Hamidreza Balouchi | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr.  Hamidreza Balouchi |  Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

Yasouj university, Iran

Dr. Hamidreza Balouchi (b. 1979, Shiraz, Iran) is a Professor at Yasouj University, specializing in Seed Science and Technology, Crop Physiology, Ecophysiology, and the impact of abiotic stress on crops. He earned his Ph.D. in Agronomy (Crop Physiology) from Tarbiat Modares University in 2008, following earlier degrees from Shiraz and Tarbiat Modares Universities.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Agronomy (Crop Physiology), Tarbiat Modares University (2008)

  • M.Sc. in Agronomy, Tarbiat Modares University (2003)

  • B.Sc. in Agronomy & Plant Breeding, Shiraz University (2001)

🌱 Research Interests:

  • Seed Science & Technology

  • Crop Physiology & Plant Growth Regulation

  • Ecophysiology & Abiotic Stress (Drought, Salinity, Heavy Metals)

  • Application of Microbial Materials and Phytohormones

🧪 Scientific Contributions & Roles:

  • Director of Research & Graduate Studies, Yasouj University (2020–Present)

  • Editor-in-Chief, Iranian Journal of Seed Research

  • Scientific Committee Member for major Iranian seed conferences (2022–2024)

  • Extensive teaching experience in Agronomy, Botany, and Seed Technology

🏆 Achievements & Awards:

  • 🎓 First Rank in B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. Entrance Exams in Iran

  • 🎖 Best Selected Student, Shiraz University (2000)

  • 🧑‍🏫 Head of multiple academic and student associations

  • 💼 Leadership roles at Yasouj University including department head and training center director

💻 Technical Skills:

  • Statistical and analysis tools: MSTATC, SAS, R

  • Microsoft Office, Adobe tools

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,911

  • Citations Since 2020: 1,286

  • h-index: 21

  • h-index Since 2020: 17

  • i10-index: 46

  • i10-index Since 2020: 30

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Study of water stress effects in different growth stages on yield and yield components of different rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars

  2. Screening wheat parents of mapping population for heat and drought tolerance, detection of wheat genetic variation

  3. Microbial seed coating: An attractive tool for sustainable agriculture

  4. Effect of micronutrients foliar application on grain qualitative characteristics and some physiological traits of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) under drought stress

  5. Effect of temperature and water potential on Carthamus tinctorius L. seed germination: Quantification of the cardinal temperatures and modeling using hydrothermal time

  6. Growth and nutrient content of Echinacea purpurea as affected by the combination of phosphorus with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus and Pseudomonas florescent bacterium under water deficit stress

  7. Improving yield, oil content and water productivity of dryland canola by supplementary irrigation and selenium spraying

  8. Improvement of cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seed performance under drought stress by seed coating and biopriming

  9. Improving growth and phenolic compounds of Echinacea purpurea root by integrating biological and chemical resources of phosphorus under water deficit stress

  10. Electromagnetic field impact on annual medics and dodder seed germination

  11. Effect of gibberellic acid, prechilling, sulfuric acid and potassium nitrate on seed germination and dormancy of annual medics

  12. Effect of Chemical (Urea), Organic (Vermicompost) and Biological (Nitroxin) Fertilizers on Quantity and Quality Yield of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

  13. UV radiation, elevated CO2 and water stress effect on growth and photosynthetic characteristics in durum wheat

  14. Study of water stress effects in different growth stages on yield and yield components of different rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars (conference paper)

  15. Improve wheat (Triticum aestivum) performance by brassinolide application under different irrigation regimes

  16. Roles of methyl jasmonate in improving growth and yield of two varieties of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) under different irrigation regimes

  17. Improvement of Echinacea purpurea performance by integration of phosphorus with soil microorganisms under different irrigation regimes

  18. Effect of seed priming on antioxidant enzymes and lipids peroxidation of cell membrane in Black cumin (Nigella sativa) seedling under salinity and drought stress

  19. Efficacy of biological agents and fillers seed coating in improving drought stress in anise

  20. Evaluation of photosynthesis parameters, chlorophyll content and fluorescence of safflower cultivars under saline condition

 

Lakshan Paudel | Environments | GreenHarvest Sustainability Innovator Award

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Mr. Lakshan  Paudel | Environments |  GreenHarvest Sustainability Innovator Award

Researcher at Sun Moon University, Asan, South Korea

Mr. Lakshan Paudel is a dedicated researcher and educator specializing in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and clinical laboratory science. He is currently pursuing an integrated Master’s and Ph.D. in Life Science and Biochemical Engineering at Sun Moon University, South Korea (2020–2026). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • 🧬 Integrated Master’s–Ph.D. (2020–2026, ongoing)
    Life Science & Biochemical Engineering, Sun Moon University, South Korea

