Ketema Tulu | Soil | Best Industrial Research Award

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Dr. Ketema Tulu | Soil | Best Industrial Research Award

Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Ethiopia

📚 Dr. Ketema Tafess Tulu is an Associate Professor specializing in Microbial Genomics, with a strong academic and research background in pharmaceutical and microbial sciences. His work focuses on genomic characterization, microbial diversity, and the application of genomic tools in health and environmental microbiology. He actively contributes to national and international scientific communities through research, publication, and collaboration.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Microbial Genomics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2020)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Vaccinology, Pasteur Institute, France (2013)

  • M.Sc. in Tropical & Infectious Diseases, Addis Ababa University (2010)

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Addis Ababa University (2006)

🎖 Awards & Recognition:

  • The Hong Kong Fellowship Award (2016–2019)

  • Certificate of Outstanding Graduate, Addis Ababa University (2010 & 2006)

  • Vaccinology Scholarship – Pasteur Institute, Paris (2013)

📚 Professional Appointments:

  • Director, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, ASTU (2021–present)

  • Vice Director, Research & Publication, Arsi University (2015–2016)

  • Vice Dean, Research & Community Service, Arsi University (2014–2015)

  • Department Head, Veterinary Sciences, Gondar University (2007–2008)

🔬 Research Projects (Selected):

  • EpiGen-Ethiopia: Co-PI – Scalable pathogen genomic epidemiology (2023–2028)

  • Bioprospecting Streptomyces: PI – Antibiotic-producing bacteria (2022–2025)

  • Metal Nanoparticles & Indigenous Plants: PI – Antimicrobial and antimalarial studies (2022–2023)

  • TB Diagnostic Innovation: Co-PI – Drug-resistant tuberculosis validation (2016–2019)

🧪 Laboratory & Institutional Development:

  • Led establishment of Microbiology & Natural Product Labs at ASTU

  • Chair of capacity building for the EDCF project in collaboration with Seoul National University

  • Coordinated procurement for 12 research labs under ASTU’s Pharmaceutical Science Institute

🌍 Membership & Editorial Roles:

  • Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Technology and Innovative Knowledge

  • Member of Ethiopian Society of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Ethiopian Medical Association, and Ethiopian Veterinary Association

Citation:

  • Total Citations: 626 (by 605 documents)

  • Total Documents: 28

  • h-index: 12

Publication Top Notes:

  • Bioprospecting secondary metabolites with antimicrobial properties from soil bacteria in high-temperature ecosystems
    Microbial Cell Factories, 2024-12-19.
    DOI: 10.1186/s12934-024-02589-6

  • Diversity of culturable bacterial isolates and their potential as antimicrobial agents against human pathogens from Afar region, Ethiopia
    Microbiology Spectrum, 2024-11-05.
    DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01810-24

  • Genetic mechanisms of co-emergence of INH-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains during the standard course of antituberculosis therapy
    Microbiology Spectrum, 2024-03-11.
    DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02133-23

  • Evaluation of the effect of therapeutic durations on small ruminant bacterial pneumonia
    BMC Veterinary Research, 2024-02-24.
    DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-03917-z

  • Isolation and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Bacterial Pathogens from Community-Acquired Pneumonia at Adama Hospital Medical College, Adama, Ethiopia
    Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2024-01.
    DOI: 10.1155/2024/8710163

  • Review on Desirable Microbial Phytases as a Poultry Feed Additive: Their Sources, Production, Enzymatic Evaluation, Market Size, and Regulation
    International Journal of Microbiology, 2024-01.
    DOI: 10.1155/2024/9400374

  • Citric Acid Catalyst-Assisted Bioactive Glass with Hydrogen Peroxide for In Vitro Bioactivity and Biodegradability Using Sol-Gel Method
    International Journal of Biomaterials, 2023-10-27.
    DOI: 10.1155/2023/9911205

  • Spatiotemporal Distribution of Tuberculosis in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia: A Hotspot Analysis
    Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2023-09.
    DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8090437

  • Identification of serotypes of Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida from pneumonic cases of sheep and goats and their antimicrobial sensitivity profiles in Borana and Arsi zones, Ethiopia
    Scientific Reports, 2023-06-02.
    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36026-2

 

Jianling Fan | Soil Fertility | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Jianling Fan |  Soil Fertility | Best Researcher Award

Professor at School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, China

Prof. Dr. Jianling Fan is a Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Dr. Fan has a strong research background in soil carbon and nitrogen transformation, ecosystem carbon cycle modelling, and environmental effects. He worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2014-2017) and became a full professor at Nanjing University in 2018. Dr. Fan has made significant contributions to soil science, receiving over 3,300 citations and being named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in 2023-2024.

Profile:

Academic & Professional Background 🎓

Prof. Dr. Jianling Fan holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He completed his NSERC Post-doctoral Research Fellowship at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2014-2017). Since 2018, he has served as a full professor at Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology. His research primarily focuses on soil carbon and nitrogen transformations and ecosystem carbon cycle modelling. He was named among the Top 2% Scientists globally by Stanford University in 2023-2024.

Research Interests 🌍

  1. Soil Carbon & Nitrogen Transformation: Studying their environmental impacts, particularly related to greenhouse gas emissions.

  2. Ecosystem Carbon Cycle Modelling: Focused on improving carbon cycle estimations for large-scale agricultural systems.

Research Contributions & Achievements 🌿

  • Research Projects: Completed 9 research projects (5 as Principal Investigator and 4 as main researcher), with 3 ongoing projects.

  • Citations: 3389 citations with an H-index of 32 (Google Scholar).

  • Publications: Authored 52 SCI journal articles and 26 in CNKI (Chinese).

  • Patents: Holder of 7 Chinese patents.

  • Books: Published various books related to soil science and carbon cycling.

Consultancy & Collaborations 🤝

Prof. Dr. Fan collaborates extensively with scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and many research institutions in China. He has also engaged in 2 consultancy/industry projects.

Professional Memberships 🔗

  • Soil Science Society of China

  • American Society of Agronomy (ASA)

  • Crop Science Society of America (CSSA)

  • Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

  • Canadian Society of Soil Science

Innovations & Groundbreaking Research 🌟

  • Dr. Fan has made pioneering contributions to understanding the effects of atmospheric nitrogen and sulphur deposition on soil organic carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. His studies have led to improved carbon input estimation methods in agricultural ecosystems.

  • He developed energy analysis systems incorporating soil organic carbon changes, overcoming limitations of existing methods and expanding their applications.

Awards & Recognition 🏆

Prof. Dr. Fan’s groundbreaking work has earned him recognition in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists List (2023-2024), marking him as one of the leading experts in his field.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 3389

  • Citations Since 2020: 2551

  • H-index: 32

  • H-index Since 2020: 28

  • i10-index: 42

  • i10-index Since 2020: 39

Publication Top Notes:

  • Root distribution by depth for temperate agricultural crops
    J Fan, B McConkey, H Wang, H Janzen
    Field Crops Research, 189, 68-74, 510 citations, 2016

  • Wheat straw-derived biochar amendment stimulated N2O emissions from rice paddy soils by regulating the amoA genes of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria
    Y Lin, W Ding, D Liu, T He, G Yoo, J Yuan, Z Chen, J Fan
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 113, 89-98, 210 citations, 2017

  • Importance of heterotrophic nitrification and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium in a cropland soil: evidences from a 15N tracing study to literature synthesis
    Z Chen, W Ding, Y Xu, C Müller, T Rütting, H Yu, J Fan, J Zhang, T Zhu
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 91, 65-75, 185 citations, 2015

  • Nutrient addition reduces carbon sequestration in a Tibetan grassland soil: Disentangling microbial and physical controls
    R Luo, Y Kuzyakov, D Liu, J Fan, J Luo, S Lindsey, JS He, W Ding
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 144, 107764, 164 citations, 2020

  • Excessive sulfur supply reduces cadmium accumulation in brown rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    JL Fan, ZY Hu, N Ziadi, X Xia, CYH Wu
    Environmental Pollution, 158(2), 409-415, 156 citations, 2010

  • Effect of long-term compost and inorganic fertilizer application on background N2O and fertilizer-induced N2O emissions from an intensively cultivated soil
    W Ding, J Luo, J Li, H Yu, J Fan, D Liu
    Science of the Total Environment, 465, 115-124, 140 citations, 2013

  • Nitrogen and phosphorus enrichment accelerates soil organic carbon loss in alpine grassland on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
    R Luo, J Fan, W Wang, J Luo, Y Kuzyakov, JS He, H Chu, W Ding
    Science of the Total Environment, 650, 303-312, 138 citations, 2019

  • Carbon sequestration in an intensively cultivated sandy loam soil in the North China Plain as affected by compost and inorganic fertilizer application
    J Fan, W Ding, J Xiang, S Qin, J Zhang, N Ziadi
    Geoderma, 230, 22-28, 124 citations, 2014

  • Influence of 20–year organic and inorganic fertilization on organic carbon accumulation and microbial community structure of aggregates in an intensively cultivated sandy loam soil
    H Zhang, W Ding, X He, H Yu, J Fan, D Liu
    PLoS One, 9(3), e92733, 104 citations, 2014

  • Effect of application of dairy manure, effluent and inorganic fertilizer on nitrogen leaching in clayey fluvo-aquic soil: A lysimeter study
    J Fan, J Xiao, D Liu, G Ye, J Luo, D Houlbrooke, S Laurenson, J Yan, …
    Science of the Total Environment, 592, 206-214, 99 citations, 2017

  • Soil autotrophic and heterotrophic respiration in response to different N fertilization and environmental conditions from a cropland in Northeast China
    Z Chen, Y Xu, J Fan, H Yu, W Ding
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 110, 103-115, 96 citations, 2017

  • Dominant effects of organic carbon chemistry on decomposition dynamics of crop residues in a Mollisol
    Y Xu, Z Chen, S Fontaine, W Wang, J Luo, J Fan, W Ding
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 115, 221-232, 88 citations, 2017

  • Nitrogen fertilization stimulated soil heterotrophic but not autotrophic respiration in cropland soils: A greater role of organic over inorganic fertilizer
    Z Chen, Y Xu, Y He, X Zhou, J Fan, H Yu, W Ding
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 116, 253-264, 81 citations, 2018

  • Grazing improves C and N cycling in the Northern Great Plains: A meta-analysis
    X Wang, BG McConkey, AJ VandenBygaart, J Fan, A Iwaasa, …
    Scientific Reports, 6(1), 33190, 78 citations, 2016

  • Crop rotation, tillage system, and precipitation regime effects on soil carbon stocks over 1 to 30 years in Saskatchewan, Canada
    É Maillard, BG McConkey, MS Luce, DA Angers, J Fan
    Soil and Tillage Research, 177, 97-104, 77 citations, 2018

  • Increasing crop yields and root input make Canadian farmland a large carbon sink
    J Fan, BG McConkey, BC Liang, DA Angers, HH Janzen, R Kröbel, …
    Geoderma, 336, 49-58, 73 citations, 2019

  • Thirty-year amendment of horse manure and chemical fertilizer on the availability of micronutrients at the aggregate scale in black soil
    J Fan, W Ding, Z Chen, N Ziadi
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 19, 2745-2754, 70 citations, 2012

  • Harvest index–yield relationship for estimating crop residue in cold continental climates
    J Fan, B McConkey, H Janzen, L Townley-Smith, H Wang
    Field Crops Research, 204, 153-157, 65 citations, 2017

  • Organic fertilizers have divergent effects on soil N2O emissions
    T He, J Yuan, J Luo, W Wang, J Fan, D Liu, W Ding
    Biology and Fertility of Soils, 55, 685-699, 60 citations, 2019

  • Extreme rainfall and snowfall alter responses of soil respiration to nitrogen fertilization: a 3‐year field experiment
    Z Chen, Y Xu, X Zhou, J Tang, Y Kuzyakov, H Yu, J Fan, W Ding
    Global Change Biology, 23(8), 3403-3417, 60 citations, 2017

Setia Sari Girsang | Plant Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Setia Sari Girsang | Plant Nutrition |  Best Researcher Award

Research Professor at National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia

Setia Sari Br Girsang, Ph.D., is a distinguished Research Professor at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia, specializing in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. She leads research on precision agriculture, soil fertility, and sustainable land management for optimizing agricultural productivity in diverse environments.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Soil Science – Universitas Sumatera Utara (2000)

  • M.Sc. in Soil Science – Universitas Sumatera Utara (2007)

  • B.Sc. in Soil and Environmental Science – University of the Philippines Los Baños (2016)

🔍 Research & Publications:

Dr. Girsang has spearheaded multiple studies on nutrient management, biofertilizers, and land-use sustainability, contributing to leading international journals. Her recent works include research on site-specific nutrient management for rice, phosphate solubilization in shallots, and biomass waste utilization for corn production.

