Hamidreza Balouchi | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr.  Hamidreza Balouchi |  Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

Yasouj university, Iran

Dr. Hamidreza Balouchi (b. 1979, Shiraz, Iran) is a Professor at Yasouj University, specializing in Seed Science and Technology, Crop Physiology, Ecophysiology, and the impact of abiotic stress on crops. He earned his Ph.D. in Agronomy (Crop Physiology) from Tarbiat Modares University in 2008, following earlier degrees from Shiraz and Tarbiat Modares Universities.

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🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Agronomy (Crop Physiology), Tarbiat Modares University (2008)

  • M.Sc. in Agronomy, Tarbiat Modares University (2003)

  • B.Sc. in Agronomy & Plant Breeding, Shiraz University (2001)

🌱 Research Interests:

  • Seed Science & Technology

  • Crop Physiology & Plant Growth Regulation

  • Ecophysiology & Abiotic Stress (Drought, Salinity, Heavy Metals)

  • Application of Microbial Materials and Phytohormones

🧪 Scientific Contributions & Roles:

  • Director of Research & Graduate Studies, Yasouj University (2020–Present)

  • Editor-in-Chief, Iranian Journal of Seed Research

  • Scientific Committee Member for major Iranian seed conferences (2022–2024)

  • Extensive teaching experience in Agronomy, Botany, and Seed Technology

🏆 Achievements & Awards:

  • 🎓 First Rank in B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. Entrance Exams in Iran

  • 🎖 Best Selected Student, Shiraz University (2000)

  • 🧑‍🏫 Head of multiple academic and student associations

  • 💼 Leadership roles at Yasouj University including department head and training center director

💻 Technical Skills:

  • Statistical and analysis tools: MSTATC, SAS, R

  • Microsoft Office, Adobe tools

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,911

  • Citations Since 2020: 1,286

  • h-index: 21

  • h-index Since 2020: 17

  • i10-index: 46

  • i10-index Since 2020: 30

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Study of water stress effects in different growth stages on yield and yield components of different rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars

  2. Screening wheat parents of mapping population for heat and drought tolerance, detection of wheat genetic variation

  3. Microbial seed coating: An attractive tool for sustainable agriculture

  4. Effect of micronutrients foliar application on grain qualitative characteristics and some physiological traits of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) under drought stress

  5. Effect of temperature and water potential on Carthamus tinctorius L. seed germination: Quantification of the cardinal temperatures and modeling using hydrothermal time

  6. Growth and nutrient content of Echinacea purpurea as affected by the combination of phosphorus with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus and Pseudomonas florescent bacterium under water deficit stress

  7. Improving yield, oil content and water productivity of dryland canola by supplementary irrigation and selenium spraying

  8. Improvement of cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seed performance under drought stress by seed coating and biopriming

  9. Improving growth and phenolic compounds of Echinacea purpurea root by integrating biological and chemical resources of phosphorus under water deficit stress

  10. Electromagnetic field impact on annual medics and dodder seed germination

  11. Effect of gibberellic acid, prechilling, sulfuric acid and potassium nitrate on seed germination and dormancy of annual medics

  12. Effect of Chemical (Urea), Organic (Vermicompost) and Biological (Nitroxin) Fertilizers on Quantity and Quality Yield of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

  13. UV radiation, elevated CO2 and water stress effect on growth and photosynthetic characteristics in durum wheat

  14. Study of water stress effects in different growth stages on yield and yield components of different rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars (conference paper)

  15. Improve wheat (Triticum aestivum) performance by brassinolide application under different irrigation regimes

  16. Roles of methyl jasmonate in improving growth and yield of two varieties of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) under different irrigation regimes

  17. Improvement of Echinacea purpurea performance by integration of phosphorus with soil microorganisms under different irrigation regimes

  18. Effect of seed priming on antioxidant enzymes and lipids peroxidation of cell membrane in Black cumin (Nigella sativa) seedling under salinity and drought stress

  19. Efficacy of biological agents and fillers seed coating in improving drought stress in anise

  20. Evaluation of photosynthesis parameters, chlorophyll content and fluorescence of safflower cultivars under saline condition

 

Elham Shadkam | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Elham Shadkam |  Agriculture |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Khayyam University,  Iran

Dr. Elham Shadkam is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khayyam University, Mashhad, Iran. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, where she specialized in simulation optimization for multi-objective problems in supply chain management.

