Elias Charles Nyanza | Environmental | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Elias Charles Nyanza |  Environmental | Best Academic Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at  Catholic University Of Health And Allied Sciences, Tanzania

Dr. Elias Charles Nyanza is a Tanzanian public health expert and environmental and occupational health specialist. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) in Tanzania. Dr. Nyanza holds a Ph.D. in Population and Public Health from the University of Calgary, Canada, along with an MPH and BSc in Environmental Sciences and Management. His expertise spans quality assurance, environmental exposure assessment, and community health research. Over the years, he has played a key role in academic mentorship, research coordination, and program leadership, including serving as a program coordinator for the Master of Public Health at CUHAS. Recognized for his academic excellence and contributions to global health, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and the Global Health Champion Award. His research focuses on HIV immunity, co-morbidities, and metal(loids) exposure, contributing significantly to public health advancements.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2023) – Mwanza Intervention Trial Unit, Tanzania

  • Ph.D. in Population and Public Health (2020) – University of Calgary, Canada

  • Master of Public Health (2011) – Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania

  • B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and Management (2008) – Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (2015) – Prestigious award for leadership and academic excellence

  • Global Health Champion Award (2013) – University of Calgary, Canada

  • Community Health Sciences Achievement Award (2017, 2019)

  • Tom Feasby Graduate Award in Global Health (2014–2017)

  • Vice Chancellor’s Prize (2007, 2008) – Sokoine University of Agriculture

💼 Professional Expertise:

  • Senior Lecturer (2021–Present) – CUHAS, specializing in Public Health, Community Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health

  • Crowdfunding & Social Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator (2014–Present) – University of Calgary & CUHAS partnership

  • Co-Team Leader (2012–Present) – Canadian One Health research-intensive field school in Tanzania

  • Environmental Senior Chemist & Quality Management Representative (2008–2011) – SGS African Assay, Mwanza

Citations:

Citations: 1,733 (All), 1,324 (Since 2020)
h-index: 21 (All), 20 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 34 (All), 31 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Phthalate exposure and children’s neurodevelopment: a systematic review
    M. Ejaredar, E.C. Nyanza, K. Ten Eycke, D. Dewey
    Environmental Research, 142, 51-60 (2015) – Citations: 327

  • Antenatal depression is associated with pregnancy-related anxiety, partner relations, and wealth in women in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
    M. Rwakarema, S.S. Premji, E.C. Nyanza, P. Riziki, L. Palacios-Derflingher
    BMC Women’s Health, 15, 1-10 (2015) – Citations: 189

  • Geophagy practices and the content of chemical elements in the soil eaten by pregnant women in artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, M. Joseph, S.S. Premji, D.S.K. Thomas, C. Mannion
    BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14, 1-10 (2014) – Citations: 108

  • Antenatal care and opportunities for quality improvement of service provision in resource-limited settings: A mixed-methods study
    A. Solnes Miltenburg, L. Van Der Eem, E.C. Nyanza, S. Van Pelt, P. Ndaki, …
    PLOS ONE, 12(12), e0188279 (2017) – Citations: 90

  • A cross-sectional survey on knowledge and perceptions of health risks associated with arsenic and mercury contamination from artisanal gold mining in Tanzania
    E. Charles, D.S.K. Thomas, D. Dewey, M. Davey, S.E. Ngallaba, E. Konje
    BMC Public Health, 13, 1-8 (2013) – Citations: 90

  • Toxic mercury versus appropriate technology: Artisanal gold miners’ retort aversion
    J.B. Jønsson, E. Charles, P. Kalvig
    Resources Policy, 38(1), 60-67 (2013) – Citations: 89

  • Period teasing, stigma, and knowledge: A survey of adolescent boys and girls in Northern Tanzania
    A. Benshaul-Tolonen, S. Aguilar-Gomez, N. Heller Batzer, R. Cai, …
    PLOS ONE, 15(10), e0239914 (2020) – Citations: 70

