Mahmood-ur-Rahman Ansari | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Mahmood-ur-Rahman Ansari | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Dr. Mahmood-ur-Rahman Ansari is an Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology at Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Born on April 6, 1981, he holds Pakistani nationality and is identified by NIC No.: 33202-1208308-9. His father is Hafiz Muhammad Rafique, and he is married with three children – Javeria (12), Maimona (11), and Ahmad (5).

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Academic Qualifications:

  • PhD (Molecular Biology): National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan (2006-2011)
  • M. Phil. (Molecular Biology): National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan (2004-2006)
  • B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (1999-2003)

Research/Teaching Experience:

  • Current Position: Associate Professor, Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, GCUF (since Dec 2018)
  • Previous Positions:
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, GCUF (Dec 2011 – Dec 2018)
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur, AJK (Oct 2011 – Dec 2011)
    • Research Associate/Research Fellow, National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan (Oct 2008 – Oct 2011)
    • Visiting Fellow, National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health, USA (Oct 2007 – Sep 2008)

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

🔬 Dr. Mahmood-ur-Rahman Ansari’s research focuses on molecular biology, with a primary emphasis on plant-related studies. His work spans various aspects, including phytoextraction of metals from soil, plant response to environmental stress like drought, and the molecular aspects of microRNAs and phytohormonal signaling. His investigations contribute to a deeper understanding of plant genetics, stress response mechanisms, and potential applications in agriculture and environmental remediation. Dr. Ansari’s diverse research portfolio showcases a commitment to addressing crucial challenges in plant science, integrating both applied and fundamental aspects for sustainable agriculture and environmental health. 🌱💡

Citations:

  • Citations: The person has been cited 831 times across 727 documents. This indicates the impact and influence of their work within the academic community.
  • Documents: The individual has authored 51 documents. This could include research papers, articles, or other scholarly publications.
  • h-index: The h-index is a metric that combines both the productivity and citation impact of a researcher. In this case, the h-index is 14.
Publications Top Notes:
  1. Genome-wide survey of HMA gene family and its characterization in wheat (Triticum aestivum)
    • Authors: Zahra, S.; Shaheen, T.; Qasim, M.; …; Shaukat, K.; Mehboob-Ur-Rahman
    • Journal: PeerJ, 2023, 11, e14920
  2. Plant growth regulators ameliorate biochemical and molecular parameters in Plantago ovata Forssk. under salt stress
    • Authors: Samad, A.; Shaukat, K.; Mahmood-Ur-rahman; …; Attia, K.A.; Karataş, N.
    • Journal: Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 2023, 47(5), pp. 676–687

 

Dipendra Mahato | Food Processing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Dipendra Mahato | Food Processing | Best Researcher Award

Sessional Academician at  Deakin University, Australia

Dipendra Kumar Mahato, PhD, is a food scientist specializing in Food Science & Technology. He completed his doctoral studies at Deakin University, Australia, focusing on consumer behavior and shelf-life aspects of reduced-sugar chocolate-flavored milk. Dipendra earned his M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology from Banaras Hindu University, India, where he achieved the status of a gold medalist.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Educational Background 🎓:

  • Ph.D. in Food Science & Technology, Deakin University, Australia (2018-2022)
  • M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology, Banaras Hindu University, India (2012-2014) – Gold Medalist
  • B.Sc. in Biotechnology, CCS University, India (2008-2011)

Professional Journey 👨‍🔬:

  • Project Assistant at IIT Kharagpur, India, working on “Engineered Health Rice” (2016-2017)
  • Senior Research Fellow at IARI, New-Delhi, India, on “Polymeric nano-materials for packaging” (2014-2016)
  • Scientist ‘B’ at Food Analysis and Research Laboratory, India (2014)
  • Editorial Assistant at Aptara Corp (Publication House), New-Delhi, India (2011)

 

Research Focus 📝:

Dr. Mahato’s research contributions span a wide array of topics within food science. Notable work includes:

  • Investigation of polyhydroxyalkanoates copolymers from dairy processing waste.
  • Effect of spice incorporation on sensory and physicochemical properties of matcha-based hard candy.
  • Physicochemical properties and microbial safety of reduced-sugar chocolate-flavored milk.
  • Identifying ideal product composition of chocolate-flavored milk using preference mapping.