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🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering – Isfahan University of Technology (2015) 🏅
    Thesis: Simulation Optimization for Multi-Objective Problems in Supply Chain Management
  • M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering – K.N. Toosi University of Technology (2010) 🏆
  • B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering – Sadjad University of Technology (2007) 🎖️

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Khayyam University (2013–Present)
  • Former Head & Deputy Head, Industrial & Mechanical Engineering Department, Khayyam University (2014–2023)
  • Visiting Fellow, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia (2023–2024) 🌍
  • Research Assistant, Strategic Planning Initiative in Construction Management, UNSW (2024)

🏆 Achievements & Recognition:

  • Top Researcher at Khayyam University (2021) 🥇
  • Ranked 1st in MSc & BSc programs in Industrial Engineering 🏅
  • Member of the Young Researchers Club (Brilliant Talents) ✨
  • Exceptional Academic Performance: Ranked in top 0.2% (MSc) & 0.5% (BSc) in National Exams 🎯

Citations:

Citations: 708 (645 since 2020)
h-index: 16 (16 since 2020)
i10-index: 20 (19 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • A novel artificial intelligent approach: Comparison of machine learning tools and algorithms based on optimization DEA Malmquist productivity index for eco-efficiency evaluation
    M. Mirmozaffari, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, K. Kabirifar, R. Yazdani, …
    International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 15(3), 523-550 (2021) – Citations: 70

  • Cuckoo optimization algorithm in reverse logistics: A network design for COVID-19 waste management
    E. Shadkam
    Waste Management & Research, 40(4), 458-469 (2022) – Citations: 65

  • An integrated strategic framework for large-scale crop planning: Sustainable climate-smart crop planning and agri-food supply chain management
    A. Hajimirzajan, M. Vahdat, A. Sadegheih, E. Shadkam, H. El Bilali
    Sustainable Production and Consumption, 26, 709-732 (2021) – Citations: 49

  • A novel hybrid parametric and non-parametric optimisation model for average technical efficiency assessment in public hospitals during and post-COVID-19 pandemic
    M. Mirmozaffari, R. Yazdani, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, L.S. Tavassoli, …
    Bioengineering, 9(1), 7 (2021) – Citations: 47

  • Developing a novel integrated generalised data envelopment analysis (DEA) to evaluate hospitals providing stroke care services
    M. Mirmozaffari, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, M. Yazdani
    Bioengineering, 8(12), 207 (2021) – Citations: 42

  • Evaluation the efficiency of cuckoo optimization algorithm
    E. Shadkam, M. Bijari
    arXiv preprint arXiv:1405.2168 (2014) – Citations: 41

  • Multi-objective simulation optimization for selection and determination of order quantity in supplier selection problem under uncertainty and quality criteria
    E. Shadkam, M. Bijari
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2015) – Citations: 39

  • A hybrid COA-constraint method for solving multi-objective problems
    E. Shadkam, N. Jahani
    arXiv preprint arXiv:1509.08302 (2015) – Citations: 34

  • VCS and CVS: New combined parametric and non-parametric operation research models
    M. Mirmozaffari, R. Yazdani, E. Shadkam, L.S. Tavassoli, R. Massah
    Sustainable Operations and Computers, 2, 36-56 (2021) – Citations: 32

  • An integrated artificial intelligence model for efficiency assessment in pharmaceutical companies during the COVID-19 pandemic
    M. Mirmozaffari, R. Yazdani, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, M. Mahjoob, …
    Sustainable Operations and Computers, 3, 156-167 (2022) – Citations: 29

 

Stefan Gordanic | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Stefan Gordanic |  Agronomy |  Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at  Institute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančic”,  Serbia

Stefan Gordanić is a researcher at the Institute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr. Josif Pančić” in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia. He specializes in the study of medicinal plants and their potential therapeutic applications. Stefan is actively involved in scientific research and has contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field of plant-based medicine. He is passionate about exploring the bioactive compounds found in medicinal plants and their impact on human health.

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Education:

  • 2018: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Crop Farming), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2018–2019: Master of Science in Agriculture (Land and Water Management), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2019–2024: Ph.D. Studies in Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Professional Experience:

  • 2018–2019: Agricultural Advisory Service, PSSS Loznica
  • 2019–2020: Zemun Polje (ZP) Maize Institute
  • 2020–Present: Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia

Progress in Research Position:

  • 2020–Present: Research Trainee, Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2022–Present: Research Associate, Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia

Publication Top Notes:

  • The Natural Habitats, Nutrients, and Heavy Metal Status of Wild Steppe Peony Populations in Serbia
    Marković, T., Tanasić, B., Gordanić, S., Lukić, M., Radanović, D.
    Horticulturae, 2024, 10(9), 972.
  • Improvement in Sustainable Production of Medicinal Herbs-Mint, Lemon Balm, and Marshmallow
    Simić, D., Janković, S., Popović, V., Nikolić, D., Gordanić, S.
    Agriculture and Forestry, 2024, 70(2), pp. 49–59.
  • Nutritional and Phytochemical Comparative Analysis of Conventional/Organic Maize Grain Before and After Subjection to Accelerated Aging Test – A Preliminary Study
    Golijan Pantović, J., Petronijević, R., Gordanić, S., Lekić, S., Kostić, A.Ž.
    Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 2024, 52(2), 13581.
  • A Detailed Survey of Agroecological Status of Allium ursinum Across the Republic of Serbia: Mineral Composition and Bioaccumulation Potential
    Gordanić, S.V., Kostić, A.Ž., Krstić, D., Marković, T., Moravčević, D.
    Heliyon, 2023, 9(11), e22134.
  • The Seed Traits Associated with Dormancy and Germination of Herbaceous Peonies, Focusing on Species Native in Serbia and China
    Marković, T., Prijić, Ž., Xue, J., Lukić, M., Gordanić, S.
    Horticulturae, 2022, 8(7), 585.
  • In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidative Activities of the Extracts of Petals of Paeonia lactiflora and Calendula officinalis Incorporated in the New Forms of Biobased Carriers
    Batinić, P.M., Milošević, M.D., Lukić, M.M., Bugarski, B.M., Marković, T.Lj.
    Food and Feed Research, 2022, 49(1), pp. 23–35.
  • Phytochemical Characterization and Antioxidant Potential of Allium ursinum L. Cultivated on Different Soil Types – A Preliminary Study
    Stefan, G., Dragoja, R., Sandra, V., Đorđe, M., Aleksandar, Ž.K.
    Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, 2022, 34(11), pp. 904–914.
  • Seed Health Treatments in Organic Seed Production
    Golijan-Pantović, J., Sečanski, M., Gordanić, S.
    Agriculture and Forestry, 2022, 68(4), pp. 41–57.

 

Deucleiton Jardim Amorim | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr  Deucleiton Jardim Amorim | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

Candidate PhD at  UNESP,  Brazil

Graduado em Agronomia pela Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA, 2020), possui curso técnico em Agropecuária pelo Centro Familiar de Formação por Alternância e ensino médio profissionalizante – CEFFA (2012-2014). Mestre em Proteção de Plantas e Doutorando em Proteção de Plantas pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho – Unesp/FCA.

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Formação Acadêmica:

  • Doutorado em andamento em Agronomia (Proteção de Plantas)
    • Instituição: Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Brasil
    • Orientador: Silvia Renata Siciliano Wilcken
    • Coorientador: Luis Garrigós Leite
    • Ano de início: 2022
    • Bolsista: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)
  • Mestrado em Agronomia (Proteção de Plantas)
    • Instituição: Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Brasil
    • Título: Prospecção de bactérias no controle biológico de nematoide-das-galhas (Meloidogyne incognita) e promoção de crescimento vegetal
    • Ano de obtenção: 2022
    • Orientador: Silvia Renata Siciliano Wilcken
    • Coorientador: Luis Garrigós Leite
    • Bolsista: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)
    • Palavras-chave: Controle biológico; Bacillus; Pseudomonas; Nematoide-das-galhas
    • Grande área: Ciências Agrárias
  • Graduação em Agronomia
    • Instituição: Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), Brasil
    • Título: Alternativas de manejo para controle de Pratylenchus brachyurus na cultura da soja
    • Orientador: José Roberto Brito Freitas
    • Ano de conclusão: 2019
  • Curso técnico/profissionalizante em Técnico em Agropecuária
    • Instituição: Centro Familiar de Formação por Alternância Manoel Monteiro (CEFFA), Brasil
    • Ano de conclusão: 2014

Formação Complementar:

  • Taxonomia de fungos micorrízicos arbusculares (35h) – Universidade Estadual da Região Tocantina do MA (UEMASUL), 2018
  • Suplementação mineral para bovinos de corte (4h) – Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), 2017
  • Rotinas básicas de software QGIS aplicadas à agricultura: gestão e manuseio (8h) – Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), 2017
  • Implantação de pastagens (8h) – Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), 2016
  • Componente Solo nos Sistemas de ILPF (10h) – Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Rural (SENAR), 2016
  • Práticas de manejo das principais culturas do tabuleiro de São Bernardo (8h) – Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), 2016

Atuação Profissional:

