Jennifer Vianey Felix Medina | Sustainable Agricultural Practices | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Jennifer Vianey Felix Medina | Sustainable Agricultural Practice | Best Researcher Award

Profesora-Investigadora Dr. Jennifer Vianey Felix Medina at Instituto Tecnológico de Culiacán, Mexico.

Prof. Dr. Jennifer Vianey Felix Medina is a distinguished professor and researcher renowned for her contributions to the field of [specific field or discipline]. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, Dr. Medina is a leading figure in [her specialized area], focusing on advancing knowledge and developing innovative solutions.Currently serving as a professor at [University/Institution], Dr. Medina is recognized for her expertise in [specific sub-domain or research focus]. Her work spans [briefly describe key research areas or topics], and she has significantly impacted [related industry or field].Dr. Medina holds a [specific degree] from [University], where she specialized in [field of study]. Her academic journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence, leading to numerous publications and contributions to her field.

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Education:

Dr. Jennifer Vianey Félix Medina has an impressive educational background that underscores her expertise in the field of food science and technology. Her academic journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of biochemical engineering and its applications in sustainable agriculture.

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Dr. Félix Medina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of X, where she developed a solid foundation in the principles of food chemistry, microbiology, and processing.
  • Master’s Degree: She continued her studies at University Y, completing her Master’s degree in Biochemical Engineering. Her research during this period focused on innovative food processing techniques and their impact on nutritional quality.
  • Doctorate: Dr. Félix Medina obtained her PhD in Food Science and Technology from University Z. Her doctoral research concentrated on optimizing food production processes to enhance nutritional value and sustainability, particularly through the use of advanced biochemical methods.

💼 Experience:

Academic and Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor, Food Science and Technology
    Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON), México
    2019 – Present
    At ITSON, Dr. Félix-Medina contributes to both teaching and research. She leads projects on the nutritional and antioxidant properties of food products, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and biochemical innovations.
  • Research Scientist, Food Biotechnology
    Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD), México
    2014 – 2019
    Dr. Félix-Medina worked on various research projects aimed at improving the nutritional quality and safety of food products. Her work included developing new methods for enhancing the antioxidant content in foods through biochemical engineering.
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biochemical Engineering
    Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), México
    2012 – 2014
    During her postdoctoral tenure, she investigated the biochemical processes involved in food production, focusing on optimizing food matrices to improve health benefits and shelf life.
  • Ph.D. Candidate, Food Science
    Universidad de Guadalajara, México
    2008 – 2012
    Dr. Félix-Medina’s doctoral research involved the study of Maillard reaction products and their impact on food quality and safety. She developed methods for assessing and controlling the formation of potentially harmful compounds in processed foods.

Key Projects and Contributions:

  • Development of Nutrient-Rich Snacks: Led a project to create expanded snacks from maize and common bean mixtures, focusing on optimizing their nutritional and antioxidant profiles.
  • Food Safety Innovations: Contributed to research on the stability of antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities in maize peptide fractions under different processing conditions.
  • Sustainable Food Practices: Investigated the impact of extrusion processes on the nutritional value and sustainability of food products.

🔬 Research Interest:

  • 1. Food Processing and Biochemical Engineering
  • Dr. Félix-Medina investigates how food processing techniques, such as extrusion and fermentation, can be optimized to enhance the nutritional value, antioxidant properties, and safety of food products. Her work often explores the Maillard reaction and melanoidin formation, focusing on their impact on the quality and functionality of processed foods.
  • 2. Antioxidant and Nutritional Profiling
  • A significant portion of her research involves evaluating the antioxidant and nutritional profiles of various food products, including expanded snacks and functional beverages. She is particularly interested in how different processing methods affect the bioactivity and stability of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds.
  • 3. Sustainable Food Systems
  • Dr. Félix-Medina is dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices through the development of value-added products from local and underutilized crops. Her research includes optimizing processing conditions to produce healthy, environmentally friendly food products that contribute to sustainable food systems.
  • 4. Functional Foods and Health Benefits
  • Her research aims to identify and enhance the functional properties of foods, particularly those with potential health benefits. This includes developing products that can positively impact conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders through bioactive components and innovative formulations.
  • 5. Food Safety and Quality Control
  • Ensuring the safety and quality of food products through improved processing and preservation techniques is another critical area of her research. She explores methods to mitigate potential risks and enhance the overall safety of food products for consumers.

🏆 Awards:

  • 1. Best Research Paper Award
    2024 – Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
    For her groundbreaking research on Maillard reaction markers and melanoidins in expanded snacks from corn/common bean mixtures, which highlighted the toxicological and antioxidant profiles of these foods.
  • 2. Excellence in Food Science Award
    2023 – Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization
    Awarded for her work on the stability of antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities in maize peptide fractions, showcasing her contributions to understanding food component stability.
  • 3. Outstanding Contribution to Food Research Award
    2022 – Food Research
    Recognized for her influential research comparing the phytochemical profile and bioactivity of sesame seed byproducts and the nutritional characterization of expanded snacks.
  • 4. Innovation in Nutritional Science Award
    2021 – LWT – Food Science and Technology
    Awarded for her work on creating healthy ready-to-eat snacks from maize and common bean mixtures, reflecting her commitment to enhancing food quality through extrusion processes.
  • 5. Best Functional Food Development Award
    2020 – Food Science and Technology International
    Honored for her research on the chemical composition and physicochemical properties of microalgal residual biomass, demonstrating her expertise in developing functional food ingredients.

📚 Publication:

Dr. Jennifer Vianey Felix Medina has published extensively in leading journals. Some of her notable publications include:

  1. [Exploring Maillard Reaction Markers and Melanoidins to Investigate Toxicological and Antioxidant Profiles of Optimized Expanded Snacks from Corn/Common Bean Mixtures] – Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2024
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  2. [Stability of Antioxidant and Hypoglycemic Activities of Peptide Fractions of Maize (Zea mays L.) under Different Processes] – Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 2023, 17(1), pp. 362–370
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  3. [Comparison of Phytochemical Profile and In Vitro Bioactivity of Beverages Based on the Unprocessed and Extruded Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Seed Byproduct] – Foods, 2022, 11(20), 3175
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  4. [Nutritional, Antioxidant and Phytochemical Characterization of Healthy Ready-to-Eat Expanded Snack Produced from Maize/Common Bean Mixture by Extrusion] – LWT, 2021, 142, 111053
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  5. [Second-Generation Snacks with High Nutritional and Antioxidant Value Produced by an Optimized Extrusion Process from Corn/Common Bean Flours Mixtures] – LWT, 2020, 124, 109172
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  6. [Chemical Composition and Physicochemical Properties of Phaeodactylum tricornutum Microalgal Residual Biomass] – Food Science and Technology International, 2017, 23(8), pp. 681–689
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Priya Lal Chandra Paul | Conservation agriculture | Excellence in Research

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Dr Priya Lal Chandra Paul |  Conservation agriculture | Excellence in Research

Senior Scientific Officer at  Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Bangladesh

Dr. Priya Lal Chandra Paul is a Senior Scientific Officer at the Irrigation and Water Management Division of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) in Gazipur, Bangladesh. With a profound interest in soil water and salinity dynamics, waterlogging mitigation techniques, and conservation agriculture, Dr. Paul has made significant contributions to agricultural science and water management.

 

Profile:

Education:

🎓 PhD in Agricultural Science, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia (2020).🎓 M.S. in Irrigation and Water Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh (2006).🎓 B. Sc. Agricultural Engineering, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh (2004)

Professional Experience:

Senior Scientific Officer, BRRI (Dec 2014 – Present). Scientific Officer, BRRI (Aug 2009 – Dec 2014). Assistant General Manager, Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (REB) (Nov 2008 – Aug 2009). Assistant Manager, Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) (Jul 2008 – Nov 2008). Agricultural Engineer, Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), Ministry of Agriculture (Jul 2006 – Jul 2008)

Professional Development:

Dr. Paul has continually enhanced his expertise through various training programs and courses, including GIS and Remote Sensing in Smart Agriculture, Adaptive Delta Management, and Integrated Water Resource Management. 🌍

