Ali Reza Tavakoli | Crop Management | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr  Ali Reza Tavakoli |  Crop Management |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Agricultural Engineering Research Institute (AERI), Agricultural research, education and Extension organization (AREEO), Iran

Dr. Ali Reza Tavakoli is an esteemed agricultural engineer specializing in water productivity and irrigation management. With a PhD from the University of Tehran, his research focuses on improving water efficiency in agriculture through innovative irrigation techniques and sustainable practices. He holds the position of Associate Professor at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute and has played a pivotal role in various national projects aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and resource management.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • PhD in Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering
    University of Tehran, Paradise of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Karaj, Iran (2010)
    Thesis Title: Improving water productivity through integrated management of limited irrigation and advanced agricultural practices in rainfed cereal cultivation.
  • MSc in Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering
    University of Tehran, Paradise of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Karaj, Iran (1996)
    Research Title: Investigating the effects of deficit irrigation on sugar beet and determining production functions.
  • BSc in Irrigation Engineering
    Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran (1994)

Research Fields:

  • Water management and deficit irrigation
  • Single and supplemental irrigation
  • Water harvesting systems
  • Evaporation control management
  • Production functions and their software
  • Irrigation systems management
  • Analysis of macro projects and national policies
  • Cropping patterns and water productivity

Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor & Senior Researcher (Grade 32) promoting water productivity (2017 – Present)
  • Head of the Secretariat of the National Cropping Pattern (AREEO, since 2021)
  • Director of Studies and Evaluation at the Agricultural Education and Extension Institute
  • Senior Researcher at the Agricultural Education and Promotion Research Organization (since 2016)
  • Advisor to the Deputy Minister in Horticulture Affairs of Jihad e Agriculture (since 2016)
  • Member of National Policy Councils for Urmia Lake and Khuzestan region revitalization
  • Head of Technical and Engineering Research at Shahrood Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center
  • Extensive involvement in national and international agricultural projects, including collaborations with ICARDA.

Academic Achievements:

  • Citations: 1,168 (671 since 2019)
  • h-index: 16 (12 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 30 (21 since 2019)

