Xiao Yang | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Xiao Yang | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

Shandong University | China

Dr. Xiao Yang is a distinguished researcher at the Institute of Marine Science and Technology, Shandong University, with a focus on geological hazards, urban underground space, land subsidence, and water resource management. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Shandong University under the supervision of Prof. Chao Jia, where he developed expertise in laboratory and in-situ geotechnical characterization. Dr. Yang has led several funded research projects, including studies on ecological restoration of the Yellow River Basin, three-dimensional fluid–solid coupling models for land subsidence, pollutant transport in landfill sites, evaluation of ancient river channels, and groundwater-induced environmental issues in the Weibei Plain. His research integrates multi-source data, GIS, numerical modeling, and field investigations to assess environmental risks and develop sustainable management strategies for groundwater and urban ecosystems. Dr. Yang has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Environmental Management, Journal of Hydrology, and KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, addressing topics like groundwater pollution, runoff dynamics, ecological vulnerability, and climate change impacts on hydrological systems. Recognized with awards including the Outstanding Graduate Leader Scholarship, May Fourth Youth Science Award, and provincial-level honors, Dr. Yang continues to contribute to environmental science and engineering. His work advances sustainable management of geological and water resources while promoting ecological restoration in vulnerable regions.

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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.

Xinguo Chen | Precision Agriculture | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Xinguo Chen | Precision Agriculture | Best Paper Award

North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power | China

Dr. Xinguo Chen is an Assistant Researcher at the North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, specializing in agricultural hydrological remote sensing and sustainable water resource management. He earned his Ph.D. in 2021 from Northwest A&F University, where he developed expertise in crop evapotranspiration, drought mechanisms, and climate change impacts on agriculture. With over 23 peer-reviewed publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, his research has been widely recognized, accumulating more than 908 citations and reflected in an h-index of 17. Dr. Chen has successfully led two major research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Fund and the Open Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources, while also contributing to seven additional national and provincial/ministerial-level projects. His scholarly contributions extend to serving as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as Agricultural Water Management, Remote Sensing, Theoretical and Applied Climatology, and Journal of Environmental Management. He has also authored one book and engaged in industry consultancy projects aimed at improving water use efficiency. Dr. Chen’s research continues to advance agricultural resilience, remote sensing innovation, and water-efficient crop management to support sustainable food security.

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Chen, X., Huang, Y., Liu, M., Ren, D., Li, Y., & Huang, Q. (2025). Improving crop evapotranspiration estimation in the Yellow River Basin: A modified SEBAL model approach and spatiotemporal trend analysis. Agricultural Water Management.

Chen, X., Huang, Q., Xiong, Y., Yang, Q., Li, H., Hou, Z., & Huang, G. (2023). Tracking the spatio-temporal change of the main food crop planting structure in the Yellow River Basin over 2001–2020. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture.

Chen, X., Li, Y., Yao, N., Liu, D. L., Liu, Q., Song, X., Liu, F., Pulatov, B., Meng, Q., & Feng, P. (2022). Projected dry/wet regimes in China using SPEI under four SSP‐RCPs based on statistically downscaled CMIP6 data. International Journal of Climatology.

Brocca, L., Tullo, T., Melone, F., Moramarco, T., & Morbidelli, R. (2012). Catchment scale soil moisture spatial–temporal variability. Journal of Hydrology.

Ceccon, C., Panzacchi, P., Scandellari, F., Prandi, L., Ventura, M., Russo, B., Millard, P., & Tagliavini, M. (2010). Spatial and temporal effects of soil temperature and moisture and the relation to fine root density on root and soil respiration in a mature apple orchard. Plant and Soil.

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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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.