Zohrab Adavi | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zohrab Adavi | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zohrab Adavi | Payame Noor University | Iran  

Dr. Zohrab Adavi is a respected Professor of Agronomy at Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran, whose research focuses on improving crop resilience and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. His academic journey includes valuable research experience at Isfahan University of Technology, where he deepened his expertise in plant stress responses and soil-plant interactions. Dr. Adavi’s work explores drought and salinity tolerance, phytoremediation of contaminated soils, and the role of beneficial microorganisms such as arbuscular mycorrhizas in enhancing plant growth. He has also contributed to the improvement of essential oil quality and environmentally friendly cultivation methods. Through his studies, he promotes sustainable farming systems that balance productivity with ecological preservation, addressing global challenges in food security and climate change adaptation.

Xiao-Yong Zhao | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Xiao-Yong Zhao | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Xiao-Yong Zhao | Zhejiang University | China

Dr. Xiaoyong Zhao is an Associate Professor at the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, specializing in fruit science, horticultural chemistry, and glycochemical biology. His research focuses on the function and application of glycocodes in horticultural quality biology, particularly the molecular mechanisms governing fruit quality through protein glycosylation and mass spectrometry–based glycomic analysis. Dr. Zhao has made significant contributions to understanding the biochemical regulation of fruit ripening, chilling injury tolerance, and the structural elucidation of plant polysaccharides. He has published influential papers in high-impact journals such as Plant Communications, Analytical Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Postharvest Biology and Technology, and Journal of Proteome Research. His scholarly work has earned wide recognition, reflected by over 1,100 citations across 41 publications and an h-index of 21, underscoring his growing international impact in plant glycoscience. Beyond research, he actively serves as a peer reviewer for leading SCI journals, contributing to the advancement of analytical and plant biochemical sciences.

Profiles:  Scopus

Featured Publications

Liu, Y., Wu, C., Liu, Y., Pan, Y., Pan, Y., Li, X., Chen, J., Li, X., & Zhao, X. (2025).  An integrated method for efficient isolation and structural elucidation of two homologous polysaccharides from medicinal loquat leaves. Separation and Purification Technology.

Liu, Y., Wang, R., Zhou, J., & Lyu, Q. (2025). Myricetin alleviates high-fat diet-induced atherosclerosis in ApoE−/− mice by regulating bile acid metabolism involved in gut microbiota remodeling. Food & Function.

Wang, H., Cui, T., Wang, J., Ou, R., Liu, Y., Zhang, B., Xu, C., Zhu, C., Chen, M., Shi, Y., Pan, Y., Chen, K., Zhao, X., & Li, X. (2025). Integrative N-glycomics and N-glycoproteomics landscape reveals up-regulation of complex-type N-glycosylation in the tolerance of peach fruit to chilling injury

Wang, H., Cui, T., Wang, J., Ou, R., Liu, Y., Zhang, B., Xu, C., Zhu, C., Chen, M., Shi, Y., Pan, Y., Chen, K., Zhao, X., & Li, X. (2025). Genome-wide identification of UDP-glycosyltransferases involved in flavonol glycosylation induced by UV-B irradiation in Eriobotrya japonica. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry.

Li Yu | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Li Yu | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Li Yu | Oil Crops Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences | China

Dr. Yu Li is a distinguished Research Fellow at the Oil Crops Research Institute (OCRI), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), specializing in Food Science and Technology with a strong emphasis on mycotoxin prevention, detection, and safety assurance in agricultural products. Her research integrates advanced analytical techniques and immunological approaches to develop innovative detection systems for food contaminants. She has successfully led and participated in more  major national and provincial research projects, including those funded by the National Key R&D Program of China and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). Her pivotal role in the award-winning project “Development of Targeted Antibodies and Ultrasensitive Detection Technologies for Aflatoxins in Agricultural Products” earned her team the Second-Class Prize of the National Technical Invention Award . Recognized for her excellence, Dr. Li has been selected for the Outstanding Young Talent Cultivation Program of OCRI-CAAS and the “Young Top Talent” Program of Hubei Province. Beyond her research, she contributes to scientific development as a Guest Editor for Molecules and as a member of the Science and Technology Expert Database of the Hubei Provincial Department of Science and Technology.

Profiles:  ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

Tang, F., Ma, F., Wang, D., Fang, M., Zhang, L., Li, P., & Yu, L. (2025). Highly efficient detoxification of aflatoxin B1 in peanut meals by attapulgite-supported laccase. Food Control, 164, 111759. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2025.111759

Ma, F., He, Y., Tang, F., Fu, L., Zhang, L., Li, P., & Yu, L. (2025). In-situ stabilization of conjugated microporous polymer on sieve plates for multifunctional applications: Detection and removal of aflatoxins. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 478, 139457. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139457

Liu, M., Wang, X., Yang, Y., Tu, F., Yu, L., Ma, F., Wang, X., Jiang, X., Dou, X., Li, P., & others. (2025). Authentication of edible oil by real-time one class classification modeling. Foods, 14(7), 1235. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14071235