  • 🔬 B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (2006–2009)
    Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India

  • 📘 High School (2004–2006)
    Oxford Higher Secondary School, Butwal, Nepal

🧪 Research & Technical Expertise:

  • PCR, gene cloning, protein structure prediction

  • Genome assembly, comparative genomics, enzyme kinetics

  • Proficient in laboratory diagnostics: ELISA, HPLC, CLIA, gel electrophoresis

  • Skilled in data analysis, experimental design, and clinical instrumentation

👨‍🏫 Academic & Teaching Experience:

  • 🧫 Laboratory Coordinator (2010–2019)
    Modern Technical College, Lalitpur, Nepal – Trained undergraduate students in clinical lab techniques

  • 🧪 Part-time Biochemistry Instructor (2012–2018)
    Yala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal

🏥 Professional Laboratory Experience:

  • 🏥 Medical Technologist (2009–2010)
    Sarvanga Hospital & Research Center, Nepal

  • Expertise in biochemistry, parasitology, immunology, and microbiology

📚 Training & Certifications:

  • 🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Learning Methodology – CTEVT Nepal (2016)

  • 📝 Research Writing – NHRC Nepal (2015)

🌿 Fields of Interest:

  • Public health diagnostics

  • Molecular parasitology

  • Applied biomedical sciences

  • Multidisciplinary research collaborations

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Identification and evaluation of CAZyme genes, along with functional characterization of a new GH46 chitosanase from Streptomyces sp. KCCM12257
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 253, Article 127457, 2023

  2. Complete genome of Nakamurella sp. PAMC28650: Genomic insights into its environmental adaptation and biotechnological potential
    Functional & Integrative Genomics, Vol. 23(1), Article 18, 2023

  3. Genomic insight into O-demethylation of 4-methoxybenzoate by a two-component system from Amycolatopsis magusensis KCCM40447
    Heliyon, Vol. 10(3), 2024

  4. CAZyme analysis and functional characterization of a new GH18 chitin hydrolase from Gelidibacter salicanalis PAMC21136
    Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, Vol. 10, Article 100773, 2025

  5. Potential role of serum homocysteine and uric acid level as a predictive marker for preeclampsia
    International Journal, Vol. 5(5), Page 119, 2019

 

Zitong Fei | Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zitong Fei | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, China

Dr. Zitong Fei, born in August 1997, is a materials scientist specializing in the recycling and regeneration of spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials. She earned her Ph.D. in Metallurgical Physical Chemistry from Kunming University of Science and Technology in 2024, where she also completed her Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 2020. Under the supervision of Professor Yingjie Zhang, her research has focused on high-voltage LiCoO₂ cathode materials and sustainable regeneration technologies for cobalt-based electrodes.

Profile:

🎓 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Metallurgical Physical Chemistry (2020.08 – 2024.06)
    Kunming University of Science and Technology
    Research Focus: Direct regeneration mechanisms of spent LiCoO₂ cathode materials
    Supervisor: Prof. Yingjie Zhang

  • M.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering (2019.08 – 2020.07)
    Kunming University of Science and Technology
    Research Focus: High-voltage LiCoO₂ cathode material design

🧪 Research Expertise:

Dr. Fei’s work revolves around the regeneration and recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries, with a particular focus on cathode material recovery, environmental sustainability, and green chemistry applications.

🛠️ Patents (10+):

  • Targeted oxidative solvent for cathode regeneration

  • Single crystal and rapid regeneration methods for ternary materials

  • Battery disassembly and recycling devices

  • Deep eutectic solvent recovery systems

Dr. Fei holds over 10 national and international patents in advanced lithium battery recycling technologies.

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 522

  • Cited by: 387 documents

  • Total Publications: 20

  • h-index: 10

Publication Top Notes:

  • Su, Y., Fei, Z., Fan, Y., Peng, X., & Dong, P. (2025). Enhanced selective lithium extraction and regeneration of spent LiNi₁/₃Co₁/₃Mn₁/₃O₂ through carbon–sulfur composite roasting. Separation and Purification Technology.

  • Liu, Q., Li, Y., Fei, Z., Peng, X., & Dong, P. (2025). Review and perspectives on direct regeneration of spent ternary cathode materials based on failure mechanisms. (Journal name not specified).

 

Yohannes | Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yohannes |  Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Injibara University,  Ethiopia

Dr. Yohannes Girma Asefa is a researcher at Injibara University with a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Wolaita Sodo University (2019–2023). He also holds an MSc in Agricultural Information and Communication Management from Haramaya University and a BSc in Agricultural Economics from Addis Ababa University. His research expertise spans value chain analysis, agricultural extension, technology transfer, resource economics, and climate change. He has published 9 journal articles (SCI/Scopus), led 4 research projects, and contributed to 3 consultancy engagements. Dr. Yohannes actively collaborates with research institutions and serves in 4 editorial roles. He is a member of the Ethiopian Economic Association and Agricultural Economics Association.

