Matheus Massariol Suela | Crop Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Matheus Massariol Suela |  Crop Science |  Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate at  Federal University of Viçosa (UFV)/University of Florida (UF), United States

Matheus Massariol Suela is a Ph.D. candidate in Genetics and Breeding based in Viçosa, Brazil. A Brazilian national born on March 22, 1997, Matheus is a dedicated researcher with a focus on quantitative genetics. His expertise includes applying statistical methods in Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and Genomic Selection (GWS), key approaches in understanding genetic variation and improving breeding programs.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Genetics and Breeding (July 2021 – Present), Federal University of Viçosa
    Project: Structural Equation Models for genome-wide studies in Glycine max and Coffea arabica.
  • Sandwich Ph.D. Period (May 2024 – Present), University of Florida
    Focus: Quantitative genetics for blueberry and coffee breeding, with Ph.D. Patricio Muñoz and Ph.D. Felipe Ferrão.
  • M.Sc. in Genetics and Breeding (March 2020 – June 2021), Federal University of Viçosa
  • B.Sc. in Agronomy (March 2015 – December 2019), Federal University of Viçosa
  • Agricultural Technician (March 2012 – December 2014), Federal Institute of Espírito Santo – Campus Itapina

Research and Professional Experience:

  • Extensive experience in genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and genomic selection (GWS) using Structural Equation Models (SEM) and Bayesian networks.
  • Currently researching and implementing advanced genetic approaches in blueberry and coffee breeding.
  • Internship and project participation in agronomic and breeding-focused programs, including Agroconsult’s Harvest Rally and research on traits in rice, soy, and coffee.

Computational Skills:

  • Programming: Advanced R, Intermediate C, Basic Python
  • Data Analysis Tools: Power BI, Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Developed Software: ECERSEM-AdaptStab (Structural Equation Models for adaptability and stability analysis in crop breeding)

Awards and Recognitions:

  • 2nd Place – GDM Innovation Award 40 years, 2023
  • Silver Medal – Presidente Arthur da Silva Bernardes for academic performance in Agronomy, 2020
  • 2nd Place – Brazilian Agricultural Olympics, 2014

Publication Top Notes 📚

  1. Integrating Environmental Covariates into Adaptability and Stability Analyses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach for Cotton Breeding
    Agriculture, 2024-10-28 | DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14111914
  2. Updating knowledge in estimating the genetics parameters: Multi-trait and Multi-Environment Bayesian analysis in rice
    Scientia Agricola, 2023 | DOI: 10.1590/1678-992x-2022-0056
  3. Genome-wide association study for morphological, physiological, and productive traits in Coffea arabica using structural equation models
    Tree Genetics & Genomes, 2023-06 | DOI: 10.1007/s11295-023-01597-8
  4. Regional heritability mapping and genome‐wide association identify loci for rice traits
    Crop Science, 2022-03 | DOI: 10.1002/csc2.20706
  5. Structural equation models for genome-wide association study in Coffea arabica
    2021-07-27 | DOI: 10.47328/ufvbbt.2021.164
  6. Combined index of genomic prediction methods applied to productivity
    Ciência Rural, 2019 | DOI: 10.1590/0103-8478cr20181008
  7. New insights into genomic selection through population-based non-parametric prediction methods
    Scientia Agricola, 2019-07 | DOI: 10.1590/1678-992x-2017-0351

 

Zongho Kom | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Zongho Kom |  Agricultural  | Best Researcher Award

University Of Venda,  South Africa

Dr. Zongho Kom holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Venda, South Africa, where he also completed his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Sciences. He is currently a Doctoral Fellow at the University of Venda, engaged in research, publications, and supervising postgraduate students. Dr. Kom has previously worked as a Project Administrator for the South Africa/Flander Climate Adaptation Research and Training Partnership and as a Coordinator of Conservation Technology in Chad.

 

Publication Profile

Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Geography
    University of Venda, South Africa
  • Master of Environmental Sciences (Geography)
    University of Venda, South Africa
  • Bachelor of Environmental Sciences Honours (Geography)
    University of Venda, South Africa

Career History:

  • Doctoral Fellowship, University of Venda
    June 2021 – Present
    Responsibilities include conducting research, publishing findings, and supervising postgraduate students.
  • Project Administrator / Teaching Postgraduate, University of Venda
    South Africa/Flander Climate Adaptation Research and Training Partnership (SAF-ADAPT)
  • Coordinator of Conservation Technology, African Parks
    Chad (September 2020 – April 2021)
  • Administrator of GIS Certificate Course / Facilitator and Senior Tutor, University of Venda
    January 2013 – 2019
    Taught various environmental courses in Geography.

Research Interests:

Dr. Kom’s research focuses on climate change adaptation policies, environmental awareness, sustainable livelihoods, smallholder farming systems, indigenous knowledge systems, food security, and geospatial analysis.

Grants and Fellowships:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Venda
  • National Research Foundation (NRF) Doctoral Fellowship Grant
  • NRF Student Travel Grant for the American Association of Geographers (2017)
  • Travel grant for the International Geographical Union (2015)

Memberships:

  • South Africa for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
  • Society of South Africa Geographers (SSAG)

Publication Top Notes

  • Smallholder Farmers Multinomial Choice Analysis for Climate Change and Variability in Limpopo Province, South Africa
    Year: 2024 | Type: Book Chapter
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-2926-5_4
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Melanie D. Nicolau, Solomon E. Uhunamure, Sylvester Mpandeli, Nthaduleni S. Nethengwe, Jacobus N. Steyn, Karabo Shale, Pindulo Ramasunga, Hector Chikoore
  • Indigenous and Local Knowledge: Instruments Towards Achieving SDG2: A Review in an African Context
    Year: 2024-10-21 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.3390/su16209137
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Nthaduleni Samuel Nethengwe
  • The Use of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Practices to Enhance Food Security in Vhembe District, South Africa
    Year: 2024-09 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.1007/s40003-024-00716-8
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Melanie D. Nicolau, Shandukani C. Nenwiini
  • Climate Change, Food Security and Farmers’ Livelihoods: A Case Study in Limpopo Province, South Africa
    Year: 2024-05-14 | Type: Preprint
    DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4172452/v1
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Melanie D. Nicolau
  • Understanding Links Between Water Scarcity and Violent Conflicts in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin Using the Water Footprint Concept
    Year: 2024-02 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.1029/2023EF004013
    Contributors: Elias Nkiaka, Robert G. Bryant, Zongho Kom
  • Indigenous Knowledge Indicators Employed by Farmers for Adaptation to Climate Change in Rural South Africa
    Year: 2023-11-10 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2022.2086854
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Nthaduleni S. Nethengwe, Sylvester Mpandeli, Hector Chikoore
  • Determinants of Small-scale Farmers’ Choice and Adaptive Strategies in Response to Climatic Shocks in Vhembe District, South Africa
    Year: 2022-04 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.1007/s10708-020-10272-7
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, N. S. Nethengwe, N. S. Mpandeli, H. Chikoore
  • Climate Change Grounded on Empirical Evidence as Compared with the Perceptions of Smallholder Farmers in Vhembe District, South Africa
    Year: 2020-08 | Type: Journal Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0021909619891757
    Contributors: Zongho Kom, Nthaduleni S. Nethengwe, Sylvester Mpandeli, Hector Chikoore

 

David Hidalgo | Biological pest control | Best Researcher Award

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Mr David Hidalgo | Biological pest control |  Best Researcher Award

Investigador Agropecuario at  Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Agropecuarias INIAP, Ecuador

David Adrián Hidalgo Mata is an accomplished agricultural engineer and entomologist specializing in biological pest control. He earned his degree in Agricultural Engineering in 2004 from Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas (ESPE) in Ecuador and later pursued a Master of Science in Entomology, graduating from the National Agrarian University La Molina (UNALM) in Peru in 2019. David’s research focuses on developing sustainable pest management methods, including biological control tools, the rearing of predatory and parasitoid insects, and the use of entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi. His notable publications, such as the Manual for the Production of Entomopathogenic Fungi and Quality Analysis of Bioformulated Products, reflect his commitment to advancing eco-friendly pest control solutions. Recognized internationally, David was selected as a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Scientific Exchange Program fellow, conducting impactful research on tick control technologies at North Carolina State University. He is an active member of both the Entomological Society of Ecuador and the Entomological Society of Peru, contributing to the advancement of agricultural science in Latin America.

 

Publication Profile

🔬 Academic Background:

  • 2004: Graduated with a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas (ESPE), Ecuador.
  • 2019: Completed a Master of Science in Entomology from the National Agrarian University La Molina (UNALM), Peru.

🌱 Research Focus:

David’s work centers on innovative biological control methods in agriculture, specializing in the development of:

  • Biological control tools
  • Rearing of predatory and parasitoid insects
  • Use of entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi for pest management

🏅 Awards and Recognition:

David was selected as a fellow in the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Scientific Exchange Program (SEP), where he conducted research on tick control technologies at North Carolina State University under the mentorship of Dr. R. Michael Roe.

Publication Top Notes

  • Non-Chemical Control of Nymphal Longhorned Tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann 1901 (Acari: Ixodidae), Using Diatomaceous Earth
    Authors: DWWRMR Reuben A. Garshong, David Hidalgo, Loganathan Ponnusamy
    Insects, Vol. 15, Issue 11, Page 14, 2024
  • Optimization of Solid Substrates for the Production of Conidia of Beauveria spp. and Isaria spp.
    Authors: JMR Suarez, JPS Pazmiño, GAG Mendoza, MEN Parraga, HMD Adrian
    Emerging, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Page 16, 2024
  • Ovicidal Effect of Beauveria spp. on Rhipicephalus microplus Tick Eggs in Greenhouses
    Authors: KDL Sangucho, GAG Mendoza, RRÁ Vaca, MEN Parraga, DAH Mata
    Emerging, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Page 14, 2024
  • Tick Control Using Beauveria bassiana Strain INIAP L3B3 in Combination with Organic and Chemical Molecules
    Authors: LMH Montero, ABR Peláez, GAG Mendoza, MEN Parraga, HMD Adrian
    Emerging, Scientific Magazine, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Page 14, 2024
  • International Scientists Conduct Climate Smart Research at NC State
    CIPN North Carolina State University, 2023
  • Entomopathogenic Fungi for Tick Control
    YouTube Video, 2023
  • Manual for the Production of Entomopathogenic Fungi and Quality Analysis of Bioformulations
    Authors: D. Hidalgo, C. Tello
    INIAP Repository, 2022
  • Obtaining Entomopathogenic Fungi
    YouTube Video, 2022
  • Production of Entomopathogenic Fungi
    YouTube Video, 2022
  • Development of Biopesticides Based on Entomopathogenic Fungi
    YouTube Video, 2022
  • Breeding of Insects for the Production of Biological Control Agents
    YouTube Video, 2022
  • Plant Protection Laboratory – Soldier Fly
    YouTube Video, 2021
  • Development of a Pelleting Methodology for Beauveria bassiana with Peruvian Inputs
    Author: D.A. Hidalgo Mata
    National Agrarian University La Molina, 2019

 

Bramwel Wanjala | Crop health | Best Paper Award

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Mr Bramwel Wanjala | Crop health | Best Paper Award

Senior Research Scientist at  Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization,  Kenya

Dr. Bramwel Waswa Wanjala is an experienced research scientist at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), where he has worked since 2003. His research primarily focuses on plant disease diagnostics and molecular biology, particularly the epidemiology and management of critical diseases like Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN), Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSV), and sweetpotato viruses. Dr. Wanjala has contributed to the development of laboratory protocols, training of personnel, and the establishment of standardized practices that ensure high-quality lab operations. His work includes using genetic markers such as AFLP, SSRs, SRAP, and ISSR to analyze crop diversity, helping enhance agricultural resilience in Kenya. Dr. Wanjala’s expertise has made him a key figure in plant pathology research, where he supports capacity-building efforts and advances diagnostic methodologies for sustainable agriculture.

