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.

Seyed Mohammad Jafar Nazemosadat | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Seyed Mohammad Jafar Nazemosadat | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Academic at Shiraz University | Iran

Prof. Seyed Mohammad Jafar Nazemosadat is a distinguished climatologist and agro-meteorologist whose pioneering research has significantly advanced the understanding of climate dynamics in the Middle East. His work has illuminated the complex interactions between oceanic, atmospheric, and terrestrial systems, particularly emphasizing how phenomena such as ENSO, the Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO), and the Atlantic Meridional Oscillation (AMO) influence precipitation and temperature variability across Iran and neighboring regions. He has led extensive studies on climate change impacts, drought forecasting, and land-use dynamics, integrating remote sensing and satellite-based data analysis into agricultural meteorology. His seminal contribution established the first proven linkage between Iran’s precipitation patterns and ENSO—a breakthrough that reshaped regional climate modeling approaches. As founder of the Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Centre at Shiraz University, he has fostered interdisciplinary research on satellite-based climate monitoring. With over 40 English-indexed journal publications, 55 Persian papers, and 100 conference contributions, Prof. Nazemosadat’s work has had enduring influence on sustainable water and land management strategies in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. His scholarly impact and leadership exemplify excellence in ecological and atmospheric research, positioning him as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Nazemosadat, M. J., & Cordery, I. (2000). On the relationships between ENSO and autumn rainfall in Iran. International Journal of Climatology: A Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, 20(6), 206–214.

Nazemosadat, M. J., & Ghasemi, A. R. (2004). Quantifying the ENSO-related shifts in the intensity and probability of drought and wet periods in Iran. Journal of Climate, 17(20), 4005–4018.

Danandeh Mehr, A., Kahya, E., Şahin, A., & Nazemosadat, M. J. (2015). Successive-station monthly streamflow prediction using different artificial neural network algorithms. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 12(7), 2191–2200.

Nazem, A. S. M. J., Samani, N., Barry, D. A., & Moulaei, N. M. (2006). ENSO forcing on climate change in Iran: Precipitation analysis. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transaction B: Engineering, 30(4), 96–105.*

Shirvani, A., Nazemosadat, S. M. J., & Kahya, E. (2015). Analyses of the Persian Gulf sea surface temperature: Prediction and detection of climate change signals. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 8(4), 2121–2130.*