Ashish Kumar Pathak | Agricultural | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ashish Kumar Pathak | Agricultural | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Chandigarh University | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ashish Kumar Pathak is an academic and researcher specializing in genomics, bioinformatics, and plant biotechnology, with strong expertise in transcriptomics, functional genomics, and computational biology. His research focuses on understanding plant resilience, seed biology, stress tolerance mechanisms, and regulatory network modeling using RNA-Seq and systems-level approaches. He has contributed to identifying key genetic regulators involved in seed development, metabolic specialization, and stress responses, including the role of non-coding RNAs. His professional experience spans academic teaching, graduate research supervision, curriculum development, postdoctoral research, and collaborative interdisciplinary projects, along with active contributions to peer review, academic training programs, and scientific dissemination.

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Tadele Buraka | Agricultural science | Editorial Board Member

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Tadele Buraka | Agricultural science | Editorial Board Member

Researcher | Addis Ababa University | Ethiopia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tadele Buraka is an emerging scholar in environmental science with a focus on soil degradation, watershed dynamics, and land-use change impacts in Ethiopia’s vulnerable landscapes. His research advances the understanding of how shifting land-cover patterns influence soil erosion risks, hydrological processes, and ecological sustainability, particularly within highland watershed systems. Through the integration of GIS, remote sensing, geospatial modelling, and field-based assessments, he develops practical, data-driven insights that support sustainable land management and erosion mitigation strategies. His notable contribution includes examining soil erosion susceptibility in complex terrains, offering evidence-based recommendations for conserving natural resources and guiding policy interventions. His scientific work appears in recognized international journals and has received growing academic attention, reflected in citations from interdisciplinary research communities. In addition to his publication record, he collaborates with researchers across environmental geology, landscape ecology, and natural resource management, strengthening the multidisciplinary relevance of his work. He is committed to generating impactful knowledge that informs decision-making for climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable watershed planning, and environmental protection. His professional experience includes academic roles in teaching and research, where he mentors students, contributes to departmental research initiatives, and engages in community-focused environmental problem solving. Through his applied research, he aims to address pressing environmental challenges by linking scientific evidence with practical land management solutions, positioning his work as a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and policy developers working toward the sustainable use of Ethiopia’s natural resources.

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Buraka, T,. (2024). Assessment of soil erosion risks in response to land-use and land-cover changes in Coka watershed, Southern Ethiopia. Geology, Ecology and Landscapes.

Moyu Chen | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Moyu Chen | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Peking University | China

Dr. Moyu Chen is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, specializing in agricultural economics and rural development. His research focuses on agricultural technological progress, productivity enhancement, science and technology policies, and the broader dynamics of rural transformation and sustainable agricultural development. Dr. Chen’s work integrates empirical economic analysis with policy-oriented research, emphasizing the role of innovation and institutional reform in advancing agricultural performance and food security. He has co-authored publications in high-impact journals such as Economic Modelling, Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies, Economic Analysis and Policy, and China Agricultural Economic Review. His research contributions extend to international collaborations, including projects supported by the Australian National University, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. In addition to his scholarly work, Dr. Chen has contributed to multiple consulting reports for policy institutions, focusing on grain yield improvement, rural transformation, and agricultural productivity. He actively participates in academic conferences such as AARES and ASAE, where he presents comparative analyses of rural transformation and agricultural labor productivity across developing economies. As a member and Treasurer of the AARES East Asian Branch, Dr. Chen contributes to advancing dialogue and research exchange within the agricultural economics community across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Chen, M., Jia, S., & Sheng, Y. (2025). Curse or cure: China’s growing food demand and its impact on African agricultural exports and value-added. Economic Modelling, forthcoming.

Chen, M., Findlay, C., Sheng, Y., Chen, C., & Huang, J. (2026). Cultivating success: The role of institutions, policies and investments in driving rural transformation in Australia. Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies, 13(1), e70056.

Huang, K., Cheng, B., Chen, M., & Sheng, Y. (2022). Assessing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on China’s TFP growth: Evidence from region-level data in 2020. Economic Analysis and Policy, 75, 362–377.

Qing, Y., Chen, M., Sheng, Y., & Huang, J. (2019). Mechanization services, farm productivity and institutional innovation in China. China Agricultural Economic Review, 11(3), 536–554.

Chen, M., Sheng, Y., & Findlay, C. (2025, February). Contextual drivers of agricultural labor productivity across stages of rural transformation: A cross-country comparison study. Paper presented at the 69th Annual Conference of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES).

Liliana Mihalcea | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Liliana Mihalcea | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. University Dunarea de Jos of Galati , Faculty of Food Science and Engineering Romania

Dr. Liliana Mihalcea is a distinguished Associate Professor and researcher at the Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania. Her expertise lies in advanced extraction methods, modern processing technologies, and food industry equipment. With a prolific career in teaching, research, and project management, Dr. Mihalcea has contributed significantly to food science and engineering.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Food Science and Engineering (2007), Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, supported by a Marie Curie Fellowship.
  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2011), exploring enzymatic reactions in supercritical fluids.
  • Completed various international fellowships, including programs at the University of Valladolid, Spain, and the University of Burgos, Spain.

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor (2014 – Present): Courses, labs, and research mentoring in food science and engineering.
  • Vice-Dean (2016 – 2020): Coordinated student activities and faculty research documentation.
  • Head of Laboratory (2020 – Present): Overseeing physico-chemical and microbiological analyses of food products.
  • Project Manager: Leads innovative projects on bioactive compounds and food by-products, with substantial EU funding.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Supercritical Fluid Extraction
  • Modern Processing Technologies
  • Bioactive Compound Encapsulation
  • Functional Ingredients and Food Sustainability

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

  • Marie Curie Fellowship (2007): For groundbreaking research in enzymatic reactions within supercritical fluids.
  • Multiple grants from the EU and Romanian funding bodies for innovation in food science.

Publications Top Notes:📚

Transglutaminase mediated microencapsulation of sea buckthorn supercritical CO2 extract in whey protein isolate and valorization in highly value added food products

CO2 Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Oleoresins from Sea Buckthorn Pomace: Evidence of Advanced Bioactive Profile and Selected Functionality

Microencapsulation of red grape juice by freeze drying and application in jelly formulation

Fostering lavender as a source for valuable bioactives for food and pharmaceutical applications through extraction and microencapsulation

Characterization of walnut (Juglans regia L.) green husk extract obtained by supercritical carbon dioxide fluid extraction