Nafiseh Zamindar | food science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Nafiseh Zamindar | food science | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch Islamic Azad University, Iran

Nafiseh Zamindar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food Science and Technology, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch. With a Ph.D. in Food Science from Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), her research focuses on thermal processing techniques, including ohmic heating and numerical modeling of food heating. She has contributed significantly to studies on canned food sterilization and the antibacterial properties of essential oils. Alongside her academic work, Dr. Zamindar is passionate about innovative food preservation methods and sustainable packaging solutions, positioning her as a leader in food technology research.
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Assist Prof Dr. Parastoo Majidian | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Parastoo Majidian | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Crop and Horticultural Science Research Department at Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Iran

Parastoo Majidian is an assistant professor at the Crop and Horticultural Science Research Department of the Mazandaran Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center in Sari, Iran. She was born on June 7, 1984, and is Iranian.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Parastoo Majidian completed her Ph.D. in Plant Breeding-Genetic Engineering and Molecular Genetics from the Department of Plant Breeding at Sari University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran, from 2012 to 2016. Her Ph.D. program comprised 2 years of a taught program, followed by a comprehensive examination and 2 years of research work. She achieved a GPA of 17.56 out of 20, ranking third among five students. Her thesis, titled “Evaluation of artificial regulation system in Bacillus subtilis in order to transcriptional control,” earned a score of 19.70 out of 20 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. H. Najafi Zarini and Prof. Dr. K.I. Yoshida. Earlier, she obtained her M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering-Plant Biotechnology from the same university, following a similar program structure from 2009 to 2011. She secured a GPA of 17.46 out of 20 and her thesis on “Evaluation of genetic diversity of some apricot cultivars and genotypes using SSR and AFLP markers” received a score of 19.90 out of 20. Prof. Dr. H. Najafi Zarini and Prof. Dr. M. Zeinalabedini supervised her during this period. Dr. Majidian began her academic journey with a B.Sc. in Plant Pathology from the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran, from 2003 to 2007, achieving a GPA of 16.38 out of 20.

Skills:

Dr. Parastoo Majidian is proficient in a range of molecular biology techniques, including PCR and primer designing, qRT-PCR, cDNA synthesis, and agarose gel electrophoresis. She is also experienced in statistical genomics software such as Gcluto, NTSYS, Splitstree, xlstat, genalex, power marker, Oligo7, structure, tassel, and microsatellite toolkit. Her expertise extends to genetic engineering techniques, including the isolation and purification of nucleic acids, isolation of chromosomes, nucleic acid blotting techniques, DNA sequencing, alternative methods of DNA sequencing, chemical synthesis of DNA, bacterial culture, and genetic transformation. In the field of proteomics, Dr. Majidian is skilled in high-quality protein extraction and purification, Bradford assay, SDS-PAGE, and spectrophotometric enzyme assay. She is also well-versed in various plant breeding techniques such as backcrossing or introgression breeding, inbreeding, hybrid breeding, measurement of quantitative and qualitative traits, selection with molecular markers in plant breeding, quantitative trait loci localization, genetic engineering, and applying abiotic stress at field or greenhouse conditions. Additionally, she is knowledgeable in plant physiology techniques including enzyme assays such as antioxidants enzyme activity and metabolite content measurement assay.

Teaching Experience:

At the University of Payam Noor and Sana Institute of Higher Education, Dr. Parastoo Majidian has completed courses covering a wide range of subjects in biotechnology, genetic engineering, biochemistry, statistics, genetic biometric, plant physiology, plant breeding, bioinformatics, plant tissue culture, molecular genetics, and advanced molecular genetics. She has also studied plant breeding for resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, as well as plant diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Additionally, Dr. Majidian has participated in several workshops, including “The Agronomy and Principles of Camelina Cultivation” in winter 2021, “The Principles of Soybean Cultivation and Its Breeding” in spring 2021, “The Principles of Soybean Cultivation and Nutrition 1&2” in spring 2021, “Soybean Cultivation After Wheat Harvest 1&2” in summer 2021, and “The Importance of Soybean Cultivation” in spring 2023. These workshops have provided her with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in various aspects of agriculture and crop cultivation.

