Sina Mallah | Sustainable land | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sina Mallah | Sustainable land | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at University of Tehran, Iran

Dr. Sina Mallah is a soil scientist with a Ph.D. in Soil Resources Management from the University of Tehran, where he focused on sustainable soil and water management in irrigated lands. He earned his MSc in Soil Physics from Tarbiat Modares University and his BSc in Agricultural Soil Science Engineering from Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources. 🌱🌍

Publication profile :

🎓 Educational Background :

  • PhD in Soil Resources Management (Soil Physics and Conservation)University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, December 2023

    Thesis Topic: “Assessment of sustainable soil and water management in irrigated lands of Honam subcatchment”

    Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. Gorji

  • MSc in Soil PhysicsTarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, January 2013

    GPA: 17.15/20

    Dissertation Topic: “Estimating soil organic matters using hyperspectral imagery in a semi-arid region”

    Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. Homaee

  • BSc in Agricultural Soil Science EngineeringGorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran, July 2010

    GPA: 17.46/20

    Project Topic: “Effect of Potassium salts proportions on barley growth”

    Advisor: Dr. E. Dordipour

  • Experimental Sciences DiplomaAllameh Tabatabaei, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran, July 2006

    GPA: 18.05/20

🌱 Research Interests :

  • GIS and remote sensing in agriculture
  • Sustainability of soil and water resources
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Soil organic carbon cycle and climate change interaction
  • Digital soil mapping
  • Soil Genesis & Classification
  • Au (Gold) absorption
  • Socio-economic modeling
  • Soil health nexus

Publication Top Notes :

  1. M.R. Balali, S. Mallah, et al. 2024. Integrated Soil and Water Management at Farm Level in Honam Sub-Catchment (Part II: Soil and water recommended packages of homogenous units). Iranian Journal of Soil Research, 38 (1): 199-227. DOI: 10.22092/ijsr.2024.365368.741 (In Farsi).
  2. Sousa, G.P.B. de, et al. 2024. Assessing soil degradation in Brazilian agriculture by a remote sensing approach to monitor bare soil frequency: impact on soil carbon. Soil Advances, 2, 100011. DOI: 10.1016/j.soilad.2024.100011
  3. N.A. Rosin, et al. 2024. Spatializing soil elemental concentration as measured by X-ray fluorescence analysis using remote sensing data. Catena, 240, 107988. DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2024.107988.
  4. S. Mallah, et al. 2023. Deep Insight on Land Use/Land Cover Geospatial Assessment through Internet-Based Validation Tool in Upper Karkheh River Basin (KRB), South-West Iran. Land, 12, 979. DOI: 10.3390/land12050979
  5. M.R. Balali, et al. 2024. Integrated Soil and Water Management at Farm Level in Honam Sub-Catchment (Part I: Determination of Homogeneous Soil and Water Management Units). Iranian Journal of Soil Research, 37 (3): 199-227. DOI: 10.22092/ijsr.2024.364321.734 (In Farsi).
  6. S. Mallah, et al. 2023. Digital Mapping of Topsoil Texture Classes Using a Hybridized Classical Statistics–Artificial Neural Networks Approach and Relief Data. AgriEngineering, 5(1):40-64. DOI: 10.3390/agriengineering5010004.
  7. S. Mallah, et al. 2022. Predicting Soil Textural Classes Using Random Forest Models: Learning from Imbalanced Dataset. Agronomy, 12, 2613. DOI: 10.3390/agronomy12112613.
  8. S. Mallah and M. Bagheri-Bodaghabadi. 2021. Towards a global soil taxonomy and classification tool for predicting multi-level soil hierarchy. Model. Earth Syst. Environ. DOI: 10.1007/s40808-021-01191-8.
  9. S. Mallah, et al. 2021. Evaluation of irrigation hydro-module of major plants of cropping pattern to reduce water stress and optimize agricultural water consumption in Honam sub-catchment. Journal of Crop Science Research in Arid Regions, 3 (1): 15-24. DOI: 10.22034/CSRAR.2021.280267.1092 (In Farsi).
  10. M. Panahi, et al. 2021. Appropriate irrigation scheduling determination of major crops and orchards in Honam, Lorestan traditional irrigation network. Iranian Water Researches Journal, 15 (1): 87-95.
  11. A. Tafteh, et al. 2020. Evaluation of daily, decade and monthly data satellite images to estimate of precipitation using Google Earth Engine in Khuzestan Province. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 9 (3): 93-104 (In Farsi).
  12. A. Tafteh, et al. 2020. Evaluating automatic detector of wetting front for monitoring water movement in soil. Environ. Water Eng., 6(1), 1–12. DOI: 10.22034/jewe.2020.218691.1345 (In Farsi).
  13. S. Mallah, et al. 2019. Comparison of Three Geostatistics Methods for Prediction of Soil Texture Classes in Crop and Orchard Lands of Guilan Province. Iranian Journal of Soil Research, 33 (2), 213-226 (In Farsi).
  14. A. Tafteh, et al. 2019. Investigation of possibility of mapping potential evapotranspiration of reference plant and water requirement of wheat using various mapping methods. Journal of Irrigation and Water Engineering (In Farsi).
  15. M. R. Balali, et al. 2019. Integrated soil and water management in the Farm Level through participatory and interdisciplinary approach towards reduction of soil degradation and fertility depletion in Honam sub-catchment of Karkheh River Basin (KRB). 14th National Conference on Watershed Management Sciences and Engineering of Iran, Uromia University (Oral).
  16. S. Mallah and M. R. Balali. 2019. Integrated management system of agricultural stakeholders with emphasis on boosting. 16th Iranian Soil Science Congress, Zanjan University (Oral).
  17. M. R. Balali, et al. 2019. Integration of soil and water related factors to sustain crop production in farm level (Case study: Honam subcatchment of Kharkheh River Basin). 16th Iranian Soil Science Congress, Zanj

