Tamirat Wato | Environmental | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Tamirat Wato | Environmental | Young Researcher Award

Bonga University, Ethiopia

Mr. Tamirat Wato Wana is a senior lecturer and researcher at Bonga University, Ethiopia, specializing in Plant Science. He holds a BSc in Plant Science from Wachemo University and an MSc in Crop and Irrigation Agronomy from Debre Markos University. With over seven years of experience, he has served in various leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Plant Science and Director of Indigenous Knowledge. He is currently the Coordinator of Research and Director of Indigenous Knowledge at Bonga University.

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🔬 Research & Innovations:

Tamirat’s research focuses on solving socio-economic challenges related to agriculture. His work has led to significant contributions in areas such as traditional medicinal plants, crop production, and sustainable agriculture practices. Notable projects include his involvement in apple, pineapple, and coffee research. He is committed to furthering agricultural development through innovative research and collaboration with other scholars.

đź“š Publications & Citations:

Tamirat has published over 28 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research can be found in journals such as Heliyon, Asian Journal of Science, and Agricultural Science.
Citation Index: h-index: 7

🧑‍💼 Professional Roles & Consultancy:

  • Editorial Board Member: Makira Journal of Natural Resource Management

  • Farm Consultant: Afri-herbal, Solomon Agricultural Products

  • Active Reviewer for various international journals

🌱 Areas of Research:

Tamirat’s expertise spans Agronomy, Crop Production, Sustainable Agriculture, Irrigation, Soil and Water Conservation, Horticultural Crop Production, and Herbal Plants.

🌍 Collaborations & Recognition:

He has collaborated extensively with universities such as Addis Ababa, Bonga, Debre Birhan, and Arba Minch on various projects. Additionally, Tamirat has completed over 49 certified online courses to enhance his professional development.

🏆 Contributions:

Through his extensive work in agriculture and education, Tamirat has earned recognition and awards for his significant contributions to both the academic community and his local community.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Identification of enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) Landraces and Farmers’ Preference in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    Environmental Research Communications | 2024-10-01 | DOI: 10.1088/2515-7620/ad78bb
    Contributors: Abera Asfaw, Tamirat Wato, Alemu Andualem

  • Significance of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers in Maintaining Soil Fertility and Increasing Crop Productivity in Ethiopia: A Review
    Environmental Research Communications | 2024-10-01 | DOI: 10.1088/2515-7620/ad79be
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato, Tilahun Negash, Alemu Andualem, Amare Bitew

  • Review of: “Growth, Instability and Trend Analysis of Rice Production Indicators in Nigeria”
    2023-12-11 | Book chapter | DOI: 10.32388/DA7YOZ
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato

  • Response of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Grain Yield to Biofertilizer Rates and Inter Row Spacings at Kaffa Zone, South Western Ethiopia
    Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka | 2023-05-02 | DOI: 10.4038/jas.v18i2.10253
    Contributors: Worku Alemu, Tamirat Wato

  • Study on Character Association and Path Analysis in Korarima (Aframomum corrorima (Braun) Jansen) Germplasms at Jimma Southwestern, Ethiopia
    Heliyon | 2022-01 | DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08812
    Contributors: Simegn Kinfu, Tamirat Wato, Tilahun Negash

  • Application of Logistic Regression Model for Predicting the Association of Climate Change Resilient Cultural Practices with Early Blight of Tomato (Alternaria solani) Epidemics in the East Shewa, Central Ethiopia
    Journal of Plant Interactions | 2022-01-01 | DOI: 10.1080/17429145.2021.2009581
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato, Meseret Tadelo, Tilahun Negash

  • Tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc)] Grain Yield Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates in East Badewacho District, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia
    Cogent Food & Agriculture | 2021-01-01 | DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2021.1909203
    Contributors: Tamirat Wato, Manuel Tejada Moral

 

Sallahuddin Panhwar | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Sallahuddin Panhwar | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at   National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan

Dr. Sallahuddin Panhwar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan. With a focus on advanced civil engineering practices, Dr. Panhwar has developed expertise in structural analysis, materials science, and sustainable construction practices. His academic contributions have earned him an H-index of 12, underscoring the impact of his research in the field. Dr. Panhwar has authored several research papers, contributing valuable insights to the development of innovative engineering solutions. He is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students, guiding them toward careers in civil engineering.

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Academic Qualifications:

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Analytical Chemistry (2024), Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
  • Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (2019), Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
  • M.E. in Environmental Engineering (2014), Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
  • B.E. in Mining Engineering (2010), Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor (2022–Present)
    Department of Civil Engineering, NUST, Quetta, Pakistan

    • Teaching courses in Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering
    • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students on research projects
  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2023–2024)
    Gazi University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Ankara, Turkey

    • Project: “Flexible Paper-Based Electrode Array for Detection of Pathogens in Water and Blood Using Bacteriophage”
  • Assistant Professor (2020–2022)
    Department of Civil Engineering, Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, Khuzdar, Pakistan
  • Visiting Scholar (2018)
    University of Utah, USA

    • Research on water reuse under mentorship of Prof. Dr. Krista Carlson and Prof. Dr. Ramesh Goel

Research Projects & Grants

  • Principal Investigator: “Synthesis, Characterization & Biosensing Application of Metal Nanoparticles in Water” (TĂśBÄ°TAK, 56,800 TL, 2019)
  • Research Fellow: “2221 Research Fellowship Program for Foreign Citizens” (TĂśBÄ°TAK, 2023–2024)

Awards & Achievements

  • Cultural Diplomat Award from the University of Utah (2018)
  • Fully Funded Ph.D. Scholarship from the US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (2015)
  • TĂśBÄ°TAK Research Fellowship for one-year project (2019–2020)
  • Research Scholar under the exchange program at the University of Utah (2018)

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

  • Member, WWF Pakistan
  • Member, Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Peer Reviewer for journals like ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and Omega

Research & Teaching Interests

Dr. Sallahuddin Panhwar specializes in various aspects of environmental and analytical chemistry. His research and teaching interests include:

  • Water quality analysis and environmental management
  • Nanoparticles and their applications in biosensing and electrochemical polymerization
  • Spectroscopic techniques, electrode modification, and microbial detection
  • Analytical chemistry and environmental engineering

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 454
  • Citations Since 2020: 434

h-index:

  • Overall: 12
  • Since 2020: 11

i10-index:

  • Overall: 13
  • Since 2020: 12

Publication Top Notes : 

  • Influence of tailor-made TiO2/API bentonite nanocomposite on drilling mud performance: Towards enhanced drilling operations
    Applied Clay Science, 199, 105862, 110, 2020.
  • Investigation of Irrigation Water Requirements for Major Crops Using CROPWAT Model Based on Climate Data
    Water, 14 (16), 17, 2022.
  • Highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor for detection of Escherichia coli by using L-cysteine functionalized iron nanoparticles
    Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 166 (4), B227, 34, 2019.
  • Water quality analysis of old and new Phuleli Canal for irrigation purpose in the vicinity of Hyderabad, Pakistan
    Water Practice & Technology, 17 (2), 529-536, 29, 2022.
  • Synthesis of l-Cysteine Capped Silver Nanoparticles in Acidic Media at Room Temperature and Detailed Characterization
    Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 28, 863-870, 20, 2018.
  • Fabrication of highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensors for detection of paracetamol by using piroxicam stabilized gold nanoparticles
    Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 164 (9), B427, 20, 2017.
  • Estimation of irrigation water requirement and irrigation scheduling for major crops using the CROPWAT model and climatic data
    Water Practice & Technology, 18 (3), 685-700, 18, 2023.
  • A novel approach for real-time enumeration of Escherichia coli ATCC 47076 in water through high multi-functional engineered nano-dispersible electrode
    Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 168 (3), 037514, 17, 2021.
  • Dual Responsive Disposable Electrode for the Enumeration of Escherichia coli in Whole Blood
    Electroanalysis, 32, 1–10, 17, 2020.
  • Health and safety assessment in Lakhra coal mines and its mitigation measures
    Iranian Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 4 (3), 775-780, 17, 2017.
  • High-Performance E. coli Antibody-Conjugated Gold Nanorods for the Selective Electrochemical Detection of Pathogens in Drinking Water
    Journal of Electronic Materials, 50, 7119-7125, 16, 2021.
  • Predictive Modeling of Biogas Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Mixed Kitchen Waste at Mesophilic Temperature
    International Journal of Waste Resources, 6 (3), 16, 2016.
  • Enhanced cellulose nanofiber mechanical stability through ionic crosslinking and interpretation of adsorption data using machine learning
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 237, 124180, 10, 2023.
  • Experimental investigation of methane generation in the presence of surface and un-surface nanoparticles of iron oxide
    AgriEngineering, 4 (1), 134-140, 8, 2022.
  • Generation of green renewable energy through anaerobic digestion technology (ADT): Technical insights review
    Waste and Biomass Valorization, 14 (3), 663-686, 7, 2023.
  • Synthesis and characterization approaches of silver nano particles for various novel applications
    Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 8 (4), 4106-4121, 7, 2022.
  • Arsenic removal through Bio Sand Filter (BSF) using different Bioadsorbents
    Journal of Water and Land Development, 48 (I–III), 11–15, 7, 2021.
  • Principles, methods, and real-time applications of bacteriophage-based pathogen detection
    Molecular Biotechnology, 66 (11), 3059-3076, 6, 2024.
  • Social and ecological climate change vulnerability assessment in the Indus delta, Pakistan
    Water Practice & Technology, 17 (8), 1666-1678, 6, 2022.
  • Nitrite Accumulation at Low Ammonia Concentrations in Wastewater Treatment Plants
    Sustainability, 14 (24), 16449, 5, 2022.