Honors and Achievements:

Dr. Parastoo Majidian has achieved several honors and accomplishments throughout her career. She successfully obtained a research grant from the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology for a sabbatical leave, which allowed her to work as a researcher at the Department of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan, from 2014 to 2015. Prior to this, she worked as a researcher at the Department of System Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII), Mahdasht Road, Karaj, Iran, from 2009 to 2011. Dr. Majidian is a member of several prestigious societies, including the Iranian Genetic Society, the Iranian Biotechnology Society, and the Iranian Agronomy and Plant Breeding Society. These memberships reflect her commitment to advancing knowledge and research in the field of genetics, biotechnology, agronomy, and plant breeding.

 Publications:

  1. 🌿 Metabolic engineering of microorganisms for biofuel production
    • Authors: P Majidian, M Tabatabaei, M Zeinolabedini, MP Naghshbandi, Y Chisti
    • Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
    • Citations: 147
    • Year: 2018
  2. 🌱 Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni responses to salt stress and chitosan elicitor
    • Authors: ZA Mahyar Gerami, Parastoo Majidian, Akram Ghorbanpour
    • Journal: Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plant
    • Citations: 42
    • Year: 2020
  3. 🌼 Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), a monomorphic or polymorphic species?
    • Authors: Z Nemati, M Mardi, P Majidian, M Zeinalabedini, SM Pirseyedi, …
    • Journal: Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research
    • Citations: 25
    • Year: 2014
  4. 🍑 Molecular variability and genetic relationship and structure of Iranian Prunus rootstocks revealed by SSR and AFLP markers
    • Authors: M Zeinalabedini, J Dezhampour, P Majidian, M Khakzad, BM Zanjani, …
    • Journal: Scientia Horticulturae
    • Citations: 15
    • Year: 2014
  5. 🌳 Integration of molecular and geographical data analysis of Iranian Prunus scoparia populations in order to assess genetic diversity and conservation planning
    • Authors: PMG Mehrshad Zeinalabedini, Parastoo Majidian, Reyhaneh Ashori, Ameneh …
    • Journal: Scientia Horticulturae
    • Citations: 9
    • Year: 2019
  6. ❄️ Assessment of Iranian apricot cultivars resistant, susceptible and mutant to late spring frost
    • Authors: Z Nazemi, M Zeinolabedini, MT Hallajian, N Bouzari, P Majidian, …
    • Journal: JOURNAL OF PLANT MOLECULAR BREEDING
    • Citations: 9
    • Year: 2016
  7. 🌸 Identification of self-compatibility and self-incompatibility genotypes in almond and some Prunus species using molecular markers.
    • Authors: M Zeinolabedini, MK Nekoee, AI Iman, P Majidian
    • Journal: Seed and Plant Improvement Journal
    • Citations: 8
    • Year: 2012
  8. 🧫 Bacillus subtilis GntR regulation modified to devise artificial transient induction systems
    • Authors: P Majidian, J Kuse, K Tanaka, H Najafi, M Zeinalabedini, S Takenaka, …
    • Journal: The Journal of General and Applied Microbiology
    • Citations: 7
    • Year: 2016
  9. 🌿 Commercial Iranian olive cultivars: morphological traits, molecular diversity, and genetic structure
    • Authors: M Mardi, M Zeinalabedini, SM Mousavi-Derazmahalleh, AA Zeinanloo, …
    • Journal: The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology
    • Citations: 5
    • Year: 2016
  10. 🍇 First report of a set of genetic identities in Prunus rootstocks by SSR markers
    • Authors: M Zeinalabedini, P Majidian, J Dezhampour, M Khakzad, M Farsi
    • Journal: JOURNAL OF PLANT MOLECULAR BREEDING
    • Citations: 4
    • Year: 2016

