Lelethu Mdoda | Climate change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Lelethu Mdoda | Climate change | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at  University of KwaZulu-Natal,  South Africa

Dr. Lelethu Mdoda is a Senior Lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, specializing in Agricultural Economics. He earned his PhD at 25 from the University of Fort Hare, focusing on market participation and value chain integration among smallholder farmers in South Africa.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • PhD in Agriculture – Agricultural Economics (2017) – University of Fort Hare
    • Thesis: Market participation and value chain integration among smallholder farmers in Eastern Cape
  • MSc in Agriculture – Agricultural Economics (2015) – University of Fort Hare
    • Dissertation: Farmers’ awareness of climate change and its effects on productivity
  • BSc in Agriculture – Agricultural Economics/Economics (2013) – University of Fort Hare

🔬 Research Focus & Expertise:

Dr. Mdoda specializes in agricultural policy, climate change adaptation, smallholder economies, food security, and rural development. His expertise extends to agribusiness, value chains, sustainability, and resource economics. He has extensive experience in applied econometric modeling, data analysis, and market research.

📚 Professional Career & Contributions:

  • Senior Lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • Published over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • NRF Rating: Y2
  • Active in mentoring, research, and project management

🌍 Professional Memberships & Leadership:

  • President of the African Farm Management Association (AFMA)
  • Member of AEASA, IAAE, and IFAMA

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • DAAD German Scholarship (2016)
  • NRF Bursary for MSc (2015)
  • Best Agricultural Student Award (2007)
  • Travel Grants from IFAMA (2016, 2017)

🤝 Community Engagement & Projects:

  • Founder & Executive Director of #HaySureLesner Foundation – Youth mentorship, drug abuse awareness, and career guidance
  • Nguni Project – Market coordination for livestock farming
  • Keiskamahoek Market Day – Supporting smallholder farmers with market access
  • WRC Project – Enhancing smallholder irrigation farming in Eastern Cape

Publication Top Notes:

  • Factors affecting the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by livestock farmers in the Eastern Cape province
    L Mdoda, L Mdiya
    Cogent Social Science 8 (1), 2026017 (43 citations, 2022)

  • Factors affecting subsistence farming in rural areas of Nyandeni Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province
    S Qange, L Mdoda
    South African Journal of Agricultural Extension 48 (2), 92-105 (43 citations, 2020)

  • The direct and indirect economic contribution of small-scale black agriculture in South Africa
    M Aliber, L Mdoda
    Agrekon 54 (2), 18-37 (36 citations, 2015)

  • RETRACTED: Factors impacting sugarcane production by small-scale farmers in KwaZulu-Natal Province-South Africa
    Z Thibane, S Soni, L Phali, L Mdoda
    Heliyon 9 (1) (30 citations, 2023)

  • Analysis of profitability of smallholder irrigated food plots in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
    L Mdoda, A Obi
    Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development 3 (53), 225–232 (23 citations, 2019)

  • Socio-economic factors affecting home gardens as a livelihood strategy in rural areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
    L Mdiya, L Mdoda
    South African Journal of Agricultural Extension 49 (3), 1-15 (21 citations, 2021)

  • Adoption drivers of improved open-pollinated (OPVs) maize varieties by smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
    M Sigigaba, L Mdoda, A Mditshwa
    Sustainability (20 citations, 2021)

  • Profit efficiency in family-owned crop farms in Eastern Cape Province of South Africa: A translog profit function approach
    N Mujuru, A Obi, S Mishi, L Mdoda
    Agriculture & Food Security 11 (20), 2-9 (18 citations, 2022)

  • Determinants of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies adoption by smallholder food crop farmers in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Free State
    A Makamane, J Van Niekerk, O Loki, L Mdoda
    South African Journal of Agricultural Extension 51 (4), 52-74 (14 citations, 2023)

  • Use of information systems (Mobile phone app) for enhancing smallholder farmers’ productivity in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: Implications on food security
    L Mdoda, M Christian, I Agbugba
    Journal of the Knowledge Economy 15 (1), 1993-2009 (13 citations, 2024)

 

Shuguang Deng | Agriculture Wastes | Best Scholar Award

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Prof Shuguang Deng | Agriculture Wastes |  Best Scholar Award

Research Scholar at  Arizona State University, United States

Dr. Shuguang Deng is a leading chemical engineer specializing in nanostructured materials, adsorption technology, carbon capture, and sustainable energy solutions. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and has held academic and industry positions at New Mexico State University, The BOC Group, and SINOPEC.

Profile:

📍 Education & Expertise:

Dr. Shuguang Deng earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati (1996) and holds M.S. and B.S. degrees from Zhejiang University, China. His research focuses on nanostructured materials, adsorption technology, carbon capture, sustainable aviation fuels, and chemical upcycling of plastics.

