Ahsen Işık Özgüven | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ahsen Işık Özgüven | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

Norther Cyprus | Cyprus International University | Cyprus

Ahsen Işık Özgüven is a distinguished researcher specializing in horticulture and plant physiology, with a strong emphasis on fruit science and sustainable crop production systems. Her research focus centers on fruit crop physiology, irrigation strategies, plant growth regulators, and varietal adaptation, with emerging interests in improving yield stability, fruit quality, and stress resilience under diverse agro-ecological conditions. She has held key academic and research roles at Cyprus International University and has collaborated extensively with national and international agricultural research programs. Her major contributions include pioneering studies on deficit irrigation, fruit cracking physiology, and hormonal regulation in crops such as pomegranate, strawberry, pistachio, tomato, and hazelnut, significantly influencing horticultural management practices. Through high-impact publications and applied research, her work bridges fundamental plant physiology with practical solutions for growers, contributing to sustainable agriculture, efficient water use, and enhanced food security at regional and global scales.

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Pomegranate growing in Turkey

– Options Méditerranéennes, Série A: Séminaires Méditerranéens, 2000

Important diseases of pomegranate fruit and control possibilities in Turkey

– I International Symposium on Pomegranate and Minor Mediterranean Fruits, 2006

Hormone physiology of preharvest fruit cracking in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)

– X International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production, 2005

Panayotis Kalozoumis | Hydroponics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Panayotis Kalozoumis | Hydroponics | Research Excellence Award

Post-Doc researcher | Agricultural univerisity of Athens | Greece

Panayotis Kalozoumis is a researcher specializing in theoretical physics and applied mathematics, with a strong focus on wave dynamics, local symmetries, non-Hermitian systems, and PT-symmetric photonic, acoustic, and quantum structures. His research explores wave control, scattering phenomena, topological states, and symmetry-induced transport mechanisms, addressing both fundamental physics and emerging applications in nanostructures and quantum technologies. He has held key academic and research positions as Assistant Professor in Informatics and Engineering at Hellenic American University, Research Associate at the University of Patras and the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, and Postdoctoral Researcher at leading European institutions in Germany and France. Dr. Kalozoumis has made significant contributions through high-impact theoretical models, analytical frameworks for symmetry-driven wave propagation, and advances in PT-symmetry and topological physics, reflected in numerous peer-reviewed publications. His impact vision centers on advancing predictive theories that bridge mathematics, physics, and engineering to enable next-generation photonic, phononic, and quantum devices with global scientific and technological relevance.

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Guillermo Pratta | Crop Science | AgriInnovator in Academia Award

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Dr. Guillermo Pratta | Crop Science | AgriInnovator in Academia Award

Investigador Principal | CONICET | Argentina

Guillermo Pratta is a researcher specializing in plant genetics, crop improvement, and quantitative genetics, with a strong focus on horticultural and agroecological systems. His research addresses genetic variability, gene expression regulation, and the identification of quantitative trait loci associated with fruit quality, stress tolerance, and disease resistance, alongside emerging work on agroecological aptitude and genetic resource conservation. He serves as a faculty member at the National University of Rosario and is affiliated with CONICET, contributing to both academic research and applied breeding programs. Dr. Pratta’s key contributions include advances in tomato genomics, multivariate genetic analysis, identification of resistance genes, and the development of genetic resources for sustainable crop production. His work integrates molecular, statistical, and breeding approaches to enhance crop performance and resilience. Through translational research and international publications, he aims to support sustainable agriculture, strengthen food systems, and foster innovation in plant breeding and genetic resource management.

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Sarah Ephrida Tione | Agricultural Policy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sarah Ephrida Tione | Agricultural Policy | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Malawi

Sarah Ephrida Tione is a researcher specializing in Development and Agricultural Economics, with a strong focus on land markets, land tenure and property rights, agricultural markets, and agri-food policy. Her research examines how land governance, rental markets, and climate-related shocks influence food security, household welfare, and adoption of climate-smart agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. She has held key research and policy-oriented roles, including postdoctoral research appointments linked to international collaborative projects and senior economist responsibilities within the public agricultural policy sector. Her work bridges empirical economic analysis and policy relevance, contributing evidence on land market participation, contract structures, and behavioral responses to risk and incentives. Through peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, she has advanced understanding of land-use dynamics and development outcomes. Her impact vision centers on generating rigorous, policy-relevant insights that support equitable land governance, resilient agricultural systems, and informed decision-making for sustainable development at national and global levels.

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Abe Gerrano | Plant Breeding | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Abe Gerrano | Plant Breeding | Research Excellence Award

Senior Scientist | Agricultural Research Council | South Africa

Prof. Abe Shegro Gerrano is a researcher specializing in Plant Breeding and Genetics, with a strong focus on crop improvement for food and nutrition security. His research centers on the genetic enhancement of underutilized leguminous, leafy, and fruit vegetables, including cowpea, Bambara groundnut, amaranth, okra, pigeonpea, and taro, with emerging interests in climate-resilient cultivars, nutritional quality, and the integration of molecular breeding and genomics tools. He serves as a Senior Research Scientist at the Agricultural Research Council – Vegetables, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP), Pretoria, and holds affiliated academic and research appointments with national and international institutions. Prof. Gerrano has contributed significantly to the development and evaluation of drought- and heat-tolerant genotypes, genetic diversity assessment, and seed system research, producing high-impact peer-reviewed outputs and book chapters. His impact vision emphasizes translating plant genetic resources into resilient crop solutions that advance sustainable agriculture, strengthen food systems, and support global innovation in climate-smart crop production.

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Shriram Shinde | Entomology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Shriram Shinde | Entomology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Sau. KSK Kaku college of Agriculture | India

Dr. Shriram is a researcher and Assistant Professor specializing in Agricultural Entomology, with core expertise in insect pest management and sericulture. His research focuses on integrated pest management (IPM), bio-efficacy and residual toxicity of insecticides, pest population dynamics in field crops, and ecofriendly pest control strategies, with emerging interests in sustainable IPM frameworks and sericulture productivity enhancement. He has extensive academic experience as an Assistant Professor, contributing to teaching, field-oriented research, and extension-focused pest management solutions. Dr. Shinde has made significant contributions through validated IPM modules for major crops such as okra, brinjal, pigeonpea, and soybean, advancing evidence-based insecticide use and reducing environmental risk. His peer-reviewed research has informed pest management practices at regional and farm levels. His impact vision centers on strengthening sustainable agriculture by integrating scientific pest control innovations with practical field applicability, supporting food security, environmental safety, and resilient farming systems.

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Syamlal Sasi | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award 

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Mr. Syamlal Sasi | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award 

PhD Student | Australian National University | Australia

Syamlal Sasi is a researcher and technology innovator specializing in aquaculture, agri-tech solutions, plasma technology, IoT-integrated farming systems, and sustainable agriculture, widely recognized for advancing modern farming practices through science-driven innovations. His research focus centers on applying cold atmospheric plasma for agricultural and aquaculture enhancement, hydroponic productivity improvement, and resource-efficient cultivation, alongside emerging interests in space-agriculture, nutrient-enriched water generation using extraterrestrial regolith, nano/micro-bubble systems, and plasma–plant metabolite synergy. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the integration of advanced engineering with crop and aquaculture ecosystems, exploring next-generation farming tools aimed at scalability and climate resilience. Professionally, he has served in impactful leadership and R&D roles, including Director of Business and Product Research at BudMore PTY Ltd., Canberra, Australia, where he leads technology development for smart-farming platforms and commercial agri-solutions, and previously as CEO at Sygul Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Kochi, India, guiding product innovation and agricultural technology deployment. Earlier, he contributed in data and business technology domains at Cognizant, India, building a foundation for data-driven agri-intelligence systems that later shaped his research initiatives. His key contributions include the development of plasma-assisted aquaponics and hydroponics systems, research demonstrating enhanced plant growth on simulated Martian regolith through water chemistry optimization, and investigations into RONS-enhanced nutrient delivery using plasma-enabled irrigation, which have opened new perspectives in extraterrestrial farming possibilities. He has also explored antimicrobial enhancement through plasma-secondary metabolite interactions, presenting new pathways for reducing chemical usage in crop disease management. His work has produced influential publications across journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Molecules, and Trends in Biotechnology, collectively strengthening scientific understanding of plasma-for-agriculture interfaces. Several of his studies contribute directly to circular bio-production and food security models, positioning his work as a foundation for future agri-technology transitions. Through his role in research and startup technology development, Syamlal has contributed to smart-farming digitization, remote monitoring systems, and AI-based aquaculture productivity enhancement, supported by grants including the Productization Grant 2022–23 (Kerala Startup Mission) and the Smart Farming to Improve Aquaculture Productivity RKVY-RAFTAAR Grant. His continued mission is to bridge agricultural science with scalable technology, fostering sustainable aquaculture systems, low-resource food production, and climate-adaptive cultivation solutions. With a strong commitment to innovation-driven agriculture, he envisions transforming farming into a tech-empowered, environmentally harmonious sector, enabling farmers to enhance yield with reduced input cost, expanding productivity through precision management tools, and exploring space-based cultivation for future food security. His work ultimately strives to the impact global agriculture by integrating plasma science, IoT frameworks, and smart agro-industries, shaping a future where technology amplifies natural growth potential while securing food sustainability for earth and beyond.

