Mrs Carina Fernandes | Aquatic Resources | Women Researcher Award

Teacher at University of Cape Verde

Carina Eveline Mascarenhas Pina Fernandes is a Cape Verdean academic and expert in marine biology and fisheries management. Born on April 11, 1979, in Cidadela, Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cabo Verde, she has dedicated her career to advancing research and education in the field of aquatic resources.

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🎓 Education & Academic Roles:

Ph.D. Student in Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Iceland. Master’s degree in Marine Resources and Coastal Management from Universidade do Algarve & Universidade de Cabo Verde. Extensive teaching experience at Universidade de Cabo Verde, specializing in various biological sciences.

🐟 Industry Experience:

Held key positions in quality control and hygiene departments in Cabo Verde’s fishing industry. Specialist in Quality Management of Fish Handling and Processing from the United Nations University.

💼 Leadership & Management:

Served as President of the Central Coordination Committee for Admission Tests at Uni-CV. Led disciplinary groups and coordinated courses in Biological Sciences and Marine Biology.

🎤 Communication & Skills:

Fluent in Portuguese, Creole, English (C2), and proficient in Spanish (B2). Strong organizational, managerial, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office™ tools, data analysis, and communication platforms. Enthusiastic diver and holder of a driving license B.

🔬 Research Focus: Aquatic Resources 🐟

Carina Eveline Mascarenhas Pina Fernandes is a dedicated researcher based in Cabo Verde, focusing on aquatic resources. Her work is centered on understanding and preserving marine ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on:

🌱 Sustainability: Carina explores sustainable practices for managing and utilizing aquatic resources, aiming to balance human needs with ecosystem health.

📈 Resource Management: She investigates strategies for efficient and equitable management of fisheries and coastal resources, considering environmental, social, and economic factors.

🔍 Biodiversity Conservation: Carina is passionate about preserving biodiversity in marine environments, studying the impacts of human activities and advocating for conservation measures.

Through her research, Carina contributes valuable insights to the scientific community and promotes informed decision-making for the responsible stewardship of aquatic resources in Cabo Verde and beyond. 🌍🐬

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Dr Bhupendra Koul | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University, India

Bhupendra Koul is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India, specializing in Bioengineering and Biosciences. His expertise lies in plant transgenics, with a focus on developing stable transgenic lines resistant to lepidopteran insects. During his Ph.D., he worked on the introduction and expression of modified full-length and truncated versions of Bt-cry1Ab and cry1Ac genes in tomatoes.

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Academic & Professional Highlights:

Experience: Over 8 years as an Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University.
Education: Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Banasthali University, Rajasthan.
Skills: Proficient in microbiology, transformation techniques, molecular biology, and various instruments.
Patents & Copyrights: Holds several patents and copyrights related to biotechnology innovations.

Awards & Recognitions:

CSIR-Senior Research Fellow at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow, in 2013.
Received Teacher Appreciation Award 2016 and Research Appreciation Awards in 2019 and 2023.

Research Contributions:

Successfully supervised three Ph.D. students and currently guiding five.
Published synthetic cry1Ac gene in NCBI with Accession No.: KP195020.1.
Filed and published multiple patents related to biotechnology innovations.

👨‍🔬 Research Focus:

Bhupendra Koul is a distinguished researcher with a primary focus on Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. His expertise encompasses genomics, gene expression profiling, and transgenic technology. He has significantly contributed to understanding the molecular responses of Gossypium herbaceum L. to drought, as evidenced in BMC Genomics. Koul’s work extends to the design of synthetic expression cassettes, enhancing transgene expression in tomatoes, as detailed in Plant Physiology & Biochemistry. His pivotal research also includes the development of transgenic tomatoes resistant to lepidopteran pests and the comparative evaluation of Bacillus thuringiensis genes in transgenic tomatoes. Additionally, Koul has explored the ethnopharmacological aspects of the genus Psoralea.

Citations:Total Citations:

All-time Citations: 1617 🌐
Citations Since 2019: 1499 📆

Scholarly Influence:

h-index: 19 📚
i10-index: 35 (All-time), 33 (Since 2019) 🔍

Koul’s research has made a lasting impact in the academic community, with a consistent and growing citation record, showcasing the relevance and influence of his work in the field.