Bilal jan Haji Muhammad | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bilal jan Haji Muhammad | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

PhD Scholar and Researcher at Northeast normal university | Afghanistan

Dr. Bilal Jan Haji Muhammad is a dedicated GIS and Remote Sensing specialist recognized for his strong interdisciplinary expertise across geospatial sciences, geology, and environmental research. With an academic foundation shaped through advanced studies in Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, and Rural Development, he has built a diverse professional background spanning higher education research, hydrogeological engineering, and geo-material analysis. His experience includes troubleshooting and managing GIS/RS systems, conducting spatial modeling, coordinating with data providers, leading geotechnical investigations, mentoring students, and supporting large-scale infrastructure and environmental projects. Throughout his career, Dr. Bilal Jan Haji Muhammad has developed comprehensive command over remote sensing, Google Earth Engine, geostatistics, deep learning for spatial prediction, and R-based environmental modeling. His research portfolio reflects contributions across land use and land cover modeling, geochemical exploration, forest canopy assessment, tectonic interpretation, petrography, ecological monitoring, surface urban heat island dynamics, vegetation analysis, and geoenvironmental process evaluation. He has published academic work in journals such as the Scottish Geographical Journal, Georeview, Journal of Mountain Area Research, Kuwait Journal of Sciences, and GeoJournal, demonstrating impactful scholarship supported by 6 citations, an h-index of 2, and an i10-index of 0. Dr. Bilal Jan Haji Muhammad has also contributed to international scientific forums as an invited speaker and participant, especially in areas linking remote sensing, surface science, and environmental change. His professional development includes specialized training in modern geo-applications, climate-focused GIS, and advanced geospatial techniques using global platforms. Alongside his academic achievements, he has engaged in significant projects in hydrogeology, deep rock drilling, and dam-related geoengineering, expanding his applied technical capacity. His interests extend to environmental sustainability, land degradation assessment, urban ecological dynamics, and the integration of remote sensing with Earth science diagnostics for informed decision-making. Driven by a commitment to scientific rigor, community engagement, and technological innovation, Dr. Bilal Jan Haji Muhammad continues to advance geospatial research and contribute to sustainable development challenges through high-quality analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful scholarly work.

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Featured Publications:

1. Muhammad, B. J. H., Ping, W., Mohabbat, M. J., Ahmad, I., & Islam, I. (2025). Modelling and prediction of land use land cover change dynamics based on the land change modeller in Kunar Province, Eastern Afghanistan. Scottish Geographical Journal, 1–24.

2. Ahmad, I., Ping, W., Razzaq, A., Muhammad, B. J. H., & Ali, W. (2024). Assessing urban thermal field variance and surface urban heat island effects: An ecological study in Malakand Division, Pakistan. Georeview, 34(2).

3. Muhammad, B. J. H., Rahmani, N. R., Mohabbat, M. J., Islam, I., Ahmad, I., & Ping, W. (2025). Integration of remote sensing and geochemical analysis of chromite bodies in Logar Ophiolitic Complex, Southeast Afghanistan. Kuwait Journal of Science, 100427.

4. Muhammad, B. J. H., Ping, W., Mohabbat, M. J., Patmal, M. H., & Ahmad, I. (2024). Morpho-tectonic and satellite image interpretation for identifying Gardez Fault in Afghanistan. Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology, 9(2), 221–226.

5. Muhammad, B. J. H., Ping, W., Mohabbat, M. J., Islam, I., & Khattak, S. A. (2025). Examining the relationship among land surface temperature (LST), land use/land cover (LULC) and spectral indices in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. GeoJournal, 90(5), 237.

6. Gebreyesus, M. Z., Zhang, H., Ibrahim, H. M., & Muhammad, B. J. H. (2025). Assessment of land degradation recovery measures and its socioeconomic challenges in the southern region of Eritrea. Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, 46(3), 410–426.

7. Muhammad, B. J. H., Ping, W., & Mohabbat, M. J. (2024). Integration of GIS and remote sensing for evaluating forest canopy density index in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Georeview, 34(1), 12.

8. Ping, W., Mohabbat, M. J., Islam, I., & Ahmad, I. (2024). Comparative analysis of mechanical strength and petrographic features of andesite and basalt from Sawabi area, NW Pakistan: Implications for construction engineering. Journal of Mountain Area Research, 9, 92–106.
9. Zerom, M., Hongyan, Z., Ibrahim, H. M., & Muhammad, B. J. H. (2025). Assessing land degradation recovering measures in Southern Region of Eritrea and its socio-economic challenges.

