Subhan Danish | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Subhan Danish |  Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Senior Scientist at Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory, Pakistan

Dr. Subhan Danish is a renowned agricultural researcher and Senior Scientist specializing in Soil Science. With a Ph.D. in Agriculture (Soil Science) from Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan, he has achieved notable academic milestones, including a Gold Medal for his M.Sc. (Hons.) and numerous awards.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Agriculture (Soil Science): BZU, Multan (2014–2020).
  • M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Soil Science): BZU, Multan (Gold Medalist, 2012–2014).
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Soil Science): BZU, Multan (2008–2012).

Key Achievements:

  • Ranked among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2022-2024, Stanford University).
  • Editor of influential books, including Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 61 (Springer Nature) and Updates on Organic Farming (IntechOpen).
  • Guest lecturer at leading institutions such as Mendel University, Czech Republic, and Ankara University, Turkey.

Professional Memberships:

  • International Society of Soil Science.
  • American Society of Agronomy.

Research Focus:

Dr. Danish’s research spans:

  • Sustainable agriculture and soil fertility.
  • Climate change adaptation in crop production.
  • Biochar applications and non-coding RNA in plants.

Citations:

Citations: 7,981 (7,604 since 2020)
h-index: 49 (47 since 2020)
i10-index: 153 (151 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes : 

  • Coupling phosphate-solubilizing bacteria with phosphorus supplements improve maize phosphorus acquisition and growth under lime induced salinity stress
    M Adnan, S Fahad, M Zamin, S Shah, IA Mian, S Danish, M Zafar-ul-Hye, …
    Plants 9 (7), 900
    294 citations, 2020
  • Co-application of ACC-deaminase producing PGPR and timber-waste biochar improves pigments formation, growth and yield of wheat under drought stress
    S Danish, M Zafar-ul-Hye
    Scientific Reports 9 (1), 5999
    227 citations, 2019
  • Sustainable management with mycorrhizae and phosphate solubilizing bacteria for enhanced phosphorus uptake in calcareous soils
    F Wahid, S Fahad, S Danish, M Adnan, Z Yue, S Saud, MH Siddiqui, …
    Agriculture 10 (8), 334
    217 citations, 2020
  • A critical review of the possible adverse effects of biochar in the soil environment
    M Brtnicky, R Datta, J Holatko, L Bielska, ZM Gusiatin, J Kucerik, …
    Science of the Total Environment 796, 148756
    209 citations, 2021
  • Application of Single Superphosphate with Humic Acid Improves the Growth, Yield and Phosphorus Uptake of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Calcareous Soil
    M Izhar Shafi, M Adnan, S Fahad, F Wahid, A Khan, Z Yue, S Danish, …
    Agronomy 10 (9), 1224
    208 citations, 2020
  • ACC-deaminase producing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and biochar mitigate adverse effects of drought stress on maize growth
    S Danish, M Zafar-ul-Hye, F Mohsin, M Hussain
    PLoS One 15 (4), e0230615
    203 citations, 2020
  • Drought Stress Alleviation by ACC Deaminase Producing Achromobacter xylosoxidans and Enterobacter cloacae, with and without Timber Waste Biochar in Maize
    S Danish, M Zafar-ul-Hye, S Fahad, S Saud, M Brtnicky, …
    Sustainability 12 (15), 6286
    183 citations, 2020
  • Potential role of compost mixed biochar with rhizobacteria in mitigating lead toxicity in spinach
    M Zafar-ul-Hye, M Tahzeeb-ul-Hassan, M Abid, S Fahad, M Brtnicky, …
    Scientific Reports 10 (1), 12159
    182 citations, 2020
  • The soil pH and heavy metals revealed their impact on soil microbial community
    M Naz, Z Dai, S Hussain, M Tariq, S Danish, IU Khan, S Qi, D Du
    Journal of Environmental Management 321, 115770
    180 citations, 2022
  • ACC Deaminase Producing PGPR Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Agrobacterium fabrum along with Biochar Improve Wheat Productivity under Drought Stress
    M Zafar-ul-Hye, S Danish, M Abbas, M Ahmad, TM Munir
    Agronomy 9 (7), 343
    172 citations, 2019
  • Heavy metals immobilization and improvement in maize (Zea mays L.) growth amended with biochar and compost
    M Irfan, M Mudassir, MJ Khan, KM Dawar, D Muhammad, IA Mian, W Ali, …
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 18416
    152 citations, 2021
  • Zinc nutrition and arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis effects on maize (Zea mays L.) growth and productivity
    A Saboor, MA Ali, S Hussain, HA El Enshasy, S Hussain, N Ahmed, …
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 28 (11), 6339-6351
    136 citations, 2021
  • Alleviation of cadmium adverse effects by improving nutrients uptake in bitter gourd through cadmium tolerant rhizobacteria
    M Zafar-ul-Hye, M Naeem, S Danish, S Fahad, R Datta, M Abbas, AA Rahi, …
    Environments 7 (8), 54
    135 citations, 2020
  • Phytohormones as growth regulators during abiotic stress tolerance in plants
    A EL Sabagh, MS Islam, A Hossain, MA Iqbal, M Mubeen, M Waleed, …
    Frontiers in Agronomy 4, 765068
    132 citations, 2022
  • Alleviation of chromium toxicity in maize by Fe fortification and chromium tolerant ACC deaminase producing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria
    S Danish, S Kiran, S Fahad, N Ahmad, MA Ali, FA Tahir, MK Rasheed, …
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 185, 109706
    121 citations, 2019
  • Mitigation of drought stress in maize through inoculation with drought tolerant ACC deaminase containing PGPR under axenic conditions
    S Danish, M Zafar-Ul-Hye, S Hussain, M Riaz, MF Qayyum
    Pak. J. Bot 52 (1), 49-60
    115 citations, 2020
  • Effects of various biochars on seed germination and carbon mineralization in an alkaline soil
    MF Qayyum, M Abid, S Danish, MK Saeed, MA Ali
    Pak. J. Agric. Sci 51, 977-982
    106 citations, 2015
  • Optimizing nutrient use efficiency, productivity, energetics, and economics of red cabbage following mineral fertilization and biopriming with compatible rhizosphere microbes
    D Sarkar, A Sankar, OS Devika, S Singh, Shikha, M Parihar, A Rakshit, …
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 15680
    105 citations, 2021
  • Effect of seaweed extract on productivity and quality attributes of four onion cultivars
    M Abbas, J Anwar, M Zafar-ul-Hye, R Iqbal Khan, M Saleem, AA Rahi, …
    Horticulturae 6 (2), 28
    97 citations, 2020
  • Biochar and urease inhibitor mitigate NH3 and N2O emissions and improve wheat yield in a urea fertilized alkaline soil
    K Dawar, S Fahad, MMR Jahangir, I Munir, SS Alam, SA Khan, IA Mian, …
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 17413
    95 citations, 2021

