Adeyinka Adewumi | crop science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Adeyinka Adewumi | crop science | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at  International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria

Dr. Adeyinka Saburi Adewumi is a Nigerian plant geneticist and breeder with expertise in various aspects of crop science. He is currently a Research Associate at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture in Ibadan, Nigeria. Dr. Adewumi holds a Ph.D. in Crop Science with a specialization in Plant Genetics and Breeding from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

 

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📚 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Crop Science: Plant Genetics and Breeding, University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2018–2022)
  • M.Sc. in Crop Improvement: Genetics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2012–2014)
  • B.Agric. in Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2004–2009)

🌍 Professional Experience:

  • Research Associate, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria (2023–Present)
  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2022–2023)
  • Ph.D. Research Fellow, IITA and University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2018–2022)
  • Research Supervisor, IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria (2015–2019)

🏆 Honors and Awards:

  • AGNES-BAYER Foundation Research Award Grant (2022)
  • International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Award Grant (2022)
  • Ph.D. Scholarship under ACADEMY Project of Intra Africa Mobility Scheme (2018)

🧪 Skills:

  • Proficient in DNA extraction and purification techniques
  • Experienced in field and screenhouse trial design
  • Skilled in computational tools such as R programming, Genstat, and SPSS
  • Knowledgeable in crops like yam, cowpea, soybeans, maize, and vegetable crops

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Adewumi’s research focuses on unraveling the genetic mysteries of important crops. His work delves into the genetic architecture of post-harvest tuber quality traits in Bush Yam, utilizing association mapping for insights. Additionally, he explores the Genotype x Environment Interaction and Yield Stability of Soybean Genotypes in Nigeria’s diverse environments. Dr. Adewumi’s investigations extend to the status of Yam breeding in the Democratic Republic of Congo and association mapping in multiple yam species for yield-related traits. Through multi-traits selection, he enhances agronomic and tuber quality traits in Bush Yam, contributing significantly to the field. 🌐🧪🌾

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sujata sinha | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

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Dr sujata sinha | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

Scientist-D at  Indian Council of Medical Research, India

Dr. Sujata Sinha is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in the field of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology. Holding a PhD in Life Science from IIT Delhi, she has made significant contributions to the scientific community, evident through her H-index of 10 on Google Scholar.

 

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Education:

  • M.Sc., M.Tech., PhD (Life Science)
  • Gold medalist in M.Tech for highest rank

Work Experience:

  • Scientist-D at the Department of Health Research, ICMR (since 2019)
    • Heads the National Ethics Registry for research on human participants.
  • Scientist at IIT Delhi (2008-2019)
    • Research focus: Bioactive oligosaccharides from marine waste, industrial enzymes for food biotechnology.

Achievements:

  • WOS-A Fellowship recipient twice from DST
  • UGC-POST DOC Fellowship in 2015
  • Best Research Paper Award at IGNOU
  • Completed PGDHRM from IMT-CDL in 2008

👨‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Sujata Sinha is a seasoned researcher with a diverse focus on enzymatic processes for chitooligosaccharide production and applications. Her work includes pioneering studies such as “Recent progress in enzymatic production of monomer-free chitooligosaccharides,” exploring bioprocess strategies and future applications. She delves into nanofibrous membranes for chitosanase immobilization (“Electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibrous membranes”) and identifies a new bifunctional chitosanase enzyme with antioxidant properties (“A New Bifunctional Chitosanase Enzyme from Streptomyces sp.”). Dr. Sinha’s contributions extend to microbial degradation of chitin waste, production and characterization of novel chitosanase enzymes, and enzymatic glucosamine production with commercial benefits. Her research embraces biocatalytic pathways, nanofiber applications, and innovative enzyme systems. 🧪🌱🔬

 

Citations:
  • Citations: 218 citations by 191 documents.
  • Documents: The researcher has produced 15 documents.
  • h-index: The h-index is 9.

The h-index is a metric that reflects both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. It means that the researcher has 9 publications that have each been cited at least 9 times. The h-graph visually represents the distribution of citations across the researcher’s publications, providing insights into the overall impact of their work.

 

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Overview of the National Ethics Committee Registry for Biomedical and Health Research in India: Stepping up to safeguard the ethical aspect of research involving human participants
    • Authors: Venugopal, B.; Nagar, A.; Kumar, Y.; Sinha, S.
    • Published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology in 2023.
    • Open access article discussing the National Ethics Committee Registry in India.
  2. Synthesis of industrially relevant organic acids by use of microbial whole-cells and cross-linked enzyme aggregates
    • Authors: Dash, T.; Tripathi, P.; Sinha, S.
    • Published in Advances in Biology in 2023.
    • Book chapter exploring the synthesis of organic acids using microbial whole-cells and enzyme aggregates.
  3. Disease preventing bioactivities of chitooligosaccharides: Current status and future trends
    • Authors: Sinha, S.; Tripathi, P.
    • Published in the book “Chitooligosaccharides: Prevention and Control of Diseases” in 2022.
    • Book chapter highlighting the bioactivities of chitooligosaccharides for disease prevention.
  4. Trends and challenges in valorisation of food waste in developing economies: A case study of India
    • Authors: Sinha, S.; Tripathi, P.
    • Published in Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering in 2021.
    • Open access article discussing trends and challenges in the valorization of food waste, with a focus on India.
  5. Industrial Biocatalysis: an Insight into Trends and Future Directions
    • Authors: Tripathi, P.; Sinha, S.
    • Published in Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports in 2020.
    • Review article providing insights into trends and future directions in industrial biocatalysis.
  6. Potential applications of advanced biosensor systems for the real-time monitoring of wastewater treatment plants
    • Authors: Sinha, S.; Kaur, G.
    • Published in the book “Tools, Techniques and Protocols for Monitoring Environmental Contaminants” in 2019.
    • Book chapter exploring applications of advanced biosensor systems for real-time monitoring of wastewater treatment plants.

 

 

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)

 

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

🌱 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.

Citations:

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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Jialiang Guo | Agricultural Policy | Excellence in Innovation

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Prof Jialiang Guo: Agricultural Policy
Professor at Vice dean of Medical School, Foshan University, China

Prof. Jialiang Guo is the Vice Dean of the Medical School at Foshan University, China. With 16 years of research experience, he specializes in the application of sensors in pharmaceutical analysis. He has an impressive publication record, including 108 peer-reviewed scientific articles and two book chapters in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Guo earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Analysis from Jinan University and has since supervised multiple doctoral and master’s theses. He serves on the editorial boards of five peer-reviewed journals and is a reviewer for seven others. His contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.

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📚 Education:
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Jinan University, 2014
  • M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Jinan University, 2007
  • B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 2005
🏆 Achievements:
  • Awards include Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award
  • Editorial board member of five peer-reviewed journals
🔬 Research Focus:
  • 16 years in Application of Sensors in Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • 108 peer-reviewed publications in top journals
  • Expert in separation science and analytical techniques
  • Specializes in Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) analysis
  • Food and drug quality control advocate

 

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