Wenceslao Medina | Andean crops | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Wenceslao Medina | Andean crops | Best Researcher Award

Docente Principal at Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, Peru

Wenceslao T. Medina Espinoza is a highly accomplished researcher and academic based in Puno, Peru. Holding a Doctorate in Engineering Sciences from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, he specializes in physical food properties, food microstructure, and food image analysis, particularly focused on Andean crops. Dr. Medina has made significant contributions to the field of food science and technology.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, 2011
  • M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, Universidad de Concepcion, 2001
  • B.Sc. in Food Industrial Engineering, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, 1991

🔍 Research Interests:

Physical food properties, food microstructure, food image analysis, andean crops, food structure design, food extrusion, food matrices design.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience:

  • VP for Research, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, 2015-2020
  • Principal Lecturer, Dept. of Agroindustries, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, since 2002
  • Associate Lecturer, Dept. of Agroindustries, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, 1994-2002

🏆 Honors/Awards:

  • Doctoral Fellowship from CONICYT, Chile.
  • Support Doctoral Thesis Fellowship from CONICYT.

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Wenceslao T. Medina Espinoza’s extensive research spans diverse areas within food science and technology. His expertise includes the effect of formulation on the fluffiness and volume of commercial cake premixes, as well as the design and characterization of novel food analogues like “cañihuarice.” Driven by a passion for innovation, he explores uniaxial compression curve fractal dimensions in identifying Cañihua grain cultivars and delves into morphologic and agronomic characterization of Andean crops. From microparticle properties to water activity modeling and geographical provenance identification, his research contributes significantly to advancing the understanding and application of various food-related phenomena. 🌾🍰🌐

Citations:

  • Citations: 122
  • Documents: 117
  • h-index: 6

The h-index is a measure of both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. In this context, the researcher has an h-index of 6, indicating that they have published at least 6 papers, each of which has been cited at least 6 times. These metrics provide insights into the researcher’s influence and contribution to their field of study.

Publications Top Notes:
  1. Feasibility of using spectral profiles for modeling water activity in white quinoa grains
    • Authors: Castro, W., Prieto, J.M., Guerra, R., Acevedo-Juárez, B., Avila-George, H.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Engineering, 2018, 238, pp. 95–102
    • Citations: 11
  2. Properties of microparticles from a whey protein isolate/alginate emulsion gel
    • Authors: Leon, A.M., Medina, W.T., Park, D.J., Aguilera, J.M.
    • Journal: Food Science and Technology International, 2018, 24(5), pp. 414–423
    • Citations: 20
  3. Mechanical properties of whey protein/Na alginate gel microparticles
    • Authors: Leon, A.M., Medina, W.T., Park, D.J., Aguilera, J.M.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Engineering, 2016, 188, pp. 1–7
    • Citations: 27
  4. Changes on image texture features of breakfast flakes cereals during water absorption
    • Authors: Medina, W.T., Quevedo, R.A., Aguilera, J.M.
    • Journal: Food Science and Technology International, 2013, 19(1), pp. 45–57
    • Citations: 7
  5. Physical Properties and Microstructural Changes during Soaking of Individual Corn and Quinoa Breakfast Flakes
    • Authors: Medina, W.T., de la Llera, A.A., Condori, J.L., Aguilera, J.M.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Science, 2011, 76(3)
    • Citations: 6
  6. Uptake of tritiated liquids by individual breakfast cereal flakes
    • Authors: Medina, W.T., Laurent, S., Brandan, E., Aguilera, J.M.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Science, 2010, 75(3)
    • Citations: 2
  7. Study on image analysis application for identification Quinoa seeds geographical provenance
    • Authors: Medina, W., Skurtys, O., Aguilera, J.M.
    • Journal: LWT, 2010, 43(2), pp. 238–246
    • Citations: 47

 

Baber Ali | Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Baber Ali | Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at  Western Sydney University, Australia

Baber Ali is a Pakistani plant scientist with expertise in various fields, including Plant Breeding, Plant-Microbe Interactions, Plant-Soil Interactions, and Stress Physiology. He earned his M. Phil. in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a remarkable 4.0/4.0 CGPA and a Distinction, focusing on the screening and assessment of Plant Growth-Promoting Traits of Halo-tolerant Rhizobacteria to mitigate salinity stress for sustainable agriculture.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • M. Phil. in Plant Sciences (2020-2022) from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a remarkable 4.0/4.0 CGPA.
  • Thesis: “Preliminary Investigations on Screening and Assessment of PGP Traits of Halo-tolerant Rhizobacteria to Mitigate Salinity Stress for Sustainable Agriculture.”
  • BS (Hons.) in Botany (2015-2019) from Government College University, Lahore, showcasing excellence with a 3.20/4.0 CGPA.
  • BS (Hons.) Thesis: “Comparative Investigation of Mycorrhization Helper Bacterial Diversity Associated with Some Pines of Laam Leek Forest, Kumrat Valley, KPK, Pakistan.”

Professional Journey:

  • Research Fellow at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (Feb 2020-Feb 2022), contributing to the project on screening and assessing PGP traits of Halo-tolerant Rhizobacteria.
  • Researcher at Government College University, Lahore (July 2018-July 2019), engaged in the project exploring Mycorrhization Helper Bacterial Diversity in Kumrat Valley.

Certifications and Scholarships:

  • Proud recipient of the “GCU Endowment Fund Trust Scholarship.”
  • Acknowledged for outstanding contributions in academic and extracurricular activities.

Lab Expertise and Skills:

  • Proficient in chemical analysis, molecular methods (including CRISPR/Cas), cell culture, microscopy, and physiological and biochemical testing.
  • Adept at scientific writing, report writing, and possessing leadership and management skills.

Reviewer and Editorial Member:

  • Serving as a reviewer for esteemed journals like Algal Research, Environmental Pollution, and PLoS ONE.
  • Editorial member for the Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry.

 

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

Baber Ali is a prolific researcher focusing on the intersection of plant-microbe interactions and sustainable agriculture. His research spans diverse areas, including the amelioration of oxidative damage in maize under salinity stress using Bacillus thuringiensis (🌽🦠), genomics-assisted breeding for harmony between agriculture, the environment, and food security (🧬🌱🌍), and the modulation of salt tolerance in maize through plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) (🌱🤝🧪). His contributions extend to bacterial-mediated salinity stress tolerance in maize and the characterization of advanced bread wheat lines for yield and stripe rust resistance (🍞🌾). Baber Ali’s diverse research portfolio reflects his commitment to sustainable and resilient agricultural practices. #PlantScience #SustainableAgriculture #Microbiology

 

Citations:

With 1,663 citations across 581 documents, Baber Ali has demonstrated a substantial impact in the academic realm. His h-index, standing at 24, reflects the significance of his research output. This metric indicates that Baber Ali has authored at least 24 papers, each of which has been cited at least 24 times. Such a robust citation record underscores the influence and recognition of his work within the scholarly community. Baber Ali’s contributions have left a lasting mark in the field, as evidenced by the impressive number of citations and documents associated with his research. 📚🔬 #ResearchImpact #Citations #ScholarlyAchievement

