Rahma Ines Zoghlami | Soil Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rahma Ines  Zoghlami | Soil Systems | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  National Institute for Agricultural Research, Tunisia

Dr. Rahma Inès Zoghlami is a dedicated agricultural researcher and project manager specializing in sustainable agriculture, food security, climate change, and disaster risk assessment. She holds a Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences and currently serves as an Assistant Professor in Soil Sciences at the National Institute of Agricultural Research in Tunis.

Profile:

🧑‍🏫 Professional Skills:

  • Leadership: Proven ability to manage and guide research teams.

  • Grant Writing & Fundraising: Skilled in securing funds for agricultural initiatives.

  • International Collaboration: Extensive experience in managing global research projects.

  • Project Management: Successful execution of initiatives like CambiFarm and ISFERALDA.

  • Research Methodologies: Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

  • Data Analysis: Expertise in using statistical tools for insightful decision-making.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Effective collaboration with government and NGOs in Tunisia.

🌍 Key Projects & Contributions:

🌱 CambiFarm Project (PRIMA)

As the Coordinator, Rahma led the integration of biochar, biogas, and cyanobacteria fertigation technologies to develop smart circular farming systems. This project aimed to foster sustainable agriculture through innovative technologies.

🌾 Tunisian Agricultural Project (OAMS)

Rahma coordinated this project focusing on the use of biochar and chipped ramial wood as fertilizers for barley cultivation to combat erosion and enhance soil productivity.

🌱 ICARDA Agroecology Initiative

Rahma served as an invited expert in the Agroecology project, contributing to sustainable food system resilience and equity through transdisciplinary research.

🌴 ISFERALDA Project (PRIMA)

As an invited expert, Rahma contributed to the development of organic amendments using date palm residues, improving soil fertility through composting and pyrolysis.

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • Recognized for leadership in sustainable agriculture and food security initiatives.

  • Expert in managing international research collaborations and impactful agricultural projects.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Addressing Soil Fertility Challenges in Arid Agriculture: A Two-Year Evaluation of Combined Soil Organic Amendments Under Saline Irrigation
    Soil Systems | February 2025 | Author
    DOI: 10.3390/soilsystems9010016

  • Using Date Palm Residues to Improve Soil Properties: The Case of Compost and Biochar
    Soil Systems | June 2024 | Author
    DOI: 10.3390/soilsystems8030069

  • Assessment of Earthworm Viability and Soil Health after Two Years of Raw and Composted De-Inking Paper Sludge Amendment
    Agriculture | February 2023 | Author
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture13030547

  • Soil Physicochemical Changes as Modulated by Treated Wastewater after Medium-and Long-Term Irrigations: A Case Study from Tunisia
    Agriculture | December 2022 | Author
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture12122139

  • Evaluation of Composted Organic Wastes and Farmyard Manure for Improving Fertility of Poor Sandy Soils in Arid Regions
    Agriculture (Switzerland) | 2021 | Author
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture11050415

  • Variation of Soil Properties with Sampling Depth in Two Different Light-Textured Soils after Repeated Applications of Urban Sewage Sludge
    Journal of Environmental Management | 2021 | Author
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113355

  • Short-Term Effects of Biosolid Application on Two Mediterranean Agricultural Soils and Durum Wheat Yield
    Agronomy | April 2021 | Author
    DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11040709

  • Carbon Mineralization, Biological Indicators, and Phytotoxicity to Assess the Impact of Urban Sewage Sludge on Two Light-Textured Soils in a Microcosm
    Journal of Environmental Quality | 2020 | Author
    DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20011

  • Impact of Urban Sewage Sludge on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties and Phytotoxicity as Influenced by Soil Texture and Reuse Conditions
    Journal of Environmental Quality | 2020 | Author
    DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20093

 

 

Muhammad Awais | Soil Science | Young Scientist Award

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Dr Muhammad Awais | Soil Science | Young Scientist Award

