Indra Jeet Chaudhary | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Indra Jeet Chaudhary | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Savitribai Phule Pune University, India

Dr. Indra Jeet Chaudhary is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Science at Savitribai Phule Pune University. He completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Central University of Gujarat in 2022. His research focuses on environmental pollution assessment, plant stress physiology, and wastewater treatment. Dr. Chaudhary has contributed to various environmental projects and has guided postgraduate students on topics related to pollution and plant stress. He is actively involved in academic leadership and has earned several honors, including the Young Scientist Award in 2022. Dr. Chaudhary is passionate about fostering sustainable environmental practices and advancing research in his field.

Profile:

Research Interests:

  • Environmental Pollution Assessment

  • Plant Stress Physiology

  • Waste Water Treatment

  • Impact of Ozone Pollution on Crop Plants

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Central University of Gujarat (2022)

  • M.Phil. in Environmental Science, Central University of Gujarat (2016)

  • M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (2012)

  • B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, University of Lucknow (2009)

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University (Nov 2022 – Present)

  • Project Fellow, Central University of Gujarat (2016-2019)

Fellowships and Honors:

  • UGC-Net Qualified (Environmental Sciences), 2019

  • Young Scientist Award, VDGOOD® Professional Association (2022)

  • Best Poster Presentation Award, 9th ICER, Amity University (2018)

Technical Skills & Equipment Expertise:

  • FTIR, SEM, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, ICP-OES, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Respirable Dust Sampler

  • Guided MSc students on environmental pollution assessment and plant stress physiology projects

Extracurricular Activities:

  • Green Audit Rally for Community Sensitization (2019)

  • Winner of 7th Annual Sports Meet (Cricket) at Central University of Gujarat

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 722

  • Citations Since 2020: 704

h-index:

  • Overall: 14

  • Since 2020: 14

i10-index:

  • Overall: 18

  • Since 2020: 18

Publication Top Notes:

  • Dust pollution: Its removal and effect on foliage physiology of urban trees
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Sustainable Cities and Society, 51, 101696 (2019)

  • Suspended particulate matter deposition and its impact on urban trees
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Atmospheric Pollution Research, 9(6), 1072-1082 (2018)

  • Crop Residue Burning and Its Effects on the Environment and Microbial Communities
    IJ Chaudhary, S Soni
    Microbes in Agriculture and Environmental Development, 1, 20 (2020)

  • Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and its Impact on Growth, Biomass and Yield of Agricultural Crops under Environmental Stress: A Review
    VS Indra Jeet Chaudhary
    Research Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 10(1), 1-8 (2020)

  • Ozone risk assessment of castor (Ricinus communis L.) cultivars using open top chamber and ethylenediurea (EDU)
    D Rathore, IJ Chaudhary
    Environmental Pollution, 244, 257-269 (2019)

  • Relative effectiveness of ethylenediurea, phenyl urea, ascorbic acid and urea in preventing groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L) crop from ground level ozone
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Environmental Technology & Innovation, 19, 100963 (2020)

  • Assessment of ozone toxicity on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivars: Its defensive system and intraspecific sensitivity
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 166, 912-927 (2021)

  • Utilization of Low-cost Agricultural Waste for Removal of Toxic Metals from Environment: A Review
    S Singh, IJ Chaudhary, P Kumar
    Int. J. Sci. Res. in Biological Sciences, 6(4), 56-61 (2019)

  • Assessment of dose–response relationship between ozone dose and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L) cultivars using Open Top Chamber (OTC) and Ethylenediurea (EDU)
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Environmental Technology & Innovation, 22, 101494 (2021)

  • Nutrient Management Technologies and the Role of Organic Matrix-Based Slow-Release Biofertilizers for Agricultural Sustainability: A Review
    IJ Chaudhary, A Neeraj, MA Siddiqui, V Singh
    Agricultural Reviews, 41(1), 1-13 (2020)

  • Effects of tropospheric ozone on groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) cultivars: Role of plant age and antioxidative potential
    D Rathore, IJ Chaudhary
    Atmospheric Pollution Research, 12(3), 381-395 (2021)

  • Dust pollution: its removal and effect on foliage physiology of urban trees
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Sustain Cities Soc, 51, 101696 (2019)

  • Effects of ambient and elevated ozone on morphophysiology of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) and its correlation with yield traits
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Environmental Technology & Innovation, 25, 102146 (2022)

  • Impact Assessment of Different Organic Manures on Growth, Morphology and Yield of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Cultivar
    KN Shah, IJ Chaudhary, DK Rana, V Singh
    Asian Journal of Agricultural Research, 13(1), 20-27 (2019)

  • Indian traditional trees and their scientific relevance
    AK Tiwari, IJ Chaudhary, AK Pandey
    Journal of Medicinal Plants, 7(3), 29-32 (2019)

  • Effectiveness of nanoparticles in improving soil fertility and eco-friendly crop resistance: A comprehensive review
    SS Kale, R Chauhan, B Nigam, S Gosavi, IJ Chaudhary
    Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 56, 103066 (2024)

  • PHYTOMONITORING OF DUST LOAD AND ITS EFFECT ON FOLIAR MICRO MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF URBAN TREES
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Journal of Plant Science, 2(3), 170-179 (2018)

  • Micro-morphological and anatomical response of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) cultivars to ground-level ozone
    IJ Chaudhary, D Rathore
    Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 9(4), 137-150 (2021)

  • Effect of elevated ozone on soybean (Glycine max L.) cultivar: Role of orange juice and synthetic ascorbic acid
    IJ Chaudhary, B Nigam, D Rathore
    Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 22, 1225-1238 (2023)

  • Growth, yield and quality of knol-khol (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) as affected by fertilizer management
    KN Shah, IJ Chaudhary, DK Rana, V Singh
    Fundamental and Applied Agriculture, 4(3), 959–969 (2019)

 

Silas Ochieng | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Silas Ochieng | Climate Change |  Best Researcher Award

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Director at  DT Global,  Kenya

Silas Ochieng, a Kenyan national, is a seasoned Market Systems Development and Evaluations Practitioner with over 16 years of experience. He specializes in designing and implementing programs in financial inclusion, resilience programming, value chain development, and climate change adaptation.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Socio-Economics (February 2020 – Present)
    Maseno University
    Research Topic: Influence of Covariate Shocks on Determinants of Resilience Capacities Among Rural Fishing and Aquaculture Households in Kenya.
  • M.Sc. Research Methods and Applied Statistics (August 2009 – December 2011)
    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
    Thesis: Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security Status in East Africa: A Comparative Study of Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia.
  • B.Sc. Agriculture (2004 – 2009)
    Moi University

Professional Experience:

Director – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (Deputy Chief of Party)

DT Global, Somalia (September 2022 – Present)

  • Managed the $65M MSD-Inclusive Resilience in Somalia (IRiS) program, focusing on fisheries, livestock, and agriculture.
  • Developed and implemented the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP).
  • Ensured quality assurance for program deliverables and led learning events and strategic reviews.

Regional Monitoring & Results Measurement Manager

NIRAS Africa (FCDO Funded) – Uganda, Malawi, Nepal (June 2019 – August 2022)

  • Designed MEL systems for the $32M Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness program.
  • Developed business plans for six value chains across three countries.
  • Led data management, quality assurance, and adaptation learning sessions.

Monitoring & Results Measurement Manager

Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI), Somalia (January 2015 – April 2019)

  • Delivered the $16M Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS) program.
  • Achieved consecutive high ratings (A) in annual reviews.

Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Manager

FSD Kenya (USAID Funded) (February 2012 – December 2015)

  • Designed and implemented value chain finance strategies.
  • Led FinaAccess surveys and data monitoring systems.

Certifications & Training:

  • Market Systems Development Programming – Springfields, Bangkok (July 2018)
  • Inclusive Markets Training – Swiss Contact (April 2019)
  • DCED Standards for Results Measurement – MDF, Netherlands (August – September 2017)
  • Outcome Mapping/Outcome Harvesting – Outcome Mapping Community, Nairobi (April 2023)
  • Applied Statistics – University of Reading (July 2010)
  • Trainer of Trainers in Agricultural Value Chain Financing – FAO UN (April 2013)

Key Skills:

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Systems
  • Market Systems Development Programming
  • Mixed Methods Program Evaluation (Outcome Mapping, Outcome Harvesting)
  • Database Development and Mobile/Web-Based Monitoring Tools (SurveyCTO, ODK, CommCare, Kobo Toolbox)
  • Value for Money Measurement
  • Theory of Change, Log Frame, and Results Chain Development

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, Global BEAM Exchange
  • Contributor, DCED Forums for Results Measurement
  • Member, Market Systems Resilience Community of Practice

Citations Overview:

  • Total Citations: 1,984
  • Citations Since 2020: 1,182
  • h-index: 20 (16 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 27 (18 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • The uptake of the ecosystem services concept in planning discourses of European and American cities
    R. Hansen, N. Frantzeskaki, T. McPhearson, E. Rall, N. Kabisch, …
    Ecosystem Services, 12, 228–246 (2015) – 357 citations
  • Key insights for the future of urban ecosystem services research
    P. Kremer, Z. Hamstead, D. Haase, T. McPhearson, N. Frantzeskaki, …
    Ecology and Society, 21 (2) (2016) – 260 citations
  • Waste picker organizations and their contribution to the circular economy: Two case studies from a global south perspective
    J. Gutberlet, S. Carenzo, J.H. Kain, A. Mantovani Martiniano de Azevedo
    Resources, 6 (4), 52 (2017) – 147 citations
  • Ecosystem services in urban land use planning: Integration challenges in complex urban settings—Case of Stockholm
    A. Kaczorowska, J.H. Kain, J. Kronenberg, D. Haase
    Ecosystem Services, 22, 204–212 (2016) – 144 citations
  • Beyond residential segregation: A spatiotemporal approach to examining multi-contextual segregation
    Y.M. Park, M.P. Kwan
    Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 71, 98–108 (2018) – 106 citations
  • Management of complex knowledge in planning for sustainable development: The use of multi-criteria decision aids
    J.H. Kain, H. Söderberg
    Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 28 (1), 7–21 (2008) – 97 citations
  • Bridging weak links of solid waste management in informal settlements
    J. Gutberlet, J.H. Kain, B. Nyakinya, M. Oloko, P. Zapata, M.J. Zapata Campos
    The Journal of Environment & Development, 26 (1), 106–131 (2017) – 88 citations
  • Exploring local consequences of two land-use alternatives for the supply of urban ecosystem services in Stockholm year 2050
    J.H. Kain, N. Larondelle, D. Haase, A. Kaczorowska
    Ecological Indicators, 70, 615–629 (2016) – 77 citations
  • Socio-environmental entrepreneurship and the provision of critical services in informal settlements
    J. Gutberlet, J.H. Kain, B. Nyakinya, D.H. Ochieng, N. Odhiambo, M. Oloko, …
    Environment and Urbanization, 28 (1), 205–222 (2016) – 66 citations
  • Using role-playing games to broaden engineering education
    J.R. McConville, S. Rauch, I. Helgegren, J.H. Kain
    International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 18 (4), 594–607 (2017) – 61 citations