Kamaran Rasul | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kamaran Rasul | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer and Researcher, University of Sulaimani, Iraq

Kamaran Salh Rasul, a dedicated academician and researcher in Horticulture and Plant Biotechnology, was born on June 12, 1985, in Sulaimani, Iraq. He holds a significant position as a Lecturer in the Department of Horticulture, College of Agricultural Sciences, University of Sulaimani. Kamaran is multilingual, speaking Kurdish (mother tongue), English, and Arabic fluently. His journey in academia reflects his passion for advancing agricultural sciences, with a focus on innovative solutions to address plant stress and enhance genetic diversity. 🌟

Publication Profile

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Education 🎓

Kamaran holds a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture Science from the University of Sulaimani (2008), an MSc in Plant Genetic Manipulation from the University of Nottingham (2013), and a Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Sulaimani (2023). His academic pursuits included advanced training in English at the University of Leeds and the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. His MSc thesis explored self-incompatibility in Petunia hybrida, while his Ph.D. focused on the response of tomato accessions to biotic and abiotic stresses. 📘

Experience 💼

Kamaran commenced his career as an Assistant Researcher in 2009 and steadily rose through academic ranks, becoming a Lecturer in 2023. He has taught courses such as Plant Tissue Culture, Principles of Genetics, Plant Breeding, and Plant Biotechnology. He actively contributes to departmental administration and curriculum development while mentoring MSc students. His international exposure includes participation in conferences and training sessions, showcasing his expertise in agricultural sciences. 🌍

Awards and Honors 🏅

Kamaran has been recognized for his impactful contributions to agricultural sciences. He actively engages with the academic community as a member of the Kurdistan Agricultural Engineers Syndicate and has played key roles in organizing training courses and departmental activities. His achievements reflect his dedication to advancing plant sciences in Kurdistan and beyond. 🏆

Research Focus 🔬

Kamaran’s research centers on plant stress tolerance, including drought, heavy metals, salt, and heat stress. He explores the use of plant extracts and nanoparticles to enhance stress resilience. His interests extend to plant genetics, diversity, molecular breeding, tissue culture, and biotic stress management. Through his work, he aims to innovate sustainable solutions for agricultural challenges and enhance genetic diversity in plants. 🌱

Conclusion 🌟

Kamaran Salh Rasul is an accomplished academic and researcher, making significant strides in agricultural sciences and biotechnology. His dedication to teaching, research, and community engagement showcases his unwavering commitment to addressing global agricultural challenges. 🌍

Publications 📚

Effect of some Plant Extracts and Media Culture on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Moringa oleifera (2020) – Journal of Plant Production, cited by 20.

Genetic diversity and population structure assessment of Iraqi tomato accessions (2022) – Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, cited by 18.

Exogenous application of moringa water extract enhanced barley traits (2022) – Agriculture, cited by 25.

Effects of Oak Leaf Extract and Biofertilizer on Tomato under Water Stress (2022) – Agriculture, cited by 15.

Assessment of genetic variation in Iraqi barley using ISSR markers (2023) – Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, cited by 10.

Cadmium tolerance in barley accessions (2023) – Agronomy, cited by 8.

Effect of mixing oak leaf biomass on cadmium toxicity in tomatoes (2023) – Heliyon, cited by 12.

Genetic diversity of reticulated iris accessions in Iraqi Kurdistan (2024) – Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, cited by 5.

Analysis of genetic diversity in Iraqi durum wheat cultivars (2024) – Kirkuk University Journal of Agricultural Sciences, cited by 3.

 

Chinmay Kumar Jena | Air Pollutions | Best Researcher Award

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 Dr. Chinmay Kumar Jena | Air Pollutions | Best Researcher Award

 

👨‍🏫Profile Summary

My professional journey unfolds with my current role as a Scientist-C at the India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Science, New Delhi, a position I assumed in February 2021. Prior to this, I served as a Project Scientist-D at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, and embarked on a transformative Post-Doc Research Scholar journey at North Carolina State University, NC, USA, from October 2015 to January 2019. My research roots extend back to my roles as Senior Research Scholar and Research Scholar at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Education🌟📚

Embarking on an academic voyage, I earned my Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, India. My doctoral thesis, “High-resolution NOX Emission Estimates for India,” stands as a testament to my commitment to unraveling the complexities of atmospheric phenomena. This journey was preceded by a Master’s in Earth Science System and Technology from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, and foundational degrees in Mathematics—M.Sc. from Utkal University, Odisha, and B.Sc. (Hons) from Fakir Mohan University, Odisha.

