Atikilt Alemayehu | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Atikilt Alemayehu | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Agricultural research | Ethiopia

Atikilt Abera Alemayehu is a soil and water conservation researcher at the Amhara Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI), Gondar, Ethiopia, with extensive expertise in watershed management, soil erosion control, hydrological modeling, and sustainable land use practices. He earned his M.Sc. in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering from Hawassa University and his B.Sc. in Natural Resources Management from Bahir Dar University. His research addresses critical challenges in soil and water resource management, including sediment yield reduction, carbon sequestration, agroforestry interventions, runoff and moisture measurement, and geospatial modeling using tools such as GIS, RS, SWAT, and InVEST. Atikilt has authored more than 4 scientific documents, published in peer-reviewed journals such as Environmental Challenges, Journal of Soils and Sediments, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, and Turkish Journal of Agriculture – Food Science and Technology. His academic contributions have earned him over 37 citations, with an h-index of 3. In addition to publishing, he has presented at national and international conferences, trained stakeholders, and coordinated research projects that bridge science and practice. Committed to advancing sustainable agriculture and environmental resilience, his work continues to make significant impacts on soil and water conservation in Ethiopia and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Alemayehu, A. A., Desalegn, M., & Hunie, M. (2024). Introduction of a siphon pump for large-scale irrigation in East Belesa district, Ethiopia. International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Alemayehu, A. A., Getu, L. A., Addis, H. K., Samuel, T., Ayalew, B., Addis, A., Feyisa, T., Hunie, M., Getu, E., Adane, M., et al. (2024). Spatial assessment of soil resources on different land uses and slope gradient as a planning tool in Ferenjua watershed, Ethiopia. Environmental Challenges.

Alemayehu, A. A., Getu, L. A., Samual, T., Ayalew, B., Addis, H. K., Feyisa, T., Worku, T., Tahir, M., & Getu, E. (2023). Effects of tillage practices and planting techniques on crop yield and soil properties in northwestern lowlands of Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research.

Addis, H. K., Ayalew, B., Gebretsadik, M., Abera, A., Getu, L. A., & Addis, A. K. (2023). Cross-correlation of soil moisture and stone content and their spatial pattern across the different slope aspects and soil depth. Turkish Journal of Agriculture – Food Science and Technology.

Alemayehu, A. A., Muluneh, A., Moges, A., & Kendie, H. (2020). Estimation of sediment yield and effectiveness of level stone bunds to reduce sediment loss in the Gumara-Maksegnit watershed, Nile Basin, Ethiopia. Journal of Soils and Sediments.

Manish Kumar | Renewable energy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Manish Kumar | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Delhi Technological University | India

Manish Kumar is a dedicated researcher in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in thermal engineering and sustainable energy systems. He earned his Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Dev Bhoomi Institute of Technology, Dehradun, and a Master of Technology in Thermal Engineering from Delhi Technological University, where he is currently pursuing his Ph.D. with fellowship. His doctoral research focuses on experimental investigations of compression ignition (CI) engine performance using ternary blends of biodiesel, diesel, and ethanol with fuel additives, contributing to the advancement of clean and efficient fuel alternatives. He has published over 15 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences, achieving an h-index of 8, with 242 citations indexed in Google Scholar. His work extensively explores biodiesel blends, nanoparticles as fuel additives, exhaust gas recirculation, and optimization techniques such as response surface methodology, Taguchi method, and artificial neural networks. He has presented at several international conferences and participated in seminars and faculty development programs on renewable and green energy technologies. Recognized for academic excellence, he has received awards including a Certificate of Appreciation for academic performance. His contributions highlight his commitment to sustainable energy research, aiming to reduce emissions and enhance engine efficiency for a greener future.

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Featured Publications

“RETRACTED: Enhancement of combustion characteristics of waste cooking oil biodiesel using TiO2 nanofluid blends through RSM”

“Optimization of engine performance parameters and exhaust emissions in compression ignition engine fueled with biodiesel-alcohol blends using taguchi method, multiple …”

“Effect of fuel injection pressure and EGR techniques on various engine performance and emission characteristics on a CRDI diesel engine when run with linseed oil methyl ester”

“Study the effect of optimized input parameters on a CRDI diesel engine running with waste frying oil methyl ester-diesel blend fuel with ZnO nanoparticles: a response surface …”

“Optimisation of an experimental and feasibility research on a CRDI diesel engine based on a blend of waste cooking oil and waste plastic oil using RSM: A value addition for …”

“Prediction of an optimum engine response based on different input parameters on common rail direct injection diesel engine: A response surface methodology approach”