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1. Sasi, S., Prakash, P., Poiré, R., Hu, T., Weerasinghe, J., Levchenko, I., Prasad, K., & Alexander, K. (2025). Can cold atmospheric plasma make water enriched with minerals from Martian or Lunar regolith more suitable for hydroponic plant growth? Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, 100904. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100904

2. Sasi, S., Prakash, P., Hayden, S., Dooley, D., Poiré, R., Hu, T., Weerasinghe, J., Levchenko, I., Prasad, K., & Alexander, K. (2025). Enhanced plant growth on simulated Martian regolith via water chemistry optimisation: The role of RONS and nano/micro-bubbles. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26, 78318. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26178318

3. Prasad, K., Sasi, S., Weerasinghe, J., Levchenko, I., & Bazaka, K. (2023). Enhanced antimicrobial activity through synergistic effects of cold atmospheric plasma and plant secondary metabolites: Opportunities and challenges. Molecules, 28, 27481. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28227481

4. Sasi, S., Prasad, K., Weerasinghe, J., Bazaka, O., Ivanova, E. P., Levchenko, I., & Bazaka, K. (2023). Plasma for aquaponics. Trends in Biotechnology, 41(1), 54–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2022.08.001

Alice Olatunji | Crop Science & Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alice Olatunji | Crop Science & Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Senior Research Assistant | IITA/University Canada West | Nigeria

Dr. Alice Adenike Olatunji is a distinguished agricultural scientist specializing in yam agronomy and genotype performance evaluation, with a research focus on enhancing crop productivity and resilience under diverse environmental conditions. Her primary research centers on the agronomic performance, genetic improvement, and yield stability of elite White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genotypes cultivated across multiple agroecological zones in Nigeria. As a Senior Research Officer at CGIAR, Montpellier, France, Dr. Olatunji contributes to global agricultural research through the development of sustainable practices and data-driven varietal selection frameworks. Her seminal work, including publications in the Agronomy journal and preprints in the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, has provided vital insights into genotype-environment interactions influencing yam yield stability. Dr. Olatunji’s research outcomes have informed breeding strategies, agricultural policies, and sustainable food security programs, offering practical pathways for improving smallholder farmer livelihoods and advancing resilient yam production systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Through collaborative research and innovation, she continues to bridge scientific knowledge with real-world agricultural needs, driving forward the CGIAR mission of transforming food, land, and water systems. Her impact vision emphasizes strengthening food system resilience, enhancing crop adaptation to climate variability, and empowering farmers through science-led agricultural innovation that contributes to global goals for nutrition security and sustainable development.

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1. Olatunji, A. A., Gana, A. S., Tolorunse, K. D., Agre, P. A., Adebola, P., & Asfaw, A. (2024). Agronomic performance and yield stability of elite White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genotypes grown in multiple environments in Nigeria. Agronomy, 14(9), 2093. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14092093

2. Olatunji, A. A., Gana, A. S., Tolorunse, K. D., Agre, P. A., Adebola, P., & Asfaw, A. (2024). Agronomic performance and yield stability of elite White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genotypes grown in multiple environments in Nigeria. Preprints, 2024080964. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0964.v1

Muhammad Ather Nadeem | Agronomy |  Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Ather Nadeem | Agronomy |  Best Researcher Award