 

Publication Profile

Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology (Expected Dec 2022) – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2013) – Egerton University

Expertise:

Dr. Wanjala is a skilled research scientist specializing in plant disease diagnostics, molecular biology, and crop germplasm management. His work has focused on critical plant diseases in Kenya, including Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) and various sweetpotato viruses, employing advanced techniques like ELISA, PCR, Q-PCR, and LAMP. At the International Potato Center (CIP), he led sweetpotato virus diagnostics and developed innovative technologies for rapid vine multiplication, like sandponics, significantly aiding the sweetpotato seed system in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Contributions and Achievements:

  • Capacity Building: Trained numerous researchers and technical staff in virus diagnostics across East and Central Africa, including for KEPHIS.
  • Diagnostic Innovations: Validated a ClonDiag Microarray for sweetpotato virus detection, reducing testing time from 6 months to 2 days.
  • MLN Lab Establishment: Set up a diagnostic lab for MLN and trained stakeholders in disease identification and management.
  • Prebasic Seed Production: Helped establish a sustainable sweetpotato seed production system with KEPHIS, distributing over 150,000 vines to farmers.

Professional Affiliations:

  • International Society for Tropical Root Crops (African Branch)
  • African Biotechnology Stakeholders Forum (ABSF)
  • Trustee and Director of Economic Empowerment, JEDIMU Trust

Publication Top Notes

  • “Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification assays for on-site detection of the main sweetpotato infecting viruses”
  • “Comparative analysis for producing sweetpotato pre-basic seed using sandponics and conventional systems”
  • “Improving rapid multiplication of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L. (Lam) pre-basic seed using sandponics technology in East Africa”
  • “Storage root yield of sweetpotato as influenced by sweetpotato leaf curl virus and its interaction with sweetpotato feathery mottle virus and Sweetpotato chlorotic stunt virus in Kenya”
  • “Yield potential of sandponically produced sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) pre-basic seed for selected genotypes”

 

Mohd Huzairi Mohd Zainudin | Livestock waste management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Mohd Huzairi  Mohd Zainudin |  Livestock waste management |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher at  Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr. Mohd Huzairi Mohd Zainudin, a Malaysian Research Officer at UPM’s Laboratory of Sustainable Animal Production and Biodiversity, Institute of Tropical Agriculture & Food Security, has built a notable career in environmental biotechnology. Born on October 26, 1983, Dr. Huzairi earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Biotechnology from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2015, following an M.Sc. (2009) and a B.Sc. (2005) in Biotechnology from the same institution. His research focuses on microbial ecology, composting, organic waste treatment, and sustainable biomass utilization, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability.

Publication Profile

Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Biotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2015
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Biotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2009
  • B.Sc. in Biotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2005

Research Expertise:

Dr. Huzairi’s research focuses on Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology, Composting, Molecular Biology, Bioprocess Technology, Biomass Treatment, and Biocatalysts.

Professional Experience and Roles:

Dr. Huzairi has served as a reviewer for numerous international journals, including Frontiers in Microbiology, Scientific Reports, Environmental Pollution, and Bioresource Technology Reports. He is also a judge and guest editor in various symposiums and journals in biotechnology and environmental sciences.

Honors and Awards:

Notable awards include the Graduate Research Fellowship (2010–2013) from UPM, Excellent Service Award (2019), and several medals for his innovations in waste treatment and composting at national and international expos.

Citations:

All-Time Statistics

  • Citations: 725
  • h-index: 13
  • i10-index: 13

Since 2019

  • Citations: 524
  • h-index: 12
  • i10-index: 13

Publication Top Notes

  • Biochar enhanced the nitrifying and denitrifying bacterial communities during the composting of poultry manure and rice straw
    MH Zainudin, NA Mustapha, T Maeda, N Ramli, K Sakai, M Hassan
    Waste Management, 106, 240-249 (2020) — 143 citations
  • Effect of steam pretreatment on oil palm empty fruit bunch for the production of sugars
    S Shamsudin, UKM Shah, H Zainudin, S Abd-Aziz, SMM Kamal, Y Shirai, …
    Biomass and Bioenergy, 36, 280-288 (2012) — 135 citations
  • Indigenous cellulolytic and hemicellulolytic bacteria enhanced rapid co-composting of lignocellulose oil palm empty fruit bunch with palm oil mill effluent anaerobic sludge
    MHM Zainudin, MA Hassan, M Tokura, Y Shirai
    Bioresource Technology, 147, 632-635 (2013) — 94 citations
  • Cellulase Production from Treated Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Degradation by Locally Isolated Thermobifida fusca
    NAF Harun, AS Baharuddin, MHM Zainudin, EK Bahrin, MN Naim, …
    BioResources, 8 (1) (2013) — 52 citations
  • Enhancement of agro-industrial waste composting process via the microbial inoculation: a brief review
    MHM Zainudin, A Zulkarnain, AS Azmi, S Muniandy, K Sakai, Y Shirai, …
    Agronomy, 12 (1), 198 (2022) — 48 citations
  • Novel multifunctional plant growth–promoting bacteria in co-compost of palm oil industry waste
    CFS Chin, Y Furuya, MHM Zainudin, N Ramli, MA Hassan, Y Tashiro, …
    Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 124 (5), 506-513 (2017) — 42 citations
  • Bacterial community shift for monitoring the co-composting of oil palm empty fruit bunch and palm oil mill effluent anaerobic sludge
    MHM Zainudin, N Ramli, MA Hassan, Y Shirai, K Tashiro, K Sakai, …
    Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 44 (6), 869-877 (2017) — 41 citations
  • Bacterial community structure and biochemical changes associated with composting of lignocellulosic oil palm empty fruit bunch
    MHM Zainudin, MA Hassan, UKM Shah, N Abdullah, M Tokura, …
    BioResources, 9 (1), 316-335 (2013) — 37 citations
  • A highly thermostable crude endoglucanase produced by a newly isolated Thermobifida fusca strain UPMC 901
    MHM Zainudin, NA Mustapha, MA Hassan, EK Bahrin, M Tokura, …
    Scientific Reports, 9 (1), 13526 (2019) — 29 citations
  • Inhibition of methane production by the palm oil industrial waste phospholine gum in a mimic enteric fermentation
    NA Mustapha, SS Sharuddin, MHM Zainudin, N Ramli, Y Shirai, T Maeda
    Journal of Cleaner Production, 165, 621-629 (2017) — 24 citations
  • Utilization of glucose recovered by phase separation system from acid-hydrolysed oil palm empty fruit bunch for bioethanol production
    M Funaoka, T Shinano, Y Shirai, M Wakisaka, MA Hassan
    Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 35 (1), 117-126 (2012) — 22 citations
  • Effect of inorganic fertilizer application on soil microbial diversity in an oil palm plantation
    SS Salamat, MA Hassan, Y Shirai, AHM Hanif, MS Norizan, …
    BioResources, 16 (2), 2279-2302 (2021) — 20 citations
  • Indigenous cellulolytic aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacterial community enhanced the composting of rice straw and chicken manure with biochar addition
    MHM Zainudin, JT Singam, AQ Sazili, Y Shirai, MA Hassan
    Scientific Reports, 12 (1), 5930 (2022) — 15 citations
  • Enhanced biogas production from palm oil mill effluent supplemented with untreated oil palm empty fruit bunch biomass with a change in the microbial community
    AAM Ali, MHM Zainudin, A Idris, AS Baharuddin, A Sulaiman, …
    Japan Journal of Food Engineering, 13 (3), 37-41 (2012) — 8 citations
  • Enteric methane emission models for diverse beef cattle feeding systems in South-east Asia: A meta-analysis
    TP Tee, YM Goh, MHM Zainudin, SCL Candyrine, K Sommart, …
    Animal Feed Science and Technology, 294, 115474 (2022) — 5 citations
  • Improving Composting Process By Controlling Aeration Time
    KBB Abd Hamid, MHM Zainudin, MAA Samah, K Yunus
    International Journal of Applied Chemistry, 12 (1), 130-135 (2016) — 3 citations
  • Author Correction: A highly thermostable crude endoglucanase produced by a newly isolated Thermobifida fusca strain UPMC 901
    MHM Zainudin, NA Mustapha, MA Hassan, EK Bahrin, M Tokura, …
    Scientific Reports, 10 (2020) — 2 citations
  • Sustainable agricultural and livestock waste management through composting
    MHM Zainudin, MZ Mohd Yusoff, N Ramli, NH Mohd Yasin
    Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 8, 1412594 (2024) — 1 citation
  • Enzymatic Pretreatment Improved the In Vitro Ruminal Degradability of Oil Palm Fronds
    MA Azmi, AF Nicholas, AFM Azmi, MHM Zainudin, MT Yusof, Z Zakaria, …
    Catalysts, 12 (5), 461 (2022) — 1 citation
  • Improvement of bioethanol production in consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) via consortium of Aspergillus niger B2484 and Trichoderma asperellum B1581
    MFSM Ghazali, M Mustafa, NA Izzati, M Zainudin, NA Abd Aziz
    Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 29 (1) (2021) — 1 citation

