Muhammad Bilal zia | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Muhammad Bilal zia | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

University of Southern Queensland | Australia

Muhammad Bilal Zia is a researcher and educator in Information Technology, currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Taiyuan University of Technology, China, and a Bachelor’s degree from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. He has teaching experience across Australian and international institutions, delivering courses in data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics. His research focuses on deep learning, computer vision, and medical image analysis, particularly in disease detection. He has published in reputed Q1 journals and received a Chinese Provincial Scholarship, contributing significantly to AI-driven healthcare solutions.

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Licarion Kunwedomo Miine | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Licarion Kunwedomo Miine | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

University of Cape Coast | Ghana

Mr. Licarion K. Miine is a development studies scholar and policy researcher with strong interdisciplinary training in development policy, planning, and socio-economic analysis. He holds a PhD (awaiting award) in Development Studies, an MSc in Development Policy and Planning, and a BA in Integrated Development Studies, complemented by professional training in education. His experience spans academia, secondary and tertiary education, environmental health and safety practice, and community development. His research interests include development inequalities, labour and employment conditions, digital agriculture, occupational health and safety, poverty alleviation, and environmental governance. Through teaching, research, policy engagement, and peer-review service, he contributes to evidence-based development practice and sustainable socio-economic transformation.

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Zemenu Awoke | Soil Fertility Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zemenu Awoke | Soil Fertility Management | Best Researcher Award

Injibara University | Ethiopia

Dr. Zemenu Awoke Andualem is an Ethiopian environmental scientist, academic, and researcher specializing in natural resource and environmental management. He holds a PhD in Natural Resource and Environmental Management and multiple MSc degrees in sustainable natural resource management, GIS and remote sensing, and environment and climate change. He has extensive experience as a university lecturer, researcher, and academic administrator, with a strong background in teaching, watershed management, land use and land cover analysis, and environmental modeling. His research focuses on ecosystem services, soil erosion, watershed interventions, resettlement impacts, and climate–environment interactions. Through research, teaching, and applied environmental studies, he contributes to sustainable resource management and evidence-based environmental planning.

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Viktor Husak | Plant Stress Physiology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Viktor Husak | Plant Stress Physiology | Research Excellence Award

Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University | Ukraine

Viktor V. Husak is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ukraine. He earned his PhD in Biochemistry in 2009 and has over fifteen years of academic and research experience spanning teaching, supervision, and funded scientific projects. His research focuses on plant biotechnology, in vitro micropropagation, oxidative stress, environmental toxicology, nanoparticle applications, and Open Science practices. He has led and contributed to nationally and internationally funded projects and received prestigious support from DAAD and Ukrainian research agencies. Through interdisciplinary research, education, and open data initiatives, he actively contributes to sustainable biotechnology, biodiversity conservation, and reproducible science.

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Sito-obong Udofia | Plant Ecology | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Sito-obong Udofia | Plant Ecology | Research Excellence Award

Hartpury University | United Kingdom

Ms. Sito-Obong Udofia is a university lecturer, researcher, and PhD candidate in Agriculture with a strong background in crop science, plant protection, and soil–plant monitoring. She holds advanced degrees in Crop Science and Agricultural Science and is currently pursuing doctoral research focused on vegetation cover and farmland sustainability. Her academic experience includes university teaching, student supervision, curriculum delivery, and international research collaboration. Her research interests span plant and soil monitoring, sustainable agriculture, crop protection, data analysis, and advanced sensing technologies. She has received competitive international scholarships, fellowships, and academic awards. Her work reflects a commitment to research-driven solutions, education, inclusivity, and sustainable agricultural development.

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Asabeneh Munuyee | Forestry | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Asabeneh Munuyee | Forestry | Research Excellence Award

Ethiopian Forestry Developmnet, Bahir Dar Center | Ethiopia

Asabeneh Alemayehu Munuyee is a senior researcher in forest economics and policy with over ten years of experience in natural capital valuation, ecosystem services, and socio-ecological systems. He holds multiple master’s degrees in geo-informatics, natural resource economics, and tropical forestry, including DAAD-funded training in Germany. Currently serving as Senior Researcher and Program Coordinator at Ethiopian Forestry Development, he leads interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research using advanced econometric and spatial methods. His research focuses on forest governance, land-use change, and sustainable value chains. Recognized through international training and scholarships, he aims to advance evidence-based forest management for sustainable development.

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Erick Ochoa-Chaparro | Plant Physiology | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Erick Ochoa-Chaparro | Plant Physiology | Young Scientist Award

CIAD | Mexico

An Electronics Engineer and Master’s graduate in Agribusiness Management, he is a full-time professor in Mechatronics with strong experience in precision agriculture, IoT systems, and industrial processes. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Science, researching the effects of zinc nanoparticles on germination, photosynthesis, and nitrogen assimilation in Capsicum annuum L. His professional background includes academic leadership, process engineering in the beverage industry, and entrepreneurship in the agri-food sector. Recognized for academic excellence at undergraduate and master’s levels, his work integrates engineering and agricultural sciences to promote innovation, sustainability, and long-term collaboration within stable, technology-driven organizations.

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Melina Dritsak | Economics | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Melina Dritsak | Economics | Women Researcher Award |

University of Western Macedonia | Greece

Melina Dritsaki is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Western Macedonia with extensive academic and professional experience spanning Greece and the United Kingdom. She holds a PhD in Applied Informatics from the University of Macedonia, an MSc in International Banking and Financial Studies from the University of Southampton, and a BSc in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Prior to her current role, she served as Senior Health Economist at the University of Oxford and as Research Fellow at the University of Warwick and Brunel University. Her research lies at the intersection of econometrics, applied macroeconomics, health economics, energy economics, and public policy, with a strong emphasis on panel data methods, time-series analysis, and economic evaluation alongside clinical trials. She has published 86 peer-reviewed scientific documents with 1,442 citations and an h-index of 20, reflecting the impact and consistency of her scholarly contributions. Dr. Dritsaki has participated as lead economist or co-applicant in numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects and has supervised postgraduate research in economics and public health. Her work has been recognised with the Young Investigators Award from the European Respiratory Society. Through sustained research productivity, international collaboration, and teaching excellence, she continues to contribute significantly to empirical economic research and evidence-based policymaking.

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Nikolaos Varotsis | Knowledge Management | Plant Biology Leadership Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Nikolaos Varotsis | Knowledge Management | Plant Biology Leadership Award

Ionian University | Greece

Varotsis Nikolaos is an Assistant Professor at the Ionian University with expertise in behavioural economics, knowledge management, tourism management, and information management. He has led and contributed to numerous research projects, resulting in 10 published documents with 60 citations and an h-index of 5, reflecting the growing impact of his scholarly work. Nikolaos has authored books and journal articles in high-impact publications, advancing knowledge in his research areas and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations with both academic and industry partners. His work emphasizes applying behavioural and management insights to practical challenges, bridging theory and real-world application. He actively participates in professional organizations, mentoring emerging scholars and promoting research excellence. Recognized for his contributions to research and innovation, Nikolaos has been nominated for various academic awards, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge and shaping the academic community. Through his publications, collaborations, and guidance of students, he continues to influence the development of his fields, contributing to both theoretical understanding and practical implementations. His dedication to research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination underscores his role as a leader in his academic and professional community.

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Linchao Li | Sustainable Agriculture | Young Innovator Award

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Dr. Linchao Li | Sustainable Agriculture | Young Innovator Award

Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | China

Linchao Li is an agricultural and environmental scientist specializing in climate change impacts on crop systems, extreme weather analysis, and data-driven yield prediction. He is currently an Associate Professor at Inner Mongolia Agricultural University and previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Iowa State University, with international research experience as a joint PhD student at the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia. Dr. Li earned his PhD in Agricultural Resources and Environment from Northwest A&F University, following a master’s degree in Hydraulic Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Water Conservation Engineering. His research integrates machine learning, crop modeling, and multi-source environmental data to improve projections of crop yield, drought risk, precipitation extremes, and greenhouse gas emissions under climate change. He has published extensively in leading journals such as One Earth, Nature Food, Global Change Biology, Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, and Communications Earth & Environment. His work contributes to reducing uncertainty in agricultural climate impact assessments and supporting climate-resilient farming systems. Dr. Li has participated in nationally and internationally funded research projects related to climate adaptation, drought evolution, and sustainable agriculture. With strong expertise in R, MATLAB, GIS, APSIM, AquaCrop, and hydrological models, he continues to advance interdisciplinary research bridging climate science, agronomy, and decision-support systems.

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