Marappullige Priyantha Kumara | Food Systems Award | Excellence in Research

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Dr Marappullige Priyantha Kumara | Food Systems Award | Excellence in Research

Senior Lecturer at  Ocean University of Sri Lanka

Dr. Marappullige Priyantha Kumara, born on October 17, 1976, is a distinguished Senior Lecturer (Grade I) in the Department of Fisheries and Marine Sciences at the Ocean University of Sri Lanka. With a Bachelor of Science (BSc) special degree in Fisheries Biology from the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, earned in 2005, Dr. Kumara further pursued academic excellence, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Edinburgh Napier University, UK, in 2011.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education:

PhD in Fisheries Biology (Edinburgh Napier University, UK)

🏫 Work:

Department of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Ocean University of Sri Lanka

🏆 Achievements:

  • Received Neville Shulman Awards in 2010
  • Recognized as the most innovative research student of Edinburgh Napier University (2010-2011)
  • Active member of various scientific associations and committees

🎓 Academic Supervisions:

  • Guided several students in research projects related to mangrove ecosystems

📝 Membership:

  • Lifetime member of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
  • Member of academic councils and research committees

Dr. Kumara is a dedicated marine scientist with a passion for conservation and sustainable coastal development. His research and contributions have significantly enriched our understanding of mangrove ecosystems and their importance in the face of climate change.

 

🔬 Research Focus:

Marappullige Priyantha Kumara’s research primarily focuses on coastal ecosystems, particularly mangroves, and their interaction with human activities and climate change. 🌱 His work investigates the impacts of mangrove plantations on coastal resilience to sea-level rise, as well as the effects of shrimp farming on land-use and carbon storage. 🦐 Through studies like these, Kumara contributes to understanding the ecological dynamics of coastal areas, informing conservation strategies and sustainable development policies. His research emphasizes the importance of preserving mangrove habitats for their role in mitigating climate change impacts and maintaining biodiversity in coastal regions. 🌊

citations:

Based on the information provided, the author has been cited 319 times across 270 documents. Their work has appeared in 11 documents, and they have an h-index of 6.

Publications Top Notes

  1. “Impacts of Mangrove Density on Surface Sediment Accretion, Belowground Biomass and Biogeochemistry in Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka”
    • Authors: Phillips, D.H., Kumara, M.P., Jayatissa, L.P., Krauss, K.W., Huxham, M.
    • Journal: Wetlands, 2017, 37(3), pp. 471–483
    • Citations: 24
  2. “Valuing ecosystems as an economic part of climate-compatible development infrastructure in coastal zones of Kenya & Sri Lanka”
    • Authors: Emerton, L., Huxham, M., Bournazel, J., Kumara, M.P.
    • Book Chapter: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, 2016, 42, pp. 23–43
    • Citations: 3
  3. “Educational opportunity, post-school life and CBR: A multisectoral approach in rural Sri Lanka”
    • Authors: Higashida, M., Kumara, M.R.S., Nakashima, Y.
    • Journal: Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development, 2016, 27(1), pp. 61–77
    • Citations: 1
  4. “Shrimp aquaculture as a vehicle for Climate Compatible Development in Sri Lanka. The case of Puttalam Lagoon”
    • Authors: Harkes, I.H.T., Drengstig, A., Kumara, M.P., Jayasinghe, J.M.P.K., Huxham, M.
    • Journal: Marine Policy, 2015, 61, pp. 273–283
    • Citations: 21
  5. “The impacts of shrimp farming on land-use and carbon storage around Puttalam lagoon, Sri Lanka”
    • Authors: Bournazel, J., Kumara, M.P., Jayatissa, L.P., Morel, V., Huxham, M.
    • Journal: Ocean and Coastal Management, 2015, 113, pp. 18–28
    • Citations: 57
  6. “Intra- and interspecific facilitation in mangroves may increase resilience to climate change threats”
    • Authors: Huxham, M., Kumara, M.P., Jayatissa, L.P., Skov, M.W., Kirui, B.
    • Journal: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 2010, 365(1549), pp. 2127–2135
    • Citations: 90

Walid Zorrig | Extremophile plants | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Walid Zorrig | Extremophile plants | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Center of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria (Tunisia)

Walid Zorrig is a renowned researcher in the field of plant biotechnology, currently serving as Maître-assistant Habilité at the Laboratory of Extremophilic Plants (LPE), located within the Center of Biotechnology of Borj-Cédria (CBBC) in Tunisia. With a strong academic background, he obtained his Habilitation Universitaire from the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis in January 2022, with highest honors and commendations from the jury.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Tunisia-France cotutelle)
  • M.Sc. in Plant Ecophysiology
  • B.Sc. in Biotechnology

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience:

  • Currently: Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Extremophilic Plants, CBBC.
  • Previously: Assistant Professor at LPE, CBBC.
  • Researcher at LPE, CBBC.
  • Post-Doctoral Researcher at LPE, CBBC.
  • Contractual Teaching Researcher (ATER) in France.

🏆 Accomplishments:

  • Over 58 publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
  • Holds an h-index of 19 (Google Scholar) and 16 (Scopus).
  • Received “Très honorable avec félicitations du Jury” for both Ph.D. and Habilitation Universitaire.

🎓 Teaching Experience:

  • Taught courses in Biotechnology and related fields.
  • Received pedagogical training in TIC and educational support design.

 

🔬 Research Focus:

Walid Zorrig’s research primarily revolves around environmental plant biotechnology, with a focus on understanding plant responses to various stressors like salinity, heavy metals, and nutrient deficiencies. His work encompasses molecular and physiological aspects of plant adaptation to adverse conditions, aiming to elucidate mechanisms underlying stress tolerance and detoxification pathways. Zorrig investigates the role of ions such as calcium in enhancing plant tolerance to heavy metals, as well as exploring the potential of different plant species for phytoremediation and phytodesalination. Through his research, Zorrig contributes to advancing knowledge in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.

citations:

🔍 Total Citations:

  • All Time: 1385
  • Since 2019: 1082

📈 Citation Indices:

  • h-index:
    • All Time: 19
    • Since 2019: 17
  • i10-index:
    • All Time: 28
    • Since 2019: 24

These metrics reflect the impact and visibility of Walid Zorrig’s research contributions, indicating sustained scholarly influence over time and particularly noteworthy engagement since 2019.

 

Publications Top Notes

  1. Effects of magnesium deficiency on photosynthesis and carbohydrate partitioning
    • Citations: 275
    • Published in Acta Physiologiae Plantarum in 2016.
  2. Exogenous proline mediates alleviation of cadmium stress by promoting photosynthetic activity, water status and antioxidative enzymes activities of young date palm (Phoenix …
    • Citations: 146
    • Published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety in 2016.
  3. Identification of three relationships linking cadmium accumulation to cadmium tolerance and zinc and citrate accumulation in lettuce
    • Citations: 102
    • Published in the Journal of Plant Physiology in 2010.
  4. Phytodesalination: a solution for salt-affected soils in arid and semi-arid regions
    • Citations: 84
    • Published in the Journal of Arid Land Studies in 2012.
  5. Electrical impedance spectroscopy: A tool to investigate the responses of one halophyte to different growth and stress conditions
    • Citations: 61
    • Published in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture in 2016.
  6. Application of trehalose and salicylic acid mitigates drought stress in sweet basil and improves plant growth
    • Citations: 60
    • Published in Plants in 2021.