Tamirat Wato | Environmental | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Tamirat Wato | Environmental | Young Researcher Award

Bonga University, Ethiopia

Mr. Tamirat Wato Wana is a senior lecturer and researcher at Bonga University, Ethiopia, specializing in Plant Science. He holds a BSc in Plant Science from Wachemo University and an MSc in Crop and Irrigation Agronomy from Debre Markos University. With over seven years of experience, he has served in various leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Plant Science and Director of Indigenous Knowledge. He is currently the Coordinator of Research and Director of Indigenous Knowledge at Bonga University.

Profile:

🔬 Research & Innovations:

Tamirat’s research focuses on solving socio-economic challenges related to agriculture. His work has led to significant contributions in areas such as traditional medicinal plants, crop production, and sustainable agriculture practices. Notable projects include his involvement in apple, pineapple, and coffee research. He is committed to furthering agricultural development through innovative research and collaboration with other scholars.

đź“š Publications & Citations:

Tamirat has published over 28 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research can be found in journals such as Heliyon, Asian Journal of Science, and Agricultural Science.
Citation Index: h-index: 7

🧑‍💼 Professional Roles & Consultancy:

  • Editorial Board Member: Makira Journal of Natural Resource Management

  • Farm Consultant: Afri-herbal, Solomon Agricultural Products

  • Active Reviewer for various international journals

🌱 Areas of Research:

Tamirat’s expertise spans Agronomy, Crop Production, Sustainable Agriculture, Irrigation, Soil and Water Conservation, Horticultural Crop Production, and Herbal Plants.

🌍 Collaborations & Recognition:

He has collaborated extensively with universities such as Addis Ababa, Bonga, Debre Birhan, and Arba Minch on various projects. Additionally, Tamirat has completed over 49 certified online courses to enhance his professional development.

🏆 Contributions:

Through his extensive work in agriculture and education, Tamirat has earned recognition and awards for his significant contributions to both the academic community and his local community.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Identification of enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) Landraces and Farmers’ Preference in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    Environmental Research Communications | 2024-10-01 | DOI: 10.1088/2515-7620/ad78bb
    Contributors: Abera Asfaw, Tamirat Wato, Alemu Andualem

  • Significance of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers in Maintaining Soil Fertility and Increasing Crop Productivity in Ethiopia: A Review
    Environmental Research Communications | 2024-10-01 | DOI: 10.1088/2515-7620/ad79be
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato, Tilahun Negash, Alemu Andualem, Amare Bitew

  • Review of: “Growth, Instability and Trend Analysis of Rice Production Indicators in Nigeria”
    2023-12-11 | Book chapter | DOI: 10.32388/DA7YOZ
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato

  • Response of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Grain Yield to Biofertilizer Rates and Inter Row Spacings at Kaffa Zone, South Western Ethiopia
    Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka | 2023-05-02 | DOI: 10.4038/jas.v18i2.10253
    Contributors: Worku Alemu, Tamirat Wato

  • Study on Character Association and Path Analysis in Korarima (Aframomum corrorima (Braun) Jansen) Germplasms at Jimma Southwestern, Ethiopia
    Heliyon | 2022-01 | DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08812
    Contributors: Simegn Kinfu, Tamirat Wato, Tilahun Negash

  • Application of Logistic Regression Model for Predicting the Association of Climate Change Resilient Cultural Practices with Early Blight of Tomato (Alternaria solani) Epidemics in the East Shewa, Central Ethiopia
    Journal of Plant Interactions | 2022-01-01 | DOI: 10.1080/17429145.2021.2009581
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato, Meseret Tadelo, Tilahun Negash

  • Tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc)] Grain Yield Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates in East Badewacho District, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    Cogent Food & Agriculture | 2021-01-01 | DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2021.1909203
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato, Manuel Tejada Moral

 

Tinawaen Tambol | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Tinawaen Tambol |  Climate Change |  Best Researcher Award

Resource Mobilisation Officer at  Rural Aid Alliance Foundation,  Ghana

Tinawaen Tambol is a Resource Mobilisation Officer at the Rural Aid Alliance Foundation, Ghana, where he leads grant proposal development and strategic funding initiatives. With a background in climate-smart agriculture, sustainable rural transformation, and environmental planning, he has secured and implemented multiple climate resilience projects benefiting women and youth.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • MRes in Sustainable Rural Transformation (2021-2023) – Abdou Moumouni University, Niger
    • Thesis: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Dry Season Farming in Southwestern Niger
  • BSc in Planning (2015-2019) – University for Development Studies, Ghana

đź’Ľ Professional Experience:

  • Resource Mobilisation Officer (2024-Present) – Rural Aid Alliance Foundation, Ghana
    • Developed resource mobilisation strategies and secured funding through grant proposals.
  • Research & Planning Coordinator (2022-2024) – Climate and Sustainable Development Action Club, Niger
    • Co-won and implemented projects supporting climate-smart agriculture for women and youth.
  • Undergraduate Research/Teaching Assistant (2019-2020) – University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ghana
    • Conducted environmental research and assisted faculty with teaching activities.

