Seyed Mohamad Javidan | Plant Disease Detection | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Seyed Mohamad Javidan | Plant Disease Detection | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Seyed Mohamad Javidan, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran

 

Dr. Seyed Mohamad Javidan is a dedicated researcher and educator in Biosystems Engineering at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. He earned his PhD in 2023 with a focus on diagnosing tomato fungal diseases through image processing. His research interests include plant disease detection, precision agriculture, and biosensor technologies. Dr. Javidan holds several patents, including innovations in agricultural machinery. He has published numerous articles in reputable journals and actively participates in conferences. Fluent in English and Farsi, he also teaches automotive engineering courses, fostering the next generation of engineers. 📚🌾

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Education

Dr. Seyed Mohamad Javidan earned his PhD in Biosystems Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, in 2023, with a GPA of 17.33/20. His dissertation focused on “Intelligent Diagnosis of Tomato Common Fungal Diseases Using RGB and Hyperspectral Image Processing.” Prior to that, he completed his Master of Science in Biosystems Engineering at Islamic Azad University of Takestan in 2013, achieving a GPA of 17.78/20 with a thesis on a semi-automatic tomato transplanter. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Machinery from Islamic Azad University of Azadshahr, graduated in 2009 with a GPA of 16.17/20. 🎓🌱📚

 

Research Interests

Dr. Seyed Mohamad Javidan’s research interests are centered on innovative solutions in agriculture. He focuses on plant disease detection through image processing and artificial intelligence, utilizing hyperspectral image analysis for enhanced accuracy. His work also explores biosensor technologies for the early detection of plant pathogens, contributing to precision agriculture and smart farming practices. Additionally, he is passionate about robotics in agriculture, aiming to improve efficiency and productivity. His expertise includes the design, construction, testing, and evaluation of agricultural machinery, bridging technology and sustainable farming. 🌿🤖🔬✨

 

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Seyed Mohamad Javidan received the prestigious First Place award in the Scientific Competition of EEDE BARTAR for his innovative “Seed Sowing Robot” project at Islamic Azad University of Gorgan in 2021. This recognition highlights his commitment to advancing agricultural technology and showcases his ability to turn visionary ideas into practical solutions. The competition celebrated the best ideas in the field, and Dr. Javidan’s work stood out for its potential impact on enhancing efficiency in agricultural practices. His achievement not only reflects his expertise but also contributes to the future of smart farming. 🏆🌱🤖✨

 

Teaching Activities

Dr. Seyed Mohamad Javidan is dedicated to educating future engineers through a diverse curriculum focused on automotive engineering. His teaching activities include courses on the fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines, Power Generating Technology, and Power Transmission Technology. He also covers specialized topics such as Chassis Technology, Steering and Suspension, as well as Diesel and Gasoline Fuel Systems. Dr. Javidan emphasizes practical skills in General and Technical Drawing, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, and Machine Components. His comprehensive approach ensures that students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing them for successful careers in engineering. 📚🔧🚗✨

 

Conclusion

Dr. Seyed Mohamad Javidan’s extensive educational background, impactful research contributions, innovative patents, and commitment to teaching and mentoring position him as an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances academic knowledge but also addresses practical challenges in agriculture, making a significant impact on the field.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Diagnosis of grape leaf diseases using automatic K-means clustering and machine learning 🌱 — Cited by: 120, Year: 2023
  • Tomato leaf diseases classification using image processing and weighted ensemble learning 🍅 — Cited by: 16, Year: 2024
  • Design, construction and evaluation of semi-automatic vegetable transplanter with conical distributor cup 🛠️ — Cited by: 13, Year: 2019
  • A feature selection method using slime mould optimization algorithm in order to diagnose plant leaf diseases 🔍 — Cited by: 12, Year: 2022
  • Detection of Cucumber Fruit on Plant Images Using Artificial Neural Network 🥒 — Cited by: 12, Year: 2022
  • Detection of Callosobruchus maculatus F. with image processing and artificial neural network 🐞 — Cited by: 10*, Year: 2020
  • Diagnosing the spores of tomato fungal diseases using microscopic image processing and machine learning 🌿 — Cited by: 9, Year: 2024
  • Design, Construction, and Evaluation of Automated Seeder with Ultrasonic Sensors for Row Detection 🚜 — Cited by: 8, Year: 2021
  • A novel approach for automated strawberry fruit varieties classification using image processing and machine learning 🍓 — Cited by: 4, Year: 2024
  • Design and construction of solar seeding robot equipped with row detection technology ☀️ — Cited by: 3, Year: 2018