Dou, X., Tu, F., Yu, L., Yang, Y., Ma, F., Wang, X., Wang, D., Zhang, L., Jiang, X., & Li, P. (2024). Adulteration detection of edible oil by one-class classification and outlier detection. Food Frontiers, 5(1), Article e395. https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.395

Huang, F., Liu, A., Fang, M., Wang, D., Yu, L., Ma, F., Wang, X., Zhang, L., & Li, P. (2024). Characteristic volatile flavors of high-oleic peanut oil and normal peanut oil. Microchemical Journal, 199, 110389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2024.110389

Sowmiya Chandrasekar | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sowmiya Chandrasekar | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sowmiya Chandrasekar | National Bee Board | India

Dr. Sowmiya Chandrasekar has consistently integrated traditional practices with modern scientific approaches to address pressing challenges in pollinator health, pesticide risk assessment, and sustainable beekeeping. Her contributions span impactful publications, books, fellowships, awards, and training programs, reflecting both academic excellence and societal relevance. By bridging research, teaching, and outreach, Dr. Sowmiya Chandrasekar, has strived to empower farmers, students, and the beekeeping community while contributing to food security and ecological resilience.  Dr. Sowmiya Chandrasekar, humbly submits her nomination for the Best Researcher Award, believing this recognition will further inspire her to expand her contributions to global pollinator conservation and sustainable agriculture.

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Featured Publications

Sowmiya, C., Srinivasan, M. R., & Saravanan, P. A. (2018). Diversity of pollinators in drumstick, Moringa oleifera Lam. ecosystem.

Banumathi, K., Murugan, M., Jeyarani, S., Mohankumar, S., Balasubramani, V., … (2020). Prevalence of invasive Aleyrodidae harbouring horticultural host plants in different ecosystems of Tamil Nadu. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 8(6), 886–890.

Elanchezhyan, K., Sowmiya, C., Agilesh, S., & Venkatesh, M. (2017). Diversity of odonates at agricultural college campus, Killikulam, Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(5), 935–940.

Sowmiya, C., Srinivasan, M. R., & Saravanan, P. A. (2019). Bowl trap sampling to study pollinator diversity in moringa ecosystem. Innovative Farming, 4(3), 167–173.

Sowmiya, C., Murugan, M., Saravanan, P. A., Suganthi, A., & Bhuvaneswari, K. (2022). Impact of neonicotinoid insecticides on the foraging preference of Indian honey bee, Apis cerana indica (Fab.) (Hymenoptera, Apidae) visiting sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Current Journal of Applied Plant and Soil Sciences, 34(10), 85–96.

Chandrasekar, S., Murugan, M., Saravanan, A., Suganthi, A., & [others]. (2022). Impact of neonicotinoid insecticides on the foraging activity of Indian honey bee, Apis cerana indica (Fab.) in the cotton ecosystem. Journal of Current Crop Science and Technology, 109(4–6), 1–10.

Chandrasekar, S., Murugan, M., Mannu, J., Saravanan, A., & [others]. (2025). Indian honey bees (Apis cerana indica) detoxify imidacloprid and clothianidin: In silico and in vivo analyses of key detoxifying enzymes. Journal of Apicultural Research. Advance online publication.

Shweta, K., Saminathan, V. R., Sowmiya, C., Preetha, G., Srinivasan, M. R., … (2025). Flying sperm: The indispensable component of the instrumental insemination of honey bees: A review. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 1, 10.

Chandrasekar, S., Murugan, M., Suganthi, A., Saravanan, A., & [others]. (2025). Effects of neonicotinoid residues in Apis cerana indica bees and bee products: LC-MS/MS analysis and dietary risk assessment in a sunflower field study. Ecotoxicology. Advance online publication.

Shanthi, M., Saminathan, V. R., Srinivasan, M. R., Ravivarman, S., Preetha, G., Murugan, M., … (2025). Success stories of Tamil Nadu beekeepers (Tamil). Coimbatore: TNAU Press.

Saminathan, V. R., & Sowmiya, C. (2025). Profitable beekeeping. Chennai: New Century Book House.

Krishnamoorthy, S. V., Sowmiya, C., Preetha, G., Saminathan, V. R., & Srinivasan, M. R. (2025). Know more entomology. Coimbatore: TNAU Press.

Sowmiya, C., & Srinivasan, M. R. (2024). Beekeeping: An element of entomology. New Delhi: Kalyani Publications.

Sowmiya, C., Srinivasan, M. R., Vasanthakumar, S., & Saravanan, P. A. (2020). Foraging activity of Indian honey bee at the hive entrance. In Multi-dimensional approaches in transforming agriculture (p. 179).

Sowmiya, C., Srinivasan, M. R., Saravanan, P. A., & Kumaran, K. M. (2017). Foraging behaviour of Indian honey bee, Apis cerana indica (Fab.) (Hymenoptera, Apidae) based on activity at hive entrance in moringa, Moringa oleifera (Lam.).