Post-doctoral Researcher at  Henan Agricultural University, China

Dr. Muhammad Awais is a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Henan Agriculture University, where he also collaborates with the Henan International Joint Laboratory of Laser Technology in Agriculture Science and the State Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science. His work focuses on sustainable agriculture, employing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for soil analysis, crop management, and environmental monitoring.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Renewable Energy, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Pakistan, with co-supervision at Technical University of Denmark, specializing in biomethane production and advanced oxidation processes for biomass (2013-2018).
  • M.Phil. in Molecular Biology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan (2012).
  • M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from PMAS Arid Agriculture University and University of the Punjab, Pakistan, respectively.

📜 Research Expertise:

Muhammad Awais has a research focus on sustainable agriculture and advanced technologies in environmental science. His recent work integrates AI, machine learning, and spectroscopy for soil and crop management. He has also pioneered photovoltaic solutions for sustainable irrigation and bioenergy solutions through biogas production from agricultural waste.

🧪 Professional Experience:

  • Post-Doctoral Researcher at Henan Agriculture University and the Henan International Joint Laboratory of Laser Technology (2023-present)
  • Head of Department / Assistant Professor, University of Sialkot, Pakistan (2021-2022)
  • Assistant Professor, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan (2019-2020)
  • Lecturer and Researcher, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Pakistan, with roles in biomethane production projects (2013-2019)

🎖 Honors and Awards:

  • Principal Investigator, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan-funded project on nano-composite water purification (2020)
  • HEC Indigenous Fellowship and International Research Support Initiative

📈 Professional Impact:

  • Citations: 557 (537 since 2019)
  • h-index: 12
  • i10-index: 16

Publication Top Notes

  • Identification of Lead Compounds against Scm (fms10) in Enterococcus faecium Using Computer Aided Drug Designing
    MA Rasheed, MN Iqbal, S Saddick, I Ali, FS Khan, S Kanwal, D Ahmed, …
    Life 11 (2), 77, 97 (2021)
  • Bioconvection Flow in Accelerated Couple Stress Nanoparticles with Activation Energy: Bio-Fuel Applications
    SU Khan, K Al-Khaled, A Aldabesh, M Awais, I Tlili
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 3331 (2021)
  • Methane Production and Kinetic Modeling for Co-digestion of Manure with Lignocellulosic Residues
    M Awais, M Alvarado-Morales, P Tsapekos, M Gulfraz, I Angelidaki
    Energy & Fuels 30 (12), 10516-10523 (2016)
  • TiO2/UV Based Photocatalytic Pretreatment of Wheat Straw for Biogas Production
    M Alvarado-Morales, P Tsapekos, M Awais, M Gulfraz, I Angelidaki
    Anaerobe 46, 155-161 (2017)
  • Screening of Native Hyper-Lipid Producing Microalgae Strains for Biomass and Lipid Production
    F Kabir, M Gulfraz, GK Raja, M Inam-ul-Haq, M Awais, MS Mustafa, …
    Renewable Energy 160, 1295-1307 (2020)
  • Analysis of Generalized Micropolar Nanofluid with Swimming of Microorganisms over an Accelerated Surface with Activation Energy
    Z Abdelmalek, SU Khan, M Awais, MS Mustfa, I Tlili
    Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 144, 1051-1063 (2021)
  • Photo-Catalytic Pretreatment of Biomass for Anaerobic Digestion Using Visible Light and Nickel Oxide (NiOx) Nanoparticles Prepared by Sol-Gel Method
    L Zhu, M Awais, HMA Javed, MS Mustafa, I Tlili, SU Khan, MS Shadloo
    Renewable Energy 154, 128-135 (2020)
  • Photocatalytic Pretreatment of Commercial Lignin Using TiO2-ZnO Nanocomposite-Derived Advanced Oxidation Processes for Methane Production Synergy in Lab
    YM Chu, HMA Javed, M Awais, MI Khan, S Shafqat, FS Khan, MS Mustafa, …
    Catalysts 11 (1), 54 (2021)
  • Bioherbicidal Ability and Weed Management of Allelopathic Methyl Esters from Lantana camara
    T Anwar, H Qureshi, MH Mahnashi, F Kabir, N Parveen, D Ahmed, U Afzal, …
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 28 (8), 4365-4374 (2021)
  • Biodiesel Production from Melia azedarach and Ricinus communis Oil by Transesterification Process
    M Awais, SA Musmar, F Kabir, I Batool, MA Rasheed, F Jamil, SU Khan, …
    Catalysts 10 (4), 427 (2020)
  • Determination of In Vivo Biological Activities of Dodonaea viscosa Flowers against CCL4 Toxicity in Albino Mice with Bioactive Compound Detection
    ZW Tong, H Gul, M Awais, S Saddick, FS Khan, M Gulfraz, U Afzal, …
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 13336 (2021)
  • Immunoinformatics-Based Prediction of Recombinant Multi-Epitope Vaccine for the Control and Prevention of SARS-CoV-2
    MA Rasheed, S Raza, A Zohaib, MI Riaz, A Amin, M Awais, SU Khan, …
    Alexandria Engineering Journal 60 (3), 3087-3097 (2021)
  • Metal Oxides and Ultraviolet Light-Based Photocatalytic Pretreatment of Biomass for Biogas Production and Lignin Oxidation
    M Awais, MS Mustafa, MA Rasheed, F Jamil, SMZA Naqvi
    BioResources 15 (1), 1747 (2020)
  • Remote Estimation of Wheat Yield Based on Vegetation Indices Derived from Time Series Data of Landsat 8 Imagery
    S Naqvi, MN Tahir, GA Shah, RS Sattar, M Awais
    Applied Ecology & Environmental Research 17 (2) (2019)
  • Quantification of Biochemical Compounds in Bauhinia Variegata Linn Flower Extract and Its Hepatoprotective Effect
    H Gul, M Awais, S Saddick, Y Ahmed, FS Khan, E Ahmed, U Afzal, …
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 28 (1), 247-254 (2021)
  • BMT: Bioinformatics Mini Toolbox for Comprehensive DNA and Protein Analysis
    MN Iqbal, MA Rasheed, M Awais, W Chammam, S Kanwal, SU Khan, …
    Genomics 112 (6), 4561-4566 (2020)
  • In Silico Identification of Novel B Cell and T Cell Epitopes of Wuhan Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) for Effective Multi Epitope-Based Peptide Vaccine Production
    MA Rasheed, S Raza, A Zohaib, T Yaqub, M Rabbani, MI Riaz, M Awais, …
    MDPI AG (2020)
  • Comparative Study on the Usability of Lignocellulosic and Algal Biomass for Production of Alcoholic Fuels
    F Kabir, M Gulfraz, GK Raja, M Inam-ul-Haq, I Batool, M Awais, U Habiba, …
    BioResources 14 (4), 8135-8154 (2019)
  • Analysis of the Spike Proteins Suggests Pangolin as an Intermediate Host of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)
    S Raza, MT Navid, W Zahir, MN Khan, M Awais, T Yaqub, M Rabbani, …
    (2021)
  • Mesophilic Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Cattle Manure with Malus domestica and Dalbergia sissoo during Biomethane Potential Assays
    M Awais, M Gulfraz, MJ Asad, F Kabir, KS Khan, S Naqvi
    BioResources 13 (2), 3144-3156 (2018)

 

Elahe Daraei | Soil physics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Elahe Daraei |  Soil physics |  Best Researcher Award

Soil science at  Bu-Ali Sina University,  Iran

Dr. Elahe Daraei is a Ph.D. candidate specializing in Soil Resource Management, with a focus on soil physics. Her research investigates fluid flow and transport in porous media and complex systems through theoretical modeling and numerical simulation.

