Palo Francis Loke | Soil Organic | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Palo Francis Loke |  Soil Organic |  Best Researcher Award

Lecturer/Researcher at  University of the Free State, South Africa

Dr. PF Loke is a distinguished Soil Scientist specializing in soil chemistry, fertility, and plant nutrition. He earned his PhD in Soil Science (Chemistry) from the University of the Free State (UFS) in 2018, following his MSc Agric. in Soil Science (Fertility and Plant Nutrition) in 2012, and a BSc Agric. Hons in Soil Science in 2010 from the same institution. He also holds a BSc Agric. from the National University of Lesotho (NUL), completed in 2005. Dr. Loke has a robust teaching portfolio, presenting courses such as SOIL 4814 and SOIL 2674. His research interests focus on carbon and nutrient cycling, soil organic matter storage, and plant nutrition. As a member of the Soil Science Society of South Africa (SSSSA), Dr. Loke actively contributes to the advancement of soil science. His extensive publication record includes influential journal articles on soil organic matter storage, aggregate dynamics, and the effects of long-term agricultural practices on soil health in semi-arid regions. Dr. Loke’s work has been published in reputable journals like Agriculture, South African Journal of Plant and Soil, Soil Research, Geoderma, and the Soil Science Society of America Journal.

Profile:

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Soil Science (Chemistry), University of the Free State (UFS), 2013-2018
  • MSc Agric. in Soil Science (Fertility and Plant Nutrition), UFS, 2010-2012
  • BSc Agric. Hons in Soil Science, UFS, 2009-2010
  • BSc Agric., National University of Lesotho (NUL), 2001-2005

📈 Citation Index:

  • Total Citations: 162 (124 since 2019)
  • h-index: 8 (since 2019)
  • i10-index: 5 (since 2019)

Research Focus: Soil Organic

Dr. P.F. Loke’s research primarily revolves around soil organic matter dynamics, with a strong emphasis on carbon and nutrient cycling, soil organic matter storage, and plant nutrition. His work involves investigating how different agricultural practices influence soil health and fertility, particularly in semi-arid regions.

📄 Publication:
  • Soil Organic Matter Storage in Irrigated Tsitsikamma Dairy Farms with Minimum Tilled Pasture Mixtures: Case Studies
    Agriculture 12(6):858, 2022.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture12060858
    Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
  • Changes in Soil Organic Matter Indices Following 32 Years of Different Wheat Production Management Practices in Semi-Arid South Africa
    Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 94:97-109, 2012.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1007/s10705-012-9529-7
  • Land Use Change Affecting Soil Humic Substances in Three Semi-Arid Agro-Ecosystems in South Africa
    Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 216:194-202, 2016.
    Contributors: E. Kotzé, P.F. Loke, M.C. Akhosi-Setaka, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2015.10.007
  • Impact of Long-Term Wheat Production Management Practices on Soil Acidity, Phosphorus, and Some Micronutrients in a Semi-Arid Plinthosol
    Soil Research 51(5):415-426, 2013.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1071/SR12359
  • Long-Term Effects of Wheat Production Management Practices on Exchangeable Base Cations and Cation Exchange Capacity of a Plinthosol in Semi-Arid South Africa
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 45(8):1083-1105, 2014.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2013.867060
  • Long-Term Effects of Wheat Production Management Practices on Some Carbon Fractions of a Semiarid Plinthustalfs
    Soil Research 56(6):601-614, 2018.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez, L. Twigge
    DOI: 10.1071/SR18050
  • Long-Term Wheat Production Management Effects on Soil Fertility Indicators in the Semi-Arid Eastern Free State, South Africa
    South African Journal of Plant and Soil 38(2):93-106, 2021.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, J.J. Schimper, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2020.1858512
  • Cross-Rangeland Comparisons on Soil Carbon Dynamics in the Pedoderm of Semi-Arid and Arid South African Commercial Farms
    Geoderma 381:114689, 2021.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez, L. Twigge
    DOI: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2020.114689
  • Dynamics of Soil Carbon Concentrations and Quality Induced by Agricultural Land Use in Central South Africa
    Soil Science Society of America Journal 83(2):366-379, 2019.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez, L. Twigge
    DOI: 10.2136/sssaj2018.11.0423
  • Response of Soil Organic Matter Indices and Fractions After 37 Years of Wheat Production Management Practices in Semi-Arid South Africa
    South African Journal of Plant and Soil 37(2):136-143, 2020.
    Contributors: T. Motema, E. Kotzé, P.F. Loke, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2019.1698777