🏆 Leadership & Achievements:

He is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of Carbon and Sustainability and an Editor for Separation and Purification Technology. He has served in leadership roles at ASU and NMSU, including Interim Program Chair and Faculty Recruitment Chair.

🎖️ Honors & Awards:

  • Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Energy Conservation (2012)
  • Westhafer Award for Excellence in Research, NMSU (2012)
  • University Research Distinguished Career Award, NMSU (2011)
  • Innovation Excellence Award, The BOC Group (2001)

🔬 Research Impact:

Dr. Deng is a leading expert in carbon capture, gas separation, hydrogen technologies, hydrothermal liquefaction, and water purification. His innovations contribute to sustainability, clean energy, and environmental remediation.

Citations:

Citations: 26,361 (Since 2020: 13,907)
h-index: 85 (Since 2020: 63)
i10-index: 326 (Since 2020: 265)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Metallo-organic molecular sieve for gas separation and purification – Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2002.
  • Adsorption of CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, and N₂ on MOF-5, MOF-177, and Zeolite 5A – Environmental Science & Technology, 2010.
  • Application of carbon nanotube technology for removal of contaminants in drinking water: A review – Science of the Total Environment, 2009.
  • Optimization of biodiesel production from edible and non-edible vegetable oils – Fuel, 2009.
  • Adsorption of CO₂ and CH₄ on a magnesium-based metal-organic framework – Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2011.
  • Renewable and sustainable approaches for desalination – Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2010.
  • Optimization of direct conversion of wet algae to biodiesel under supercritical methanol conditions – Bioresource Technology, 2011.
  • Microwave energy potential for biodiesel production – Sustainable Chemical Processes, 2013.
  • Adsorption of ethane, ethylene, propane, and propylene on a magnesium-based metal–organic framework – Langmuir, 2011.
  • Adsorption of CO₂, CH₄, and N₂ on ordered mesoporous carbon: Approach for greenhouse gases capture and biogas upgrading – Environmental Science & Technology, 2013.
  • Uranium removal from groundwater by natural clinoptilolite zeolite: Effects of pH and initial feed concentration – Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2010.
  • Microwave synthesis and characterization of MOF-74 (M= Ni, Mg) for gas separation – Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2013.
  • Hydrothermal liquefaction of Spirulina and Nannochloropsis salina under subcritical and supercritical water conditions – Bioresource Technology, 2013.
  • Occurrence and treatment of arsenic in groundwater and soil in northern Mexico and southwestern USA – Chemosphere, 2011.
  • Optimization of microwave-assisted transesterification of dry algal biomass using response surface methodology – Bioresource Technology, 2011.
  • Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using sulfuric acid and microwave irradiation processes – Journal of Environmental Protection, 2012.
  • Ammonia adsorption and its effects on framework stability of MOF-5 and MOF-177 – Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2010.
  • Comparison of direct transesterification of algal biomass under supercritical methanol and microwave irradiation conditions – Fuel, 2012.
  • Conversion of waste cooking oil to biodiesel using ferric sulfate and supercritical methanol processes – Fuel, 2010.
  • Fine pore engineering in a series of isoreticular metal-organic frameworks for efficient C₂H₂/CO₂ separation – Nature Communications, 2022.

 

Chaojie Zhang | Environmental Pollutants | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Chaojie Zhang |  Environmental Pollutants |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at Tongji University, China

Prof. Dr. Chaojie Zhang is a professor at Tongji University specializing in environmental engineering. With an active research and teaching career since 2004, her work focuses on emerging pollutant control, CO₂ resource utilization, industrial wastewater desalination, and biological nitrogen removal. She has led multiple research projects, published over 40 papers, and holds 4 patents. In addition to her research, she teaches courses like “Environmental Monitoring” and has received awards for her contributions to scientific progress.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background & Experience:

Dr. Chaojie Zhang is a professor at Tongji University with extensive expertise in environmental engineering. She has been actively engaged in research and teaching since 2004.

🔬 Research Focus:

Her work primarily addresses:

  • 🏭 Emerging Pollutant Control
  • ♻️ CO₂ Resource Utilization
  • 💧 Industrial Wastewater Desalination
  • 🦠 Biological Nitrogen Removal

📑 Research Contributions:

  • 📄 40+ published papers
  • 🏅 4 patents in environmental engineering
  • 🔍 Led multiple research projects

🏆 Awards & Teaching:

  • 🎖️ Recognized for scientific progress contributions
  • 📚 Teaches “Environmental Monitoring” and other courses

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 2,314
  • Citing Documents: 1,901
  • Total Publications: 79
  • h-index: 23

Publication Top Notes:

  • Yao, Z., Wang, Q., Fan, J., Zhang, C., & Zhou, X. (2025). Efficient decontamination and detoxification of phenols by photocatalytic CQDs@Ag₃PO₄: Re-insights into the targeted reduction and coupling processes of ·O₂⁻ and ¹O₂. Separation and Purification Technology.