Publication profile:

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Soil Physics
    Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
    Expected Graduation: September 2024
    Thesis: Effect of natural biochar and nanoparticles on the physico-mechanical properties, solute transport, and photosynthetic indices and plant transpiration.
  • M.Sc. in Soil Physics
    Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
    September 2015 – September 2018
    Thesis: Several years’ effect of nanoparticles on solute transport and some soil physical properties.
  • B.Sc. in Soil Science
    Malayer University, Malayer, Iran
    February 2011 – February 2015

Research Contributions:

Dr. Daraei has published several articles, including:

  • Impact of natural biochar on soil water retention capacity and quinoa plant growth in different soil textures (2024, Soil and Tillage Research).
  • Effect of oxide nanoparticles on soil water retention curve and soil tensile strength (2023, Pedosphere).
  • Long-term effect of magnesium and iron nanoparticles on solute transport in saturated condition (2021, Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science).

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Impact of natural biochar on soil water retention capacity and quinoa plant growth in different soil textures
    Daraei, E., Bayat, H., Gregory, A.S.
    Soil and Tillage Research, 2024, 244, 106281.
  • Long-term effect of magnesium and iron nanoparticles on solute transport in saturated condition
    Daraei, E., Bayat, H., Zamani, P., Gregory, A.S.
    Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 2022, 68(10), pp. 1430–1442.

 

 

Amin Gholizad | Soil | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Amin Gholizad | Soil |  Best Researcher Award

Civil Engineering Department at  University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran

Amin Gholizad Professor of Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

Profile:

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Structural Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology, 2002-2007
    Thesis: Vibration Control for Fatigue Damage Mitigation in Steel Jacket Platforms
    Supervisor: Dr. Golafshani A. A.
  • M.Sc. in Structural Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology, 2000-2002
    Thesis: Seismic Ductility of Bridges Piers
    Supervisor: Dr. Moghaddam H.
  • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology, 1996-2000

Administrative Positions:

  • Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili (UMA), 2018-2021
  • Research Deputy of Faculty of Engineering, UMA, 2012-2018
  • Director of Civil Engineering Department, UMA, 2009-2012

Work Experience:

  • Namvaran Consulting Engineers
    2006-2007
    South Pars Offshore Platforms Basic Design
  • Amid Engineering and Development Company
    2004-2006
    Salman Offshore Tripods Assessment and Rehabilitation
  • GH-Niroo Consulting Engineers Company
    2000-2004
    Analysis and Design of Offshore Structures

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 305
    • Since 2019: 193
  • h-index: 9
    • Since 2019: 7
  • i10-index: 9
    • Since 2019: 6

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Friction damper for vibration control in offshore steel jacket platforms
    • Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 97
  2. Structural reliability of offshore platforms considering fatigue damage and different failure scenarios
    • Journal: Ocean Engineering
    • Year: 2012
    • Citations: 37
  3. A proposed procedure for progressive collapse analysis of common steel building structures to blast loading
    • Journal: KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 30
  4. Reliability-based design of tuned mass damper using Monte Carlo simulation under artificial earthquake records
    • Journal: International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 18
  5. A modified index for damage detection of structures using improved reduction system method
    • Journal: Smart Structures and Systems
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 13
  6. Two-dimensional continuous wavelet transform method for multidamage detection of space structures
    • Journal: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 12
  7. Friction damper dynamic performance in seismically excited knee-braced steel frames
    • Journal: International Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 12
  8. Passive devices for wave-induced vibration control in offshore steel jacket platforms
    • Journal: Scientia Iranica
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 12
  9. Passive vibration control for fatigue damage mitigation in steel jacket platforms
    • Journal: International Journal of Engineering
    • Year: 2008
    • Citations: 11
  10. Buried concrete structure under blast loading
    • Journal: Journal of Advanced Defense Science & Technology
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 8

 

 

 

Saeid Hojati | Soil Properties | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Saeid Hojati |  Soil Properties |  Best Researcher Award

Academic Member at  Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz,  Iran

Prof. Saeid Hojati is a distinguished Full Professor in the Department of Soil Science at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science from Isfahan University of Technology, where he researched the distribution and stability of fibrous clay minerals in central Iran and Zagros regions. His M.Sc. focused on the residual effects of organic amendments on soil microbial activities. Prof. Hojati has held several key positions, including Head of the Soil Science Department and Dean Assistant for Postgraduate and Academic Affairs. He is actively involved in editorial boards of notable journals such as the Journal of Agricultural Engineering and the Journal of Soil Science Society of Iran. His research interests encompass digital soil mapping, spatial variability of soil properties, and the interactions of clay minerals with pollutants. Prof. Hojati’s contributions to soil science have earned him numerous accolades, including being named Distinguished Professor for Educational Affairs and Top Researcher in Khuzestan Province. He has participated in international fellowships in Canada and Spain, and his expertise extends to advanced laboratory techniques and software for soil analysis.

Profile:

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Soil Science (Genesis and Classification of Soils), Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
    Thesis: Distribution pattern, genesis, and stability of fibrous clay minerals in soils and Tertiary sediments in central Iran and Zagros regions.
  • M.Sc. in Soil Science (Soil Biochemistry), Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
    Thesis: Effects of organic amendments on microbial biomass and enzyme activities in calcareous soil.
  • B.Sc. in Soil Science, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Positions Held 🏛️

  • Full Professor, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (January 2023 – Present)
  • Head of Soil Science Department, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (February 2020 – Present)
  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Soil Science Society of Iran (October 2021 – Present)
  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (October 2023 – Present)
  • Dean Assistant for Postgraduate and Academic Affairs, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (November 2016 – March 2019)
  • Associate Professor, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (October 2015 – January 2023)

Memberships 🤝

  • Iranian Society of Soil Science (Since 2014)
  • Iranian Society of Mineralogy and Crystallography (Since 2009)
  • Clay Minerals Society (2010-2011)
  • Soil Science Society of America (2005-2006)

Honors and Awards 🏆

  • Distinguished Professor for Educational Affairs, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (2020)
  • Top Researcher, Khuzestan Province, Agriculture and Natural Resources (2019)
  • Distinguished Top Researcher, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz (2016)
  • Distinguished Ph.D. Thesis, Isfahan University of Technology (2012)

Teaching Experience 📚

  • Undergraduate Courses: Soil Survey, Geomorphology, Soils of Arid and Semi-Arid Areas, Soil Genesis and Classification, Land Evaluation, Introduction to Soil Science
  • Graduate Courses: Digital Soil Mapping, Geostatistics, Soil Geomorphology, Advanced Topics in Soil Genesis, Optical Mineralogy, Methods and Tools in Management of Soil Resources

Research Interests 🔬

  • Spatial variability of soil properties
  • Digital soil mapping and morphometric analysis
  • Effects of land use on soil quality
  • Interactions of clay minerals with pollutants
  • Paleoclimate interpretation of clay minerals
  • Application of stable isotope techniques
  • Dust particle origin determination using remote sensing

Citation Metrics 📊

  • Total Citations: 800
  • Citations Since 2019: 546
  • h-index: 15
  • h-index Since 2019: 11
  • i10-index: 19
  • i10-index Since 2019: 14

Publication Top Notes:

  • Characteristics of dust deposited along a transect between central Iran and the Zagros Mountains
    S Hojati, H Khademi, AF Cano, A Landi
    Catena 88 (1), 27-36 (2012)
    Citations: 109
  • Kinetics and thermodynamics of lead adsorption from aqueous solutions onto Iranian sepiolite and zeolite
    F Sharifipour, S Hojati, A Landi, A Faz Cano
    International Journal of Environmental Research 9 (3), 1001-1010 (2015)
    Citations: 80
  • Total and labile forms of soil organic carbon as affected by land use change in southwestern Iran
    DS Geraei, S Hojati, A Landi, AF Cano
    Geoderma Regional 7 (1), 29-37 (2016)
    Citations: 74
  • Enhanced hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous solution using a sepiolite-stabilized zero-valent iron nanocomposite: impact of operational parameters and artificial neural …
    AR Esfahani, S Hojati, A Azimi, M Farzadian, A Khataee
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 49, 172-182 (2015)
    Citations: 57
  • Adsorption of Cr (VI) onto micro-and nanoparticles of palygorskite in aqueous solutions: Effects of pH and humic acid
    AA Rouhaninezhad, S Hojati, MN Masir
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 206, 111247 (2020)
    Citations: 49
  • Kinetics and thermodynamics of zinc removal from a metal-plating wastewater by adsorption onto an Iranian sepiolite
    S Hojati, A Landi
    International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 12, 203-210 (2015)
    Citations: 32
  • Reductive removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution using sepiolite-stabilized zero-valent iron nanoparticles: Process optimization and kinetic studies
    AR Esfahani, S Hojati, A Azimi, L Alidokht, A Khataee, M Farzadian
    Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 31, 630-638 (2014)
    Citations: 32
  • Thermal behavior of a natural sepiolite from Northeastern Iran
    S Hojati, H Khademi
    Journal of Sciences, Islamic Republic of Iran 24 (2), 129-134 (2013)
    Citations: 27
  • Effects of sepiolite nanoparticles on the kinetics of Pb and Cu removal from aqueous solutions and their immobilization in columns with different soil textures
    S Alvani, S Hojati, A Landi
    Geoderma 350, 19-28 (2019)
    Citations: 25
  • Enzyme activities and microbial biomass carbon in a soil amended with organic and inorganic fertilizers.
    S Hojati, F Nourbakhsh
    American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 4, 179-186 (2006)
    Citations: 21
  • Physicochemical and mineralogical characteristics of dust particles deposited in Ahvaz city
    B Karimian, A Landi, S Hojati, J Ahadian
    Iranian Journal of Soil and Water Research 47 (1), 159-173 (2016)
    Citations: 20
  • Genesis and distribution of palygorskite in Iranian soils and sediments
    S Hojati, H Khademi
    Developments in Clay Science 3, 201-218 (2011)
    Citations: 20
  • Effect of Raw and NH4+-enriched Zeolite on Nitrogen Uptake by Wheat and Nitrogen Leaching in Soils with Different Textures
    N Mehrab, M Chorom, S Hojati
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 47 (10), 1306-1316 (2016)
    Citations: 19

 

Mucahit Coskun | Soil Geography | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Mucahit Coskun |  Soil Geography |  Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. at  Karabuk University,  Turkey

Mücahit Coşkun is a Professor at Karabük University, specializing in Geography with a focus on physical geography, meteorological hazards, and forest ecology. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography Education from Gazi University, where his research centered on project-based learning approaches in geography teaching. Coşkun’s academic interests include climate analysis, vegetation geography, agroecological zoning, and forest fire ecology. In addition to his teaching and research roles, he has served as the Vice Rector of Karabük University and has held various administrative positions, including Associate Professor and Dean Assistant. His work contributes significantly to understanding and managing natural disasters, forest ecosystems, and environmental processes.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Geography Education, Gazi University, Turkey (2004)
    • Thesis: Project-Based Learning Approach in Geography Teaching
  • M.Sc. in Geography Education, Gazi University, Turkey (2000)
    • Thesis: Evaluation of Teaching Processes in Geography According to Student Opinions
  • B.Sc. in Social Sciences Education, Gazi University, Turkey (1998)

Experience:

  • Vice Rector, Karabük University (June 2019 – August 2023)
  • Professor, Karabük University (August 2017 – Present)
  • Associate Professor, Karabük University (January 2009 – January 2014)
    • Additional Role: Dean Assistant
  • Lecturer, Karabük University

Research Focus:

Mücahit Coşkun specializes in physical geography, including meteorological hazards, climate analysis, vegetation geography, and forestry. His research interests encompass agroecological zoning, forest ecosystems, hydrology, forest fire ecology, and natural disaster management.

