Filiz Öktüren Asri | Soil Science and Plant Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Filiz Öktüren Asri | Soil Science and Plant Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

BATEM of Akdeniz University, Turkey

Dr. Filiz Öktüren Asri is an Associate Professor with a robust background in soil science. Educated at Akdeniz University, she has a distinguished career in research and agricultural engineering. Her expertise spans soil health, fertilization practices, and environmental risk assessments. At Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute, she leads with a focus on enhancing soil and plant productivity through innovative research. 🌾🔬📖

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Education : 🌟📚

  • Undergraduate Degree: Akdeniz University, Soil Department (2002) 🌿
  • Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University, Soil Department (2004) 🎓
  • PhD: Akdeniz University, Soil Department (2009) 🎓🔬
  • Associate Professorship: Achieved in 2024 📈👩‍🏫

Professional Experience :🌱🔧

  • Research Assistant
    • Akdeniz University Soil Department (2005-2007) 🎓🔬
  • Engineer
    • Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute Directorate (2007-2018) 🌾🔧
  • Head of Department
    • Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute Directorate (2018-present) 🌾👩‍🔬

Research Interests :

  • Soil Fertility and Health
  • Effects of Organic and Conventional Fertilizers
  • Heavy Metal Contamination and Risk Assessment
  • Plant Growth and Yield Optimization
  • Soil Property Improvement

Publication Top Notes

  • Özkan, C.F., Demirtaş, E.I., Öktüren Asri, F., Arı, N., 2018. Relationships between petiole sap nitrate nitrogen and plant and soil nitrogen values in greenhouse cucumber cultivation. Derim, 35(2): 209-215.
  • Güven, D., Arı, N., Eryılmaz, Z., Özkan, C.F., Öktüren Asri, F., Demirtaş, E.I., Çelikyurt, M.A., 2018. Effect on yield in navel orange of different levels of nitrogen applied with a drip irrigation system in Washington. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, 5(4): 440-446.
  • Öktüren Asri, F., Demirtaş, E.I., Arı, N., 2016. Effects of foliar applied humic acid on plant nutritional status, yield, and quality in open tomato cultivation. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences, 29(1): 21-25.
  • Demirtaş, E.I., Arı, N., Özkan, C.F., Öktüren Asri, F., 2016. Effects of urban solid waste compost use on the efficiency, quality, and heavy metal pollution in tomato cultivation. Derim Magazine, 33(1): 144-158.
  • Öktüren Asri, F., Demirtaş, E.I., Güven, D., Özkan, C.F., Arı, N., 2016. Determination of the fertility status of greenhouse soils where carnation is grown in Kepez District, Antalya Province. Ege University Faculty of Agriculture.
  • Alagöz, Z., Öktüren, F., Yılmaz, E., 2006. Determination of some fertility properties of soils in greenhouse growing cloves in the Antalya Region. Akdeniz University Agriculture Faculty Journal, 19(1): 123-129.
  • Alagöz, Z., Yılmaz, E., Öktüren, F., 2006. Some physical and chemical effects of organic material addition on soil properties. Akdeniz University Faculty of Agriculture Journal, 19(2): 245-254.
  • Yılmaz, E., Alagöz, Z., Öktüren, F., 2008. Effect of different organic materials on soil aggregates. Akdeniz University Faculty of Agriculture Journal, 21(2): 213-222.
  • Öktüren Asri, F., Demirtaş, E.I., Arı, N., Arpacıoğlu, E.A., Özkan, C.F., 2010. Determination of the quality of irrigation water used in greenhouses in Antalya-Serik Region. Mediterranean University Faculty of Agriculture Journal, 23(2): 145-150.
  • Öktüren Asri, F., Sönmez, S., 2009. Determination of nutritional status and irrigation water quality of tomato plants grown in soilless culture system in Antalya Region. Akdeniz University Faculty of Agriculture Journal, 22(2): 191-200.

Ramin SamieiFard | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ramin SamieiFard | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ramin SamieiFard, Pennsylvania State University, United States

Dr. Ramin SamieiFard is a soil scientist with a Ph.D. in Soil Management and Land Resources from the University of Tehran. He is currently a Research Assistant at Penn State University, specializing in soil genesis, remote sensing, and GIS. Dr. SamieiFard has extensive teaching experience at universities in Iran and the US, covering subjects like organic fertilizers and precision agriculture. His research includes geopedology, heavy metal adsorption, and soil quality indicators. An author of numerous publications, he has also presented at international conferences and holds a patent in agricultural technology. 🌍📚🌱

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Education 🎓

Dr. SamieiFard earned his Ph.D. in Soil Management and Land Resources from the University of Tehran in 2022. He holds an M.Sc. in Soil Science from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz and a B.Sc. in Soil Science from the University of Tehran.

Professional Experience 💼

He has served as a Research Assistant/Associate at Penn State University since 2023 and was an Assistant Professor at Razi University. He also managed organic fertilizer farms at the University of Tehran and Shahid Chamran University.

Teaching Experience 📚

Dr. SamieiFard has lectured at various universities, including Penn State and Razi University, on topics such as Precision Agriculture Technology, Remote Sensing, and GIS in Soil Sciences.

