Sajjad Rahimi-Moghaddam | Crop modeling | Young Scientist Award

Posted on 06/05/2024 by ScienceFather

Assist Prof Dr. Sajjad Rahimi-Moghaddam | Crop modeling |Young Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr. Lorestan University, Iran

👩‍🔬Dedicated Assistant Professor at Lorestan University, specializing in Production Engineering and Plant Genetics. Holds a Ph.D. in Agroecology, focusing on climate change effects on maize yield. Recognized for academic excellence, ranking first in master’s exams and fifth in the Ph.D. exam. Published in renowned journals, contributing to the understanding of agro-climatic impacts on crop yields. Skilled in research and modeling, with a track record of closing yield gaps in crops. Committed to advancing agricultural science and bridging the gap between agronomic and genetic factors for sustainable crop production. 🌟

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🌾Current Position

Assistant Professor, Department of Production Engineering and Plant Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.

🎓Educational Background

PhD: Agroecology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran Thesis: Modeling the effects of climate change on maize (Zea mays L.) yield in Khuzestan province: Adaptation strategies Supervisors: Dr. Jafar Kambouzia and Dr. Reza Deihimfard. MSc: Agroecology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran Thesis: Determination of genetic coefficients of some maize cultivars in Iran to be applied in crop simulation models Supervisors: Dr. Reza Deihimfard and Dr. Saeid Soufizadeh Advisors: Dr. Jafar Kambouzia and Dr. Farhad Nazariyan Firuzabadi BA: Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Lorestan University, Iran

🏆Academic Honors:

First Rank in the master exam trends of agroecology in 2011 among 6035 participants. First Rank in the master exam trends of agronomy in 2011 among 6035 participants. Twelfth Rank in the final round of the sixteenth Olympiad in agricultural engineering (Iran) and won a scholarship in 2011. Fifth Rank in the PhD exam trends of agroecology in 2013 among 800 participants.

Publications Top Notes 📝

Adaptation strategies to lessen negative impact of climate change on grain maize under hot climatic conditions: A model-based assessment
- Authors: S Rahimi-Moghaddam, J Kambouzia, R Deihimfard
- Journal: Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
- Year: 2018
- Volume: 253
- Pages: 1-14
- Citations: 68

Risk assessment of frost damage to sugar beet simulated under cold and semi-arid environments
- Authors: R Deihimfard, S Rahimi-Moghaddam, K Chenu
- Journal: International Journal of Biometeorology
- Year: 2019
- Pages: 511-521
- Citations: 28

Future climate change could reduce irrigated and rainfed wheat water footprint in arid environments
- Authors: R Deihimfard, S Rahimi-Moghaddam, B Collins, K Azizi
- Journal: Science of the Total Environment
- Year: 2022
- Volume: 807
- Pages: 150991
- Citations: 27

Towards withholding irrigation regimes and drought-resistant genotypes as strategies to increase canola production in drought-prone environments: A modeling approach
- Authors: S Rahimi-Moghaddam, H Eyni-Nargeseh, SAK Ahmadi, K Azizi
- Journal: Agricultural Water Management
- Year: 2021
- Volume: 243
- Pages: 106487
- Citations: 25

Analysis of growth functions that can increase irrigated wheat yield under climate change
- Authors: H Eyni‐Nargeseh, R Deihimfard, S Rahimi‐Moghaddam, …
- Journal: Meteorological Applications
- Year: 2020
- Volume: 27
- Issue: 1
- Pages: e1804
- Citations: 20

Prem Sagar Mathangi | Plant Breeding | Young Scientist Award

Posted on 18/04/2024 by ScienceFather

Mr. Prem Sagar Mathangi | Plant Breeding | Young Scientist Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Izmir Yüksek Teknoloji EnstitüsüThis link is disabled., Izmir, Turkey

👩‍🔬 As an M.Sc. student in agricultural sciences, I bring a dedication to advancing sustainable agriculture through impactful research in plant breeding and plant physiology. With a background in agronomy and plant developmental biology, I thrive in collaborative environments, driven by visionary thinking, consistency, and self-motivation. My commitment to excellence and responsibility shapes my contributions as an Early Career Researcher in the Wheat Initiative’s Expert Working Group (EWG).🌟

🌱 Expertise

My expertise spans across Plant Developmental Biology, Plant Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, and Data Analysis. I have hands-on experience in Digital Phenotyping, particularly in cereals like wheat. Additionally, I possess skills in laboratory work, seed sciences, and wheat cultivation.

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📚 Education

Master of Science Agricultural Sciences: University of Hohenheim Stuttgart, Germany, Oct 2022 – Present
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture: Suresh Gyan Vihar University Jaipur, Rajasthan, Aug 2017 – Oct 2021

💼 Work Experience

I have held various research positions, including:

Junior Scientist at CIMMYT Mexico, focusing on Wheat Improvement ConsortiumResearch Assistant in departments of Fertilization and Soil Matter Dynamics, Biotechnology and Food Science, Nutritional Physiology of Crops, and Plant Quality Products in Stuttgart, GermanyScientific Assistant analyzing the effects of nitrogen fertilization on wheat qualityResearch Intern working on a solar PV power system for shea-butter productionInternships at NACL Industries Limited and Bellamkonda Allied Farmers Produce Company in India

🤝 Volunteer Experience

I actively engage in volunteer work with organizations like Plantgenomia and Green Community, organizing events and programs in agricultural research and community outreach.

📝 Projects

My project experiences include studies on maize cultivation under salt conditions, phosphorus fertilization in maize starch digestion, and the impact of chemicals on rice germination.

🎓 Trainings

I’ve participated in training programs focusing on Smart Farming, Precision Agriculture, and the application of AI, Robotics, IoT, and Cloud Computing in agriculture.

🏆 Awards & Honors

I’ve been recognized as an Early Career Researcher by the Wheat Initiative and have received scholarships like DAAD PROMOS and MSc Career Exploration Scholarship.

🛠️ Skills

My skill set includes abilities in leadership, teamwork, data analysis, laboratory work, crop cultivation, and effective communication. I excel in presentations and possess proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Publications Top Notes 📝

Title: Principles of focused ultrasound
- Journal: Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies
- Year: 2018
- Volume: 27
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 41-50
- Authors: S Mihcin, A Melzer
- Citations: 29

Title: Investigation of wearable motion capture system towards biomechanical modelling
- Conference: 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications
- Year: 2019
- Authors: S Mihcin, H Kose, S Cizmeciogullari, S Ciklacandir, M Kocak, A Tosun, …
- Citations: 17

Title: A focused ultrasound treatment system for moving targets (part I): generic system design and in-silico first-stage evaluation
- Journal: Journal of therapeutic ultrasound
- Year: 2017
- Volume: 5
- Pages: 1-14
- Authors: M Schwenke, J Strehlow, D Demedts, S Haase, D Barrios Romero, …
- Citations: 16

Title: Wearable motion capture system evaluation for biomechanical studies for hip joints
- Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
- Year: 2021
- Volume: 143
- Issue: 4
- Pages: 044504
- Authors: S Mihcin, S Ciklacandir, M Kocak, A Tosun
- Citations: 12

Title: Finite element study of PEEK materials applied in post-retained restorations
- Journal: Polymers
- Year: 2022
- Volume: 14
- Issue: 16
- Pages: 3422
- Authors: H Yu, Z Feng, L Wang, S Mihcin, J Kang, S Bai, Y Zhao
- Citations: 9

Title: Evidence-based cross validation for acoustic power transmission for a novel treatment system
- Journal: Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies
- Year: 2017
- Volume: 26
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 151-161
- Authors: S Mihcin, J Strehlow, D Demedts, M Schwenke, Y Levy, A Melzer
- Citations: 9

Title: Feasibility study of pre-clinical Thiel embalmed human cadaver for MR-guided focused ultrasound of the spine
- Journal: Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies
- Year: 2016
- Volume: 25
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 154-161
- Authors: I Karakitsios, S Mihcin, T Saliev, A Melzer
- Citations: 9

Title: Optimization of hip implant designs based on its mechanical behaviour
- Book: Biomechanics in Medicine, Sport and Biology
- Year: 2022
- Pages: 37-43
- Authors: H Göktaş, E Subaşi, M Uzkut, M Kara, H Biçici, H Shirazi, KN Chethan, …
- Citations: 8

Title: Database covering the prayer movements which were not available previously
- Journal: Scientific data
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 10
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 276
- Authors: S Mihcin, AM Sahin, M Yilmaz, AT Alpkaya, M Tuna, S Akdeniz, …
- Citations: 6

Title: Simultaneous validation of wearable motion capture system for lower body applications: Over single plane range of motion (ROM) and gait activities
- Journal: Biomedical Engineering/Biomedizinische Technik
- Year: 2022
- Volume: 67
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 185-199
- Authors: S Mihcin
- Citations: 6

SUBHADIP PAL | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 13/04/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. SUBHADIP PAL | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. THE NEOTIA UNIVERSITY, India

👩‍🔬 Subhadip Pal is a dedicated academician and researcher with expertise in agricultural economics and sustainable development. Holding a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, his research focuses on topics such as women empowerment, resource utilization efficiency, and decision-making in agriculture. With a strong publication record in reputable journals and active participation in conferences and workshops, Pal demonstrates a commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. As an Assistant Professor at esteemed institutions like The Neotia University and Centurion University of Technology and Management, he contributes to shaping the future generation of agricultural professionals. Pal’s accolades, including prestigious awards and memberships in academic associations, underscore his dedication to excellence in research and teaching.🌟

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Seeking opportunities with an organization that fosters professional growth and enhances my knowledge.

🎓Academic Qualification

Madhyamik (Secondary)Board/University: West-Bengal Board of Secondary Education Year of Passing: 2004 Marks Obtained (%): 86.25%OGPA: Not Applicable. Class/Division: 1stMajor Subjects: Bengali, English, Geography, History, Physical Science, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics (Additional)Higher Secondary (10+2)Board/University: West-Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education Year of Passing: 2006Marks Obtained (%): 69.20%OGPA: Not Applicable. Class/Division: 1st Major Subjects: Bengali, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. Institution: Palli Siksha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati. Year of Passing: 2010 Marks Obtained (%): 67.40% OGPA: 6.74Class/Division: 2ndSpecialization: Agricultural Economics & Extension. M.Sc. (Ag.)Department: Department of Agricultural Economics, Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology Year of Passing: 2013Marks Obtained (%): 87.90%OGPA: 8.79Class/Division: 1stMajor Subject: Agricultural Economics Thesis Work: “Women empowerment and Decision making in Agriculture through SHG” Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics University: Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya Year of Passing: 2023Percentage: 77.2%OGPA: 7.72Class/Division: 1stMajor Subject: Agricultural Economics Thesis Work: “Economic study on irrigation and sustainable groundwater resource management in West Bengal.”

💼Working Experience

Assistant Professor (Adhoc.) in School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, The Neotia University, since December 2020.Assistant Professor at Centurion University of Technology and Management, since March 2019.

🏅 Awards:

Young Scientist Award from VDGOOD Professional Association, 2019.Best Outstanding Young Scientist National Award 2021 from Kamarajar Institute of Education and Research, Theni, Tamil Nadu, India.Young Scientist Award at the INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “Innovative approaches in Agriculture, Horticulture & allied Sciences” jointly organized by SGT UNIVERSITY, GURUGRAM (ICAR Accredited), ISAHRD, CHANDIGARH & Just Agriculture-the Magazine at SGT University, Gurugram, held on 29-31 March 2023.

Publications Top Notes 📝

Title: Participation and role of rural women in decision making related to farm activities: A study in Burdwan district of West Bengal
- Authors: S Pal, S Haldar
- Journal: Economic Affairs
- Volume: 61
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 55-63
- Year: 2016
- Citations: 34

Title: Participation of rural women in agriculture and livestock in Burdwan district, West Bengal, India: A regional analysis
- Author: S Pal
- Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Research
- Volume: 2
- Issue: 4
- Year: 2013
- Citations: 14

Title: Comparative study on decision-making power of self-help group and non-self-help group women in relation to farm activities
- Author: S Pal
- Journal: International Journal of Agricultural Extension
- Volume: 2
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 21-28
- Year: 2014
- Citations: 13

Title: Determining the Role of Rural Women in Decision Making Related to Farm Activities in Burdwan, West Bengal, India
- Author: S Pal
- Journal: Current Aspects in Business, Economics and Finance
- Year: 2022

Title: Understanding agricultural information networks in West Bengal, India
- Authors: S Haldar, S Misra, S Pal, D Basu, R Goswami
- Journal: Indian Research Journal of Extension Education
- Volume: 16
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 25-34
- Year: 2016
- Citations: 12

Title: Statistical modeling and forecasting of food grain in effects on public distribution system: an application of ARIMA model
- Authors: S Ray, B Bhattacharyya, S Pal
- Journal: Indian Journal of Economics and Development
- Volume: 12
- Issue: 4
- Pages: 739-744
- Year: 2016
- Citations: 12

Title: Social and Economic Empowerment of Rural Women through Self Help Groups (SHGS): A Case Study in West Bengal, India
- Author: PAL Subhadip
- Journal: International Journal of Agriculture Sciences
- Volume: 8
- Issue: 32
- Pages: 1673-1676
- Year: 2016
- Citations: 7

Title: Role of Self Help Groups (SHGs) among the Rural Farm Women in Relation to Labour Days and Income of the Seasonal Crops
- Author: S Pal
- Journal: Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development
- Volume: 6
- Issue: 5
- Year: 2015
- Citations: 7

Title: Economics of tea leaf production by the small and marginal farmers in Assam
- Authors: M Hazarika, S Pal, AK Nandi, SM Rahaman
- Journal: Indian Journal of Economics and Development
- Volume: 13
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 563-568
- Year: 2017
- Citations: 5

Title: Groundwater irrigation and cropping pattern in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Alluvial Plain of Burdwan District, West Bengal
- Authors: S Pal, AK Nandi
- Journal: American Journal of Economics
- Volume: 6
- Issue: 2
- Pages: 138-145
- Year: 2016
- Citations: 5

Zhou Li | Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 28/03/202402/04/2024 by ScienceFather

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.

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🎓 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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