Adeniyi Charles Adeola | Molecular Evolution | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Adeniyi Charles Adeola | Molecular Evolution | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Kunming Institute of Zoology, CAS, China.

Dr. Adeniyi Charles Adeola is an Associate Professor specializing in Molecular Evolution and Genome Diversity at the Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, and the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. His research focuses on genetic diversity, domestication, and disease resistance in African livestock. He has identified scrapie resistance variants in Nigerian sheep and goats and leads projects on African swine fever resistance and CRISPR-based Pestivirus detection. A recipient of multiple prestigious grants, Dr. Adeola has published 80+ papers, cited 900+ times, and collaborates on global research initiatives.

Professional Profile:

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Education & Experience 🎓👨‍🏫

✅ Ph.D. in Genetics – Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015) 🧬
✅ M.Sc. in Animal Breeding & Genetics/Biotechnology – Obafemi Awolowo University (2009) 🧑‍🔬
✅ B.Sc. in Animal Science – University of Ibadan (2005) 🐄

🏛️ Associate Professor – Kunming Institute of Zoology, CAS, China 🏢
🏛️ Faculty Member – Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, Bayero University, Nigeria 📚

Professional Development 🚀📖

Dr. Adeola has significantly advanced the field of molecular evolution and genome diversity, particularly in African livestock genetics. His work on scrapie resistance in Nigerian sheep and goats has provided new insights into disease resistance, paving the way for future genetic improvement programs. He currently leads high-impact research projects on African swine fever resistance in pigs and CRISPR-based Pestivirus detection in cattle, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnologies. His international collaborations with the Sino-Africa Joint Research Center (SAJOREC) and funding from NSFC, CAS-PIFI, and the Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Plan demonstrate his commitment to advancing global genomic research.

Research Focus 🔬🧬

Dr. Adeola specializes in genetic diversity, molecular evolution, and disease resistance in livestock. His research explores the genetic basis of domestication, adaptation, and resistance to infectious diseases in African animal populations. He has identified unique genomic variants in livestock that can improve breeding strategies and disease control programs. His work on African swine fever resistance in pigs and CRISPR-based Pestivirus detection is revolutionizing animal disease diagnostics. By integrating genome sequencing, bioinformatics, and CRISPR technology, Dr. Adeola aims to enhance livestock productivity and food security across Africa.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

🏅 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Grant 💰
🏅 CAS President’s International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) Award 🎓
🏅 High-end Foreign Expert Program – Yunnan Revitalization Talents Support Plan 🏅
🏅 Sino-Africa Joint Research Center (SAJOREC) Collaboration Grant 🤝
🏅 Recognized for Outstanding Research Contributions in African Livestock Genetics 🔬
🏅 Invited Speaker at Prestigious International Conferences 🎤

Publication Top Notes

  • The effects of runs-of-homozygosity on pig domestication and breeding

    • Authors: L. Tao, H. Liu, A.C. Adeola, S. Feng, Y. Zhang
    • Year: 2025

  • Genetic diversity in pigeon (Columba livia domestica) from three agro-ecological zones in Nigeria

    • Authors: F.E. Sola-Ojo, I.A. Abubakar, S.F. Bello, T. Yin, A.C. Adeola
    • Year: 2025

  • Expression profiling and single nucleotide polymorphism of mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 8 (MAP3K8) in white Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata)

    • Authors: S.F. Bello, H. Xu, U.F.O. Bolaji, C. Ji, Q. Nie
    • Year: 2025

  • Molecular genetic diversity analysis of the Nigerian laughing dove (Streptopelia senegalensis) and related species using selected mitochondrial genes

    • Authors: F.E. Sola-Ojo, I.A. Abubakar, S.F. Bello, M. Wang, A.C. Adeola
    • Citations: 1
    • Year: 2024

  • Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the open reading frame (ORF) of prion protein gene (PRNP) in Nigerian livestock species

    • Authors: A.C. Adeola, S.F. Bello, A.M. Abdussamad, S. Kdidi, M.H. Yahyaoui
    • Citations: 1
    • Year: 2024

  • Integration of genomics into community-based breeding programmes for chickens: an overview of opportunities, challenges, and potential benefits

    • Authors: O.F. Olaniyan, O.A. Oladejo, A.C. Adeola, H.A. Bashiru, S.O. Oseni
    • Year: 2024

  • Characterization and population genetics of Haemonchus contortus in Merino sheep in Lesotho

    • Authors: M.S. Phalatsi, P.M. Dawuda, A.C. Adeola, L. Bohloa, O.M. Thekisoe
    • Year: 2023

Peng Wang | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Peng Wang | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Group Leader at The University of Hong Kong, School of Biological Sciences, Hong Kong.

🌍Dr. Peng Wang, an Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, has demonstrated exceptional contributions to plant molecular biology and chloroplast biogenesis. With a Ph.D. from Sun Yat-sen University and extensive postdoctoral research at Humboldt University of Berlin, his work focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms of chlorophyll and carotenoid biosynthesis in plants. Dr. Wang has led innovative research in chloroplast-mediated regulatory networks, resulting in high-impact publications and multiple prestigious awards.