Publication Top Notes

  1. The role of supplemental irrigation and nitrogen in producing bread wheat in the highlands of Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, TY Oweis
    Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    Volume: 65, Issue: 3, Pages: 225-236, Year: 2004
    Citations: 197
  2. Optimal applied water and nitrogen for winter wheat under variable seasonal rainfall and planning scenarios for consequent crops in a semi-arid region
    Authors: AR Sepaskhah, A Azizian, AR Tavakoli
    Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    Volume: 84, Issues: 1-2, Pages: 113-122, Year: 2006
    Citations: 73
  3. Evaluation of the AquaCrop model for barley production under deficit irrigation and rainfed condition in Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, MM Moghadam, AR Sepaskhah
    Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    Volume: 161, Pages: 136-146, Year: 2015
    Citations: 70
  4. Effects of Fumaria parviflora L on uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
    Authors: R Akrami, MH Hashempur, A Tavakoli, M Nimrouzi, M Sayadi, M Roodaki, …
    Journal: Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products
    Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Article: e39744, Year: 2016
    Citations: 46
  5. Improving rainwater productivity with supplemental irrigation in the upper Karkheh River Basin of Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, T Oweis, S Ashrafi, H Asadi, H Siadat, A Liaghat
    Publisher: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
    Year: 2010
    Citations: 39
  6. Effects of seed priming on seed vigor and grain yield of barley (Hordeum vulgare L. cv. Abidar) in rainfed conditions
    Authors: B Abd Alrahmani, GK Ghasemi, M Valizadeh, V Feiziasl, AR Tavakoli
    Journal: Iranian Journal of Crop Sciences
    Volume: 11, Issue: 444, Pages: 337-352, Year: 2010
    Citations: 30
  7. Robotic locomotion of three generations of a family tree of dynamical systems. Part II: Impulsive control of gait patterns
    Authors: A Tavakoli, Y Hurmuzlu
    Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics
    Volume: 73, Pages: 1991-2012, Year: 2013
    Citations: 29
  8. Robotic locomotion of three generations of a family tree of dynamical systems. Part I: Passive gait patterns
    Authors: A Tavakoli, Y Hurmuzlu
    Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics
    Volume: 73, Pages: 1969-1989, Year: 2013
    Citations: 25
  9. Principles and applications of deficit irrigation
    Authors: AR Sepaskhah, AR Tavakoli, SF Mousavi
    Publisher: Iranian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (IRNCID), Tehran
    Year: 2000
    Citations: 25
  10. Using internal sinusoidal fins and phase change material for performance enhancement of thermal energy storage systems: Heat transfer and entropy generation analyses
    Authors: A Tavakoli, M Farzaneh-Gord, A Ebrahimi-Moghadam
    Journal: Renewable Energy
    Volume: 205, Pages: 222-237, Year: 2023
    Citations: 23
  11. Urinary tract infection with Candida glabrata in a patient with spinal cord injury
    Authors: M Rahimkhani, M Saberian, A Mordadi, S Varmazyar, A Tavakoli
    Journal: Acta Medica Iranica
    Pages: 516-517, Year: 2015
    Citations: 21
  12. Case series and review of glandular odontogenic cyst with emphasis on treatment modalities
    Authors: MM Roochi, I Tavakoli, FM Ghazi, A Tavakoli
    Journal: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
    Volume: 43, Issue: 6, Pages: 746-750, Year: 2015
    Citations: 20
  13. Collision of two mass baton with massive external surfaces
    Authors: A Tavakoli, M Gharib, Y Hurmuzlu
    Year: 2012
    Citations: 20
  14. The role of limited irrigation and advanced management on improving water productivity of rainfed wheat at semi-cold region of upper Karkheh River Basin, Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, A Liaghat, T Oweis, A Alizadeh
    Journal: International Journal of Agricultural Crop Sciences
    Volume: 4, Issue: 14, Pages: 939-948, Year: 2012
    Citations: 17
  15. Supplemental irrigation in Iran: Increasing and stabilizing wheat yield in rainfed highlands
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, T Oweis, F Ferri, A Haghighati, V Belson, M Pala, H Siadat, …
    Publisher: ICARDA
    Year: 2005
    Citations: 17
  16. Approach of Persian medicine to health and disease
    Authors: V Tafazoli, A Tavakoli, M Mosaffa-Jahromi, K Cooley, M Pasalar
    Journal: Advances in Integrative Medicine
    Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-8, Year: 2022
    Citations: 16
  17. Physics-based modelling and data-driven optimisation of a latent heat thermal energy storage system with corrugated fins
    Authors: A Tavakoli, J Hashemi, M Najafian, A Ebrahimi
    Journal: Renewable Energy
    Volume: 217, Article: 119200, Year: 2023
    Citations: 15
  18. Water allocation optimization for supplementary irrigation in rainfed lands to increase total income: Case study in the upstream Karkheh River Basin
    Authors: H Ramezani Etedali, A Liaghat, M Parsinejad, AR Tavakkoli, …
    Journal: Irrigation and Drainage
    Volume: 62, Issue: 1, Pages: 74-83, Year: 2013
    Citations: 15
  19. Evaluation of urinary interleukin-8 levels in patients with spinal cord injury
    Authors: M Rahimkhani, A Mordadi, S Varmazyar, A Tavakoli
    Journal: Recent Patents on Anti-Infective Drug Discovery
    Volume: 9, Issue: 2, Pages: 144-149, Year: 2014
    Citations: 14
  20. Gravity powered locomotion and active control of two simple systems
    Authors: A Tavakoli, Y Hurmuzlu
    Conference: Dynamic Systems and Control Conference
    Pages: 379-386, Year: 2009
    Citations: 13

 

 

B P Chandra | Crop Yield | Young Scientist Award

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Assist Prof Dr B P  Chandra | Crop Yield |  Young Scientist Award

Assistant professor at Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher learning,  India

Dr. B. Praphulla Chandra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in Prasanthi Nilayam, India. Born on August 23, 1990, he is an accomplished researcher in the field of atmospheric chemistry. His research interests encompass the emissions and chemistry of volatile organic compounds, sub-micron organic aerosols, analytical atmospheric chemistry, and multiphase chemistry. With a strong commitment to advancing the understanding of atmospheric processes, Dr. Chandra contributes significantly to the academic community through his teaching and research endeavors.

