| Assist Prof Dr | Zaydoun | AbuSalem | Al-Balqa Applied University | Jordan | water resources and environmental engineering | Best Researcher Award |
| Prof | zehra | Güler | Hatay Mustafa Kemal University | Turkey | Dairy and Meat science and products proceses | Best Researcher Award |
| Dr | Zeinab | Fathy | Agricultural Research Center | Egypt | Biological control of agricultural pests | Best Faculty Award |
| Dr | Zenebe | Mekonnen | Ethiopian Forestry Development (EFD) | Ethiopia | Agroecology and Ecosystem services | Best Researcher Award |
| Prof Dr | Zeynab | Raftani Amiri | Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University | Iran | Food formulation, bioactive compounds, functional foods, quality improvement | Women Researcher Award |
| Dr | Zhiying | Lu | University of Alabama at Birmingham | United States | Marine algae commericalization | Best Researcher Award |
| Prof | zubaida | Yousaf | Lahore College for Women University | Pakistan | Shelflife enhancement of Fruits | Best Researcher Award |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Zubair | ASLAM | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad | Pakistan | Sustainable soil fertility | Best Researcher Award |
| Dr | Zubing | Cao | Anhui Agricultural University | China | Animal Embryo Engineering | Best Researcher Award |
| Dr | Zurahanim Fasha | Anual | Institute for Medical Research | Malaysia | Metal contamination | Excellence in Research |
| Prof Dr | 苒 | 王 | 安徽医科大学第一附属医院 | China | 医疗卫生 | Best Researcher Award |