Paula Paredes | Farm Management Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr  Paula Paredes | Farm Management | Best Researcher Award

Professor at  Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

Paula Paredes is an Assistant Professor at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon, and a Postdoctoral researcher at the LEAF Research Center, TERRA Associated Laboratory. Born on September 8, 1972, in Portugal, she holds a Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering, an M.Sc. in Tropical Agriculture, and an Agronomy Engineering degree.

 

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📚 Education and Training:

  • PhD in Biosystems Engineering (2014) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal.
  • MSc in Tropical Agriculture (2008) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia.
  • Agronomy Engineering degree (1998) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia.

👩‍🏫 Professional Journey:

  • Assistant Professor since February 2019.
  • Postdoctoral researcher at LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia (2015-2019).
  • CEO of IrrigAcqua, Management, Innovation & Consulting SA (2015-2016).
  • Invited Auxiliary Professor at Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas (2017-2018).
  • Founding partner of IrrigAcqua (2014).

🌍 Work Experience:

  • Diverse roles at CEER-Biosystems Engineering, Instituto Superior de Agronomia.
  • Researcher at CEER, Biosystems Engineering (2014-2015).
  • CEO of IrrigAcqua, contributing to management and innovation in 2015-2016.
  • Administrative roles supporting engineering initiatives and conferences.

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Paula Paredes has dedicated her research efforts to advance sustainable agriculture, particularly in the domain of irrigation and water management. Her work spans various crucial aspects:

  1. Cotton Irrigation in Central Asia: Developed and validated models for cotton irrigation scheduling, considering groundwater contribution (IF – 0.480).
  2. Water Scarcity Strategies for Cotton in Central Asia: Explored irrigation scheduling strategies for cotton to address water scarcity in the Fergana Valley (IF – 2.016).
  3. Soil Water Balance Simulation for Wheat: Applied daily weather forecast messages to estimate reference evapotranspiration for wheat (IF – 2.462).
  4. Energy Performances and Water Productivity: Explored the relationship between energy performances and water productivity for sprinkler-irrigated maize, wheat, and sunflower (IF – 1.241).
  5. Dual Crop Coefficient Modeling: Implemented and tested the dual crop coefficient approach in interactive software for various crops, including winter wheat-summer maize sequences in North China Plain (IF range: 2.203 – 2.843).

Paula’s work significantly contributes to enhancing agricultural practices, ensuring efficient water use, and addressing challenges posed by water scarcity. 🌱🚜

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Xiangyang  Yu | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr  Xiangyang  Yu | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Institue Leader at  Institute of Food Saftey and Nutrition, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Dr. Xiangyang Yu is a distinguished researcher and professor with expertise in pesticide eco- and bio-toxicology. He currently serves as the group leader at the Lab of Pesticide Eco- and Bio-Toxicology within the Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition at the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Additionally, he holds positions as an Affiliate Professor and Graduate Supervisor at Jiangsu University, Guangxi University, and Nanjing Agricultural University.

 

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Education 🎓:

  • Ph.D. in Pesticide Science, Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture & Forestry, China (2007)
  • M.S. in Agro-Entomology and Insect Pest Management, Northwest Agricultural University, China (1997)
  • B.S. in Plant Protection, Northwest Agricultural University, China (1994)

Professional Experience 💼🌐:

  • Professor at JAAS (2010-present)
  • Visiting Scientist at Michigan State University, USA (2010-2011)
  • Affiliate Program Manager, National Natural Science Foundation of China (2012-2015)
  • Visiting Scientist at CSIRO Land and Water, Adelaide laboratory (2005, 2006)
  • Research fellow at JAAS (1997-2005)

Professional Recognition 🏆🎖:

  • First prize of National Harvest Award for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (2022)
  • Second prize of Jiangsu provincial Sci-Tech Award (2021, 2006)
  • First prize of Jiangsu provincial Agricultural Technology Extension Award (2020)
  • Third prize of Jiangsu provincial Sci-Tech Award (2014)
  • Jiangsu provincial 333 High-level Talents
  • Awarded Crawford Fund of Australia
  • Outstanding academic backbone of JAAS

