Nyasha Chiuraise | Crop protection | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nyasha Chiuraise | Crop protection | Best Researcher Award

Doctoreta at Seed Co Ltd Zimbabwe

Summary:

Dr. Nyasha Chiuraise, a 39-year-old plant pathologist from Harare, Zimbabwe, has over nine years of experience in crop protection within the private sector. He currently works with SeedCo Group, a leading seed company operating across 17 African countries. Dr. Chiuraise’s expertise includes breeding for disease resistance and integrated pest, weed, and disease management. His work is instrumental in improving crop resilience and supporting sustainable agricultural practices in Africa.

Profile:

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🎓Education:

  • Ph.D. in Plant Pathology
    University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 2023
  • M.Sc. in Plant Breeding, cum laude
    University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 2015
  • B.Sc. Honours in Plant Pathology
    University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 2012
  • B.Sc. Honours in Biological Sciences
    Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe, 2007

🏥👨‍🏫Professional Experience:

Plant Pathologist SeedCo Group, Harare, Zimbabwe June 2015 – Present Responsible for diagnosing fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases of cereals and vegetables through morphological, serological, and molecular techniques. Applies KASP SNP genotyping for plant disease resistance breeding and collaborates with global breeding teams. Develops strategies for field and controlled environment research on various crops, conducts fungicide and insecticide field trials, and provides technical expertise in plant health to seed producers and farmers. Maintains relationships with academia and the agricultural industry globally. Field Plant Pathologist Plant Health Products, Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa January 2015 – June 2015 Developed, tested, and commercialized biocontrol products for field crops and pasture species. Conducted insect rearing and pathogen culturing for bioassays, tested biocontrol product compatibility with pesticides, and isolated and identified plant pathogens using various techniques.

Research Interests:

Dr. Chiuraise’s research focuses on breeding for disease resistance and integrated management of pests, weeds, and diseases in wheat and maize. He is particularly interested in the application of advanced genotyping techniques for plant disease resistance and the development of biocontrol strategies for sustainable agriculture.

Publications Top Notes 📝:

1. Occurrence and characterization of Puccinia triticina in Zimbabwe

  • Journal: Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology
  • Year: 2024 (In Press)
  • Contributors: N. Chiuraise, B. Visser, A. Maré, W. Boshoff

2. First Report of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici, Causing Stripe Rust of Wheat, in Zimbabwe

  • Journal: Plant Disease
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 104
  • Issue: 1
  • Contributors: W.H.P. Boshoff, B. Visser, C.M. Lewis, N. Chiuraise, Z.A. Pretorius
  • Citations: 11

3. Comparative evaluation of commercial rhizobial inoculants of soybean

  • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 157–160
  • Contributors: B.J. Sivparsad, N. Chiuraise, M.D. Laing
  • Citations: 3

4. Progress in stacking aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination resistance genes in maize hybrids

  • Journal: Euphytica
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 207
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 49–67
  • Contributors: N. Chiuraise, J. Derera, K.S. Yobo, A. Nunkumar, N.F.P. Qwabe
  • Citations: 7

5. Seed treatment with Trichoderma harzianum strain kd formulation reduced aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts

  • Journal: Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 122
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 74–80
  • Contributors: N. Chiuraise, K.S. Yobo, M.D. Laing
  • Citations: 11

 

Assist Prof Dr. Jared Spackman | Nutrient Management | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Jared Spackman | Nutrient Management | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Assist Prof Dr. Jared Spackman is an Assistant Professor and Endowed Barley Agronomist at the University of Idaho, specializing in soil science and agronomy. Holding a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Minnesota, and a B.S. from Brigham Young University–Idaho, Assist Prof Dr. Jared Spackman has extensive experience in teaching, research, and extension. Key research includes nitrogen response in wheat and barley, with published works in prominent journals like Crops and Soils. Recognized with prestigious fellowships, Dr. [Your Name] is committed to advancing agricultural practices through innovative research and education.

