Ketema Tulu | Soil | Best Industrial Research Award

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Dr. Ketema Tulu | Soil | Best Industrial Research Award

Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Ethiopia

đź“š 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)

đź“š 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

 

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

MĂĽcahit CoĹźkun is a Professor at KarabĂĽk 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. CoĹźkun’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 KarabĂĽk 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, KarabĂĽk University (June 2019 – August 2023)
  • Professor, KarabĂĽk University (August 2017 – Present)
  • Associate Professor, KarabĂĽk University (January 2009 – January 2014)
    • Additional Role: Dean Assistant
  • Lecturer, KarabĂĽk University

Research Focus:

MĂĽcahit CoĹźkun 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 TĂĽrkiye’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-SĂĽnlĂĽ (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