  • Professor de Fitopatologia e Entomologia – Universidade Estadual da Região Tocantina do Maranhão (UEMASUL)
  • Engenheiro Agrônomo – Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA)
  • Técnico em Agropecuária – Centro Familiar de Formação por Alternância e ensino médio profissionalizante (CEFFA)

Research Focus: Agronomy

  • Plant Protection: Given their master’s and doctoral studies in Plant Protection, their research is likely focused on strategies and technologies to safeguard crops from pests, diseases, and weeds.
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Developing and optimizing IPM strategies to manage pest populations while minimizing environmental impact.
  • Crop Disease Management: Studying plant pathogens and disease dynamics to develop resistant crop varieties or effective management practices.
  • Pest Biology and Ecology: Researching the biology and ecology of crop pests to better understand their life cycles and interactions with crops.
  • Herbicide Resistance: Investigating mechanisms of herbicide resistance in weeds and developing alternative control methods.
  • Sustainable Agricultural Practices: Exploring sustainable approaches to crop protection that align with broader agricultural sustainability goals.

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Bacillus, Pseudomonas and Serratia control Meloidogyne incognita (Rhabditida: Meloidogynidae) and promote the growth of tomato plants”
    Rhizosphere
    2024-09
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rhisph.2024.100935
  • “Response of plants used in cover crop mix to Meloidogyne enterolobii, Meloidogyne incognita and Pratylenchus brachyurus”
    Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical
    2023
    DOI: 10.1590/1983-40632023v5375822
  • “Logística, indicadores socioeconômicos e perdas pós-colheita de hortifrútis em cinco cidades Maranhenses”
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Ciências Ambientais
    2021-03-28
    DOI: 10.6008/CBPC2179-6858.2021.005.0054
  • “Casca de arroz carbonizada como substrato alternativo na propagação por estaquia de ixora (Ixora coccínea)”
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Ciências Ambientais
    2021-02-10
    DOI: 10.6008/CBPC2179-6858.2021.002.0003
  • “Aspectos da comercialização e perdas pós-colheita de beterraba em diferentes segmentos varejistas”
    Research, Society and Development
    2020-09-18
    DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v9i10.8191
  • “Substrato a base de bagana de carnaúba na propagação vegetativa de Ocimum basilicum”
    Research, Society and Development
    2020-09-06
    DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v9i9.7879
  • “Postharvest losses of fruits and vegetables in different microregions of Maranhão, Brazil”
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Ciências Ambientais
    2020-06-05
    DOI: 10.6008/CBPC2179-6858.2020.005.0056
  • “Perdas pós-colheita e destinação final de frutas em segmentos comerciais de Teresina (PI)”
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Ciências Ambientais
    2020-04-02
    DOI: 10.6008/CBPC2179-6858.2020.003.0034

 

 

Arash Rasi | Agronomy| Best Researcher Award

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Mr Arash Rasi | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

Master’s at University of Tehran, Iran

Arash Rasi, a master’s student at the University of Tehran, focused on agronomy and plant breeding from 2020 to 2023. He is a published author with a recent article titled “Modulation of Tropane Alkaloids’ Biosynthesis and Gene Expression by Methyl Jasmonate in Datura stramonium L.” published in 2024. Arash’s research interests lie in plant biology and molecular biology, particularly in understanding the biochemical pathways of secondary metabolites in plants.

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Education:

M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (September 2020 – September 2023). B.Sc. in Plant Biology University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (September 2013 – June 2017).

Work Experience:

Research Assistant: University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (June 2016 – April 2017) Research on Medicago seed germination under different temperatures and lights. Master Researcher: University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran (June 2021 – September 2023) Studied the effect of methyl jasmonate elicitor on tropane alkaloids production in Datura using HPLC and Real-time PCR.

Teaching Experience:

Biology Teacher at multiple high schools, including Allameh Tabataee, Atarode Elm, Valeh, Sama, and Allame Helli (2017 – present). Teacher Assistant of Biological Mathematics at the University of Tehran (September 2015 – January 2016). Educational Consultant at Ghalamchi Organization (July 2013 – June 2015).

Certificates:

  • National Biology Symposium (February 2016)
  • CRISPR/Cas9 Course (November 2020)
  • Primer Design for qPCR Course (December 2020)
  • TOEFL English Test (Score: 88, January 2024)

Extracurricular Activities:

Editorial Team Member of “The Science Magazine of the University of Tehran” (September 2010 – February 2012).

Research Focus: Agronomy

Arash Rasi is a master’s student at the University of Tehran, specializing in agronomy and plant breeding. His research primarily focuses on the biosynthesis and modulation of tropane alkaloids in plants, particularly in Datura stramonium L. (Jimsonweed).

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