Kritsada Puangsuwan | Agriculture | Best Scholar Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Kritsada Puangsuwan | Agriculture | Best Scholar Award

Lecturer at Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, Thailand.

๐ŸŽ“ Asst. Prof. Dr. Kritsada Puangsuwan (เธœเธน9เธŠ;เธงเธขเธจเธฒเธชเธ•เธฃเธฒเธˆเธฒเธฃเธขD เธ”เธฃ. เธเธคเธฉเธŽเธฒ เธžเธงเธ‡เธชเธธเธงเธฃเธฃเธ“) is a Thai academic and innovator serving as Assistant to the President for Information and Learning at Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Sciences and Industrial Technology. With a deep-rooted passion for smart systems and sustainable technology, he specializes in IoT, embedded systems, microwave engineering, and smart agriculture. ๐Ÿ“ก๐ŸŒฑ His research integrates practical engineering with environmental consciousness, aiming to revolutionize traditional systems with advanced tech. ๐Ÿ“˜ He is widely published and frequently presents at international conferences. ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŒ

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Suitability for Best Scholar Award โ€“ Asst. Prof. Dr. Kritsada Puangsuwan

Asst. Prof. Dr. Kritsada Puangsuwan stands out as a strong contender for the Best Scholar Award due to his exceptional academic journey, innovative research, and impact-driven contributions to engineering, sustainability, and digital transformation in education. With a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and a career spanning teaching, research, and academic leadership, Dr. Puangsuwan exemplifies scholarly excellence. His interdisciplinary work in IoT, embedded systems, microwave engineering, and smart agriculture bridges theory and practice while contributing meaningfully to Thailandโ€™s sustainable development goals.

๐ŸŽ“ Education and Experience

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Computer Engineering โ€“ Prince of Songkla University (2017)

  • ๐ŸŽ“ M.Eng. in Computer Engineering โ€“ Prince of Songkla University (2012)

  • ๐ŸŽ“ B.Eng. in Electronic Engineering Technology โ€“ King Mongkutโ€™s University of Technology North Bangkok (2009, 2nd Class Honors)

  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Assistant Professor โ€“ PSU Surat Thani Campus, Faculty of Sciences and Industrial Technology

  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Lecturer โ€“ Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya

  • ๐Ÿ‘” Assistant to the President for Information and Learning โ€“ Prince of Songkla University

๐Ÿ“š Professional Development

Dr. Puangsuwan continuously enhances his academic and technical capabilities through collaborative research and professional training. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“ˆ He actively engages in knowledge-sharing events, workshops, and seminars related to smart systems, AI applications, and renewable energy. โš™๏ธ๐Ÿ”‹ He frequently presents at high-level conferences such as IEEE TENCON, KST, and InCIT, establishing a strong professional network in Asia and beyond. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽค His development extends to academic leadership, driving digital transformation and educational innovation within his university. ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿซ Passionate about lifelong learning, he also mentors students and young researchers, fostering future talent in engineering and sustainability. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Focus

Dr. Puangsuwan’s research bridges innovation and sustainability across multiple domains. ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒฟ His core interests include Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, and Microwave & High-Frequency Circuit Design, particularly for applications in Smart Agriculture and Renewable Energy. ๐ŸŒพโšก He also explores Image Processing and Machine Learning for environmental and industrial monitoring. ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ๐Ÿค– His work emphasizes eco-conscious engineering, like optimizing microwave drying for palm fruit or developing IoT-based water quality systems. ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ“ก By integrating practical engineering with digital technologies, his research contributes to Thailandโ€™s sustainable development goals and next-gen industrial transformation. ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ† Awards and Honors

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ IEEE TENCON Presenter โ€“ 2013

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Presenter at InCIT โ€“ 2023

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ KST Conference Key Contributor โ€“ 2024

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Top Q1 Journal Article โ€“ IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation (2014)

  • ๐Ÿ… Recognized Innovator in Smart Agriculture and IoT at PSU Surat Thani

Publication Top Notes

  • ๐Ÿ“„ Design of microwave heating continuous belt system for palm fruit โ€“ 14 citations ๐Ÿ“Š | 2015 ๐Ÿ“…

  • ๐Ÿ“„ Effective moisture diffusivity, activation energy and dielectric model for palm fruit using a microwave heating โ€“ 13 citations ๐Ÿ“Š | 2015 ๐Ÿ“…

  • ๐Ÿ“„ Hybrid infrared with hot air drying of Pisangโ€Awak banana: Kinetics and shrinkage quality โ€“ 10 citations ๐Ÿ“Š | 2021 ๐Ÿ“…

  • ๐Ÿ“„ Complex permittivity of fully ripe palm fruit and its application for microwave heating โ€“ 10 citations ๐Ÿ“Š | 2014 ๐Ÿ“…

  • ๐Ÿ“„ Classification technique for real-time emotion detection using machine learning models โ€“ 6 citations ๐Ÿ“Š | 2022 ๐Ÿ“…

  • ๐Ÿ“„ Pretreatment of palm fruit by using a conveyor belt microwave prototype โ€“ 3 citations ๐Ÿ“Š | 2021 ๐Ÿ“…

  • ๐Ÿ“„ Recommendation System for Retail Business Using Customer Segmentation: Case Study of Tuenjai Company in Surat Thani, Thailand โ€“ 1 citation ๐Ÿ“Š | 2024 ๐Ÿ“…

Conclusion

Dr. Kritsada Puangsuwan’s dedication to high-impact research, interdisciplinary innovation, and academic mentorship makes him a highly deserving recipient of the Best Scholar Award. His work is not only academically rigorous but also aligned with global sustainability and technological advancement priorities, embodying the essence of scholarly excellence in the 21st century.

Ziba Bakhtiar | Medicinal plant | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar | Medicinal plant | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Shahid Baheshti University, Iran.

๐ŸŒฟ Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar is a dedicated Iranian researcher specializing in horticultural science, medicinal plant breeding, and biotechnology. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Tehran, focusing on the morphological, phytochemical, cytogenetic, and phylogenetic relationships in Trigonella species. With a passion for plant tissue culture and secondary metabolite production, she has made significant contributions to medicinal plant research. Dr. Bakhtiar has taught plant cell and tissue culture and led research projects on Thymus persicus. She has published extensively in prestigious journals and actively participates in scientific conferences and research collaborations. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ฌ

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Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar’s Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar is an outstanding researcher in horticultural science, medicinal plant breeding, and biotechnology. Her expertise in plant tissue culture, secondary metabolite production, and genetic diversity studies has significantly contributed to medicinal plant research. She has a strong academic foundation with a Ph.D. from the University of Tehran and has mentored numerous students in plant cell and tissue culture. Her work has practical applications in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and herbal medicine.

Education & Experience

๐ŸŽ“ Education:

  • ๐Ÿซ B.Sc. in Horticultural Science โ€“ Zanjan University, Iran (2005โ€“2009)
  • ๐ŸŒฑ M.Sc. in Horticultural Science (Physiology & Breeding of Medicinal Plants) โ€“ Shahid Beheshti University, Iran (2010โ€“2012)
  • ๐Ÿงฌ Ph.D. in Horticultural Science (Breeding & Biotechnology) โ€“ University of Tehran, Iran (2018โ€“2022)

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Experience:

  • ๐Ÿ“– Lecturer โ€“ Plant Cell & Tissue Culture, Shahid Beheshti University (2011โ€“2018)
  • ๐Ÿ”ฌ Researcher โ€“ Focused on Thymus persicus micropropagation and cell suspension culture
  • ๐Ÿ› Scientist โ€“ Worked on medicinal plant biotechnology and phytochemical analysis

