Marzena Banach | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Marzena Banach | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Poznan University of Technology | Poland

Dr. Marzena Banach is a researcher specializing in smart city technologies, environmental monitoring systems, and hardware-efficient artificial intelligence. Her research focuses on intelligent air-pollution sensing, remote sensing analytics, low-power embedded systems, and AI-driven environmental prediction models, with emerging interests in sustainable urban infrastructure and smart architectural solutions. She has held key research roles in multidisciplinary projects addressing smart cities, intelligent transportation systems, and environmental data acquisition, contributing extensively to both academic and applied research initiatives. Dr. Banach’s major contributions include the development of hardware-optimized sensor architectures, novel neural-network training schemes for air-quality prediction, and high-resolution pollution mapping frameworks deployed in dense urban environments. Her work has advanced real-time environmental monitoring, informed sustainable urban planning, and strengthened data-driven decision-making in smart city ecosystems. Through her research, she aims to bridge intelligent electronics, environmental sustainability, and urban innovation to support resilient, technology-enabled cities worldwide.

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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

Temam Mama | Agroforestry | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Temam Mama | Agroforestry | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | Haro Sabu Agricultural Research Center | Ethiopia

Temam Mama Ayano is a researcher specializing in agroforestry, soil management, and forest resource assessment, with a strong focus on sustainable land-use systems in tropical and termite-affected ecosystems. His research centers on multipurpose tree performance, integrated termite management, soil fertility dynamics, bamboo adaptation, and ecosystem-based agricultural resilience, with emerging interests in watershed management and organic soil amendments. He has served as a researcher at the Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Haro Sabu Agricultural Research Center, since 2013 and currently contributes as a focal person for major development and climate-resilient agriculture projects, including CALM P4R and AECSAM initiatives. His key contributions include field-validated agroforestry innovations, soil fertility evaluation frameworks, and region-specific tree adaptation models that support sustainable agriculture and forestry policy. Through applied research and scientific publications, his work advances climate-smart agroforestry practices, strengthens food and ecosystem security, and supports scalable solutions for sustainable rural development.

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Adaptation and growth performance of multipurpose trees under Haro Sabu condition.

– Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2017

Adaptation and growth performance of lowland bamboo species at Haro Sabu condition

– International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023

 

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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Navdeep Singh | Soil Conservation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Navdeep Singh | Soil Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Western Kentucky University | United States

Dr. Navdeep Singh is a researcher specializing in Soil Physics and Hydrology, with strong expertise in soil water management, conservation practices, and sustainable agriculture. His research focuses on understanding soil pore architecture, hydrological processes, and greenhouse gas dynamics under conservation tillage, cover cropping, and integrated crop–livestock systems, using advanced tools such as X-ray computed tomography and simulation modeling. He has held key academic research roles at Western Kentucky University and collaborated extensively with multidisciplinary teams addressing soil health and climate-smart agriculture. Dr. Singh’s major contributions include high-impact studies on soil structural dynamics, water availability, carbon sequestration, and management-driven improvements in agroecosystem resilience, influencing best management practices and soil health assessment frameworks. His work supports evidence-based agricultural policies and field-scale decision-making. Driven by an impact-oriented vision, Dr. Singh aims to advance sustainable land-use systems that enhance productivity, conserve water resources, mitigate climate impacts, and strengthen global food security through science-based innovation.

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Nuria Pedrol | Sustainable Weed Management | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuria Pedrol | Sustainable Weed Management | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | University of Vigo | Spain

Dr. Nuria Pedrol is a distinguished researcher in Plant Ecophysiology, Allelopathy, Weed Control, and Organic Farming, with a strong focus on plant interactions, stress physiology, and sustainable weed management. Her research primarily explores the biochemical and ecological roles of allelochemicals in plant–plant interactions, natural bioherbicide development, and plant responses to abiotic stress, alongside emerging interests in green manure-based weed suppression and soil restoration. She has served as a researcher and faculty member at the University of Vigo, contributing to leading projects on environmental sustainability and crop protection. She has co-authored notable scientific books and handbook chapters, and her transcriptomic studies in Arabidopsis have deepened understanding of plant detoxification mechanisms. With high-impact publications, refined biochemical methodologies, and sustainable agriculture innovations, her work promotes low-chemical-input farming and improved soil health. Guided by a vision of climate-adaptive and eco-friendly agriculture, she aims to advance natural-product herbicides and ecological crop management for global food security and environmental conservation.

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Workiye Getnet Abera | Sustainable Agriculture | Editorial Board Member 

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Mr. Workiye Getnet Abera | Sustainable Agriculture | Editorial Board Member

Lecturer and Researcher | Debre Tabor University | Ethiopia

Workiye Getnet Abera is a dedicated researcher and lecturer specializing in Chemical and Food Engineering, with a strong focus on sustainable materials, food quality enhancement, and green bioprocessing technologies. His research centers on developing bio-based products, optimizing agro-industrial waste conversion, and advancing innovative materials such as antimicrobial biolubricants, biodegradable films, and functional food products; emerging interests include circular bioeconomy strategies and eco-friendly polymer alternatives. He has served as a lecturer, researcher, and reviewer at Debre Tabor University since 2024 in the School of Chemical Engineering, following four impactful years at Dilla University where he contributed to teaching and research in Food Engineering. His key scientific contributions include the synthesis and optimization of antimicrobial biolubricants derived from Ocimum lamiifolium and lactic acid, the development of biodegradable bioplastic films from banana peel starch blended with cellulosic fibers, and advancements in gluten-free sorghum bread formulation enriched with sweet lupin flour, all of which demonstrate innovation in material science, sustainability, and food technology. In addition to his research outputs, he has provided extensive peer-review service across leading journals in food science, polymer research, environmental chemical engineering, and biomass valorization, supporting academic quality and scientific integrity. His work collectively contributes to global sustainability efforts by creating environmentally responsible alternatives to petroleum-based products, improving food system resilience, and promoting value-added utilization of agricultural residues. With a forward-looking vision, Workiye aims to strengthen the role of green engineering in driving industrial innovation, enhance the accessibility of sustainable materials, and support science-based solutions to environmental and societal challenges worldwide.

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1. Abera, W. G. (2024). Synthesis, characterization, and optimization of antimicrobial biolubricant derived from Ocimum lamiifolium and lactic acid. Heliyon, e38972. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38972

2. Abera, W. G. (2024). Quality assessment of gluten-free sorghum bread prepared with sourdough and the addition of sweet lupin flour. CYTA – Journal of Food, Article 2397022. https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2024.2397022

3. Abera, W. G. (2023). Synthesis and characterization of bioplastic film from banana (Musa Cavendish species) peel starch blended with banana pseudo-stem cellulosic fiber. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04207-8

Cleyton de Almeida Araújo | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Cleyton de Almeida Araújo | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Professor | UNIVASF | Brazil

Dr. Cleyton de Almeida Araújo is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in Animal Science, with an emphasis on ruminant nutrition, forage management, and sustainable livestock production systems. His research primarily focuses on optimizing feed efficiency, improving forage quality, and developing eco-friendly livestock management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing animal productivity in semiarid regions. As an Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), he plays a vital role in advancing experimental studies on silage fermentation, mineral balance in animal nutrition, and biosaline agriculture. Over the years, Dr. Araújo has authored numerous scientific articles in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to understanding forage preservation, carbohydrate fractionation, and the nutritional dynamics of alternative feed resources such as cactus pear and cassava shoots. His collaborative works have also examined the interplay between animal nutrition and environmental sustainability, highlighting innovative strategies for resource-limited ecosystems. Beyond his academic achievements, he has contributed to the scientific community through applied research that supports livestock farmers and policymakers in developing climate-resilient agricultural systems. His findings on feed substitution and silage improvement have practical implications for animal welfare, soil health, and rural livelihoods. Dr. Araújo’s scientific vision is rooted in bridging advanced nutritional science with sustainable production methods, fostering innovations that balance productivity with environmental stewardship. Through his continued research and mentorship, he aims to strengthen the resilience of tropical livestock systems, contributing to global efforts in food security, ecological conservation, and rural development. He has 78 citations from 26 publications, with an h-index of 5.

