Marzena Banach | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Marzena Banach | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Poznan University of Technology | Poland

Dr. Marzena Banach is a researcher specializing in smart city technologies, environmental monitoring systems, and hardware-efficient artificial intelligence. Her research focuses on intelligent air-pollution sensing, remote sensing analytics, low-power embedded systems, and AI-driven environmental prediction models, with emerging interests in sustainable urban infrastructure and smart architectural solutions. She has held key research roles in multidisciplinary projects addressing smart cities, intelligent transportation systems, and environmental data acquisition, contributing extensively to both academic and applied research initiatives. Dr. Banach’s major contributions include the development of hardware-optimized sensor architectures, novel neural-network training schemes for air-quality prediction, and high-resolution pollution mapping frameworks deployed in dense urban environments. Her work has advanced real-time environmental monitoring, informed sustainable urban planning, and strengthened data-driven decision-making in smart city ecosystems. Through her research, she aims to bridge intelligent electronics, environmental sustainability, and urban innovation to support resilient, technology-enabled cities worldwide.

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Ahsen Işık Özgüven | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ahsen Işık Özgüven | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

Norther Cyprus | Cyprus International University | Cyprus

Ahsen Işık Özgüven is a distinguished researcher specializing in horticulture and plant physiology, with a strong emphasis on fruit science and sustainable crop production systems. Her research focus centers on fruit crop physiology, irrigation strategies, plant growth regulators, and varietal adaptation, with emerging interests in improving yield stability, fruit quality, and stress resilience under diverse agro-ecological conditions. She has held key academic and research roles at Cyprus International University and has collaborated extensively with national and international agricultural research programs. Her major contributions include pioneering studies on deficit irrigation, fruit cracking physiology, and hormonal regulation in crops such as pomegranate, strawberry, pistachio, tomato, and hazelnut, significantly influencing horticultural management practices. Through high-impact publications and applied research, her work bridges fundamental plant physiology with practical solutions for growers, contributing to sustainable agriculture, efficient water use, and enhanced food security at regional and global scales.

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Pomegranate growing in Turkey

– Options Méditerranéennes, Série A: Séminaires Méditerranéens, 2000

Important diseases of pomegranate fruit and control possibilities in Turkey

– I International Symposium on Pomegranate and Minor Mediterranean Fruits, 2006

Hormone physiology of preharvest fruit cracking in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)

– X International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production, 2005

Despoina Petoumenou | Viticulture | Excellence in Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Despoina Petoumenou | Viticulture | Excellence in Research Award

Assistant Professor | University of Thessaly | Greece

Dr. Despoina G. Petoumenou is a researcher specializing in viticulture and grapevine physiology, with a strong focus on understanding vine responses to environmental stresses. Her research centers on photosynthetic regulation, drought and heat stress adaptation, canopy and root system management, and sustainable foliar and cultural practices to enhance grape yield and quality under Mediterranean and climate-challenged conditions. She has held key academic and research roles at the University of Thessaly, contributing extensively to experimental vineyard studies and international collaborative projects. Dr. Petoumenou’s major contributions include advancing knowledge on photoinhibition mechanisms, adaptive vine physiology, and practical strategies for improving grapevine resilience and productivity, widely cited in leading viticulture journals. Her work bridges fundamental plant physiology with applied vineyard management, supporting climate-smart viticulture. Through her research, she aims to promote sustainable grape production systems that strengthen scientific understanding, support the wine and table grape industry, and contribute to global agricultural resilience

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Temam Mama | Agroforestry | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Temam Mama | Agroforestry | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | Haro Sabu Agricultural Research Center | Ethiopia

Temam Mama Ayano is a researcher specializing in agroforestry, soil management, and forest resource assessment, with a strong focus on sustainable land-use systems in tropical and termite-affected ecosystems. His research centers on multipurpose tree performance, integrated termite management, soil fertility dynamics, bamboo adaptation, and ecosystem-based agricultural resilience, with emerging interests in watershed management and organic soil amendments. He has served as a researcher at the Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Haro Sabu Agricultural Research Center, since 2013 and currently contributes as a focal person for major development and climate-resilient agriculture projects, including CALM P4R and AECSAM initiatives. His key contributions include field-validated agroforestry innovations, soil fertility evaluation frameworks, and region-specific tree adaptation models that support sustainable agriculture and forestry policy. Through applied research and scientific publications, his work advances climate-smart agroforestry practices, strengthens food and ecosystem security, and supports scalable solutions for sustainable rural development.

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Adaptation and growth performance of multipurpose trees under Haro Sabu condition.

– Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2017

Adaptation and growth performance of lowland bamboo species at Haro Sabu condition

– International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023

 

Guillermo Pratta | Crop Science | AgriInnovator in Academia Award

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Dr. Guillermo Pratta | Crop Science | AgriInnovator in Academia Award

Investigador Principal | CONICET | Argentina

Guillermo Pratta is a researcher specializing in plant genetics, crop improvement, and quantitative genetics, with a strong focus on horticultural and agroecological systems. His research addresses genetic variability, gene expression regulation, and the identification of quantitative trait loci associated with fruit quality, stress tolerance, and disease resistance, alongside emerging work on agroecological aptitude and genetic resource conservation. He serves as a faculty member at the National University of Rosario and is affiliated with CONICET, contributing to both academic research and applied breeding programs. Dr. Pratta’s key contributions include advances in tomato genomics, multivariate genetic analysis, identification of resistance genes, and the development of genetic resources for sustainable crop production. His work integrates molecular, statistical, and breeding approaches to enhance crop performance and resilience. Through translational research and international publications, he aims to support sustainable agriculture, strengthen food systems, and foster innovation in plant breeding and genetic resource management.

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Sarah Ephrida Tione | Agricultural Policy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sarah Ephrida Tione | Agricultural Policy | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Malawi

Sarah Ephrida Tione is a researcher specializing in Development and Agricultural Economics, with a strong focus on land markets, land tenure and property rights, agricultural markets, and agri-food policy. Her research examines how land governance, rental markets, and climate-related shocks influence food security, household welfare, and adoption of climate-smart agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. She has held key research and policy-oriented roles, including postdoctoral research appointments linked to international collaborative projects and senior economist responsibilities within the public agricultural policy sector. Her work bridges empirical economic analysis and policy relevance, contributing evidence on land market participation, contract structures, and behavioral responses to risk and incentives. Through peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, she has advanced understanding of land-use dynamics and development outcomes. Her impact vision centers on generating rigorous, policy-relevant insights that support equitable land governance, resilient agricultural systems, and informed decision-making for sustainable development at national and global levels.

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Poonam Karki | Microbial Ecology | SustainableAg Leadership Award

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Dr. Poonam Karki | Microbial Ecology | SustainableAg Leadership Award

Research Associate | Lincoln University of Missouri | United States

Poonam Karki is a researcher specializing in soil health, cover cropping systems, and organic agriculture, with strong expertise in statistical analysis and data-driven agronomic research. Her research focus centers on integrating living perennial cover crops into organic vegetable systems, evaluating soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics, and assessing sustainable land-use practices that enhance ecosystem resilience and productivity. She currently serves as a Research Assistant at Lincoln University of Missouri, where she contributes to interdisciplinary projects examining soil health gradients, cover crop performance, and organic system transitions. Her key contributions include advancing knowledge on perennial versus annual cover crop impacts, generating evidence-based insights for organic management strategies, and supporting sustainable agriculture frameworks through empirical field research. Her impact vision is to strengthen climate-smart and regenerative agricultural systems by translating soil health science into scalable practices that improve environmental sustainability, food system resilience, and long-term agroecosystem performance.

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Soil health characteristics across a gradient of organic land-use intensity in Mid-Missouri

– ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2023

Emmanuel Olatunbosun Benjamin | Urban Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Emmanuel Olatunbosun Benjamin | Urban Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

Technical Advisor | Aglobe Development Center | Nigeria

Emmanuel Olatunbosun Benjamin is a researcher specializing in Agricultural and Resource Economics with strong expertise in Development Economics, currently affiliated with the Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on the economics of sustainable agriculture, agroforestry systems, Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES), climate policy, and smallholder livelihood resilience, with emerging interests in gender equity, environmental incentives, and climate-smart food systems. He has held key academic and research roles through international collaborations addressing sustainability challenges in Africa and developing economies. His major contributions include influential empirical evidence on PES effectiveness, agroforestry adoption, women’s economic empowerment, and policy-relevant analyses of climate and energy transitions. Through interdisciplinary and impact-driven research, his work informs evidence-based policymaking, supports sustainable land-use strategies, and advances inclusive economic development. His impact vision centers on bridging environmental conservation with poverty alleviation by translating rigorous economic research into scalable solutions for global sustainability and climate resilience.

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Kourosh Vahdati | Horticulture & Floriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Kourosh Vahdati | Horticulture & Floriculture| Research Excellence Award

Professor of Horticultural Science |  University of Tehran | Iran

Prof. Kourosh Vahdati is a distinguished researcher specializing in horticulture, plant tissue culture, and biotechnology, with a strong emphasis on walnut science and nut tree improvement. His research focuses on abiotic stress physiology, walnut breeding and genetics, micropropagation, orchard management, and rootstock development, integrating molecular, physiological, and agronomic approaches to enhance stress tolerance and productivity in perennial crops. He serves as a Professor of Horticulture and has held key academic leadership roles, contributing extensively to international research collaborations. Prof. Vahdati’s major contributions include advances in walnut micropropagation protocols, identification of physiological and genetic indicators of drought and salinity tolerance, and the development of improved breeding and rootstock strategies for nut trees. His work has informed sustainable orchard practices and breeding programs worldwide. His impact vision centers on translating plant stress biology into resilient horticultural systems that support climate-smart agriculture, food security, and long-term sustainability in nut crop production

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Navdeep Singh | Soil Conservation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Navdeep Singh | Soil Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Western Kentucky University | United States

Dr. Navdeep Singh is a researcher specializing in Soil Physics and Hydrology, with strong expertise in soil water management, conservation practices, and sustainable agriculture. His research focuses on understanding soil pore architecture, hydrological processes, and greenhouse gas dynamics under conservation tillage, cover cropping, and integrated crop–livestock systems, using advanced tools such as X-ray computed tomography and simulation modeling. He has held key academic research roles at Western Kentucky University and collaborated extensively with multidisciplinary teams addressing soil health and climate-smart agriculture. Dr. Singh’s major contributions include high-impact studies on soil structural dynamics, water availability, carbon sequestration, and management-driven improvements in agroecosystem resilience, influencing best management practices and soil health assessment frameworks. His work supports evidence-based agricultural policies and field-scale decision-making. Driven by an impact-oriented vision, Dr. Singh aims to advance sustainable land-use systems that enhance productivity, conserve water resources, mitigate climate impacts, and strengthen global food security through science-based innovation.

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