Profile: 

🎓 Academic Background:

  • 🧑‍🎓 Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
    Wolaita Sodo University (2019–2023)

  • 📡 MSc in Agricultural Information & Communication Management
    Haramaya University (2016–2017)

  • 🌾 BSc in Agricultural Economics
    Addis Ababa University (2013–2015)

📊 Research & Innovations:

  • 📝 Journals Published: 9 (SCI/Scopus indexed)

  • 🔍 Research Projects: 4 (Completed/Ongoing)

  • 🧠 Consultancy Projects: 3

  • 🏅 Editorial Appointments: 4

  • 🤝 Collaborations: With research centres & professional associations

  • 📈 Citation Index: 94

  • 📚 Books Published: 0 | 🧾 Patents: 0

🌱 Areas of Expertise:

  • 🔗 Value Chain Analysis

  • 🌾 Agricultural Extension & Information Use

  • 💡 Technology Transfer

  • 💰 Resource & Economic Efficiency

  • 📉 Risk Analysis & Operations Research

  • 🌍 Climate Change & Sustainable Development

🌐 Professional Engagement:

  • 👥 Member of the Ethiopian Economic Association

  • 🌾 Member of the Agricultural Economics Association

🏆 Impact & Potential:

Dr. Yohannes Girma Asefa is an emerging scholar in agricultural economics whose research addresses critical challenges in sustainable agriculture, economic efficiency, and rural development. His collaborative spirit, active project involvement, and editorial contributions mark him as a promising voice in the academic and development research community.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Land Size and Efficiency in Agriculture: The Case of Ethiopian Smallholder Farmers – A Meta-analysis
    Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Forthcoming (2024-10-24).
    DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2024.1447186
    Contributors: Yohannes Girma Asefa, Abera Ayalew Muluken

  • Risk Aversion and Perception of Farmers about Endogenous Risks: An Empirical Study for Maize Producers in Awi Zone, Amhara Region of Ethiopia
    Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 2023, 16(2), Article 87.
    DOI: 10.3390/jrfm16020087
    Contributors: Yohannes Asefa, Berhanu Kuma, Amsalu Bedemo

  • Credit Access and Agricultural Technology Adoption Nexus in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2022, 10, Article 100362.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100362
    Contributor: Yohannes Asefa

  • Agricultural Commercialization of Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia: A Review
    Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2021, 12(13), pp. 24–30.
    DOI: 10.7176/jesd/12-13-04
    Contributor: Yohannes Asefa

  • A Meta-analysis on the Effect of Agricultural Extension on Farmers’ Market Participation in Ethiopia
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Date not specified.
    Contributor: Yohannes Asefa

  • Econometric Analysis of Dairy Farmers’ Access to Agricultural Information in Ada’a District
    Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research, Date not specified.
    Contributor: Yohannes Asefa

  • ICTs and Agricultural Marketing in Africa: A Review
    Information and Knowledge Management, Date not specified.
    Contributor: Yohannes Asefa

  • Mobile Phone and Beef Cattle Marketing: The Case of Girar Jarso District of Oromia Region, Ethiopia
    Cogent Food and Agriculture, Date not specified.
    Contributor: Yohannes Asefa

 

Samuel Agele | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Samuel Agele | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Professor at  Federal University of Technology Akure,  Nigeria

Prof. Agele Samuel Ohikhena is a distinguished Plant Physiologist and Ecologist with expertise in crop physiology, irrigation management, and climate adaptation strategies for sustainable agriculture. He holds a B.Agric. degree, an M.Sc. in Desert Science, a Ph.D. in Crop Physiology, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Protected Crops & Irrigation (Israel).

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

He holds a B.Agric., an M.Sc. in Desert Science, and a Ph.D. in Crop Physiology. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Protected Crops & Irrigation from Israel.

🎓 Supervision & Academic Contributions:

Prof. Agele has supervised numerous undergraduate projects, over 25 master’s theses, and about 15 Ph.D. dissertations.

🏛️ Administrative & Research Leadership:

He has actively contributed to FUTA’s academic administration and served in leadership roles, including:
🔹 Head of Department (Crop, Soil & Pest Management, FUTA) (2013-2016)
🔹 Dean (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa State) (2017-2019)
🔹 Scholar (World Bank Step B Centre of Excellence in Food Security)
🔹 Coordinator (West African Agriculture Productivity Programme – WAAPP, FUTA)
🔹 Researcher (EU-AU Capacity4Food Project & Integrated Soil Fertility Management, FUTA)

🌍 International Training & Collaborations:

Prof. Agele has undergone training in Nigeria, Belgium, Israel, and Germany, contributing to international agricultural research efforts.

