Assoc Prof Dr. Debissa Lemessa | Plant Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Posted on by ScienceFather

Assoc Prof Dr. Debissa Lemessa | Plant Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Plant Ecology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

👨‍🎓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:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Debissa Lemessa has a diverse educational background, including a PhD in Plant Ecology from Stockholm University, Sweden (2014), a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Farm Forestry from Hawassa University, Wondo Genet College of Forestry, Ethiopia (2006), and a Certificate in Apiculture from the Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Holota Bee Research Center, Ethiopia (1994). He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Forestry from Alemaya University of Agriculture (AUA), Ethiopia (1990). Furthermore, he achieved distinction in the Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESLCE) at Shambu Senior High School (12th grade), Ethiopia.

Experience:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Debissa Lemessa has a wealth of professional experience, including roles such as a Natural Resources Conservation and Forestry Expert at the Oromia Region Natural Resources and Agricultural Development Bureaus in Ethiopia from 1995 to 2001. In this capacity, he was involved in forest development, forest surveying, demarcation and inventory, agroforestry, soil and water conservation, and wildlife protection. He then worked as a Soil and Water Conservationist at the Lutheran World Federation, an NGO, from 2001 to 2002. From 2002 to 2008, he served as a Bee Botany Researcher and Head of the Department of Bee Botany at the Holota Bee Research Centre, Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, focusing on research related to pollination, bee plants assessment, and evaluation. Subsequently, from 2008 to 2010, he held the position of Senior Researcher on Plant Ecology at the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Additionally, from October 11, 2017, to January 16, 2021, he served as the Director of the Forest and Rangeland Plants Biodiversity Directorate at EBI, where he was involved in executing the three pillars of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), namely conservation, ensuring sustainable utilization, and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.

Debissa Lemessa ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 924, Since 2018: 808
  • Citations: 924 (All), 808 (Since 2018)
  • h-index:  10 (All), 9 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 11 (All), 9 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Lemessa ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Debissa Lemessa has extensive experience in teaching various courses related to ecology, biodiversity, and research methods at different academic institutions. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Plant Biodiversity Management (M.Sc. course), Ecological Methods and Statistical Modelling (PhD course), Vegetation Ecology (M.Sc. course), Research Method and Biological Data Analysis (M.Sc. and PhD courses), Block Seminar on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Agroecosystems for PhD and Postgraduate students at the College of Agriculture, Hawasa University. He has also taught Research Methods, Biostatistics, and the R-statistical program for Masters and PhD courses at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, and Habitat Characterization and Plant Biodiversity Assessment Masters courses at Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resources, Hawasa University. Additionally, he has taught Conservation Biology as part of his Postdoctoral study at Leuphana University Luneburg, Germany.

Research and Teaching Interest:

Dr. Debissa Lemessa has a broad range of expertise in ecological and environmental topics, as evidenced by the diverse courses he has taught. These courses include Agroforestry, Agroecology, Vegetation Ecology, Plant Biodiversity Management, Spatial and Temporal Landscape Ecology, Community Ecology focusing on trophic cascade and trophic interactions across spatial and temporal scales, Numerical Ecology (Biostatistics using R program), Ecosystem Services and Dis-services in agro-ecosystems (specifically pollination, natural pest control, and pests), Pollination Ecology, Biosphere Reserve Management and Biodiversity Conservation, Social and Ecological Systems (Sustainability Science), Apiculture, Research Methods, and Biological Statistics for Ecologists.

Publications:

Crop pests and predators exhibit inconsistent responses to surrounding landscape composition

  • Published in Energy in 2018 with 548 citations.

Composition of crops and land-use types in relation to crop raiding pattern at different distances from forests

  • Published in Energy in 2013 with 61 citations.

The effect of local and landscape level land-use composition on predatory arthropods in a tropical agricultural landscape

  • Published in Energy in 2015 with 43 citations.

Arthropod but not bird predation in Ethiopian homegardens is higher in tree-poor than in tree-rich landscapes

  • Published in Energy in 2015 with 32 citations.

A heterogeneous landscape does not guarantee high crop pollination

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 27 citations.

The roles of apiculture in vegetation characterization and household livelihoods in Walmara District, central Ethiopia

  • Published in Energy in 2006 with 25 citations.

Similar bird communities in homegardens at different distances from Afromontane forests

  • Published in Energy in 2017 with 17 citations.

A comparative analysis of indigenous and exotic tree species management practices in agricultural landscapes of Southwest Ethiopia

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 15 citations.

