Dr. Felipe Menares | Population Studies | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Felipe Menares | Population Studies | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Fellow at Population Studies, UC Berkeley, United States

Dr. Felipe Menares is a Postdoctoral Fellow for the CenSoc Project in the Department of Demography at the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his Ph.D. in Demography from UC Berkeley in 2023, with a committee comprised of William H. Dow (advisor), Joshua R. Goldstein, and Ronald D. Lee. He also holds an M.A. in Demography from UC Berkeley (2019), an M.A. in Economics from Universidad de Chile (2012), and a B.A. in Economics from Universidad de Chile (2010).

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Felipe Menares has a diverse educational background, including a Ph.D. in Demography from UCBerkeley in 2023. He completed his M.A. in Demography at UCBerkeley in 2019, and prior to that, obtained an M.A. in Economics from the Universidad de Chile in 2012. His academic journey began with a B.A. in Economics from the Universidad de Chile in 2010.

Awards:

Dr. Felipe Menares has received several prestigious grants and awards throughout his academic career. In 2022-2023, he was honored with the Conference Travel Grants Award from the Graduate Division at UCBerkeley. In 2021, he was recognized with the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award. Additionally, in 2021, he was awarded The John L. Simpson ABD Graduate Students Research Fellowships in Global, International, and Area Studies (GIAS) by the Graduate Division at UCBerkeley. His academic excellence was further acknowledged with the Department of Demography Award from 2018 to 2021.

Teaching Assistant:

Dr. Felipe Menares has extensive experience as a Teaching Assistant, contributing significantly to the academic environment. At UCBerkeley from 2018 to 2022, he served as a Teaching Assistant for courses such as Economic Demography (Head TA), Introduction to Population Analyses (Methods), and Formal Demography Workshop: COVID-19. Earlier in his career at Universidad de Chile from 2008 to 2011, he taught courses in Labor Economics, Public Finance, Applied Econometrics in Stata, Computational Skills for Data Analysis, and Applied Econometrics at Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, showcasing his diverse teaching abilities and dedication to education.

Expereince:

Dr. Felipe Menares has a wealth of relevant experience in various research and analytical roles. As a Visiting Scholar at the Institute for Research in Market Imperfections and Public Policy at Universidad de Chile in 2023, he contributed valuable insights to the research environment. From 2021 to 2022, he served as a Graduate Student Researcher at UCBerkeley, working on R01 applications related to the long-term health effects of social insurance programs on older adults and the Caribbean American Dementia and Aging Study (CADAS) under the supervision of Professor Will H. Dow. In 2020, Dr. Menares was a Research Assistant for the Mathematical Demography Online Book Project at UCBerkeley, collaborating with Professor Joshua R. Goldstein. His experience also includes roles as a Country Specialist at the Human Mortality Database (HMD) in the Department of Demography at UCBerkeley from 2018 to 2019 and as a Research Assistant for the CenSoc Project in the Department of Demography at UCBerkeley in 2018. Prior to his time at UCBerkeley, he worked as an Analyst in the Research Department, Studies Division, at the Chilean Pensions Supervisor, Government of Chile, from 2013 to 2018, focusing on research related to labor and pensions. He also served as an Analyst in Labor Studies at the Ministry of Labor, Government of Chile, from 2012 to 2013, and as a Research Assistant in the Department of Economics at the University of Chile in 2010-2011.

Publications:

P. Granados, F. Toledo, F. Menares, X. Quintanilla. “Proyección de los Fondos de Pensiones.” Superintendencia de Pensiones Working Papers. 2018.

E. Aguila, W.H. Dow, F. Menares, S.W. Parker, J. Peniche, S. Ryu. “Do Conditional Cash Transfers Reduce Hypertension?” Economics & Human Biology. 2024.

F. Menares, P. Muñoz. “The Impact of a Disease-Specific Health Insurance Reform on Mortality.” Health, Econometrics and Data Group (HEDG) Working Papers. 2023.

W.H. Dow, F. Menares, S.W. Parker, S.R. UM. “Do Conditional Cash Transfers Reduce Hypertension?” 2023.

