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:

🌿 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
🌱 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
🌼 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
🍑 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
🌳 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
❄️ 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
🌸 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
🧫 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
🌿 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
🍇 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

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Dr. Habtamu Endale : Leading Researcher in Veterinary Pharmacology

Lecturer and Researcher at Heat exchangers, Wolaita Sodo University ,Ethiopia

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.

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Professional Profiles:

RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION:

The research endeavors of our team have yielded fruitful outcomes, with a total of 10 research projects successfully completed and ongoing. Our scholarly impact is reflected in a citation index of 6 in renowned databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, along with 7 publications in journals indexed in SCI and SCIE. While our focus extends across diverse areas such as veterinary parasitology, animal biotechnology, virology, pathology, animal welfare, pharmacology, and vaccinology, we have yet to publish books with ISBN or engage in consultancy and industry-sponsored projects. The cumulative impact factor of our publications over the last 3 years underscores our commitment to high-quality research.

Although the number of patents published or under process is currently at zero, we have fostered collaborative activities through 10 joint publications and projects. Our research extends beyond borders, with scholars actively engaged in ongoing projects and one research scholar currently pursuing their studies. Regrettably, the number of countries visited for research activities remains at zero. However, our contribution to the academic community is evident in the publication of three journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed.

Habtamu Endale citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

Cited by: All: 7, Since 2018: 7
Citations: 7 (All), 7 (Since 2018)
h-index: 1 (All), 1 (Since 2018)
i10-index: 0 (All), 0 (Since 2018)

PUBLICATIONS:

1.Study on prevalence of hard ticks and their associated risk factors in small ruminants of Boloso Sore districts of Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia

Published in Energy Conversion and Management in 2021 with 5 citations.

2.Identification and estimation of the prevalence of ectoparasites of backyard chicken in Boloso Sore District, Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia

Published in Energy Conversion and Management in 2023 with 1 citations.

3.Study on Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Newcastle Disease in Smallholder Poultry Farms in Sodo Zuria District, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Published in Energy Conversion and Management in 2022 with 1 citations.

4.Potential Causes of Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance and Preventive Measures in One Health Perspective-A Review

Published in Energy Conversion and Management in 2023 with 0 citations.

5.Coprological and postmortem assessment and economic significance of bovine fasciolosis in cattle slaughtered at Tarcha Municipal Abattoir, Southern Ethiopia

Published in Energy Conversion and Management in 2023 with 0 citations.