Somayeh Emami | Sustainable Agricultural Policies | Best Researcher Award

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DrĀ Ā SomayehĀ Emami |Ā Sustainable Agricultural Policies |Ā Ā Best Researcher Award

Postdoc Researcher atĀ Ā Agricultural Engineering Research Institute,Ā Iran

Somayeh Emami is an Iranian Ph.D. researcher specializing in Hydraulic Structures, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute (AERI) in Karaj, Iran. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Tabriz, where her research focused on developing intelligent methods for predicting discharge coefficients and assessing irrigation systems’ performance.

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šŸ“š Education:

B.Sc. in Water Engineering, Urmia University. M.Sc. in Hydraulic Structures, University of Tabriz. Ph.D. in Hydraulic Structures, University of Tabriz

šŸ”¬ Research Focus:Sustainable Agricultural Policies

Somayeh Emami, a researcher passionate about sustainable agriculture, delves into policies that promote ecological balance and efficient water management in agricultural systems. With expertise in hydraulic structures and a postdoctoral position at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute, she focuses on advancing policies that foster environmentally friendly and economically viable agricultural practices. šŸŒ±šŸ”¬

 

Publications Top Notes:

  1. “Agent-based simulation model to evaluate government policies for farmersā€™ adoption and synergy in improving irrigation systems: A case study of Lake Urmia basin”
  2. “Fault Tree Analysis of Trade-Offs between Environmental Flows and Agricultural Water Productivity in the Lake Urmia Sub-Basin Using Agent-Based Modeling”
  3. “Data mining predictive algorithms for estimating soil water content”
  4. “An election algorithm combined with support vector regression for estimating hydrological drought”
  5. “Evaluating performance indicators of irrigation systems using swarm intelligence methods in Lake Urmia basin, Iran”

David Tavi Agbor | Agroecology | Young Scientist Award

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MrĀ David Tavi Agbor | Agroecology | Young Scientist Award

M.Sc graduate and adjunct lecturer atĀ Ā Catholic University Institute Buea Cameroon

David Tavi Agbor is a Cameroonian soil scientist with a diverse academic background spanning multiple continents. He holds an M.Sc. in Soil Science from the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Program, complemented by degrees in Agronomy from the University of Buea, Cameroon. Throughout his academic journey, David has maintained an impressive GPA, reflecting his commitment to excellence.

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šŸŽ“ Education:

  • M.Sc. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masterā€™s Degree in Soil Science (Turkey, Poland, Bulgaria, and Jordan)
  • M.Sc. Agronomy (Crop Production) – University of Buea, Cameroon
  • B.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy) – University of Buea, Cameroon

šŸ”¬ Research Interests:

  • Plant-Soil interactions, Plant-Microbes interactions
  • Agroecology, Agronomy, Soil Science
  • Ecosystem modeling, remote sensing, and land use/land cover change
  • Forest Ecology and Sustainable Forest

šŸ’¼ Professional Experience:

  • Adjunct Lecturer at Catholic University Institute Buea, Cameroon
  • Cofounder and Team Leader at Global Youth Connect for Sustainable Agriculture
  • Junior Soil Scientist Researcher at ekolive company, Slovakia
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Department of Agronomic and Applied Molecular Science

šŸ† Awards & Grants:

  • Winner of various grants including EJP SOIL Access to Infrastructure Call, Stimulus Fund Grant, Erasmus+ Scholarship, and more
  • Recipient of academic excellence awards

šŸ› ļø Skills:

  • Proficient in languages: English (Fluent), French (Elementary)
  • Experienced in GIS, remote sensing, data analysis, and soil analysis techniques

šŸ”¬ Research Focus:

David Tavi Agbor’s research focus primarily revolves around sustainable agricultural practices and crop production enhancement šŸŒ¾. He investigates various aspects including intercropping techniques for pest management and yield improvement, as evidenced by his work on maize-legume intercropping with botanical Piper. Additionally, his studies delve into the adaptability of crop cultivars, such as okra, and explore innovative methods like vegetative propagation of tomato hybrids. Agbor also contributes to understanding soil dynamics and land use changes through techniques like GIS and remote sensing. Overall, his research endeavors contribute significantly to sustainable farming practices and ecosystem management šŸŒ±.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Maize-legume Intercropping and Botanical Piper Mitigating Effect on Pest Populations while Enhancing the Yield of Maize Authors: Agbor, D.T., Eboh, K.S., Sama, D.K., Tanyi, G.T., Nkongho, R.N. Published in: Journal of Natural Pesticide Research, 2023, 6, 100060Abstract: This study explores the synergistic effects of maize-legume intercropping and the application of botanical Piper in mitigating pest populations while simultaneously enhancing maize yields.
  2. Vegetative Propagation of F1 Tomato Hybrid (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Using Different Rooting Media and Stem-nodal Cuttings Authors: Nkongho, R.N., Ndam, L.M., Akoneh, N.N., Ojongakpa, O.T., Ngone, A.M. Published in: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2023, 11, 100470Abstract: Investigates various methods of vegetative propagation for F1 tomato hybrid, assessing the efficacy of different rooting media and stem-nodal cuttings.
  3. Seed Production System and Adaptability of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Cultivars in Buea, Cameroon Authors: Nkongho, R.N., Efouba-Mbong, J.T., Ndam, L.M., Etchu-Takang, E.G., Agbor, D.T. Published in: PLoS ONE, 2022, 17(12 October), e0278771Abstract: Explores the seed production system and adaptability of various okra cultivars in the Buea region of Cameroon.