Ayman Mohamed Saleh Mohamed Elshamly | Water Science | AgroGenius Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Ayman Mohamed Saleh Mohamed Elshamly |  Water Science |  AgroGenius Excellence in Research Award

Researcher at National Center for Water Research, Cairo, Egypt

Dr. Ayman Mohamed Saleh Mohamed Elshamly is a prominent researcher specializing in Soil and Water Science at the National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt. Based at the Water Studies and Research Complex in Toshka, he has held his current position since November 2018. Dr. Elshamly earned his B.Sc. in Agricultural Science (Soils & Water) from Assiut University in 2003, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Soil Science from the same institution in 2014 and 2018, respectively.

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📚 Education:

  • B.Sc. in Agricultural Science (Soils & Water): Assiut University, 2003
  • M.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science): Assiut University, 2014
  • Ph.D. in Agriculture (Soil Science): Assiut University, 2018

🔬 Professional Positions:

  • Researcher of Soil and Water Science: National Water Research Center, November 2018 – Present
  • Vice Manager: Water Studies and Research Complex, Toshka, October 2016 – Present
  • Associate Manager: Consulting and Information Unit for Water and Agriculture, Toshka, January 2013 – June 2015

🌱 Research Interests:

  • Irrigation water rationalization and systems design
  • Irrigation water scheduling
  • Plant water relations and plant biology
  • Evapotranspiration modeling
  • Chemistry of nutrients in soils and plants
  • Clean agriculture and its environmental impacts
  • Soil and water pollution

Publication Top Notes:

  • Impact of Different Sowing Dates and Irrigation Levels on NPK Absorption, Yield, and Water Use Efficiency of Maize
    M.S. Abaza, A.S.D., Elshamly, A.M.S., Alwahibi
    Scientific Reports, 13, 1-14 (2023)
  • Minimizing the Adverse Impact of Drought on Corn by Applying Foliar Potassium Humate Combined with Chitosan
    A.M.S. Elshamly
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 14 (2023)
  • Seed Priming with Selenium Improves Growth and Yield of Quinoa Plants Suffering Drought
    M.A.S. Raza, M.U. Aslam, M. Valipour, et al.
    Scientific Reports, 14 (886) (2024)
  • The Impacts of Applying Cobalt and Chitosan with Various Water Irrigation Schemes at Different Growth Stages of Corn on Macronutrient Uptake, Yield, and Water Use Efficiency
    A.M.S. Elshamly, S.M.A. Nassar
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 23 (2), 2770-2785 (2023)
  • Cobalt Combined with Potassium Humate as Beneficial Applications in Alleviating Water Stress Impacts on Groundnut During Sensitive Growth Stages
    A.M.S. Elshamly
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (2023)
  • Interaction Effects of Sowing Date, Irrigation Levels, Chitosan, and Potassium Silicate on Yield and Water Use Efficiency for Maize Grown Under Arid Climate
    A.M.S. Elshamly
    Gesunde Pflanzen (2023)
  • Stimulating Growth, Root Quality, and Yield of Carrots Cultivated Under Full and Limited Irrigation Levels by Humic and Potassium Applications
    S.M.A. Elshamly, A.M.S., Nassar
    Scientific Reports, 13 (14260) (2023)
  • Effect of Irrigation Systems, Pulse Irrigation Technique, and Cobalt Application on Productivity and Water Use Efficiency of Tomato Plants Grown in New Reclaimed Soil
    A.M.S. Elshamly, M.A. Gameh, M.K. Rushdi
    Assiut Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 47 (2016)
  • Potassium Humate and Cobalt Enhance Peanut Tolerance to Water Stress Through Regulation of Proline, Antioxidants, and Maintenance of Nutrient Homeostasis
    A.M.S. Elshamly, Z.A. Parrey, A.R. Gaafar, M.H. Siddiqui, S. Hussain
    Scientific Reports, 1625 (14) (2024)
  • Impact of Deficit Irrigation on Sesame Growth, Yield, and Water Relations Under Toshka Climatic Conditions
    A.M.S. Elshamly, M. Gameh, A. Ghallab, T.A. El-Samman
    Assiut Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 44 (3), 77-101 (2013)
  • Zinc and Amino Acids Improve the Growth, Physiological, and Biochemical Attributes of Corn Under Different Irrigation Levels
    A.M.S. Elshamly, R. Iqbal, B. Ali, I. Ahmed, M.I. Akram, S. Ali
    Rhizosphere, 29, 100820 (2024)
  • Exploring the Mechanism of Transformation in Acacia Nilotica (Linn.) Triggered by Colchicine Seed Treatment
    M.W. Haider, M. Nafees, R. Iqbal, H.U. Asad, F. Azeem, M.S. Raza, A.R.Z. Gaafar, et al.
    BMC Plant Biology, 24 (1), 428 (2024)
  • Impacts of Cobalt and Zinc on Improving Peanuts Nutrient Uptake, Yield, and Irrigation Water Use Efficiency Under Different Irrigation Levels
    S.M.A. Elshamly, A.M.S., Nassar
    Scientific Reports, 14 (2024)
  • Monitoring Plant Responses in Field-Grown Peanuts Exposed to Exogenously Applied Chitosan Under Full and Limited Irrigation Levels
    H.M. Elshamly, A.M.S., K.A.S. Mohammed, H.M. Hussein
    Scientific Reports, 14 (6244) (2024)
  • Rejuvenating Potato Growth and Yield in Challenging Semiarid and Saline Sandy Cholistan: Harnessing PGPB-Coated N and P Application Strategies
    M.W. Haider, M. Nafees, R. Iqbal, S.A. Sajid Ali, et al.
    BMC Plant Biology, 24 (386) (2024)
  • Precise Partial Root-Zone Irrigation Technique and Potassium-Zinc Fertigation Management Improve Maize Physio-Biochemical Responses, Yield, and Water Use in Arid Climate
    A.M.S. Elshamly, A.S.D. Abaza
    BMC Plant Biology, 24 (1), 775 (2024)
  • Chitosan Combined with Humic Applications During Sensitive Growth Stages to Drought Improves Nutritional Status and Water Relations of Sweet Potato
    A.M.S. Elshamly, R. Iqbal, M.S. Elshikh
    Scientific Reports, 14 (6351) (2024)

 

 

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.

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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