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