Reza Mohammadi | Crops | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr  Reza Mohammadi |  Crops |  Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at  Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, Iran

Dr. Reza Mohammadi is an accomplished Associate Professor of Plant Breeding at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute (DARI) with over two decades of experience in wheat breeding. Specializing in Genetics and Plant Breeding, he holds a PhD and has dedicated his career to enhancing wheat productivity, particularly in the challenging dryland conditions of Iran. Dr. Mohammadi’s work focuses on increasing genetic gain using wheat plant genetic resources, aimed at improving food security for subsistence farmers. His extensive portfolio includes over 150 research projects in both durum and bread wheat breeding programs, resulting in the release of more than 10 new wheat cultivars tailored for rainfed conditions in Iran.

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Education and Professional Background:

Holds a PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding. Currently serves as an Associate Professor of Plant Breeding at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute (DARI). Has 24 years of experience in wheat breeding.

🌱 Research Focus: Crops

Dr. Reza Mohammadi’s primary research focus is on wheat breeding, particularly in enhancing wheat productivity for dryland conditions in Iran. Within this scope, he specializes in durum wheat, aiming to increase genetic gain and develop new cultivars suitable for rainfed environments.

Citations:

Dr. Reza Mohammadi has garnered a total of 4,683 citations, with an h-index of 37, indicating that 37 of his papers have each been cited at least 37 times. Since 2019, he has received 2,643 citations, with an h-index of 28, and an i10-index of 62, which means he has at least 62 papers with 10 or more citations since 2019.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Mohammadi, R. (2024). Effects of post-flowering drought and supplemental irrigation on grain yield and agro-phenological traits in durum wheat. European Journal of Agronomy, 156(127180), 1-12.
  2. Mohammadi, R., & Geravandi, M. (2024). Multi-trait selection for agronomic performance and drought tolerance among durum wheat genotypes evaluated under rainfed and irrigated environments. Experimental Agriculture, 60(1), 1-24.
  3. Najafi, S., Shooshtari, L., Mohammadi, R., Etminan, A., Mehrabi, A. M., et al. (2024). Genetic diversity and population structure analysis in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. Durum) germplasm using agronomic characters and CBDP markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 71(3), 1-13.
  4. Mohammadi, R., Cheghamirza, K., Geravandi, M., & Zarei, L. (2024). Durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum Desf.) landraces and their potentials for enhancing agro-physiological characteristics and stability performance in breeding programs. Crop and Pasture Science.
  5. Hatamzadeh, H., Mohammadi, R., Bernousi, I., Golkari, S., & Singh, S. (2023). Genome-wide association analysis of agronomic traits in wheat under supplemental irrigation and rain-fed conditions. Iranian Dryland Agronomy Journal, 12(1), 83-104.
  6. Ebrahimi, P., Karami, E., Etminan, A., Talebi, R., & Mohammadi, R. (2023). Investigation of genetic diversity in durum wheat germplasm based on grain yield and some agronomic traits. Journal of Crop Breeding, 15(47), 65-75.

 

Sakthipriya D | Suggestion for Farmers | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Sakthipriya D | Suggestion for Farmers | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at  Thiagarajar College of Engineering, India

D. Sakthipriya, a diligent academician and researcher, holds an impressive academic background with a Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA), an M.Phil., and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science. She completed her MCA from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, affiliated with Anna University, Tirunelveli.

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🚀 Professional Journey:

Dr. Sakthipriya’s professional journey spans various roles, including software development, academic instruction, and research. Her tenure as an Assistant Professor and Programmer reflects her passion for both teaching and practical application of computer science principles.

🏅 Achievements & Contributions:

Dr. Sakthipriya’s academic contributions extend beyond research, including paper presentations at national and international conferences and participation in faculty development programs. She has also actively engaged in community initiatives, leveraging technology for societal betterment.

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Her research interests lie at the intersection of machine learning, data analytics, and deep learning, particularly in healthcare applications. Through her notable publications and journal contributions, Dr. Sakthipriya has made significant strides in areas such as medical image analysis and predictive modeling for disease diagnosis.

 

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Dr Kobra Sadat Hasheminasab | Food Security | Women Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Kobra Sadat Hasheminasab | Food Security | Women Researcher Award

Faculty member at  soil and water research institute, Iran

Dr. Kobra Sadat Hasheminasab Zavareh is a Research Assistant Professor at the Soil and Water Research Institute (SWRI) with a focus on Food Security and Nutrition, Health monitoring of agricultural products, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures. Her expertise extends to the determination of heavy metals and oil pollutants in agricultural products through environmental sample analysis.

 

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📚 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti University (SBU), Tehran, Iran (2009-2014)
  • M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti University (SBU), Tehran, Iran (2006-2008)
  • B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti University (SBU), Tehran, Iran (2002-2006)

💼 Skills:

  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • EndNote Program
  • Teaching (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geometry, English)
  • Cooking

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Food Security and Nutrition
  • Health monitoring of agricultural products
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Procedures
  • Determination of heavy metals in agricultural products
  • Determination of oil pollutants in agricultural products
  • Environmental Sample Analysis

🌍 Memberships:

  • Iranian Chemical Society
  • Iranian Soil Science Association

Research Focus:

Dr. Hasheminasab’s research focus revolves around the development and application of innovative techniques for environmental and food security analyses. Her work spans electrochemical synthesis of compounds, efficient methods for drug determination, and novel approaches for assessing pollutants in water. Notably, she has contributed significantly to the field of microextraction, utilizing nano materials like carbon nanotubes to enhance efficiency. Her groundbreaking work on electromembrane extraction, combined with various analytical methods, demonstrates a commitment to advancing environmental and health monitoring. Dr. Hasheminasab’s contributions have a profound impact on ensuring the quality and safety of agricultural products. 🌱👩‍🔬 #AnalyticalChemistry #EnvironmentalScience #InnovativeResearch

citations:

Dr. Kobra Sadat Hasheminasab Zavareh’s research has garnered notable recognition, with 570 citations in total and an h-index of 11. Since 2019, she has received 299 citations, maintaining a consistent impact in the academic community. Her i10-index, reflecting the number of publications with at least 10 citations, stands at 14 overall and 10 since 2019. These metrics underscore her significant contributions to the field of Analytical Chemistry and highlight the enduring relevance of her work in recent years. 📊👩‍🔬 #ResearchImpact #AnalyticalChemistry #Citations

 

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Lawrence Damnyag | Agricultural Policy

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Dr Lawrence Damnyag: Leading Research in Agricultural Policy
Principal Scientist at  CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Ghana

🌱🔬Lawrence Damnyag, a Ghanaian born on July 4, 1963, is a distinguished Principal Research Scientist with a Ph.D. in Forest Science-Forest Economics from the University of Eastern Finland (2012). He also holds a Master of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Ghana (2000) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Statistics (1996).Currently based in Kumasi, Ghana, Lawrence serves as a Principal Scientist at the CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana and holds a Senior Lecturer position at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. With over 20 years of expertise, his research encompasses farm, forest, and environmental resource valuation, development of decision support tools for forest management, and collaboration with farming communities to promote low carbon initiatives, forest restoration.🌍🌾

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🎓 Education:
  • Ph.D. in Forest Science-Forest Economics, University of Eastern Finland, 2012
  • MPhil in Economics, University of Ghana, 2000
  • BA (Hons) in Economics with Statistics, University of Ghana, 1996
🌐 Training:

Decision Making in Natural Resources Management (Netherlands, 2004).Landscape functions and people: Strategic planning for natural resource governance (Thailand, 2007).Online course on Operationalizing article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement (2023)

👔 Professional Memberships:

European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE).Scandinavian Society of Forest Economics (SSFE)

💼 Current Position:

Principal Research Scientist at CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana; Senior Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

🌱 Experience:

Over 20 years of expertise in research, collaborating with African farmers for livelihood enhancement and forest conservation. Holds extensive teaching and thesis supervision experience at the postgraduate level.

Research Focus 🌱🔬

🔬 Lawrence Damnyag’s research revolves around sustainable management of farm, forest, and environmental resources. His work spans diverse areas including:

  • 🌱 Farm, Forest, and Environmental Resources Valuation
  • 🌳 Decision Support Tools for Forest Resources Management
  • 🌾 Low Carbon Farming and Forest Restoration
  • 📊 Economic Modeling of Agro-forestry Systems
  • 🌏 International Forest Policy and Carbon Finance

👥 With over 20 years of experience, he collaborates with African farmers, focusing on livelihood enhancement, conservation, and the intersection of agriculture and forestry for a greener and economically viable future.

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