Dnyaneshwar Madane | Soil and Water | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dnyaneshwar Madane | Soil and Water | Best Researcher Award

Punjab Agricultural University | India

Dr. Dnyaneshwar Arjun Madane is an accomplished academic and researcher in Soil and Water Engineering, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. He earned his B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering from CAET, Parbhani, and completed his Ph.D. at DBSKKV, Dapoli  with significant contributions to irrigation research. His doctoral work on drip irrigation in onion was recognized at the State Level Joint Agresco, reflecting the practical impact of his studies. With prior experience at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, he has consistently advanced research on irrigation water management, pressurized irrigation systems, protected cultivation, hydroponics, evapotranspiration, and remote sensing applications. He has authored and co-authored over 30 research papers, including 22 in Scopus and SCI-indexed journals, and his research outputs have attracted more than 51 citations with an h-index of 4. He has guided postgraduate students, contributed to climate-resilient farming, and undertaken research on rainfall distribution, crop water stress index, and water-use efficiency in different agro-climatic conditions. Recipient of the Young Scientist Award (2019), Dr. Madane continues to focus on innovative water-saving technologies, modern irrigation scheduling, and sustainable water management practices. His academic and research contributions highlight his commitment to advancing agricultural engineering for future food and water security.

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Featured Publications

Champaneri, D. D., Desai, K. D., Sharma, V., Madane, D. A., & More, S. J. (2024). A synoptic review of deficit irrigation methods: Sustainable water-saving strategies in vegetable cultivation. Water Supply.

Madane, D. A., Samiksha, & Kaur, G. (2024). Estimation of the crop water stress index (CWSI) of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) using sensor-based irrigation scheduling for different irrigation levels. Water Supply.

Madane, D. A., Singh, M. C., & Satpute, S. (2023). Carbon footprint status of Indian Punjab in relation to different pre- to post-harvest activities of paddy cultivation. Paddy and Water Environment.

Vijayan, V. D., Madane, D. A., & Haldar, D. (2023). Monsoon paddy crop discrimination using machine learning algorithms to multi-temporal Sentinel-1A (C-band) data in Alathur block of Palakkad district of Kerala state, India. Paddy and Water Environment.

Madane, D. A., & Waghaye, A. M. (2023). Spatio-temporal variations of rainfall using innovative trend analysis during 1951–2021 in Punjab State, India. Theoretical and Applied Climatology.

Rehab Ghareeb farrag | Plant Pathology | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rehab Ghareeb Farrag | Plant Pathology | Women Researcher Award

City of Scientific Research and Technological Application | Egypt

Dr. Rehab Yassin Ahmed Ghareeb is an Associate Professor at the Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Egypt, with a distinguished research career in plant protection and nematology. She earned her BSc (2002), MSc (2008), and PhD (2015) in Plant Pathology from Alexandria University, where she developed a strong foundation in molecular genetics, plant–nematode interactions, and advanced diagnostic tools. Her expertise encompasses plant-pathogenic nematodes, gene silencing, biosensors, bio-pesticides, green nanotechnology applications, and sustainable pest management. With 48 publications indexed in international journals, an h-index of 21, over 1149 citations, and one granted patent in eco-friendly technology, she has significantly advanced molecular and eco-friendly approaches for controlling nematode diseases. Dr. Ghareeb has successfully led national and international collaborations, including research projects in China and Chile, and serves as an editor and peer-reviewer for leading journals such as Springer Nature, Frontiers in Plant Science, and MDPI. She is an active member of professional societies, including ASPP and IASR, and a founding committee member of the World Association of Scientists and Inventors. Her contributions continue to shape sustainable agriculture and innovative plant health solutions globally.

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Featured Publications

“Mulberry based zinc nano-particles mitigate salinity induced toxic effects and improve the grain yield and zinc bio-fortification of wheat by improving antioxidant activities …”

“Co-application of organic amendments and inorganic P increase maize growth and soil carbon, phosphorus availability in calcareous soil”

“The nematicidal potentiality of some algal extracts and their role in enhancement the tomato defense genes against root knot-nematodes”

“The potential of endophytic fungi as bio-control agents against the cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)”

“Genotoxicity assessment of amino zinc nanoparticles in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) as cytogenetical perspective”

“Zinc Nutrition Responses to Agronomic and Yield Traits, Kernel Quality, and Pollen Viability in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)”