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1. Araújo, C. A., Lima, R. S., Oliveira, G. F., Nascimento, D. B., Campos, F. S., Gois, G. C., Silva, T. G. F., Magalhães, A. L. R., & Araújo, G. G. L. (2025). Carbohydrate fractionation and nitrogen compounds, mineral status, and gas production in arboreal cotton and cactus silages. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 77(1). https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-13274

2. Pereira, P. H. B., Oliveira, J. S., Guerra, R. R., Conceição, Â. I. da, Magalhães, A. L. R., Silva, D. K. de A., Bispo, S. V., Dias, G. G., Araújo, C. de A., & Valença, R. de L., et al. (2025). Forage cactus as a substitute for corn as an energy source in the finishing of feedlot lambs. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 57(6). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-025-04502-8

3. Nascimento, D. B. do, Magalhães, A. L. R., Teodoro, A. L., Gois, G. C., Santos, K. C. dos, Amaral, T. N. E. de, Araújo, C. A. de, Silva, P. B. da, Severo, M. F. de S., & Campos, F. S. (2025). Chemical composition, mineral profile, carbohydrate fractionation, dry matter digestibility and in vitro gas production of Furcraea foetida (L.) Haw at different phenological stages. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 68(2). https://doi.org/10.1080/00288233.2023.2260770

4. Borges, E. N., Araújo, C. A. de, Monteiro, B. S., Silva, A. S., Albuquerque, L. de F., Araújo, G. G. L. de, Campos, F. S., Gois, G. C., Souza, R. C. de, & Araújo, A. O. de. (2025). Buffel grass pre-dried as a modulator of the fermentation, nutritional and aerobic stability profile of cactus pear silage. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 68(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/00288233.2023.2212173

5. Silva, C. de S., Miranda, A. S. de, Novaes, J. J. da S., Araújo, C. A. de, Macedo, A. de, Araújo, J. S. de, Lima, D. O., Neto, J. V. E., Gois, G. C., & Araújo, G. G. L. de, et al. (2024). Fermentation profile, nutritional value and aerobic stability of mixed elephant grass and butterfly pea silages. Ciência Animal Brasileira, 25, e76994e. https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-6891v25e-76994e

Hesham Ghazzawy | Sustainable Agriculture | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Hesham Ghazzawy | Sustainable Agriculture | Excellence in Research Award

Head of the Biotechnology Program | King Faisal University | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Hesham Sayed Tawfik Ghazzawy is a Professor at the Central Laboratory for Date Palm Research and Development under the Agricultural Research Center (ARC) in Egypt and serves concurrently at the Date Palm Research Center of Excellence (DPRC), King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. He earned his Ph.D. in Pomology from Banha University in 2010 after completing his M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Pomology and Horticulture, respectively, at Cairo University. His research focuses on biotechnology, date palm physiology, crop improvement, somatic embryogenesis, and tissue culture innovations, with additional interests in sustainable horticulture, plant stress tolerance, and agricultural by-product utilization. Over a three-decade career, he has held progressive academic and research positions including Research Assistant, Associate Professor, and Consultant to international organizations such as FAO, AOAD, and ACSAD. His major contributions include advancements in in vitro propagation of date palm, improvements in fruit quality enhancement techniques, and innovations in agricultural biotechnology demonstrated through patents such as nanocomponent-based tissue culture media and color-changing food storage wrappers. He has also contributed to strategic projects in Saudi Arabia addressing crop resilience, waste recycling, biochar production, and postharvest technologies. Prof. Ghazzawy has received competitive research grants from agencies such as King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and the Date Palm Research Center of Excellence, reflecting his leadership in applied plant science. He serves on editorial boards for journals such as Advances in Agricultural Technology & Plant Sciences and the Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary, and actively reviews manuscripts for MDPI journals, the International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, and other agricultural and biotechnology publications. His professional affiliations include the Scientific Society for Flowers and Ornamental Plants and the International Association for Plant Biotechnology, underscoring his engagement in global scientific networks. With a prolific publication record spanning plant genetics, crop physiology, postharvest sciences, and climate-resilient agronomy, his work has informed both academic research and agricultural policy. His vision focuses on strengthening food security, modernizing sustainable crop production systems, and advancing plant biotechnology to support industry, environmental resilience, and global agricultural innovation. He has 595 citations from 42 publications, with an h-index of 13.

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1. Shabir, M. A., Khan, A. Z., Shabir, A., Jameel, I., Li, D., Al-Khayri, J. M., Ismail, M. M., Ghazzawy, H. S., Al-Mssallem, M. Q., & Almaghasla, M. I. (2025). Long term co-application of composted poultry manure and inorganic fertilizers promoted the soil fertility and productivity of maize-maize cropping system. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/202201

2. Alqahtani, N. K., Ghazzawy, H. S., Mathew, R. T., Alkhamis, Y. A., Alngada, R. S., Eissa, M. E. H., Abelnour, S. A., Ghanem, S. F., Almutairi, L. A., & Hemdan, E. (2025). Enhancing reproductive capacity in hybrid red tilapia via dietary administration of date palm pollen. Aquaculture Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102670

3. Kamara, M. M., Safhi, F. A., Al Aboud, N. M., Aljabri, M., Alharbi, S. A., Ghazzawy, H. S., Alshaharni, M. O., Fayad, E., Felemban, W. F., Abd El-Moneim, D., Hassanin, A. A., Ben Abdelmalek, I., Ali, A. M., & Mansour, E. (2024). Genetic diversity and combining ability of developed maize lines for arid conditions. Phyton – International Journal of Experimental Botany. https://doi.org/10.32604/Phyton-2024.058628

4. Elazazi, A. M. E., Awad, E.-S. A. M., Dahdoh, S. M., Hussein, A. S., Radwan, E. M. A., Hussein, E. M. E., Saeed, H. H. M., Ghazzawy, H. S., Abdelkader, M. F. M., Mahmoud, M. H., Gouda, M. M., Li, X., Abdein, M. A., & Qaoud, E.-S. M. (2024). Comprehensive evaluation of mineral and bio phosphorus fertilization on orange tree productivity. Heliyon, 10(21). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102670

5. Mallik, S., Paria, B., Firdous, S. M., Ghazzawy, H. S., Alqahtani, N. K., He, Y., & Li, X. (2024). The positive implication of natural antioxidants on oxidative stress-mediated diabetes mellitus complications. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 22(4), 100424.

Noah Adamtey | Soil Fertility Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Noah Adamtey | Soil Fertility Management | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher | International Water Management Institute | Ghana

Dr. Noah Adamtey is a distinguished Agronomist and Environmental Scientist, currently serving as Senior Researcher in Resource Recovery and Agri-food Systems at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Ghana. He earned his BSc in Agricultural Science and MPhil in Environmental Science from the University of Ghana, followed by a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Ghana in collaboration with IWMI and Eawag-Sandec, Switzerland, and later pursued a Habilitation at the University of Giessen, Germany, focusing on resource recovery and use efficiency in farming systems. With over two decades of expertise, Dr. Adamtey’s research spans agroecology, bio-circular economy, soil fertility, nutrient cycling, sustainable water use, and climate-resilient agricultural systems. He has led and collaborated on several international projects, including long-term farming systems comparison trials across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, significantly advancing knowledge on organic versus conventional agriculture. His extensive publication record includes impactful articles in Applied Soil Ecology, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, and Global Environmental Change, as well as contributions to book chapters, training manuals, and technical guides. Dr. Adamtey’s research has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the 2025 IWMI Board of Governors Award, the 2021 Louis Malassis International Scientific Award for Agroecology, and the 2019 Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research Award. Beyond research, he contributes to academia as a lecturer at the University of Giessen and University of Hohenheim, Germany, and has been instrumental in curriculum development for agricultural institutions in Africa. He is also an active reviewer for leading journals, including Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, Agronomy Journal, and Sustainability. Through his scientific leadership, teaching, and international collaborations, Dr. Adamtey continues to influence sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and food security worldwide

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1. Adamtey, N., Musyoka, M. W., Zundel, C., Cobo, J. G., Karanja, E., Fiaboe, K. K. M., ... (2016). Productivity, profitability and partial nutrient balance in maize-based conventional and organic farming systems in Kenya. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment.

2. Adamtey, N., Cofie, O., Ofosu-Budu, K. G., Ofosu-Anim, J., Laryea, K. B., & Forster, D. (2010). Effect of N-enriched co-compost on transpiration efficiency and water-use efficiency of maize (Zea mays L.) under controlled irrigation. Agricultural Water Management.

3. Adamtey, N., Cofie, O., Ofosu-Budu, G. K., Danso, S. K. A., & Forster, D. (2009). Production and storage of N-enriched co-compost. Waste Management.

4. Neither, W., Schneidewind, U., Armengot, L., Adamtey, N., Schneider, M., ... (2017). Spatial-temporal soil moisture dynamics under different cocoa production systems. Catena.

5. Atandi, J. G., Haukeland, S., Kariuki, G. M., Coyne, D. L., Karanja, E. N., ... (2017). Organic farming provides improved management of plant parasitic nematodes in maize and bean cropping systems. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment.