Pranami Abeywickrama | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Pranami Abeywickrama | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Post Doctoral Researcher Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences China

Dr. Pranami D. Abeywickrama is a distinguished mycologist and plant pathologist specializing in fungal taxonomy and phylogeny. Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China. With extensive international research experience and over 29 SCI publications, she has made significant contributions to fungal biodiversity and plant disease studies.

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Education 🎓

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences
    Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand (2023)
    Dissertation: Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Fungi Associated with Woody Hosts and Other Herbaceous Plants in Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems.
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honors)
    University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2015)
    Specialized in Agricultural Biology-Plant Pathology.

Professional Experience đź’Ľ

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China (2023–Present).
  • Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China (2017–2019).
  • Mentor, Center of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand (2019–2023).
  • Laboratory Demonstrator, Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2016).

Dr. Abeywickrama has held leadership roles, including Vice Director of the Second Batch Postdoctoral Forum in Beijing.

Research Interests 🔬

Her research focuses on fungal taxonomy, phylogeny, and biodiversity. Dr. Abeywickrama also investigates plant-pathogenic fungi, fungal-host interactions, and the application of fungi in agriculture and forestry ecosystems.

Awards 🏆

  • Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher (2024)
    Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China.
  • Outstanding Graduate Student (2018)
    Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China.

Publications Top Notes:đź“š

Dr. Pranami D. Abeywickrama has authored/co-authored numerous influential publications. Below is a selection with links:

Rhizopus arrhizus causing Sunflower head rot (Plant Disease, 2020) – Cited by 89 articles.

Diaporthe manihotia on Camellia sp. (Asian Journal of Mycology, 2020) – Cited by 45 articles.

Campylocarpon fasciculare on Young Grapevines (Pathogens, 2021) – Cited by 37 articles.

Diaporthe species from Italy (Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 2022) – Cited by 25 articles.

Endophytic fungi in green manure crops (Mycosphere, 2023) – Cited by 68 articles.

shaoyong zhang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

 

Prof Dr. shaoyong zhang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Professional Department Head huzhou university China

Dr. Zhang Shaoyong is an Associate Professor at the Key Laboratory of Vector Biology and Pathogen Control, College of Life Science, Huzhou University, Zhejiang Province. With a focus on pest biology and biological pest control, Dr. Zhang has contributed to innovative advancements in pest management and microbial drug research.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Zhang completed his Ph.D. in a field focused on pest biology and management, furthering his expertise with a postdoctoral research position at Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., where he explored microbial drug applications from 2017 to 2019.

đź’Ľ Professional Experience

  • July 2017 – July 2019: Conducted postdoctoral research at Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., specializing in microbial drug research.
  • July 2019 – Present: Serving as an Associate Professor at the Key Laboratory of Vector Biology and Pathogen Control, Huzhou University, focusing on pest biology and pathogen control.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Zhang’s primary research interests include:

  • Pest and disease biology, with an emphasis on vector control
  • Development of biological pesticides aimed at effective pest management solutions

🏆 Awards

Dr. Zhang has been awarded several research grants:

  • Postdoctoral Foundation Grant (2018-2019)
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant (2019-2022)
  • National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Research Project Grant (2020-2023)
  • Enterprise Technological Breakthrough Project (2020-2025)

đź“‘ Publications Top Notes:

Dr. Zhang has authored over 70 research articles in prestigious journals. Some notable publications include:

“Title of Research Article”Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2020), cited by [related article].

“Title of Research Article”European Medicinal Chemistry (2019), cited by [related article].

“Title of Research Article”Organic Chemistry (2018), cited by [related article].

 

Yueping Bao | Editorial Board Member | Water treatment, Environmental catalysis

Dr. Yueping Bao | Editorial Board Member | Water treatment, Environmental catalysis

Nankai University, China

Author Profile

Early Academic Pursuits:

Bao Yueping began his academic journey in 2008 at Beijing Normal University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the School of Environment. She continued his academic pursuits with a Master of Engineering, specializing in Environmental Science, at the same institution from 2012 to 2015. His educational journey culminated with a Doctor of Engineering degree from Nanyang Technological University, where she conducted research at the intersection of Materials Science and Engineering, as well as Civil and Environmental Engineering, completing his doctoral program in February 2020.

Professional Endeavors:

After completing his doctorate, Bao Yueping engaged in research and academic roles. From March 2020 to December 2021, she worked as a Researcher at the Singapore Institute of Water Environment at Nanyang Technological University. Subsequently, She joined Nankai University in May 2022, where she holds the position of Associate Professor in the School of Environmental Science and Engineering. In addition to his research positions, Bao Yueping served as a Course Teaching Assistant for postgraduate experimental courses at Nanyang Technological University from 2019 to 2021. His teaching responsibilities extended to the College of Materials Science and Engineering, where she worked as a Course Teaching Assistant for the Organic Polymer Materials course in 2021.

Contributions and Research Focus:

Her research endeavors have primarily focused on advanced oxidation technology and membrane treatment combined technology. His work involves the preparation of catalytic ceramic membranes, optimization of water treatment devices, establishment of pollutant analysis methods, and the development of new catalysts. Notably, She contributed to the National High-tech Research and Development Program (National 863 Program), specifically in the area of "Laccase-photocatalytic degradation of chlorophenol pollutants in water." In this context, she led the synthesis and characterization of catalysts, designed and constructed experimental equipment, and conducted pollutant analysis using high-performance liquid chromatography and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Additionally, She has played a significant role in the electrochemical advanced treatment technology of phenolic substances and heavy metals in flue gas cleaning wastewater. His expertise involves using specific electrical equipment to chemically oxidize or reduce pollutants in wastewater, followed by the removal of pollutants through flocculation and precipitation.

Accolades and Recognition:

Bao Yueping has actively participated in the academic community, presenting a poster at the 2021 International Conference on "Materials for Humanity (MH 21)" held online in Singapore.

Impact and Influence:

Through his research and teaching roles, Bao Yueping has contributed to advancements in water treatment technologies, particularly in the areas of catalytic ceramic membranes and electrochemical treatment of pollutants. His work has implications for environmental sustainability and has the potential to address challenges related to water pollution.

Legacy and Future Contributions:

As an Associate Professor at Nankai University, Bao Yueping is poised to continue making significant contributions to the field of environmental science and engineering. His legacy includes research contributions, teaching experiences, and potential future impacts in addressing environmental challenges through innovative solutions in water treatment technologies.

Citations

A total of  1733 citations for his publications, demonstrating the impact and recognition of his research within the academic community.

  • Citations            1733
  • h-index              23
  • i10-index           33

Notable Publications 

Elucidation of stoichiometric efficiency, radical generation and transformation pathway during catalytic oxidation of sulfamethoxazole via peroxymonosulfate activation
Y Bao, WD Oh, TT Lim, R Wang, RD Webster, X Hu
(143 ) 2019

Removal of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) from water by coagulation: mechanisms and influencing factors
Y Bao, J Niu, Z Xu, D Gao, J Shi, X Sun, Q Huang
(115) 2014

Urea-assisted one-step synthesis of cobalt ferrite impregnated ceramic membrane for sulfamethoxazole degradation via peroxymonosulfate activation
Y Bao, TT Lim, R Wang, RD Webster, X Hu
(112) 2018

Photocatalytic degradation kinetics and mechanism of pentachlorophenol based on superoxide radicals
Y Li, J Niu, L Yin, W Wang, Y Bao, J Chen, Y Duan
(103) 2011

Pore-functionalized ceramic membrane with isotropically impregnated cobalt oxide for sulfamethoxazole degradation and membrane fouling elimination: Synergistic effect between …
Y Bao, WJ Lee, TT Lim, R Wang, X Hu
(93) 2019

Electrochemical mineralization of pentachlorophenol (PCP) by Ti/SnO2–Sb electrodes
J Niu, Y Bao, Y Li, Z Chai
(93) 2013

Photochemical transformation of tetrabromobisphenol A under simulated sunlight irradiation: Kinetics, mechanism and influencing factors
Y Bao, J Niu
(83) 2015

Surface-nucleated heterogeneous growth of zeolitic imidazolate framework–A unique precursor towards catalytic ceramic membranes: Synthesis, characterization and organics …
Y Bao, WD Oh, TT Lim, R Wang, RD Webster, X Hu
(80) 2018

Evidence of superoxide radical contribution to demineralization of sulfamethoxazole by visible-light-driven Bi2O3/Bi2O2CO3/Sr6Bi2O9 photocatalyst
S Ding, J Niu, Y Bao, L Hu
(68) 2013

Hybrid catalytic ozonation-membrane filtration process with CeOx and MnOx impregnated catalytic ceramic membranes for micropollutants degradation
WJ Lee, Y Bao, X Hu, TT Lim
(65) 2019