Rani Bhagat | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Rani Bhagat | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

Associate professor at Baburaoji Gholap College, India

Dr. Rani Babanrao Bhagat, born on June 7, 1979, in Hol (8-Phata), Maharashtra, is a dedicated botanist and academician with over two decades of teaching and research experience. She holds an M.Phil. from Alagappa University and a Ph.D. in Botany from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), focusing her doctoral research on Jatropha species for their potential values.

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πŸŽ“ Academic Background:

  • 🧬 B.Sc. (Botany) – University of Pune, 1999 (Distinction)

  • 🌿 M.Sc. (Botany) – University of Pune, 2001 (First Class)

  • πŸ“œ M.Phil. – Alagappa University, 2008
    Topic: Floristic Survey of Baramati Tahsil

  • πŸ§ͺ Ph.D. (Botany) – SPPU, 2018
    Topic: Studies on some Jatropha species for potential values

πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Teaching & Research Experience:

  • πŸ“š Teaching: Over 10 years (UG Level)

  • πŸ”¬ Research: 15+ years post-PG

  • πŸ“– Recognized Ph.D. and M.Phil. Guide in Botany and Environmental Science

🧾 Academic Roles & Contributions:

  • 🌱 IQAC (Criterion III) Coordinator

  • 🌼 Coordinator for Botanical Garden & Campus Enrichment

  • πŸ“š Organizer: Science Exhibitions, Biodiversity & Plastic Awareness

  • 🌍 Member: SPPU Syllabus Committee, Maharashtra Biodiversity Board

  • πŸ“– Compiled Academic Calendar, College Magazine, Research Compendium

πŸ“’ Public Outreach & Media Engagement:

  • πŸŽ™οΈ Speaker on All India Radio (Pune & Akola) on Environmental Topics

  • πŸ“– Published an article on “Flora of Baramati” in Braille

  • 🏞️ Discussant on biodiversity on Vidyawani FM, Pune University

🌐 Professional Memberships:

  • 🌿 Life Member – Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT), Calicut

πŸ“š Faculty Development & Training:

  • πŸŽ“ Orientation & Refresher Courses at Goa, Nagpur, Bangalore Universities

  • πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» FDP on Research and Online SWAYAM Course on Solid Waste Management

πŸ“Š Research Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 257

  • Citations Since 2020: 119

  • h-index: 9

  • h-index Since 2020: 6

  • i10-index: 8

  • i10-index Since 2020: 5

Publication Top Notes:

  • Antidiarrhoeal activity of Acacia nilotica Willd. bark methanol extract

  • A new species of Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae) from Maharashtra, India

  • Anti-inflammatory activity of Jatropha gossypifolia L. leaves in albino mice and Wistar rat

  • Phytochemical profile, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative activities of Pogostemon deccanensis essential oils

  • Evaluation of larvicidal and antifeedant potential of three Jatropha species against Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and two predators (Coleoptera)

  • Flora of Baramati

  • Prospective wild edible fruit plants from part of northern Western Ghats (NWG), Mulshi (MS), India

  • Phytochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial analysis of endemic and endangered Jatropha nana Dalz. & Gibs. from Maharashtra

  • The importance of conserving fragmented forest patches with high diversity of flowering plants in the northern Western Ghats: an example from Maharashtra, India

  • Phytochemical evaluation and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Jatropha glandulifera Roxb. (family Euphorbiaceae)

  • Physico‐Chemical analysis, NMR spectroscopy and gas chromatographic studies of Jatropha curcas L. germplasm

  • Occurrence of pentatomoid bug on Jatropha nana Dalz.

  • Evaluation of phytochemical, antibacterial and antidiarrhoeal activity of Jatropha gossypifolia L. root methanol extract in Swiss albino mice

  • Habitat conservation of Chinkara (Gazella gazella) in protected areas of Maharashtra and Gujarat

  • The flora of Baramati District in Maharashtra

  • Insecticidal properties of three Jatropha species against stored grain pests

  • In vitro antimicrobial activity, lipid content and physico-chemical analysis of non-edible oils

  • Screening and optimization of IAA production by PGPR isolated from rhizosphere of a Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. and their effect on plant growth

  • Status of floristic diversity and impact of development on two sacred groves from Maval Tehsil (Maharashtra, India) after a century

  • HPTLC analysis and anti-inflammatory activity of Jatropha gossypifolia L. root in mice and Wistar rats

 

Anatolii Semenov | Seed Priming | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Anatolii Semenov | Seed Priming | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Department of Engineering and Technology, Ukraine

Dr. Anatolii Semenov is an accomplished physicist with expertise in thermophysics, molecular physics, and ultraviolet optical technologies. He earned his PhD in 2001 from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, specializing in acoustic relaxation processes in molecular systems. With over 250 scientific publications, 10 patents, and an h-index of 13, Dr. Semenov has made significant contributions to bactericidal disinfection technologies, agro-industrial UV applications, and food safety innovation.