Profile

Scholar

🎓 Education Beyond High School:

Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN, 2020, Soil ScienceM.S., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN, 2018, Soil ScienceB.S., Brigham Young University–Idaho, Rexburg, ID, 2014, Agronomy

🧑‍🏫 Experience:

Assistant Professor, Endowed Barley Agronomist, University of Idaho, Department of Plant Sciences, 2020 – presentGraduate Research Assistant, Nutrient Management Research Group, University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, 2014 – 2020Teaching Assistant, SOIL 3416: Plant Nutrients in the Environment, University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water and Climate, 2019

Publications Top Notes 📝

Soil texture and precipitation influence optimal time of nitrogen fertilization for corn

Authors: JA Spackman, FG Fernandez, JA Coulter, DE Kaiser, G Paiao

Journal: Agronomy Journal

Details: 111(4), 2018-2030

Citations: 35

Year: 2019

Ground-based optical canopy sensing technologies for corn-nitrogen management in the Upper Midwest

Authors: GD Paiao, FG Fernández, JA Spackman, DE Kaiser, S Weisberg

Journal: Agronomy Journal

Details: 112(4), 2998-3011

Citations: 17

Year: 2020

📝 Other Publications:

Nitrogen fertilizer rate, source, and application timing effects on soil nitrogen and corn yield

Authors: JA Spackman

Journal: University of Minnesota

Citations: 8

Year: 2018

Capture efficiency of four chamber designs for measuring ammonia emissions

Authors: JR Alexander, JA Spackman, ML Wilson, FG Fernández, RT Venterea

Journal: Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment

Details: 4(3), e20199

Citations: 4

Year: 2021

Microplot design and plant and soil sample preparation for 15nitrogen analysis

Authors: JA Spackman, FG Fernandez

Journal: JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)

Details: e61191

Citations: 4

Year: 2020

Fate of Pre-Plant and Split-Applied 15Nitrogen Enriched Urea in Corn

Authors: JA Spackman

Journal: University of Minnesota

Citations: 3

Year: 2020

Integrating canopy sensing and soil nitrogen for improved corn nitrogen management

Authors: GD Paiao, FG Fernández, JA Spackman, DE Kaiser, S Weisberg

Journal: Agronomy Journal

Details: 113(2), 1996-2005

Citations: 2

Year: 2021

🔬 Recent Contributions:

Models and sufficiency interpretation for estimating critical soil test values for the Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool

Authors: NA Slaton, A Pearce, L Gatiboni, D Osmond, C Bolster, F Miquez, J Clark, …

Journal: Soil Science Society of America Journal

Year: 2024

Corn 15N uptake and partitioning in response to fertilizer application rate and timing

Authors: JA Spackman, FG Fernández, GD Paiao, RT Venterea, JA Coulter

Journal: Agronomy Journal

Year: 2024

Malt Barley Yield and Soil Test Response to Phosphorus, Potassium, and Micronutrient Fertilizers

Authors: JA Spackman, J Bevan

Event: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Year: 2023

Optimizing Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates for Annual Cereal Forage Production

Authors: J Pandey, JA Spackman, J Sagers, R Findlay

Event: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Year: 2023

Optimizing Nutrient Management in Irrigated Culinary Mustard for Spice Production

Authors: J Pandey, JA Spackman

Event: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Year: 2023

The Journey to Defining the Critical Soil Test Value for Frst.

Authors: NA Slaton, L Gatiboni, A Pearce, DL Osmond, CH Bolster, J Clark, …

Event: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Year: 2023

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate As a Lime Amendment in Southern Idaho Soils

Authors: JA Spackman, J Bevan

Event: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Year: 2023

Malt Barley Response to Sulfur Fertilizer Products and Rates

Authors: JA Spackman, J Bevan, G Loomis

Event: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Year: 2023

Urea ammonium nitrate as the carrier for preplant burndown herbicides

Authors: KL Mookodi, JA Spackman, AT Adjesiwor

Journal: Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment

Details: 6(3), e20404

Year: 2023

Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate and Timing Implications for Hard Red, Hard White, and Soft White Spring Wheat Production in Southern Idaho.

Authors: JA Spackman, J Bevan, OS Walsh, A Adjesiwor, O Adeyemi, J Sagers, …

Event: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Year: 2022

Soil Testing Calibrations to Maximize Nutrient Uptake and Yield Potential Oral

Authors: AD Moore, MV Nathan, JA Spackman, NA Slaton

Event: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Year: 2022

Use of Remote Sensing Tools for Yield and Protein Estimation in Spring Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

Authors: R Lamichhane, OS Walsh, JA Spackman, E Nambi, EO Ansah, …

Event: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Year: 2022

Comparison of Sulfur Fertilizer Products and Their Effects on Malt Barley Production

Authors: O Adeyemi, JA Spackman, J Bevan

Event: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

Year: 2022

Shikha Chandel | Applied mathematics

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Dr Shikha Chandel: Leading Researcher in Applied mathematics

 Dr at Career Point University, Hamirpur, HP, India.

🎉🏆 Congratulations,  Shikha Chandel, on receiving the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Young scientist Awards! 🌟 Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have made a significant impact in the field of Agricultural Education. 🌌 Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is truly commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done! 🌟

👨‍🏫 Shikha Chandel, an Dr at the  Career Point University, Hamirpur, HP, India, stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the Mathematics. Holding a PhD Thesis on Contribution of the   DOCTORAL DEGREE – A u g 2019- 2023 Applied Mathematics Career Point University, Hamirpur ,India, their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚

Born on March 12, 1998, in Hamirpur, HP, I am a 25-year-old female professional dedicated to the field of Applied Mathematics. Currently holding a Doctoral Degree from Career Point University, Hamirpur, my journey in academia reflects my commitment to excellence and continuous learning. 🌐📚

🌐 Professional Profiles:

Qualifications:

Education: 🎓 Doctoral Degree (Aug 2019 – 2023): Applied Mathematics, Career Point University, Hamirpur 🎓 Masteral Degree (2017 – 2019): MS in Mathematics, Govt. Degree College, Hamirpur (HP) 🎓 Bachelor Degree (2014 – 2017): B.Sc. in Mathematics (Hons.), Govt. Degree College, Bhoranj (Tarkwari) (HP) Skills:

Skills:

  • 💬 Communication
  • 😊 Positive Attitude
  • 🤔 Decision Making
  • 💪 Confidence
  • 💻 Knowledge of Computer (MS Office, MS PowerPoint, MATLAB, Latex)

Certifications/Awards:

  • 🏆 District Level Model Exhibition under “Inspire”
  • 🏅 Merit Certificate (64th position in Matriculation)
  • 🤝 The Bharat Scouts and Guides
  • 🌱 Green Schools Programme (Centre for Science and Environment)

Professional Experience:

  • 👩‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Career Point University, Hamirpur (Sep 2023 – Present)
  • 👩‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Arni University, Kangra (Feb 2023 – Aug 2023)
  • 👩‍🏫 Guest Faculty, Career Point University, Hamirpur (Aug 2021 – Jan 2022)

Teaching Initiatives:

  • 📚 Private Tutor (Grades 6-10)
  • 🎥 Started Online Study Platform for Students on YouTube: My Passion Teaching

Conferences Attended:

  • 🌌 International Conference on Mathematics in Space and Applied Sciences, Hamirpur
  • 🔍 4th International Conference on Frontiers in Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology
  • 🖥️ International Conference on Contemporary Research on Mathematics and Computer Science, Bareilly, UP
  • 💧 International Conference on Recent Development in Fluid Mechanics, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

Top Noted Publications:

  • 📘 Unsteady flow of Williamson fluid under the impact of prescribed surface temperature (PST) and prescribed heat flux (PHF) heating conditions over a stretching surface in a porous enclosure. (Wiley publisher – ZAMM-Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics)

 

 

  • 🌊 Dynamics and Williamson hybrid nanofluid over an extending surface with non-linear convection and shape factors. (American Scientific Publishers Journal of Nanofluid)

 

  • 🔄 Simulation of micropolar fluid flow with ternary nanoparticles over a permeable stretching surface involving nonlinear thermal radiation. (Taylor & Francis publisher – International Journal of Modelling and Simulation)

 

Hellen Njura | Agricultural Education.

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 Hellen Njura: Leading Researcher in Qualité de l’environnement

 Dr at University of EMBU, Kenya.

🎉🏆 Congratulations,  HELLEN NJURA, on receiving the esteemed Best Faculty Award from Young scientist Awards! 🌟 Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have made a significant impact in the field of Agricultural Education. 🌌 Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is truly commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done! 🌟

👨‍🏫  HELLEN NJURA, an Professor at the  University of EMBU, Kenya, stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the Social Sciences. Holding a PhD Thesis on: Contribution of the Agricultural Teaching Approaches to Food Security: a Case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya, their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚

🌐 Professional Profiles:

Qualifications:

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (2015 – 2020)Specialization: Research – Agricultural Teaching ApproachesInstitution: University of EmbuGrade: Awarded Master of Education in Educational Management (Planning Option) (2006 – 2013)Institution: Egerton UniversityGrade: Conferred – 69 points

Work Experiences:

  1. University of Embu
    • Duration: Sep 2015 to date
    • Nature/Position of Work: Part-time lecturer
    • Teaching:
      • Undergraduate students:
        • Education and Development (TAP 102)
        • Curriculum Development (EAP 201)
        • General Instructional Methods (ECT 201)
        • Educational Administration (EAP 402)
        • Philosophy of Teaching (TFD 407)
      • Post Graduate Diploma in Education students:
        • Curriculum Development (EAP 501)
        • General Instructional Methods (ECT 501)
      • Master of Education students:
        • Policies in Educational Planning (EAP 707)
  2. Wango AIC Secondary School
    • Duration: Oct 2007 to date
    • Nature/Position of Work: Teaching (Agriculture/Biology)
    • Roles:
      • Head of Department (HOD) Sciences
      • Class teacher (2008-2011 and 2015-2018)
      • Matron – Young Farmers Club (YFC)
      • Matron – Green Initiative Challenge (by KENGEN) – Wango AIC Sec
      • Matron – Environmental club
      • Matron – Young Christian Students (YCS) movement.
  3. Don Bosco Girls Secondary, Embu
    • Duration: Jan 2005-Sep 2007
    • Nature/Position of Work: Teaching (Agriculture/Biology)
    • Roles:
      • Matron – Young Farmers Club (YFC)
      • Matron – Young Christian Students (YCS) 🌱

Research Areas:

  • PhD Thesis:
    • Title: Contribution of the Agricultural Teaching Approaches to Food Security: a Case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya 🌾
    • Research Focus: Examining the impact of agricultural teaching methods on enhancing food security in secondary schools within Embu County, Kenya.

Top Noted Publications:

  1. Teaching secondary school agriculture at the psychomotor domain: a conceptual framework for enhanced skills development for food security.
    • Authors: Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., & Taaliu, S.T.
    • Journal: The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
    • Year: 2020
    • DOI: 10.1080/1389224X.2020.1816479
  2. The Relationship between Agricultural Teaching Approaches and Food Security in Kenya.
    • Authors: Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., Taaliu, S.T., & Kakai, S.K.
    • Journal: Education Research International
    • Year: 2020
    • Article ID: 8847864
    • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8847864
  3. Effect of Agricultural Teaching Approaches on Skills Development for Food Security: a case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya.
    • Authors: Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., & Taaliu, S.T.
    • Journal: The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 26:3
    • Pages: 239-252
    • DOI: 10.1080/1389224X.2019.1680401
  4. Agricultural Teaching Approaches Employed in Secondary Schools for Food Security: a case of Embu County, Kenya.
    • Authors: Njura, H. J., Kubai I.K., Taaliu, S. M.
    • Journal: International Journal of Education and Research
    • Year: 2019
    • Volume: 7
    • Number: 4
    • Pages: 115-132
  5. Constraints in Teaching Secondary School Agriculture for Food Security: a case of Embu County, Kenya.
    • Authors: Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., & Taaliu, S.T.
    • Journal: IOSR- Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
    • Year: 2019
  6. Enhancing Food Security and Nutrition through Innovative Practical Agricultural Teaching Approaches: a case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya.
    • Authors: Njura, H. J., Kaberia, I. K., & Taaliu, S.T.
    • Journal: International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology
    • Year: 2019
    • Volume: 6
    • Number: 4
    • Month: May 📘