Professor at Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

Paula Paredes is an Assistant Professor at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon, and a Postdoctoral researcher at the LEAF Research Center, TERRA Associated Laboratory. Born on September 8, 1972, in Portugal, she holds a Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering, an M.Sc. in Tropical Agriculture, and an Agronomy Engineering degree.

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📚 Education and Training:

PhD in Biosystems Engineering (2014) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal.
MSc in Tropical Agriculture (2008) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia.
Agronomy Engineering degree (1998) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia.

👩‍🏫 Professional Journey:

Assistant Professor since February 2019.
Postdoctoral researcher at LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia (2015-2019).
CEO of IrrigAcqua, Management, Innovation & Consulting SA (2015-2016).
Invited Auxiliary Professor at Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas (2017-2018).
Founding partner of IrrigAcqua (2014).

🌍 Work Experience:

Diverse roles at CEER-Biosystems Engineering, Instituto Superior de Agronomia.
Researcher at CEER, Biosystems Engineering (2014-2015).
CEO of IrrigAcqua, contributing to management and innovation in 2015-2016.
Administrative roles supporting engineering initiatives and conferences.

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Paula Paredes has dedicated her research efforts to advance sustainable agriculture, particularly in the domain of irrigation and water management. Her work spans various crucial aspects:

Cotton Irrigation in Central Asia: Developed and validated models for cotton irrigation scheduling, considering groundwater contribution (IF – 0.480).
Water Scarcity Strategies for Cotton in Central Asia: Explored irrigation scheduling strategies for cotton to address water scarcity in the Fergana Valley (IF – 2.016).
Soil Water Balance Simulation for Wheat: Applied daily weather forecast messages to estimate reference evapotranspiration for wheat (IF – 2.462).
Energy Performances and Water Productivity: Explored the relationship between energy performances and water productivity for sprinkler-irrigated maize, wheat, and sunflower (IF – 1.241).
Dual Crop Coefficient Modeling: Implemented and tested the dual crop coefficient approach in interactive software for various crops, including winter wheat-summer maize sequences in North China Plain (IF range: 2.203 – 2.843).

Paula’s work significantly contributes to enhancing agricultural practices, ensuring efficient water use, and addressing challenges posed by water scarcity. 🌱🚜

Publications Top Notes:

“The Mangrove Swamp Rice Production System of Guinea Bissau: Identification of the Main Constraints Associated with Soil Salinity and Rainfall Variability” (DOI: 10.3390/agronomy14030468)
- Date: 2024-02-27
- Co-authors: Gabriel Garbanzo, Maria Cameira
“Moving toward the Biophysical Characterization of the Mangrove Swamp Rice Production System in Guinea Bissau: Exploring Tools to Improve Soil- and Water-Use Efficiencies” (DOI: 10.3390/agronomy14020335)
- Date: 2024-02-06
- Co-authors: Gabriel Garbanzo, Jesus Céspedes, Joseph Sandoval, Marina Temudo, Maria do Rosário Cameira
“Methodologies for Water Accounting at the Collective Irrigation System Scale Aiming at Optimizing Water Productivity” (DOI: 10.3390/agronomy13071938)
- Date: 2023-07-22
- Co-authors: Antónia Ferreira, João Rolim, Maria do Rosário Cameira
“Salts dynamics in maize irrigation in the Hetao plateau using static water table lysimeters and HYDRUS-1D with focus on the autumn leaching irrigation” (DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2023.108306)
- Date: 2023-06
- Co-authors: Tiago B. Ramos, Meihan Liu, Haibin Shi, Zhuangzhuang Feng, Huimin Lei, Luis S. Pereira
“Assessing Spatial Variability and Trends of Droughts in Eastern Algeria Using SPI, RDI, PDSI, and MedPDSI—A Novel Drought Index Using the FAO56 Evapotranspiration Method” (DOI: 10.3390/w15040626)
- Date: 2023-02-05
- Co-authors: Abdelaaziz Merabti, Hanaa Darouich, Mohamed Meddi, Luis Santos Pereira

Assoc Prof Dr Narcis Duteanu | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Assoc prof at Politehnica University of Timisoara,Romania

Dr. Narcis Mihai Duteanu is an accomplished professional in the field of Chemical Engineering, specializing in environmental protection and microbial fuel cells. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Politehnica University Timisoara in the Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, he is also engaged in PhD supervision in the field of Chemical Engineering.

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📚 Education:

2018: Habilitation Certificate in Chemical Engineering.
2001-2007: PhD in Chemical Engineering.
1999-2001: Master’s Degree in Materials Physics.
1986-1991: Engineer Diploma in Silicate and Oxide Compounds Technology.

👨‍🔬 Work Experience:

Specialist in Environmental Protection, Microbial Fuel Cells, and Electrochemical Analysis.
Proficient in Classical Methods of Analysis, UV-Vis Spectrometry, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), ICP-MS, and SEM-EDX.
Co-author of 99 scientific articles in Web of Science-Clarivate Analytics indexed journals.
Contributor to 3 book chapters and editor of 1 book in international publishing houses.
Key member in research teams for 5 International Research Projects.
Director of 2 National Research Projects and team member in 10 others.
Impressive 1253 citations in Web of Science-Clarivate Analytics.
Hirsch Index on ISI Web of Science: 17

👨‍🏫 Professional Training:

Present: Associated Professor at Politehnica University Timisoara.
Present: PhD Supervisor in Chemical Engineering.
2012-2017: Lecturer at Politehnica University Timisoara.
2008-2009: Associate Researcher at Newcastle University, UK.

Narcis Mihai Duteanu is a dedicated professional with a wealth of experience in environmental protection and advanced analytical techniques. As an accomplished academic, he has contributed significantly to scientific literature, led research projects, and shaped the minds of future chemical engineers. His expertise in microbial fuel cells and electrochemical analysis underscores his commitment to sustainable solutions. As an educator, mentor, and researcher, Duteanu continues to inspire and innovate in the field of chemical engineering. 🌐🔍 #ScientistSpotlight #EnvironmentalInnovator

🌱 Research Focus:

Narcis Mihai Duteanu specializes in Microbial Electrochemical Technologies, with a primary focus on environmental sustainability and electrochemical analysis. His notable contributions include co-editing the open-access book “Microbial Electrochemical Technologies: Fundamentals and Applications” in 2024, showcasing his expertise in fuel cells, biofuel cells, and enzymatic fuel cells. Duteanu’s research extends to kinetic modeling, as seen in his work on the solid-liquid extraction process of scandium from red mud. With a dedication to advancing green technologies, his work underscores the importance of microbial electrochemical systems in solving environmental challenges. 🌐🔍 #GreenTechInnovator #ElectrochemicalResearch #EnvironmentalSolutions

📚 Citations:

Total Citations: 1,419
Total Documents: 1,292

📄 Research Output:

Total Documents: 107

📊 Author Impact:

h-index: 18

Note: The h-index is a measure of both the productivity and citation impact of a researcher. It indicates that Narcis Mihai Duteanu has 18 publications that have each been cited at least 18 times.

Narcis Mihai Duteanu’s substantial research impact, as evidenced by a high citation count and h-index, reflects the significance and influence of his contributions in the field. These metrics highlight the depth and breadth of his scholarly work and the recognition it has garnered within the academic community. 📈🔍 #ResearchImpact #Citations #AcademicMetrics