Claire Grootboom | Plant Conservation Biology | Young Scientist Award

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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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Shumayla | Plant Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Shumayla | Plant Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

University of Maryland | United States

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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Hammad Ahmad Jan | Medicinal Plants | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Hammad Ahmad Jan | Medicinal Plants | Research Excellence Award

University of Buner | Pakistan

Dr. Hammad Ahmad Jan is a Lecturer in Botany at the University of Buner, Pakistan, with over 13 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Botany along with advanced degrees in biological sciences and education. His research focuses on ethnobotany, ethnomedicine, biodiesel synthesis from non-edible oils, phytochemistry, plant systematics, and ecology. Dr. Jan has authored numerous research papers and book chapters and serves on international journal editorial boards. Recognized for his contributions to plant sciences and indigenous knowledge documentation, he actively mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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