 

Research Focus

Dr. R. Samiei-Fard’s research focuses on soil science and environmental geochemistry, particularly in the context of soil contamination and remediation. His work encompasses the use of spectroscopy, remote sensing, and statistical models to predict and map soil heavy metals and other pollutants. Additionally, he investigates the adsorption properties of minerals like sepiolite for removing heavy metals from multi-ionic solutions and the impacts of soil amendments on fertility and plant growth. Dr. Samiei-Fard’s studies are crucial for understanding soil health, developing sustainable agricultural practices, and mitigating environmental pollution. 🌍🧪📊📡🌱

Publication Top Notes

  • Capability of vis-NIR spectroscopy and Landsat 8 spectral data to predict soil heavy metals in polluted agricultural land (Iran) – R Samiei Fard, HR Matinfar, Arabian Journal of Geosciences 9, 1-14, 2016. Cited by: 38 📊🌍
  • Adsorption of Cd, Co, and Zn from multi-ionic solutions onto Iranian sepiolite isotherms – R Samieifard, A Landi, N Pourreza, Central Asian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Innovation 2, 2021. Cited by: 14 🧪⚗️
  • Application of particle size distribution throughout the soil profile as a criterion for recognition of newly developed geoforms in the Southeastern Caspian coast – R Samiei-Fard, A Heidari, M Konyushkova, S Mahmoodi, Catena 203, 105362, 2021. Cited by: 7 📏📊
  • Geochemical characteristics of saline soils formed during the recent retreat of the Caspian Sea – A Heidari, R Samiei-Fard, Catena 243, 108208, 2024. 🌊🧪
  • The Effect of Using a Geopedological Approach in Determining Land Quality Indicators, Land Degradation, and Development (Case Study: Caspian Sea Coast) – R Samiei-Fard, A Heidari, PJ Drohan, S Mahmoodi, S Ghatrehsamani, Environments 11 (20), 2024. 🌍🧪
  • Testing the Effect of Biochar and Biochar-Based Organic Amendments on Soil Fertility and Plant Growth: A Greenhouse Study – E Bazilevskaya, M Robbins, R SamieiFard, A Colestock, ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2023. 🌱🌿
  • Assessment of Some Kriging Methods for Mapping the Soil Electrical Conductivity: Case Study of Southeastern Coast of Caspian Sea of Iran – R Samieifard, A Heidari, PJ Drohan, Journal of Global Ecology and Environment 13 (1), 12-21, 2021. 🗺️⚡
  • Use of Partial Least Squares Regression Model (PLSR) for Providing Organic Carbon Special Distribution Map of Caspian Sea Coastal Soils – M SamieiFard, R., Heidari, A., Mahmoodi, S., Konyushkova, 16th Iranian Soil Sciences Congress, 2019. 🌱📊
  • Preparation of the Calcium Carbonate Spatial Distribution Map of Caspian Sea Coastal Soils Using Partial Least Squares Regression Model (PLSR) – M SamieiFard, R., Heidari, A., Mahmoodi, S., Konyushkova, 16th Iranian Soil Sciences Congress, 2019. 🌍📊
  • Assessment of Visible and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Estimation of Lead and Nickel Heavy Metals Content in Soil (Case Study: Rey Lands) – RS Fard, H Matinfar, JWSS-Isfahan University of Technology 21 (4), 201-214, 2018. 🔬📊

Nour Eddine Mayassi | Soil Ecology Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Nour Eddine Mayassi | Soil Ecology Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Nour Eddine Mayassi, Lebanese University Faculty of Agronomy, Lebanon

Nour Eddine Mayassi (born January 2, 1999, in Aley, Lebanon 🇱🇧) is a Lebanese agronomist with a robust academic background and a passion for sustainable agriculture. He holds a Master’s in Agricultural Engineering from Lebanese University and another Master’s in Sustainable Agroecosystems from CIHEAM Bari, Italy 🇮🇹. Nour has conducted significant research on soil management to enhance small-scale agroecosystem resilience. He has interned at various agricultural institutions, gaining expertise in soil and water analysis, pest management, and innovative farming techniques 🌱. Proficient in English (C2) and Italian (A2), he is an advocate for agroecological practices and youth contributions to agri-food systems 🌾.

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Education 🎓

Nour completed his Lebanese Baccalaureate in Life Sciences at Maroun Abboud Secondary School (2014-2017) 📘. He earned a Bachelor’s in Agriculture from Lebanese University, Beirut (2017-2020) 🌾. He further pursued a Master’s in Agriculture Engineering (2020-2023) and a Master’s in Sustainable Agroecosystems at CIHEAM Bari, Italy (2021-2023) 🌍.

Experience 🌟

Nour interned at Orquidea Garden Center 🌿 and the Lebanese Agriculture Research Institute, focusing on soil and water analysis, pest management, and crop value-chain analysis. He gained valuable skills in soil management, irrigation, and agricultural technology 💧.

Research Focus

Nour Eddine Mayassi’s research is focused on soil health and resilience in small-scale agroecosystems, particularly in the context of Mount-Lebanon 🇱🇧. His work delves into agroecology, emphasizing sustainable agricultural practices that maintain soil vitality and promote ecosystem stability 🌾. He investigates soil management techniques that enhance the resilience of agroecosystems against environmental stressors and climate change 🌍. Collaborating with experts like Thérèse Atallah, Beshr Sukkariyah, and Pandi Zdruli, Nour’s research aims to develop practical solutions for farmers to sustainably manage their land and improve food security 🌱. His contributions are vital to advancing sustainable food systems and agroecological practices 🌿.

 

Publication Top Notes

Investigating soil health and resilience in small-scale agroecosystems of Mount-Lebanon