 

XuBin Lu | Livestock | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr XuBin Lu |  Livestock  |  Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral research fellow at  Yangzhou University, China

Dr. Lu Xubin, a Lecturer at the College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, specializes in genomic selection of dairy cows and the identification of functional genes for critical traits. He has received funding from prestigious sources and published over 50 papers. Dr. Lu contributed to the establishment of the “Chinese Cattle Breed Standard” and the “Technical Procedures for Jersey Cattle Body Type Identification.” In 2023, he was honored in the Jiangsu Province Excellent Postdoctoral Talent Program.

Profile:

🧪 Research and Innovations:

Completed/Ongoing Research Projects:

  1. Chinese Postdoctoral Fellow Project (2023-2025): Project Number 2021732998.
  2. Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation Project (2014-2027): Project Number 2024031974, ongoing.
  3. Jiangsu “Talent Postdoctoral Science Plan” Project (2023-2026), ongoing.
  4. Genomic Association Analysis of Dairy Traits (2019-2022): Project Number 202043199, completed.
  5. National Technology Innovation Project (2020-2025): Focus on high-yield dairy production

📈 Citation Index:

  • Citations: 1323
  • h-index: 14

📖 Publications and Memberships:

  • Journals Published: 50 (Indexed in SCI, Scopus)
  • Professional Memberships: Member of the American Dairy Science Association

Livestock Research Focus:

Dr. Lu Xubin’s research primarily focuses on the genomic selection and genetic improvement of dairy cattle, with an emphasis on milk production traits, disease resistance, and overall genetic progress in livestock breeds.

📄 Publication:
  • Genetic Analysis of Egg Production Traits in Luhua Chickens: Insights from a Multi-Trait Animal Model and a Genome-Wide Association Study
    • Genes, 2024-06 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/genes15060796
    • Contributors: Qianwen Yang, XuBin LU, Guohui Li, Huiyong Zhang, Chenghao Zhou, Jianmei Yin, Wei Han, Haiming Yang
  • Descriptive Statistics and Genome-Wide Copy Number Analysis of Milk Production Traits of Jiangsu Chinese Holstein Cows
    • Animals, 2023-12 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/ani14010017
    • Contributors: Hao Zhu, XuBin LU, Hui Jiang, YANG Zhangping, Tianle Xu
  • Effect of Dam Body Conformations on Birth Traits of Calves in Chinese Holsteins
    • Animals, 2023-07 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/ani13142253
    • Contributors: Jiayu Yang, Zhipeng Zhang, XuBin LU, YANG Zhangping
  • Recent Advances in Electrochemical Biosensors for the Detection of Foodborne Pathogens: Current Perspective and Challenges
    • Foods, 2023-07 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/foods12142795
    • Contributors: Bo Wang, Hang Wang, XuBin LU, Xiangfeng Zheng, Zhenquan Yang
  • Investigating Genetic Characteristics of Chinese Holstein Cow’s Milk Somatic Cell Score by Genetic Parameter Estimation and Genome-Wide Association
    • Agriculture, 2023-01 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/agriculture13020267
    • Contributors: XuBin LU, Hui Jiang, Abdelaziz Arbab, Bo Wang, Dingding Liu, Ismail Mohamed Abdalla, Tianle Xu, Yujia Sun, Zongping Liu, YANG Zhangping
  • Molecular Marker-Assisted Selection of ABCG2, CD44, SPP1 Genes Contribute to Milk Production Traits of Chinese Holstein
    • Animals, 2022-12 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/ani13010089
    • Contributors: Yujia Sun, Xinyi Wu, Yaoyao Ma, Dingding Liu, XuBin LU, Tianqi Zhao, YANG Zhangping
  • Genome-Wide Association Study for Udder Conformation Traits in Chinese Holstein Cattle
    • Animals, 2022-09 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/ani12192542
    • Contributors: Mudasir Nazar, Ismail Mohamed Abdalla, Zhi Chen, Numan Ullah, Yan Liang, Shuangfeng Chu, Tianle Xu, Yongjiang Mao, YANG Zhangping, XuBin LU
  • Lycium barbarum Polysaccharide Inhibits E. coli-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Mammary Epithelial Cells of Dairy Cows via SOCS3 Activation and MAPK Suppression
    • Agriculture, 2022-04 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/agriculture12050598
    • Contributors: Run Liu, Hao Zhu, Jingwen Zhao, Xinyue Wu, XuBin LU, Tianle Xu, YANG Zhangping
  • Genome-Wide Association Study Candidate Genes on Mammary System-Related Teat-Shape Conformation Traits in Chinese Holstein Cattle
    • Genes, 2021-12 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/genes12122020
    • Contributors: Mudasir Nazar, XuBin LU, Ismail Mohamed Abdalla, Numan Ullah, Yongliang Fan, Zhi Chen, Abdelaziz Arbab, Yongjiang Mao, YANG Zhangping
  • Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Candidate Genes Associated with Feet and Leg Conformation Traits in Chinese Holstein Cattle
    • Animals, 2021-07 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/ani11082259
    • Contributors: Ismail Mohamed Abdalla, XuBin LU, Mudasir Nazar, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Tianle Xu, Mohammed Husien Yousif, Yongjiang Mao, YANG Zhangping
  • Genome-Wide Association Study on Reproduction-Related Body-Shape Traits of Chinese Holstein Cows
    • Animals, 2021-06 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/ani11071927
    • Contributors: XuBin LU, Ismail Mohamed Abdalla, Mudasir Nazar, Yongliang Fan, Zhipeng Zhang, Xinyue Wu, Tianle Xu, YANG Zhangping
  • Short Time-Series Expression Transcriptome Data Reveal the Gene Expression Patterns of Dairy Cow Mammary Gland as Milk Yield Decreased Process
    • Genes, 2021-06 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/genes12060942
    • Contributors: Yongliang Fan, Ziyin Han, XuBin LU, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Mudasir Nazar, Yi Yang, YANG Zhangping
  • MicroRNA-193a-5p Regulates the Synthesis of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by Targeting Fatty Acid Desaturase 1 (FADS1) in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells
    • Biomolecules, 2021-01 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/biom11020157
    • Contributors: Yongliang Fan, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Huimin Zhang, Yi Yang, XuBin LU, Ziyin Han, YANG Zhangping
  • Identification of Milk Fat Metabolism-Related Pathways of the Bovine Mammary Gland during Mid and Late Lactation and Functional Verification of the ACSL4 Gene
    • Genes, 2020-11 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/genes11111357
    • Contributors: Yongliang Fan, Ziyin Han, XuBin LU, Huimin Zhang, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Juan Loor, Yi Yang, YANG Zhangping
  • Comparative Transcriptomic Analysis of the Pituitary Gland between Cattle Breeds Differing in Growth: Yunling Cattle and Leiqiong Cattle
    • Animals, 2020-07 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/ani10081271
    • Contributors: XuBin LU, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Zhipeng Zhang, Yongliang Fan, Ziyin Han, Qisong Gao, Yujia Sun, YANG Zhangping
  • A Functional 3′ UTR Polymorphism of FADS2 Affects Cow Milk Composition through Modifying Mir-744 Binding
    • Animals, 2019-12 | Journal article | Author
    • DOI: 10.3390/ani9121090
    • Contributors: Mingxun Li, XuBin LU, Qisong Gao, Mengqi Wang, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Zhangping Yang, Zhi Chen, Huimin Zhang, Niel A. Karrow, Zhangping Yang et al.

 

Faith Mawia Muema | Irrigation engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms Faith Mawia  Muema |  Irrigation engineering |  Best Researcher Award

SEKU,  Kenya

 Faith Mawia Muema is an educator, researcher, and civil engineer with extensive experience in project design, construction, and management. She has a strong background in university teaching and is currently pursuing a PhD in Science and Technology for Water, Energy, and Environment, focusing on renewable energy and waste valorization for circular economy systems.

Profile

Academic Qualifications:

  • PhD Candidate, Science and Technology for Water, Energy, and Environment
  • MSc Civil Engineering (Environment & ASAL)
  • BSc Civil Engineering

Professional Experience:

  • Research Stay at RAPSODEE Center, France
  • Tutorial Fellow at SEKU
  • Technical Director and Site Engineer in engineering and construction firms

Awards, Certifications, and Memberships:

  • Member, Institute of Engineers Kenya
  • Graduate Engineer, Engineers Board of Kenya
  • EIA Associate Expert, NEMA
  • RSIF-PASET PhD Regional Scholarship Awardee

Core Achievements:

  • Founding Chairperson of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at SEKU
  • Led accreditation of BSc. Civil Engineering program by CUE Kenya
  • Spearheaded SEKU’s registration as a TVET center

Research Focus: Irrigation Engineering

Faith Mawia Muema’s research in irrigation engineering aims to enhance water efficiency and sustainability in agricultural practices. Her work explores innovative approaches in water management, leveraging renewable energy solutions for irrigation systems, and optimizing the use of biomaterials in irrigation infrastructure for circular economy principles.

 

📄 Publication:

  • Application of benchmarking and principal component analysis in measuring performance of public irrigation schemes in Kenya
    Authors: Faith Mawia Muema, PG Home, JM Raude
    Journal: Agriculture
    Issue: 10
    Year: 2018
  • Comparative performance evaluation of public rice irrigation schemes in Western Kenya using benchmarking process
    Author: Faith Mawia Muema
    Publisher: JKUAT-PAUSTI
    Year: 2018
    Pages: 6

Saeid Naderi | Environmental Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr  Saeid Naderi |  Environmental Sciences  |  Best Researcher Award

Academic staff, Professor at  University of Guilan, Iran

Saeid Naderi was born on February 22, 1972, in Bandar-e-Anzali, Iran. He is an accomplished Iranian environmental scientist. Saeid earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Environmental Sciences from Gorgan Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences University in 1994. He further pursued his studies and obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Environmental Sciences in 1997 from Tarbiat Modarres University, within the Natural Resources Faculty, Department of Environment. Driven by his passion for environmental research, Saeid completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences in 2007 at Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble 1) in France, working at the Laboratoire d’Ecologie Alpine. His academic journey has equipped him with extensive knowledge and expertise in environmental sciences.

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🎓 Education:

  • B.Sc. Environmental Sciences, 1994, Gorgan Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences University
  • M.Sc. Environmental Sciences, 1997, Tarbiat Modarres University, Natural Resources Faculty
  • Ph.D. Environmental Sciences, 2007, Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble 1), France

Research Focus: Environmental Sciences

Saeid Naderi’s research focus in Environmental Sciences includes ecological studies, particularly in alpine environments. His work likely involves biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, and environmental sustainability in challenging and sensitive habitats.

📄 Publication:

  • Identifying Wild Boar Crop Damage Hotspots
    Journal Article: Global Ecology and Conservation, 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e03065
    Contributors: Alireza Eshtiaghi; Saeid Naderi; Alireza Mohammadi; Ho Yi Wan
    This study aims to identify specific areas in northern Iran where wild boars (Sus scrofa) cause significant crop damage, contributing to strategies for mitigating human-wildlife conflicts.
  • Exposure to Pesticides Affecting Non-Target Species
    Journal Article: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2021
    DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13168-2
    Contributors: Nadimeh Shojaei; Saeid Naderi; Esmaeil Yasari; Naeim Moradi
    This research investigates how common pesticides used in northern Iranian rice fields impact the survival of non-target species, specifically Pelophylax ridibundus (Amphibia: Ranidae).
  • Trophic Flexibility of Eurasian Otter
    Journal Article: Aquatic Ecology, 2021
    DOI: 10.1007/s10452-021-09832-x
    Contributors: Alireza Mirzajani; Saeid Naderi; Ahmad Ganeh; Ehsan Hadipour; Morteza Salahi; Jamileh Javidpour
    This study examines the dietary habits and trophic flexibility of Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) in Anzali Wetland, Iran, using fecal and stable isotope analysis.

