kavya dashora | Food Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. kavya dashora | Food Technology | Best Researcher Award 

AssociateProf, Indian Institute of TEchnology, Delhi, India

Dr. Kavya Dashora is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. With a strong background in plant pathology and tissue culture, she is dedicated to optimizing low-cost management techniques for agricultural diseases, particularly in millets. 🌾✨

Publication Profile

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Education

Dr. Dashora completed her PhD with distinction in Plant Pathology and Tissue Culture, where her research focused on developing effective management techniques for smut diseases. Her academic excellence and innovative approach set a solid foundation for her impactful career. 🎓🔬

Experience

Before joining IIT Delhi, Dr. Dashora served as an International Research Scientist with the United Nations-CGIAR-CABI. She led significant agricultural projects aimed at empowering women in agriculture and enhancing food systems across diverse global contexts. Her notable work includes establishing policies that promote women’s participation in agriculture and improve agricultural technologies in developing nations. 🌍👩‍🌾

Research Focus

Dr. Dashora’s research focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, women’s empowerment in farming, and the development of innovative technologies for crop management. Her commitment to equity and inclusion is evident in her efforts to enhance the livelihoods of women farmers in various countries, including Afghanistan and Bhutan. 🌱🤝

Awards and Honours

Throughout her career, Dr. Dashora has received numerous accolades for her contributions to agricultural science and women’s empowerment. She is recognized for her pioneering work in developing capacity-building strategies and sustainable agricultural practices that have significantly impacted communities in the Global South. 🏆🌟

Publication Top Notes

Impact study of operating parameters on drying evolution of spherical tea particle under convective influence, 2024, Journal of Food Process Engineering, cited by 0.

Exploring garbage enzymes as novel biocatalyst for enhancing bioprocess performance in composting, 2024, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, cited by 1.

Innovative sensor design for reliable detection of formaldehyde adulteration in milk, 2024, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, cited by 0.

Degradation of Rice Straw in the Presence of ZnO Nanoparticles and Cellulase Production with the Help of Streptomycetes Species, 2024, Waste and Biomass Valorization, cited by 0.

 

Éva Salamon-Albert | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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