  • Zhao, Y., Zhang, C., Xue, Y., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotics and elimination of N-nitrosodimethylamine formation potential by BiOCl/ZnIn₂S₄ heterostructure under visible-light irradiation. Journal of Environmental Management.

  • Gao, J., Zhang, C., Chu, L., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Influence of aqueous constituents on hexafluoropropylene oxide trimer acid (HFPO-TA) defluorination by UV/sulfite/iodide system. Water Science and Technology.

  • Sun, X., Xie, T., Zhang, C., Zhang, Y., & Zhou, X. (2024). Research of photosynthetic microorganisms in the resourceful treatment of livestock and poultry breeding wastewater. Industrial Water Treatment.

  • Zhai, Z., Zhang, C., Chu, L., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Effective defluorination of novel hexafluoropropylene oxide oligomer acids under mild conditions by UV/sulfite/iodide: Mechanisms and ecotoxicity. Water Research.

  • Xue, Y., Zhang, C., Li, S., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Enhanced denitrification by graphene oxide–modified cathode for the secondary effluent of wastewater treatment plants in three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactors. Water Science and Technology.

  • Zhang, H., Liang, J., Li, Z., Wu, Y., & Zhang, C. (2024). Preparation of forward osmosis composite membrane with Chitosan/Tannic acid co-deposition interlayer and its fluoride removal performance. Separation and Purification Technology.

 

Simona Gavrilas | Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Simona Gavrilas | Plants |  Best Researcher Award

lecturer at ”Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Romania

Simona Gavrilaș is a Lecturer at ”Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Romania. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and specializes in Food Technology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Low-Impact Technologies. Since 2017, she has been actively engaged in teaching and research at the Faculty of Food Engineering, Tourism, and Environmental Protection.

Profile:

🔬 Academic Background:

Simona Gavrilaș is a Lecturer at ”Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Romania. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has been teaching at the Faculty of Food Engineering, Tourism, and Environmental Protection since 2017.

📚 Research & Innovations:

Her research focuses on Food Technology, Biotechnology, Food Quality Improvement, and Environmental Low-Impact Technologies. She has contributed significantly to food waste valorization and agrochemical research.

🏆 Achievements & Contributions:

  • Publications: 26 ISI journal articles, 6 books, and 2 internationally recognized book chapters.
  • Projects: Led 3 national projects, 5 research grants, and participated in international collaborations.
  • Editorial Roles: Member of the Journal of Natural Fibers editorial board and reviewer for several MDPI journals.
  • Recognitions: COST-STSM Grant beneficiary and evaluator for Romania’s Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency.

🌍 Impact & Research Vision:

Dr. Gavrilaș is dedicated to sustainable food systems by developing eco-friendly food technologies and enzyme-based treatments. Her work supports agricultural waste valorization for a greener future.

Citations:

Citations: 523 (Total), 366 (Since 2020)
h-index: 10 (Total), 9 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 10 (Total), 9 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Recent Trends in Biosensors for Environmental Quality Monitoring – Sensors, 2022.
  • Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Selected Spice Extracts – International Journal of Food Properties, 2010.
  • New Potential Biocatalysts by Laccase Immobilization in PVA Cryogel Type Carrier – Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2010.
  • Closing the Loop with Keratin-Rich Fibrous Materials – Polymers, 2021.
  • Salvia officinalis L. Essential Oil: Characterization, Antioxidant Properties, and the Effects of Aromatherapy in Adult Patients – Antioxidants, 2022.
  • Preparation of Immobilized Trametes pubescens Laccase on a Cryogel-Type Polymeric Carrier and Application of the Biocatalyst to Apple Juice Phenolic Compounds – European Food Research and Technology, 2012.
  • The Consumption of Organic, Traditional, and/or European Eco-Label Products: Elements of Local Production and Sustainability – Sustainability, 2021.
  • Removal of Cypermethrin from Water by Using Fucus Spiralis Marine Alga – International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019.
  • Membrane-Active Peptides and Their Potential Biomedical Application – Pharmaceutics, 2023.
  • Characterization of the Complexing Agents’ Influence on Bioscouring Cotton Fabrics by FT-IR and TG/DTG/DTA Analysis – Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2018.
  • The Influence of Elevated CO₂ on Volatile Emissions, Photosynthetic Characteristics, and Pigment Content in Brassicaceae Plant Species and Varieties – Plants, 2022.
  • Comparative Study Regarding the Influence of the Complexing Agents EDTA and Sodium Citrate on the 50% Flax-50% Cotton Fabrics During the Bioscouring Treatment – International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference: SGEM, 2016.
  • Commercial Laccase Oxidation of Phenolic Compounds – U.P.B. Scientific Bulletin, Series B: Chemistry and Material Sciences, 2012.
  • White Grape Pomace Valorization for Remediating Purposes – Applied Sciences, 2022.
  • Graphene-Oxide Peptide-Containing Materials for Biomedical Applications – International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024.
  • Analysis of Sustainable Communication Patterns During the Telework Period in Western Romanian Corporations – International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022.
  • TG/DTG Analysis of an Eco-Friendly Scoured Fabric – Revista de Chimie, 2019.
  • Study on the Influence of Ultrasound in Bioscouring Treatment of 50% Flax + 50% Cotton Fabrics – Annals of the University of Oradea, Fascicle of Textiles, Leatherwork, 2017.
  • Improving the Antioxidant Properties of Wild Raspberry Juice by Enzymatic Treatments – Revista de Chimie, 2016.
  • A Sustainable Nutritional Behavior in the Era of Climate Changes – Smart and Sustainable Technology for Resilient Cities and Communities, 2022.