 

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Nanii Yenibehit | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Tutor at Agricultural Economics, Animal Health and Production College, Ghana

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit has completed an MPhil in Agricultural Economics with a specialization in Time Series Econometrics at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, Ghana, from August 2019 to September 2022. Their thesis title was ‘Transmission and Volatility Dynamics of Foreign Meat Prices to Domestic Meat Markets in Ghana.’ Mr. Yenibehit also has a BSc in Agriculture Science Education with a specialization in Agricultural Economics (First Class Honours) from the University of Education, Winneba, Mampong – Ashanti, Ghana, completed from August 2014 to May 2017, and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in General Agriculture (First Class Division) from Sunyani Technical University (formerly Sunyani Polytechnic) in Sunyani, Ghana, completed from December 2007 to July 2010. Their dissertation title for the HND was ‘Assessing the economic impact of hatchery diseases on the poultry industry of the Kumasi Metropolis.’ Mr. Yenibehit also holds a Senior Secondary School Certificate from Zamse Secondary/Technical School in Bolgatanga, Ghana, completed from January 2001 to August 2003, and a Basic Education Certificate from Sekoti Junior Secondary School in Sekoti – Bolgatanga, Ghana, completed from 1997 to 2000.

Research Experience:

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit has worked as a Researcher for the Access and Authority Nexus of Farmer – Herder Conflicts (ANN) Project in Tamale, Ghana, from 2021 to 2023. In this role, he developed research concepts, reviewed literature, planned and designed data collection instruments, recruited and trained enumerators for data collection, analyzed data, wrote reports on research activities, and drafted manuscripts for publication. He also worked as a Research Assistant at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, from October 2017 to January 2019, under the supervision of Prof. Isaac Abunyuwah. In this role, he developed research concepts, reviewed literature, assisted in designing and carrying out research, collected and analyzed data, and wrote reports on research. Additionally, Mr. Yenibehit served as a Zonal Supervisor for the Population and Housing Census (PHC) 2021 at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in Accra, Ghana. In this position, he supervised the listing and enumeration of households in his operational area, assigned enumerators to enumeration areas for data collection, reinterviewed respondents to check for inconsistencies, managed all data collection materials under his care, and synchronized and transmitted daily enumeration reports to the Census Office.

Research Interest:

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit’s research interests include Agriculture, Food, Value, and Supply Chains Analysis; Agriculture, Food, and Commodity Markets and Prices; Agricultural Policy and development analysis; Agricultural Production and efficiency analysis; and Issues on climate change and Land Use Land Cover (LULC) changes.

Teaching & Work Experience:

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit has been working as a Tutor (Lecturer) at the Animal Health and Production College, Pong-Tamale, Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Ghana, in Tamale, since 2019. His teaching areas include Introduction to Economics and Business Statistics, Agricultural Value Chain Analysis, Agricultural Finance, Animal Health Economics, and Project Planning and Appraisal. In this role, he lectures with an emphasis on the application of economic principles in Agriculture, value chains, and Animal Health, administers examinations and other assessment reports, supervises and gives diploma students directions on how to conduct research, supports students’ development academically and morally, reads and corrects theses while students are writing their thesis, conducts research on relevant topics, and publishes the same in reputable journals. He also coordinates activities and proposals for contracts and grants that the college may compete for. Additionally, Mr. Yenibehit worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, from October 2017 to January 2019. In this role, he facilitated students’ discussions and tutorials on Econometrics, Research Methods, and Project Appraisal, helped lecturers collect and analyze data for the publication of articles, guided students to write their theses as well as analyze data, and helped to conduct research individually and as a team, publishing the same in reputable journals.