10. Ping, W., & Muhammad, B. J. H. (n.d.). Assessing urban thermal field variance and surface urban heat island effects: An ecological study in Malakand Division. Manuscript version listed online.

Luis Tamassia | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Luis Tamassia | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Global Innovation ruminants lead at dsm-firmenich, Switzerland.

Luis Fernando Monteiro Tamassia is a Brazilian‑Italian veterinarian whose career bridges science and agribusiness. After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, he immersed himself in pasture management and animal nutrition, steadily ascending from feedlot consultant to global innovation leader in Switzerland 🇨🇭. Two decades of guiding multidisciplinary teams—from R&D labs to commercial front lines—have honed his talent for turning bench discoveries into practical solutions that boost cattle performance, farmer profitability and worldwide livestock sustainability efforts ♻️. Fluent in English and Spanish, with German in progress, Luis thrives in multicultural settings, forging alliances across academia, industry and digital‑tech start‑ups. Today, as Global Head of Innovation for Ruminants at dsm‑firmenich, he channels his passion for humane, climate‑smart food production into next‑generation vitamins, enzymes and data‑driven feed strategies, inspiring colleagues to pair scientific rigor with entrepreneurial spirit. 🌟

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Suitability For Best Researcher Award – Dr. Luis Tamassia

Dr. Luis Fernando Monteiro Tamassia stands out as a multidisciplinary leader whose contributions bridge veterinary science, animal nutrition, agribusiness innovation, and sustainability. With over 25 years of experience, he has transformed scientific insights into commercial solutions that improve livestock health, environmental outcomes, and global food systems. His journey from feedlot consultant in Brazil to Global Head of Innovation for Ruminants at dsm-firmenich in Switzerland showcases his international influence, strategic vision, and scientific rigor.

Education 🎓📚

Luis built a robust scientific foundation at three leading Brazilian institutions. He first completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Federal University of Uberlândia, mastering anatomy, physiology and herd health. Seeking deeper production insight, he undertook an Animal Scientist Specialization at the Federal University of Goiás, where he evaluated feedlot bulls for genetic merit 📊🐂. His academic journey culminated in an M.Sc. in Agronomy (Animal Nutrition & Pasture) at USP‑ESALQ, investigating Rhodes‑grass morphology, chemistry and digestibility 🌾🔬. Continuous leadership programs and international management courses now complement these degrees, equipping him to translate complex nutrition science into market impact.

Professional Development 🚀

Over a 25‑year span, Luis has cultivated a rare blend of scientific acuity and commercial savvy, evolving from regional technical advisor to C‑suite innovation strategist 🌟. He sharpened frontline skills at Tortuga, steering feedlot sales teams across São Paulo, Rio and Espírito Santo before managing two research centers and quality programs serving four factories 🔧🏭. Promoted to Director of Innovation & Applied Science for Latin America at DSM, he supervised 25 scientists, delivered 45+ projects annually and drove double‑digit innovation‑sales growth 📈. Since 2019, Switzerland has been his base for global influence: first as Innovation Lead and now as Global Head of Innovation for Ruminants at dsm‑firmenich. There he orchestrates cross‑functional squads that fuse digital tools, precision farming, feed additives and sustainability analytics into market‑ready packages, championing open‑innovation networks with universities and startups 🌐🤝. Frequent symposium keynotes and multicultural immersion continually refine his professional edge.

Research Focus 🔬🐂

Luis’s research orbit centers on sustainable ruminant nutrition—the nexus where animal physiology, feed chemistry and environmental stewardship converge 🌍. He interrogates how vitamins, minerals, enzymes and eubiotics modulate rumen microbiota, oxidative stress and nutrient utilization, striving to boost meat and milk yields while shrinking methane footprints ♻️. His teams prototype precision‑feeding algorithms and digital decision tools that transform on‑farm data into custom ration strategies 📲📊. Another avenue explores mineral matrices and plant‑based bio‑actives as antibiotic alternatives, safeguarding animal health without compromising productivity 🚫💊✅. Fertility enhancement, heat‑stress mitigation and trace‑element bioavailability complete his holistic agenda, weaving genetics, pasture dynamics and gut‑health biomarkers into actionable blueprints. He collaborates with climatologists and data scientists to map emission hotspots and quantify life‑cycle impacts 🌡️🧬. Field trials across Europe and Brazil validate insights, empowering stakeholders to accelerate climate‑smart livestock systems and advance UN SDG 12 🌱📑.

Awards & Honors 🏆

Recognition has accompanied Luis’s path from ranch to boardroom. He earned the coveted “Best in Beef Cattle Production” BeefExpo Award in 2015 🐂🥇, celebrating the tangible gains he delivered in feedlot efficiency and carcass quality. As a sought‑after speaker at international congresses and symposia 🌐🎤, he routinely receives top‑rated speaker badges and invitations to scientific steering committees. Leadership of innovation teams has secured internal accolades at DSM and dsm‑firmenich for revenue‑driving product launches 🚀💡, while peer communities frequently cite his book chapters and 50+ publications for advancing sustainable ruminant farming 📚🌱—each honor underscoring his commitment to uniting animal welfare, producer prosperity and environmental stewardship.

Publication Top Notes

1. Nutritional strategies in ruminants: A lifetime approach

Authors: J McGrath, SM Duval, LFM Tamassia, M Kindermann, RT Stemmler, TS Acedo, et al.
Journal: Research in Veterinary Science, Vol. 116, Pages 28–39
Cited by: 170
Year: 2018
Summary:
This comprehensive review explores nutritional strategies for ruminants across different stages of life—from neonatal to adult stages. It emphasizes the importance of early-life nutrition, precision feeding, and sustainable practices to improve health, productivity, and environmental outcomes in ruminant livestock. Key focus areas include gastrointestinal development, feed efficiency, immune function, and long-term metabolic programming.

2. Feeding the combination of essential oils and exogenous α-amylase increases performance and carcass production of finishing beef cattle

Authors: MAP Meschiatti, VN Gouvêa, LA Pellarin, CDA Batalha, MV Biehl, TS Acedo, et al.
Journal: Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 97(1), Pages 456–471
Cited by: 64
Year: 2019
Summary:
This study investigates the synergistic effects of essential oils and exogenous α-amylase on beef cattle. Results showed significant improvements in feed efficiency, average daily gain, and carcass yield. The inclusion of these additives enhanced nutrient digestibility and rumen fermentation.

3. Effect of selected feed additives to improve growth and health of dairy calves

Authors: LFL Salazar, LA Nero, MEM Campos-Galvão, CS Cortinhas, TS Acedo, et al.
Journal: PLOS ONE, Vol. 14(5), Article e0216066
Cited by: 54
Year: 2019
Summary:
This research evaluates the impact of various feed additives—including prebiotics, probiotics, and organic acids—on the health and development of dairy calves. Findings revealed improved weight gain, reduced incidence of diarrhea, and enhanced gut health markers.

4. Effects of a blend of essential oils and exogenous α-amylase in diets containing different roughage sources for finishing beef cattle

Authors: LB Toseti, RS Goulart, VN Gouvêa, TS Acedo, GSFM Vasconcellos, et al.
Journal: Animal Feed Science and Technology, Vol. 269, Article 114643
Cited by: 37
Year: 2020
Summary:
This paper examines how different roughage types interact with feed additives like essential oils and α-amylase in beef cattle diets. The study found that these additives enhance nutrient absorption and performance across various forage bases, supporting dietary flexibility in feedlot operations.

5. Effect of organic sources of minerals on fat-corrected milk yield of dairy cows in confinement

Authors: TA Del Valle, EF Jesus, PG Paiva, VP Bettero, F Zanferari, TS Acedo, et al.
Journal: Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, Vol. 44(3), Pages 103–108
Cited by: 20
Year: 2015
Summary:
The study evaluates the efficacy of organic vs. inorganic mineral sources in dairy cow diets under confinement. It concludes that organic minerals improve milk yield, particularly 3.5% fat-corrected milk, and support better reproductive performance and mineral bioavailability.

✅ Conclusion

Luis Fernando Monteiro Tamassia exemplifies the qualities of a Best Researcher Award recipient. His distinguished career demonstrates scientific depth, innovation leadership, and a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture. His influence spans continents and disciplines, making him not only a leading researcher but a visionary catalyst for global agri-food transformation. Awarding him would recognize not just past accomplishments, but also his ongoing contribution to a more sustainable and ethical future in animal science.