📚 Notable Contributions:

  • Published books on lowland rice production challenges and Arabica coffee export potential

  • Registered local rice and coconut varieties

  • Received 20 years of Satya’s Satyalancana Karya award (2023)

🌍 International Engagement:

Dr. Girsang has participated in global training programs in Australia and Indonesia, focusing on agricultural policy and sustainability standards.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Soil aeration and relationship to inorganic nitrogen during aerobic cultivation of irrigated rice on a consolidated land parcel
    Soil and Tillage Research, 202, 104647 (2020)

  2. Simulating rice and maize yield potential in the humid tropical environment of Indonesia
    European Journal of Agronomy, 101, 10-19 (2018)

  3. A new site-specific nutrient management approach for maize in the favorable tropical environments of Southeast Asia
    19th World Congress of Soil Science, Soil Solutions for a Changing World, 1-6 (2010)

  4. Rice yield and relationships to soil properties for production using overhead sprinkler irrigation without soil submergence
    Geoderma, 352, 277-288 (2019)

  5. The distribution and impact of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) on maize production in North Sumatera
    IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 484 (1), 012099 (2020)

  6. Assessing the Challenges and Opportunities of Agricultural Information Systems to Enhance Farmers’ Capacity and Target Rice Production in Indonesia
    Sustainability, 15 (2), 1114 (2023)

  7. Impact of climate change on fall armyworm attack on maize in Karo District, North Sumatera
    IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 484 (1), 012111 (2020)

  8. Factors affecting rice yield productivity in tidal swamp of South Sumatra
    IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 648 (1), 012164 (2021)

  9. Evaluation of land suitability and factors influencing the development of shallots (Allium cepa L.) in North Padang Lawas, North Sumatera
    IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 648 (1), (2021)

  10. Diversity of insects on shallot (Allium ascalonicum Linn) grown under semi-organic and conventional cultivation in Simalungun Regency
    Jurnal Agroteknologi, 7 (2), 390-399 (2019)

  11. Canopy-dwelling insect abundance in semi-organic and conventional shallot cultivation
    Jurnal Online Pertanian Tropik, 5 (2), 268-275 (2018)

  12. Mid-season adjustment of nitrogen fertilizer for rice with two plant spacings
    Field Crops Research, 302, 109081 (2023)

  13. Environmental, social, and economic challenges in lowland rice production
    Closing Rice Yield Gaps in Asia: Innovations, Scaling, and Policies for Sustainable Intensification (2023)

  14. Reduction of rice yield gap by fertilizer and new varieties in North Sumatera
    IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 484 (1), 012061 (2020)

  15. Nutrient manager for rice: A mobile phone and internet application increases rice yield and profit in rice farming
    Indonesian Center for Rice Research, Sukamandi, West Java, Indonesia (2012)

  16. The role of rhizosphere microbes as phosphate-solubilizing biofertilizers in shallot: A review
    IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1255 (1), 012003 (2023)

  17. Rice seed system model in North Sumatra: Supporting the World Food Barn Program 2045
    Penerbit BRIN (2021)

  18. Assessing rice production sustainability under future land use and population in Deli Serdang Regency, Indonesia
    Landscape Online, 1103-1103 (2022)

Knight Nthebere | Soil Science | Excellence in Research

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Dr Knight Nthebere |  Soil Science |  Excellence in Research

Postdoctoral Fellow at  National University of Lesotho,  Lesotho

Knight Nthebere is a dedicated professional based in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Residing in Ha Lebesa, Botha-Bothe, Knight is known for [insert notable expertise, achievements, or professional focus].

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Agriculture – Soil Science (2020–2024)
    Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India | First Class
  • Master of Science in Agriculture – Soil Science (2018–2020)
    Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India | First Class
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Soil Science (2010–2014)
    National University of Lesotho | Second Class – First Division (2:1)

Professional Development:

  • Participated in numerous workshops and training programs, including climate change, entrepreneurship, and advanced microscopy for sustainable agriculture.
  • Presented research papers at international conferences, earning recognition for best paper presentations.

Key Research Contributions:

  • Ph.D. Dissertation: Impact of Weed Management and Tillage Practices in Conservation Agriculture on Soil Properties, Carbon Dynamics, and Yield of Cotton–Maize–Sesbania Cropping System.
  • M.Sc. Dissertation: Carbon and Nitrogen Pools and Selected Soil Properties under Different Cropping Systems on a Sandy Loam Soil.
  • Postdoctoral Research: Carbon Modelling and Omics Approaches for Screening Soil Microbes for Climate Change Adaptation in Alpine Wetlands of Lesotho.

Awards and Recognitions:

  • Best Oral Presentation Award at DISHA-2022.
  • Young Professional Award for contributions to sustainable agriculture.

Professional Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, National University of Lesotho (2024–2026)
    • Teaching and supervising postgraduate students.
    • Conducting advanced research on soil science and sustainable agriculture.

Key Skills:

  • Expertise in conservation agriculture, carbon dynamics, and soil fertility.
  • Proficient in geospatial technology applications for agricultural development.
  • Strong academic and research leadership abilities.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Assessing the Spatial Variability of Soil Quality Index of Ganjigatti Sub-Watershed Using GIS-Based Geostatistical Modeling
    Indian Journal of Ecology, 2024-02-01.
    DOI: 10.55362/ije/2024/4201
  2. Farming Technologies and Carbon Sequestration Alternatives to Combat Climate Change Through Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    Book Chapter, 2023.
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-44397-8_14
    Contributors: Knight Nthebere, M. R. Apoorva, Mandapelli Sharath Chandra, M. Bhargava Narasimha Yadav, T. Ram Prakash
  3. Soil Carbon Sequestration Rate, Microbial Biomass and Mineralizable Carbon and Their Interrelationship with System Productivity under Different Cropping Systems in an Inceptisol
    Current Advances in Agricultural Sciences (An International Journal), 2023.
    DOI: 10.5958/2394-4471.2023.00009.6
    Contributors: Knight Nthebere, CH Pragathi Kumari
  4. Long-term Effect of Different Cropping Systems on Carbon Sequestration in a Sandy Loam Soil of Telangana
    Agricultural Reviews, 2022-03-15.
    DOI: 10.18805/ag.r-2301
    Contributors: Knight Nthebere, S.H.K. Sharma, Ch. Pragathi Kumari, A. Aziz Qureshi
  5. Current Research in Soil Science
    Book, AkiNik Publications, 2022-01-01.
    DOI: 10.22271/ed.book.1757
    ISBN: 9789355702463
  6. Emerging Trends in Agriculture Sciences (Volume – 7)
    Book, Integrated Publications, 2022-01-01.
    DOI: 10.22271/int.book.173
    ISBN: 9789393502599
  7. Biological Indicators of Soil Fertility under Intensive Cropping System
    Conference Abstract.
    Contributors: Knight Nthebere