🛠️ Core Skills:

  • Climate Change Adaptation & Sustainability Research
  • Grant Writing & Resource Mobilisation
  • Data Analysis (R, SPSS, Python, ArcGIS)
  • Multilingual: English (C2), French (B2)

🏆 Awards & Memberships:

  • Full DAAD Scholarship – Abdou Moumouni University (2021-2023)
  • Member – World Youth Parliament for Water (Since 2022)
  • Member – Ghana Monitoring and Evaluation Forum (Since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Use of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies in West Africa Peri-Urban Sahel in Niger
  • Impacts of Mining on the Environment in West African Sahel: A Review
  • Estimating Crop Water Requirements and Climate-Smart Farming in Chereponi, Ghana

 

Rong Zhao | Forests | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr Rong Zhao |  Forests |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher at  Research Institute of Forestry Policy and Information, Chinese Academy of Forestry,  China

Prof. Dr. Rong Zhao is a prominent figure in forestry policy research with extensive contributions to ecological poverty reduction and rural revitalization. She leads the Research Office of Forestry Economic Theory and Policy and serves as Deputy Director at the Ecological Poverty Alleviation Research Center under the National Forestry and Grassland Administration in China. Dr. Zhao has presided over more than 60 national and international research projects, focusing on forestry economics, ecological protection, and sustainable development. She has published over 100 academic papers and authored 20 books, including works on forestry industry policies and ecological poverty alleviation.

Publication profile:

🎓 Academic Background & Leadership:

Prof. Dr. Rong Zhao is a leading figure in forestry research, serving as the Director of the Research Office of Forestry Economic Theory and Policy and the Deputy Director of the Ecological Poverty Alleviation Research Center at the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. She is also a council member and editor for multiple forestry societies and journals.

🌍 Research Focus:

Her research spans forestry economic theory, ecological poverty alleviation, and rural revitalization. Prof. Zhao has led over 60 projects funded by national and international agencies, published more than 100 papers, and authored 20 books on topics like forestry policy and ecological poverty reduction.

🏆 Awards & Contributions:

She has received numerous honors, including the Leung Hsi Forestry Science and Technology Award and the Distinguished Thesis Award. Her work significantly impacts forestry policy formulation, sustainable development, and ecological protection.

🤝 Collaborations & Memberships:

Prof. Zhao has demonstrated strong collaboration skills by chairing international cooperation projects and working with global experts. She is a member of several prominent organizations, including the China Society of Rural Development and the China Society of Forestry Economics.

🔍 Research Areas:

  • Forestry Economic Theory & Policy
  • Ecological Poverty Reduction
  • Forestry Industry & Technical Economy
  • Forestry Reform & Development
  • Forestry Finance & Insurance

Publication Top Notes:

  • Does the Comprehensive Commercial Logging Ban Policy in All Natural Forests Affect Farmers’ Income?—An Empirical Study Based on County-Level Data in China
    Forests | 2024-09-16 | DOI: 10.3390/f15091634
  • Can Ecological Protection Affect High-Quality Forestry Development?—A Case Study of China
    Forests | 2024-08-02 | DOI: 10.3390/f15081354
  • An Index System for the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Forest Ecological Product Value Realization in China
    Forests | 2024-07-16 | DOI: 10.3390/f15071236
  • Logical Relationship of Value Realization of Forest Ecological Products with Reform of Collective Forest Tenure System and Its Path to Achievements
    World Forestry Research | 2024-07-12
  • Development Status and Implications of Climate-smart Forestry
    World Forestry Research | 2024-06-20
  • Application of Blockchain Technology in Forestry
    World Forestry Research | 2024-03-30
  • Sustainable Forest Development in the Digital Era: The Impact of Internet Use on the Happiness of Forest Farmers’ Families in Ecologically Fragile Ethnic Areas of China
    Forests | 2024-03-20 | DOI: 10.3390/f15030564
  • The Impact and Mechanism of Digital Villages on Agricultural Resilience in Ecologically Fragile Ethnic Areas: Evidence from China’s Provinces
    Agriculture | 2024-01-30 | DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14020221
  • Pathways to Realizing the Value of Forest Carbon in China from the Perspective of “Forests-Carbon Market-Socioeconomics” System
    World Forestry Research | 2023-11-07
  • A Preliminary Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Ecological Product Value Realization in China Based on the DPSIR Model
    Sustainability | 2023-11-02 | DOI: 10.3390/su152115572
  • The Practical Logic of Ecological Product Value Realization: A Study of Grounded Theory
    Journal of Natural Resources | 2023-10-13