Xianying Feng | Agricultural Engineering & Farm Machinery | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Xianying Feng
Shandong University

Xianying Feng
Affiliation Shandong University
Country China
Scopus ID 7403046874
Documents 114
Citations 844
h-index 13
Subject Area Agricultural Engineering & Farm Machinery
Event Agri Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-7614-3863

Xianying Feng, affiliated with Shandong University, has established a notable academic profile within the field of Agricultural Engineering and Farm Machinery. Through sustained scholarly contributions, publication activity, and citation performance, Feng has demonstrated engagement with research addressing agricultural mechanization, engineering innovation, and technological development. The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers whose work contributes to scientific advancement, practical implementation, and academic excellence within their respective disciplines.[1]

Abstract

Xianying Feng’s academic record reflects sustained contributions to Agricultural Engineering and Farm Machinery research through peer-reviewed publications, interdisciplinary investigations, and applied engineering studies. With more than one hundred indexed documents and a measurable citation footprint, Feng’s work contributes to understanding agricultural technologies, machinery performance, operational efficiency, and sustainable farming systems. The Innovative Research Award acknowledges scholarly achievement, research productivity, and the broader influence of scientific outputs on academic and practical agricultural applications. The award evaluation considers publication quality, citation indicators, research relevance, and the capacity to advance technological innovation within agricultural engineering disciplines.[1][2]

Keywords

Agricultural Engineering, Farm Machinery, Mechanization, Precision Agriculture, Sustainable Farming, Research Innovation, Engineering Systems, Agricultural Technology.

Introduction

Agricultural engineering continues to play a critical role in enhancing productivity, sustainability, and operational effectiveness across modern farming systems. Researchers working within this field contribute to technological solutions that support efficient resource utilization and improved agricultural outcomes. The recognition of innovative research supports the advancement of scientific knowledge and encourages continued development of practical engineering applications within agriculture.[2]

Research Profile

Xianying Feng maintains an established scholarly profile characterized by indexed publications, citation activity, and ongoing engagement with agricultural engineering research. The author’s Scopus metrics indicate consistent academic participation and measurable research visibility. Such indicators provide evidence of sustained contributions to scientific literature and demonstrate scholarly influence within specialized research communities.[1]

Research Contributions

Research contributions attributed to Feng are associated with agricultural machinery systems, engineering optimization, mechanized operations, and technological innovation for agricultural production. These studies support broader objectives related to efficiency enhancement, performance evaluation, and sustainable agricultural practices. The integration of engineering methodologies with agricultural applications illustrates the interdisciplinary character of the research portfolio.[3]

Publications

The publication portfolio comprises more than one hundred indexed documents spanning agricultural engineering and related technological disciplines. The volume of publications, combined with citation activity, reflects continuing participation in scientific communication and dissemination. Publication records contribute substantially to the evaluation of research productivity and academic recognition.[1]

Research Impact

Research impact may be evaluated through citation metrics, scholarly engagement, and the practical relevance of scientific findings. Feng’s citation record demonstrates that published work has received attention within the academic community. Such indicators, while not the sole measure of quality, provide useful evidence regarding visibility, influence, and knowledge dissemination across research networks.[1][4]

Award Suitability

Based on available scholarly indicators, publication activity, citation performance, and disciplinary engagement, Xianying Feng demonstrates characteristics commonly associated with candidates considered for research recognition programs. The Innovative Research Award emphasizes originality, scientific contribution, academic influence, and professional commitment. Feng’s documented achievements align with several evaluation criteria generally employed in academic award assessments.[5]

Conclusion

Xianying Feng’s research profile reflects sustained scholarly productivity within Agricultural Engineering and Farm Machinery. Publication records, citation metrics, and research engagement indicate meaningful participation in advancing agricultural technologies and engineering applications. Recognition through the Innovative Research Award highlights the importance of continued innovation, scientific excellence, and knowledge generation within agricultural engineering and related interdisciplinary fields.[1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Xianying Feng, Author ID 7403046874. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7403046874
  2. Agriculture. (2026). Precision Fertilization of Maize Using Straight Grooved-Wheel Fertilizer Apparatus.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture16111217
  3. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering. (2026). A dynamically hybrid path planning and obstacle avoidance algorithm for mobile robots based on improved A-star and dynamic windows approach.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.108924
  4. Xingchang Han, Xianying Feng, Yanfei Li, Yitian Sun and Qingsong Lei. (2026). Comparative Investigation on Flow Behavior and Energy Dissipation of a Novel Cylindrical Asteroid-Shaped Emitter and a Conventional Emitter.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/w18070868
  5. Agri Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Research excellence recognition and evaluation framework.
    https://agriscientist.org/

Shashi Meena | Climate Change and Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

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Women Researcher Award

Shashi Meena
ICAR

Shashi Meena
Affiliation ICAR
Country India
Scopus ID 57210234053
Documents 18
Citations 160
h-index 7
Subject Area Climate Change and Agriculture
Event Agri Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-6956-3061

The Women Researcher Award recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions by women researchers whose work advances scientific understanding and practical innovation. Shashi Meena of ICAR has established a research profile focused on climate change and agriculture, contributing to evidence-based approaches that support sustainable farming systems, resource management, and agricultural resilience. Her academic publications and citation record reflect engagement with contemporary environmental challenges affecting agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.[1]

