Yitayih Dessie | Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Yitayih Dessie | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Mr, Injibara Uiniversity Ethiopia

Yitayih Dessie Shiferaw is an Ethiopian researcher and educator specializing in biology, with a focus on ethnobotany, medicinal plants, and sustainable environmental practices. He is currently serving as a researcher and chief laboratory technical assistant at Injibara University, Ethiopia. Yitayih has a strong background in teaching, research, and community service, working extensively to improve food security, environmental sustainability, and indigenous plant knowledge. He has published several research papers and is dedicated to mentoring students. His passion for environmental conservation and sustainable practices has led to significant contributions to his community and academic fields. 🌿

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🎓 Education

Yitayih Dessie Shiferaw holds a Master of Science in Biology (Botanical Sciences) from Debre Markos University, achieving First Class with an Excellent Thesis Award. He also earned another Master’s degree in General Biology from Hawassa University and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Gondar, both with top honors. His academic journey includes a post-diploma in teaching and specialized research in ethnobotany, bacteriology, and the identification of medicinal plants. 📚

💼 Experience

Yitayih has extensive experience in academia and research, currently working at Injibara University as a researcher and lab technician. He has previously held roles at Bahir Dar University and Abay Minch Preparatory School, where he served as an instructor and lab coordinator. He has developed educational materials and guided students through research projects. Additionally, he is deeply involved in community service, providing training on sustainable practices and raising awareness of indigenous plant knowledge. 🔬

🏅 Awards & Honors

Yitayih Dessie Shiferaw’s academic excellence has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including an Excellent Thesis Award at Debre Markos University and a Very Good Thesis Award at Hawassa University. He has also received honors for his contributions to research, including a manual development award and recognition for mentoring students to graduation. Furthermore, he has been awarded research excellence and career advancement grants and has been acknowledged for his work in community service and sustainability. 🏅

🔬 Research Focus

Yitayih’s research focuses on ethnobotany, the antibacterial activity of medicinal plants, and the role of indigenous plants in food security and environmental sustainability. His published works include studies on wild edible plants and plant diversity in Ethiopia. He is currently working on biocontrol mechanisms using Lamiaceae plants against bacterial pests, as well as exploring the phytochemical properties of medicinal plants. Yitayih’s ongoing research aims to improve the ecological health of communities through sustainable practices and plant-based solutions. 🌱

 Conclusion

Yitayih Dessie Shiferaw is an exceptional researcher and educator who stands out for his academic excellence, impactful community work, and dedication to advancing biological research. His ongoing contributions to ethnobotany, environmental conservation, and educational outreach make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a focus on international collaboration and high-impact publications, Shiferaw can further elevate his research profile globally and continue to make significant contributions to his field.

Publication Top Notes

  • Antibacterial Potential of Selected Traditional Medicinal Plants for Wound Healing in Sekela District, Northwestern Ethiopia
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Yitayih Dessie, Nigussie Amsalu, Amare Fassil, Misganaw Liyew
    • Citation: Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, 2024-12-16
    • DOI: 10.1080/10496475.2024.2439299

 

  • Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Sekela District, Northwestern Ethiopia

 

  • Harvesting Nature’s Bounty: Exploring the Ethnobotanical Landscape of Wild Edible Plants in the Awi Agäw Community, Northwestern Ethiopia
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Amare Fassil, Ethiopia Mazengia, Bekele Gebreamanuel, Yitayih Dessie, Bulti Kumera, Belsti Atnkut, Destaw Mullualem, Alemu Tsega, Patrick Van Damme
    • Citation: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2024-05-30
    • DOI: 10.1186/s13002-024-00696-7

Zhou Li | Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Danish Fayaz |Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

👨‍🏫Profile Summary

Dr. Li Zhou is a distinguished researcher in plant physiology, renowned for his expertise in understanding grass species’ responses to abiotic stresses like drought and high temperature. With a Ph.D. from Sichuan Agricultural University and postdoctoral experiences at Beijing Forestry University and Rutgers University, he has garnered numerous accolades, including awards from Sichuan Province and prestigious scholarships. Dr. Zhou has led major research projects funded by national and provincial organizations, contributing significantly to the field. As an editorial board member and guest editor for esteemed journals, he shapes scholarly discourse. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and extensive reviewing duties, Dr. Zhou’s impact is profound.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

🎓 Education

Postdoctor Dec. 2017 – Dec. 2023 Beijing Forestry University, Turfgrass Science. Visiting Scholar Sept. 2014 – Jul. 2016 Rutgers University, Turfgrass Science. Ph.D. Sept. 2010 – Jun. 2016 Sichuan Agricultural University, Grassland Science. B.S. Sept. 2006 – Jun. 2010 Southwest University, Grassland Science

👨‍🏫 Professional Experiences

Professor Dec. 2023 – Present College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University. Associate Professor Dec. 2018 – Nov. 2023 College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University. Lecturer Jul. 2016 – Nov. 2018 College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University

🏅 Honors and Awards

The Science and Technology Progress Award (Second-class), Sichuan Province, China, 2022. Academic and Technical Leader Reserve Candidate, Sichuan Province, China, 2021. Scientific and Technologic Elite, Ya’an, Sichuan Province, China, 2021. The Science and Technology Progress Award (Second-class), Sichuan Province, China, 2019. Frontrunner 5000 Top Articles in Outstanding S&T Journals of China, 2017. Top 100 Most Influential Domestic Academic Papers in China, 2017. Reward-gainer of the excellent PhD dissertation in Sichuan Agricultural University, 2016. Wang Dong Grass-Science Scholarship, Chinese Grassland Society, 2014.

🔬 Major Research Projects

The National Natural Science Foundation of China Title: GABA is involved in stress memory that regulates drought and heat tolerance in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2022-2025. Sichuan Science and Technology Program Title: Screening for cadmium-tolerant bermudagrass genotypes and potential mechanism of cadmium tolerance Duration: 2022-2023 The National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaTitle: Reactive oxygen species induced by γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) regulate heat shock transcription factors involved in the improvement of heat tolerance in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2018-2021 China Postdoctoral Science FoundationTitle: The Ca2+ signaling system is involved in GABA-regulated drought tolerance in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2018-2020 Sichuan International Cooperation ProjectTitle: The mechanism of heat and drought tolerance induced by γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2017-2019

📝 Editorial Positions

Editorial Board Member, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2023-present. Young Scientist Editor, Grass Research, 2023-present. Guest Editor, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023-2024. Guest Editor, Plants, 2021-2022.

📚 Publications and Reviewers

Dr. Li Zhou is a leading researcher in the field of plant physiology, focusing on physiological and molecular mechanisms in grass species in response to various abiotic stresses such as drought, high temperature, salinity, etc. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles (71 in English) as the first author or corresponding author in prestigious journals like The Plant Journal, Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Crop Science, Plant Cell & Physiology, Plant and Soil, Planta, Physiologia Plantarum, among others. Dr. Zhou is actively involved in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. As a senior reviewer, he evaluates more than fifty manuscripts annually for reputable journals such as Plant Biotechnology Journal, Molecular Ecology, Environmental and Experimental Botany, Industrial Crops and Products, Annals of Botany, Physiologia Plantarum, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Crop Science, etc. In 2023, he was ranked as a world top 2% scientist in the field of Plant Biology & Botany.

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) priming improves seeds germination and seedlings stress tolerance associated with enhanced antioxidant metabolism, DREB expression, and dehydrin accumulation in white clover under water stress.
    Authors: Zhou Min, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Peng Yan, Liu Lin, Liu Wei, Zhang Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
    Volume: 12
    Page: 776939

 

  1. Title: Adaptability to high temperature and stay-green genotypes associated with variations in antioxidant, chlorophyll metabolism, and γ-aminobutyric acid accumulation in creeping bentgrass species.
    Authors: Li Zhou*, Tang Mingyan+, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Zhang Yan, Han Liebao, Peng Yan*
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
    Volume: 12
    Page: 750728

 

  1. Title: Water and oxidative homeostasis, Na+/K+ transport, and stress-defensive proteins associated with spermine-induced salt tolerance in creeping bentgrass.
    Authors: Geng Wan, Qiu Yongsen, Peng Yan, Zhang Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Environmental and Experimental Botany
    Volume: 192
    Page: 104659

 

  1. Title: Chitosan (CTS) alleviates heat-induced leaf senescence in creeping bentgrass by regulating chlorophyll metabolism, antioxidant defense, and the heat shock pathway.
    Authors: Huang Cheng, Tian Yulong, Zhang Bingbing, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Li Zhou*, Zhu Yongqun*
    Journal: Molecules
    Volume: 26
    Page: 5337

 

  1. Title: Diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate priming ameliorates seed germination via involvement in hormonal changes, osmotic adjustment, and dehydrins accumulation in white clover under drought stress.
    Authors: Muhammad Jawad Hassan+, Geng Wan+, Zeng Weihang, Muhammad Ali Raza, Imran Khan, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Peng Yan, Zhu Yongqun*, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
    Volume: 12
    Page: 709187

 

  1. Title: Alterations of endogenous hormones, antioxidant metabolism, and aquaporin gene expression in relation to γ-aminobutyric acid-regulated thermotolerance in white clover.
    Authors: Qi Hongyin+, Kang Dingfan+, Zeng Weihang+, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Peng Yan, Zhang Xinquan, Zhang Yan, Feng Guangyan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Antioxidants
    Volume: 10
    Page: 1099

 

  1. Title: Photosynthetic maintenance and heat shock protein accumulation relating to γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-regulated heat tolerance in creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera).
    Authors: Zeng Weihang, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Kang Dingfan, Peng Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: South African Journal of Botany
    Volume: 141
    Page: 405-413

 

  1. Title: Spermine alleviates heat-induced senescence through regulating water and oxidative balance, photosynthesis, and heat shock proteins in creeping bentgrass.
    Authors: Liang Linlin+, Cao Yiqin+, Wang Duo, Peng Yan, Zhang Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Biologia Plantarum
    Volume: 65
    Page: 184-192

 

  1. Title: Transcriptional regulation and stress-defensive key genes induced by γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in association with tolerance to water stress in creeping bentgrass.
    Authors: Li Zhou*, Tang Mingyan, Cheng Bizhen, Han Liebao*
    Journal: Plant Signaling & Behavior
    Volume: 16
    Page: 3