Omid Raja | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Omid Raja | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Researcher | Agricultural Engineering Research Institute | Iran

Dr. Omid Raja is a researcher at the University of Tehran specializing in water resources management, agricultural water management, irrigation and drainage, hydrological modeling, and evapotranspiration processes. His work addresses some of Iran’s most critical water challenges through integrated, science-based approaches that support sustainable water use, agricultural productivity, and basin-scale environmental restoration.Dr. Raja has authored and co-authored more than a dozen scientific publications, collectively accumulating over 135 citations, with an h-index of 4 and i10-index of 2, reflecting the growing influence of his contributions. His research spans remote sensing applications, coupled surface–groundwater modeling, sustainability assessment, and innovative irrigation strategies. Among his most impactful works is the highly cited paper “40-years of Lake Urmia restoration research: Review, synthesis and next steps,” published in Science of the Total Environment, which provides an integrated overview of four decades of scientific and policy efforts aimed at restoring one of the Middle East’s most endangered water bodies. This publication alone has received more than 80 citations, highlighting its significance to both regional and global water sustainability discourse.A key aspect of Dr. Raja’s expertise lies in the calibration and application of hydrological models such as SWAT, MODFLOW, and integrated SWAT-MODFLOW-NWT systems. His research on the Mahabad Plain has advanced understanding of basin water balance, surface–groundwater interactions, and conjunctive water use, offering practical frameworks for regional water management. Additionally, his work on cost-effective strategies for improving crop water productivity and evaluating rainfall zoning supports evidence-based agricultural planning in water-limited environments.Dr. Raja collaborates extensively with leading scientists from the University of Tehran and other national and international institutions, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts that link hydrology, agronomy, and environmental management. His research outputs provide valuable insights for policymakers, water authorities, and agricultural stakeholders, helping guide sustainable water allocation, irrigation modernization, and climate-resilient agricultural development.Through rigorous research, strategic collaborations, and commitment to solving real-world water challenges, Dr. Omid Raja continues to play a meaningful role in advancing sustainable water and agricultural systems within Iran and beyond.

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Featured Publications

1.Parsinejad, M., Rosenberg, D. E., Ghale, Y. A. G., Khazaei, B., Null, S. E., Raja, O., … (2022). 40-years of Lake Urmia restoration research: Review, synthesis and next steps. Science of the Total Environment, 832, 155055.
Cited By : 84

2.Parsinejad, M., Raja, O., & Chehrenegar, B. (2022). Practical analysis of remote sensing estimations of water use for major crops throughout the Urmia Lake basin. Agricultural Water Management, 260, 107232. Cited By : 13

3.Raja, O., Parsinejad, M., & Tajrishy, M. (2022). Multipurpose calibration of SWAT model in estimating runoff, evapotranspiration, and crop yield (A case study: Mahabad Plain). Iran-Water Resources Research, 17(4), 11–34.
Cited By : 6

4.Raja, O., Parsinejad, M., Sohrabi, T., & Ahmadaali, K. (2019). Status investigation of the Marvdasht–Kharameh water resources using sustainability analysis indicators. Iranian Journal of Soil and Water Research, 50(4), 897–909. Cited By : 6

5.Raja, O., & Parsinejad, M. (2023). Cost-effective strategies to improve crop water productivity—Case study: Bakhtegan and Maharloo, Iran. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 20(1), 883–894. Cited By: 4

Liliana Aguilar-Marcelino | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Liliana Aguilar Marcelino | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Lider De Investigacion | Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales Agricolas y Pecuarias | Mexico

Dr. Liliana Aguilar Marcelino is an experienced researcher in parasitology, biotechnology, and veterinary sciences with a strong academic and professional background. She completed her Licenciatura in Biology at Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, followed by a Master’s degree in Animal Parasitology at the same university, and a Doctorate in Ciencias with specialization in Recursos Genéticos y Productividad, Ganadería at Colegio de Postgraduados. She has served as an Investigadora Titular “C” at INIFAP, where she leads projects on parasitic diseases, edible mushrooms, and biological control methods, and also contributes as a postgraduate professor at UAEM in courses related to biocontrol and biotechnology. Her research interests focus on sustainable parasitology, animal health, biotechnological applications of fungi, and the development of eco-friendly alternatives for parasite management. She has received multiple distinctions, including the Medalla Emiliano Zapata Salazar and recognition from CONACYT as Investigador Nacional Nivel 2. Her professional contributions also extend to international collaborations, editorial roles, and leadership positions such as treasurer of the Sociedad Mexicana de Parasitólogos Veterinarios. With strong research skills in molecular biology, metabolomics, bioinformatics, and biotechnological innovation, she has authored impactful publications in journals like Helminthologia, Heliyon, Acta Tropica, and World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. She has also been actively engaged in mentoring, scientific communication, and global research networks. Her academic influence and societal contributions are reflected in 1,082 citations by 103 documents and an h-index of 20.

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Featured Publications

1.Castañeda-Ramírez, G. S., López-Guillén, G., Aguilar-Marcelino, L., Siu-Rivas, A., & Cruz-López, L. (2024). Insecticidal effect of metabolites identified in edible mushrooms against Rhyssomatus nigerrimus Fahraeus. Brazilian Journal of Biology.

2.Pineda-Alegría, J. A., Peña-Rodríguez, L. M., Cardoso-Taketa, A., Sánchez, J. E., Torres-Acosta, J. F. de J., Hernández-Bolio, G. I., Ortiz-Caltempa, A., Villarreal, M. L., & Aguilar-Marcelino, L. (2024). 1H-NMR metabolomic study of the mushroom Pleurotus djamor for the identification of nematocidal compounds. Pharmaceuticals, 17(5), 580.

3.Aguilar-Marcelino, L., Torres-Acosta, J. F. J., Sandoval-Castro, C. A., Sánchez, J. E., González-Cortazar, M., Mancilla-Montelongo, M. G., González-Pech, P. G., Pineda-Alegría, J. A., Ventura-Cordero, J., & Castañeda-Ramírez, G. S. (2023). Research on chemical compounds from edible mushrooms for the control of gastrointestinal nematodes and phytoparasites. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 26(3), e4611.

4.Cruz-Vázquez, C., Maldonado-López, L., Vitela-Mendoza, I., Medina-Esparza, L., Aguilar-Marcelino, L., & de Velasco-Reyes, I. (2023). Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection and associated risk factors in different populations of dogs from Aguascalientes, Mexico. Acta Parasitologica, 68(3), 1043–1051.

5.García Rubio, V. G., Aguilar Marcelino, L., Andrade Gallegos, R. H., Sánchez Vázquez, J. E., & Ojeda Carrasco, J. J. (2023). Propiedades nutracéuticas de Pleurotus spp.: Aplicaciones en la ovinocultura en la Región de Amecameca. Revista de Iniciación Científica, 9(1), 3548.