Francisco Guilhien Gomes Junior | Seed Technology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr Francisco Guilhien Gomes Junior |  Seed Technology |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Sao Paulo – Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, Brazil

Francisco Guilhien Gomes Junior is a renowned researcher and professor at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Piracicaba, Brazil. He holds a Doctorate in Phytotechnics from USP/ESALQ and a Master’s degree in Production Systems from UNESP. His research mainly focuses on the application of image analysis techniques to evaluate seed and seedling characteristics, including their physical, chemical, and physiological aspects.

Profile:

Academic Background:

  • Doctorate (2009) in Phytotechnics, USP/ESALQ, Brazil
    Thesis: “Mechanical injuries in sweet corn seeds”
  • Master’s (2006) in Production Systems, UNESP, Brazil
    Thesis: “Nitrogen application in bean crops under no-till systems”
  • Bachelor’s (2003) in Agronomy, UNESP, Brazil

Awards & Recognitions:

  • 2024: Primeiro lugar no Desafio GDM Universidades
  • 2022: Best Paper at the IX Congresso Brasileiro de Soja
  • 2020: Premio “Lic. Anna Peretti” for scientific excellence at the First Argentine Seed Congress
  • 2016: Honorable Mention for research on mechanical injuries in corn seeds at USP/Esalq

Key Achievements:

  • Co-created Vigor-S, a system for seed vigor analysis used by soybean seed companies in Brazil.
  • Holds a patent for a device for acquiring and processing seedling images.
  • Currently an associate editor of the Journal of Seed Science and a vice-president-elect of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA).
  • Member of the Brazilian Association of Seed Technology (ABRATES) board of directors.

 

Citations:

Citation Count:

  • Total Citations: 1932
  • Citations Since 2020: 1077

H-index:

  • Total H-index: 28
  • H-index Since 2020: 18

i10-index:

  • Total i10-index: 53
  • i10-index Since 2020: 34

Publication Top Notes:

  • Testes de vigor baseados em desempenho de plântulas
    • Authors: FC Krzyzanowski, JB França-Neto, FG Gomes-Junior, J Nakagawa
    • Journal: Vigor de sementes: conceitos e testes
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 93
  • Effect of ultrasound technology on barley seed germination and vigour
    • Authors: AC Miano, VA Forti, HF Abud, FG Gomes-Junior, SM Cicero, …
    • Journal: Seed Science and Technology 43(2), 297-302
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 78
  • Vigor-S, a new system for evaluating the physiological potential of maize seeds
    • Authors: DOC Castan, FG Gomes-Junior, J Marcos-Filho
    • Journal: Scientia Agricola 75(2), 167-172
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 63
  • Avaliação da viabilidade de sementes de pinhão manso pelos testes de tetrazólio e de raios X
    • Authors: TLF Pinto, J Marcos Filho, VA Forti, C Carvalho, FG Gomes Junior
    • Journal: Revista Brasileira de Sementes 31, 195-201
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 61
  • Radiographic images and relationship of the internal morphology and physiological potential of broccoli seeds
    • Authors: HF Abud, SM Cicero, FG Gomes Junior
    • Journal: Acta Scientiarum. Agronomy 40, e34950
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 58
  • Automated image analysis of seedlings for vigor evaluation of common bean seeds
    • Authors: FG Gomes Junior, HMCP Chamma, SM Cicero
    • Journal: Acta Scientiarum. Agronomy 36, 195-200
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 58
  • Evaluation of priming effects on sweet corn seeds by SVIS
    • Authors: FG Gomes-Junior, VHV Mondo, SM Cicero, MB McDonald, MA Bennett
    • Journal: Seed Technology, 95-100
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 56
  • Assessment of physiological potential of cucumber seeds using the software Seedling Vigor Imaging System®(SVIS®)
    • Authors: AA Chiquito, FG Gomes Junior, J Marcos-Filho
    • Journal: Revista Brasileira de Sementes 34, 255-263
    • Year: 2012
    • Citations: 53
  • X-ray densitometry to assess internal seed morphology and quality
    • Authors: FG Gomes-Junior, JT Yagushi, UL Belini, SM Cicero, M Tomazello-Filho
    • Journal: Seed Science and Technology 40(1), 102-107
    • Year: 2012
    • Citations: 49
  • Cadmium exposure triggers genotype-dependent changes in seed vigor and germination of tomato offspring
    • Authors: MEA Carvalho, FA Piotto, ML Nogueira, FG Gomes-Junior, …
    • Journal: Protoplasma 255, 989-999
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 47

