Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar | Sustainable Agriculture and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar | Sustainable Agriculture and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Dr Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, India

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar is a distinguished researcher in agricultural chemicals, holding a Ph.D. from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, where he was a Gold Medalist. Currently, he serves as a Senior Scientist at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute. Awarded the Young Researcher Award in 2022, he has significantly advanced ecosystem health assessment, focusing on microplastics and nutrient formulations. Dr. Sarkar holds patents for innovative superabsorbents and slow-release nanoformulations and has commercialized the “CIFRI ARGCURE” antiparasitic formulation. His impactful research and dedication to addressing environmental challenges make him a leading candidate for the Best Researcher Award. 🌱🏆🔬🌊

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Educational qualifications

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar has a solid educational foundation in agricultural sciences. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons.) from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal, in 2007. He then pursued his Master of Science in Agricultural Chemicals at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, graduating in 2009. Dr. Sarkar continued his academic journey at the same institution, where he completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemicals in 2013, earning the prestigious Gold Medal for his outstanding performance. His education equips him with essential knowledge for impactful research in agricultural chemistry. 🎓🌱🏆

Employment Record

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar has an extensive employment record in research and teaching within esteemed agricultural institutions. He is currently serving as a Senior Scientist at the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI) in Barrackpore, Kolkata, since January 21, 2021. Prior to this, he held the position of Senior Scientist at ICAR-CIFRI from July 1, 2017, to January 21, 2021. Dr. Sarkar also contributed to the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, where he worked as a Scientist from January 23, 2012, to July 1, 2017, focusing on research and teaching activities. His career reflects a strong commitment to advancing agricultural research. 🌾🔬📚

Recognition and Awards

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar has received numerous accolades for his contributions to agricultural science. He was honored with the Young Researcher Award for 2022 by the Indian Society of Analytical Scientists on October 26, 2023, and the Vigyan Sera Pratibha Award during the Vigyan Utsav on December 4, 2022. Additionally, he received the Best Oral Presentation award at the 1st Indian Fisheries Outlook in March 2022 and was named Scientist of the Year 2021 by ICAR-CIFRI. His recognition also includes the prestigious ICAR-Jawaharlal Nehru Award for his doctoral research in 2013. His work continues to inspire innovation in agriculture. 🏆🌱🔬✨

Projects

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar has significantly contributed to various in-house and externally funded projects focused on agricultural innovation and ecosystem health. He played an associate role in several initiatives, including the development of novel agrochemical formulations (2012-2014) and precision farming techniques (2014-2017). Currently, he leads projects on monitoring heavy metals in inland water bodies and remediation techniques for polluted wetlands (2020-present). Externally, he has worked on significant projects, including enhancing phosphorus availability in alfisols and assessing microbial biodiversity in the River Ganga. His leadership in developing biosensors for detecting fish pathogens underscores his commitment to sustainable agriculture. 🌿💧🔬✨

Research Focus

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar’s research focuses on environmental chemistry, specifically the assessment and management of pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. His studies examine the spatial distribution of micro and mesoplastics in river sediments, highlighting their role as vectors for heavy metals in wastewater treatment systems. He explores innovative solutions like biosensors and bioremediation techniques for the detection and removal of hazardous compounds, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Additionally, Dr. Sarkar investigates the antifungal properties of natural compounds and the efficiency of water treatment processes, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental health. 🌊🔬♻️✨

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Conclusion

Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar stands out as a leading researcher through his robust educational background, significant awards, and impactful contributions to agricultural chemistry and ecosystem health. His work not only addresses pressing environmental challenges but also leads to practical innovations that benefit society. Therefore, he is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award.

 

Kovács Flórián | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Kovács Flórián |  Agronomy |  Best Researcher Award

Florian Kovac is a dedicated researcher and PhD student at the MATE Doctoral School of Horticultural Sciences, specializing in plant protection and nutrient management. Born in 1989 and based in Szeged, Hungary, Florian earned his Master of Science in Plant Protection from Budapesti Corvinus University in 2014, graduating summa cum laude, following his Bachelor’s degree in Horticultural Engineering from the same institution in 2012. With experience as an individual entrepreneur in nutrient management and plant protection consultancy, he has contributed to the development of Field Calc software. Fluent in Serbian and English, Florian possesses strong skills in statistical analysis and programming, applying advanced methodologies in his research. His work includes publishing multiple manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on innovative approaches to horticultural nitrogen fertilization and soil biology.