Memberships 🤝📚:

  • Vice Executive Member of the Youth Committee of China Society of Plant Protection
  • Member of China Society of Entomology Toxicology
  • Member of China Society of Entomology
  • Member of China Innovation Team of Risk Assessment for Food and Oil Products

Dr. Xiangyang Yu’s impactful research focuses on the eco-toxicology of pesticides, contributing significantly to the field and earning him several prestigious awards and recognitions.

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Xiangyang Yu’s research focuses on understanding the environmental fate of pesticides and contaminants, particularly in rice plants. His work investigates the uptake kinetics and subcellular distribution of pesticides in rice, shedding light on the potential ecological risks. In addition, his studies delve into the interaction between microplastics and pyrene in rice seedlings. Dr. Yu also contributes to the field of bioremediation, isolating and characterizing strains like Pseudomonas sp. F1 for efficient pesticide degradation in soil-vegetable systems. His multiomics analysis in peach gum reveals insights into plant defense responses against pathogenic fungi. Overall, Dr. Yu’s diverse research enhances our understanding of pesticide behavior in the environment. 🌿🔍

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 3,480
  • Total Documents: 3,092
  • h-index: 98

 

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Title: A slow-release fertilizer containing cyhalofop-butyl reduces N2O emissions by slowly releasing nitrogen and down-regulating the relative abundance of nirK
    • Authors: Zhang, Z., Chen, G., Yu, X., … Ma, H., Wang, J.
    • Journal: Science of the Total Environment, 2024, 906, 167493
  2. Title: Foliar Spraying of Chlorpyrifos Triggers Plant Production of Linolenic Acid Recruiting Rhizosphere Bacterial Sphingomonas sp.
    • Authors: Li, Y., Feng, F., Mu, Q., … Liu, C., Yu, X.
    • Journal: Environmental Science and Technology, 2023, 57(45), pp. 17312–17323
  3. Title: The potential role of subseafloor fungi in driving the biogeochemical cycle of nitrogen under anaerobic conditions
    • Authors: Jiang, J.-P., Leng, S., Liao, Y.-F., … Yu, X.-Y., Liu, C.-H.
    • Journal: Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 897, 165374
  4. Title: Insight into the effect of microplastics on the adsorption and degradation behavior of thiamethoxam in agricultural soils
    • Authors: Hu, M., Huang, L., Wang, Y., Tan, H., Yu, X.
    • Journal: Chemosphere, 2023, 337, 139262
  5. Title: Functional characterization of rice (Oryza sativa) thioredoxins for detoxification and degradation of atrazine
    • Authors: Ya Ma, L., Lu, Y., Cheng, J., … Li, M., Yu, X.
    • Journal: Gene, 2023, 877, 147540

Henry Becke | Crop Protection | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Henry Becke | Crop Protection | Best Researcher Award

Crop Protectionist at  University of Buea, Cameroon

Henry Ikome Becke is a seasoned professional with 28 years of dedicated service in the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), holding diverse roles and responsibilities. Born on February 7, 1969, in Great Soppo – Buea, he is a Cameroonian national fluent in English, French, Pidgin, and Bakweri.

 

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Education:

Bsc. in Agriculture (Crop Science) from the University of Sierra Leone (1992). Msc. in Crop Protection from the University of Buea (2010). Certificates in Strategic Human Resources Management and Strategic Management Skills from PAID-WA, Buea, Cameroon.

🏆 Professional Bodies/Awards:

  • Member of the Incorporated Society of Malaysia (since 2005, Membership No. 13516).
  • Member of the University of Buea Council (since 2013).
  • Former member of the Union of Syndicates of Agricultural Producers in Cameroon (2013-2019).
  • Former member of the National Committee on Social Dialogue in Cameroon (2013-2019).
  • Education Man of West Coast District in 2002.