Abstract

Shashi Meena is an agricultural researcher affiliated with ICAR whose scholarly activities focus on climate change and agriculture. Her work addresses critical issues related to environmental variability, agricultural sustainability, resource efficiency, and adaptation strategies for farming communities. Through peer-reviewed publications and collaborative research initiatives, she has contributed to understanding the interactions between climate systems and agricultural productivity. With an established record of scientific publications, citations, and measurable academic influence, her research supports evidence-based agricultural policy and sustainable development objectives. These contributions provide a strong foundation for recognition through the Women Researcher Award.[1][2]

Keywords

Climate Change, Agriculture, Sustainable Farming, Agricultural Resilience, Environmental Adaptation, Resource Management, Food Security, Agricultural Research, ICAR, Women Researcher Award.

Introduction

Agriculture faces increasing challenges arising from climate variability, resource limitations, and changing environmental conditions. Researchers working at the intersection of climate science and agricultural systems play an important role in identifying adaptive solutions. Shashi Meena’s scholarly activities contribute to this evolving field by supporting research that examines agricultural resilience, sustainability, and informed management practices under changing climatic conditions.[2]

Research Profile

As a researcher associated with ICAR, Shashi Meena has developed expertise in climate change and agriculture. Her academic profile includes 18 indexed documents, 160 citations, and an h-index of 7, reflecting consistent engagement with scientific research and scholarly dissemination. Her work emphasizes practical and scientific approaches to addressing agricultural challenges linked to environmental change and sustainable development goals.[1]

Research Contributions

Her research contributions focus on understanding the impacts of climate variability on agricultural systems and identifying strategies that improve resilience and sustainability. Through analytical studies, field-based investigations, and interdisciplinary collaborations, she has supported knowledge development related to resource conservation, adaptive agricultural practices, and climate-responsive farming approaches. These contributions help strengthen scientific understanding of agriculture under changing environmental conditions.[3]

Publications

The publication portfolio associated with Shashi Meena demonstrates sustained participation in agricultural and environmental research. Her scholarly output includes peer-reviewed journal articles addressing climate adaptation, agricultural sustainability, and resource management. Citation performance indicates that her publications have contributed to ongoing academic discussions and have been referenced by researchers working in related scientific disciplines.[1][4]

Research Impact

The impact of her research can be observed through citation metrics, scholarly visibility, and relevance to contemporary agricultural challenges. By contributing evidence-based findings on climate-related agricultural issues, her work supports researchers, policymakers, and agricultural practitioners seeking strategies that enhance sustainability and resilience. Such impact extends beyond academic publication and informs broader discussions concerning food security and environmental stewardship.[2][5]

Award Suitability

The Women Researcher Award recognizes excellence in scientific inquiry, innovation, and scholarly contribution. Shashi Meena’s research achievements, publication record, citation performance, and commitment to addressing climate-related agricultural challenges align with the objectives of the award. Her work demonstrates meaningful engagement with issues of societal importance while contributing to scientific advancement within the agricultural research community.[1][3]

Conclusion

Shashi Meena’s academic contributions in climate change and agriculture reflect a sustained commitment to scientific research and practical agricultural advancement. Her scholarly profile, research productivity, and influence within the field support recognition through the Women Researcher Award. Continued research efforts in this domain are expected to contribute further to sustainable agricultural development and climate resilience initiatives in the future.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Shashi Meena, Author ID 57210234053. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57210234053
  2. Role of Phytomelatonin in Uptake, Transport and Assimilation of Mineral Nutrients in Plants.
    https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003527633-7
  3. Journal article. (2024). DNA methylation: an emerging paradigm of gene regulation under drought stress in plants.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-024-09243-9
  4. Translating Physiological Tools to Augment Crop Breeding (2023). Developing crop varieties by physiological breeding for improving plant nutrition.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7498-4_4
  5. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. (2023). Unravelling the due importance of pseudogenes and their resurrection in plants.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108062

Jianling Fan | Soil Fertility | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Jianling Fan |  Soil Fertility | Best Researcher Award

Professor at School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, China

Prof. Dr. Jianling Fan is a Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Dr. Fan has a strong research background in soil carbon and nitrogen transformation, ecosystem carbon cycle modelling, and environmental effects. He worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2014-2017) and became a full professor at Nanjing University in 2018. Dr. Fan has made significant contributions to soil science, receiving over 3,300 citations and being named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in 2023-2024.

Profile:

Academic & Professional Background 🎓

Prof. Dr. Jianling Fan holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He completed his NSERC Post-doctoral Research Fellowship at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2014-2017). Since 2018, he has served as a full professor at Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology. His research primarily focuses on soil carbon and nitrogen transformations and ecosystem carbon cycle modelling. He was named among the Top 2% Scientists globally by Stanford University in 2023-2024.

Research Interests 🌍

  1. Soil Carbon & Nitrogen Transformation: Studying their environmental impacts, particularly related to greenhouse gas emissions.

  2. Ecosystem Carbon Cycle Modelling: Focused on improving carbon cycle estimations for large-scale agricultural systems.

Research Contributions & Achievements 🌿

  • Research Projects: Completed 9 research projects (5 as Principal Investigator and 4 as main researcher), with 3 ongoing projects.

  • Citations: 3389 citations with an H-index of 32 (Google Scholar).