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Title: Zinc and amino acids improve the growth, physiological, and biochemical attributes of corn under different irrigation levels
    • Authors: Elshamly, A.M.S., Iqbal, R., Ali, B., …, Mustafa, A.E.-Z.M.A., Hamed, M.H.
    • Journal: Rhizosphere
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 29
    • Page: 100820
  2. Title: Maximizing wheat yield through soil quality enhancement: A combined approach with Azospirillum brasilense and bentonite
    • Authors: Iqbal, R., Valipour, M., Ali, B., …, Ali, M.A., Farah, M.A.
    • Journal: Plant Stress
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 11
    • Page: 100321
  3. Title: Molecular characterization of genes involved in tolerance of cadmium in Triticum aestivum (L.) under Cd stress
    • Authors: Rasheed, A., AL-Huqail, A.A., Ali, B., …, Al-Qthanin, R.N., Soudy, F.A.
    • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 464
    • Page: 132955
  4. Title: Prospects of the sustainability of traditional and ethnic foods and their applications for basic health care in human society
    • Authors: Anwar, T., Qureshi, H., Naeem, H., …, Iqbal, R., Paray, B.A.
    • Journal: Journal of King Saud University – Science
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 36(2)
    • Page: 103016
  5. Title: Mitigating chromium toxicity in rice (Oryza sativa L.) via ABA and 6-BAP: Unveiling synergistic benefits on morphophysiological traits and ASA-GSH cycle
    • Authors: Alwutayd, K.M., Alghanem, S.M.S., Alwutayd, R., …, Gómez-Oliván, L.M., Abeed, A.H.A.
    • Journal: Science of the Total Environment
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 908
    • Page: 168208

These publications reflect Baber Ali’s diverse research interests and contributions to areas such as crop growth, soil quality enhancement, molecular characterization, and mitigation of environmental stress in crops. 📚🌱🔬 #ResearchPublications #PlantScience #AgriculturalInnovation

 

 

 

 

Behnam Bakhshi | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Behnam Bakhshi | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Faculty member at  Agricultural Research,Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Iran

Behnam Bakhshi is an Assistant Professor at the Horticulture Crops Research Department of Sistan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center in Zabol, Iran, since 2018. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology from Azad University, Tehran. His expertise lies in oilseed crops breeding, abiotic stress-tolerant genotypes selection, biometric genetics, and next-generation sequencing.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (2009-2014). M.Sc. in Plant Breeding (2006-2009). B.Sc. in Agronomy and Plant Breeding (2000-2006)

📚 Academic Achievements:

Ph.D. Thesis: Identifying drought-responsive microRNAs in rice roots. H-Index: 9 (Google Scholar), 6 (Scopus), 5 (WoS). G-Index: 17 (Google Scholar), 13 (Scopus), 11 (WoS)

🏆 Honors:

Top-ranked student in M.Sc. with GPA 19.61/20. Best researcher awards in 2019 from various organizations

💻 Skills:

Proficient in MS Office, R, SAS, SPSS, Bioinformatics software. Programming skills in Python, C#.NET, SQL, VB6, VB.NET, FoxPro

🔗 Professional Affiliations:

Member of Iranian Genetic Society, Crop Science Society, Bioinformatics Society, Biotechnology Society

📈 Research Projects (Since 2018):

Seed yield comparisons, genetic resource protection, adaptability evaluations, and more.

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

Behnam Bakhshi’s research focuses on the genetic improvement of oilseed crops, particularly rapeseed, safflower, and sesame. His work spans various areas, including breeding for abiotic stress tolerance, multi-environmental trials, biometric genetics, and utilizing next-generation sequencing for miRNA profiling. 🌱 His extensive contributions include identifying drought-responsive microRNAs in rice roots and exploring genotype-environment interactions in oilseed rape genotypes. 🧬 Behnam’s research combines traditional breeding methods with cutting-edge technologies to enhance crop genetic resources, making a significant impact on sustainable agriculture in Iran. 🌾

Citations:

Behnam Bakhshi’s research has garnered significant recognition, with a total of 335 citations since its inception. Since 2019, he has received 281 citations, reflecting the continued impact and relevance of his work in the academic community.

His h-index remains steady at 9, indicating that nine of his publications have each received at least nine citations. Additionally, the i10-index, which measures the number of publications with at least 10 citations, stands at 9, highlighting the consistent influence of his research in the scholarly domain. 📚🔍

 

Publications Top Notes: