Faculty member at Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture & Research, Iran.
Dr. Ahmad Sharifi 🎓 is a distinguished researcher in Agricultural Biotechnology, specializing in Plant Biotechnology and Plant Tissue Culture 🌱. He is a faculty member at the Ornamental Plant Biotechnology Department at the Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture & Research (ACECR), Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran. With extensive experience in plant tissue culture, genetic engineering, and in-vitro propagation, he has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications, books, and scientific research 📚. His work focuses on the biotechnological enhancement of ornamental and medicinal plants, and he has collaborated on various international research projects 🔬.
Professional Profile:
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Evaluation for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Ahmad Sharifi
Dr. Ahmad Sharifi is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to Agricultural Biotechnology, particularly in Plant Biotechnology and Plant Tissue Culture. His research has significantly advanced genetic engineering, plant propagation, and micropropagation techniques, benefiting both ornamental and medicinal plant biotechnology.
Education & Experience
📌 Education:
- 🎓 BSc in Agricultural Sciences – Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Gorgan (2000)
- 🎓 MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology – Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2003)
- 🎓 PhD in Agricultural Biotechnology – Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2015)
📌 Experience:
- 👨🏫 Faculty Member – Ornamental Plant Biotechnology Department, ACECR
- 🔬 Researcher in plant tissue culture, genetic engineering, and ornamental plant biotechnology
- 📖 Author of multiple books and published researcher in prestigious journals
Professional Development
Dr. Ahmad Sharifi has been actively involved in plant biotechnology innovations 🌱, focusing on genetic modifications, plant propagation, and tissue culture techniques 🔬. He has developed protocols for the micropropagation of medicinal and ornamental plants 🌿 and worked on genetic engineering for plant improvement. His collaborative research with international scientists has led to pioneering studies on floral development genes and biotechnological advancements 🌺. Dr. Sharifi has contributed to agricultural sustainability through biotechnological solutions aimed at improving crop resilience and productivity 🌾. His work continues to enhance plant breeding and conservation through cutting-edge biotechnology and molecular genetics.
Research Focus
Dr. Ahmad Sharifi’s research revolves around Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering 🌿🔬. His focus areas include plant tissue culture, micropropagation, in-vitro mutation induction, and gene expression analysis 🧬. He specializes in the biotechnological enhancement of ornamental and medicinal plants, optimizing their growth, propagation, and genetic stability 🌸. His studies on floral development genes (AGAMOUS, B-function genes) and metabolic pathways have led to significant findings in plant morphogenesis and metabolite production. Dr. Sharifi also explores bioengineering techniques for secondary metabolite production, contributing to pharmaceutical and agricultural advancements 🌾💊.
Awards & Honors
🏆 Recognized Faculty Member – ACECR for contributions to plant biotechnology
🏆 Outstanding Researcher Award – for significant contributions in Agricultural Biotechnology
🏆 Best Scientific Paper Award – for groundbreaking research in Plant Tissue Culture
🏆 Awarded Research Grants – for projects on genetic modification of ornamental plants
🏆 International Collaboration Grants – for joint research with global universities
🏆 Book Publication Recognition – for authoring essential textbooks in plant biotechnology
Publication Top Notes
📖 Kharrazi, M., Sargazi Moghaddam, Z., Moradian, M., Khadem, A., & Sharifi, A. (2024). “Optimization of the in-vitro culture protocol of Haworthiopsis viscosa and Haworthia truncata var. truncate.” South African Journal of Botany.