 

 

Pinaki Dey | Soils | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Pinaki Dey | Soils |  Best Researcher Award

Sr.Scientist at  CSIR-NIIST Trivandrum,  India

Dr. Pinaki Dey is a distinguished researcher in the field of biochemical and chemical engineering. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from NIT Durgapur and postdoctoral research at IIT Delhi, his expertise lies in fermentation processes, biopolymer production, membrane bioreactor systems, and bioprocess engineering. Dr. Dey has previously held academic positions at prestigious institutions, including Lovely Professional University and Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, and worked on advanced research projects in biopolymer production and green technology.

Publication profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, NIT Durgapur (2012)
    Topic: Process Intensification in Lactic Acid Manufacturing through Membrane-Integrated Hybrid Reactor System
  • M.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology, SASTRA University (2008)
  • B.Tech in Biotechnology, BCET (WBUT University), West Bengal (2006)

🧪 Research Areas:

  • Lactic Acid Production
  • Membrane-Based Separation Techniques
  • Bioreactor Design & Optimization
  • PHB and its Copolymer Production
  • Lignocellulosic Biorefinery Products
  • Prebiotics Development
  • Nanocellulose from Plant and Microbial Resources

🏅 Awards & Recognition:

  • Best Assistant Professor Award – Pearl Foundation, 2016
  • Best Young Faculty Award – GRABS Educational Charitable Trust, 2018
  • Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) – DST Government Project

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Senior Scientist, NIIST (CSIR), Thiruvananthapuram
  • Assistant Professor, Karunya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
  • Assistant Professor, ITM University, Gwalior
  • Assistant Professor, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
  • Lecturer, Thapar University, Patiala
  • Research Associate, IIT Delhi, Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology

📊 Citation Metrics

  • Total Citations: 1138 (854 since 2019)
  • h-index: 20 (19 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 26 (24 since 2019)

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Revealing on hydrogen sulfide and nitric oxide signals coordination for plant growth under stress conditions
    S. Singh, V. Kumar, D. Kapoor, S. Kumar, S. Singh, D.S. Dhanjal, S. Datta, …
    Physiologia Plantarum, 168(2), 301-317, 2020.
    Citations: 158
  • Lignocellulosic bioethanol production: prospects of emerging membrane technologies to improve the process – a critical review
    D. Pinaki Dey, P. Pal, J. Dilip Kevin
    Reviews of Chemical Engineering, 2018.
    Citations: 95
  • Active Himalayan frontal fault, main boundary thrust and Ramgarh Thrust in southern Kumaun
    K.S. Valdiya, R.S. Rana, P.K. Sharma, P. Dey
    Geological Society of India, 40(6), 509-528, 1992.
    Citations: 81
  • Separation of lactic acid from fermentation broth by cross flow nanofiltration: Membrane characterization and transport modelling
    P. Dey, L. Linnanen, P. Pal
    Desalination, 288, 47-57, 2012.
    Citations: 72
  • Techno-economic analysis of a membrane-integrated bioreactor system for production of lactic acid from sugarcane juice
    J. Sikder, M. Roy, P. Dey, P. Pal
    Biochemical Engineering Journal, 63, 81-87, 2012.
    Citations: 67
  • Direct production of L(+) lactic acid in a continuous and fully membrane-integrated hybrid reactor system under non-neutralizing conditions
    P. Dey, P. Pal
    Journal of Membrane Science, 389, 355-362, 2012.
    Citations: 67