 

 

Prof Dr. Cuevas Reyes | Ecology of Biotic Interactions | Best Research Award

Posted on by ScienceFather

Prof Dr. Cuevas Reyes | Ecology of Biotic Interactions | Best Research Award

Professor-Investigator at Ecology of Biotic Interactions, Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo, Mexico

👨‍🎓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:

  • Degree: Bachelor of Biology (1989-1994)
  • Faculty/Department: Faculty of Sciences, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City
  • Thesis Title: “Local patterns of species richness of two guilds of insects in the Chajul Biology Station in the Lacandon Jungle, Chiapas, Mexico.”
  • Degree Conferred: June 12, 1998
  • Institution: Institute of Ecology, National Autonomous University of Mexico
  • Country: Mexico

 

Cuevas Reyes ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 3096, Since 2018: 1335
  • Citations: 3096 (All), 1335 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 26 (All), 18 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 62 (All), 41 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Reyes ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Training:

Student Name: Enrique Pascual Alvarado (January 28, 2005) Program: Bachelor of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Michoacan University of San Nicolas de Hidalgo. Thesis Title: “Interference between guilds of herbivorous insects: influence of gall-forming insects on leaf phenolic chemistry and folivorous insect incidence.” Student Name: Griselda PĂ©rez LĂłpez (November 27, 2007) Program: Bachelor of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Michoacan University of San Nicolas de Hidalgo. Thesis Title: “Structure of guilds of herbivorous insects in Quercus castanea: importance of habitat fragmentation and disturbance.” Student Name: Janet Herrera (February 2008) Program: Bachelor of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Michoacan University of San Nicolas de Hidalgo.

Publications:

Research Priorities for Neotropical Dry Forests1

  • Published in Energy in 2005 with 541 citations.

Diversity of gall-inducing insects in a Mexican tropical dry forest: the importance of plant species richness, life-forms, host plant age and plant density

  • Published in Energy in 2004 with 204 citations.

El maĂ­z y su cultivo.

  • Published in Energy in 1990 with 183 citations.

Land cover and conservation in the area of influence of the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

  • Published in Energy in 2009 with 125 citations.

Species richness of gall-forming insects in a tropical rain forest: correlations with plant diversity and soil fertility

  • Published in Energy in 2003 with 95 citations.

BioestadĂ­stica aplicada

  • Published in Energy in 1982 with 88 citations.

Effective antimicrobial materials based on low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles

  • Published in Energy in 2019 with 78 citations.

Comparing galling insect richness among Neotropical savannas: effects of plant richness, vegetation structure and super-host presence

  • Published in Energy in 2013 with 76 citations.

 

Prof. Renfei Chen | Theoretical Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Posted on by ScienceFather

Prof. Renfei Chen : Leading Researcher in Sensing

Assistant Professor at Theoretical Ecology, Shanxi Normal University, China

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:

Prof. Renfei Chen holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in theoretical ecology from Lanzhou University, which he obtained between 2013 and 2019. Additionally, he completed a joint Ph.D. program in theoretical ecology at the University of California, Davis, from 2017 to 2019.

Employment:

Prof. Renfei Chen has held academic positions at Shanxi Normal University. Starting from July 2019 to December 2022, Prof. Chen served as a Lecturer/Assistant Professor. Subsequently, from December 2022 to the present, Prof. Chen has been serving as an Associate Professor at the same institution.

Renfei Chen ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 275, Since 2018: 274
  • Citations: 275 (All), 274 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 7 (All), 7 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 6 (All), 6 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Chen ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Research:

Prof. Renfei Chen is interested in several topics in theoretical ecology and population biology. With analytical and simulation methods, as well as empirical tests, they focus on the dynamics of both plant and animal populations, especially fish in the marine ecosystem. Their research also involves studying resource allocation patterns, including the allocation strategy between utilizing and protecting natural resources, mainly fish, and the allocation strategy among different plant organ parts, mainly plant leaf, stem, and root. Prof. Chen investigates how these allocation patterns are influenced by both biotic and abiotic factors, as well as how they vary in transient time scales and in spatially heterogeneous environments.

Editorial, Review Work and Awards:

Prof. Renfei Chen is actively involved in editorial and review work in the field of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Since 2022, he has been serving on the Editorial Board of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Additionally, since 2023, he has been a member of the Young Editorial Board for the Journal of Plant Ecology. Prof. Chen has also contributed to the scholarly community through his review work for various journals, including Communications Biology, Ecological Modelling, Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Journal of Plant Ecology, ICES Journal of Marine Science, Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, and Polish Journal of Ecology. In recognition of his contributions, Prof. Chen was honored with the Top Ten Scientific and Technological Advances in Ecological and Environmental Fields in China in April 2022, where he ranked 7th out of 9.

Publications:

A general approach analyzing transient dynamics in plant biomass allocation patterns

  • Published in Energy in 2023 with 0 citations.

Potential role of kin selection in the transition from vegetative to reproductive allocation in plants

  • Published in Energy in 2023 with 2 citations.

Diameter explains transient allocation of non-photosynthetic organs in trees

  • Published in Energy in 2023 with 1 citations.

Advantages and disadvantages of rotating spatial closures for managing fisheries

  • Published in Energy in 2023 with 3 citations.

Transient perturbations reveal distinct strategies for reserve benefits in life history-dependent ecosystems

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 6 citations.

Aridity-driven shift in biodiversity–soil multifunctionality relationships

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 158 citations.

Effects of biotic and abiotic factors on forest biomass fractions

  • Published in Energy in 2020 with 29 citations.