Prof. Chris Du | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Chris Du | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow  at Soil Science, University of the Free State, South Africa

👨‍🎓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 Chris Du attended Jacobsdal Primary School from 1960 to 1966 and Jacobsdal Agricultural High School from 1967 to 1971. He pursued his university education at UFS, where he obtained a B.Sc. Agric. in 1975, specializing in Soil Science and Geology. Subsequently, he completed his B.Sc. Agric. Honours in Soil Science in 1976, followed by an M.Sc. Agric. in 1978, focusing on the causes and combating of compaction in sandy irrigation soils. He earned his Ph.D. in 1984 with a dissertation on the ammonia volatilization of certain nitrogen fertilizers after application to soil. Additionally, Prof Chris Du undertook non-formal post-school training, including a programming course in Fortran IV at UFS in 1980, a university education course in 1981, a leadership orientation course in 1983, and a plant nutrient management for sustainable agriculture course at IFDC in 1996.

Academic Experience:

Prof Chris Du has extensive teaching experience, having presented almost all undergraduate and honors modules in soil science. Additionally, he offers modules for master’s students in sustainable agriculture and environmental management. In the capacity of a supervisor, he has supervised 15 scripts, 48 dissertations, and 29 theses. Furthermore, he has served as an external examiner for 39 dissertations and 30 theses.

Research Experience:

Prof Chris Du is involved in and has led numerous research projects, as reflected in the attached list of publications. His specialization lies in soil fertility and plant nutrition, with a particular emphasis on soil nitrogen. His research focuses on various aspects of the nitrogen cycle in the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, aiming to ensure optimal nitrogen utilization, limit degradation of nitrogen fertility, and prevent nitrogen pollution. Over time, his research has expanded to encompass other aspects of soil and water quality, including the impact of land use on the conversion of organic matter in soil. Currently, he is investigating the influence of irrigation on the salt content of soils. Prof Chris Du holds a C-status as a researcher at the National Research Foundation. In summary, his research explores soil and water quality, with a specific focus on soil fertility, plant nutrition, nitrogen cycle dynamics, and the impact of irrigation on soil salinity.

Awards:

Prof Chris Du has received several prestigious awards and scholarships throughout his career, highlighting his contributions to agriculture and soil science. In 1971, he was honored with the Landbouweekblad Medal for Agricultural Theory and the Farmers Weekly Medal for Agricultural Practice. His academic excellence was further recognized with the Oppenheimer Scholarship (1972-75) for his university education. In 1984, his research efforts were acknowledged with the BP/Nampo Fellowship, which aimed to advance the maize industry. Prof Chris Du’s impactful research has also been recognized by the Soil Science Society of South Africa. He co-authored papers that received the society’s medal for best junior paper in 1990 and 1992. Additionally, his contributions to plant and soil science were acknowledged with the Sanachem Prize for Publication of Excellence in 1990. In 1992, he was awarded the Jan de Waal Memorial Award by the Fertiliser Society of South Africa for the best publication in soil fertility. His research on the dynamics of nitrogen in South African soils was recognized with the Fertilizer Society of South Africa’s silver medal in 1998. In 2007, he received the Soil Science Society of South Africa award for the best article. These awards and recognitions underscore Prof Chris Du’s significant contributions to the field of soil science and agriculture.

 

Dr. Sandra Cristino | Environmental Microbiology | Scientific Excellence Achievement Award

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Dr. Sandra Cristino | Environmental Microbiology | Scientific Excellence Achievement Award

Researcher at Environmental Microbiology, University of Bologna, Italy

👨‍🎓She 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.

🔬 She 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:

Experience:

Dr. Sandra Cristino is a Confirmed Researcher in General and Applied Hygiene (SSD/MED42) at the University of Bologna since March 1, 2006. She holds the position of University Researcher in SSD MED 42 at the University of Bologna, Italy. Her professional journey began with internships at the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory and the Immunology and Genetics Laboratory at IRCCS, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, both in Bologna, from 2000 to 2003. Dr. Cristino has also been involved in research contracts focusing on topics like artificial ligaments and mesenchymal stem cells combined with gene therapy for osteoarticular diseases. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Professor for Hygiene at the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences, teaching Biological Sciences at the University of Bologna from 2005 to 2006.

Curriculum:

Since 2017, Dr. Sandra Cristino has been an Academic Tutor at the “Borghese-Faranda” Institute in Patti (ME), a Technical-Technological Institute specializing in Chemistry and Health Biotechnologies. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing training projects as part of the High Training and Research Apprenticeship program, in accordance with Legislative Decree 167/2011 and LR 17/2005 of the Emilia Romagna Region. Her responsibilities include mentoring students pursuing a Master’s Degree in Health Biology at the University of Bologna, as well as guiding students in the First-level Master’s Degree program in Safety and Prevention in Work Environments at the same university.