 

Andualem Tonamo | Poultry Production | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr  Andualem Tonamo |  Poultry Production |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor at  Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia

“Andualem Tonamo Tema is currently an Assistant Professor at Madda Walabu University in Bale Robe, Ethiopia, specializing in Sustainable Dairy Production and Livestock Production Systems. He obtained his Ph.D. in Animal Husbandry from the University of Debrecen, Hungary, focusing on the microbiological characterization of unpasteurized sheep milk. With a Master’s degree in Tropical Animal Production and Health from the University of Addis Ababa and a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences from Wollega University, Ethiopia, Andualem has extensive expertise in animal handling, microbial culture, and molecular analysis. His current research focuses on evaluating environmental and genetic factors affecting milk and milk product quality in Zebu dairy cows.”

Profile

 

Education:

  • 🎓 Philosophy of Doctor in Animal Husbandry, University of Debrecen, Hungary (2017–2021)
    • Dissertation: Microbiological characterization of unpasteurized sheep milk (summa cum laude)
  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Tropical Animal Production and Health, University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2012–2014)
    • Thesis: Characterization of cattle production system and feed resources in Essera district, Dawuro zone, Southern Ethiopia (Very Good)
  • 🎓 B.Sc. in Animal Sciences, Wollega University, Ethiopia (2008–2011)

Work Experience:

  • 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Madda Walabu University, Bale Robe, Ethiopia (2021–Present)
  • 👨‍🏫 Lecturer and Researcher, University of Madda Walabu, Bale Robe, Ethiopia (2014–2017)
  • 🎓 Graduate Assistant, University of Madda Walabu, Bale Robe, Ethiopia (2011–2012)

Research Focus: Poultry Production

  • 🐓 Poultry Production: Investigating various aspects of poultry production, including nutrition, management practices, and disease control to improve productivity and sustainability in poultry farming.
  • 🐄 Also researching the impact of environmental and genetic factors on milk quality of Zebu dairy cows and the correlation between subclinical mastitis and bacterial counts in bovine milk.
Citations:
  • 📊 Citations: 167 (139 since 2019)
  • 📈 h-index: 7 (7 since 2019)
  • 🏅 i10-index: 6 (6 since 2019)

📄 Publication:

  • A review on cattle husbandry practices in Ethiopia
    International Journal of Livestock Production 7(2), 5-11 (2016) – 53 citations
  • Characterization of cattle husbandry practices in Essera Woreda, Dawuro Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    African Journal of Agricultural Research 10(34), 3421-3435 (2015) – 27 citations
  • Assessment of cattle feed resources; chemical composition and digestibility of major feeds in Essera district, Southern Ethiopia
    Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal 4(2), 89-88 (2015) – 22 citations
  • A study on prevalence of bovine trypanosomosis in selected areas of Konta Special Woreda, Southern Ethiopia
    African Journal of Agricultural Research 11(6), 500-506 (2016) – 15 citations
  • Bacteriological quality of raw ovine milk from different sheep farms
    Animals 10(7), 1163 (2020) – 12 citations
  • A review on welfare and management practices of working equines
    Glob J Anim Sc Livers Prod Anim Breed 3, 203-9 (2015) – 12 citations
  • Identification of ovine-associated staphylococci by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry
    Acta Alimentaria 50(2), 210-218 (2021) – 7 citations
  • The effect of breed and stage of lactation on the microbiological status of raw milk
    Acta Agraria Debreceniensis, 37-45 (2019) – 7 citations
  • Rabies Prevalence, Prevention and Clinical Features in Case of Developing Countries: Article Review
    Developing Countries Study 6(2), 116-122 (2016) – 4 citations
  • Prevalence and control of approaches used in tsetse and trypanosomosis of bovine at Loma Woreda, Dawuro Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    Europ. J. Biol. Sci 8(1), 1-7 (2016) – 3 citations

Jiri Holatko | Soil | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Jiri Holatko | Soil | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher at  Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic

Jiří Holátko holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic (2009) and an MSc. in Microbiology from the same institution (2002). Currently a senior researcher at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, since 2018, Jiří previously served as the head of Testing Laboratory and researcher at Agrovyzkum Rapotin Ltd., Czech Republic (2016-2018), and held various positions at the Institute of Microbiology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague (1999-2016). His research focuses on soil microbiology, agricultural sustainability, and transcriptional regulation in bacteria. Jiří has participated in several research projects, received awards, including the Best Czech and Slovak Young Microbiologist 2009 Award, and is a member of the Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology.

