Panagiotis Madesis | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr Panagiotis Madesis |  Sustainable Agriculture |  Best Researcher Award

Certh/inab,  Greece

Dr. Panagiotis Madesis Assistant Professor, University of Thessaly School of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment Specialization: Cellular and Molecular Biology.

 

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D., Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2004
  • M.Sc., Plant Breeding and Plant Physiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1998
  • B.Sc., Agriculture, Plant Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1996

Awards and Distinctions:

  • Distinction by the President of the Hellenic Republic, Ministry of Rural Development, 2013
  • Christidis Award for Best Presentation, 15th Greek Conference of Plant Breeding and Genetics Society
  • Papadakis Award for Best Poster, 16th Greek Conference of Plant Breeding and Genetics Society

Research Interests:

  • Plant breeding and biotechnology
  • Stress tolerance in plants
  • Food fraud detection and traceability
  • Plant genomics and biodiversity assessment
  • Human health and high-value plant product development

Research Focus:

Dr. Panagiotis Madesis is an expert in cellular and molecular biology, focusing on plant stress tolerance mechanisms, plant breeding, and the application of biotechnology for developing higher-yielding and stress-tolerant crops. His work involves the use of genomics and “omics” technologies to improve plant health and productivity. He is also interested in food safety, specifically in detecting food fraud and identifying adulteration in commercial products.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 5227
  • Citations Since 2019: 3511

h-index:

  • Total h-index: 41
  • h-index Since 2019: 30

i10-index:

  • Total i10-index: 120
  • i10-index Since 2019: 105

Publication Top Note:

  • Plant glutathione transferase-mediated stress tolerance: functions and biotechnological applications
    I Nianiou-Obeidat, P Madesis, C Kissoudis, G Voulgari, E Chronopoulou, …
    Plant Cell Reports, 36, 791-805, 2017
  • Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria isolated from halophytes and drought-tolerant plants: Genomic characterisation and exploration of phyto-beneficial traits
    K Leontidou, S Genitsaris, A Papadopoulou, N Kamou, I Bosmali, T Matsi, …
    Scientific Reports, 10(1), 14857, 2020
  • The use of lupin as a source of protein in animal feeding: Genomic tools and breeding approaches
    EM Abraham, I Ganopoulos, P Madesis, A Mavromatis, P Mylona, …
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 20(4), 851, 2019
  • Advances of DNA-based methods for tracing the botanical origin of food products
    P Madesis, I Ganopoulos, I Sakaridis, A Argiriou, A Tsaftaris
    Food Research International, 60, 163-172, 2014
  • Overexpression of a specific soybean GmGSTU4 isoenzyme improves diphenyl ether and chloroacetanilide herbicide tolerance of transgenic tobacco plants
    K Benekos, C Kissoudis, I Nianiou-Obeidat, N Labrou, P Madesis, …
    Journal of Biotechnology, 150(1), 195-201, 2010
  • Microsatellite and DNA-barcode regions typing combined with High Resolution Melting (HRM) analysis for food forensic uses: A case study on lentils (Lens culinaris)
    I Bosmali, I Ganopoulos, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris
    Food Research International, 46(1), 141-147, 2012
  • The application of Bar-HRM (Barcode DNA-High Resolution Melting) analysis for authenticity testing and quantitative detection of bean crops (Leguminosae) without prior DNA …
    P Madesis, I Ganopoulos, A Anagnostis, A Tsaftaris
    Food Control, 25(2), 576-582, 2012
  • Barcode High Resolution Melting (Bar-HRM) analysis for detection and quantification of PDO “Fava Santorinis”(Lathyrus clymenum) adulterants
    I Ganopoulos, P Madesis, N Darzentas, A Argiriou, A Tsaftaris
    Food Chemistry, 133(2), 505-512, 2012
  • Barcode-DNA High Resolution Melting (Bar-HRM) analysis as a novel close-tubed and accurate tool for olive oil forensic use
    I Ganopoulos, C Bazakos, P Madesis, P Kalaitzis, A Tsaftaris
    103, 2012
  • Cell and molecular biology of plastids
    R Bock
    Springer Science & Business Media, 95, 2007
  • Tobacco plants over-expressing the sweet orange tau glutathione transferases (CsGSTUs) acquire tolerance to the diphenyl ether herbicide fluorodifen and to salt and drought …
    LL Cicero, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris, ARL Piero
    Phytochemistry, 116, 69-77, 2015
  • DNA replication, recombination, and repair in plastids
    A Day, P Madesis
    Cell and Molecular Biology of Plastids, 65-119, 2007
  • Olives and olive oil as functional foods
    A Kiritsakis, F Shahidi
    UK: John Wiley & Sons, 90, 2017
  • Exploring priming responses involved in peach fruit acclimation to cold stress
    MA Tanou G, Minas IS, Scossa F, Belghazi M, Xanthopoulou A, Ganopoulos I, …
    Scientific Reports, 7(1), 11358, 2017
  • Bar-HRM for authentication of plant-based medicines: evaluation of three medicinal products derived from Acanthaceae species
    M Osathanunkul, P Madesis, H De Boer
    PLOS ONE, 10(5), e0128476, 2015
  • DNA barcode ITS2 coupled with high resolution melting (HRM) analysis for taxonomic identification of Sideritis species growing in Greece
    A Kalivas, I Ganopoulos, A Xanthopoulou, P Chatzopoulou, A Tsaftaris, …
    Molecular Biology Reports, 41, 5147-5155, 2014
  • Transfer of plastid DNA to the nucleus is elevated during male gametogenesis in tobacco
    AE Sheppard, MA Ayliffe, L Blatch, A Day, SK Delaney, N Khairul-Fahmy, …
    Plant Physiology, 148(1), 328-336, 2008
  • Binding and glutathione conjugation of porphyrinogens by plant glutathione transferases
    DP Dixon, A Lapthorn, P Madesis, EA Mudd, A Day, R Edwards
    Journal of Biological Chemistry, 283(29), 20268-20276, 2008
  • A novel closed-tube method based on high resolution melting (HRM) analysis for authenticity testing and quantitative detection in Greek PDO Feta cheese
    I Ganopoulos, I Sakaridis, A Argiriou, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris
    Food Chemistry, 141(2), 835-840, 2013
  • Vegetable grafting from a molecular point of view: the involvement of epigenetics in rootstock-scion interactions
    A Tsaballa, A Xanthopoulou, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris, I Nianiou-Obeidat
    Frontiers in Plant Science, 11, 621999, 2021

 

Xincheng Li | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof Xincheng Li |  Agricultural Engineering |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering,Qingdao Agricultural University, China

Xingcheng Li is a Research Assistant at the College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University. His research focuses on agricultural information technology, sensor development, intelligent agricultural machinery control, and automation technology in livestock and poultry farming. He has published over 10 academic papers, secured 5 national invention patents, and led key research projects at both provincial and national levels. With experience in teaching and developing innovative solutions in agricultural engineering, Li contributes to advancing technological applications in agriculture.

 

Publication Profile

Academic and Professional Background:

Xingcheng Li is a Research Assistant at Qingdao Agricultural University, specializing in agricultural engineering and information technology. He has taught various courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including Principles and Applications of Sensors, Agricultural Sensing, and Operations Research. His primary research interests include agricultural information technology, sensor development, intelligent agricultural machinery control, and automation in livestock and poultry farming.

Research and Innovations:

Prof. Li has contributed significantly to the development of agricultural technologies. He has published over 10 research papers and secured 5 national invention patents. His ongoing research includes projects on livestock and poultry disease prevention, as well as participation in key national and provincial R&D programs. Notably, he has led the Shandong Province Agricultural Major Application Technology Innovation Project and the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province.

Research Areas:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Engineering
  • Agricultural Engineering and Information Technology

Publication Top Notes

  1. A seed-epidermis-feature-recognition-based lightweight peanut seed selection method for embedded systems
    Li, D., Huang, J., Li, X., Xu, P., Yun, Y.
    Measurement and Control (United Kingdom), 2024.
    This paper introduces a lightweight peanut seed selection method based on seed-epidermis feature recognition, suitable for embedded systems in agricultural automation.
  2. Optimization Design and Experiment of Automatic Leveling System for Orchard Operating Platform in Hilly and Mountainous Areas
    Shang, H., Li, X., Zhang, C., Hou, Y., Jia, M.
    INMATEH – Agricultural Engineering, 2024, 73(2), pp. 364–374.
    Focuses on optimizing the design and conducting experiments on an automatic leveling system for orchard platforms in challenging terrains.
  3. Domestic Conflicts and Trade Protectionism: Evidence from Tweets
    Kun, L., Xincheng, L., Ming, F.
    China Journal of Economics, 2022, 9(1), pp. 56–84.
    Analyzes the relationship between domestic conflicts and trade protectionism, based on Twitter data analysis.
  4. Grain Yield Data Collection and Service for Heterogeneous Platforms
    Zheng, L., Guo, X., Li, M., Chen, Y., Xiao, C.
    Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao/Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2016, 32(9), pp. 142–149.
    This work discusses systems for collecting and providing grain yield data across different agricultural platforms.
  5. Test and Optimization of Sampling Frequency for Yield Monitor System of Grain Combine Harvester
    Li, X., Li, M., Zheng, L., Wang, X., Sun, M.
    Nongye Jixie Xuebao/Transactions of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery, 2015, 46, pp. 74–78.
    Examines the optimization of sampling frequency for a grain yield monitor in combine harvesters.
  6. Modeling Algorithm for Yield Monitor System of Grain Combine Harvester
    Li, X., Sun, M., Li, M., Zhang, M., Wang, X.
    Nongye Jixie Xuebao/Transactions of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery, 2015, 46(7), pp. 91–96.
    Proposes a modeling algorithm for improving the yield monitor system of grain combine harvesters.
  7. Development and Denoising Test of Grain Combine with Remote Yield Monitoring System
    Li, X., Li, M., Wang, X., Sun, M., Sun, H.
    Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao/Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2014, 30(2), pp. 1–8.
    This paper focuses on the development and testing of a grain combine equipped with a remote yield monitoring system.
  8. Structure Design and Signal Processing of a New Grain Flow Sensor
    Li, X., Li, M., Zheng, L., Yang, W., Sun, H.
    American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2014, pp. 4330–4336.
    Presents the design and signal processing methods for a new grain flow sensor.
  9. A Remote Monitoring System of Automatic Soil Sampler Based on ZigBee WSN
    Yang, W., Li, M., Zheng, L., Li, X., Zhang, M.
    American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2013, pp. 4023–4028.
    Describes a remote monitoring system for an automatic soil sampler based on ZigBee wireless sensor networks (WSN).
  10. A Remote Operating System of Grain Yield Monitor
    Li, X., Li, M., Zheng, L., Yang, W., Zhang, M.
    American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2013, pp. 4091–4096.
    Introduces a remote operating system for monitoring grain yield during harvesting.