Deborah Onyancha | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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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Arman Utepov | Agroecology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Arman Utepov | Agroecology | Research Excellence Award

Center for Ecosystem solutions EcoMind PF | Kazakhstan

Dr. Arman Utepov is a public administration scholar and environmental governance expert specializing in integrated water resources management and ecosystem-based decision-making. He holds advanced degrees in hydro-ecology, law, public administration, and a PhD focused on ecosystem approaches in national governance. His professional experience spans academia, international consulting, and policy development with organizations such as UNDP, FAO, USAID, and GIZ. His research interests include environmental flow assessment, nature-based solutions, land and water governance, climate adaptation, and ecosystem services valuation. Through leadership in scientific projects and policy reforms, he contributes to sustainable water and land management in Central Asia.

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Implementation of the “Polluter Pays” Principle in Kazakhstan’s State Environmental Regulation

Public Administration and Civil Service, December 2024 · Journal Article


Progress in Digital Technologies for Livestock Exterior and Fatness

Ġylym ža̋ne bìlìm, December 2024 · Journal Article

Frienson Pradhan | Invasive Plant Species | Young Researcher Award

Mr. Frienson Pradhan | Invasive Plant Species | Young Researcher Award

Kathmandu University | Nepal

Frienson Pradhan is a biotechnology undergraduate at Kathmandu University with strong training in molecular biology, microbiology, and sustainable biotechnology. His academic and research experience includes molecular diagnostics, miRNA biomarker analysis in dengue infection, phytochemical extraction, bio-pesticidal research, and nature-based enterprise projects. He has gained hands-on exposure through internships in clinical data analysis, immunological techniques, and biotechnology product development. Actively engaged in science communication and mentoring, he has represented Nepal at international research platforms. Frienson is a DAAD-funded global award recipient, winner of Falling Walls Lab Nepal, and an Asian Scientist 100 Honoree, aspiring to bridge scientific research with societal impact.

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Marina Lopez Pozo | Plant Stress Physiology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Marina Lopez Pozo | Plant Stress Physiology | Research Excellence Award

University of Colorado, Boulder | Spain

Dr. Marina López-Pozo is a plant ecophysiologist with a PhD in Environmental Agrobiology and over a decade of international research experience spanning Europe, the United States, and extreme environments including Antarctica. Her work integrates plant stress physiology, photosynthesis, controlled-environment agriculture, and space crop science, with leadership roles in NASA- and DOE-funded projects. She has contributed to innovative research on duckweed, plant–microbe interactions, and sustainable food systems for space and Earth. Dr. López-Pozo is an accomplished author in high-impact journals, an expert evaluator and editor, a dedicated mentor, and a recognized contributor to advancing resilient, future-ready agriculture.

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