Henry Ikome Becke is a seasoned professional with a rich background in agriculture, strategic planning, and human resources management. His dedication and expertise have left a lasting impact on the development projects he has undertaken throughout his extensive career. 🌍🌾🏆

 

Research Focus:

As the 1st Deputy Mayor of Idenau Council in Fako Division (2002-2007), Henry Ikome Becke played a pivotal role in steering the development of the municipality, overseeing the well-being of its 40,000 inhabitants. Additionally, he served as Chairman of the Government Secondary School Idenau-Fako School Management Board (2001-2003), contributing to educational governance. Beyond his civic duties, Becke demonstrated leadership in spiritual matters as Chairman of the Board of Deacons at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bota-Limbe (2006-2014). His multifaceted contributions reflect a commitment to community, education, and spirituality. 🌐🏛️🙏

 

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Xiaoyan Liu | Agricultural engineering

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Dr Xiaoyan Liu : Leading Researcher in Agricultural engineering 🌱☀️
student at  Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China

🌈👏 Congratulations, Dr Xiaoyan Liu on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, your dedication and innovative contributions in the field of renewable energy and agriculture are truly inspiring! Your work in advancing solar energy technologies and addressing crucial issues like postharvest losses demonstrates your commitment to positive change. 🌟

Dr. Xiaoyan Liu is a leading researcher in Agricultural Engineering, currently a student at the Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China. She recently received the prestigious Best Researcher Award from ResearchW for her dedication and innovative contributions to renewable energy and agriculture.🌟

 Professional Profiles: 🎓✨
EDUCATION: 🚀🔬
  • Graduate In Biomedical Engineering Hexi University | From Sep 2014 to Jun 2018 Major course Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Enzyme engineering, Microbiology. 🌱📚 .Postgraduate In Agricultural Engineering Shihezi University | From Sep 2018 to Now Major course Modern English Mathematics, Theory of Interaction between Biology and Environment, Agricultural Engineering Innovation Methodology 🌾
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: 🍐🌿
  • Breeding of Excellent New Lines of Korla Fragrant Pear. Project Number: 2017NYGG01 (Complete Project Finalization).Research and Utilization of Modern Biological Breeding Technology Project Number: 2018AB035) (Project completion completed)
SKILLS: 🌟👩‍🔬
  • Through College English Test-6; skilled in listening, speaking, reading and writing.Through the National Computer Rank Examination，familiar with Windows on the platform of all kinds of application software, such as Word, Excel and Photoshop, EndNote.
HONORS AND AWARDS: 🏆✨
  • 09 Shihezi University Second Class Academic Scholarship
  • 11 Shihezi University First Class Academic Scholarship
PUBLICATIONS: 🎓🌟
  • Xiaoyan Liu, Aowei Li, Saisai Wang, Chengfang Lan, Yize Wang, Jin Li and Jianbo Zhu (2022). Overexpression of Pyrus sinkiangensis HAT5 enhances drought and salt tolerance, and low -temperature sensitivity in transgenic tomato. Frontiers in plant science. 13, 1036254.
  • Xiaoyan Liu, Wenwen Xia, Xiaoli Zhang, Aowei Li, Jiawang Qin, Huili Sun, Jin Li and Jianbo Zhu (2022). Overexpression of the SiLEA5 Gene in Saussurea involucrata Increases the Low -Temperature Tolerance of Transgenic Tomatoes. Horticulturae. 8(11):1023.
  • Xiaoyan Liu, Wenwen Xia, Dongdong Zhang, Aowei Li, Jin Li, Jianbo Zhu (2023). Cold tolerance gene SiLEA B19.3 of Saussurea involucrata increases the yield of transgenic tomato. South African Journal of Botany. 160, 657-666.
  • Xiaoyan Liu, Lijuan Wang, Xiaoli Zhang, Aowei Li, Wenwen Xia, Caixia Lin, Jin Li, Jianbo Zhu (2023). Expression of the Pyrus sinkiangensis HD-Zip Ι transcription factor PsHB7 and PsHB12 in hybrid Broussonetia papyrifera regulates its natural overwintering. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 216, 2023, 105534.