Professional Development

๐Ÿ”ฌ Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar is actively engaged in plant tissue culture, genetic diversity studies, and phytochemical research. She has successfully led funded projects on cell suspension culture for secondary metabolite production, contributing significantly to medicinal plant biotechnology. As a university lecturer, she has trained many students in in vitro propagation techniques. Her Scopus H-index of 5 and Google Scholar H-index of 7 reflect her impactful research. ๐Ÿ“Š She has participated in national and international conferences, networking with top scientists in horticulture and biotechnology. Dr. Bakhtiar continues to advance plant breeding innovations, enhancing agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ“š

Research Focus

๐ŸŒฟ Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar’s research revolves around horticultural science, medicinal plant breeding, and plant biotechnology. She specializes in micropropagation, cell suspension culture, and genetic diversity studies of medicinal plants like Thymus persicus, Trigonella, and Rosa canina. ๐Ÿงช Her work aims to enhance secondary metabolite production for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. She explores cytogenetic and phytochemical relationships in plants, focusing on anti-cancer compounds, essential oils, and antioxidant-rich metabolites. Her research has practical applications in sustainable agriculture, herbal medicine, and industrial crops. Through biotechnological advancements, she contributes to natural product-based drug discovery. ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ’Š

Awards & Honors

๐Ÿ† Academic & Research Achievements:

  • ๐Ÿ… Funded Research Grant โ€“ Iran National Science Foundation (2012โ€“2014)
  • ๐Ÿ“– Scopus H-index: 5 | Google Scholar H-index: 7
  • ๐Ÿ† Recognized as a Leading Researcher in medicinal plant biotechnology
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Mentor & Lecturer โ€“ Trained students in plant tissue culture & breeding
  • ๐Ÿ“‘ Multiple High-Impact Publications in Scientific Reports, Industrial Crops & Products, and Biologia

Publication Top Notes

๐Ÿ“„ In vitro callus induction and micropropagation of Thymus persicus (Lamiaceae), an endangered medicinal plant โ€“ Z Bakhtiar, MH Mirjalili, A Sonboli | ๐Ÿ› Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology 16(1), 48-54 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 72 | ๐Ÿ“… 2016

๐Ÿ“„ In vitro propagation, genetic and phytochemical assessment of Thymus persicus โ€” a medicinally important source of pentacyclic triterpenoids โ€“ Z Bakhtiar, MH Mirjalili, A Sonboli, MM Farimani, M Ayyari | ๐Ÿ› Biologia 69, 594-603 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 49 | ๐Ÿ“… 2014

๐Ÿ“„ Quantification of betulinic, oleanolic and ursolic acids as medicinally important triterpenoids in some Thymus species from Iran โ€“ MH Mirjalili, M Ayyari, Z Bakhtiar, M Moridi Farimani, A Sonboli | ๐Ÿ› Research Journal of Pharmacognosy 3(1), 23-28 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 15 | ๐Ÿ“… 2016

๐Ÿ“„ Molecular authentication of Thymus persicus based on nrDNA ITS sequences data โ€“ A Sonboli, MH Mirjalili, Z Bakhtiar, Z Jamzad | ๐Ÿ› Iran J. Bot 19, 179-185 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 15 | ๐Ÿ“… 2013

๐Ÿ“„ Variability in proximate composition, phytochemical traits and antioxidant properties of Iranian agro-ecotypic populations of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) โ€“ Z Bakhtiar, M Hassandokht, MR Naghavi, MH Mirjalili | ๐Ÿ› Scientific Reports 14 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 9 | ๐Ÿ“… 2024

๐Ÿ“„ Enhanced production of tanshinone and phenolic compounds in hairy roots culture of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge by elicitation โ€“ F Rastegarnejad, MH Mirjalili, Z Bakhtiar | ๐Ÿ› Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC) 156(1), 4 | ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 8 | ๐Ÿ“… 2024

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.

ย 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.

ย 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.

ย 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)