Shahzad Ali | Crop Cultivation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Shahzad  Ali | Crop Cultivation | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Hazara University, Mansehra,Pakistan

Shahzad Ali is a Pakistani national with extensive expertise in agronomy and crop cultivation. He holds a Ph.D. in Crop Cultivation and Farming System Ecology from Northwest A & F University in China, an M.Phil in Agronomy from the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, and a B.Sc (Honors) in Agronomy from the same institution.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education:

PhD in Crop Cultivation and Farming System (Ecology) from Northwest A & F University, China (2015-2018). M.Phil (Honr’s) in Agronomy from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar (2012-2013). B.Sc (Honr’s) in Agronomy from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar (2008-2011)

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience:

Postdoctoral Fellowship at the School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University (June 2022 – March 2024). Lecturer at the Department of Agriculture, Hazara University, Pakistan (December 2020 – June 2022). Young Talent Researcher at Grassland Agricultural Science and Technology College of Lanzhou University (March 2020 – December 2020). Postdoctoral Fellowship at Qingdao University (May 2018 – March 2020). Research Associate in research projects sponsored by HEC (June 2011 – June 2013)

🔬 Scientific Research Projects:

Natural Science Youth Project of Shandong Province: Research on the spatial-temporal characteristics of drought along the Belt and Road based on remote sensing and ground observation. China Postdoctoral Science Foundation: Research on spatial-temporal distribution of drought in the Belt and Road region based on big data of satellite remote sensing information. University Level Special Fund for Postdoctoral Research of Qingdao University: Investigation of spatial-temporal distribution of drought in the Belt and Road region based on big data of satellite remote sensing information. Zhejiang Normal University Postdoctoral Research Special Fund: Analysis of the Relationship between Vegetation Dynamics, Drought Sensitivity, and Climate Change in East Asia from 1982 to 2019.

🌱 Research Focus: Crop Cultivation

Crop Ecology: Understanding the interactions between crops and their environment, including soil, climate, and biotic factors, to optimize cultivation practices. Crop Physiology: Investigating the physiological processes of crops, such as growth, development, and responses to environmental stresses, to improve yield and quality. Crop Management: Developing innovative and sustainable crop management strategies, including irrigation techniques, nutrient management, and pest control, to maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Crop Breeding and Genetics: Exploring genetic variability in crops and employing breeding techniques to develop new cultivars with improved traits, such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutritional content. Agroecology: Integrating ecological principles into agricultural systems to promote biodiversity, ecosystem services, and resilience, fostering sustainable crop production.

Citations:

  • Citations (Since 2019): 3578
  • h-index (Since 2019): 31
  • i10-index (Since 2019): 86

 

Publications Top Notes:

  1. “Biochar soil amendment on alleviation of drought and salt stress in plants: a critical review”
    • Authors: S Ali, M Rizwan, MF Qayyum, YS Ok, M Ibrahim, M Riaz, MS Arif, F Hafeez, …
    • Published in: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017
    • Citations: 514
  2. “Assessment of climate impact on vegetation dynamics over East Africa from 1982 to 2015”
    • Authors: W Kalisa, T Igbawua, M Henchiri, S Ali, S Zhang, Y Bai, J Zhang
    • Published in: Scientific reports, 2019
    • Citations: 158
  3. “Plastic-film mulching for enhanced water-use efficiency and economic returns from maize fields in semiarid China”
    • Authors: P Zhang, T Wei, T Cai, S Ali, Q Han, X Ren, Z Jia
    • Published in: Frontiers in plant science, 2017
    • Citations: 110
  4. “Effects of planting patterns and sowing densities on grain-filling, radiation use efficiency and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in semi-arid regions”
    • Authors: Q Jia, L Sun, H Mou, S Ali, D Liu, Y Zhang, P Zhang, X Ren, Z Jia
    • Published in: Agricultural Water Management, 2018
    • Citations: 93
  5. “Optimizing the phosphorus use in cotton by using CSM-CROPGRO-cotton model for semi-arid climate of Vehari-Punjab, Pakistan”
    • Authors: A Amin, W Nasim, M Mubeen, M Nadeem, L Ali, HM Hammad, SR Sultana, …
    • Published in: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017
    • Citations: 81
  6. “Mulch covered ridges affect grain yield of maize through regulating root growth and root-bleeding sap under simulated rainfall conditions”
    • Authors: Q Jia, K Chen, Y Chen, S Ali, A Sohail, S Fahad
    • Published in: Soil and Tillage Research, 2018
    • Citations: 76

Dionei Lima Santos | Irrigated Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr  Dionei  Lima Santos |  Irrigated Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Professor at  Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Pará, Campus Conceição do Araguaia, Brazil

Dionei Lima Santos is an accomplished agricultural engineer and educator, with a diverse academic background spanning from his technician in Agriculture credentials at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology Baiano to his PhD in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal University of Viçosa. He has international experience, having been a part of student exchange programs and receiving scholarships, notably at the École Nationale Supérieure des Sciences Agronomiques de Bordeaux Aquitaine in France.

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🔬 Research Focus: Irrigated Agriculture

Dionei Lima Santos specializes in Irrigated Agriculture research, with a focus on developing innovative technologies for managing irrigation systems, particularly in semi-arid regions of Brazil. His expertise encompasses engineering and management of irrigation systems, fertigation techniques, and tropical fruit cultivation. As a member of the Group of Studies and Solutions for Irrigated Agriculture (GESAI), he actively contributes to advancing sustainable practices in agriculture, aiming to enhance productivity while conserving natural resources.

 

Publications Top Notes:

  1. “Partial root-zone drying in field-grown papaya: Gas exchange, yield, and water use efficiency”
    • Authors: Santos, D.L., Coelho, E.F., Cunha, F.F.D., Rodrigues, W.P., Campostrini, E.
    • Published in: Agricultural Water Management, 2021, 243, 106421
  2. “Predictive models of water application and distribution efficiency in conventional sprinkling”
    • Authors: Araújo, E.D., Santos, D.L., Alvino, F.C.G., Ferreira, L.B., da Cunha, F.F.
    • Published in: Engenharia Agricola, 2020, 40(1), pp. 24–33
  3. “Soil chemistry after irrigation with treated wastewater in semiarid climate”
    • Authors: de Oliveira, P.C.P., Gloaguen, T.V., Gonçalves, R.A.B., Santos, D.L., Couto, C.F.
    • Published in: Revista Brasileira de Ciencia do Solo, 2016, 40, e0140664
  4. “ESTIMATING MAXIMUM DEPTH OF SURFACE RUNOFF IN THE SÃO MIGUEL RIVER BASIN, MINAS GERAIS ESTATE”
    • Authors: Velloso, S.G.S., Santos, D.L., Filho, J.G.D.A.F.
    • Published in: Scientia Agraria, 2015, 16(3), pp. 42–52
  5. “Pumpkin yield irrigated with treated domestic wastewater”
    • Authors: de Oliveira, P.C.P., Gloaguen, T.V., Gonçalves, R.A.B., Santos, D.L.
    • Published in: Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola e Ambiental, 2013, 17(8), pp. 861–867