Publication profile:

 

🎓 Educational Qualifications:

  • B.Sc. in Chemistry (2007–2010)
    Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, India (CGPA: 4.77/5)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry (2010-2012)
    Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, India (CGPA: 5.0/5, Gold Medal)
  • Ph.D. in Analytical and Atmospheric Chemistry (2013-2018)
    Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali, India (CGPA: 10.0/10)
  • Post-Doctoral Research (2018-2020)
    University of Washington, Seattle, USA

🛠️ Technical Skills:

  • Instrument Proficiency:
    • Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS-QQQ & LC-MS QTof)
    • Microwave-assisted Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES)
    • Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (TD-GC-MS)
    • Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometry (PTR-MS)
    • Cavity Ring-down Spectroscopy (CRDS)
    • NOx chemiluminescence and infrared CO analyzers
  • Sampling and Analysis:
    • Measurement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in various air samples
    • Gravimetric analysis of suspended particulate matter

🏆 Awards and Distinctions:

  • Gold Medal for distinction in M.Sc. Chemistry (2012)
  • GATE (All India Rank-126) in Chemistry (2012)
  • UGC/CSIR-JRF (All India Rank-70) in Chemical Sciences (2011)
  • Various international travel grants for conferences and training

🔍 Research Experience:

  • Research Associate: University of Washington, Bothell, USA (2018-2020)
  • Doctoral Scholar: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali (2013-2018)
  • Research Assistant: IISER Mohali (2012)
  • Master’s Thesis: Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (2010-2012)

Citations Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 778
  • Citations Since 2019: 668
  • h-index: 12
  • h-index Since 2019: 12
  • i10-index: 13
  • i10-index Since 2019: 13

