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

 

 

Btissam ZOUBI | Plant Pathology | AgriExcellence Award

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Dr. Btissam ZOUBI | Plant Pathology | AgriExcellence Award

Dr of sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco

Dr. Zoubi Btissam is an expert in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nematology, and Phytochemistry. She is known for her synthesis skills, rigor, organization, and teamwork abilities. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Plant Protection at the Faculty of Science Dhar El Mahraz of Fez and the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Marrakech. Her ongoing research focuses on phytoparasitic nematodes associated with citrus in Morocco, specifically Tylenchulus semipenetrans, encompassing their identification, distribution, and biological control. Dr. Btissam holds a Master’s degree in Biodiversity Management and Conservation and a Bachelor’s degree in Microbial Biotechnology, both from the Faculty of Science Dhar El Mahraz.

Profile:

Educational Background 🎓:

  • 2023-2024: PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Plant Protection, Faculty of Science Dhar El Mahraz of Fez (USMBA) – Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Marrakech (UCA)
  • Since 2018-2019: Ongoing PhD in Biology on Phytoparasitic Nematodes Associated with Citrus in Morocco: Identification, Distribution, and Biological Control of Tylenchulus semipenetrans, Faculty of Science Dhar El Mahraz of Fez (USMBA) – Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Marrakech (UCA)
  • 2016-2018: Master’s Degree in Biodiversity Management and Conservation, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques (FST), Fez
  • 2015-2016: Bachelor’s Degree in Microbial Biotechnology, Faculty of Science Dhar El Mahraz (FSDM), Fez
  • 2012-2013: Scientific Baccalaureate, Physical Sciences Option, Fez

Professional Experience 🏢:

  • June 2024: Jury member for end-of-studies projects in Agricultural Microbiology Techniques, Technological Activity in Microbiology, and Applied Microbiology
  • February – June 2018: Internship at the Laboratory of Physiopathology, Nutrition, and Environment, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Fez
  • July 2017: Internship at the Integrated Crop Production Research Unit (PIC), INRA-Agadir
  • August 2016: Internship at the Microbiology and Serology Laboratory, UHC Fez
  • August 2015: Internship at the Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, UHC Fez

Research Interests:

  • Phytoparasitic Nematodes 🪱
  • Mycorrhizae and Citrus 🍊
  • Microbial Biotechnology 🦠
  • Phytochemistry 🌿
  • Climate Change Adaptation 🌍

Publication Top Notes:

  • ZOUBI, B., et al. (2022). Occurrence and Geographic Distribution of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes Associated with Citrus in Morocco and Their Interaction with Soil Patterns. Life, 12(5), 637.
  • ZOUBI, B., et al. (2023). Eco-friendly management of the citrus nematode Tylenchulus semipenetrans using some aromatic and medicinal plants. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 56(1), 66-86.
  • ZOUBI, B., et al. (2023). The efficiency of Thymus vulgaris against citrus nematode Tylenchulus semipenetrans. Journal of Analytical Sciences and Applied Biotechnology, 5(1), 5-1.
  • ZOUBI, B., et al. (2024). Citrus rootstocks vs. nematodes; A battle for resistance against Tylenchulus semipenetrans. Scientia Horticulturae, 331, 113115.
  • BENKEBBOURA, A., et al. (2023). Field inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improves quality attributes and yield of melon (Cucumis melo). Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 1-17.
  • AKACHOUD, O., et al. (2022). Mycorrhizal inoculation improves the quality and productivity of essential oil distilled from three aromatic and medicinal plants: Thymus satureioides, Thymus pallidus, and Lavandula dentata. Agronomy, 12(9), 2223.
  • EL BARNOSSI, A., et al. (2022). Tangerine, Pomegranate, and Banana Peels: A Promising Environmentally Friendly Bioorganic Fertilizers for Seed Germination and Cultivation of Pisum sativum L. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 13(8), 3611-3627.
  • Krif, G., et al. (2024). Potential Effects of Nematophagous Fungi Against Meloidogyne javanica Infection of Tomato Plants Under in vitro and in vivo Conditions. Journal of Crop Health, 1-11.