Award & Honors:

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit’s achievements include the honour of inclusion of his MPhil. thesis into the Dean’s List of Exceptional Postgraduate Thesis at the Graduate School, University for Development Studies, during the 2022 Graduation Ceremony. He also received a Data Collection Grant Support for the Access and Authority Nexus in Farmer-Herder Conflicts (AAN Project) at the Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IIR), University for Development Studies, funded by Danida, from 2021 to 2023, with an award value of GHS10,000.00. Additionally, at the University of Education, Winneba, College of Agriculture Education, Mampong, he received the Principal’s best-graduating student award for the Faculty of Agriculture Education during the 2017 Graduation, with an award value of GHS500.00. At Sunyani Technical University (formerly Sunyani Polytechnic), he was awarded the overall best student in the School of Applied Science and Technology during the 2010 Graduation.

 

 

Prof Dr. Dalva Paulus | Plant production

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🎉🏆 Congratulations, Prof Dr. Dalva Paulus, on Your Outstanding Achievement as the Best Researcher! 🏆🎉
Prof Dr. Dalva Paulus: Leading Researcher in Plant production

Congratulations, Prof Dr. Dalva Paulus, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Sciencefather! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Prof Dr. Dalva Paulus, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a Professor and researcher in the postgraduate program in agroecosystems from Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Brazil. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles:

Dalva Paulus – Currículo Resumido

Endereço Profissional: Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná – Campus Dois Vizinhos Estrada para Boa Esperança Km 04 – Comunidade São Cristóvão Interior 85660000 – Dois Vizinhos, PR – Brasil Telefone: (46) 35368402

Formação Acadêmica:

  • Doutorado em Agronomia (2006 – 2008):
    • Universidade de São Paulo, USP, Brasil.
    • Título: Produção, qualidade, parâmetros fisiológicos e bioquímicos de alface sob hidroponia com águas salinas.
    • Orientador: Durval Dourado Neto.
    • Bolsista do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, CNPq, Brasil.
  • Mestrado em Agronomia (2002 – 2004):
    • Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, Brasil.
    • Título: Produção, Teor e Qualidade de Óleo Essencial de Menta em Hidroponia e a Campo.
    • Orientador: Sandro Luís Peter Medeiros.
    • Bolsista da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, CAPES, Brasil.
  • Graduação em Agronomia (1996 – 2001):
    • Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, Brasil.
    • Bolsista da Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, FAPERGS, Brasil.

Atuação Profissional:

  • Professora da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná – Campus Dois Vizinhos.
  • Responsável pelo laboratório de horticultura e unidade de ensino e pesquisa de olericultura e plantas medicinais.

Vínculos Institucionais:

  1. Servidor Público (2008 – Atual) – Dedicação exclusiva.
  2. Responsável pelo Laboratório de Horticultura (2011 – Atual) – Carga horária: 20 horas.
  3. Colaborador (2008 – Atual) – Professora, Dedicação exclusiva.
  4. Professora Substituta Colégio (2004 – 2006) – Professora de Ensino de 1º e 2º grau, carga horária: 0.

Atividades Desenvolvidas:

  • Ministra disciplinas de Olericultura, Irrigação, Agricultura, Administração Rural.
  • Experiência nas áreas de ecofisiologia de cultivos protegidos, aproveitamento de águas residuárias e propagação de plantas medicinais.

Projetos de Pesquisa Atuais (2022 – Atual):

  • CULTURA DO LÚPULO: PROPAGAÇÃO VEGETATIVA, EFEITO DA SUPLEMENTAÇÃO LUMINOSA NOS ASPECTOS AGRONÔMICOS, PRODUTIVIDADE, RENDIMENTO E COMPOSIÇÃO QUÍMICA DO ÓLEO ESSENCIAL DE DIFERENTES CULTIVARES.
    • Pesquisa sobre a propagação vegetativa do lúpulo e seus aspectos agronômicos.
    • Experimentos realizados na Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná – Campus Dois Vizinhos.