William Mbasa | Agronomy | Young scientist Award

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Mr. William Mbasa | Agronomy | Young scientist Award

 

Mr at University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

William Valerian Mbasa is a dedicated microbiologist/pathologist with a strong background in agricultural research, specializing in cashew crops and microbiology. He holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Dar es Salaam, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Sokoine University of Agriculture. Currently serving at Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)-Naliendele Centre, William has authored several influential research articles and played pivotal roles in projects focusing on cashew crop protection and organic-based nutrient management. His leadership experience includes coordinating research and innovation efforts, contributing significantly to the agricultural research landscape in Tanzania.

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Ā Personal Profile

I am a microbiologist/pathologist with self-motivation, goal-oriented, well-organized, hardworking, and attentive to details. I can work efficiently both in a team and individually. Moreover, I am eager to effectively contribute to research and development in solving community challenges.

šŸŽ“Academic Qualification

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Microbiology (By Thesis) University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2022 to Date, Master of Science in Microbiology (By Thesis) University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2018 – 2020, Bachelor Degree of Science in Agriculture General Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania 2012 ā€“ 2015, National Form Six Examination Certificate ā€œAdvance levelā€ Kwiro High School, Morogoro, Tanzania, 2010 – 2012, National Form Four Examination Certificate ā€œOrdinary Levelā€ Naliendele Secondary School, Mtwara, Tanzania 2006 – 2009, Primary School Examination Certificate Naliendele Primary School, Mtwara, Tanzania 1999 ā€“ 2005

šŸ’¼Professional/ Work Experience

Research Officer Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)-Naliendele Centre 1st November 2022 ā€“ Present. Agricultural Research Officer Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)-Naliendele Centre under Temporary Terms 25th January 2021 ā€“ 31st October 2022. Agricultural Research Officer. Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)-Naliendele Centre under Cashew Research Program (CRP) September 2016 – 24th January 2021

šŸŒŸLeadership Experience

Assistant of Coordinator of Research and Innovation (CRI) Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)-Naliendele Centre 1st January 2024 ā€“ Present Assistant of Coordinator of Cashew Research Program (CRP) Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)-Naliendele Centre 1st January 2024 ā€“ Present Head of Crop Protection Section Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)-Naliendele Centre under Cashew Research Program (CRP)-Cashew Crop Protection December 2022 ā€“ Present Acting Head of Cashew Agronomy Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)-Naliendele Centre under Cashew Research Program (CRP)-Agronomy section March 2017 – March 2018

šŸ”¬Research Involved

Cashew Apple Organic-Based Nutrient Management Practice: Potential for Improved Productivity of Cashew in Southeastern Tanzania Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)-Naliendele Centre, 2019 – 2022, šŸŒ± One (1) cashew apple organic-based fertilizer was recommended., šŸ“š One (1) research article was published in a reputable journal.. Investigations of Cashew Wilt Disease: An Emerging Threat Caused by Fusarium oxysporum in Tanzania Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)-Naliendele Centre 2018 ā€“ 2020 (Phase I), 2022 – To Date (Phase II)Ā Three (3)

Publications Top Notes

  • Title: Distribution, characterization and chemical management of noxious shrub weed (Dichapetalum stuhlmannii Engl) in cashew in southeastern Tanzania
    Authors: Mbasa, W.V., Kapinga, F.A., Nene, W.A., Ngiha, K.N., Bashiru, R.A.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Heliyon
    DOI: e28207

 

  • Title: Influence of cashew apple utilization on soil nutrient replenishment and performance of cashew seedlings
    Authors: Valerian Mbasa, W., Kapinga, F.A., Nene, W.A., Merengo, M.J., Lilai, S.A.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Journal of Plant Nutrition
    Volume and Issue: 47(4)
    Pages: 595ā€“614

 

  • Title: The efficacy of biofungicides on cashew wilt disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum
    Authors: Lilai, S.A., Kapinga, F.A., Nene, W.A., Mbasa, W.V., Tibuhwa, D.D.
    Year: 2022
    Journal: European Journal of Plant Pathology
    Volume and Issue: 163(2)
    Pages: 453ā€“465

 

  • Title: Ecological factors influencing severity of cashew fusarium wilt disease in Tanzania
    Authors: Lilai, S.A., Kapinga, F.A., Nene, W.A., Mbasa, W.V., Tibuhwa, D.D.
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Research in Plant Disease
    Volume and Issue: 27(2)
    Pages: 49ā€“60

 

  • Title: In vitro efficacy of botanical leaf extracts on Fusarium oxysporum causing cashew wilt disease in Tanzania
    Authors: Mbasa, W.V.
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection
    Volume and Issue: 54(19-20)
    Pages: 2397ā€“2406

 

  • Title: Characterization and chemical management of Cashew Fusarium Wilt Disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum in Tanzania
    Authors: Mbasa, W.V., Nene, W.A., Kapinga, F.A., Lilai, S.A., Tibuhwa, D.D.
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Crop Protection
    Volume: 139
    DOI: 105379

 

Thinh Duy Do| Rural Planning | Best Researcher Award

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Ms.Thinh Duy Do| Rural Planning | Best Researcher Award

Thinh Duy Do is a dedicated researcher and lecturer at Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education, specializing in architectural design and urban planning. With a Ph.D. from Hokkaido University, his research focuses on enhancing urban street spaces amidst Vietnam’s rapid urbanization. Thinh’s academic background includes an MEng.L.Arch from Southeast University and a B.Arch from the University of Danang. He has contributed significantly to the fields of landscape architecture and sustainable urban development. As a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at the University of Chicago, he furthered his expertise in sociology and global studies, enriching his interdisciplinary approach to urban planning challenges.

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šŸŽ“Ā ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2023 āŽÆ Present: Researcher & Lecturer, Architecture Division, Civil Engineering Faculty, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education.Ā 2021 āŽÆ 2022: Fulbright Visiting Scholar, Department of Sociology and Global Studies Program, University of Chicago.Ā 2010 āŽÆ 2023: Researcher & Lecturer, Urban Planning Division, Architecture Faculty, Mien Tay Construction University

šŸ†Ā FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

2021: Fulbright Scholar Program Award (USA) (Accepted)2018: Best Conference Paper Presentation, Asian Pacific Planning Society.Ā 2016-2019: MEXT’s Scholarship for PhD program (Japan) (Accepted).Ā 2016-2020: Hungaricum Stipendium Scholarship for PhD program (Hungary) (Renounced).Ā 2015-2019: SEU’s Scholarship for PhD program (China) (Accepted).Ā 2015-2020: DAAD-MOET Scholarship for PhD program (Germany) (Renounced).Ā 2015: Southeast University’s Most Distinguished Thesis Award.Ā 2012-2013: Nanjing Government Scholarship for Excellent Achievement (R.P.C) (Accepted).Ā 2013-2014: US Exchange Fellowship for Postgraduate Student (USA) (Accepted).Ā 2011-2015: Vietnamese Government Scholarship – Under Scheme 322 (Vietnam) (Accepted)

šŸ“šĀ EDUCATION

2019: Ph.D. in Architectural and Structural Design, Hokkaido University.Ā 2015: MEng.L.Arch in Landscape Architecture, Southeast University.Ā 2009: B.Arch., The University of Danang ā€“ Danang University of Technology

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Ā TEACHING

2010 – 2023: Lecturer, Mien Tay Construction University (Urban Design, Architectural Structure, Graduation Thesis Instruction, Urban Planning with Community Participation, Housing Management Strategic Planning).Ā 2020 – 2021: Visiting Lecturer, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education (Technical Drawing & Descriptive Geometry, Principles of Architectural Design, Architecture Design Studio Instruction, Urban Design/Planning Studio Instruction).Ā 2022 āŽÆ Present: Visiting Lecturer, University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (Committee member – Graduate School), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh (Design Studio I & II, Structural Detail of Architecture & Design, Architectural Analysis), Ton Duc Thang University (Technical Drawing & Descriptive Geometry, Customization & Prototyping – Graduate School)

šŸ”Ā ACADEMIC & NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2012-2013: Designer and Researcher, Professor Cheng YuNingā€™s firm, Landscape Architecture Department, Southeast University, R.P. China.Ā 2009-2010: Architect, VCC Engineering Consultants Joint-Stock Company – DaNang Branch, Danang, Vietnam.Ā 2016-2019: Researcher, Professor Suguru Moriā€™s lab, Architecture Planning and Urban Design, School of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan.Ā 2019: VEBS Design & Planning Studio, Hochiminh, Vietnam

šŸ”¬Ā RESEARCH PROJECTS

2019-2021: Resettlement Planning Theory (Japan), Main member.Ā 2013-2014: Landscape Pattern in Vietnamese Urban Region (Southeast University – China), Main member.Ā 2020-2021: Private Open Space: Relationship between Users and Coffeeshop Space (MTU- Vietnam), PI.Ā 2021-2022: Understanding Urban and Psychological Ecosystem (Fulbright – USA), PI.Ā 2021-2023: Relationship between Urban Space Environment and Staycation Perception: An Investigation of Urban Attractive Factors of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMUTE – Vietnam), Main Member.Ā 2023: The Impacts of Urbanization to Tau Hu-Ben Nghe Canalscape (HCMUTE – Vietnam), Main Member.Ā 2024: Research on Urban Residents’ Perceptions of Factors that Make Ho Chi Minh City Attractive (HCMUTE- Vietnam), PI

šŸŽ¤Ā INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Vietnamese Delegate in HEP Research Project, Salford University, Manchester City ā€“ UK (2019) Keynote Speaker at 2nd Young International Scholar in Shanghai Transportation University, Shanghai City ā€“ China (2019),Ā Keynote Speaker at Taichung National University, Taichung ā€“ Taiwan (2019),Ā Keynote Speaker at Global Studies, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA (2022),Ā Lecture Note at Cultural Diversity & Sustainable Development in Asia, Eurasia Foundation held at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (2024)

šŸŒĀ COMMUNITY SERVICE

Contribution to Editorial Decisions (Peer-Reviewer): Various international and national scientific journals and conferences

šŸ“šĀ BOOKS

Urban Landscape Architecture: Theories, Design and Planning MethodsĀ (Forthcoming),Ā Community Relocation, Disasters and Climate Change in Asia-Pacific RegionĀ (2024)

šŸ‘„Ā MEMBERSHIP

City Planning Institute of Japan,Ā Architectural Institute of Japan,Ā Vietnam Association of Architects,Ā Vietnam Urban Planning and Development Association

šŸŒĀ LANGUAGES

Vietnamese:Ā Native.Ā English:Ā ProfessionalĀ Working Proficiency.Ā Chinese:Ā Limited Working Proficiency

šŸ“ Publications Top NotesĀ 

Ā Relationship between land use and user’s behavior along the street: A case study of Da Nang City, Viet Nam

Authors:Ā Do, D.T.

Journal:Ā Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2024, 13(1), pp. 144ā€“163

Sustainable development in Mekong Delta, Vietnam: designing resilient cities based on landscape ecological principles

Authors:Ā Do, D.T., Nguyen, H.Q., Do, X.S.

Journal:Ā Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2024

Ā Urban staycation attraction factors: a case study of Ho Chi Minh city

Authors:Ā Do, D.T., Do, X.S., Nguyen, T.T.T., Vo, D.T., Dinh, T.G.H.

Journal:Ā Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2024, 23(2), pp. 829ā€“842

Ā From a Hard to Soft Approach for Flood Management in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta: Integrating Ecological Engineering for Urban Sustainability in My Tho City

Authors:Ā Long, N.V., Le, T.D.N., Nguyen, H., Do, D.T., Cheng, Y.

Journal:Ā Water (Switzerland), 2022, 14(7), 1079

Ā Developed vs. undeveloped streets in Da Nang, Vietnam: which are more usable, and for whom?

Authors:Ā Do, D.T., Mori, S.

Journal:Ā Journal of Urbanism, 2022, 15(3), pp. 340ā€“366

Ā Public park behavior relationship in Danang: an impact of physical environment on userā€™s behaviors

Authors:Ā Do, D.T., Vo, T.V.P.

Journal:Ā Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2020, 80, pp. 175ā€“184

Ā Public park behaviour in Da Nang: An investigation into how open space is used

Authors:Ā Do, D.T., Cheng, Y., Shojai, A., Chen, Y.

Journal:Ā Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2019, 8(4), pp. 454ā€“470

 

Dominic Tasila Konja | Agricultural Economics | Young Scientist Award

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Ā Dr. Dominic Tasila Konja | Agricultural Economics | Young Scientist Award

With a solid academic foundation in Agricultural Economics and extensive practical experience, I am driven by principles of hard work, patience, and continuous learning. I thrive both independently and within diverse teams, adapting seamlessly to multicultural settings. My career objective is to secure a lecturing position in a reputable tertiary institution, specializing in subjects such as Entrepreneurship, Marketing, International Trade, Agribusiness, and Economics. I possess a Master’s in Agricultural Economics from the University for Development Studies and have contributed significantly as an Agricultural Extension Agent and Teaching Assistant. My research interests include agricultural productivity, econometric modeling, and consumer preference analysis, supported by proficiency in STATA, SPSS, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Personal Motivation šŸ’ŖšŸŒ

I believe in hard work with patience, humility, and determination. I am not afraid to make mistakes but learn from them, turning failures into successes. While I excel in team environments to achieve common goals, I am also capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Adaptability in multicultural settings and perseverance until achieving goals are integral to my work ethic.

