Michael Omodara | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Michael Omodara | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute | Nigeria

Dr. Michael Ayodele Omodara is an accomplished researcher in biosystems and agricultural engineering, currently serving as Assistant Director and Head of Postharvest Engineering Research at the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, with earlier degrees from the University of Ilorin. With extensive experience in research, consultancy, and leadership, he has contributed to advancing postharvest technologies and food systems. His research focuses on grain storage, cold chain systems, and sustainable agricultural engineering solutions. A recipient of multiple awards and fellowships, he continues to drive innovation in postharvest management and food security.

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Development of Novel Hexanal Nano-Fibre Matrix for Shelf-life Extension of Mango Fruits

– International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, 2025

Ashraf El-Shamy | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ashraf El-Shamy | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

Ain Shams University | Egypt

Ashraf Ahmed Reda Mohamed El-Shamy is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) at Ain Shams University, Egypt, with extensive academic and professional experience. He holds BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering from Ain Shams University, specializing in geotechnical and foundation engineering. His experience spans teaching, advanced numerical modeling, and leadership in major infrastructure and mega construction projects across Egypt. His research interests include swelling and collapsible soils, tunneling-induced settlement, soil–structure interaction, and unsaturated soil behavior. Through impactful publications, project leadership, and applied research, he contributes to resilient and innovative geotechnical engineering practice.

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3D Analysis of Ground Settlement Induced by Mechanized Tunnelling

– International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, 2015

Numerical Simulation of Swelling Soil via Swelling Rock Constitutive Model

– Fifteenth International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, 2018

Experimental Testing and Numerical Simulations for Typical Swelling Soil in Egypt

– International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 2019

Numerical Simulation of Unsaturated Collapsible Soil

– International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, 2023

Xi Xu | Plant Development | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Xi Xu | Plant Development | Best Paper Award

Anhui Jianzhu University | China

Dr. Xi Xu is an accomplished academic and researcher at Anhui Jianzhu University, China, with strong expertise in mechanical and environmental engineering. He received his doctoral training in engineering and has extensive experience in teaching, research, and graduate supervision. His research focuses on particulate matter control, electrostatic precipitation, multiphase flow, energy systems, and numerical simulation techniques. Dr. Xu has published widely in high-impact international journals and actively collaborates with multidisciplinary research teams. His scholarly contributions have earned recognition through research awards and funded projects. Through continuous innovation and academic leadership, Dr. Xu contributes significantly to sustainable engineering solutions and advanced industrial applications.

 

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Wasiu Akande Ahmed | Plant Pathology | Excellence in Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Wasiu Akande Ahmed | Plant Pathology | Excellence in Research Award

Hangzhou International Innovation Institute of Beihang University | China

Dr. Ahmed Wasiu Akande is an Assistant Professor at the Hangzhou International Innovation Institute of Beihang University, China, specializing in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and satellite communication. He holds a PhD and MSc in GNSS from Beihang University and advanced degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Nigeria. His academic experience includes international teaching, supervision, and extensive high-impact publications. His research interests span GNSS signal processing, UAV applications in precision agriculture, GNSS reflectometry, AI-based error mitigation, and climate-smart farming technologies. He is a recipient of multiple academic distinctions, and his work continues to advance satellite-enabled solutions for agriculture, environmental monitoring, and sustainable development.

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