Binoy T Thomas | Algal Studies | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Prof. Dr. Binoy T Thomas | Algal Studies | Excellence in Innovation Award

Professor at Catholicate College Pathanamthitta | India

Prof. (Dr.) Binoy T. Thomas is a distinguished Professor of Botany at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, whose academic journey spans transformative contributions in algal taxonomy, phycotechnology, microalgal biotechnology, and environmental sustainability, with pioneering work that includes the discovery of multiple new algal species and numerous new distributional records, the development of innovative prototypes such as the Phycoscrapper, Bio-oxygenator, and Herbarium Mobile Applications, the leadership of major research projects funded by esteemed scientific bodies focusing on epiphyllous algae, harmful algal blooms, bioremediation, biofuel potential of aquatic weeds, and microalgal biodiversity, alongside an extensive publication record across leading journals in phycology, ecology, soil biology, ethnobotany, and plant sciences, complemented by notable editorial responsibilities such as serving as Subject Editor of Vegetos, and academic honors including prestigious recognitions for research excellence and scientific contributions, with wide-ranging national and international collaborations involving premier institutions including Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, KDISC, and multiple engineering colleges, strengthened by his role as Research Guide in Botany supervising doctoral candidates, his active membership in scientific bodies such as the Linnean Society of London, SPR, and ISEB, and his significant administrative service as Head of the Department, Bursar, Council Member, IQAC Coordinator, BOA Member, and Coordinator of major academic and extension programmes, all of which reflect his enduring commitment to advancing plant science, promoting quality education, fostering innovation, and translating microalgal research into sustainable community-oriented applications.

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Featured Publications : 

Ray, J. G., & Thomas, T. B. (2012). Ecology and diversity of green-algae of tropical oxic dystrustepts soils in relation to different soil parameters and vegetation.

Jiji, M. G., Ninan, M. A., Thomas, V. P., & Thomas, B. T. (2024). Edible microalgae: Potential candidate for developing edible vaccines. Vegetos, 37(3), 788–793.

Thomas, B., & Thomas, V. (1997). Photoperiodism in plants. Academic Press.

Binoy, T. T., & Ray, J. G. (2016). Diversity and ecology of diatoms in oxic dystrustepts soils under three different vegetation of the Western Ghats, Kerala, South India. Journal of Ecology, 111, 465–475.

Ray, J. G., Dhanya, V., & Binoy, T. T. (2014). Globally unique Kuttanadu wetland paddy soil of South India: Soil fertility in relation to seasons and different stages of crop. International Journal of Agriculture Photon, 125, 296–304.

 

Masoud Bijani | Ecology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Masoud Bijani | Ecology | Editorial Board Member

Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Dr. Masoud Bijani is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Extension and Education in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Education at the College of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran, recognized for his extensive academic, administrative, and research contributions across agricultural extension, rural sociology, natural resources, and environmental studies. He holds multiple academic degrees in Agricultural Extension and Education from Shiraz University, the University of Tehran, and the Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch, with each stage of his training culminating in high-ranking scholarly performance, including first-grade standings in his B.Sc., M.Sc., and initial Ph.D. programs and second-grade distinction in his additional Ph.D. specialization in Agricultural Extension. His scholarly journey includes a study leave at Freie Universität Berlin under the supervision of leading experts in water conflicts and environmental sociology, where he also taught applied statistics and SPSS for doctoral students. Dr. Bijani has served in a wide range of influential academic roles, including faculty positions at the Islamic Azad University Boroujerd Branch and Ramin University of Ahwaz, research affairs director, head of department, portal committee director, vice-chancellor of national agricultural academic networks, head of the College of Agriculture library, and board member or council member in numerous national scientific, technical, agricultural extension, and water resource organizations. His research interests span agricultural extension productivity, ICT in agriculture, rural development, social studies in agriculture and natural resources, water conflict analysis, environmental decision-making, e-learning, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and statistical applications in social sciences. He is widely recognized for his professional mastery of SPSS, Word, PowerPoint, and extension teaching methods, holding editorial and guest editor roles in various scholarly journals. Dr. Bijani is also author of major academic works including Learning of Triple Knowledge (Knowledge for Knowing, Knowledge for Doing, Knowledge for Being) and Introduction on Analyzing and Measuring Agricultural Extension Productivity, illustrating his long-standing dedication to advancing agricultural education, sustainability, and human–environment interaction.

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Featured Publications : 

Human ecological analysis of conflict toward using natural resources: Evidence from Iran. (2025). Environmental Challenges.

Digital markets, local products: Psychological drivers of buying nomadic local foods online. (2025). Foods.

Mapping socio-institutional studies of biodiversity governance and climate change justice in wetland ecosystems. (2025).

Assessment of sustainability trend of apicultural industry: Evidence from beekeepers in Iran. (2025). Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology.

Comparing predictive power of planned behavior and social cognition theories on students’ pro-environmental behaviors: The case of University of Zanjan, Iran. (2025). Journal of Cleaner Production.

Toward tenure security: The relationship between women’s land ownership, formal land title documents and their empowerment. (2025). Land Use Policy.