 

 

Subhan Danish | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Subhan Danish |  Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Senior Scientist at Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory, Pakistan

Dr. Subhan Danish is a renowned agricultural researcher and Senior Scientist specializing in Soil Science. With a Ph.D. in Agriculture (Soil Science) from Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan, he has achieved notable academic milestones, including a Gold Medal for his M.Sc. (Hons.) and numerous awards.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Agriculture (Soil Science): BZU, Multan (2014–2020).
  • M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Soil Science): BZU, Multan (Gold Medalist, 2012–2014).
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Soil Science): BZU, Multan (2008–2012).

Key Achievements:

  • Ranked among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2022-2024, Stanford University).
  • Editor of influential books, including Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 61 (Springer Nature) and Updates on Organic Farming (IntechOpen).
  • Guest lecturer at leading institutions such as Mendel University, Czech Republic, and Ankara University, Turkey.

Professional Memberships:

  • International Society of Soil Science.
  • American Society of Agronomy.

Research Focus:

Dr. Danish’s research spans:

  • Sustainable agriculture and soil fertility.
  • Climate change adaptation in crop production.
  • Biochar applications and non-coding RNA in plants.

Citations:

Citations: 7,981 (7,604 since 2020)
h-index: 49 (47 since 2020)
i10-index: 153 (151 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes : 

  • Coupling phosphate-solubilizing bacteria with phosphorus supplements improve maize phosphorus acquisition and growth under lime induced salinity stress
    M Adnan, S Fahad, M Zamin, S Shah, IA Mian, S Danish, M Zafar-ul-Hye, …
    Plants 9 (7), 900
    294 citations, 2020
  • Co-application of ACC-deaminase producing PGPR and timber-waste biochar improves pigments formation, growth and yield of wheat under drought stress
    S Danish, M Zafar-ul-Hye
    Scientific Reports 9 (1), 5999
    227 citations, 2019
  • Sustainable management with mycorrhizae and phosphate solubilizing bacteria for enhanced phosphorus uptake in calcareous soils
    F Wahid, S Fahad, S Danish, M Adnan, Z Yue, S Saud, MH Siddiqui, …
    Agriculture 10 (8), 334
    217 citations, 2020
  • A critical review of the possible adverse effects of biochar in the soil environment
    M Brtnicky, R Datta, J Holatko, L Bielska, ZM Gusiatin, J Kucerik, …
    Science of the Total Environment 796, 148756
    209 citations, 2021
  • Application of Single Superphosphate with Humic Acid Improves the Growth, Yield and Phosphorus Uptake of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Calcareous Soil
    M Izhar Shafi, M Adnan, S Fahad, F Wahid, A Khan, Z Yue, S Danish, …
    Agronomy 10 (9), 1224
    208 citations, 2020
  • ACC-deaminase producing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and biochar mitigate adverse effects of drought stress on maize growth
    S Danish, M Zafar-ul-Hye, F Mohsin, M Hussain
    PLoS One 15 (4), e0230615
    203 citations, 2020
  • Drought Stress Alleviation by ACC Deaminase Producing Achromobacter xylosoxidans and Enterobacter cloacae, with and without Timber Waste Biochar in Maize
    S Danish, M Zafar-ul-Hye, S Fahad, S Saud, M Brtnicky, …
    Sustainability 12 (15), 6286
    183 citations, 2020
  • Potential role of compost mixed biochar with rhizobacteria in mitigating lead toxicity in spinach
    M Zafar-ul-Hye, M Tahzeeb-ul-Hassan, M Abid, S Fahad, M Brtnicky, …
    Scientific Reports 10 (1), 12159
    182 citations, 2020
  • The soil pH and heavy metals revealed their impact on soil microbial community
    M Naz, Z Dai, S Hussain, M Tariq, S Danish, IU Khan, S Qi, D Du
    Journal of Environmental Management 321, 115770
    180 citations, 2022
  • ACC Deaminase Producing PGPR Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Agrobacterium fabrum along with Biochar Improve Wheat Productivity under Drought Stress
    M Zafar-ul-Hye, S Danish, M Abbas, M Ahmad, TM Munir
    Agronomy 9 (7), 343
    172 citations, 2019
  • Heavy metals immobilization and improvement in maize (Zea mays L.) growth amended with biochar and compost
    M Irfan, M Mudassir, MJ Khan, KM Dawar, D Muhammad, IA Mian, W Ali, …
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 18416
    152 citations, 2021
  • Zinc nutrition and arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis effects on maize (Zea mays L.) growth and productivity
    A Saboor, MA Ali, S Hussain, HA El Enshasy, S Hussain, N Ahmed, …
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 28 (11), 6339-6351
    136 citations, 2021
  • Alleviation of cadmium adverse effects by improving nutrients uptake in bitter gourd through cadmium tolerant rhizobacteria
    M Zafar-ul-Hye, M Naeem, S Danish, S Fahad, R Datta, M Abbas, AA Rahi, …
    Environments 7 (8), 54
    135 citations, 2020
  • Phytohormones as growth regulators during abiotic stress tolerance in plants
    A EL Sabagh, MS Islam, A Hossain, MA Iqbal, M Mubeen, M Waleed, …
    Frontiers in Agronomy 4, 765068
    132 citations, 2022
  • Alleviation of chromium toxicity in maize by Fe fortification and chromium tolerant ACC deaminase producing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria
    S Danish, S Kiran, S Fahad, N Ahmad, MA Ali, FA Tahir, MK Rasheed, …
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 185, 109706
    121 citations, 2019
  • Mitigation of drought stress in maize through inoculation with drought tolerant ACC deaminase containing PGPR under axenic conditions
    S Danish, M Zafar-Ul-Hye, S Hussain, M Riaz, MF Qayyum
    Pak. J. Bot 52 (1), 49-60
    115 citations, 2020
  • Effects of various biochars on seed germination and carbon mineralization in an alkaline soil
    MF Qayyum, M Abid, S Danish, MK Saeed, MA Ali
    Pak. J. Agric. Sci 51, 977-982
    106 citations, 2015
  • Optimizing nutrient use efficiency, productivity, energetics, and economics of red cabbage following mineral fertilization and biopriming with compatible rhizosphere microbes
    D Sarkar, A Sankar, OS Devika, S Singh, Shikha, M Parihar, A Rakshit, …
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 15680
    105 citations, 2021
  • Effect of seaweed extract on productivity and quality attributes of four onion cultivars
    M Abbas, J Anwar, M Zafar-ul-Hye, R Iqbal Khan, M Saleem, AA Rahi, …
    Horticulturae 6 (2), 28
    97 citations, 2020
  • Biochar and urease inhibitor mitigate NH3 and N2O emissions and improve wheat yield in a urea fertilized alkaline soil
    K Dawar, S Fahad, MMR Jahangir, I Munir, SS Alam, SA Khan, IA Mian, …
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 17413
    95 citations, 2021

 

 

Farnaz almasi | Soil-Vegetable System | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Farnaz almasi |  Soil-Vegetable System |  Best Researcher Award

shoushtar faculty, Iran

Farnaz Almasi is an environmental researcher specializing in bioremediation, pollution control, and environmental health risk assessments. Her work focuses on innovative solutions to mitigate the effects of pollutants in water, soil, and industrial environments, particularly in saline and contaminated areas. Almasi has contributed to several studies on biosurfactant-assisted composting, biodegradation of petroleum, and the health risks associated with environmental contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals. She has published extensively in high-impact journals, including research on the degradation of hazardous chemicals and the health impacts of pollutants in aquatic systems. With a strong background in environmental engineering, Almasi continues to make significant strides in the field of environmental health and pollution management.

 

Publication Profile

🏆 Notable Achievements:

  • Published extensively in high-impact journals, with a focus on biosurfactant-assisted composting, herbicide residue monitoring, and bioremediation using halotolerant bacterial strains.
  • Contributed significantly to studies on health risk assessments related to environmental contaminants, including pesticides and toxic elements.

🧪 Key Research Contributions:

  • Enhanced bioremediation techniques for petroleum-contaminated saline soils.
  • Health risk assessment of herbicides and organochlorine pesticides in water systems.
  • Systematic reviews on the environmental transmission of COVID-19 and arsenic’s role in kidney cancer.

⭐ Key Skills and Expertise:

  • Bioremediation of industrial and saline environments.
  • Risk assessment of environmental pollutants.
  • Advanced oxidation processes for pollutant degradation.

📚 Research Focus:

Farnaz Almasi is a prolific researcher specializing in environmental science and engineering, with a strong emphasis on bioremediation, pollution control, and environmental health risk assessments. Her work often explores innovative solutions for mitigating the effects of pollutants in water, soil, and industrial environments.

Citation Metrics:

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 424
  • Citations Since 2019: 339

h-index:

  • Total h-index: 11
  • h-index Since 2019: 10

i10-index:

  • Total i10-index: 16
  • i10-index Since 2019: 10

Publication Top Note:

  • A comparative study on the removal of phenol from aqueous solutions by electro–Fenton and electro–persulfate processes using iron electrodes
    AR Rahmani, H Rezaeivahidian, M Almasi, A Shabanlo, H Almasi
    Research on Chemical Intermediates 42, 1441-1450 (58 citations, 2016)
  • Removal of turbidity and organic matter from car wash wastewater by electrocoagulation process
    MJ Mohammadi, J Salari, A Takdastan, M Farhadi, P Javanmardi, AR Yari, …
    Desalination and Water Treatment 68, 122-128 (50 citations, 2017)
  • Spatial distribution, ecological and health risk assessment and source identification of atrazine in Shadegan international wetland, Iran
    H Almasi, A Takdastan, N Jaafarzadeh, AA Babaei, YT Birgani, …
    Marine Pollution Bulletin 160, 111569 (48 citations, 2020)
  • Arsenic in drinking water and kidney cancer: a systematic review
    N Jaafarzadeh, A Poormohammadi, H Almasi, Z Ghaedrahmat, F Rahim, …
    Reviews on Environmental Health 38 (2), 255-263 (24 citations, 2023)
  • Activated persulfate by chelating agent Fe·/complex for in situ degradation of phenol: intermediate identification and optimization study
    AR Rahmani, A Poormohammadi, F Zamani, Y Tahmasebi Birgani, S Jorfi, …
    Research on Chemical Intermediates 44, 5501-5519 (24 citations, 2018)
  • A comparative study on the removal of pentachlorophenol using copper-impregnated pumice and zeolite
    AR Rahmani, S Jorfi, G Asgari, F Zamani, H Almasi, Z Masoumi
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 6 (2), 3342-3348 (24 citations, 2018)
  • Modeling and optimization of ciprofloxacin degradation by hybridized potassium persulfate/zero valent-zinc/ultrasonic process
    AR Rahmani, H Rezaei-Vahidian, H Almasi, F Donyagard
    Environmental Processes 4, 563-572 (23 citations, 2017)
  • Effect of silica on the ultrasonic/persulfate process for degradation of Acid Black 1 in aqueous solutions
    AR Rahmani, F Zamani, A Shabanloo, H Almasi
    AVICENNA JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINEERING 3 (2), 0-0 (17 citations, 2016)
  • Optimization of catalytic ozonation process for removal of reactive black 5 dye using bone char ash modified by magnesium oxide and applying taguchi design
    G Asgari, H Almasi, J Fardmal, F Ghanbari, Z Daraie, S Akbari
    Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences 24 (122), 252-262 (17 citations, 2015)
  • Optimization of ciprofloxacin antibiotic sonochemical degradation with persulfate activated by nano zero-valent iron by central composite design method
    AR Rahmani, H Almasi, S Bajalan, H Rezaei Vahidian, A Zarei, …
    J. Health 8, 231-245 (11 citations, 2017)
  • Investigation into catalytic potential of marble powder in catalytic ozonation of reactive black 5
    S Akbari, F Ghanbari, H Almasi, G Asgari
    (11 citations, 2017)
  • Removal of 2, 4-dichlorophenol from aqueous solution using ultrasonic/H2O2
    M Sadrnourmohamadi, A Poormohammadi, H Almasi, G Asgari, …
    Desalination and Water Treatment 75, 189-194 (11 citations, 2017)
  • Removal of 2, 4 di-chlorophenol using persulfate activated with ultrasound from aqueous solutions
    A Seid Mohammadi, G Asgari, H Almasi
    Journal of Environmental Health Engineering 1 (4), 259-270 (11 citations, 2014)
  • Herbicide residues in water resources: a scoping review
    S Jorfi, F Rahim, A Rahmani, N Jaafarzadeh, Z Ghaedrahmat, H Almasi, …
    Avicenna Journal of Environmental Health Engineering 8 (2), 126-133 (10 citations, 2021)
  • Biodegradation of Bisphenol A in a saline industrial wastewater using Alcaligenes faecalis strain BPAN5
    A Neisi, AR Rahmani, S Ghafari, S Jorfi, H Almasi
    Desalination and Water Treatment 189, 276-282 (10 citations, 2020)
  • Investigation of sonochemical oxidation process in the presence of SiO2, CuSO4 and Na2SO4 in removal of acid black1 azo dye from aqueous solution
    HA R Rahmani, Z Masoumi, A Shabanlo, S Akbari
    Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences 13 (12), 1115-1128 (10 citations, 2015)
  • The study of phenol removal from aqueous solutions using oxidizing agents of peroxide hydrogen, persulfate and periodate activated by ultrasound
    H Almasi, G Asgari, M Leili, Z Sharifi, A Seid-Mohammadi
    Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences 15 (9), 835-848 (9 citations, 2017)
  • Monitoring and health risk assessment of organochlorine pesticides in Karun River and drinking water Ahvaz city, South West of Iran
    S Jorfi, A Poormohammadi, E Maraghi, H Almasi
    Toxin Reviews 41 (2), 361-369 (8 citations, 2022)
  • Sonochemical oxidation of phenol using persulfate activated by zerovalent iron nanoparticles in aqueous environments
    R Shokouhi, Y Poureshgh, H Almasi, A Shabanloo
    J Occup Environ Health 2 (1), 7-17 (7 citations, 2016)
  • Application of a moving bed biofilm reactor in removal of ciprofloxacin from real hospital effluent: effect of operational conditions
    R Shokoohi, H Almasi, M Sedighi, Z Daraee, S Akbari
    Avicenna Journal of Environmental Health Engineering 4 (2), 19-23 (6 citations, 2017)

 

 

Manoj Shrivastava | Soil Fertility | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Manoj Shrivastava |  Soil Fertility |  Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientist at  ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute,  India

Dr. Shrivastava has over 25 years of experience in agricultural research, specializing in soil physics, soil fertility, soil microbiology, climate-smart agriculture, conservation agriculture, and system sustainability. He has collaborated with diverse stakeholders across government, international agencies, and NGOs, and has made significant contributions to research, training, and policy development in environmental soil science and plant nutrition.

 

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry (Soil Biochemistry & Microbiology) – University of Mumbai, India (2008)
  • Postdoctoral at University of Texas at El Paso (2022) and University of South Australia (2010-11).
  • M.Sc. in Soil Science – G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India (1994)

Professional Experience:

  • Principal Scientist (2016-present) – ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
  • Senior Scientist (2013-2016) – ICAR-IARI
  • Scientific Officer (1999-2013) – Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

Key Achievements:

  • Publications: Co-authored over 85 peer-reviewed research articles, edited 2 books, and holds 3 patents in agriculture and soil science.
  • Awards & Fellowships:
    • Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship (2021)
    • Cleanup Conference Fellowship, Australia (2019)
    • Best Researcher in Environmental Science by IARD (2020)
    • Excellence in Research Award by SVWS (2017)
    • Distinguished Scientist (Soil Science) by Venus International Foundation (2016)
  • Notable Research:
    • Developed a multinutrient soil extractant (Indian Patent No. 358936).
    • Created high-efficiency P and Zn fertilizers for climate-smart agriculture.
    • Bioremediation studies on heavy metals like Cd, Ni, Pb, and arsenic.

Research & Project Leadership:

Dr. Shrivastava has led or contributed to numerous large-scale projects, including:

  1. Climate Adaptation & Mitigation: Co-PI for adaptation-mitigation strategies for climate change, funded by ICAR (2021-2026).
  2. Soil Health & Pollution Mitigation: PI for projects on biogas bioslurry utilization and fly ash usage in agriculture.
  3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Co-PI on ICAR-funded projects assessing agricultural impacts on air pollution and emissions (2014-2021).

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 2,084 (1,778 since 2019)
  • h-index: 21 (20 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 38 (34 since 2019)