🏅 Professional Memberships:

He is a member of various prestigious scientific organizations, including:
🔸 International Horticultural Science Society (HIS)
🔸 International Soil Conservation Organization
🔸 International & African Crop Science Society
🔸 Soil Science Society of Nigeria
🔸 Agricultural Society of Nigeria
🔸 International Society for Irrigation and Drainage
🔸 Urban Climate Research Group

📖 Publications & Research Impact:

Prof. Agele has authored several book chapters and journal articles, with notable contributions to:
✅ Cacao agronomy & microclimate adaptation 🌱🍫
✅ Smallholder irrigation & climate resilience 🚰🌾
✅ Urban forestry & biochar applications 🌳🌍
✅ Water management & drought stress mitigation 💧🌾
✅ Climate change, food security & soil fertility management 🌎🌱

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,510

  • Citations Since 2020: 670

  • h-index: 22

  • h-index Since 2020: 13

  • i10-index: 38

  • i10-index Since 2020: 19

Publication Top Notes:

  • Assessing Crop Model Improvements Through Comparison of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Simulation Models: A Case Study of West African Varieties
    FM Akinseye, M Adam, SO Agele, MP Hoffmann, PCS Traore, …
    Field Crops Research 201, 19-31 (2017)

  • Effects of Tillage and Mulching on the Growth, Development, and Yield of Late-Season Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) in the Humid South of Nigeria
    SO Agele, GO Iremiren, SO Ojeniyi
    The Journal of Agricultural Science 134 (1), 55-59 (2000)

  • Effects of Plant Density and Mulching on the Performance of Late-Season Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in Southern Nigeria
    SO Agele, GO Iremiren, SO Ojeniyi
    The Journal of Agricultural Science 133 (4), 397-402 (1999)

  • Insecticidal Activity of Powders of Some Nigerian Plants Against the Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch)
    L Lajide, CO Adedire, WA Muse, SO Agele
    (1998)

  • Improving Sorghum Productivity Under Changing Climatic Conditions: A Modelling Approach
    FM Akinseye, HA Ajeigbe, PCS Traore, SO Agele, B Zemadim, …
    Field Crops Research 246, 107685 (2020)

  • Effects of Tillage and Manure Application on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Yield of Maize Grown on a Degraded Intensively Tilled Alfisol in Southwestern Nigeria
    AJ Adeyemo, SO Agele
    Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management 1 (8), 205-216 (2010)

  • Evaluation of the Onset and Length of Growing Season to Define Planting Date: A Case Study for Mali (West Africa)
    FM Akinseye, SO Agele, PCS Traore, M Adam, AM Whitbread
    Theoretical and Applied Climatology 124, 973-983 (2016)

  • Effects of Some Soil Management Systems on Soil Physical Properties, Microbial Biomass, and Nutrient Distribution Under Rainfed Maize Production in a Humid Rainforest Alfisol
    SO Agele, BS Ewulo, IK Oyewusi
    Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 72, 121-134 (2005)

  • Effects of Synthetic Hormone Substitutes and Genotypes on Rooting and Mini Tuber Production of Vine Cuttings Obtained From White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata, Poir)
    SO Agele, TG Ayankanmi, H Kikuno
    African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (30), 4714-4724 (2010)

  • Effects of Watering Regimes on Aphid Infestation and Performance of Selected Varieties of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) in a Humid Rainforest Zone of Nigeria
    SO Agele, TI Ofuya, PO James
    Crop Protection 25 (1), 73-78 (2006)

  • Sunflower Responses to Weather Variations in Rainy and Dry Cropping Seasons in a Tropical Rainforest Zone
    SO Agele
    International Journal of Biotronics 32, 17-33 (2003)

  • Evapotranspiration, Water Use Efficiency, and Yield of Rainfed and Irrigated Tomato
    SO Agele, GO Iremiren, SO Ojeniyi
    International Journal of Agriculture & Biology 13 (4) (2011)

  • Organic Amendment of an Ultisol: Effects on Soil Properties, Growth, and Yield of Maize in Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria
    K Ogundare, S Agele, P Aiyelari
    International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture 1, 1-7 (2012)

  • Effects of Season of Sowing on Water Use and Yield of Tomato in the Humid South of Nigeria
    SO Agele, A Olufayo, GO Iremiren
    African Crop Science Society (2002)

  • Effect of Some Mulch Materials on Soil Physical Properties, Growth, and Yield of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
    SO Agele, JB Olaore, FA Akinbode
    Advances in Environmental Biology, 368-376 (2010)

  • Effects of Variety and Row Spacing on Radiation Interception, Partitioning of Dry Matter, and Seed Set Efficiency in Late-Season Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
    SO Agele, IO Maraiyesa, IA Adeniji (2007)

  • Agricultural Wastes and Mineral Fertilizer on Soil and Plant Nutrient Status, Growth, and Yield of Tomato
    SO Agele, AJ Adeyemo, IB Famuwagun
    Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science 57 (1), 91-104 (2011)

  • Ability of Ovipositing Callosobruchus maculatus Females to Discriminate Between Seeds Bearing Their Own Eggs and Those Bearing Eggs of Other Females
    T Ofuya, S Agele (1989)

  • Effects of Spent Engine Oil Polluted Soil and Organic Amendment on Soil Chemical Properties, Microflora, and Growth of Telfairia occidentalis (Hook f.)
    AU Osaigbovo, KE Law-Ogbomo, SO Agele
    Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 6 (1), 72-78 (2013)

  • Effects of Shade on Microclimate, Canopy Characteristics, and Light Integrals in Dry Season Field-Grown Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Seedlings
    S Agele, B Famuwagun, A Ogunleye
    Journal of Horticultural Sciences 11 (1), 47-56 (2016)

 

 

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)

Biruk Wubetie | Agri-Food System | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Biruk Wubetie | Agri-Food System | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Tottori University, Japan

Dr. Biruk Yazie Wubetie is an Assistant Professor at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, specializing in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences with a focus on Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture. His research explores the intersection of sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation, aiming to enhance nutritional outcomes through innovative agricultural practices.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences (Global Dryland Science), Tottori University, Japan (2024)
    • Thesis: Agro-ecosystem based analysis of dietary intake and malnutrition in the Chemoga watershed, Ethiopia
    • Applied structural equation modeling (SEM) & multilevel analysis
  • Master of Public Health in Nutrition, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia (2020)
    • Thesis: Undernutrition among lactating mothers in rural Ethiopia
  • M.A. in Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2013)
  • B.Sc. in Rural Development and Family Science, Hawassa University, Ethiopia (2009)

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Academic Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Bahir Dar University (2024 – Present)
  • Lecturer & Researcher, Bahir Dar University (2018 – 2021)
  • Lecturer & Researcher, Debre Markos University (2010 – 2018)
  • Graduate Assistant, Wolaita Sodo University (2009 – 2010)

📌 Courses Delivered:
✅ Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
✅ Rural Development Policies
✅ Research Methods & Supervised Research Projects

🔬 Research & Publications:

  • Published 9 peer-reviewed articles, with several in Q1-ranked journals indexed in Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus.
  • Research focus: Malnutrition, agroecosystem-based dietary analysis, food security, and sustainable agriculture.
  • Notable publication:
    • Analysis of Malnutrition among Children under Five Years in Northwest Ethiopia using Structural Equation Modeling. Nutrients, 2024
    • Agroecosystem-Based Household Dietary Diversity Analysis in the Upper Blue Nile Basin. Environmental Development, 2024

🏆 Grants & Awards:

  • MEXT Scholarship, Japan (2021-2024)
  • Overseas Travel Grant, Tottori University (2022, 2023)
  • Best Student Award, Hawassa University (2007)

🌱 Research & Academic Contributions:

  • Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, structural equation modeling (SEM), and multilevel analysis
  • Secured research funding for three projects, all completed and published in reputable journals
  • Supervised undergraduate and master’s students, ensuring timely research completion
  • Extensive experience in curriculum development, online learning platforms (Blackboard, Zoom), and student mentoring

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Factors Influencing Consumers’ Choice of Street-Foods and Fast-Foods in China
📄 African Journal of Marketing Management, 10(4), 28-39 (2018)
👥 Authors: HB Atinkut, Y Tingwu, B Gebisa, S Qin, K Assefa, B Yazie, T Melese, et al.

2️⃣ Determinants of the Use of Hermetic Storage Bags for Maize Storage Among Smallholder Farmers in Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Advances in Agriculture, 2021(1), 6644039 (2021)
👥 Authors: TK Mekonen, BY Wubetie

3️⃣ Undernutrition and Associated Factors Among Lactating Mothers in Rural Yilmana Densa District, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study
📄 Food Science & Nutrition, 11(3), 1383-1393 (2023)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, TK Mekonen

4️⃣ Determinants of Women’s Participation in Agricultural Extension Services Among Rural Women Farmers in Yilmana Densa District, Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Journal of Agricultural Extension, 20(1) (2019)
👥 Authors: BAAB Yazie

5️⃣ Analysis of Malnutrition Among Children Under Five Years Across Contrasting Agroecosystems of Northwest Ethiopia: Application of Structural Equation Modeling
📄 Nutrients, 16(8), 1208 (2024)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, A Tsunekawa, N Haregeweyn, M Tsubo, Z Nigussie, et al.