 

Olawale Akinrinde | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr  Olawale Akinrinde |  Food Security |  Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at  University of Johannesburg,  South Africa

Dr. Olawale O. Akinrinde is a distinguished researcher and lecturer specializing in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Food Security, International Development, Public Policy, and Global Governance. He is currently a Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and a Tenured Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Osun State University, Nigeria.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

✅ PhD in Strategic Studies – Nigerian Defence Academy (2017-2022)
✅ M.Sc. in International Relations – University of Ibadan (2014-2016)
✅ B.Sc. (First-Class Honours) in Political Science & International Relations – Osun State University (2008-2012)

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Akinrinde is a renowned African scholar specializing in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Food Security, International Development, Public Policy, and Global Governance. His research has been published in SCOPUS and Web of Science-indexed journals, making significant contributions to policy analysis and socio-economic development.

🏆 Awards & Fellowships:

🎖 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2023, 2024) – University of Johannesburg
🎖 TETFUND National Research Fund (2023)
🎖 Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) RT2 Training Invite (2024) – Berkeley, California

Publication Top Notes:

  • Political Crisis and The Politics of Religious Divisiveness in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
    O. Oyetunbi, O. O. Akinrinde
    The Digest: Journal of Jurisprudence and Legisprudence, 2(2), 173-196 (2021)

  • The Triangle of Terror: Boko Haram, Fulani Herdsmen, Bandits, and Organised Insecurity in Nigeria
    B. Omitola, S. Adedire, O. O. Akinrinde, O. Omodunbi, et al.
    Studia Securitatis, 15(1), 21-33 (2021)

  • Boko Haram Terrorism and the Futurology of Nigeria’s Development
    O. O. Akinrinde, S. Tegbe
    Annals of Spiru Haret University, Economic Series, 20(3), 117-139 (2020)

  • Traditional Institutions and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria: A Critical Analysis
    B. Omitola, O. O. Akinrinde, A. Omitola
    Journal of Law and Legal Reform, 2(4), 539-552 (2021)

  • The Influence of Globalization on Insurgency: Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab in the Age of Information Technology
    A. I. Adeyeye, O. O. Akinrinde, O. O. Omodunbi
    NUST Journal of International Peace & Stability, 15-29 (2022)

  • Africanity and the Politics of African Xenophobia: A Study of Two Parallels
    O. O. Akinrinde
    Annals of Spiru Haret University, Economic Series, 20(4), 133-151 (2020)

  • Farmers-Herders Conflict and Nigeria’s Quest for Food Security: The Imperative Need for Information Communications Technology
    O. O. Akinrinde, A. A. Osuwa, K. W. Olawoyin
    Journal of Digital Food, Energy & Water Systems, 2(2) (2021)

  • The Politics of Non-Refoulement and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
    O. O. Akinrinde
    The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development, 4(1), 6 (2018)

  • Political Economy and the Dialectics of Xenophobia in Post-Apartheid South Africa
    O. O. Akinrinde, U. Tar
    Journal of African-Centered Solutions in Peace and Security, 4(1), 50-63 (2021)

  • Swimming Against the Tide: Challenges of Religious Crises and Insecurity in Nigeria’s Democratic Space
    K. W. Olawoyin, O. O. Omodunbi, O. O. Akinrinde
    Annals of the Constantin Brancusi University of Targu Jiu – Letters & Social Sciences (2021)