Profile👤

Education 🎓

🎓Dr. Wang completed his B.A. in Agriculture from Yantai University (2008) and his Ph.D. in Genetics from Sun Yat-sen University (2013). During his doctoral research, he focused on plant molecular genetics, specifically on chloroplast biogenesis. His education laid the foundation for his work in plant physiology and chlorophyll metabolism. 🧬🎓

Experience💼

🩺Dr. Wang’s academic journey includes a postdoctoral associate position at Humboldt University of Berlin (2014-2019), where he worked in the Institute for Biology. As a Principal Investigator (2019-2022) at the same institution, he led groundbreaking research in plant molecular biology. He is now an Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, where he continues to advance the field of plant physiology through his leadership in the Plant Cell and Physiology Laboratory. 👨‍🔬🌍

Research Interests 🔬

🔬Dr. Wang’s research focuses on chloroplast biogenesis, photosynthesis, and post-translational regulation of chlorophyll and carotenoid biosynthesis in plants. He investigates the role of molecular chaperones in maintaining chlorophyll homeostasis and explores mechanisms behind plant responses to environmental stresses, such as heat. His work aims to enhance our understanding of plant metabolic networks and has broad applications in agriculture and environmental sustainability. 🌿🧪

Awards and Honors 🏆

🏆Dr. Wang has received numerous prestigious awards, including the 2024 Outstanding Junior Presentation Award at the International Symposium on Photosynthesis, the 2023 NSFC Excellent Young Scientists Fund, and the 2022 RGC Early Career Scheme Award. He has also been recognized with the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship in 2015 and the Excellent Postgraduate Student Scholarship from Sun Yat-sen University. 🏆🎉

Conclusion 🔚 

Dr. Peng Wang’s exceptional research in plant molecular biology, leadership in academic roles, and contributions to understanding chloroplast biogenesis make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances scientific understanding but also offers potential practical applications in agriculture and environmental sustainability. With continued support and expanded outreach, Dr. Wang’s future contributions will undoubtedly continue to make a significant global impact.

Publications Top Notes 📚

A highly efficient rice green tissue protoplast system for transient gene expression and studying light/chloroplast-related processes
Authors: Y Zhang, J Su, S Duan, Y Ao, J Dai, J Liu, P Wang, Y Li, B Liu, D Feng, …
Citations: 844
Year: 2011

The bHLH transcription factor bHLH104 interacts with IAA-LEUCINE RESISTANT3 and modulates iron homeostasis in Arabidopsis
Authors: J Zhang, B Liu, M Li, D Feng, H Jin, P Wang, J Liu, F Xiong, J Wang, …
Citations: 258
Year: 2015

Connecting Chlorophyll Metabolism with Accumulation of the Photosynthetic Apparatus
Authors: P Wang, B Grimm
Citations: 170
Year: 2021

Evidence for a role of chloroplastic m-type thioredoxins in the biogenesis of photosystem II in Arabidopsis
Authors: P Wang, J Liu, B Liu, D Feng, Q Da, P Wang, S Shu, J Su, Y Zhang, …
Citations: 113
Year: 2013

Organization of chlorophyll biosynthesis and insertion of chlorophyll into the chlorophyll-binding proteins in chloroplasts
Authors: P Wang, B Grimm
Citations: 110
Year: 2015

HYPERSENSITIVE TO HIGH LIGHT1 interacts with LOW QUANTUM YIELD OF PHOTOSYSTEM II1 and functions in protection of photosystem II from photodamage in Arabidopsis
Authors: H Jin, B Liu, L Luo, D Feng, P Wang, J Liu, Q Da, Y He, K Qi, J Wang, …
Citations: 85
Year: 2014

Thioredoxin and NADPH-dependent thioredoxin reductase C regulation of tetrapyrrole biosynthesis
Authors: Q Da, P Wang, M Wang, T Sun, H Jin, B Liu, J Wang, B Grimm, HB Wang
Citations: 77
Year: 2017

Post-translational coordination of chlorophyll biosynthesis and breakdown by BCMs maintains chlorophyll homeostasis during leaf development
Authors: P Wang, AS Richter, JRW Kleeberg, S Geimer, B Grimm
Citations: 67
Year: 2020

LIL3, a Light-Harvesting Complex Protein, Links Terpenoid and Tetrapyrrole Biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana
Authors: D Hey, M Rothbart, J Herbst, P Wang, J Müller, D Wittmann, K Gruhl, …
Citations: 63
Year: 2017

Chloroplast SRP43 acts as a chaperone for glutamyl-tRNA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in tetrapyrrole biosynthesis
Authors: P Wang, FC Liang, D Wittmann, A Siegel, S Shan, B Grimm
Citations: 62
Year: 2018

 

 

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)