Yazdan keivany | Fisheries | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Yazdan keivany |  Fisheries  |  Best Researcher Award

Head of Fisheries section at  Isfahan University of Technology,  Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yazdan Keivany is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources (Fisheries Division) at Isfahan University of Technology, Iran. He holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Alberta, Canada, where he also completed his MSc. Dr. Keivany has made significant contributions to the fields of ichthyology and fisheries biology, focusing on the morphology, systematics, and taxonomy of freshwater and marine fishes, particularly in Iran. He has received numerous awards, including the IUT Prominent Researcher Award and various scholarships from the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Higher Education. Dr. Keivany is a founding member and former president of the Iranian Society of Ichthyology and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. His dedication to teaching is evident through his instruction in a variety of subjects, such as general ichthyology, aquatic zoology, and evolutionary ecology.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • PhD in Biological Sciences
    University of Alberta, Canada (2000)
  • MSc in Biological Sciences
    University of Alberta, Canada (1996)
  • BSc in Engineering (Fisheries & Environment)
    Gorgan University, Iran (1990)

Scholarships and Awards:

  • IUT Prominent Researcher Award (2018)
  • Appreciable Book Award (2010)
  • Matsumae International Fellowship (2007)
  • University of Alberta Gordin Kaplan Graduate Student Award (1997)
  • MSc and PhD Scholarships from the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Higher Education

Research Interests:

  • Morphology, anatomy, and osteology of fishes
  • Systematics, taxonomy, and biology of freshwater and marine fishes of Iran
  • Systematics and character evolution in sticklebacks
  • Application of morphometrics in fish systematics
  • Molecular systematics of fishes

Professional Memberships:

  • Member, American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (since 1994)
  • Member, Iranian Biology Association (since 2003)
  • Member, Iranian Aquaculture Society (since 2010)
  • Founder and Past President, Iranian Society of Ichthyology (2011-2014)

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Keivany has taught a wide range of subjects, including General Biology, General Ichthyology, Fish Embryology, Aquatic Zoology, and Evolutionary Ecology. He has also participated in various teaching workshops to enhance educational practices.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 2,049
  • Citations Since 2019: 1,113

Metrics:

  • h-index: 23
  • h-index Since 2019: 14
  • i10-index: 67
  • i10-index Since 2019: 38