 

Tania Merinas-Amo | Food | Best Researcher Award

Dr Tania  Merinas-Amo | Food |  Best Researcher Award

Dr at Department of Genetics, University of Córdoba (Spain), Spain

Dr. Tania Merinas-Amo is a researcher at the Department of Genetics, University of Córdoba, Spain. She holds a degree in Biology (2008) and a Master’s in Translational Biomedical Research (2011) from the University of Córdoba, where she also earned an international Ph.D. in Biosciences and Agri-Food Sciences in 2017. Her research focuses on food safety, nutraceutical foods, genotoxicity, and chemoprevention, utilizing in vivo and in vitro model systems to evaluate the safety and health benefits of various foods. With over 20 scientific articles, 10 books and book chapters, and an h-index of 10 (Google Scholar), Dr. Merinas-Amo has made significant contributions to the field.

Profile:

📚 Academic Background:

Graduated in Biology (2008) and earned a Master’s in Translational Biomedical Research (2011) from the University of Córdoba. She obtained her international Ph.D. in Biosciences and Agri-Food Sciences in 2017, with research experience at the Laboratory of Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague.

🔬 Research Focus:

Food safety, nutraceutical food, genotoxicity, and chemoprevention. Her work involves in vivo and in vitro model systems, such as Drosophila melanogaster and HL-60 tumor cells, to evaluate the safety and nutraceutical potential of various foods.

📊 Achievements:

  • Published 20+ scientific articles in journals with JCR impact.
  • Authored/co-authored 10 books and book chapters.
  • h-index: 10 (Google Scholar/ResearchGate) and 9 (Scopus).

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 488
  • Citations Since 2020: 388
  • h-index: 10 (overall and since 2020)
  • i10-index: 11 (overall), 10 (since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Evolution of some physicochemical and antioxidant properties of black garlic whole bulbs and peeled cloves
    MA Toledano-Medina, J Pérez-Aparicio, R Moreno-Rojas, T Merinas-Amo
    Food Chemistry, 199, 135-139 (2016) – 123 citations
  • Biological effects of food coloring in in vivo and in vitro model systems
    R Merinas-Amo, M Martínez-Jurado, S Jurado-Güeto, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    Foods, 8(5), 176 (2019) – 68 citations
  • Physicochemical characterization and biological activities of black and white garlic: In vivo and in vitro assays
    MÁ Toledano Medina, T Merinas-Amo, Z Fernández-Bedmar, R Font, …
    Foods, 8(6), 220 (2019) – 49 citations
  • Role of zucchini and its distinctive components in the modulation of degenerative processes: Genotoxicity, anti-genotoxicity, cytotoxicity and apoptotic effects
    D Martínez-Valdivieso, R Font, Z Fernández-Bedmar, T Merinas-Amo, …
    Nutrients, 9(7), 755 (2017) – 42 citations
  • In vitro antibacterial activity of extracts from Samoan medicinal plants and their effect on proliferation and migration of human fibroblasts
    A Frankova, L Vistejnova, T Merinas-Amo, Z Leheckova, I Doskocil, …
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 264, 113220 (2021) – 38 citations
  • In Vivo and In Vitro Genotoxic and Epigenetic Effects of Two Types of Cola Beverages and Caffeine: A Multiassay Approach
    M Mateo-Fernández, T Merinas-Amo, M Moreno-Millán, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    BioMed Research International, 2016(1), 7574843 – 22 citations
  • In vivo and in vitro studies of the role of lyophilised blond Lager beer and some bioactive components in the modulation of degenerative processes
    T Merinas-Amo, I Tasset-Cuevas, AM Díaz-Carretero, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    Journal of Functional Foods, 27, 274-294 (2016) – 17 citations
  • Food safety and nutraceutical potential of caramel colour class IV using in vivo and in vitro assays
    M Mateo-Fernández, P Alves-Martínez, M Del Río-Celestino, R Font, …
    Foods, 8(9), 392 (2019) – 14 citations
  • Nutraceutical potential of two Allium species and their distinctive organosulfur compounds: A multi-assay evaluation
    Z Fernández-Bedmar, S Demyda-Peyrás, T Merinas-Amo, …
    Foods, 8(6), 222 (2019) – 14 citations
  • Role of glucosinolates in the nutraceutical potential of selected cultivars of Brassica rapa
    T Merinas-Amo, MD Lozano-Baena, S Obregón-Cano, Á Alonso-Moraga, …
    Foods, 10(11), 2720 (2021) – 10 citations

