Saakshi Chauhan | Forestry | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Saakshi Chauhan | Forestry | Women Researcher Award

Guest Faculty at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry | India

Dr. Saakshi Chauhan is a dedicated forestry researcher specializing in agroforestry, geospatial analysis, silviculture, and tree improvement, currently contributing to research, extension, and educational activities as a Project Fellow at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun; she holds a strong academic foundation with advanced degrees in Forestry (Agroforestry) from Dr. YSP UHF Nauni, Solan, and has established an impressive profile through her work on agroforestry suitability mapping, carbon sequestration, nutrient management, and bio-economic evaluation of agrisilvicultural systems; throughout her career, she has demonstrated expertise in remote sensing, economic analysis, natural resource management, and integrated land-use systems, supported by her ability to perform under pressure, collaborate effectively, lead student associations, and contribute to scientific magazines and professional societies, including her membership in IUFRO, ATDS, and the International Journal of Economic Plants; her research contributions encompass studies on growth and yield responses of legumes under Morus-based systems, bio-economic assessments, carbon stock potential in cereal and pulse-based agroforestry systems, altitudinal variability in biomass and carbon storage, integrated nutrient management in wheat and lentil intercropping under agroforestry, and geospatial evaluation of groundwater potential zones; she has authored multiple publications in reputed journals, contributed book chapters on the role of agroforestry in reclaiming problematic soils, and presented her work at major international conferences on sustainable agriculture, food security, value-chain development, and biodiversity conservation; recognized with merit certificates, scholarships, and a prestigious Best M.Sc. Thesis Award, Dr. Saakshi continues to advance scientific understanding and promote sustainable agroforestry practices for environmental resilience and rural development.

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AuthorLastName, A. A., AuthorLastName, B. B., & AuthorLastName, C. C. (n.d.). Suitability mapping of agroforestry in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India, using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (Fuzzy AHP). Agroforestry Systems. Advance online publication.

Mohsen Shakeri | Forestry | Innovation Research Award

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Prof. Mohsen Shakeri | Forestry | Innovation Research Award

Professor at Babol Noushirvani University of Technology | Iran

Prof. Mohsen Shakeri, Professor and Head of the Fuel Cell Research Center at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Iran, is an accomplished scholar with extensive expertise in CAD/CAM systems, process planning, machining simulation, and renewable energy technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in CAD/CAM from Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan (2000), following an M.Sc. in Applied Solid Mechanics from Tehran University (1991) and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Shiraz University (1989), where he ranked first among his cohort. Over the past two decades, he has led and supervised numerous groundbreaking research projects in fuel cell technology, including PEM fuel cells for combined heat and power, aviation, and hydrogen generation systems, alongside innovations in 3D printing and biosensor development. His research interests encompass feature-based design, process optimization, energy conversion, and sustainable technology applications. With strong skills in advanced CAD/CAM, computer-aided manufacturing, simulation, optimization methods, and experimental design, Prof. Shakeri has published 85 scientific documents indexed in Scopus, accumulating 1,397 citations from 1,269 documents, and holds an h-index of 21, reflecting the quality and impact of his scholarship. He is an active member of international professional organizations such as the Japan Society of Precision Engineering, the Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineering, and the Iranian Society of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells. Recognized for his leadership roles, community involvement, and mentoring of graduate students, he has received significant recognition for advancing renewable energy research. Prof. Shakeri’s contributions continue to position him as an influential leader driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies globally.

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Featured Publications

Tailoring microstructure and mechanical properties of additively manufactured H13 tool Steel: Influence of build orientation and tempering treatments. Materials Science and Engineering A, 2025. Cited by 1.

Investigation on physical and chemical properties of modified copper bipolar plate produced by electrospinning of carbon nanotubes, carbon black and polypyrrole composite. Renewable Energy, 2025. Cited by 2.

Design of a Novel Electrochemical Aptasensor Based on Molybdenum Disulfide Nanosheets for Lysozyme Detection. Journal of Analysis and Testing, 2024. Cited by 9.

Experimental investigation of process parameters in polyether ether ketone 3D printing. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 2024. Cited by 12.

Joining Two Dissimilar Metals of Aluminum 5052 to Austenitic Stainless Steel 304 using Ultrasonic Friction Stir Welding. International Journal of Engineering Transactions B: Applications, 2023. Cited by 1.