F. Menares. “The Impact of Disease-Specific Health Insurance Reform on Mortality and Healthcare.” UC Berkeley. 2023.

F. Menares, N. Rivera, C. Palominos, X. Quintanilla, S. de Pensiones. “Estudio Actuarial de los Fondos del Seguro de Cesantıa.” 2020.

F. Menares. “Longevity during retirement: A first approach using survival analysis.” 2019.

F. Menares Salas. “Destruction, creation and survival: evidence from the evolution of firms in an emerging market, in a post-crisis context.” Universidad de Chile.

Mr. Kennedy Kipkoech | Infectious Disease Mathematical Modelling | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Kennedy Kipkoech | Infectious Disease Mathematical Modelling | Best Researcher Award

PhD student at Infectious Disease Mathematical Modelling, University of Bristol, Kenya

Mr. Kennedy Kipkoech is a career Biostatistician and Modeler with 14 years of experience in research and policy at health research institutions and government agencies. He can work with researchers, program implementers, and policymakers in scientific inquiries, generating and disseminating new knowledge to inform policy and programming. His research interests focus on using epidemiological methods and statistical and mathematical modeling approaches to understand transmission dynamics and control of infectious diseases, particularly the evaluation of the impact of program interventions on HIV, viral hepatitis, and non-communicable diseases epidemics.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Mr. Kennedy Kipkoech has a diverse academic background, including a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Statistics from Maseno University, Kenya, awarded with First Class Honors in 2008. He also holds a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from Moi University, Kenya, obtained in 2011. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Infectious Disease Modelling at the University of Bristol/Cape Town, expected to be completed in 2024.

Experience:

From March 2010 to June 2013, Mr. Kennedy Kipkoech worked as a Data Analyst at the Kenya Medical Research Institute, Center for Global Health Research (KEMRICGHR) in Kisumu, Kenya. In this role, he was responsible for statistical data analysis and data management, scientific writing of manuscripts and abstracts, developing data tools, and liaising with software developers to develop and test program data management systems. Following this, from July 2013 to August 2014, he served as a Biostatistician at the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Research Collaboration in Eldoret, Kenya. His responsibilities included statistical data analysis, protocol and proposal development, manuscript and abstract writing and review, and updating and reporting to the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) on an ad hoc basis. Subsequently, from September 2014 to April 2016, Mr. Kipkoech worked at the Kenya Medical Research Institute, Center for Global Health Research (KEMRICGHR) in Kisumu, Kenya, as a Statistician. Here, he was involved in statistical data analysis, protocol and proposal development, manuscript and abstract writing and review, and design and implementation of comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for the program. He also provided training and mentorship to junior data staff.

Computing Skills:

Mr. Kennedy Kipkoech possesses a range of computing skills essential for his work. He is proficient in mathematical modeling software such as Estimation and Projection Package (EPP), Spectrum model (AIM, Goals and Resource Needs Model), Imperial College NCD model (C++ & Matlab), Incidence Pattern Model (R implementation), and DREAMS Cost and Impact Model. He is also skilled in various statistical packages including R, SAS, Stata, SPSS, and Geographic Information Systems (Q-GIS). Additionally, Mr. Kipkoech has experience with database management systems like MS Access and SQL Server. He is adept at using MS Office applications, has knowledge in graphic design, and is capable of hardware and software installation and maintenance.

Scholarships Awards:

Mr. Kennedy Kipkoech has received several scholarships and awards in recognition of his academic and professional achievements. These include the INSHU Conference registration scholarship award in Sydney, Australia in 2023, the ICASA Conference registration scholarship award in Durban, South Africa in 2021, and the University of Bristol, UK, and University of Cape Town, SA Cotutelle (dual) PhD award in 2019. He has also been awarded the RSTMH travel grant in 2017, the IAS Conference scholarship award in Durban, South Africa in 2016, and the HVR4P Conference scholarship award in Chicago, USA in 2016. Additionally, Mr. Kipkoech received the RSTMH travel grant in 2016 and 2015, and the 2015 HVTN Conference scholarship award in Cape Town, South Africa.

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

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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. Renfei Chen | Theoretical Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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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.