 

Stefan Gordanic | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

Dr Stefan Gordanic |  Agronomy |  Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at  Institute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančic”,  Serbia

Stefan Gordanić is a researcher at the Institute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr. Josif Pančić” in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia. He specializes in the study of medicinal plants and their potential therapeutic applications. Stefan is actively involved in scientific research and has contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field of plant-based medicine. He is passionate about exploring the bioactive compounds found in medicinal plants and their impact on human health.

Profile:

Education:

  • 2018: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Crop Farming), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2018–2019: Master of Science in Agriculture (Land and Water Management), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2019–2024: Ph.D. Studies in Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Professional Experience:

  • 2018–2019: Agricultural Advisory Service, PSSS Loznica
  • 2019–2020: Zemun Polje (ZP) Maize Institute
  • 2020–Present: Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia

Progress in Research Position:

  • 2020–Present: Research Trainee, Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2022–Present: Research Associate, Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia

Publication Top Notes:

  • The Natural Habitats, Nutrients, and Heavy Metal Status of Wild Steppe Peony Populations in Serbia
    Marković, T., Tanasić, B., Gordanić, S., Lukić, M., Radanović, D.
    Horticulturae, 2024, 10(9), 972.
  • Improvement in Sustainable Production of Medicinal Herbs-Mint, Lemon Balm, and Marshmallow
    Simić, D., Janković, S., Popović, V., Nikolić, D., Gordanić, S.
    Agriculture and Forestry, 2024, 70(2), pp. 49–59.
  • Nutritional and Phytochemical Comparative Analysis of Conventional/Organic Maize Grain Before and After Subjection to Accelerated Aging Test – A Preliminary Study
    Golijan Pantović, J., Petronijević, R., Gordanić, S., Lekić, S., Kostić, A.Ž.
    Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 2024, 52(2), 13581.
  • A Detailed Survey of Agroecological Status of Allium ursinum Across the Republic of Serbia: Mineral Composition and Bioaccumulation Potential
    Gordanić, S.V., Kostić, A.Ž., Krstić, D., Marković, T., Moravčević, D.
    Heliyon, 2023, 9(11), e22134.
  • The Seed Traits Associated with Dormancy and Germination of Herbaceous Peonies, Focusing on Species Native in Serbia and China
    Marković, T., Prijić, Ž., Xue, J., Lukić, M., Gordanić, S.
    Horticulturae, 2022, 8(7), 585.
  • In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidative Activities of the Extracts of Petals of Paeonia lactiflora and Calendula officinalis Incorporated in the New Forms of Biobased Carriers
    Batinić, P.M., Milošević, M.D., Lukić, M.M., Bugarski, B.M., Marković, T.Lj.
    Food and Feed Research, 2022, 49(1), pp. 23–35.
  • Phytochemical Characterization and Antioxidant Potential of Allium ursinum L. Cultivated on Different Soil Types – A Preliminary Study
    Stefan, G., Dragoja, R., Sandra, V., Đorđe, M., Aleksandar, Ž.K.
    Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, 2022, 34(11), pp. 904–914.
  • Seed Health Treatments in Organic Seed Production
    Golijan-Pantović, J., Sečanski, M., Gordanić, S.
    Agriculture and Forestry, 2022, 68(4), pp. 41–57.