 

Gayathri JawaharJothi | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Gayathri JawaharJothi |  Plant Physiology |  Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at  Anna University,  India

Dr. Gayathri J is a Research Associate-III (Agriculture) at the Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, India. Her research focuses on the intersection of agriculture, climate change, and disaster management, contributing to sustainable solutions for environmental resilience. With expertise in agricultural systems and climate adaptation strategies, she plays a key role in research initiatives addressing the impacts of climate variability on food security. She actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches for climate-smart agriculture

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences (2019-2023) – Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
    • Thesis: Impacts of elevated ozone, carbon dioxide, and their interaction on pollination ecosystem services in Indian Mustard
  • M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Environmental Sciences (2017-2019) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
    • Thesis: Impacts of Tropospheric Ozone on Yield and Quality of Garlic
  • B.Sc. in Agriculture (2013-2017) – Annamalai University, Chidambaram

🌱 Expertise:

  • Climate Change Modeling
  • Air Pollution (Ozone Impacts)
  • Climate Change Effects on Agriculture
  • Ecosystem & Pollination Services Quantification

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • Young Scientist Associate Award (2021) – Agricultural and Environmental Technology Development Society
  • Women Excellence Award (2023) – 9th Go Green Summit, Bali, Indonesia
  • Young Researcher Award (2024) – Prosper Foundation & A.H.M. Foundation
  • Multiple Best Oral Presenter Awards in national and international conferences

Publication Top Notes:

  • Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Methane Emissions from Rice Production Systems in Southern India
    Atmosphere, 2024-10-24 | DOI: 10.3390/atmos15111270
    Contributors: Boomiraj Kovilpillai, Gayathri Jawahar Jothi, Diogenes L. Antille, Prabu P. Chidambaram, Senani Karunaratne, Arti Bhatia, Mohan Kumar Shanmugam, Musie Rose, Senthilraja Kandasamy, Selvakumar Selvaraj, et al.
  • Interactive Effects of Elevated Ozone and Carbon Dioxide on Physiological Traits of Different Indian Mustards
    Plant Physiology Reports, 2024-06 | DOI: 10.1007/s40502-023-00779-9
    Contributors: Gayathri Jawahar Jothi, Dinesh Kumar Sharma, Boomiraj Kovilpillai, Arti Bhatia, Sudhir Kumar, Diogenes L. Antille
  • Effect of Tropospheric Ozone and Its Protectants on Gas Exchange Parameters, Antioxidant Enzymes, and Quality of Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
    International Journal of Biometeorology, 2024-05 | DOI: 10.1007/s00484-024-02642-4
    Contributors: Gayathri Jawahar Jothi, Boomiraj Kovilpillai, Avudainayagam Subramanian, Jayabalakrishnan Raja Mani, Sudhir Kumar, Balaji Kannan, Sudhakaran Mani
  • Assessing Tropospheric Ozone Influence on Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Rhizosphere Microbial Activity
    International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 2024-03-20 | DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i34068
    Contributors: Gayathri Jawahar Jothi, Boomiraj Kovilpillai, Jayabalakrishnan Raja Mani, Balaji Kannan, Selvakumar Selvaraj
  • Impacts of Elevated Ozone and CO₂ on Growth and Yield of Double Zero Mustard (Brassica juncea)
    The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2023-08-08 | DOI: 10.56093/ijas.v93i7.137155
    Contributors: Gayathri Jawahar Jothi, D. K. Sharma, Boomiraj Kovilpillai, Arti Bhatia, Sudhir Kumar, Manjunath Prasad, Sachin Suresh Suroshe, Ranjeet Ranjan Kumar, Vijay Dunna, Soora Naresh Kumar
  • Impact of Tropospheric Ozone on Growth and Yield of Garlic in High Altitude Region of Western Ghats
    International Journal of Chemical Studies, 2019-05-15
    Contributors: Gayathri Jawahar Jothi

 

Tinawaen Tambol | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Tinawaen Tambol |  Climate Change |  Best Researcher Award

Resource Mobilisation Officer at  Rural Aid Alliance Foundation,  Ghana

Tinawaen Tambol is a Resource Mobilisation Officer at the Rural Aid Alliance Foundation, Ghana, where he leads grant proposal development and strategic funding initiatives. With a background in climate-smart agriculture, sustainable rural transformation, and environmental planning, he has secured and implemented multiple climate resilience projects benefiting women and youth.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • MRes in Sustainable Rural Transformation (2021-2023) – Abdou Moumouni University, Niger
    • Thesis: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Dry Season Farming in Southwestern Niger
  • BSc in Planning (2015-2019) – University for Development Studies, Ghana

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Resource Mobilisation Officer (2024-Present) – Rural Aid Alliance Foundation, Ghana
    • Developed resource mobilisation strategies and secured funding through grant proposals.
  • Research & Planning Coordinator (2022-2024) – Climate and Sustainable Development Action Club, Niger
    • Co-won and implemented projects supporting climate-smart agriculture for women and youth.
  • Undergraduate Research/Teaching Assistant (2019-2020) – University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ghana
    • Conducted environmental research and assisted faculty with teaching activities.