  • Publications: Authored 52 SCI journal articles and 26 in CNKI (Chinese).

  • Patents: Holder of 7 Chinese patents.

  • Books: Published various books related to soil science and carbon cycling.

Consultancy & Collaborations 🤝

Prof. Dr. Fan collaborates extensively with scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and many research institutions in China. He has also engaged in 2 consultancy/industry projects.

Professional Memberships 🔗

  • Soil Science Society of China

  • American Society of Agronomy (ASA)

  • Crop Science Society of America (CSSA)

  • Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

  • Canadian Society of Soil Science

Innovations & Groundbreaking Research 🌟

  • Dr. Fan has made pioneering contributions to understanding the effects of atmospheric nitrogen and sulphur deposition on soil organic carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. His studies have led to improved carbon input estimation methods in agricultural ecosystems.

  • He developed energy analysis systems incorporating soil organic carbon changes, overcoming limitations of existing methods and expanding their applications.

Awards & Recognition 🏆

Prof. Dr. Fan’s groundbreaking work has earned him recognition in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists List (2023-2024), marking him as one of the leading experts in his field.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 3389

  • Citations Since 2020: 2551

  • H-index: 32

  • H-index Since 2020: 28

  • i10-index: 42

  • i10-index Since 2020: 39

Publication Top Notes:

  • Root distribution by depth for temperate agricultural crops
    J Fan, B McConkey, H Wang, H Janzen
    Field Crops Research, 189, 68-74, 510 citations, 2016

  • Wheat straw-derived biochar amendment stimulated N2O emissions from rice paddy soils by regulating the amoA genes of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria
    Y Lin, W Ding, D Liu, T He, G Yoo, J Yuan, Z Chen, J Fan
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 113, 89-98, 210 citations, 2017

  • Importance of heterotrophic nitrification and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium in a cropland soil: evidences from a 15N tracing study to literature synthesis
    Z Chen, W Ding, Y Xu, C Müller, T Rütting, H Yu, J Fan, J Zhang, T Zhu
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 91, 65-75, 185 citations, 2015

  • Nutrient addition reduces carbon sequestration in a Tibetan grassland soil: Disentangling microbial and physical controls
    R Luo, Y Kuzyakov, D Liu, J Fan, J Luo, S Lindsey, JS He, W Ding
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 144, 107764, 164 citations, 2020

  • Excessive sulfur supply reduces cadmium accumulation in brown rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    JL Fan, ZY Hu, N Ziadi, X Xia, CYH Wu
    Environmental Pollution, 158(2), 409-415, 156 citations, 2010

  • Effect of long-term compost and inorganic fertilizer application on background N2O and fertilizer-induced N2O emissions from an intensively cultivated soil
    W Ding, J Luo, J Li, H Yu, J Fan, D Liu
    Science of the Total Environment, 465, 115-124, 140 citations, 2013

  • Nitrogen and phosphorus enrichment accelerates soil organic carbon loss in alpine grassland on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
    R Luo, J Fan, W Wang, J Luo, Y Kuzyakov, JS He, H Chu, W Ding
    Science of the Total Environment, 650, 303-312, 138 citations, 2019

  • Carbon sequestration in an intensively cultivated sandy loam soil in the North China Plain as affected by compost and inorganic fertilizer application
    J Fan, W Ding, J Xiang, S Qin, J Zhang, N Ziadi
    Geoderma, 230, 22-28, 124 citations, 2014

  • Influence of 20–year organic and inorganic fertilization on organic carbon accumulation and microbial community structure of aggregates in an intensively cultivated sandy loam soil
    H Zhang, W Ding, X He, H Yu, J Fan, D Liu
    PLoS One, 9(3), e92733, 104 citations, 2014

  • Effect of application of dairy manure, effluent and inorganic fertilizer on nitrogen leaching in clayey fluvo-aquic soil: A lysimeter study
    J Fan, J Xiao, D Liu, G Ye, J Luo, D Houlbrooke, S Laurenson, J Yan, …
    Science of the Total Environment, 592, 206-214, 99 citations, 2017

  • Soil autotrophic and heterotrophic respiration in response to different N fertilization and environmental conditions from a cropland in Northeast China
    Z Chen, Y Xu, J Fan, H Yu, W Ding
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 110, 103-115, 96 citations, 2017

  • Dominant effects of organic carbon chemistry on decomposition dynamics of crop residues in a Mollisol
    Y Xu, Z Chen, S Fontaine, W Wang, J Luo, J Fan, W Ding
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 115, 221-232, 88 citations, 2017

  • Nitrogen fertilization stimulated soil heterotrophic but not autotrophic respiration in cropland soils: A greater role of organic over inorganic fertilizer
    Z Chen, Y Xu, Y He, X Zhou, J Fan, H Yu, W Ding
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 116, 253-264, 81 citations, 2018

  • Grazing improves C and N cycling in the Northern Great Plains: A meta-analysis
    X Wang, BG McConkey, AJ VandenBygaart, J Fan, A Iwaasa, …
    Scientific Reports, 6(1), 33190, 78 citations, 2016

  • Crop rotation, tillage system, and precipitation regime effects on soil carbon stocks over 1 to 30 years in Saskatchewan, Canada
    É Maillard, BG McConkey, MS Luce, DA Angers, J Fan
    Soil and Tillage Research, 177, 97-104, 77 citations, 2018

  • Increasing crop yields and root input make Canadian farmland a large carbon sink
    J Fan, BG McConkey, BC Liang, DA Angers, HH Janzen, R Kröbel, …
    Geoderma, 336, 49-58, 73 citations, 2019

  • Thirty-year amendment of horse manure and chemical fertilizer on the availability of micronutrients at the aggregate scale in black soil
    J Fan, W Ding, Z Chen, N Ziadi
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 19, 2745-2754, 70 citations, 2012

  • Harvest index–yield relationship for estimating crop residue in cold continental climates
    J Fan, B McConkey, H Janzen, L Townley-Smith, H Wang
    Field Crops Research, 204, 153-157, 65 citations, 2017

  • Organic fertilizers have divergent effects on soil N2O emissions
    T He, J Yuan, J Luo, W Wang, J Fan, D Liu, W Ding
    Biology and Fertility of Soils, 55, 685-699, 60 citations, 2019

  • Extreme rainfall and snowfall alter responses of soil respiration to nitrogen fertilization: a 3‐year field experiment
    Z Chen, Y Xu, X Zhou, J Tang, Y Kuzyakov, H Yu, J Fan, W Ding
    Global Change Biology, 23(8), 3403-3417, 60 citations, 2017

Gizaw Tilahun | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Mr.  Gizaw  Tilahun | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research,  Ethiopia

Gizaw Wegayehu Tilahun is a skilled plant breeder and agronomist with over 7 years of experience in research, particularly in plant breeding, agronomy, crop protection, and participatory breeding. He specializes in barley, potatoes, garlic, vegetables, and highland seed spices. He is currently a Researcher I at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Kulumsa Center, where he conducts extensive research on crop improvement and disease management. His work involves improving crop varieties for better resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses, and he actively engages smallholder farmers in applying advanced agricultural technologies.

Profile:

Education:

  • MSc. in Plant Breeding – Hawassa University, Ethiopia (2022)
    Thesis: Phenotypic Variability and Participatory Selection of Food Barley Genotypes for Moisture Stress

  • BSc. in Plant Science – Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia (2015)

Professional Experience:

  • Researcher I (2024 – Present) – Focus on potato, garlic, vegetables, spices, root, and tuber crops, proposal writing, data collection, and analysis.

  • Associate Researcher (2022 – 2024) – Conducted research on various crops and their performance under different conditions.

  • Assistant Researcher II (2018 – 2022) – Contributed to studies on vegetables, potatoes, and root crops.

  • Agronomist Supervisor at Almeta Impex (2016), managing disease, insect, and nutrient deficiency monitoring.

Selected Publications:

  • Tilahun, G.W., Zeleke, A.A., & Limeneh, D.F. (2025). Agronomic Evaluation and Genetic Variability Studies on Fenugreek. Ecological Genetics and Genomics

  • Tilahun, G.W., Fufa, N., et al. (2024). Stability and Performance of Potato Varieties in Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural Research

  • Tilahun, G.W., Galalcha, D.T., et al. (2023). Genetic Diversity of Ethiopian Coriander Accessions. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management

Memberships:

  • Ethiopian Crop Science Society

  • Ethiopian Horticulture Science Society

  • Coffee Science Society

  • Protection Science Society

Zhizhou Ren | Agricultural Products | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Zhizhou Ren | Agricultural Products |  Best Researcher Award

postgraduate at College of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing Agricultural University, China

Zhizhou Ren is a postgraduate researcher specializing in smart agriculture and non-destructive detection of agricultural products. His work focuses on integrating hyperspectral imaging, electronic noses, and deep learning for efficient wheat disease detection. He has published two SCI papers in high-impact journals and developed the GFNN model, achieving 98.76% accuracy in disease identification. Ren has contributed to four major collaborative projects and holds one patent. As a member of the China Electronics Society, he actively engages in research that enhances precision agriculture and food security.

Profile:

🔬 Research Focus:

Zhizhou Ren specializes in smart agriculture and non-destructive detection of agricultural products. His research integrates hyperspectral imaging, electronic noses, and deep learning algorithms to detect wheat diseases efficiently.

📚 Key Contributions:

  • Developed the GFNN model for detecting VOCs using an electronic nose, achieving 98.76% accuracy in wheat disease detection.
  • Published two SCI papers in Q1 and Q2 journals, including Agriculture-Basel and International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
  • Holds one patent and has contributed to four major collaborative projects funded by Jiangsu Province.

🏆 Achievements & Collaborations:

  • Active member of the China Electronics Society.
  • Engaged in consultancy and industry projects, contributing to agricultural disease management and food security.
  • Participated in prestigious research programs, including the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province.

Citations:

Citations: 948 (All), 947 (Since 2020)
h-index: 11 (All), 11 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 11 (All), 11 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • QPLEX: Duplex Dueling Multi-Agent Q-Learning
    J. Wang, Z. Ren, T. Liu, Y. Yu, C. Zhang
    Ninth International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR 2021) – 550 citations

  • Exploration via Hindsight Goal Generation
    Z. Ren, K. Dong, Y. Zhou, Q. Liu, J. Peng
    Thirty-third Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS 2019) – 99 citations

  • Towards Understanding Cooperative Multi-Agent Q-Learning with Value Factorization
    J. Wang, Z. Ren, B. Han, J. Ye, C. Zhang
    Thirty-fifth Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS 2021) – 61 citations

  • Proximal Exploration for Model-guided Protein Sequence Design
    Z. Ren, J. Li, F. Ding, Y. Zhou, J. Ma, J. Peng
    Thirty-ninth International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2022) – 47 citations

  • Generalizable Episodic Memory for Deep Reinforcement Learning
    H. Hu, J. Ye, G. Zhu, Z. Ren, C. Zhang
    Thirty-eighth International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2021) – 43 citations

  • Off-Policy Reinforcement Learning with Delayed Rewards
    B. Han, Z. Ren, Z. Wu, Y. Zhou, J. Peng
    Thirty-ninth International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2022) – 41 citations

  • Learning Long-Term Reward Redistribution via Randomized Return Decomposition
    Z. Ren, R. Guo, Y. Zhou, J. Peng
    Tenth International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR 2022 Spotlight) – 39 citations

  • On the Estimation Bias in Double Q-Learning
    Z. Ren, G. Zhu, H. Hu, B. Han, J. Chen, C. Zhang
    Thirty-fifth Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS 2021) – 24 citations

  • Self-Organized Polynomial-Time Coordination Graphs
    Q. Yang, W. Dong, Z. Ren, J. Wang, T. Wang, C. Zhang
    Thirty-ninth International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2022) – 13 citations

  • Efficient Meta Reinforcement Learning for Preference-based Fast Adaptation
    Z. Ren, A. Liu, Y. Liang, J. Peng, J. Ma
    Thirty-sixth Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS 2022) – 12 citations

  • Object-Oriented Dynamics Learning through Multi-Level Abstraction
    G. Zhu, J. Wang, Z. Ren, Z. Lin, C. Zhang
    Thirty-fourth AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI 2020) – 11 citations

  • Full-Atom Peptide Design based on Multi-modal Flow Matching
    J. Li, C. Cheng, Z. Wu, R. Guo, S. Luo, Z. Ren, J. Peng, J. Ma
    Forty-first International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2024) – 7 citations

  • Enhancing Protein Mutation Effect Prediction through a Retrieval-Augmented Framework
    R. Guo, R. Wang, R. Wu, Z. Ren, J. Li, S. Luo, Z. Wu, Q. Liu, J. Peng, J. Ma
    Thirty-eighth Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS 2024) – 1 citation

  • Bridging Distribution Gaps: Invariant Pattern Discovery for Dynamic Graph Learning
    Y. Jin, M. Wang, Y. Xiong, Z. Ren, C. Huo, F. Zhu, J. Zhang, G. Wang, H. Chen
    World Wide Web 27 (4), 44 (2024)

 

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.

 

Shefali Boonerjee | Agriculture Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Shefali Boonerjee | Agriculture Economics | Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientific Officer at  Bangladesh Tea Research Institute,  Bangladesh

Dr. Shefali Boonerjee is a Senior Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI), specializing in plant tissue culture, molecular biology, and statistical interpretation of laboratory results. With over 20 years of research experience, she has made significant contributions to tea plant genetics, micropropagation, and clonal development. Dr. Boonerjee earned her Ph.D. in Plant Tissue Culture and Molecular Biology from the University of Dhaka, focusing on genetic diversity analysis and in vitro regeneration of tea clones. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and actively participates in scientific training and collaborations. Her expertise includes Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation, RAPD analysis, and hybridization techniques. In addition to her research, she has received international training in tea quality assurance and genetic resource conservation.

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🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Plant Tissue Culture & Molecular Biology (2019) – University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Research: Genetic diversity & in vitro regeneration of tea (Camellia sinensis L.)
  • M.Sc. in Botany (1997) – University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
    Focus: Micropropagation & somatic embryogenesis in onion (Allium cepa L.)
  • B.Sc. in Botany (1996) – University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

🔬 Research & Expertise:

  • 20+ years of experience in plant tissue culture, molecular biology & statistical analysis
  • Specialized in tea plant micropropagation, genetic diversity analysis, and breeding
  • Skilled in in vitro culture, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, and RAPD analysis

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience:

  • Senior Scientific Officer (2015–Present), BTRI – Statistics & Economics Division
  • Scientific Officer (2005–2015), BTRI – Botany Division
  • Research Fellow (2004–2005), Bangladesh Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

📚 Notable Publications:

  • Co-authored several research papers on tea cultivation, micropropagation, and genetic diversity in reputed journals like Journal of Agriculture and Food Research and Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology.

