Amin Gholizad | Soil | Best Researcher Award

Prof Amin Gholizad | Soil |  Best Researcher Award

Civil Engineering Department at  University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran

Amin Gholizad Professor of Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

Profile:

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Structural Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology, 2002-2007
    Thesis: Vibration Control for Fatigue Damage Mitigation in Steel Jacket Platforms
    Supervisor: Dr. Golafshani A. A.
  • M.Sc. in Structural Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology, 2000-2002
    Thesis: Seismic Ductility of Bridges Piers
    Supervisor: Dr. Moghaddam H.
  • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology, 1996-2000

Administrative Positions:

  • Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili (UMA), 2018-2021
  • Research Deputy of Faculty of Engineering, UMA, 2012-2018
  • Director of Civil Engineering Department, UMA, 2009-2012

Work Experience:

  • Namvaran Consulting Engineers
    2006-2007
    South Pars Offshore Platforms Basic Design
  • Amid Engineering and Development Company
    2004-2006
    Salman Offshore Tripods Assessment and Rehabilitation
  • GH-Niroo Consulting Engineers Company
    2000-2004
    Analysis and Design of Offshore Structures

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 305
    • Since 2019: 193
  • h-index: 9
    • Since 2019: 7
  • i10-index: 9
    • Since 2019: 6

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Friction damper for vibration control in offshore steel jacket platforms
    • Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 97
  2. Structural reliability of offshore platforms considering fatigue damage and different failure scenarios
    • Journal: Ocean Engineering
    • Year: 2012
    • Citations: 37
  3. A proposed procedure for progressive collapse analysis of common steel building structures to blast loading
    • Journal: KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 30
  4. Reliability-based design of tuned mass damper using Monte Carlo simulation under artificial earthquake records
    • Journal: International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 18
  5. A modified index for damage detection of structures using improved reduction system method
    • Journal: Smart Structures and Systems
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 13
  6. Two-dimensional continuous wavelet transform method for multidamage detection of space structures
    • Journal: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 12
  7. Friction damper dynamic performance in seismically excited knee-braced steel frames
    • Journal: International Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 12
  8. Passive devices for wave-induced vibration control in offshore steel jacket platforms
    • Journal: Scientia Iranica
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 12
  9. Passive vibration control for fatigue damage mitigation in steel jacket platforms
    • Journal: International Journal of Engineering
    • Year: 2008
    • Citations: 11
  10. Buried concrete structure under blast loading
    • Journal: Journal of Advanced Defense Science & Technology
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 8

 

 

 

Anwar Adem | Land | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Anwar Adem |  Land  |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at  Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Dr. Anwar Adem holds a B.Sc. in Meteorology from Arba Minch University and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Hydrology and Integrated Water Management from Bahir Dar University. His expertise extends to hydrology, GIS, remote sensing, data science, and machine learning. Dr. Adem has contributed significantly to meteorology and water resource engineering, with extensive experience through various roles including a meteorologist at the National Meteorological Institute of Ethiopia and a senior water resource engineer at Competence Design and Supervision Works Enterprise.

Profile:

🔬 Research and Innovations:

Dr. Adem’s research focuses on climatological and hydrological studies, water quality monitoring, land and water management, and GIS applications. Key projects include:

  • 2024: Hydro(Agro)-Meteorological Drought Monitoring (French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs)
  • 2024: SESWME Project for Soil and Water Management (German Ministry of Research and Education)
  • 2023: Effects of Soil and Water Conservation Practices (Global Minds Research Fellowship, University of Ghent)

📈 Citation Index:

  • SCI: 383 Citations, h-index 9
  • Scopus: 538 Citations, h-index 12
  • ResearchGate: 820 Citations, h-index 14
  • Google Scholar: 890 Citations, h-index 14

🏆 Awards and Fellowships:

  • MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Award
  • Coimbra Group Research Fellowship
  • Global Minds Research Fellowship
  • USAID – ILSSI Project Fellowship
  • CARE Ethiopian Fund for SWEEP Project

Publication Top Notes:

  • Assessment of Soil Erosion Using RUSLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in NW Ethiopia
    M Zerihun, MS Mohammedyasin, D Sewnet, AA Adem, M Lakew
    Geoderma Regional, 12, 83-90 (2018)
    188 Citations
  • Comparison of Rainfall Estimations by TRMM 3B42, MPEG, and CFSR with Ground-Observed Data for the Lake Tana Basin in Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, B Maathuis, AA Adem, SS Demissie, S Langan, …
    Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 18 (12), 4871-4881 (2014)
    166 Citations
  • Impact of Climate Change on Streamflow Hydrology in Headwater Catchments of the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, YT Dile, EK Ayana, J Jeong, AA Adem, T Gerik
    Water, 10 (2), 120 (2018)
    105 Citations
  • Identification of Erosion Hotspot Area Using GIS and MCE Technique for Koga Watershed in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    TT Assefa, MK Jha, SA Tilahun, E Yetbarek, AA Adem, A Wale
    American Journal of Environmental Sciences, 11 (4), 245 (2015)
    59 Citations
  • Climate Change Impact on Sediment Yield in the Upper Gilgel Abay Catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AA Adem, SA Tilahun, EK Ayana, AW Worqlul, TT Assefa, SB Dessu, …
    Landscape Dynamics, Soils and Hydrological Processes in Varied Climates, 615-644 (2016)
    47 Citations
  • Evaluating InVEST Model for Estimating Soil Loss and Sediment Export in Data Scarce Regions of the Abbay (Upper Blue Nile) Basin: Implications for Land Managers
    T Gashaw, A Bantider, G Zeleke, T Alamirew, W Jemberu, AW Worqlul, …
    Environmental Challenges, 5, 100381 (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Climate Change Projections in the Upper Gilgel Abay River Catchment, Blue Nile Basin Ethiopia
    AA Adem, AM Melesse, SA Tilahun, SG Setegn, EK Ayana, A Wale, …
    Nile River Basin: Ecohydrological Challenges, Climate Change and … (2014)
    40 Citations
  • Climate Change Impact on Stream Flow in the Upper Gilgel Abay Catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    AA Adem, SA Tilahun, EK Ayana, AW Worqlul, TT Assefa, SB Dessu, …
    Landscape Dynamics, Soils and Hydrological Processes in Varied Climates, 645-673 (2016)
    33 Citations
  • Identification of Soil Erosion Hot-Spot Areas for Prioritization of Conservation Measures Using the SWAT Model in Ribb Watershed, Ethiopia
    BF Admas, T Gashaw, AA Adem, AW Worqlul, YT Dile, E Molla
    Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 8, 100059 (2022)
    26 Citations
  • Predicting Reference Evaporation for the Ethiopian Highlands
    AA Adem, DW Aynalem, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 9 (11), 1244-1269 (2017)
    24 Citations
  • Exclosures Improve Degraded Landscapes in the Sub-Humid Ethiopian Highlands: The Ferenj Wuha Watershed
    AA Adem, W Mekuria, Y Belay, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Journal of Environmental Management, 270, 110802 (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Spatial and Temporal Variability of Soil Loss in Gully Erosion in Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    A Bogale, D Aynalem, A Adem, W Mekuria, S Tilahun
    Applied Water Science, 10 (5), 1-8 (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Hydrogeology of Volcanic Highlands Affects Prioritization of Land Management Practices
    AA Adem, GG Addis, DW Aynalem, SA Tilahun, W Mekuria, M Azeze, …
    Water, 12 (10), 2702 (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Assessing Digital Soil Inventories for Predicting Streamflow in the Headwaters of the Blue Nile
    AA Adem, YT Dile, AW Worqlul, EK Ayana, SA Tilahun, TS Steenhuis
    Hydrology, 7 (1), 8 (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Assessment of Soil Erosion Using RUSLE, GIS, and Remote Sensing in NW Ethiopia
    M Zerihun, MS Mohammedyasin, D Sewnet, AA Adem, M Lakew
    Geoderma Regional, 12, 83–90 (2018)
    14 Citations
  • Comparison of TRMM, MPEG, and CFSR Rainfall Estimation with the Ground Observed Data for the Lake Tana Basin, Ethiopia
    AW Worqlul, B Maathuis, AA Adem, SS Demissie, S Langan, …
    Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discuss, 11, 8013-8038 (2014)
    13 Citations
  • Ecological Status as the Basis for the Holistic Environmental Flow Assessment of a Tropical Highland River in Ethiopia
    WB Abebe, SA Tilahun, MM Moges, A Wondie, MG Dersseh, WW Assefa, …
    Water, 13 (14), 1913 (2021)
    10 Citations

 

 

Karina Cavalieri Polizeli | Soil Science Award | Women Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Karina Cavalieri Polizeli | Soil Science Award | Women Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr KARINA CAVALIERI-POLIZELI , UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PARANÁ, Brazil

Karina Maria Vieira Cavalieri Polizeli is a prominent Brazilian soil scientist and Professor at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). With a background in Agronomy, she specializes in soil physics, management, and conservation. Her impactful research contributes significantly to understanding soil quality and compactness. As a dedicated educator and researcher, Karina has held various roles in academia and has actively collaborated with institutions both in Brazil and internationally. She has been instrumental in advancing soil science through her research and publications.

Publication Profile

Scopus

Education

Karina Maria Vieira Cavalieri Polizeli earned her Bachelor’s (2002), Master’s (2004), and Doctorate (2007) degrees in Agronomy from the State University of Maringá (UEM) and the University of São Paulo (USP). Her doctoral research focused on soil compaction and physical quality, with a period at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). Her academic journey has been marked by significant contributions to soil science, including postdoctoral studies and specialized courses in soil quality and management.

Experience

Karina has extensive experience in academia and research, serving as a Professor at UFPR since 2011, where she teaches and conducts research in soil science. She has also worked at the State University of Maringá and the State University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Her expertise includes managing and conserving soil, with notable roles at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences during her doctoral studies. Additionally, Karina contributes to various research organizations and has been involved in international collaborations.

