Akife Dalda Sekerci | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Mrs. Akife Dalda Sekerci | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Erciyes University | Turkey

Mrs. Akife Dalda Şekerci is a faculty member in the field of horticultural sciences, specializing in plant genetics, breeding, and ornamental as well as medicinal–aromatic plants. She holds undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in horticulture, with advanced training in molecular, morphological, and biochemical characterization of plant genetic resources. Her professional experience spans roles as a researcher and academic, with active involvement in nationally supported research projects and leadership as both project investigator and coordinator. Her research focuses on genetic diversity analysis, stress physiology, plant–microbe interactions, sustainable agriculture, and the improvement of ornamental, vegetable, and medicinal plant genotypes, resulting in peer-reviewed publications with measurable citation impact. She has supervised multiple graduate theses at master’s and doctoral levels, contributing significantly to researcher training and capacity building. Her scholarly contributions are recognized through participation in competitive research programs, academic project leadership, and ongoing engagement with the scientific community through research-based mentorship, establishing her as a strong candidate for academic distinction and future research leadership.

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Mohamed Dhia Eddine Hammami | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mohamed Dhia Eddine Hammami | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mohamed Dhia Eddine Hammami | University of Vigo | Spain

Mr. Mohamed Dhia Eddine Hammami is a distinguished doctoral researcher in Agricultural Sciences affiliated with the University of Vigo, Spain, and the University of Carthage, Tunisia, specializing in maize genetics, drought and heat stress tolerance, and agronomic productivity in Mediterranean environments. He holds an Engineering Degree in Agronomy from the Higher School of Agriculture of Mateur, Tunisia, and completed a preparatory cycle in Biology and Geology at the Higher Institute of Biology and Geology of Soukra, Tunisia. As a researcher, he has led extensive screening of Mediterranean maize landraces across multiple environments, evaluating physiological responses, genetic diversity, and genotype-by-environment interactions, and identifying key agronomic drivers of yield. His work encompasses high-impact research projects such as the PRIMA DROMAMED initiative, and he has collaborated with leading institutions including Mission Biológica de Galicia (MBG-CSIC), INRAE in France, and the National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia. Mr. Hammami has contributed to a significant body of scholarly publications in top-tier journals, including Agronomy, PLoS ONE, and the Italian Journal of Agronomy, advancing understanding of stress adaptation, genetic variability, and yield optimization in maize. He has presented his findings at international conferences, earning recognition such as the Best Presentation Prize at the Young Researchers Workshop in Vigo. Beyond research, he has co-supervised student projects, demonstrating leadership in mentoring emerging scientists. His expertise, innovative contributions, and scholarly achievements position him as an exceptional candidate for recognition in the field of agricultural sciences.

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Featured Publications

1. Hammami, M. D. E., Lasram, A., Kthiri, Z., Boukef, S., Hamada, W., Revilla, P., & Karmous, C. (2025). Assessing yield and productivity gaps in Tunisian maize cropping system. Agronomy, 15(2).

2. Hammami, M. D. E., Rashid, M. A. R., Madur, D., Kthiri, Z., Galaretto, A., Nicolas, S. D., Charcosset, A., Combes, V., Karmous, C., & Revilla, P. (2025). Phylogenetic relationships and genetic diversity of Tunisian maize landraces. PLOS ONE, 20(1), e0316185.

Mar Villamiel | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mar Villamiel | Agricultural and Biological Sciences |Best Researcher Award

Director | Food Science Research Institute | Spain

Dr. Mar Villamiel Guerra is a distinguished researcher in carbohydrate chemistry and functional food sciences, leading innovative work on sustainable food preservation, bioactive compound extraction, and the valorization of agri-food by-products. She has directed a highly productive research group, contributing to numerous national and international projects, patents, and collaborations with industry and academic institutions. Her work emphasizes eco-friendly methodologies, structural characterization, and technological and biological evaluation of functional carbohydrates. Dr. Villamiel Guerra has also played a pivotal role in mentoring doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of scientific talent. Her prolific publication record in high-impact journals and active participation in international networks underline her global influence in the field. According to Scopus, her research impact is reflected in 8,789 citations by 6,948 documents, across 191 published documents, with an h-index of 50.

