Arpan Upadhyay | Animal Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Arpan Upadhyay |  Animal Genetics |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  RVSKVV-College of Agriculture, Indore,  India

Dr. Arpan Upadhyay is an accomplished Assistant Professor in Animal Husbandry & Dairy at RVSKVV – College of Agriculture, Indore, India. His research focuses on livestock management, dairy production, and sustainable animal husbandry practices. With an H-index of 7, his contributions to the field are well-recognized in academic and scientific communities.

Profile:

Academic Qualifications:

  • B.V.Sc. & A.H. (2011), Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Jabalpur, M.P.
  • M.V.Sc. (Animal Genetics & Breeding) (2013), ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
  • Ph.D. (Animal Genetics & Breeding) (2016), ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
  • PG Diploma in Rural Development (2023), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Work Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (Animal Husbandry & Dairy), RVSKVV-College of Agriculture, Indore (Since 05.09.2023)
  • Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science), BUAT-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jhansi (2017-2023)
  • Senior Research Fellow, ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal (2016-2017)

Research Projects:

  • AICRP on Integrated Farming System (Associated Scientist, 2023-Present)
  • Special Central Assistance Schemes:
    • TSP-KSHAMTA (Co-PI, 2019-2023)
    • SCSP (Co-PI, 2021-2023)
  • Externally Funded Projects:
    • Promotion of Integrated Farming Systems in Bundelkhand (2019-2023, Nodal Officer)
  • KVK Schemes:
    • Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI) (2017-2023, Nodal Officer)

Teaching Experience:

  • B.Sc. (Ag.): Livestock and Poultry Management (LPM-211)
  • M.Sc. (Ag. & Hort.): Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences (STAT 502) and Experimental Designs (STAT 511)

Awards & Recognitions:

  • Young Scientist Award (2024), Society of Agriculture & Biological Sciences Research
  • Certificate of Excellence in Peer-Reviewing (2022), Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology & Plant Cell Biotechnology
  • Appreciation Awards for Research & Extension Work (ICAR-NDRI & BUAT Banda)
  • UG Merit Fellowship, JRF, and Institutional Fellowship from ICAR

Technologies & Methodologies Developed:

  • Diagnostic Approaches for SNP Detection in Bovine AGPAT6 and MAP1B Genes
  • Prediction Models for Milk Energy Value in Murrah Buffaloes & Karan Fries Cattle

Memberships & Editorial Roles:

  • Indian Society of Animal Genetics and Breeding (ISAGB)
  • Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity (SOCDAB)
  • Veterinary Council of India (Life Member)
  • Editor, Krishi Prasarika (Biannual Newsletter, BUAT-KVK, Jhansi)

Extension & Capacity Building:

  • Conducted 100+ HRD Programs and Technology Transfer Initiatives
  • Organized ASCI Training on Animal Health Worker (300 hrs, Govt. of India)
  • Led Animal Health Camps, Kisan Melas, and Exhibitions

Conferences & Training Programs Attended:

  • International Agriculture Certificate Course (2024, Hybrid Mode)
  • National Training on Statistical Tools (2024, MAFSU Nagpur)
  • 21-Day Summer School on Sustainable Livestock & Crop Production (2022, ICAR-IGFRI)

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 463
  • Citations Since 2020: 311
  • H-index: 7 (6 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 5 (3 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of heat stress on reproductive performances of dairy cattle and buffaloes: A review
    S. Dash, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Singh, A. Upadhyay, M. Singh, S. Yousuf
    Veterinary World, 9(3), 235 (2016) – 334 Citations
  • Assessment of expected breeding values for fertility traits of Murrah buffaloes under subtropical climate
    S. Dash, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Singh, P.R. Shivahre, A. Upadhyay, V. Sah, et al.
    Veterinary World, 8(3), 320 (2015) – 20 Citations
  • Phenotypic and genetic parameters estimation for birth weight in Zebu and crossbred calves born under organized farm conditions in India
    A.S. Selvan, M.S. Tantia, A. Kumaresan, A. Kumar, D.R. Kumar, A. Upadhyay, et al.
    International Journal of Livestock Research, 8(06), 48-58 (2018) – 13 Citations
  • Determination of critical heat stress zone for fertility traits using temperature humidity index in Murrah buffaloes
    S. Dash, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Singh, R. Behera, A. Upadhyay, P.R. Shivahre
    Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 84(11), 1181-1184 (2014) – 12 Citations
  • Effect of genetic and phenotypic parameters on lifetime performance traits in Sahiwal cattle
    A. Upadhyay, D.K. Sadana, A.K. Gupta, A. Singh, P.R. Shivahre
    Indian Veterinary Journal, 92(1), 58-61 (2015) – 9 Citations
  • Detection of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism in AGPAT6 Gene, Associated with Milk Fat Content, using Tetra-Primer ARMS PCR-Based Assay, in Karan Fries Breeding Bulls
    A. Upadhyay, A.K. Chakravarty, S. De, A.K. Gupta, A. Singh, A.S. Selvan
    Iranian Journal of Biotechnology, 17(4), e2084 (2019) – 8 Citations
  • Analysis of age and lactation specific survival rate, stayability, and expected herd life in Sahiwal cattle
    A. Upadhyay, D.K. Sadana, A.K. Gupta, A. Singh
    Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 84(7), 767-70 (2014) – 7 Citations
  • Conventional and fluorescent-based semen quality assessment in Karan Fries bulls
    A. Panmei, A.K. Gupta, P.R. Shivahre, M. Bhakat, A. Upadhyay
    Veterinary World, 8(10), 1243 (2015) – 6 Citations
  • Identification of critical heat stress zone for energy corrected milk yield in Murrah buffaloes using temperature humidity index under subtropical climatic conditions
    R. Behera, A.K. Chakravarty, A. Sahu, N. Kashyap, S. Rai, S. Dash, A. Upadhyay, et al.
    Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 88(7), 838-841 (2018) – 3 Citations
  • Morphological characteristics of indigenous goats of Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh
    M. Ahmad, S.P.S. Somvanshi, A. Upadhyay, M. Singh, N. Singh
    Journal of Krishi Vigyan, 9(1), 361-363 (2020) – 2 Citations

 

Wen Tian | Animal Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

Dr Wen Tian | Animal Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at  Institute of Subtropical Agriculture Chinese Academy of Sciences,  China

Dr. Wen Tian is a dedicated researcher specializing in animal nutrition, metabolic regulation, and livestock health. His work focuses on optimizing milk production, nutrient utilization, and gut health in dairy cows and young animals. He has contributed significantly to understanding amino acid metabolism, immune function, and intestinal microbiota in livestock.

Profile:

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Wen Tian specializes in animal nutrition, metabolic regulation, and livestock health, with a particular emphasis on dairy cow metabolism, amino acid supplementation, and gut health in young animals. His research contributes to improving milk production, immune function, and nutrient utilization in livestock.

📚 Notable Publications:

Milk Production & Amino Acid Metabolism – Investigated the effects of essential amino acid infusions on dairy cow milk protein synthesis (Animal Nutrition, Journal of Animal Physiology).
Gut Health & Immunity – Studied the role of dietary nucleotides and melatonin in enhancing intestinal function and microbiota in piglets (International Immunopharmacology, Journal of Animal Physiology).
Metabolic Regulation – Explored oleic acid’s role in goat preadipocyte differentiation and circadian regulation in ruminal epithelial cells (Animal Production Science, Journal of Dairy Science).

🌍 Research Impact:

Dr. Tian’s work bridges fundamental animal physiology and applied livestock management, with implications for sustainable animal production, disease resistance, and feed efficiency. His contributions aid in optimizing dairy cow performance and young animal development.

🔹 Collaboration & Recognition:

He has co-authored multiple studies with international researchers, advancing the field of livestock nutrition and animal health.

📌 Key Research Areas:

🔬 Dairy cow metabolism | 🥛 Milk protein synthesis | 🦠 Gut microbiota | 🏥 Immune function | 🐷 Young animal nutrition

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Tian, W., Wu, T., Zhao, R., He, Y., Wang, H. (2017). Responses of milk production of dairy cows to jugular infusions of a mixture of essential amino acids with or without exclusion leucine or arginine. Animal Nutrition, 3(3), 271–275.
  2. Tian, W., Wang, H.R., Wu, T.Y., Wang, L., Ning, L.T. (2017). Milk protein responses to balanced amino acid and removal of Leucine and Arginine supplied from jugular-infused amino acid mixture in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 101(5), e278–e287.
  3. Zhao, F.F., Wu, T.Y., Wang, H.R., Tian, W., Shen, Y.Z. (2018). Jugular arginine infusion relieves lipopolysaccharide-triggered inflammatory stress and improves immunity status of lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 101(7), 5961–5970.
  4. Gao, J., Xu, Q., Wang, M., Jiang, B., Loor, J.J., Tian, W. (2020). Ruminal epithelial cell proliferation and short-chain fatty acid transporters in vitro are associated with abundance of period circadian regulator 2 (PER2). Journal of Dairy Science, 103(12), 12091–12103.

 

Eisa Ebrahimi | Livestock Grazing | Best Researcher Award

Dr  Eisa Ebrahimi |  Livestock Grazing |  Best Researcher Award

phd at  guilan university, Iran

Dr. Eisa (Ehsan) Ebrahimi is an accomplished researcher specializing in Soil Science and Environmental Conservation. Born on December 27, 1986, in Kermanshah, Iran, Dr. Ebrahimi completed his B.Sc. at Tabriz University, M.Sc. at Bu Ali Sina University, and earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science and Environmental Conservation from Guilan University. He further pursued research opportunities at the Sharif University of Technology.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Bachelor of Science: Tabriz University, Iran
  • Master of Science: Bu Ali Sina University, Iran
  • Ph.D. in Soil Science and Environmental Conservation: Guilan University, Iran
  • Research Opportunity: Sharif University of Technology

🌱 Field of Expertise:

  • Soil Science: Expertise in soil improvement, erosion, and heavy element pollution.
  • Environmental Conservation: Focus on plant nutrition, water, and soil pollution.
  • Soil Erosion & Sediment Fingerprinting: Advanced techniques for analyzing soil degradation.

🧠 Skills & Tools:

  • Technical Skills: Artificial Neural Networks, Statistics, Multivariate Regression, Diagnostic Analysis
  • Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Datafit, SAS, SPSS, Minitab, Curve-Fit, PLS, Qual2kw, AqQA

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 166 citations from 152 documents
  • Total Documents Published: 21
  • h-index: 8

Publication Top Notes:

  • Reusing drainage water for leaching of saline and sodic soils in the Khuzestan province, Iran. Water Supply. (2024). DOI: 10.2166/ws.2024.091
  • Investigating the long-term effect of livestock grazing, slope location, and sampling depth on soil moisture characteristic curves. Rangeland Ecology & Management. (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.01.005
  • Effect of precipitation and sediment concentration on the loss of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Pasikhan River. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua. (2022). DOI: 10.2166/aqua.2022.097
  • Variation entry of sediment, organic matter, and different forms of phosphorus and nitrogen in flood and normal events in the Anzali wetland. Journal of Water and Climate Change. (2022). DOI: 10.2166/wcc.2021.456
  • Assessing the distribution of cadmium under different land-use types and its effect on human health in different gender and age groups. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. (2021). DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12881-2
  • Investigation of soil compaction on yield and agronomic traits of wheat under saline and non-saline soils. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. (2018). DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2018.1431832