🛠️ Core Skills:

  • Climate Change Adaptation & Sustainability Research
  • Grant Writing & Resource Mobilisation
  • Data Analysis (R, SPSS, Python, ArcGIS)
  • Multilingual: English (C2), French (B2)

🏆 Awards & Memberships:

  • Full DAAD Scholarship – Abdou Moumouni University (2021-2023)
  • Member – World Youth Parliament for Water (Since 2022)
  • Member – Ghana Monitoring and Evaluation Forum (Since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Use of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies in West Africa Peri-Urban Sahel in Niger
  • Impacts of Mining on the Environment in West African Sahel: A Review
  • Estimating Crop Water Requirements and Climate-Smart Farming in Chereponi, Ghana

 

Girma Ganebo | farmers | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Girma Ganebo | farmers |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor at  Wolaita Sodo University ,  Ethiopia

Dr. Girma Gata Ganebo is an Ethiopian scholar and development expert specializing in Agricultural Economics and Development Economics. He was born in Wolaita/Shanto and is currently based in Boditi, Ethiopia.

Profile:

🔹 Academic Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics – Wolaita Sodo University (2013-2017)
  • MA in Development Economics – Arba Minch University (2007-2008)
  • BA in Economics – Arba Minch University (1997-2000)
  • Diploma in Geography – Awasa College of Teachers Education (1995-1997)

🔹 Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Girma has held various leadership and research roles in economic development, finance, and urban infrastructure projects, including:

  • Senior Secondary School Teacher (1998)
  • Head of Economic Development, Population & Statistics Division – Damot Pulasa District (1999-2001)
  • Executive Manager – Shanto Town Municipality (2002)
  • Head of Finance & Economic Development Office – Damot Pulasa District (2004-2006)
  • Senior M&E Officer – Wolaita Zone Urban & Construction Development Department (2009-2017)

🔹 Skills & Research Contributions 📊

  • Expertise in economic development, project evaluation, and impact assessment
  • Proficient in data analysis tools (SPSS, STATA, R, E-Views)
  • Conducted studies on climate change risk mitigation and economic sustainability
  • Consultancy services in business and investment

🔹 Languages & Training 🌍

  • Fluent in English, Amharic, and Wolaitagna
  • Certified in strategic communication, finance, leadership, and strategic planning

Publication:

  • Can asset accumulation weigh the welfare status of mung bean farmers in lowland areas of South Ethiopia?

 

Arpan Upadhyay | Animal Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Arpan Upadhyay |  Animal Genetics |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  RVSKVV-College of Agriculture, Indore,  India

Dr. Arpan Upadhyay is an accomplished Assistant Professor in Animal Husbandry & Dairy at RVSKVV – College of Agriculture, Indore, India. His research focuses on livestock management, dairy production, and sustainable animal husbandry practices. With an H-index of 7, his contributions to the field are well-recognized in academic and scientific communities.

Profile:

Academic Qualifications:

  • B.V.Sc. & A.H. (2011), Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Jabalpur, M.P.
  • M.V.Sc. (Animal Genetics & Breeding) (2013), ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
  • Ph.D. (Animal Genetics & Breeding) (2016), ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
  • PG Diploma in Rural Development (2023), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Work Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (Animal Husbandry & Dairy), RVSKVV-College of Agriculture, Indore (Since 05.09.2023)
  • Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science), BUAT-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jhansi (2017-2023)
  • Senior Research Fellow, ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal (2016-2017)

Research Projects:

  • AICRP on Integrated Farming System (Associated Scientist, 2023-Present)
  • Special Central Assistance Schemes:
    • TSP-KSHAMTA (Co-PI, 2019-2023)
    • SCSP (Co-PI, 2021-2023)
  • Externally Funded Projects:
    • Promotion of Integrated Farming Systems in Bundelkhand (2019-2023, Nodal Officer)
  • KVK Schemes:
    • Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI) (2017-2023, Nodal Officer)

Teaching Experience:

  • B.Sc. (Ag.): Livestock and Poultry Management (LPM-211)
  • M.Sc. (Ag. & Hort.): Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences (STAT 502) and Experimental Designs (STAT 511)

Awards & Recognitions:

  • Young Scientist Award (2024), Society of Agriculture & Biological Sciences Research
  • Certificate of Excellence in Peer-Reviewing (2022), Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology & Plant Cell Biotechnology
  • Appreciation Awards for Research & Extension Work (ICAR-NDRI & BUAT Banda)
  • UG Merit Fellowship, JRF, and Institutional Fellowship from ICAR

Technologies & Methodologies Developed:

  • Diagnostic Approaches for SNP Detection in Bovine AGPAT6 and MAP1B Genes
  • Prediction Models for Milk Energy Value in Murrah Buffaloes & Karan Fries Cattle

Memberships & Editorial Roles:

  • Indian Society of Animal Genetics and Breeding (ISAGB)
  • Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity (SOCDAB)
  • Veterinary Council of India (Life Member)
  • Editor, Krishi Prasarika (Biannual Newsletter, BUAT-KVK, Jhansi)

Extension & Capacity Building:

  • Conducted 100+ HRD Programs and Technology Transfer Initiatives
  • Organized ASCI Training on Animal Health Worker (300 hrs, Govt. of India)
  • Led Animal Health Camps, Kisan Melas, and Exhibitions

Conferences & Training Programs Attended:

  • International Agriculture Certificate Course (2024, Hybrid Mode)
  • National Training on Statistical Tools (2024, MAFSU Nagpur)
  • 21-Day Summer School on Sustainable Livestock & Crop Production (2022, ICAR-IGFRI)

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 463
  • Citations Since 2020: 311
  • H-index: 7 (6 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 5 (3 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of heat stress on reproductive performances of dairy cattle and buffaloes: A review
    S. Dash, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Singh, A. Upadhyay, M. Singh, S. Yousuf
    Veterinary World, 9(3), 235 (2016) – 334 Citations
  • Assessment of expected breeding values for fertility traits of Murrah buffaloes under subtropical climate
    S. Dash, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Singh, P.R. Shivahre, A. Upadhyay, V. Sah, et al.
    Veterinary World, 8(3), 320 (2015) – 20 Citations
  • Phenotypic and genetic parameters estimation for birth weight in Zebu and crossbred calves born under organized farm conditions in India
    A.S. Selvan, M.S. Tantia, A. Kumaresan, A. Kumar, D.R. Kumar, A. Upadhyay, et al.
    International Journal of Livestock Research, 8(06), 48-58 (2018) – 13 Citations
  • Determination of critical heat stress zone for fertility traits using temperature humidity index in Murrah buffaloes
    S. Dash, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Singh, R. Behera, A. Upadhyay, P.R. Shivahre
    Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 84(11), 1181-1184 (2014) – 12 Citations
  • Effect of genetic and phenotypic parameters on lifetime performance traits in Sahiwal cattle
    A. Upadhyay, D.K. Sadana, A.K. Gupta, A. Singh, P.R. Shivahre
    Indian Veterinary Journal, 92(1), 58-61 (2015) – 9 Citations
  • Detection of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism in AGPAT6 Gene, Associated with Milk Fat Content, using Tetra-Primer ARMS PCR-Based Assay, in Karan Fries Breeding Bulls
    A. Upadhyay, A.K. Chakravarty, S. De, A.K. Gupta, A. Singh, A.S. Selvan
    Iranian Journal of Biotechnology, 17(4), e2084 (2019) – 8 Citations
  • Analysis of age and lactation specific survival rate, stayability, and expected herd life in Sahiwal cattle
    A. Upadhyay, D.K. Sadana, A.K. Gupta, A. Singh
    Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 84(7), 767-70 (2014) – 7 Citations
  • Conventional and fluorescent-based semen quality assessment in Karan Fries bulls
    A. Panmei, A.K. Gupta, P.R. Shivahre, M. Bhakat, A. Upadhyay
    Veterinary World, 8(10), 1243 (2015) – 6 Citations
  • Identification of critical heat stress zone for energy corrected milk yield in Murrah buffaloes using temperature humidity index under subtropical climatic conditions
    R. Behera, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Sahu, N. Kashyap, S. Rai, S. Dash, A. Upadhyay, et al.
    Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 88(7), 838-841 (2018) – 3 Citations
  • Morphological characteristics of indigenous goats of Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh
    M. Ahmad, S.P.S. Somvanshi, A. Upadhyay, M. Singh, N. Singh
    Journal of Krishi Vigyan, 9(1), 361-363 (2020) – 2 Citations

 

Ahmed Mohamed El-Bondkly | Agricultural Research | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Ahmed Mohamed El-Bondkly | Agricultural Research |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at Biotechnology Research Institute / National Research Centre, Egypt

Dr. Ahmed El-Bondkly is a distinguished professor in the Genetics and Cytology Department at the National Research Centre (NRC) in Egypt. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Genetics from Tanta University, Egypt, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Genetics, focusing on genetic transformation in fungi and cellulase productivity. In 2008, he completed postdoctoral research in marine microbiology at IFM-GEOMAR, Kiel, Germany.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

  • B.Sc. in Genetics – Faculty of Agriculture, Kafr El-Sheikh, Tanta University, Egypt (1991)
  • M.Sc. in Genetics – Faculty of Agriculture, Kafr El-Sheikh, Tanta University, Egypt (1997)
    Thesis: Protoplast fusion in Cephalosporium acremonium and its effect on antibiotic production
  • Ph.D. in Genetics – Faculty of Agriculture, Kafr El-Sheikh, Tanta University, Egypt (2002)
    Thesis: Genetic transformation in Trichoderma reesei to improve cellulase productivity
  • Postdoctoral Studies – IFM-GEOMAR, Kiel, Germany (2008)
    Research: Using molecular genetics techniques in marine microorganisms

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Professor – National Research Centre, Egypt (2013–Present)
  • Associate Professor – National Research Centre, Egypt (2007–2013)
  • Researcher – National Research Centre, Egypt (2002–2007)
  • Assistant Researcher – National Research Centre, Egypt (1997–2002)
  • Researcher Assistant – National Research Centre, Egypt (1993–1997)

🧪 Research Interests:

  • Microbial genetics
  • Genetic transformation and biotechnology techniques
  • Marine microbiology and molecular genetics
  • Biodegradation and environmental biotechnology

🏆 Awards:

  • NRC Prize for Scientific Contribution (Biotechnology) – 2012
  • Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (2007–2011) – Marquis Who’s Who, USA
  • Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare (2008) – The International Who’s Who, USA

📝 Editorial Memberships:

  • Advancements in Genetic Engineering
  • Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
  • Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development (JABSD)
  • International Journal of Genetics and Genomics
  • Applied Microbiology: Theory & Technology

👥 Research Projects:

  • International Project (OTKA, Hungary) – Investigation of Trichoderma strains in mushroom cultivation
  • National Research Centre Projects – Genetic improvement of enzymes, microorganisms, and bioconversion of agricultural wastes
  • Principal Investigator – Treatment and reuse of industrial wastewater (2019–2021)

Citations:

  • Citations: 884
  • Documents: 674
  • h-index: 18
  • Number of documents: 35

Publication Top Notes:

  • Agro-Industrial Wastes as Low-Cost Production Media for the Phytochemical Constitutes and Biological Activity of Cadophora sp. (strain MERV20-1)
    Agricultural Research, 2025-01-23 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1007/s40003-024-00837-0
    Contributors: Mervat Morsy Abbas Ahmed El-Gendy, Asmaa A. Abd El-galil, Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Bondkly
  • Evaluation of Multidrug Resistance in the Gram-Negative Microbiome of Cancer Patients and the Adverse Effects of Their Metabolites on Albino Rats and Epithelial or Fibroblasts Cell Lines
    Infectious Agents and Cancer, 2025-01-16 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1186/s13027-024-00634-y
    Contributors: Mervat Morsy Abbas Ahmed El-Gendy, Huda Ahmed Alghamdi, Khaled G. Abdel-Wahhab, Nabila S. Hassan, Aya A. M. El-Bondkly, Mohammed Abdel-Wahab, Ayman A. Farghaly, Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Bondkly
  • Bioremoval of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solution Using Dead Biomass of Indigenous Fungi Derived from Fertilizer Industry Effluents: Isotherm Models Evaluation and Batch Optimization
    BioMetals, 2023 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1007/s10534-023-00520-x
    Contributors: El-Gendy, M.M.A.A.; Abdel-Moniem, S.M.; Ammar, N.S.; El-Bondkly, A.M.A.
  • Multimetal Bioremediation from Aqueous Solution Using Dead Biomass of Mucor sp. NRCC6 Derived from Detergent Manufacturing Effluent
    Journal of Applied Genetics, 2023 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1007/s13353-023-00765-9
    Contributors: El-Gendy, M.M.A.A.; Abdel-Moniem, S.M.; Ammar, N.S.; El-Bondkly, A.M.A.
  • Assessment of the Phylogenetic Analysis and Antimicrobial, Antiviral, and Anticancer Activities of Marine Endophytic Streptomyces Species of the Soft Coral Sarcophyton convolutum
    International Microbiology, 2022 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1007/s10123-021-00204-x
    Contributors: El-Gendy, M.M.A.A.; Yahya, S.M.M.; Hamed, A.R.; El-Bondkly, A.M.A.