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

 

Alaa Mosad | Irrigation Management | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Alaa Mosad | Irrigation Management | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI) at Agricultural research Center, Egypt

Alaa Mosad Ebrahim Ahmed is a dedicated researcher at SWERI, ARC, Egypt. His work focuses on advancing sustainable soil and water management practices to enhance agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. Alaa contributes to innovative research projects and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address pressing challenges in soil health and water resource management.

Profile:

Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Soils and Water Sciences (2021–2024, ongoing)
    Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt

    • Focus: Sustainable water management with advanced remote sensing and GIS technologies.
    • Funded by ICARDA.
  • M.Sc. in Soils and Water Sciences (2013–2016)
    Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt

    • Focus: Land degradation mitigation in salt-affected soils using remote sensing and GIS.
  • B.Sc. in Soils and Water Sciences (2002–2006)
    Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt

    • Graduated with Excellence and Honor.

Professional Experience:

Researcher

Water Requirements and Field Irrigation Research Department, SWERI, ARC (2012–Present)

  • Developed innovative irrigation systems, achieving up to 30% water savings.
  • Conducted studies on soil health and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
  • Trained farmers in sustainable practices to enhance climate resilience.

Consultant

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) (2020–2024)

  • Supported site-specific agronomic recommendations for yield optimization.
  • Developed digital tools like the Geo-Agro Misr app for climate-smart agriculture.
  • Published findings on evapotranspiration and irrigation management.

Country Manager

NENA Regional Evapotranspiration Network, ARC (2019–2022)

  • Integrated ground and remote sensing data to optimize water productivity.
  • Provided recommendations to national stakeholders on sustainable water use.

Agronomist

ICARDA Projects on Crop Monitoring and Yield Gap Analysis (2016–2020)

  • Managed advanced weather stations for evapotranspiration research.
  • Contributed to the Global Yield Gap Atlas to optimize resource use.

Key Skills:

  • Sustainability Expertise: Climate-resilient agriculture, water-use efficiency.
  • Technical Proficiency: GIS, remote sensing, data analytics.
  • Languages: Arabic (native), English (proficient), French (fluent).
  • Software: Remote sensing applications, Microsoft Office, data visualization tools.

Achievements and Innovations:

  • Developed a surface irrigation improvement saving 4.2 billion cubic meters of Nile water annually.
  • Created mobile applications for precision agriculture and nutrient management.
  • Patent under evaluation for surface irrigation innovation by ASRT, Egypt.

Professional Memberships:

  • Consultant, ICARDA.
  • Member, FAO Inter-Regional Technical Platform on Water Scarcity.
  • Member, National Campaign of Strategic Crops, Egypt.
  • Member, Global Yield Gap Atlas.
  • Representative, Smart Agricultural Clinic (SAC) Project, Egypt.

Contributions to Agriculture:

With over 13 years of research experience, I have significantly contributed to irrigation management and sustainable agriculture. My innovations in surface irrigation systems are poised to address Egypt’s water crisis, reduce soil salinity, and improve nitrogen use efficiency, ensuring a sustainable future for Egyptian agriculture.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Pathways to wheat self-sufficiency in Africa
    JV Silva, M Jaleta, K Tesfaye, B Abeyo, M Devkota, A Frija, I Habarurema, …
    Global Food Security, 37, 100684 (2023)
    Citations: 17
  • An improved deep learning procedure for statistical downscaling of climate data
    AMS Kheir, A Elnashar, A Mosad, A Govind
    Heliyon, 9 (7) (2023)
    Citations: 15
  • Improving vegetative growth and productivity of navel orange (Citrus sinensis L.) trees under salt-affected soil using glycinebetaine and potassium silicate
    AMA Kheder, AM Abo-Elmagd
    Journal of Plant Production, 12 (3), 279-286 (2021)
    Citations: 5
  • Developing a Regional Network for the Assessment of Evapotranspiration
    A Lopez-Guerrero, A Cabello-Leblic, E Fereres, D Vallee, P Steduto, …
    Agronomy, 13 (11), 2756 (2023)
    Citations: 1