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Featured Publications

  • A. C. Soria and M. Villamiel, “Effect of ultrasound on the technological properties and bioactivity of food: a review,” Trends in Food Science & Technology, vol. 21, no. 7, pp. 323-331, 2010.

  • M. Corzo-Martínez, N. Corzo, and M. Villamiel, “Biological properties of onions and garlic,” Trends in Food Science & Technology, vol. 18, no. 12, pp. 609-625, 2007.

  • M. Villamiel and P. de Jong, “Influence of high-intensity ultrasound and heat treatment in continuous flow on fat, proteins, and native enzymes of milk,” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, vol. 48, no. 2, pp. 472-478, 2000.

  • L. Jiménez-Castaño, M. Villamiel, and R. López-Fandiño, “Glycosylation of individual whey proteins by Maillard reaction using dextran of different molecular mass,” Food Hydrocolloids, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 433-443, 2007.

  • E. Valero, M. Villamiel, B. Miralles, J. Sanz, and I. Martínez-Castro, “Changes in flavour and volatile components during storage of whole and skimmed UHT milk,” Food Chemistry, vol. 72, no. 1, pp. 51-58, 2001.

Éva Salamon-Albert | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Éva Salamon-Albert | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

university lecturer, University of Pécs/Biological Institute/Department of Plant Biology, Hungary

Éva Salamon-Albert is a Hungarian vegetation scientist and associate professor at the University of Pécs, Hungary 🌱. With a career spanning over three decades, she has made significant contributions to the field of plant biology, focusing on plant taxonomy, ecophysiology, and environmental assessments. Her expertise extends to teaching, research, and ecological studies, particularly in the conservation and study of native plant species in Hungary 🌍.

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Education

Éva completed her biology-chemistry teaching degree at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, in 1990 🎓. She earned her Ph.D. in Vegetation Science from the University of Pécs in 1998 and later received habilitation from the University of Sopron in 2015 🌿. Her educational background has equipped her with a deep understanding of functional plant ecology and environmental biology.

Experience

Since 1991, Éva has been a valuable member of the University of Pécs Faculty of Sciences 🌿. Starting as an assistant professor at the Department of Botany, she became an associate professor in the Department of Plant Taxonomy and Geobotany in 2005 and the Department of Plant Biology in 2013. She teaches various courses in plant taxonomy, botany, and ecophysiology, providing both theoretical and practical knowledge 🌾. Her passion for education is evident through her development of computer-assisted presentations and field-based training.

Research Focus

Éva’s research delves into the functional ecology of plant ecosystems, particularly in understanding how plant species acclimate and adapt to their environments 🌱. Her studies span forest communities, wet meadows, and the responses of different plant species to environmental changes. Her work contributes to advancing our knowledge of environmental assessments, especially in Hungary 🌍.

Awards and Honors

Éva has been involved in numerous national and international research projects and grants, leading and contributing to groundbreaking studies 🌿. Her work on projects such as forest understory diversity, ecological indicator values, and bioindication in wet meadows highlights her commitment to advancing vegetation science and environmental conservation 🌻.

Publications

Éva has an extensive list of publications covering various topics in vegetation science and plant ecology. Her research articles are published in respected journals, including Photosynthetica, Forests, and Community Ecology 🌿. To view her full list of publications, visit her MTMT profile 📚.

Small-Scale Environmental Heterogeneity Enhances Tree Recruitment through Carbon Recharge and Water Use Diversification

Functional fingerprinting estimates renewal opportunities for tree species in a mixed Turkey oak forest

Estimated seasonal daily evapotranspiration rates for a horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland