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

 

 

Yogita Patil | Agricultural Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms.Yogita Patil | Agricultural Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Research Student at H. V. Desai College Pune, Maharashtra, India

Ms. Yogita M. Patil is an experienced academician and researcher in the field of Microbiology with over 14 years of teaching and research experience. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor at P.D.E.A’s Waghire College, Saswad, Pune, and serves as a Senior Research Fellow under SARTHI-CSMNRF since 2022.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. (Pursuing) – Savitribai Phule Pune University
    Research Topic: Techno-economic feasibility assessment of novel health-promoting probiotics from natural sources

  • M.Phil. in Microbiology – North Maharashtra University (Grade A)
    Dissertation: An Insight in the Methods to Establish Culture as Probiotic

  • M.Sc. & B.Sc. in Microbiology – North Maharashtra University

  • Qualified SET & ICAR-NET (Microbiology)

🧪 Research & Publications:

Ms. Patil has contributed to applied microbiological research, particularly in:

  • Probiotics & Gut Health

  • Soil Microbiology

  • Environmental Microbiology

📄 Notable Publications:

  • Improving the Gut Microbiota with Probiotics and FMT – J. Pure & Applied Microbiology (2021)

  • Soil Beneficial Bacteria Studies in Saswad & Ketkawale Regions (2017)

👩‍🏫 Professional Experience:

  • 🌟 14+ years of teaching and research experience

  • Assistant Professor (Microbiology) at P.D.E.A.’s Waghire College, Saswad – 8 years

  • Former lecturer at MJ College Jalgaon and Dnyansarita Institute

  • Currently a Senior Research Fellow (SARTHI CSMNRF) since 2022

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • 🥈 Multiple Second Prizes in National & International Poster Competitions (2006–2022)

  • 🥉 Third Prize – International Conference on Microbiology & Environmental Sciences (2021)

  • 🎯 Participant – Avishkar University Research Competition, SPPU Pune (2022)

💻 Skills:

  • Proficient in microbiology lab techniques and basic computer applications (MS-CIT certified)

  • Multilingual: Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi

Publication:

  • Improving the Gut Microbiota with Probiotics and Faecal Microbiota Transplantation
    Yogita M. Patil, Rajashree B. Patwardhan, Pragati S. Abhyankar
    Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp.

Latif Ahmad Peer | Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Latif Ahmad Peer  | Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at University of Kashmir, India

Dr. Latif Ahmad Peer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany at the University of Kashmir, specializing in plant morphogenesis and climate-smart agriculture. He earned his Ph.D. in Botany in 2022 with research focused on morphogenetic assessment in Zea mays L., contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. With over two decades of academic and teaching experience, Dr. Peer has served in various roles, progressing from Lecturer to Associate Professor since 2007.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Journey:

Dr. Latif Ahmad Peer earned his Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Kashmir in 2022, with a thesis titled “Morphogenetic assessment in Zea mays L. with reference to climate smart agriculture.” He also holds a Master’s degree in Botany (2003) and a Bachelor’s in Biology and Chemistry (2001).

👨‍🏫 Academic Roles & Experience:

With over 20 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Peer currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany, University of Kashmir. He has previously worked as a Lecturer and Assistant Professor, contributing significantly to both undergraduate and postgraduate education.

🔬 Research Focus:

His research interests center around climate-smart agriculture, morphogenetic plant analysis, and the adaptation of Zea mays L. (maize) to environmental stress, with an emphasis on improving crop resilience and sustainability.

🏛️ University Service & Leadership:

Dr. Peer plays an active role in the university’s academic and administrative activities:

  • Academic & Career Counsellor

  • Member of UG/PG Boards of Studies

  • Incharge of the Computer Lab & Department Auditorium

  • Member of Research and Admission Committees

🌱 Impact & Vision:

Dedicated to sustainable agricultural development and botanical innovation, Dr. Peer’s work contributes to environmentally adaptive farming practices in the Himalayan region and beyond.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Floral Induction Pathways: Decision Making and Determination in Plants to Flower – A Comprehensive Review

  • High Temperature Triggered Plant Responses From Whole Plant to Cellular Level

  • Potential Antioxidant Activity of Some Mushrooms Growing in Kashmir Valley

  • Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology of the Genus Artemisia L. (Asteraceae): A High-Value Medicinal Plant

  • Phenolic Content, Antioxidant and Allelopathic Potential of Artemisia brevifolia Wall. ex DC. Across the Elevations of Western Himalayan Region of Ladakh

  • Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities, and Ethnomedicinal Importance of the Highly Valuable Endangered Plant, Podophyllum hexandrum: A Comprehensive Review

  • Rhizosphere Mycobiome Diversity of Medicinal Plants: A Review

  • Genetic, Molecular and Physiological Crosstalk During Drought Tolerance in Maize (Zea mays): Pathways to Resilient Agriculture

  • Repurposing of Plant-Based Antiviral Molecules for the Treatment of COVID-19

  • Drought Stress-Induced Impact on Morpho-Physiological Traits in Maize Landraces of Kashmir

  • Phytochemistry, Biological Properties, Economic and Ecological Importance of Taraxacum officinale: A Review

  • Genetic Diversity Analysis in Maize Landraces Under Temperate Ecology

  • Phytochemistry, Biological Activity and Medicinal Importance of Urtica dioica: A Review

  • Self-Incompatibility Patterns and Signal Transduction

  • Medicinal Plants of the Himalayan Tral Region of Kashmir, India: An Ethnobotanical Study of Their Diversity, Use Patterns, and Health Implications

  • Maize Characterization: From Genotyping to High-Throughput Phenotyping

  • Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Bacillus Species on the Growth of Blue Pine Seedlings

  • Cowpea Wild Relatives for Cowpea Sustainability Through Introgression Breeding

  • Harnessing Phytohormone Dynamics to Fortify Crop Resilience Against Drought: A Comprehensive Review

  • Comprehensive Morphological Characterization of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Genotypes for Enhanced Breeding Programs in Jammu and Kashmir

 

Avtar Singh Bimbraw | Conservation Agriculture | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Avtar Singh Bimbraw | Conservation Agriculture | Excellence in Research

Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Dr. Avtar Singh Bimbraw served as a Senior Agronomist at the Punjab Agricultural University, contributing significantly to the field of agronomy through research, teaching, and extension activities. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, he played a pivotal role in advancing sustainable agricultural practices in Punjab. His expertise and dedication have left a lasting impact on the agrarian community and academic fraternity alike.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Agronomy, PAU, Ludhiana (1985) – OGPA 3.28/4.00

  • M.Sc. Dairying (Forage Production), NDRI, Karnal (1980) – 68.29%

  • B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.), PAU, Ludhiana (1977) – OGPA 2.52/4.00

  • Matriculation, Punjab School Education Board (1970) – 61.1%

🛠️ Additional Training (India, 1–14 days):

Participated in 8 specialized trainings, including:

  • Seed production technologies

  • Agroforestry evaluation

  • Sugarcane seed certification

  • Global Positioning System (GPS) applications in agriculture

📅 Service Record at PAU:

  • Joined University Service: November 29, 1985 (Senior Research Fellow)

  • Assistant Professor: 1986–1992

  • Agronomist: 1992–2000

  • Senior Agronomist: 2000–2014

🏛️ Administrative Experience:

  • Director, RRS, Kheri (1992–1998)

  • Section Head, Forage Section (2001–2011)

  • Section Head, Tillage Schemes (2005–2008)

  • Section Head, Conservation Agriculture (2009 onward)

👨‍🏫 Teaching Contributions:

  • Taught diverse undergraduate and postgraduate agronomy courses (e.g., Agron.101, 201, 424, 521, 530, 603)

  • Supervised 7 M.Sc. and 2 Ph.D. students

  • Conducted practical courses under “Earn While You Learn” scheme

  • Served as external examiner for 5 universities

  • Participated in selection committees for various state and national appointments

🔬 Research Highlights:

  • Led multiple projects (8 total), with significant outcomes including:

    • Inclusion of Dill (Anethum graveolens L.) in Punjab’s Rabi Package of Practices

    • Intercropping systems with sugarcane (moong, mash, cabbage, mentha)

    • Direct Seeded Rice and Zero/No-Tillage cultivation technologies

    • Evaluation of varieties: sugarcane, cotton, gram, berseem, moong

    • Nutrient management and sowing window studies for legumes and cereals

🌱 Seed Production Achievements (1992–2001):

  • Produced and certified ~29,565 quintals of quality seeds (e.g., sugarcane, wheat, maize, pulses)

  • Strengthened farm infrastructure for seed production (e.g., seed grader, tractors)

  • Contributed significantly to PAU’s farm income and seed supply chain

📢 Extension & Outreach:

  • Participated in Kisan Melas, Divas, field days, camps, and radio/TV talks

  • Acted as resource person in refresher courses, summer schools, and district-level workshops

  • Regularly disseminated improved crop production technologies to farming communities

🏆 Notable Recognitions:

  • Subject Expert, Commonwealth Scholarship/Fellowship selection panel (2013)

  • Member, selection committees for various agricultural appointments and programs

Publication:

  • Response of Fodder Maize to Different Levels of Nitrogen Under Various Establishment Methods

Rani Bhagat | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Rani Bhagat | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

Associate professor at Baburaoji Gholap College, India

Dr. Rani Babanrao Bhagat, born on June 7, 1979, in Hol (8-Phata), Maharashtra, is a dedicated botanist and academician with over two decades of teaching and research experience. She holds an M.Phil. from Alagappa University and a Ph.D. in Botany from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), focusing her doctoral research on Jatropha species for their potential values.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • 🧬 B.Sc. (Botany) – University of Pune, 1999 (Distinction)

  • 🌿 M.Sc. (Botany) – University of Pune, 2001 (First Class)

  • 📜 M.Phil. – Alagappa University, 2008
    Topic: Floristic Survey of Baramati Tahsil

  • 🧪 Ph.D. (Botany) – SPPU, 2018
    Topic: Studies on some Jatropha species for potential values

🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Research Experience:

  • 📚 Teaching: Over 10 years (UG Level)

  • 🔬 Research: 15+ years post-PG

  • 📖 Recognized Ph.D. and M.Phil. Guide in Botany and Environmental Science

🧾 Academic Roles & Contributions:

  • 🌱 IQAC (Criterion III) Coordinator

  • 🌼 Coordinator for Botanical Garden & Campus Enrichment

  • 📚 Organizer: Science Exhibitions, Biodiversity & Plastic Awareness

  • 🌍 Member: SPPU Syllabus Committee, Maharashtra Biodiversity Board

  • 📖 Compiled Academic Calendar, College Magazine, Research Compendium

📢 Public Outreach & Media Engagement:

  • 🎙️ Speaker on All India Radio (Pune & Akola) on Environmental Topics

  • 📖 Published an article on “Flora of Baramati” in Braille

  • 🏞️ Discussant on biodiversity on Vidyawani FM, Pune University

🌐 Professional Memberships:

  • 🌿 Life Member – Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT), Calicut

📚 Faculty Development & Training:

  • 🎓 Orientation & Refresher Courses at Goa, Nagpur, Bangalore Universities

  • 🧑‍💻 FDP on Research and Online SWAYAM Course on Solid Waste Management

📊 Research Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 257

  • Citations Since 2020: 119

  • h-index: 9

  • h-index Since 2020: 6

  • i10-index: 8

  • i10-index Since 2020: 5

Publication Top Notes:

  • Antidiarrhoeal activity of Acacia nilotica Willd. bark methanol extract

  • A new species of Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae) from Maharashtra, India

  • Anti-inflammatory activity of Jatropha gossypifolia L. leaves in albino mice and Wistar rat

  • Phytochemical profile, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative activities of Pogostemon deccanensis essential oils

  • Evaluation of larvicidal and antifeedant potential of three Jatropha species against Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and two predators (Coleoptera)

  • Flora of Baramati

  • Prospective wild edible fruit plants from part of northern Western Ghats (NWG), Mulshi (MS), India

  • Phytochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial analysis of endemic and endangered Jatropha nana Dalz. & Gibs. from Maharashtra

  • The importance of conserving fragmented forest patches with high diversity of flowering plants in the northern Western Ghats: an example from Maharashtra, India

  • Phytochemical evaluation and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Jatropha glandulifera Roxb. (family Euphorbiaceae)

  • Physico‐Chemical analysis, NMR spectroscopy and gas chromatographic studies of Jatropha curcas L. germplasm

  • Occurrence of pentatomoid bug on Jatropha nana Dalz.

