Abdulkadir Jelani Abubakar | Environmental Sustainability | Global Food Systems Innovator Award

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Mr Abdulkadir Jelani Abubakar | Environmental Sustainability |  Global Food Systems Innovator Award

JICA Scholar and Principal Standards Officer at  Yamagata University and SON,  Japan

Abubakar AbdulKadir Jelani is a seasoned expert in compliance, quality assurance, and food safety, with over a decade of experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Bioproduction Science at Yamagata University, Japan. His research primarily focuses on the use of organic and synthetic fertilizers for Okra and the flood tolerance of NERICA rice in both upland and lowland systems.

Publication profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

Abdulkadir Jelani Abubakar is an expert in compliance, quality assurance, and food safety, boasting over a decade of experience. He holds a Bachelor’s in Agriculture and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Bioproduction Science at Yamagata University, Japan.

🌱 Research Focus:

His research specializes in:

  • Organic and Synthetic Fertilizers: Impact on Okra yield and quality.
  • Flood Tolerance in NERICA Rice: Performance in upland and lowland systems.
  • Sustainability Studies: Adaptability of rice varieties across different agroecological systems.

📊 Innovations & Contributions:

  • ISO Management Systems: Developed and implemented ISO 9001, 22000, and 14001 for enhanced food safety and quality control.
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Innovated frameworks that boost operational efficiency and compliance.

 

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Effect of Sawmill Wastes, Animal Manure and NPK Fertilizer on the Performance of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) on an Alfisol
    MO Aduloju, OB Fawole, AJ Abubakar, JO Olaniyan
    Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 17-25, 2010
  2. Potential for the Development of Algal-Bioconversion to Biogas for Utilization in Rural Areas of Northern Nigeria
    A Abubakar, AA Zuru
    Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy, 4(1), 24-29, 1996
  3. Extraction and Physicochemical Characterization of Seed Oil from Seed
    A Abubakar, A Auwal, H Yakubu, S Yushau
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 5(1), 60-64, 2020
  4. Production and Biodegradability of Biodiesel from Lagenaria siceraria Seed Oil
    AA Mahmoud, SI Kwada, A Jauro, A Abubakar
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 5(3), 94-98, 2020
  5. Pesticide Residue Contamination of Some Cereals and Their Consequential Health Implications in the Food Chain of Taraba Northern Geo-political Region, Taraba State
    BW Barau, WN Yusufu, A Abubakar, AS Fadilah
    Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, 22(1), 1-18, 2023
  6. Effect of Sawmill Wastes, Animal Manure and NPK Fertilizer on the Performance of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentum) on an Alfisol
    MO Aduloju, OB Fawole, AJ Abubakar, O JO
    Journal of Environmental Issue, 4, 73-77, 2010
  7. A Study of the Effect of Addition of Calcium, Boron, Cobalt and the Combination of the Three Ions on Biogas Production from Cow Dung
    AA Zuru, A Ekpekurede, A Abubakar
    Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy, 5, 1, 1997
  8. Evaluation of Root Distributions of NERICA in Saline Conditions
    OB Sy, AJ Abubakar, R Tajima, H Nasukawa
    Abstracts of Meeting of the CSSJ, The 257th Meeting of CSSJ, 41, 2024
  9. Tolerance of NERICA Rice Varieties to Flash-Flood in Upland and Lowland Conditions
    AJ Abubakar, OB Sy, R Tajima, H Nasukawa
    Abstracts of Meeting of the CSSJ, The 257th Meeting of CSSJ, 42, 2024

 

 

Anwar Adem | Land | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Anwar Adem |  Land  |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at  Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Dr. Anwar Adem holds a B.Sc. in Meteorology from Arba Minch University and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Hydrology and Integrated Water Management from Bahir Dar University. His expertise extends to hydrology, GIS, remote sensing, data science, and machine learning. Dr. Adem has contributed significantly to meteorology and water resource engineering, with extensive experience through various roles including a meteorologist at the National Meteorological Institute of Ethiopia and a senior water resource engineer at Competence Design and Supervision Works Enterprise.

Profile:

🔬 Research and Innovations:

Dr. Adem’s research focuses on climatological and hydrological studies, water quality monitoring, land and water management, and GIS applications. Key projects include:

  • 2024: Hydro(Agro)-Meteorological Drought Monitoring (French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs)
  • 2024: SESWME Project for Soil and Water Management (German Ministry of Research and Education)
  • 2023: Effects of Soil and Water Conservation Practices (Global Minds Research Fellowship, University of Ghent)

📈 Citation Index:

  • SCI: 383 Citations, h-index 9
  • Scopus: 538 Citations, h-index 12
  • ResearchGate: 820 Citations, h-index 14
  • Google Scholar: 890 Citations, h-index 14

🏆 Awards and Fellowships:

  • MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Award
  • Coimbra Group Research Fellowship
  • Global Minds Research Fellowship
  • USAID – ILSSI Project Fellowship
  • CARE Ethiopian Fund for SWEEP Project

Publication Top Notes:

  • Assessment of Soil Erosion Using RUSLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in NW Ethiopia
    M Zerihun, MS Mohammedyasin, D Sewnet, AA Adem, M Lakew
    Geoderma Regional, 12, 83-90 (2018)
    188 Citations
  • Comparison of Rainfall Estimations by TRMM 3B42, MPEG, and CFSR with Ground-Observed Data for the Lake Tana Basin in Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, B Maathuis, AA Adem, SS Demissie, S Langan, …
    Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 18 (12), 4871-4881 (2014)
    166 Citations
  • Impact of Climate Change on Streamflow Hydrology in Headwater Catchments of the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, YT Dile, EK Ayana, J Jeong, AA Adem, T Gerik
    Water, 10 (2), 120 (2018)
    105 Citations
  • Identification of Erosion Hotspot Area Using GIS and MCE Technique for Koga Watershed in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    TT Assefa, MK Jha, SA Tilahun, E Yetbarek, AA Adem, A Wale
    American Journal of Environmental Sciences, 11 (4), 245 (2015)
    59 Citations
  • Climate Change Impact on Sediment Yield in the Upper Gilgel Abay Catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AA Adem, SA Tilahun, EK Ayana, AW Worqlul, TT Assefa, SB Dessu, …
    Landscape Dynamics, Soils and Hydrological Processes in Varied Climates, 615-644 (2016)
    47 Citations
  • Evaluating InVEST Model for Estimating Soil Loss and Sediment Export in Data Scarce Regions of the Abbay (Upper Blue Nile) Basin: Implications for Land Managers
    T Gashaw, A Bantider, G Zeleke, T Alamirew, W Jemberu, AW Worqlul, …
    Environmental Challenges, 5, 100381 (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Climate Change Projections in the Upper Gilgel Abay River Catchment, Blue Nile Basin Ethiopia
    AA Adem, AM Melesse, SA Tilahun, SG Setegn, EK Ayana, A Wale, …
    Nile River Basin: Ecohydrological Challenges, Climate Change and … (2014)
    40 Citations
  • Climate Change Impact on Stream Flow in the Upper Gilgel Abay Catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AA Adem, SA Tilahun, EK Ayana, AW Worqlul, TT Assefa, SB Dessu, …
    Landscape Dynamics, Soils and Hydrological Processes in Varied Climates, 645-673 (2016)
    33 Citations
  • Identification of Soil Erosion Hot-Spot Areas for Prioritization of Conservation Measures Using the SWAT Model in Ribb Watershed, Ethiopia
    BF Admas, T Gashaw, AA Adem, AW Worqlul, YT Dile, E Molla
    Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 8, 100059 (2022)
    26 Citations
  • Predicting Reference Evaporation for the Ethiopian Highlands
    AA Adem, DW Aynalem, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 9 (11), 1244-1269 (2017)
    24 Citations
  • Exclosures Improve Degraded Landscapes in the Sub-Humid Ethiopian Highlands: The Ferenj Wuha Watershed
    AA Adem, W Mekuria, Y Belay, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Journal of Environmental Management, 270, 110802 (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Spatial and Temporal Variability of Soil Loss in Gully Erosion in Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    A Bogale, D Aynalem, A Adem, W Mekuria, S Tilahun
    Applied Water Science, 10 (5), 1-8 (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Hydrogeology of Volcanic Highlands Affects Prioritization of Land Management Practices
    AA Adem, GG Addis, DW Aynalem, SA Tilahun, W Mekuria, M Azeze, …
    Water, 12 (10), 2702 (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Assessing Digital Soil Inventories for Predicting Streamflow in the Headwaters of the Blue Nile
    AA Adem, YT Dile, AW Worqlul, EK Ayana, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Hydrology, 7 (1), 8 (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Assessment of Soil Erosion Using RUSLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in NW Ethiopia
    M Zerihun, MS Mohammedyasin, D Sewnet, AA Adem, M Lakew
    Geoderma Regional, 12, 83–90 (2018)
    14 Citations
  • Comparison of TRMM, MPEG, and CFSR Rainfall Estimation with the Ground Observed Data for the Lake Tana Basin, Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, B Maathuis, AA Adem, SS Demissie, S Langan, …
    Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discuss, 11, 8013-8038 (2014)
    13 Citations
  • Ecological Status as the Basis for the Holistic Environmental Flow Assessment of a Tropical Highland River in Ethiopia
    WB Abebe, SA Tilahun, MM Moges, A Wondie, MG Dersseh, WW Assefa, …
    Water, 13 (14), 1913 (2021)
    10 Citations