Abdollah Ahmadpour | Mycology and Plant Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.  Ahmadpour | Mycology and Plant Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor Urmia University Iran

Dr. Abdollah Ahmadpour, an Assistant Professor of Mycology and Plant Pathology at Shahid Bakeri Higher Education Center, Urmia University, Iran, specializes in the study of plant pathogenic fungi. His expertise encompasses fungal diseases and their interactions with plants, focusing on taxonomy and population genetics of hyphomycetes fungi.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Plant Protection (2010-2014), University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran
  • M.Sc. in Plant Protection (2006-2008), University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran
  • B.Sc. in Plant Protection (2002-2005), University of Urmia

Experience 🧪

Dr. Ahmadpour has substantial experience in mycology and plant pathology, actively engaging in research on fungal diseases and plant interactions. He is affiliated with Urmia University, contributing significantly to scientific knowledge through his research and publications.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Taxonomy of Hyphomycetes Fungi
  • Population Genetics of Plant Pathogenic Fungi
  • Fungal Diseases and Plant Interactions

Awards 🏆

Dr. Ahmadpour has been recognized for his significant contributions to mycology and plant pathology, being actively involved in research that has garnered attention and accolades in the scientific community.

Publications Top Notes📚

  1. Ahmadpour A., et al. (2009). Study on some biological and morphological characteristics of Wilsonomyces carpophilus in West Azerbaijan. Rostaniha, 10: 91–109 (In Persian).
  2. Ahmadpour A., et al. (2009). Isolation and pathogenicity tests of Iranian cultures of the shot hole pathogen of Prunus species, Wilsonomyces carpophilus. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 4: 133–134.
  3. Aghapour B., et al. (2009). First report of leaf spot disease on Ficus elastica caused by Phoma glomerata in Iran. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 4: 82–83.
  4. Aghapour B., et al. (2010). The first record of Neurospora tetrasperma on Platanus orientalis in Iran. Mycotaxon, 111: 103–111.
  5. Ahmadpour A., et al. (2011). New species of Bipolaris and Curvularia on grass species in Iran. Rostaniha, 12: 39–49 (In Persian).

Abdur Rashid Khan | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Abdur Rashid Khan | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Abdur Rashid Khan, Nanjing Agricultural University, China

Dr. Abdur Rashid Khan, a dedicated researcher, specializes in Phytopathology and Plant-Microbe Interactions. He completed his Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Pathology at Nanjing Agricultural University, supported by a Chinese Government Scholarship. Dr. Khan’s expertise includes Bacillus volatile emission, microbial ecology, and microbial genomics. His academic journey includes a Master’s from King Saud Agricultural University and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. With honors like the Prime Minister’s Laptop Award and extensive bioinformatics and laboratory skills, he contributes significantly to understanding plant disease management and growth promotion. 🌱🔬

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Academic profile

🌱 Dr.Abdur Rashid Khan, a dedicated scholar in agricultural sciences, completed a Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Pathology from Nanjing Agricultural University, China (2018-2024). Prior to this, they earned a B.Sc. in Agriculture with a focus on Plant Pathology from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan (2006-2010). They also pursued academic endeavors at King Saud Agricultural University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2012-2015). Their research journey reflects a profound commitment to understanding and mitigating plant diseases through molecular insights, contributing significantly to the field of agricultural science. 🌾

Honors

🎓 With a distinguished academic journey, He a recipient of the Fully Funded Chinese Government Scholarship for PhD studies at Nanjing Agricultural University (2018-2024) and previously received the Fully Funded Saudi Arabian Government Scholarship for Master’s studies at King Saud University, Riyadh (2012-2015). Achieving consistent first division honors with 90% marks throughout my Master’s and PhD studies, He also earned the Prime Minister’s Laptop Award during my MS degree at PMAS Arid Agricultural University. Passionate about international engagement, I volunteered for ISO at Nanjing Agricultural University and participated in prestigious events like the “Discover Jiangsu” International Summer School and the “Perceiving China” Essay Writing Competition.

