Nkongho Ayuketang Arreyndip | Climate Impacts | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nkongho Ayuketang Arreyndip | Climate Impacts | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy.

Dr. Nkongho Ayuketang Arreyndip is a Cameroonian environmental data scientist and climate economist specializing in climate modeling, renewable energy, and atmospheric physics. He is a Marie Curie Research Fellow at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, leading research on the economic impacts of climate and geopolitical extremes. He has held prestigious fellowships, including the Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship, and has taught at institutions like TU Darmstadt and Saint Jerome Catholic University of Douala. His research spans climate risk modeling, ENSO impacts, and AI-driven weather predictions.

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Work Experience

Dr. Nkongho Ayuketang Arreyndip is a Marie Curie Research Fellow at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy, leading research on the economic impacts of weather-geopolitical extreme events. He is also a Climate Research Consultant at ClimateMatch Academy, USA, supervising projects on ENSOs and the Indian Ocean Dipole. Previously, he was an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow in Germany, working on atmospheric aerosols and extreme weather impacts. He has supervised distinguished Master’s theses at AIMS South Africa and Cameroon. With experience as a lecturer and researcher in Cameroon, Dr. Arreyndip continues to shape climate science and policy. 🌿📊

Academic Journey

Dr. Nkongho Ayuketang Arreyndip earned his Ph.D. in Physics, Renewable Energy, and Climate from the University of Buea, Cameroon (2014–2019), focusing on onshore wind farm modeling. He holds two Master’s degrees: one in Physics and Climate Modeling (2012–2014) and another in Mathematical Sciences from AIMS Cameroon (2013–2014). His research explored extreme temperature modeling and cold atom ratchet effects. He completed his Bachelor’s in Physics (2008–2011) at the University of Buea and his A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics at CCAS Kumba. His strong academic foundation supports his impactful work in climate science. 🌍🔬

Research Focus

Dr. Nkongho Ayuketang Arreyndip’s research spans renewable energy, climate modeling, and environmental physics. His work includes wind energy potential assessment 🌬️, solar radiation modeling ☀️, and extreme temperature forecasting 🌡️. He explores the techno-economic feasibility of wind farms ⚡, aerosol scattering effects 🌫️, and climate change impacts on agriculture 🌾. His studies extend to El Niño-induced droughts 🚱, public health crises 🏥, and global trade disruptions 📉. With expertise in mathematical modeling 🧮 and artificial intelligence applications in energy 🤖, he contributes significantly to sustainable energy solutions and climate resilience.

Publication Top Notes

  • 🌬️ Wind energy potential assessment of Cameroon’s coastal regions for the installation of an onshore wind farm – 40 citations, 2016
  • 📊 Generalized extreme value distribution models for the assessment of seasonal wind energy potential of Debuncha, Cameroon – 36 citations, 2016
  • ⚡ Small 500 kW onshore wind farm project in Kribi, Cameroon: Sizing and checkers layout optimization model – 35 citations, 2018
  • ☀️ Global solar radiation of some regions of Cameroon using the linear Angstrom model and non-linear polynomial relations – 11 citations, 2018
  • 🌍 African continental free trade area (AfCFTA): Projected economic impact assessment under future warming in CMIP6 – 10 citations, 2021
  • 🌡️ Extreme temperature forecast in Mbonge, Cameroon, through return level analysis of the generalized extreme value (GEV) distribution – 8 citations, 2015
  • 🚜 Identifying agricultural disaster risk zones for future climate actions – 7 citations, 2021
  • 🏜️ Techno-economic feasibility of two onshore wind farms located in the desert area: A case study – 5 citations, 2023
  • ☁️ Near-field single-scattering calculations of aerosols: Sensitivity studies – 2 citations, 2023
  • ⚙️ Nonlinear multi-frequency dynamics of wind turbine components with a single-mesh helical gear train – 2 citations, 2018
  • 🔋 Assessing the performance of a monocrystalline solar panel under different tropical climatic conditions in Cameroon using artificial neural network – 1 citation, 2024
  • 🌡️ El Niño 2023 and future climate change exacerbates public health crises in Kenya – 1 citation, 2024
  • ☀️ Modelling of Solar Radiation for Photovoltaic Applications – 1 citation, 2022
  • 🌾 Monitoring the evolution of drought conditions over Africa – 1 citation, 2021
  • 🌍 The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A Global Impact Assessment in the Corn and Wheat Sectors, 2025
  • ⚡ Charge carrier mobility and the recombination processes within a bulk heterojunction organic solar cell exhibiting disordered hopping , 2024

 

 

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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🌱 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