Dinesh Sharma | Agriculture | Best Innovation Award

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Dr Dinesh Sharma |  Agriculture |  Best Innovation Award

Associate Professor at  Manipal University Jaipur,  India

Dr. Dinesh Sharma is an accomplished Associate Professor in Data Science and Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur. With over 14 years of experience in technical and engineering education, he has contributed extensively to academia, research, and software development. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, and wireless sensor networks.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering – Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun (2021)
  • M.E. in Computer Science & Engineering – R.G.P.V., Bhopal (2007)
  • B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering – R.G.P.V., Bhopal (2006)
  • C-DAC Certification in Software Development – ACTS, Pune (2007)

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor at Manipal University Jaipur (Aug 2023 – Present)
  • Assistant Professor at Amity University, Madhya Pradesh (2015 – 2023)
  • Assistant Professor at IMS Unison University, Dehradun (2013 – 2015)
  • Head of Department & Assistant Professor at Amardeep College of Engineering, Agra (2012 – 2013)
  • Guest Lecturer at Rustamji Institute of Technology, Gwalior (2008 – 2010)
  • Software Designer & Developer (Freelancer) at D-Sys Data Solution, Gwalior (2008 – 2012)

📚 Research & Innovations:

  • Published multiple patents, including systems for intelligent animal welfare, waste composting, and assistive devices for the visually impaired.
  • Authored research papers on AI applications in agriculture and soil monitoring.
  • Contributed book chapters on enterprise service buses and data mining in agriculture.
  • Current research interests include AI in cybersecurity, precision agriculture, and energy-efficient wireless networks.

🏆 Achievements & Skills:

  • Proficient in C#, ASP.Net, PHP, Java, and Android app development.
  • Coordinated academic initiatives, including KPI management, coding clubs, and entrepreneurship cells.
  • Extensive experience in organizing and attending FDPs and workshops on cutting-edge technologies and pedagogy.

Publication Top Note:

  • A New Energy-Efficient Multitier Deterministic Energy-Efficient Clustering Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks
    Symmetry, 12(5), 837, 2020.
  • Energy-Efficient Multitier Random DEC Routing Protocols for WSN in Agriculture
    Wireless Personal Communication, 2021.
  • Factors Affecting E-Waste Management: An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach
    2015 Fifth International Conference on Communication Systems and Network Technologies, 2015.
  • Comparative Energy Evaluation of LEACH Protocol for Monitoring Soil Parameters in Wireless Sensor Networks
    Materials Today: Proceedings, 29, 381-396, 2020.
  • Enhanced PEGASIS Algorithm for Increasing the Lifetime of Wireless Sensor Networks
    Materials Today: Proceedings, 29, 372-380, 2020.
  • Face Mask Detection Analysis for COVID-19 Using CNN and Deep Learning
    2022 IEEE 11th International Conference on Communication Systems and Network Technologies, 2022.
  • Comparative Analysis of Skin Cancer Detection Using Classification Algorithms
    2023 IEEE 15th International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Communication Networks, 2023.
  • Prognosis for Crop Yield Production by Data Mining Techniques in Agriculture
    Applications of Image Processing and Soft Computing Systems in Agriculture, 2019.
  • A Survey on Energy-Efficient Hierarchical-Based Routing Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks
    International Journal of Wireless and Mobile Communication for Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2019.
  • A Role of Enterprise Service Bus in Building Web Services
    Exploring Enterprise Service Bus in the Service-Oriented Architecture Paradigm, 2017.
  • A New Approach for Wireless Communication Security Protocol by Using Mutual Authentication
    Advanced Computing, 3(3), 31, 2012.
  • Neural Network-Based Soil Parameters Predictive Coordination Algorithm for Energy-Efficient Wireless Sensor Networks
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2024.
  • Deep Learning Approach to Analyse, Detect, and Classify COVID-19 Patients
    New Trends in Mathematical Science, 1, 2021.
  • Effect of Contention Windows Size in Binary Exponential Backoff Algorithm
    2015 Second International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communication Engineering, 2015.
  • Energy-Efficient Clean and Green IT: Concepts and Approaches
    International Journal of Smart Home, 9(6), 65-70, 2015.
  • Soil Nutrient Analysis and Automatic Monitoring in Precision Agriculture
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2024.
  • Identification of Personality Traits by Machine Learning Analysis of Signatures and Handwriting
    SN Computer Science, 5(5), 497, 2024.
  • Enhancing Feature Extraction in Plant Image Analysis through a Multilayer Hybrid DCNN
    International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 2023.
  • Increasing Growth of Agriculture Using Efficient Wireless Sensor Network Systems
    (Details missing; please provide the publication venue and year for completion).

 

Mesmin Tchindjang | Agricultural | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Dr Mesmin Tchindjang |  Agricultural |  Excellence in Research

Expert in adaptation at  University of Yaoundé 1,  Cameroon

Prof. Mesmin Tchindjang is a distinguished geomorphologist and environmental researcher with expertise in tropical geomorphology, natural hazards, climate change, and land use transformation. He earned his Ph.D. in 1996 and completed his ‘Habilitation’ in Geography in 2012 at the University of Paris 7. Prof. Tchindjang has contributed significantly to agroforestry projects revitalizing soils in southern Cameroon and sustainable oil palm cultivation. He collaborates with leading organizations, including CIFOR-ICRAF, UNDP, and the World Bank, to address climate adaptation and environmental resilience. Additionally, he is the founding member of the Cameroonian Geomorphologist Association and an active coordinator in global environmental monitoring initiatives.

 

Publication Profile

 

Academic Background:

Prof. Mesmin Tchindjang earned his Ph.D. in Geomorphology, Surface Dynamics, and Natural Hazards in 1996. He later defended his ‘Habilitation’ in Geography in 2012 at the University of Paris 7. He also holds an MSc in Remote Sensing for Environmental Impact Studies.

Research Focus:

His work encompasses tropical geomorphology, natural hazards, climate change, land use transformation, agricultural sustainability, remote sensing, and GIS. He has significantly contributed to agroforestry for soil revitalization in southern Cameroon and sustainable oil palm cultivation.

Key Projects & Collaborations:

  • OPAL Project: Researching oil palm environmental impacts.
  • Agricultural zoning and landscape ecology in Cameroon.
    Collaborates with organizations like CIFOR-ICRAF, WWF, UNDP, and the World Bank on climate adaptation and environmental resilience.

Professional Memberships:

Founding member of the Cameroonian Geomorphologist Association and Coordinator of Global Mapping and Environmental Monitoring.

Publication Top Note:

  • “Agricultural Innovations and Adaptations to Climate Change in the Northern Cameroon Region”
    Journal: Sustainability
    Date: 2024-11-19
    DOI: 10.3390/su162210096
    Contributors: Gaitan Thierry Seutchueng Tchuenga, Mesmin Tchindjang, Precillia Ijang Tata Ngome, Ann Degrande, Simon Djakba Basga, Frédéric Saha
  • “The Dilemma of the Development of Oil Palm Plantations Against Forest Conservation in Cameroon”
    Book Chapter
    Date: 2024-10-30
    DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_30102427710
    Contributors: Mesmin Tchindjang, Guy Donald Abasombe, Rose Ngo Makak, Philippes Mbevo Fendoung
  • “Mapping of the Dilemma of Mining Against Forest and Conservation in the Lom and Djérem Division, Cameroon”
    Book Chapter
    Date: 2024-07-31
    DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_31072418511
    Contributors: Mesmin Tchindjang, Eric Voundi, Philippes Mbevo Fendoung, Unusa Haman, Frédéric Saha, Igor Casimir Njombissie Petcheu
  • “Weakening of Coastlines and Coastal Erosion in the Gulf of Guinea: The Case of the Kribi Coast in Cameroon”
    Journal: Land
    Date: 2022-09
    DOI: 10.3390/land11091557
    Contributors: Philippes Mbevo Fendoung, Mesmin Tchindjang, Aurélia Hubert-Ferrari
  • “Lake Nyos, a Multirisk and Vulnerability Appraisal”
    Journal: Geosciences
    Date: 2018-08
    DOI: 10.3390/geosciences8090312
    Contributor: Mesmin Tchindjang

 

Khalid Hussain | Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr  Khalid Hussain | Crop Production |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan

Dr. Khalid Hussain is an accomplished agronomist and academician currently serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. With a robust academic background, he completed his PhD in Agronomy from the University of Hohenheim, Germany, focusing on resource use competition in agricultural systems. Dr. Hussain’s research spans various facets of agronomy, including crop-soil interactions, climate change impacts on cropping systems, and sustainable agricultural practices. He has authored numerous publications in reputed journals and actively contributes to international research collaborations. His expertise also extends to project management and capacity building in agriculture, supported by prestigious grants and awards, including recognition as Best Researcher by the HEC-Pakistan. Dr. Hussain is a member of several professional societies and continues to advance agricultural science through his teaching, research, and outreach initiatives.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in Agronomy, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany (2015). M.Sc. (Hons.) Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (2007). B.Sc. (Hons.) Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (2005)

📊 Skills:

Strong analytical and technical skills in research planning, data analysis, and project management. Proficient in MS Office, data modeling, and machine learning applications.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Constructed wetlands as a sustainable technology for wastewater treatment with emphasis on chromium-rich tannery wastewater
  • Sustainable Soil Loss Management in Tropical Uplands: Impact on Maize-Chili Cropping Systems
  • The potential of microbes and sulfate in reducing arsenic phytoaccumulation by maize (Zea mays L.) plants
  • Productivity and Resource Use in a Maize-Grain Legume Intercropping System in Punjab, Pakistan
    • Journal: International Journal of Agriculture and Biology
    • Date: January 21, 2021
  • Sustainable land use options for optimum resources use in maize based cropping system on uplands of Western Thailand