Dr. Baorong Wang | Soil Science Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Baorong Wang | Soil Science Awards | Best Researcher AwardĀ 

Dr. Baorong Wang, College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, China

Baorong Wang is an Assistant Research Fellow at the College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, China. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, a joint institution of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Water Resources, in 2023. He also holds an M.F.S. from Northwestern A&F University and a B.S. from Northwestern Agriculture University. His research focuses on soil organic carbon formation and stabilization, particularly the role of microbial residues in different ecosystems. Baorong Wang has led multiple national and provincial research projects and has an H-index of 15, with over 1000 citations and two highly cited papers recognized by ESI. He actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for prestigious journals, including Soil Biology and Biochemistry, Global Change Biology, CATENA, and Earth System Science Data. His work advances the understanding of microbial-regulated organic carbon formation and its implications for ecosystem sustainability.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Baorong Wang is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his significant contributions to soil organic carbon research. His expertise in microbial-regulated organic carbon formation and stabilization plays a crucial role in advancing global understanding of soil ecosystems. With a Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and international experience as a Visiting Ph.D. at the University of Vienna, he has developed a strong research foundation.

šŸŽ“ Education

  • 2018-2023 ā€“ Ph.D., Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Ministry of Water Resources
  • 2015-2018 ā€“ Master of Forest Sciences (M.F.S.), College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University
  • 2011-2015 ā€“ Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Department of Resources and Environment, Northwest Agriculture University

šŸ¢ Work Experience

  • 2023ā€“Present ā€“ Assistant Research Fellow, College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University
  • 2021ā€“2022 ā€“ Visiting Ph.D. Researcher, Division of Terrestrial Ecosystem Research, University of Vienna

šŸ”¬ Research & Achievements

  • Specializes in soil organic carbon formation and stabilization with a focus on microbial-regulated processes šŸŒ±
  • Leading 4 national and provincial research projects in the field of soil carbon dynamics šŸ“Š
  • Published research has an H-index of 15 with over 1,000 citations šŸ“š
  • 2 highly cited papers recognized by Essential Science Indicators (ESI) šŸ…
  • Active peer reviewer for prestigious journals, including:
    • Soil Biology and Biochemistry

PublicationĀ Top Notes:

Grazing exclusion enhanced the capability of soil microorganisms to access photosynthetic carbon in Loess Plateau grassland

Warming-induced response of microbial diversity and functions regulated microbial necromass and soil multifunctionality

Unlocking Mechanisms for Soil Organic Matter Accumulation: Carbon Use Efficiency and Microbial Necromass as the Keys

Microbial necromass in soil profiles increases less efficiently than root biomass in long-term fenced grassland: Effects of microbial nitrogen limitation and soil depth

Glucoproteins in particulate and mineral-associated organic matter pools during grassland restoration

Dr. Bingwen Qiu | Crop Monitoring Award | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Bingwen Qiu | Crop Monitoring Award | Women Researcher AwardĀ 

Dr. Bingwen Qiu, Fuzhou University, China.

Dr. Qiu Bingwen is a Research Professor at the Key Laboratory of Spatial Data Mining & Information Sharing of the Ministry of Education, based at Fuzhou University in Fujian, China. He holds a Ph.D. in Cartology and GIS from the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he conducted multi-scale analyses of regional land use patterns. Dr. Qiu’s research interests center on mapping cropping systems at large scales using optical and radar time series datasets, integrating spatial data for environmental assessment. He has held visiting scholar positions at the Carnegie Institution for Science and the University of Cambridge, working under renowned scientists such as Joe Berry and Robert Haining. His academic background includes a Masterā€™s degree in Environmental Engineering from Huazhong Agricultural University and a Bachelorā€™s degree in Soil Science from Hunan Agricultural University.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Women Researcher Award:

Dr. Qiu Bingwen, a Research Professor with extensive experience in GIS, cartology, and environmental engineering, has significantly contributed to mapping large-scale cropping systems using optical and radar datasets. She has multiple high-impact publications in the fields of agricultural systems, crop mapping, and sustainability, indicating a strong research portfolio. Dr. Qiu’s academic path includes a Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and multiple visiting scholar appointments at prestigious institutions like the Carnegie Institution for Science and the University of Cambridge.

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Cartology and GIS
    Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
    Sept 2002 – Jun 2006
    Dissertation: Multi-scale analysis of regional land use patterns and its change modeling
    Supervisor: Tianhe Chi
  • Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
    Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
    Sept 1997 – Jun 2000
    Thesis: Water & Land Resource analysis and Assessment in South Lake and Shizi Mountain area of Wuhan city Based on GIS
  • Bachelor of Agronomy in Soil Science
    Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
    Sept 1993 – Jun 1997

Work Experience:

  • Visiting Scholar
    Carnegie Institution for Science, Department of Global Ecology
    Sept 2018 – March 2021
    Supervisors: Joe Berry, Gregory P. Asner
  • Visiting Scholar
    University of Cambridge, Department of Geography
    Aug 2009 – Aug 2010
    Supervisor: Robert Haining

Publication top Notes:

National-scale 10-m maps of cropland use intensity in China during 2018ā€“2023

A temporal-spatial deep learning network for winter wheat mapping using time-series Sentinel-2 imagery

National-scale 10 m annual maize maps for China and the contiguous United States using a robust index from Sentinel-2 time series

Mapping upland cropā€“rice cropping systems for targeted sustainable intensification in South China

Unveiling grain production patterns in China (2005ā€“2020) towards targeted sustainable intensification

Where is tea grown in the world: A robust mapping framework for agroforestry crop with knowledge graph and sentinels images

 

 

Dr. Jyotirmay Mahapatra | Agriculture Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jyotirmay Mahapatra | Agriculture Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jyotirmay Mahapatra, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, India

Dr. Jyotirmay Mahapatra is an accomplished agricultural engineer with a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, specializing in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering (FMPE) from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. He holds a Master of Technology degree in the same field from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur, and a Bachelor’s degree from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar. His academic journey is marked by excellence, having secured top honors at each educational level. With a strong passion for teaching, research, and extension activities in farm mechanization, Dr. Mahapatra has served as an Assistant Professor at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Paralakhemundi, Odisha, and has guided numerous undergraduate research projects. His research focuses on optimizing design parameters for agricultural machinery, as evidenced by his published works in various national and international peer-reviewed journals. Notably, he has explored topics such as precision seeding, moisture-dependent properties of grains, and the development of specialized agricultural equipment.

Professional Profile:

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jyotirmay Mahapatra is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his extensive academic background, research achievements, and contributions to the field of Agricultural Engineering.

Education:

  1. High School Certificate Examination – Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, 2009.
    • Class: First
    • Marks: 89.16%
  2. Higher Secondary Examination Certificate – Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, 2011.
    • Class: First
    • Marks: 66.00%
  3. Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Agricultural Engineering – Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, 2015.
    • Class: First
    • Marks: 76.00%
  4. Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Agricultural Engineering, Specialization in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering (FMPE) – Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur, 2017.
    • Class: First
    • Marks: 81.50%
    • Master’s Research Topic: Optimization of Design Parameters of Power Tiller Rotavator Blade for Dry Land Operation using FEA Technique.
  5. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Engineering, Specialization in FMPE – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, 2023.
    • Class: First
    • Marks: 78.50%
    • Doctoral Research Topic: An Investigation into the Performance of Material Coated Metering Plates for a DC Motor Operated Pneumatic Planter.

Work Experience:

  • Assistant Professor – Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Paralakhemundi, Odisha.
    • Organized and participated in farmers’ fairs.
    • Guided six B.Tech students in a research project titled “Design of Chaff Cutter for Mushroom Cultivation.”
  • Guest Faculty – College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (CAET), Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Skills:

  • Software Proficiency: Windows 10/8/7, C, MS Office, Solid works, Ansys, EDEM, Design Expert, SAS.
  • Communication and Presentation: Strong communication and presentation skills with experience in publishing articles in national and international journals and presenting research work at conferences.

Publication top Notes:

An Adjustable Pneumatic Planter with Reduced Source Vibration for Better Precision in Field Seeding

An Adjustable Pneumatic Planter with Reduced Source Vibration for Better Precision in Field Seeding