Publication profile:

Education:

  • MSc in Plant Protection
    Budapesti Corvinus University (2012-2014)
    Graduated summa cum laude
  • BSc in Horticultural Engineering
    Budapesti Corvinus University (2008-2012)

Work Experience:

  • PhD Student
    MATE – Doctoral School of Horticultural Sciences (2022 – Present)
  • Teaching Assistant
    Szegedi Tudományegyetem (2024 – Present)
  • Individual Entrepreneur
    Nutrient management and plant protection consultancy, Field Calc software developer (2015 – 2022)

Research Focus:

Florian’s research emphasizes alternative approaches to horticultural nitrogen fertilization, soil biology, and the efficacy of innovative mulching techniques. His work includes the comprehensive statistical analysis of agricultural data and the exploration of plant protection methodologies.

Scientific Publications:

Florian has authored and co-authored several manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, including:

  • “Alternative Approaches to Horticultural Nitrogen Fertilisation in Sandy Soils” (2023)
  • “The Effect of Wool Mulch on Plant Development in the Context of the Physical and Biological Conditions in Soil” (2023)
  • “How Different Mulch Materials Regulate Soil Moisture and Microbiological Activity?” (2022)

Citations:

Citations:

  • Total citations: 232
  • Citations since 2019: 97

h-index:

  • Overall h-index: 7
  • h-index since 2019: 7

i10-index:

  • Overall i10-index: 5
  • i10-index since 2019: 3

 

Publication Top Notes:

  1. A class of expandable polyhedral structures
    F Kovács, T Tarnai, PW Fowler, SD Guest
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, 41(3-4), 1119-1137 (2004)
    Citations: 55
  2. Double–link expandohedra: a mechanical model for expansion of a virus
    F Kovács, T Tarnai, SD Guest, PW Fowler
    Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series A: Mathematical, Physical … (2004)
    Citations: 54
  3. Balancing polyhedra
    G Domokos, F Kovács, Z Lángi, K Regős, PT Varga
    arXiv preprint arXiv:1810.05382 (2018)
    Citations: 17
  4. Wrapping the cube and other polyhedra
    T Tarnai, F Kovács, PW Fowler, SD Guest
    Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering … (2012)
    Citations: 17
  5. Symmetry-adapted mobility and stress analysis of spherical and polyhedral generalised bar-and-joint structures
    F Kovács, T Tarnai
    PhD dissertation submitted to the BME (2004)
    Citations: 11
  6. Construction of a mechanical model for the expansion of a virus
    SD Guest, F Kovács, T Tarnai, PW Fowler
    Proc. IASS-2004, 20-24 (2004)
    Citations: 8
  7. An expandable dodecahedron
    F Kovács, T Tarnai
    Hyper Space/高次元科学会 編, 10(1), 13-20 (2001)
    Citations: 8
  8. The effect of wool mulch on plant development in the context of the physical and biological conditions in soil
    K Juhos, E Papdi, F Kovács, VP Vasileiadis, A Veres
    Plants, 12(3), 684 (2023)
    Citations: 7
  9. Equiauxetic hinged Archimedean tilings
    T Tarnai, PW Fowler, SD Guest, F Kovács
    Symmetry, 14(2), 232 (2022)
    Citations: 7
  10. Mono-unstable polyhedra with point masses have at least 8 vertices
    S Bozóki, G Domokos, F Kovács, K Regős
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, 234, 111276 (2022)
    Citations: 7
  11. Number and twistedness of strands in weavings on regular convex polyhedra
    F Kovács
    Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering … (2014)
    Citations: 6
  12. Foldable bar structures on a sphere
    F Kovács
    IUTAM-IASS Symposium on Deployable Structures: Theory and Applications (2000)
    Citations: 6
  13. Two-dimensional analysis of bar-and-joint assemblies on a sphere: equilibrium, compatibility and stiffness
    F Kovács, T Tarnai
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, 46(6), 1317-1325 (2009)
    Citations: 5
  14. Movable pairs of regular polyhedra
    F Kovács, FI Hegedűs, T Tarnai
    Structural Morphology towards the New Millennium, Internat. Colloq. Univ … (1997)
    Citations: 5
  15. Extended truss theory with simplex constraints
    F Kovács
    International Journal of Solids and Structures, 48(3-4), 472-482 (2011)
    Citations: 4
  16. Mobility and stress analysis of highly symmetric generalized bar-and-joint structures
    F Kovács
    Journal of Computational and Applied Mechanics, 5(1), 65-78 (2004)
    Citations: 4
  17. Conway’s spiral and a discrete gömböc with 21 point masses
    G Domokos, F Kovács
    The American Mathematical Monthly, 130(9), 795-807 (2023)
    Citations: 3
  18. How Different Mulch Materials Regulate Soil Moisture and Microbiological Activity?
    E Papdi, A Veres, F Kovács, K Juhos
    Journal of Central European Green Innovation, 10(Suppl), 26-38 (2022)
    Citations: 2
  19. Optimal packages: binding regular polyhedra
    F Kovács
    [Publication details missing] (2014)
    Citations: 2
  20. Occurrence of production diseases in large dairy herds in Hungary
    E Brydl, F Kovács, P Ribiczey, L Konda, G Nagy
    7th International Congress on Production Disease in Farm Animals, Cornell … (1989)
    Citations: 2