 

Abdul Samad | Plant based Meat | Best Researcher Award

Mr Abdul Samad |  Plant based Meat |  Best Researcher Award

Graduate Researcher at  Gyeongsang National University,  South Korea

Abdul Samad is a PhD candidate in Animal Sciences at Gyeongsang National University, South Korea, with a focus on meat science and poultry production. He aims to contribute to research and innovation in sustainable practices for meat production, processing, and quality assurance. With a background in poultry sciences, Abdul seeks to apply his academic expertise in a dynamic professional environment that promotes growth and collaboration.

Profile:

Education & Training:

  • PhD in Animal Sciences (Integrated)
    Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea (Sep 2023 – Present)
  • BSc (Hons) in Poultry Sciences
    Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan (Sep 2019 – Jul 2023)
  • Intermediate
    Govt Alamdar Hussain Islamia College, Multan, Pakistan (Aug 2017 – Aug 2019)
  • Matriculation
    Govt Comprehensive Higher Secondary School, Multan, Pakistan (Mar 2015 – Aug 2017)

Work Experience:

  • Internee, Star Feed Al Waris Group of Industries
    Multan, Pakistan (Feb 2023 – Jun 2023)
    Conducted experiments on antimicrobial peptides and proximate analysis for crude protein calculations.

Digital Skills:

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Research and Analytical Tools
  • Social Media Marketing

Leadership & Skills:

  • Leadership, Decision-making, and Organizational Skills
  • Strategic Planning and Communication
  • Research and Analytical Problem-solving

Editorial Roles:

  • Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Arts (Jun 2022 – Present)
  • Editorial Board Member, African Journal of Biological, Chemical, and Physical Sciences (May 2022 – Present)
  • Editorial Board Member and Reviewer, BULLET: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu (Jun 2021 – Present)

Networking & Mentorship:

  • Dr. Muhammad Asif Raza, Dean of Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, MNSUAM
  • Dr. Baseer Ahmad, Assistant Professor of Animal Nutrition, MNSUAM
  • Dr. Atif Rehman, Assistant Professor of Poultry Sciences, MNSUAM

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 438
  • Citations Since 2020: 437
  • h-index: 14 (both overall and since 2020)
  • i10-index: 16 (both overall and since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Salmonella in poultry; an overview
    International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Arts 1 (1), 80-84, 45 citations, 2022
  • Revisiting the use of ChatGPT in business and educational fields: possibilities and challenges
    BULLET: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu 2 (3), 534-545, 39 citations, 2023
  • Antibiotics resistance in poultry and its solution
    Devotion: Journal of Research and Community Service 3 (10), 999-1020, 30 citations, 2022
  • COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on psychological distress, malignancy and chronic diseases: A scoping review
    Eduvest-Journal Of Universal Studies 2 (5), 1017-1021, 26 citations, 2022
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (Incidence, Risk factors and Treatment)
    BULLET: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu 1 (01), 46-48, 25 citations, 2022
  • Policy of control and prevention of infectious bursal disease at poultry farm
    African Journal of Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences 1 (1), 1-7, 23 citations, 2022
  • Infectious Bronchitis Disease in Poultry its Diagnosis
    Ann Agric Crop Sci 6 (7), 1100, 23 citations, 2021
  • Role of artificial intelligence in livestock and poultry farming
    Sinkron: jurnal dan penelitian teknik informatika 6 (4), 2425-2429, 22 citations, 2022
  • Current perspectives on the strategic future of the poultry industry after the COVID-19 outbreak
    Brilliance: Research of Artificial Intelligence 2 (3), 90-96, 22 citations, 2022
  • Overview of Avian Corona virus, its prevention and control Measures
    BULLET: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu 1 (01), 39-45, 22 citations, 2022
  • Cancer related anaemia (CRA): An overview of approach and treatment
    International Journal of Health Sciences 2552-2558, 22 citations, 2022
  • Escherichia coli spp, Staph albus and Klebseilla spp were affected by some Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Bani Waleed City
    Brilliance: Research of Artificial Intelligence 2 (2), 66-70, 21 citations, 2022
  • Antipsychotic Combinations for Psychiatric Disorders
    BULLET: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu 1 (01), 49-50, 19 citations, 2022
  • Educational technology in teaching community: Reviewing the dimension of integrating Ed-Tech tools and ideas in classrooms
    Eduvest-Journal of Universal Studies 3 (6), 1028-1039, 14 citations, 2023
  • Modern Concepts of Restructured Meat Production and Market Opportunities
    Food Science of Animal Resources 44 (2), 284, 13 citations, 2024
  • Effects of COVID-19 on environmental conditions and poultry production
    Brilliance: Research of Artificial Intelligence 2 (3), 97-101, 12 citations, 2022
  • Overview of Aspergillosis a fungal disease in poultry and its effect on Poultry Business
    Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Social Science (ICSS) 1, 8 citations, 2022
  • The application of high-intensity ultrasound on wet-dry combined aged pork loin induces physicochemical and oxidative alterations
    Food Science of Animal Resources 44 (4), 899, 6 citations, 2024
  • Recent Market Analysis of Plant Protein-Based Meat Alternatives and Future Prospect
    JAPS: Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences 34 (4), 5 citations, 2024
  • Modern trends and techniques for food preservation
    Food and Life, 5 citations, 2024

