Sulman Owili | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Sulman Owili | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

MSc Student, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Sulman Olieko Owili is a dedicated agricultural and environmental economist from Kenya, with a focus on developing sustainable policies for the agri-food sector through research. Recognized as the Best Collaborative Masters in Agricultural and Applied Economics (CMAAE) student in 2023, he has earned accolades for his academic excellence across East and Southern Africa. Sulman currently contributes as a Research Fellow at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) under the Agroecology Initiative, a Teaching Assistant at the University of Nairobi, and a Research and Data Analyst at the International Center for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF). His research emphasizes production economics, econometrics, and quantitative modeling. 🌱📊

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🎓 Education

Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics (CMAAE) – University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2021–Present. Specializations in Quantitative Methods, Agricultural Policy, and Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis – University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2022–2023. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension – University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2016–2020 🎓

💼 Experience

Research and Data Analyst – International Center for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya, 2023–Present. Teaching Assistant (Department of Agricultural Economics) – University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2022–Present. Research Fellow – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Agroecology Initiative, Nairobi, Kenya, 2022–Present 🌐📈

🔍 Research Interests

Sulman’s research covers diverse areas, including production economics, econometrics, statistics, and quantitative modeling, aimed at enhancing agri-food sector sustainability. 📉🌾

🏆 Awards

Best CMAAE Student – 2023, University of Pretoria. Best Masters Student Recognition – 2023, University of Nairobi. First-Class Honors in Agricultural Economics – 2020, University of Nairobi 🏅🎖️

📚 Publications

Factors influencing adoption of agro-ecological pest management options for mango fruit fly under information constraints: a two-part fractional regression approach

Kenya Context Assessment Report: A desk-top review of the context of agroecological principles of Kiambu and Makueni counties

 

kavya dashora | Food Technology | Best Researcher Award

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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. 🌾✨

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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.