Assoc. Prof. Dr. Husnul Azan Tajarudin | Bioprocess Agriculture | Excellence in Innovation Award

Universiti Sains Malaysia | Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Husnul Azan Tajarudin is a leading researcher in biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, and environmental engineering, with extensive expertise in valorizing food and agricultural waste through innovative biological processes. He has successfully led grants exceeding RM 5 million, including pioneering projects on probiotic poultry feed via two-stage fermentation of food waste, membrane bioreactors for enhanced fermentation and wastewater treatment, microbial fuel cells for energy recovery, and biological preservation of wood and self-healing concrete. His work has resulted in multiple patents and copyrights, notably for probiotic chicken feed production and acetic and butyric acid synthesis, alongside successful commercialization of probiotic poultry feed for healthy meat consumption. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Husnul Azan Tajarudin has supervised numerous MSc and PhD students, guiding research in microbial fermentation, anaerobic digestion, and sustainable waste management. With over 125 publications, 1,336 citations, and an h-index of 19, his contributions demonstrate significant scientific impact and societal relevance in sustainable food systems, environmental protection, and bioresource utilization.

Featured Publications

Tajarudin, H. A. (2025). Valorization of agricultural waste through microbial fermentation into industrial-grade bio-succinic acid: A review.

Tajarudin, H. A. (2025). Harnessing Bacillus subtilis in bio-spray formulations for ammonia reduction in enclosed environment. International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science.

Tajarudin, H. A. (2025). Effect of different incubation periods on Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a membraneless microbial fuel cell for simultaneous chicken manure bioremediation and electricity generation. Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste.

Tajarudin, H. A. (2025). Kinetic modelling of attachment and detachment of pathogenic bacteria in batch culture system from riverbank filtration (RBF) site. International Journal of River Basin Management.

Tajarudin, H. A. (2025). Effect of beryllium (Be), chromium (Cr), arsenic (As), and thallium (Tl) on cell growth and production of acetic and butyric acid by Clostridium butyricum. Bioremediation Journal.

Dr. Zhandos Shynybay | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhandos Shynybay, Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications named after Gumarbek Daukeyev, Kazakhstan

Dr. Zhandos Shynybay is a distinguished scholar in electrical power engineering ⚡ and agricultural energy systems 🌾. He earned his PhD in Energy Providing of Agriculture from Kazakh National Agrarian University. Currently, he serves as Head of the Department of Power Supply and Electric Drive at Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications. With extensive academic experience, he has authored multiple research papers 📄 on image-based quality assessment and energy efficiency. His contributions include patents 🏅 on agricultural and industrial automation. Recognized with a Certificate of Honor 🏆 from the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, Dr. Shynybay is a leader in power systems innovation.

Publication Profile

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Academic and Professional Journey

Dr. Zhandos Shynybay is a renowned expert in energy systems and power engineering ⚡. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree (1997) in Energy Providing of Agriculture from the Kazakh Agricultural Institute and later pursued a Master’s degree (2009) in Electropower Engineering at Kazakh National Agrarian University. He further advanced his academic credentials by earning a PhD (2014) in Energy Providing of Agriculture from the same institution. Dr. Shynybay has dedicated his career to academia, starting as an Assistant Professor (2004-2009) at Kazakh National Agrarian University (KazNARU), later serving as a Senior Lecturer (2009-2014), and subsequently becoming an Associate Professor and Head of the Department (2014-2021). Since 2021, he has been leading as the Head of the Department of Power Supply and Electric Drive at Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications 🏫. His expertise spans power systems, electrical drives, and agricultural energy solutions, contributing significantly to research, innovation, and academic leadership. 🚀

Education

Dr. Zhandos Shynybay is a distinguished academic specializing in power supply and electric drives. He earned his PhD in 2014, following degrees from Kazakh Agricultural Institute and Kazakh National Agrarian University. With over two decades of experience, he currently serves as Head of the “Power Supply and Electric Drive” department at Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications. His research focuses on energy automation, image analysis, and agricultural engineering. Dr. Shynybay has authored multiple publications and holds patents in energy systems. He received the Certificate of Honor from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Education. 🏆📡🔋

Awards and prizes:

Dr. Zhandos Shynybay is a renowned researcher and academic in power engineering, specializing in power supply and electric drives. He earned his PhD in 2014 after completing degrees at Kazakh Agricultural Institute and Kazakh National Agrarian University. Currently, he is the Head of the “Power Supply and Electric Drive” department at Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications. His research spans energy automation, image analysis, and agricultural engineering. A recipient of the Certificate of Honor from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Education (2020), he has authored numerous publications and holds multiple patents. 🏆⚙️🔋

Research Focus ⚡

Dr. Zhandos Shynybay specializes in agricultural engineering, renewable energy, and computer vision applications in food quality assessment. His research includes digital image analysis for determining the physical parameters of apples 🍏, optimizing egg quality assessment 🥚, and developing automated sorting systems using computer vision. He has also contributed to renewable energy development 🌞💨 and harvesting optimization 🌾. His interdisciplinary work integrates AI, automation, and energy systems to enhance efficiency in agriculture and food production. His research has been widely published in high-impact journals and conference proceedings. 📚🔍

Publication Top Notes

2025: “Methodology for Determining the Main Physical Parameters of Apples by Digital Image Analysis” – AgriEngineering.

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2022: “Development of Renewable Energy Sources in the World in the Section of Wind and Solar Energy” – Mechanics and Technologies.
2021: “Express Methods and Procedures for Determination of the Main Egg Quality Indicators” – TEM Journal.
2020: “Methodology for Conducting an Optimization Experiment for Harvesting Dry Short-Stalked Grain Crops” – IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science.
2019: “Approach for Egg Defects Assessment Using Image Analysis” – Annals of DAAAM and Proceedings of the International DAAAM Symposium.
2019: “Design and Performance of an Automatic Egg Sorting System Based on Computer Vision” – TEM Journal.
2018: “An Indirect Approach for Egg Weight Sorting Using Image Processing” – Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization.
2013: “Express Method and Device for Definition of Potato Tubers Parameters” – Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science.

Husnul Azan Tajarudin | Bioprocess Agriculture | Excellence in Innovation Award