 

Yucheng Jie | Crop Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr Yucheng Jie |  Crop Science | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at  Agricultural College / Ramie Research Institute,  China

Yucheng Jie is a distinguished professor and doctoral advisor at Hunan Agricultural University. With extensive expertise in [insert area of expertise, e.g., crop genetics, sustainable agriculture, or other specialties], Professor Jie has made significant contributions to the field through research, teaching, and mentorship. Born in Taoyuan, Hunan Province, his work reflects a deep commitment to advancing agricultural science and innovation.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • B.S. in Crop Science, Hunan Agricultural University (1987)
  • Ph.D. in Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University (1998)

📚 Professional Experience:

  • Director, Institute of Ramie, Hunan Agricultural University (2007–Present)
  • Visiting Scholar, North Carolina State University, USA (2013–2015)
  • Research Fellow and Director Roles, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (1993–2007)

🔬 Research Focus:

Specializes in ramie and bast fiber crops, with expertise in crop germplasm innovation, heavy metal soil remediation, and sustainable agricultural technologies.

🏆 Awards and Recognitions:

  • National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize, 2016, 2010)
  • Multiple provincial awards for contributions to agricultural science and technology

📖 Grants and Projects:

Led over 25 national and provincial projects, including studies on cadmium stress tolerance in ramie, crop germplasm resources, and soil remediation technologies.

Citation Metrics:

📊 Total Citations: 631 (from 531 documents)
📄 Total Publications: 54
📈 h-index: 14

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Effects of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Planting Density on Growth, Nutrient Characteristics, and Chlorophyll Fluorescence in Silage Maize
    Han, X., Xiao, X., Zhang, J., Jie, Y., Xing, H.
    Agronomy, 2024, 14(7), 1352
  2. BnXTH1 Regulates Cadmium Tolerance by Modulating Vacuolar Compartmentalization and the Cadmium Binding Capacity of Cell Walls in Ramie (Boehmeria nivea)
    Ma, Y., Jie, H., Zhao, L., Xing, H., Jie, Y.
    Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024, 470, 134172
  3. Fungal Systems for Lignocellulose Deconstruction: From Enzymatic Mechanisms to Hydrolysis Optimization
    Ren, F., Wu, F., Wu, X., Jie, Y., Gao, L.
    GCB Bioenergy, 2024, 16(5), e13130
  4. Comparative Study on Production Performance of Forage Triticale and Italian Ryegrass in Hunan Province
    He, P., Jie, H., Rasheed, A., Xing, H., Jie, Y.
    Chinese Journal of Grassland, 2024, 46(4), pp. 144–150
  5. Evaluation of Forage Sweet Sorghum Production Performance in Western Hunan
    He, P., Jie, H., Ma, Y., Xing, H., Jie, Y.
    Chinese Journal of Grassland, 2024, 46(3), pp. 100–109
  6. Response of Lignin and Flavonoid Metabolic Pathways in Capsicum annuum to Drought and Waterlogging Stresses
    Lv, X., Xiao, H., Jie, H., Xing, H., Jie, Y.
    Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 2024, 52(2), 13819
  7. Comparison of Silage Maize Production Performance in the Eastern and Western Regions of Hunan Province
    He, P.-L., Jie, H.-D., Zhu, N.-J., Xing, H.-C., Jie, Y.-C.
    Acta Agrestia Sinica, 2024, 32(3), pp. 977–984
  8. Waterlogging Increases Greenhouse Gas Release and Decreases Yield in Winter Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) Seedlings
    Li, L., Zhang, L., Tang, J., Jie, H., Jie, Y.
    Scientific Reports, 2023, 13(1), 18673

 

Md. Hossain Ali | Irrigation | Best Researcher Award

Dr Md. Hossain  Ali | Irrigation |  Best Researcher Award

Chief Scientific Officer at  Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA),  Bangladesh

Dr. Md. Hossain Ali is a distinguished expert in agricultural engineering with extensive experience leading innovative research and development at the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA). As the Chief Scientific Officer and Head of the Agricultural Engineering Division, he has made significant contributions to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and technologies.

Profile:

Academic Background:

  • Post-Doctorate: University Sains Malaysia, Civil Engineering (Water Management)
  • Ph.D.: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Irrigation & Water Management
  • M. Engg. Sci.: University of Melbourne, Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • M.Sc. (Agril. Engg.): Bangladesh Agricultural University
  • B.Sc. (Agril. Engg.): Bangladesh Agricultural University

Expertise:

Dr. Ali specializes in Irrigation and Water Resources Management, Agro-meteorology, and Agro-economics, with over 31 years of professional experience spanning teaching, research, and administration. His technical expertise includes using advanced models like AquaCrop, DSSAT, and HYDRUS-1D for agricultural applications.

Achievements:

  • Recipient of the Shudhachar Award (2022) and Best Scientist Award (2016) from BINA.
  • Recognized in international directories such as WHO’S WHO IN THE WORLD and 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century.
  • Developed innovative tools and models like M-RechargeCal, M-EToCal, and CropET0.

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 2,677
  • Citations Since 2020: 1,267
  • h-index: 18 (13 since 2020)
  • i10-index: 30 (16 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Increasing Water Productivity in Crop Production—A Synthesis
    M.H. Ali, M.S.U. Talukder
    Agricultural Water Management, 95(11), 1201-1213, 685 citations, 2008
  • Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Yield, Water Productivity, and Economic Returns of Wheat
    M.H. Ali, M.R. Hoque, A.A. Hassan, M.A. Khair
    Agricultural Water Management, 92, 151-161, 614 citations, 2007
  • Fundamentals of Irrigation & On-farm Water Management
    M.H. Ali
    ISBN: 978-1-4419-6334-5, 560 pages, 219 citations, 2010
  • Practices of Irrigation & On-farm Water Management: Volume 2
    H. Ali
    Springer Science & Business Media, 142 citations, 2011
  • Effective Rainfall Calculation Methods for Field Crops: An Overview, Analysis, and New Formulation
    M.H. Ali, S. Mubarak
    Asian Research Journal of Agriculture, 7(1): 1-12, DOI: 10.9734/ARJA/2017/36812, 93 citations, 2017
  • A New Novel Index for Evaluating Model Performance
    M.H. Ali, I. Abustan
    Journal of Natural Resources and Development, 4, 1-9, 90 citations, 2014
  • Effect of Deficit Irrigation at Different Growth Stages on the Yield of Potato
    A.A. Hassan, A.A. Sarkar, M.H. Ali, N.N. Karim
    Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 5(2), 128-134, 72 citations, 2002
  • Sustainability of Groundwater Resources in the North-Eastern Region of Bangladesh
    M.H. Ali, I. Abustan, M.A. Rahman, A.A.M. Haque
    Water Resources Management, 26, 623-641, 61 citations, 2012
  • Crop Water Requirement and Irrigation Scheduling
    M.H. Ali
    Fundamentals of Irrigation and On-farm Water Management: Volume 1, 399-452, 58 citations, 2010
  • Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Yield, Water Productivity and Economic Return of Sunflower
    A.J. Mila, M.H. Ali, A.R. Akanda, M.H. Rashid, M.A. Rahman
    Cogent Food & Agriculture, 3: 1287619, 37 citations, 2017

