Irfan Ullah | Land | Young Scientist Award

Mr  Irfan Ullah | Land | Young Scientist Award

Gottingen University Germany,  Germany

Irfan Ullah is a dedicated plant scientist from Kaddi Sikandari, Razzar, District Swabi, KPK, Pakistan. Born on March 15, 1998, he holds an MPhil in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and a BS in Botany from Government Postgraduate College, Swabi. His research focuses on plant taxonomy, microbiology, molecular biology, and environmental sustainability.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • MPhil in Plant Sciences – Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (2023) 🏅

  • BS in Botany – Government Postgraduate College, Swabi (2021)

  • Associate Degree in Education (ADE) – AIOU (2020)

  • B.Ed – Sarhad University, Peshawar (2023)

  • Matriculation – Government High School Sikandari (2016)

🔬 Research & Projects:

  • Saprobic Macrofungi of the Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest (Morphological & Molecular Study)

  • Green Synthesis of Manganese Nanoparticles from Chlorophyllum molybdites & Its Effects on Plants

  • Local Farmers’ Perception of Climate Change & Its Impact on Plants (District Buner)

🛠 Skills & Expertise:

  • Plant Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry

  • Mushroom Cultivation & Microscopy Techniques

  • Software Proficiency: MS Office, SPSS, MEGA X, BioEdit

  • Research Methodology & Data Analysis

  • Excellent Communication & Leadership Skills

🏆 Achievements & Awards:

  • Gold Medalist 🎖️

  • BHEEF Scholarship Holder (1st in each semester of BS)

  • Best Teacher Award 🏅

  • Fellowship in MPhil (Secured above 80%)

👨‍🏫 Work Experience:

  • Biology Subject Specialist – Government High School Sikandari (2020-2021)

  • Teacher – PMI (Philip Morris International) (2018)

Publication: 

  • Biocultural Diversity at Risk Amidst and Beyond Overtourism: The Decline in Wild Green Foraging in Corfu over the Past 50 Years

 

Rong Zhao | Forests | Best Researcher Award

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

 

Abebe Ayele | Forests | Best Faculty Award

Mr Abebe Ayele | Forests |  Best Faculty Award

PhD student at  Bahir Dar University,  Ethiopia

Abebe Ayele Haile was born on November 14, 1994, in Tarmaber Woreda, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Plant Biology at Bahir Dar University and holds an MSc in Botanical Sciences and a BSc in Biology. Fluent in Amharic and English, Abebe has significant academic and research experience. He began his career as a lecturer at Dambi Dollo University from 2017 to 2018 and has been a lecturer at Debre Berhan University since 2019. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Seed Plants, Bryophytes and Pteridophytes, Phycology, Plant Taxonomy, Plant Anatomy and Physiology, and General Biology. Abebe’s research interests span ethnobotanical studies of medicinal and wild edible plants, plant diversity and ecology, identification of plant secondary metabolites, and the investigation of antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants both in vitro and in vivo. He has also contributed to the establishment of a herbarium for research and academic purposes at Dambi Dollo University. Notably, his ethnobotanical research includes studying medicinal plants used by the Sayo and Anfillo districts in the Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.

Profile:

Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. Candidate: Plant Biology (Bahir Dar University)
  • M.Sc.: Botanical Sciences
  • B.Sc.: Biology

Work Experience:

  • Lecturer at Dambi Dollo University: 2017-2018
  • Lecturer at Debre Berhan University: 2019-Present
  • Ph.D. Student: Bahir Dar University (Since 2020)

Research Activities:

  • 🌿 Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by Sayo and Anfillo districts in Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
  • 📚 Herbarium establishment for research and academic purposes at Dambi Dollo University from some selected woredas of Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

Abebe Ayele Haile is a dedicated researcher and educator with a profound interest in plant biology, ethnobotany, and conservation. He is actively involved in the development of innovative methods and techniques to study and preserve plant diversity. 🌿🔬

Publication Top Notes:

  • Woody species diversity, structure and regeneration status of the church forests in West Gojjam Zone, Northwestern Ethiopia
    • Authors: Ayele, A., Seid, A., Mekonnen, A.B., Mekuriaw, A., Shimeles, L.
    • Journal: Trees, Forests and People
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 16
    • Article: 100570
  • Predictors of obesity among school-age children in Debre Berhan City, Ethiopia
    • Authors: Ayele, A.N., Mekonen, A.G., Seid, A., Abayneh, A.D., Haile, M.T.
    • Journal: PLOS Global Public Health
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 3
    • Issue: 9
    • Article: e0001895