Mohsen Hosseinalizadeh | Soil Erosion | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Mohsen Hosseinalizadeh | Soil Erosion | Best Researcher Award

Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran

Dr. Mohsen Hosseinalizadeh is an Associate Professor in Watershed Management Engineering at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (GUASNR), Iran. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tehran, where his research focused on optimizing sampling patterns for spatial simulation of erosion. His expertise includes soil erosion, spatial statistics, UAV applications in geo-hazards, and the evolution of loess landscapes. Dr. Hosseinalizadeh has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals and has supervised multiple MSc and Ph.D. students. He has received a scholarship for a sabbatical at the University of Münster, Germany, and actively contributes to environmental research and education.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Watershed Management Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran (2012)

  • M.Sc. in Watershed Management Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (2005)

  • B.Sc. in Rangeland and Watershed Management, Yazd University (2002)

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Soil erosion modeling & spatial statistics

  • UAV applications in geo-hazards

  • Loess landscape evolution

📚 Publications & Academic Contributions:

  • Authored 22+ research papers in leading journals such as Quaternary International, Geoderma, Catena, and Science of the Total Environment

  • Specializes in spatial geostatistical analysis, gully headcut susceptibility modeling, and digital soil mapping

  • Supervised 10 MSc and 4 Ph.D. students

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • Sabbatical Scholarship (University of Münster, Germany) awarded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Iran (2010-2011)

🎓 Teaching & Academic Roles:

  • Associate Professor at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (GUASNR), Iran

  • Courses taught: Geostatistics, Soil Erosion Modeling, Soil Bioengineering, and Climate Studies

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 706

  • Citations (Since 2020): 628

  • h-index: 13

  • h-index (Since 2020): 13

  • i10-index: 14

  • i10-index (Since 2020): 13

Publication Top Notes:

  • Gully headcut susceptibility modeling using functional trees, naïve Bayes tree, and random forest models – Geoderma, 2019.

  • Spatial modelling of gully headcuts using UAV data and four best-first decision classifier ensembles (BFTree, Bag-BFTree, RS-BFTree, and RF-BFTree) – Geomorphology, 2019.

  • How can statistical and artificial intelligence approaches predict piping erosion susceptibility? – Science of the Total Environment, 2019.

  • Evaluation of factors affecting gully headcut location using summary statistics and the maximum entropy model: Golestan Province, NE Iran – Science of the Total Environment, 2019.

  • GIS-based susceptibility assessment of the occurrence of gully headcuts and pipe collapses in a semi-arid environment: Golestan Province, NE Iran – Land Degradation & Development, 2019.

  • Spatial point pattern analysis of piping erosion in loess-derived soils in Golestan Province, Iran – Geoderma, 2018.

  • Change detection in piping, gully head forms, and mechanisms – Catena, 2021.

  • An application of different summary statistics for modelling piping collapses and gully headcuts to evaluate their geomorphological interactions in Golestan Province, Iran – Catena, 2018.

  • Gully head modelling in Iranian Loess Plateau under different scenarios – Catena, 2020.

  • Effect of soil sample size on saturated soil hydraulic conductivity – Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2017.

  • Optimizing collapsed pipes mapping: Effects of DEM spatial resolution – Catena, 2020.

  • A review on the gully erosion and land degradation in Iran – Gully Erosion Studies from India and Surrounding Regions, 2020.

  • Combined effects of polyacrylamide and nanomagnetite amendment on soil and water quality, Khorasan Razavi, Iran – Journal of Environmental Management, 2018.

  • Comparison of soil erosion by ¹³⁷Cs and RUSLE-3D for loess deposits northeast of Iran (Study Area: Aghemam Catchment) – Journal of Water and Soil Conservation, 2014.

  • Analytical techniques for mapping multi-hazard with geo-environmental modeling approaches and UAV images – Scientific Reports, 2022.

  • Assessment of spatial variability of soil erodibility using geostatistics and GIS (Case study: Mehr watershed of Sabzevar) – Iranian Journal of Natural Resources, 2007.

  • Digital soil mapping and modeling in loess-derived soils of the Iranian Loess Plateau – Geocarto International, 2022.

  • Efficiency assessment of the EGEM to estimate gully erosion in Iky-Aghzly watershed of Golestan province – Journal of Water and Soil Conservation, 2017.

  • Multivariate geostatistical analysis of fallout radionuclides activity measured by in-situ gamma-ray spectrometry: Case study: Loessial paired sub-catchments in northeast Iran – Quaternary International, 2017.

  • Evaluation of various deep learning algorithms for landslide and sinkhole detection from UAV imagery in a semi-arid environment – Earth Systems and Environment, 2024.

 

Swabir Alhassan Musah | Soil Health | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Swabir Alhassan  Musah |  Soil Health |  Best Researcher Award

PhD student at  University of Georgia,  United States

Swabir Alhassan Musah is a passionate researcher pursuing a Ph.D. in Crop & Soil Sciences (Soil Fertility & Management) at the University of Georgia. He holds an M.Sc. in Plant & Environmental Sciences from Clemson University and a Master Certificate in International Development & Global Agriculture from China Agricultural University. Swabir’s research focuses on soil fertility, plant nutrition, and biogeochemistry, with a commitment to enhancing global food security through sustainable agricultural practices. He is an active member of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

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🎓 Education & Research:

Swabir Alhassan Musah is a dedicated researcher currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Crop & Soil Sciences (Soil Fertility & Management) at the University of Georgia, Tifton. He holds an M.Sc. in Plant & Environmental Sciences (Soil Health & Biogeochemistry) from Clemson University and a Master Certificate in International Development & Global Agriculture from China Agricultural University. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Agricultural Science (Crop & Soil Science) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana.

🔬 Research Focus & Experience:

Swabir’s research expertise spans soil fertility, plant nutrition, soil health, and biogeochemistry. His work includes soil nutrient analysis, enzymatic activities, carbon and nitrogen assessment, and cover crop residue decomposition. He has served as a Graduate Research Assistant at both the University of Georgia and Clemson University, contributing to projects on soil texture, stability, and nutrient management.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience:

As a Teaching Assistant at the University of Georgia, Swabir coordinates laboratory sessions and supports undergraduate education. He previously contributed to farmer education and climate-smart agriculture initiatives with Okuafo Foundation in Ghana and volunteered as a science teacher at Al-Azhariya Islamic Senior High School.

🏆 Awards & Honors:

Swabir’s accolades include 5th place in the 5-Minute Rapid Oral Competition at the 2024 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting and 3rd place in the Poster Competition at Clemson University’s Graduate Research Symposium. He also won the Virginia Soil Health Coalition 4 The Earth Photo Contest in 2022.

🌐 Professional Affiliations:

He is a member of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

💡 Skills:

Swabir is proficient in Microsoft Office, data collection and analysis, project management, and public speaking.

Publication:

  • Integrating Winter Cover Crops Did Not Change Cotton Lint Yield Responses to Nitrogen Fertilization in Sandy Soils