 

 

 

 

Ferede Abuye Jeldu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ferede Abuye Jeldu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ferede Abuye Jeldu, Mettu University, Ethiopia

Dr. Ferede Abuye Jeldu: A Suitable Candidate for the Best Researcher Award

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Academic Background 🎓

Dr. Ferede Abuye Jeldu holds a PhD in Climate Change and Bioenergy Development from Hawassa University, Ethiopia, completed in July 2024. He also possesses a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Ambo University (2015) and a Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management and Utilization from Hawassa University (2011). His educational qualifications provide a solid foundation for his research in climate change, bioenergy, and forest management.

Professional Experience 🌳

Dr. Jeldu has extensive experience in academia and research. He has served as a lecturer and head of the Department of Forestry at Mettu University (2018-2019) and as a lecturer and researcher at Assosa University (2016-2017). His experience extends to practical roles, including working as a lumberman and forest utilization expert at the Oromia Forest and Wildlife Enterprise. These roles have equipped him with valuable insights into both academic and field-based forestry practices.

Training and Certifications 🏅

Dr. Jeldu has participated in numerous professional training programs and certifications. Notably, he received a certificate of service from the African Forest Forum for sharing insights on forest and tree-based ecosystem services for climate change resilience. He has also been recognized by the UN-REDD Program for his contributions to environmental impact assessment and environmental auditing. His active involvement in environmental education is evident in his leadership of training programs for local farmers on climate variability.

Research Grants and Fellowships 💼

Dr. Jeldu’s research endeavors are supported by prestigious fellowships and grants, including the IPCC 6th Round Scholarships Programme and the African Forest Forum Research Fellowship fund. These awards underscore his commitment to advancing knowledge in climate change and sustainable forestry.

Skills and Expertise 🧑‍💻

Dr. Jeldu is proficient in collecting and analyzing climate, vegetation, and soil data, as well as conducting forest inventory assessments. His technical skills extend to the use of GIS applications for forest resource assessment and proficiency in statistical software such as R, SPSS, and FDiversity. These skills are vital for conducting comprehensive environmental and forestry research.

Publication Top Notes

  • 🌾 “Climate Change Adaptation Strategies of Smallholder Farmers: The Case of Bedele District, Bunno Bedele Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia” – FA Jeldu, A Ochocho, AL Duguma, Cited by: 4, Year: 2023
  • 🌳 “The Role of Forest Information in Addressing Climate Change: REDD+, NDCs, Enhanced Transparency Framework, and Ecosystem Restoration” – FA Jeldu, Mettu University,

Conclusion 🏆

Dr. Ferede Abuye Jeldu’s extensive academic background, professional experience, and active involvement in research and training make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His dedication to climate change mitigation, forest management, and community education aligns with the award’s objectives, showcasing his potential for significant contributions to the field.