Prof. Manish Thakur | Environmental Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Manish Thakur | Environmental Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Manish Thakur, CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India

Prof. M.S. Thakur is a distinguished scientist and academician with over 40 years of experience in research and development. He currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Bioengineering Research Centre and the Advanced Research Centre for Clean and Green Energy at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Prior to this, he held prominent positions, including Chief Scientist and Director Grade (Retd.) at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore, and Head of the Fermentation Technology and Bioengineering Department at CSIR-CFTRI. He also contributed to academia as a Visiting Professor at Mysore University and Mangalore University (2014-2016).

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Prof. M.S. Thakur is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award based on his extensive contributions to research and development in bioengineering, clean energy, biotechnology, and biosensor technologies. Here are the key factors supporting his candidacy

🎓 Education & Work Experience

  • Current Position: Professor & Head, Bioengineering Research Centre & Advanced Research Centre for Clean and Green Energy, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
  • Former Positions:
    • 🏅 Chief Scientist & Director Grade (Retd.), CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore.
    • 🧪 Head, Fermentation Technology & Bioengineering Dept., CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore.
    • 🎓 Visiting Professor, Mysore University & Mangalore University (2014-2016).
  • International Experience:
    • 🌍 Visiting Scientist at MIT (USA), University of Maryland (USA), EPFL (Switzerland), Lund University (Sweden), Melbourne University (Australia) & more.

🔬 Research Expertise

  • 🏭 Clean & Green Energy
  • 🖥️ AI & Machine Learning for Biotechnology
  • 🧬 Biomolecular Electronics & Bioelectronics
  • 🔄 Waste Utilization
  • 🧫 Biotechnology

🏆 Achievements & Awards

  • 📜 200+ research papers (h-index: 43) & 20 patents.
  • 🏭 Developed innovative biosensor technologies & transferred technologies to industries.
  • 🥇 Awards & Recognitions:
    • L.G. Goodho AFST Award 🏅
    • Best Research Papers Award (2000-2004, 2008) 🏆
    • Best Scientist Award (2009) 👨‍🔬✨

⚖️ Expert Committees & Board Memberships

  • 🇮🇳 Govt. of India Committees:
    • 🧨 Expert Committee Member on Explosive Detection (Principal Scientific Adviser, PMO).
    • 🏛️ DST, ICMR, UGC, FSSAI – Various expert panels.
  • 🏛️ Board Memberships:
    • Board of Governors, NDRF, Institute of Engineers (India)
    • Board of Directors, Biotechnology Council, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh

Publication Top Notes:

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Dr. Siniša Polovina | Degradation | Excellence in Innovation

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Dr. Siniša Polovina | Degradation | Excellence in Innovation 

Dr. Siniša Polovina ,University of Belgrade Faculty of Forestry, Serbia

Siniša Polovina, born on 23 November 1991 in Sremska Mitrovica, Republic of Serbia, is a dedicated Teaching Assistant with a Ph.D. at the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry. He is currently affiliated with the Chair of Erosion and Torrent Control within the Department of Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree (2010-2014) and a Master’s degree (2014-2015) in Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection from the University of Belgrade. He pursued his Ph.D. studies in Biotechnical Sciences, focusing on Erosion and Conservation of Soil and Water, from 2015 to 2022 at the same institution. Siniša started his professional career as a volunteer and demonstrator at the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry in November 2015, subsequently serving as a Teaching Assistant from April 2016 to June 2022, and later advancing to his current role. He is also an active member of the Association of Torrent Engineers of Serbia since 2015 and the Serbian Chamber of Engineers.

Professional Profile:

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1.🎓 Education and Training

  • PhD Studies (2015 – 2022)
    • University: University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry
    • Scientific Area: Biotechnical Sciences
    • Narrow Scientific Field: Erosion and Conservation of Soil and Water
  • Master Studies (2014-2015)
    • University: University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry
    • Study Program: Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection
    • Module: Protection of Water Resources in Hilly-Mountainous Areas
  • Bachelor Studies (2010-2014)
    • University: University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry
    • Study Program: Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection

2. 🏢 Work Experience

  • Teaching Assistant with PhD (June 2022 – Present)
    • Position: Chair of Erosion and Torrent Control, Department of Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection
    • Institution: University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry
  • Teaching Assistant (April 2016 – June 2022)
    • Position: Chair of Erosion and Torrent Control, Department of Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection
    • Institution: University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry
  • Volunteer and Demonstrator (November 2015 – April 2016)
    • Institution: University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry

3. 🌐 Membership in Professional Organizations

  • Association of Torrent Engineers of Serbia (2015 – Present)
  • Serbian Chamber of Engineers

Publication top Notes:

Elements of the Geodesign Framework As a Tool for Green Infrastructure Planning on a Landscape Scale

Application of Remote Sensing for Identifying Soil Erosion Processes on a Regional Scale: An Innovative Approach to Enhance the Erosion Potential Model

Prostorna identifikacija erozionih procesa primenom metoda daljinske detekcije u procesu izrade Karte erozije zemljišta
Book of Abstracts – Conference Guide, ECLAS 2023
Elements of the geodesign framework as a toll for green infrastructure planning on a landscape scale