6️⃣ Cost-Benefit Analysis of Purdue Improved Crop Storage Bags for Maize Storage Among Smallholder Farmers in Northwest Ethiopia
📄 African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 22(9) (2022)
👥 Authors: T Kefale, Z Ayalew, Z Birhanie, BY Wubetie, D Baributsa

7️⃣ Agroecosystem-Based Analysis of Household Dietary Diversity and Its Linkage with Agricultural Production Diversification in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia: Multilevel Analysis
📄 Environmental Development, 100999 (2024)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, A Tsunekawa, N Haregeweyn, M Tsubo, Z Nigussie, et al.

8️⃣ Factors Affecting the Practice of Sustainable Land Management in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Journal of Agricultural Extension, 20(2) (2019)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, BA Abebe

9️⃣ Assessment on Challenges and Prospects of the Community Livelihood in Upper Blue Nile, Chira Watershed, Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Unpublished/Conference Paper
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, TK Mekonen, BA Abebe

Elham Shadkam | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Elham Shadkam |  Agriculture |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Khayyam University,  Iran

Dr. Elham Shadkam is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khayyam University, Mashhad, Iran. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, where she specialized in simulation optimization for multi-objective problems in supply chain management.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering – Isfahan University of Technology (2015) 🏅
    Thesis: Simulation Optimization for Multi-Objective Problems in Supply Chain Management
  • M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering – K.N. Toosi University of Technology (2010) 🏆
  • B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering – Sadjad University of Technology (2007) 🎖️

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Khayyam University (2013–Present)
  • Former Head & Deputy Head, Industrial & Mechanical Engineering Department, Khayyam University (2014–2023)
  • Visiting Fellow, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia (2023–2024) 🌍
  • Research Assistant, Strategic Planning Initiative in Construction Management, UNSW (2024)

🏆 Achievements & Recognition:

  • Top Researcher at Khayyam University (2021) 🥇
  • Ranked 1st in MSc & BSc programs in Industrial Engineering 🏅
  • Member of the Young Researchers Club (Brilliant Talents) ✨
  • Exceptional Academic Performance: Ranked in top 0.2% (MSc) & 0.5% (BSc) in National Exams 🎯

Citations:

Citations: 708 (645 since 2020)
h-index: 16 (16 since 2020)
i10-index: 20 (19 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • A novel artificial intelligent approach: Comparison of machine learning tools and algorithms based on optimization DEA Malmquist productivity index for eco-efficiency evaluation
    M. Mirmozaffari, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, K. Kabirifar, R. Yazdani, …
    International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 15(3), 523-550 (2021) – Citations: 70

  • Cuckoo optimization algorithm in reverse logistics: A network design for COVID-19 waste management
    E. Shadkam
    Waste Management & Research, 40(4), 458-469 (2022) – Citations: 65

  • An integrated strategic framework for large-scale crop planning: Sustainable climate-smart crop planning and agri-food supply chain management
    A. Hajimirzajan, M. Vahdat, A. Sadegheih, E. Shadkam, H. El Bilali
    Sustainable Production and Consumption, 26, 709-732 (2021) – Citations: 49

  • A novel hybrid parametric and non-parametric optimisation model for average technical efficiency assessment in public hospitals during and post-COVID-19 pandemic
    M. Mirmozaffari, R. Yazdani, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, L.S. Tavassoli, …
    Bioengineering, 9(1), 7 (2021) – Citations: 47

  • Developing a novel integrated generalised data envelopment analysis (DEA) to evaluate hospitals providing stroke care services
    M. Mirmozaffari, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, M. Yazdani
    Bioengineering, 8(12), 207 (2021) – Citations: 42

  • Evaluation the efficiency of cuckoo optimization algorithm
    E. Shadkam, M. Bijari
    arXiv preprint arXiv:1405.2168 (2014) – Citations: 41

  • Multi-objective simulation optimization for selection and determination of order quantity in supplier selection problem under uncertainty and quality criteria
    E. Shadkam, M. Bijari
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2015) – Citations: 39

  • A hybrid COA-constraint method for solving multi-objective problems
    E. Shadkam, N. Jahani
    arXiv preprint arXiv:1509.08302 (2015) – Citations: 34

  • VCS and CVS: New combined parametric and non-parametric operation research models
    M. Mirmozaffari, R. Yazdani, E. Shadkam, L.S. Tavassoli, R. Massah
    Sustainable Operations and Computers, 2, 36-56 (2021) – Citations: 32

  • An integrated artificial intelligence model for efficiency assessment in pharmaceutical companies during the COVID-19 pandemic
    M. Mirmozaffari, R. Yazdani, E. Shadkam, S.M. Khalili, M. Mahjoob, …
    Sustainable Operations and Computers, 3, 156-167 (2022) – Citations: 29

 

Imran | Agriculture Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Imran |  Agriculture Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Postdoc Researcher at  South China Agriculture University, China

Dr. Imran is a distinguished agronomist specializing in crop science, soil health, environmental sustainability, and climate change forecasting. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, and has completed postdoctoral research in UAV technology for agriculture (China) and soil health & CO₂ sequestration (Turkey).