🌍 International Training & Visits:

  • Tea Tasting & Quality Assurance – India 🇮🇳 (2015)
  • Tea Culture & Industry Development – China 🇨🇳 (2021)
  • Scientific Writing Training – Thailand 🇹🇭 (2014)

🛠️ Technical & Computer Skills:

  • Plant Tissue Culture: Media prep, micropropagation (tea, onion, orchid, potato)
  • Molecular Techniques: PCR, RAPD, DNA isolation
  • Software: MS Office, R Programming, BLAST

Publication Top Notes:

  • Analysis of Growth Trends in Area, Production, and Yield of Tea in Bangladesh
    JK Saha, KMM Adnan, SA Sarker, S Boonerjee
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Vol. 4, 100136 (2021) – 32 citations
  • Genetic Diversity Analysis of Eighteen Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) Clones of Bangladesh Through RAPD
    S Boonerjee, MN Islam, MI Hoque, RH Sarker
    Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology, Vol. 23(2), pp. 189-199 (2013) – 14 citations
  • Endogenous Bacterial Contamination of Plant Tissue Culture Materials: Identification and Control Strategy
    M Ali, S Boonerjee, MN Islam, ML Saha, MI Hoque, RH Sarker
    Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology, Vol. 28(1), pp. 99-108 (2018) – 11 citations
  • Development of In Vitro Micropropagation System in Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis L.) Using Shoot Tip and Nodal Segment Explants
    S Boonerjee, MI Hoque, RH Sarker
    Tea Journal of Bangladesh, Vol. 42, pp. 21-30 (2013) – 5 citations
  • Genetic Diversity Analysis and Development of In Vitro Regeneration System in Selected Clones of Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) Plant
    S Boonerjee
    Ph.D. Thesis, University of Dhaka (2019) – 1 citation
  • In Vitro Clonal Propagation of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Through Shoot Tip Culture
    S Boonerjee, PK Sen, MF Alam, SMM Rahman
    Khulna University Studies, pp. 49-53 (2006) – 1 citation
  • Micropropagation of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Through Bulblet Formation
    S Boonerjee, PK Sen, MF Alam, SMM Rahman
    Khulna University Studies, pp. 55-58 (2006) – 1 citation
  • Consumption and Export Potential of Tea in Bangladesh: A Field Study
    S Boonerjee, MA Islam, SM Islam, SK Paul, MT Uddin, MS Alamgir
    Shah, Consumption and Export Potential of Tea in Bangladesh: A Field Study

 

Ricardo Loiola Edvan | Forage farming | AgriLeadership in Academia Award

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Prof. Dr Ricardo Loiola Edvan |  Forage farming |  AgriLeadership in Academia Award

Professor at UFPI, Brazil

Dr. Ricardo Loiola Edvan is a CNPq Productivity Fellow (Level 2) and a professor at the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), Brazil. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the Federal University of Ceará (2013) and a Master’s in Animal Science from the Federal University of Paraíba (2010). His research focuses on forage production, pasture management, dry matter conservation, and leguminous species like Gliricidia sepium.

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📚 Formação Acadêmica:

  • 🎓 Doutorado em Zootecnia – Universidade Federal do Ceará (2013)
  • 🎓 Mestrado em Zootecnia – Universidade Federal da Paraíba (2010)
  • 🎓 Graduação em Agronomia – Universidade Federal do Ceará (2006)
  • 📜 Especialização em Agroecologia – Universidade Federal da Paraíba (2008)

🔬 Áreas de Pesquisa:

  • Forragicultura e Pastagens 🌿
  • Produção e conservação de volumosos 🐄
  • Uso sustentável de recursos agrícolas 🌱

📊 Projetos de Pesquisa Recentes:

  • Desenvolvimento de cápsulas purificadoras de água
  • Uso do soro de leite na produção de silagem de milho
  • Avaliação de estratégias para armazenamento de grãos de milho
  • Hidrogéis multifuncionais como biofertilizantes sustentáveis

🏫 Atuação Acadêmica e Extensão:

  • Professor do curso de Zootecnia na UFPI
  • Representante do Colegiado do Curso de Bacharelado em Zootecnia
  • Coordenação e participação em projetos de pesquisa e extensão
  • Organização de workshops internacionais sobre microbiologia em silagem

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1273
  • Citations Since 2020: 883
  • h-index: 20 (16 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 44 (29 since 2020)

Publication Title Format:

  1. Livestock farming as a stabilizing activity in the Brazilian semiarid region
    MJF Coutinho, MS Souza Carneiro, RL Edvan, AP Pinto
    Veterinary and Animal Science, 20(3), 434-441 (2013)
  2. Resilience of cactus pear genotypes in a tropical semi-arid region subject to climatic cultivation restriction
    RL Edvan, RRM Mota, TP Dias-Silva, RR Nascimento, SV Sousa, …
    Scientific Reports, 10(1), 10040 (2020)
  3. Nutritional value of mombaça grass (Panicum maximum Jacq.) silages harvested according to regrowth ages
    WA Vasconcelos, IN Santos, AM Zanine, TF Pinto, WC Lima, …
    Brazilian Journal of Animal Health and Production, 10(4), 874-884 (2009)
  4. Correlations and path analysis of morphological and yield traits of cactus pear accessories
    DG Neder, FR Costa, RL Edvan, LT Souto Filho
    Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology, 13, 203-207 (2013)
  5. Silages in the form of diet based on spineless cactus and buffelgrass
    AJS Macedo, EM Santos, GGL Araujo, RL Edvan, JS Oliveira, AF Perazzo, …
    African Journal of Range & Forage Science, 35(2), 121-129 (2018)
  6. Fermentation profile and bromatological composition of sorghum silages as a function of nitrogen fertilization
    CHO Macedo, AP Andrade, EM Santos, DS Silva, TC Silva, RL Edvan
    Brazilian Journal of Animal Health and Production, 13, 371-382 (2012)
  7. Production, composition, fatty acid profile and sensory analysis of goat milk in goats fed buriti oil
    JS Morais, LR Bezerra, AMA Silva, MJ Araujo, RL Oliveira, RL Edvan, …
    Journal of Animal Science, 95(1), 395-406 (2017)
  8. Fermentation profile and nutritional value of sesame silage compared to usual silages
    DS Amorim, R Loiola Edvan, RR Nascimento, LR Bezerra, …
    Italian Journal of Animal Science, 19(1), 230-239 (2020)
  9. Agronomic divergence of sorghum hybrids for silage yield in the semiarid region of Paraiba
    TC Silva, EM Santos, JAG Azevedo, RL Edvan, AF Perazzo, RMA Pinho, …
    Brazilian Journal of Animal Science, 40, 1886-1893 (2011)
  10. Effect of shading and canopy height on pasture of Andropogon gayanus in silvopastoral system
    GL of Oliveira, ME of Oliveira, E of Oliveira Macêdo, AC Andrade, …
    Agroforestry Systems, 94, 953-962 (2020)
  11. Major metabolic diseases affecting cows in transition period
    LR Bezerra, CB Oliveira Neto, MJ Araujo, RL Edvan, …
    International Journal of Biology, 6(3), 85-94 (2014)
  12. Innovative hydrogels made from babassu mesocarp for technological application in agriculture
    HR Sousa, IS Lima, LML Neris, AS Silva, AMSS Nascimento, …
    Journal of Molecular Liquids, 376, 121463 (2023)
  13. Agronomic characteristics and chemical composition of Gliricidia sepium grown under different residual heights in different seasons
    SF Silva, MSS Carneiro, RL Edvan, ES Pereira, LB Morais Neto, …
    Agricultural Science and Research: Latin American Science Magazine, … (2017)
  14. Methionine microencapsulated with a carnauba (Copernicia prunifera) wax matrix for protection from degradation in the rumen
    JP of Carvalho Neto, LR Bezerra, AL of Silva, JFP of Moura, …
    Livestock Science, 228, 53-60 (2019)
  15. Methods for estimating forage mass in pastures in a tropical climate
    RL Edvan, LR Bezerra, CAT Marques, MSS Carneiro, RL Oliveira, …
    Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 39(1), 36-45 (2016)
  16. Chemical composition, fermentative characteristics, and in situ ruminal degradability of elephant grass silage containing Parkia platycephala pod meal and urea
    LA Costa, MJ Araujo, RL Edvan, LR Bezerra, AR Sousa, FJC Viana, …
    Tropical Animal Health and Production, 52, 3481-3492 (2020)
  17. Changes in hematological biomarkers of Nellore cows at different reproductive stages
    WDC Oliveira, TPD Silva, MJ Araujo, RL Edvan, RL Oliveira, LR Bezerra
    Acta Scientiarum. Animal Sciences, 41, e45725 (2019)
  18. Use of cacti in animal feed and their storage after harvest
    CBM Carvalho, RL Edvan, M Carvalho, ALA Reis, RR Birth
    Archives of Zootechnics, 67(259), 440-446 (2018)
  19. Agronomic characteristics and chemical composition of forage cactus according to different planting systems
    MJA Peixoto, MSS Carneiro, DS Amorim, RL Edvan, ES Pereira, M Costa
    Archives of Zootechnics, 67(257), 35-39 (2018)
  20. Fermentation losses of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) silages with increasing levels of gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) hay
    WF Pacheco, M. S. de Souza Carneiro, A. P. Pinto, R. L. Edvan, P. L. Arruda, …
    Acta Veterinaria Brasilica, 8(3), 155-162 (2014)

 

Stefan Gordanic | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Stefan Gordanic |  Agronomy |  Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at  Institute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančic”,  Serbia

Stefan Gordanić is a researcher at the Institute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr. Josif Pančić” in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia. He specializes in the study of medicinal plants and their potential therapeutic applications. Stefan is actively involved in scientific research and has contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field of plant-based medicine. He is passionate about exploring the bioactive compounds found in medicinal plants and their impact on human health.

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Education:

  • 2018: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Crop Farming), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2018–2019: Master of Science in Agriculture (Land and Water Management), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2019–2024: Ph.D. Studies in Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Professional Experience:

  • 2018–2019: Agricultural Advisory Service, PSSS Loznica
  • 2019–2020: Zemun Polje (ZP) Maize Institute
  • 2020–Present: Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia

Progress in Research Position:

  • 2020–Present: Research Trainee, Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2022–Present: Research Associate, Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia

Publication Top Notes:

  • The Natural Habitats, Nutrients, and Heavy Metal Status of Wild Steppe Peony Populations in Serbia
    Marković, T., Tanasić, B., Gordanić, S., Lukić, M., Radanović, D.
    Horticulturae, 2024, 10(9), 972.
  • Improvement in Sustainable Production of Medicinal Herbs-Mint, Lemon Balm, and Marshmallow
    Simić, D., Janković, S., Popović, V., Nikolić, D., Gordanić, S.
    Agriculture and Forestry, 2024, 70(2), pp. 49–59.
  • Nutritional and Phytochemical Comparative Analysis of Conventional/Organic Maize Grain Before and After Subjection to Accelerated Aging Test – A Preliminary Study
    Golijan Pantović, J., Petronijević, R., Gordanić, S., Lekić, S., Kostić, A.Ž.
    Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 2024, 52(2), 13581.
  • A Detailed Survey of Agroecological Status of Allium ursinum Across the Republic of Serbia: Mineral Composition and Bioaccumulation Potential
    Gordanić, S.V., Kostić, A.Ž., Krstić, D., Marković, T., Moravčević, D.
    Heliyon, 2023, 9(11), e22134.
  • The Seed Traits Associated with Dormancy and Germination of Herbaceous Peonies, Focusing on Species Native in Serbia and China
    Marković, T., Prijić, Ž., Xue, J., Lukić, M., Gordanić, S.
    Horticulturae, 2022, 8(7), 585.
  • In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidative Activities of the Extracts of Petals of Paeonia lactiflora and Calendula officinalis Incorporated in the New Forms of Biobased Carriers
    Batinić, P.M., Milošević, M.D., Lukić, M.M., Bugarski, B.M., Marković, T.Lj.
    Food and Feed Research, 2022, 49(1), pp. 23–35.
  • Phytochemical Characterization and Antioxidant Potential of Allium ursinum L. Cultivated on Different Soil Types – A Preliminary Study
    Stefan, G., Dragoja, R., Sandra, V., Đorđe, M., Aleksandar, Ž.K.
    Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, 2022, 34(11), pp. 904–914.
  • Seed Health Treatments in Organic Seed Production
    Golijan-Pantović, J., Sečanski, M., Gordanić, S.
    Agriculture and Forestry, 2022, 68(4), pp. 41–57.

 

Petya Veleva | Agricultural Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Petya Veleva |  Agricultural Science |  Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Professor at  Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Petya Marinova Veleva is an expert in automated systems, artificial intelligence, and precision agriculture. She holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Machine Tools and a PhD in Automation of Engineering Labor and Systems for Automated Design. Dr. Veleva’s research focuses on intelligent data analysis, agricultural safety, and the application of artificial neural networks and Near Infrared Spectroscopy in agriculture and food safety. She has collaborated with renowned institutions, including Kobe University (Japan) and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany), and has published 34 journal articles and 6 books.

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Academic & Professional Background:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Petya Veleva holds a Master’s degree in “Mechanical Engineering Technology and Machine Tools” and a PhD in “Automation of the Engineering Labor and Systems for Automated Design.” Her research focuses on automated systems for data analysis, artificial intelligence in precision agriculture, intelligent animal husbandry, and food safety evaluation, with specializations in artificial neural networks, Near Infrared Spectroscopy, and Aquaphotomics. She has gained valuable international experience through JSPS Fellowship in Japan, and research mobility at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany) and the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (Romania).

Research & Innovations:

Dr. Veleva has completed 39 research projects and is currently involved in 6 ongoing projects. Her work has resulted in 34 journal publications (SCI, Scopus), 6 books, and 1 patent. She collaborates with prestigious institutions like Kobe University (Japan), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany), and the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (Romania). She is also a member of the editorial board of the journal SLOVJANI.info and has an h-index of 5 in Scopus.

Contributions:

Dr. Veleva’s research contributes to advancements in sustainable agriculture, smart crop production, and intelligent animal husbandry. Her work supports human health, bioeconomy, and quality of life through innovative applications of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in agriculture.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Impact of Different Sugar Syrups on the Development of the Fat Body in Worker Bees (Apis mellifera macedonica)
    Agriculture (2025-01-02)
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture15010083
  • Exploring Microelement Fertilization and Visible–Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Enhanced Productivity in Capsicum annuum and Cyprinus carpio Aquaponic Systems
    Plants (2024-12-20)
    DOI: 10.3390/plants13243566
  • Differentiation of Amaranthus Species and Estimation of Their Polyphenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Potential Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
    Plants (2024-11-30)
    DOI: 10.3390/plants13233370
  • Assessment of Tomato Quality through Near-Infrared Spectroscopy—Advantages, Limitations, and Integration with Multivariate Analysis Techniques
    Conference Paper (2024-08-08)
    DOI: 10.3390/engproc2024070034
  • Indirect Determination of Basic Tomato Quality Parameters Using Color Digital Images
    Conference Paper (2024-08-06)
    DOI: 10.3390/engproc2024070024
  • Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Rapid Differentiation of Fresh and Frozen–Thawed Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
    Sensors (2024-06-04)
    DOI: 10.3390/s24113620
  • Evaluating the Performance and Practicality of a Multi-Parameter Assessment System with Design, Comparative Analysis, and Future Directions
    Sustainability (2024-05-14)
    DOI: 10.3390/su16104124
  • Detection of Fungal Diseases in Lettuce by VIR-NIR Spectroscopy in Aquaponics
    Microorganisms (2023)
    DOI: 10.3390/MICROORGANISMS11092348
  • Non-Destructive Determination of Plant Pigments Based on Mobile Phone Data
    TEM Journal-Technology Education Management Informatics (2023)
    DOI: 10.18421/TEM123-23
  • An Aquaphotomics Approach for Investigation of Water-Stress-Induced Changes in Maize Plants
    Sensors (2023-12-07)
    DOI: 10.3390/s23249678
  • Influence of Some Environmental Factors on Summer Phytoplankton Community Structure in the Varna Bay, Black Sea (1992–2019)
    Water (2023-04-25)
    DOI: 10.3390/w15091677