  • Maternal exposure to arsenic and mercury and associated risk of adverse birth outcomes in small-scale gold mining communities in Northern Tanzania
    F.P.B. Elias C. Nyanza, D. Dewey, M. Manyama, J.W. Martin, …
    Environment International, 137, 105450 (2020) – Citations: 69

  • Spatial distribution of mercury and arsenic levels in water, soil, and cassava plants in a community with a long history of gold mining in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, D. Dewey, D.S.K. Thomas, M. Davey, S.E. Ngallaba
    Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 93, 716-721 (2014) – Citations: 54

  • Effects of prenatal exposure and co-exposure to metallic or metalloid elements on early infant neurodevelopmental outcomes in areas with small-scale gold mining activities in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, F.P. Bernier, J.W. Martin, M. Manyama, J. Hatfield, D. Dewey
    Environment International, 149, 106104 (2021) – Citations: 53

 

Mohsen Hosseinalizadeh | Soil Erosion | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Mohsen Hosseinalizadeh | Soil Erosion | Best Researcher Award

Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran

Dr. Mohsen Hosseinalizadeh is an Associate Professor in Watershed Management Engineering at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (GUASNR), Iran. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tehran, where his research focused on optimizing sampling patterns for spatial simulation of erosion. His expertise includes soil erosion, spatial statistics, UAV applications in geo-hazards, and the evolution of loess landscapes. Dr. Hosseinalizadeh has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals and has supervised multiple MSc and Ph.D. students. He has received a scholarship for a sabbatical at the University of Münster, Germany, and actively contributes to environmental research and education.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Watershed Management Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran (2012)

  • M.Sc. in Watershed Management Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (2005)

  • B.Sc. in Rangeland and Watershed Management, Yazd University (2002)

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Soil erosion modeling & spatial statistics

  • UAV applications in geo-hazards

  • Loess landscape evolution

📚 Publications & Academic Contributions:

  • Authored 22+ research papers in leading journals such as Quaternary International, Geoderma, Catena, and Science of the Total Environment

  • Specializes in spatial geostatistical analysis, gully headcut susceptibility modeling, and digital soil mapping

  • Supervised 10 MSc and 4 Ph.D. students

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • Sabbatical Scholarship (University of Münster, Germany) awarded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Iran (2010-2011)

🎓 Teaching & Academic Roles:

  • Associate Professor at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (GUASNR), Iran

  • Courses taught: Geostatistics, Soil Erosion Modeling, Soil Bioengineering, and Climate Studies

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 706

  • Citations (Since 2020): 628

  • h-index: 13

  • h-index (Since 2020): 13

  • i10-index: 14

  • i10-index (Since 2020): 13

Publication Top Notes:

  • Gully headcut susceptibility modeling using functional trees, naïve Bayes tree, and random forest models – Geoderma, 2019.

  • Spatial modelling of gully headcuts using UAV data and four best-first decision classifier ensembles (BFTree, Bag-BFTree, RS-BFTree, and RF-BFTree) – Geomorphology, 2019.

  • How can statistical and artificial intelligence approaches predict piping erosion susceptibility? – Science of the Total Environment, 2019.

  • Evaluation of factors affecting gully headcut location using summary statistics and the maximum entropy model: Golestan Province, NE Iran – Science of the Total Environment, 2019.

  • GIS-based susceptibility assessment of the occurrence of gully headcuts and pipe collapses in a semi-arid environment: Golestan Province, NE Iran – Land Degradation & Development, 2019.

  • Spatial point pattern analysis of piping erosion in loess-derived soils in Golestan Province, Iran – Geoderma, 2018.

  • Change detection in piping, gully head forms, and mechanisms – Catena, 2021.

  • An application of different summary statistics for modelling piping collapses and gully headcuts to evaluate their geomorphological interactions in Golestan Province, Iran – Catena, 2018.

  • Gully head modelling in Iranian Loess Plateau under different scenarios – Catena, 2020.

