Lakshan Paudel | Environments | GreenHarvest Sustainability Innovator Award

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Mr. Lakshan  Paudel | Environments |  GreenHarvest Sustainability Innovator Award

Researcher at Sun Moon University, Asan, South Korea

Mr. Lakshan Paudel is a dedicated researcher and educator specializing in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and clinical laboratory science. He is currently pursuing an integrated Master’s and Ph.D. in Life Science and Biochemical Engineering at Sun Moon University, South Korea (2020–2026). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • 🧬 Integrated Master’s–Ph.D. (2020–2026, ongoing)
    Life Science & Biochemical Engineering, Sun Moon University, South Korea

  • 🔬 B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (2006–2009)
    Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India

  • 📘 High School (2004–2006)
    Oxford Higher Secondary School, Butwal, Nepal

🧪 Research & Technical Expertise:

  • PCR, gene cloning, protein structure prediction

  • Genome assembly, comparative genomics, enzyme kinetics

  • Proficient in laboratory diagnostics: ELISA, HPLC, CLIA, gel electrophoresis

  • Skilled in data analysis, experimental design, and clinical instrumentation

👨‍🏫 Academic & Teaching Experience:

  • 🧫 Laboratory Coordinator (2010–2019)
    Modern Technical College, Lalitpur, Nepal – Trained undergraduate students in clinical lab techniques

  • 🧪 Part-time Biochemistry Instructor (2012–2018)
    Yala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal

🏥 Professional Laboratory Experience:

  • 🏥 Medical Technologist (2009–2010)
    Sarvanga Hospital & Research Center, Nepal

  • Expertise in biochemistry, parasitology, immunology, and microbiology

📚 Training & Certifications:

  • 🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Learning Methodology – CTEVT Nepal (2016)

  • 📝 Research Writing – NHRC Nepal (2015)

🌿 Fields of Interest:

  • Public health diagnostics

  • Molecular parasitology

  • Applied biomedical sciences

  • Multidisciplinary research collaborations

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Identification and evaluation of CAZyme genes, along with functional characterization of a new GH46 chitosanase from Streptomyces sp. KCCM12257
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 253, Article 127457, 2023

  2. Complete genome of Nakamurella sp. PAMC28650: Genomic insights into its environmental adaptation and biotechnological potential
    Functional & Integrative Genomics, Vol. 23(1), Article 18, 2023

  3. Genomic insight into O-demethylation of 4-methoxybenzoate by a two-component system from Amycolatopsis magusensis KCCM40447
    Heliyon, Vol. 10(3), 2024

  4. CAZyme analysis and functional characterization of a new GH18 chitin hydrolase from Gelidibacter salicanalis PAMC21136
    Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, Vol. 10, Article 100773, 2025

  5. Potential role of serum homocysteine and uric acid level as a predictive marker for preeclampsia
    International Journal, Vol. 5(5), Page 119, 2019

 

Yanjun Chai | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanjun Chai | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering at  Zhejiang University of Science and Technology,  China

Dr. Yanjun Chai is an Associate Professor and Ph.D. supervisor at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, where he also serves as Deputy Director and Party Branch Secretary. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Agricultural Environment and Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Profile:

🔬 Research Focus:

🌾 Farmland Restoration & ♻️ Agricultural Waste Utilization
Specializes in the improvement and restoration of degraded and polluted farmland, and the resource-efficient use of agricultural waste.

🎓 Academic Background & Role:

  • PhD from the Institute of Agricultural Environment and Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

  • Postgraduate supervisor, Secretary of the Party Branch, and Deputy Director of the Department

📊 Research & Projects:

  • Led 20+ major projects, including:

    • Zhejiang Province Public Welfare Programs

    • Farmland nitrogen/phosphorus loss monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture

  • Participated in 5 national/provincial key R&D programs

📚 Publications & Innovation:

  • 50+ papers (including 15 SCI and 4 EI indexed)

  • 1 academic monograph

  • 5 authorized invention patents

  • Co-developed 5 agricultural and local standards related to biogas slurry

🏅 Awards & Honors:

  • 🥇 First Prize – China Construction Enterprise Management Association

  • 🥈 Second Prize – Hubei Province Scientific & Technological Progress

  • 🥈 Second Prize – China Electric Power Engineering

  • Established the Quzhou Doctor Innovation Workstation and the Quzhou Rural Revitalization Expert Workstation

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Effects of Different Types of Biochar Application on Dryland Yellow-Red Soil Fertility
    Zhou Yuan Lin, Jianfeng Jiang, Wenbin Tong
    Published in: Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao / Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2025

  2. Investigation of High-Risk Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria and Their Associated Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Different Agricultural Soils With Biogas Slurry From China
    Yi Lu, Junhui Wu, Jiwei Li, Guanyu Zheng, Shengdao Shan
    Published in: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024

 

Irfan Ullah | Land | Young Scientist Award

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Mr  Irfan Ullah | Land | Young Scientist Award

Gottingen University Germany,  Germany

Irfan Ullah is a dedicated plant scientist from Kaddi Sikandari, Razzar, District Swabi, KPK, Pakistan. Born on March 15, 1998, he holds an MPhil in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and a BS in Botany from Government Postgraduate College, Swabi. His research focuses on plant taxonomy, microbiology, molecular biology, and environmental sustainability.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • MPhil in Plant Sciences – Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (2023) 🏅

  • BS in Botany – Government Postgraduate College, Swabi (2021)

  • Associate Degree in Education (ADE) – AIOU (2020)

  • B.Ed – Sarhad University, Peshawar (2023)

  • Matriculation – Government High School Sikandari (2016)

🔬 Research & Projects:

  • Saprobic Macrofungi of the Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest (Morphological & Molecular Study)

  • Green Synthesis of Manganese Nanoparticles from Chlorophyllum molybdites & Its Effects on Plants

  • Local Farmers’ Perception of Climate Change & Its Impact on Plants (District Buner)

🛠 Skills & Expertise:

  • Plant Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry

  • Mushroom Cultivation & Microscopy Techniques

  • Software Proficiency: MS Office, SPSS, MEGA X, BioEdit

  • Research Methodology & Data Analysis

  • Excellent Communication & Leadership Skills

🏆 Achievements & Awards:

  • Gold Medalist 🎖️

  • BHEEF Scholarship Holder (1st in each semester of BS)

  • Best Teacher Award 🏅

  • Fellowship in MPhil (Secured above 80%)

👨‍🏫 Work Experience:

  • Biology Subject Specialist – Government High School Sikandari (2020-2021)

  • Teacher – PMI (Philip Morris International) (2018)

Publication: 

  • Biocultural Diversity at Risk Amidst and Beyond Overtourism: The Decline in Wild Green Foraging in Corfu over the Past 50 Years

 

Mehulkumar L. Savaliya | Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Mehulkumar L. Savaliya | Plants |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  UPL University of Sustainable Technology, Ankleshwar, India

Dr. Mehulkumar Laljibhai Savaliya is an accomplished chemist and educator with over 8.5 years of academic experience and 2.5 years in the industry. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at UPL University of Sustainable Technology, he plays a pivotal role in research coordination, curriculum design, and accreditation efforts.

 

Publication Profile

Education and Research Focus:

Dr. Savaliya earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National Institute of Technology, Surat, specializing in eco-friendly heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production. His research interests include:

  • Sustainable chemical synthesis.
  • Biomass-to-chemicals conversion.
  • Wastewater treatment and polymer chemistry.

Professional Achievements:

  • Recognized as a Schedule-1 Environmental Auditor by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.
  • Active Ph.D. and M.Phil. research supervisor.
  • Published extensively in esteemed national and international journals, with notable contributions in biodiesel synthesis, green chemistry, and effluent treatment.
  • Member of multiple Boards of Examinations across prestigious institutions.

Dr. Savaliya is a passionate educator, teaching advanced topics in organic and industrial chemistry while mentoring students in innovative research projects.

Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 128 total citations, with 91 coming since 2019.
  • h-index: 5, meaning 5 publications have each been cited at least 5 times.
  • i10-index: 4 overall, with 3 publications having at least 10 citations each since 2019.

Publication Top Note:

  • Current trends in separation and purification of fatty acid methyl ester
    ML Savaliya, BD Dhorajiya, BZ Dholakiya
    Separation & Purification Reviews 44 (1), 28-40 (2015)
  • A simpler and highly efficient protocol for the preparation of biodiesel from soap stock oil using a BBSA catalyst
    ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    RSC Advances 5 (91), 74416-74424 (2015)
  • Cutting cost technology for the preparation of biodiesel using environmentally benign and cheaper catalyst
    ML Savaliya, MS Bhakhar, BZ Dholakiya
    Catalysis Letters 146, 2313-2323 (2016)
  • Eco-friendly process for preparation of biodiesel from WFO over MTSA-Si catalyst: An innovative approach for the utilization of side product
    ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 64, 352-366 (2018)
  • Cellulose sulfuric acid catalyzed esterification of biodiesel derived raw glycerol to medium chain triglyceride: the dual advantage
    ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    Catalysis Letters 144, 1399-1406 (2014)
  • A Concise Review on Acid, Alkali and Enzyme Catalyzed Transesterification of Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol (FAEG) to Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Fuel
    BZD Mehulkumar L. Savaliya, Jigarkumar R. Patel
    International Journal of Chemical Studies 1 (2), 39-54 (2013)
  • Chemical Transformation of Triglycerides of Fatty Acid of Pongamia pinnata Seed to Fatty Acid Methyl Esters by Microwave Irradiation
    BZD Mehulkumar L Savaliya
    Chemical Sciences Journal 2013 (CSJ-104), 1-6 (2013)
  • Rational design of hierarchically porous sulfonic acid and silica hybrids with highly active sites for efficient catalytic biodiesel synthesis
    ML Savaliya, RS Tank, BZ Dholakiya
    Chemistry of Inorganic Materials 1, 100005 (2023)
  • A notice on newly synthesized silica-induced boron trisulfonic acid catalyst towards biodiesel synthesis from refined soybean oil
    ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    Research on Chemical Intermediates, 1-12 (2014)
  • An experimental investigation into methyl laureate production via direct esterification of solid fatty acid by using amylum sulfuric acid: an efficient, biodegradable, and …
    ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    Research on Chemical Intermediates, 1-10 (2014)
  • Exploration of HPTLC Technology for Rapid Chemical Fingerprinting and Simultaneous Determination of Bioactive Constituents from Clitoria ternatea Linn.
    J Makasana, N Gajbhiye, A Kumar Bishoyi, M Savaliya, S Raju, S Bansod, …
    ChemistrySelect 8 (13), e202203217 (2023)
  • A simple and sustainable process for the preparation of fuel grade esters using PE-Si composite: A reusable catalytic system
    ML Savaliya, PJ Patel, BZ Dholakiya
    Renewable Energy 109, 1-12 (2017)
  • A study of dairy effluent of various products on the basis of oil and grease value and a comparative study between common ETP with respect to other plants and possible load …
    N VADI, MK SAVALIYA, BK DHOLAKIYA
    Acta Chim. Pharm. Indica 2 (3), 151-155 (2012)
  • Structure-Based Design and Virtual Screening of Indole Scaffolds Targeting Plasmodium falciparum: An Experimental and Computational Approach for Antimalarial
    NPV AR Shama, ML Savaliya
    Russian Journal of General Chemistry, S993-S1005 (2023)
  • Experimental Investigation on Corrosive Nature of Acid Oil Biodiesel on Selected Automotive Materials
    S Vaishak, PV Bhale, ML Savaliya, BZ Dholakiya
    International Conference on Advances in Energy Research, 1-8 (2022)
  • Influence of oil and grease towards dairy wastewater generation
    BD M. Savaliya
    Recent Trends in Water Science and Technology 1, 176-179 (2014)
  • Measurement and evaluation of total dissolved solid (TDS) from dairy ETP and it’s comparison with other plants and possible load reduction method
    BZD MEHULKUMAR L. SAVALIYA, NIKHIL P. VADI
    Acta Chim. Pharm. Indica 3 (1), 17-20 (2013)
  • A Study of Dairy Effluent on the basis of do Value and a Comparative Analysis of CETP With Respect to other Plants and Possible Load Reduction Methods
    ML Savaliya, NP Vadi, BD Dhorajiya, BKZ Dholakiya
    International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences (2013)
  • A Study of Dairy Effluent of Various Products on the Basis of Chemical Oxygen Demand Value and a Comparative Study Between Common ETP with Respect to Other Plants and Possible …
    M Savaliya, N Vadi, Y Gambhava
    (2012)
  • A Study of Dairy Effluent of Various Products on the Basis of Biological Oxygen Demand Value and a Comparative Study between Common ETP with Respect to other Plants and …
    NVYG Mehulkumar Savaliya
    International Journal of Environmental Engineering and Management 3 (2), 131-138 (2012)

 

 

Pujie Wei | Plant Diversity | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Pujie  Wei | Plant Diversity |  Best Researcher Award

Huazhong Agricultural University,  China

Pujie Wei, born in January 1994, is currently a Ph.D. candidate specializing in Forest Ecology and Plant Ecology at the College of Horticulture and Forestry, Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, China. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Forestry and a Master’s degree in Forest Ecology and Community Ecology from Yangtze University.

Publication Profile

🎓 Educational Background:

  • Bachelor of Forestry
    Yangtze University
    2013.09 – 2017.06
  • Master in Forest Ecology and Community Ecology
    Yangtze University
    2017.09 – 2020.06
  • Ph.D. Candidate in Forest Ecology and Plant Ecology
    Huazhong Agricultural University
    2021.09 – Present

🏢 Professional Experience:

  • Researcher
    National Key Protected Wild Plant Resources Special Projects (Picea neoveitchii, Phoebe)
    2017.12 – 2020.05
  • Forest Fire Risk Survey
    Hubei Province
    2021.09 – 2022.12
  • Research on Forest Community Productivity
    Secondary Forests
    2020.05 – 2023.04

🏆 Honors & Awards:

  • Outstanding Student Cadre, Yangtze University (2014 – 2017)
  • Sky Blue Land Green Scholarship, Yangtze University (2015, 2016)
  • Outstanding Graduate, Yangtze University (2017)
  • First-Class Scholarship for Comprehensive Achievement, Yangtze University (multiple years)

Publication Top Notes

  • Modeling the distribution of pine wilt disease in China using the ensemble models MaxEnt and CLIMEX
    Chen, L., Lu, W., Lamont, B.B., Wang, P., Yan, Z.
    Ecology and Evolution, 2024, 14(9), e70277.
  • Effect of mineral fertilizers on microorganisms community characteristic during leaf litter decomposition under Pinus massoniana in a subtropical forest
    Keyhani, A.B., He, W., Teng, M., Wei, P., Wang, P.
    Applied Soil Ecology, 2024, 199, 105421.
  • Vegetation−fire feedbacks increase subtropical wildfire risk in scrubland and reduce it in forests
    Wei, P., Lamont, B., He, T., Xiao, W., Yan, Z.
    Journal of Environmental Management, 2024, 351, 119726.
  • Grazing altered the plant diversity-productivity relationship in the Jianghan plain of the Yangtze River basin
    Wei, P., Zhao, S., Lu, W., Yan, Z., Jiang, T.
    Forest Ecology and Management, 2023, 531, 120767.