  • Evaluation of phytochemical, antibacterial and antidiarrhoeal activity of Jatropha gossypifolia L. root methanol extract in Swiss albino mice

  • Habitat conservation of Chinkara (Gazella gazella) in protected areas of Maharashtra and Gujarat

  • The flora of Baramati District in Maharashtra

  • Insecticidal properties of three Jatropha species against stored grain pests

  • In vitro antimicrobial activity, lipid content and physico-chemical analysis of non-edible oils

  • Screening and optimization of IAA production by PGPR isolated from rhizosphere of a Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. and their effect on plant growth

  • Status of floristic diversity and impact of development on two sacred groves from Maval Tehsil (Maharashtra, India) after a century

  • HPTLC analysis and anti-inflammatory activity of Jatropha gossypifolia L. root in mice and Wistar rats

 

Johnpaul M | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Johnpaul M | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Central University of Kerala,  India

Dr. Johnpaul M. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies at the Central University of Kerala. With a strong academic and research background, he specializes in [insert area of expertise – e.g., organizational behavior, strategic management, etc.]. His work focuses on [briefly mention research interests or teaching areas], and he has contributed to several national and international conferences and journals. Passionate about education and innovation, Dr. Johnpaul is committed to nurturing future leaders in management studies.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Management, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda
    Thesis: Marketing Strategies for Implementation of Digital Economy: A Study with Special Reference to Select Sectors in Telangana State

  • M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)

  • M.A. (Economics)

  • UGC-NET & AP-SET Qualified

  • Ph.D. (Management)

🏫 Teaching Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Dept. of Management Studies, Central University of Kerala (July 2022 – Present)

  • Assistant Professor, Dept. of Business Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda (Sept 2009 – July 2022)
    Total Teaching Experience: 14 years

🧑‍💼 Administrative Roles:

  • Coordinator, Academic Audit Cell, MG University (2016–2021)

  • NSS Program Officer, University College of Commerce & Business Management (2015–2021)

  • Member, AICTE Internal College Committee, MG University

  • Warden, Nagarjuna Boys Hostel, Panagal (2011–2014)

🧠 Area of Research:

  • Digital Economy & Marketing Strategies

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Business

  • Sustainable Tourism and Corporate Governance

  • Digital Banking and Financial Technologies

  • Bibliometric Analysis and Decision-Making Models

  • Blockchain and IoT in Supply Chain

Publication Top Notes:

 

Ayoub Lazaar | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award | 3887

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Dr. Ayoub Lazaar |  Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Researcher at Center for Sustainable soil Sciences, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Science, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Of Benguerir, Morocco

Dr. Ayoub Lazaar is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Sustainable Soil Sciences (C3S), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Morocco. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology and Geo-Environment and specializes in soil science, pedology, remote sensing, GIS, and spectroscopy (Vis-NIR/MIR). His research focuses on soil salinity assessment, spectral diagnostics of degradation, and geospatial modeling for sustainable land management. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications and developed Morocco’s first Vis-NIR soil spectral library. Dr. Lazaar has also led over 100 environmental impact assessments in his previous consultancy role. His innovations support precision agriculture and environmental sustainability in arid and semi-arid regions.

Profile:

🎓 Academic & Professional Background:

Dr. Ayoub Lazaar holds a Ph.D. in Geology and Geo-Environment and is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Sustainable Soil Sciences (C3S), UM6P. His expertise spans soil science, remote sensing, GIS, spectroscopy (Vis-NIR/MIR), geochemistry, and clay mineralogy. He has conducted over 100 Environmental Impact Assessments during his time as Lead Manager at ADA-Consulting.

🔬 Research Focus & Innovations:

  • 🧪 Soil salinity assessment using MIR spectroscopy and machine learning

  • 🛰️ Geospatial modeling for sustainable land management

  • 🔍 Spectral diagnostics of soil degradation in arid/semi-arid zones

  • 📚 Published 6+ peer-reviewed articles (2 under review)

  • 📊 Built the first Vis-NIR soil spectral library in the Triffa plain, Morocco

  • 🛠️ Developed low-cost sensors now adopted by FAO programs

🌍 Contributions & Impact:

Dr. Lazaar’s research bridges lab science with field applications, promoting cost-effective soil health diagnostics and sustainable agricultural practices. His latest focus includes developing pedotransfer functions for salinity prediction and analyzing groundwater quality in the Mediterranean region using advanced GIS and statistical tools.

🌐 Professional Affiliations:

  • IUSS (International Union of Soil Sciences)

  • SSSA (Soil Science Society of America)

  • EGU (European Geosciences Union)

  • CESFRA, UM6P

  • ASSS, MARS, and FAO Soil Spectroscopy Groups

Publication Top Notes:

  1. The application of proximal visible and near-infrared spectroscopy to estimate soil organic matter on the Triffa Plain of Morocco
    Lazaar, A., Mouazen, A.M., El Hammouti, K., Fullen, M., Pradhan, B., Memon, M.S., et al.
    International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 8(2), 195–204. (2020). [Citations: 35]

  2. Potential of VIS-NIR spectroscopy to characterize and discriminate topsoils of different soil types in the Triffa Plain (Morocco)
    Lazaar, A., Mahyou, H., Asagholizadeh, A., El Hammouti, K., et al.
    Soil Science Annual, 70(1), 54–63. (2019). [Citations: 14]

  3. The manifestation of VIS-NIRS spectroscopy data to predict and map soil texture in the Triffa Plain (Morocco)
    Lazaar, A., Pradhan, B., Zakariae, N., Abdelali, G., El Hammouti, K., Karim, A., et al.
    Kuwait Journal of Science, 48(1), 111–121. (2021). [Citations: 9]

  4. Physicochemical and mineralogical characterization of the Mediterranean soils of Triffa Plain (Northeast Morocco) by physicochemical analysis, X-ray diffraction and VIS spectroscopy
    Lazaar, A., El Hammouti, K., Andich, K., Hadria, R.
    ACM Conference Proceedings, (2020).

  5. Apport de la télédétection hyperspectrale dans la cartographie et la caractérisation des sols du Maroc Oriental
    Lazaar, A.
    (French publication), 2017.

 

Geoffrey Hammond | Agricultural Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Geoffrey Hammond | Agricultural Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Professor Emeritus at University of Bath, United Kingdom

Prof. Geoffrey P. Hammond is Professor Emeritus at the University of Bath and the founding Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy & the Environment (I•SEE). A mechanical engineer with a rich interdisciplinary background in environmental protection and business management, his career spans decades of impactful research and leadership.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background & Career:

Professor Geoffrey Hammond is Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath** and founding Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy & the Environment (I•SEE). He began his academic journey after early engineering work in the UK refrigeration industry and teaching in Uganda under Voluntary Services Overseas.

🔬 Research Interests & Contributions:

Prof. Hammond’s work spans technology assessment of energy systems, industrial decarbonisation, and low-carbon transition pathways. His multidisciplinary approach blends thermodynamics, environmental footprinting, and life-cycle assessment.
He co-originated the widely-used Inventory of Carbon and Energy (ICE) and has published extensively on sustainable energy.

📚 Honors & Awards:

He is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including:
🏅 Dufton Silver Medal (1984)
🏅 George Stephenson Prize (2009)
🏅 James Watt Medal (2015 & 2021)
🏅 Baker Medal (2019 & 2023)
In 2019, he was awarded a Doctor of Science (DSc) for his significant contributions to sustainable energy and the environment.

🌍 Policy & Advisory Roles:

Prof. Hammond has advised UK Government departments such as BEIS, Defra, and the Climate Change Committee. He has contributed internationally through consulting in Sri Lanka and Taiwan, and served on various regional environmental and climate action boards in the UK.

📝 Editorial & Academic Leadership:

He is Editor-in-Chief of the ICE journal “Energy” and serves on editorial boards for several energy and environment journals. He was also appointed Output Assessor on Energy and Sustainability for the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014).

📣 Keynote Engagements:

He has delivered keynote addresses at high-profile international conferences, including the opening keynote at ICAE2018 in Hong Kong.

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 9,535

  • Citations since 2020: 3,784

  • h-index: 51

  • h-index since 2020: 32

  • i10-index: 104

  • i10-index since 2020: 67

Publication Top Notes:

  • Embodied energy and carbon in construction materials
    G.P. Hammond, C.I. Jones
    Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Energy, 161(2), 87–98
    2008 — Citations: 1371

  • Developing transition pathways for a low carbon electricity system in the UK
    T.J. Foxon, G.P. Hammond, P.J.G. Pearson
    Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 77(8), 1203–1213
    2010 — Citations: 483

  • Development of design for remanufacturing guidelines to support sustainable manufacturing
    W.L. Ijomah, C.A. McMahon, G.P. Hammond, S.T. Newman
    Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 23(6), 712–719
    2007 — Citations: 453

  • Embodied carbon
    G. Hammond, C. Jones, E.F. Lowrie, P. Tse
    The Inventory of Carbon and Energy (ICE), Version 2.0, 16
    2011 — Citations: 390

  • Exergy analysis of the United Kingdom energy system
    G.P. Hammond, A.J. Stapleton
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy
    2001 — Citations: 352

  • Improved data correlations for buoyancy-driven convection in rooms
    F. Alamdari, G.P. Hammond
    Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 4(3), 106–112
    1983 — Citations: 281

  • Time to give due weight to the ‘carbon footprint’ issue
    G. Hammond
    Nature, 445(7125), 256
    2007 — Citations: 226

  • Techno-economic appraisal of fossil-fuelled power generation systems with carbon dioxide capture and storage
    G.P. Hammond, S.S.O. Akwe, S. Williams
    Energy, 36(2), 975–984
    2011 — Citations: 224

  • Environmental life cycle assessment of lignocellulosic conversion to ethanol: a review
    A.L. Borrion, M.C. McManus, G.P. Hammond
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(7), 4638–4650
    2012 — Citations: 223

  • Sustainability and the built environment at and beyond the city scale
    M.R.C. Doughty, G.P. Hammond
    Building and Environment, 39(10), 1223–1233
    2004 — Citations: 187

 

Malavika Dadlani | Seed Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Malavika Dadlani | Seed Physiology | Best Researcher Award

National consultant at Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, Bengaluru,  India

Dr. (Mrs.) Malavika Dadlani is a distinguished expert in [mention her field of expertise, e.g., Seed Science & Technology, Agricultural Research, etc.]. With a remarkable career spanning several decades, she has contributed significantly to [key areas of contribution]. She has held prestigious positions at [institutions/organizations], leading groundbreaking research and policy initiatives.

Profile:

Academic Qualifications 🎓

  • Ph.D. (Agricultural Seed Science) – Calcutta University, 1979

  • Post-Doctoral Research (Seed Technology) – International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines, 1987-1989

Professional Experience 👩‍🔬

With over four decades of expertise in agricultural research, education, and extension, Dr. Dadlani has held key leadership positions in India’s premier agricultural institutions:

🔹 Consultant & Honorary Research Fellow – Bioversity International, New Delhi (2014-2016)
🔹 Joint Director (Research) – ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (2010-2013)
🔹 Head, Division of Seed Science & Technology – ICAR-IARI, New Delhi (2006-2010)
🔹 Principal Scientist & Senior Scientist – ICAR-IARI, New Delhi (1979-2006)
🔹 Scientist – Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow (1978-1979)

Her work focused on institution building, research management, extension coordination, and capacity development in seed science.