  • Effect of soil sample size on saturated soil hydraulic conductivity – Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2017.

  • Optimizing collapsed pipes mapping: Effects of DEM spatial resolution – Catena, 2020.

  • A review on the gully erosion and land degradation in Iran – Gully Erosion Studies from India and Surrounding Regions, 2020.

  • Combined effects of polyacrylamide and nanomagnetite amendment on soil and water quality, Khorasan Razavi, Iran – Journal of Environmental Management, 2018.

  • Comparison of soil erosion by ¹³⁷Cs and RUSLE-3D for loess deposits northeast of Iran (Study Area: Aghemam Catchment) – Journal of Water and Soil Conservation, 2014.

  • Analytical techniques for mapping multi-hazard with geo-environmental modeling approaches and UAV images – Scientific Reports, 2022.

  • Assessment of spatial variability of soil erodibility using geostatistics and GIS (Case study: Mehr watershed of Sabzevar) – Iranian Journal of Natural Resources, 2007.

  • Digital soil mapping and modeling in loess-derived soils of the Iranian Loess Plateau – Geocarto International, 2022.

  • Efficiency assessment of the EGEM to estimate gully erosion in Iky-Aghzly watershed of Golestan province – Journal of Water and Soil Conservation, 2017.

  • Multivariate geostatistical analysis of fallout radionuclides activity measured by in-situ gamma-ray spectrometry: Case study: Loessial paired sub-catchments in northeast Iran – Quaternary International, 2017.

  • Evaluation of various deep learning algorithms for landslide and sinkhole detection from UAV imagery in a semi-arid environment – Earth Systems and Environment, 2024.

 

Shabeer Dar | Botany | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Shabeer Dar |  Botany | Best Researcher Award

Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research–Indian Institute Of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM),  India

Dr. Shabeer Ahmad is a dedicated researcher specializing in plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, and mutagenesis. With a Ph.D. in Plant Tissue Culture and Mutagenesis from the University of Kashmir, his work focuses on biotechnological plant enhancement, micropropagation, and conservation biology. He has contributed to high-impact research projects, advancing plant-based bioactive compound production.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. (2023) – Plant Tissue Culture & Mutagenesis, University of Kashmir, India

  • M.Sc. (2013) – Botany, Barkatullah University, India

  • B.Sc. (2011) – Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, University of Kashmir, India

🏆 Awards & Honors:

  • Young Scientist Award in Plant Sciences (2022)

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Ahmad specializes in micropropagation, mutagenesis, and biotechnological plant enhancement, with applications in conservation and pharmaceuticals. His expertise includes molecular techniques for plant-based bioactive compound production.

📚 Academic & Professional Roles:

  • Contractual Assistant Professor (2023-2025) – Govt. Degree College Gurez, J&K

  • Lecturer (2017-2018) – Govt. Degree College Tangdar Kupwara, J&K

👨‍🏫 Leadership & Mentorship:

Dr. Ahmad actively mentors research assistants and early-career scientists, fostering collaboration in multidisciplinary research.

Publication:

  • In vitro culture and biochemical and antioxidant potential of the critically endangered medicinal plant Atropa acuminata Royle ex Lindl of Kashmir Himalayan
    In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Plant

  • Effect of plant growth regulators on in vitro induction and maintenance of callus from leaf and root explants of Atropa acuminata Royal Ex Lindl
    Biotechnology Reports

  • Ethnomedicinal plants used by the tribal community of District Pulwama with special reference to Tehsil Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, India
    International Research Journal of Plant Sciences

  • An updated overview of Atropa acuminata Royal ex Lindl: A critically endangered medicinal plant of Kashmir Himalaya
    Research and Reviews: Journal of Botanical Sciences

  • Plant cell cultures: Important methods for production of secondary metabolites
    Journal of Research and Development

  • A robust in-vitro protocol for shoot multiplication of Echinacea angustifolia
    Current Plant Biology