Profile

 

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, 2009
  • MSc. in Microbiology, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, 2002

Projects Participation:

  • Optimization of subsidy for agricultural land afforestation
  • Innovation of maize cropping systems using intercrops
  • Promoting functional diversity of soil organisms
  • Application systems of liquid organic fertilizers
  • Transcriptional regulatory network(s) in C. glutamicum

Awards:

  • Best Czech and Slovak Young Microbiologist 2009, Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology

Memberships:

  • Committee Member, Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology

Research Focus:

Jiří Holátko’s research focus includes Soil Microbiology, Agricultural Sustainability, and Transcriptional Regulation in Soil Organisms.

Citations:
  • Citations: 1,640 citations by 1,345 documents.
  • Documents: 86 documents have cited the researcher’s work.
  • h-index: 17

📄 Publication:

  • The effect of chelating agents on the Zn-phytoextraction potential of hemp and soil microbial activity – Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 2024.
  • Biodegradation of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate after soil inoculation with microbial consortium: Soil microbiome and plant responses to the changed environment – Science of the Total Environment, 2024.
  • Long-term effects of wheat continuous cropping vs wheat in crop rotation on carbon content and mineralisation, aggregate stability, biological activity, and crop yield – European Journal of Agronomy, 2024.
  • The Interaction of Microplastics and Microbioplastics with Soil and a Comparison of Their Potential to Spread Pathogens – Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 2024.
  • Does poly-3-hydroxybutyrate biodegradation affect the quality of soil organic matter? – Chemosphere, 2024.
  • Combined biochar and manure addition to an agricultural soil benefits fertility, microbial activity, and mitigates manure-induced CO2 emissions – Soil Use and Management, 2024.
  • Effect of Mycotoxins in Silage on Biogas Production – Bioengineering, 2023.
  • The Role of Biochar Co-Pyrolyzed with Sawdust and Zeolite on Soil Microbiological and Physicochemical Attributes, Crop Agronomic, and Ecophysiological Performance – Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2023.
  • Pre-activated biochar by fertilizers mitigates nutrient leaching and stimulates soil microbial activity – Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 2023.
  • Time-dependent impact of co-matured manure with elemental sulfur and biochar on the soil agro-ecological properties and plant biomass – Scientific Reports, 2023.

Yakoub Ladjal Ettoumi | Food chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Yakoub Ladjal Ettoumi |  Food chemistry |  Young Scientist Award

Researcher Teacher at  Higher school of food science and agri-food industries, Algiers, Algeria

Yakoub LADJAL ETTOUMI is a lecturer at ESSAIA, Algiers, specializing in Food Sciences. He holds a Ph.D., Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees in Food Sciences from Abderrahmane Mira University and Hassiba Ben Bouali University in Algeria, respectively. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Technical English, Yakoub has been teaching since January 2017, covering subjects such as Food Biochemistry, Histology, and Research Methodology. His research interests include protein extraction, antioxidant activity, and food process engineering. Yakoub has conducted international scientific research trainings and holds attestations in pedagogy and management. He is fluent in French, proficient in English, and has basic Arabic skills.

Profile

 

📚 Education:

Ph.D. in Food Sciences from Abderrahmane Mira University, Algeria. Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Food Science from Hassiba Ben Bouali University.

🎓 Academic Positions:

Lecturer at ESSAIA, Algiers, specializing in Food Biochemistry, Histology, and Research Methodology.

🌍 Teaching Experience:

Since January 2017, teaching various subjects in food sciences at ESSAIA and previously at Khemis Miliana University.

🧪 Research Focus:

Expertise in Food Chemistry, with emphasis on protein extraction, antioxidant activity, and the functional properties of legumes. Editorial board member for Legume Science (Wiley).

Citations:

Yakoub LADJAL ETTOUMI has 500 citations overall and 444 citations since 2019, with an h-index of 5 and an i10-index of 5.

