Claire Grootboom | Plant Conservation Biology | Young Scientist Award

Ms. Claire Grootboom | Plant Conservation Biology | Young Scientist Award

University of the Western Cape/Agricultural Research Council | South Africa

Claire Grootboom is a PhD candidate at the University of the Western Cape and serves as a Research Technician at the Agricultural Research Council. She holds a strong academic background in biological sciences, supporting her expertise in conservation biology and ecological research. She has gained experience in teaching, tutoring, and supervising students, contributing to academic development at undergraduate and honours levels. Her research focuses on soil biodiversity, particularly the ecological role of soil mites and their response to grazing systems in South Africa. She has published peer-reviewed research and continues to advance knowledge in ecosystem sustainability and environmental conservation.

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Sein Lai Lai Aung | Plant Pathology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sein Lai Lai Aung | Plant Pathology | Research Excellence Award

Yangtze University | China

Dr. Sein Lai Lai Aung is an academic and researcher affiliated with Yangtze University, China. She has a strong educational background in her field, supporting her expertise in scientific research and higher education. With experience in teaching and research, she has contributed to academic development through mentoring students and participating in institutional activities. Her research interests focus on advancing knowledge in interdisciplinary scientific domains, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and applied research. She has received recognition for her academic contributions and commitment to excellence. Dr. Aung continues to contribute to global research initiatives, fostering collaboration and impactful scientific advancements.

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Muhammad Bilal zia | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Muhammad Bilal zia | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

University of Southern Queensland | Australia

Muhammad Bilal Zia is a researcher and educator in Information Technology, currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Taiyuan University of Technology, China, and a Bachelor’s degree from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. He has teaching experience across Australian and international institutions, delivering courses in data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics. His research focuses on deep learning, computer vision, and medical image analysis, particularly in disease detection. He has published in reputed Q1 journals and received a Chinese Provincial Scholarship, contributing significantly to AI-driven healthcare solutions.

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Fnu Shumayla | Plant Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Fnu Shumayla | Plant Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

University of Maryland | United States

Dr. Fnu Shumayla is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Maryland, USA, specializing in plant biotechnology and molecular biology. She earned her PhD from Panjab University, India, focusing on receptor-like kinases in wheat. She has extensive research experience across leading institutions, including Texas Tech University, working on plant stress tolerance, gene functional characterization, and crop improvement. Her research interests include plant genomics, abiotic stress biology, nitrogen use efficiency, and molecular mechanisms of stress adaptation. She has contributed to multiple funded research projects and peer-reviewed publications. Her work supports sustainable agriculture and advanced genetic strategies for improving crop resilience and productivity.

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Licarion Kunwedomo Miine | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Licarion Kunwedomo Miine | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

University of Cape Coast | Ghana

Mr. Licarion K. Miine is a development studies scholar and policy researcher with strong interdisciplinary training in development policy, planning, and socio-economic analysis. He holds a PhD (awaiting award) in Development Studies, an MSc in Development Policy and Planning, and a BA in Integrated Development Studies, complemented by professional training in education. His experience spans academia, secondary and tertiary education, environmental health and safety practice, and community development. His research interests include development inequalities, labour and employment conditions, digital agriculture, occupational health and safety, poverty alleviation, and environmental governance. Through teaching, research, policy engagement, and peer-review service, he contributes to evidence-based development practice and sustainable socio-economic transformation.

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Zemenu Awoke | Soil Fertility Management | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zemenu Awoke | Soil Fertility Management | Best Researcher Award

Injibara University | Ethiopia

Dr. Zemenu Awoke Andualem is an Ethiopian environmental scientist, academic, and researcher specializing in natural resource and environmental management. He holds a PhD in Natural Resource and Environmental Management and multiple MSc degrees in sustainable natural resource management, GIS and remote sensing, and environment and climate change. He has extensive experience as a university lecturer, researcher, and academic administrator, with a strong background in teaching, watershed management, land use and land cover analysis, and environmental modeling. His research focuses on ecosystem services, soil erosion, watershed interventions, resettlement impacts, and climate–environment interactions. Through research, teaching, and applied environmental studies, he contributes to sustainable resource management and evidence-based environmental planning.

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Galal Anis | Plant Genetics | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Galal Anis | Plant Genetics | Outstanding Scientist Award

Agriculture Research Center | Egypt

Prof. Galal Anis is a senior researcher at the Agriculture Research Center, Egypt, with extensive experience in agricultural sciences and applied research. He holds advanced degrees in agriculture-related disciplines from recognized institutions and has built a strong career in research, innovation, and academic collaboration. His work focuses on improving crop productivity, sustainable agriculture, soil and plant health, and modern farming practices. Prof. Anis has contributed to numerous research projects, peer-reviewed publications, and national agricultural programs. His scientific contributions have earned him professional recognition and awards. He remains committed to advancing agricultural sustainability and supporting evidence-based agricultural development.

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Onyemaechi John Nnamani | Climate Change | Excellence in Research award

Mr. Onyemaechi John Nnamani | Climate Change | Excellence in Research award

Federal University of Technology Akure | Nigeria

Onyemaechi John Nnamani is an academic and geospatial researcher in the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. He holds B.Tech and M.Tech degrees in Surveying and Geoinformatics from FUTA. Currently an Assistant Lecturer, he teaches surveying-related courses and supervises undergraduate research. His research interests span geoinformatics, remote sensing, GIS applications, land use and land cover change, urban sustainability, and climate adaptation technologies. He has published widely in reputable journals and actively participates in professional development and conferences. His contributions have earned him awards, including Lecturer of the Year, reflecting his commitment to impactful research, teaching, and sustainable development.

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Ruben Budău | Fungal Ecology | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Ruben Budău | Fungal Ecology | Research Excellence Award

University of Oradea | Romania

Assoc. Prof. Ruben Budau is an academic at the University of Oradea with expertise in forestry, horticulture, and agroforestry systems. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Forestry and Horticulture and has extensive experience in teaching, project leadership, and interdisciplinary research collaboration. His research interests include silviculture, woody biomass, agroforestry, sustainable horticulture, and mycology, with a particular focus on the genus Leccinum. He is the author of a seminal Q1 Journal of Fungi study and a reference volume on Robinia pseudoacacia cultivation in Romania. Through applied research and academic leadership, he contributes to sustainable land-use and biomass-based environmental solutions.

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Svetlana Velizarova | Pulmonary Diseases | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Svetlana Velizarova | Pulmonary Diseases | Research Excellence Award

Medical Univerity Sofia | Bulgaria

Dr. Svetlana Atanasova Velizarova is a pediatric pulmonologist and academic with decades of experience in pediatric tuberculosis, pneumology, and phthisiology. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Sofia and later specialized in pneumology, phthisiology, and pediatrics. She has held academic and clinical positions at leading children’s hospitals in Sofia and served as an assistant professor. Her research focuses on childhood tuberculosis, latent TB infection, diagnostic methods, BCG vaccination, and chronic lung diseases. She has authored over 80 scientific publications, received national and EU-funded grants, and is an active member of major European and international respiratory and tuberculosis research networks.

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