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.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publication

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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Featured Publications

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).

Shubhangi Salokhe | Agricultural Marketing | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Shubhangi Salokhe | Agricultural Marketing | Best Paper Award

Professor at MIMA Institute of Management, Pune, India

Dr. Shubhangi S. Salokhe is a distinguished academician and researcher with over 34 years of experience spanning teaching, research & development, academic administration, and industry collaboration. She holds two Ph.D. degrees—one in Marketing Management (Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune) and another in Agricultural Biotechnology (Dr. PDKV, Akola), the latter of which included research at BARC, Mumbai.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Brilliance:

  • 🥇 Dual Ph.D. holder in:

    • Marketing Management (Best Thesis Award – Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune)

    • Agricultural Biotechnology (Research conducted at BARC, Mumbai)

  • 🎓 Additional Degrees:

    • M.Sc. (Genetics & Plant Breeding)

    • MBA (Biotech Management)

    • MMM (Marketing), B.Sc. (Agriculture)

🧪 Research & Innovation:

  • 🌱 Developed tissue culture protocols for Sugarcane, Banana, Sugar Beet, Gerbera.

  • 🧫 Extensive experience in field trials, biotech commercialization, and R&D infrastructure setup.

  • 🤝 MoUs with global firms like Next2Sun (Germany) for solar-agriculture integration.

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • 🏅 InSc Research Excellence Award (2024)

  • 🏅 Krishibhushan Award (2024)

  • 🌍 Global Women Inspiration Award (2022)

  • 🥇 Best Doctoral Thesis Award (IARDO, 2019)

  • 👩‍🏫 Distinguished Professor, World Education Congress (2019)

  • 🏅 Multiple national awards for Academic Excellence and AgriTech Contributions

👩‍🏫 Leadership & Teaching:

  • 📚 34+ years in teaching, academic administration, and institutional development.

  • 🏛️ Held roles as:

    • Director at Pravara Institute of Agricultural Sciences (8 institutes)

    • Professor & Associate Director, MIMA Institute of Management

    • Dean (Academics) at MITCON Institute of Management

    • HR Head, Symbiosis Foundation

  • 🧭 Launched new programs, managed AICTE/NAAC/NBA processes, and led curriculum innovation.

🌐 Editorial & Reviewer Roles:

  • Reviewer for 8+ international journals, including:

    • IJARGE, Asia Pacific JML, Advances in Agriculture, IJAM, Journal of Agricultural Economics

  • 🎖️ Active contributor to peer-reviewed academic discourse globally.

🌱 Community & Entrepreneurship Impact:

  • 👩‍🌾 Led skill development for farmers, women entrepreneurs, and rural youth.

  • 🏭 Started food processing, dairy, vermicompost, nursery, and mushroom production units.

  • 💼 Completed consultancy projects worth ₹1.5 Crores.

📘 Subjects of Expertise:

  • 📈 Marketing & Agribusiness Management

  • 🧬 Biotechnology Management

  • 🚜 Agri-Tech & Post-Harvest Management

  • 👩‍💼 Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Project Management

🏡 Personal Snapshot:

  • 🎂 Born on 12th May 1966

  • 🗣️ Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

  • 🏠 Resides in Baner-Pashan Link Road, Pune

💬 Summary:

Dr. Shubhangi S. Salokhe exemplifies academic depth, innovation-driven research, and impactful leadership. With a rare combination of dual Ph.D.s, hands-on agricultural R&D, and cross-sector influence, she stands as an inspirational figure in the global education and research ecosystem.

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Cited by:

  • Total citations: 91

  • Since 2020: 69

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  • Overall: 5

  • Since 2020: 4

i10-index:

  • Overall: 2

  • Since 2020: 2

Publication Top Notes:

  • Farmers Producer Organization for Effective Linkage of Small Producers with Market
    International Journal of Applied Research, 2(10), 142–146, 2016. (Cited by: 35)

  • Development of an Efficient Protocol for Production of Healthy Sugarcane Seed Cane through Meristem Culture
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 4, Article 100126, 2021. (Cited by: 22)

  • Branding of Agricultural Commodities / Products for Adding Value
    AGU International Journal of Management Studies & Research, 5, 348–358, 2017. (Cited by: 7)

  • Performance of Micro Propagated Sugarcane Seed
    Indian Sugar Journal, 1722(3), 2007. (Cited by: 6)

  • Junnar Taluka Farmers Producers Company Limited: A Case Study on Farmers Mobilization and Empowerment
    Perspectiva, 3, 37–48, 2017. (Cited by: 5)

  • Production of Disease-Free Quality Sugarcane Planting Material through Micropropagation
    International Journal of Innovative Research in Science and Engineering, 2, 2016. (Cited by: 5)

  • Problems and Prospects of Dairy Farming in Pune District
    Critical Reviews, 6(6), 2838–2839, 2019. (Cited by: 4)

  • Responsible Agricultural Inputs Marketing: A Key to Save Environment
    Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 53(1), 39–44, 2019. (Cited by: 3)

  • Molecular Characterization of Different Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] Genotypes by RAPD Markers
    Journal of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Research, 4(4), 1–6, 2022. (Cited by: 2)

  • Biotechnological Approaches for Sugarcane Improvement
    Bhartiya Sugar Journal, 35–39, 1999. (Cited by: 2)

  • Uncovering the Impact of Technology-Driven Services on Boosting Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO) Growth: A Glimpse into the Promising Future of Indian Agriculture
    Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, Forthcoming, 2025.

  • Branding Healthcare: Exploring Effective Approaches
    International Journal of Healthcare Management, Forthcoming, 2025.

  • Using Instagram as a Marketing Tool for the Promotion of Bollywood Films
    Critical Reviews, 6(5), 439–447, 2025.

  • The Significance of Biotechnology in Agriculture
    Medicon Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, 7(4), 2024.

  • MDH Controversy: The King of Masala is Under the Scanner in International Markets
    Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies (Scopus-indexed), 2024.

  • Unveiling the Complexities of the Agricultural Marketing System in India: A Crucial Step Towards an Efficient Marketing System
    Agriculture Science Digest, 1, 1–8, 2024.

  • Exploring Challenges Faced by Farmers in Participating in Farmers’ Producer Organizations: Understanding the Key Issues Impacting FPO Success – A Review
    Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 1, 2024.

  • Selection of Suitable Potting Mix for Hardening of Tissue Cultured Sugarcane Plantlets in Greenhouse
    Journal of Biotechnology & Bioresearch, 4(3), 551–553, 2023.

  • Precision Farming for Sustainable Development of Agriculture in India
    Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 15(10), 12709–12713, 2023.