Yu Peng | Plant Ecology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Yu Peng | Plant Ecology | Research Excellence Award

Minzu University | China

Yu Peng is an Associate Professor of Ecology at the College of Life & Environmental Science, Minzu University of China, Beijing. He earned his Ph.D. in Ecology from the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2005), followed by a post-doctoral appointment at Tsinghua University. His teaching spans courses such as Landscape Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Remote Sensing and GIS, and Plant Biology. Dr. Peng leads research in landscape ecology, biodiversity conservation, and vegetation remote sensing, with a strong focus on plant-diversity estimation using UAV and hyperspectral techniques. He has presided over multiple national research projects and published about 80 research papers, including 49 in SCI-indexed journals, along with authoring three monographs. His Google Scholar profile reports an h-index of 18 and over 978 citations, and his ResearchGate profile lists 75 scientific documents, reflecting his substantial scholarly output. Dr. Peng also holds several invention patents and contributed to formulating China’s national standard for estimating plant diversity using UAV remote sensing. His achievements have earned him distinctions such as the Wiley China Open Science High Contribution Author, teaching awards, and recognition as Best Reviewer by Acta Ecologica Sinica. He additionally serves in key academic roles, including Deputy Secretary-General of the Long-term Ecology Committee of the Chinese Ecological Society and Director of the Beijing Biodiversity Research Association. His work continues to integrate advanced remote sensing technologies with practical conservation strategies, reinforcing his commitment to ecological restoration and sustainable biodiversity management.

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Featured Publications

Xin, J., Li, J., Zeng, Q., Peng, Y., Wang, Y., Teng, X., Bao, Q., Yang, L., Tang, H., Liu, Y., et al. (2024). High-precision estimation of plant alpha diversity in different ecosystems based on Sentinel-2 data. Ecological Indicators.

Cao, Y., Peng, Y., Li, J., Yuan, J., Wang, C., Bao, Q., & Li, G. (2024). Landscape connection and patch complexity explain plant community similarity in sandy grasslands better than habitat amount and landscape heterogeneity via network analysis. Community Ecology.

Xin, J., Peng, Y., Peng, N., Yang, L., Huang, J., Yuan, J., Wei, B., & Ren, Y. (2024). Both class- and landscape-level patterns influence crop yield. European Journal of Agronomy.

Peng, Y., Xin, J., Peng, N., Li, Y., Huang, J., Zhang, R., Li, C., Wu, Y., Gong, B., & Wang, R. (2024). Global patterns and drivers of spatial autocorrelation in plant communities in protected areas. Diversity and Distributions.

Jin, H., Xu, J., Peng, Y., Xin, J., Peng, N., Li, Y., Huang, J., Zhang, R., Li, C., Wu, Y., et al. (2023). Impacts of landscape patterns on plant species diversity at a global scale. Science of The Total Environment.

Shabeer Ahmad Dar | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shabeer Ahmad Dar | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-IIIM | India

Dr. Shabeer Ahmad Dar is an accomplished plant biotechnologist with a Ph.D. in Plant Tissue Culture and Mutagenesis from the University of Kashmir, India, and currently serves as a Research Associate focusing on tissue culture, mutagenesis, and genetic transformation for improving medicinal and ornamental plants. With experience as a contractual lecturer and assistant professor, he has led and contributed to multiple projects in micropropagation, in vitro mutagenesis, secondary metabolite production, and plant conservation biology. His work has resulted in several high-impact journal publications, including studies on Atropa acuminata (In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Plant), callus induction, antioxidant profiling, and ethnomedicinal surveys. He has accumulated about 58 citations and holds an h-index of 3. He earned a Young Scientist Award in Plant Sciences in 2022. His research interests lie at the interface of plant biotechnology, synthetic biology, stress physiology, mutagenesis, and conservation of endangered medicinal germplasm. He also mentors junior researchers and promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary research. In future, he aims to expand transgenic approaches, metabolic engineering, and sustainable production of bioactive compounds while continuing efforts in plant conservation and capacity building in biotechnology.

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Featured Publications

Dar, S. A., Nawchoo, I. A., Tyub, S., & Kamili, A. N. (2022). In vitro culture and biochemical and antioxidant potential of the critically endangered medicinal plant Atropa acuminata Royle ex Lindl of Kashmir Himalaya. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Plant.

Dar, S. A., Nawchoo, I. A., Tyub, S., & Kamili, A. N. (2021). Effect of plant growth regulators on in vitro induction and maintenance of callus from leaf and root explants of Atropa acuminata Royle ex Lindl. Biotechnology Reports, 31, e00688.

Dar, S. A., Gulzar, N., Lone, I. M., & Mohammad, H. B. (2020). Ethnomedicinal plants used by tribal community of district Pulwama with special reference to Tehsil Tral, Jammu and Kashmir–India. International Research Journal of Plant Sciences, 11(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.14303/irjps.2020.005

Dar, S. A., Nawchoo, I. A., Tyub, S., & Kamili, A. N. (2021). An updated overview of Atropa acuminata Royle ex Lindl: A critically endangered medicinal plant of Kashmir Himalaya. Research and Reviews: Journal of Botanical Sciences.

Dar, S. A., Nawchoo, I. A., Tyub, S., & Kamili, A. N. (2020). Plant cell cultures: Important methods for production of secondary metabolites. Journal of Research and Development.

Saliha Ahmad | Plant Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Saliha Ahmad | Plant Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Case Western Reserve University | United States

Saliha Ahmad is a PhD candidate in Biology whose research focuses on plant–microbe interactions, particularly microbial community dynamics under biotic and abiotic stresses. She has an h-index of 5, with approximately 193 citations to date (Google Scholar, ResearchGate). With an MPhil and MSc in Plant Sciences (both top-grade) and a strong undergraduate foundation in chemistry, botany, and zoology, she is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at Case Western Reserve University. Her expertise spans field sampling, molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing, gene expression, and bioinformatics, including microbial diversity analyses and statistical modeling in R (ResearchGate). Her research interests include the influence of water and nutrient stress on beneficial microbial assembly, microbial detoxification of pesticides, soil microbiome roles in plant health, and applications for sustainable agriculture and conservation. She has contributed publications on microbial detoxification of dimethoate, heavy metal biosorption by bacteria, and the role of poultry manure in crop growth and yield (ResearchGate, American Chemical Society Publications). She has also been recognized with multiple grants and awards for research excellence, travel, and merit, highlighting her growing recognition in the field (ResearchGate). Overall, Saliha Ahmad represents an emerging scholar who integrates empirical, laboratory, and computational approaches to address pressing challenges at the interface of microbiology, ecology, and agriculture, with a steadily increasing global impact reflected in her publications and citations.

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Featured Publications

“Bacillus thuringiensis PM25 ameliorates oxidative damage of salinity stress in maize via regulating growth, leaf pigments, antioxidant defense system, and stress …”

“Effects of poultry manure on the growth, physiology, yield, and yield-related traits of maize varieties”

“Microbial detoxification of dimethoate through mediated hydrolysis by Brucella sp. PS4: molecular profiling and plant growth-promoting traits”

“Dimethoate residues in Pakistan and mitigation strategies through microbial degradation: a review”
“Biosorption potential of Bacillus anthracis PM21 for the sequestration of cadmium, chromium, and nickel from contaminated water”

“Fungal communities driven by Rhododendron species correlate with pathogen protection against Phytophthora cinnamomi”

Roshan Babu Adhikari | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Roshan Babu Adhikari | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Third Pole Conservancy | Nepal

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Dr. Roshan Babu Adhikari is a dedicated zoologist with over six years of experience in clinical and veterinary parasitology. His extensive research focuses on Sustainable Agriculture, particularly in understanding host-parasite dynamics that affect livestock health and agricultural productivity. Dr. Adhikari’s work has significantly contributed to developing eco-friendly farming practices by addressing parasitic challenges in agriculture.​

🎓 Education 

Dr. Adhikari earned his Master of Science in Zoology (Parasitology) from the Central Department of Zoology (CDZ), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2019, achieving a GPA of 3.71. His academic journey has equipped him with a profound understanding of parasitology, molecular biology, and disease epidemiology, forming a solid foundation for his research in Sustainable Agriculture.

 💼  Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor of Zoology at Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), Kathmandu, Nepal (06/2022 – Present).​

  • Wildlife Biologist at Third Pole Conservancy (TPC), Bhaktapur, Nepal (03/2019 – Present).​

  • Research Assistant at Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Lalitpur, Nepal (08/2018 – 12/2020).​

In these roles, Dr. Adhikari has led numerous research projects focusing on Sustainable Agriculture, particularly in the areas of host-parasite dynamics, zoonosis, and disease epidemiology, contributing significantly to the field.

🏅 Awards and Recognition 

Dr. Adhikari was awarded the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund grant in 2023, recognizing his exceptional work in wildlife conservation and its intersection with Sustainable Agriculture. His research has garnered 231 citations, with an h-index of 10 and an i10-index of 10, reflecting the significant impact of his contributions to the scientific community.

🌍Research skills On Agriculture

Dr. Adhikari possesses extensive experience in conducting field surveys, including sample collection and preservation protocols. He is proficient in laboratory processing of biological samples for parasitic analysis using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods. His expertise extends to data analysis and presentation, utilizing tools such as MS Office Suite, SPSS, and basic R programming, along with GIS mapping and camera trapping techniques. These skills are instrumental in advancing research in Sustainable Agriculture.

📖Publications

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) in Central Nepal

  • Authors: Roshan Babu Adhikari; Madhuri Adhikari Dhakal; Purna Bahadur Ale; Ganga Ram Regmi; Tirth Raj Ghimire

  • Journal: Veterinary Medicine and Science

  • Year: 2025

Investigation of the Occurrence of Zoonotic Intestinal Parasites along the Karmanasa River Bank in Lalitpur, Nepal

  • Authors: Roshan Babu Adhikari; Diksha Ghimire; Tirth Raj Ghimire

  • Journal: Veterinary Medicine and Science

  • Year: 2025

Gastrointestinal parasites among Musahar Community in Balan-Bihul, Saptari, Nepal

  • Authors: Bhagwati Prasad Yadav; Janak Raj Subedi; Roshan Babu Adhikari

  • Journal: Nepalese Journal of Zoology

  • Year: 2024

Ethnozoological study of Tamang people in Konjyosom Rural Municipality, Lalitpur, Nepal

  • Authors: Alisha Kunwar; Dipa Rai; Roman Pandey; Roshan Babu Adhikari; Tirth Raj Ghimire

  • Journal: Nepalese Journal of Zoology

  • Year: 2024

Prevalence of intestinal parasites in street dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) with highlights on zoonosis in Lalitpur, Nepal

  • Authors: Roshan Babu Adhikari; Madhuri Adhikari Dhakal; Tirth Raj Ghimire

  • Journal: Veterinary Medicine and Science

  • Year: 2023