Career ObjectivešŸ“ššŸŒ±šŸ’¼

To secure employment as a lecturer in a reputable tertiary institution, imparting knowledge in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, International Trade, Agribusiness, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Resource Economics, Environmental Economics, and Research Methodology.

Educational Training

  • M.Phil. Agricultural Economics (2016 – 2019)
    University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus
  • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (2011 – 2015)
    University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus
    Second Class Upper Division
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Computer (April – October, 2007)
    JASU Ventures, Computer Training Division, Yeji

Working ExperiencešŸ“ŠšŸ“šŸŽ“

Agricultural Extension Agent Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Kumbungu District, Northern Region October 2018 – Present. Teaching Assistant National Service, University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus September 2014 – August 2015. Inventory Officer (Internship) USAID, ACDI/VOCA, ADVANCE II, West Mamprusi DistrictOctober 2015 – August 2016. Teacher Springboard International School, Yeji-Brong Ahafo Region July 2011 – September 2011

Research Experience

  • Conducted several research projects focusing on agricultural economics, resource efficiency, and community development across Northern Ghana.

Workshops and Seminars Attended

  • Attended workshops and seminars enhancing research skills, including proposal writing, questionnaire design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

Research Interests

  • Agricultural productivity and frontier analyses
  • Econometric modeling
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Profitability analysis
  • Consumer preference analysis

Information, Technology, and Communication SkillsšŸ’»šŸ“ŠšŸ–„ļø

Proficient in STATA, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), and Internet applications.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Technical and resource-use-efficiency among smallholder rice farmers in Northern Ghana
    • Journal: Cogent Food & Agriculture
    • Cited by: 46
    • Year: 2019

 

  • Profitability and profit efficiency of certified groundnut seed and conventional groundnut production in Northern Ghana: A comparative analysis
    • Journal: Cogent Economics & Finance
    • Cited by: 25
    • Year: 2019

 

  • Technology Adoption and Output Difference Among Groundnut Farmers in Northern Ghana
    • Journal: The European Journal of Development Research
    • Cited by: 6
    • Year: 2021

 

  • Market participation of smallholder groundnut farmers in Northern Ghana: Generalised double-hurdle model approach
    • Journal: Cogent Economics & Finance
    • Cited by: 4
    • Year: 2023

 

  • The locational and gendered impacts of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) on children education in Ghana
    • Journal: International Journal of Social Economics
    • Cited by: 2
    • Year: 2022

 

  • Collective market action, farm performance, and household welfare among maize farmers: the role of outgrower scheme in Northern Ghana
    • Journal: Applied Economics
    • Year: 2024

 

Itishree Pattnaik | Agriculture, Gender, migration, food security, rural development

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Itishree Pattnaik – Leading Researcher in Agriculture, Gender, migration, food security, rural development

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Assoc Prof Dr. Itishree Pattnaik an Dr at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore India and Research, Department of Immunology and Microbiology , stands as a distinguished Academician/Research Scholar in the domain of India. Holding aĀ  Ph.D on CAgriculture, Gender, migration, food security, rural development. Their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. šŸ“š

šŸŽ“Education:

She completed her Ph.D. in Economics in 2009 from the University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, with a thesis titled “Comparative Performance of Agricultural Sector in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa,” under the guidance of Prof. R. Vijay. Prior to her doctoral studies, she pursued M.Phil. in Economics from the same university in 2004, achieving a commendable 65%, with a thesis on “Trends in Investment in R&D in Indian Agriculture,” supervised by Prof. D. Narshima Reddy. Her academic journey began with a Master of Arts in Economics in 2002, where she secured first class with a 66% distinction from the University of Hyderabad. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics, also with first class honors and a 66% distinction, from Ramadevi Womenā€™s Collage, Utkal University, Odisha, in 2000. Furthermore, her educational foundation includes Higher Secondary studies in Economics, Mathematics, Logic, and Psychology, where she achieved first class with a 66% distinction in 1997, followed by a Secondary School certification with first class honors and a 69% distinction in 1995 from the Council of Higher Secondary Education and the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, respectively.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles:

Academic Award:Ā 

  • Honorable Mention, 2023 Bina Agarwal Prize for Young Scholars, International Society of Ecological Economics. Boston, USA.
  • Best Paper Award, at the 60th Labour Economics Conference, organised by Indian Society of Labour Economics, held at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development research, Mumbai, 19th December ā€“ 21st December. 2018.