Global Contributions 🌍

Dr. Dadlani has played a pivotal role in international seed policy and capacity building. Some key global engagements include:

🌱 FAO Expert Consultation (2003) – Contributed to the Quality Declared Seed System publication.
🌍 SAARC Seed Forum (2009) – Organized the first workshop on Quality Seed Systems and contributed to forming the SAARC Regional Seed Bank.
🌾 FAO Consultancy in Bangladesh, Myanmar & Cambodia – Strengthened seed systems and hybrid rice development.
📜 SeedNL Consultant (Netherlands, 2023-24) – Conducted a fact-finding study on the Indian seed system.
🤝 Indo-German Seed Sector Development Consultant (2018-2022) – Studied and advised on harmonization of Indian seed regulations with international standards.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Dr. Dadlani has been honored with several prestigious awards for her contributions:

🏅 Best Research Paper in Seed Research – ISST, India (1984, 1990)
🌾 Best Research Paper in Agriculture – Philippines (1989)
🎓 Best Teacher Award – IARI, India (2001)
🏅 Dr. Ram Dhan Singh Memorial “Best Seed Technologist” Award (2006-07)
👩‍🔬 Fellow, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) (2010)
🏆 Excellence Award for Supporting Seed Industry in India – ITPBR, India (2022)

Key Contributions & Innovations 💡

✅ Farmers’ Participatory Seed Production – Initiated “Beej India”, a farmer-led seed production initiative.
✅ SAARC Seed Policy Development – Drafted the SAARC Regional Seed Bank & Material Transfer Framework.
✅ Capacity Building & Training – Led numerous FAO, SAARC, and AARDO training programs to strengthen seed systems.
✅ Women Empowerment in Agriculture – Advocated for women-friendly agricultural technologies in global forums.

A Legacy in Seed Science & Agricultural Development 🌾

Dr. Malavika Dadlani’s work has shaped India’s seed industry, global seed policies, and farmer-centric innovations. Her extensive research, leadership, and global collaborations continue to make a lasting impact on sustainable agriculture and food security.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 2,511

  • Citations Since 2020: 933

  • h-index: 23 (13 since 2020)

  • i10-index: 53 (20 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  1. The subcellular basis of seed priming

    • A. Varier, A.K. Vari, M. Dadlani

    • Current Science, 2010, 450-456 (Citations: 510)

  2. Techniques in Seed Science and Technology

    • P.K. Agrawal, M. Dadlani, P.K. Agrawal

    • South Asian Publishers, 1987 (Citations: 228)

  3. Effect of hydropriming on field emergence and crop growth of maize genotypes

    • R.P. Nagar, M. Dadlani, S.P. Sharma

    • 1998 (Citations: 96)

  4. Tetrazolium test for seed viability and vigour

    • V.N. Patil, M. Dadlani

    • Handbook of Seed Testing, 2009, 209-241 (Citations: 86)

  5. Seed coating to improve stand establishment in rice

    • M. Dadlani, V.V. Shenoy, D.V. Seshu

    • 1992 (Citations: 69)

  6. Mechanism of seed dormancy in rice

    • D.V. Seshu, M. Dadlani

    • Seed Science Research 1(3), 187-194, 1991 (Citations: 68)

  7. Seed dormancy and regulation of germination

    • P.C. Nautiyal, K. Sivasubramaniam, M. Dadlani

    • Seed Science and Technology 52, 39-66, 2023 (Citations: 63)

  8. Crop residues management with conservation agriculture: Potential, constraints, and policy needs

    • H.S. Gupta, M. Dadlani

    • Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 2012 (Citations: 62)

  9. Effect of packaging on vigour and viability of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] seed during ambient storage

    • K.K. Singh, M. Dadlani

    • 2003 (Citations: 53)

  10. Characterization and evaluation of variability in farmers’ varieties of rice from West Bengal

  • S.K. Chakrabarty, M.A. Joshi, Y. Singh, A. Maity, V. Vashisht, M. Dadlani

  • Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding 72(2), 136, 2012 (Citations: 48)

 

Supriya Ambawat | Agricultural Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

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Dr Supriya Ambawat |  Agricultural Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Agriculture University, Jodhpur, India

