Tsegay Fisseha | Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Tsegay Fisseha | Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer and Researcher at Mizan Tepi University, Ethiopia

Dr. Tsegay Fisseha is a dedicated lecturer and researcher at Mizan Tepi University, Ethiopia 🇪🇹, specializing in aquatic ecosystems and environmental management 🌊🐟. With over 4 years of experience, he teaches courses in Fisheries, Aquatic Sciences, and Biology 📚. As a principal investigator, he leads impactful research on sustainable aquaculture, water quality, and biodiversity conservation 🔬🌿. Tsegay has published multiple papers and actively participates in community service and academic quality assurance 🤝🏽. Passionate about bridging science and society, he strives to promote environmental sustainability and education in his region.

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Academic Background

Dr. Tsegay Fisseha earned his MSc degree in Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Management from Addis Ababa University 🇪🇹, focusing on sustainable aquaculture and water quality research 🌊🐟. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and a Higher Diploma certificate, enhancing his skills in education and applied sciences 🎒🧪. His academic training combines biology, aquatic science, and environmental management, equipping him to conduct impactful research and teach diverse courses at Mizan Tepi University. Tsegay’s strong educational foundation supports his dedication to advancing aquatic research and community development through science and teaching. 🌿🔬

Professional Background

Dr. Tsegay Fisseha is a lecturer and researcher at Mizan Tepi University 🇪🇹, with over 4 years of experience teaching Fisheries, Aquatic Sciences, and Biology 📚🐟. He actively leads and participates in research projects addressing aquatic ecosystems, water quality, and sustainable fish farming 🔬🌊. Besides teaching, he serves as Department Accreditation Secretary, ensuring quality and curriculum improvement 🎓✅. Tsegay also contributes to community service and student mentoring 🤝🏽. His combined expertise in research, teaching, and academic leadership makes him a valuable asset in advancing biological sciences and environmental management.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Tsegay Fisseha has earned recognition for his dedication to research and teaching in aquatic ecosystems and environmental management 🌊🐟. While early in his career, he has received certificates for outstanding community service and active participation in university-led research projects 🎓🤝🏽. His work on sustainable aquaculture and water quality has been acknowledged within academic circles, with several ongoing manuscripts under review 📄🔬. Tsegay’s commitment to quality assurance and curriculum development also highlights his leadership skills, positioning him as a promising candidate for future prestigious awards and honors in biological sciences.

Research Focus

Dr. Tsegay Fisseha specializes in aquatic ecosystems and environmental management, focusing on sustainable aquaculture and water quality assessment 🌊🐟. His research explores innovative fish feed formulations, such as replacing fishmeal with plant-based proteins, to improve growth performance and feed utilization in Nile tilapia 🐠🌱. He also studies the impacts of pollution on aquatic biota and fish species diversity in Ethiopian rivers, contributing to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem health 🌍💧. Through his work, Tsegay aims to support sustainable fisheries management and environmental protection while addressing community needs and ecological challenges.

Publication Top Notes

Impact of Lupin and Grass Pea Mixture Meal as Dietary Inclusion on Body Composition and Haematological Parameters of Nile Tilapia Fingerlings in a Recirculation Aquaculture System 🐟🌱

Year: 2025

Current Status of Fish Species Diversity and Relative Abundance of Beko and Gacheb Rivers, Southwest Ethiopia: Implication for Fishery Opportunity 🌊🐠

Year: 2025

Partial Replacement of Fish Meal by A Mixture of Lupin (Lupinus albus L.) and Grass Pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) Meal in the Diets of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) Fingerlings in a Recirculating Aquaculture System 🌿🐟

Year: 2024

Conclusion

Tsegay Fisseha is a promising early-career researcher with a solid track record in aquatic ecosystem management and fisheries, demonstrated through multiple research projects and publications focused on applied and societally relevant topics. His interdisciplinary expertise, active involvement in university leadership, community service, and strong teaching portfolio highlight his commitment to academic excellence. While his publication record and research impact are growing, and further international visibility and funding would strengthen his profile, he clearly shows great potential. Overall, Tsegay is a strong candidate for a Best Researcher Award aimed at recognizing emerging researchers with impactful work and leadership qualities.

 

Abdolmohammad Abedian Kenari | Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Abdolmohammad Abedian Kenari | Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Abdolmohammad Abedian Kenari, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran

Prof. Dr. Abdolmohammad Abedian Kenari is a prominent figure in aquaculture and fisheries, currently a professor at Tarbiat Modares University in Noor, Iran. With a deep commitment to advancing marine science, he has made significant contributions to research in fish nutrition, shrimp culture, and bioactive compounds. With decades of academic and practical experience, Dr. Abedian Kenari has held several leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Natural Resources and Marine Sciences. His work is widely recognized in the field of aquaculture and he actively contributes to several international journals. 🌊📚

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Education

Dr. Abedian Kenari completed his B.Sc. in Fisheries from the University of Tehran (1987–1991) and his M.Sc. in Fisheries from the same institution (1992–1995). He earned his Ph.D. in Aquaculture from the University of Tarbiat Modares (1995–2001). His academic foundation is built on years of rigorous study and practical expertise in marine science, particularly focusing on aquaculture and fish nutrition, which has informed his research career. 🎓🐟