Profile:

📚 Education & Postdoctoral Research:

  • Postdoc (China, 2024): UAVs & Rotor Aircraft in Agriculture (South China Agricultural University)
  • Postdoc (Turkey, 2021-22): Soil Health, CO₂ Sequestration & Climate Change (Çukurova University)
  • Ph.D. Agronomy (2020): The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
  • M.Sc. (Hons) Agronomy (2014): The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Agronomy (2011): Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan

🏆 Awards & Achievements:

  • Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC) Ph.D. Scholarship Awardee
  • Türkiye Bursları Fellowship Postdoctoral Awardee
  • Best Research Paper Award (2021) – Journal of Soil, Plant, and Environment
  • Best Researcher Award (2020) – National Conference on Beneficial Microbes & Sustainable Crop Production

🌍 Professional Memberships:

  • American Society of Agronomy
  • Crop Science Society of America
  • Soil Science Society of America
  • Pakistan PGPR Society
  • Rhizosphere Scientist of Turkey
  • Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
  • IFOAM – Organics International
  • Himalayan University Consortium

🎤 Conferences & Workshops (Organizer & Presenter):

  • International Conference of Emerging Scientists (2022)
  • International Citrus Congress (Turkey, 2022)
  • National Conference on Beneficial Microbes & Sustainable Crop Production
  • International Conference on Climate Change
  • Workshop on Climate Smart Agriculture & Crop Modeling

📢 Consultant & Trainer:

  • Developed agricultural training modules, manuals, and content for USAID, CABI, AWS, and HUJRA
  • Expert in farmer capacity development and disaster risk reduction techniques

Publication Top Notes:

  • Strategies for Sustainable Crop Production and Arid Land Management
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2025-02-21
    DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2024.2426641

  • Rotors Wind Wall Enabled Microclimate Engineering for Enhanced Rice Leaf Morphometrics Traits, Yield, and Agronomic Performance
    Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 2025-01
    DOI: 10.1111/jac.70019

  • Mitigating Cadmium Contamination in Soil Using Biochar, Sulfur-Modified Biochar, and Other Organic Amendments
    International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2025-01-26
    DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2025.2454515

  • Carbon Cultivation for Sustainable Agriculture, Ecosystem Resilience, and Climate Change Mitigation
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2025-01-20
    DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2025.2453996

  • Aero-Thermodynamics of UAV Downwash for Dynamic Microclimate Engineering: Ameliorating Effects on Rice Growth, Yield, and Physiological Traits Across Key Growth Stages
    Agriculture, 2025-01-01
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture15010078

  • Lead Stabilization and Remediation Strategy with Soil Amendment In Situ Immobilization in Contaminated Range Lands
    International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2024-10-14
    DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2372850

  • Integration of Organic, Inorganic, and Bio Fertilizer to Improve Maize-Wheat System Productivity and Soil Nutrients
    Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2024-09-13
    DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2024.2354190

  • Nano Biotechnology: Exploring the Potential of Nano Materials in Enhancing Crop Health and Combating Abiotic Stress
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2024-09-07
    DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2024.2358854

  • Mitigation Strategies for Heavy Metal Toxicity and Its Negative Effects on Soil and Plants
    International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2024-07-28
    DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2327611

  • Nano-Black Carbon Improves Phosphorus Uptake and Sustains Soil and Plant Health Under Biodynamic Agriculture
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2024-02-21
    DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2023.2269244

  • A Comparative Study to Evaluate the Effects of Antibiotics, Plant Extracts, and Fluoride-Based Toothpaste on the Oral Pathogens Isolated from Patients with Gum Diseases in Pakistan
    Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2023
    DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.242703

 

Taşkın Deniz Yildiz |  Fertilizer |  Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Taşkın Deniz Yildiz |  Fertilizer |  Best Researcher Award

Academician at  Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Department of Mining Engineering,  Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taşkın Deniz Yıldız is a distinguished academic at the Department of Mining Engineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University. Since 2014, he has contributed significantly to academia, previously serving at Istanbul Technical University. Dr. Yıldız completed his MSc (2012) and PhD (2020) in Mining Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. He also holds a law degree from Beykent University (2016) and became a licensed lawyer in 2023. His research interests include mining legislation, mineral economics, resource management, and occupational safety in mines. He has published extensively, with a Google Scholar h-index of 19.