Education and Training:

In 1994, Dr. Sandra Cristino graduated from the Classical Lyceum G. De Rogatis in Apricena (FG) with a score of 52/60. She went on to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (single cycle) at the University of Bologna in 2000, achieving a score of 104/110. Following this, she specialized in Toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Bologna, obtaining a perfect score of 70/70 in 2003. In 2006, Dr. Cristino pursued further studies with an Advanced Course in Molecular Biology in Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery “Agostino Gemelli,” Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome.

Professional Skills:

Dr. Sandra Cristino possesses a diverse skill set in biological and laboratory techniques, including bacterial culture, histology, ELISA assays, and molecular biology techniques such as RNA extraction, RT-PCR, and Real Time PCR. She is proficient in protein analysis techniques like Western Blot. Her expertise extends to cell cultures, encompassing the isolation and cultivation of various cell types like mesenchymal cells, fibroblasts, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, chondrocytes, and lymphocytes. Additionally, she has experience in tissue engineering, three-dimensional cell growth, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, cellular infection techniques, bacterial typing tests, and the development of risk assessment and disinfection protocols for air, water, and food matrices.

Publications:

Visible light-mediated cross-linking of injectable gellan gum hydrogels embedding human chondrocytes

Cooling towers influence in an urban environment: A predictive model to control and prevent Legionella risk and Legionellosis events

First water safety plan approach applied to a Dental Clinic complex: identification of new risk factors associated with Legionella and P. aeruginosa contamination, using a novel sampling, maintenance and management program

Corrigendum: Legionella bononiensis sp. nov., isolated from a hotel water distribution system in northern Italy (Int. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol, 2022, 72, 005512, 10.1099/ijsem.0.005512)

Investigating the Origin of Mycobacterium chimaera Contamination in Heater-Cooler Units: Integrated Analysis with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Whole-Genome Sequencing

Combining Traditional and Molecular Techniques Supports the Discovery of a Novel Legionella Species During Environmental Surveillance in a Healthcare Facility

Case Report: First Report of Fatal Legionella pneumophila and Klebsiella pneumoniae Coinfection in a Kidney Transplant Recipient

Use of Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy With IR Biotyper® System for Legionella pneumophila Serogroups Identification

Draft Genome Sequence of Legionella Species Isolated from Drinking Water in an Italian Industry

Dynamics of Legionella Community Interactions in Response to Temperature and Disinfection Treatment: 7 Years of Investigation

 

Dr. Shamim Gul | Soil Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shamim Gul | Soil Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Soil ecology , University of Balochistan , Pakistan

👨‍🎓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:

Dr. Shamim Gul is a dedicated researcher with a strong background in soil ecology and plant population ecology. In 2012, Dr. Gul earned a Ph.D. from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The focus of their dissertation was on the “Influence of Genetically Modified Cell Wall Mutants on Carbon Dioxide and Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Soil: A Study with Arabidopsis thaliana.” Prior to this, in 2008, Dr. Gul completed an M.Phil. in Plant Population Ecology at the University of Balochistan in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. Their thesis titled “Regeneration Ecology of Seriphidium quettense in Highland Balochistan, Pakistan” reflects their expertise and interest in the ecological dynamics of plant populations. Dr. Gul’s academic journey demonstrates a commitment to advancing knowledge in ecology and environmental science through rigorous research and academic pursuits.

Awards & Scholarships:

Dr. Shamim Gul’s contributions to academia have been recognized through various awards and honors. In 2018, they received the Research Productivity Award from the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, highlighting their impactful research contributions. Their dedication to teaching excellence was acknowledged with the Provincial Best Teacher Award from the Government of Balochistan, Pakistan, in 2014, reflecting their commitment to education and mentorship. Additionally, Dr. Gul’s pursuit of academic excellence was supported by a Fellowship from the University of Balochistan, which facilitated their Ph.D. studies from 2008 to 2012. These accolades underscore Dr. Gul’s commitment to advancing knowledge in their field and their significant contributions to both research and education.

Shamim Gul ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 2005, Since 2018: 1606
  • Citations: 2005 (All), 1606 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 12 (All), 9 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 14 (All), 9 (Since 2018)

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

Projects, Conferences:

Dr. Shamim Gul has demonstrated leadership in research and academic initiatives, serving as the principal investigator for several significant projects. In 2017, Dr. Gul led the project “Biochar and Manure Influences Tomato Fruit Yield and Concentration of Soil Nutrients Irrigated with Wastewater” under grant # UBRF-17/026, showcasing their expertise in sustainable agriculture and soil management. The following year, in 2018, Dr. Gul was the principal investigator of a project funded by the NRPU (project proposal # 9664), further highlighting their commitment to advancing scientific research. Additionally, Dr. Gul’s leadership extends beyond research, as evidenced by their role as the chief organizer of the “International Conference on Plant Science and Management of Drylands for Agriculture and Biodiversity－A Step Towards Sustainable Development,” held on June 1－2, 2022. These endeavors underscore Dr. Gul’s dedication to promoting scientific inquiry and sustainable agricultural practices.

Publication:

Physico-chemical properties and microbial responses in biochar-amended soils: mechanisms and future directions

  • Published in Energy in 2015 with 1171 citations.

Biochemical cycling of nitrogen and phosphorus in biochar-amended soils

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 435 citations.

Influence of grazing exclosure on vegetation biomass and soil quality

  • Published in Energy in 2017 with 78 citations.

Transforming plant carbon into soil carbon: Process-level controls on carbon sequestration

  • Published in Energy in 2014 with 37 citations.

Lignin controls on soil ecosystem services: implications for biotechnological advances in biofuel crops

  • Published in Energy in 2014 with 34 citations.

Plant residue chemistry impacts soil processes and microbial community structure: A study with Arabidopsis thaliana cell wall mutants

  • Published in Energy in 2012 with 26 citations.

Biochar influences growth performance and heavy metal accumulation in spinach under wastewater irrigation

  • Published in Energy in 2018 with 25 citations.

Plant Life History and Residue Chemistry Influences Emissions of CO2 and N2O From Soil – Perspectives for Genetically Modified Cell Wall Mutants

  • Published in Energy in 2019 with 21 citations.

Impact of grazing on soil, vegetation and ewe production performances in a semi-arid rangeland

  • Published in Energy in 2018 with 17 citations.

 

Prof Dr. Ary Bruand | Soil Science | Best Research Award

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Prof Dr. Ary Bruand : Leading Researcher in Soil Science

Professor at Soil Science, Université d’Orléans, France

Your 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.

🔬 Your 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:

The user’s academic background includes a Research Tutoring (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) from the University of Orleans in 1993. They earned a PhD (Doctorat 3ème cycle) in Soil Science from the University of Paris 7 in 1985. In 1980, they obtained an Engineer in Agronomy degree from the National Institute of Agronomy Paris-Grignon (INA-PG) and also completed a DEA Pédologie Paris (six-year postgraduate diploma) in Soil Science. Additionally, they obtained a High School Diploma (Baccalauréat) in 1974.

Research Awards:

The user has received several honors and awards, including the Officer of the Order of Academic Palms in 2010 and the Knight of the Order of Academic Palms in 2005. They were also awarded the “Dujarric de la Rivière” Award by the French Academy of Sciences in 2008 and the “Fondation Xavier Bernard” Award by the French Academy of Agriculture in 1993. Additionally, they received the Silver Jubilee Award and Medal from the British Society of Soil Science in 1987.

Academy and Professional Experience:

The user has a wealth of professional experience, currently serving as a Full Professor at the University of Orléans since 2000. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Scientist (Directeur de Recherche) from 1996 to 2000. From 1986 to 1995, they worked as a Soil Scientist (Chargé de Recherche) as a Civil Servant at the Soil Science Laboratory of INRA in Orléans, France. They also served as a Research Assistant (Assistant Scientifique Contractuel) at the Soil Science Laboratory of INRA in Versailles, France, from 1982 to 1985. Additionally, they worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Agricultural College in Meknès, Morocco, from 1981 to 1982, teaching subjects like Pedology, Soil Physics, and Geomorphology.

Research Managements Activities:

The user has held various leadership roles in academia and research. Since 2021, they have been the Scientific responsible of the PEPR SousSol and IRIMA at the French National Agency for Research (ANR). From 2016 to 2021, they served as the President of the University of Orléans. Prior to this, from 2013 to 2016, they were the Director of the research project “Labex Voltaire” (Excellence Laboratory). They also served as the Scientific Director of the Department “Environnement, Planète-Univers, Espace” at the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, they held the position of “Chargé de Mission” for the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research from 2009 to 2010 and chaired the “Commission spécialisée Surfaces et Interfaces Continentales (SIC)” at INSU/CNRS during the same period.