Experience

Prof. Dr. Abedian Kenari has an extensive academic career at Tarbiat Modares University, where he has been a professor since 2013. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Natural Resources and Marine Sciences from 2019 to 2022. He has also been the Head of the Aquaculture and Seafood Processing Department and Research Deputy. Prior to academia, he worked as a shrimp and marine fish expert with the Iranian Fisheries Organization. His career reflects his dedication to aquaculture research, teaching, and leadership in marine sciences. 👨‍🏫🌊

Awards and Honors

Dr. Abedian Kenari has received numerous recognitions for his pioneering work in aquaculture. His leadership in advancing fish nutrition and shrimp culture, coupled with his significant contributions to aquaculture research, has earned him awards and honors throughout his career. His involvement with prestigious journals and societies further underscores his standing in the scientific community. He is committed to research and advancing aquaculture practices in Iran and globally. 🏅🌍

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Abedian Kenari’s research primarily focuses on fish nutrition, bioactive compounds, live food culture, and shrimp culture. He investigates the use of enzymes, bioactive peptides, and natural additives to improve fish growth and immunity. His research projects include evaluating protein digestibility in sturgeon, bioactive peptide use in rainbow trout, and the effects of macroalgae on fish health. He is at the forefront of developing sustainable aquaculture practices. 🐠🔬

Publication Top Notes

  • The effect of enzymatic hydrolysis time and temperature on the properties of protein hydrolysates from Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus) viscera – 350 citations, 2009 📚

  • Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Visceral Waste Proteins of Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) – 148 citations, 2012 📚

  • Effect of spirulina Spirulina platensis as a complementary ingredient to reduce dietary fish meal on the growth performance, whole‐body composition, fatty acid and amino – 104 citations, 2019 📚

  • Extraction and Physicochemical Characterization of Greater Lizardfish (Saurida tumbil) Skin and Bone Gelatin – 102 citations, 2009 📚

  • Developmental changes of digestive enzymes in Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus) during larval ontogeny – 96 citations, 2011 📚

  • Effects of fish meal replacement with meat and bone meal using garlic (Allium sativum) powder on growth, feeding, digestive enzymes and apparent digestibility of nutrients – 94 citations, 2017 📚

  • Growth and apparent digestibility of nutrients, fatty acids and amino acids in Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, fed diets with rice protein concentrate as total and – 89 citations, 2012 📚

  • Effects of dietary b-glucan, mannan oligosaccharide, Lactobacillus plantarum and their combinations on growth performance, immunity and immune related gene expression of – 84 citations, 2019 📚

  • Comparison the effect of three commercial enzymes for enzymatic hydrolysis of two substrates (rice bran protein concentrate and soy-been protein) with SDS-PAGE – 84 citations, 2016 📚

  • Dietary nucleotide supplements influence the growth, haemato‐immunological parameters and stress responses in endangered Caspian brown trout (Salmo trutta caspius Kessler, 1877) – 84 citations, 2013 📚

Abdur Rashid Khan | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Abdur Rashid Khan | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Abdur Rashid Khan, Nanjing Agricultural University, China

Dr. Abdur Rashid Khan, a dedicated researcher, specializes in Phytopathology and Plant-Microbe Interactions. He completed his Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Pathology at Nanjing Agricultural University, supported by a Chinese Government Scholarship. Dr. Khan’s expertise includes Bacillus volatile emission, microbial ecology, and microbial genomics. His academic journey includes a Master’s from King Saud Agricultural University and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. With honors like the Prime Minister’s Laptop Award and extensive bioinformatics and laboratory skills, he contributes significantly to understanding plant disease management and growth promotion. 🌱🔬

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Academic profile

🌱 Dr.Abdur Rashid Khan, a dedicated scholar in agricultural sciences, completed a Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Pathology from Nanjing Agricultural University, China (2018-2024). Prior to this, they earned a B.Sc. in Agriculture with a focus on Plant Pathology from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan (2006-2010). They also pursued academic endeavors at King Saud Agricultural University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2012-2015). Their research journey reflects a profound commitment to understanding and mitigating plant diseases through molecular insights, contributing significantly to the field of agricultural science. 🌾

Honors

🎓 With a distinguished academic journey, He a recipient of the Fully Funded Chinese Government Scholarship for PhD studies at Nanjing Agricultural University (2018-2024) and previously received the Fully Funded Saudi Arabian Government Scholarship for Master’s studies at King Saud University, Riyadh (2012-2015). Achieving consistent first division honors with 90% marks throughout my Master’s and PhD studies, He also earned the Prime Minister’s Laptop Award during my MS degree at PMAS Arid Agricultural University. Passionate about international engagement, I volunteered for ISO at Nanjing Agricultural University and participated in prestigious events like the “Discover Jiangsu” International Summer School and the “Perceiving China” Essay Writing Competition.

Experience

🔬 With a robust background in cell and molecular biology techniques, I excel in DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, PCR, RT-PCR, and qPCR. My expertise extends to cloning, protoplast transformation, and advanced analytical methods such as GC-MS and HPLC. I am skilled in statistical analysis and programming, using tools like Prism and Origin Pro. Additionally, I specialize in plant pathology, conducting infection assays and employing SEM, TEM, and VOC extraction. My work emphasizes plant-microbe and microbe-microbe interactions, with proficiency in Bacillus interaction studies and molecular diagnostics using Koch’s postulates. 🌱

Research focus

Based on the publications and research focus areas of Q. Ali, they primarily specialize in the biocontrol mechanisms of Bacillus spp. against various plant pathogens such as Rhizoctonia solani and Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. Their research explores the antagonistic potential of Bacillus volatiles, examining their effects on plant growth promotion, disease suppression, and microbial interactions through transcriptomic analyses and physiological studies. This work contributes significantly to understanding how beneficial bacteria can be utilized for sustainable agricultural practices 🌱

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Broad-spectrum antagonistic potential of Bacillus spp. volatiles against Rhizoctonia solani and Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae

Transcriptomic analysis of Ralstonia solanacearum in response to antibacterial volatiles of Bacillus velezensis FZB42

Plant–Microbes Interaction: Exploring the Impact of Cold-Tolerant Bacillus Strains RJGP41 and GBAC46 Volatiles on Tomato Growth Promotion through Different Mechanisms

Salt Tolerant Bacillus Strains Improve Plant Growth Traits and Regulation of Phytohormones in Wheat under Salinity Stress

The Role of Pyoluteorin from Pseudomonas protegens Pf-5 in Suppressing the Growth and Pathogenicity of Pantoea ananatis on Maize

N-terminal HrpE from Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae mediates the regulation of growth and photosynthesis in rice

Novel genetic dysregulations and oxidative damage in fusarium graminearum induced by plant defense eliciting psychrophilic bacillus atrophaeus ts1

Nematicidal volatiles from bacillus atrophaeus gbsc56 promote growth and stimulate induced systemic resistance in tomato against meloidogyne incognita

Kiranpreet Kaur | Aquaculture | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur | Aquaculture | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur, AkerBioMarine Antarctic AS, Norway

🎣 Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur, a versatile researcher with a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics, has 12+ years of expertise in aquaculture R&D, focusing on fish health and nutrition. Currently serving as Director of R&D at AkerBioMarine AS, Norway, she collaborates globally and holds a strong academic network. With a multicultural background and experience across India, Norway, and the USA, she excels in team dynamics. Recognized for her presentations worldwide, she has received prestigious awards and grants, including Aqua Excel TNA funding. Dr. Kaur’s patented innovations and invited talks showcase her profound impact on aquaculture research. 🌊

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Education:

🎓 Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics in 2009 from the LV Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, affiliated with Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India. Her thesis, “Molecular Genetics of Primary Congenital Glaucoma in Indian Population,” delved into critical research aimed at understanding the genetic factors underlying primary congenital glaucoma. This educational journey equipped her with profound insights into molecular mechanisms governing genetic disorders, laying a strong foundation for her subsequent career in research and development. The fusion of academic rigor and practical application has been instrumental in shaping her contributions to the fields of genetics and aquaculture. 🧬

Work Experience: 

Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur has immersed herself in the aquaculture industry, focusing on nutrition and fish health. Collaborating across diverse departments and engaging with global customers, she excels in designing and executing research plans for successful business collaborations. Her extensive network of scientists and academic partners worldwide keeps her knowledge current and allows her to influence research areas. Having worked in diverse cultural settings, including India, Norway, and the USA, she embodies qualities of a team player and effective communicator. Recognized globally for her presentations, Dr. Kaur remains dedicated to advancing aquaculture practices with passion and expertise. 🌊

Awards:

🏅 Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur boasts a remarkable array of fellowships and accolades spanning her illustrious career. In 2023 and 2022, she secured prestigious Aqua Excel 3.0 TNA funding, affirming her dedication to aquaculture innovation. Her potential was recognized when she was shortlisted for the National Norwegian Research Council’s ‘young talent’ award in 2017. Notably, she was honored as a Young Scientist at the Sea Lice Conference in 2014 and received a Travel Grant at the World Glaucoma Congress in 2007. Her journey commenced with Senior and Junior Research Fellowships from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, India, in 2005 and 2002, respectively. 🌟

Research Focus:

🔬 Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur’s research focuses primarily on aquaculture, with a specialization in fish health and nutrition. Over the years, her work has delved into various aspects of aquaculture, including the effects of different phospholipid sources on growth and gill health in Atlantic salmon, prevention of intestinal steatosis using phosphatidylcholine in krill meal, and candidate genes for monitoring hydrogen peroxide resistance in salmon lice. Her contributions span from understanding resistance mechanisms in parasites to investigating markers for organophosphate resistance, showcasing a dedication to enhancing aquaculture practices and ensuring the welfare of aquatic species. 🐟

 

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