 

Reza Mohammadi | Pest Control | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Reza Mohammadi |  Pest Control |  Best Researcher Award

Scientist at Agricultural Biotechnology Research institute of Iran

Dr. Reza Mohammadi Associate Professor, Department of Genomics Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII), North-West and West Region, Tabriz, Iran

Publication Profile

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Genetics (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), University of the Philippines Los Baños (2008-2012)
    Thesis: Genetic components and QTL analysis of salinity tolerance at reproductive stage in rice
  • M.Sc. in Plant Breeding, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran (1999-2002)
  • B.Sc. in Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Azad University of Tabriz, Iran (1994-1996)

Professional Experience:

  • Scientist, ABRII (2012–present)
    Focus: Genetic potential in perennial grasses, tissue culture, and micro-propagation.
  • Affiliate Ph.D. Scholar, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines (2008-2012)
    Focus: Genetic components and QTL mapping for salinity tolerance in rice.

Awards:

  • Outstanding Researcher, Isfahan Province (2007)
  • Outstanding Researcher, East Azarbaijan Province (2013)
  • Best Speaker and Best Poster, National Scientific Events (2003)

Research Impact:

  • Citations: 448 (362 since 2019)
  • h-index: 10 (9 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 11 (8 since 2019)

Publication Top Notes

  • Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci Associated with Yield and Yield Components Under Reproductive Stage Salinity Stress in Rice (Oryza sativa L.).
    R. Mohammadi, M.S. Mendioro, G.Q. Diaz, G.B. Gregorio, R.K. Singh. Journal of Genetics 93 (3), 433-443. (2013)
    Citations: 102
  • Genetic Analysis of Salt Tolerance at Seedling and Reproductive Stages in Rice (Oryza sativa).
    R. Mohammadi, M.S. Mendioro, G.Q. Diaz, G.B. Gregorio, R.K. Singh. Plant Breeding 133 (5), 548-559. (2014)
    Citations: 66
  • Establishment of an Efficient In Vitro Propagation Protocol for Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) and Confirmation of the Genetic Homogeneity.
    S. Amiri, R. Mohammadi. Scientific Reports 11 (173), 1-9. (2021)
    Citations: 37
  • Genetic Structure and Diversity Analysis of Tall Fescue Populations by EST-SSR and ISSR Markers.
    Z. Shahabzadeh, R. Mohammadi, R. Darvishzadeh, M. Jafari. Molecular Biology Reports. DOI: 10.1007/s11033-019-05173-z. (2019)
    Citations: 34
  • Antifungal Activity of Potential Probiotic Limosilactobacillus fermentum Strains and Their Role Against Toxigenic Aflatoxin-Producing Aspergilli.
    Y. Mahjoory, R. Mohammadi, M.A. Hejazi, Y. Nami. Scientific Reports 13 (1), 388. (2023)
    Citations: 20
  • ISSR-Based Study of Fine Fescue (Festuca ovina L.) Highlighted the Genetic Diversity of Iranian Accessions.
    R. Mohammadi, B. Panahi, S. Amiri. Cytology and Genetics 54 (3), 257-263. (2020)
    Citations: 18
  • The Effects of Cytokinin and Auxin Interactions on Proliferation and Rooting of Seedless Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. ‘Sultanine’.
    S. Amiri, R. Mohammadi, R. Akbari. Erwerbs-obstbau 61. (2019)
    Citations: 16
  • Effect of Plant Growth Regulator Combination on Direct In Vitro Regeneration of Persian Lilac (Melia azedarach L.).
    S. Amiri, B. Panahi, R. Mohammadi, F. Fattahi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India, Section B. (2019)
    Citations: 16
  • Phenotyping Protocols for Salinity and Other Problem Soils.
    J.A. Egdane, N.A. Vispo, R. Mohammadi, J. Amas, M.L. Katimbang, J.D. Platten, et al. Los Banos, Philippines: International Rice Research Institute 7 (8). (2003)
    Citations: 12
  • Cytogenetic and Crossability Studies in Hulled Wheat Collected from Central Zagros in Iran.
    A. Sheibanirad, A. Mirlohi, R. Mohammadi, P. Ehsanzadeh, et al. Plant Systematics and Evolution 300, 1895-1901. (2014)
    Citations: 11
  • Quantification of Ergovaline Using HPLC and Mass Spectrometry in Iranian Neotyphodium-Infected Tall Fescue.
    A. Sobhani Najafabadi, M.R. Mofid, R. Mohammadi, S. Moghim. Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 5 (2), 135-143. (2010)
    Citations: 10
  • The Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) In Vitro Direct Regeneration and Confirmation of the Genetic Fidelity.
    S. Amiri, R. Mohammadi. Plant Biosystems 154 (6), 786-791. (2020)
    Citations: 9
  • Investigation of Genetic Variation in Tall Wheat Grass (Agropyron elongatum (Host) Beauv.) Populations.
    R. Mohammadi, M. Khayyam-Nekouei, A.F. Mirlohi, K. Razmjoo. Iranian Journal of Rangelands and Forests Plant Breeding and Genetic 14 (3). (2006)
    Citations: 9
  • Isolation, Characterization, and Expression Profiling of Nucleoside Diphosphate Kinase Gene from Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinaceae Schreb.) (FaNDPK) Under Stress Conditions.
    Z. Shahabzadeh, R. Darvishzadeh, R. Mohammadi, M. Jafari. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 38, 175-186. (2020)
