Susannah Sallu | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Susannah Sallu | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds, United Kingdom,

Dr. Susannah M. Sallu is an Associate Professor in Environment and Development at the Sustainability Research Institute, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK. With a background in interdisciplinary research, she focuses on rural livelihoods, environmental change, marginalization, natural resource governance, and agricultural development in tropical and subtropical environments. Dr. Sallu specializes in the theoretical and empirical intersections of political ecology, complex systems science, and environmental justice, with regional expertise in Africa.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • DPhil. Geography, University of Oxford, UK (2003-2007)
  • MSc. Environmental Technology, Imperial College, University of London, UK (1998-1999)
  • BSc (Hons). Tropical Environmental Science, University of Aberdeen, UK (1994-1998)

🌱 PhD Supervision:

With a strong commitment to early career researchers, Dr. Sallu is currently supervising four PhD researchers and has successfully mentored 15 others to completion, covering diverse topics in environmental science and development.

🌍 Academic Service and Leadership:

Dr. Sallu serves as the Director of Masters Education at the School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds, and has been actively involved in various leadership roles, committees, and research groups.

📚 Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

Dr. Sallu has contributed to impactful research, including an upcoming article that challenges universal applications of Western definitions and measurement indicators of women’s empowerment.

Research Focus 📝:

Dr. Sallu’s research encompasses transformative adaptation for climate-smart nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa, as evidenced by her recent article in Nature Food. 🍽️ Stakeholder-driven approaches are vital for addressing climate challenges in agriculture and nutrition.

Additionally, she explores the dynamics of gender mainstreaming in Tanzania’s climate-smart agricultural policy, contributing to the discourse on inclusive and equitable climate strategies. 🌱 Her work extends to international humanitarian narratives, investigating the intersection of disasters, crises, and Indigeneity.

Dr. Sallu’s expertise also shines in methodological lessons for negotiating power and resilience in climate change research, as demonstrated in World Development. 🌐 Lastly, her contribution to understanding the role of agricultural fallows in natural forest regeneration in Tanzania is highlighted in Environmental Research Letters. 🌳

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,735
  • Total Documents: 1,604
  • Total Number of Publications: 63
  • h-index: 22

The h-index is a measure that combines both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. An h-index of 22 suggests that there are 22 publications that have each been cited at least 22 times.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. “Stakeholder-driven transformative adaptation is needed for climate-smart nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa”
    • Authors: Jennings, S., Challinor, A., Smith, P., Horgan, G., Benton, T.
    • Journal: Nature Food, 2024, 5(1), pp. 37–47
  2. “How gender mainstreaming plays out in Tanzania’s climate-smart agricultural policy: Isomorphic mimicry of international discourse”
    • Authors: Smith, R., Mdee, A., Sallu, S.
    • Journal: Development Policy Review, 2023, 41(6), e12718
  3. “International humanitarian narratives of disasters, crises, and Indigeneity”
    • Authors: Mosurska, A., Clark-Ginsberg, A., Ford, J., Sallu, S.M., Davis, K.
    • Journal: Disasters, 2023, 47(4), pp. 913–941
  4. “Methodological lessons for negotiating power, political capabilities, and resilience in research on climate change responses”
    • Authors: Tschakert, P., Parsons, M., Atkins, E., Steen, K., Ziervogel, G.
    • Journal: World Development, 2023, 167, 106247
  5. “Agricultural fallows are the main driver of natural forest regeneration in Tanzania”
    • Authors: Doggart, N., Mugasha, W.A., Mpiri, A., Sallu, S.M., Spracklen, D.V.
    • Journal: Environmental Research Letters, 2023, 18(5), 054008

 

Hossein Taimour | Climate Change | AgriResearch Innovator Award

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Mr Hossein Taimour | Climate Change | AgriResearch Innovator Award

M.Sc at  Tarbiat Modares University, Iran

Hossein Taimour is a dedicated researcher with a Master’s degree in Rural Development from Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, awarded in September 2020. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Extension and Education from Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in 2017.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Education:

M.S. in Rural Development (Tarbiat Modares University)

🌱 Research Activities:

Focused on barriers, challenges, and solutions for climate-smart agriculture in Iran.

🖥️ Additional Skills:

GIS, SPSS, EndNote, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

📚 Bachelor’s Degree:

Agricultural Extension and Education (Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources)

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

Hossein Taimour is a pioneering researcher in the realm of climate-smart agriculture, dedicated to addressing critical issues and challenges. His extensive body of work spans various dimensions, including the adoption of climate-smart practices in the Gorganrood basin, farmers’ agreement and willingness to pay for agricultural technologies, and the implementation of climate-smart agriculture at the farm level. Taimour’s studies also encompass the effects of climate change on agriculture, a comprehensive review of agricultural waste management practices, and the identification of barriers and challenges hindering the progress of climate-smart agriculture in Iran. His research aligns with sustainable development and environmental stewardship. 🌾🌍

 

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Dele Raheem | Food System | Best Researcher Award | 2273

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Assoc Prof Dr Dele Raheem: Food System | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher at Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, Finland

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Degrees:

Associate Professor (Docent), Food Microbiology, Univ. of Helsinki, Aug 2020. D.Sc in Food Sciences, Univ. of Helsinki, Finland, Oct 2006. PG Certificate in Education, Univ. of Greenwich, London, UK, Jul 2001. M.Sc in Cereal Technology, Univ. of Helsinki, Finland, Mar 1994.

Education:

Project Management Certificate, Finnish Institute of Entrepreneurs, Oct 2012 – Apr 2013. Visiting Doctoral Researcher, Food Research Centre, Univ. of Lincoln, UK, Mar 1999 – Aug 2002.

🌍 Experience:

Visiting Sr. Researcher, Sichuan Agri. Univ., China, Apr – Jun 2018. Science Teacher, Teacher’s UK, Mansfield, Feb 2007 – Mar 2010. Microbiologist, EELA, Helsinki, Sep 1998 – Feb 1999.

📚 Research Highlights (Selected):

New food safety challenges of viral contamination (2022). Food System Digitalization for Food and Nutrition Security in the Barents Region (2019). Traditional consumption of and rearing edible insects in Africa, Asia, and Europe (2018). The need for agro-allied industries to promote food security (2011).

 

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

Dele Raheem, a distinguished researcher, focuses on advancing global food security through innovative approaches. His book “Food Safety, Security, Sustainability, and Nutrition” underscores his commitment to critical objectives in the food sector. Raheem explores cutting-edge topics like blockchain’s role in food traceability, as seen in his chapter on food innovations. With a strong emphasis on the Arctic-Barents region, he co-authored a book on “Food Security Governance.” His research spans edible insects, bio-pigment production, fermented traditional wine, and micro-hydropower systems, addressing diverse facets of sustainable food practices. Raheem’s work aligns with emerging trends, ensuring a resilient and secure future 🌱🍽️.

Citations:

🔍 All Time:

  • Citations: 1,555
  • h-index: 18
  • i10-index: 25

📆 Since 2019:

  • Citations: 1,386
  • h-index: 16
  • i10-index: 23

Dele Raheem’s research has made a significant impact, garnering over 1,500 citations. His h-index of 18 (all-time) and 16 (since 2019) reflects the substantial influence of his work, while the i10-index demonstrates a broad reach with 25 (all-time) and 23 (since 2019) publications cited at least 10 times. These metrics highlight the sustained relevance and recognition of Raheem’s contributions in the academic community 📖🌐.

 

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