Publication Top Notes

  1. Review and updated checklist of freshwater fishes of Iran: Taxonomy, distribution and conservation status
    HR Esmaeili, H Mehraban, K Abbasi, Y Keivany, BW Coad
    Iranian Journal of Ichthyology 4 (Suppl. 1), 1-114 (2017)
    Citations: 135
  2. Atlas of Inland Water Fishes of Iran
    Y Keivany, M Nasri, K Abbasi, A Abdoli
    Iran Department of Environment Press (2016)
    Citations: 133
  3. New Species of Aphanius (Teleostei, Cyprinodontidae) from Isfahan Province of Iran and a Reanalysis of Other Iranian Species
    T Hrbek, Y Keivany, BW Coad
    Copeia 2006 (2), 244-255 (2006)
    Citations: 73
  4. Contribution to the biology of Zagros tooth-carp, Aphanius vladykovi (Cyprinodontidae) in central Iran
    Y Keivany, N Soofiani
    Environmental Biology of Fishes 71, 165-169 (2004)
    Citations: 63
  5. Taxonomic review of the genus Pungitius, ninespine sticklebacks (Gasterosteidae)
    Y Keivany, JS Nelson
    Cybium 24 (2), 107-122 (2000)
    Citations: 52
  6. Length-weight relationships in some populations and species of Iranian toothcarps
    MS Alavi-Yeganeh, SJ Seyfabadi, Y Keivany, B Kazemi, GP Wallis
    Journal of Applied Ichthyology 27 (6), 1401-1403 (2011)
    Citations: 48
  7. Reproductive biology and gonad histology of the Kura Barbel, Barbus lacerta (Cyprinidae), in Bibi-Sayyedan River, Tigris basin
    H Dopeikar, Y Keivany, M Shadkhast
    North-Western Journal of Zoology 11 (1), 163-170 (2015)
    Citations: 39
  8. Phylogenetic relationships of sticklebacks (Gasterosteidae), with emphasis on ninespine sticklebacks (Pungitius spp.)
    Y Keivany, JS Nelson
    Behaviour, 1485-1497 (2004)
    Citations: 38
  9. Descriptive osteology of Barbus cyri (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) from southern Caspian Sea basin
    P Jalili, S Eagderi, N Nikmehr, Y Keivany
    Iranian Journal of Ichthyology 2 (2), 105-112 (2015)
    Citations: 37
  10. Reproduction of Capoeta damascina (Valenciennes, 1842), a cyprinid fish, in Zayandeh-Roud River, Iran
    S Asadollah, NM Soofiani, Y Keivany, M Shadkhast
    Journal of Applied Ichthyology 27 (4), 1061-1066 (2011)
    Citations: 37
  11. Comparative osteology of lotaks, Cyprinion kais and C. macrostomum (Cypriniformes, Cyprinidae), from Godarkhosh River, western Iran
    M Nasri, Y Keivany, S Dorafshan
    Journal of Ichthyology 53, 455-463 (2013)
    Citations: 36
  12. Body shape comparison of Kura bleak (Alburnus filippii) in Aras and Ahar-Chai rivers using geometric morphometric approach
    P Jalili, S Eagderi, Y Keivany
    Research in Zoology 5 (1), 20-24 (2015)
    Citations: 33
  13. Contribution to the biology of the Lizardfish, Saurida tumbil (Teleostei: Aulopiformes), from the Persian Gulf
    NM Soofiani, Y Keivany, AM Shooshtari
    Zoology in the Middle East 38 (1), 49-56 (2006)
    Citations: 30
  14. Length-weight and length-length relationships in populations of Garra rufa from different rivers and basins of Iran
    Y Keivany, A Nezamoleslami, S Dorafshan, S Eagderi
    International Journal of Aquatic Biology 3 (6), 409-413 (2015)
    Citations: 29
  15. Validity of Pungitius hellenicus Stephanidis, 1971 (Teleostei, Gasterosteidae), a stickleback fish from Greece
    Y Keivany, JS Nelson, PS Economidis
    Copeia, 558-564 (1997)
    Citations: 28
  16. Age and Growth of the Mesopotamian Barb, Capoeta damascina, in Central Iran
    S Asadollah, NM Soofiani, Y Keivany, R Hatami
    Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences 16 (2), 511-521 (2017)
    Citations: 27
  17. Length–weight and length–length relationships of three Cyprinid fish from the Bibi-Sayyedan River, western Iran
    Y Keivany, H Dopeikar, M Ghorbani, F Kiani, F Paykan-Heyrati
    Journal of Applied Ichthyology 32 (3), 507-508 (2016)
    Citations: 26
  18. Length–weight and length–length relationships of four species (Barbus lacerta Heckel, 1843), Oxynoemacheilus angorae (Steindachner, 1897), Squalius lepidus (Heckel …)
    M Hasankhani, Y Keivany, M Daliri, M Pouladi, NM Soofiani
    Journal of Applied Ichthyology 30 (1), 206-207 (2014)
    Citations: 26
  19. Age, Growth and Reproduction of the Female Kutum, Rutilus kutum (Kamensky, 1901)(Teleostei: Cyprinidae), in Gorgan-Rud Estuary, Northern Iran
    Y Keivany, P Zare, L Kalteh
    Research in Zoology 2 (3), 7-13 (2012)
    Citations: 26
  20. Comparative osteology of the jaws in representatives of the eurypterygian fishes
    Y Keivany
    Research in Zoology 4 (2), 29-42 (2014)
    Citations: 25

 

Jingjing Tao | Food | Best Researcher Award

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Ms Jingjing Tao | Food |  Best Researcher Award

PhD student at  University of Washington, United States

Jingjing (Tina) Tao is a dedicated researcher in the fields of environmental and agricultural economics. Currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Washington, she previously earned her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, achieving high academic honors. With a strong foundation in agricultural economics and environmental sciences, Jingjing actively engages in research addressing contemporary challenges in these domains.

Publication profile:

Education:

Jingjing is currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington (2024 – 2029). She earned her Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, where she graduated with a GPA of 3.98 (2022 – 2024), and previously obtained her Bachelor of Science (with highest distinction) in Agricultural Economics from the same institution, achieving a GPA of 3.99 (2020 – 2022). She also studied Agricultural Economics at China Agricultural University (2018 – 2020).

Research and Publications:

Jingjing’s research focuses on topics such as climate change impacts on fisheries, online media sentiment analysis in aquaculture, and local food systems. She has published multiple papers in reputable journals, including Aquaculture and Natural Resource Modeling. Her work on the online media sentiment analysis of shrimp and salmon has received significant attention, and she has several publications currently under review.

Professional Experience

Jingjing has gained valuable industry experience through internships, including a Data Scientist Intern position at Happy the Movement and a Recruitment and Operation Intern at Baidu, Inc. She also has teaching experience as a teaching assistant at both the University of Washington and Purdue University.

Awards and Grants:

Throughout her academic career, Jingjing has received numerous awards and fellowships, including the 2024 SEFS Recruitment Fellowship and the 2023 Department Travel Grant.

Professional Affiliations:

She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Ecological Society of America (ESA) and the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA).

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Quantifying “Local Food” Online and Social Media in the United States for 2018–2021
    J Jung, J Tao, NO Widmar
    Agriculture & Food Security, 11(1), 59 (2022)
  • Online Grocery Shopping Practices and Intentions Shaped by Pandemic-era Experiences
    C Bir, J Jung, J Tao, NO Widmar
    Journal of Food Distribution Research, 54(3), 1-29 (2023)
  • Exploring the Blue Economy Nexus: Government, Industry, and Market’s Perspectives on Seafood
    J Tao
    Purdue University Graduate School (2024)
  • A Regional Analysis of Climate Change Effects on Global Snow Crab Fishery
    J Tao, KK Quagrainie, KA Foster, NO Widmar
    Natural Resource Modeling, e12406 (2024)
  • Alert: Ultra-processed Food Is Overwhelming Americans’ Diet
    J Tao
    Journal of Agricultural Science, 14(4) (2022)
  • Environmental Problem Analysis and Policy Recommendations on Pacific Northwest Salmon
    J Tao
    Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences, 3(2), 1-6 (2021)
  • From Novelty to Normalcy: Making Entomophagy a Common Diet
    J Tao
    NASS Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(2), 23-27 (2021)
  • Online Media Sentiment Analysis of Shrimp and Salmon in the United States
    J Tao, K Quagrainie
    Available at SSRN 4754216
  • Climate Change and Snow Crab Harvest: Applying Random Effects Estimators with Instrumental Variable
    J Tao, K Quagrainie
    Available at SSRN 4684246

 

Girija Phadke Behere | Fish waste | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Girija Phadke Behere |  Fish waste |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor Fish Processing Technology at  Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, India

Dr. Girija Saurabh Behere (also known as Dr. Girija Gajanan Phadke) is an accomplished expert in Fish Processing Technology, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the College of Fisheries, Datia, under the Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi. She holds a Ph.D. in Fish Processing Technology from Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University, Mangalore, where she was a DST-INSPIRE Fellow, graduating with distinction (91.90%) in 2015.

Publication profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Fish Processing Technology (2015), Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University, with 91.90%
  • Masters in Fisheries Science (MFSc), Gold Medalist (2009), Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra, with 89.20%
  • Bachelor in Fisheries Science (BFSc), Gold Medalist (2007), Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra, with 92.50%

Professional Experience:

Dr. Behere currently serves as Assistant Professor at the College of Fisheries, Datia, under the Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University. Her previous roles include State Co-ordinator for Maharashtra North with the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), where she led over 150 training sessions aimed at reducing post-harvest losses, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and enhancing fish quality management. She has also worked as a Livelihood Specialist at the Mangrove and Biodiversity Conservation Foundation of Maharashtra, contributing to the livelihood generation of communities impacted by mangroves.

Research Focus & Key Projects:

Her research interests include bioactive peptides from seafood processing waste, value-added seafood products, and sustainability in fish processing. Dr. Behere has contributed to various projects with institutions like the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, focusing on thermal and non-thermal technologies, species-specific utilization of resources, and development of high-value by-products from fish and shellfish waste.

Awards & Recognition:

  • Gold Medals for BFSc and MFSc degrees
  • DST-INSPIRE Fellowship for Ph.D. research
  • Research Excellence Award 2021 from InSc, Bangalore
  • Tejaswini Kanya Award (2019) for Academic Excellence
  • Recognition as a Reviewer for international journals such as the Journal of Food Engineering and PLOS ONE.

Citations:

  • Citations: 246
  • Documents: 233
  • h-index: 8
  • Total Documents: 17

Publication Top Notes:

  • The sea as a source of neuroprotective and other health-protective molecules
    Šimat, V., Čagalj, M., Phadke, G.G., Rathod, N.B., Hassoun, A.
    In Natural Molecules in Neuroprotection and Neurotoxicity, 2024, pp. 29–60.
    Citations: 1
  • Impacts of nano/micro-plastics on safety and quality of aquatic food products
    Rathod, N.B., Xavier, K.A.M., Özogul, F., Phadke, G.G.
    Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2023, 103, pp. 1–40.
    Citations: 3
  • Quality improvement of Indian mackerel fish (Rastrelliger kanagurata) stored under the frozen condition: Effect of antioxidants derived from natural sources
    Sofi, F.R., Saba, K., Pathak, N., Phadke, G.G., Arisekar, U.
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2022, 46(5), e16551.
    Citations: 4
  • Recent advances in bio-preservatives impacts of lactic acid bacteria and their metabolites on aquatic food products
    Rathod, N.B., Phadke, G.G., Tabanelli, G., Pagarkar, A., Özogul, F.
    Food Bioscience, 2021, 44, 101440.
    Citations: 22
  • Recent developments in valorisation of bioactive ingredients in discard/seafood processing by-products
    Özogul, F., Cagalj, M., Šimat, V., Rathod, N.B., Phadke, G.G.
    Trends in Food Science and Technology, 2021, 116, pp. 559–582.
    Citations: 86
  • Exploiting of secondary raw materials from fish processing industry as a source of bioactive peptide-rich protein hydrolysates
    Phadke, G.G., Rathod, N.B., Özogul, F., Shin, K.-H., Kim, S.-K.
    Marine Drugs, 2021, 19(9), 480.
    Citations: 29
  • Effect of added calcium and heat setting on gel forming and functional properties of Sardinella fimbriata surimi
    Murthy, L.N., Phadke, G.G., Jeyakumari, A., Ravishankar, C.N.
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2021, 58(2), pp. 427–436.
    Citations: 12
  • Biochemical, Textural and Microbiological Quality of Squid Stored Under Conventional and Slurry Ice During Onboard Fishing
    Narasimha Murthy, L., Phadke, G.G., Jeyakumari, A., Parvathy, U., Visnuvinayagam, S.
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India Section B – Biological Sciences, 2018, 88(4), pp. 1647–1653.
    Citations: 10
  • Valorization of Fish Viscera for Crude Proteases Production and Its Use in Bioactive Protein Hydrolysate Preparation
    Murthy, L.N., Phadke, G.G., Unnikrishnan, P., Zynudheen, A.A., Ravishankar, C.N.
    Waste and Biomass Valorization, 2018, 9(10), pp. 1735–1746.
    Citations: 39
  • Rheological properties of washed and unwashed tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) fish meat: effect of sucrose and sorbitol
    Murthy, L.N., Phadke, G.G., Siddaiah, V., Boraiah, R.K.
    Food Science and Biotechnology, 2017, 26(5), pp. 1177–1183.
    Citations: 8