Publication Top Notes

  • Hazardous heavy metals contamination of vegetables and food chain: Role of sustainable remediation approaches-A review
    S Kumar, S Prasad, KK Yadav, M Shrivastava, N Gupta, S Nagar, …
    Environmental Research, 179, 108792 (452 citations, 2019)
  • Environmental applications of chitosan and its derivatives
    SK Yong, M Shrivastava, P Srivastava, A Kunhikrishnan, N Bolan
    Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 233, 1-43 (131 citations, 2015)
  • KSM soil diversity and mineral solubilization, in relation to crop production and molecular mechanism
    M Shrivastava, PC Srivastava, SF D’souza
    Potassium Solubilizing Microorganisms for Sustainable Agriculture, 221-234 (94 citations, 2016)
  • Arsenic toxicity in rice (Oryza sativa L.) is influenced by sulfur supply: impact on the expression of transporters and thiol metabolism
    S Srivastava, JJ Akkarakaran, S Sounderajan, M Shrivastava, …
    Geoderma, 270, 33-42 (90 citations, 2016)
  • Effect of ZnO nanoparticles on growth and biochemical responses of wheat and maize
    A Srivastav, D Ganjewala, RK Singhal, VD Rajput, T Minkina, …
    Plants, 10 (12), 2556 (89 citations, 2021)
  • Phosphate-solubilizing microbes: diversity and phosphate solubilization mechanism
    M Shrivastava, PC Srivastava, SF D’souza
    Role of Rhizospheric Microbes in Soil: Volume 2: Nutrient Management and … (86 citations, 2018)
  • Utilisation of agro-industrial waste for sustainable green production: a review
    R Singh, R Das, S Sangwan, B Rohatgi, R Khanam, SKPG Peera, S Das, …
    Environmental Sustainability, 4 (4), 619-636 (78 citations, 2021)
  • Monitoring of engineered nanoparticles in soil-plant system: A review
    M Shrivastava, A Srivastav, S Gandhi, S Rao, A Roychoudhury, A Kumar, …
    Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 11, 100218 (71 citations, 2019)
  • Circular economy fertilization: Phycoremediated algal biomass as biofertilizers for sustainable crop production
    GK Sharma, SA Khan, M Shrivastava, R Bhattacharyya, A Sharma, …
    Journal of Environmental Management, 287, 112295 (67 citations, 2021)
  • Conservation agriculture had a strong impact on the sub-surface soil strength and root growth in wheat after a 7-year transition period
    S Mondal, D Chakraborty, TK Das, M Shrivastava, AK Mishra, …
    Soil & Tillage Research (63 citations, 2019)
  • Phytofiltration of arsenic from simulated contaminated water using Hydrilla verticillata in field conditions
    S Srivastava, M Shrivastava, P Suprasanna, SF D’souza
    Ecological Engineering, 37 (11), 1937-1941 (60 citations, 2011)
  • Protein for human consumption from oilseed cakes: A review
    R Singh, S Langyan, S Sangwan, B Rohtagi, A Khandelwal, …
    Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 101 (55 citations, 2022)
  • Bioremediation potential of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) for decontamination of cadmium in soil
    D Salaskar, M Shrivastava, SP Kale
    Current Science, 1359-1363 (51 citations, 2011)
  • Heavy metal hyperaccumulator plants: the resource to understand the extreme adaptations of plants towards heavy metals
    M Shrivastava, A Khandelwal, S Srivastava
    Plant-metal Interactions, 79-97 (39 citations, 2019)
  • Rock phosphate enriched post-methanation bio-sludge from kitchen waste based biogas plant as P source for mungbean and its effect on rhizosphere phosphatase activity
    M Shrivastava, SP Kale, SF D’Souza
    European Journal of Soil Biology, 47 (3), 205-212 (39 citations, 2011)
  • Production of biofuels options by contribution of effective and suitable enzymes: Technological developments and challenges
    R Singh, S Langyan, B Rohtagi, S Darjee, A Khandelwal, M Shrivastava, …
    Materials Science for Energy Technologies, 5, 294-310 (29 citations, 2022)
  • Integrated nutrient management reduced the nutrient losses and increased crop yield in irrigated wheat
    S Darjee, M Shrivastava, S Langyan, G Singh, R Pandey, A Sharma, …
    Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 69 (8), 1298-1309 (28 citations, 2023)
  • Effect of integrated and balanced nutrient application on soil fertility, yield and quality of Basmati rice
    P Srivastava, PC Srivastava, US Singh, M Shrivastava
    Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 55 (3), 265-284 (28 citations, 2009)
  • Survival of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria against DNA damaging agents
    M Shrivastava, YS Rajpurohit, HS Misra, SF D’Souza
    Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 56 (10), 822-830 (24 citations, 2010)
  • Zinc-and magnesium-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles modified with urea as smart nitrogen fertilizers
    B Sharma, M Shrivastava, LOB Afonso, U Soni, DM Cahill
    ACS Applied Nano Materials, 5 (5), 7288-7299 (23 citations, 2022)

 

Rajesh Kumar Prasad | Soil | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Rajesh Kumar Prasad | Soil |  Best Researcher Award

Manager-R&D at  Gruner Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.,  India

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Prasad holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and an M.Sc. in Biotechnology. With a solid background in microbiology and bioenergy, he has developed a strong expertise in R&D, driving innovation and efficient management in scientific projects. His career objective is to actively contribute to research that advances both organizational goals and the broader scientific community, while continuously expanding his knowledge and skills. Rajesh also possesses a range of organizational, statistical, and soft skills, making him a versatile professional in the dynamic field of biotechnology.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D. (Biotechnology) — Assam University, Silchar, India (2015-2020)
  • M.Sc. (Biotechnology) — Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India (2011-2013)
  • B.Sc. (Zoology) — D.H.S. K College, Dibrugarh, India (2008-2011)

Work Experience:

Manager-R&D
Gruner Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd., Noida, India — April 2024 – Present

  • Leading R&D for bioenergy projects, including biogas and bio-CNG production optimization.

Assistant Manager-R&D
Gruner Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd., Noida, India — June 2023 – March 2024

  • Supported bioenergy technology development, mass balance analysis, and process optimization.

Scientific Officer
REVY Environmental Solution Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat, India — Sept 2022 – May 2023

  • Managed an environmental and microbiological lab, overseeing R&D for biogas and waste treatment.

Research Associate
Tezpur University, Assam, India — April 2022 – June 2022

  • Contributed to bioenergy and anaerobic digestion technology projects for renewable energy promotion.

Senior Research Fellow
Defence Research Laboratory, DRDO, Tezpur, Assam — June 2016 – Nov 2018

  • Characterized insect gut bacteria for cellulase gene analysis and waste degradation efficiency.

Skills:

  • Process Development & Writeup for Bio-CNG Plants: Provided solutions for bio-CNG plants, optimizing various biomass feedstocks like Napier grass, paddy straw, jute waste, and food waste.
  • Anaerobic Digestion Technology: Expertise in biogas optimization, BMP analysis, and wastewater treatment, with experience reducing CO2, H2S, and COD/BOD levels in industrial wastewater.
  • Microbiology & Molecular Biology: Proficient in microbiological techniques, cellulase gene characterization, enzyme assays, bacterial DNA isolation, and bacteriophage characterization.
  • Project Management: Strong skills in managing R&D projects, technical report writing, and SOP formulation. Successfully coordinated cross-functional teams in bioenergy projects.
  • Bioinformatics & Data Science: Experience with bioinformatics tools such as nBLAST and MEGA-X. Proficient in data analysis using Origin 8 and GraphPad Prism.
  • Soft Skills & Technical Writing: Skilled in research article preparation, report drafting, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Languages: Fluent in Hindi, English, and Assamese.