 

Citations:

The citation metrics provided indicate the academic impact and influence of Dr. Dipendra Kumar Mahato since 2019. Here’s a breakdown of the key metrics:

Citations:

  • All-time Citations: 3281
  • Citations since 2019: 3171

These numbers reflect the total and recent citations of Dr. Mahato’s work, demonstrating a consistent and substantial impact on the academic community.

h-index:

  • Overall h-index: 22
  • h-index since 2019: 22

The h-index is a measure that combines both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s publications. In this case, Dr. Mahato’s h-index of 22 indicates that he has 22 papers that have each been cited at least 22 times.

i10-index:

  • Overall i10-index: 36
  • i10-index since 2019: 36

The i10-index is another measure of the impact of a researcher’s work, considering the number of publications with at least 10 citations. Dr. Mahato’s i10-index of 36 suggests that he has 36 publications with at least 10 citations each.

These metrics collectively suggest that Dr. Dipendra Kumar Mahato has made significant contributions to his field of research, with a notable impact on the scholarly community, both historically and in recent years.

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Parissa  Taheri | Plant Pathology | Women Researcher Award

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Prof  Parissa  Taheri | Plant Pathology | Women Researcher Award

Researcher at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

Parissa Taheri is an Iranian Professor specializing in Plant Pathology and Mycology. Born in Mashad, Iran, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Crop Protection from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (1998), a Master’s degree in Plant Pathology from the same university (2001), and a Ph.D. in Applied Biological Sciences, specializing in Plant Pathology and Plant Physiology, from Ghent University, Belgium (2007).

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education:

  • Bachelor in Crop Protection (1994-1998) – Ferdowsi University of Mashad, IRAN
  • Master in Plant Pathology (1999-2001) – Ferdowsi University of Mashad, IRAN
  • Ph.D. in Applied Biological Sciences, Plant Pathology, and Plant Physiology (2003-2007) – Ghent University, Belgium
  • Additional trainings in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics of Pathogenesis, and Functional Genomics

📚 Scientific Achievements:

  • Publications: 70 papers in high-quality international JCR journals
  • H-index (Scopus): 21 | H-index (Google Scholar): 24 | Citations: 1750

🔬 Professional Affiliations and Honors:

  • Editor-in-Chief: “Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology,” ELSEVIER (from January 2023)
  • Senior Editor: “Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology,” ELSEVIER (2020-2022)
  • Editor: “Mycologia Iranica,” “Biological Control of Pests and Plant Diseases,” “Rhizosphere,” “Frontiers in Plant Science,” “Journal of Natural Pesticide Research”
  • Managing Guest Editor: Various special issues in reputable journals
  • Graduate Member: Iranian Mycological Society, Iranian Phytopathological Society

Crafting innovative pathways in Plant Pathology, Parissa Taheri contributes significantly to the scientific community, balancing editorial roles with groundbreaking research. Follow her journey of unraveling nature’s mysteries at Home Page. 🌿📑 #PlantPathology #Mycology #ScientificInnovation

Research Focus 🌾🔬

Parissa Taheri’s pioneering work in Plant Pathology and Mycology revolves around unraveling intricate plant-microbe interactions. Her studies explore the dynamic interplay of oxidative stress, antioxidant responses, and callose deposition in tomatoes facing diverse Rhizoctonia spp. Additionally, she delves into the role of endophytic fungi like Acrophialophora jodhpurensis, methionine, and nitric oxide in fortifying wheat against Fusarium graminearum. Taheri’s investigations extend to the crosstalk of nitro-oxidative stress and iron in plant immunity, showcasing a holistic understanding of plant defense mechanisms. She explores biocontrol potential in endophytic bacteria against wheat pathogens and leverages essential oils for controlling fungi and bacteria on cereals. This multidimensional research enriches agricultural practices, emphasizing sustainable solutions and the pivotal role of beneficial microorganisms. 🌱👩‍🔬 #PlantPathology #Mycology #Biocontrol #SustainableAgriculture

 

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Beatriz Gutierrez-Gil | Livestock | Member

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Dr Beatriz Gutierrez-Gil | Livestock | Member

Associated Professor at  University of León, Spain

Beatriz Gutiérrez Gil is a female researcher and academic with expertise in genomics, dairy sheep, gene mapping, transcriptomics, selection sweeps, milk production, and meat quality. Born on June 14, 1976, in Spain, she currently holds the position of University Associate Professor at the Universidad de León (ULE), specifically in the Animal Production department within the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences. Beatriz assumed this role on May 3, 2019.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

PhD in Veterinary Sciences, Universidad de León (Spain) – 2004. Licensed in Veterinary Sciences, Universidad de León (Spain) – 1999

🌐 Previous Positions:

  • Researcher contracted by ULE (Spain) – 16/11/2018 to 02/05/2019
  • Researcher through the Ramón y Cajal Programme, ULE (Spain) – 16/11/2013 to 15/11/2018 (Maternal leave: 24/8/2018-13/12/2018)
  • Postdoctoral researcher through the 3SR European funded project, ULE (Spain) – 23/04/2011 to 28/02/2013
  • Postdoctoral researcher through the Juan de la Cierva Programme, ULE (Spain) – 01/01/2008 to 30/04/2011 (Maternal leave: 08/02/2010-30/05/2010)
  • Postdoctoral researcher funded by an Individual Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowship, Roslin Institute (UK) – 01/11/2005 to 31/10/2007
  • Postdoctoral researcher funded by the A. Martín Escudero Foundation, Roslin Institute (UK) – 01/11/2004 to 31/10/2005
  • Researcher contracted through a collaboration agreement, ULE (Spain) – 01/01/2004 to 31/10/2004
  • PhD student funded by the FPU programme, ULE (Spain) – 01/01/2000 to 31/12/2003

 

Research Focus:

Beatriz Gutiérrez-Gil’s research is at the forefront of genomics in sheep, addressing critical aspects of production and health. 🐑 Her work spans diverse areas:

  1. Milk Production & Inflammation: Investigating the impact of prepubertal dietary protein restriction on first lactation milk traits and mammary gland inflammatory response in ewe lambs.
  2. Transcriptomic Analysis: Exploring perirenal fat transcriptomes in Spanish Assaf suckling lambs with varying kidney knob and channel fat levels, unraveling key molecular insights.
  3. Growth & Meat Quality: Unraveling relationships between growth-related traits and carcass/meat quality in Spanish Assaf suckling lambs.
  4. Epigenetic Marks: Studying intergenerational effects of dietary protein restriction in dairy ewes on epigenetic marks in the perirenal fat of their suckling lambs.
  5. Long Non-Coding RNAs (lncRNAs): Identifying regulatory functions of lncRNAs associated with T. circumcincta infection in adult sheep.

This comprehensive approach contributes significantly to understanding the genetic basis of traits crucial for sheep farming. 🧬👩‍🌾 #Genomics #SheepResearch #MolecularBiology #LivestockScience

 

Citations:

🔗 Citations: 1,542 📑 Documents: 1,184 📊 h-index: 20 Beatriz Gutiérrez-Gil’s impactful research has garnered 1,542 citations across 1,184 documents, showcasing the depth and breadth of her contributions to the scientific community. Her h-index of 20 reflects the significant influence of her work, indicating that 20 of her publications have each been cited at least 20 times. These metrics underscore her substantial impact on the field, making her a respected authority in genomics and related disciplines. 🏆🔬 #ResearchImpact #Genomics #ScientificInfluence

 

Publications Top Notes:
  1. Epigenetic Regulation of Milk Production Traits in Dairy Sheep
    • Authors: Fonseca, P.A.S., Suárez-Vega, A., Esteban-Blanco, C., …, Gutiérrez-Gil, B., Arranz, J.J.
    • Journal: BMC Genomics, 2023, 24(1), 511
  2. Intergenerational Impact of Dietary Protein Restriction in Dairy Ewes
    • Authors: Fonseca, P.A.S., Suárez-Vega, A., Pelayo, R., …, Gutiérrez-Gil, B., Arranz, J.-J.
    • Journal: Scientific Reports, 2023, 13(1), 4351
  3. Influence of Dietary Protein Restriction in Prepubertal Ewe Lambs
    • Authors: Pelayo, R., Marina, H., Suárez-Vega, A., …, Arranz, J.J., Gutiérrez-Gil, B.
    • Journal: Research in Veterinary Science, 2023, 159, pp. 57–65
  4. Relationships between Growth-Related Traits and Carcass Quality in Spanish Assaf Lambs
    • Authors: Mateo, J., Caro, I., Suárez-Vega, A., …, Arranz, J.J., Gutiérrez-Gil, B.
    • Journal: Livestock Science, 2023, 269, 105173
  5. Transcriptome Analysis of Perirenal Fat in Spanish Assaf Lambs
    • Authors: Alonso-García, M., Suárez-Vega, A., Fonseca, P.A.S., …, Arranz, J.-J., Gutiérrez-Gil, B.
    • Journal: Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023, 10, 1150996
    • 🔗 Link: (Disabled)

These open-access articles delve into diverse aspects of genomics, epigenetics, and production traits in sheep, showcasing Beatriz Gutiérrez-Gil’s significant contributions to the field. 🐑🔬 #ResearchPublications #Genomics #SheepScience

 

 

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:🌐🔬