Sina Mallah | Sustainable land | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sina Mallah | Sustainable land | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at University of Tehran, Iran

Dr. Sina Mallah is a soil scientist with a Ph.D. in Soil Resources Management from the University of Tehran, where he focused on sustainable soil and water management in irrigated lands. He earned his MSc in Soil Physics from Tarbiat Modares University and his BSc in Agricultural Soil Science Engineering from Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources. 🌱🌍

Publication profile :

🎓 Educational Background :

  • PhD in Soil Resources Management (Soil Physics and Conservation)University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, December 2023

    Thesis Topic: “Assessment of sustainable soil and water management in irrigated lands of Honam subcatchment”

    Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. Gorji

  • MSc in Soil PhysicsTarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, January 2013

    GPA: 17.15/20

    Dissertation Topic: “Estimating soil organic matters using hyperspectral imagery in a semi-arid region”

    Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. Homaee

  • BSc in Agricultural Soil Science EngineeringGorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran, July 2010

    GPA: 17.46/20

    Project Topic: “Effect of Potassium salts proportions on barley growth”

    Advisor: Dr. E. Dordipour

  • Experimental Sciences DiplomaAllameh Tabatabaei, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran, July 2006

    GPA: 18.05/20

🌱 Research Interests :

  • GIS and remote sensing in agriculture
  • Sustainability of soil and water resources
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Soil organic carbon cycle and climate change interaction
  • Digital soil mapping
  • Soil Genesis & Classification
  • Au (Gold) absorption
  • Socio-economic modeling
  • Soil health nexus

Publication Top Notes :

  1. M.R. Balali, S. Mallah, et al. 2024. Integrated Soil and Water Management at Farm Level in Honam Sub-Catchment (Part II: Soil and water recommended packages of homogenous units). Iranian Journal of Soil Research, 38 (1): 199-227. DOI: 10.22092/ijsr.2024.365368.741 (In Farsi).
  2. Sousa, G.P.B. de, et al. 2024. Assessing soil degradation in Brazilian agriculture by a remote sensing approach to monitor bare soil frequency: impact on soil carbon. Soil Advances, 2, 100011. DOI: 10.1016/j.soilad.2024.100011
  3. N.A. Rosin, et al. 2024. Spatializing soil elemental concentration as measured by X-ray fluorescence analysis using remote sensing data. Catena, 240, 107988. DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2024.107988.
  4. S. Mallah, et al. 2023. Deep Insight on Land Use/Land Cover Geospatial Assessment through Internet-Based Validation Tool in Upper Karkheh River Basin (KRB), South-West Iran. Land, 12, 979. DOI: 10.3390/land12050979
  5. M.R. Balali, et al. 2024. Integrated Soil and Water Management at Farm Level in Honam Sub-Catchment (Part I: Determination of Homogeneous Soil and Water Management Units). Iranian Journal of Soil Research, 37 (3): 199-227. DOI: 10.22092/ijsr.2024.364321.734 (In Farsi).
  6. S. Mallah, et al. 2023. Digital Mapping of Topsoil Texture Classes Using a Hybridized Classical Statistics–Artificial Neural Networks Approach and Relief Data. AgriEngineering, 5(1):40-64. DOI: 10.3390/agriengineering5010004.
  7. S. Mallah, et al. 2022. Predicting Soil Textural Classes Using Random Forest Models: Learning from Imbalanced Dataset. Agronomy, 12, 2613. DOI: 10.3390/agronomy12112613.
  8. S. Mallah and M. Bagheri-Bodaghabadi. 2021. Towards a global soil taxonomy and classification tool for predicting multi-level soil hierarchy. Model. Earth Syst. Environ. DOI: 10.1007/s40808-021-01191-8.
  9. S. Mallah, et al. 2021. Evaluation of irrigation hydro-module of major plants of cropping pattern to reduce water stress and optimize agricultural water consumption in Honam sub-catchment. Journal of Crop Science Research in Arid Regions, 3 (1): 15-24. DOI: 10.22034/CSRAR.2021.280267.1092 (In Farsi).
  10. M. Panahi, et al. 2021. Appropriate irrigation scheduling determination of major crops and orchards in Honam, Lorestan traditional irrigation network. Iranian Water Researches Journal, 15 (1): 87-95.
  11. A. Tafteh, et al. 2020. Evaluation of daily, decade and monthly data satellite images to estimate of precipitation using Google Earth Engine in Khuzestan Province. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 9 (3): 93-104 (In Farsi).
  12. A. Tafteh, et al. 2020. Evaluating automatic detector of wetting front for monitoring water movement in soil. Environ. Water Eng., 6(1), 1–12. DOI: 10.22034/jewe.2020.218691.1345 (In Farsi).
  13. S. Mallah, et al. 2019. Comparison of Three Geostatistics Methods for Prediction of Soil Texture Classes in Crop and Orchard Lands of Guilan Province. Iranian Journal of Soil Research, 33 (2), 213-226 (In Farsi).
  14. A. Tafteh, et al. 2019. Investigation of possibility of mapping potential evapotranspiration of reference plant and water requirement of wheat using various mapping methods. Journal of Irrigation and Water Engineering (In Farsi).
  15. M. R. Balali, et al. 2019. Integrated soil and water management in the Farm Level through participatory and interdisciplinary approach towards reduction of soil degradation and fertility depletion in Honam sub-catchment of Karkheh River Basin (KRB). 14th National Conference on Watershed Management Sciences and Engineering of Iran, Uromia University (Oral).
  16. S. Mallah and M. R. Balali. 2019. Integrated management system of agricultural stakeholders with emphasis on boosting. 16th Iranian Soil Science Congress, Zanjan University (Oral).
  17. M. R. Balali, et al. 2019. Integration of soil and water related factors to sustain crop production in farm level (Case study: Honam subcatchment of Kharkheh River Basin). 16th Iranian Soil Science Congress, Zanj

 

 

 

 

Wudu Abiye Abebaw | Soil Erosion | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Wudu Abiye Abebaw: Soil Erosion

🌱 Mr. Wudu Abiye Abebaw, a dedicated Soil and Water Management researcher at the Amhara Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI) in Ethiopia, is on a mission to elevate sustainable agricultural practices and environmental stewardship. 🎓 Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Soil and Water Resource Management and a Master’s degree in Agricultural Water Management Engineering from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Science (MATE) in Hungary, Europe, he boasts a robust academic foundation. 🌍 With over five years of hands-on experience, Wudu specializes in watershed management, soil erosion, drainage, hydrology, and soil salinity, utilizing advanced software like ArcGIS, QGIS, SAS, and Origin. His multifaceted expertise encompasses Soil and Water Conservation, Hydrology Modeling, and Environmental research, ensuring his commitment to addressing intricate challenges in soil and water sustainability. 🚜💧

Professional Profiles:

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Education:

🌍 With a global academic journey, Wudu Abiye Abebaw is a passionate Soil and Water Management researcher. 🎓 He earned his MSC in Agricultural Water Management Engineering from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) in Godollo, Hungary. 🌱 Currently pursuing an MSC in Environmental Science and Engineering at Tongji University in Shanghai, China, focusing on sustainable development, environmental ethics, and more. 🌐 Furthering his expertise, he embarks on an ERASMUS MUNDUS Master in Soil Science at Ondokuz Mayıs University in Turkey. 🇹🇷 Wudu enriches his knowledge with advanced training in Florence, Italy, exploring water harvesting interventions for climate change adaptation. 🚀🌿

Experience:

🌱 Wudu Abiye Abebaw, currently an Associate Soil and Water Management Researcher at Sirinka Agricultural Research Center (SARC) in Bahirdar, Ethiopia, is dedicated to transformative agricultural practices. 📚 With a wealth of experience since 2017, he has progressed from a Junior Researcher to an integral part of SARC. 🌍 Wudu’s roles span writing research proposals, data collection and analysis, interpreting, publishing pre-review journals, and community service. 🚀 His leadership as the head of the Soil and Water Conservation Research Team showcases his commitment to advancing sustainable practices and disseminating adapted technologies. 🌾💧

Award & Honours:

🌍 Wudu Abiye Abebaw, a passionate soil and water management researcher, has garnered recognition through prestigious scholarships like the FAO and Ministry of Agriculture Hungary Scholarship, China Scholarship Council, and Erasmus+ Mundus Joint Master degree in Soil Science (EMISS). 🏆 His commitment is further highlighted by certificates of reviewing for renowned journals like Elsevier’s Soil and Tillage Research and Hindawi’s International Journal of Agronomy. 🚀 Wudu has enriched his knowledge through workshops, training courses, and a summer school, showcasing his dedication to continuous learning. 📚 His digital skills and participation in international webinars underscore his commitment to staying abreast of advancements. 👨‍🎓🌱

Research Interest:

🌱 With a fervent dedication to sustainable agriculture, Wudu Abiye Abebaw focuses his research on critical areas such as soil erosion, land use dynamics, and climate change impact on agricultural landscapes. 🌍 His keen interest extends to Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), emphasizing the holistic approach to water sustainability. 🌾 Additionally, Wudu is a proponent of Soil and Water Conservation, employing innovative strategies to preserve vital resources. 🚜 Embracing the principles of Conservation Agriculture, he explores methods that harmonize cultivation practices with environmental preservation, paving the way for resilient and eco-friendly agricultural systems. 🌿🔍

Publication Top Note:
  •  Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Soil Erosion Response to Land Use Land Cover Dynamics and Climate Variability in Maybar Watershed, Awash Basin, Ethiopia
    • Journal: Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes
    • Date: September 26, 2023
    • DOI: 10.1080/24749508.2023.2256542
    • Contributors: Wudu Abiye, Istvan Waltner, Hailu Kindie🔍
  • Soil and Water Conservation Nexus Agricultural Productivity in Ethiopia
    • Journal: Advances in Agriculture
    • Date: June 24, 2022
    • DOI: 10.1155/2022/8611733
    • Contributors: Wudu Abiye, Xinqing Xiao🌍
  •  Evaluation of Soil Drainage Methods for the Productivity of Waterlogged Vertisols in Jama District, Eastern Amhara Region, Ethiopia
    • Journal: International Journal of Agronomy
    • Date: June 24, 2021
    • DOI: 10.1155/2021/5534866
    • Contributors: Muluken Lebay, Wudu Abiye, Tilahun Taye, Seid Belay, Othmane Merah📖
  •  Implication of Long-Term Terracing Watershed Development on Soil Macronutrients and Crop Production in Maybar Subwatershed, South Wello Zone, Ethiopia
    • Journal: Air, Soil and Water Research
    • Date: January 2021
    • DOI: 10.1177/11786221211004220
    • Contributors: Tilahun Taye, Awdenegest Moges, Alemayehu Muluneh, Muluken Lebay, Wudu Abiye🌱