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Winter fog experiment over the Indo-Gangetic plains of India
    SD Ghude, GS Bhat, T Prabhakaran, RK Jenamani, DM Chate, PD Safai, …
    Current Science, 2017, pp. 767-784.
    Citations: 121
  • Assessment of crop yield losses in Punjab and Haryana using 2 years of continuous in situ ozone measurements
    B Sinha, K Singh Sangwan, Y Maurya, V Kumar, C Sarkar, BP Chandra, …
    Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 15(16), 9555-9576, 2015.
    Citations: 115
  • Contribution of post-harvest agricultural paddy residue fires in the NW Indo-Gangetic Plain to ambient carcinogenic benzenoids, toxic isocyanic acid and carbon monoxide
    BP Chandra, V Sinha
    Environment International, 88, 187-197, 2016.
    Citations: 94
  • Gridded Emissions of CO, NOx, SO2, CO2, NH3, HCl, CH4, PM2.5, PM10, BC, and NMVOC from Open Municipal Waste Burning in India
    G Sharma, B Sinha, Pallavi, H Hakkim, BP Chandra, A Kumar, V Sinha
    Environmental Science & Technology, 53(9), 4765-4774, 2019.
    Citations: 84
  • Large unexplained suite of chemically reactive compounds present in ambient air due to biomass fires
    V Kumar, BP Chandra, V Sinha
    Scientific Reports, 8(1), 626, 2018.
    Citations: 76
  • Limitation of the use of the absorption angstrom exponent for source apportionment of equivalent black carbon: a case study from the North West Indo-Gangetic Plain
    S Garg, BP Chandra, V Sinha, R Sarda-Esteve, V Gros, B Sinha
    Environmental Science & Technology, 50(2), 814-824, 2016.
    Citations: 75
  • Quantifying the contribution of long-range transport to particulate matter (PM) mass loadings at a suburban site in the north-western Indo-Gangetic Plain (NW-IGP)
    H Pawar, S Garg, V Kumar, H Sachan, R Arya, C Sarkar, BP Chandra, …
    Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 15(16), 9501-9520, 2015.
    Citations: 71
  • Volatile organic compound measurements point to fog-induced biomass burning feedback to air quality in the megacity of Delhi
    H Hakkim, V Sinha, BP Chandra, A Kumar, AK Mishra, B Sinha, G Sharma, …
    Science of the Total Environment, 689, 295-304, 2019.
    Citations: 36
  • Storage stability studies and field application of low-cost glass flasks for analyses of thirteen ambient VOCs using proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry
    BP Chandra, V Sinha, H Hakkim, B Sinha
    International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 419, 11-19, 2017.
    Citations: 32
  • Odd–even traffic rule implementation during winter 2016 in Delhi did not reduce traffic emissions of VOCs, carbon dioxide, methane and carbon monoxide
    BP Chandra, V Sinha, H Hakkim, A Kumar, H Pawar, AK Mishra, …
    Current Science, 114(6), 1318-1325, 2018.
    Citations: 27
  • Highly efficient and simultaneous remediation of heavy metal ions (Pb (II), Hg (II), As (V), As (III) and Cr (VI)) from water using Ce intercalated and ceria decorated titanate
    A Biswas, BP Chandra, C Prathibha
    Applied Surface Science, 612, 155841, 2023.
    Citations: 13
  • Optimization of a Method for the Detection of Biomass-Burning Relevant VOCs in Urban Areas using Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
    BP Chandra, CD McClure, J Mulligan, DA Jaffe
    Atmosphere, 11(3), 276, 2020.
    Citations: 12
  • The Effect of Functional Group Polarity in Palladium Immobilized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Catalysis
    BP Chandra, Z Wu, SA Ntim, GN Rao, S Mitra
    Applied Sciences, 8, 1511, 2018.
    Citations: 10
  • Optimized LC-MS/MS method for simultaneous determination of endocrine disruptors and PAHs bound to PM2.5: Sources and health risk in Indo-Gangetic Plain
    DP Patnana, BP Chandra, P Chaudhary, B Sinha, V Sinha
    Atmospheric Environment, 290, 119363, 2022.
    Citations: 7
  • Activation of neem flower with CTAB for irreversible adsorption of methyl orange—isotherm, kinetics, and thermodynamics studies
    PJ Kumar, PS Raghavan, S Induja, BP Chandra, NK Kolli, …
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14(16), 19693-19703, 2024.
    Citations: 4
  • Determination of Nylon 66 Microplastics in the Inhalable Fraction of Particulate Matter Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)
    DP Patnana, P Tripathi, DA Jaffe, BP Chandra
    Analytical Letters, 57(14), 2343-2351, 2024.
    Citations: 1
  • Carcinogenicity and non-carcinogenicity health risks due to PM2.5 bound trace metals at a suburban site in Northwest Indo-Gangetic Plain
    DP Patnana, BP Chandra
    International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 1-12, 2024.
  • Determination of Airborne Microplastics using LC-MS/MS
    B Praphulla Chandra, D Prasad Patnana, P Tripathi
    EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, 2744, 2024.
  • Quantification of polyethylene terephthalate microplastics bound to PM2.5 using LC-MS/MS
    DP Patnana, BP Chandra
    AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, 2023 (2625), A33H-2625.

 

Vassilios Triantafyllidis | Sustainable Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

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Vassilios Triantafyllidis | Sustainable Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Vassilios Triantafyllidis, University of Patras, Greece

Based on the provided information, Dr. Vassilios Triantafyllidis appears to be a strong candidate for the Researcher of the Year Award.

Publication profile

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Extensive Education and Experience

Dr. Triantafyllidis holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and has substantial teaching and research experience, including roles as an Assistant Professor and visiting lecturer at multiple institutions.

Diverse Research Contributions

His research spans several important areas including pesticide science, soil and water management, and the environmental impact of agricultural practices. Notable projects include comparative assessments of pesticide impacts in Europe and innovative methodologies for olive oil traceability.