  • Process intensification in lactic acid production by three-stage membrane integrated hybrid reactor system
    P. Pal, P. Dey
    Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 64, 1-9, 2013.
    Citations: 60
  • Utilization of Swertia chirayita plant extracts for management of diabetes and associated disorders: Present status, future prospects and limitations
    P. Dey, J. Singh, J.K. Suluvoy, K.J. Dilip, J. Nayak
    Natural Products and Bioprospecting, 10, 431-443, 2020.
    Citations: 42
  • Sugarcane bagasse into value-added products: a review
    A.M. Shabbirahmed, D. Haldar, P. Dey, A.K. Patel, R.R. Singhania, C.D. Dong, …
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(42), 62785-62806, 2022.
    Citations: 36
  • Modelling and simulation of continuous L(+) lactic acid production from sugarcane juice in membrane-integrated hybrid reactor system
    P. Dey, P. Pal
    Biochemical Engineering Journal, 79, 15-24, 2013.
    Citations: 35
  • A critical review on the effect of lignin redeposition on biomass in controlling the process of enzymatic hydrolysis
    D. Haldar, P. Dey, A.K. Patel, C.D. Dong, R.R. Singhania
    BioEnergy Research, 1-12, 2022.
    Citations: 34
  • An overview of simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of starchy and lignocellulosic biomass for bio-ethanol production
    S.K. Saggi, P. Dey
    Biofuels, 10(3), 287-299, 2019.
    Citations: 32
  • Emergence of boron and sulphur deficiency in soils of Chandauli, Mirzapur, Sant Ravidas Nagar and Varanasi districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh
    S.K. Singh, P. Dey, S. Singh, P.K. Sharma, Y.V. Singh, A.M. Latare, C.M. Singh, …
    Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 63(2), 200-208, 2015.
    Citations: 32
  • Primary and cationic micronutrient status of soils in few districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh
    S.K. Singh, P. Dey, P.K. Sharma, Y.V. Singh, A.M. Latare, C.M. Singh, D. Kumar, …
    Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 64(4), 319-332, 2016.
    Citations: 24
  • Fermentative lactic acid production from a renewable carbon source under response surface optimized conditions without alkali addition: A membrane-based green approach
    P. Dey, J. Sikder, S. Roy, P. Pal
    Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 14, 827-835, 2012.
    Citations: 24
  • Bacteriological examination of drinking water in Burdwan, India with reference to coliforms
    S.N. Chatterjee, D. Das, M. Roy, S. Banerjee, P. Dey, T. Bhattacharya, …
    African Journal of Biotechnology, 6(22), 2007.
    Citations: 24
  • Transformation of agro-biomass into vanillin through novel membrane-integrated value-addition process: A state-of-the-art review
    J. Nayak, A. Basu, P. Dey, R. Kumar, A. Upadhaya, S. Ghosh, B. Bishayee, …
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 13(16), 14317-14340, 2023.
    Citations: 23
  • An improved enzymatic pre-hydrolysis strategy for efficient bioconversion of industrial pulp and paper sludge waste to bioethanol using a semi-simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process
    P. Dey, V. Rangarajan, J. Nayak, D.B. Das, S.B. Wood
    Fuel, 294, 120581, 2021.
    Citations: 23
  • Improved production of cellulase by Trichoderma reesei (MTCC 164) from coconut mesocarp-based lignocellulosic wastes under response surface-optimized conditions
    P. Dey, J. Singh, J. Scaria, A.P. Anand
    3 Biotech, 8, 1-13, 2018.
    Citations: 21
  • Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF), an efficient process for bio-ethanol production: An overview
    P. Dey, L. Wangal, Lhakpa
    Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia, 12(1), 87-100, 2015.
    Citations: 21

