Rodrigo Zarate Torres | Environmental Science | Innovative Research Award

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Dr.Rodrigo Zarate Torres | Environmental Science | Innovative Research Award 

Profesor Investigador at Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración| Colombia

Dr. Rodrigo Zárate Torres is a distinguished academic leader, educator, and researcher whose work bridges leadership, emotional intelligence, sustainability, and organizational innovation. He currently serves in an academic leadership capacity at the Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración (CESA) in Colombia, where he contributes to the advancement of management education and research. He holds a Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) with a focus on Global Management, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and International Business, and a degree in Industrial Engineering. Throughout his career, Dr. Rodrigo Zárate Torres has held key academic and administrative positions, including director, dean, and researcher, in institutions recognized for academic excellence. His extensive experience encompasses strategic leadership development, higher education accreditation, and organizational consulting, with contributions to both local and international academic collaborations. His research, widely cited across the global scholarly community, includes 18 publications, 118 citations by 110 documents, and an h-index of 7, demonstrating the quality and impact of his work. Dr. Rodrigo Zárate Torres’s scholarly interests focus on the intersections of emotional intelligence, leadership behavior, organizational culture, and sustainable management, emphasizing how human factors drive innovation and performance in diverse institutional contexts. He has published numerous studies in high-impact journals, exploring psychometric validation, leadership styles, and the role of emotional and spiritual intelligence in organizational success. Recognized as a “Senior Researcher” by Colciencias, he has also received awards for excellence in teaching and research, including international recognition for his contributions to project management and academic development. His active involvement in editorial boards, research groups, and professional associations has further enhanced his influence in shaping management education and leadership scholarship in Latin America and beyond. Dr. Rodrigo Zárate Torres’s academic vision integrates strategic foresight, ethical leadership, and emotional competence as foundational elements of sustainable development and institutional excellence. His enduring dedication to research, mentorship, and leadership continues to inspire innovation and social responsibility within academia and the broader organizational landscape.

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Featured Publications:

  • Zárate-Torres, R. A., & Matviuk, S. (2012). Emotional intelligence and leadership practices in Colombian organizations. Cuadernos de Administración, 28(47), 91–104.

  • Acosta-Prado, J. C., Zárate-Torres, R. A., & Pautt Torres, G. M. (2015). Characterization of emotional intelligence in Colombian managers. Universitas Psychologica, 14(3), 815–832.

  • Zárate-Torres, R. A., Rey-Sarmiento, C. F., & Acosta-Prado, J. C. (2022). Impact of leadership practices on manager’s pathways to goal attainment: The mediating effect of emotional intelligence. International Journal of Organizational Analysis,

  • Zárate-Torres, R. A., Rey-Sarmiento, C. F., Acosta-Prado, J. C., Gómez-Cruz, N. A., Rodríguez Castro, D. Y., & Camargo, J. (2025). Influence of leadership on human–artificial intelligence collaboration. Behavioral Sciences, 15(7), 873.

  • Zárate-Torres, R. A., Rey-Sarmiento, C. F., & Acosta-Prado, J. C. (2025). Social impact of happiness on transformational leadership in students from Colombian universities. Frontiers in Psychology.

  • Zárate-Torres, R. A. (2023). How good is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator for predicting leadership? Frontiers in Psychology,

  • Zárate-Torres, R. A., Acosta-Prado, J. C., & Garzón Catrillón, M. A. (2016). Attributes and emotional intelligence in Colombian followers. Revista Espacios, 37(25), 18.

 

Wedajo Gebre | Plant science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Wedajo Gebre | Plant science | Best Researcher Award

Phd-student Jinka University Ethiopia

Wedajo Gebre, born on April 26, 1982, in Muty, Ethiopia, is a dedicated plant scientist. Married and a father, he is known for his significant contributions to agricultural research. Proficient in multiple languages, including English, Amharic, and Aryina, he works at Jinka University as an Associate Dean and lecturer, specializing in plant breeding and seed multiplication.

 

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Education:

Wedajo earned his BSc in Plant Sciences and MSc in Plant Breeding from Hawassa University. He is currently pursuing his PhD at Haramaya University. His educational journey from Getamer Primary School to higher education in Hawassa showcases his commitment to advancing his knowledge and expertise.

 Experience:

Since 2007, Wedajo has been an integral part of the South Agricultural Research Institute, serving in various capacities from Junior Researcher to Associate Researcher. He has also been involved in coordinating seed multiplication units and holds significant administrative roles at Jinka University.

 Research Interest:

His primary research interest lies in the genetic variability and stability of crop yields, particularly in sorghum, maize, and finger millet. He has published extensively on these topics and actively engages in promoting agricultural practices through seminars and community outreach.

 Awards:

Throughout his career, Wedajo has received several acknowledgments for his research contributions. His dedication to improving crop production has earned him respect and recognition within the scientific community.

Publications Top Notes

Genetic variability among lowland sorghum accessions collected from southern Ethiopia for grain quality traits. Heliyon, 2024 (Cited by 30 articles)

Grain Yield Stability and Adaptability of Finger Millet (Eleusine Coracana) Genotypes in Southern Ethiopia. International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2018 (Cited by 25 articles)

Micro-Propagation of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Using Bulla Flour (Ensete Ventricosum (Welw.), Cheesman) as an Alternative Source of Agar in Plant Tissue Culture Media. International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2017 (Cited by 20 articles)

Study on Adaptability and Stability of Drought Tolerant Maize Varieties in Drought Prone Areas of South Omo Zone, SNNPRS through irrigation. International Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 2015 (Cited by 18 articles)

Study on adaptability of released midland maize varieties around south Ari woreda, south omo zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia. Current Research in Agricultural Sciences, 2014 (Cited by 15 articles)