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.Đž., Semenov, A.Đž., 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.

 

Victor Hugo Morales Peña | Agroforestry system | Best Researcher Award

Prof Victor Hugo Morales Peña | Agroforestry system | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Universidad EARTH, Costa Rica

Victor Hugo Morales Peña, M.Sc., is a Forest Engineer and Ph.D. candidate in Agricultural Sciences at the University of Costa Rica. With over 12 years of experience in university education, he currently serves as a Professor of Tropical Silviculture at EARTH University in Costa Rica, where he also leads the Geomatics and Remote Sensing Unit. His doctoral research focuses on the growth and productivity of Coffea arabica under agroforestry systems in Costa Rica’s Caribbean region.

Publication Profile

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences
    University of Costa Rica (2018 – Present)
    Focus: Growth and productivity of Coffea arabica var. Esperanza under different forest species and fertilizer treatments in tropical alluvial soils.
  • M.Sc. in Forest Management
    Center for Postgraduate Forest and Environmental Studies (CEFAP-ULA), Venezuela (2009 – 2012)
    Thesis: Statistical efficiency of spatial models in Pachira quinata progeny trials.
  • Forest Engineer
    University of the Andes, Venezuela (2005 – 2009)
    Thesis: Forest inventory of Tectona grandis plantations in Guanarito, Venezuela.

📚 Professional Experience:

  • Professor of Tropical Silviculture
    EARTH University, Costa Rica (2014 – Present)

    • Teaches Tropical Silviculture
    • Manages Forestry Scenario
    • Coordinates the Geomatics and Remote Sensing Unit
  • Professor of Drones in Agriculture
    Florida Global University & DRONITY (2024 – Present)

    • Instructor for Precision Agriculture module
  • Guest Professor in Remote Sensing
    Andean University Simón Bolívar, Bolivia (2019 – Present)

    • Teaches Spatial Information Management and Drone Photogrammetry

📊 Consultant & Environmental Impact Expert:

  • Leader of the Environment Department
    Pentech Ingenieros, Venezuela (2012 – 2013)

    • Supervised Environmental Impact Studies for major infrastructure projects.
  • External Consultant
    CIDIAT-ULA (2010 – 2012)

    • Worked on Environmental and Sociocultural Impact Assessments for various national projects.

Publication Top Notes

  • Growth and Productivity of Coffea arabica var. Esperanza L4A5 in Different Agroforestry Systems in the Caribbean Region of Costa Rica
    Agriculture, 2024-10-01 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14101723
    Contributors: Victor Hugo Morales Peña, Argenis Mora Garcés, Elias De Melo Virginio Filho, Mario Villatoro Sánchez
  • OCO-2 Solar-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence Variability across Ecoregions of the Amazon Basin and the Extreme Drought Effects of El Niño (2015–2016)
    Remote Sensing, 2020-04 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.3390/rs12071202
    Contributors: Antony Castro Rivera, Jia Chen, Christian S. Zang, Ankit Shekhar, Juan Carlos Jiménez-Muñoz, Shrutilipi Bhattacharjee, Mengistie Kindu, Victor Hugo Morales Peña, Anja Rammig