 

Petya Veleva | Agricultural Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr Petya Veleva |  Agricultural Science |  Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Professor at  Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Petya Marinova Veleva is an expert in automated systems, artificial intelligence, and precision agriculture. She holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Machine Tools and a PhD in Automation of Engineering Labor and Systems for Automated Design. Dr. Veleva’s research focuses on intelligent data analysis, agricultural safety, and the application of artificial neural networks and Near Infrared Spectroscopy in agriculture and food safety. She has collaborated with renowned institutions, including Kobe University (Japan) and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany), and has published 34 journal articles and 6 books.

Profile:

Academic & Professional Background:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Petya Veleva holds a Master’s degree in “Mechanical Engineering Technology and Machine Tools” and a PhD in “Automation of the Engineering Labor and Systems for Automated Design.” Her research focuses on automated systems for data analysis, artificial intelligence in precision agriculture, intelligent animal husbandry, and food safety evaluation, with specializations in artificial neural networks, Near Infrared Spectroscopy, and Aquaphotomics. She has gained valuable international experience through JSPS Fellowship in Japan, and research mobility at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany) and the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (Romania).

Research & Innovations:

Dr. Veleva has completed 39 research projects and is currently involved in 6 ongoing projects. Her work has resulted in 34 journal publications (SCI, Scopus), 6 books, and 1 patent. She collaborates with prestigious institutions like Kobe University (Japan), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany), and the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (Romania). She is also a member of the editorial board of the journal SLOVJANI.info and has an h-index of 5 in Scopus.

Contributions:

Dr. Veleva’s research contributes to advancements in sustainable agriculture, smart crop production, and intelligent animal husbandry. Her work supports human health, bioeconomy, and quality of life through innovative applications of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in agriculture.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Impact of Different Sugar Syrups on the Development of the Fat Body in Worker Bees (Apis mellifera macedonica)
    Agriculture (2025-01-02)
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture15010083
  • Exploring Microelement Fertilization and Visible–Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Enhanced Productivity in Capsicum annuum and Cyprinus carpio Aquaponic Systems
    Plants (2024-12-20)
    DOI: 10.3390/plants13243566
  • Differentiation of Amaranthus Species and Estimation of Their Polyphenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Potential Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
    Plants (2024-11-30)
    DOI: 10.3390/plants13233370
  • Assessment of Tomato Quality through Near-Infrared Spectroscopy—Advantages, Limitations, and Integration with Multivariate Analysis Techniques
    Conference Paper (2024-08-08)
    DOI: 10.3390/engproc2024070034
  • Indirect Determination of Basic Tomato Quality Parameters Using Color Digital Images
    Conference Paper (2024-08-06)
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  • Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Rapid Differentiation of Fresh and Frozen–Thawed Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
    Sensors (2024-06-04)
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  • Evaluating the Performance and Practicality of a Multi-Parameter Assessment System with Design, Comparative Analysis, and Future Directions
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  • Detection of Fungal Diseases in Lettuce by VIR-NIR Spectroscopy in Aquaponics
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    TEM Journal-Technology Education Management Informatics (2023)
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  • An Aquaphotomics Approach for Investigation of Water-Stress-Induced Changes in Maize Plants
    Sensors (2023-12-07)
    DOI: 10.3390/s23249678
  • Influence of Some Environmental Factors on Summer Phytoplankton Community Structure in the Varna Bay, Black Sea (1992–2019)
    Water (2023-04-25)
    DOI: 10.3390/w15091677

 

Anatolii Semenov | Seed Priming | Best Researcher Award

Prof Anatolii Semenov | Seed Priming | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Department of Engineering and Technology, Ukraine

Dr. Anatolii Semenov is an accomplished physicist with expertise in thermophysics, molecular physics, and ultraviolet optical technologies. He earned his PhD in 2001 from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, specializing in acoustic relaxation processes in molecular systems. With over 250 scientific publications, 10 patents, and an h-index of 13, Dr. Semenov has made significant contributions to bactericidal disinfection technologies, agro-industrial UV applications, and food safety innovation.

Profile:

 

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Physics and Mathematics (2002)
    Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine. Dissertation: Molecular Mechanisms of Acoustic Relaxation Processes in Heavy Water, Propyl Alcohols, and Their Aqueous Solutions.
  • Master’s Degrees:
    • 2021: Commodity Science and Expertise in Customs Affairs, Poltava University of Economics and Trade.
    • 2024: Electrical Power Engineering and Electromechanics, State Biotechnological University.

🏆 Key Achievements:

  • Publications: Over 250 works, including 10 patents, 8 monographs, and 16 Scopus-indexed papers.
  • H-index: 13 (Google Scholar), with 611 citations and an i10-index of 19.
  • Innovations: Creator of the UBZPR bactericidal air disinfection unit, winner of the “Poltava Brand” award.
  • Leadership: Directed 4 state-registered research projects and supervised over 50 theses.

🏢 Professional Experience:

  • Poltava State Agrarian University: Associate Professor, researcher in bactericidal and UV technologies.
  • Gas Discharge Lamp Plant: Quality Director, Technical Control Head (2005–2012).
  • Poltava Diamond Plant: Head of Experimental Diamond Synthesis Laboratory (2003–2004).

🌟 Skills and Expertise:

  • Proficient in quality management systems, certification, and UV irradiation technologies.
  • Practical experience with software like Word, Excel, and Origin.
  • Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, with technical English proficiency.

🔬 Research Focus:

  • Development of bactericidal disinfection technologies for air, water, and food products.
  • Use of ultraviolet optical radiation to stimulate agro-industrial processes.

Publication Top Notes : 

  • The Mechanical Method of Collecting the Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata SAY, 1824, Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) Using a Device with Passive Working Elements
    Arendarenko, V., Semenov, A., Kharak, R., Prudkyi, T., Drozhchana, O.
    International Journal of Agricultural Technology, 2024, 20(5), pp. 1755–1764.
  • Clusteroluminogenic Polymers: Applications in Biology and Medicine (Review Article)
    Sakhno, T., Ivashchenko, D., Semenov, A., Ivashchenko, O., Sakhno, Y.
    Low Temperature Physics, 2024, 50(3), pp. 257–267.
  • Roles of Seed Priming in Increasing the Adaptability and Productive Potential of Agricultural Crops
    Sakhno, T., Marenych, M., Semenov, A., Sakhno, Y., Jaisi, D.
    Advances in Agronomy, 2024.
  • Method of Predicting the Useful Life of Ultraviolet Lamps in Electrotechnical Systems under UV Radiation
    Semenov, A., Kharak, R., Bychkov, Y., Dudnyk, V., Yeleussinov, B.
    Przeglad Elektrotechniczny, 2024, (8), pp. 280–283.
  • Mechanism of Determining the Kinetics of Moisture Content and Temperature in Meat During Conductive Drying
    Skrypnyk, V.О., Semenov, A.О., Ponomarenko, B.H., Farisieiev, A.H.
    Journal of Chemistry and Technologies, 2024, 32(1), pp. 89–98.
  • Assessment of the Danger of Using Ultraviolet Lamps in Electrical Systems
    Semenov, A., Popov, S., Yakhin, S., Yeleussinov, B., Sakhno, T.
    Przeglad Elektrotechniczny, 2024, 2024(2), pp. 152–155.
  • Ultraviolet Disinfection of Activated Carbon from Microbiological Contamination
    Semenov, A., Hmelnitska, Y.
    Archives of Materials Science and Engineering, 2022, 115(1), pp. 34–41.

 

Subhan Danish | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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