Eetela Sathyanarayana | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Eetela Sathyanarayana | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University | India

Dr. Eetela Sathyanarayana is a highly accomplished agricultural scientist and Professor at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad. His research primarily focuses on sustainable agriculture, soil fertility enhancement, integrated nutrient management, and plant responses to abiotic stresses. With expertise spanning crop improvement, microbial biocontrol, and nanotoxicology, he has contributed significantly to climate-smart agricultural practices. Dr. Eetela Sathyanarayana publications in reputed journals such as Scientific Reports, Chemosphere, and Frontiers in Plant Science reflect his dedication to advancing knowledge in soil–plant interactions, genotoxicity mechanisms, and eco-friendly pest management. He has authored influential book chapters and a book on ecosystem services, underscoring his interdisciplinary reach. As Chief Executive Editor of Nature Science Magazine, he actively promotes scientific discourse and innovation. With 12 publications, 167 citations, and collaborations with 82 co-authors worldwide, his scholarly impact and commitment to agricultural sustainability

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Featured Publications

1. Banerjee, S., Rajput, P., Naz, I., Anand, V., Rajput, V. D., Sathyanarayana, E., Chauhan, A., Mandzhieva, S., Minkina, T., & Sousa, J. R. (2025). Nanoparticles and plant DNA damage: A review of genotoxic mechanisms and research outlook. Chemosphere.

2. Sathyanarayana, E. (2022). Ecosystem services: Types, management and benefits. Nova Science Publishers.

3. Sathyanarayana, E. (2022). Physiological mechanisms and adaptation strategies of plants under nutrient deficiency and toxicity conditions. In Plant Perspectives to Global Climate Changes (pp. [pages not specified]).

4. Sathyanarayana, E. (2022). Fungal endophytes to combat biotic and abiotic stresses for climate-smart and sustainable agriculture. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13, 953836.

5. Kumari, A., Sharma, B., Singh, B. N., Hidangmayum, A., Jatav, H. S., Chandra, K., Singhal, R. K., Sathyanarayana, E., Patra, A., & Mohapatra, K. K. (2021). Physiological mechanisms and adaptation strategies of plants under nutrient deficiency and toxicity conditions. In Plant Perspectives to Global Climate Changes: Developing Climate-Resilient Plants.

6. Sathyanarayana, E. (2021). Roles of nitric oxide in conferring multiple abiotic stress tolerance in plants and crosstalk with other plant growth regulators. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation.

Ramin SamieiFard | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ramin SamieiFard | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ramin SamieiFard, Pennsylvania State University, United States

Dr. Ramin SamieiFard is a soil scientist with a Ph.D. in Soil Management and Land Resources from the University of Tehran. He is currently a Research Assistant at Penn State University, specializing in soil genesis, remote sensing, and GIS. Dr. SamieiFard has extensive teaching experience at universities in Iran and the US, covering subjects like organic fertilizers and precision agriculture. His research includes geopedology, heavy metal adsorption, and soil quality indicators. An author of numerous publications, he has also presented at international conferences and holds a patent in agricultural technology. 🌍📚🌱

Publication Profile

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Education 🎓

Dr. SamieiFard earned his Ph.D. in Soil Management and Land Resources from the University of Tehran in 2022. He holds an M.Sc. in Soil Science from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz and a B.Sc. in Soil Science from the University of Tehran.

Professional Experience 💼

He has served as a Research Assistant/Associate at Penn State University since 2023 and was an Assistant Professor at Razi University. He also managed organic fertilizer farms at the University of Tehran and Shahid Chamran University.

Teaching Experience 📚

Dr. SamieiFard has lectured at various universities, including Penn State and Razi University, on topics such as Precision Agriculture Technology, Remote Sensing, and GIS in Soil Sciences.

 

Research Focus

Dr. R. Samiei-Fard’s research focuses on soil science and environmental geochemistry, particularly in the context of soil contamination and remediation. His work encompasses the use of spectroscopy, remote sensing, and statistical models to predict and map soil heavy metals and other pollutants. Additionally, he investigates the adsorption properties of minerals like sepiolite for removing heavy metals from multi-ionic solutions and the impacts of soil amendments on fertility and plant growth. Dr. Samiei-Fard’s studies are crucial for understanding soil health, developing sustainable agricultural practices, and mitigating environmental pollution. 🌍🧪📊📡🌱

Publication Top Notes

  • Capability of vis-NIR spectroscopy and Landsat 8 spectral data to predict soil heavy metals in polluted agricultural land (Iran) – R Samiei Fard, HR Matinfar, Arabian Journal of Geosciences 9, 1-14, 2016. Cited by: 38 📊🌍
  • Adsorption of Cd, Co, and Zn from multi-ionic solutions onto Iranian sepiolite isotherms – R Samieifard, A Landi, N Pourreza, Central Asian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Innovation 2, 2021. Cited by: 14 🧪⚗️
  • Application of particle size distribution throughout the soil profile as a criterion for recognition of newly developed geoforms in the Southeastern Caspian coast – R Samiei-Fard, A Heidari, M Konyushkova, S Mahmoodi, Catena 203, 105362, 2021. Cited by: 7 📏📊
  • Geochemical characteristics of saline soils formed during the recent retreat of the Caspian Sea – A Heidari, R Samiei-Fard, Catena 243, 108208, 2024. 🌊🧪
  • The Effect of Using a Geopedological Approach in Determining Land Quality Indicators, Land Degradation, and Development (Case Study: Caspian Sea Coast) – R Samiei-Fard, A Heidari, PJ Drohan, S Mahmoodi, S Ghatrehsamani, Environments 11 (20), 2024. 🌍🧪
  • Testing the Effect of Biochar and Biochar-Based Organic Amendments on Soil Fertility and Plant Growth: A Greenhouse Study – E Bazilevskaya, M Robbins, R SamieiFard, A Colestock, ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2023. 🌱🌿
  • Assessment of Some Kriging Methods for Mapping the Soil Electrical Conductivity: Case Study of Southeastern Coast of Caspian Sea of Iran – R Samieifard, A Heidari, PJ Drohan, Journal of Global Ecology and Environment 13 (1), 12-21, 2021. 🗺️⚡
  • Use of Partial Least Squares Regression Model (PLSR) for Providing Organic Carbon Special Distribution Map of Caspian Sea Coastal Soils – M SamieiFard, R., Heidari, A., Mahmoodi, S., Konyushkova, 16th Iranian Soil Sciences Congress, 2019. 🌱📊
  • Preparation of the Calcium Carbonate Spatial Distribution Map of Caspian Sea Coastal Soils Using Partial Least Squares Regression Model (PLSR) – M SamieiFard, R., Heidari, A., Mahmoodi, S., Konyushkova, 16th Iranian Soil Sciences Congress, 2019. 🌍📊
  • Assessment of Visible and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Estimation of Lead and Nickel Heavy Metals Content in Soil (Case Study: Rey Lands) – RS Fard, H Matinfar, JWSS-Isfahan University of Technology 21 (4), 201-214, 2018. 🔬📊