Passion Unveiled 🌍🔍

Delving into the intricate tapestry of atmospheric science, my research interests are multifaceted. From atmospheric chemistry and air quality modeling with data assimilation to the impact of air quality on human health and agricultural productivity, I navigate through diverse realms. The development of top-down emission inventories using inverse methods and the exploration of intercontinental transport of air pollutants fuel my passion for unraveling the mysteries of the atmosphere.

 

Awards Illuminating Excellence 🏆🌐

My contributions to atmospheric science have garnered significant recognition, including the prestigious Best PhD Thesis Award (2015) from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, India. The honor of receiving the Best Paper Award (2013) from the International Workshop on Change in Chemistry in Change in Climate (C4): Monsoon 2013 further underscores the impact of my research. The recent accolade for the Best Paper at the Indian Meteorological Society (IMS) Biennial Award (2023) adds another feather to my cap.

Technical Tapestry 🖥️💡

Navigating through the intricate landscape of programming, I am well-versed in languages like C/C++, Fortran, and Shell Scripting in Linux/Unix. My proficiency extends to utilizing software packages/tools such as Python, NCL, Grads, MATLAB, and geospatial tools like ERDAS, ARCGIS, and IDL. My expertise encompasses global/regional models like MM5, WRF, and CHIMERE, and I am adept at parallel programming libraries, including MPI and OpenMPI. Operating seamlessly across LINUX, WINDOWS, UNIX, and IBM AIX, I weave through the technological tapestry.

Global Collaboration Mosaic 🌐🤝

Collaborating with esteemed institutions globally, I have fostered partnerships with the Air Quality Forecasting Lab at North Carolina State University, the Atmospheric Chemistry Division at NCAR, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), and others. These collaborations enrich the global discourse on atmospheric science, bringing diverse perspectives to the forefront.

Embark on this scientific odyssey with me as we navigate the ever-changing skies! 🌍🌦️🔍

📚Top Noted Publication

Premature mortality in India due to PM2.5 and ozone exposure Paper Published in 2016 Cited by 271

Reductions in India’s crop yield due to ozone Paper Published in 2017 Cited by 191

Investigation of optoelectronic & thermoelectric features of ZnCrX2 (X= S Se Te) chalcopyrite semiconductor using mBJ potential Paper Published in 2023 Cited by 1

Satellite constraints of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from India based on OMI observations and WRF‐Chem simulations Paper Published in 2013 Cited by 92

Using gap-filled MAIAC AOD and WRF-Chem to estimate daily PM2. 5 concentrations at 1 km resolution in the Eastern United States Paper Published in 2019 Cited by 13

How much does large-scale crop residue burning affect the air quality in Delhi? Paper Published in 2020 Cited by 81

Tropospheric ozone and aerosol long-term trends over the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP), India Paper Published in 2012 Cited by 80

Application of satellite observations for identifying regions of dominant sources of nitrogen oxides over the Indian Subcontinent Paper Published in 2013 Cited by 68

Inter-comparison of different NOx emission inventories and associated variation in simulated surface ozone in Indian region Paper Published in 2015 Cited by 44

Influence of springtime biomass burning in South Asia on regional ozone (O3): A model based case study Paper Published in 2015 Cited by 43

Performance of high resolution (400 m) PM2.5 forecast over Delhi Paper Published in 2021 Cited by 39

 

Hirak Dasgupta| Higher Education &Sustainability | Best Faculty Award

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Hirak Dasgupta | Sustainability | Best Faculty Award

👨‍🏫Hirak Dasgupta, Dr at University of University of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, stands as a distinguished Academician/Research Scholar in the domain of Sustainability. Holding a PhD*-Managementstudies, Himachal Pradesh University, their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚

🌐 Professional Profiles:

🎓Education 

CBSE (UGC-NET-Management) Exam (2016) Online Executive Education in Applied Business Analytics from ISB Business (Aug-Nov 2021) Pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics from IGNOU, New Delhi. PhD in Management Studies from Himachal Pradesh University (2010).MBA from Himachal Pradesh University (1991).M.Sc. in Dairying from National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (1988).B.Sc. from Himachal Pradesh University (1985).

