Dani Sarsekova | Agricultural Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dani Sarsekova | Agricultural Science | Best Researcher Award

Kazakh National Agrarian Research University | Kazakhstan

Prof. Dani Nurgisaevna Sarsekova is a distinguished Doctor of Agricultural Sciences and Professor, currently serving as Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment at Kazakh National Agrarian Research University. She completed her forestry education at the Kazakh Agricultural Institute, pursued postgraduate studies at the Kazakh Research Institute of Forestry and Agroforestry, and later earned her doctoral degree at the Ural Forest Engineering University. With an h-index of 7, more than 29 scientific documents, and over 153 citations, she has made notable contributions to forestry science and environmental sustainability. Her research covers intensive mini-rotational forest plantations for energy purposes, carbon sequestration, shelter-belt agroforestry, and artificial mycorrhization of forest tree seedlings. She has co-authored significant works on ectomycorrhizal fungi in northeastern Kazakhstan and the role of artificial mycorrhiza in improving Siberian spruce growth. As the leader of major national and international projects—including Astana’s green-belt development, landscape-ecological assessments, and environmental cooperation within the Silk Road Economic Belt—she has advanced ecological restoration and climate-resilient forest management. Her achievements include securing third place in an international competition for the “Best Textbook” in agricultural and forestry sciences, underscoring her lasting impact on forestry education and research.

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Featured Publications

Wang, G., Ge, X., Lü, D., Zhang, Z., Wang, L., Sun, S., Jia, X., Zhang, B., Kuanysh, K., Sarsekova, D., et al. (2025).
Insecticidal activity of Angelica archangelica essential oil and transcriptomic analysis of Sitophilus zeamais in response to oil fumigation. Biology, 14(11), 1606. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14111606

Wang, G., Lü, D., Ge, X., Zhang, Z., Meng, F., Chen, L., Kuanysh, K., Li, X., Zhang, B., Sarsekova, D., et al. (2025).
Insecticidal activity of Eupatorium fortunei essential oil against Schizaphis graminum and its effects on detoxification enzymes. Insects, 16(11), 1141. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16111141

Sarsekova, D., & Satybaldiyeva, G. (2025). Field assessment and functional evaluation of agricultural shelterbelts in Akmola Region of Kazakhstan. SilvaWorld, 4(2), Article 373. https://doi.org/10.61326/silvaworld.v4i2.373

Aishuk, Y., Sarsekova, D., Sezai, E., & Shegenov, S. (2024). Bactericidal properties of phytoncides of Cotoneaster melanocarpus Fisch. ex. Blytt of the Akmola Region. 3i Intellect Idea Innovation, 4, 128. https://doi.org/10.52269/22266070_2024_4_128

Sarsekova, D. N., Perzadayeva, A. A., Sagin, J., Toktasynov, Zh., & Satybaldieva, G. (2024). Monitoring of forest shelter belts on agricultural lands of KazGer LLP and determining places of accumulation of melt drainage water. Bulletin of the Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University,

Hayati Zengin | Forestry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hayati Zengin | Forestry | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Forestry | Turkey

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👤 Professional Summary

Dr. Hayati Zengin is a forestry expert currently serving in the Department of Forest Management at the Faculty of Forestry, Düzce University, Turkey. His expertise spans forest inventory, multifunctional forest planning, biomass estimation, ecosystem-based planning, and optimization techniques in forest management. He has contributed extensively to national and international research on forest ecosystems, sustainability, and forest hydrology.

🎓 Education

Dr. Zengin holds advanced academic qualifications in Forest Engineering, specializing in Forest Management, Functional Planning, Forest Inventory, and Biometry. His education has equipped him with strong skills in ecological modeling, optimization theory, and decision-making systems in forestry.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Zengin has worked on numerous research projects and published widely in high-impact forestry journals. He collaborates with national and international researchers, applying GIS, remote sensing, and modeling tools in forest management. His recent works include forest certification analysis, temporal land cover change assessment, and water-carbon-wood optimization in planning.

📚 Academic Citations

His research outputs are published in journals like FORESTS, Bosque, Forestist, Journal of Forestry, and Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including the Springer publication on National Forest Inventories.

🧪 Technical Skills

Dr. Zengin is proficient in GIS, remote sensing, forest inventory tools, optimization models (e.g., linear programming), and decision support systems. He uses spatial metrics, simulation, and modeling to support forest policy and planning.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

He is actively involved in academic teaching and mentoring at Düzce University, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate forestry programs. His focus areas include silviculture, forest biometrics, and multifunctional forest management.

🔬 Research Interests

His main research interests include:

  • 🌲 Forest Management & Planning

  • 🗺️ Forest Inventory & GIS

  • 🌿 Ecosystem-based Multifunctional Planning

  • 💧 Forest Hydrology & Water Yield

  • ♻️ Biomass and Carbon Stock Assessment

  • 🧠 Decision Support & Optimization Systems

  • 🌍 Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity

📖Publications

How Forest Management and Planning Affects the Sustainability of Stumpage Value? A Case Study from Turkey
  • Authors: Emre Özcan; Hayati Zengin
    Journal: Journal of Sustainable Forestry
    Year: 2025
Determining Breast Height Diameter of Trees Using 3DFin Software from Terrestrial LiDAR Data
  • Authors: Hayati Zengin
    Journal: Düzce University Faculty of Forestry Journal
    Year: 2024
Determination of Land Surface Temperatures for Some Oak Stands with Landsat 8 OLI Satellite Images: A Case Study from Turkey
  • Authors: Ahmet Salih Değermenci; Hayati Zengin
    Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
    Year: 2024
Determining the Effect of Green Space Ratio and Urbanization on the Land Surface Temperature: A Case Study in the Istanbul Metropolitan Area
  • Authors: Ahmet Salih Değermenci; Hayati Zengin
    Journal: Contemporary Problems of Ecology
    Year: 2024
Determination of Carbon Storage Amounts in Above-Ground Biomass Using NDVI Based on Land Use/Land Cover Classes in Bolu
  • Authors: Ahmet Salih Değermenci; Hayati Zengin
    Journal: Artvin Çoruh University Journal of Forestry Faculty
    Year: 2023