Citation:

  • Total Quotes (All): 1103
  • Total Quotes (From 2019 to today): 539
  • h-index (All): 18
  • h-index (From 2019 to today): 12
  • i10-index (All): 21
  • i10-index (From 2019 to today): 18

Publication Top Notes:

  • High School Students’ Metaphors (Mental Images) About the Concept of “Climate”
    • Citations: 117
    • Year: Not provided
  • Project-Based Learning Approach in Geography Education
    • Citations: 101
    • Year: 2004
    • Note: Unpublished Doctoral Thesis, Gazi University Institute of Educational Sciences
  • Gifted Students’ Attitudes Towards Environment: A Case Study from Turkey
    • Citations: 81
    • Journal: African Journal of Agricultural Research
    • Year: 2011
  • Project Approach in Geography Teaching
    • Citations: 78
    • Journal: Ahi Evran University Kirsehir Faculty of Education Journal
    • Year: 2004
  • Secondary School Students’ Achievement Motivation Towards Geography Lessons
    • Citations: 61
    • Journal: Archives of Applied Science Research
    • Year: 2011
  • Geography Teacher Candidates’ Metacognitive Awareness Levels: A Case Study from Turkey
    • Citations: 55
    • Journal: Archives of Applied Science Research
    • Year: 2011
  • The Effects of a Problem-Solving Training Program on Problem-Solving Skills and Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills of Children Attending Kindergarten
    • Citations: 52
    • Year: 2016
    • Note: Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Gazi University Institute of Educational Sciences
  • Misconceptions About Humidity in Geography Teaching and Suggestions for Their Elimination
    • Citations: 49
    • Journal: Gazi University Gazi Faculty of Education Journal
    • Year: 2003
  • Observation of Students’ Earthquake Perceptions by Means of Phenomenographic Analysis (Primary Education 7th Grade–Turkey)
    • Citations: 45
    • Journal: International Journal of the Physical Sciences
    • Year: 2010
  • Changes in Türkiye’s Recent Foreign Trade
    • Citations: 36
    • Journal: Gazi University Gazi Faculty of Education Journal
    • Year: 2004
  • Attitudes of Trade Vocational High School Students Towards Geography Course (Elbistan Example)
    • Citations: 32
    • Journal: Çankırı Karatekin University Social Sciences Institute Journal
    • Year: 2010
  • Collaborative Learning in Geography Teaching
    • Citations: 28
    • Journal: Kastamonu Education Journal
    • Year: 2004
  • Effects of Natural Environmental Conditions on Floods in the Lower Part of Aksu Valley (Giresun)
    • Citations: 22
    • Journal: Gazi Turkiyat
    • Year: 2010
  • The Analysis of High School Students’ Perceptions Towards “Environment” Concept
    • Citations: 21
    • Journal: African Journal of Agricultural Research
    • Year: 2010
  • Geography Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions Towards the “Greenhouse Effect”
    • Citations: 20
    • Year: 2011
  • June 19, 2004 Çubuk-Sünlü (Ankara) Tornado Incident
    • Citations: 20
    • Journal: Journal of Eastern Geography
    • Year: 2019
  • Wildfire Susceptibility Mapping Using Five Boosting Machine Learning Algorithms: The Case Study of the Mediterranean Region of Turkey
    • Citations: 19
    • Journal: Advances in Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2022
  • Fundamental Pollutants in the European Union (EU) Countries and Their Effects on Turkey
    • Citations: 18
    • Journal: Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences
    • Year: 2011
  • From the Black Sea Coast to the Inland: Climate Parameters of the Kastamonu Surroundings
    • Citations: 12
    • Journal: The Journal of Social Science
    • Year: 2017