 

➡️Teaching Experience:

Associate Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) from Feb 2016 to Present, instructing various courses and mentoring students. Visiting Faculty at Management Institutes in Pune from July 2015 to Dec 2015.  Professor & Director at Balaji Institute of Modern Management (Sri Balaji Society, Pune) from July 2013 to July 2015, overseeing academic planning and teaching. Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara from Aug 2011 to May 2013, teaching diverse subjects and mentoring faculty members.

🔍 Dr. Hirak Dasgupta’s Extensive Research Endeavors 📊

 

Doctoral and MBA Student Supervision:

Currently overseeing the research work of 5 Ph.D. students specializing in Marketing and Human Resource Management. Mentored Ms. Nidhi Phutela’s extensive study on “Dimensions of Consumer Trust for Online Tourism Companies in India,” earning her a Ph.D. from Lovely Professional University, Punjab. Actively mentoring 12 MBA students, guiding their research endeavors and aiding in the publication process.

Published Works:

Co-authored the book “Role Stress among Doctors; an In-house Study” with Kumar Suresh, published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH in 2011. Authored chapters in esteemed edited books, such as “Companies’ Perspective on trust-building factors” in the book “Tourism Marketing – A Strategic Approach” by Apple CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group, among others.

Research Projects:

As a Co-Project Director, spearheaded the Minor Research Project titled “An Empirical Study to support Policy Making on International Student Mobility: A National Education Policy 2020 Perspective,” approved and fully funded (Rs 3 Lakhs) by ICSSR, New Delhi (Ongoing). As a Principal Investigator, successfully completed a minor research project on the “Impact of Higher Education imparted by Indian Universities on Pro-Sustainability Orientation of Students,” fully funded (Rs 1.40 lakhs) by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India, in 2018. As a Co-Investigator, contributed to the completion of a minor research project titled “Indian Higher education Institutions: Attaining Competitiveness through Internationalization,” fully funded (Rs. 1.10 lakhs) by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India, in 2017.

Top Noted Publications 📚:

  1. Ghorpade Reshma, Dasgupta Hirak (2023). “Impact of COVID-19 on the Eating Out Culture and Sensory Priorities”. Published in NMIMS Management Review, Vol.30(5), pp 26-44.
  2. Abhilash Dhankhar, Hirak Dasgupta (2023). “A Study on factors Influencing Customer brand switching behavior in Indian Telecom Market”. Published in American Institute of Physics (AIP) Conference Proceedings, 2523, 030007. (Scopus)
  3. Suhas Bagal, Hirak Dasgupta (2022). “Factors Effective for Implementation of Lean in Manufacturing Organizations of India”. Published in Cardiometry, Issue 24, pp 437-443.
  4. Shribatsa Shah, Hirak Dasgupta, Sanchari Debgupta (2022). “Analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on the Hotel industry in Nepal”. Published in Cardiometry, Issue 22, pp-244-250. (WoS)
  5. Deepak Saini, Hirak Dasgupta (2022). “A study on Impact of Coronavirus pandemic on the Education System”. Published in Cardiometry, Issue 22, pp 335-342.
  6. Mandavkar, Gagan, Dasgupta Hirak (2021). “Healthcare optimization, medication management and preparedness in Retail Pharmacy industry during the COVID-19 pandemic in India”. Published in Cardiometry, Issue 19, pp 68-77.
  7. Kumar Atul, Dasgupta Hirak (2021). “Perception study on IOT based Waste management”. Published in J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 1964 062110. (Scopus, WoS)
  8. Bhattacharya Sanjay, Dasgupta Hirak (2021). “The Essence of Emotional Labour in the Life world of Indian hospitality sector employees: A Phenomenological Approach”. Published in The Qualitative Report, Vol 26(8). (Scopus)
  9. Dasgupta Hirak, Pawar Sanjay (2020). “Impact of Higher Education imparted by Indian Universities on Pro sustainability Orientation of Students”. Published in Journal of Applied Research in higher Education, Vol.13(4), pp-1110-1132. (Scopus)
  10. Pawar, Sanjay, Dasgupta Hirak, Vispute, Swati (2019). “Analysis of Factors influencing International student destination choice: a case of Indian HE”. Published in Journal of Further &Higher Education, Vol.44(10), pp-1388-1400. (Scopus)