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πŸŽ“ Education:

  • PhD in Physics and Mathematics (2002)
    Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine. Dissertation: Molecular Mechanisms of Acoustic Relaxation Processes in Heavy Water, Propyl Alcohols, and Their Aqueous Solutions.
  • Master’s Degrees:
    • 2021: Commodity Science and Expertise in Customs Affairs, Poltava University of Economics and Trade.
    • 2024: Electrical Power Engineering and Electromechanics, State Biotechnological University.

πŸ† Key Achievements:

  • Publications: Over 250 works, including 10 patents, 8 monographs, and 16 Scopus-indexed papers.
  • H-index: 13 (Google Scholar), with 611 citations and an i10-index of 19.
  • Innovations: Creator of the UBZPR bactericidal air disinfection unit, winner of the “Poltava Brand” award.
  • Leadership: Directed 4 state-registered research projects and supervised over 50 theses.

🏒 Professional Experience:

  • Poltava State Agrarian University: Associate Professor, researcher in bactericidal and UV technologies.
  • Gas Discharge Lamp Plant: Quality Director, Technical Control Head (2005–2012).
  • Poltava Diamond Plant: Head of Experimental Diamond Synthesis Laboratory (2003–2004).

🌟 Skills and Expertise:

  • Proficient in quality management systems, certification, and UV irradiation technologies.
  • Practical experience with software like Word, Excel, and Origin.
  • Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, with technical English proficiency.

πŸ”¬ Research Focus:

  • Development of bactericidal disinfection technologies for air, water, and food products.
  • Use of ultraviolet optical radiation to stimulate agro-industrial processes.

Publication Top Notes :Β 

  • The Mechanical Method of Collecting the Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata SAY, 1824, Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) Using a Device with Passive Working Elements
    Arendarenko, V., Semenov, A., Kharak, R., Prudkyi, T., Drozhchana, O.
    International Journal of Agricultural Technology, 2024, 20(5), pp. 1755–1764.
  • Clusteroluminogenic Polymers: Applications in Biology and Medicine (Review Article)
    Sakhno, T., Ivashchenko, D., Semenov, A., Ivashchenko, O., Sakhno, Y.
    Low Temperature Physics, 2024, 50(3), pp. 257–267.
  • Roles of Seed Priming in Increasing the Adaptability and Productive Potential of Agricultural Crops
    Sakhno, T., Marenych, M., Semenov, A., Sakhno, Y., Jaisi, D.
    Advances in Agronomy, 2024.
  • Method of Predicting the Useful Life of Ultraviolet Lamps in Electrotechnical Systems under UV Radiation
    Semenov, A., Kharak, R., Bychkov, Y., Dudnyk, V., Yeleussinov, B.
    Przeglad Elektrotechniczny, 2024, (8), pp. 280–283.
  • Mechanism of Determining the Kinetics of Moisture Content and Temperature in Meat During Conductive Drying
    Skrypnyk, V.О., Semenov, A.О., Ponomarenko, B.H., Farisieiev, A.H.
    Journal of Chemistry and Technologies, 2024, 32(1), pp. 89–98.
  • Assessment of the Danger of Using Ultraviolet Lamps in Electrical Systems
    Semenov, A., Popov, S., Yakhin, S., Yeleussinov, B., Sakhno, T.
    Przeglad Elektrotechniczny, 2024, 2024(2), pp. 152–155.
  • Ultraviolet Disinfection of Activated Carbon from Microbiological Contamination
    Semenov, A., Hmelnitska, Y.
    Archives of Materials Science and Engineering, 2022, 115(1), pp. 34–41.

 

Mesmin Tchindjang | Agricultural | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Dr Mesmin Tchindjang | Β Agricultural | Β Excellence in Research

Expert in adaptation at Β University of YaoundΓ© 1, Β Cameroon

Prof. Mesmin Tchindjang is a distinguished geomorphologist and environmental researcher with expertise in tropical geomorphology, natural hazards, climate change, and land use transformation. He earned his Ph.D. in 1996 and completed his ‘Habilitation’ in Geography in 2012 at the University of Paris 7. Prof. Tchindjang has contributed significantly to agroforestry projects revitalizing soils in southern Cameroon and sustainable oil palm cultivation. He collaborates with leading organizations, including CIFOR-ICRAF, UNDP, and the World Bank, to address climate adaptation and environmental resilience. Additionally, he is the founding member of the Cameroonian Geomorphologist Association and an active coordinator in global environmental monitoring initiatives.

 

Publication Profile

 

Academic Background:

Prof. Mesmin Tchindjang earned his Ph.D. in Geomorphology, Surface Dynamics, and Natural Hazards in 1996. He later defended his ‘Habilitation’ in Geography in 2012 at the University of Paris 7. He also holds an MSc in Remote Sensing for Environmental Impact Studies.

Research Focus:

His work encompasses tropical geomorphology, natural hazards, climate change, land use transformation, agricultural sustainability, remote sensing, and GIS. He has significantly contributed to agroforestry for soil revitalization in southern Cameroon and sustainable oil palm cultivation.

Key Projects & Collaborations:

  • OPAL Project: Researching oil palm environmental impacts.
  • Agricultural zoning and landscape ecology in Cameroon.
    Collaborates with organizations like CIFOR-ICRAF, WWF, UNDP, and the World Bank on climate adaptation and environmental resilience.

