Jianye Ma | Water Conservation | Best Researcher Award

  Dr Jianye  Ma |  Water Conservation |  Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at  Xi’an University of Technology, China

Dr. Jianye Ma is an associate professor at Xi’an University of Technology, specializing in soil and water conservation, ecological restoration, and ecohydrology. He graduated from Northwest A&F University with a degree in Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Control. Dr. Ma has extensive experience in ecological research and has led several key projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation and the National Key Research and Development Program of China. He has published over 30 papers, including 12 SCI articles, and his work has been cited more than 160 times. His research explores factors affecting soil detachment and hydrological properties, with significant findings on the impact of plant roots on soil dynamics. Dr. Ma is a co-guest editor of the Journal of WATER and a member of the Chinese Soil Society.

Profile:

Academic & Professional Background:

Dr. Jianye Ma is an Associate Professor at Xi’an University of Technology. He earned his degree in Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Control from Northwest A&F University. His research focuses on ecological restoration, soil and water conservation, and ecohydrology. Dr. Ma has been involved in significant projects, including the Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation and National Key Research and Development Program projects of China. He has led a National Natural Science Foundation youth project and has published over 30 papers, with 12 being SCI-indexed, and has been cited more than 160 times.

Areas of Research:

  • Soil and Water Conservation
  • Ecohydrology
  • Plant Roots
  • Water Cycle

Water Conservation Research Focus 🌊

Dr. Jianye Ma’s research in water conservation revolves around understanding and improving soil and water management practices to enhance ecological sustainability. His key areas of focus include:

  1. Soil and Water Conservation Techniques: Developing and optimizing methods for effective soil and water conservation to prevent erosion, improve soil fertility, and manage water resources sustainably.
  2. Ecological Hydrology: Investigating how water cycles interact with ecological processes. This includes studying the impact of vegetation and soil properties on water infiltration, runoff, and overall watershed health.
  3. Soil Hydrological Properties: Analyzing soil properties such as saturated hydraulic conductivity and water content under various vegetation conditions. This research aims to understand how different root systems affect soil’s ability to manage water.
  4. Impact of Plant Roots: Examining the role of plant roots in soil conservation. Dr. Ma studies how different types of roots, such as fibrous and tap roots, influence soil stability, water retention, and erosion control.
  5. Critical Factor Analysis: Identifying and quantifying key factors that affect soil detachment and hydrological properties, providing insights into the conditions that shape soil and water interactions.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of Mixed Plant Roots on Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity and Saturated Water Content of Soil in the Loess Region
    Ma, J., Li, Z., Li, P., Wang, Z., Min, Z.
    Agricultural Water Management, 2024, 295, 108784
  • Effect of Roots on the Soil Detachment Process in Grassland and Shrubland
    Ma, J., Ma, B., Li, Z., Zhang, Z., Li, G.
    Land Degradation and Development, 2023, 34(10), pp. 3017–3032
  • Correction to: Wheat Straw Reduces Runoff, Sediment Yield and Flow Velocity in Sloping Farmland Under Two Straw Mulching Methods
    Ma, J., Ma, B., Wang, C., Fan, S., Li, C.
    Plant and Soil, 2023, 483(1-2), pp. 721
  • Determining the Mechanism of the Root Effect on Soil Detachment Under Mixed Modes of Different Plant Species Using Flume Simulation
    Ma, J., Ma, B., Li, Z., Shang, Y., Zhang, Z.
    Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 858, 159888
  • Wheat Straw Reduces Runoff, Sediment Yield and Flow Velocity in Sloping Farmland Under Two Straw Mulching Methods
    Ma, J., Ma, B., Wang, C., Li, C., Fan, S.
    Plant and Soil, 2023, 483(1-2), pp. 355–377
  • Effect of Wheat Straw Mulch on Slope Hydrodynamic Characteristics
    Li, G., Cao, W., Ma, J., Wang, Y., Wang, Q.
    Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao/Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2023, 39(1), pp. 108–116
  • Response Mechanism of the Soil Detachment Capacity of Root-Soil Composites Across Different Land Uses
    Ma, J., Li, Z., Ma, B., Sun, B., Shang, Y.
    Soil and Tillage Research, 2022, 224, 105501
  • Effects of Seasonal Freeze–Thaw and Wind Erosion on Runoff and Sediment Yields of Three Loamy Slopes of Loess Plateau, China
    Sun, B., Liu, J., Ren, F., Ma, B., Li, Z.
    Catena, 2022, 215, 106309
  • Combined Effects of the Wheat Straw Length and Incorporation Rate on Reducing Runoff and Sediment Yields
    Ma, J., Ma, B., Wang, Y., Li, C., Xiao, J.
    Catena, 2022, 215, 106310
  • Mechanism and Modeling of Different Plant Root Effects on Soil Detachment Rate
    Ma, J., Li, Z., Sun, B., Ma, B.
    Catena, 2022, 212, 106109

 

Faith Mawia Muema | Irrigation engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ms Faith Mawia  Muema |  Irrigation engineering |  Best Researcher Award

SEKU,  Kenya

 Faith Mawia Muema is an educator, researcher, and civil engineer with extensive experience in project design, construction, and management. She has a strong background in university teaching and is currently pursuing a PhD in Science and Technology for Water, Energy, and Environment, focusing on renewable energy and waste valorization for circular economy systems.

Profile

Academic Qualifications:

  • PhD Candidate, Science and Technology for Water, Energy, and Environment
  • MSc Civil Engineering (Environment & ASAL)
  • BSc Civil Engineering

Professional Experience:

  • Research Stay at RAPSODEE Center, France
  • Tutorial Fellow at SEKU
  • Technical Director and Site Engineer in engineering and construction firms

Awards, Certifications, and Memberships:

  • Member, Institute of Engineers Kenya
  • Graduate Engineer, Engineers Board of Kenya
  • EIA Associate Expert, NEMA
  • RSIF-PASET PhD Regional Scholarship Awardee

Core Achievements:

  • Founding Chairperson of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at SEKU
  • Led accreditation of BSc. Civil Engineering program by CUE Kenya
  • Spearheaded SEKU’s registration as a TVET center

Research Focus: Irrigation Engineering

Faith Mawia Muema’s research in irrigation engineering aims to enhance water efficiency and sustainability in agricultural practices. Her work explores innovative approaches in water management, leveraging renewable energy solutions for irrigation systems, and optimizing the use of biomaterials in irrigation infrastructure for circular economy principles.

 

📄 Publication:

  • Application of benchmarking and principal component analysis in measuring performance of public irrigation schemes in Kenya
    Authors: Faith Mawia Muema, PG Home, JM Raude
    Journal: Agriculture
    Issue: 10
    Year: 2018
  • Comparative performance evaluation of public rice irrigation schemes in Western Kenya using benchmarking process
    Author: Faith Mawia Muema
    Publisher: JKUAT-PAUSTI
    Year: 2018
    Pages: 6