Wenhao Li | Water Management | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Wenhao Li |  Water Management | Best Researcher Award

Director at Shihezi University, China

Prof. Dr. Wenhao Li is a renowned expert in arid zone water-saving irrigation and a leading figure in agricultural water resource engineering. He is among the first batch of young top talents recognized by the Ministry of Water Resources and is part of the “3152” top talents program at Shihezi University. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Agricultural Water Resources Engineering Department at the College of Water Resources and Architectural Engineering, Deputy Director of the Corps Key Laboratory of Modern Water-Saving Irrigation, and Director of the Key Laboratory of Agricultural Water-Saving Irrigation in Arid Zone Oasis.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • B.Eng. in Agricultural Water Conservancy Projects, Shihezi University (2008–2012)

  • M.Eng. in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering, Shihezi University (2012–2015)

  • Ph.D. (ongoing) in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering, China Agricultural University (2020–2024)

🧑‍🏫 Current Roles:

  • Secretary, Dept. of Agricultural Water Conservancy Engineering

  • Associate Professor, School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Shihezi University

  • Deputy Director, Corps Key Laboratory of Modern Water-Saving Irrigation

  • Director, Key Lab of Agricultural Water-Saving Irrigation in Arid Zone Oasis

  • Member, Communist Party of China

🔬 Research Focus:

Agricultural Water & Soil Engineering

  • Simulation and coordinated regulation of water–fertilizer–salt coupling

  • Eco-environmental impacts in water-saving irrigation systems

🧪 Projects & Funding:

  • 🧾 2 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects

  • 🛠️ 15+ scientific research projects (R&D programs, consulting projects, and special topics)

  • Total funding exceeds RMB 5 million

📚 Academic Output:

  • 📝 24 peer-reviewed papers

  • 📘 2 academic monographs

  • 🧾 13 authorized patents

  • 💻 3 software copyrights

  • 📏 1 technical standard

🏆 Honors & Awards:

  • 🥇 7 provincial and ministerial science & technology awards

    • Including 2 First Prizes of the Corps S&T Progress Award

  • 🧑‍🎓 Outstanding Instructor, National Water Conservancy Innovation Competition

  • 🏅 Shihezi University Youth May Fourth Medal

  • 🏆 Teaching achievement awards (Provincial ×2, University-level ×2)

🌐 Academic & Professional Affiliations:

  • 🌟 Young Top Talent, Ministry of Water Resources

  • 🌟 “3152” Top Talent, Shihezi University

  • 🧑‍🎓 Mentor, Central Committee of the Communist Youth League

  • 📘 Editorial Board Member, Journal of Drainage and Irrigation Machinery Engineering

  • 💧 Vice President & Secretary General, Shihezi Water Conservancy & Hydropower Society

  • 👨‍🔬 Member, China Agricultural Soil and Water Engineering Committee

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • 📚 Total Publications: 99

  • 📈 Total Citations: 1,327 (from 1,039 citing documents)

  • 🔢 h-index: 21

Publication Top Notes:

  • Long-term mulched drip irrigation enhances cotton yield by improving soil quality, microbial community structure, and N conversion
    Agricultural Water Management

  • Effect of dynamic pressure and emitter type on irrigation and fertigation uniformity of drip irrigation systems
    Agricultural Water Management

  • Invisible threats in soil: Microplastic pollution and its effects on soil health and plant growth
    (Review)

  • Leveraging Immersive Digital Twins and AI-Driven Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Water Reserves Management: A Conceptual Framework
    Sustainability (Switzerland)

  • Tillage With Straw Returning Promotes Soil Functional Microbiomes and Nitrogen Transformation to Increase Cotton Yield
    Land Degradation & Development

  • Spatial–Temporal Dynamics and Drivers of Crop Water Footprint in Xinjiang, China
    Agronomy

  • Spatio-temporal evolution and simulation of soil salinization in typical oasis water-saving irrigation area based on long series data
    Agricultural Water Management

  • Uncovering soil preferential flow induced by different drip irrigation emitter settings: Insights integrating wetting-fronts image variability, HYDRUS-2D, and active region model
    Catena

  • Consecutive high-efficient water-saving irrigation increases crop yield and decreases soil salinity through reconstructing rhizosphere soil bacterial communities
    Science of the Total Environment

 

 

Md. Hossain Ali | Irrigation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Md. Hossain  Ali | Irrigation |  Best Researcher Award

Chief Scientific Officer at  Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA),  Bangladesh

Dr. Md. Hossain Ali is a distinguished expert in agricultural engineering with extensive experience leading innovative research and development at the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA). As the Chief Scientific Officer and Head of the Agricultural Engineering Division, he has made significant contributions to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and technologies.

Profile:

Academic Background:

  • Post-Doctorate: University Sains Malaysia, Civil Engineering (Water Management)
  • Ph.D.: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Irrigation & Water Management
  • M. Engg. Sci.: University of Melbourne, Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • M.Sc. (Agril. Engg.): Bangladesh Agricultural University
  • B.Sc. (Agril. Engg.): Bangladesh Agricultural University

Expertise:

Dr. Ali specializes in Irrigation and Water Resources Management, Agro-meteorology, and Agro-economics, with over 31 years of professional experience spanning teaching, research, and administration. His technical expertise includes using advanced models like AquaCrop, DSSAT, and HYDRUS-1D for agricultural applications.

Achievements:

  • Recipient of the Shudhachar Award (2022) and Best Scientist Award (2016) from BINA.
  • Recognized in international directories such as WHO’S WHO IN THE WORLD and 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century.
  • Developed innovative tools and models like M-RechargeCal, M-EToCal, and CropET0.

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 2,677
  • Citations Since 2020: 1,267
  • h-index: 18 (13 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 30 (16 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Increasing Water Productivity in Crop Production—A Synthesis
    M.H. Ali, M.S.U. Talukder
    Agricultural Water Management, 95(11), 1201-1213, 685 citations, 2008
  • Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Yield, Water Productivity, and Economic Returns of Wheat
    M.H. Ali, M.R. Hoque, A.A. Hassan, M.A. Khair
    Agricultural Water Management, 92, 151-161, 614 citations, 2007
  • Fundamentals of Irrigation & On-farm Water Management
    M.H. Ali
    ISBN: 978-1-4419-6334-5, 560 pages, 219 citations, 2010
  • Practices of Irrigation & On-farm Water Management: Volume 2
    H. Ali
    Springer Science & Business Media, 142 citations, 2011
  • Effective Rainfall Calculation Methods for Field Crops: An Overview, Analysis, and New Formulation
    M.H. Ali, S. Mubarak
    Asian Research Journal of Agriculture, 7(1): 1-12, DOI: 10.9734/ARJA/2017/36812, 93 citations, 2017
  • A New Novel Index for Evaluating Model Performance
    M.H. Ali, I. Abustan
    Journal of Natural Resources and Development, 4, 1-9, 90 citations, 2014
  • Effect of Deficit Irrigation at Different Growth Stages on the Yield of Potato
    A.A. Hassan, A.A. Sarkar, M.H. Ali, N.N. Karim
    Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 5(2), 128-134, 72 citations, 2002
  • Sustainability of Groundwater Resources in the North-Eastern Region of Bangladesh
    M.H. Ali, I. Abustan, M.A. Rahman, A.A.M. Haque
    Water Resources Management, 26, 623-641, 61 citations, 2012
  • Crop Water Requirement and Irrigation Scheduling
    M.H. Ali
    Fundamentals of Irrigation and On-farm Water Management: Volume 1, 399-452, 58 citations, 2010
  • Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Yield, Water Productivity and Economic Return of Sunflower
    A.J. Mila, M.H. Ali, A.R. Akanda, M.H. Rashid, M.A. Rahman
    Cogent Food & Agriculture, 3: 1287619, 37 citations, 2017

 

Ayman Ibrahim | Irrigated Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Ayman Ibrahim |  Irrigated Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Chairman at  Mechanical &Electrical Department Ministry of Water Resources and irrigation Egypt

Dr. Ayman Ibrahim has nearly 35 years of experience with the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. He is currently the Chairman of the Mechanical and Electrical Department, responsible for the operation and maintenance of over 600 pumping stations across Egypt. His leadership spans 15 central directorates and 60 general directorates. Dr. Ibrahim has worked extensively in water resources management, power systems, artificial intelligence, signal processing, control systems, and SCADA, contributing to numerous national and international projects. His expertise also includes teaching, capacity building, and consulting in electronics, communication systems, and water resources management.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
    Monofiyia University, Egypt (2009)
    Thesis: Advanced Signal Processing Techniques for Power System Protection
  • M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
    Colorado State University, USA (1994)
    Thesis: Adaptive Learning Approach for Image Data Compression and Pattern Recognition
  • B.Sc. in Electronics & Communication Engineering
    Cairo University, Egypt (1987)

Professional Experience:

  • Chairman, Mechanical and Electrical Department
    Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (August 2022 – Present)
    Overseeing the operation of 600 pumping stations, strategic planning, project implementation, and human resource management.
  • Sector Head, Monitoring Systems, Communication, Information, and Assets
    Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (March 2018 – August 2022)
    Managed five central directorates: Telemetry, Water Quality, Water Communication, Assets, and Public Relations.
  • Undersecretary for Telemetry – Irrigation Sector
    Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (Aug 2014 – March 2018)
  • Studies and Projects General Director
    Central Directorate for Monitoring Systems (Telemetry), Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (Oct 2010 – Aug 2014)

Key Projects and Contributions:

  • Main System Management (MSM) Project: Designed and implemented a nationwide Voice and Data Communication System for water level data collection across Egypt.
  • Control Systems for Irrigation Canals: Worked on national projects, including the control systems for El Salam Canal and other irrigation projects, involving SCADA and PLC systems.
  • Modernization of National Railway Level Crossings: Consultant for modernization projects involving 136 and 35 level crossings in Egypt.
  • Decision Support System (DSS) Consultant: Worked with CEDARE on projects related to climate change and water resource management.

Publication Top Notes : 

  • Exergoeconomic analysis for cost optimization of a solar distillation system
    Ibrahim, A.G.M., Rashad, A.M., Dincer, I. (2017). Solar Energy, 151, 22–32.
    (68 Citations)
  • A modified basin type solar still: Experimental performance and economic study
    Ibrahim, A.G.M., Allam, E.E., Elshamarka, S.E. (2015). Energy, 93, 335–342.
    (49 Citations)
  • Experimental performance evaluation of a combined solar system to produce cooling and potable water
    Ibrahim, A.G.M., Dincer, I. (2015). Solar Energy, 122, 1066–1079.
    (19 Citations)
  • Performance study of a modified basin type solar still
    Ibrahim, A.G.M., Elshamarka, S.E. (2015). Solar Energy, 118, 397–409.
    (37 Citations)
  • A solar desalination system: Exergetic performance assessment
    Ibrahim, A.G.M., Dincer, I. (2015). Energy Conversion and Management, 101, 379–392.
    (48 Citations)
  • Thermal modeling of a modified basin-type solar still
    Ibrahim, A.G.M., Allam, E.E., Elshamarka, S.E. (2015). In Progress in Clean Energy, Volume 2: Novel Systems and Applications, 831–850.
    (0 Citations)