Significant Publications

He has published multiple impactful articles in reputable journals on topics like herbicide use, olive tree water dynamics, and organic fertilization effects, demonstrating his active and influential research output.

Leadership in Research Projects

Dr. Triantafyllidis has served as a principal investigator and research fellow in significant projects, contributing to advancements in agricultural sciences and environmental management.

Commitment to Education

His teaching contributions at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels highlight his dedication to shaping future experts in his field.

Overall, Dr. Triantafyllidis’s comprehensive research, educational involvement, and leadership in significant projects make him a well-suited candidate for the Best Researcher Award. 🌟🔬📚

Publication top notes

Herbicide Use in the Era of Farm to Fork: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Future Implications

Influence of Organic Fertilization and Soil Tillage on the Yield and Quality of Cold-Pressed Camelina [Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz] Seed Cake: An Alternative Feed Ingredient

Mediterranean Plants as Potential Source of Biopesticides: An Overview of Current Research and Future Trends

Fungicides in Europe During the Twenty-first Century: a Comparative Assessment Using Agri-environmental Indices of EU<sub>27</sub>

Performance of fourteen genotypes of durum wheat under Eastern Mediterranean conditions

Seed fixed oil content, oil yield, and fatty acids profile of <i>Nigella sativa</i> L. in response to fertilization and plant density

Vladimir Verzhuk | Sustainable Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Vladimir Verzhuk |  Sustainable Crop Production |  Best Researcher Award

Senior researcher at N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR) St. Petersburg, Russia

Verzhuk Vladimir Grigorevich is a Senior Researcher at the N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR) in St. Petersburg, Russia. He holds a Candidate of Biological Sciences degree and has been a pivotal figure in the field of plant cryopreservation since completing his postgraduate studies at VIR in 1976.

 

Profile:

Academic and Professional Background:

Verzhuk Vladimir Grigorevich, a Candidate of Biological Sciences, is a Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Long-term Storage of Plant Genetic Resources of VIR. He graduated from the Crimean Agricultural Institute in 1971 and completed his postgraduate studies at VIR in 1976, focusing on photosynthesis and productivity. Since 2000, he has led the cryopreservation group, specializing in low-temperature storage of vegetative shoots, buds, and pollen of fruit crops.

Areas of Research:

Verzhuk’s research focuses on developing and improving cryopreservation methods for the genetic resources of vegetatively propagated crops at VIR.

Sustainable Crop Production Research Focus:

Verzhuk’s research emphasizes sustainable crop production through the development of cryopreservation methods for genetic resources. His work ensures the long-term viability and diversity of crop species, contributing to the sustainability of agricultural systems by preserving genetic material that can adapt to changing environmental conditions and stressors.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Conservation of the Bird Cherry (Padus Mill.) Germplasm by Cold Storage and Cryopreservation of Winter Cuttings
    • Journal: Biology
    • Date: 2023-07
    • DOI: 10.3390/biology12081071
    • Contributors: Vladimir Verzhuk, Sergey Murashev, Liubov Novikova, Stepan Kiru, Svetlana Orlova
  • Post-Cryogenic Viability of Peach (Persica vulgaris Mill.) Dormant Buds from the VIR Genetic Collection
    • Journal: Agriculture
    • Date: 2022-12
    • DOI: 10.3390/agriculture13010111
    • Contributors: Vladimir Verzhuk, Victor Eremin, Taisya Gasanova, Oksana Eremina, Liubov Novikova, Galina Filipenko, Maxim Sitnikov, Alexander Pavlov
  • Viability of Red (Ribes rubrum L.) and Black (Ribes nigrum L.) Currant Cuttings in Field Conditions after Cryopreservation in Vapors of Liquid Nitrogen
    • Journal: Agriculture
    • Date: 2020-10
    • DOI: 10.3390/agriculture10100476
    • Contributors: Vladimir Verzhuk, Alexander Pavlov, Liubov Novikova, Galina Filipenko