FARIYA ABUBAKARI | Agriculture | Young Scientist Award

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Dr.  Fariya Abubakari  l Agriculture
| Young Scientist Award

Murdoch University | Australia

Dr. Fariya Abubakari, the research focuses on soil fertility, nutrient dynamics, and sustainable agricultural productivity, particularly examining potassium behavior in sandy soils of Southwest Western Australia. Through glasshouse, laboratory, and field experiments, the studies investigate potassium supplying capacity, release kinetics, and leaching behavior under varying soil conditions and management practices. The work evaluates the impact of soil pH, plant presence, and soil texture on potassium losses and employs predictive modeling using Hydrus 1D to simulate potassium leaching patterns. This research provides valuable insights into nutrient availability, soil-plant interactions, and the development of management strategies to enhance nutrient retention and crop yield sustainability in sandy agricultural systems. Additional investigations explore the effects of soil chemical and physical properties on copper distribution and sorption, nitrogen fixation in legume-based systems, and the impact of fertilizer subsidies on productivity in African agricultural zones. The findings contribute to understanding nutrient cycling, soil amendment techniques, and efficient fertilizer use in both tropical and temperate environments. By integrating experimental data with modeling approaches, the research supports evidence-based recommendations for mitigating nutrient leaching, improving soil health, and promoting sustainable resource management in diverse agroecosystems.

Featured Publications

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Determinants of household food security and climate change impacts on agriculture in Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 3(7), 178–183.

Abubakari, F., Tetteh, F. M., Abubakari, F., Tuffour, H. O., & Aduwu, A. (2016). Strategies for improving nodulation and nitrogen fixation of leguminous crops to enhance production in smallholder farming systems. Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology, 4(4), 185–190.

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Effects of climate changing on food crop production system in Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 3(4), 76–79.

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2014). Analysis of production and marketing constraints of tomato among rural farmers in Talensi Nabdam District of Upper East Region of Ghana. IJASRT in Environmental and Earth Sciences, 4(1).

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Effects of fertilizer subsidy on the yield of crops among rural farmers in Sudan Savannah and Guinea Savannah zones of Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 3(4), 80–85.

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2014). Effects of awareness of fertilizer subsidy on the yield of crops among rural farmers in Ghana. [Unpublished manuscript].

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Farmers’ perception on soil erosion problems and conservation methods among rural farmers in Talensi-Nabdam Districts of Upper East Region of Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research. (Forthcoming).

Muhammad Muneeb | Agricultural | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Muhammad Muneeb | Agricultural | Young Researcher Award

Muhammad Muneeb is a highly dedicated animal nutritionist and veterinary scientist from Pakistan, holding an M.Phil. in Animal Nutrition (Gold Medalist) and DVM with distinction; his research focuses on feed optimization, poultry gut health, antimicrobial alternatives, and climate-smart livestock nutrition, with over 15+ high-impact Q1 publications and multiple international collaborations in journals such as Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor & Francis.

Profile

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🎓 Education 

Muneeb earned his M.Phil. in Animal Nutrition (CGPA: 3.98/4.00) from UVAS Lahore, and his DVM from Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan (CGPA: 3.85/4.00), standing among the top 5 in his class; he also holds A+ distinctions in HSSC and SSC with coursework covering poultry nutrition, feed technology, livestock management, molecular biology, and public health.

💼 Experience 

He has worked as Assistant Production Manager and interned at leading feed mills and farms across Pakistan including Faisal Feeds, Zubair Feeds, Jadeed Feeds, and Shaheen Dairy Farm; he’s also gained diagnostic lab expertise, hands-on experience in broiler and dairy nutrition, and has independently led nutritional trials in poultry and ruminants.

🏆 Awards and Honors 

Muneeb has earned a Prime Minister’s Laptop Award, merit scholarships throughout DVM, a gold medal in M.Phil., and multiple academic excellence certificates; his book chapter in a CABI-indexed volume and recognition in top-tier journals mark him as an emerging leader in veterinary and nutritional sciences.

🔬 Research Focus 

His research targets antibiotic alternatives like probiotics, peptides, and bacteriophages in poultry nutrition, strategies to mitigate enteric methane emissions in ruminants, gut health optimization, and precision feeding techniques using NIRS and statistical models, contributing to sustainable and resilient livestock production.

 Conclusion

Muhammad Muneeb is an exceptional early-career researcher whose dynamic contributions to animal nutrition, poultry health, and sustainable livestock systems make him a highly deserving candidate for the Young Researcher Award. His scientific curiosity, methodological rigor, and commitment to practical innovation reflect his potential to become a future leader in animal science and veterinary research. With continued focus on independent research initiatives and academic leadership, he is poised to make a lasting impact both regionally and globally.

📝Publications 

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Title: Effects of replacing antibiotics with probiotics and antimicrobial peptides on performance, gut health, carcass traits, meat quality, and welfare in broilers infected with Eimeria and Clostridium perfringens
Year: 2025 (May)
Journal: Tropical Animal Health and Production
DOI: 10.1007/s11250-025-04441-4
Authors: Muhammad Muneeb, Ehsaan Ullah Khan, Mubashar Ali, Muhammad Suleman, Muhammad Shabir Shaheen, Muhammad Shahbaz Zafar, Sohail Ahmad

2.
Title: Influence of dietary supplementation with yeast culture and microencapsulated butyric acid on growth performance, carcass traits, gut health, and immune status in broilers
Year: 2025 (April)
Journal: Veterinary Sciences
DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12040359
Authors: Azhar Nazir, Ehsaan Ullah Khan, Muhammad Muneeb, Shafqat Nawaz Qaisrani, Saima Naveed, Sohail Ahmad, Rao Muhammad Kashif Yameen, Ali R. Al Sulaiman, Rashed Alhotan, A. Abudabos

3.
Title: Unveiling the hidden link of biosecurity in preventing vaccine failure in livestock: An updated review
Year: 2025 (March 29)
Journal: Bio Communications
DOI: 10.71320/bcs.0003
Authors: Arooba Fatima, Maaria Raheel Spaul, Hira Khan, Muhammad Muneeb, Mian Muhammad Awais, Zahid Kamran, Zeeshan Ahmad Bhutta

4.
Title: A narrative review on the beneficial effects of Lactobacillus probiotics against necrotic enteritis in poultry
Year: 2025 (March 19)
Journal: Bio Communications
DOI: 10.71320/bcs.0004
Author: Muhammad Muneeb

5.
Title: Comparative effects of antibiotic and antimicrobial peptide on growth performance, gut morphology, intestinal lesion score, ileal microbial counts, and immune status in broilers challenged with necrotic enteritis
Year: 2025 (January 10)
Journal: Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins
DOI: 10.1007/s12602-025-10448-y
Authors: Muhammad Muneeb, Ehsaan Ullah Khan, Mubashar Ali, Muhammad Naveed Ul Haque, Muhammad Umar Zafar Khan, Sohail Ahmad

6.
Title: An updated review on alternative strategies to antibiotics against necrotic enteritis in commercial broiler chickens
Year: 2024
Journal: World’s Poultry Science Journal
DOI: 10.1080/00439339.2024.2330934
Authors: Muneeb M., Khan E.U., Ahmad S., Naveed S., Ali M., Qazi M.A., Ahmad T., Abdollahi M.R.

Soumela Savvidou | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Soumela Savvidou |Agricultural| Best Researcher Award

Researcher At.Research Institute of Animal Science- Hellenic Agricultural Organisation -ELGO DEMETER,Greece

Dr. Soumela Savvidou is an accomplished researcher with a well-documented track record in sustainable animal nutrition and feed innovation. Her contributions through patents, high-quality publications, and academic chapters reflect a career dedicated to addressing global challenges in food production and animal welfare. With her interdisciplinary expertise and commitment to sustainability, Dr. Savvidou is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award.

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Education:

Under Graduate Degrees .B.Sc. in Animal Production: Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (2003), Grade: 7.3. Thesis focused on teaching aids for software use in Microsoft Excel and Access.B.Sc. in Rural Development: Democritus University of Thrace, Specialization in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business Administration (2022), Grade: 7.71. Thesis on Local Development and Cooperatives.Master’s degree ( M.sc) Animal Nutrition: University of Plymouth, U.K. (2005). Thesis investigated the impact of mineral content in calf milk replacer on E. coli transfer in calves.ph.D.Animal Nutrition and Biosecurity: University of Plymouth, U.K. (2009). Thesis involved selecting a Lactobacillus strain with probiotic properties for poultry production.

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