Profile:

🎓 Academic and Professional Background:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taşkın Deniz Yıldız has been an academician at Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University since 2014. He previously served at Istanbul Technical University for about four years. He earned his MSc (2012) and PhD (2020) in Mining Engineering from Istanbul Technical University. Dr. Yıldız also holds a law degree from Beykent University (2016) and became a licensed lawyer in 2023.

📊 Research and Achievements:

  • Publications: 35 articles (24 in Web of Science, 11 in other indexes), 1 book, 9 WOS/SCOPUS-indexed book chapters, 2 international books, 23 conference papers, and 56 mining sector journal articles.
  • Research Projects: Involved in the Istanbul Technical University BAP Project and European COST Actions.

Citation Metrics:

  • Google Scholar: 904 citations, h-index 19, i10-index 35
  • Web of Science: 201 citations, h-index 8
  • Scopus: 251 citations, h-index 10
  • AD Scientific Index (2025): Ranked 8th in his university in Turkey

💡 Research Interests:

  • Mining legislation, exploration, and operation
  • Mineral and resource economics
  • Cost analysis and benefit evaluation
  • Natural resource taxation and mining investments
  • Land use in mining and rehabilitation of abandoned sites
  • Mining waste management and occupational safety

🌐 Memberships:

  • Founding member, International Network ‘Acclimating Post-Mining Territories’
  • Member, Association of Geoscience, Mining and Metallurgy Professionals (YERMAM)
  • Member, Technology and Innovation Commission of Professional Development Association of Mining Engineers (MMMGD)
  • Member, European Association of Labour Economists
  • Member, Chamber of Mining Engineers of Turkey

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Waste management costs (WMC) of mining companies in Turkey: Can waste recovery help meeting these costs?”
    Resources Policy, 68, 101706, 2020 (64 citations)

  • “Evaluation of Forestland Use in Mining Operation Activities in Turkey in Terms of Sustainable Natural Resources”
    Land Use Policy, 96, 2020 (49 citations)

  • “The Impacts of EIA Procedure on the Mining Sector in the Permit Process of Mining Operating Activities & Turkey Analysis”
    Resources Policy, 67, 2020 (44 citations)

  • “Effects of the Private Land Acquisition Process and Costs on Mining Enterprises before Mining Operation Activities in Turkey”
    Land Use Policy, 97, 2020 (42 citations)

  • “The Share of Required Costs in Investment Amounts for Mining Operating Activities in Pasture Lands in Turkey”
    Adıyaman Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi (Journal of Engineering), 2019 (39 citations)

  • “Forest Fees Paid to Permit Mining Extractive Operations on Turkey’s Forestlands & the Ratio to Investments”
    Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi: Mineral Resources Management, 2020 (36 citations)

  • “The Effects of the Mining Operation Activities Permit Process on the Mining Sector in Turkey”
    Resources Policy, 69, 101868, 2020 (35 citations)

  • “How Can the Effects of EIA Procedures and Legislation Foreseen for the Mining Operation Activities to Mining Change Positively in Turkey?”
    Resources Policy, 72, 102018, 2021 (29 citations)

  • “Forest Costs Paid by Mining Enterprises During Investment Period to Carry Out Mining Operations in Forest Areas”
    Adıyaman Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi (Journal of Engineering), 2020 (28 citations)

  • “Urban Development and Mining in Istanbul – Ağaçli Coal Field and Its Rehabilitation”
    SWEMP 2016 (International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management), 2016 (27 citations)

  • “Are the Compensations Given to Mining Enterprises Due to the Overlapping with Other Investments in Turkey Enough? Expectations of Compensation for Profit Deprivation”
    Resources Policy, 75, 102507, 2022 (25 citations)

  • “How Can the State Rights Be Calculated by Considering a High Share of State Right in Mining Operating Costs in Turkey?”
    Resources Policy, 75, 102509, 2022 (25 citations)

  • “Overlapping of Mine Sites and Highway Route in Turkey: Evaluation in Terms of Mining Land Use Criteria and Land-Use Planning”
    Land Use Policy, 106, 105444, 2021 (22 citations)

  • “Possible Effects of Mining Zone Regulation on Mining Companies in Turkey & Evaluation of Mining Companies”
    Resources Policy, 71, 102011, 2021 (22 citations)

  • “Overlapping of Natural Stone Mining Field with High-Speed Train Project in Turkey: Was the Economic Public Benefit Evaluation Made Sufficiently?”
    Resources Policy, 74, 102241, 2021 (18 citations)