Gom Dorji | Smart agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Gom Dorji | Smart agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at  College of Science and Technology, Bhutan

Gom Dorji (born 10 March 1991) is a Bhutanese academic and researcher, currently serving as the Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at the College of Science and Technology (CST), Royal University of Bhutan, Chhukha. He is a Lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Department, where he has been a faculty member since 2015, progressively advancing from Assistant Lecturer to his current role.

Profile

Educational Background:

B.E. in Electrical Engineering (2015) from CST, Royal University of Bhutan. MSc in Electrical Engineering (2018) from Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus. Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (2019) from Samtse College of Education

Research and Fellowship:

Indian Science and Research Fellowship at IIT Mandi, India (2019-2020). Notable research includes studying local grid behavior with increased solar PV integration and harmonic analysis of wind farms.

Professional Involvement:

Member of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technical Committee (TC-03) at the Bhutan Standard Bureau since 2023. Involved in numerous projects funded by various grants, focusing on renewable energy, power quality, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Skills:

Expertise in higher education teaching, data analysis, technical documentation, and experimental research. Proficient in MATLAB, AUTOCAD, Openstudio, R programming, and DIALux for lighting designs.

Honors and Grants:

Recipient of several academic honors and research grants, including funding for the development of smart greenhouses and power quality assessment projects.

Research Focus: Smart agriculture

Gom Dorji’s research in smart agriculture is geared towards enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in temperate and alpine regions. He is leading a project focused on the development of smart greenhouses, funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN). This project, which began in November 2021, aims to leverage advanced technologies to improve farming practices and ensure future food sustainability. The project has received significant funding of USD 54,000, highlighting its importance and potential impact.

Publications Top Notes

  • A case study on power quality analysis for 600 kW grid connected wind farm
    • Dorji, G., Zangpo, J., Pindoriya, R.M., Rajpurohit, B.S.
    • PIICON 2020 – 9th IEEE Power India International Conference, 2020, 9112867
  • A case study on PV system performance and LCOE of 15.6 kW hybrid solar PV system installed at CST
    • Dorji, G., Dawa, R., Tenzin, P., Dema, T., Zangpo, J.
    • PIICON 2020 – 9th IEEE Power India International Conference, 2020, 9112931
  • Optimization of biogas production from kitchen waste installed at college of science and technology
    • Tenzin, T., Wangdi, S., Dorji, G., Pradhan, P., Pradhan, B.
    • 2018 International Conference on Computing, Power and Communication Technologies, GUCON 2018, 2019, pp. 956–960, 8674963
  • A 302 uW CMOS temperature sensor to compensate frequency drift for an oscillator
    • Zangpo, J., Dorji, G., Guilherme, J., Horta, N.
    • IEMECON 2019 – 9th Annual Information Technology, Electromechanical Engineering and Microelectronics Conference, 2019, pp. 56–59, 8877049
  • Harmonic analysis of a 10.8 MW installed capacity wind farm in Cyprus
    • Dorji, G., Christofides, N., Polycarpou, A.
    • Proceedings – 2017 International Conference on Modern Power Systems, MPS 2017, 2017, 7974417
  • Design, modeling and simulation of low cost robust electric fence energizer in LT SPICE
    • Tenzin, N., Norbu, S., Dorji, G.
    • Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing, ICCSP 2017, 2017, 2018-January, pp. 52–55

Diriba Muleta | Food Security | Excellence in Research

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Dr Diriba Muleta | Food Security | Excellence in Research

Associate Prof at  Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Dr. Diriba Muleta Yadetie is an accomplished microbiologist with a diverse academic and professional background. Born on June 25, 1969, in Wellega, Ethiopia, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Asmara University, Eritrea (1989), a Master’s degree in Applied Microbiology from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (1999), and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, Sweden (2007).

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Education:

  • B.Sc. in Biology (1989) – Asmara University, Eritrea
  • M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology (1999) – Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
  • PhD in Microbiology (2007) – Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

Professional Journey:

  • Current Position: Associate Prof. of Applied Microbiology, Institute of Biotechnology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (Since September 2013)
  • Previous Positions: Associate Prof. at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (2012-2013) and Jimma University (2012), Assistant Prof. at Jimma University (2007-2012)

Memberships & Fellowships:

  • Member of Biological Society of Ethiopia since 2001
  • Fellow of the EAS (Natural Sciences Working Group) since December 2022

Trainings and Workshops:

  • COVID-19 Webinar Participant (2021)
  • SLU-AAU Training in Doctoral Supervision, Uppsala, Sweden (2019)
  • Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2017)
  • Various local and international trainings in Microbiology and related fields

 

Research Focus:

Dr. Diriba Muleta Yadetie’s research spans diverse areas in applied microbiology, showcasing a rich portfolio of contributions. His work includes elucidating the population dynamics and damage thresholds of plant-parasitic nematodes, such as Meloidogyne incognita. Additionally, he delves into food safety, examining the characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Listeria monocytogenes in raw cow milk. Dr. Muleta explores the agricultural realm, evaluating indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis isolates for their efficacy against chickpea pod borers. His research extends to microbial applications in poultry feed, substrate optimization for mushroom production, and biocontrol strategies for managing coffee berry disease. 🌱🔬

 

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Jailane Aquino | Food Security

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Prof Jailane Aquino: Leading Research in Food Security
Professor at  Federal University of Paraíba, Brazil

🌱🔬Dr. Jailane de Souza Aquino is a distinguished Professor at the Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Paraíba, Brazil, where she has been serving since 2006. As the Head Researcher of the Experimental Nutrition Laboratory, she leads groundbreaking studies focusing on nutritional interventions in rats induced with chronic non-communicable diseases across different life stages. Dr. Aquino is also a dedicated mentor, advising medical students on exchange in Brazil through IFMSA-Score Research Exchange.🌍🌾

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓
👨‍🎓 Education:

Dr. Jailane de Souza Aquino’s academic journey is marked by excellence and diverse expertise. She earned her Doctorate in Nutrition from the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco in 2011, focusing on the physical and chemical evaluation of buriti oil in rats and its utilization in cookie formulations. Under the guidance of Advisor Tânia Lúcia Montenegro Stamford, she delved into the experimental aspects of this research.

Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Aquino completed her Master’s in Science and Technology of Food at the Universidade Federal da Paraíba in 2007. Her thesis, under the mentorship of João Andrade da Silva, explored the technical viability of industrializing infertile ostrich eggs.

Her academic journey includes a Specialization in Exercise Physiology from the Universidade Veiga de Almeida in Rio De Janeiro (2006), where she investigated the hormonal response to resistance training during short-term creatine supplementation under the guidance of Advisor Alexandre Sérgio Silva.

Dr. Aquino’s educational foundation in nutrition was laid during her undergraduate studies at the Universidade Federal da Paraíba, where she graduated in 2003. Throughout her academic pursuits, she received a scholarship from the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico.

This well-rounded educational background, coupled with her extensive research and contributions, has shaped Dr. Aquino into a distinguished figure in the field of nutrition and experimental studies. 🎓🔬

Awards:

Dr. Jailane de Souza Aquino’s impressive career is adorned with numerous accolades, showcasing her outstanding contributions to the field of nutrition and experimental research. Some of her notable awards include:

  • 2022 Neuronutri Honorable Mention:
    • “Jejum de Dias Alternados Minimiza Parâmetro Tipo Ansiouso em Ratos Wistar”
    • “Protocolos de Jejum Intermitente Modificam a Tolerância à Glicose e Insulina de Ratos Wistar”
  • 2021 1º Congresso Internacional de Intervenção na Saúde e no Exercício (CIISE) Honorable Mention:
    • “Jejum Intermitente Associado ao Exercício Aeróbico Diminui Comportamento Depressivo em Ratos Wistar”
  • 2019 UFPB Young Researcher Award:
    • “A Suplementação com Mucuna pruriens Pode Alterar Parâmetros Bioquímicos de Ratos Wistar Obesos?”
    • “Composição Corporal e Parâmetros Murinométricos de Ratos Wistar Obesos Suplementados com Mucuna pruriens”
  • 2018 Various Honorable Mentions and Awards:
    • “Comparação de Modelos Dietéticos na Indução de Alterações na Microbiota Intestinal de Ratos Wistar”
    • “Efeito do Consumo de Jambo (Syzygium malaccense) sobre o Perfil Lipídico de Ratos Wistar Dislipidêmicos”
    • “Efeito do Consumo em Curto Prazo de Diferentes Óleos Vegetais sobre o Status de Vitaminas Antioxidantes em Ratos”
  • 2018 XIV Congresso Internacional de Nutrição Funcional Award:
    • “Influência da Dislipidemia Materna durante a Gestação e Lactação sobre a Função Intestinal e o Metabolismo Lipídico Materno e da Sua Prole”
  • 2017 II Simpósio Nordestino em Neurociências, Nutrição e Desenvolvimento Humano Honorable Mention:
    • “Efeito Ansiolítico de Dois Compostos de Zinco em Ratos Wistar Sadios”
  • 2017 Prêmio Nelson Chaves:
    • “Suplementação de Dois Compostos de Zn e seu Efeito no Controle Glicêmico, Lipídico e Oxidativo em Ratos”
  • 2016 I Congresso Internacional de Nutrição Funcional e Nutrignômica Honorable Mention:
    • Awarded for oral presentation
  • 2016 I Simpósio Internacional sobre Nutrição, Atividade Física e Saúde Honorable Mention:
    • Recognized during the symposium
  • 2015 XXIII ENIC Award:
    • “Propriedade Prebiótica de Resíduos de Frutas Tropicais Avaliada em Ratos Sadios”
  • 2014 ENID – Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) Award:
    • Iniciação à Docência 2014

These awards highlight Dr. Aquino’s exceptional work in areas such as intermittent fasting, nutritional interventions, and the prebiotic properties of tropical fruit residues. 🏆🔬

Research Focus 🌱🔬

Dr. Jailane de Souza Aquino’s research spans a diverse array of topics, showcasing her versatile expertise in nutrition and experimental studies. Her investigations include the antioxidant and lipid-lowering effects of buriti oil, the potential of acerola by-products in mitigating lipid, glucose, and inflammatory changes, and the neurobehavioral and intestinal health effects of extra virgin coconut oil in obesity-induced rats. She explores the impact of intermittent fasting and aerobic exercise on oxidative parameters and muscle damage, as well as the consequences of maternal high-fat diet on the neurobehavioral and inflammatory parameters of adult female rat offspring. Dr. Aquino’s work extends to the anti-obesity effects of non-conventional edible plants like foroba, emphasizing a holistic approach to health and nutrition. 🌱🔬

 

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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.🌍🌾

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓
🎓 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.

Publications:🌐🔬

AgriExcellence Award

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AgriExcellence Award

Introduction of AgriExcellence Award

Welcome to the AgriExcellence Award—an accolade that celebrates outstanding achievements and innovation in the ever-evolving realms of agriculture and food systems. This prestigious award recognizes pioneers who have significantly contributed to the advancement of these crucial industries.

Eligibility:

Open to individuals and organizations globally, the AgriExcellence Award sets no age limits. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding entrepreneur, or a research institution, if you've made a noteworthy impact in agriculture or food systems, you're eligible.

Qualifications and Publications:

Qualifications vary based on your role in the industry. From farmers implementing sustainable practices to researchers publishing groundbreaking studies, the AgriExcellence Award values diverse contributions. Publications related to innovations, research findings, or transformative practices will enhance your candidacy.

Evaluation Criteria:

Entries will be evaluated on innovation, sustainability, and tangible impact on agriculture and food systems. The judging panel will assess the significance, scalability, and originality of the contributions.

Submission Guidelines:

Submit a comprehensive biography, an abstract outlining your achievements, and supporting files showcasing your work. Ensure that your submission aligns with the focus keyword, "AgriExcellence Award."

Recognition:

Winners will receive a prestigious AgriExcellence Award, media coverage, and the opportunity to showcase their work at industry events. This recognition aims to propel your contributions to new heights.

Community Impact:

The AgriExcellence Award emphasizes not just individual achievement but the positive impact on communities. Highlight how your work has contributed to the well-being and sustainable development of local and global communities.

Biography:

Craft a compelling biography that showcases your journey, expertise, and passion for advancing agriculture and food systems. This narrative should reflect your commitment to excellence.

Abstract and Supporting Files:

Provide a concise abstract summarizing your key achievements. Submit supporting files, such as research papers, case studies, or project documentation, to substantiate your impact.

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Introduction of AgriExcellence Award

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AgriExcellence Award

Introduction of AgriExcellence Award

Welcome to the AgriExcellence Award—an accolade that celebrates outstanding achievements and innovation in the ever-evolving realms of agriculture and food systems. This prestigious award recognizes pioneers who have significantly contributed to the advancement of these crucial industries.

Eligibility:

Open to individuals and organizations globally, the AgriExcellence Award sets no age limits. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding entrepreneur, or a research institution, if you've made a noteworthy impact in agriculture or food systems, you're eligible.

Qualifications and Publications:

Qualifications vary based on your role in the industry. From farmers implementing sustainable practices to researchers publishing groundbreaking studies, the AgriExcellence Award values diverse contributions. Publications related to innovations, research findings, or transformative practices will enhance your candidacy.

Evaluation Criteria:

Entries will be evaluated on innovation, sustainability, and tangible impact on agriculture and food systems. The judging panel will assess the significance, scalability, and originality of the contributions.

Submission Guidelines:

Submit a comprehensive biography, an abstract outlining your achievements, and supporting files showcasing your work. Ensure that your submission aligns with the focus keyword, "AgriExcellence Award."

Recognition:

Winners will receive a prestigious AgriExcellence Award, media coverage, and the opportunity to showcase their work at industry events. This recognition aims to propel your contributions to new heights.

Community Impact:

The AgriExcellence Award emphasizes not just individual achievement but the positive impact on communities. Highlight how your work has contributed to the well-being and sustainable development of local and global communities.

Biography:

Craft a compelling biography that showcases your journey, expertise, and passion for advancing agriculture and food systems. This narrative should reflect your commitment to excellence.

Abstract and Supporting Files:

Provide a concise abstract summarizing your key achievements. Submit supporting files, such as research papers, case studies, or project documentation, to substantiate your impact.

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