Ayse Handan Baysal | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Ayse Handan Baysal | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Izmir Institute of Technology | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Handan Baysal is a researcher specializing in food science and technology, with a strong focus on food safety, food microbiology, and food toxicology. Her work centers on understanding the formation and transmission of microbiological risks in foods and developing effective strategies to minimize these risks. She conducts studies on detecting microbial contamination during food production and storage, while advancing preventive measures to ensure safer food systems. Her research includes risk assessment, microbial ecology, molecular microbiology, and fermented foods, along with the development of innovative decontamination and detoxification techniques. She is also actively engaged in identifying and monitoring indicator and pathogenic microorganisms using both classical and modern detection methods, contributing to improved food quality and safety through project-based research initiatives.

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Dereba Megersa | Environmental Science | Most Cited Article Award

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Dereba Megersa | Environmental Science | Most Cited Article Award

Ethiopia Meteorlogy Institute | Ethiopia

Dr. Dereba Muleta Megersa,  in Arsi Bekoji, Oromia, Ethiopia, is a dedicated meteorologist and climate science professional with a strong academic and international training background. He began his education at Tulu Nageso Elementary School and progressed through Bekoji Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, completing his preparatory studies. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Arba Minch University and later pursued a Master’s degree at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China, graduating. Currently engaged in advanced studies, Dereba has consistently expanded his expertise through numerous international workshops and training programs. His participation includes the FY2023 Fengyun Satellite User Conference in Xiamen, China; seminars on global climate change, agricultural meteorology, and disaster mitigation hosted by NUIST and CMA; and specialized courses on atmospheric policy and weather forecasting across China and South Korea. These experiences reflect his commitment to enhancing meteorological forecasting and environmental resilience in developing countries. Dereba is fluent in professional communication and actively collaborates through platforms like WeChat and ORCID. With a career rooted in academic excellence and global engagement, Dereba continues to contribute to climate science and disaster preparedness, embodying a proactive approach to international collaboration and sustainable development.

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Megersa, D. M., Abera, M., Geremew, T., Zainab, Z., & Luo, X. S. (2025). Effects of climate on malaria transmission: The role of temperature, rainfall, and humidity across Africa. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 156, 438.

Megersa, D. M., & Luo, X.-S. (2025). Effects of climate change on malaria risk to human health: A review. Atmosphere, 16(1), 71.

Geremew, T., Ullah, I., Akinsanola, A. A., Muleta, D., Teshome, F., Syed, S., & Rafi, R. (2025). Unravelling Southern Ocean sea surface temperatures impacts on long rainfall variability in East Africa. Atmospheric Research, 310, 108406.

Luo, X.-S., Muleta, D., Hu, Z., Tang, H., Zhao, Z., Shen, S., & Lee, B.-L. (2017). Inclusive development and agricultural adaptation to climate change. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 24, 78–83.

Yohannes, T., Yu, J., Jonah, K., Oo, K. Y. T., Muleta, D., Adem, K., & Geremew, T. (2024). A bibliographic review on anthropogenic climate change and drought. Environmental Science & Policy, 160, 103830.

Abdela, K. A., Fantabil, A., & Muleta, D. (2023). Bibliographic review on drought and water level articles. Discover Water, 3, 17.

Gayatri Sahu | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Young Scientist Award

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Gayatri Sahu | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Young Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Gayatri Sahu, Siksha O Anusandhan University, India

Dr. Gayatri Sahu is an accomplished academician and researcher serving as an Assistant Professor in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. Born on 27th March 1992, she holds a strong foundation in agricultural sciences and specializes in soil health and nutrient management. Dr. Sahu has actively contributed to the academic and research ecosystem with more than 20 research publications in reputed journals, several book chapters, and a published book. Her dedication to sustainable agriculture, environmental health, and innovative soil management practices reflects in her extensive participation in national and international seminars, webinars, and training programs. She is also a life member of reputed societies and a recognized ICAR-NET qualifier. Passionate about promoting soil sustainability and climate-resilient agriculture, she continues to shape the next generation of agricultural scientists through her teaching and research initiatives.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Gayatri Sahu’s academic journey is rooted in excellence across premier Indian institutions. She completed her 10th from B.S.E, Odisha in 2007 with 91.86% and her 12th from C.H.S.E, Odisha in 2009 with 68.66%. Her undergraduate degree, B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons., was earned at OUAT in 2014 with a score of 76.6%. She pursued her Master’s in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Visva-Bharati University, achieving the highest rank with 90.01% in 2016. She further attained her Ph.D. from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya in Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science in 2019 with 81.6%. Her research focused on nutrient management and organic carbon dynamics. Through specialized courses during her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D., she built a strong foundation in microbiology, soil biochemistry, agrochemicals, pollution management, and microbial diversity. She also completed various certified training and workshops in GIS, biotechnology, and soil health, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and academic development.

💼 Experience

Dr. Gayatri Sahu has accumulated comprehensive teaching and field research experience in soil science and agricultural chemistry. She began with six months of rural agricultural work during her B.Sc. (Agri) Hons. at OUAT, followed by one year of field and lab research under the ICAR-NIRJAFT project titled “Performance analysis of Crop Specific Agro-textiles” (2015–2016). Since May 2019, she has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar. Over the past five years, she has been actively involved in undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, mentoring students, and research supervision. Dr. Sahu has organized and participated in more than 40 webinars, national and international conferences, and training programs, and attended specialized winter schools and workshops. Her blend of practical experience, research engagement, and academic instruction has made her a valuable contributor to agricultural education and soil sustainability research in India.

🏆 Honors and Awards

Dr. Gayatri Sahu has received several awards and recognitions for her academic and research excellence. She secured the First Position in M.Sc. (Ag.) from the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Visva-Bharati University. Her scientific writing excellence was acknowledged when she received the Best Article Award for her publication titled “Implication of Greenhouse Gas Cycling Towards Nutrient Transformation in Agricultural Soil Ecosystem” in the Agriculture and Food E-Newsletter. She has also successfully qualified the ICAR-NET examination held on 19th May 2017, an esteemed credential in Indian agricultural academia. During her undergraduate studies, she was a recipient of the Odisha Merit Scholarship, reflecting consistent academic brilliance. Dr. Sahu is a registered life member of the Indian Academic Researchers Association, Society for Advancement of Human and Nature, and an annual member of the Indian Society of Soil Science, further underscoring her active participation and recognition in the academic research community.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Gayatri Sahu’s research primarily focuses on soil health management, integrated nutrient management (INM), climate-smart agriculture, soil organic carbon dynamics, and sustainable farming systems. Her M.Sc. thesis explored INM in lentil-sesame-rice cropping systems on red and lateritic soils, while her Ph.D. research delved into organic carbon pools and saturation deficits in long-term experimental soils. Her scholarly work addresses challenges related to soil degradation, nutrient imbalance, and environmental impacts of agrochemicals. She has authored multiple SCOPUS-indexed articles on balanced nutrient management, conservation agriculture, nanofertilizers, and acid soil amelioration. Her contributions span emerging technologies like biofortification, nano-nutrition, soil carbon sequestration, and regenerative agriculture, aiming to enhance nutrient use efficiency and soil sustainability. Through her active participation in training programs, workshops, and collaborative projects, she continues to contribute significantly to the field of soil science and agro-environmental research, supporting India’s goal of sustainable agricultural intensification and improved food security.

📚 Publications

  • 📄 Integrated Nutrient Management in Lentil in Red and Lateritic Soils of West Bengal

  • 📄 Effect of INM on Yield and Microbial Population of Sesame

  • 📄 Integrated Nutrient Management in Rice in Red and Lateritic Soils

  • 📄 INM in Lentil-Sesame-Rice System in Red and Lateritic Soils

  • 📄 Potential Use of Flyash in Agriculture for Soil Health Improvement

  • 📄 Balanced Nutrient Management on Niger in West Bengal

  • 📄 Extractability and Availability of Sulphur in Long-term Rice Soils

  • 📄 Role of Fluoride on Soil, Plant, and Human Health: A Review

  • 📄 Nutrient Budgeting of Primary Nutrients and Use Efficiency in India

  • 📄 Climate Smart Agriculture: A New Approach for Sustainable Intensification

  • 📄 Conservation Agriculture: A Way to Improve Soil Health

  • 📄 Integrated Nitrogen Management in Yield and Quality of Chilli

  • 📄 Organochlorine Pesticides’ Impact on Organisms and Environment

  • 📄 INM in Growth and Yield of Chilli in Odisha

  • 📄 Balanced Nutrient Management in Blackgram in Red and Lateritic Soils

  • 📄 Balanced Nutrient Management in Rice in Lateritic Soils

  • 📄 Silicon Nutrition on Paddy in Acid Lateritic Soils

  • 📄 Evaluation of Silicon on Paddy in Coastal Odisha

  • 📄 INM on Groundnut in Acidic Upland of Odisha

  • 📄 Nano Nitrogen and Nano Zinc Effects on Sweetcorn

  • 📄 Irrigation and PK Application on Root Traits of Green Gram

  • 📄 Cultivars and Manures Influence Soil & Yield in Organic Rice

  • 📄 Yield & Quality of Aromatic Rice under Organic Nutrient Management

  • 📄 Lime Effect on Soil Acidity and Phosphorus in Acid Soil

Batablinlè Lamboni | Environmental studies | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Batablinlè Lamboni | Environmental studies | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Higher Teacher Training College-University of Lomé, Togo

Batablinlè Lamboni is a dedicated researcher and educator with a strong background in environmental science and atmospheric physics. They hold a Master’s degree in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, and completed their Ph.D. in the same field under the supervision of Professor Lawin E. Agnidé. Their research interests focus on the impact of climate change on water and energy resources availability, particularly in the Mono River Basin of West Africa. Batablinlè has published several papers on this topic, highlighting their expertise in climate modeling, precipitation analysis, and environmental impact assessments. In addition to their research work, Batablinlè is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students. They have also contributed to various projects and collaborations in the field of atmospheric physics, demonstrating their commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting sustainability.

Professional Profile:

📚 Education:

Batablinlè Lamboni’s academic journey began with a Master’s in Theoretical Physics from the University of Lomé, Togo, in 2007. Building on this foundation, Lamboni pursued an Engineer Diploma in Environmental Sciences at the Institut de Génie de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable (IGEDD), University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, graduating in 2012. Driven by a passion for environmental sciences, Lamboni furthered their studies with a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences at the Institute of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (IMSP), Benin, in 2015. This laid the groundwork for their eventual specialization, culminating in a PhD from the Hydrology and Atmospheric Physics Laboratory at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, completed between November 2016 and October 2019.

📝Professional  Experience:

Since October 2019, I have served as a Teacher-Researcher at the École Normale Supérieure (ENSATAKPAME), where I also hold the position of head of the physics and technology department. My responsibilities have included assisting colleagues with their research in atmospheric physics, collaborating on various projects, and traveling with colleagues to other physics organizations to collect samples. Additionally, I have been tasked with organizing samples for the research team and preparing drafts for technical reports. In addition to my role within the department, I am actively involved in cooperation, partnership, and development initiatives within my institution. Furthermore, I serve as a member of the National Commission in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STIM) established by the Togolese government. In this capacity, I represent the commission in matters related to Initial Training, where my duties include analyzing program content and ensuring the implementation of STEM education roadmaps in national initial training programs.

📊Research Interest:

Batablinlè Lamboni is currently a junior researcher at the Renewable Energy Laboratory within the Department of Physics at the University of Lomé and the Higher Normal School at Atakpamé (Togo). They obtained their Master’s in Atmospheric Physics from the Hydrology and Atmospheric Physics Laboratory at the Institute of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, in 2016. Subsequently, they completed their Ph.D. under the supervision of Professor Lawin E. Agnidé at the same institution in 2019. Their research focuses on the impact of climate change projections on the availability of water and energy resources. They possess rich experience in meta-analysis, statistics, graph databases, modeling, and machine learning. Their future research endeavors will concentrate on climate change, human activity, land use/cover change, water resources, and renewable energy resources.

 

Publications :

Africa-Cordex Simulations Projection of Future Temperature, Precipitation, Frequency and Intensity Indices Over Mono Basin in West Africa

Authors: Batablinlè Lamboni, Lawin E. Agnidé, S. Agnidé

Citation: Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change, 2018, 9, 1-12

Year: 2018

Future Extremes Temperature: Trends and Changes Assessment over the Mono River Basin, Togo (West Africa)

Authors: Emmanuel L. A., Batablinlè Lamboni, Célestin M., Hodabalo K.

Citation: Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 2019, 11, 82-98

Year: 2019

Variability of Future Rainfall over the Mono River Basin of West-Africa

Authors: Batablinlè Lamboni, Emmanuel L. A., Manirakiza C., Djibib Z. M.

Citation: American Journal of Climate Change, 2019, 8, 137-155

Year: 2019

Extreme Rainfall and Temperature Changes Assessment on late-twenty-first century over the Mono River Basin, Togo (West-Africa)

Authors: Batablinlè Lamboni, Agnidé Emmanuel Lawin, Celestin Manirakiza, Dagbégnon Luc Olabodé

Citation: Published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences, 2020

Year: 2020

Future changes in precipitation, evapotranspiration and stream flows in the Mono Basin of West Africa

Authors: Batablinlè Lamboni, Lawin E. Agnidé, Kodja Domiho Japhet, Amoussou Ernest, Vissin Expédit

Citation: Published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences, 2021, 98, 1-6

Year: 2021

Active Control of Chaotic Oscillations in Nonlinear Chemical Dynamics

Authors: Olabodé D. L., Lamboni B., Orou Tchabi J. B. C.

Journal: Journal Applied Mathematics and Physics

Volume: 7

Pages: 547-558

Year: 2019

DOI: 10.4236/jamp.2019.73040

Wind Power Potential in Near Future Climate Scenarios: The Case for Burundi (East Africa)

Authors: Agnidé Emmanuel Lawin, Manirakiza Célestin, Lamboni B.

Journal: Asian Journal of Environment Ecology

Volume: 8

Issue: 4

Pages: 1-10

Year: 2019

Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Climate Change Impact on Future Wind Power Potential in Burundi (East Africa)

Authors: Célestin M., Emmanuel L.A., Lamboni B., Marc N.

Journal: American Journal of Climate Change

Volume: 8

Pages: 237-262

Year: 2019

Trends and changes detection in rainfall, temperature and wind speed in Burundi

Authors: Lawin A. E., Manirakiza C., Lamboni B.

Journal: J. Water Clim. Chang.

Year: 2018

DOI: https:/doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2018. 155

Assessment of projected trends and changes of rainfall, temperature and wind speed across highlands and western lowlands of Burundi

Authors: Lawin A.E., Célestin M., Lamboni B.

Journal: Journal of Water and Climate Change

Year: 2018

Status: Submitted