 

 

Filip Ilie | Agricultural Engineering | Excellence in Research

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Prof Dr Filip  Ilie |  Agricultural Engineering |  Excellence in Research

Professor at  Polytechnic University of Bucharest,  Romania

Prof. Dr. Filip Ilie is a distinguished University Professor at the Department of Machine Elements and Tribology at the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, formerly known as POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest. Since October 2007, he has been a leading figure in didactic and contract research, currently serving as the Director of the Center of Scientific Excellence (CESIT). His work emphasizes applied research in vector control, waste management, water quality, parasitology, and infectious diseases. With a strong focus on scientific advancement and collaborative efforts, Prof. Ilie is recognized for his significant contributions to his field and his leadership in promoting excellence in research.

Profile:

🗓️ Professional Experience:

  • Duration: Since October 2007
  • Roles: University Professor, Director of the Center of Scientific Excellence (CESIT)

🔬 Research and Contributions:

  • Sector: Didactic and contract research
  • Leadership: Oversees the Center of Scientific Excellence (CESIT)
  • Focus Areas: Applied research in machine elements, tribology, and scientific excellence

Publication Top Notes:

  • Computerized Penetrometry Methodology Assisted by Advanced Algorithms Applied in the Multi-dimensional Analysis of the Rheology of Mold-Ripened Cheeses and Its Impact on Food Product Quality
    Preprint, 2024-08-16
    DOI: 10.20944/preprints202408.1149.v1
    Contributors: George Ipate; Gratiela Florinela Pana; Filip Ilie
  • Structural and Tribological Analysis of Brake Disc–Pad Pair Material for Cars
    Applied Sciences, 2024-04-22
    DOI: 10.3390/app14083523
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Andreea Catalina Cristescu
  • Study and Structural and Tribological Analysis of the Brake Disc-Pads Pair Material
    Preprint, 2024-03-12
    DOI: 10.20944/preprints202403.0674.v1
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Andreea Catalina Cristescu
  • Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Vacuum Corn Seed Degassing System
    Agriculture, 2024-03-01
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14030397
    Contributors: George Ipate; Filip Ilie; Viorel Fătu; Gheorghe Voicu
  • Study of the Grinding Process by Friction of Cereal Grains in Stone Mills
    Processes, 2023-12-06
    DOI: 10.3390/pr11123376
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Constantin Daniel Cotici; Andrei-Florin Hristache
  • Experimental Study of the Correlation between the Wear and the Braking System Efficiency of a Vehicle
    Applied Sciences, 2023-07-13
    DOI: 10.3390/app13148139
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Andreea-Catalina Cristescu
  • Establishing the Durability and Reliability of a Dental Bur Based on the Wear
    Materials, 2023-06-28
    DOI: 10.3390/ma16134660
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Ioan Alexandru Saracin
  • Establishing the Durability and Reliability of a Dental Bur Based on the Wear
    Preprint, 2023-06-09
    DOI: 10.20944/preprints202306.0721.v1
    Contributors: Ilie Filip; Ioan Alexandru Saracin
  • Experimental Study of the Correlation between the Wear and the Braking System Efficiency of an Auto-Vehicle
    Preprint, 2023-06-02
    DOI: 10.20944/preprints202306.0215.v1