  • Economic and ethnobotanical analysis of ethnomedicinal plant diversity in the Lower Jhelum Valley, Kashmir Himalaya
    Medicon Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

  • Antioxidant and protective effect of methanol extract of Cousinia thomsonii against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage in Wistar rats
    Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology

  • Nickel-induced modulations in phosphorus metabolism and other growth parameters of wheat
    International Research Journal of Plant Sciences

 

Arun kumar | Fruit science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Arun kumar | Fruit science | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D. Scholar at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India

Arun Kumar is a dedicated researcher in horticulture and post-harvest technology, specializing in nano-coatings, fruit preservation, and sustainable agricultural practices. He holds an M.Sc. in Horticulture (Fruit Science) from Lovely Professional University, Punjab, and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Ambala.

Profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • M.Sc. (Horticulture – Fruit Science), Lovely Professional University, Punjab (2023)

  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) Hons., Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Ambala (2021)

🔬 Research Focus & Contributions:

Arun Kumar specializes in post-harvest technology, nano-coatings, and sustainable agricultural practices. His M.Sc. thesis focused on the effect of nano silicon dioxide coatings on winter guava quality, contributing to enhanced fruit preservation techniques.

📜 Intellectual Property & Innovation:

  • 9 Copyrights on post-harvest storage, edible coatings, and sustainable agriculture

  • 3 Patents (Recommended), including innovations in vermicomposting and nano-coating applications

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • Best Researcher Award – Vigyan Varta Magazine (2022)

  • Emerging Scientist Award – Vigyan Varta Magazine (2022)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Vikanksha, A. K., & Singh, J. (2023). Trends in hydroponics practice/technology in horticultural crops: A review. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 35(2), 57-65.

  • Kumar, N. (2024). Hydroponics and environmental bioremediation. Springer Nature Switzerland.

  • Kumar, A., & Singh, J. (2024). Microbial synthesized nanoparticles in environment management. In Microbiome-Based Decontamination of Environmental Pollutants (pp. 381-401).

  • Thakur, V., Kumar, A., & Singh, J. (2024). Mycobial nanotechnology in bioremediation of wastewater. In Microbes Based Approaches for the Management of Hazardous Contaminants (pp. 1-11).

  • Vikanksha, A., Kumar, A., & Singh, J. (2024). Hydroponic root mats for wastewater treatment: A review. In Hydroponics and Environmental Bioremediation: Wastewater Treatment (pp. 269-296).

  • Himanshu, Sharma, S., Rana, V. S., Ankit, Thakur, V., Kumar, A., Prachi, …, & others. (2024). Unlocking the sustainable role of melatonin in fruit production and stress tolerance: A review. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, 5(1), 103.

  • Mirza, A., Kumar, A., Singh, G., Arya, S. K., Bhalla, A., & Singh, J. (2024). Microbial technology: Tools for waste management; environmental sustainability and environmental safety. In Microbial Applications for Environmental Sustainability (pp. 41-70).

  • Thakur, V., Sharma, S., Kumar, A., Kumar, A., Kumar, R., Sharma, N., Thakur, S., & others. (2025). Exploring the impact of agrovoltaics on horticultural crop yields and environmental stress mitigation: A comprehensive review. Ecological Frontiers.

  • Kumar, A., Vikanksha, A., & Singh, J. (2025). Rhizosphere microbiome and plant tolerance against biotic agents. In Plant Microbiome and Biological Control: Emerging Trends and Applications.

  • Kumar, A., Singh, J., Verma, P., & Kundana, M. (2024). Seed germination and seedling growth as pretentious by various growing media in Red Lady-786 papaya. Journal of Applied & Natural Science, 16(3).

  • Thakur, V., Jassal, P. S., Kumar, A., Bhatia, A., Mirza, A., & Singh, J. (2024). Enzyme biotechnology toward cleaner production in industry. In Enzyme Biotechnology for Environmental Sustainability (pp. 33-53).

  • Kumar, A., & Singh, J. (2024). Importance of microbial surfactants in heavy metal remediation. In Microbiome-Based Decontamination of Environmental Pollutants (pp. 97-122).

  • Kumar, A., Thakur, V., & Singh, J. (2023). Enhancing shelf life of winter guava “Allahabad Safeda” fruits using nanoemulsion coatings. Journal of Food Chemistry & Nanotechnology, 9(S1), S594-S601.

  • Singh, J. (2023). Mutation breeding in citrus.

  • Vikanksha, A. K., & Singh, J. (2023). Horti-silviculture system of farming.

  • Kumar, J. S. A., & Vikanksha, A. (2022). Nano-silicon coating on fruit crops: Review. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(11), 2395-2400.

  • Kumar, A., & Singh, J. (2024). Integrated pest management through biological control. In The Role of Entomopathogenic Fungi in Agriculture (pp. 54-76).

  • Mirza, A. A., & Singh, J. (2024). Modern trends in horticulture.

  • Kumar, A., Vikanksha, H., & Singh, J. (2024). Maximizing sustainability through vertical farming and urban agriculture. In Smart and Sustainable Agricultural Technology (pp. 395).

 

Irfan Ullah | Land | Young Scientist Award

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Mr  Irfan Ullah | Land | Young Scientist Award

Gottingen University Germany,  Germany

Irfan Ullah is a dedicated plant scientist from Kaddi Sikandari, Razzar, District Swabi, KPK, Pakistan. Born on March 15, 1998, he holds an MPhil in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and a BS in Botany from Government Postgraduate College, Swabi. His research focuses on plant taxonomy, microbiology, molecular biology, and environmental sustainability.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • MPhil in Plant Sciences – Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (2023) 🏅

  • BS in Botany – Government Postgraduate College, Swabi (2021)

  • Associate Degree in Education (ADE) – AIOU (2020)

  • B.Ed – Sarhad University, Peshawar (2023)

  • Matriculation – Government High School Sikandari (2016)

🔬 Research & Projects:

  • Saprobic Macrofungi of the Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest (Morphological & Molecular Study)

  • Green Synthesis of Manganese Nanoparticles from Chlorophyllum molybdites & Its Effects on Plants

  • Local Farmers’ Perception of Climate Change & Its Impact on Plants (District Buner)

🛠 Skills & Expertise:

  • Plant Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry

  • Mushroom Cultivation & Microscopy Techniques

  • Software Proficiency: MS Office, SPSS, MEGA X, BioEdit

  • Research Methodology & Data Analysis

  • Excellent Communication & Leadership Skills

🏆 Achievements & Awards:

  • Gold Medalist 🎖️

  • BHEEF Scholarship Holder (1st in each semester of BS)

  • Best Teacher Award 🏅

  • Fellowship in MPhil (Secured above 80%)

👨‍🏫 Work Experience:

  • Biology Subject Specialist – Government High School Sikandari (2020-2021)

  • Teacher – PMI (Philip Morris International) (2018)

Publication: 

  • Biocultural Diversity at Risk Amidst and Beyond Overtourism: The Decline in Wild Green Foraging in Corfu over the Past 50 Years

 

Shun Han | Soil Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Shun Han | Soil Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Research Associates at The University of Oklahoma, United States

​Dr. Shun Han is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Institute for Environmental Genomics, University of Oklahoma, specializing in soil microbial ecology. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China, in 2020, where he also completed his B.S. in Bioengineering in 2014. His research focuses on the relationships between microbial diversity, community assembly processes, and soil multifunctionality in forest ecosystems. He has published extensively on topics such as the impact of bacterial and fungal diversity on soil functions and the effects of fertilization practices on microbial communities. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the Institute of Environmental Genomics Outstanding Achievement Award in 2021.​

Profile:

📚 Education & Expertise:

Dr. Xianglin Fang is a researcher at Lanzhou University, specializing in soil microbiology, biogeochemistry, and environmental sustainability. His work focuses on soil nutrient cycling, microbial ecology, and climate change impacts on soil health.

🔬 Research & Contributions:

Dr. Fang has published extensively in high-impact journals, investigating microbial community responses to land use changes, soil organic matter dynamics, and nitrogen cycling. His research aims to enhance sustainable land management and agricultural productivity.

🌱 Collaborations & Impact:

He actively collaborates with international scientists in China, the USA, and Europe, contributing to global discussions on soil conservation and ecosystem resilience.

🏆 Achievements & Recognitions:

Dr. Fang has received multiple awards for his innovative research and academic excellence in soil and environmental sciences.

Citations:

Total Citations: 1151 (1118 since 2020)
h-index: 18 (18 since 2020)
i10-index: 21 (21 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Belowground Bacterial Communities and Carbon Components Contribute to Soil Respiration in a Subtropical Forest
    S. Han, A. Wang – Plant and Soil, 2024

  • Role of Generalists, Specialists, and Opportunists in Nitrospira Community Assembly in Soil Aggregates from Nearby Cropland and Grassland Areas in a Campus
    Y. Jiang, S. Han, X. Luo – Applied Soil Ecology, 2024

  • Experimental Warming Accelerates Positive Soil Priming in a Temperate Grassland Ecosystem
    X. Tao, Z. Yang, J. Feng, S. Jian, Y. Yang, C.T. Bates, G. Wang, X. Guo, D. Ning, … – Nature Communications, 2024

  • Microbial Responses to Long-Term Warming Differ Across Soil Microenvironments
    X.J.A. Liu, S. Han, S.D. Frey, J.M. Melillo, J. Zhou, K.M. DeAngelis – ISME Communications, 2024

  • Soil Glomalin-Related Protein Affects Aggregate N₂O Fluxes by Modulating Denitrifier Communities in a Fertilized Soil
    S. Han, M.E. Lucas-Borja, W. Chen, Q. Huang – Science of The Total Environment, 2023

  • Experimental Warming Leads to Convergent Succession of Grassland Archaeal Community
    Y. Zhang, D. Ning, L. Wu, M.M. Yuan, X. Zhou, X. Guo, Y. Hu, S. Jian, Z. Yang, … – Nature Climate Change, 2023

  • Resistance Potential of Soil Bacterial Communities Along a Biodiversity Gradient in Forest Ecosystems
    J. Kuang, D. Deng, S. Han, C.T. Bates, D. Ning, W. Shu, J. Zhou – Mlife, 2022

  • Response to Letter to the Editor: “Possibly Underestimated Microbial Carbon Limitation Determined by Enzymatic Stoichiometry Approach”
    Y. Xie, Y. Ouyang, S. Han, J. Se, S. Tang, Y. Yang, Q. Ma, L. Wu – Science of The Total Environment, 2022

  • Weekly Soil Nutrients Dynamic Under a Long-Term Field Warming Experiment in Grassland
    S. Jian, Z. Yang, S. Han, J. Kuang, J. Zhou – ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2022

  • Active Microbial Communities and Their Efficiency of Utilizing Soil Carbon Under Long-Term Warming and Drought
    X. Liu, S. Han, S. Jian, Z. Yang, D. Ning, J. Zhou – ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2022

  • Climate Warming Alters Nematodes Diversity and Community Structure in a Temperate Grassland
    S. Han, X. Liu, S. Jian, Z. Yang, D. Ning, J. Zhou – ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2022

  • Reduction of Microbial Diversity in Grassland Soil Is Driven by Long-Term Climate Warming
    L. Wu, Y. Zhang, X. Guo, D. Ning, X. Zhou, J. Feng, M. Yuan, S. Liu, J. Guo, … – Nature Microbiology, 2022

  • Crop Rotation Stage Has a Greater Effect Than Fertilisation on Soil Microbiome Assembly and Enzymatic Stoichiometry
    Y. Xie, Y. Ouyang, S. Han, J. Se, S. Tang, Y. Yang, Q. Ma, L. Wu – Science of The Total Environment, 2022

  • Bacterial Rather Than Fungal Diversity and Community Assembly Drive Soil Multifunctionality in a Subtropical Forest Ecosystem
    S. Han, S. Tan, A. Wang, W. Chen, Q. Huang – Environmental Microbiology Reports, 2022

  • Root-Associated Fungal Community Reflects Host Spatial Co-Occurrence Patterns in a Subtropical Forest
    J. Kuang, S. Han, Y. Chen, C.T. Bates, P. Wang, W. Shu – ISME Communications, 2021

  • Climate Warming Reduces Microbial Biodiversity in a Temperate Grassland
    J. Zhou, L. Wu, Y. Zhang, X. Guo, D. Ning, X. Zhou, J. Feng, M. Yuan, J. Guo, … – ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2021

  • Soil Aggregate Size-Dependent Relationships Between Microbial Functional Diversity and Multifunctionality
    S. Han, M. Delgado-Baquerizo, X. Luo, Y. Liu, J.D. Van Nostrand, W. Chen, … – Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2021

  • Microscale Heterogeneity of the Soil Nitrogen Cycling Microbial Functional Structure and Potential Metabolism
    S. Han, X. Luo, X. Hao, Y. Ouyang, L. Zeng, L. Wang, S. Wen, B. Wang, … – Environmental Microbiology, 2021

  • Partitioning Nitrospira Community Structure and Co-Occurrence Patterns in a Long-Term Inorganic and Organic Fertilization Soil
    S. Han, Q. Huang, W. Chen – Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2021

  • The Species Evenness of “Prey” Bacteria Correlated With Bdellovibrio-and-Like-Organisms (BALOs) in the Microbial Network Supports the Biomass of BALOs in a Paddy Soil
    H. Qian, C. Hou, H. Liao, L. Wang, S. Han, S. Peng, W. Chen, Q. Huang, X. Luo – FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 2020

 

Biruk Wubetie | Agri-Food System | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Biruk Wubetie | Agri-Food System | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Tottori University, Japan

Dr. Biruk Yazie Wubetie is an Assistant Professor at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, specializing in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences with a focus on Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture. His research explores the intersection of sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation, aiming to enhance nutritional outcomes through innovative agricultural practices.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences (Global Dryland Science), Tottori University, Japan (2024)
    • Thesis: Agro-ecosystem based analysis of dietary intake and malnutrition in the Chemoga watershed, Ethiopia
    • Applied structural equation modeling (SEM) & multilevel analysis
  • Master of Public Health in Nutrition, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia (2020)
    • Thesis: Undernutrition among lactating mothers in rural Ethiopia
  • M.A. in Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2013)
  • B.Sc. in Rural Development and Family Science, Hawassa University, Ethiopia (2009)

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Academic Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Bahir Dar University (2024 – Present)
  • Lecturer & Researcher, Bahir Dar University (2018 – 2021)
  • Lecturer & Researcher, Debre Markos University (2010 – 2018)
  • Graduate Assistant, Wolaita Sodo University (2009 – 2010)

📌 Courses Delivered:
✅ Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
✅ Rural Development Policies
✅ Research Methods & Supervised Research Projects

🔬 Research & Publications:

  • Published 9 peer-reviewed articles, with several in Q1-ranked journals indexed in Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus.
  • Research focus: Malnutrition, agroecosystem-based dietary analysis, food security, and sustainable agriculture.
  • Notable publication:
    • Analysis of Malnutrition among Children under Five Years in Northwest Ethiopia using Structural Equation Modeling. Nutrients, 2024
    • Agroecosystem-Based Household Dietary Diversity Analysis in the Upper Blue Nile Basin. Environmental Development, 2024

🏆 Grants & Awards:

  • MEXT Scholarship, Japan (2021-2024)
  • Overseas Travel Grant, Tottori University (2022, 2023)
  • Best Student Award, Hawassa University (2007)

🌱 Research & Academic Contributions:

  • Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, structural equation modeling (SEM), and multilevel analysis
  • Secured research funding for three projects, all completed and published in reputable journals
  • Supervised undergraduate and master’s students, ensuring timely research completion
  • Extensive experience in curriculum development, online learning platforms (Blackboard, Zoom), and student mentoring

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Factors Influencing Consumers’ Choice of Street-Foods and Fast-Foods in China
📄 African Journal of Marketing Management, 10(4), 28-39 (2018)
👥 Authors: HB Atinkut, Y Tingwu, B Gebisa, S Qin, K Assefa, B Yazie, T Melese, et al.

2️⃣ Determinants of the Use of Hermetic Storage Bags for Maize Storage Among Smallholder Farmers in Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Advances in Agriculture, 2021(1), 6644039 (2021)
👥 Authors: TK Mekonen, BY Wubetie

3️⃣ Undernutrition and Associated Factors Among Lactating Mothers in Rural Yilmana Densa District, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study
📄 Food Science & Nutrition, 11(3), 1383-1393 (2023)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, TK Mekonen

4️⃣ Determinants of Women’s Participation in Agricultural Extension Services Among Rural Women Farmers in Yilmana Densa District, Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Journal of Agricultural Extension, 20(1) (2019)
👥 Authors: BAAB Yazie

5️⃣ Analysis of Malnutrition Among Children Under Five Years Across Contrasting Agroecosystems of Northwest Ethiopia: Application of Structural Equation Modeling
📄 Nutrients, 16(8), 1208 (2024)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, A Tsunekawa, N Haregeweyn, M Tsubo, Z Nigussie, et al.

6️⃣ Cost-Benefit Analysis of Purdue Improved Crop Storage Bags for Maize Storage Among Smallholder Farmers in Northwest Ethiopia
📄 African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 22(9) (2022)
👥 Authors: T Kefale, Z Ayalew, Z Birhanie, BY Wubetie, D Baributsa

7️⃣ Agroecosystem-Based Analysis of Household Dietary Diversity and Its Linkage with Agricultural Production Diversification in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia: Multilevel Analysis
📄 Environmental Development, 100999 (2024)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, A Tsunekawa, N Haregeweyn, M Tsubo, Z Nigussie, et al.

8️⃣ Factors Affecting the Practice of Sustainable Land Management in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Journal of Agricultural Extension, 20(2) (2019)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, BA Abebe

9️⃣ Assessment on Challenges and Prospects of the Community Livelihood in Upper Blue Nile, Chira Watershed, Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Unpublished/Conference Paper
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, TK Mekonen, BA Abebe

Akın Un | Fertilizer | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Akın Un | Fertilizer | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Institute,  Turkey

Akın Ün is an accomplished agriculturist and researcher specializing in soil science, irrigation systems, and agroecology. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Mustafa Kemal University, he has over 15 years of experience in agricultural research. Currently, he serves as a researcher at the Soil, Fertilizer, and Water Resources Central Research Institute in Ankara, Türkiye.

Profile: 

Education:

Mustafa Kemal University

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Faculty of Agriculture (2007-2009)

Professional Experience:

Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute, Ankara, Türkiye

  • Researcher (2025 – Present)

GAP Agricultural Research Institute, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye

  • Researcher, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (2016 – 2025)

Private Sector, Ankara, Türkiye

  • Engineer, Drawing Sketches of Automatic Irrigation System (2012 – 2013)
  • Construction Supervisor (2010 – 2012)

Skills & Expertise:

  • Agroecology & Soil Health
  • Irrigation Systems & Water Management
  • Climate Change & Soil Conservation
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Project Coordination & Research Leadership

Publication Top Notes:

A comparative study of agroecological intensification across diverse European agricultural systems to assess soil structure and carbon dynamics

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)