Experience

🔬 With a robust background in cell and molecular biology techniques, I excel in DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, PCR, RT-PCR, and qPCR. My expertise extends to cloning, protoplast transformation, and advanced analytical methods such as GC-MS and HPLC. I am skilled in statistical analysis and programming, using tools like Prism and Origin Pro. Additionally, I specialize in plant pathology, conducting infection assays and employing SEM, TEM, and VOC extraction. My work emphasizes plant-microbe and microbe-microbe interactions, with proficiency in Bacillus interaction studies and molecular diagnostics using Koch’s postulates. 🌱

Research focus

Based on the publications and research focus areas of Q. Ali, they primarily specialize in the biocontrol mechanisms of Bacillus spp. against various plant pathogens such as Rhizoctonia solani and Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. Their research explores the antagonistic potential of Bacillus volatiles, examining their effects on plant growth promotion, disease suppression, and microbial interactions through transcriptomic analyses and physiological studies. This work contributes significantly to understanding how beneficial bacteria can be utilized for sustainable agricultural practices 🌱

Publication top notes

Broad-spectrum antagonistic potential of Bacillus spp. volatiles against Rhizoctonia solani and Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae

Transcriptomic analysis of Ralstonia solanacearum in response to antibacterial volatiles of Bacillus velezensis FZB42

Plant–Microbes Interaction: Exploring the Impact of Cold-Tolerant Bacillus Strains RJGP41 and GBAC46 Volatiles on Tomato Growth Promotion through Different Mechanisms

Salt Tolerant Bacillus Strains Improve Plant Growth Traits and Regulation of Phytohormones in Wheat under Salinity Stress

The Role of Pyoluteorin from Pseudomonas protegens Pf-5 in Suppressing the Growth and Pathogenicity of Pantoea ananatis on Maize

N-terminal HrpE from Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae mediates the regulation of growth and photosynthesis in rice

Novel genetic dysregulations and oxidative damage in fusarium graminearum induced by plant defense eliciting psychrophilic bacillus atrophaeus ts1

Nematicidal volatiles from bacillus atrophaeus gbsc56 promote growth and stimulate induced systemic resistance in tomato against meloidogyne incognita

Pramod Prasad | Plant Pathology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pramod Prasad | Plant Pathology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pramod Prasad, ICAR- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal, India

Dr. Pramod Prasad, a distinguished plant pathologist, earned his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from GBPUAT, Pantnagar, India, in 2011, after completing his M.Sc. in the same field and a B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry. He has been serving at ICAR-IIWBR, Shimla, since 2011, where he has played a crucial role in genome sequencing and surveillance of wheat and barley rusts. His significant contributions include identifying rust resistance genes and developing resistant genetic stocks. Dr. Prasad’s current research focuses on the population biology and genetics of rust resistance in cereals 🌾🔬.

 

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Academic Qualification 🎓📚

Dr. Pramod Prasad holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology with minors in Biotechnology and Entomology from GBPUAT, Pantnagar, obtained in 2011. He also completed his M.Sc. in Plant Pathology from the same institution in 2006 and a B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry from HNBGU, Srinagar, in 2003 🌿🦠.

Work Experience 🏢🕰️

Dr. Prasad has been a Senior Scientist at ICAR-IIWBR, Shimla, since September 2023, focusing on genome sequencing of Puccinia species, rust surveillance, and developing rust-resistant genetic stocks 🌾🔬. Previously, he held similar roles at the same institute, progressively advancing his expertise in cereal crop pathology from 2011 onward 🌟📈.

 

Research Focus

The research focus of this individual falls under the category of Plant Pathology, with a specific emphasis on wheat rust research 🌾🔬. Their work includes exploring the genetic and molecular aspects of rust pathogens like Puccinia triticina and Puccinia striiformis. The key areas of their research are genome sequencing, pathogen population biology, and the development of rust-resistant wheat varieties 🌱🔍. They have made significant contributions to understanding pathogen evolution, rust management strategies, and the identification of resistance genes, which are crucial for enhancing wheat crop resilience and ensuring global food security 🍞🌐. Their efforts in this field are not only scientifically impactful but also vital for sustainable agriculture and disease control.

 

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