Zarmina Gul | Environments | Best Researcher Award

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Ms Zarmina Gul | Environments |  Best Researcher Award

Northeast Forestry University, China

Zarmina Gul is a Ph.D. scholar in Biology at Northeast Forestry University, China. She holds a Master’s degree in Botany from the University of Agriculture, Pakistan, with a stellar CGPA of 3.9/4.0. Zarmina has published nine SCI-indexed articles, including a first and corresponding author publication in MDPI Biology. Her research focuses on plant stress physiology, salinity stress, and phytochemistry, with notable projects on Chenopodium quinoa and Moringa oleifera.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Academic Excellence:

Zarmina Gul is a Ph.D. scholar specializing in Biology with a Master’s in Botany (CGPA: 3.9/4.0) from the University of Agriculture, Pakistan.

🖋️ Research Contributions:

With 9 SCI-indexed publications, including a first and corresponding author article in MDPI Biology, her work spans plant stress physiology, salinity stress, phytochemistry, and medicinal plants. Zarmina has contributed significantly to sustainable agriculture through research on Chenopodium quinoa and Moringa oleifera.

🌟 Achievements:

  • Recipient of three prestigious research awards.
  • Editor at IgMin Research Journal.
  • Reviewer for Physiologia Plantarum and BMC (Plants).
  • Active collaborator with multiple key research laboratories in China.

🤝 Engagements:

Zarmina serves as a Research Fellow at the Pakistan Economic Forum, fostering economic and scientific development.

🏸 Beyond Research:

An international badminton player and recipient of the Best Player Certificate, demonstrating versatility in academia and sports.

🌿 Research Focus Areas:

Abiotic stress tolerance, phytochemistry, plant systematics, ethnobotany, and environmental sciences.

Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 131 by 127 documents
  • Publications: 9
  • h-index: 6

Publication Top Note:

  • An intelligent solvent-responsive surface molecularly imprinted membrane with switchable adsorption/desorption performance for selective separation of psoralen and recognition mechanism
    Luo, Z., Xu, Y., Tian, M., … Li, C., Zhao, C.
    Industrial Crops and Products, 2024, 207, 117766. (8 Citations)
  • Quality Evaluation of Sanguisorbae Radix via Python-Aided Optimization Fingerprint Chromatography Combined with Quantitative Analysis of Multi-Components by Single Marker
    Gao, Y., Qiao, B., Gul, Z., … Zhao, C., Li, C.
    Chromatographia, 2023, 86(11-12), pp. 717–727. (0 Citations)
  • pH-responsive functionalized surface active ionic liquid as an enhanced medium for efficient extraction and in-situ separation of flavonoids in Vitex negundo L. Leaves
    Cheng, J., Tian, M., Gul, Z., … Zhao, C., Li, C.
    Microchemical Journal, 2023, 193, 109080. (1 Citation)
  • Advances of responsive deep eutectic solvents and application in extraction and separation of bioactive compounds
    Zhang, M., Zhang, Z., Gul, Z., … Zhao, C., Li, C.
    Journal of Separation Science, 2023, 46(15), 2300098. (15 Citations)
  • Effects of Ficus carica L. Water Extract on Taxus cuspidata Sieb. et Zucc. Growth
    Li, Q., Huang, J., Yang, X., … Li, C., Zhao, C.
    Forests, 2023, 14(6), 1213. (2 Citations)
  • Effects of riparian buffer and stream channel widths on ecological indicators in the upper and lower Indus River basins in Pakistan
    Hira, A., Arif, M., Zarif, N., … Xiangyue, L., Yukun, C.
    Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2023, 11, 1113482. (11 Citations)
  • Impacts of Stressors on Riparian Health Indicators in the Upper and Lower Indus River Basins in Pakistan
    Hira, A., Arif, M., Zarif, N., … Liu, X., Cao, Y.
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022, 19(20), 13239. (7 Citations)
  • An Insight into Abiotic Stress and Influx Tolerance Mechanisms in Plants to Cope in Saline Environments
    Gul, Z., Tang, Z.-H., Arif, M., Ye, Z.
    Biology, 2022, 11(4), 597. (58 Citations)
  • Effects of exogenous calcium on adaptive growth, photosynthesis, ion homeostasis and phenolics of Gleditsia sinensis Lam. Plants under salt stress
    Guo, Y., Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., … Abozeid, A., Tang, Z.-H.
    Agriculture (Switzerland), 2021, 11(10), 978. (29 Citations)

 

Ali Mekki | Environmental science | Excellence in Research

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Prof Ali Mekki  |  Environmental science |  Excellence in Research

Sfax University,  Tunisia

Professor Ali Mekki has over 20 years of teaching and research experience in Biological Engineering, focusing on Environmental Bioprocesses, Soil Science, and Biochemistry. He has made significant contributions in the field of Environmental Bioremediation, helping to advance sustainable practices in managing soil and environmental health.

 

Publication Profile

Education:

  • HDR in Biology – Sfax University, Tunisia (2015)
  • Doctorate in Biology – Sfax University, Tunisia (2006)
  • Master of Ecology – Sfax University, Tunisia (2002)
  • License in Natural Sciences – Sfax University, Tunisia (1998)
  • Bachelor of Experimental Science – Bourguiba School, Mahres, Sfax, Tunisia (1994)

Work Experience:

  • Since July 2018 – Present: Full Professor and Senior Researcher in Biological Engineering, Environmental Bioprocesses, Soil Biochemistry and Microbiology, Gafsa University and Sfax University, Tunisia
  • 2016 – 2018: Associate Professor, Head of the Experimental Station at Olive Tree Institute, Sfax, Tunisia
  • 2008 – 2016: Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Gafsa University, Tunisia
  • 2006 – 2008: Assistant in Metabolism Biochemistry and Enzymology, Gafsa University, Tunisia
  • 2002 – 2006: Contractual Assistant of Biochemistry and General Biology, Gafsa University, Tunisia
  • 2000 – 2002: Contractual Student Researcher, Sfax University, Tunisia

Teaching Activities:

  • Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology, Metabolism, Enzymology, Bioremediation, General Biology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Microbial Processes, Methanization.

International & National Research Projects:

  • Bilateral International Project IRD-CESBIO (France)-IO-IRESA-Tunisia: 2017-2020
  • International CLARA Project (EU 7th Framework Program): 2011-2014
  • International INCO-MED Project (Mediterranean Usage of Biotechnological Treated Effluent Water): ICA3-CT-1999-00010
  • Tuniso–Moroccan Project: 2006-2008

Academic Citations:

  • Total Citations: 1,398
  • Citations Since 2019: 796
  • H-Index: 16 (Overall), 15 (Since 2019)
  • I10-Index: 19 (Overall), 18 (Since 2019)

Publication Top Note:

  • Changes in microbial and soil properties following amendment with treated and untreated olive mill wastewater
    A Mekki, A Dhouib, S Sayadi
    Microbiological Research, 161(2), 93-101
    Citations: 281 (2006)
  • Polyphenols dynamics and phytotoxicity in a soil amended by olive mill wastewaters
    A Mekki, A Dhouib, S Sayadi
    Journal of Environmental Management, 84(2), 134-140
    Citations: 218 (2007)
  • Effects of olive mill wastewater application on soil properties and plant growth
    A Mekki, A Dhouib, S Sayadi
    International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2, 1-7
    Citations: 169 (2013)
  • Olive wastewater as an ecological fertilizer
    A Mekki, A Dhouib, F Aloui, S Sayadi
    Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 26(1), 61-67
    Citations: 141 (2006)
  • Assessment of toxicity of the untreated and treated olive mill wastewaters and soil irrigated by using microbiotests
    A Mekki, A Dhouib, F Feki, S Sayadi
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 69(3), 488-495
    Citations: 87 (2008)
  • Evolution of several soil properties following amendment with olive mill wastewater
    A Mekki, A Dhouib, S Sayadi
    Progress in Natural Science, 19(11), 1515-1521
    Citations: 83 (2009)
  • Long-term effects of olive mill wastewaters application on soil properties and phenolic compounds migration under arid climate
    O Meftah, Z Guergueb, M Braham, S Sayadi, A Mekki
    Agricultural Water Management, 212, 119-125
    Citations: 66 (2019)
  • Agro-physiological and biochemical responses of Sorghum bicolor in soil amended by olive mill wastewater
    L Bargougui, Z Guergueb, M Chaieb, M Braham, A Mekki
    Agricultural Water Management, 212, 60-67
    Citations: 46 (2019)
  • Study of heavy metal accumulation and residual toxicity in soil saturated with phosphate processing wastewater
    A Mekki, S Sayadi
    Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 228, 1-10
    Citations: 46 (2017)
  • Influence of biowaste compost amendment on soil organic carbon storage under arid climate
    A Mekki, F Aloui, S Sayadi
    Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 69(7), 867-877
    Citations: 32 (2019)

 

 

Girija Phadke Behere | Fish waste | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Girija Phadke Behere |  Fish waste |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor Fish Processing Technology at  Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, India

Dr. Girija Saurabh Behere (also known as Dr. Girija Gajanan Phadke) is an accomplished expert in Fish Processing Technology, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the College of Fisheries, Datia, under the Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi. She holds a Ph.D. in Fish Processing Technology from Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University, Mangalore, where she was a DST-INSPIRE Fellow, graduating with distinction (91.90%) in 2015.

Publication profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Fish Processing Technology (2015), Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University, with 91.90%
  • Masters in Fisheries Science (MFSc), Gold Medalist (2009), Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra, with 89.20%
  • Bachelor in Fisheries Science (BFSc), Gold Medalist (2007), Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra, with 92.50%

Professional Experience:

Dr. Behere currently serves as Assistant Professor at the College of Fisheries, Datia, under the Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University. Her previous roles include State Co-ordinator for Maharashtra North with the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), where she led over 150 training sessions aimed at reducing post-harvest losses, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and enhancing fish quality management. She has also worked as a Livelihood Specialist at the Mangrove and Biodiversity Conservation Foundation of Maharashtra, contributing to the livelihood generation of communities impacted by mangroves.

Research Focus & Key Projects:

Her research interests include bioactive peptides from seafood processing waste, value-added seafood products, and sustainability in fish processing. Dr. Behere has contributed to various projects with institutions like the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, focusing on thermal and non-thermal technologies, species-specific utilization of resources, and development of high-value by-products from fish and shellfish waste.

Awards & Recognition:

  • Gold Medals for BFSc and MFSc degrees
  • DST-INSPIRE Fellowship for Ph.D. research
  • Research Excellence Award 2021 from InSc, Bangalore
  • Tejaswini Kanya Award (2019) for Academic Excellence
  • Recognition as a Reviewer for international journals such as the Journal of Food Engineering and PLOS ONE.

Citations:

  • Citations: 246
  • Documents: 233
  • h-index: 8
  • Total Documents: 17

Publication Top Notes:

  • The sea as a source of neuroprotective and other health-protective molecules
    Šimat, V., Čagalj, M., Phadke, G.G., Rathod, N.B., Hassoun, A.
    In Natural Molecules in Neuroprotection and Neurotoxicity, 2024, pp. 29–60.
    Citations: 1
  • Impacts of nano/micro-plastics on safety and quality of aquatic food products
    Rathod, N.B., Xavier, K.A.M., Özogul, F., Phadke, G.G.
    Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2023, 103, pp. 1–40.
    Citations: 3
  • Quality improvement of Indian mackerel fish (Rastrelliger kanagurata) stored under the frozen condition: Effect of antioxidants derived from natural sources
    Sofi, F.R., Saba, K., Pathak, N., Phadke, G.G., Arisekar, U.
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2022, 46(5), e16551.
    Citations: 4
  • Recent advances in bio-preservatives impacts of lactic acid bacteria and their metabolites on aquatic food products
    Rathod, N.B., Phadke, G.G., Tabanelli, G., Pagarkar, A., Özogul, F.
    Food Bioscience, 2021, 44, 101440.
    Citations: 22
  • Recent developments in valorisation of bioactive ingredients in discard/seafood processing by-products
    Özogul, F., Cagalj, M., Šimat, V., Rathod, N.B., Phadke, G.G.
    Trends in Food Science and Technology, 2021, 116, pp. 559–582.
    Citations: 86
  • Exploiting of secondary raw materials from fish processing industry as a source of bioactive peptide-rich protein hydrolysates
    Phadke, G.G., Rathod, N.B., Özogul, F., Shin, K.-H., Kim, S.-K.
    Marine Drugs, 2021, 19(9), 480.
    Citations: 29
  • Effect of added calcium and heat setting on gel forming and functional properties of Sardinella fimbriata surimi
    Murthy, L.N., Phadke, G.G., Jeyakumari, A., Ravishankar, C.N.
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2021, 58(2), pp. 427–436.
    Citations: 12
  • Biochemical, Textural and Microbiological Quality of Squid Stored Under Conventional and Slurry Ice During Onboard Fishing
    Narasimha Murthy, L., Phadke, G.G., Jeyakumari, A., Parvathy, U., Visnuvinayagam, S.
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India Section B – Biological Sciences, 2018, 88(4), pp. 1647–1653.
    Citations: 10
  • Valorization of Fish Viscera for Crude Proteases Production and Its Use in Bioactive Protein Hydrolysate Preparation
    Murthy, L.N., Phadke, G.G., Unnikrishnan, P., Zynudheen, A.A., Ravishankar, C.N.
    Waste and Biomass Valorization, 2018, 9(10), pp. 1735–1746.
    Citations: 39
  • Rheological properties of washed and unwashed tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) fish meat: effect of sucrose and sorbitol
    Murthy, L.N., Phadke, G.G., Siddaiah, V., Boraiah, R.K.
    Food Science and Biotechnology, 2017, 26(5), pp. 1177–1183.
    Citations: 8

 

Feng Wu | Soil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Feng Wu |  Soil Engineering |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at  North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power,  China

Feng Wu is a distinguished researcher for his expertise in the theory and technology of water-saving irrigation. Born on November 12, 1969, in China, Wu embarked on his academic journey by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Water Conservancy Engineering from the College of Water Conservancy, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, in 1992. He furthered his education by pursuing a Master’s degree in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and later earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering from Northwest A&F University.

Profile:

Education and Academic Achievements:

Dr. Feng Wu earned his Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Water Conservancy Engineering from the College of Water Conservancy at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power in 1992. He pursued further studies, obtaining a Master’s degree in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 2002. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering from Northwest A&F University in 2010. Dr. Wu has since become a leading figure in agricultural engineering in Henan Province, holding prestigious positions such as Ph.D./Master supervisor and serving as a backbone of North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Wu’s illustrious career spans over three decades, starting as a Professor at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Henan, China, from 1993 to 2011. He then served as a Professor at the College of Water Conservancy at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power until 2020, and currently continues his academic pursuits as a Professor at the College of Water Resources at the same institution. Throughout his career, he has successfully led numerous research projects and contributed significantly to the advancement of water-saving irrigation technology.

Research Contributions:

Dr. Wu’s primary research focus lies in the theory and technology of water-saving irrigation. He is renowned for his pioneering work in developing the Stalk Composite Pipe, a revolutionary subsurface irrigation product that optimizes water delivery and infiltration in agricultural fields. Over the past decade, he has led a dedicated research team in exploring various aspects of this technology, from green pipe development using crop stalks to the integration of machinery and equipment for manufacturing and installation. His comprehensive approach has resulted in the establishment of innovative underground irrigation techniques based on the Stalk Composite Pipe.

Soil Engineering Research Focus:

 

Dr. Feng Wu, a distinguished researcher in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering, has made significant contributions to the field with a particular focus on soil engineering. Throughout his extensive academic career, Dr. Wu has demonstrated expertise in understanding soil properties and their implications for agricultural practices, especially in the context of water-saving irrigation.

His research endeavors have delved into various aspects of soil engineering, including soil structure analysis, soil-water interaction, and soil fertility management. Dr. Wu’s investigations have aimed to optimize soil conditions for crop growth while conserving water resources through innovative irrigation techniques.

One of his notable contributions is the development of underground irrigation technology based on the Stalk Composite Pipe, which not only optimizes water delivery and infiltration but also enhances soil structure and fertility. By integrating soil engineering principles into irrigation technologies, Dr. Wu has pioneered sustainable agricultural practices that promote both water conservation and soil health.

Furthermore, Dr. Wu’s expertise extends to soil erosion control and soil remediation strategies, where he has explored novel approaches to mitigate soil degradation and enhance land productivity.

Overall, Dr. Feng Wu’s research in soil engineering has significantly advanced our understanding of soil-water dynamics and has practical implications for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effects of Straw-based Composite Pipe Subsurface Irrigation on Growth and Water Use Efficiency of Winter Wheat
  • Effects of Fertilization Practices on the Metabolic Functions of Soil Microbial Communities under Subsurface Irrigation with Stalk Composite Pipe
  • Analysis of the Spatial-Temporal Distribution Characteristics of Climate and Its Impact on Winter Wheat Production in Shanxi Province, China, 1964–2018
  • Effects of Burial Furrow Parameters on Soil Water Movement under Subsurface Stalk Composite Pipe Irrigation
  • Position parameters of stalk composite pipe
  • Simulation optimization design of straw returning machine picker
  • Model for predicting the hydraulic elements of drip irrigation system with automatic flushing valves under high sediment water
  • Characteristics and Impacts of Water–Thermal Variation on Grain Yield in the Henan Province, China, on Multiple Time Scales
  • Early warning analysis of mountain flood disaster based on Copula function risk combination
  • Study on coordinated allocation of conventional and unconventional water resources in typical regions of North China