Shubham Shah | Forestry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shubham Shah | Forestry | Best Researcher Award

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, J&K, India

Mr. Shubham Shah is a passionate early-career researcher in the field of Forestry and Ecosystem Services, currently completing his Master of Science in Forestry with a specialization in Forest Resource Management at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • M.Sc. in Forestry (2022–2024)
    Specialization: Forest Resource Management
    Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
    OGPA: 8.02

  • B.Sc. in Forestry (2018–2022)
    Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur
    OGPA: 8.43

📘 Master’s Research:

Title: Species Diversity, Provisioning Ecosystem Services (PES) and Livelihood Contribution of Homestead Forestry in Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh
Focus areas:

  1. Biodiversity assessment and biomass estimation

  2. Economic valuation of ecosystem services

  3. Livelihood impacts from homestead forestry

  4. Socio-economic and biophysical drivers of income

🧪 Research Skills & Expertise:

  • Forest inventory, biomass & species diversity analysis

  • Valuation of ecosystem services, socio-economic surveys

  • Tools: QGIS, ArcGIS, SPSS, R, Microsoft Office

  • Report writing, data interpretation, economic evaluation

🏕️ Trainings & International Exposure:

  • Urban Green Dynamics & Climate Resilience – Erasmus+ Student Exchange, SKUAST-K (2024)

  • Ex-situ Conservation Strategies – MDP by Ministry of MSME (2023)

  • Bamboo Agroforestry Management – TFRI, Jabalpur (2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Species Diversity and Standing Stock of Homestead Forestry in Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh, India
    Published in: Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
    Date: December 9, 2024

  • Mahua (Madhuca longifolia L.) Tree – A Lifeline for Tribes of Madhya Pradesh
    Published in: AgroScience Today
    ISSN: 2583-0147
    Date: November 30, 2024

  • Permaculture: A Step Towards Sustainable Farming
    Forthcoming in: Advances in Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 48
    Status: Accepted for publication in 2025

 

Mohamed El Ammari | Forestry Research | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Mohamed El Ammari |  Forestry Research |  Best Researcher Award

University ibn tofail/National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA) CRRA-kenitra,  Morocco

Mohamed EL AMMARI is a PhD student at Ibn Tofail University and the National Institute for Agronomic Research in Morocco, specializing in environmental biology. His research interests focus on agricultural pest control, particularly the use of plant oils as bioinsecticides, and the biodiversity of urban flora. Mohamed has presented his work at international workshops and published in prominent journals, contributing to advancements in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.

Profile:

Academic Background:

  • 2021–Present: PhD Student in Environmental Biology, Ibn Tofail University, Faculty of Sciences, Kenitra, and National Institute for Agronomic Research, CRRA-Kenitra, Morocco.
  • 2019–2021: Master of Research in Environmental Biology, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.
  • 2018–2019: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology (Applied Microbiology and Molecular Biology), Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.

Research Focus:

Mohamed EL AMMARI’s research centers on the intersection of environmental biology, agriculture, and bioinsecticide development. He has conducted extensive studies on the biological control of citrus pests, urban flora diversity, and the insecticidal properties of plant oils.

Research Presentations:

  • Use of Plant Essential Oils as Bioinsecticides: Presented at various international workshops and congresses, including in Paris and Lisbon (2023-2024).
  • Population Dynamics of Ceratitis capitata in Morocco: Focus on pest management strategies.
  • Evaluation of Agro-Morphological Performance of Rice Varieties: Presented in workshops related to agriculture and climate change.

Publication:

  • A Systematic Review of Urban Vegetation Research during 2000–2023: A Bibliometric Analysis
    H Boukita, F Elwahab, M El Ammari, A Chemchaoui, B Benchahid, …
    International Journal of Forestry Research, 2024 (1), 4313232
  • Analysis of the Diversity of Spontaneous Urban Flora–The Case of Temara City, Morocco
    H Boukita, R Ziri, N Brhadda, A Chemchaoui, S Ghazi, F Elwahab, …
    Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology, 25 (1), 2024
  • Biological Control of Citrus Pests: A Systematic Bibliometric Analysis 2000-2023
    M El Ammari, R Ziri, F El Bahja, M Hamrani, H Boukita, N Brhadda, …
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research