Richard Moyo | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Richard Moyo |  Food Security  |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Consultant at  University of Malawi,  Malawi

Richard Steven Moyo is a pragmatic and results-driven economist with over five years of hands-on experience in evidence-based monitoring and evaluation. His expertise includes economic modeling, data collection, survey design, data analysis, and preparing research reports. Richard specializes in health economics, public sector economics, and evidence-based decision-making, using tools such as STATA, R, and Excel for economic evaluation.

Profile:

Education:

  • Master of Arts in Economics (2024) – University of Malawi (Health Economics & Public Sector Economics)
  • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (2019) – Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Professional Experience:

  • Associate Consultant (2022-Present) – ASPIRE Consultancy
    • Data Manager for the Malawi Water and Sanitation Project-1 (MWSP 1), overseeing customer satisfaction and willingness-to-pay surveys.
  • Research Fellow (2024-2025) – Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)
    • Co-author of the Malawi State of Environment Outlook Report, contributing to environmental research and policy.
  • Adjunct Lecturer (2024-Present) – University of Livingstonia
    • Teaching courses in Health Economics and Public Health.
  • Research Fellow (2024-Present) – University of Malawi
    • Conducted economic impact assessments on the Art sector and evaluated the Titukulane Project with IFPRI Malawi.
  • Research Supervisor/Data Analyst (2020-2023) – Center for Social Research (CSR)
    • Led impact evaluations of educational programs focused on reducing teenage pregnancies in Malawi.
  • Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (2020-2023) – Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
    • Conducted data analysis on market trends and evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 Urban Cash Transfer Intervention.

Skills Profile:

  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, STATA, R-Studio, SPSS.
  • Leadership: Led teams in the implementation and evaluation of multiple research projects.
  • Research: Conducted 4 baseline studies and 6 impact evaluations, achieving 20% savings in project budgets.

Publication Title Format:

  • Moyo, R., & Chirwa, G.C. (2025). The economic implications of noncommunicable diseases on food security and resilience in Malawi. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 19, 101646.
  • Moyo, R., Love, D., Mul, M., Mupangwa, W., & Twomlow, S. (2006). Impact and sustainability of low-head drip irrigation kits, in the semi-arid Gwanda and Beitbridge Districts, Mzingwane Catchment, Limpopo Basin, Zimbabwe. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 31(15-16), 885–892.

 

 

Devendra Jain | Plant Growth | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Devendra Jain | Plant Growth |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology,  India

Dr. Devendra Jain serves as an Assistant Professor in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology. He began his academic tenure on August 1, 2013, and has since been contributing to the advancement of molecular biology and biotechnology in agriculture. Born on June 8, 1982, Dr. Jain brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role, fostering innovation and research in his field. With a career spanning nearly three decades, he is set to retire on June 30, 2042, leaving a lasting impact on the academic and scientific community.

Profile:

Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. (Science): Rajasthan University, Jaipur (2010)
  • M.Sc. (Biotechnology): TNAU, Udaipur (2005) – GPA: 9.22/10
  • B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons.: Dr. PDKV, Akola (2003) – GPA: 8.48/10
  • ICAR-NET Certificate: 2009

Training/Workshops:

  1. Safety Aspects of Research Applications of Ionizing Radiations
    • Conducted by: BARC, Mumbai
    • Date: May 22-30, 2006
  2. Bioinformatics: Introduction and Application
    • Conducted by: BIF, University of Rajasthan
    • Date: February 7-9, 2008
  3. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
    • Conducted by: BIF, University of Rajasthan
    • Date: September 25-26, 2008
  4. Biological Sequence Analysis
    • Conducted by: BIF, University of Rajasthan
    • Date: January 9-10, 2009
  5. Bioinformatics Workshop
    • Conducted by: BIF, University of Rajasthan
    • Date: January 11-12, 2009
  6. Awareness of e-Courses for B.Sc. (Hort.)
    • Organized by: Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
    • Date: February 13-14, 2014
  7. Advanced Nano-Characterization Techniques
    • Organized by: Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education
    • Date: January 22 – February 7, 2014
  8. Orientation Course
    • Organized by: MPUAT, Udaipur
    • Date: December 3-23, 2013
  9. Bioinformatics-Based Genomic and Proteomic Data Analysis
    • Sponsored by: ICAR
    • Date: March 4-9, 2016
  10. Technological Advances in Organic Agriculture
    • Sponsored by: ICAR
    • Date: June 1-21, 2016
  11. Japan Asia Youth Exchange Program
    • Location: University of Miyazaki, Japan
    • Date: December 14-23, 2017
  12. Skill Development for Doubling Farmers’ Income
    • Sponsored by: ICAR
    • Date: July 30 – August 19, 2018
  13. Proteomics in Life Science Research
    • Location: MLSU, Udaipur
    • Date: March 6, 2019

