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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Deborah Onyancha | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Deborah Onyancha | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

University of Nairobi | Kenya

Deborah M. Onyancha is a Kenyan agroecosystems researcher and PhD candidate in Management of Agroecosystems and Environment at the University of Nairobi. She holds an MSc in Land and Water Management and a BSc in Agroecosystems Management. Her professional experience spans research and consultancy roles with IITA, CGIAR, ILRI, KEFRI, and environmental agencies, focusing on sustainable agricultural water management and agroecology. Her research interests include resilient agroecosystems, soil-water-biodiversity interactions, pollution mitigation, and climate adaptation in smallholder farming systems. She has received multiple fellowships and professional training awards and actively contributes to science-policy dialogue for sustainable and climate-resilient food systems.

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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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Moncef Bouaziz | Soil Fertility | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Moncef Bouaziz | Soil Fertility | Research Excellence Award

TU Bergakademie Freiberg | Germany

Dr. Moncef Bouaziz is an environmental engineer and remote sensing specialist with extensive academic and applied research experience in environmental monitoring, geospatial analysis, and decision-support systems. He earned his PhD in Environmental Remote Sensing from TU Bergakademie Freiberg, following advanced training in environmental engineering and water and soil management. Since 2022, he has served as scientific staff at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, where he develops spatial decision support systems for post-mining environmental change assessment, leads 3D modeling and platform development, and applies machine learning techniques in Python for remote modeling and forecasting. His academic experience includes prior appointments as an assistant professor at the University of Sfax and as scientific staff at TU Dresden, contributing to projects on land degradation, aeolian dynamics, drought assessment, and ecosystem monitoring. Dr. Bouaziz has coordinated and participated in several nationally and internationally funded research initiatives, including DAAD-supported climate change education platforms and European environmental monitoring programs. His research interests focus on remote sensing–based land degradation analysis, drought prediction, climate change impacts, post-mining hazard assessment, and the integration of machine learning with geospatial data. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals and actively supervises graduate and undergraduate students. Through interdisciplinary research, teaching, and international collaboration, he aims to advance sustainable environmental management and evidence-based spatial planning.

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Ayomide Olubaju | Remote sensing | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ayomide Olubaju | Remote sensing | Best Researcher Award

Abiola Ajimobi Technical University | Nigeria

Olubaju Ayomide Emmanuel is a dedicated and innovative researcher specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, with growing recognition for his contributions to geospatial science. He holds an M.Tech. in Surveying and Geoinformatics (Remote Sensing) and a B.Tech. in the same discipline from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Currently serving as an Assistant Lecturer at Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, he combines teaching and research to advance environmental monitoring and sustainable urban planning. His research interests encompass environmental degradation, climate change impact assessment, urban informatics, multi-sensor remote sensing, forest species monitoring, and machine learning applications in geospatial analysis. Olubaju has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications focusing on urbanization, forest ecology, and mining-induced land degradation, accumulating 3 documents, 4 citations, and an h-index of 2. He has participated in national and international conferences, workshops, and collaborative projects addressing climate resilience and spatial data science. A member of professional societies including ISPRS, IAENG, and the Nigeria Institution of Surveyors, Olubaju’s academic and professional journey reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary research and data-driven solutions for sustainable environmental management. His goal is to pursue a Ph.D. to deepen his expertise and contribute to innovative geospatial applications in global environmental research.

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Akinbiola, S., Akinsola, J. E. T., Ajagbe, S. A., Salami, A., Olubaju, A., Awotoye, O., & Awoleye, O. M. (2025). Artificial intelligence technique for prediction of carbon stocks and uncertainty estimates in tropical forests. SN Computer Science.

Akinbiola, S., Salami, A. T., Olubaju, A. E., & Awotoye, O. O. (2025). Assessing the impact of environmental variables on the distribution of keystone tree species in Omo-Shasha-Oluwa forest complex using MaxEnt modelling techniques. SSRN Electronic Journal.

Ibukun, J. A., Olubaju, A. E., Thomas, S. F., Sodipo, E. O., Akinbiola, S. A., Oyetunji, S. O., Shitu, K., Kucher, D. E., & Tariq, A. (2025). Modeling mining-induced land degradation in Itagunmodi: A multi-temporal machine learning approach with random forest and gradient boosting. Trees, Forests and People, 21, 100926.

Ibukun, J. A., Olubaju, A. E., Thomas, S. F., Sodipo, E. O., Akinbiola, S. A., Rebouh, N. Y., Said, Y., & Tariq, A. (2025). Assessing vegetation degradation and thermal effects of artisanal small-scale mining using remote sensing time series data. Land Degradation & Development.

Akinbiola, S., Salami, A. T., Olubaju, A. E., & Awotoye, O. O. (2024). Assessing the impact of environmental variables on the distribution of keystone tree species in Omo-Shasha-Oluwa forest complex using MaxEnt modelling techniques. SSRN Electronic Journal.

Karim Solaimani | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Karim Solaimani | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran

Professor Karim Solaimani is a distinguished Iranian environmental scientist and hydrologist affiliated with the Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University (SANRU) under the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Remote Sensing and Hydrology from the University of Glasgow, UK, and has since established himself as an eminent scholar in the fields of remote sensing, GIS applications, hydrology, watershed management, and land use planning. His extensive academic contributions include over 85 peer-reviewed journal articles, widely cited in international scientific databases, reflecting significant impact and global recognition. Professor Solaimani’s research integrates geospatial technologies for environmental modeling, sediment yield assessment, and natural hazard mapping, focusing particularly on Iran’s complex hydrological systems. He has received the Excellent National Teaching and Research Professor Award, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to education and research. Over his career, he has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, supervised numerous postgraduate students, and contributed to the advancement of environmental science through innovation, mentorship, and applied research. His enduring commitment to sustainable land and water resource management continues to influence both academic and practical environmental policy developments in Iran and beyond.

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Solaimani, K., Darvishi, S., & Shokrian, F. (2024). Assessment of machine learning algorithms and new hybrid multi-criteria analysis for flood hazard and mapping. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

Solaimani, K. (2023). A new approach to landslide assessment using Depth-Number fractal model. ECOPERSIA.

Solaimani, K. (2023). Evaluation of effective criteria on flood risk based on network analysis process and GIS in Vazroud basin of Mazandaran province. Ecohydrology.

Solaimani, K. (2023). Investigating alterations in the underground water level of Ravansar-Sanjabi Plain under CIMP5 climate scenarios. Desert Ecosystem Engineering.

Solaimani, K. (2023). Monitoring and forecasting of spatiotemporal changes in land use and the growth of Kermanshah Township using remote sensing and the CA-Markov model. Urban Structure and Function Studies.

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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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.