 

Saeid Hojati | Soil Properties | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Saeid Hojati |  Soil Properties |  Best Researcher Award

Academic Member at  Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz,  Iran

Prof. Saeid Hojati is a distinguished Full Professor in the Department of Soil Science at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science from Isfahan University of Technology, where he researched the distribution and stability of fibrous clay minerals in central Iran and Zagros regions. His M.Sc. focused on the residual effects of organic amendments on soil microbial activities. Prof. Hojati has held several key positions, including Head of the Soil Science Department and Dean Assistant for Postgraduate and Academic Affairs. He is actively involved in editorial boards of notable journals such as the Journal of Agricultural Engineering and the Journal of Soil Science Society of Iran. His research interests encompass digital soil mapping, spatial variability of soil properties, and the interactions of clay minerals with pollutants. Prof. Hojati’s contributions to soil science have earned him numerous accolades, including being named Distinguished Professor for Educational Affairs and Top Researcher in Khuzestan Province. He has participated in international fellowships in Canada and Spain, and his expertise extends to advanced laboratory techniques and software for soil analysis.

Profile:

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Soil Science (Genesis and Classification of Soils), Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
    Thesis: Distribution pattern, genesis, and stability of fibrous clay minerals in soils and Tertiary sediments in central Iran and Zagros regions.
  • M.Sc. in Soil Science (Soil Biochemistry), Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
    Thesis: Effects of organic amendments on microbial biomass and enzyme activities in calcareous soil.
  • B.Sc. in Soil Science, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Positions Held 🏛️

  • Full Professor, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (January 2023 – Present)
  • Head of Soil Science Department, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (February 2020 – Present)
  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Soil Science Society of Iran (October 2021 – Present)
  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (October 2023 – Present)
  • Dean Assistant for Postgraduate and Academic Affairs, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (November 2016 – March 2019)
  • Associate Professor, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (October 2015 – January 2023)

Memberships 🤝

  • Iranian Society of Soil Science (Since 2014)
  • Iranian Society of Mineralogy and Crystallography (Since 2009)
  • Clay Minerals Society (2010-2011)
  • Soil Science Society of America (2005-2006)

Honors and Awards 🏆

  • Distinguished Professor for Educational Affairs, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (2020)
  • Top Researcher, Khuzestan Province, Agriculture and Natural Resources (2019)
  • Distinguished Top Researcher, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (2016)
  • Distinguished Ph.D. Thesis, Isfahan University of Technology (2012)