Dr. Supriya is an Assistant Professor specializing in Plant Biotechnology at the PC Unit, ICAR-AICRP on Pearl Millet, Agriculture University, Jodhpur, India. Her research focuses on crop improvement, genetic enhancement, and biotechnology applications in pearl millet. Passionate about advancing sustainable agricultural practices, she actively contributes to research initiatives aimed at enhancing millet productivity and resilience.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. (2010) – CCS HAU, Hisar (Research at ICRISAT, Hyderabad)

    • Genetic diversity analysis & QTL mapping in pearl millet using DArT

  • M.Sc. (2006) – CCS HAU, Hisar

    • Biotechnology & Molecular Biology (Isolation of drought-related MYB transcription factor gene from Brassica carinata)

  • B.Sc. (2004) – Kurukshetra University

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • SPR-Springer Young Scientist Award (2024) – Society for Plant Research

  • Excellence Research Fellow Award (2021) – APSR, Plantica Foundation

  • Young Scientist Award (2020) – International Conference on GNRSA

  • Outstanding Woman in Agricultural Sciences (2019) – Venus International Foundation

  • Emerging Scientist Award (2018) – Society for Science and Nature

  • Multiple Best Oral & Poster Presentation Awards at national & international conferences

🔬 Research Focus:

  • Plant Biotechnology & Molecular Biology

  • Genetic Diversity & QTL Mapping in Pearl Millet

  • Drought Tolerance Mechanisms in Plants

🏅 Notable Contributions:

  • Established a Common Facility Lab at PC Unit, Jodhpur

  • Principal Investigator (PI) for multiple research initiatives in plant biotechnology

  • Recognized for contributions to moisture conservation & yield improvement in pearl millet

Citations:

Citations: 2,120 (since 2020: 1,422)
h-index: 16 (since 2020: 14)
i10-index: 23 (since 2020: 19)

Publication Top Notes:

  • MYB Transcription Factor Genes as Regulators for Plant Responses: An Overview

  • Pearl Millet: A Climate-Resilient Nutricereal for Mitigating Hidden Hunger and Providing Nutritional Security

  • Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] Consensus Linkage Map Constructed Using Four RIL Mapping Populations and Newly Developed EST-SSRs

  • Development of a Molecular Linkage Map of Pearl Millet Integrating DArT and SSR Markers

  • Water-Saving Traits Co-Map with a Major Terminal Drought Tolerance Quantitative Trait Locus in Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]

  • Mitochondrial DNA: A Tool for Phylogenetic and Biodiversity Search in Equines

  • QTL Mapping of Pearl Millet Rust Resistance Using an Integrated DArT- and SSR-Based Linkage Map

  • Development of Genome-Wide Informative Simple Sequence Repeat Markers for Large-Scale Genotyping Applications in Chickpea and Development of Web Resource

  • Stage-Specific Comparative Transcriptomic Analysis to Reveal Gene Networks Regulating Iron and Zinc Content in Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]

  • Validation of Molecular Markers for Marker-Assisted Pyramiding of White Rust Resistance Loci in Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.)

  • Identification, Characterization, Validation, and Cross-Species Amplification of Genic-SSRs in Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea)

  • Genetic Analysis of Morphological and Physiological Traits in Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.)

  • Screening and Estimation of Allelic Differentiation in Indian Mustard Using SSR Markers for Background Selection

  • Development and Evaluation of Double Low Quality Lines in Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern & Coss.)

  • Micronutrient-Rich Pearl Millet for Nutritionally Secure India

  • Genetic Structure Identification and Assessment of Interrelationships Between Brassica and Allied Genera Using Newly Developed Genic-SSRs of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.)

  • Genomic Designing for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]

  • Biotechnological Applications for Improvement of the Pearl Millet Crop

  • Pearl Millet-Hybrids and Varieties

  • Identification and Characterization of New Resistance Sources Against Sclerotinia Stem Rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) in Oilseed Brassica

  • Morphological and Molecular Diversity Among Full-Sib Progenies of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.)

  • Use of Library Resources and Services by Students of PESITM and JNN College of Engineering in Shivamogga: A Comparative Study