A. Z., Shabir, A., Jameel, I., Li, D., Al-Khayri, J. M., Ismail, M. M., Ghazzawy, H. S., Al-Mssallem, M. Q., & Almaghasla, M. I. (2025). Long term co-application of composted poultry manure and inorganic fertilizers promoted the soil fertility and productivity of maize-maize cropping system. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/202201

2. Alqahtani, N. K., Ghazzawy, H. S., Mathew, R. T., Alkhamis, Y. A., Alngada, R. S., Eissa, M. E. H., Abelnour, S. A., Ghanem, S. F., Almutairi, L. A., & Hemdan, E. (2025). Enhancing reproductive capacity in hybrid red tilapia via dietary administration of date palm pollen. Aquaculture Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102670

3. Kamara, M. M., Safhi, F. A., Al Aboud, N. M., Aljabri, M., Alharbi, S. A., Ghazzawy, H. S., Alshaharni, M. O., Fayad, E., Felemban, W. F., Abd El-Moneim, D., Hassanin, A. A., Ben Abdelmalek, I., Ali, A. M., & Mansour, E. (2024). Genetic diversity and combining ability of developed maize lines for arid conditions. Phyton – International Journal of Experimental Botany. https://doi.org/10.32604/Phyton-2024.058628

4. Elazazi, A. M. E., Awad, E.-S. A. M., Dahdoh, S. M., Hussein, A. S., Radwan, E. M. A., Hussein, E. M. E., Saeed, H. H. M., Ghazzawy, H. S., Abdelkader, M. F. M., Mahmoud, M. H., Gouda, M. M., Li, X., Abdein, M. A., & Qaoud, E.-S. M. (2024). Comprehensive evaluation of mineral and bio phosphorus fertilization on orange tree productivity. Heliyon, 10(21). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102670

5. Mallik, S., Paria, B., Firdous, S. M., Ghazzawy, H. S., Alqahtani, N. K., He, Y., & Li, X. (2024). The positive implication of natural antioxidants on oxidative stress-mediated diabetes mellitus complications. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 22(4), 100424.

Xiufeng Xing | Agri Policy | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Xiufeng Xing | Agri Policy | Best Scholar Award

Master's Supervisor | Qingdao University of Technology | China

Dr. Xiufeng Xing currently serves as a faculty member at Qingdao University of Technology, China, specializing in population, resources, and environmental economics with an additional academic interest in higher education studies. She holds advanced degrees in economics and has developed a strong interdisciplinary foundation that enables her to bridge socio-economic analysis with sustainable development policy. Her research primarily explores inclusive growth, environmental responsibility, and the economics of education, while her emerging interests focus on global energy market fluctuations and the socio-economic impacts of crises such as pandemics and geopolitical conflicts. Over the course of her academic career, Dr. Xing has published more than 40 peer-reviewed research papers addressing pressing issues such as the evaluation of shared prosperity in developing regions, the effects of COVID-19 and the Ukraine conflict on global oil and natural gas prices, and comparative analyses of hybrid versus traditional teaching models in higher education settings. Complementing her journal contributions, she is also the author of four scholarly books—Inclusive Growth, Corporate Environmental Responsibility, The Marketization of Urban Water Industry, and The Marketization of Domestic Service—which collectively reflect her commitment to equitable economic policy and sustainable industrial practice. Alongside her research, she has taken on key teaching responsibilities, delivering courses in environmental economics, macroeconomics, and microeconomics, where she is recognized for integrating real-world case studies into economic theory instruction. Dr. Xing has contributed to strategic policy discussions through her evidence-based evaluations of water industry reform, corporate accountability frameworks, and social service market mechanisms. She has been acknowledged through competitive research grants and institutional commendations for her leadership in advancing sustainability-focused economic analytics. Beyond authorship, she actively serves as a peer reviewer for academic journals in the domains of development economics and environmental policy and maintains membership in several professional economic and educational societies, where she contributes to collaborative research initiatives and scholarly evaluation panels. Her growing influence in the academic sphere is reflected in her role in shaping curricula and advising on macroeconomic planning within institutional and regional contexts. Driven by a vision to promote equitable prosperity through data-driven policymaking, Dr. Xiufeng Xing strives to advance frameworks that balance economic growth with social inclusion and ecological responsibility. Her work not only informs scholarly dialogue but also supports governments, industries, and educational institutions in making informed decisions that align long-term economic resilience with public welfare.

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Featured Publications 

1. Xing, X., & Wang, Y. (2025). The evaluation of shared prosperity: A case from China. Sustainability, 17(2), 621. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020621

2. Xing, X., Cong, Y., Wang, Y., & Wang, X. (2023). The impact of COVID-19 and war in Ukraine on energy prices of oil and natural gas. Sustainability, 15(19), 14208. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151914208

3. Xing, X., & Saghaian, S. (2022). Learning outcomes of a hybrid online virtual classroom and in-person traditional classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sustainability, 14(9), 5263. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14095263

4. Xing, X. (2020). Spillovers of urban road infrastructure investment and operation: A case study using synthetic control methods. Business, Management and Economics Research, 6(10), 100–110.*

5. Xing, X. (2019, June). Does university class size matter? Evidence from course micro data. In Proceedings of the Education and Economics Conference 2019.