Shahzad Ali | Crop Cultivation | Best Researcher Award

Dr Shahzad  Ali | Crop Cultivation | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Hazara University, Mansehra,Pakistan

Shahzad Ali is a Pakistani national with extensive expertise in agronomy and crop cultivation. He holds a Ph.D. in Crop Cultivation and Farming System Ecology from Northwest A & F University in China, an M.Phil in Agronomy from the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, and a B.Sc (Honors) in Agronomy from the same institution.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education:

PhD in Crop Cultivation and Farming System (Ecology) from Northwest A & F University, China (2015-2018). M.Phil (Honr’s) in Agronomy from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar (2012-2013). B.Sc (Honr’s) in Agronomy from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar (2008-2011)

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience:

Postdoctoral Fellowship at the School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University (June 2022 – March 2024). Lecturer at the Department of Agriculture, Hazara University, Pakistan (December 2020 – June 2022). Young Talent Researcher at Grassland Agricultural Science and Technology College of Lanzhou University (March 2020 – December 2020). Postdoctoral Fellowship at Qingdao University (May 2018 – March 2020). Research Associate in research projects sponsored by HEC (June 2011 – June 2013)

🔬 Scientific Research Projects:

Natural Science Youth Project of Shandong Province: Research on the spatial-temporal characteristics of drought along the Belt and Road based on remote sensing and ground observation. China Postdoctoral Science Foundation: Research on spatial-temporal distribution of drought in the Belt and Road region based on big data of satellite remote sensing information. University Level Special Fund for Postdoctoral Research of Qingdao University: Investigation of spatial-temporal distribution of drought in the Belt and Road region based on big data of satellite remote sensing information. Zhejiang Normal University Postdoctoral Research Special Fund: Analysis of the Relationship between Vegetation Dynamics, Drought Sensitivity, and Climate Change in East Asia from 1982 to 2019.

🌱 Research Focus: Crop Cultivation

Crop Ecology: Understanding the interactions between crops and their environment, including soil, climate, and biotic factors, to optimize cultivation practices. Crop Physiology: Investigating the physiological processes of crops, such as growth, development, and responses to environmental stresses, to improve yield and quality. Crop Management: Developing innovative and sustainable crop management strategies, including irrigation techniques, nutrient management, and pest control, to maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Crop Breeding and Genetics: Exploring genetic variability in crops and employing breeding techniques to develop new cultivars with improved traits, such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutritional content. Agroecology: Integrating ecological principles into agricultural systems to promote biodiversity, ecosystem services, and resilience, fostering sustainable crop production.

Citations:

  • Citations (Since 2019): 3578
  • h-index (Since 2019): 31
  • i10-index (Since 2019): 86

 

Publications Top Notes:

  1. “Biochar soil amendment on alleviation of drought and salt stress in plants: a critical review”
    • Authors: S Ali, M Rizwan, MF Qayyum, YS Ok, M Ibrahim, M Riaz, MS Arif, F Hafeez, …
    • Published in: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017
    • Citations: 514
  2. “Assessment of climate impact on vegetation dynamics over East Africa from 1982 to 2015”
    • Authors: W Kalisa, T Igbawua, M Henchiri, S Ali, S Zhang, Y Bai, J Zhang
    • Published in: Scientific reports, 2019
    • Citations: 158
  3. “Plastic-film mulching for enhanced water-use efficiency and economic returns from maize fields in semiarid China”
    • Authors: P Zhang, T Wei, T Cai, S Ali, Q Han, X Ren, Z Jia
    • Published in: Frontiers in plant science, 2017
    • Citations: 110
  4. “Effects of planting patterns and sowing densities on grain-filling, radiation use efficiency and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in semi-arid regions”
    • Authors: Q Jia, L Sun, H Mou, S Ali, D Liu, Y Zhang, P Zhang, X Ren, Z Jia
    • Published in: Agricultural Water Management, 2018
    • Citations: 93
  5. “Optimizing the phosphorus use in cotton by using CSM-CROPGRO-cotton model for semi-arid climate of Vehari-Punjab, Pakistan”
    • Authors: A Amin, W Nasim, M Mubeen, M Nadeem, L Ali, HM Hammad, SR Sultana, …
    • Published in: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017
    • Citations: 81
  6. “Mulch covered ridges affect grain yield of maize through regulating root growth and root-bleeding sap under simulated rainfall conditions”
    • Authors: Q Jia, K Chen, Y Chen, S Ali, A Sohail, S Fahad
    • Published in: Soil and Tillage Research, 2018
    • Citations: 76

Lydia Wairegi | Systems Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

Dr Lydia Wairegi |  Systems Agronomy |  Best Researcher Award

Freelance consultant at  currently not affiliated to an institution, Kenya

Lydia Wanja Ireri Wairegi is an accomplished agriculturalist with over 20 years of experience in agricultural research and development projects. She holds a Ph.D. in Production Ecology & Resource Conservation from Wageningen University in the Netherlands, along with an MSc in Agronomy and a BSc in Agriculture from the University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • PhD in Production Ecology & Resource Conservation, Wageningen University, Netherlands, 2010
  • MSc in Agronomy, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2001
  • BSc in Agriculture, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1987

💼 Experience:

Lydia is an accomplished Agriculturalist with over 20 years of experience in agricultural research and development projects across various regions including East, West, and Southern Africa. With a Ph.D. in Production Ecology & Resource Conservation and expertise in agronomy, her career spans from managing research projects to providing technical support and contributing to scientific publications. She has a keen interest in sustainable agriculture and has worked with both national and international partners.

🛠️ Skills:

  • Preparation of communication products
  • Managing research and development projects
  • Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
  • Gender lens and social group considerations
  • Networking and partnerships

🔬 Research Focus:

Lydia Wanja Ireri Wairegi’s research focus revolves around sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in soil management and crop production. Through her contributions to various training materials, including guides for maize-legume cropping, sorghum and millet-legume cropping, cassava cropping, rice systems cropping, and banana-coffee system cropping, she emphasizes the importance of integrated soil fertility management and climate-smart strategies. These materials serve as practical resources for farmers, extension agents, and agricultural practitioners, promoting sustainable agricultural practices 🌱 and contributing to enhanced soil health and crop productivity in diverse cropping systems across Africa.

citations:

Lydia Wanja Ireri Wairegi has received a total of 362 citations from 313 documents. This indicates that her research work has been referenced and cited by other scholars and publications. Additionally, she has authored or co-authored 12 documents.

The h-index, which measures both the productivity and citation impact of a researcher’s publications, is not explicitly provided. However, based on the citation count and number of documents, it appears that Lydia Wanja Ireri Wairegi has made a significant impact in her field, with her research being widely cited and recognized by her peers.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Article: “Sustainably improving Kenya’s coffee production needs more participation of younger farmers with diversified income”
    • Authors: Wairegi, L.W.I., Bennett, M., Nziguheba, G., Mukasa, D., van Asten, P.J.A.
    • Journal: Journal of Rural Studies, 2018, 63, pp. 190–199
    • Citations: 15
  2. Book Chapter: “Exploring the scope of fertilizer use in the East African region”
    • Authors: Wairegi, L.W.I., van Asten, P.J.A.
    • Book: Agro-Ecological Intensification of Agricultural Systems in the African Highlands, 2013, pp. 70–76
    • Citations: 0
  3. Article: “Norms for multivariate diagnosis of nutrient imbalance in Arabica and Robusta coffee in the East African highlands”
    • Authors: Wairegi, L.W.I., Van Asten, P.J.A.
    • Journal: Experimental Agriculture, 2012, 48(3), pp. 448–460
    • Citations: 17