Professional Memberships:

Founding member of the Cameroonian Geomorphologist Association and Coordinator of Global Mapping and Environmental Monitoring.

Publication Top Note:

  • “Agricultural Innovations and Adaptations to Climate Change in the Northern Cameroon Region”
    Journal: Sustainability
    Date: 2024-11-19
    DOI: 10.3390/su162210096
    Contributors: Gaitan Thierry Seutchueng Tchuenga, Mesmin Tchindjang, Precillia Ijang Tata Ngome, Ann Degrande, Simon Djakba Basga, FrΓ©dΓ©ric Saha
  • “The Dilemma of the Development of Oil Palm Plantations Against Forest Conservation in Cameroon”
    Book Chapter
    Date: 2024-10-30
    DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_30102427710
    Contributors: Mesmin Tchindjang, Guy Donald Abasombe, Rose Ngo Makak, Philippes Mbevo Fendoung
  • “Mapping of the Dilemma of Mining Against Forest and Conservation in the Lom and DjΓ©rem Division, Cameroon”
    Book Chapter
    Date: 2024-07-31
    DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_31072418511
    Contributors: Mesmin Tchindjang, Eric Voundi, Philippes Mbevo Fendoung, Unusa Haman, FrΓ©dΓ©ric Saha, Igor Casimir Njombissie Petcheu
  • “Weakening of Coastlines and Coastal Erosion in the Gulf of Guinea: The Case of the Kribi Coast in Cameroon”
    Journal: Land
    Date: 2022-09
    DOI: 10.3390/land11091557
    Contributors: Philippes Mbevo Fendoung, Mesmin Tchindjang, AurΓ©lia Hubert-Ferrari
  • “Lake Nyos, a Multirisk and Vulnerability Appraisal”
    Journal: Geosciences
    Date: 2018-08
    DOI: 10.3390/geosciences8090312
    Contributor: Mesmin Tchindjang

 

Radwa El-Behairy | Agricultural Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Radwa El-Behairy | Agricultural Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

PhD student, Tanta University, Egypt

Radwa Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah El-Behairy is a dedicated PhD student at the Faculty of Agriculture, Tanta University, Egypt. Her research focuses on integrating AI and GIS to evaluate soil quality and crop suitability in arid areas, aiming to enhance food security sustainably. In addition to her studies, she serves as an assistant lecturer at the Higher Institute for Agricultural Cooperation in Shubra El Kheima.

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Education πŸŽ“

Radwa Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah El-Behairy is a dedicated scholar in the field of agricultural and soil sciences. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science from Tanta University, Egypt, in 2017. Building on her foundational knowledge, she pursued a Master of Science in Soil Science, also at Tanta University, which she completed in 2021. Currently, Radwa is a Ph.D. student at the same institution, where she is focusing on integrating artificial intelligence and geographic information systems to evaluate soil quality and crop suitability in arid areas. Her academic journey is marked by a strong commitment to advancing agricultural practices and sustainability through innovative research methodologies.

Experience 🏫

Radwa Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah El-Behairy is an Assistant Lecturer at the Higher Institute for Agricultural Cooperation in Shubra El Kheima and a PhD student at the Faculty of Agriculture, Tanta University, Egypt. Her research focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate soil quality and crop suitability in arid regions. With a solid background in soil science and agricultural science, Radwa has published seven research articles, contributing valuable insights into soil management and crop optimization. Her work aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability through innovative technologies.

Research Interests πŸ”

Radwa Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah El-Behairy’s research interests encompass a broad spectrum of fields related to agricultural and environmental sciences. Her primary focus is on agricultural sustainability and pedology, where she explores methods to enhance the resilience and productivity of agricultural systems. She employs remote sensing and GIS technologies to monitor and analyze soil and water resources, integrating these with modeling of irrigation water quality to improve resource management. Her work also addresses environmental contamination through advanced artificial intelligence techniques, contributing to assessments of crop suitability and soil quality. Radwa’s expertise in machine learning and deep learning further supports her efforts to develop innovative solutions for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring environmental sustainability.

Awards πŸ†

Training in the research project “Monitoring land and water productivity through remote sensing WaPOR II”

Publications Top Notes πŸ“š

An Accurate Approach for Predicting Soil Quality Based on Machine Learning in Drylands Agriculture, 2024-04-18 | link

A Novel Approach for Predicting Heavy Metal Contamination Based on Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System and GIS in an Arid Ecosystem Agronomy, 2023-07-15 | link

Artificial Intelligence Integrated GIS for Land Suitability Assessment of Wheat Crop Growth in Arid Zones to Sustain Food Security Agronomy, 2023-04-29 |link

Assessment of Potential Heavy Metal Contamination Hazards Based on GIS and Multivariate Analysis in Some Mediterranean Zones Agronomy, 2022-12-19 | link

Combination of GIS and Multivariate Analysis to Assess the Soil Heavy Metal Contamination in Some Arid Zones
Agronomy, 2022-11-16 | link