Rajesh Kumar Prasad’s Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 353 (from 348 documents)
  • Publications: 8 documents
  • h-index: 6

Publication Top Notes

1. A comprehensive pre-treatment strategy evaluation of ligno-hemicellulosic biomass to enhance biogas potential in the anaerobic digestion process
Prasad, R.K., Sharma, A., Mazumder, P.B., Dhussa, A.
RSC Sustainability, 2024, 2(9), pp. 2444–2467

2. Cold adaptation in bacteria with special focus on cellulase production and its potential application
Gupta, S.K., Kataki, S., Chatterjee, S., Dwivedi, S.K., Gupta, D.K.
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020, 258, 120351

3. Isolation and characterisation of a lytic bacteriophage from wastewater and its application in pathogen reduction
Sharma, S., Datta, S., Chatterjee, S., Das, B., Vanlalhmuaka
Defence Life Science Journal, 2020, 5(2), pp. 80–86

4. Characterization of Bacillus Species with Keratinase and Cellulase Properties Isolated from Feather Dumping Soil and Cockroach Gut
Sharma, S., Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Vairale, M.G., Yadav, K.K.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India Section B – Biological Sciences, 2019, 89(3), pp. 1079–1086

5. Study on cellulase (β-1,4-endoglucanase) activity of gut bacteria of Sitophilus oryzae in cellulosic waste biodegradation
Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Mazumder, P.B., Vairale, M.G., Dwivedi, S.K.
Bioresource Technology Reports, 2019, 7, 100274

6. Bioethanol production from waste lignocelluloses: A review on microbial degradation potential
Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Mazumder, P.B., Dwivedi, S.K., Gupta, D.K.
Chemosphere, 2019, 231, pp. 588–606

7. Insect Gut Bacteria and Their Potential Application in Degradation of Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Review
Prasad, R.K., Chatterjee, S., Sharma, S., Vairale, M.G., Raju, P.S.
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, 2018, pp. 277–299

8. Bacteriophages and its applications: an overview
Sharma, S., Chatterjee, S., Datta, S., Prasad, R.K., Vairale, M.G.
Folia Microbiologica, 2017, 62(1), pp. 17–55

 

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.

 

 

Enang Roger Kogge | Soil Science | Excellence in Research

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Dr Enang  Roger Kogge |  Soil Science |  Excellence in Research

Soil Scientist at  University of Dschang,  Cameroon

Dr. Roger Kogge Enang is an esteemed soil scientist with over 14 years of experience in both teaching and research. His extensive work covers essential areas of soil science, including soil fertility management, land evaluation, soil mineralogy, and the remediation of soil pollution. His research contributes to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation, addressing global challenges like food security and climate change.

Publication profile:

🎓 Qualifications & Experience:

Dr. Roger Kogge Enang holds over 14 years of teaching and research experience in soil science and environmental chemistry. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher, actively contributing to scientific advancements in soil fertility, land evaluation, and soil mineralogy. His deep understanding of soil systems has made him a key figure in the field of environmental sustainability.

📚 Research Focus:

  • Soil Science: Specializes in soil fertility, soil pollution remediation, and land evaluation.
  • Environmental Impact: Researches the effects of human activity on soil systems, including sustainable land use and climate change resilience.
  • Cocoa Agroforestry: His work on cocoa-based agroforestry systems supports sustainable agriculture in tropical regions.

🖋️ Active Publication Record:

Dr. Enang consistently publishes in peer-reviewed journals, with a minimum of two articles annually since 2016. His research is globally recognized, with collaborations including Belgian scholar Eric Van Ranst.

🎓 Teaching & Leadership:

With extensive teaching experience, Dr. Enang has been a mentor to students in soil science and environmental studies. His educational impact complements his research, enhancing the next generation’s understanding of soil and environmental sciences.

📊 Citation Metrics Summary:

  • 116 Citations across 109 documents
  • 12 Published Documents
  • h-index: 6

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Origin and evolution of soil materials of the Paleo-Chadian linear-dune landscape in the Far North Region of Cameroon
    Enang, R.K., Mees, F., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Geoderma Regional, 2024, 38, e00843.
  • Distribution of Total Nitrogen in Soils of the Tropical Highlands of Cameroon
    Kome, G.K., Kips, P.A., Yerima, B.P.K., Enang, R.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Eurasian Soil Science, 2023, 56(7), pp. 889–901.
  • Pedotransfer functions for cation exchange capacity estimation in highly weathered soils of the tropical highlands of NW Cameroon
    Enang, R.K., Kips, P.A., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Geoderma Regional, 2022, 29, e00514.
  • Iddingsitisation of olivine and kaolinitisation of biotite in two contrasting tephra-derived soils along the Cameroon Volcanic Line (CVL)
    Enang, R.K., Mees, F., Yerima, B.P.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Soil Research, 2021, 59(3), pp. 276–286.
  • Soil Organic Carbon Distribution in a Humid Tropical Plain of Cameroon: Interrelationships with Soil Properties
    Kome, G.K., Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K.
    Applied and Environmental Soil Science, 2021, 2021, 6052513.
  • Exchangeable aluminium and acidity in Acrisols and Ferralsols of the north-west highlands of Cameroon
    Yerima, B.P.K., Enang, R.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Geoderma Regional, 2020, 23, e00343.
  • Soil Physicochemical Properties and Geochemical Indices: Diagnostic Tools for Evaluating Pedogenesis in Tephra-Derived Soils along the Cameroon Volcanic Line
    Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Eurasian Soil Science, 2020, 53(8), pp. 1079–1099.
  • Trace Elements in Tephra Soils of Mounts Kupe and Manengouba (Cameroon)
    Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Eurasian Soil Science, 2020, 53(5), pp. 595–606.
  • Assessing the Effectiveness of the Walkley-Black Method for Soil Organic Carbon Determination in Tephra Soils of Cameroon
    Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2018, 49(19), pp. 2379–2386.
  • Models relating soil pH measurements in H2O, KCl and CaCl2 for volcanic ash soils of Cameroon
    Kome, G.K., Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Lontsi, M.G.R.
    Geoderma Regional, 2018, 14, e00185.