Sinan Demir |  Soil Survey | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Sinan Demir |  Soil Survey | Best Researcher Award

Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Turkey

Sinan Demir is a Turkish agricultural scientist and academic, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi in the Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. He obtained his Ph.D. in Horticulture from Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi in 2020, focusing on the field of Soil Science.

 

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📚 Education:

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences, Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi, 2018-2020
  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi, 2013-2017 (CGPA: 4.0/4.0)
  • 🎓 B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi, 2008-2013 (CGPA: 2.58/4.0)

🌏 Professional Experience:

  • 👨‍🏫 Dr. Öğr. Üyesi (Assistant Professor), Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi, 2022-Present

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Sinan Demir’s research primarily revolves around soil science, geomatics, and environmental sustainability. His recent work delves into post-fire erosion assessment using the RUSLE equation in the Manavgat River Basin. Applying geospatial techniques and geographic information systems (GIS), he identified suitable agricultural areas in Isparta Province. In precision agriculture, he contributed to yield prediction models for organic oil rose farming using agricultural UAV images and machine learning algorithms. Dr. Demir’s diverse studies extend to aggregate stability estimation in semi-arid climates, physico-chemical changes in lithic xerorthent soils, and the impact of organic fertilizers on soil quality. His expertise spans the intersection of technology, agriculture, and environmental resilience.

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Mamoun Gharaibeh | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Mamoun Gharaibeh | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Chairman at Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan

Dr. Mamoun Gharaibeh is a distinguished Professor of Soil, Water & Environmental Science, specializing in Land and Water management. Born on February 14, 1969, he has a robust academic background, earning his BSc in Soil & Irrigation from the University of Baghdad in 1991, followed by an MS and a PhD in Soil, Water & Environmental Science from the University of Arizona, USA, in 1996 and 2000, respectively.

 

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🎓 Education:

PhD in Soil, Water & Environmental Science, University of Arizona, USA (2000). MS in Soil, Water & Environmental Science, University of Arizona, USA (1996). BSc in Soil & Irrigation, University of Baghdad, Iraq (1991)

🏢 Employment:

Chairman, Department of Natural Resources & Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science & Technology (2021-current). Chairman, Department of Natural Resources & Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science & Technology (2013-2018). Assistant Dean of Scientific Research, Jordan University of Science & Technology (2007-2008). Faculty Member, Jordan University of Science & Technology (2000-current)

🌐 Research Experience:

Faculty member, Department of Natural Resources & Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science & Technology (2000-current). Visiting Scientist, Department of Soil Science/Soil Ecology, Institute of Geography, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany (2018, 2012). Visiting Researcher, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Leipzig, Germany (2002). Researcher, Sonora Environmental Research Institute (SERI), Tucson, Arizona, USA (1999-2000)

 

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🌱 Dr. Mamoun A. Gharaibeh’s Research Focus 🌍 Dr. Mamoun A. Gharaibeh is a distinguished researcher specializing in the interdisciplinary field of soil, water, and environmental science. His extensive work encompasses diverse areas such as: 🏞️ Soil Erosion in Iraq: Investigating the causes and presenting case studies to address the soil erosion catastrophe in Iraq. 🌿 Olive Mill Wastewater: Characterizing olive mill wastewater in different climatic zones in the North of Jordan. 💧 Hydraulic Conductivity Prediction: Using artificial neural networks to optimize predictions of saturated hydraulic conductivity in arid and semi-arid regions. 🔄 Irrigation Impact Assessment: Assessing the effects of irrigation with treated wastewater on soil properties and infiltration models’ performance. 🌾 Agricultural Practices: Studying the impact of hydrogel on corn growth, water use efficiency, and soil properties in semi-arid regions. 🌱 Biochar Utilization: Exploring the potential use of biochar as an amendment to improve soil fertility and crop growth under arid conditions. 🔥 Bioenergy Production: Investigating the effect of pyrolysis temperature and biomass particle size on the heating value of biocoal. 🔄 Biochar Modification: Modifying biochar from olive oil processing waste to enhance phenol removal from synthetic and olive mill wastewater. 🌐 Soil Salinity Estimation: Developing methods to estimate exchangeable sodium percentage and saturated paste electrical conductivity in salt-affected soils. Dr. Gharaibeh’s research contributions showcase a commitment to sustainable agriculture, water resource management, and environmental conservation.

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Dr. Mamoun A. Gharaibeh’s scholarly impact, as reflected in citation metrics:

📚 Citations:

  • Total Citations: 1,145
  • Citations Since 2019: 772

📊 h-index:

  • h-index: 19 (reflecting 19 publications with at least 19 citations each)
  • h-index Since 2019: 15

🔍 i10-index:

  • i10-index: 29 (indicating the number of publications with at least 10 citations)
  • i10-index Since 2019: 27

These metrics underscore the substantial influence of Dr. Gharaibeh’s work in the academic community, with a noteworthy number of citations and a consistent impact over recent years.

 

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