    Contributors: Ilie Filip; Andreea-Catalina Cristescu
  • The Effects of Friction and Temperature in the Chemical–Mechanical Planarization Process
    Materials, 2023-03-23
    DOI: 10.3390/ma16072550
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Ileana-Liliana Minea; Constantin Daniel Cotici; Andrei-Florin Hristache
  • Tribological Properties Study of Solid Lubrication with TiO2 Powder Particles
    Materials, 2022-10-13
    DOI: 10.3390/ma15207145
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; George Ipate; Florentina Cristina Manaila
  • A Study on the Tribological Behavior of Molybdenum Disulfide Particles as Additives
    Coatings, 2022-08-25
    DOI: 10.3390/coatings12091244
    Contributors: Filip Ilie
  • Tribological Behavior of Friction Materials of a Disk-Brake Pad Braking System Affected by Structural Changes—A Review
    Materials, 2022-07-06
    DOI: 10.3390/ma15144745
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Andreea-Catalina Cristescu
  • Study of Wear Phenomenon of a Dental Milling Cutter by Statistical–Mathematical Modeling Based on the Experimental Results
    Materials, 2022-03
    DOI: 10.3390/ma15051903
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Saracin Ioan Alexandru; Gheorghe Voicu
  • A Modelling Study of the Correlation between the Layer Obtained by Selective Transfer and the Dislocations Movement at the Friction Surfaces Limit
    Metals, 2022-01
    DOI: 10.3390/met12020180
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; George Ipate
  • Diffusion and Mass Transfer Mechanisms During Frictional Selective Transfer
    International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2018
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2017.09.083
    Contributors: Ilie, F.
  • A Method for Determining the Thickness of Tribological Performing Thin Layers Formed by Selective Transfer
    IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2017
    DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/174/1/012065
    Contributors: Ilie, F.; Chisiu, G.; Ipate, G.
  • Chemical-Mechanical Impact of Nanoparticles and pH Effect of the Slurry on the CMP of the Selective Layer Surfaces
    Lubricants, 2017
    DOI: 10.3390/lubricants5020015
    Contributors: Ilie, F.; Ipate, G.
  • Tribological Behavior of a Friction Couple Functioning with Selective Mass Transfer
    Heat and Mass Transfer/Waerme- und Stoffuebertragung, 2017
    DOI: 10.1007/s00231-016-1846-x
    Contributors: Ilie, F.
  • Investigation into the Effect of Concentration of Benzotriazole on the Selective Layer Surface in the Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process
    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2015
    DOI: 10.1007/s11665-015-1751-3
    Contributors: Ilie, F.; Laurian, T.
  • Tribological Study of Ecological Lubricants Containing Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles
    Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2014
    DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.658.323
    Contributors: Ilie, F.; Covaliu, C.; Chisiu, G.
  • Energy Dissipation During Adhesion and Friction at the Atomic Scale of MoS2 Nanoparticles on the Surface of MoS2
    Journal of Advanced Microscopy Research, 2013
    DOI: 10.1166/jamr.2013.1169
    Contributors: Ilie, F.
  • Movement and Collision of Nanoparticles in the Process of Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP)
    INMATEH – Agricultural Engineering, 2013
    Contributors: Ilie, F.