Teaching Experience 📚

  • Undergraduate Courses: Soil Survey, Geomorphology, Soils of Arid and Semi-Arid Areas, Soil Genesis and Classification, Land Evaluation, Introduction to Soil Science
  • Graduate Courses: Digital Soil Mapping, Geostatistics, Soil Geomorphology, Advanced Topics in Soil Genesis, Optical Mineralogy, Methods and Tools in Management of Soil Resources

Research Interests 🔬

  • Spatial variability of soil properties
  • Digital soil mapping and morphometric analysis
  • Effects of land use on soil quality
  • Interactions of clay minerals with pollutants
  • Paleoclimate interpretation of clay minerals
  • Application of stable isotope techniques
  • Dust particle origin determination using remote sensing

Citation Metrics 📊

  • Total Citations: 800
  • Citations Since 2019: 546
  • h-index: 15
  • h-index Since 2019: 11
  • i10-index: 19
  • i10-index Since 2019: 14

Publication Top Notes:

  • Characteristics of dust deposited along a transect between central Iran and the Zagros Mountains
    S Hojati, H Khademi, AF Cano, A Landi
    Catena 88 (1), 27-36 (2012)
    Citations: 109
  • Kinetics and thermodynamics of lead adsorption from aqueous solutions onto Iranian sepiolite and zeolite
    F Sharifipour, S Hojati, A Landi, A Faz Cano
    International Journal of Environmental Research 9 (3), 1001-1010 (2015)
    Citations: 80
  • Total and labile forms of soil organic carbon as affected by land use change in southwestern Iran
    DS Geraei, S Hojati, A Landi, AF Cano
    Geoderma Regional 7 (1), 29-37 (2016)
    Citations: 74
  • Enhanced hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous solution using a sepiolite-stabilized zero-valent iron nanocomposite: impact of operational parameters and artificial neural …
    AR Esfahani, S Hojati, A Azimi, M Farzadian, A Khataee
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 49, 172-182 (2015)
    Citations: 57
  • Adsorption of Cr (VI) onto micro-and nanoparticles of palygorskite in aqueous solutions: Effects of pH and humic acid
    AA Rouhaninezhad, S Hojati, MN Masir
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 206, 111247 (2020)
    Citations: 49
  • Kinetics and thermodynamics of zinc removal from a metal-plating wastewater by adsorption onto an Iranian sepiolite
    S Hojati, A Landi
    International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 12, 203-210 (2015)
    Citations: 32
  • Reductive removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution using sepiolite-stabilized zero-valent iron nanoparticles: Process optimization and kinetic studies
    AR Esfahani, S Hojati, A Azimi, L Alidokht, A Khataee, M Farzadian
    Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 31, 630-638 (2014)
    Citations: 32
  • Thermal behavior of a natural sepiolite from Northeastern Iran
    S Hojati, H Khademi
    Journal of Sciences, Islamic Republic of Iran 24 (2), 129-134 (2013)
    Citations: 27
  • Effects of sepiolite nanoparticles on the kinetics of Pb and Cu removal from aqueous solutions and their immobilization in columns with different soil textures
    S Alvani, S Hojati, A Landi
    Geoderma 350, 19-28 (2019)
    Citations: 25
  • Enzyme activities and microbial biomass carbon in a soil amended with organic and inorganic fertilizers.
    S Hojati, F Nourbakhsh
    American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 4, 179-186 (2006)
    Citations: 21
  • Physicochemical and mineralogical characteristics of dust particles deposited in Ahvaz city
    B Karimian, A Landi, S Hojati, J Ahadian
    Iranian Journal of Soil and Water Research 47 (1), 159-173 (2016)
    Citations: 20
  • Genesis and distribution of palygorskite in Iranian soils and sediments
    S Hojati, H Khademi
    Developments in Clay Science 3, 201-218 (2011)
    Citations: 20
  • Effect of Raw and NH4+-enriched Zeolite on Nitrogen Uptake by Wheat and Nitrogen Leaching in Soils with Different Textures
    N Mehrab, M Chorom, S Hojati
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 47 (10), 1306-1316 (2016)
    Citations: 19