Olawale Akinrinde | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr  Olawale Akinrinde |  Food Security |  Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at  University of Johannesburg,  South Africa

Dr. Olawale O. Akinrinde is a distinguished researcher and lecturer specializing in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Food Security, International Development, Public Policy, and Global Governance. He is currently a Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and a Tenured Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Osun State University, Nigeria.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

✅ PhD in Strategic Studies – Nigerian Defence Academy (2017-2022)
✅ M.Sc. in International Relations – University of Ibadan (2014-2016)
✅ B.Sc. (First-Class Honours) in Political Science & International Relations – Osun State University (2008-2012)

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Akinrinde is a renowned African scholar specializing in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Food Security, International Development, Public Policy, and Global Governance. His research has been published in SCOPUS and Web of Science-indexed journals, making significant contributions to policy analysis and socio-economic development.

🏆 Awards & Fellowships:

🎖 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2023, 2024) – University of Johannesburg
🎖 TETFUND National Research Fund (2023)
🎖 Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) RT2 Training Invite (2024) – Berkeley, California

Publication Top Notes:

  • Political Crisis and The Politics of Religious Divisiveness in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
    O. Oyetunbi, O. O. Akinrinde
    The Digest: Journal of Jurisprudence and Legisprudence, 2(2), 173-196 (2021)

  • The Triangle of Terror: Boko Haram, Fulani Herdsmen, Bandits, and Organised Insecurity in Nigeria
    B. Omitola, S. Adedire, O. O. Akinrinde, O. Omodunbi, et al.
    Studia Securitatis, 15(1), 21-33 (2021)

  • Boko Haram Terrorism and the Futurology of Nigeria’s Development
    O. O. Akinrinde, S. Tegbe
    Annals of Spiru Haret University, Economic Series, 20(3), 117-139 (2020)

  • Traditional Institutions and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria: A Critical Analysis
    B. Omitola, O. O. Akinrinde, A. Omitola
    Journal of Law and Legal Reform, 2(4), 539-552 (2021)

  • The Influence of Globalization on Insurgency: Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab in the Age of Information Technology
    A. I. Adeyeye, O. O. Akinrinde, O. O. Omodunbi
    NUST Journal of International Peace & Stability, 15-29 (2022)

  • Africanity and the Politics of African Xenophobia: A Study of Two Parallels
    O. O. Akinrinde
    Annals of Spiru Haret University, Economic Series, 20(4), 133-151 (2020)

  • Farmers-Herders Conflict and Nigeria’s Quest for Food Security: The Imperative Need for Information Communications Technology
    O. O. Akinrinde, A. A. Osuwa, K. W. Olawoyin
    Journal of Digital Food, Energy & Water Systems, 2(2) (2021)

  • The Politics of Non-Refoulement and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
    O. O. Akinrinde
    The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development, 4(1), 6 (2018)

  • Political Economy and the Dialectics of Xenophobia in Post-Apartheid South Africa
    O. O. Akinrinde, U. Tar
    Journal of African-Centered Solutions in Peace and Security, 4(1), 50-63 (2021)

  • Swimming Against the Tide: Challenges of Religious Crises and Insecurity in Nigeria’s Democratic Space
    K. W. Olawoyin, O. O. Omodunbi, O. O. Akinrinde
    Annals of the Constantin Brancusi University of Targu Jiu – Letters & Social Sciences (2021)

 

Panagiotis Madesis | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Panagiotis Madesis |  Sustainable Agriculture |  Best Researcher Award

Certh/inab,  Greece

Dr. Panagiotis Madesis Assistant Professor, University of Thessaly School of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment Specialization: Cellular and Molecular Biology.

 

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D., Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2004
  • M.Sc., Plant Breeding and Plant Physiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1998
  • B.Sc., Agriculture, Plant Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1996

Awards and Distinctions:

  • Distinction by the President of the Hellenic Republic, Ministry of Rural Development, 2013
  • Christidis Award for Best Presentation, 15th Greek Conference of Plant Breeding and Genetics Society
  • Papadakis Award for Best Poster, 16th Greek Conference of Plant Breeding and Genetics Society

Research Interests:

  • Plant breeding and biotechnology
  • Stress tolerance in plants
  • Food fraud detection and traceability
  • Plant genomics and biodiversity assessment
  • Human health and high-value plant product development

Research Focus:

Dr. Panagiotis Madesis is an expert in cellular and molecular biology, focusing on plant stress tolerance mechanisms, plant breeding, and the application of biotechnology for developing higher-yielding and stress-tolerant crops. His work involves the use of genomics and “omics” technologies to improve plant health and productivity. He is also interested in food safety, specifically in detecting food fraud and identifying adulteration in commercial products.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 5227
  • Citations Since 2019: 3511

h-index:

  • Total h-index: 41
  • h-index Since 2019: 30

i10-index:

  • Total i10-index: 120
  • i10-index Since 2019: 105

Publication Top Note:

  • Plant glutathione transferase-mediated stress tolerance: functions and biotechnological applications
    I Nianiou-Obeidat, P Madesis, C Kissoudis, G Voulgari, E Chronopoulou, …
    Plant Cell Reports, 36, 791-805, 2017
  • Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria isolated from halophytes and drought-tolerant plants: Genomic characterisation and exploration of phyto-beneficial traits
    K Leontidou, S Genitsaris, A Papadopoulou, N Kamou, I Bosmali, T Matsi, …
    Scientific Reports, 10(1), 14857, 2020
  • The use of lupin as a source of protein in animal feeding: Genomic tools and breeding approaches
    EM Abraham, I Ganopoulos, P Madesis, A Mavromatis, P Mylona, …
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 20(4), 851, 2019
  • Advances of DNA-based methods for tracing the botanical origin of food products
    P Madesis, I Ganopoulos, I Sakaridis, A Argiriou, A Tsaftaris
    Food Research International, 60, 163-172, 2014
  • Overexpression of a specific soybean GmGSTU4 isoenzyme improves diphenyl ether and chloroacetanilide herbicide tolerance of transgenic tobacco plants
    K Benekos, C Kissoudis, I Nianiou-Obeidat, N Labrou, P Madesis, …
    Journal of Biotechnology, 150(1), 195-201, 2010
  • Microsatellite and DNA-barcode regions typing combined with High Resolution Melting (HRM) analysis for food forensic uses: A case study on lentils (Lens culinaris)
    I Bosmali, I Ganopoulos, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris
    Food Research International, 46(1), 141-147, 2012
  • The application of Bar-HRM (Barcode DNA-High Resolution Melting) analysis for authenticity testing and quantitative detection of bean crops (Leguminosae) without prior DNA …
    P Madesis, I Ganopoulos, A Anagnostis, A Tsaftaris
    Food Control, 25(2), 576-582, 2012
  • Barcode High Resolution Melting (Bar-HRM) analysis for detection and quantification of PDO “Fava Santorinis”(Lathyrus clymenum) adulterants
    I Ganopoulos, P Madesis, N Darzentas, A Argiriou, A Tsaftaris
    Food Chemistry, 133(2), 505-512, 2012
  • Barcode-DNA High Resolution Melting (Bar-HRM) analysis as a novel close-tubed and accurate tool for olive oil forensic use
    I Ganopoulos, C Bazakos, P Madesis, P Kalaitzis, A Tsaftaris
    103, 2012
  • Cell and molecular biology of plastids
    R Bock
    Springer Science & Business Media, 95, 2007
  • Tobacco plants over-expressing the sweet orange tau glutathione transferases (CsGSTUs) acquire tolerance to the diphenyl ether herbicide fluorodifen and to salt and drought …
    LL Cicero, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris, ARL Piero
    Phytochemistry, 116, 69-77, 2015
  • DNA replication, recombination, and repair in plastids
    A Day, P Madesis
    Cell and Molecular Biology of Plastids, 65-119, 2007
  • Olives and olive oil as functional foods
    A Kiritsakis, F Shahidi
    UK: John Wiley & Sons, 90, 2017
  • Exploring priming responses involved in peach fruit acclimation to cold stress
    MA Tanou G, Minas IS, Scossa F, Belghazi M, Xanthopoulou A, Ganopoulos I, …
    Scientific Reports, 7(1), 11358, 2017
  • Bar-HRM for authentication of plant-based medicines: evaluation of three medicinal products derived from Acanthaceae species
    M Osathanunkul, P Madesis, H De Boer
    PLOS ONE, 10(5), e0128476, 2015
  • DNA barcode ITS2 coupled with high resolution melting (HRM) analysis for taxonomic identification of Sideritis species growing in Greece
    A Kalivas, I Ganopoulos, A Xanthopoulou, P Chatzopoulou, A Tsaftaris, …
    Molecular Biology Reports, 41, 5147-5155, 2014
  • Transfer of plastid DNA to the nucleus is elevated during male gametogenesis in tobacco
    AE Sheppard, MA Ayliffe, L Blatch, A Day, SK Delaney, N Khairul-Fahmy, …
    Plant Physiology, 148(1), 328-336, 2008
  • Binding and glutathione conjugation of porphyrinogens by plant glutathione transferases
    DP Dixon, A Lapthorn, P Madesis, EA Mudd, A Day, R Edwards
    Journal of Biological Chemistry, 283(29), 20268-20276, 2008
  • A novel closed-tube method based on high resolution melting (HRM) analysis for authenticity testing and quantitative detection in Greek PDO Feta cheese
    I Ganopoulos, I Sakaridis, A Argiriou, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris
    Food Chemistry, 141(2), 835-840, 2013
  • Vegetable grafting from a molecular point of view: the involvement of epigenetics in rootstock-scion interactions
    A Tsaballa, A Xanthopoulou, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris, I Nianiou-Obeidat
    Frontiers in Plant Science, 11, 621999, 2021