Suping Gao | Plant Cell Biology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Suping Gao | Plant Cell Biology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Suping Gao | Sichuan Agricultural University – Chengdu Campus | China

Prof. Suping Gao is a leading academic in plant physiology, currently serving as a professor at Sichuan Agricultural University – Chengdu Campus, China. With a distinguished career focused on plant responses to abiotic stress, she has significantly advanced our understanding of how plants react to salt-induced anionic toxicity. As the corresponding author in multiple SCI-indexed publications, Prof. Gao has demonstrated excellence in research leadership, scientific writing, and experimental design. Her most recent work sheds light on how calcium salt anions affect photosynthesis and carbon mineralization in Ceratostigma willmottianum. Prof. Gao is an active contributor to high-impact journals and maintains an authoritative presence in international research platforms like ResearchGate. Her contributions are vital in developing strategies for improving plant resilience in changing environments. She is also known for her mentorship and collaborative projects, making her a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award.

Publication Profile: 

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Education:

Prof. Suping Gao’s academic journey has been rooted in plant sciences and agricultural biotechnology. She pursued her advanced studies in plant physiology and molecular biology, with a focus on plant-environment interactions. During her postgraduate and doctoral education, she specialized in the biochemical pathways and molecular mechanisms underlying abiotic stress responses, such as salt and drought. Her rigorous academic training enabled her to explore emerging research areas involving ion transport, anion toxicity, and carbon metabolism. She has also undergone specialized training in plant tissue culture and has conducted translational research applying laboratory insights to agricultural contexts. Prof. Gao’s academic background reflects a strong foundation in both theoretical concepts and practical techniques, making her well-prepared to lead impactful research and guide future scholars. Her education has laid the groundwork for her innovative exploration of the physiological and molecular mechanisms that enable plants to survive under extreme environmental conditions.

Experience:

Prof. Suping Gao brings a wealth of research and academic experience in the domain of plant abiotic stress. With over a decade of teaching and research at Sichuan Agricultural University, she has become an expert in plant physiological processes, especially under salt and calcium stress. She has successfully designed, implemented, and completed multiple plant stress-related research projects, some of which are published in prestigious journals like Plant Physiology and Plant and Soil. Prof. Gao has guided numerous postgraduate students and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in the areas of plant nutrition, photosynthesis, and anion toxicity. Her experience extends to scientific consultancy and paper reviewing, adding further depth to her academic engagement. Recognized for her strategic research leadership, she has contributed not only as a scholar but also as a research organizer and project manager, often serving as the corresponding author and principal investigator on her studies.

Research Focus:

Prof. Suping Gao’s research focuses on the physiological and molecular mechanisms by which plants respond to abiotic stresses, particularly salt stress and calcium salt anion toxicity. Her work has revealed how different anions like chloride (Cl⁻) and nitrate (NO₃⁻) affect photosynthesis and mineral uptake in stress-resilient plants such as Ceratostigma willmottianum. She also investigates carbon sequestration through calcium carbonate formation in plants exposed to high-calcium environments. Her research aims to identify key metabolic and regulatory pathways that can be targeted for improving plant resistance and productivity under extreme environmental conditions. Prof. Gao utilizes a combination of plant physiology, molecular biology, and soil science in her investigations. Her studies hold significant agricultural relevance, especially in developing sustainable strategies for crop management in saline and alkaline soils. This makes her contributions pivotal for climate-resilient agriculture and global food security.

Publications Top Notes: 

  1. Ceratostigma willmottianum mineralizes atmospheric carbon dioxide into calcium carbonate in a high-calcium environment – Plant Physiology (2025)

  2. Calcium salt anion toxicity: Cl⁻ and NO₃⁻ differently inhibit Ceratostigma willmottianum photosynthesis – Plant and Soil (2025)

  3.  Sucrose signaling function on the formation and swelling of bulblets of Lilium sargentiae E.H. Wilson – Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC) (2018)

Conclusion:

Prof. Suping Gao is an outstanding researcher in the field of plant stress physiology. Her impactful research, dedication to scientific advancement, and role as a leading academic make her a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her future work is likely to continue contributing to both academic knowledge and agricultural sustainability.

 

 

Sajjad Hussain | Environmental science | Best Researcher Award

Mr Sajjad Hussain |  Environmental science |   Best Researcher Award

PhD student at COMSATS University Islamabad,  Pakistan

Sajjad Hussain is a dedicated PhD student at COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, pursuing a doctoral degree in Environmental Sciences. His academic journey includes an MS in Environmental Science from the same institution, and an MEd in Science Education from Alama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. He also holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from Government College University Faisalabad and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics with Double Math from Government Post Graduate College Burewala.

Profile:

Academic Qualifications:

  • PhD in Environmental Sciences (2023-2026) – COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus
  • MS in Environmental Science (2017-2019) – COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus
  • MEd in Science Education (2019-2020) – Alama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
  • M.Sc. in Mathematics (2014-2016) – Government College University Faisalabad
  • B.Sc. in Physics and Double Math. (2012-2014) – Government Post Graduate College Burewala

Research Contributions:

  • Research Focus: Mr. Hussain’s research involves land use/land cover classification using satellite NDVI tools, which is crucial for understanding sustainable water management and climate change impacts.
  • Publication: He has a publication related to his graduate research, showcasing his commitment and contribution to the field.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS)
  • Skilled in Endnote, Sigma Plot, Microsoft Office Suite

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 1,833
  • Citations Since 2019: 1,817
  • h-index: 24
  • h-index Since 2019: 24
  • i10-index: 35

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Using GIS Tools to Detect the Land Use/Land Cover Changes During Forty Years in Lodhran District of Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, A Ahmad, W Akram, HM Hammad, M Ali, …
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 39676-39692 (2020)
    Citations: 238
  • “Fate of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants in Paddy Soils”
    R Akram, V Turan, HM Hammad, S Ahmad, S Hussain, A Hasnain, …
    Environmental Pollution of Paddy Soils, 197-214 (2018)
    Citations: 187
  • “Land Use/Land Cover Changes and Their Impact on Land Surface Temperature Using Remote Sensing Technique in District Khanewal, Punjab Pakistan”
    S Hussain, S Karuppannan
    Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, 7 (1), 46-58 (2023)
    Citations: 110
  • “Study of Land Cover/Land Use Changes Using RS and GIS: A Case Study of Multan District, Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, W Akram, A Ahmad, M Habib-ur-Rahman, …
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 192, 1-15 (2020)
    Citations: 92
  • “Improving Water Use Efficiency in Agronomic Crop Production”
    SA Zahoor, S Ahmad, A Ahmad, A Wajid, T Khaliq, M Mubeen, S Hussain, …
    Agronomic Crops: Volume 2: Management Practices, 13-29 (2019)
    Citations: 90
  • “Spatiotemporal Variation in Land Use Land Cover in Response to Local Climate Change Using Multispectral Remote Sensing Data”
    S Hussain, L Lu, M Mubeen, W Nasim, S Karuppannan, S Fahad, A Tariq, …
    Land, 11 (5), 595 (2022)
    Citations: 88
  • “Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Change Analysis Using TM, ETM+ and OLI Landsat Images in District of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, S Karuppannan
    Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts a/b/c, 126, 103117 (2022)
    Citations: 85
  • “Monitoring of Land Use–Land Cover Change and Potential Causal Factors of Climate Change in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan, Through GIS and Multi-temporal Satellite Data”
    M Majeed, A Tariq, MM Anwar, AM Khan, F Arshad, F Mumtaz, M Farhan, …
    Land, 10 (10), 1026 (2021)
    Citations: 80
  • “Monitoring the Dynamic Changes in Vegetation Cover Using Spatio-temporal Remote Sensing Data from 1984 to 2020”
    S Hussain, S Qin, W Nasim, MA Bukhari, M Mubeen, S Fahad, A Raza, …
    Atmosphere, 13 (10), 1609 (2022)
    Citations: 53
  • “Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria and Drought on Spring Maize (Zea mays L.)”
    M Mubeen, A Bano, B Ali, ZU Islam, A Ahmad, S Hussain, S Fahad, …
    Pakistan Journal of Botany, 53 (2), 731-739 (2021)
    Citations: 52
  • “Assessment of Land Use/Land Cover Changes and Its Effect on Land Surface Temperature Using Remote Sensing Techniques in Southern Punjab, Pakistan”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, A Ahmad, H Majeed, SA Qaisrani, HM Hammad, …
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30 (44), 99202-99218 (2023)
    Citations: 48
  • “Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies”
    S Hussain, A Amin, M Mubeen, T Khaliq, M Shahid, HM Hammad, …
    Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture: Theory, Practice and Future … (2022)
    Citations: 46
  • “Irrigation Scheduling for Cotton Cultivation”
    S Hussain, A Ahmad, A Wajid, T Khaliq, N Hussain, M Mubeen, HU Farid, …
    Cotton Production and Uses: Agronomy, Crop Protection, and Postharvest … (2020)
    Citations: 43
  • “Satellite-based Evaluation of Temporal Change in Cultivated Land in Southern Punjab (Multan Region) Through Dynamics of Vegetation and Land Surface Temperature”
    S Hussain, M Mubeen, A Ahmad, N Masood, HM Hammad, M Amjad, …
    Open Geosciences, 13 (1), 1561-1577 (2021)
    Citations: 42
  • “An Introduction to Climate Change Phenomenon”
    S Naz, Z Fatima, P Iqbal, A Khan, I Zakir, H Ullah, G Abbas, M Ahmed, …
    Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture: Theory, Practice and Future … (2022)
    Citations: 41
  • “Land Use/Land Cover Change Detection and NDVI Estimation in Pakistan’s Southern Punjab Province”
    Y Hu, A Raza, NR Syed, S Acharki, RL Ray, S Hussain, H Dehghanisanij, …
    Sustainability, 15 (4), 3572 (2023)
    Citations: 40
  • “Consequences and Mitigation Strategies of Heat Stress for Sustainability of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) Production Under the Changing Climate”
    AE Sabagh, A Hossain, MS Islam, MA Iqbal, S Fahad, D Ratnasekera, …
    Plant Stress Physiology (2020)
    Citations: 39

 

Meisam Mohammadi | Horticulture Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Meisam Mohammadi | Horticulture Sciences |  Best Researcher Award

Faculty member, assistant professor at  ilam university, Iran

Dr. Meisam Mohammadi earned his PhD in Physiology and Breeding of Ornamental Plants in 2018. He has been a dedicated faculty member at Ilam University since 2014, serving as an assistant professor since 2019. His research focuses on crop physiology, stress responses, and post-harvest technology. Dr. Mohammadi has led 32 research projects, published 26 journals, and holds a local patent. He also serves as the internal manager of the Iranian Journal of Vegetable Sciences and is involved in 20 collaborative projects. His work addresses salt stress, chilling in crops, and postharvest physiology.

Profile:

Academic Background:

PhD in Physiology and Breeding of Ornamental Plants (2018)

Professional Experience:

Since 2014, Dr. Mohammadi has been a lecturer and researcher at Ilam University. He became an assistant professor in 2019 and has led multiple projects on crop physiology, stress, and post-harvest management.

Research Focus in Horticulture Sciences:

  • Salt Stress: Investigating the effects of salt stress on crop physiology and finding ways to mitigate its impact on plant growth and productivity.
  • Chilling Injury: Studying the physiological responses of crops to chilling temperatures and developing strategies to protect plants from cold damage.
  • Post-Harvest Physiology: Examining the physiological processes of crops after harvest to improve storage, quality, and shelf-life of horticultural products.

Publication Top Notes:

1. Impact of Gibberellic Acid and Calcium Chloride Treatments on Neck Bending Prevention and Vase Life Extension of Gerbera Cut Flowers

  • Journal: Journal of Plant Growth Regulation
  • Date: April 2024
  • DOI: 10.1007/s00344-023-11164-z
  • Contributors: Meisam Mohammadi, Mohammad-Ebrahim Ranjbar, Ghasem Eghlima

2. β-Aminobutyric Acid Enhances Salt Tolerance of African Marigold by Increasing Accumulation Rate of Salicylic Acid, γ-Aminobutyric Acid, and Proline

  • Journal: Scientia Horticulturae
  • Date: March 2024
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2023.112828
  • Contributors: Rafid Majeed Hussein, Meisam Mohammadi, Ghasem Eghlima, Mohammad-Ebrahim Ranjbar, Faisal Zulfiqar

3. Pre-harvest Spray of GABA and Spermine Delays Postharvest Senescence and Alleviates Chilling Injury of Gerbera Cut Flowers During Cold Storage

  • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Date: December 2021
  • DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-93377-4
  • Contributors: Meisam Mohammadi, Mitra Aelaei, Mehdi Saidi

4. Antibacterial Properties of Scrophularia Striata Boiss. (Tashenehdari) Extract on Vase Life Improvement in “Stanza” and “Pink Elegance” Gerbera Cut Flowers

  • Journal: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
  • Date: September 2020
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101738
  • Contributors: Meisam Mohammadi, Mitra Aelaei, Mehdi Saidi

5. Pre-harvest and Pulse Treatments of Spermine, γ- and β-Aminobutyric Acid Increased Antioxidant Activities and Extended the Vase Life of Gerbera Cut Flowers ‘Stanza’

  • Journal: Ornamental Horticulture
  • Date: June 2020
  • DOI: 10.1590/2447-536x.v26i2.2120
  • Contributors: Meisam Mohammadi, Mitra Aelaei, Mehdi Saidi