Michael Omodara | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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

Qihong Tu | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qihong Tu | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

East China University of Technology | China

Dr. Qihong Tu is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in soil and fertilizer science, sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Engineering from Nanchang University, a Master’s degree in Crop Cultivation and Farming, and a Bachelor’s degree in Soil Chemistry from Jiangxi Agricultural University. With over 17 years of professional experience, Dr. Tu has served as a Researcher at the Jiangxi Soil and Fertilizer Technology Extension Station, Visiting Scholar at Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center (USA) and the Agriculture Research Center in Okayama (Japan), and currently serves as a Teacher at the East China University of Technology. His research focuses on soil fertility assessment, nitrogen management, green rice production, and sustainable agricultural practices. Dr. Tu has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers in journals such as Scientia Horticulturae, Journal of Food Science, and Minerva Biotecnologica, along with several books and technical standards. He has received multiple national and provincial awards, including the National Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Harvest Prize. With more than 31 citations, an h-index of 3, and over 5 published documents, his contributions to soil fertility enhancement, green agriculture, and carbon sink research have significantly advanced eco-friendly and sustainable farming technologies in China and beyond.

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Chen, X., Che, Q., Chen, G., Hu, T., Zhang, J., & Tu, Q. (2025). Estimation of greenhouse gas emissions and analysis of driving factors in Jiangxi Province’s livestock industry from a life cycle perspective. Sustainability.

Tu, Q. (2021). Effect of reducing nitrogen and applying organic fertilizer on nitrogen use efficiency and rice yield in red soil regions of southern China. Journal of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering.

Tu, Q. (2021). Optimizing conditions for the measurement of soil inorganic nitrogen with a micro-plate reader. Global Journal of Agricultural Innovation, Research & Development,

Tu, Q., Zhao, H., & Chen, J. (2015). Optimization of medium for biological potency of fermentation supernatant of Paenibacillus brasilensis YS-1. Minerva Biotecnologica.

Tu, Q. (2013). The preliminary study on isolation of antifungal active substances produced by Paenibacillus brasilensis. Minerva Biotecnologica.