Shubham Shah | Forestry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shubham Shah | Forestry | Best Researcher Award

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, J&K, India

Mr. Shubham Shah is a passionate early-career researcher in the field of Forestry and Ecosystem Services, currently completing his Master of Science in Forestry with a specialization in Forest Resource Management at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Profile:

šŸŽ“ Academic Background:

  • M.Sc. in Forestry (2022ā€“2024)
    Specialization: Forest Resource Management
    Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
    OGPA: 8.02

  • B.Sc. in Forestry (2018ā€“2022)
    Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur
    OGPA: 8.43

šŸ“˜ Masterā€™s Research:

Title: Species Diversity, Provisioning Ecosystem Services (PES) and Livelihood Contribution of Homestead Forestry in Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh
Focus areas:

  1. Biodiversity assessment and biomass estimation

  2. Economic valuation of ecosystem services

  3. Livelihood impacts from homestead forestry

  4. Socio-economic and biophysical drivers of income

šŸ§Ŗ Research Skills & Expertise:

  • Forest inventory, biomass & species diversity analysis

  • Valuation of ecosystem services, socio-economic surveys

  • Tools: QGIS, ArcGIS, SPSS, R, Microsoft Office

  • Report writing, data interpretation, economic evaluation

šŸ•ļø Trainings & International Exposure:

  • Urban Green Dynamics & Climate Resilience ā€“ Erasmus+ Student Exchange, SKUAST-K (2024)

  • Ex-situ Conservation Strategies ā€“ MDP by Ministry of MSME (2023)

  • Bamboo Agroforestry Management ā€“ TFRI, Jabalpur (2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Species Diversity and Standing Stock of Homestead Forestry in Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh, India
    Published in: Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
    Date: December 9, 2024

  • Mahua (Madhuca longifolia L.) Tree ā€“ A Lifeline for Tribes of Madhya Pradesh
    Published in: AgroScience Today
    ISSN: 2583-0147
    Date: November 30, 2024

  • Permaculture: A Step Towards Sustainable Farming
    Forthcoming in: Advances in Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 48
    Status: Accepted for publication in 2025

 

Rong Zhao | Forests | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr Rong Zhao | Ā Forests |Ā Ā Best Researcher Award

Researcher atĀ Ā Research Institute of Forestry Policy and Information, Chinese Academy of Forestry,Ā Ā 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:

šŸŽ“ 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.

šŸŒ 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.

šŸ† 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.

šŸ¤ 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.

šŸ” 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 Farmersā€™ Income?ā€”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?ā€”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 Farmersā€™ 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 Chinaā€™s Provinces
    Agriculture | 2024-01-30 | DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14020221
  • Pathways to Realizing the Value of Forest Carbon in China from the Perspective of ā€œForests-Carbon Market-Socioeconomicsā€ 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