Mohsen Hosseinalizadeh | Soil Erosion | Best Researcher Award

Dr Mohsen Hosseinalizadeh | Soil Erosion | Best Researcher Award

Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran

Dr. Mohsen Hosseinalizadeh is an Associate Professor in Watershed Management Engineering at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (GUASNR), Iran. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tehran, where his research focused on optimizing sampling patterns for spatial simulation of erosion. His expertise includes soil erosion, spatial statistics, UAV applications in geo-hazards, and the evolution of loess landscapes. Dr. Hosseinalizadeh has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals and has supervised multiple MSc and Ph.D. students. He has received a scholarship for a sabbatical at the University of Münster, Germany, and actively contributes to environmental research and education.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Watershed Management Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran (2012)

  • M.Sc. in Watershed Management Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (2005)

  • B.Sc. in Rangeland and Watershed Management, Yazd University (2002)

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Soil erosion modeling & spatial statistics

  • UAV applications in geo-hazards

  • Loess landscape evolution

📚 Publications & Academic Contributions:

  • Authored 22+ research papers in leading journals such as Quaternary International, Geoderma, Catena, and Science of the Total Environment

  • Specializes in spatial geostatistical analysis, gully headcut susceptibility modeling, and digital soil mapping

  • Supervised 10 MSc and 4 Ph.D. students

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • Sabbatical Scholarship (University of Münster, Germany) awarded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Iran (2010-2011)

🎓 Teaching & Academic Roles:

  • Associate Professor at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (GUASNR), Iran

  • Courses taught: Geostatistics, Soil Erosion Modeling, Soil Bioengineering, and Climate Studies

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 706

  • Citations (Since 2020): 628

  • h-index: 13

  • h-index (Since 2020): 13

  • i10-index: 14

  • i10-index (Since 2020): 13

Publication Top Notes:

  • Gully headcut susceptibility modeling using functional trees, naïve Bayes tree, and random forest modelsGeoderma, 2019.

  • Spatial modelling of gully headcuts using UAV data and four best-first decision classifier ensembles (BFTree, Bag-BFTree, RS-BFTree, and RF-BFTree)Geomorphology, 2019.

  • How can statistical and artificial intelligence approaches predict piping erosion susceptibility?Science of the Total Environment, 2019.

  • Evaluation of factors affecting gully headcut location using summary statistics and the maximum entropy model: Golestan Province, NE IranScience of the Total Environment, 2019.

  • GIS-based susceptibility assessment of the occurrence of gully headcuts and pipe collapses in a semi-arid environment: Golestan Province, NE IranLand Degradation & Development, 2019.

  • Spatial point pattern analysis of piping erosion in loess-derived soils in Golestan Province, IranGeoderma, 2018.

  • Change detection in piping, gully head forms, and mechanismsCatena, 2021.

  • An application of different summary statistics for modelling piping collapses and gully headcuts to evaluate their geomorphological interactions in Golestan Province, IranCatena, 2018.

  • Gully head modelling in Iranian Loess Plateau under different scenariosCatena, 2020.

  • Effect of soil sample size on saturated soil hydraulic conductivityCommunications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2017.

  • Optimizing collapsed pipes mapping: Effects of DEM spatial resolutionCatena, 2020.

  • A review on the gully erosion and land degradation in IranGully Erosion Studies from India and Surrounding Regions, 2020.

  • Combined effects of polyacrylamide and nanomagnetite amendment on soil and water quality, Khorasan Razavi, IranJournal of Environmental Management, 2018.

  • Comparison of soil erosion by ¹³⁷Cs and RUSLE-3D for loess deposits northeast of Iran (Study Area: Aghemam Catchment)Journal of Water and Soil Conservation, 2014.

  • Analytical techniques for mapping multi-hazard with geo-environmental modeling approaches and UAV imagesScientific Reports, 2022.

  • Assessment of spatial variability of soil erodibility using geostatistics and GIS (Case study: Mehr watershed of Sabzevar)Iranian Journal of Natural Resources, 2007.

  • Digital soil mapping and modeling in loess-derived soils of the Iranian Loess PlateauGeocarto International, 2022.

  • Efficiency assessment of the EGEM to estimate gully erosion in Iky-Aghzly watershed of Golestan provinceJournal of Water and Soil Conservation, 2017.

  • Multivariate geostatistical analysis of fallout radionuclides activity measured by in-situ gamma-ray spectrometry: Case study: Loessial paired sub-catchments in northeast IranQuaternary International, 2017.

  • Evaluation of various deep learning algorithms for landslide and sinkhole detection from UAV imagery in a semi-arid environmentEarth Systems and Environment, 2024.

 

Shun Han | Soil Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr Shun Han | Soil Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Research Associates at The University of Oklahoma, United States

Dr. Shun Han is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Institute for Environmental Genomics, University of Oklahoma, specializing in soil microbial ecology. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China, in 2020, where he also completed his B.S. in Bioengineering in 2014. His research focuses on the relationships between microbial diversity, community assembly processes, and soil multifunctionality in forest ecosystems. He has published extensively on topics such as the impact of bacterial and fungal diversity on soil functions and the effects of fertilization practices on microbial communities. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the Institute of Environmental Genomics Outstanding Achievement Award in 2021.

Profile:

📚 Education & Expertise:

Dr. Xianglin Fang is a researcher at Lanzhou University, specializing in soil microbiology, biogeochemistry, and environmental sustainability. His work focuses on soil nutrient cycling, microbial ecology, and climate change impacts on soil health.

🔬 Research & Contributions:

Dr. Fang has published extensively in high-impact journals, investigating microbial community responses to land use changes, soil organic matter dynamics, and nitrogen cycling. His research aims to enhance sustainable land management and agricultural productivity.

🌱 Collaborations & Impact:

He actively collaborates with international scientists in China, the USA, and Europe, contributing to global discussions on soil conservation and ecosystem resilience.

🏆 Achievements & Recognitions:

Dr. Fang has received multiple awards for his innovative research and academic excellence in soil and environmental sciences.

Citations:

Total Citations: 1151 (1118 since 2020)
h-index: 18 (18 since 2020)
i10-index: 21 (21 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Belowground Bacterial Communities and Carbon Components Contribute to Soil Respiration in a Subtropical Forest
    S. Han, A. WangPlant and Soil, 2024

  • Role of Generalists, Specialists, and Opportunists in Nitrospira Community Assembly in Soil Aggregates from Nearby Cropland and Grassland Areas in a Campus
    Y. Jiang, S. Han, X. LuoApplied Soil Ecology, 2024

  • Experimental Warming Accelerates Positive Soil Priming in a Temperate Grassland Ecosystem
    X. Tao, Z. Yang, J. Feng, S. Jian, Y. Yang, C.T. Bates, G. Wang, X. Guo, D. Ning, …Nature Communications, 2024

  • Microbial Responses to Long-Term Warming Differ Across Soil Microenvironments
    X.J.A. Liu, S. Han, S.D. Frey, J.M. Melillo, J. Zhou, K.M. DeAngelisISME Communications, 2024

  • Soil Glomalin-Related Protein Affects Aggregate N₂O Fluxes by Modulating Denitrifier Communities in a Fertilized Soil
    S. Han, M.E. Lucas-Borja, W. Chen, Q. HuangScience of The Total Environment, 2023

  • Experimental Warming Leads to Convergent Succession of Grassland Archaeal Community
    Y. Zhang, D. Ning, L. Wu, M.M. Yuan, X. Zhou, X. Guo, Y. Hu, S. Jian, Z. Yang, …Nature Climate Change, 2023

  • Resistance Potential of Soil Bacterial Communities Along a Biodiversity Gradient in Forest Ecosystems
    J. Kuang, D. Deng, S. Han, C.T. Bates, D. Ning, W. Shu, J. ZhouMlife, 2022

  • Response to Letter to the Editor: “Possibly Underestimated Microbial Carbon Limitation Determined by Enzymatic Stoichiometry Approach”
    Y. Xie, Y. Ouyang, S. Han, J. Se, S. Tang, Y. Yang, Q. Ma, L. WuScience of The Total Environment, 2022

  • Weekly Soil Nutrients Dynamic Under a Long-Term Field Warming Experiment in Grassland
    S. Jian, Z. Yang, S. Han, J. Kuang, J. ZhouASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2022

  • Active Microbial Communities and Their Efficiency of Utilizing Soil Carbon Under Long-Term Warming and Drought
    X. Liu, S. Han, S. Jian, Z. Yang, D. Ning, J. ZhouASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2022

  • Climate Warming Alters Nematodes Diversity and Community Structure in a Temperate Grassland
    S. Han, X. Liu, S. Jian, Z. Yang, D. Ning, J. ZhouASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2022

  • Reduction of Microbial Diversity in Grassland Soil Is Driven by Long-Term Climate Warming
    L. Wu, Y. Zhang, X. Guo, D. Ning, X. Zhou, J. Feng, M. Yuan, S. Liu, J. Guo, …Nature Microbiology, 2022

  • Crop Rotation Stage Has a Greater Effect Than Fertilisation on Soil Microbiome Assembly and Enzymatic Stoichiometry
    Y. Xie, Y. Ouyang, S. Han, J. Se, S. Tang, Y. Yang, Q. Ma, L. WuScience of The Total Environment, 2022

  • Bacterial Rather Than Fungal Diversity and Community Assembly Drive Soil Multifunctionality in a Subtropical Forest Ecosystem
    S. Han, S. Tan, A. Wang, W. Chen, Q. HuangEnvironmental Microbiology Reports, 2022

  • Root-Associated Fungal Community Reflects Host Spatial Co-Occurrence Patterns in a Subtropical Forest
    J. Kuang, S. Han, Y. Chen, C.T. Bates, P. Wang, W. ShuISME Communications, 2021

  • Climate Warming Reduces Microbial Biodiversity in a Temperate Grassland
    J. Zhou, L. Wu, Y. Zhang, X. Guo, D. Ning, X. Zhou, J. Feng, M. Yuan, J. Guo, …ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2021

  • Soil Aggregate Size-Dependent Relationships Between Microbial Functional Diversity and Multifunctionality
    S. Han, M. Delgado-Baquerizo, X. Luo, Y. Liu, J.D. Van Nostrand, W. Chen, …Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2021

  • Microscale Heterogeneity of the Soil Nitrogen Cycling Microbial Functional Structure and Potential Metabolism
    S. Han, X. Luo, X. Hao, Y. Ouyang, L. Zeng, L. Wang, S. Wen, B. Wang, …Environmental Microbiology, 2021

  • Partitioning Nitrospira Community Structure and Co-Occurrence Patterns in a Long-Term Inorganic and Organic Fertilization Soil
    S. Han, Q. Huang, W. ChenJournal of Soils and Sediments, 2021

  • The Species Evenness of “Prey” Bacteria Correlated With Bdellovibrio-and-Like-Organisms (BALOs) in the Microbial Network Supports the Biomass of BALOs in a Paddy Soil
    H. Qian, C. Hou, H. Liao, L. Wang, S. Han, S. Peng, W. Chen, Q. Huang, X. LuoFEMS Microbiology Ecology, 2020

 

Yogendra ND | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Yogendra ND |  Soil Science |  Best Researcher Award

Sr Scientist at  CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, India   

Dr. Yogendra N.D. is a Senior Scientist specializing in Agronomy and Soil Science at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) Research Centre in Bengaluru, India. Born on June 22, 1986, he has made significant contributions to agricultural research, particularly in the area of medicinal and aromatic crops.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background

  • B.Sc. (Ag.) in Agriculture (2008) – UAS, Bengaluru (70.10%)
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (2010) – UAS, Bengaluru (86.20%)
  • Ph.D. in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (2015) – UAS, Bengaluru
    • Thesis: “Effect of seaweed liquid extract (SLE) on growth, yield, and biochemical constituents of wetland rice (Oryza sativa L.)”
    • Guide: Dr. P. K. Basavaja

🧑‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Senior Research Fellow – UAS, Bengaluru (Feb 2011 – Jun 2011)
  • Research Associate – AICRP on STCR, UAS, Bengaluru (Jul 2011 – Sep 2011)
  • Senior Research Fellow – AICRP on STCR, UAS, Bengaluru (Jun 2014 – Jun 2015)
  • Research Associate – UAHS, Shivamogga (Jul 2015 – May 2016)
  • Scientist – CSIR-CIMAP, Bengaluru (May 2016 – May 2021)
  • Senior Scientist – CSIR-CIMAP, Bengaluru (May 2021 – Present)

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

  • Best Overall Image (2013) – IPNI
  • Photo Contest – Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies (2014) – BC Fertilis
  • 2nd Prize in the Nitrogen Category (2015) – IPNI

📊 Citation Metrics

  • Citations: 185 (Total), 151 (Since 2019)
  • h-index: 6 (Total), 5 (Since 2019)
  • i10-index: 5 (Total), 4 (Since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of seaweed sap as foliar spray on growth and yield of hybrid maize
    PK Basavaraja, ND Yogendra, ST Zodape, R Prakash, A Ghosh
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 41 (14), 1851-1861. Cited by: 67 (2018)
  • Effect of silicon on real-time nitrogen management in a rice ecosystem
    ND Yogendra, BH Kumara, N Chandrashekar, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, …
    African Journal of Agricultural Research 9 (9), 831-840. Cited by: 31 (2014)
  • Influence of seaweed saps on germination, growth, and yield of hybrid maize under Cauvery Command of Karnataka, India
    S Dilavarnaik, PK Basavaraja, ND Yogendra, A Ghosh
    International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 6 (9), 1047-1056. Cited by: 21 (2017)
  • Real-time nitrogen management in aerobic rice by adopting leaf color chart (LCC) as influenced by silicon
    ND Yogendra, BH Kumara, N Chandrashekar, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, …
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 40 (9), 1277-1286. Cited by: 12 (2017)
  • Effect of calcium silicate on yield and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of wetland rice
    ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, MT Malagi, BH Kumara, RM Kumar, …
    Plant Archives 13 (1), 89-91. Cited by: 11 (2013)
  • Geo-reference based soil fertility status in Hassan district of Karnataka, India for development of nutrient plan
    PK Basavaraja, P Dey, HM Saqeebulla, ND Yogendra
    Cited by: 9 (2017)
  • Effect of soil test-based fertilizer application on yield and nutrient uptake by hybrid maize under dryland condition
    PK Basavaraja, K Naik, CR Nethradhani Raj, ND Yogendra
    The Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences 48 (4), 514-521. Cited by: 6 (2014)
  • Comparative morphological assessment of lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.) cultivars for oil yield, chemical composition, and quality parameters under southern region of India
    ND Yogendra, M Nazeer, MK Yadav, K Baskaran, VS Pragadheesh, …
    Madras Agricultural Journal 108. Cited by: 4 (2021)
  • Effect of calcium silicate and need-based nitrogen on pest management in aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, AK Amarendra Kumar
    Cited by: 4 (2016)
  • Effect of long-term fertilizer experimentation on growth, yield, and availability of nutrients in finger millet in alfisol soils of Bengaluru
    CV Manuja, MR Suma, ND Yogendra, N Chandrashekar, RC Gowda
    Madras Agricultural Journal 100 (Jul-Sep), 1. Cited by: 4 (2013)
  • Assessment of soil moisture stress-induced variability in oil content and composition in mint species
    D Kumar, A Punetha, A Khan, P Suryavanshi, ND Yogendra, RC Padalia
    Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 113, 104774. Cited by: 3 (2024)
  • Effect of Calcium Silicate on Nitrogen Management by Adopting LCC in Aerobic Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, M Kumar, NB Prakash
    Madras Agricultural Journal 101 (Jul-Sep), 1. Cited by: 3 (2014)
  • Studies on physico-chemical properties of different vineyards in Bijapur Taluk, Karnataka
    AC Mahendra, H Asangi, ND Yogendra
    African Journal of Agricultural Research 8 (16), 1477-1481. Cited by: 3 (2013)
  • Effect of calcium silicate and need-based nitrogen management in aerobic rice
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, N Chandrashekar
    ORYZA-An International Journal on Rice 50 (4), 358-364. Cited by: 2 (2013)
  • Livelihood enhancement and resource use efficiency under lemongrass intercropping with food crops
    ND Yogendra, PE Keerthi, M Nazeer, AC Jnanesha, RS Verma, …
    Ecological Frontiers 44 (2), 266-274. Cited by: 1 (2024)
  • Floral biology insights into essential oil yield and chemical composition in davana (Artemisia pallens Bess), a high-value aromatic plant of India
    RR Kumara, PE Keerthi, ND Yogendra
    Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops 32 (1), 80-89. Cited by: 1 (2023)
  • Biodiversity of medicinal plants in the dry deciduous (thorny scrub) forest of Karnataka, India
    R Ravikumara, P Keerthi, N Yogendra
    Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 44 (1-2), 46-54. Cited by: 1 (2022)