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.

Profile:

🎓 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

Pinaki Dey | Soils | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Pinaki Dey | Soils |  Best Researcher Award

Sr.Scientist at  CSIR-NIIST Trivandrum,  India

Dr. Pinaki Dey is a distinguished researcher in the field of biochemical and chemical engineering. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from NIT Durgapur and postdoctoral research at IIT Delhi, his expertise lies in fermentation processes, biopolymer production, membrane bioreactor systems, and bioprocess engineering. Dr. Dey has previously held academic positions at prestigious institutions, including Lovely Professional University and Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, and worked on advanced research projects in biopolymer production and green technology.

Publication profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, NIT Durgapur (2012)
    Topic: Process Intensification in Lactic Acid Manufacturing through Membrane-Integrated Hybrid Reactor System
  • M.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology, SASTRA University (2008)
  • B.Tech in Biotechnology, BCET (WBUT University), West Bengal (2006)

🧪 Research Areas:

  • Lactic Acid Production
  • Membrane-Based Separation Techniques
  • Bioreactor Design & Optimization
  • PHB and its Copolymer Production
  • Lignocellulosic Biorefinery Products
  • Prebiotics Development
  • Nanocellulose from Plant and Microbial Resources

🏅 Awards & Recognition:

  • Best Assistant Professor Award – Pearl Foundation, 2016
  • Best Young Faculty Award – GRABS Educational Charitable Trust, 2018
  • Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) – DST Government Project

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Senior Scientist, NIIST (CSIR), Thiruvananthapuram
  • Assistant Professor, Karunya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
  • Assistant Professor, ITM University, Gwalior
  • Assistant Professor, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
  • Lecturer, Thapar University, Patiala
  • Research Associate, IIT Delhi, Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology

📊 Citation Metrics

  • Total Citations: 1138 (854 since 2019)
  • h-index: 20 (19 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 26 (24 since 2019)

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Revealing on hydrogen sulfide and nitric oxide signals coordination for plant growth under stress conditions
    S. Singh, V. Kumar, D. Kapoor, S. Kumar, S. Singh, D.S. Dhanjal, S. Datta, …
    Physiologia Plantarum, 168(2), 301-317, 2020.
    Citations: 158
  • Lignocellulosic bioethanol production: prospects of emerging membrane technologies to improve the process – a critical review
    D. Pinaki Dey, P. Pal, J. Dilip Kevin
    Reviews of Chemical Engineering, 2018.
    Citations: 95
  • Active Himalayan frontal fault, main boundary thrust and Ramgarh Thrust in southern Kumaun
    K.S. Valdiya, R.S. Rana, P.K. Sharma, P. Dey
    Geological Society of India, 40(6), 509-528, 1992.
    Citations: 81
  • Separation of lactic acid from fermentation broth by cross flow nanofiltration: Membrane characterization and transport modelling
    P. Dey, L. Linnanen, P. Pal
    Desalination, 288, 47-57, 2012.
    Citations: 72
  • Techno-economic analysis of a membrane-integrated bioreactor system for production of lactic acid from sugarcane juice
    J. Sikder, M. Roy, P. Dey, P. Pal
    Biochemical Engineering Journal, 63, 81-87, 2012.
    Citations: 67
  • Direct production of L(+) lactic acid in a continuous and fully membrane-integrated hybrid reactor system under non-neutralizing conditions
    P. Dey, P. Pal
    Journal of Membrane Science, 389, 355-362, 2012.
    Citations: 67
  • Process intensification in lactic acid production by three-stage membrane integrated hybrid reactor system
    P. Pal, P. Dey
    Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 64, 1-9, 2013.
    Citations: 60
  • Utilization of Swertia chirayita plant extracts for management of diabetes and associated disorders: Present status, future prospects and limitations
    P. Dey, J. Singh, J.K. Suluvoy, K.J. Dilip, J. Nayak
    Natural Products and Bioprospecting, 10, 431-443, 2020.
    Citations: 42
  • Sugarcane bagasse into value-added products: a review
    A.M. Shabbirahmed, D. Haldar, P. Dey, A.K. Patel, R.R. Singhania, C.D. Dong, …
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(42), 62785-62806, 2022.
    Citations: 36
  • Modelling and simulation of continuous L(+) lactic acid production from sugarcane juice in membrane-integrated hybrid reactor system
    P. Dey, P. Pal
    Biochemical Engineering Journal, 79, 15-24, 2013.
    Citations: 35
  • A critical review on the effect of lignin redeposition on biomass in controlling the process of enzymatic hydrolysis
    D. Haldar, P. Dey, A.K. Patel, C.D. Dong, R.R. Singhania
    BioEnergy Research, 1-12, 2022.
    Citations: 34
  • An overview of simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of starchy and lignocellulosic biomass for bio-ethanol production
    S.K. Saggi, P. Dey
    Biofuels, 10(3), 287-299, 2019.
    Citations: 32
  • Emergence of boron and sulphur deficiency in soils of Chandauli, Mirzapur, Sant Ravidas Nagar and Varanasi districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh
    S.K. Singh, P. Dey, S. Singh, P.K. Sharma, Y.V. Singh, A.M. Latare, C.M. Singh, …
    Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 63(2), 200-208, 2015.
    Citations: 32
  • Primary and cationic micronutrient status of soils in few districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh
    S.K. Singh, P. Dey, P.K. Sharma, Y.V. Singh, A.M. Latare, C.M. Singh, D. Kumar, …
    Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 64(4), 319-332, 2016.
    Citations: 24
  • Fermentative lactic acid production from a renewable carbon source under response surface optimized conditions without alkali addition: A membrane-based green approach
    P. Dey, J. Sikder, S. Roy, P. Pal
    Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 14, 827-835, 2012.
    Citations: 24
  • Bacteriological examination of drinking water in Burdwan, India with reference to coliforms
    S.N. Chatterjee, D. Das, M. Roy, S. Banerjee, P. Dey, T. Bhattacharya, …
    African Journal of Biotechnology, 6(22), 2007.
    Citations: 24
  • Transformation of agro-biomass into vanillin through novel membrane-integrated value-addition process: A state-of-the-art review
    J. Nayak, A. Basu, P. Dey, R. Kumar, A. Upadhaya, S. Ghosh, B. Bishayee, …
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 13(16), 14317-14340, 2023.
    Citations: 23
  • An improved enzymatic pre-hydrolysis strategy for efficient bioconversion of industrial pulp and paper sludge waste to bioethanol using a semi-simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process
    P. Dey, V. Rangarajan, J. Nayak, D.B. Das, S.B. Wood
    Fuel, 294, 120581, 2021.
    Citations: 23
  • Improved production of cellulase by Trichoderma reesei (MTCC 164) from coconut mesocarp-based lignocellulosic wastes under response surface-optimized conditions
    P. Dey, J. Singh, J. Scaria, A.P. Anand
    3 Biotech, 8, 1-13, 2018.
    Citations: 21
  • Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF), an efficient process for bio-ethanol production: An overview
    P. Dey, L. Wangal, Lhakpa
    Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia, 12(1), 87-100, 2015.
    Citations: 21

 

Jiri Holatko | Soil | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Jiri Holatko | Soil | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher at  Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic

Jiří Holátko holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic (2009) and an MSc. in Microbiology from the same institution (2002). Currently a senior researcher at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, since 2018, Jiří previously served as the head of Testing Laboratory and researcher at Agrovyzkum Rapotin Ltd., Czech Republic (2016-2018), and held various positions at the Institute of Microbiology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague (1999-2016). His research focuses on soil microbiology, agricultural sustainability, and transcriptional regulation in bacteria. Jiří has participated in several research projects, received awards, including the Best Czech and Slovak Young Microbiologist 2009 Award, and is a member of the Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology.

Profile

 

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, 2009
  • MSc. in Microbiology, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, 2002

Projects Participation:

  • Optimization of subsidy for agricultural land afforestation
  • Innovation of maize cropping systems using intercrops
  • Promoting functional diversity of soil organisms
  • Application systems of liquid organic fertilizers
  • Transcriptional regulatory network(s) in C. glutamicum

Awards:

  • Best Czech and Slovak Young Microbiologist 2009, Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology

Memberships:

  • Committee Member, Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology

Research Focus:

Jiří Holátko’s research focus includes Soil Microbiology, Agricultural Sustainability, and Transcriptional Regulation in Soil Organisms.

Citations:
  • Citations: 1,640 citations by 1,345 documents.
  • Documents: 86 documents have cited the researcher’s work.
  • h-index: 17

📄 Publication:

  • The effect of chelating agents on the Zn-phytoextraction potential of hemp and soil microbial activity – Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 2024.
  • Biodegradation of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate after soil inoculation with microbial consortium: Soil microbiome and plant responses to the changed environment – Science of the Total Environment, 2024.
  • Long-term effects of wheat continuous cropping vs wheat in crop rotation on carbon content and mineralisation, aggregate stability, biological activity, and crop yield – European Journal of Agronomy, 2024.
  • The Interaction of Microplastics and Microbioplastics with Soil and a Comparison of Their Potential to Spread Pathogens – Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 2024.
  • Does poly-3-hydroxybutyrate biodegradation affect the quality of soil organic matter? – Chemosphere, 2024.
  • Combined biochar and manure addition to an agricultural soil benefits fertility, microbial activity, and mitigates manure-induced CO2 emissions – Soil Use and Management, 2024.
  • Effect of Mycotoxins in Silage on Biogas Production – Bioengineering, 2023.
  • The Role of Biochar Co-Pyrolyzed with Sawdust and Zeolite on Soil Microbiological and Physicochemical Attributes, Crop Agronomic, and Ecophysiological Performance – Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2023.
  • Pre-activated biochar by fertilizers mitigates nutrient leaching and stimulates soil microbial activity – Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 2023.
  • Time-dependent impact of co-matured manure with elemental sulfur and biochar on the soil agro-ecological properties and plant biomass – Scientific Reports, 2023.