📄 Publication:

  • Pea, chickpea and lentil protein isolates: Physicochemical characterization and emulsifying properties
    • Published in Food Biophysics, 2016
    • Citations: 265
  • Emulsifying properties of legume proteins under acidic conditions: Effect of protein concentration and ionic strength
    • Published in LWT-Food Science and Technology, 2016
    • Citations: 89
  • Some physicochemical and functional properties of pea, chickpea and lentil whole flours
    • Published in International Food Research Journal, 2015
    • Citations: 85
  • Chemical profile, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Citrus reticulata and Citrus clementina (L.) essential oils
    • Published in International Food Research Journal, 2017
    • Citations: 36
  • Legume protein isolates for stable acidic emulsions prepared by premix membrane emulsification
    • Published in Food Biophysics, 2017
    • Citations: 24
  • Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Spirulina and Chlorella Proteins Obtained by Iso-Electric Precipitation
    • Published in Food Biophysics, 2024
    • Citations: 1
  • Physicochemical, functional, and nutraceutical properties of Spirulina and Chlorella biomass: A comparative study
    • Published in Algal Research, 2024

Cracios Consul | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Cracios Consul | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

UTFPR, Brazil

Cracios Clinton Consul is a seasoned marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in executive roles at major Brazilian and multinational companies. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Administration from the Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (1990) and an MBA in Administration and Marketing from USP (2002). He also completed his Master’s in Administration and Finance at Centro Universitário FECAP in 2014 with a thesis on the performance of stock portfolios selected using ROE between 2008 and 2013. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Production Engineering at UTFPR, focusing on sustainable production systems.

Profile

Academic Background:

  • Doctoral Studies: Currently pursuing a PhD in Production Engineering at UTFPR, Ponta Grossa campus, focusing on sustainable production systems.
  • Master’s Degree: Administration and Finance, FECAP (2014) 📊
  • MBA: Administration and Marketing, USP (2002) 🎓
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Administration, Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (1990) 🏛️
  • Specializations:
    • Marketing, UEPG (1993) 📈
    • Intelligence in Market and Knowledge Management, ISAE (2018) 💡

Professional Experience:

  • Marketing Executive: Extensive background in B2B and B2C segments, trade marketing, strategic planning, corporate finance, innovation projects, food service, and outsourcing.
  • Teaching and Consulting: Professor at Anhembi Morumbi, UNISAL, FASF, CESCAGE, and UNISECAL, also serving as a business consultant and speaker.
  • Leadership Roles:
    • Frísia Agroindustrial: Executive Marketing Manager (2017-Present) 🌱
    • Perdigão Agro Industrial: Trade Marketing Manager, led significant projects and conventions (2001-2009) 🥛
    • Quero Alimentos: Marketing Manager, responsible for major rebranding projects (2009-2010) 🍅

Environmental Research Focus:

  • Sustainable Production Systems: Currently pursuing a PhD in Production Engineering at UTFPR, focusing on sustainable production systems. His research aims to develop and implement sustainable practices within industrial and agricultural settings, reducing environmental impact while maintaining economic viability.
  • Market Intelligence and Environmental Management: Specialization in Intelligence in Market and Knowledge Management from ISAE (2018), where his studies included the application of market intelligence to promote environmentally sustainable business practices.
  • Case Study Research: Conducted a case study at Frísia Agroindustrial as part of his specialization, exploring the environmental strategies and sustainability practices of agro-industrial enterprises.

📄 Publication:

  • Analysis of the relationship between carbon pricing and green innovation: A multidimensional study in 35 countries

Vladimír Langraf | Agroecosystems | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Vladimír Langraf |  Agroecosystems |  Best Researcher Award

associate professor position at  Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra,   Slovakia

Doc. RNDr. Vladimír Langraf, PhD, serves as an Associate Professor at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia. He has an extensive academic background, completing his PhD in Landscape Protection and Exploitation in 2018 and earning his associate professorship in Biology in 2024. His research primarily focuses on agroecosystems, entomology, biostatistics, and big data.

 

Profile

Academic and Professional Background 📜

  • 2024: Habilitation in Biology, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
  • 2014 – 2018: PhD in Landscape Protection and Exploitation, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
  • 2015 – 2016: Rigorous Degree (RNDr) in Landscape Protection and Exploitation, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
  • 2012 – 2014: Master’s Degree (Mgr) in Biology, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
  • 2009 – 2012: Bachelor’s Degree (Bc) in Biology, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

Agroecosystems Research Focus:

doc. RNDr. Vladimír Langraf PhD, an Associate Professor at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, specializes in the study of agroecosystems. His research delves into the dynamics and interactions within agricultural environments, focusing on the composition and seasonal variation of epigeic arthropods in different types of crops and their ecotones. His work aims to understand the impact of agricultural practices on biodiversity and ecosystem health, particularly through the lens of ecological management and sustainable farming practices.