Research Experience:

  • AINP-SBB Project: Principal Investigator (2014–present)
  • AINP on Organic Farming: Co-Principal Investigator (2017–present)
  • RKVY Projects:
    • Production and Evaluation of Liquid Microbial Inoculants (PI, 2016)
    • Biofertilizers in Tribal Belt of Southern Rajasthan (Co-PI, 2015)
    • Mushroom and Ornamental Fish Projects (Co-PI)

Research Focus:

Dr. Jain specializes in molecular biology, biotechnology, nanotechnology applications in agriculture, plant growth enhancement, and microbial interactions. His recent works explore bio-economic strategies, nanomaterial synthesis, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 3,735
    • Since 2020: 2,360
  • h-index: 27
    • Since 2020: 23
  • i10-index: 54
    • Since 2020: 52

Publication Top Notes : 

  • Synthesis of plant-mediated silver nanoparticles using papaya fruit extract and evaluation of their antimicrobial activities
    D Jain, HK Daima, S Kachhwaha, SL Kothari
    Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures 4 (3), 557-563, 990 citations (2009)
  • Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Argemone mexicana leaf extract and evaluation of their antimicrobial activities
    A Singh, D Jain, MK Upadhyay, N Khandelwal, HN Verma
    Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures 5 (2), 483-489, 625 citations (2010)
  • Root exudates: mechanistic insight of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria for sustainable crop production
    SK Upadhyay, AK Srivastava, VD Rajput, PK Chauhan, AA Bhojiya, …
    Frontiers in Microbiology 13, 916488, 146 citations (2022)
  • Novel microbial route to synthesize silver nanoparticles using spore crystal mixture of Bacillus thuringiensis
    D Jain, S Kachhwaha, R Jain, G Srivastava, SL Kothari
    Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 48 (11), 1152-1156, 119 citations (2010)
  • Microbial fabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles and evaluation of their antimicrobial and photocatalytic properties
    D Jain, Shivani, AA Bhojiya, H Singh, HK Daima, M Singh, SR Mohanty, …
    Frontiers in Chemistry 8, 778, 114 citations (2020)
  • Mechanistic insights and potential use of siderophores producing microbes in rhizosphere for mitigation of stress in plants grown in degraded land
    P Singh, PK Chauhan, SK Upadhyay, RK Singh, P Dwivedi, J Wang, …
    Frontiers in Microbiology 13, 898979, 102 citations (2022)
  • Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their application in plant virus inhibition
    D Jain, SL Kothari
    Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 44 (1), 21-24, 96 citations (2014)
  • Zinc tolerant plant growth promoting bacteria alleviates phytotoxic effects of zinc on maize through zinc immobilization
    D Jain, R Kour, AA Bhojiya, RH Meena, A Singh, SR Mohanty, …
    Scientific Reports 10 (1), 13865, 84 citations (2020)
  • Adventitious shoot regeneration and in vitro biosynthesis of steroidal lactones in Withania coagulans (Stocks) Dunal
    R Jain, A Sinha, D Jain, S Kachhwaha, SL Kothari
    Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 105, 135-140, 52 citations (2011)
  • NaNbO3 Nanorods: Photopiezocatalysts for Elevated Bacterial Disinfection and Wastewater Treatment
    A Sharma, U Bhardwaj, D Jain, HS Kushwaha
    ACS Omega 7 (9), 7595-7605, 50 citations (2022)

 

Muhammad Zakaria Hossain | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Muhammad Zakaria Hossain |  Agricultural Engineering |  Best Researcher Award

Scientific Officer at  Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur,  Bangladesh

Muhammad Zakaria Hossain has been serving as a Scientific Officer at BARI since 2012. His research focuses on precision agriculture, farm machinery, and renewable energy, with notable contributions to developing IoT-based agricultural systems and robotic mowers for orchard management. He has published 11 journal articles and a book chapter, earning recognition such as the Best Paper Award at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Weed Society (2024). With over 12 years of experience, Zakaria has led multiple innovative projects, presented at international conferences, and completed advanced training programs, including a 7-month JICA training in Japan.

 

Publication Profile

📚 Academic and Professional Background:

Muhammad Zakaria Hossain has been a Scientific Officer at BARI since 2012, focusing on precision agricultural techniques for sustainable crop production. His PhD research explored robotic mowers for orchard floor management. With over 12 years of experience, he has published 11 journal articles and a book chapter in reputable platforms like Wiley and MDPI.

🚜 Research and Innovations:

He has led and contributed to various projects, including developing IoT-based systems, solar-powered machinery, and automated agricultural tools. Notable projects include the Farm Machinery Technology Development Project (2020–2025) and the Smallholder Agricultural Competitiveness Project (2024).

🌟 Achievements:

  • Best Paper Award at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Weed Society (2024).
  • Presented research at 11 conferences, including ASABE AIM (2021).
  • Completed advanced training programs, including a 7-month JICA training in Japan.

🛠️ Areas of Expertise:

Precision agriculture, farm machinery, renewable energy, UAV imagery, and sensor-embedded systems.

🌐 Professional Memberships:

Member of ASABE, Bangladesh Society of Agricultural Engineers, Japanese Society of Farm Work Research, and JICA Alumni Association Bangladesh.

Publication Top Note:

  • Hanging as a method of suicide: Retrospective analysis of postmortem cases
    M Ahmad, MZ Hossain
    Journal of Armed Forces Medical College, Bangladesh, 2010
  • Design and development of solar dryer for chilli drying
    MZ Hossain, MA Hossain, MA Awal, MM Alam, A Rabbani
    International Journal of Research, 2015
  • Weed management and economic analysis of a robotic lawnmower: A case study in a Japanese pear orchard
    MZ Hossain, M Komatsuzaki
    Agriculture, 2021
  • Performance evaluation of a cabinet solar dryer for drying red pepper in Bangladesh
    MZ Hossain, MM Alam, MFB Hossain, MSH Sarker, MA Awal, N Jahan
    Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 2018
  • Design of a new beneficial single-axis automatic controlled solar tracker
    MRI Sarker, RA Beg, MZ Hossain, MT Islam
    Proceedings of the 11th APM, 2006
  • Drying and dehydration kinetics of ginger
    MM Alam, MZ Hossain, M Aktar, MS Islam, Z Hasan
    International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 2014
  • Robotic lawnmower saves labor and operation costs in a pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) orchard
    MZ Hossain, K Takahashi, M Komatsuzaki
    Japanese Journal of Farm Work Research, 2020
  • Rehydration characteristics of dried summer onion
    MM Alam, MZ Hossain, MN Islam
    International Journal of Research, 2014
  • Optimization of the year‐round mowing schedule of a robotic lawnmower in a Japanese pear orchard
    MZ Hossain, S Watanabe, T Okayama, M Komatsuzaki
    Weed Biology and Management, 2022
  • Risk of High Systolic Blood Pressure among the Air Crew in Bangladesh Air Force
    MM Rahman, MA Wahab, MZ Hossain, MM Yasin, NKBG Quddus
    Journal of Armed Forces Medical College, Bangladesh, 2021
  • Osmotic development of value-added garlic products through dehydration and mechanical drying
    M Alam, MZ Hossain, W Ahmed, S Nahar
    Scientia, 2017
  • Architecture program structure in Bangladesh: A critical study
    M Ahsan, SI Raj, M Hossain, A Kundu
    International Seminar on Architecture: Education, Practice and Research, 2012
  • The need to incorporate ergonomics in smart agriculture and organic farming in agricultural and biological engineering education
    M Komatsuzaki, MZ Hossain, NS Dewi
    Agricultural, Biosystems, and Biological Engineering Education, 2024
  • RTK-UAV monitoring of oat cover crop termination by a straight-bar roller-crimper amid weeds
    MZ Hossain, M Komatsuzaki
    2021 ASABE Annual International Virtual Meeting, 2021
  • Design and development of a low-cost power tiller operated potato harvester for small farmers, Bangladesh
    MZHKKS MI Hossain
    Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 2016
  • Computer vision technique for optimum nitrogen application in rice
    MZ Hossain, MM Alam, MA Haque, A Rahman, MA Awal
    International Journal of Research (IJR), 2014
  • Impact study of a generation-rich island and development of auto load shedding scheme to improve service reliability
    M Hossain, MS Alam, MI Hossain, MQ Ahsan
    1st International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information, 2014
  • Study of impacts on operation of island and frequency-based auto load shedding to improve service reliability using CYME PSAF
    M Hossain, H Rahman, MQ Ahsan
    7th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2012
  • Effects of gibberellic acid and indole-3-acetic acid on growth, development, and yield of Arahar plants (Cajanus Cajan (L.) millsp. cultivar 76013)
    R Parveen, SN Hossin, F Hossain, M Hossain
    Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences, 1994
  • 日本のナシ果樹園におけるロボット芝刈り機の評価と草刈りの最適化
    MZ Hossain