Prerna Sharma | Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.  Prerna Sharma | Plants | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut,  India

Dr. Prerna Sharma is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Basic Science at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut (U.P.), India. With over 27 years of teaching and research experience, she has made significant contributions to the fields of Approximation Theory, Operator Theory, Bio-mathematics, Numerical Methods, Operational Research, and Engineering Mathematics. Dr. Sharma holds a Ph.D. in Approximation Theory (2004), and her academic journey also includes an M.Sc. (Mathematics) with University Topper honors, a B.Sc. in PCM (First Division), and an M.Tech. in Information Technology. She has served as the Head of the Department for more than 12 years, demonstrating exceptional leadership and administrative skills.

Profile:

Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Approximation Theory, 2004

  • M.Sc. (Mathematics), First Division, University Topper

  • B.Sc. (PCM), First Division

  • M.Tech. (Information Technology)

Teaching & Administrative Experience:

With over 27 years of experience in teaching and research, Dr. Prerna Sharma currently serves as a Professor of Mathematics. She has also held the position of Head of the Department for over 12 years, demonstrating significant leadership and academic management.

Research Areas:

  • Approximation and Operator Theory

  • Bio-mathematics

  • Numerical Methods

  • Operational Research

  • Engineering Mathematics

Research Contributions:

  • Research Papers: 50

  • Books: 7

  • Book Chapters: 14

  • Conference Proceedings: 34

  • FDP/Workshops Attended: 30

  • Conference/FDP/Workshops Organized: 10 (as Convener and Organizing Secretary)

  • Guest Lectures/Invited Talks: 16

Research Projects:

Dr. Sharma received a major research project from the National Board of Higher Mathematics (Gov. of India), lasting for three years.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 454

  • Citations Since 2020: 239

  • h-index: 11 (Overall), 9 (Since 2020)

  • i10-index: 12 (Overall), 8 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Bézier variant of a new Durrmeyer type operators
    V Gupta, P Maheshwari, Rivista di Matematica della Universita di Parma 7, 9-21 (2003)
    Citations: 56

  • Approximation by q Baskakov-Beta-Stancu operators
    P Maheshwari, D Sharma, Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo 61, 297-305 (2012)
    Citations: 27

  • On modified Srivastava-Gupta operators
    P Maheshwari, Filomat 29 (6), 1173-1177 (2015)
    Citations: 25

  • On Baskakov-Szasz type operators
    V Gupta, P Maheshwari, Kyungpook Mathematical Journal 43 (3), 315-325 (2003)
    Citations: 25

  • A supply chain management for chemical industry for deteriorating items with warehouses using genetic algorithm
    AS Yadav, P Sharma, A Swami, G Pandey, Selforganizology 5 (1-2), 1-9 (2018)
    Citations: 24

  • Proteomic analysis of outer membrane proteins of Edwardsiella tarda
    G Kumar, P Sharma, G Rathore, D Bisht, U Sengupta, Journal of Applied Microbiology 108 (6), 2214-2221 (2010)
    Citations: 23

  • Development of multiple linear regression model for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) removal efficiency of different sewage treatment technologies in Delhi, India
    P Sharma, S Sood, SK Mishra, Sustainable Water Resources Management 6, 1-13 (2020)
    Citations: 22

  • Analysis of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization for warehouse with supply chain management in inventory control
    AS Yadav, P Maheshwari, A Swami, International Journal of Computer Applications 145 (5), 10-17 (2016)
    Citations: 20

  • Analysis of six stages supply chain management in inventory optimization for warehouse with artificial bee colony algorithm using genetic algorithm
    AS Yadav, P Maheshwari, A Swami, A Garg, Selforganizology 4 (3), 41-51 (2017)
    Citations: 19

  • Soft computing optimization of two warehouse inventory model with genetic algorithm
    AS Yadav, P Maheshwari, A Swami, G Kher, Asian Journal of Mathematics and Computer Research 19 (4), 214-223 (2017)
    Citations: 16

  • Modelling and analysis of supply chain management for deteriorating items with genetic algorithm and PSO
    AS Yadav, P Maheshwari Sharma, A Garg, A Swami, G Kher, International Journal of Applied and Innovative Engineering and Management 6 (6), 86-107 (2017)
    Citations: 15

  • Approximation with certain Post-Widder operators
    V Gupta, P Maheshwari, Publications De L’institut Mathematique 105 (119), 131-136 (2019)
    Citations: 10

  • Design of ciprofloxacin impregnated dietary fiber psyllium-moringa gum-alginate network hydrogels via green approach for use in gastro-retentive drug delivery system
    B Singh, V Sharma, M Mohan, P Sharma, K Ram, Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre 29, 100345 (2023)
    Citations: 9

  • Spatial growth and instability analysis of area, production and yield of sugarcane in India
    JK B. Singh, P. Sharma, P. Arya, C.K. Singh, Economic Affairs 66 (2), 245-252 (2021)
    Citations: 9

  • A comparative study of sewerage treatment plants with different technologies in the vicinity of Chandigarh City
    P Sharma, RK Khitoliya, S Kumar, IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology 5, 113-121 (2013)
    Citations: 9