    Citations: 8
  • Genetic Variation and Heritability of Several Quantitative Traits in Selected Genotypes of Tall Fescue.
    R. Mohammadi, M. Khayyam-Nekouei, A.F. Mirlohi. Iranian Journal of Rangelands and Forests Plant Breeding and Genetic 14 (3). (2009)
    Citations: 8
  • Estimation of Yield Potential and Genetic Variation of Orchard Grass Genotypes (Dactylis glomerata).
    R. Mohammadi, M. Khayyam-Nekouei, M.M. Majidi, A.F. Mirlohi. Electronic Journal of Crop Production (EJCP) 3 (2), 139-158. (2010)
    Citations: 6
  • Investigation of Genetic Variation in Bromus inermis Leyss. Populations.
    R. Mohammadi, M. Khayyam-Nekouei, A.F. Mirlohi, K. Razmjoo. Journal of Rangelands and Forests Plants Breeding and Genetic Research 14 (3). (2006)
    Citations: 6
  • Genetic Diversity and Structure of Superior Spring Frost Tolerant Genotypes of Persian Walnut (Juglans regia L.) in East Azerbaijan Province of Iran, Characterized by Molecular Markers.
    H. Abbasi Holasou, H. Mohammadzadeh Jalaly, R. Mohammadi, B. Panahi. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 70 (2), 539-548. (2023)
    Citations: 5
  • Investigation of Genetic Diversity of Forage Yield and Morphological Traits in Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) Populations.
    H. Shahabzadeh, Z. Mohammadi, R. Darvishzadeh, M. Jafari, A. Alipour. Iranian Journal of Rangelands and Forests Plant Breeding and Genetic 14 (3). (2020)
    Citations: 5
  • Genetic Variability in Different Accessions of Agropyron Based on Morphological Traits.
    B. Rahnemoun, H. Hatami Maleki, R. Mohammadi. Modares Journal of Biotechnology 9 (4), 517-523. (2018)
    Citations: 5

 

Younes Rezaee Danesh | Plant Protection | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Younes Rezaee Danesh |  Plant Protection |  Best Researcher Award

Full Professor at  Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Turkey

Younes Rezaee Danesh is a Full Professor specializing in mycology, plant pathology, and biological control. His work focuses on symbiotic fungi, bio-fertilizers, and eco-friendly plant growth enhancers. He has held academic positions in Iran and Turkey, and led an EU-funded HORIZON 2020 project. With over 1000 citations, he has contributed significantly to sustainable agriculture research, collaborating with international partners and publishing numerous high-impact papers. He is also a member of various scientific societies and editorial boards. His research aims to promote plant resistance against abiotic and biotic stresses through microbial solutions.

Publication Profile

Academic and Professional Background:

Younes Rezaee Danesh has held various academic roles in multiple countries, beginning in 2007 at Urmia University, Iran. He has also led a HORIZON 2020 EU-funded project at the Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute in Ankara, Turkey. His research focuses on mycology, plant pathology, and biological control, emphasizing the eco-friendly use of symbiotic fungi as bio-fertilizers and biostimulants. With numerous international collaborations, Younes has over 1000 citations and is a member of several global scientific societies.

Research and Innovations:

  • Completed/Ongoing Research Projects:
    • Leader of 4 completed projects, co-researcher in 4 completed projects.
    • Currently leading 2 projects and acting as co-researcher in 2 others.
  • Citation Index:
    • H-Index: 16
    • More than 1000 citations
  • Consultancy/Industry Projects:
    • Advisor in 2 projects at the Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute, Ankara, Turkey.
    • Management Committee Member for COST Action Projects (COST 22158, COST 22142).
  • Books Published (ISBN):
    • Authored and contributed to 10 books and book chapters, including titles published by Springer and Elsevier.
  • Journals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.):
    • Published 73 papers in indexed journals.
  • Editorial Appointments:
    • Member of editorial boards in journals including International Journal of Agricultural Technology and Frontiers in Physiology.
  • Collaborations:
    • Extensive collaborations with research institutes and universities in countries such as Turkey, Hungary, Italy, and Spain.

Professional Memberships:

  • Life member in various scientific organizations, including the Asian Mycorrhizal Society and the Iranian Society of Plant Pathology.

Areas of Research:

  • Agricultural Sciences, Mycology, Plant Pathology, Biotechnology, Environmental Biology, and Microbial Genetics.

Contributions:

Younes Rezaee Danesh’s work has significantly impacted sustainable agriculture by promoting eco-friendly microbial solutions to enhance plant growth and stress resilience. His research on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant-microbe interactions has offered innovative biofertilization strategies, improving nutrient uptake and reducing dependence on chemical inputs. These contributions address critical challenges in food security, particularly in regions affected by drought and salinity.

Citations:

  • All time: 1046
  • Since 2019: 601

h-index:

  • All time: 16
  • Since 2019: 13

i10-index:

  • All time: 28
  • Since 2019: 17

Publication Top Notes

  • Mycorrhizal fungi: what we know and what should we know?
    EM Goltapeh, YR Danesh, R Prasad, A Varma
    Mycorrhiza: State of the Art, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Eco-function
    Citations: 121 (2008)
  • Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi on growth, essential oil production, and nutrients uptake in basil
    M Rasouli-Sadaghiani, A Hassani, M Barin, YR Danesh, F Sefidkon
    Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 4(21): 2222-2228
    Citations: 115 (2010)
  • Mycorrhiza: state of the art, genetics and molecular biology, eco-function, biotechnology, eco-physiology, structure and systematics
    A Varma
    Citations: 84 (2008)
  • Fungi as bioremediators
    EM Goltapeh, YR Danesh, A Varma
    Springer Science & Business Media
    Citations: 50 (2013)
  • Effects of heavy metal resistant soil microbes inoculation and soil Cd concentration on growth and metal uptake of millet, couch grass, and alfalfa
    M Rahmanian, K Habib, RD Younes, RS Mir Hasan
    African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(4): 403-410
    Citations: 31 (2011)
  • Genetic analysis of partial resistance to basal stem rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) in sunflower
    M Amouzadeh, R Darvishzadeh, P Haddadi, BA Mandoulakani
    Genetika (Belgrade), 45(3): 737-748
    Citations: 30 (2013)
  • Bioremediation and genetically modified organisms
    M Jafari, YR Danesh, EM Goltapeh, A Varma
    Fungi as Bioremediators: 433-451
    Citations: 29 (2012)
  • Mycoremediation of heavy metals
    YR Danesh, M Tajbakhsh, EM Goltapeh, A Varma
    Fungi as Bioremediators: 245-267
    Citations: 29 (2012)
  • Biological control of Fusarium basal rot of onion using Trichoderma harzianum and Glomus mosseae
    B Ghanbarzadeh, N Safaie, E Mohammadi Goltapeh, Y Rezaee Danesh
    Journal of Crop Protection, 5(3): 359-368
    Citations: 28 (2016)
  • Optimizing carrot hairy root production for monoxenic culture of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Iran
    YR Danesh, EM Goltapeh, A Alizadeh, MM Sanavy
    Journal of Biological Sciences, 6(1): 87-91
    Citations: 28 (2006)
  • Antagonistic effects of Trichoderma species in biocontrol of Armillaria mellea in fruit trees in Iran
    M Asef, E Goltapeh, Y Danesh
    Journal of Plant Protection Research, 48(2)
    Citations: 26 (2008)
  • Pathogenic interactions between Trichoderma species and Agaricus bisporus
    ME Goltapeh, Y Rezaei Danesh
    Journal of Agricultural Technology, 2: 29-37
    Citations: 24 (2006)
  • Effects of some biological agents on the growth and biochemical parameters of tomato plants infected with Alternaria solani (Ellis & Martin) Sorauer
    G Boyno, S Demir, YR Danesh
    European Journal of Plant Pathology, 162(1): 19-29
    Citations: 23 (2022)
  • Effects of thyme (zaatar) essential oil and some chemical compounds in the control of citrus bacterial canker in Iran
    S Samavi, N Hassanzadeh, MM Faghihi, YR Danesh
    Journal of Plant Pathology: 691-696
    Citations: 21 (2009)
  • Identification of Trichoderma species causing green mould in button mushroom farms, distribution and their relative abundance
    YR Danesh, EM Goltapeh, H Rohani
    Citations: 18 (2001)
  • Studies on interaction between Trichoderma species and Agaricus bisporus mycelium
    EM Goltapeh, YR Danesh
    Citations: 17 (2000)
  • Morphophysiological and biochemical responses of Zinnia elegans to different irrigation regimes in symbiosis with Glomus mosseae
    Z Heidari, MJ Nazarideljou, Y Rezaei Danesh, N Khezrinejad
    International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology, 3(1): 19-32
    Citations: 15 (2016)
  • The complex interplay between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and strigolactone: Mechanisms, synergies, applications and future directions
    G Boyno, Y Rezaee Danesh, S Demir, N Teniz, JM Mulet, R Porcel
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(23): 16774
    Citations: 14 (2023)
  • Foliar applications of ZnO and its nanoparticles increase safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) growth and yield under water stress
    M Ghiyasi, Y Rezaee Danesh, R Amirnia, S Najafi, JM Mulet, R Porcel
    Agronomy, 13(1): 192
    Citations: 14 (2023)
  • Rock phosphate solubilizing potential of soil microorganisms: advances in sustainable crop production
    B Khoshru, AF Nosratabad, D Mitra, M Chaithra, YR Danesh, G Boyno
    Bacteria, 2(2): 98-115
    Citations: 13 (2023)

 

Ali Reza Tavakoli | Crop Management | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr  Ali Reza Tavakoli |  Crop Management |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Agricultural Engineering Research Institute (AERI), Agricultural research, education and Extension organization (AREEO), Iran

Dr. Ali Reza Tavakoli is an esteemed agricultural engineer specializing in water productivity and irrigation management. With a PhD from the University of Tehran, his research focuses on improving water efficiency in agriculture through innovative irrigation techniques and sustainable practices. He holds the position of Associate Professor at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute and has played a pivotal role in various national projects aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and resource management.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • PhD in Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering
    University of Tehran, Paradise of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Karaj, Iran (2010)
    Thesis Title: Improving water productivity through integrated management of limited irrigation and advanced agricultural practices in rainfed cereal cultivation.
  • MSc in Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering
    University of Tehran, Paradise of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Karaj, Iran (1996)
    Research Title: Investigating the effects of deficit irrigation on sugar beet and determining production functions.
  • BSc in Irrigation Engineering
    Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran (1994)

Research Fields:

  • Water management and deficit irrigation
  • Single and supplemental irrigation
  • Water harvesting systems
  • Evaporation control management
  • Production functions and their software
  • Irrigation systems management
  • Analysis of macro projects and national policies
  • Cropping patterns and water productivity

Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor & Senior Researcher (Grade 32) promoting water productivity (2017 – Present)
  • Head of the Secretariat of the National Cropping Pattern (AREEO, since 2021)
  • Director of Studies and Evaluation at the Agricultural Education and Extension Institute
  • Senior Researcher at the Agricultural Education and Promotion Research Organization (since 2016)
  • Advisor to the Deputy Minister in Horticulture Affairs of Jihad e Agriculture (since 2016)
  • Member of National Policy Councils for Urmia Lake and Khuzestan region revitalization
  • Head of Technical and Engineering Research at Shahrood Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center
  • Extensive involvement in national and international agricultural projects, including collaborations with ICARDA.

Academic Achievements:

  • Citations: 1,168 (671 since 2019)
  • h-index: 16 (12 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 30 (21 since 2019)

Publication Top Notes

  1. The role of supplemental irrigation and nitrogen in producing bread wheat in the highlands of Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, TY Oweis
    Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    Volume: 65, Issue: 3, Pages: 225-236, Year: 2004
    Citations: 197
  2. Optimal applied water and nitrogen for winter wheat under variable seasonal rainfall and planning scenarios for consequent crops in a semi-arid region
    Authors: AR Sepaskhah, A Azizian, AR Tavakoli
    Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    Volume: 84, Issues: 1-2, Pages: 113-122, Year: 2006
    Citations: 73
  3. Evaluation of the AquaCrop model for barley production under deficit irrigation and rainfed condition in Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, MM Moghadam, AR Sepaskhah
    Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    Volume: 161, Pages: 136-146, Year: 2015
    Citations: 70
  4. Effects of Fumaria parviflora L on uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
    Authors: R Akrami, MH Hashempur, A Tavakoli, M Nimrouzi, M Sayadi, M Roodaki, …
    Journal: Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products
    Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Article: e39744, Year: 2016
    Citations: 46
  5. Improving rainwater productivity with supplemental irrigation in the upper Karkheh River Basin of Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, T Oweis, S Ashrafi, H Asadi, H Siadat, A Liaghat
    Publisher: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
    Year: 2010
    Citations: 39
  6. Effects of seed priming on seed vigor and grain yield of barley (Hordeum vulgare L. cv. Abidar) in rainfed conditions
    Authors: B Abd Alrahmani, GK Ghasemi, M Valizadeh, V Feiziasl, AR Tavakoli
    Journal: Iranian Journal of Crop Sciences
    Volume: 11, Issue: 444, Pages: 337-352, Year: 2010
    Citations: 30
  7. Robotic locomotion of three generations of a family tree of dynamical systems. Part II: Impulsive control of gait patterns
    Authors: A Tavakoli, Y Hurmuzlu
    Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics
    Volume: 73, Pages: 1991-2012, Year: 2013
    Citations: 29
  8. Robotic locomotion of three generations of a family tree of dynamical systems. Part I: Passive gait patterns
    Authors: A Tavakoli, Y Hurmuzlu
    Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics
    Volume: 73, Pages: 1969-1989, Year: 2013
    Citations: 25
  9. Principles and applications of deficit irrigation
    Authors: AR Sepaskhah, AR Tavakoli, SF Mousavi
    Publisher: Iranian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (IRNCID), Tehran
    Year: 2000
    Citations: 25
  10. Using internal sinusoidal fins and phase change material for performance enhancement of thermal energy storage systems: Heat transfer and entropy generation analyses
    Authors: A Tavakoli, M Farzaneh-Gord, A Ebrahimi-Moghadam
    Journal: Renewable Energy
    Volume: 205, Pages: 222-237, Year: 2023
    Citations: 23
  11. Urinary tract infection with Candida glabrata in a patient with spinal cord injury
    Authors: M Rahimkhani, M Saberian, A Mordadi, S Varmazyar, A Tavakoli
    Journal: Acta Medica Iranica
    Pages: 516-517, Year: 2015
    Citations: 21
  12. Case series and review of glandular odontogenic cyst with emphasis on treatment modalities
    Authors: MM Roochi, I Tavakoli, FM Ghazi, A Tavakoli
    Journal: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
    Volume: 43, Issue: 6, Pages: 746-750, Year: 2015
    Citations: 20
  13. Collision of two mass baton with massive external surfaces
    Authors: A Tavakoli, M Gharib, Y Hurmuzlu
    Year: 2012
    Citations: 20
  14. The role of limited irrigation and advanced management on improving water productivity of rainfed wheat at semi-cold region of upper Karkheh River Basin, Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, A Liaghat, T Oweis, A Alizadeh
    Journal: International Journal of Agricultural Crop Sciences
    Volume: 4, Issue: 14, Pages: 939-948, Year: 2012
    Citations: 17
  15. Supplemental irrigation in Iran: Increasing and stabilizing wheat yield in rainfed highlands
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, T Oweis, F Ferri, A Haghighati, V Belson, M Pala, H Siadat, …
    Publisher: ICARDA
    Year: 2005
    Citations: 17
  16. Approach of Persian medicine to health and disease
    Authors: V Tafazoli, A Tavakoli, M Mosaffa-Jahromi, K Cooley, M Pasalar
    Journal: Advances in Integrative Medicine
    Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-8, Year: 2022
    Citations: 16
  17. Physics-based modelling and data-driven optimisation of a latent heat thermal energy storage system with corrugated fins
    Authors: A Tavakoli, J Hashemi, M Najafian, A Ebrahimi
    Journal: Renewable Energy
    Volume: 217, Article: 119200, Year: 2023
    Citations: 15
  18. Water allocation optimization for supplementary irrigation in rainfed lands to increase total income: Case study in the upstream Karkheh River Basin
    Authors: H Ramezani Etedali, A Liaghat, M Parsinejad, AR Tavakkoli, …
    Journal: Irrigation and Drainage
    Volume: 62, Issue: 1, Pages: 74-83, Year: 2013
    Citations: 15
  19. Evaluation of urinary interleukin-8 levels in patients with spinal cord injury
    Authors: M Rahimkhani, A Mordadi, S Varmazyar, A Tavakoli
    Journal: Recent Patents on Anti-Infective Drug Discovery
    Volume: 9, Issue: 2, Pages: 144-149, Year: 2014
    Citations: 14
  20. Gravity powered locomotion and active control of two simple systems
    Authors: A Tavakoli, Y Hurmuzlu
    Conference: Dynamic Systems and Control Conference
    Pages: 379-386, Year: 2009
    Citations: 13

 

 

Amira Ibrahim | Crop Evolution | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Amira Ibrahim |  Crop Evolution |  Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Science Arish University at  Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of science, Arish University, Egypt

Dr. Amira Abdallah Ibrahim Ahmed is an Assistant Professor of Plant Genetics in the Botany Department at Arish University, Egypt. Born on July 7, 1985, in Aga, Dakahlia, she has dedicated her career to advancing research in plant genetics. As a single Muslim woman, Dr. Ahmed embraces her identity while contributing to the scientific community. Her work focuses on understanding the genetic basis of plant traits, which is crucial for agricultural improvement and sustainability.

Publication Profile

Education:

  1. B.Sc. in Botany-Chemistry (2006), Faculty of Science, Mansoura University.
  2. M.Sc. in Basic Science (Botany) – Genetics and Plant Cytology (2012), Faculty of Science, Mansoura University.
  3. Ph.D. in Basic Science (Botany) – Genetics and Plant Cytology (2018), Faculty of Science, Mansoura University.

Research Interests:

Dr. Amira specializes in plant genetics and cytology, with a particular focus on biocontrol agents, phytochemical analysis, molecular markers, plant stress responses, and crop improvement under environmental stresses.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Biochemical Characterization and Disease Control Efficacy of Pleurotus eryngii-Derived Chitosan
    An In Vivo Study against Monilinia laxa, the Causal Agent of Plum Brown Rot
    Published: 2024-09-17
    DOI: 10.3390/plants13182598
    Contributors: Ippolito Camele, Amira A. Mohamed, Amira A. Ibrahim, Hazem S. Elshafie
  2. Analysis of Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, and Phylogenetic Relationships of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Cultivars Using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers
    Published: 2024-06
    DOI: 10.1007/s10722-023-01789-0
    Contributors: Khaled F. M. Salem et al. (including Amira A. Ibrahim)
  3. Association Study Between Some Cultivated Species and Their Wild Relatives from Apiaceae, Asteraceae, and Brassicaceae Families Based on Molecular and DNA Barcoding in Egypt
    Published: 2024-03
    DOI: 10.1007/s10722-023-01681-x
    Contributors: Nerveen M. Essa, Amira A. Ibrahim, Magda I. Soliman
  4. Characterization and Comparative Genomic Analyses of Complete Chloroplast Genome on Trema orientalis L.
    Published: 2024-03
    DOI: 10.1007/s10722-023-01678-6
    Contributors: Amira A. Ibrahim et al.

 

Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar | Sustainable Agriculture and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar | Sustainable Agriculture and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Dr Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, India

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar is a distinguished researcher in agricultural chemicals, holding a Ph.D. from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, where he was a Gold Medalist. Currently, he serves as a Senior Scientist at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute. Awarded the Young Researcher Award in 2022, he has significantly advanced ecosystem health assessment, focusing on microplastics and nutrient formulations. Dr. Sarkar holds patents for innovative superabsorbents and slow-release nanoformulations and has commercialized the “CIFRI ARGCURE” antiparasitic formulation. His impactful research and dedication to addressing environmental challenges make him a leading candidate for the Best Researcher Award. 🌱🏆🔬🌊

Publication Profile

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Educational qualifications

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar has a solid educational foundation in agricultural sciences. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons.) from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal, in 2007. He then pursued his Master of Science in Agricultural Chemicals at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, graduating in 2009. Dr. Sarkar continued his academic journey at the same institution, where he completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemicals in 2013, earning the prestigious Gold Medal for his outstanding performance. His education equips him with essential knowledge for impactful research in agricultural chemistry. 🎓🌱🏆

Employment Record

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar has an extensive employment record in research and teaching within esteemed agricultural institutions. He is currently serving as a Senior Scientist at the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI) in Barrackpore, Kolkata, since January 21, 2021. Prior to this, he held the position of Senior Scientist at ICAR-CIFRI from July 1, 2017, to January 21, 2021. Dr. Sarkar also contributed to the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, where he worked as a Scientist from January 23, 2012, to July 1, 2017, focusing on research and teaching activities. His career reflects a strong commitment to advancing agricultural research. 🌾🔬📚

Recognition and Awards

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar has received numerous accolades for his contributions to agricultural science. He was honored with the Young Researcher Award for 2022 by the Indian Society of Analytical Scientists on October 26, 2023, and the Vigyan Sera Pratibha Award during the Vigyan Utsav on December 4, 2022. Additionally, he received the Best Oral Presentation award at the 1st Indian Fisheries Outlook in March 2022 and was named Scientist of the Year 2021 by ICAR-CIFRI. His recognition also includes the prestigious ICAR-Jawaharlal Nehru Award for his doctoral research in 2013. His work continues to inspire innovation in agriculture. 🏆🌱🔬✨

Projects

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar has significantly contributed to various in-house and externally funded projects focused on agricultural innovation and ecosystem health. He played an associate role in several initiatives, including the development of novel agrochemical formulations (2012-2014) and precision farming techniques (2014-2017). Currently, he leads projects on monitoring heavy metals in inland water bodies and remediation techniques for polluted wetlands (2020-present). Externally, he has worked on significant projects, including enhancing phosphorus availability in alfisols and assessing microbial biodiversity in the River Ganga. His leadership in developing biosensors for detecting fish pathogens underscores his commitment to sustainable agriculture. 🌿💧🔬✨

Research Focus

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar’s research focuses on environmental chemistry, specifically the assessment and management of pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. His studies examine the spatial distribution of micro and mesoplastics in river sediments, highlighting their role as vectors for heavy metals in wastewater treatment systems. He explores innovative solutions like biosensors and bioremediation techniques for the detection and removal of hazardous compounds, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Additionally, Dr. Sarkar investigates the antifungal properties of natural compounds and the efficiency of water treatment processes, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental health. 🌊🔬♻️✨

Publication Top Notes

Conclusion

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar stands out as a leading researcher through his robust educational background, significant awards, and impactful contributions to agricultural chemistry and ecosystem health. His work not only addresses pressing environmental challenges but also leads to practical innovations that benefit society. Therefore, he is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award.