Getahun Haile | agro-forestry | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr  Getahun Haile |  agro-forestry | Best Researcher Award

Dilla University, Ethiopia

Getahun Haile Atlabachew is an Ethiopian academic and researcher specializing in Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management. Born on May 10, 1975, in Ethiopia, he has made significant contributions to the field of natural resources management, particularly in agro-forestry and sustainable agriculture.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management (2017) from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. His doctoral thesis focused on “Plant Diversity, Soil Quality, and Crop Productivity in Smallholder Agricultural Landscapes, Central Ethiopia.” He published three articles from his Ph.D. dissertation in peer-reviewed journals.
  • MSc in Tropical Land Resources Management (2007) from Mekele University, Ethiopia, with a thesis on the effects of cutting size and season of planting on the vegetative propagation of Boswellia papyrifera.
  • BSc in General Forestry (2001) from Debebu University, Wedo Genet College of Forestry, Ethiopia.

Work Experience:

  • Instructor at Shire Endesilasie TVET College, Tigray, Ethiopia (2001-2007).
  • Lecturer at Dilla University, Ethiopia (2007-2012).
  • Ph.D. candidate at Addis Ababa University (2012-2017).
  • Assistant Professor at Dilla University since 2017, actively involved in teaching and supervising graduate students in agro-forestry and natural resources management.

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Getahun Haile Atlabachew’s research focus revolves around the sustainable management of agricultural landscapes, soil properties, and biodiversity in Ethiopia. 🌱 His work encompasses the impact of land-use changes on soil fertility, carbon, and nitrogen stocks, as well as the effects of indigenous knowledge systems on tree conservation and acidic soil amendments. 🌍 Dr. Haile explores the role of indigenous sacred forests as tools for climate change mitigation and investigates morphometric analysis for prioritizing sub-watersheds and water management practices. His diverse contributions to agroforestry, soil science, and environmental conservation highlight his dedication to sustainable agricultural practices. 🍃

Publications Top Notes:
  1. “Soil Property and Crop Yield Responses to Variation in Land Use and Topographic Position: Case Study from Southern Highland of Ethiopia”
    • Journal: Heliyon (2024)
    • Contributor: Getahun Haile
  2. “Soil Properties, Crop Yield, and Economic Return in Response to Lime Application on Acidic Nitisols of Southern Highlands of Ethiopia”
    • Journal: International Journal of Agronomy (2023)
    • Contributor: Getahun Haile
  3. “Comparative Study on the Effects of Acacia albida on Yield and Yield Components of Different Cereal Crops in Southern Ethiopia”
    • Journal: Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science (2021)
    • Contributor: Getahun Haile
  4. “Plant Diversity and Determinant Factors Across Smallholder Agricultural Management Units in Central Ethiopia”
    • Journal: Agroforestry System (2016)
    • Contributor: Getahun Haile
  5. “Time of Collection and Cutting Sizes Affect Vegetative Propagation of Boswellia papyrifera (Del.) Hochst through Leafless Branch Cuttings”
    • Journal: Journal of Arid Environment (2011)
    • Contributor: Getahun Haile

Komal Choudhary | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Komal Choudhary | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Fellow at  Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, Denmark.

Dr. Komal Kumari Choudhary is a distinguished professional with a dual role as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, Denmark, and an Associate Professor at the Scientific Research Laboratory of Geo-informatics, Samara National Research University, Russia. She holds a Ph.D. from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, with a dissertation on “Quantitative Remote Sensing for Agricultural Monitoring.”

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • Postdoc. in Agroecology, Aarhus University, Denmark (2023 – Present)
  • Ph.D. in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong (2018 – 2022)
  • B.Ed. in Geography, University of Rajasthan, India (2006 – 2007)
  • M.A. in Geography, University of Rajasthan, India (2003 – 2005)
  • B.A. in Geography, University of Rajasthan, India (2000 – 2003)

🚀 Professional Experience:

Postdoctoral Fellow at Aarhus University, Denmark (11/2023 – Present). Associate Professor at Samara National Research University, Russia (09/2021 – Present). Ph.D. Researcher at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (09/2018 – 08/2021). Jr. Scientist at Samara State Aerospace University, Russia (09/2015 – 08/2018). Lecturer in India with six years of teaching and research experience (07/2007 – 07/2013)

🏆 Achievements & Awards:

Aarhus University Postdoctoral Fellowship recipient (11/2023 – 10/2026). Best paper awards at ITNT Russia (2023, 2022) and ICIKM Hong Kong (2022), Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ph.D. studentship recipient (09/2018 – 08/2021). Received research fellowships in Czech Republic and Russia

Research Focus 📝:

🌾 Dr. Komal Kumari Choudhary specializes in the dynamic field of Agricultural Remote Sensing and GIS Technology. 🛰️ Her research focus revolves around spatiotemporal variations in Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) for cropland, employing innovative machine learning approaches. 🌱 With an emphasis on sustainable food production, she models farmland GPP and assesses agricultural land suitability using remote sensing techniques. 🌍 Dr. Choudhary’s contributions extend to integrating landscape ecological risk with ecosystem services, evaluating land sustainability, and predicting wheat yields through advanced machine learning methodologies. 🏆 Her work spans international conferences, journals, and collaborations, showcasing a holistic commitment to advancing agricultural and environmental sciences.

Citations:
  • Citations: 1140 (Since 2019), 814 (Overall)
  • h-index: 16 (Since 2019), 13 (Overall)
  • i10-index: 30 (Since 2019), 17 (Overall)

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