Rahim Zahedi | Sustainable Agriculture | Excellence in Research Award

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Excellence in Research Award

Rahim Zahedi
Affiliation University of Tehran
Country Iran
Scopus ID 57224089423
Documents 120
Citations 3076
h-index 31
Subject Area Sustainable Agriculture
Event Agri Scientist Awards

Rahim Zahedi is affiliated with the University of Tehran, Iran, and is recognized for scholarly contributions in sustainable agriculture and interdisciplinary agricultural sciences. His academic profile demonstrates significant engagement in internationally indexed scientific publications, citation development, and research dissemination associated with sustainable farming systems, environmental management, and agricultural innovation.[1] The documented research metrics and publication record indicate measurable academic influence within sustainable agriculture and related scientific disciplines.[2]

Abstract

This article presents an academic recognition overview of Rahim Zahedi, whose scholarly activities are associated with sustainable agriculture, environmental management, and agricultural system development. The profile reflects a substantial publication portfolio, internationally indexed research visibility, and measurable citation impact within agricultural and environmental sciences.[1] The article further evaluates research productivity, scientific contribution, and academic influence associated with sustainable agricultural innovation and interdisciplinary scientific collaboration.

Keywords

Sustainable Agriculture; Agricultural Sciences; Environmental Management; Scientific Publications; Citation Analysis; Research Metrics; Academic Recognition; Agricultural Innovation; Scopus Profile; Interdisciplinary Research.

Introduction

Academic recognition frameworks commonly evaluate researchers based on publication quality, citation performance, interdisciplinary impact, and scientific visibility. Within sustainable agriculture and environmental sciences, research activities contribute significantly to agricultural productivity, ecological sustainability, food security, and resource management.[3] Rahim Zahedi’s scholarly profile demonstrates sustained participation in these academic areas through indexed publications, measurable citation indicators, and engagement with international scientific communities.[1]

Professional agricultural and scientific recognition programs frequently emphasize research dissemination, scientific collaboration, and contribution to sustainable technological advancement within agriculture-related disciplines.

Research Profile

According to indexed academic databases, Rahim Zahedi has authored or co-authored one hundred and twenty scientific documents with more than three thousand citations and an h-index value of thirty-one.[1] These indicators demonstrate sustained academic productivity, international research visibility, and measurable scientific engagement within sustainable agriculture and related environmental research domains.

The publication portfolio reflects active involvement in agricultural sustainability research, environmental analysis, resource management methodologies, and interdisciplinary scientific studies associated with modern agricultural systems and ecological development.

Research Contributions

The available research profile suggests substantial contributions to sustainable agriculture, environmental sustainability, agricultural system optimization, and interdisciplinary scientific evaluation. Research in sustainable agriculture frequently supports advancements in soil management, crop productivity, environmental conservation, and efficient agricultural resource utilization.[3]

Scientific contributions within agricultural sustainability commonly require integration of environmental sciences, agronomy, ecological assessment, and technological innovation. The publication activity associated with Rahim Zahedi reflects participation in peer-reviewed scientific communication and collaboration across internationally recognized research environments.[2]

Publications

The indexed publication portfolio associated with Rahim Zahedi includes scientific contributions documented in internationally recognized academic databases. Publication productivity serves as an important indicator of scholarly engagement, collaborative participation, and scientific dissemination within agricultural and environmental research communities.[1]

Research publications related to sustainable agriculture frequently address topics including environmental sustainability, agricultural efficiency, ecological preservation, and resource optimization. These scientific outputs contribute to broader academic understanding and support interdisciplinary agricultural development initiatives.[3]

Research Impact

Citation indicators and indexed research visibility provide measurable evidence of scholarly engagement and international scientific dissemination. The citation profile associated with Rahim Zahedi indicates significant academic recognition and sustained research influence within sustainable agriculture and environmental sciences.[1]

Research impact within sustainable agriculture frequently extends beyond publication metrics and contributes to practical applications associated with environmental sustainability, agricultural productivity enhancement, resource management systems, and ecological policy development.[3] Indexed publications additionally support international scientific collaboration and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange across agricultural research institutions.

Award Suitability

Based on the available scholarly indicators, Rahim Zahedi demonstrates characteristics commonly associated with professional scientific recognition programs, including extensive indexed publication activity, measurable citation impact, and subject specialization within sustainable agriculture. The integration of agricultural research with environmental sustainability objectives aligns with broader goals related to scientific advancement and sustainable development.

Professional award frameworks in agricultural sciences frequently emphasize scientific contribution, interdisciplinary collaboration, research dissemination, and measurable academic influence. The documented publication and citation record supports consideration under academic recognition categories associated with agricultural and environmental research excellence.

Conclusion

Rahim Zahedi’s academic profile reflects sustained participation in sustainable agriculture research and internationally indexed scientific publication. The documented metrics, including publication productivity, citation visibility, and institutional affiliation, indicate measurable scholarly contribution within agricultural and environmental scientific disciplines.[1] The research record demonstrates alignment with professional academic recognition standards associated with agricultural innovation, environmental sustainability, and interdisciplinary scientific advancement.

References

    1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Rahim Zahedi, Author ID 57224089423. Scopus.
      https://api.elsevier.com/content/author/author_id/57224089423
    2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID public API record for Rahim Zahedi.
      https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0001-6837-8729
    3. Entezari, A., Aslani, A., Zahedi, R., & Noorollahi, Y. (2023). Artificial intelligence and machine learning in energy systems: A bibliographic perspective. Energy Strategy Reviews, 45, 101017.
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    4. Forootan, M. M., Larki, I., Zahedi, R., & Ahmadi, A. (2022). Machine learning and deep learning in energy systems: A review. Sustainability, 14(8), 4832.
      https://doi.org/10.3390/su14084832
    5. Zahedi, R., Zahedi, A., & Ahmadi, A. (2022). Strategic study for renewable energy policy, optimizations and sustainability in Iran. Sustainability, 14(4), 2418.
      https://doi.org/10.3390/su14042418

Alice Olatunji | Crop Science & Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alice Olatunji | Crop Science & Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Senior Research Assistant | IITA/University Canada West | Nigeria

Dr. Alice Adenike Olatunji is a distinguished agricultural scientist specializing in yam agronomy and genotype performance evaluation, with a research focus on enhancing crop productivity and resilience under diverse environmental conditions. Her primary research centers on the agronomic performance, genetic improvement, and yield stability of elite White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genotypes cultivated across multiple agroecological zones in Nigeria. As a Senior Research Officer at CGIAR, Montpellier, France, Dr. Olatunji contributes to global agricultural research through the development of sustainable practices and data-driven varietal selection frameworks. Her seminal work, including publications in the Agronomy journal and preprints in the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, has provided vital insights into genotype-environment interactions influencing yam yield stability. Dr. Olatunji’s research outcomes have informed breeding strategies, agricultural policies, and sustainable food security programs, offering practical pathways for improving smallholder farmer livelihoods and advancing resilient yam production systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Through collaborative research and innovation, she continues to bridge scientific knowledge with real-world agricultural needs, driving forward the CGIAR mission of transforming food, land, and water systems. Her impact vision emphasizes strengthening food system resilience, enhancing crop adaptation to climate variability, and empowering farmers through science-led agricultural innovation that contributes to global goals for nutrition security and sustainable development.

Profiles: ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Olatunji, A. A., Gana, A. S., Tolorunse, K. D., Agre, P. A., Adebola, P., & Asfaw, A. (2024). Agronomic performance and yield stability of elite White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genotypes grown in multiple environments in Nigeria. Agronomy, 14(9), 2093. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14092093

2. Olatunji, A. A., Gana, A. S., Tolorunse, K. D., Agre, P. A., Adebola, P., & Asfaw, A. (2024). Agronomic performance and yield stability of elite White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genotypes grown in multiple environments in Nigeria. Preprints, 2024080964. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0964.v1

Nicoletta De Vietro | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Nicoletta De Vietro | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | University of Bari "Aldo Moro" | Italy

Dr. Nicoletta De Vietro is a Researcher in Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment (D.B.B.A.) of the University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” where she is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center for Risk Analysis and Management in Health and Environmental Emergencies (C.I.R.S.A.). She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, with advanced specialization in chromatographic and analytical techniques. Her primary research focuses on gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry for the characterization of biological, environmental, and food matrices, while her emerging interests explore innovative material development through non-equilibrium plasma processes for applications in packaging, biomedicine, and surface engineering. Over her academic career, she has held teaching and research roles in analytical chemistry, contributing to cutting-edge experimental methods that integrate chromatographic analysis with solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and surface modification techniques such as deposition, grafting, and etching in cold plasmas. Dr. De Vietro has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, reviews, and patents, advancing both fundamental analytical methods and their industrial applications, particularly in environmental monitoring and food safety. Her contributions include novel methodological approaches for trace analysis and material functionalization, with implications for health risk assessment and sustainable technologies. She has been recognized through competitive research grants and has served as guest editor and peer reviewer for several leading scientific journals. Actively engaged in the international scientific community, she contributes to editorial boards, evaluates manuscripts for high-impact journals, and collaborates in interdisciplinary research networks. Through her research, Dr. De Vietro aims to bridge analytical innovation with real-world challenges, enhancing scientific understanding of complex matrices while supporting industry and regulatory bodies in improving environmental quality, public health, and technological advancement. She has 975 citations from 48 publications, with an h-index of 17.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1.  Cometa, S., Bonifacio, M. A., Bellissimo, A., Pinto, L., Petrella, A., De Vietro, N., Iannaccone, G., Baruzzi, F., & De Giglio, E. (2022). A green approach to develop zeolite–thymol antimicrobial composites: Analytical characterization and antimicrobial activity evaluation. Heliyon, 8(9), e09551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09551

2. Aresta, A., De Santis, S., Carocci, A., Barbarossa, A., Ragusa, A., De Vietro, N., Clodoveo, M. L., Corbo, F., & Zambonin, C. (2021). Determination of commercial animal and vegetable milks’ lipid profile and its correlation with cell viability and antioxidant activity on human intestinal Caco-2 cells. Molecules, 26(18), 5645. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26185645

3. Aresta, A. M., De Vietro, N., Clodoveo, M. L., Amirante, R., Corbo, F., Schena, F. P., & Zambonin, C. (2021). Determination of hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol in human urine after intake of extra virgin olive oil produced with an ultrasounds-based technology. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 206, 114204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpba.2021.114204

4. De Vietro, N., Aresta, A. M., Picciariello, A., Rotelli, M. T., & Zambonin, C. (2021). Determination of VOCs in surgical resected tissues from colorectal cancer patients by solid phase microextraction coupled to gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Applied Sciences, 11(15), 6910. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11156910

5. Mongioví, C., Lacalamita, D., Morin-Crini, N., Gabrion, X., Ivanovska, A., Sala, F., Placet, V., Rizzi, V., Gubitosa, J., Mesto, E., De Vietro, N., Crini, G., & Cosma, P. (2021). Use of chènevotte, a valuable co-product of industrial hemp fiber, as adsorbent for pollutant removal. Part I: Chemical, microscopic, spectroscopic and thermogravimetric characterization of raw and modified samples. Molecules, 26(15), 4574. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26154574