Awards and Honors

Karina Maria Vieira Cavalieri Polizeli’s distinguished career in soil science has earned her recognition and awards. She holds a Productivity Grant from CNPq and has received accolades for her research contributions, including serving as a member of the Brazilian Soil Health Partnership. Her involvement in prestigious research projects and academic committees highlights her significant impact on the field of soil science.

Research Focus

Karina’s research focuses on soil physical quality, compaction, and conservation. She investigates the effects of different soil management practices on soil structure and functionality, aiming to enhance soil health and agricultural sustainability. Her work includes analyzing soil quality indicators, the impact of tillage systems, and the role of soil in environmental conservation. This research supports improved soil management strategies and contributes to sustainable agricultural practices.

Publication Top Notes

Conservative Farming Systems and Their Effects on Soil Organic Carbon and Structural Quality 🌱

Cassava Yield and Soil Physical Properties Under Different Tillage Systems in Paraná, Southern Brazil 🌾

Soil Structural Quality and Relationships With Root Properties in Single and Integrated Farming Systems 🌍

Macrofauna Communities and Their Relationship With Soil Structural Quality in Different Land Use Systems 🐞

Assessment of Soil Physical Quality and Water Flow Regulation Under Straw Removal Management in Sugarcane Production Fields 💧

Impact of Self-Propelled Sprayer Traffic on Ferralsol Physical Properties in Southern Brazil 🚜

 

Nadezda Verkhovtseva | Soil Pollution | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Nadezda Verkhovtseva |  Soil Pollution |  Best Researcher Award

professor at MSU (Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov,  Russia

Dr. N. Verkhovtseva is a distinguished Professor at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Biochemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). She pursued her studies in Agrochemistry at MSU, where she also earned her Ph.D. in 1975. Dr. Verkhovtseva has had a notable academic journey, having taught at Yaroslavl State University before joining the esteemed research group led by Kondrat’eva at MSU. In 1994, she obtained her Doctor of Science degree in Microbiology and subsequently secured the position of Professor at MSU’s Faculty of Soil Science. Her prolific career includes the publication of over 180 articles in both Russian and international journals. Dr. Verkhovtseva’s research contributions have earned her a significant citation index, with 46 citations in Web of Science, 57 in Scopus, and 984 in Science Index. She has authored eight books, holds one patent, and serves as the executive editor of the journal Problems of Agrochemistry and Ecology. Her professional memberships include the Soil Science Society. Dr. Verkhovtseva’s expertise and dedication have significantly advanced the fields of agrochemistry and plant biochemistry.

Profile

 

🎓 Academic and Professional Background:

Dr. N. Verkhovtseva studied Agrochemistry at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Russia. After graduation, she entered the graduate school of the same university and received her PhD in Agrochemistry in 1975. She then taught at Yaroslavl State University, Yaroslavl, Russia, before joining the research academic group of Kondrat’eva at MSU. In 1994, she received her Doctor of Science degree in Microbiology from MSU and became a professor in the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Biochemistry, Faculty of Soil Science. She has published over 180 articles in both Russian and international journals.

🔬 Research and Innovations:

  • Citation Index: Web of Science: 46, Scopus: 57, Science index: 984
  • Books Published (ISBN): Eight
  • Patents: One published/under process
  • Journals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.): 180

 

📚 Areas of Research:

  • Agrochemistry
  • Plant Biochemistry
  • Microbiology

 

🧪 Research Focus: Soil Pollution

Dr. Verkhovtseva’s research primarily focuses on soil pollution, investigating the impacts of contaminants on soil health and plant biochemistry. Her work aims to develop effective strategies for mitigating soil pollution and enhancing soil remediation techniques. Her contributions in this area have been instrumental in understanding the complex interactions between pollutants and soil ecosystems.

Publication Top Notes:

1. Effect of an Equal Dose of Polymetallic Pollution on the Microbiological Characteristics of Two Soils with Different Organic Carbon Contents

2. Metabolomic Analysis of Rhizosphere Soil Fertility in Maize (Zea mays) at Milking Stage

3. Physical-Tomographic Characteristics and Structure of Bacterial Community of the Agrophysical System “Germinating Roots—Pore Space of Soils” (Physical Model Experiment)

4. Structure of the Soil Pore Space in the Seedling Bed Before the Seedling Stage: Studies Using the Microtomography Method

5. X-ray Computed Tomography of the Structure of Roots and Dynamics of Soil Biota in the Early Growth Stages of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

6. Aggregate Formation in a Kaolinite Suspension during Microbiological Modification of Clay Surface

7. Physical and Microbiological Aspects of the Soil Seed Bed in the Early Formation of the Barley Root System (Hordeum vulgare L.): Tomographic Studies

8. The Effect of Ericoid Mycorrhizal and Ectomycorrhizal Plants on Soil Properties of Grass Meadow in Tundra of the Khibiny Mountains

9. Formation of Microaggregates in Kaolinite Suspension Inoculated by Bacillus velezensis (SEM-investigations)

10. Chemodiagnostic by Lipid Analysis of the Microbial Community Structure in Trace Metal Polluted Urban Soil

 

Priya Lal Chandra Paul | Conservation agriculture | Excellence in Research

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