Kuradusenge Martin | Crop Yield | Best Researcher Award

Dr  Kuradusenge  Martin |  Crop Yield  |  Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at  University of Rwanda, Rwanda

Dr. Martin Kuradusenge is a lecturer at the University of Rwanda’s College of Science and Technology, School of ICT, Department of Computer and Software Engineering. He holds a PhD in Internet of Things (Wireless Intelligent Sensor Network) from the University of Rwanda. Additionally, he earned a Master’s degree in Communications Management (2009) and a BSc. degree in Computer Engineering and Information Technology (2002) from the University of Rwanda (formerly Kigali Institute of Science and Technology). He also possesses a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from the University of Rwanda, College of Education.

Profile

🎓 Education:

PhD in Internet of Things (University of Rwanda), MSc in Communications Management, BSc in Computer Engineering and Information Technology.

🌍 Research:

Currently leads projects on IoT-based crop yield prediction and early warning systems for natural disasters. He has published extensively, notably on machine learning applications in agriculture and environmental management.

Research Focus Crop Yield:

Dr. Martin Kuradusenge’s research includes a focus on Crop Yield prediction using IoT and machine learning models. He applies these technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and food security, particularly in Rwanda. His work integrates data-driven approaches to optimize crop management and mitigate environmental risks affecting yields.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 158
  • Citations Since 2019: 156
  • h-index: 4
  • i10-index: 3

📄 Publication:

  • Crop yield prediction using machine learning models: Case of Irish potato and maize
    • Published in Agriculture, 2023
  • Rainfall-induced landslide prediction using machine learning models: The case of Ngororero District, Rwanda
    • Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
  • Comparison of random forest and support vector machine regression models for forecasting road accidents
    • Published in Scientific African, 2023
  • Experimental Study of Site‐Specific Soil Water Content and Rainfall Inducing Shallow Landslides: Case of Gakenke District, Rwanda
    • Published in Geofluids, 2021
  • SMART-CYPS: An intelligent Internet of Things and Machine Learning powered crop yield prediction system for food security
    • Published in 2024
  • Risks Reduction of Rainfall-Induced Landslides-A Site-Specific Early Warning System (SSEWS)
    • Published in ICT Systems and Sustainability, 2022
  • Revolutionizing Coffee Farming: A Mobile App with GPS-Enabled Reporting for Rapid and Accurate On-Site Detection of Coffee Leaf Diseases Using Integrated Deep Learning
    • Published in Software, 2024
  • Predictive modelling and alert system for rainfall induced landslides
    • Published by University of Rwanda (College of Science and Technology), 2022

 

Guoqiang Dun | Agricultural Machinery | Best Researcher Award

Dr Guoqiang Dun | Agricultural Machinery | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at  Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Equipment Engineering Laboratory, Harbin Cambridge College, China

Dr. Guoqiang Dun is a distinguished researcher in the field of intelligent agricultural machinery and equipment, with a focus on intelligent precision control sowing and fertilizing equipment, plot breeding machinery, special vegetable and herb sowing machinery, and computer simulation technology. He has authored over 40 papers in academic journals and holds more than 140 patents. In 2022, he was recognized as the first author in the “Leader 5000 – China’s Top Academic Papers in Excellence Journals (F5000)” and received the first prize in the National Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Harvest Award for Agricultural Technology Promotion Achievement. Dr. Dun has successfully led projects totaling nearly 600,000 RMB.

Profile:

📚 Academic and Professional Background:

Dr. Guoqiang Dun is an expert in intelligent agricultural machinery and equipment, specializing in intelligent precision control sowing and fertilizing equipment, plot breeding machinery, special vegetable and herb sowing machinery, and computer simulation technology. He has published over 40 papers and holds more than 140 patents. In 2022, he was recognized as a leading author in “Leader 5000 – China’s Top Academic Papers in Excellence Journals (F5000)” and received the first prize in the National Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Harvest Award. He has led projects worth nearly 600,000 RMB.

🛠️ Areas of Research:

  • Intelligent agricultural machinery and equipment
  • Intelligent precision control sowing and fertilizing equipment
  • Plot breeding machinery and equipment
  • Special vegetable and herb sowing machinery
  • Computer simulation technology

🚜 Research Focus in Agricultural Machinery:

Guoqiang Dun’s research in agricultural machinery encompasses several key areas: Intelligent Precision Control Sowing and Fertilizing Equipment: Development of advanced sowing and fertilizing machinery with precision control mechanisms. Optimization of fertilizer apparatus using discrete element methods. Plot Breeding Machinery and Equipment: Design and improvement of machinery tailored for plot breeding to enhance efficiency and precision. Innovations in seed-metering wheels and specialized seed discharge devices. Special Vegetable and Herb Sowing Machinery: Creation of specialized machinery for sowing vegetables and herbs with specific requirements. Implementation of unique mechanisms to ensure precise sowing and uniform growth. Computer Simulation Technology: Utilization of computer simulations to optimize machinery design and functionality. Application of software like EDEM and SolidWorks for dynamic simulation and analysis of agricultural processes. Guoqiang Dun’s contributions have significantly advanced the field of agricultural machinery, leading to more efficient, precise, and innovative farming practices.

Citations:

  • Citations: 203
  • Documents Cited: 176
  • Total Documents: 20
  • h-index: 8 (View h-index graph)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Design and Experiment of Side-hung Seed-rowing Spoon Type Precision Seed Metering Device for Radish | 红萝卜侧面悬置排种勺式精量排种器设计与试验
  • Design and Experiment of an Electric Control Spiral-Pushing Feed Mechanism for Field Fertilizer Applicator
  • Optimization and Experiment of the Fertilizer Apparatus with Staggered Gears | 错排齿轮式排肥器优化与试验
  • Simulation Optimization and Experiment of Screw Extrusion Precision Fertilizer Ejector | 螺旋挤压式精量排肥器的仿真优化及试验
  • Optimization Design and Experiment for Precise Control Double Arc Groove Screw Fertilizer Discharger
  • Design and Trajectory Simulation Reliability Analysis of a Self-propelled Strawberry Applicator | 自走式草莓施药机设计与轨迹仿真可靠性分析
  • Optimal Design and Experiment of Corn-Overlapped Strip Fertilizer Spreader
  • Optimization Design and Experiment of Oblique Opening Spiral Precision Control Fertilizer Apparatus | 斜口螺旋精控排肥器优化设计与试验
  • Optimization Design and Experiment of Alternate Post Changing Seed Metering Device for Soybean Plot Breeding | 交替换岗式大豆小区育种排种器优化设计与试验
  • Optimal Design and Experiment of Arc-groove Double-spiral Fertilizer Discharge Device | 弧槽双螺旋式排肥器优化设计与试验