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

 

 

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