Members in Committees:

  • Life Member, Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE), India, since 2018.
  • Member in Association of Academics for Social Justice (AASJ) (during 2023-24)
  • Member in Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) (during 2018-19 and 2023-24)
  • Member in Indian Association of Women Studies (IAWS) (during 2019-20).
  • Members of the ā€˜AdvisoryĀ committee – Networking and Advocacyā€™, Working Group for Women and Land Ownership (WGWLO), Ahmedabad (2018-2019).
  • Coordinator of GIDR-Working Paper Series (2019-2023)

Publications:

  • Pattnaik Itishree and Kuntala Lihiri-Dutt (2023), Feminization of Hunger inĀ ClimateĀ Change: Linking Rural Womenā€™s HealthĀ andĀ Wellbeing in India, ClimateĀ andĀ Development, TaylorĀ &Ā Francis Group. Published online December 13th 2023
  • Itishree Pattnaik (2022), Womenā€™s Labour Contribution and Decision Making Power: Evidence from Gujarat, Anvesak. December. 52(2):33-48. ISSN 0378-4568. UGC Care list I.
  • Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt and Itishree Pattnaik (2022), Women-headed Households in Agriculture: Report from West Bengal, India, Ecology, Economy and Societyā€“the INSEE Journal 5 (1): 223-229. ISSN No.Ā 2581-6101. SCOPUS
  • Amita Shah, Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt and Itishree Pattnaik (2022), Womenā€™s Role in Agriculture and Food Security: Learnings from Gujarat and West Bengal. Ecology, Economy and Societyā€“the INSEE Journal, 5 (1): 89-107. ISSN number:2581-6101. SCOPUS
  • Pattnaik Itishree and Kuntala Lihiri-Dutt (2022), Do Women Like to Farm? Evidence of Growing Burdens of Farming on Women in Rural India. TheĀ JournalĀ ofĀ PeasantĀ Studies, 49 (3): 629-651. DOI: 10.1080/03066150.2020.1867540. ISBN Number: 03066150, 17439361. SCOPUS
  • Pattnaik Itishree (2020), Agricultural Performance in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh: An Enquiry into the Patterns Processes and Impacts. Orissa Economic Journal, 52 (2) 57-83. Published on January 2021. ISSNĀ No. 0976-5409. UGC Care list I.
  • Amita Shah and Itishree Pattnaik (2021), ā€˜Pattern and Dynamics of the Rural Non-farm Economy: A Case Study of Gujaratā€™.Ā Journal of Social and Economic Development. June, 23(1), 48-70. ISBN No. 0973-886X. ABDC list
  • Pattnaik Itishree, and Kuntala Lihiri-Dutt (2020), ā€˜What Determines Women’s Agricultural Participation? A Comparative Study of Landholding Households in Rural Indiaā€™ Journal of Rural Studies 76 (2020) 25ā€“39. ISSN No. 0743-0167. SCOPUS
  • Pattnaik Itishree, Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt, Stewart Lockie and Bill Prichard (2018), ā€˜The Feminization of Agriculture or the Feminization of Agrarian Distress? Tracking the Trajectory of Women in Agriculture in Indiaā€™, Journal of Asia Pacific Economy, 23 (1), 138-155. ISBN No. 13547860, 14699648. SCOPUS
  • Pattnaik Itishree and Amita Shah (2015), ā€˜Trends and Decomposition of Agricultural Growth and Crop Output in Gujarat: Recent Evidenceā€™, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 70 (2), 182-193. ISBN No. SCOPUS
  • Pattnaik Itishree (2015), ā€˜Structural Break and Phases in Agricultural Sector: An Analysis of Bihar and Odishaā€™, Journal of Regional Development and Planning, 3(2), 35-54. ISBN No. ā€Ž Peer Reviewed.