Professor/Dean | University of Sargodha | Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Ather Nadeem is a distinguished researcher specializing in Weed Science and Agronomy, with a particular focus on nano herbicides, herbicide resistance, allelopathy, and sustainable fodder production systems. His research explores the interactions between crops and weeds, emphasizing innovative and eco-friendly weed management approaches, plant–plant biochemical interactions, and the optimization of fertilizer and nutrient application for enhanced yield and quality. Serving as a leading academic at the University of Sargodha, Pakistan, Dr. Nadeem has played a vital role in advancing agricultural science through his extensive teaching, research supervision, and collaborative projects aimed at improving productivity and environmental sustainability. His scholarly contributions encompass over a hundred peer-reviewed publications, including highly cited works such as “Pesticides: Impacts on Agriculture Productivity, Environment, and Management Strategies” and “Can Hormesis of Plant-Released Phytotoxins Be Used to Boost and Sustain Crop Production?” which collectively demonstrate his commitment to balancing agricultural efficiency with environmental health. His pioneering studies on the integrated use of microbial and synthetic nitrogen sources, drought tolerance mechanisms, and sustainable fodder production have provided practical insights into mitigating climate change impacts on crop systems. Dr. Nadeem’s expertise extends beyond laboratory research to field-level innovations, influencing regional agricultural practices and policy discussions related to weed management and food security. Recognized for his remarkable academic metrics with over 5,000 citations, an h-index of 43, and an i10-index of 127, his research continues to shape new paradigms in agro-ecosystem management and resource-efficient farming. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific leadership, Dr. Nadeem envisions a future where advanced biotechnological and ecological principles drive resilient and sustainable agriculture. His ongoing work contributes profoundly to global innovation in sustainable crop protection, positioning him as a key figure in the advancement of eco-agronomic research and an advocate for science-led agricultural transformation.

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1. Ayub, M., Nadeem, M. A., Sharar, M. S., & Mahmood, N. (2002). Response of maize (Zea mays L.) fodder to different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 1(4), 352–354.

2. Khan, B. A., Nadeem, M. A., Nawaz, H., Amin, M. M., Abbasi, G. H., Nadeem, M., & Ali, M. (2023). Pesticides: Impacts on agriculture productivity, environment, and management strategies. Emerging Contaminants and Plants: Interactions, Adaptations and Remediation, 219.

3. Ayub, M., Nadeem, M. A., Tanveer, A., & Husnain, A. (2002). Effect of different levels of nitrogen and harvesting times on the growth, yield and quality of sorghum fodder. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 1(4), 304–307.

4. Nadeem, M. A., Ahmad, R. A. R., & Ahmad, M. S. (2004). Effects of seed inoculation and different fertilizer levels on the growth and yield of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.). Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 3(4), 299–303.*

5. Ayub, M., Nadeem, M. A., Tahir, M., Ibrahim, M., & Aslam, M. N. (2009). Effect of nitrogen application and harvesting intervals on forage yield and quality of pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum L.). Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 7(2), 185–189.

Fariya Abubakari | Soil Science | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Fariya Abubakari | Soil Science | Women Researcher Award

Research Scholar | Murdoch University | Australia

Dr. Fariya Abubakari is a distinguished researcher at Murdoch University, specializing in agriculture, crop science, soil science, and horticulture. Her research primarily focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, food security, and the socio-economic impacts of climate change on farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Abubakari’s emerging research interests include optimizing nitrogen fixation in leguminous crops and enhancing soil conservation techniques to improve smallholder productivity. Throughout her academic career, she has held vital research and teaching roles in agricultural science, where she has contributed extensively to policy-driven studies on soil fertility management, fertilizer subsidy effects, and farmers’ adaptation strategies to climate change. Her influential works, including “Determinants of Household Food Security and Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture in Ghana” and “Strategies for Improving Nodulation and Nitrogen Fixation of Leguminous Crops,” have shaped local and regional agricultural policies promoting climate resilience and sustainable crop production. Dr. Abubakari’s research on soil conservation technologies, fertilizer awareness, and tomato production constraints among rural farmers has offered practical frameworks for improving yields and livelihoods in vulnerable regions. She has also contributed to gender and development studies, notably examining the intersection of women’s empowerment and agricultural sustainability in Ghana. With over 70 citations and a growing research footprint, her work bridges scientific inquiry and real-world agricultural challenges. Her impact vision is to advance sustainable farming systems that ensure food security and environmental protection through innovative soil management, efficient crop production, and inclusive agricultural policies. By integrating scientific evidence with rural development strategies, Dr. Abubakari continues to influence both academic discourse and practical implementation, reinforcing her commitment to improving the resilience of African agriculture against climate and economic pressures while empowering communities toward sustainable livelihoods.

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