Citations:

  • Citations: 117 citations by 84 documents
  • h-index: 8

📄 Publication:

  • Habitat Structure Impact on the Occurrence Preferences and Behaviour of the Endangered Species Hipparchia hermione (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae) in Slovakia
    • Farkasová, S., Kalivoda, H., Langraf, V., Holecová, M.
    • Ekologia Bratislava, 2024, 43(1), pp. 66–75
  • Structure of Beetles (Coleoptera) in the Conditions of Agriculturally Used Land and Natural Habitat of the European Important Territory of the Dunajské luhy
    • Langraf, V., Petrovičová, K., Brygadyrenko, V.
    • Contemporary Problems of Ecology, 2024, 17(2), pp. 325–335
  • Seasonal Dynamics of Epigeic Arthropods under the Conditions of Ecological Management of the Triticum aestivum Crop
    • Langraf, V., Petrovičová, K.
    • Agriculture (Switzerland), 2024, 14(3), 482
  • Comparison of Spatial Dispersion of Epigeic Fauna Between Alluvial Forests in an Agrarian and Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area, Southern Slovakia
    • Langraf, V., Petrovičová, K., David, S., Brygadyrenko, V.
    • Central European Forestry Journal, 2024, 70(1), pp. 3–10
  • Ladybird (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) Communities on Nonnative Blue Spruce in Central Europe
    • Jauschová, T., Sarvašová, L., Saniga, M., Kulfan, J., Zach, P.
    • Folia Oecologica, 2024, 51(1), pp. 18–28

 

Kuradusenge Martin | Crop Yield | Best Researcher Award

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Dr  Kuradusenge  Martin |  Crop Yield  |  Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at  University of Rwanda, Rwanda

Dr. Martin Kuradusenge is a lecturer at the University of Rwanda’s College of Science and Technology, School of ICT, Department of Computer and Software Engineering. He holds a PhD in Internet of Things (Wireless Intelligent Sensor Network) from the University of Rwanda. Additionally, he earned a Master’s degree in Communications Management (2009) and a BSc. degree in Computer Engineering and Information Technology (2002) from the University of Rwanda (formerly Kigali Institute of Science and Technology). He also possesses a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from the University of Rwanda, College of Education.

Profile

🎓 Education:

PhD in Internet of Things (University of Rwanda), MSc in Communications Management, BSc in Computer Engineering and Information Technology.

🌍 Research:

Currently leads projects on IoT-based crop yield prediction and early warning systems for natural disasters. He has published extensively, notably on machine learning applications in agriculture and environmental management.

Research Focus Crop Yield:

Dr. Martin Kuradusenge’s research includes a focus on Crop Yield prediction using IoT and machine learning models. He applies these technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and food security, particularly in Rwanda. His work integrates data-driven approaches to optimize crop management and mitigate environmental risks affecting yields.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 158
  • Citations Since 2019: 156
  • h-index: 4
  • i10-index: 3

📄 Publication:

  • Crop yield prediction using machine learning models: Case of Irish potato and maize
    • Published in Agriculture, 2023
  • Rainfall-induced landslide prediction using machine learning models: The case of Ngororero District, Rwanda
    • Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
  • Comparison of random forest and support vector machine regression models for forecasting road accidents
    • Published in Scientific African, 2023
  • Experimental Study of Site‐Specific Soil Water Content and Rainfall Inducing Shallow Landslides: Case of Gakenke District, Rwanda
    • Published in Geofluids, 2021
  • SMART-CYPS: An intelligent Internet of Things and Machine Learning powered crop yield prediction system for food security
    • Published in 2024
  • Risks Reduction of Rainfall-Induced Landslides-A Site-Specific Early Warning System (SSEWS)
    • Published in ICT Systems and Sustainability, 2022
  • Revolutionizing Coffee Farming: A Mobile App with GPS-Enabled Reporting for Rapid and Accurate On-Site Detection of Coffee Leaf Diseases Using Integrated Deep Learning
    • Published in Software, 2024
  • Predictive modelling and alert system for rainfall induced landslides
    • Published by University of Rwanda (College of Science and Technology), 2022