AgriExcellence Award

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AgriExcellence Award

Introduction of AgriExcellence Award

Welcome to the AgriExcellence Award—an accolade that celebrates outstanding achievements and innovation in the ever-evolving realms of agriculture and food systems. This prestigious award recognizes pioneers who have significantly contributed to the advancement of these crucial industries.

Eligibility:

Open to individuals and organizations globally, the AgriExcellence Award sets no age limits. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding entrepreneur, or a research institution, if you've made a noteworthy impact in agriculture or food systems, you're eligible.

Qualifications and Publications:

Qualifications vary based on your role in the industry. From farmers implementing sustainable practices to researchers publishing groundbreaking studies, the AgriExcellence Award values diverse contributions. Publications related to innovations, research findings, or transformative practices will enhance your candidacy.

Evaluation Criteria:

Entries will be evaluated on innovation, sustainability, and tangible impact on agriculture and food systems. The judging panel will assess the significance, scalability, and originality of the contributions.

Submission Guidelines:

Submit a comprehensive biography, an abstract outlining your achievements, and supporting files showcasing your work. Ensure that your submission aligns with the focus keyword, "AgriExcellence Award."

Recognition:

Winners will receive a prestigious AgriExcellence Award, media coverage, and the opportunity to showcase their work at industry events. This recognition aims to propel your contributions to new heights.

Community Impact:

The AgriExcellence Award emphasizes not just individual achievement but the positive impact on communities. Highlight how your work has contributed to the well-being and sustainable development of local and global communities.

Biography:

Craft a compelling biography that showcases your journey, expertise, and passion for advancing agriculture and food systems. This narrative should reflect your commitment to excellence.

Abstract and Supporting Files:

Provide a concise abstract summarizing your key achievements. Submit supporting files, such as research papers, case studies, or project documentation, to substantiate your impact.

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Introduction of AgriExcellence Award

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AgriExcellence Award

Introduction of AgriExcellence Award

Welcome to the AgriExcellence Award—an accolade that celebrates outstanding achievements and innovation in the ever-evolving realms of agriculture and food systems. This prestigious award recognizes pioneers who have significantly contributed to the advancement of these crucial industries.

Eligibility:

Open to individuals and organizations globally, the AgriExcellence Award sets no age limits. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding entrepreneur, or a research institution, if you've made a noteworthy impact in agriculture or food systems, you're eligible.

Qualifications and Publications:

Qualifications vary based on your role in the industry. From farmers implementing sustainable practices to researchers publishing groundbreaking studies, the AgriExcellence Award values diverse contributions. Publications related to innovations, research findings, or transformative practices will enhance your candidacy.

Evaluation Criteria:

Entries will be evaluated on innovation, sustainability, and tangible impact on agriculture and food systems. The judging panel will assess the significance, scalability, and originality of the contributions.

Submission Guidelines:

Submit a comprehensive biography, an abstract outlining your achievements, and supporting files showcasing your work. Ensure that your submission aligns with the focus keyword, "AgriExcellence Award."

Recognition:

Winners will receive a prestigious AgriExcellence Award, media coverage, and the opportunity to showcase their work at industry events. This recognition aims to propel your contributions to new heights.

Community Impact:

The AgriExcellence Award emphasizes not just individual achievement but the positive impact on communities. Highlight how your work has contributed to the well-being and sustainable development of local and global communities.

Biography:

Craft a compelling biography that showcases your journey, expertise, and passion for advancing agriculture and food systems. This narrative should reflect your commitment to excellence.

Abstract and Supporting Files:

Provide a concise abstract summarizing your key achievements. Submit supporting files, such as research papers, case studies, or project documentation, to substantiate your impact.

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