  • An inverse result in simultaneous approximation by modified Beta operators
    P Maheshwari, Georgian Mathematics Journal 13 (2), 297-306 (2006)
    Citations: 9

  • Development of dietary fibers moringa-sterculia gum hydrogel for drug delivery applications
    B Singh, V Sharma, A Kumar, M Mohan, R Kumar, A Kumari, P Sharma, Food Hydrocolloids for Health 2, 100095 (2022)
    Citations: 8

  • Smart Bike Security System
    N Kumar, J Aggarwal, C Sachdeva, P Sharma, M Gaur, International Journal of Education and Science Research Review 2 (2), 28-32 (2015)
    Citations: 8

  • Saturation theorem for the combinations of modified beta operators in Lp-spaces
    P Maheshwari, Applied Mathematics E-Notes 7 (2007), 32-37 (2007)
    Citations: 8

  • Approximation properties of certain q-genuine Szasz operators
    P Maheshwari, Complex Analysis and Operator Theory 12 (7), 27-36 (2018)
    Citations: 7

 

 

Gaofeng Wang | Plant Communications | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr  Gaofeng Wang | Plant Communications |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, China

Dr. Gaofeng Wang is an Associate Professor at the College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, where he has been a faculty member since earning his Ph.D. in Agronomy from China Agricultural University in 2014. His research focuses on plant-nematode interactions and the development of environmentally friendly control technologies for nematodes. He has published 31 research papers in renowned journals and holds 12 patents. Dr. Wang actively collaborates with international researchers and serves as a review editor for prestigious scientific journals.

 

Publication Profile

Academic Background:

Gaofeng Wang obtained his Ph.D. in Agronomy from China Agricultural University in 2014 and subsequently joined the College of Plant Science & Technology at Huazhong Agricultural University. His research focuses on the interaction mechanisms of plant-nematodes and green control technologies for plant nematodes.

Research Contributions:

Dr. Wang has published 31 research papers in prestigious journals such as Nucleic Acids Research, New Phytologist, and Molecular Plant Pathology. He has a citation index of 241 and an h-index of 10. His innovative research has led to the identification of novel root exudate compounds, discovery of unique chaperone systems in nematophagous fungi, and significant insights into nematode feeding site development.

Publications and Patents:

He has authored two books on nematode diseases and plant quarantine and holds 12 patents. He serves as a review editor for Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology and Frontiers in Plant Science.

Publication Top Notes

  • Pepper root exudate alleviates cucumber root-knot nematode infection by recruiting a rhizobacterium
    Plant Communications
    September 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.xplc.2024.101139
    Contributors: Tian Tian, Godelieve Gheysen, Tina Kyndt, Chenmi Mo, Xueqiong Xiao, Yanyan Lv, Haibo Long, Gaofeng Wang, Yannong Xiao
  • Morphological characterization reveals new insights into giant cell development of Meloidogyne graminicola on rice
    Planta
    March 2022
    DOI: 10.1007/s00425-022-03852-z
    Contributors: Yongrui Niu, Liying Xiao, Janice de Almeida-Engler, Godelieve Gheysen, Deliang Peng, Xueqiong Xiao, Wenkun Huang, Gaofeng Wang, Yannong Xiao
  • Endophytic Metarhizium anisopliae is a potential biocontrol agent against wheat Fusarium head blight caused by Fusarium graminearum
    Journal of Plant Pathology
    August 6, 2021
    DOI: 10.1007/s42161-021-00866-6
    Contributors: Qiuyan Hao, Dosouky Mohammad Dosouky Albaghdady, Yannong Xiao, Xueqiong Xiao, Chenmi Mo, Tian Tian, Gaofeng Wang
  • Plasmodesmata play pivotal role in sucrose supply to Meloidogyne graminicola-caused giant cells in rice
    Molecular Plant Pathology
    May 2021
    DOI: 10.1111/mpp.13042
    Contributors: Li-he Xu, Li-ying Xiao, Yan-nong Xiao, De-liang Peng, Xue-qiong Xiao, Wen-kun Huang, Godelieve Gheysen, Gao-feng Wang
  • Dihydroxyacetone of wheat root exudates serves as an attractant for Heterodera avenae
    PLOS ONE
    July 23, 2020
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236317
    Contributors: Gaofeng Wang, Sergio Saia, Yunhe Wang, Hazem Abdelnabby, Xueqiong Xiao, Wenkun Huang, Deliang Peng, Yannong Xiao
  • Endophytic Bacillus velezensis strain B-36 is a potential biocontrol agent against lotus rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum
    Journal of Applied Microbiology
    April 2020
    DOI: 10.1111/jam.14542
    Contributors: G.F. Wang, J.F. Meng, T. Tian, X.Q. Xiao, B. Zhang, Y.N. Xiao

 

Thiyagarajan T | Plant | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Thiyagarajan T | Plant |  Best Researcher Award

Research Associate |  ICAR- IIRr |  India

Dr. Thiyagarajan Thulasinathan is committed to exploring various facets of natural science and applying his expertise to benefit society. His passion lies in utilizing scientific knowledge to serve the community and contribute to sustainable development.

Publication profile

Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. (Agricultural Biotechnology) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2016-2021) – 87.40%
  • M.Sc. (Agricultural Biotechnology) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2008-2010) – 83.90%
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2004-2008) – 83.00%

Work Experience:

  • Research Associate, ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad (2022-2023)
  • Contract Scientist and Research Associate-III, ICAR-National Institute of Plant Biotechnology (NIPB), New Delhi (2021-2022)
  • Research Fellow, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea (2011-2015)
  • Senior Research Fellow, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2011)

Key Research Contributions:

  • Development of genome-edited rice plants with resistance to rice blast
  • Genetic fidelity testing for various crops including banana, potato, and sugarcane
  • Pioneered research on developing multiple stress-tolerant rice varieties through marker-assisted backcross breeding (MABB)

Training Programs Attended:

  • Gene Editing & Technology Management in Agriculture, NAARM (2023)
  • Application of Bioinformatics in Accelerating Agricultural Research, NAARM (2023)
  • Genetic Fidelity Testing, ICAR-NIPB (2022)

Awards and Recognitions:

  • Dr. S. Robin Memorial Award for Best Ph.D. Thesis in Rice Molecular Biology (2024)
  • Best Ph.D. Thesis Award, ITAHAS-2023 (2023)
  • Young Scientist Award, Global Challenges of Food and Agriculture (2023)
  • Multiple awards for poster presentations and research excellence between 2010-2019

Research Work Experience:

Focused on plant biotechnology, especially rice molecular biology, and multiple stress tolerance. He standardized protocols for somatic embryogenesis, developed rice lines resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses, and conducted extensive phenotypic screenings for resistance traits.

Ph.D. Research: Developed multiple stress-tolerant versions of rice variety CO 51 through Genomics-Assisted Breeding. Developed rice lines resistant to drought, salinity, submergence, phosphorus starvation, and various diseases using QTLs/genes.

Research Metrics:

  • Citations: 108 (by 105 documents)
  • Publications: 10
  • h-index: 4

Publication top notes

  • Genetic Enhancement of Blast and Bacterial Leaf Blight Resistance in Rice Variety CO 51 through Marker-Assisted Selection
    Subburaj, S., Thulasinathan, T., Sakthivel, V., Swaminathan, M., Muthurajan, R.
    Agriculture (Switzerland), 2024, 14(5), 693
  • Unveiling the Distribution of Free and Bound Phenolic Acids, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins, and Proanthocyanidins in Pigmented and Non-Pigmented Rice Genotypes
    Avinash, G., Sharma, N., Prasad, K.R., Pagidipala, N., Thulasinathan, T.
    Frontiers in Plant Science, 2024, 15, 1324825
  • Plant Stomata: An Unrealized Possibility in Plant Defense against Invading Pathogens and Stress Tolerance
    Meddya, S., Meshram, S., Sarkar, D., Savani, A.K., Thulasinathan, T.
    Plants, 2023, 12(19), 3380
  • Marker Assisted Introgression of Resistance Genes and Phenotypic Evaluation Enabled Identification of Durable and Broad-Spectrum Blast Resistance in Elite Rice Cultivar, CO 51
    Thulasinathan, T., Ayyenar, B., Kambale, R., Swaminathan, M., Muthurajan, R.
    Genes, 2023, 14(3), 719
  • Development of Biotic Stress Resistant Version of CO 51 Rice Cultivar through Marker Assisted Introgression of Major Genes, Pi9 and Xa21
    Subburaj, S., Thulasinathan, T., Viswabharathy, S., Manonmani, S., Raveendran, M.
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2023, 14(3), pp. 1035–1043
  • Harnessing Parent-Offspring Regression Analysis to Develop High-Yielding Submergence Tolerant Lines of Oryza sativa L.
    Viswabharathy, S., Thulasinathan, T., Subburaj, S., Kalaimagal, T., Raveendran, M.
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2023, 14(2), pp. 675–686
  • Current Status of Bioinformatics Resources of Small Millets
    Thulasinathan, T., Jain, P., Yadav, A.K., Sevanthi, A.M., Solanke, A.U.
    Omics of Climate Resilient Small Millets, 2022, pp. 221–234
  • Evaluation of Blast Resistance Genes Pi9 and Pi54 in Rice Against Local Isolates of Tamil Nadu
    Thulasinathan, T., Kambale, R., Ayyenar, B., Manonmani, S., Muthurajan, R.
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2020, 11(4), pp. 1153–1158
  • Pyramiding QTLs Controlling Tolerance Against Drought, Salinity, and Submergence in Rice through Marker Assisted Breeding
    Muthu, V., Abbai, R., Nallathambi, J., Ayyenar, B., Muthurajan, R.
    PLoS ONE, 2020, 15(1), e0227421
  • Limited Addition of the 6-Arm β-1,2-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) Residue Facilitates the Formation of the Largest N-Glycan in Plants
    Yoo, J.Y., Ko, K.S., Seo, H.-K., Lee, S.Y., Lee, K.O.
    Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2015, 290(27), pp. 16560–16572