Sallah Al Hashedi | Plant Microbiology | Excellence in Research award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sallah Al Hashedi | Plant Microbiology | Excellence in Research award

Central Laboratories, Department of Microbiology, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa | Saudi Arabia

Sallah Abdulgani Ahmed Al-Hashedi is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology specializing in Food Microbiology, with a PhD and MSc from Sana’a University. His academic and professional career spans food industries, university teaching, research laboratories, and quality management roles in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on food and dairy microbiology, bacteriocins from lactic acid bacteria, natural antimicrobials from plants, microbial food safety, essential oils, and nanoparticle applications. He has led and contributed to multiple research projects, supervised laboratory operations, and published extensively in international journals. His work advances safe, functional, and sustainable food systems through applied microbiological research.

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Classification and Nomenclature of Different Site-Specific Nucleases for Genome Editing

– Genome Editing for Crop Improvement: Theory and Methodology , 2025

Alihan Katlav | Crop Protection | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Alihan Katlav | Crop Protection | Research Excellence Award

Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University | Australia

Alihan Katlav, PhD, is an agricultural entomologist specializing in biological control, insect–microbe interactions, and integrated pest management. He earned his PhD in Agricultural Entomology from Western Sydney University and is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment. His research integrates molecular, ecological, and field-based approaches to develop sustainable, pollinator-safe pest management strategies, particularly using entomopathogenic nematodes against honey bee pests. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, serves as an Associate Editor for leading entomology journals, and has received multiple competitive national and international research awards, contributing significantly to sustainable agriculture and pollinator health.

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Li Sui | Fungal Ecology | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Li Sui | Fungal Ecology | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Plant Protection, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences | China

Dr. Li Sui is a distinguished Researcher at the Institute of Plant Protection, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, where he has contributed to plant–microbe interactions, fungal endophytes, and biological control for over 15 years. He earned his PhD in Ecology from Northeast Normal University (2019), following a Master’s degree in Biophysics and a Bachelor’s in Biotechnology from Jilin Agricultural University. His research focuses on endophytic entomopathogenic fungi, elevated CO₂–plant–microbe interactions, microbial biocontrol mechanisms, and eco-friendly pest management. Dr. Sui has led multiple national and provincial research projects, including major grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Ministry of Science and Technology. He has published impactful studies in Pest Management Science, BioControl, Frontiers in Microbiology, Virulence, and Biological Control, contributing significantly to maize, soybean, and sunflower protection strategies. His research record includes h-index: 10, citations: 296, and documents: 34. Dr. Sui has received prestigious recognitions, including the Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards (First Class, 2017; Second Class, 2021) for innovations in green pest management. He continues to advance sustainable agriculture by integrating fungal symbiosis and biocontrol technology for improved crop resilience.

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Chang, Y., Lin, X., Sui, J., Li, Q., Zhao, Y., Sui, L., & Zhang, Z. (2025). Endophytic Beauveria spp. enhance tomato growth and resistance to Botrytis cinerea via transcriptomic regulation. Journal of Fungi.

Guo, W., Lu, Y., Du, S., Li, Q., Zou, X., Zhang, Z., & Sui, L. (2024). Endophytic colonization of Beauveria bassiana enhances drought stress tolerance in tomato via “water spender” pathway. International Journal of Molecular Sciences,

Debashree Borthakur | Plant Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Debashree Borthakur | Plant Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Assam Don Bosco University | India

Dr. Debashree Borthakur is a research scholar in Microbiology at Tripura University, with a strong foundation in microbial biotechnology and environmental microbiology. She holds a Master’s degree in Microbiology from Bangalore University and ranked 5th in her university. With a CSIR-NET qualification (AIR-31), her research work focuses on microbial applications in health, environment, and biotechnology, including screening of aroma-producing microbes, microbial remediation of plastic toxicity, and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. She has authored several research articles and has two national patents filed—on an OCR pen and a deep convolutional neural network model for colon cancer detection. With an h-index of 3, 5 Scopus-indexed documents, and over 12 citations, her contributions are growing steadily in the scientific community. She has served as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals and technical program committee (TPC) member for reputed international conferences like CSNT, IEEE TALE, and CICN. Her work has been recognized with awards such as the National Biotech Youth Award and General Proficiency Award. Actively engaged in academic seminars, FDPs, and national/international conferences, she bridges interdisciplinary knowledge in life sciences and engineering. Her research integrates innovation, microbiology, and AI, aiming for impactful solutions in health, agriculture, and sustainability.

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Borthakur, D. (2024). Screening and Characterization of Aroma and Flavour Producing Bacteria and Yeast from Traditional Fermented Food and Beverages of Northeast India. Proceedings of the International Conference on Communications, Electronics and Digital Technologies (NICEDT).

Borthakur, D. (2023). Evaluation of Tea Rhizospheric Microbes in Promoting Seed Germination and Plant Growth – An Alternative Strategy Using Biofertilizer. Proceedings of the International Conference on Modern Trendz in Microbiology.

Borthakur, D. (2022). Bioprospectation of Plant-Associated Endophytes in Plastic Degradation. Proceedings of the International Conference at NIT Jalandhar.

Borthakur, D. (2022). Microbial Pathogenesis and Recent Advances in Diagnosis of Omicron. Proceedings of the International Conference by Palamuru University.

Borthakur, D. (2020). Microremediation: A Natural Technology Towards Remediation of Plastic Toxicity. Proceedings of BIOINVENTION’20 – Advances in Biosciences.

Hossein Motamedi | Plant-Rhizosphere Interactions | Innovative Plant Microbiology Award

Prof. Hossein Motamedi | Plant-Rhizosphere Interactions | Innovative Plant Microbiology Award

Shahid Chamran university of Ahvaz | Iran

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👨‍🔬 Summary

Professor Hossein Motamedi is a seasoned microbiologist at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran, with a specialization in applied and industrial microbiology. Since joining the academic staff in 2006, he has made significant contributions to sustainable agriculture and environmental bioremediation. With an h-index of 36 and over 200 publications, he has been recognized four times as a top researcher at his university.

🎓 Education

Though specific degrees are not listed, Prof. Motamedi holds qualifications in microbiology that support his role as a professor and active researcher at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz.

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

Prof. Motamedi has served as an academic staff member at Shahid Chamran University since 2006. He has led eight major research projects and has supervised/advised over 100 MSc and PhD theses. He also holds editorial roles, including with the Jundishapur Journal of Microbiology.

📚 Academic Citations

Google Scholar: h-index 36, i10-index 104
Publications: 201 research papers
Books (ISBNs): 9786001410611, 9786007304396
Patents: 2 national patents

🛠️ Technical Skills

  • Microbial biofertilizer development

  • Soil and waste bioremediation

  • Nanobiofertilizer formulation

  • Biorefinery of agricultural/industrial waste

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Over 18 years of academic service, guiding numerous postgraduate students in microbiology, sustainable agriculture, and biotechnology.

🔬 Research Interests

  • Applied and industrial microbiology

  • Microbial biofertilizers (e.g., for Narcissus tazetta, sugarcane, alfalfa)

  • Soil bioremediation and environmental microbiology

  • Nanotechnology in agriculture

  • Agricultural waste valorization

📖Publications

Fabrication of zein nanofibrous scaffold containing Scrophularia striata extract for biomedical application
  • Authors: Yasin Salahshour, Saadat Rastegarzadeh, Hossein Motamedi, Elham Hoveizi
    Journal: Journal of Biological Engineering
    Year: 2025
Design, synthesis, structural characterization, and biological evaluation of dimeric mercury(II) complexes of phosphorus ylides with terminal azide ligands
  • Authors: Sepideh Samiee, Habib Rashedi, Valiollah Nobakht, Hossein Motamedi, Robert William Gable
    Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
    Year: 2025
Integrated biorefinery process for dual production of fermentable sugars and functional humic acids from lignocellulose
  • Authors: Mi Zhou, Rui Zhai, Xiaoyu Xie, Hossein Motamedi, Mingjie Jin
    Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
    Year: 2025
Comparative study of CaFe₂O₄ with nanocomposites CaFe₂O₄@SiO₂ and the effect of silica shell thickness on their physical and magnetic properties
  • Authors: E. Mohammadzadeh Shobegar, Seyed Ebrahim Mousavi Ghahfarokhi, Hossein Motamedi
    Journal: Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices
    Year: 2025
Chitosan/alginate hydrogel adorned with nanoemulsions for potential wound healing: Fabrication, characterization, and biocompatibility evaluation
  • Authors: Peyman Salehi, Fariba Heidarizadeh, Hossein Motamedi, Pooyan Makvandi
    Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal
    Year: 2025