 

Jawad Hussain | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jawad Hussain | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad | Pakistan

Mr. Jawad Hussain is a Pakistani researcher and nature enthusiast specializing in Plant Ecology, Phytogeography, Endemism, Ethnobotany, and Conservation, with an exceptional academic record and research experience that spans ecological modeling, biodiversity assessment, and environmental sustainability. He holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad—Pakistan’s top-ranked research institution—where his thesis focused on the ethno-ecological studies and species distribution modeling of selected medicinal endemic plants from Northern Pakistan, reflecting his deep commitment to plant conservation and ecological balance. His scientific work integrates ecosystem ecology, species distribution modeling (SDM), GIS mapping, phytoremediation, vegetation and population ecology, and climate change assessment, advancing the understanding of biotic-abiotic interactions and their influence on species survival under changing climatic scenarios. Jawad has contributed to several impactful publications in high-impact journals such as Journal of Environmental Management, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, and Biology Bulletin Reviews, with research highlighting endangered species modeling, invasive species monitoring, and sustainable forest management. He has also worked extensively under the PSF-NSFC collaborative project focusing on ecological and molecular assessments of prioritized endemic plants, emphasizing the need for scientific-based conservation strategies. Skilled in advanced analytical tools including R, Python, Google Earth Engine, GIS, SEM, and multivariate statistical modeling, Jawad brings a strong quantitative dimension to plant ecological research. His broad field and laboratory experience across regions like Swat, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and Dir underscores his dedication to biodiversity documentation and conservation in mountainous ecosystems. With honors including a Silver Medal and Position Holder Award, and multiple international conference presentations, Jawad Hussain exemplifies a new generation of dedicated young scientists committed to advancing global ecological research, plant diversity conservation, and sustainable environmental stewardship.

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Featured Publications

Khan, M. S., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, Liu, J., Wu, Z. Y., Hussain, J., Zeb, S. A., … & Ali, S. (2025). Ecological assessment of Iris hookeriana across subalpine and alpine regions of the Hindu-Himalayas. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 8, 1539025.

Shah, M., Khan, S. M., Manan, F., Hussain, J., Din, Z. U., Shah, I., Arshad, M., … & Ahmad, I. (2025). Role of the plant nurseries in spread of invasive alien plant species in Pakistan’s subtropical region; A threat for urban greening. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 105, 128688.

Hussain, J., Khan, S. M., Khan, M. S., Saqib, Z., Ahmad, Z., Shah, M., Mohammad, N., … & Liu, J. (2025). Distribution modelling and future prediction of a threatened species—Heracleum candicans Wall. ex DC.; Within the framework of biotic and abiotic interactions. Journal of Environmental Management, 387, 125818.

Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Kipkoech, A., Zeb, S. A., Haq, Z., Manan, F., Ahmad, Z., Khan, M. S., Hussain, J., & Balslev, H. (2025). Phosphorus dynamics in Nannorrhops ritchieana (Mazri) forests across different climatic zones of Pakistan: A framework for sustainability and management. Wild, 2(4), 41.

Ali, N., Ullah, S., Maula, F., Saba, M., Ali, A., & Hussain, J. (2025). First report of Singerocybe alboinfundibuliformis from Pakistan based on morphological and molecular phylogenetic studies. Biology Bulletin Reviews, 15(2), 300–305.

Qiuhua Bao | Ecology | Best Paper Award

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Ms. Qiuhua Bao | Ecology | Best Paper Award

Associate Professor at Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | China

Ms. Qiuhua Bao is an accomplished associate researcher and master’s supervisor at the Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology and Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China. She holds advanced degrees in dairy biotechnology and microbiology and has over 18 years of professional experience in academic research, teaching, and supervision of graduate students. Her research primarily focuses on dairy microbiology and biotechnology, with special emphasis on lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, and stress adaptation mechanisms in dairy microorganisms. Ms. Bao has published more than 90 research papers, including 31 as first or corresponding author, and her work has been widely cited, with 1,160 citations across 1,005 documents, 46 indexed publications, and an h-index of 20. She has obtained 12 invention patents, co-authored several textbooks and monographs, and served as principal investigator on multiple national and provincial research projects. Her research skills include transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses, flow cytometry, multi-omics approaches, and functional assessment of probiotic strains. Over her career, she has received recognition for her contributions to dairy biotechnology and microbial research. In conclusion, Ms. Qiuhua Bao is a leading scientist whose work integrates innovation, practical applications, and scholarly excellence, significantly advancing the understanding of dairy microbiology and lactic acid bacteria.

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Featured Publications

Bao, Q., Yuan, B., Liu, X., Li, J., Gao, R., Zhao, X., & Kwok, L.-Y. (2025). Evaluation of Lentilactobacillus kefiri NM119–2 as a novel probiotic in fermented milk: Functional properties and metabolic impact. Food Research International, 221, 117314.

Bao, Q., Gao, R., Bo, X., Yuan, B., Wang, H., Zhao, X., Li, J., & Kwok, L.-Y. (2025). Unraveling novel acid tolerance mechanisms in Lactococcus lactis through physiological and multi-omics analyses. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 232, 118387.

Bao, Q., Yuan, B., Ma, X., et al. (2025). Osmotic and cold stress-induced viable but non-culturable state in Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Zhang: A transcriptome analysis. International Dairy Journal, 166(2), 106228.

Bao, Q., et al. (2025). Metabolomics analysis of Lactococcus lactis IMAU51121 under acid stress. Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology.