David Coldwell | DRR Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. David Coldwell | DRR Strategy | Best Researcher Award

Wits | South Africa

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🌟 PROFESSOR DAVID A.L. COLDWELL: A DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

INTRODUCTION

Professor David Alastair Lindsay Coldwell is a highly regarded academic, researcher, and thought leader in the field of Management and Human Resource Management. With an illustrious career spanning several decades, he has contributed extensively to academia and industrial consultancy. Holding dual British and South African citizenship, Professor Coldwell is known for his extensive research contributions, editorial roles, and academic leadership at esteemed institutions.

📚 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Born on June 21, 1948, in Calcutta, India, Professor Coldwell pursued a robust academic journey that laid the foundation for his expertise in economics, criminology, and business sciences. His academic credentials include: D.Litt et Phil (University of South Africa) – Thesis on role conflict and job satisfaction in industrial workers. M.A. (University of South Africa) B.A. (Economics & Criminology) (University of South Africa) B.Sc. (Soc) Honours (London University) . Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD) (London)

🧪 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Professor Coldwell has held numerous prestigious positions throughout his career, including:

  • Professor of Management and HRM at the University of the Witwatersrand.
  • Head of School of Management at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
  • Visiting Professor at the Open University, England.
  • MBA Supervisor at the University of the West of Scotland (London Campus).
  • Industrial Relations Consultant at Gillam Bruniquel and Associates, Johannesburg.
  • Researcher for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
  • Consultant for the Chamber of Mines Research Organization, Johannesburg

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON DRR Strategy

Professor Coldwell’s research primarily revolves around:

  • Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
  • Business Ethics and Organizational Strategy
  • Economic Sciences & Management
  • Bias and Unfairness in Employment Testing
  • Transformational Entrepreneurship

His recent contributions include collaborations on global perspectives on employment testing, sustainability, and socio-economic change in entrepreneurship.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Recognized as an “internationally acclaimed” researcher by the National Research Foundation (NRF), Professor Coldwell has significantly impacted business education, policy development, and industrial consultancy. He serves as:

  • Associate Editor for Springer Nature’s Journal of Business and Economics.
  • Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Academic Ethics.
  • Frequent Reviewer for the Journal of Business Ethics.
  • Editorial Board Member for several management journals.

📈 ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Professor Coldwell has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and research reports. His international collaborative research has contributed to prominent publications such as: Entropy – Special Issue on Complexity Science. Palgrave Handbook of Practical Sustainability. Cambridge University Press & Assessment – Employment Testing R

🏅 HONORS & AWARDS

  • National Research Foundation (NRF) Recognition
  • Editorial Excellence Awards for Business & Ethics Research
  • Fellowship at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD)

🌐 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

As a scholar, mentor, and consultant, Professor Coldwell’s legacy is deeply ingrained in academia and industry. His work in transformational entrepreneurship, employment ethics, and economic sciences remains influential. Future researchers and students will continue to benefit from his insights and contributions to the evolving landscape of business and management.

🌠 FINAL NOTE

Professor Coldwell’s academic and professional contributions have had a lasting impact on management research, business ethics, and human resources development. His extensive editorial work and research supervision continue to shape future scholars and industry leaders.

📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS 

The tension between SMEs’ Growth and sustainability in emerging and developed countries’ internationalization: towards a conceptual model
  • Authors: D. Coldwell, R. Venter, T. Joosub, H. Duh
  • Journal: Sustainability
  • Year: 2022
Developing ethical managers for future business roles: a qualitative study of the efficacy of “Stand-Alone” and “Embedded” University “Ethics” courses
  • Authors: D.A. Coldwell, R. Venter, E. Nkomo
  • Journal: Journal of International Education in Business
  • Year: 2020
Explaining how leadership and justice influence employee innovative behaviours
  • Authors: P. Khaola, D. Coldwell
  • Journal: European Journal of Innovation Management
  • Year: 2019
Negative influences of the 4th industrial revolution on the workplace: Towards a theoretical model of entropic citizen behavior in toxic organizations
  • Authors: D.A.L. Coldwell
  • Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • Year: 2019
Organizational socialization and ethical fit: a conceptual development by serendipity
  • Authors: D.A.L. Coldwell, M. Williamson, D. Talbot
  • Journal: Personnel Review
  • Year: 2019

 

Md Moshiur Rahman | Plant Breeding | Best Paper Award

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Mr. Md Moshiur Rahman | Plant Breeding | Best Paper Award

Bangladesh Institue of Nuclear Agriculture | Bangladesh

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🌱 MD. MOSHIUR RAHMAN: A DEDICATED SCIENTIFIC OFFICER IN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH 

📚 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Md. Moshiur Rahman was born on December 25, 1996, in Bogura, Bangladesh. His academic journey began with outstanding achievements in science. He completed his SSC from Sonatala Pilot High School, securing a GPA of 5.00. His excellence continued in HSC at Govt. Azizul Haque College, where he also achieved a GPA of 5.00.

He pursued higher education at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, earning a BSc in Agriculture (Hons) in 2017 with a CGPA of 3.37. His passion for genetics led him to complete an MSc in Genetics and Plant Breeding in 2022, obtaining a CGPA of 3.48.

🧪 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Currently, Md. Moshiur Rahman serves as a Scientific Officer at BINA Sub-station, Satkhira. His work focuses on advanced agricultural research, specializing in molecular plant breeding and bioinformatics. He has actively contributed to research that enhances genetic diversity and crop resilience through modern breeding techniques.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON PLANT BREEDING

With expertise in genetics and plant breeding, Md. Moshiur Rahman has conducted pioneering research in molecular techniques for crop improvement. His primary areas of interest include:

  • Molecular Plant Breeding
  • Bioinformatics and Genomic Research
  • Climate-Resilient Crop Development

He has participated in several national and international training programs, equipping himself with cutting-edge knowledge on gene banks, germplasm conservation, and modern breeding methodologies.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Through his dedication, he has influenced the scientific community by improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. His research has contributed to developing high-yielding, stress-tolerant mustard and rice varieties, significantly benefiting farmers in saline-prone regions like Satkhira.

📈 ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Md. Moshiur Rahman has published 15 research papers in esteemed journals, covering topics such as:

  • Comparative studies on mustard varieties
  • Impact of salinity stress on rice growth and yield
  • Social networking in the agricultural sector
  • Optimization of sowing times for better crop yields

These contributions have added significant value to the field of agricultural science.

🏅 HONORS & AWARDS

  • Recognized for his excellence in scientific research and innovation
  • Active participant in numerous scientific training programs and workshops
  • Leadership roles in various academic and extracurricular organizations

🌐 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

With an unwavering passion for research, he aims to develop more resilient and high-yielding crop varieties, integrating biotechnology and genomic advancements into traditional breeding. His contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring food security and sustainable agricultural development.

🌠 FINAL NOTE

Md. Moshiur Rahman stands as a dedicated researcher and scientist, committed to advancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. His expertise in genetics and plant breeding continues to shape Bangladesh’s agricultural sector.

📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS 

Evaluation of different sesame varieties cultivated under saline conditions in the southwestern coastal region of Bangladesh
  • Authors: Khan, M.S.U., Rahman, M.M., Basak, A.R., Kobir, M., Islam, M.R.
  • Journal: Crop Design
  • Year: 2025
Growth and development patterns in Mustard (Brassica spp.) as influenced by sowing time
  • Authors: Chowhan, S., Islam, M., Rana, M.S., Ahmed, N.U., Rahman, M.M.
  • Journal: Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences
  • Year: 2023
Effect of planting and nutrient management on the growth, yield, and protein content of aromatic fine rice
  • Authors: Fatematuz-Zohora, Paul, S.K., Rahman, A., Soysal, S., El Sabagh, A.
  • Journal: Journal of Aridland Agriculture
  • Year: 2023
Optimum and late sowing of mustard varieties show similar seed yield
  • Authors: Chowhan, S., Islam, M., Rana, Md.S., Khan, N.A., Rahman, Md.M.
  • Journal: Plant Science Today
  • Year: 2023
Continuous practice of conservation agriculture for 3–5 years in intensive rice-based cropping patterns reduces soil weed seedbank
  • Authors: Hossain, M.M., Begum, M., Hashem, A., Haque, M.E., Bell, R.W.
  • Journal: Agriculture (Switzerland)
  • Year: 2021