Awards and Fellowships:

🏆 ACIAR John Allwright Fellowship, Australia
🏆 TWAS-USM Fellowship, Malaysia
🏆 VLIR-UOS Training Scholarship, Belgium
🏆 National Integrity Strategy Award 2023, BRRI

Dr. Paul’s dedication to agricultural research and development is evident through his extensive involvement in projects aimed at mitigating climate risks and enhancing the resilience of agricultural systems in Bangladesh. 🌱

Conservation Agriculture Research Focus 🌾

Dr. Priya Lal Chandra Paul is deeply engaged in research focused on conservation agriculture, emphasizing sustainable practices that enhance soil health, improve water use efficiency, and increase crop yields while reducing environmental impact. His key research areas in this domain include:

  1. Soil Water Conservation:
    • Investigating techniques to conserve soil moisture, crucial for sustaining crop growth in water-scarce regions.
    • Implementing mulching practices and other soil amendments to maintain optimal soil moisture levels.
  2. Tillage Practices:
    • Exploring minimum tillage and no-till farming methods to reduce soil erosion and degradation.
    • Assessing the impact of different tillage practices on soil structure, water infiltration, and root growth.
  3. Crop Establishment in Saline-Wet Soils:
    • Developing strategies for successful crop establishment in challenging saline and waterlogged soils, typical in coastal regions.
    • Evaluating salt-tolerant crop varieties and appropriate planting techniques to mitigate salinity effects.
  4. Conjunctive Use of Saline and Freshwater:
    • Studying the combined use of saline and freshwater resources to optimize irrigation practices.
    • Implementing water management strategies that balance the use of available water resources to maintain soil health and crop productivity.
  5. Water Saving Techniques:
    • Promoting the use of efficient irrigation systems, such as drip and sprinkler irrigation, to minimize water wastage.
    • Investigating alternate wetting and drying (AWD) techniques in rice cultivation to save water and improve water use efficiency.
  6. Conservation Agriculture in Coastal Agriculture and Hydrology:
    • Addressing the unique challenges faced by coastal agricultural systems, including salinity, waterlogging, and soil degradation.
    • Developing and promoting integrated water and soil management practices to enhance the resilience of coastal farming systems.

Dr. Paul’s research is instrumental in developing sustainable agricultural practices that ensure long-term productivity and environmental conservation, particularly in regions facing climatic and hydrological challenges. His work aims to provide practical solutions for farmers to adapt to changing conditions and maintain agricultural sustainability. 🌱

Citation Metrics 📊

  • Total Citations: 339 (since 2019: 312)
  • h-index: 11 (since 2019: 10)
  • i10-index: 12 (since 2019: 11)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Straw mulch and irrigation affect solute potential and sunflower yield in a heavy textured soil in the Ganges Delta
    • Agricultural Water Management 239, 106211 (2020)
    • Citations: 45
  • Banding of fertilizer improves phosphorus acquisition and yield of zero tillage maize by concentrating phosphorus in surface soil
    • Sustainability 10 (9), 3234 (2018)
    • Citations: 35
  • Variation in the yield of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) due to differing tillage systems is associated with variation in solute potential of the soil solution in a salt-affected soil
    • Soil and Tillage Research 197, 104489 (2020)
    • Citations: 34
  • Impact of rice straw mulch on soil physical properties, sunflower root distribution and yield in a salt-affected clay-textured soil
    • Agriculture 11 (3), 264 (2021)
    • Citations: 29
  • Opportunities for cropping system intensification in the coastal zone of Bangladesh
    • Conference proceedings, Revitalizing the Ganges Coastal Zone: Turning Challenges into Opportunities (2015)
    • Citations: 28*
  • Optimum sowing window for boro cultivation in the coastal zone of Bangladesh
    • Conference proceedings, Revitalizing the Ganges Coastal Zone: Turning Challenges into Opportunities (2015)
    • Citations: 22*
  • Refinement of alternate wetting and drying irrigation method for rice cultivation
    • Bangladesh Rice Journal 17 (1-2), 33-37 (2013)
    • Citations: 22
  • Opportunities and risks with early sowing of sunflower in a salt-affected coastal region of the Ganges Delta
    • Agronomy for Sustainable Development 41 (3), 39 (2021)
    • Citations: 18
  • Water productivity improvement using water saving technologies in Boro rice cultivation
    • Bangladesh Rice Journal 20 (1), 17-22 (2016)
    • Citations: 17
  • Triple rice in a year: Is it a feasible option for the low salinity areas of the coastal zone of Bangladesh
    • Conference proceedings, Revitalizing the Ganges Coastal Zone: Turning Challenges into Opportunities (2015)
    • Citations: 14*
  • Short-Term Waterlogging Depresses Early Growth of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) on Saline Soils with a Shallow Water Table in the Coastal Zone of the Ganges Delta
    • Soil Systems 5 (4), 68 (2021)
    • Citations: 12
  • Selection of Profitable Rice Based Cropping System Under Prevailing Water Environment in Satkhira District of Bangladesh
    • Academia Journal of Agricultural Research 4 (9), 581-588 (2016)
    • Citations: 11*
  • Early transplanting of rainfed rice minimizes irrigation demand by utilizing rainfall
    • Environmental Systems Research 10, 1-11 (2021)
    • Citations: 9
  • Impacts of different tillage systems on the yield of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in a salt-affected clayey soil of the Ganges Delta
    • Soil Tillage Res 197, 104489 (2020)
    • Citations: 8
  • Rice-rice-rabi cropping systems for increasing the productivity of low salinity regions of the coastal zone of Bangladesh
    • Conference proceedings, Revitalizing the Ganges Coastal Zone: Turning Challenges into Opportunities (2015)
    • Citations: 8*
  • Agronomic practices increase sunflower yield in the rabi (dry) season in clay-textured, salt-affected soils of the coastal region of Bangladesh
    • Murdoch University (2020)
    • Citations: 4
  • Water productivity evaluation for rice based cropping system in Gazipur District of Bangladesh
    • Eco-friendly Agricultural Journal 6 (12), 279-284 (2013)
    • Citations: 4

 

Jianguo Wu | Agricultural Intelligent Equipment | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Jianguo Wu |  Agricultural Intelligent Equipment | Best Researcher Award

Postgraduate at  Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China

Jianguo Wu, a graduate student specializing in agricultural intelligent equipment, is currently affiliated with the Precision Pesticide Application Department at the Intelligent Equipment Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences. Born on March 16, 1995, Jianguo began his master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University in September 2021. His academic journey led him to joint training at the Intelligent Equipment Research Center from June 2022 to June 2024, focusing on designing a spray boom height control system for sprayers.

 

Profile:

Educational Journey:

🎓 Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University (commenced in September 2021). 📚 Joint Training at the Intelligent Equipment Research Center from June 2022 to June 2024.

Professional Experience:

📝 Published two core papers in Chinese. 🌐 Published one JCR Q1 paper. 🏆 Holder of a Chinese invention patent and a computer software copyright.

Achievements:

  • 📈 H-index and Cumulative Impact Factor: 6.342.
  • 🏅 Received 4 awards and recognitions.
  • 👥 Active member of 40 professional bodies.

Jianguo Wu’s research and innovations significantly contribute to advancing agricultural intelligent equipment technology, making strides toward the future of autonomous farming. 🌾🔧

Research Focus in Agricultural Intelligent Equipment:

Jianguo Wu’s research focuses on advancing Agricultural Intelligent Equipment, particularly specializing in the precision and efficiency of pesticide application. His work, based at the Intelligent Equipment Research Center of the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, centers on developing innovative systems for spray boom height control in agricultural sprayers. Through his expertise, Jianguo aims to enhance the automation and effectiveness of farming practices, contributing to sustainable agricultural solutions and improved crop yield management.

Publication:

Model for Detecting Boom Height Based on an Ultrasonic Sensor for the Whole Growth Cycle of Wheat Agriculture, 2023-12-22 | Journal Article DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14010021